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December 11, 2024
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular
Meeting
December 11, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue,
Kenai, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2*
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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 November 13, 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 PZ2024-24 – Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – FBO Subdivision 2024
Addition for a Replat of Lots 5A and 5B of FBO Subdivision No. 10 Located in the Airport Light
Industrial (ALI) Zoning District.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the November 13, 2024 Regular
Meeting – Krause
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director
2. Commission Chair
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
4. City Council Liaison
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J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: January 8, 2025
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
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING
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November 13, 2024
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on November 13, 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 Jeff Twait, Vice Chair
Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley
Gwen Woodard Diane Fikes
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Stacie Krause
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Victoria Askin, 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 Earsley
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 October 23, 2024
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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. PZ2024-23 – 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.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-23. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the
motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached
to Resolution No. PZ2024-23; he noted that the application was for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate a gunsmith within an existing building, and that the business would be operated primarily online
and there would be little impact to the surrounding area. It was noted that staff’s recommendation is
approval subject to the conditions specified within the staff report as attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-
23.
David Wolf, applicant, noted he did not intend on making changes to the property; would be operating
out of his garage and online; and all firearms would be locked in a safe.
Chair Halstead opened the floor for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing period was closed.
In response to questions from the commission, Wolf clarified that the business would not be operating
full time; the type of work and merchandise that his business would provide; and that any test rounds
would be handled at a gun range and not on the property.
VOTE:
YEA: Fikes, Twait, Woodard, Earsley, Pettey, Halstead
NAY: None
ABSENT: Krause
MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION.
Chair Halstead noted the 15-day appeal period.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting an Excused Absence for the October 23, 2024 Regular
Meeting – Halstead
Approved by the consent agenda.
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”.
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MOTION:
Vice Chair Twait MOVED to recommend 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”. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
Planning Director Buettner noted that the City had received new maps as part of the Borough’s update
to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and introduced Harmony Curtis, State Foodplain
Manager. Curtis gave a presentation on the NFIP, including background of the program, statistics, why
the City participates and what the program offers to residents.
In response to questions from the commission, Curtis explained that there was no cost to the City to
participate in the program, but if suspended it could affect residents’ insurance; timelines for grant cycles;
provided further clarification on what can be covered by the program; when the maps were generated;
and to whom flood insurance is available or required.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Halstead, Pettey, Earsley, Woodard
NAY: Fikes
ABSENT: Krause
MOTION PASSED.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• Comprehensive Plan going into its 9th year; looking to revisit and update in 2025-2026.
• Hazard Mitigation Plan expires next year and requires update; will know in early 2025 if
the City’s application for funding was selected.
• No business for November 27th and December 26th meetings; requested cancellation.
2. Commission Chair – Expressed appreciation for the commission.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – No report.
4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: December 11, 2024
Commissioner Fikes noted she will be absent.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS – None.
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 7:54 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of
November 13, 2024.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2024-24
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR FBO SUBDIVISION 2024
ADDITION ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 535 North Willow Street
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 5A, FBO Subdivision No. 10
Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04318047 and 04317048
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey and Design, LLC, on
behalf of the property owners, the City of Kenai for a replat of Lot 5A and Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision
No. 10; 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 North Willow Street (a paved and City-
maintained road); and,
WHEREAS, City water and sewer lines are available to the 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, while the ALI zoning district
does not have a minimum lot size requirement, the resulting lot size of this merger will be
approximately 4.499 acres.
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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 FBO Subdivision 2024 Addition for a replat of Lot 5A and Lot
5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10 be approved.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024.
JOE HALSTEAD, 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: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: December 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2024-24 – Preliminary Plat – FBO Subdivision 2024
Addition
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lot 5A and Lot
5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2024-24 recommending approval of
Preliminary Plat – FBO Subdivision No. 10 merging Lot 5A and Lot 5B,
into a single Lot.
Applicant: Edge Survey and Design, LLC.
Attn: Jason Young
P.O. Box 208
Kasilof, AK 99610
Property Owner: City of Kenai
Legal Descriptions: Lot 5A, FBO Subdivision No. 10
Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10
Property Addresses: 535 N. Willow Street
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04318047 and 04318048
Zoning District: Airport Light Industrial (ALI)
Land Use Plan: Airport Industrial (AI)
Surrounding Uses: Airport, Airport Reserve Lands
SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey and Design, LLC on behalf of the City
of Kenai for a replat of Lot 5A and Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10 to merge the two Lots into
one. The subject lots are located along N. Willow St., which is accessed off of Airport Way, or
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Marathon Road. The subject lots are unimproved. The purpose of this subdivision is to facilitate
the impending lease of the subject lots to ENA, LLC and their plans to improve over the current
lot line. Merging these lots will ensure all setbacks are able to be met in the proposed improvement
of the land.
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 parcel merger meets the preliminary plat requirements and development
requirements for the Airport Light Industrial (ALI) zoning district. The merged parcel will have
access off of North Willow Street, which is a City maintained paved road. City sewer and water
are available along North Willow Street. The Public Works Director, Fire marshal, and Building
Official have reviewed the preliminary replat and have no comments.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lot 5A and 5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10 meets
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, while the ALI zoning district
does not have a minimum lot size requirement, the resulting lot size of this merger will be
approximately 4.499 acres.
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 FBO Subdivision 2024 Addition to replat Lot 5A
and Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision No 10 meets the general standards of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC),
Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations and Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Table
and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
Resolution No. PZ2024-24 for a replat of Lot 5A and Lot 5B, FBO Subdivision No. 10 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.
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ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, FBO Subdivision 2024 Addition
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November 18, 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
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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:
*1. Time Extension Requests
a. Red Boat Subdivision; KPB File 2022-150
*3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
a. Barron Wood Subdivision 2023 Replat; KPB File 2023-105
b. Brown’s Acre Estates 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-028
c. City Park Subdivision 2023 Replat; KPB File 2023-145
d. Glacial Waters Subdivision Camp Addition; KPB File 2023-125
e. Hauk’s View Subdivision No. 2; KPB File 2024-010
f. Jakes Estates ROW Replat; KPB File 2023-115
g. Moose Range Meadows 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-045
h. RNK Subdivision; KPB File 2024-032
*4. Plats Granted Final Approval
a. Holiday Park Subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-061
b. Peakaview subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-038
c. Slikok Creek Alaska Poindexter-Opperman Replat; KPB File 2023-100
d. Whisper Lake Subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-055
*7. Minutes
a. October 28, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission
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Motion to approve the consent & regular agendas by unanimous consent (8-Yes). D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
E. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing: Legislative Matters
1. Ordinance 2024-29: Amending KPB 2.56.030 to incorporate the 2024 Homer Transportation Plan
as an element of the official comprehensive plan for the portion of the Borough within the
boundaries of the City of Homer.
Motion to forward to the Assembly a recommendation to adopt Ordinance 2024-29, passed by
unanimous vote (8-Yes)
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)
2. Building Setback Encroachment Permit; KPB File 2024-116
Segesser Surveys / Musgrove
Request: Permits a portion of the house to remain approximately 4’ within the 20’ building
setback on Lot 5, Tukakna Sky Subdivision, Plat KN 82-110
Location: Tyena Ka Road & Kwanta Hah Circle
Kalifornsky Area
Motion to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2024-20, granting a building setback
encroachment permit to a portion of the 20-foot building setback on Lot 5, Takakna Sky
Subdivision, Plat KN 82-110, passed by unanimous vote (8-Yes)
3. Conditional Land Use Permit Modification; MS2015-005
Applicant: Sean Cude
Request: Modification to PC Resolution 2014-20 to allow excavation into the water table and for
temporary localized dewatering.
Location: 36498 Virginia Drive
Kalifornsky Area
Motion to go into adjudicative session at the conclusion of the meeting and for the vote on the
decision to be held at the December 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting passed by unanimous
vote (8-Yes)
F. PLAT COMMITTEE REPORT – The plat committee will review 7 plats
G. OTHER
• 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar
H. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE
AGENDA (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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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, December 16, 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 18, 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
Remote participation will be available through Zoom, or other audio or video means, wherever technically feasible.
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
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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:
*1. Agenda
*2. Member Excused Absences - None
*3. Minutes
a. October 28, 2024 Plat Committee Meeting
*4. Grouped Plats
E4. Clyde King Subdivision 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-115
E6. Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat; KPB File 2024-119
E8. Sea Watch Estates 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-121
Motion to approve the agenda, the minutes from the October 28, 2024 Plat
Committee meeting and grouped plats 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. Nikiski North Subdivision Dyer Addition; KPB File 2024-034
Segesser Surveys / Dyer
Location: Hinson Avenue & Bohlin Street
Nikiski Area / Nikiski APC
Motion to grant the exception request to to KPB 20.40 - Wastewater Disposal Soils Report, passed
by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
2. Trust Land Survey 2024-01 Lonesome Lake Sub. 2024 Addn.; KPB File 2024-117 R & M Consultants, Inc. / Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
Location: Shaw Airstrip Avenue & Upper Lake Drive
Cohoe Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Trust Land Survey 2024-01 Lonesome Lake Subdivision
2024 Addition passed by unanimous vote (40Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.190 – Lots Dimensions, passed by unanimous
vote (4-Yes)
3. Sutton Subdivision; KPB File 2024-114
Peninsula Surveying, LLC / Sutton, Freeman
Location: Sport Lake Road, Northern Lights Boulevard & Rafie Street Soldotna Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Sutton Subdivision passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.30.170 - Block Length Requirements, passed by
unanimous vote (4-Yes)
4. Clyde King Subdivision 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-115
Johnson Surveying / Kenai Seward Properties. LLC
Location: Nash Road & Johnson Avenue
Bear Creek Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Sutton Subdivision passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
5. Kenai River Bridge Subdivision 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-118
Johnson Surveying / Ruiz, Greene
Location: Patrick Drive & Eastway Drive
Kalifornsky Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Kenai River Bridge Subdivision 2024 Replat passed by
unanimous vote (4-Yes)
Motion to grant the exception request to KPB 20.40 - Wastewater Disposal Report, passed by
unanimous vote (4-Yes)
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6. Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat; KPB File 2024-119
Edge Survey & Design, LLC / Evans
Location: Silver Salmon Drive & Martin Court City of Kenai
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Highlands Subdivision Evans Replat passed by
unanimous vote (4-Yes)
7. Dawn Estates Whittenberg Addition; KPB File 2024-120
Edge Survey & Design, LLC / Whittenberg
Location: Edgington Road & Ryan Lane
Sterling Area
MOTION: Move to postpone action until brought back by staff passed by unanimous vote (4-Yes)
8. Sea Watch Estates 2024 Addition; KPB File 2024-121
Edge Survey & Design, LLC / Sanders & Hillstrand
Location: K-Beach Road Near MP 11 Kalifornsky Area
Motion to grant preliminary approval to Sea Watch Estates 2024 Addition 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, December 16, 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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November 20, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
November 20, 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. 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)
2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3441-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Donation from Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Area-Wide Senior
Thanksgiving Dinner. (Administration)
3. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. 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)
4. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION AS AMENDED. 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)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of November 6, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Limited Marijuana Cultivation License for
Grateful Bud LLC, DBA Grateful Bud LLC - License No. 16474. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for KRC
LLC, DBA Kenai River Cannabis - License No. 17808. (City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility
License for Shackleford Investments LLC, DBA Shackleford Investments LLC - License No.
31826. (City Clerk)
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Tourism Liquor
License for Upper Deck LLC, DBA the Upper Deck - License No. 2993 (City Clerk)
6. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to the American Red Cross for Use of 475 Square Feet
of Office Space at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility. (Administration)
7. *Action/Approval - Assignment of Leases of Kenai City Lands as Requested by KNC Golf Inc.,
for Kenai Municipal Golf Course. (Administration)
8. *Action/Approval - Assignment of Lease of Airport Reserve Lands & Consent to Assignment
for Security Purposes as Requested by Schilling Rentals, LLC for Lot 5A, Block 1, FBO Sub.
2018 Replat. (Administration)
9. *Ordinance No. 3444-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans’
Affairs to Hire a Contractor to Add a Cybersecurity Section to the City’s Emergency Operations
Plan. (Administration)
10. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral
Nominations to the City’s Commissions. (Gabriel)
11. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Council Confirmation of Mayoral
Nominations to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (Gabriel)
12. JOINT WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 12/18/2024 AT 4:30 P.M. Discussion -
Scheduling a Capital Improvement Plan Joint Work Session. (Administration)
13. WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 12/3/2024 AT 4:30 P.M. Discussion - Scheduling a
Budget Goals Work Session. (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
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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
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/tZYqc-yvrj8pHdOmr-aIZX36o3RC59ZqqXA1
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December 04, 2024
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
December 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 WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3444-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating
a Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Passed through the State of Alaska
Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to Hire a Contractor to Add a Cybersecurity Section
to the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. (Administration)
2. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-48 - Approving the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Three Ford Police Interceptors Utilizing the State of
Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-49 - Authorizing the Acceptance of
2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief Funds.
(Administration)
4. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-50 - Authorizing the Acceptance of
2018 East Side Set Gillnet and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster Relief Funds.
(Administration)
5. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2024-51 - Adopting an Alternative
Allocation Method for the FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this
Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business
Activity in Fisheries Management Area 14: Cook Inlet Area. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
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1. *Regular Meeting of November 20, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to Renewal of a Restaurant/Eating Place Liquor License for
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant LLC, DBA Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant - License
No. 5859 (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Ninety Day Extension of Special Use Permit to Cook Inlet Natural Gas
Storage Alaska for Vehicle Parking. (Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Schilling Alaska, Inc.
(Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Snow Storage for Alaska Sure Seal, Inc.
(Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3445-2024 - Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai
City Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital Project Funds to Transfer Residual Balance from
Completed Projects Back to Their Original Funding Sources, and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai City Water & Sewer, Public Safety, and Airport
Improvements Capital Project Funds to Fully Fund Projects Approved in the FY2025
Budget. (Administration)
7. Discussion - Scheduling a Joint Work Session with Kenaitze. (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
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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/tZ0lcu2opzkiH9XHEorqOBukjduqWm8G2f0K
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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 2nd day of
December, 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 December 6, 2024 edition of their
newspaper. On the 4th day of December, 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