HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2025-16
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: March 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-16 – Preliminary Plat – Highlands Subdivision 2025
Replat
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 10, 11 and
12, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-16 recommending approval of
Preliminary Plat – Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat to merge three
(3) lots, creating a single approximately 1.337-acre lot.
Applicant: McLane Consulting, Inc.
Attn: Andrew Hamilton
P.O. Box 468
Soldotna, AK 99669
Property Owner: Carmen and Teresa Vick
Legal Descriptions: Lot 10, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision.
Lot 11, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision
Lot 12, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision
Property Addresses: 1370 Chisik Street
1360 Chisik Street
1350 Chisik Street
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04918006, 04918007 and 049118008
Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR)
Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential (LDR)
Surrounding Uses: Improved and Vacant Residential
Resolution No. PZ2025-16
Preliminary Plat
Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat Page 2 of 3
SUMMARY
The City received a preliminary plat from McLane Consulting, Inc. on behalf of the property owner
for a replat of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 2, Highland Subdivision, to merge three (3) lots into a
single approximately 1.377-acre parcel.
Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations states preliminary plats or
replats must first be submitted to the City for review and provide recommendation to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
ANALYSIS
The proposed replat meets the preliminary plat requirements and development requirements for
the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district. Access to the subject lots is via Chisik Street, which is
a City maintained gravel road. At approximately 59,982 square feet, proposed Lot 11A exceeds
the RR minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. City water and wastewater are not available in
this area; however, private water and wastewater have been installed on-site and are subject to
the regulatory requirements of the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation
(ADEC). The Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, and Building Official have reviewed the
preliminary plat and have no comments.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat 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 the ADEC.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a
replat of lots within a subdivision containing dedicated rights-of-way and determined
acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet, the
resulting lot size of this replat will be approximately 59,982 square feet.
4. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.020 General Requirements, the preliminary plat meets City
standards for minimum lot width/depth and access/utility easements. Compliance with the
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and setbacks will be reviewed during the
building permit review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat to replat Lots
10, 11 and 12, Block 2, Highland Subdivision, meets the general standards for 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. PZ2025-16 for a replat of Lots 10. 11 and 12, Block 2,
Highlands Subdivision to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, subject to the following condition:
Resolution No. PZ2025-16
Preliminary Plat
Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat Page 3 of 3
1. Further development of the property will conform to all Federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat