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September 11, 2024
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission -
Regular Meeting
September 11, 2024 ꟷ 7:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Info on Page 2**
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda
Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 14, 2024
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Resolution PZ2024-20 – Recommending Approval on Preliminary Plat – Highlands Subdivision
Evans Replat for a Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 of the Highlands Subdivision located in the
Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the August 14, 2024 Regular Meeting
– Pettey
2. *Action/Approval – Recommending Approval of a Lease of Airport Reserve Land for the
Property Described as Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision.
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I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director
2. Commission Chair
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
4. City Council Liaison
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: September 25, 2024
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on August 14, 2024, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Halstead called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Halstead led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Joe Halstead, Chair John Coston, Vice Chair
Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley
Jeff Twait Diane Fikes
Gwen Woodard
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Max Best, Interim Planning Director
Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Commissioner Fikes
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing
to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 26, 2024
Approved by the consent agenda.
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C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. PZ2024-18 – Consideration of a Variance Permit for Reduced Buffer
Distances on the Property Described as Govt. Lots 19, 20 & 21, Section 6, T5N, R11W,
Located at 11888 Kenai Spur Highway Suite #3, in the General Commercial (CG) Zone.
It was noted that the resolution was denying an application for a variance permit.
MOTION:
Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-18. Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the
motion.
Interim Planning Director Best provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and
attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-18; he noted that the application was for a variance permit for
buffering distance within a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a retail marijuana store; the CUP would
be addressed in a separate public hearing on Resolution PZ2024-19. The criteria for a variance were
reviewed; and it was reported the application did not meet the criteria for a variance and City staff
recommended denial.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public hearing.
Deneise Isaacs spoke in opposition to the applications; stating that she had previously been denied a
conditional use permit to operate a marijuana store in the same location.
Nancy Wiles spoke in opposition to the applications; highlighted her family’s involvement in sports at the
nearby fields; explained that tournaments are large family events and a marijuana establishment should
not be close to the fields.
Ken Dunbar spoke in opposition to the applications and stated that the applicants should have put the
property in escrow subject to receiving all necessary permits.
Teea Winger spoke in opposition to the applications; stating that she conducted a neighborhood poll on
the subject and the results showed the majority of respondents were not in support; expressed concerns
about drugs, homelessness, traffic, ATV use and child safety in the neighborhood.
Jim Glendening spoke in opposition to the applications; provided a history of the City’s development of
marijuana laws through community, City and State involvement; and stated there was no reason to
deviate from the established system.
Richard Moses, representative of the applicant, spoke in support of the applications; emphasized that
this was an issue of fairness; stated that a previous City employee had provided assurances that the
applicant was compliant with code.
Sandra Millhouse, applicant, stated that she was unaware the Isaacs had previously been denied a retail
marijuana CUP when she purchased and remodeled the property; she lived in close proximity to the
marijuana store she operated in Wasilla and had not experienced public trespassing; and the previous
Planning Director had told her she had measured wrong.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing period was closed.
[Clerk’s note: Chair Halstead passed the gavel to Vice Chair Coston and disclosed a potential conflict
with Resolution No. PZ2024-19 and Resolution No. PZ2024-19, as he had received a comment from the
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public on the proposed marijuana business. Vice Chair Coston ruled he had no conflict and returned the
gavel.]
Clarification was provided on the City’s buffer distance requirements; previous Planning decisions on
other marijuana properties; and the City’s method of distance measurement.
Commissioner Twait noted that he had not observed homelessness issues related to marijuana
properties, and the City has code in place for handling these issues.
Commissioner Fikes stated that she agreed with staff’s finding, and did not support approving a variance
from the established marijuana laws.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Twait, Woodard, Earsley, Coston, Halstead
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Chair Halstead noted the 15-day appeal period.
2. Resolution PZ2024-19 – Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Retail
Marijuana Store on the Property Described as Govt. Lots 19, 20 & 21, Section 6, T5N, R11W,
Located at 11888 Kenai Spur Highway Suite #3, in the General Commercial (CG) Zone.
It was noted that the Resolution was denying a Conditional Use Permit for a Retail Marijuana Store.
MOTION:
Commissioner Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-19. Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the
motion.
Interim Planning Director Best provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and
attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-19; he noted that the application was for a CUP to operate a retail
marijuana store. The criteria for a CUP were reviewed; and it was reported that the application did not
meet the criteria for a CUP and City staff recommended denial.
Richard Moses, representative of the applicant, stated that he was available for questions.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public hearing.
Deniece Isaacs spoke in opposition to the application; emphasized due diligence and abiding to rules;
and discussed history of previous tenants and owners of the property.
Nancy Wiles spoke in opposition to the application; expressed concerns about increased traffic and drug
activity; and spoke of previous issues with other businesses near the property.
Teea Winger spoke in opposition to the application; expressed concerns about drug activity among the
homeless and in her neighborhood; noted there was no written evidence of what the previous Planning
Director told the applicant; and stated that the neighborhood was not in support of the proposed business.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Commissioner Twait MOVED to amend Criteria 5 to read as following:
Given the preceding Variance Permit application not meeting required criteria (PZ2024-18), staff
believes that pursuant to KMC 14.20.330(f)(2) the findings cannot be made and that the proposed
retail marijuana store consisting of approximately 1,600 square feet would [NOT] be harmful to the
public safety, health, or welfare.
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Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Twait expressed sympathy for the applicant’s position; stated that the Commission’s role
is to consider the application within Code; and said he was in support of Staff’s recommendation to deny
the permit.
Commissioner Halstead stated that the situation is unfortunate; noted that the City’s zoning regulations
were developed in the best interest of the community.
VOTE:
YEA: Coston, Earsley, Halstead, Woodard, Fikes, Twait
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Chair Halstead noted the 15-day appeal period.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation – Proposal to Reduce the Number of Meetings for Planning
and Zoning Commission. [On 6/12/24 this item was postponed.]
Deputy Clerk Thibodeau reviewed the memo provided in the packet, and noted that the City Clerk
recommended postponing this item indefinitely.
MOTION:
Commissioner Twait MOVED to postpone the discussion to reduce the number of Planning and Zoning
Commission Meetings indefinitely. Vice Chair Coston SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting
– Halstead
Approved by the consent agenda.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Interim Planning Director Best reported on the following:
• The August 28, 2024 Regular Meeting will be cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
• Thanked Planning Technician Brandon McElrea and Administrative Assistant Beth
McDonald on their help during his time as Interim Director.
2. Commission Chair – None.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Meeting.
4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Douthit reported on recent actions of the City Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Glendening thanked the Commission for their work on the public hearing items.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
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1. Next Meeting: August 28, 2024
It was noted this meeting had been cancelled.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Woodard thanked Max Best for returning as Interim Planning Director.
Commissioner Twait asked about the Board of Adjustment Hearing date.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:24 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of August
24, 2024.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2024-20
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIGHLANDS
SUBDIVISION EVANS REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 5115 Silver Salmon Drive and 1240 Martin Court
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 2 and Lot 3, Highland Subdivision
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04917002 and 04917003
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey and Design, LLC, on
behalf of the property owner, Jason Evans for a replat of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Highlands Subdivision;
and,
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat meets the minimum lot width and minimum lot depth
requirements as outlined in Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 14.10.070(d)(2); and,
WHEREAS, the existing street names are referenced correctly; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed lot will have access from Silver Salmon Drive (unpaved and City-
maintained road); and,
WHEREAS, City water and sewer lines are not available to the tracts and lots; and,
WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
1. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.070 Subdivision design standards, the preliminary plat for replat,
subject to the listed conditions, provides utilities/access easements, provides a satisfactory
and desirable building site, and the on-site water and wastewater systems are subject to
the regulatory requirements of ADEC.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a replat
of two lots within a subdivision that has dedicated rights-of-way and determined acceptable
access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement is not
required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RR zoning district.
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4. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.020 General Requirements, the preliminary plat meets City
standards for minimum lot width/depth and access/utility easements. Compliance with the
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and setbacks will be reviewed during the building
permit review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That preliminary plat Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat for a replat of Lot 2 and
Lot 3, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision be approved subject to the following conditions.
1. Further development of the property will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.
JOE HALSTEAD, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Acting Planning Director
DATE: September 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2024-20 – Preliminary Plat – Highlands Subdivision Evans
Replat
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lot 2 and Lot 3,
Block 1, Highlands Subdivision.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2024-20 recommending approval of
Preliminary Plat – Highland Subdivision merging Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block
1 into a single Lot.
Applicant: Edge Survey and Design, LLC.
Attn: Jason Young
P.O. Box 208
Kasilof, AK 99610
Property Owner: Jason Evans
Legal Descriptions: Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision
Property Addresses: 1240 Martin Court
5115 Silver Salmon Drive
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04917002 and 04917003
Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR)
Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential (LDR)
Surrounding Uses: Residential, and Vacant Lots
SUMMARY
The City received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey and Design, LLC on behalf of the property
owner for a replat of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision to merge the two Lots into
one. The subject lots are located along Silver Salmon Drive, which is accessed off of the Kenai
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Preliminary Plat
Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat Page 2 of 3
Spur Highway, and Martin Court, which is accessed off of Silver Salmon Drive. The subject lots
are unimproved, with the exception of a driveway, well, and septic.
Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations states preliminary plats or
replats must first be submitted to the City for review and provide recommendation to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
ANALYSIS
The proposed replat meets the minimum lot size requirement of 20,000 square feet for the Rural
Residential (RR) zoning district. The size of proposed Lot 2A is approximately .918 acres.
City water and sewer services are not available in this area. There is a private well and septic on
site. The septic system plans meeting regulatory requirements are on file with the State of Alaska,
Department of Environmental Conversation (ADEC).
Access to the proposed lot 2A is provided via Silver Salmon Drive, which is an unpaved City-
maintained road.
A 10-foot utility easement is located along the northern boundary of the proposed lot, as well as
along the east and south rights-of-way. This is denoted in plat note two (2), which states the front
10-feet adjacent to rights-of-way is utility easement. Vacation of the 10-foot utility easement along
the western boundary is pending approval by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission
as denoted in plat note 5.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Highlands Subdivision
meet the following Title 14 of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) sections and aligns with the intent of
the Kenai Zoning Code.
1. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.070 Subdivision Design Standards, the preliminary plat for replat,
subject to the listed conditions, provides utilities/access easements, provides a
satisfactory and desirable building site, and the on-site water and wastewater systems are
subject to the regulatory requirements of ADEC.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a
replat of two lots within a subdivision that has dedicated rights-of-way and determined
acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RR zoning district.
4. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.020 General Requirements, the preliminary plat meets City
standards for minimum lot width/depth and access/utility easements. Compliance with the
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and setbacks will be reviewed during the
building permit review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat to replat Lot
2 and Lot 3, Highlands Subdivision meets the general standards of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC),
Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations and Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Table
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Preliminary Plat
Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat Page 3 of 3
and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
Resolution No. PZ2024-20 for a replat of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Highlands Subdivision to Kenai
Peninsula Borough, subject to the following conditions.
1. Further development of the property will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Acting Planning Director
DATE: September 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Action/Approval – Lease of Airport Reserve Land for the Property
Described as Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision
Crowley Fuels, LLC (Crowley) submitted a land lease application of Airport Reserve Land for the
property described as Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision, located at 411 N. Willow Street (KPB
Parcel No. 04336018). The applicant is requesting a term of 5 years and proposing an
improvement amount of approximately $750,000. Proposed improvements consist of the removal
of the self-service aviation cardlock system, including the underground fuel tank, and upgrading
the above ground aviation fueling services, bulk fuel storage tanks in order to maintain regulatory
compliance and storage capacity. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 21.10.080(b) [Lease]
Term Table, the maximum term for the proposed investment value is 45 years, however the
applicant has requested a term of 5 years. The 30-day notice of competitive land lease application
expired on August 15, 2024. The City did not receive any competing lease applications for the
subject property.
The applicant intends to use the premises for aircraft fueling purposes, as well as a fuel storage
and bulk fuel distribution facility. Crowley leases the southwestern adjacent lot from the City and
is in compliance with the terms and conditions of their lease.
The subject property is approximately 0.90 acres and located within the Airport Light Industrial
(ALI) Zone. The intent of the ALI Zone is to protect the viability of the Kenai Municipal Airport as
a significant resource to the community by encouraging compatible land uses and reducing
hazards that may endanger the lives and property of the public and aviation users. Crowley has
operated fuel services at this location since assuming the previous Lease on September 05, 2004.
The previous Lease expired July 01, 2024 and Crowley is currently in holdover. The proposed
continued use of fuel distribution and storage is a permitted use in the ALI Zone as an Airport
Compatible Use. Fuel storage and distribution will continue to promote the viability of the Kenai
Municipal Airport. Furthermore, the proposed use is consistent with the 2016 Imagine Kenai 2030
Comprehensive Plan. It supports Goal 5- Transportation, which has a vision for Kenai Municipal
Airport as a gateway to the Kenai Peninsula.
Pursuant to KMC 14.05.010(b)(2), the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission shall act in an
advisory capacity to City Council regarding City and airport land leases. P&Z Commission makes
their recommendation based on the proposed development and compliance with the City’s
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Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code. The Airport Commission will also review the lease
application and provide a recommendation to City Council. City Council will be notified of your
commission’s recommendation as part of their consideration of the lease application.
Does your Commission recommend approval to City Council on the lease application of
Airport Reserve Land for the use of fuel storage at the property described as Lot 4, Block
1, FBO Subdivision?
Attachments
Aerial Map
Application
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August 12, 2024 – 6:30 PM Motion Agenda Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration Building and Through
Jeremy Brantley, Chair Sterling/Funny River Term Expires 2024
Pamela Gillham, Vice Chair
Kalifornsky / Kasilof District
Term Expires 2026
Virginia Morgan
Cooper Landing / Hope
Eastern Peninsula District
Term Expires 2025
Diane Fikes
City of Kenai
Term Expires 2025
Vacant
City of Soldotna
Term Expires 2027
Franco Venuti
City of Homer
Term Expires 2025
Troy Staggs
City of Seward
Term Expires 2026
Jeffrey Epperheimer
Nikiski District
Term Expires 2026
Dawson Slaughter
South Peninsula District
Term Expires 2025
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
(Action items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and
non-controversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless an
Commissioner so requests, in which case the item will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the
agenda.)
ACTION ITEMS CURRENTLY ON CONSENT AGENDA:
*1. Agenda
*2. Member Excused Absences - None
*3. Minutes
a. July 22, 2024 Plat Committee Meeting
*4. Grouped Plats E2. Atwood Homestead Estates; KPB File 2024-078
E3. Fair Ridge Subdivision Part Seven; KPB File 2024-005R1
E5. Pacific Park Subdivision 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-077
E6. Bayview Subdivision Chow 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-072
E7. Scenic View No. 6 Lovett 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-079
Motion to approve the agenda, the minutes from the July 22, 2024 Plat Committee
meeting and the grouped plats passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
D. UNFINISHED BUSINES - None
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Plat Committee
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E. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing: Quasi-Judicial Matters (Commission members may not receive or engage in ex-parte contact
with the applicant, other parties interested in the application, or members of the public concerning the application or issues
presented in the application) 1. Charles & Barbara Scott Subdivision; KPB File 2022-118R1
Segesser Surveys / Scott
Location: Williams Road & Galankin Street
Salamatoff Area
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.130 – Streets Curve Requirements, passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
2. Atwood Homestead Estates; KPB File 2024-078
Johnson Surveying / Burger Location: MP 122 Sterling Highway & Camp Robber Avenue
Clam Gulch Area
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
3. Fair Ridge Subdivision Part 7; KPB File 2024-005R1
Johnson Surveying / Fair
Location: Forbidden Court
Sterling Area
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
4. Anchor View Estates-Stalcup Addition; KPB File 2024-074 Fineline Surveys, Inc. / Stalcup
Location: Shorebird Lane
Anchor Point Area / Anchor Point APC
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.190 – Lot Dimensions, passed by unanimous
vote (4-Yes)
5. Pacific Park Subdivision 2024 Addition
KPB File 2024-077
Fineline Surveys, Inc. / Blauvelt
Location: Whisky Gulch Street
Anchor Point Area / Anchor Point APC
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
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6. Bay View Subdivision Chow 2024 Replat
KPB File 2024-072
Seabright Surveying / Chow Community Property Trust Location: Lakeshore Drive
City of Homer
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
7. Scenic View No. 6 Lovett 2024 Replat
KPB File 2024-079
Seabright Surveying / Shannon Lane, LLC
Location: East End Road, Shannon Lane & Early Spring Street
City of Homer
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
8. Paul Taylor Subdivision; KPB File 2024-080
Seabright Surveying / Taylor Location: Bakke St., Wynette Dr., Clarice Way, Twitter Creek Ln. & Rahla Way
Diamond Ridge Area / Kachemak Bay APC
Motion to to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.17 – Block Length Requirements & KPB
20.30.030 – Proposed Street Layout Requirements, passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTES
PER SPEAKER)
G. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLAT COMMITTEE MEETING The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers of the Kenai Peninsula Borough George A. Navarre Administration Building, 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska at 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907-714-2215 / Toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215 Fax: 907-714-2378 e-mail address: planning@kpb.us website: http://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-home
A party of record may file an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances. An appeal must be filed with the Borough Clerk within 15 days of the notice of decision, using the proper forms, and be accompanied by the filing and records preparation fees.
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August 12, 2024 – 7:30 PM Action Agenda Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers
George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula
Borough Administration Building and Through
Jeremy Brantley, Chair Sterling/Funny River Term Expires 2024
Pamela Gillham, Vice Chair
Kalifornsky / Kasilof District
Term Expires 2026
Virginia Morgan
Cooper Landing / Hope
Eastern Peninsula District
Term Expires 2025
Diane Fikes
City of Kenai
Term Expires 2025
Paul Whitney
City of Soldotna
Term Expires 2027
Franco Venuti
City of Homer
Term Expires 2025
Troy Staggs
City of Seward
Term Expires 2026
Jeffrey Epperheimer
Nikiski District
Term Expires 2026
Dawson Slaughter
South Peninsula District
Term Expires 2025
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
Remote participation will be available through Zoom, or other audio or video means, wherever technically feasible
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9077142200 Zoom Toll Free Phone Numbers: 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247
Zoom Meeting ID: 907 714 2200
To join the meeting from a computer, visit the Zoom meeting link above. If you connect
by computer and do not have speakers or a microphone, connect online and then select
phone for audio. A box will come up with toll free numbers, the meeting ID, and your
participant number. To attend the Zoom meeting by telephone, use the Zoom toll free
phone numbers listed above.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
(Action items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless an Commissioner so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.)
ACTION ITEMS CURRENTLY ON CONSENT AGENDA:
*1. Time Extension Request
a. Hope Lake Subdivision 2022 Replat; KPB File 2022-112
*3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
a. 5 D Subdivision; KPB File 2024-012
b. Bings Landing Subdivision Gregory Addition; KPB File 2023-110
c. Cottonwood Subdivision Jose Replat; KPB File 2024-003
d. Gatten Subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2023-136
e. Queen Aleta Subdivision; KPB File 2023-015
f. Tustumena Terraces 2023 Replat; KPB File 2023-080
*7. Minutes
a. July 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Motion to approve the consent and regular agendas passed by unanimous vote.
(8-Yes)
Planning Commission
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D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
E. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing: Quasi-Judicial Matters (Commission members may not receive or engage in ex-parte
contact with the applicant, other parties interested in the application, or members of the public concerning the application or issues presented in the application)
1. Condition Use Permit; PC Resolution 2024-10
Petitioner: Hoback Request: To construct a cedar plank fence partially within the 50’ HPD of the Kenai River
Location: 36120 Stephens Drive
Sterling Area
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-10, granting a conditional use permit
passed by unanimous vote (8-Yes)
Public Hearing: Legislative Matters
2. Utility Easement Vacation; KPB File 2024-076V
McLane Consulting Group / Gottsche
Request: Vacates the utility easement granted on the common lot line between Lots 5 &
6, Block 2, Chugach Heights Subdivision, Plat KN 78-136 Nikiski Area / Nikiski APC
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-11, granting the vacation as petitioned
passed by unanimous vote (8-Yes)
3. Right of Way Vacation; KPB File 2024-075V
No Surveyor / Kachemak Heritage Land Trust
Request: Vacates the entire 60’ Rowen Circle ROW adjacent to Lots 13-16 & 45-47,
dedicated by Stariski Meadow, Plat HM 97-62 Happy Valley Area / Kachemak Bay APC
Motion to grant the vacation as petitioned passed by unanimous vote (8-Yes)
4. Ordinance 2024-24: Authorizing the retention or sale of certain real property conveyed
to the Kenai Peninsula Borough through tax foreclosure process
Motion to forward to the assembly a recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2024-24, passed by
unanimous vote (8-Yes)
5. Ordinance 2024-25: Amending KPB 21.18.025 to address adoptions and deletions
of anadromous waters within the South District of the KPB 21.18 Appendix
that have been identified in the "Atlas and Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fish" published by the Alaska Department of Fish
and Game.
Motion to forward to the assembly a recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2024-25, passed by
unanimous vote (8-Yes)
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F. PLAT COMMITTEE REPORT – The plat committee will review 8 plats
G. OTHER
H. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE
AGENDA (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
I. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, August 26, 2024 is cancelled.
CONTACT INFORMATION KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT Phone: 907-714-2215 / Toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215 Fax: 907-714-2378 e-mail address: planning@kpb.us
website: http://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-home
A party of record may file an appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code of Ordinances. An appeal must be filed with the Borough Clerk within 15 days of the notice of decision, using the proper forms, and be accompanied by the filing and records preparation fees.
Vacations of rights-of-way, public areas, or public easements outside city limits cannot be made without the consent of the borough assembly. Vacations within city limits cannot be made without the consent of the city council. The assembly or city council shall have 30 calendar days from the date of approval in which to veto the planning commission decision. If no veto is received within the specified period, it shall be considered that consent was given.
A denial of a vacation is a final act for which the Kenai Peninsula Borough shall give no further consideration. Upon denial, no reapplication or petition concerning the same vacation may be filed within one calendar year of the date of the final denial action except in the case where new evidence or circumstances exist that were not available or present when the original petition was filed.
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August 07, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
August 07, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3425-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital
Project Funds, Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a
Professional Services Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan. (Administration)
[KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3426-2024 - Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Capital Project Fund
and Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Purchase of Snow
Removal Equipment - Wheel Loader & Plow/Sanding Truck for the Kenai Municipal Airport and
Authorizing the Utilization of the State of Alaska Fleet Purchasing Agreement. (Administration)
[KMC 1.15.070(d)]
1. Motion for Introduction
2. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
3. Motion for Enactment (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
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3. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-36 - Approving a Revised
Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for
Intergovernmental Administration of Borough and City Municipal Elections. (City Clerk)
4. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-37 - Authorizing A Contract Award
Utilizing an Innovative Procurement Procedure and Corresponding Purchase Order for the
Public Safety Building Tower Guy System Upgrade Project. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of July 3, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Approving Official Bond Amounts for City Manager, City Clerk and Finance
Director. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska for Vehicle
Parking and Temporary Boardwalk Construction. (Administration)
4. *Ordinance No. 3427-2024 - Increasing Estimated Fiscal Year 2024 Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund - Police Department and Accepting a Grant from the Alaska
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for Drug Investigation Overtime Expenditures.
(Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3428-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the Airport
Operations Facility Capital Project Fund, Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration and Awarding a Construction Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft
Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3429-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration for the Kenai Municipal Airport Mobile Test Foam System Equipment Purchase.
(Administration)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
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L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuCrqzwvHtHl5YKX5cgVFaHZVpWnS7N1
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August 21, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
August 21, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3427-2024 - Increasing Estimated Fiscal Year
2024 Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund - Police Department and Accepting a
Grant from the Alaska High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for Drug Investigation Overtime
Expenditures. (Administration)
2. AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Ordinance No. 3428-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and
Appropriations in the Airport Operations Facility Capital Project Fund, Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a Construction Agreement for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility Rehabilitation Project.
(Administration)
• ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3428-2024 Substitute - Increasing
Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the Airport Operations Facility Capital Project
Fund, Accepting a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a
Construction Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire
Fighting Facility Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3429-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund and Accepting a Grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the Kenai Municipal Airport Mobile Test Foam System
Equipment Purchase. (Administration)
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4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-38 - Authorizing a Service Agreement for
the Fiscal Year 2025 Street Light Repair and Maintenance with Utility Locate Services.
(Administration)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-39 - Authorizing a Service Agreement for
the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment
Plant Dumpster Services. (Administration)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-40 - Authorizing a Contract Award to
Supply Operational Chemicals for the City’s Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 7, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Authorizing Submission of Comment to NOAA to Determine Whether to
List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon Under the Endangered Species Act. (Knackstedt)
3. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Letter of Support of the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Proposal
for WaterSMART Cooperative Management Program Phase I Funding. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Large Resort Endorsement of a Beverage Dispensary
Tourism Liquor License for Salamatof Cannery Lodge, LLC - License No. 6111. (City Clerk)
5. *Ordinance No. 3430-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Meals on Wheels of America Grant
in Partnership with DoorDash for the Kenai Senior Center Meals on Wheels Delivery Program.
(Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3431-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund, Land Administration Department for the Purchase of Survey Services to
Subdivide City of Kenai Parcel 04901022. (Administration)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
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L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdeyorz4jGtai8OMpkgP4DZ9m1Z23438p
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September 04, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
September 04, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council
and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3430-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Meals
on Wheels of America Grant in Partnership with DoorDash for the Kenai Senior Center Meals
on Wheels Delivery Program. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3431-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund, Land Administration Department for the Purchase of
Survey Services to Subdivide City of Kenai Parcel 04901022. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-41 - Adopting Joint Resolution No. 2024-
002 of the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Councils of the City of Homer,
Kachemak, Kenai, Seward, Seldovia, and Soldotna, Supporting the Kenai Peninsula Economic
Development District’s Request that the 2026 and 2027 Cook Inlet Finfish Meetings be Held in
Soldotna, Alaska to Provide Resource Stakeholders with the Opportunity to be Present at Public
Discussions Affecting the Management of their Resources. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 21, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Amendments Requiring Council
Approval in Accordance with KMC 7.15.020. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Club Liquor License for George H. Plumley
Memorial Post 20 American Legion, DBA George H. Plumley Memorial Post 20 American
Legion - License No. 1380 (City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Tourism Liquor
License for Mitak LLC., DBA Main Street Tap & Grill - License No. 4555 (City Clerk)
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for Cook
Inlet Cannabis Co., DBA East Rip - License No. 13382 (City Clerk)
6. *Action/Approval - Confirming the Appointment of the October 1, 2024 Election Precinct
Boards for the October 1, 2024 Regular City Election. (City Clerk)
7. *Action/Approval - Harbor Commission 2024 Work Plan. (Administration)
8. *Ordinance No. 3432-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the Institute of Museum
and Library Services, Passed Through the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early
Development, Division of Library, Archives & Museums, for Library Employee Training.
(Administration)
9. *Ordinance No. 3433-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for
the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
10. *Ordinance No. 3434-2024 - Amending the Employee Classification Plan by Reclassifying the
Capital Projects Manager to a Public Works Assistant Director and Increasing General Fund
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations to Reflect the Position’s Support of Public Works
Divisions. (Administration)
11. *Ordinance No. 3435-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 23.55.030 (b) –
Qualification Pay, to Include Qualification Pay for a Public Works Assistant Director Holding a
Professional Engineer License. (Administration)
12. *Ordinance No. 3436-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund Lands Administration Department for Professional Services Associated with the
Sale of City-Owned Land, Determining Eleven City-Owned Properties are Not Needed for a
Public Purpose, Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of Properties by Public Outcry Auction,
Approving the Terms of Financing to be Offered on the Sale, and Designating Those Parcels
as Eligible for a 25% Veterans Discount. (Administration)
13. *Ordinance No. 3437-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code to Revise Requirements Related
to Publication in a Newspaper of General Circulation to Address Publication Requirements
Which Cannot Be Met Due to the Newspaper Publications Being Reduced to One Day a Week.
(City Clerk)
14. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for Projects to Enhance the Aquatic Organism Passage in Our
Local Waterways, Including Improving Fish Passage in Cemetery Creek. (Administration)
15. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 10/15/2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
Discussion - Scheduling Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearings. (City Clerk)
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I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Commission
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
1. Proclamation Declaring September 2024 as “Hunger Action Month”
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of Airport Concession Restaurant Agreement Terms a Subject which the Immediate
Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)]
a. Action/Approval: Authorizing Amendments to Kenai Municipal Airport, Restaurant
Concession Agreement.
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCtqzgvGdW4zjnQfXYsAEdIpK9m080_
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION & POSTING
I, Beth McDonald, Planning Administrative Assistant of
the City of Kenai, do hereby certify that on the 29th day of
August, 2024, I electronically mailed or caused to be
published the foregoing Notice of Meeting to the
Peninsula Clarion and requested that this Notice be
published in the September 6, 2024 edition of their
newspaper. On the 4th day of September, 2024, the full
meeting agenda was also posted at Kenai City Hall and on
the internet at www.kenai.city.
___________________________
Beth McDonald
Planning Administrative Assistant