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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2025-1970" _"-'0X KENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2026-19 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR KENAI MEADOWS ADDITION NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF TRACT Al AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 3 & 4, KENAI MEADOWS ADDITION NO. 1, IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Tract A1, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 Lot 3, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 Lot 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 03901067, 03901068 and 03901069 WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on April 16, 2025, the City of Kenai conditionally donated approximately 5.2 acres of city -owned land to be subdivided from Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai, owner of Tract A1, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1, is supportive of the proposed development presented by the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative, Inc.; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Segesser Surveys, on behalf of Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, Inc., for a subdivision of Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1; 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, Rights -of -Way Sixth Street and State Avenue are newly dedicated, therefore an installation agreement is required; and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots have access from Redoubt Avenue (a City -maintained asphalt road) and the newly dedicated Sixth Street and State Avenue (currently undeveloped); and, WHEREAS, City water and sewer lines are available to the lots; 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 connection to the existing City of Kenai water and wastewater utility. Resolution No. PZ2025-19 Page 2 of 3 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a subdivision of a 69.5-acre tract into a new, 62.79-acre tract and three new lots (Lots 5, 6, & 7) and a replat of two (2) lots within a subdivision containing newly dedicated rights -of - way and a vacation of an existing right of way and determined acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. An installation agreement is required for the newly dedicated Sixth Street right-of-way. 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. 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 Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 for a subdivision of Tract A1, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 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. Prior to recording of the final plat, the developer will be required to enter into an installation agreement with the City of Kenai. 3. The Kenai City Council must declare the current sixty -foot right-of-way for Sixth Street not needed for a public purpose and approve the vacation of the right-of-way as shown on the preliminary plat. