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November 13, 2024
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission -
Regular Meeting
November 13, 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 October 23, 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
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution PZ2024-23 – Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Gunsmith Within the
Existing Building on the Property Described as Lot 14, Block 1 of Leo T Oberts Subdivision,
Addition No. 1, Located at 1540 Kittiwake Court, Within the rural Residential (RR) Zoning
District.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the October 23, 2024 Regular
Meeting – Halstead
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2. Action/Approval - Recommending the Kenai City Council Enact an Ordinance - Amending
Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.30.030 – General Provisions, to Update the Most Recent
Version of the “Flood Insurance Study”.
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: December 11, 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.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumrpzstEtECdoGs0A7xo8MncVAiZui2
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on October 23, 2024, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Twait called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Jeff Twait, Vice Chair Gwen Woodard
Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley
Stacie Krause Diane Fikes
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Joe Halstead, Chair
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Twait noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add Item F.1. Public Hearing – Resolution No. PZ2024-22
Public Comment
MOTION:
Commissioner Pettey MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Commissioner Woodard
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Vice Chair Twait 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
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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 September 25, 2024
Approved by the consent agenda.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. PZ2024-22 – Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Crematory
and Funeral Home Within the Existing Building on the Property Described as Lot 5A-1, Block
2, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Wisniewski Second Addition, Located at 5839 Kenai Spur
Highway, Within the Limited Commercial (LC) Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-22. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Technician McElrea provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and
attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-22; he noted that the application was for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to continue operating a crematory and funeral home in order to expand a non-conforming use.
The criteria for a CUP were reviewed; and it was reported that the application met the criteria for a CUP
and City staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable Federal, State of Alaska,
and City regulations regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as conditions for the
approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Upon request, the applicant or applicant’s representative shall meet with City staff for an on -site
inspection.
Applicant Timothy Grant Wisniewski explained the intended uses for the proposed expansion.
Vice Chair Twait opened the floor for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing period was closed.
Commissioners Pettey and Woodard spoke in support.
VOTE:
YEA: Krause, Pettey, Earsley, Woodard, Twait, Fikes
NAY: None
ABSENT: Halstead
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Vice Chair Twait noted the 15-day appeal period.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
H. NEW BUSINESS - None.
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I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Planning Director Buettner introduced himself to the Commission and
thanked Planning Technician McElrea for acting as Interim Director; noted that he is looking
forward to working with the City and Commission.
2. Commission Chair – No report.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Douthit reported on recent actions of the City
Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: November 13, 2024
Commissioner Krause noted she would be absent for the next two meetings.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners welcomed Director Buettner.
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 7:20 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of October
23, 2024.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2024-23
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GUNSMITH BUSINESS.
APPLICANTS: David C Wolf
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1540 Kittiwake Court
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Block 1 of Leo T Oberts Subdivision, Addition No. 1
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL NUMBER: 04946014
WHEREAS, a complete application meeting the requirements of Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150
was submitted to the City on October 15, 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated that the prerequisites of a Conditional Use Permit
have been met pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly advertised
public hearing on November 13, 2024, following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code
14.20.280 for public hearings and notifications.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
1. KMC 14.20.150(d)(1) The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the
purposes and intent of the zoning district;
Findings: The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the Kenai Zoning Code and
Land Use Table. The land use table indicates a gunsmith is a conditional use; therefore,
a conditional use permit may be granted for gunsmith business.
The RR Zone is intended to provide for low density residential development in
outlying and rural areas in a form which creates a stable and attractive residential
environment. The specific intent in establishing this zone is:
(1) To separate residential structures to an extent which will:
(A) Preserve the rural, open quality of the environment;
(B) Prevent health hazards in areas not served by public water and sewer.
(2) To prohibit uses which would:
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(A) Violate the residential character of the environment;
(B) Generate heavy traffic in predominantly residential areas.
The proposed use would not violate the residential character of the neighborhood as the
business would be conducted primarily online, through mail via the US Postal System.
They will be doing minor gunsmithing activities, Federal Firearms License (FFL) transfers
and online sales. Additionally, potential firearms to be transferred will be kept locked inside
a safe inside the garage, with no access to the public. The proposed use is not anticipated
to generate additional traffic, and as such there is adequate parking available. The existing
density would remain unchanged as there are no proposed alterations to the single-family
dwelling. Staff finds that the proposed use meets the intent of the RR zoning district.
2. KMC 14.20.150(d)(2) The economic and noneconomic value of the adjoining property and
neighborhood will not be significantly impaired;
Findings: Per the applicant, there will be no heavy machinery, additional facilities, noise
or traffic, or hazardous items available to the public. There will be no outside signage on
the premises, no will the address be listed or advertised. As such, there will be minimal
indications that there is a business in the single-family dwelling, so it will not impair the
economic or noneconomic value of the neighborhood and adjoining properties.
3. KMC 14.20.150(d)(3) The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan;
Findings: The Land Use Plan, from the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, identifies the subject
property with the Low Density Residential (LDR) land use classification. The LDR Land
Use Classification is defined in the Comprehensive Plan:
Mixed Use is intended for a compatible mix of residential, retail, service, office, public,
institutional and recreational uses. Uses are co-located in an integrated way that
supports sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, walking and biking,
and increases neighborhood amenities. Compatibility issues are addressed through
careful site layout and building design.
The surrounding uses are Residential to the north and east, the Kenai Spur Highway is to
the west and vacant residential to the west. Staff finds that new buffers are not required
as the subject property is adjacent to the Kenai Spur Highway to the west, a vacant lot to
the south, and single-family dwellings to the east and north. The intentions of the
Comprehensive Plan indicate the possibility of expanding the use of the area into
compatible retail, service, and office uses. Staff finds that this conditional use permit is
compatible to the proposed direction of the Comprehensive Plan.
In Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6, “Goals, Objectives, and
Implementation”, several goals and objectives are met from the proposed use.
Goal 1 – Quality of Life is to Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai.
Objective Q-1
Ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe.
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Goal 2 – Economic Development is to provide economic development to support the
fiscal health of Kenai.
Objective ED-2
Implement business-friendly regulations, taxation and incentives to create a stable,
positive climate for private investments.
Goal 3– Land Use is to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and
development.
Objective LU-1
Establish siting and design standards so that development is in harmony and scale
with surrounding uses.
4. KMC 14.20.150(d)(4) Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed
use;
Findings: City water and sewer are available and on site. The primary access is off of
Kittiwake Court, which is a City maintained road. Staff finds there will be no noticeable
increase to traffic on Kittiwake Court. As the business will be conducted primarily online,
no additional parking will be needed.
5. KMC 14.150(d)(5) The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or
welfare;
Findings: The subject property has adequate off-street parking and buffer for the proposed
use to minimize the impact to the surrounding area. The applicant indicates that the
property is protected by Vivant Alarms Systems and monitored via cameras and door
sensors. Any potential firearms to be transferred would be locked inside a safe, with no
access to the public. There will be no signage, and no increase in vehicle or foot traffic.
The Applicant will maintain a Federal Firearms License as part of the business, in order
to process background checks and to facilitate the transfer of firearms. Additionally, there
will be no discharge of firearms on the property, and thus will not violate Kenai Municipal
Code 13.15.010 – Discharge of Firearms.
Staff finds that the proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
6. KMC 14.150(d)(6) Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission
to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions should be met by the applicant. These may
include, but are not limited to, measures relative to access, screening, site development,
building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed
use.
Findings: Staff finds that granting of a conditional use to operate a gunsmith business will
not cause any adverse impacts on the surrounding properties. Staff finds that additional
specific conditions are not deemed necessary to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That a conditional use permit is granted to David C. Wolf for operating a gunsmith
business on a property described as Lot 14, Block 1 of Leo T Oberts Subdivision,
Addition No. 1, and located at 1540 Kittiwake Court.
Section 2. That the conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. Any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable Federal, State of
Alaska, and City regulations regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as
conditions for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Upon request, the applicant or applicant’s representative shall meet with City staff for an
on-site inspection.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Beth McDonald, Administrative Assistant
DATE: November 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2024-23 – Conditional Use Permit – Gunsmith
Request The applicant is requesting to operate a minor gunsmithing business
within the existing single-family dwelling.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2024-23 approving a Conditional Use Permit
for Gunsmith business.
Applicants: Arctic Wolf Arms - David C Wolf
Property Owners: David C Wolf
Legal Description: Lot 14, Block 1 of Leo T Oberts Subdivision, Addition No. 1
Property Address: 1540 Kittiwake Court
KPB Parcel No.: 04946014
Lot Size: 48308.04 square feet (1.109-acres)
Zoning: Rural Residential (RR)
Current Use: Single-Family Dwelling
Land Use Plan: Mixed Use
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting to operate a minor gunsmithing business in the existing single-family
dwelling. This business will be primarily conducted online, with local Federal Firearms License
(FFL) transfers. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to operate a gunsmithing business in
the Rural Residential zoning district.
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ANALYSIS
Pursuant to KMC 14.20.150(a), the intent of a conditional use permit is to allow some uses that
may be compatible with the designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain
conditions are met. Prior to granting a conditional use permit, the Commission shall determine
that the identified criteria as outlined in KMC 14.20.150(e) Conditional Use Permits Review
Criteria are met.
Criteria 1: The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and
intent of the zoning district.
Findings: The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the Kenai Zoning Code and
Land Use Table. The land use table indicates a gunsmith is a conditional use; therefore,
a conditional use permit may be granted for gunsmith business.
The RR Zone is intended to provide for low density residential development in
outlying and rural areas in a form which creates a stable and attractive residential
environment. The specific intent in establishing this zone is:
(1) To separate residential structures to an extent which will:
(A) Preserve the rural, open quality of the environment;
(B) Prevent health hazards in areas not served by public water and sewer.
(2) To prohibit uses which would:
(A) Violate the residential character of the environment;
(B) Generate heavy traffic in predominantly residential areas.
The proposed use would not violate the residential character of the neighborhood as the
business would be conducted primarily online, through mail via the US Postal System.
They will be doing minor gunsmithing activities, Federal Firearms License (FFL) transfers
and online sales. Additionally, potential firearms to be transferred will be kept locked inside
a safe inside the garage, with no access to the public. The proposed use is not anticipated
to generate additional traffic, and as such there is adequate parking available. The existing
density would remain unchanged as there are no proposed alterations to the single-family
dwelling. Staff finds that the proposed use meets the intent of the RR zoning district.
Criteria 2: The economic and noneconomic value of the adjoining property and
neighborhood will not be significantly impaired.
Findings: Per the applicant, there will be no heavy machinery, additional facilities, noise
or traffic, or hazardous items available to the public. There will be no outside signage on
the premises, no will the address be listed or advertised. As such, there will be minimal
indications that there is a business in the single-family dwelling, so it will not impair the
economic or noneconomic value of the neighborhood and adjoining properties.
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Gunsmith Business Page 3 of 5
Criteria 3: The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan.
Findings: The Land Use Plan, from the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, identifies the subject
property with the Mixed-Use classification. The MU Land Use Classification is defined in
the Comprehensive Plan:
Mixed Use is intended for a compatible mix of residential, retail, service, office, public,
institutional and recreational uses. Uses are co-located in an integrated way that
supports sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, walking and biking,
and increases neighborhood amenities. Compatibility issues are addressed through
careful site layout and building design.
The surrounding uses are Residential to the north and east, the Kenai Spur Highway is to
the west and vacant residential to the west. Staff finds that new buffers are not required
as the subject property is adjacent to the Kenai Spur Highway to the west, a vacant lot to
the south, and single-family dwellings to the east and north. The intentions of the
Comprehensive Plan indicate the possibility of expanding the use of the area into
compatible retail, service, and office uses. Staff finds that this conditional use permit is
compatible to the proposed direction of the Comprehensive Plan.
RELEVENT GOALS
In Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6, “Goals, Objectives, and
Implementation”, several goals and objectives are met from the proposed use.
Goal 1 – Quality of Life is to Promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai.
Objective Q-1
Ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe.
Goal 2 – Economic Development is to provide economic development to support the fiscal
health of Kenai.
Objective ED-2
Implement business-friendly regulations, taxation and incentives to create a stable,
positive climate for private investments.
Goal 3– Land Use is to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and
development.
Objective LU-1
Establish siting and design standards so that development is in harmony and scale
with surrounding uses.
Criteria 4: Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use.
Findings: City water and sewer are available and on site. The primary access is off of
Kittiwake Court, which is a City maintained road. Staff finds there will be no noticeable
increase to traffic on Kittiwake Court. As the business will be conducted primarily online,
no additional parking will be needed.
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Gunsmith Business Page 4 of 5
Criteria 5: The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
Findings: The subject property has adequate off-street parking and buffer for the
proposed use to minimize the impact to the surrounding area. The applicant indicates that
the property is protected by Vivant Alarms Systems and monitored via cameras and door
sensors. Any potential firearms to be transferred would be locked inside a safe, with no
access to the public. There will be no signage, and no increase in vehicle or foot traffic.
The Applicant will maintain a Federal Firearms License as part of the business, in order
to process background checks and to facilitate the transfer of firearms. Additionally, there
will be no discharge of firearms on the property, and thus will not violate Kenai Municipal
Code 13.15.010 – Discharge of Firearms.
Staff finds that the proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
Criteria 6: Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission to
fulfill the above-mentioned conditions. These may include, but are not limited to,
measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation
of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use.
Findings: Staff finds that granting of a conditional use to operate a gunsmith business will
not cause any adverse impacts on the surrounding properties. Staff finds that additional
specific conditions are not deemed necessary to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.280(c) notices of the public hearing for the conditional
use were mailed to property owners within a three hundred-foot (300’) periphery of the subject
property. City staff published notice of the public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion. The applicant
submitted an Affidavit of Posting verifying a sign was placed on the parcel with information on the
public hearing for the conditional use permit request.
As of the writing of this Staff Report, no public comments have been received.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed Conditional Use Permit for a gunsmith business meets the criteria
for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit as set forth in subsections (e)(1) through (e)(6) of Kenai
Municipal Code 14.20.150, and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
adopt Resolution PZ2024-23 approving the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable Federal, State of
Alaska, and City regulations regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as
conditions for the approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Upon request, the applicant or applicant’s representative shall meet with City staff for an
on-site inspection.
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State:Zip Code:
State:Zip Code:City:
City:
PETITIONER REPRESENTATIVE (LEAVE BLANK IF NONE)
Mailing Address:
Phone Number(s):
Email:
Name:
Explain how the conditional use is consistent with purposes and intent of the zoning district of the property:
Explain how the value of adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired by the conditional
use:
Legal Description:
How is this property currently being used?
Zoning:
Acres:
CONDITIONAL USE DESCRIPTION
(include site plan/floor plan with square footages)
(include State Business License and KPB Tax Compliance if applicable)
Conditional Use Requested for (attach additional sheets if necessary):
PROPERTY OWNER
Mailing Address:
City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Department
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8200
planning@kenai.city
www.kenai.city/planning
Conditional Use Permit
Application
Name:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Physical Address:
Phone Number(s):
Email:
Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel # (Property Tax ID):
David CM Wolf
1540 Kittiwake Ct.
Kenai Alaska 99611
(907) 690-3321
ArcticWolfArms@gmail.com
046-460-14
1540 Kittiwake Ct., Kenai, AK 99611
Lot 14, Block 1, Leo T. Oberts Sub, Addn. 1
Rural Residential
1.109
Residential
Request to operate small business out of home. Will be doing minor gunsmithing activities, FFL
transfers and online sales. No heavy machinery, noise, signs, increased traffic or anything related to
reloading ammunition.
There will be no realized change to the intent of the zoning district. This will be a small business
primarily operated online and utilizing the postal system.
There will be no change to the value of adjoining property. No large business signs will be posted, no
machinery or noise created, and no increased vehicle/foot traffic as business will be primarily
conducted online.
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Signature:Date:
Print Name: Title/Business:
Are there any measures with access, screening, site development, building design, or business operation that will
lessen potential impacts of the conditional use to neighbors?
Use of surrounding property - north:
Use of surrounding property - south:
Use of surrounding property - east:
Use of surrounding property - west:
Explain how the conditional use is in harmony with the City's Comprehensive Plan:
Explain how the conditional use will not be harmful to public safety, health, or welfare:
Are public services and facilities on the property adequate to serve the proposed conditional use?
Date Application Fee Received:
PZ Resolution Number: For City Use Only
AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR CONDITIONAL USE:
I hereby certify that (I am) (I have been authorized to act for) owner of the property described above and that I
petition for a conditional use permit in conformance with Title 14 of the Kenai Municipal Code. I understand that
payment of the application fee is nonrefundable and is to cover the costs associated with processing this
application, and that it does not assure approval of the conditional use. I also understand that assigned hearing
dates are tentative and may have to be postponed by Planning Department staff of the Planning and Zoning
Commission for administrative reasons. I understand that a site visit may be required to process this application.
City of Kenai personnel are authorized to access the above-referenced property for the purpose of processing this
application.
Residential
N/A (forest)
Residential
N/A (highway, forest)
This conditional use will have no ill effect on any of the 8 goals in the comprehensive plan. It will,
however, help by providing another source of taxes to help fund and support the City of Kenai's
comprehensive plan. As a lifelong Kenai resident, I believe my business plan along with my own
morals and ideals align with the City of Kenai's goals for the betterment of our community.
Yes. As this will be primarily an online sales business, no additional facilities or public services are
needed.
As mentioned before, there will be no heavy machinery, noise/traffic, or hazardous materials/waste.
There will be no dangerous or otherwise hazardous items accessible to the public. The surrounding
area will not see any negative effects by this conditional use permit.
This property is protected by Vivant Alarms Systems and monitored via cameras and door sensors. For any potential
firearms to be transferred they will be locked inside a safe so there will be no access to the public. Nor will there be any
signage outside of the residence/business premises indicating that a small business is operating inside the residence. The
business address will not be listed online or otherwise advertised, so there will be no increased vehicle/foot traffic.
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Conditional Use Permit
Application
CHECKLIST
City of Kenai
Planning and Zoning Department
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8200
planning@kenai.city
www.kenai.city/planning
Evaluate uses allowed in your zoning district. Information on zoning is available at
kenai.city/planning/page/zoning.
Submit completed application form. The application form must include an attached site
plan/floor plan with square footages of all structures on the property and parking areas. If
applicable, include a State Business License and a KPB Tax Compliance Form with the
application.
Intents of zoning districts are at kenai.municipal.codes/KMC/14.20.
Information about the Comprehensive Plan is at kenai.city/planning/page/comprehensive-plan.
Pay the $265 fee as outlined in the Fee Schedule ($250 + 6% tax).
City staff will evaluate your application following Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.230
(kenai.municipal.codes/KMC/14.20.150). Please answer questions from City staff about your
application.
Meet with Fire Marshall for inspection of premises (if necessary).
The Fire Marshal will contact you to arrange an inspection.
Post sign on your property and confirm the posting with the City. Planning staff will contact you
and provide a sign stating a conditional use permit application has been submitted. The sign
must be posted at least 10 days before the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
Attend Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (not mandatory, but recommended).
Attendance is beneficial so you are able to answer questions of the Commission.
15-day appeal period of the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision.
Thank you for choosing the City of Kenai!
Please contact the Planning & Zoning Department with application questions.
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX-2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.30.030 – GENERAL
PROVISIONS, TO UPDATE THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE “FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY”.
WHEREAS, the Council expressed its intent to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP), via Resolution 2022-13; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the NFIP is a requirement for the City to work with the US Army Corps of
Engineers to complete the City’s bluff erosion project; and,
WHEREAS, participating in the NFIP benefits affected property owners through the availability of more
affordable flood insurance; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to promote public health, safety, and general welfare, and
to minimize public and private losses due to flooding in flood hazard areas; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released a new Flood Insurance Study
covering the Kenai Peninsula Borough and incorporated areas effective February 28, 2025 and it is in
the best interest of the City to adopt the updated study; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on November 13, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
_____________.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section of Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.30.030: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 14.30.030 General Provisions, Subsection (b) Basis for Establishing Flood Hazard Areas,
is hereby amended as follows:
14.30.030 General Provisions.
(a) Lands to Which This Chapter Applies. This chapter shall apply to all flood hazard areas within the
City of Kenai.
(b) Basis for Establishing Flood Hazard Areas. Flood hazard areas are identified as follows:
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific
and engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study” applicable to the City of Kenai in its
most recent adopted version ([OCTOBER 20, 2016], February 28,2025 titled “Flood Insurance Study
for the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska and Incorporated Areas”) and any subsequent revisions
thereto, with accompanying Flood Insurance Maps and revisions thereto. The Flood Insurance
Study is on file at the City of Kenai administrative offices. The best available information for flood
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hazard area identification provided in this chapter will be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM
is issued.
(c) Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is
considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering
considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased
by manmade or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special
flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City of Kenai, any officer or employee
thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance
on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(d) Noncompliance—Enforcement. Structures and activities which are not permitted or allowed by
this chapter are prohibited. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable
regulations. Violation of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its
requirements shall be enforced by the remedies set forth in KMC Chapter 14.20 including any
injunctive remedies allowed by law. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.
(e) Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair
any existing easements or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter is more stringent, it
must be complied with.
(f) Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions are
considered minimum requirements, liberally construed in favor of the City, and do not limit or
repeal any other powers granted under State statutes.
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall
be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in
which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder
of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or
application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect February
28, 2025 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024.
___________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Introduced: Month DD, YYYY
Enacted: Month DD, YYYY
Effective: Month DD, YYYY
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October 28, 2024 – 6:30 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
Vacant
City of Seward
Term Expires 2026
Jeffrey Epperheimer
Nikiski District
Term Expires 2026
Dawson Slaughter
South Peninsula District
Term Expires 2025
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
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 a 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. October 14, 2024 Plat Committee Meeting
*4. Grouped Plats E1. Whistlebait Estates Addition; No. 2 KPB 2024-100
E2. Butler-Church Subdivision; KPB 2024-105 E3. KPB Robert Avenue West ROW Acquisition Plat; KPB 2024-104
E4. Mattox Subdivision Corbin 2024 Replat; KPB 2024-106 E5. Bayview Gardens Subdivision Addition 1 Jennings 2024 Replat; KPB 2024-109
MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda passed by unanimous vote.
(4-Yes) D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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. Whistlebait Estates Addition No. 2; KPB File 2024-100
Vector Surveying LLC Magnitude & Direction / Rubbert, Whistlebait LLC
Location: Valley View Road, Desmidt Avenue & Jacobsen Avenue
Sterling Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
2. Butler-Church Subdivision; KPB File 2024-105 (Consent Agenda)
Johnson Surveying / Galley Living Trust
Location: Funny River Road, Lake Road & Enterprise Avenue
Funny River Area / Funny River APC
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
3. KPB Robert Avenue West ROW Acquisition Plat; KPB File 2024-104
McLane Consulting Group / Zimmerman, O’Connell
Location: Robert Avenue West, Rabbit Run Road, Ashely Avenue & Solitude Street
Funny River Area / Funny River APC
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
4. Mattox Subdivision Corbin 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-106
Seabright Surveying / 4178 Mattox LLC
Location: East End Road, Mattox Road & Mallard Way
City of Homer
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
5. Bayview Gardens Subdivision Addition 1 Jennings 2024 Replat
KPB File 2024-109
Seabright Surveying / Jennings Community Property Trust
Location: East Hill Road, Larkspur Court & South Larkspur Circle City of Homer
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
6. Scholz-Rediske Subdivision; KPB File : 2024-107
Seabright Surveying / Scholz, Rediske
Location: Ohlson Mountain Road & John Lee Avenue
Diamond Ridge Area / Kachemak Bay APC
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.170 – Block Length & KPB 20.30.030 –
Proposed Street Layout, passed by unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
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7. Dunham Subdivision Two Hands 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-108
Seabright Surveying / Hand
Location: McLay Road & Dunham Avenue Kachemak City
Motion to grant preliminary approval passed by unanimous vote. (4-Y)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.190(b) – Lot Dimensions, passed by
unanimous vote. (4-Yes)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA (3 MINUTES PER
SPEAKER)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLAT COMMITTEE MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, November 18, 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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October 28, 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
Vacant
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
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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 a 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:
*3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
a. Alexander Wilson Homestead 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-023
b. Bear Cove Airpark Addition; KPB File 2024-014
c. Butterfly Meadows No. 3; KPB File 2023-056
d. SLEV Plat Associated w/ the South 400’ of the East 400’ of Gov. Lot 1; KPB
File 2019-025V
*4. Plats Granted Final Approval
a. Mariners Walk Subdivision 2022 Replat; KPB File 2022-085R1
b. River View Subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2023-135
c. Stoneburr Subdivision Holben Replat; KPB File 2024-044
*7. Minutes
a. October 14, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Motion to approve the consent & regular agendas passed by unanimous vote.
(8-Yes)
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
Planning Commission
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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. Building Setback Encroachment Permit; KPB File 2024-102; PC Resolution 2024-16
Segesser Surveys / Milliron
Request: Permits a portion of a shed to remain within the 20’ setback & allows for the
construction of a 32’ x 36’ garage within the same setback on Lot 1, Block 5 on Willow Brook
North Addition, Plat KN 98-42
Location: Northridge Drive, Kalifornsky Area
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-16, granting a building setback
encroachment permit to a portion of the 20-foot building setback on Lot 1, Block 5, Willow Brook
North Addition, Plat KN 98-42, passed by unanimous vote. (8-Yes)
2. Building Setback Encroachment Permit; KPB File 2024-110; PC Resolution 2024-17
Peninsula Surveying / Spillett
Request: Permits a portion of a 20’ x 16.2’ shop to remain in the 20’ building setback on Lot 8,
Luke’s Wilderness Acres, Plat HM 96-42
Location: Luke Road, Anchor Point Area
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-17, granting a building setback
encroachment permit to a portion of the 20-foot building setback on Lot 8, Luke’s Wilderness
Acres, Plat HM 96-42, passed by unanimous vote. (8-Yes)
Public Hearing: Legislative Matters
3. Ordinance 2024-19-18: Authorizing the acquisition of real property located adjacent to the Chapman School Campus in Anchor Point for future school use, and appropriating $850,000.00
from the general fund for the purchase.
MOTION: Move to forward to the Assembly a recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2024-19-18
passed by unanimous vote. (8-Yes)
4. Ordinance 2024-XX: Amending the Diamond Willow – Fairfield Local Option Zoning District to create the Diamond Willow – Kenai Wellness Estates Addition Local Option Zoning District by
changing three parcels from a Single Family Residential District (R-1) to a Mixed-Use District (C-3)
MOTION: Move to forward to the Assembly a recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2024-__:
Amending the Diamond Willow–Fairfield Local Option Zoning District to create the Diamond
Willow–Kenai Wellness Estates Addition Local Option Zoning District by changing three parcels
from a Single Family Residential District (R-1) to a Mixed-Use District (C-3)
F. PLAT COMMITTEE REPORT – The plat committee will review 7 plats
G. OTHER
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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, November 18, 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 7:30 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.
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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November 06, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
November 06, 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. COUNCIL MEMBER KNACKSTEDT ELECTED AS VICE MAYOR. Election of Vice Mayor
4. 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. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-43 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund and Awarding a Contract for the Purchase of Datacenter Equipment.
(Administration)
2. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-44 - Amending the City of Kenai Schedule
of Rates, Charges, and Fees by Establishing an Annual Locker Rental Fee While Continuing to
Provide Free Day-Use Lockers. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-45 - Authorizing a Contract Extension for
Employee Health Care Effective January 1, 2025. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-46 - Establishing the 2025 City Council
Regular Meeting Schedule. (City Clerk)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2024-47 - Approving a Lease of Airport Reserve
Lands Described as Lot Four Block One FBO Subdivision with Crowley Fuels, LLC, on a Non-
Standard Lease Form. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 16, 2024. (City Clerk)
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November 06, 2024
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Sharon Fisher to the Parks & Recreation Commission. (Gabriel)
3. *Ordinance No. 3440-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska
Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library, Archives, and Museums
for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
4. *Ordinance No. 3441-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy
Company to Assist with the Annual Area-Wide Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
5. *Ordinance No. 3442-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section KMC 23.55.020 –
Compensation Structure by Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, to Amend the
Effective Date a Step Increase Occurs and KMC 23.55.030 Qualification Pay, to Clarify Annual
Leave and Holiday Pay Calculations and Correct an Error to Building Plans Examiner
Recognition Pay. (Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3443-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.30.030 – General
Provisions, to Update the Most Recent Version of the “Flood Insurance Study”. (Administration)
7. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, AND COUNCIL MEMBER DOUTHIT APPOINTED TO
SUPERVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE. Action/Approval - Mayoral Liaison Nominations for
Appointment to Commissions and Supervisory Sub-Committee. (Gabriel)
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
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
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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/tZYodO2gqTIqGNZMLq2LEUQA3QY8vU6uuCYE
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
National Flood Insurance Program,
NFIP
Presenter –Harmony Curtis, CFM-Certified
Floodplain Manager, Alaska NFIP Coordinator
Division of Community & Regional Affairs
2024 Alaska Program
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
All building owners and renters can obtain federally backed flood
insurance if their community participates in the National Flood
Insurance Program
Federal government provides flood hazard data
Goals:
•Reduce loss of life and property caused by flooding
•Reduce disaster relief costs caused by flooding
•Provide federal flood insurance
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Federal Emergency Management Agency 3
NFIP in Alaska -Summary
34 NFIP Communities covering
242,446 square miles (40%),
population 623,440 (87%)
Encourages mitigation to reduce
or eliminate the effects from
flood disasters.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4
NFIP Statistics
USA
22,495 participating communities
5M flood insurance policies
$1.3 trillion in flood coverage
Average premium (+FPF):$739
ALASKA
34 participating communities
(~176 cities)
2,293 flood insurance policies
$840M in flood coverage
AK average annual premium (+FPF):$409
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5
NFIP History and Roles
US Congress established the NFIP in 1968,with the passage of the
National Flood Insurance Act
Reformed in 1973,1994,2004,2012,2014 , 2023
State of Alaska passed Admin Order 46 in 1978 to participate in the NFIP
Federal,state,and local roles:
•Overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),FEMA
provides flood insurance
•State governments play technical assistance role,set state higher standards,
coordinate flood mapping,and a variety of other roles
•Implemented by local governments –cities,boroughs,towns,and tribal entities
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6
NFIP Participation
Participating communities required to adopt and enforce a floodplain
management ordinance that meets or exceeds 44 CFR 60.3 and state
requirements
Continued eligibility for a community is based on their enforcement of
the provisions of the local floodplain management ordinance
Technical assistance provided by FEMA and states in various forms
Is NFIP Participation Mandatory?
