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March 26, 2025
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting
March 26, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK
99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2*
http://www.kenai.city
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 March 12, 2025
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. PZ2025-05 – Recommending Conditional Approval of Preliminary Plat – Black Gold Estates
2025 Replat Merging Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 and 60 feet of Right-of-Way into a Single Lot in the
Suburban Residential (RS) Zoning District.
2. PZ2025-15 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat
to Relocate the Lot Line Separating Lots 1 and 2, Bailey Estates Amended in the Subur ban
Residential 2 (RS-2) Zoning District.
3. PZ2025-16 – Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat
Merging Lots 10,11 and 12 into a Single Lot in the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion – Aspen Creek, 701 N. Forest Drive Conditional Use Permit
2. Discussion - Schedule a Work Session Meeting for May 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm to discuss
Conditional Use Permits.
H. NEW BUSINESS
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I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director
2. Commission Chair
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
4. City Council Liaison
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: April 9, 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.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to
register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/azcbszbyQOyU1jh8Sfq0ng
**COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING**
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING
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March 12, 2025
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on March 12, 2025, 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 (electronic participation)
Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley
Stacie Krause Diane Fikes
Gwen Woodard
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk
3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
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.
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 February 26, 2025
Approved by the consent agenda.
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C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Merri Duby asked where the topic of Aspen Creek Senior Living Facility’s conditional use permit (CUP)
was on agenda. It was clarified that the item was not on the agenda, but would be reported on later in
the meeting.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Resolution No. PZ2025-13 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Friday Replat,
merging Government Lots 128 and 129 into a single, approximately 2.247-acre parcel and
dedicating the 33-foot Second Avenue right-of-way
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-13. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Buettner provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached
to Resolution No. PZ2025-13, and explained the purpose of the plat was to merge two lots into one lot
and dedicate a right-of-way. It was noted that staff’s recommendation is approval subject to the conditions
specified within the staff report as attached to Resolution No. PZ2025-13.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Fikes, Twait, Woodard, Earsley, Krause, Halstead
NAY: None
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Director Buettner reported that a neighbor of the Aspen Creek Senior Living Facility had sent video
footage showing cars entering the facility from the back entrance of the facility off Ponderosa Street; that
Aspen Creek had put up an “Emergency Vehicles Only” sign at the edge of their property; and that he
will be meeting with the Aspen Creek local manager to follow up.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Requesting Excused Absences for the February 26, 2025 Regular
Meeting – Twait, Earsley
Approved by the consent agenda.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director – Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• The Planning Department will be following up with commissioners regarding availability
for a CUP work session.
• Expecting news on whether the City will be receiving FEMA funding to update the Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
2. Commission Chair – No report.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
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4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Sounart reported on recent actions of the City
Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Merri Duby, resident, spoke in support of the plat approved by Resolution No. PZ2025-13. She clarified
the date of the next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting where the Aspen Creek facility will be
discussed.
Edie Handsaker, resident, stated that she had been told by the City that the Aspen Creek facility would
be planting a screen of blue spruce between her property and theirs, and later found out that the
vegetation screen would be planted on another side. She expressed concerns about vehicle lights and
noise.
Arlys Miskinis, resident, explained ongoing issues with Aspen Creek traffic in the neighborhood;
suggested new signs for visitor parking, speed limits and children at play; expressed concerns about
child safety, increased traffic, and devaluation of property.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
1. Next Meeting: March 26, 2025
Commissioner Fikes noted she would be attending remotely.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners Krause and Pettey asked about scheduling the upcoming CUP work session.
Commissioner Fikes noted a technical issue with her email account.
Chair Halstead stated that the Aspen Creek facility discussion would be added to the following meeting
agenda.
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 7:35 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of March
12, 2025.
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-05
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE BLACK GOLD
ESTATES 2025 REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE CONDITIONALLY APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 2712 & 2714 Wildwood Dr.,
2505 & 2507 Windflower Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lots 11,12, 16, 17, Block 8, Black Gold Estates
Subdivision Amended
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 03904007, 03904008, 03904011, 03904012
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from McLane Consulting, on behalf of
the property owner, Alexander Douthit for a replat of Lots 11,12, 16, 17, Block 8, Black Gold
Estates Subdivision Amended; 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 lots have access from Wildwood Drive (a City-maintained paved road)
and Windflower Drive (a city-designated right of way and undeveloped road); and,
WHEREAS, A 10-foot easement for utilities is granted along the southeast boundary of current
Lots 11 & 12 adjacent to the existing 120-foot Wildwood Drive right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the owner is requesting a vacation of a 10-foot utility easement between the
southeast boundary of current Lots 16 & 17 and the northwest boundary of current Lots 11 & 12;
and
WHEREAS, the owner is requesting a vacation of a 60-foot by 156-foot public right of way along
the southeastern boundary of the new lot; and,
WHEREAS, the City does not have a public interest in retaining the 60-foot by 156-foot public
right of way; and,
WHEREAS, City water and sewer lines are available to the lot; and,
WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
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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
satisfactory and desirable building sites, and the on-site water and sewer systems will be
subject to the regulatory requirements of the Public Works Department; and,
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RS zoning district of 7,200 square feet, the
proposed lot is approximately 40,816 square feet (0.937 acre).
3. 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 Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat be approved subject to the
following conditions,
1. Further development of the property will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
2. The Kenai City Council must declare the unnamed sixty-foot right-of-way not needed for
a public purpose and approve the vacation of the right-of-way as shown on the
preliminary plat.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025.
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: March 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-05 – Preliminary Plat – Black Gold Estates 2025
Replat
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to merge Lots 11, 12, 16,
17 and 60 feet of Right-of-Way in Black Gold Estates Subdivision.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-05 recommending conditional approval
of Preliminary Plat – Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat merging Lots 11,
12, 16, 17 and 60 feet of Right-of-Way into a single Lot.
Applicant: McLane Consulting
Attn: Andrew Hamilton
P.O. Box 468
Soldotna, AK 99669
Property Owner: Alex Douthit
Legal Descriptions: Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 & 60 Feet of Right-of-Way
Property Addresses: 2705 & 2707 Windflower Drive
2712 & 2714 Wildwood Drive
KPB Parcel Nos.: 03904007, 03904008, 03904011, 03904012
Zoning District: Suburban Residential (RS)
Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: General Commercial, Suburban Residential
SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from McLane Consulting on behalf of Alex Douthit for a
replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 and 60’ of unnamed Right-of-Way (ROW) in the Black Gold Estates
Subdivision to create one Lot. The subject lots are located between Wildwood Drive and
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Resolution No. PZ2025-05
Preliminary Plat
Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat Page 2 of 3
Windflower Drive near the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and Wildwood Drive. The
subject lots as well as the unnamed Right-of-Way are unimproved. If approved, the merging of
the four (4) subject Lots and the vacation and subsequent merging of the unnamed ROW will
result in a single approximately 0.937-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 parcel merger meets the preliminary plat requirements and development
requirements for the Suburban Residential (RS) zoning district. The merged parcel will have
primary access off of Wildwood Drive, which is a City maintained paved road. City sewer and
water are available along Wildwood Drive. The Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, and Building
Official have reviewed the preliminary replat and have no comments.
Right of way along Wildwood Drive has been previously been contested. The City of Kenai is
working with Kenai Native Association and State of Alaska to address any and all potential
ownership issues. This process is ongoing, and pending the results of those discussions, the City
of Kenai has not reached a final decision on the vacation of the unnamed 60’ ROW. The City is
currently awaiting documentation from the Kenai Native Association that would allow City Council
to determine there is no public benefit to retaining the unnamed 60’ ROW. The City does not
object to the merger of the four parcels, Lots 11, 12, 16, &17, and does not wish to stymie potential
development along this corridor.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 & 60’ of unnamed ROW
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 accessible water and wastewater systems
are subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a
replat of four lots within a subdivision that has dedicated rights-of-way and determined
acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RS zoning district of 7,200 square feet (0.165
acre), the resulting lot sizes of this subdivision will be approximately 0.937-acre.
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.
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Preliminary Plat
Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat Page 3 of 3
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat to replat Lots
11, 12, 16, 17 and 60 feet of unnamed ROW 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 conditional approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-05 for a replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17
and 60 feet of unnamed ROW 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.
2. The Kenai City Council must declare the unnamed sixty-foot right-of-way not needed for
a public purpose and approve the vacation of the right-of-way as shown on the preliminary
plat.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-15
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT KARPIK RICE REPLAT
ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 406 Lawton Drive
410 Lawton Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Bailey Estates amended
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04916068 and 04916069
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Segesser Surveys, Inc. on behalf
of the property owner, EERS, LLC, for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Bailey Estates Amended; 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 Lawton Drive (a City-maintained paved road);
and,
WHEREAS, City sewer and water is available to the proposed lot; and,
WHEREAS, a 10-foot easement for utilities is located along the north boundary of the proposed
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 accessible water and wastewater systems are subject
to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a replat
of 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.
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3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RS-2 zoning district of 7,200 square feet, the
resulting lot sizes of this replat will be approximately 82,023 square feet and 67,387
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That preliminary plat Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot
2, Bailey Estates Amended be approved.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 26TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025.
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: March 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-15 – Preliminary Plat – Bailey Estates Karpik Rice
Replat
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 1 and 2,
Bailey Estates Amended.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-15 recommending approval of
Preliminary Plat – Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat to relocate the lot
line separating Lots 1 and 2, Bailey Estates Amended.
Applicant: Segesser Surveys, Inc.
Attn: John Segesser
30485 Rosland St
Soldotna, AK 99669
Property Owner: EERS, LLC
Legal Descriptions: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Bailey Estates Amended.
Property Addresses: 406 Lawton Drive
410 Lawton Drive
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04916068 and 04916069
Zoning District: Suburban Residential 2 (RS-2)
Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: Improved Residential and Conservation
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Resolution No. PZ2025-15
Preliminary Plat
Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat Page 2 of 3
SUMMARY
The City received a preliminary plat from Segesser Surveys, Inc. on behalf of the property owner
for a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Bailey Estates Amended, to adjust the lot line separating the two lots,
over which a large shop is currently built. Approval of this replat will allow the shop building to
meet setback requirements. This replat was previously approved (PZ2022-04), however the final
plat was not recorded before the recording deadline.
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 Suburban Residential 2 (RS-2) zoning district. Access to the subject lots is via Lawton Drive,
which is a City maintained paved road. At approximately 1.883 acres and 1.547 acres, proposed
Lots 1A and 1B exceed the RS-2 minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet. City water and
wastewater are available along Lawton Drive and have been installed, servicing both proposed
lots. 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 accessible water and wastewater systems
are subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a
replat of lots within a subdivision that has dedicated rights-of-way and determined
acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RS-2 zoning district of 7,200 square feet, the
resulting lot sizes of this replat will be approximately 82,023 square feet and 67,387 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 Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat to replat Lots
1 and 2, Bailey Estates Amended, meets the general standards for Kenai Municipal Code (KMC)
Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations and Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Table
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Preliminary Plat
Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat Page 3 of 3
and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
Resolution No. PZ2025-15 to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, subject to the following condition:
1. Further development of the property will conform to all Federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Bailey Estates Karpik Rice Replat
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-16
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HIGHLANDS
SUBDIVISION 2025 REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 1370 Chisik Street
1360 Chisik Street
1350 Chisik Street
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 10, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision
Lot 11, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision
Lot 12, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04918006, 04918007 and 04918008
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from McLane Consulting, Inc., on behalf
of the property owners, Carmen and Teresa Vick for a replat of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 2,
Highlands Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat meets the minimum lot width and minimum lot depth
requirements as outlined in Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 14.10.070(d)(2); and,
WHEREAS, the existing street names are referenced correctly; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed lot has access from Chisik Street (a City-maintained gravel road); and,
WHEREAS, City water and sewer lines are not available to the lot; 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 three (3) 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.
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3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the Rural Residential zoning district of 20,000 square
feet, the resulting lot size of this merger 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That preliminary plat Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat for a replat of Lots 10, 11
and 12, Block 2, Highlands Subdivision be approved subject to the following conditions,
1. Further development of the property will conform to all federal, State of Alaska, and local
regulations.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 26TH DAY OF March, 2025.
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: 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
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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:
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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
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Page 38
Page 39
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Page 41
Page 42
Page 43
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough, with partner cities Homer, Kenai, Seldovia, Seward, and Soldotna, is developing its first Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) structured around the Safe System Approach (SSA) National Roadway Safety Strategy developed by the USDOT. Humans are vulnerable and sometimes make mistakes and our transpor-tation system needs to account for this reality. The CSAP will help the KPB and their partner cities to understand the causes and contributing factors, and identify opportunities to improve safety, especially for areas of highest concern.
Please join us for these open house events, or one of the presentations to the partner cities and Advisory Planning Commissions to learn about the key findings and recommended countermeasures (solutions), the next steps in the plan process, and how you can see the plan and provide comments.
KPB COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Because everyone deserves to get home safely
PUBLIC WORKSHOP 3
PARTNER CITY PRESENTATIONS
Partner city meeting location and zoom links may be found at each city’s website.
•April 2, 2025, 5:00PMCity of Seldovia City Council/Planning Commission JointWork SessionCity of Seldovia
•April 8, 2025, 6:00PMCity of Seward Planning Commission Work SessionCity of Seward
•April 16, 2025, 5:00PMCity of Kenai PC City Council/Planning Commission JointWork SessionCity of Kenai
•April 16, 2025, 6:30PMCity of Homer Planning CommissionCity of Homer
•April 23, 2025, 6:00PMCity of Soldotna Planning CommissionCity of Soldotna
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Project Website
https://www.kpb.us/safestreets
KPB SS4A CSAP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
•Monday, March 31, 2025; 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81533690920Meeting ID: 815 3369 0920One tap mobile+16694449171,,81533690920# US
You may also join the 11:30 AM Virtual Public Information Session at the Soldotna Public Library: 235 N. Binkley Street in Conference Room A.
•Monday, March 31, 2025; 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89569255278Meeting ID: 895 6925 5278One tap mobile+12532050468,,89569255278# US
ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Advisory Planning Commission meeting location and a Zoom link will be provided as soon as available at the project website.
•April 9, 20256:00PM - Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission7:00PM - Hope/Sunrise & Funny River Advisory PlanningCommissions
•April 10, 20256:00PM - Moose Pass Advisory Planning Commission7:00PM - Nikiski Advisory Planning Commission
CONTACTS
Beth McKibben, AICP - Planning Lead - bmckibben@rmconsult.com - 907.646.9664 Robert Ruffner - Planning Director - Kenai Peninsula Borough - RRuffner@kpb.us - 907.714.2378Celina Robinson - GIS Specialist - Kenai Peninsula Borough - crobinson@kpb.us - 907.714.2221
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March 19, 2025
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 19, 2025 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)
1. 100% Communities and the 907 Navigation App, Abby Struffert, Southcentral Consulting
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3456-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant
Received Through Best Friends Animal Society to the Kenai Animal Shelter for Attendance at
the Best Friends National Conference. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3457-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating
Donations Designated by Tom Anderson from the Alaska Community Foundation for the
Construction of Softball Dugouts and the Dedication of a Dugout in Memoriam of Hannah Hill.
(Administration)
3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3458-2025 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant
Received Through the Alaska Geriatric Exchange Network to the Kenai Senior Center for
Attendance at the 2025 Legislative Fly-In. (Administration)
4. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3459-2025 - Determining that Real Property
Described as Lot 10, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-
Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
5. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3460-2025 - Determining that Real Property
Described as Lot 11, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision Number 3, According to Plat 82-103, City-
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Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is Not Needed for a Public Purpose
and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to LOROC, LLC. (Administration)
6. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3461-2025 - Amending the Official Zoning Map
and Land Use Table by Rezoning the Properties at 202 North Forest Drive and 1408 Second
Avenue from Suburban Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG) Zoning District.
(Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-19 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter
into an Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease with Aleutian Airways.
(Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-20 - Authorizing Award of the Airport
Engineering Services Term Contract. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of March 5, 2025. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with Greatland Consulting and
Training LLC. for use of the Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Jeremy Mastre, DBA: River Rock
Outdoors, LLC for Commercial Operations at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin.
(Administration)
4. *Action/Approval - Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Jeremy Mastre, DBA; River Rock
Outdoors, LLC for Fuel Tank Storage at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin.
(Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Approving Amendments to the Lease and Concession Agreements for the
Kenai Municipal Golf Course and Recreation Area between the City of Kenai and KNC Golf,
Inc. (Administration)
6. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Reporting Requirements for Agencies
Receiving Grants through the Legislative Budget. (Douthit)
7. SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 4/15/2025 AT 6:00 P.M. Discussion - Scheduling
Council Employee Evaluations. (Gabriel)
8. Discussion - Kenai Municipal Code, Title 2 Alcoholic Beverages and Marijuana - License
Renewals. (City Clerk)
9. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter of
Support for the American Tidal Energy Project led by ORPC. (Gabriel)
I. COMMISSION REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
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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
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/D2kvBJR9Rdey7qnGdqWUPg
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE PACKET
ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY PAGE
Add Item O.1
Staff Report
• Updated Staff Report for PZ2025-05
Planning Director
1-4
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
DATE: March 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Changes to Staff Report for Resolution No. PZ2025-05 – Preliminary
Plat – Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat
In the Staff Report dated March 19, 2025, the following language was included in the second
paragraph of the Analysis section:
Right of way along Wildwood Drive has been previously been contested. The City of Kenai is
working with Kenai Native Association and State of Alaska to address any and all potential
ownership issues. This process is ongoing, and pending the results of those discussions, the City
of Kenai has not reached a final decision on the vacation of the unnamed 60’ ROW.
After further review, it was determined that there was the possibility of confusion as there are two
separate right of ways directly adjacent to each other along this corridor. As such, the following
language has been modified in a substitute staff report to clarify the actual rights of way by name
or reference:
Wildwood Drive right of way has previously been contested. The City of Kenai is working with
Kenai Native Association and State of Alaska to address any and all potential ownership issues.
This process is ongoing, and pending the results of those discussions, the City of Kenai has not
reached a final decision on the vacation of the unnamed 60’ ROW that is immediately adjacent to
the Wildwood Drive right of way.
This substitution more accurately defines the City’s recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and Kenai City Council.
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Planning Technician
DATE: March 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-05 – Preliminary Plat – Black Gold Estates 2025
Replat
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to merge Lots 11, 12, 16,
17 and 60 feet of Right-of-Way in Black Gold Estates Subdivision.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-05 recommending conditional approval
of Preliminary Plat – Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat merging Lots 11,
12, 16, 17 and 60 feet of Right-of-Way into a single Lot.
Applicant: McLane Consulting
Attn: Andrew Hamilton
P.O. Box 468
Soldotna, AK 99669
Property Owner: Alex Douthit
Legal Descriptions: Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 & 60 Feet of Right-of-Way
Property Addresses: 2705 & 2707 Windflower Drive
2712 & 2714 Wildwood Drive
KPB Parcel Nos.: 03904007, 03904008, 03904011, 03904012
Zoning District: Suburban Residential (RS)
Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: General Commercial, Suburban Residential
SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from McLane Consulting on behalf of Alex Douthit for a
replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 and 60’ of unnamed Right-of-Way (ROW) in the Black Gold Estates
Subdivision to create one Lot. The subject lots are located between Wildwood Drive and
Resolution No. PZ2025-05
Preliminary Plat
Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat Page 2 of 3
Windflower Drive near the intersection of the Kenai Spur Highway and Wildwood Drive. The
subject lots as well as the unnamed Right-of-Way are unimproved. If approved, the merging of
the four (4) subject Lots and the vacation and subsequent merging of the unnamed ROW will
result in a single approximately 0.937-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 parcel merger meets the preliminary plat requirements and development
requirements for the Suburban Residential (RS) zoning district. The merged parcel will have
primary access off of Wildwood Drive, which is a City maintained paved road. City sewer and
water are available along Wildwood Drive. The Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, and Building
Official have reviewed the preliminary replat and have no comments.
Wildwood Drive right of way has previously been contested. The City of Kenai is working with
Kenai Native Association and State of Alaska to address any and all potential ownership issues.
This process is ongoing, and pending the results of those discussions, the City of Kenai has not
reached a final decision on the vacation of the unnamed 60’ ROW that is immediately adjacent to
the Wildwood Drive right of way. The City is currently awaiting documentation from the Kenai
Native Association that would allow City Council to determine there is no public benefit to retaining
the unnamed 60’ ROW. The City does not object to the merger of the four parcels, Lots 11, 12,
16, &17, and does not wish to stymie potential development along this corridor.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17 & 60’ of unnamed ROW
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 accessible water and wastewater systems
are subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a
replat of four lots within a subdivision that has dedicated rights-of-way and determined
acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the RS zoning district of 7,200 square feet (0.165
acre), the resulting lot sizes of this subdivision will be approximately 0.937-acre.
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.
Resolution No. PZ2025-05
Preliminary Plat
Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat Page 3 of 3
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat to replat Lots
11, 12, 16, 17 and 60 feet of unnamed ROW 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 conditional approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-05 for a replat of Lots 11, 12, 16, 17
and 60 feet of unnamed ROW 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.
2. The Kenai City Council must declare the unnamed sixty-foot right-of-way not needed for
a public purpose and approve the vacation of the right-of-way as shown on the preliminary
plat.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION & POSTING
I, Beth McDonald, Planning Administrative Assistant of
the City of Kenai, do hereby certify that on the 17th day of
March, 2025, 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 March 21, 2025 edition of their
newspaper. On the 20th day of March, 2025, the full
meeting agenda was also posted at Kenai City Hall and on
the internet at www.kenai.city.
___________________________
Beth McDonald
Planning Administrative Assistant