No,it is voluntary
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7
AM I REQUIRED TO HAVE FLOOD INSURANCE?
Do you have a mortgage?
Homes and businesses in
high-risk flood areas with
government-backed
mortgages are required to
have flood insurance.
Have you received disaster assistance?
If you live in a high-risk flood area and have received federal disaster
assistance,you must maintain flood insurance to be considered for any
future federal disaster aid.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8
Roles &Responsibilities –Local Governments
Apply to join the NFIP
Adopt and maintain your local floodplain management regulations
Fully enforce those regulations
Answer questions related to flooding from your residents and businesses
Coordinate with emergency management,planning,building,and other
departments on flood-related items
For assistance,contact Harmony Curtis,CFM,Alaska NFIP
Coordinator at DCRA:Harmony.Curtis@alaska.gov
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9
What does Community
Regulation look like?
Alakanuk Village –after Spring Breakup
Flooding 2023
Terminology for NFIP –Floodplain Program
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 10
Flood –FEMA definition
A general and temporary condition of
partial or complete inundation of normally
dry land areas from:
Overflow of inland or tidal waters
Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff
of surface waters from any source
Insurance definition requires that either
two lots or two acres be affected by flood.
Hooper Bay –Typhoon Merbok
Sept 16, 2022
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11
FIRMs –FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
FIRM –Flood Insurance Rate Map generally include flood zones, aka Special
Flood Hazard Areas, and the BFE, base flood elevations. They are detailed
studies of flood potential.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 12
Flood Fringe (Riverine)
•The channel of the river and portion of the floodplain reserved to convey the
1% annual flood Velocities have higher regulations to keep floodways open.
•The area on either side of the floodway is subject to inundation by the base
flood but conveys little or no velocity flow.
•Development requires a permit and must adhere to local floodplain
development standards.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Development
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,including but not
limited to buildings or other structures,mining,dredging,filling,grading,paving,
excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.
Substantial Improvement
Any reconstruction,addition,or improvement of a structure where the cost
equals or exceeds 50%of the market value of the structure before the
improvement.
Substantial Damage
Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring
the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50
percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
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Activities of Community Regulation
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14
Summary
Goals of the NFIP
•Reduce emphasis on flood control;increase emphasis on floodplain management
•Reduce federal disaster costs;shift burden from general taxpayers to floodplain
occupants
•Provide insurance coverage not generally available on the private market
Regulation of NFIP
•Permits only required in communities special flood hazard area
•Community adopted codes/ordinances
•Community can adopt higher standards
•State and FEMA provide technical assistance
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 15
Flood Mitigation Grants
State of Alaska DHS&EM Managed Grants -https://ready.alaska.gov/Grants
Non-Disaster Federal Grants
•Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
•Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
•National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tsunami Ready Program
•Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
•State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
•State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
Disaster Grants
•Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
•Individual Assistance
•Public Assistance
US Army Corps of Engineers –not managed
by State must apply with USACE for projects.
Alaska Regulatory District
https://www.poa.usace.army.mil
907 -753-2721 or
POA.ExecutiveOffice@usace.army.mil
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 16
State & FEMA Websites
NFIP Consumer Information &Insurance
www.floodsmart.gov
www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program
https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance
msc.fema.gov (Map & Data source for FIRMs,FIS,Letters of Map Change)
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Harmony Curtis, Certified Floodplain Manager
State of Alaska NFIP Coordinator
907-269-7904
Harmony.Curtis@alaska.gov
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Contact Information
Kenai River
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION & POSTING
I, Beth McDonald, Planning Administrative Assistant of
the City of Kenai, do hereby certify that on the 28th day of
October, 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 November 1, 2024 edition of their
newspaper. On the 6th day of October, 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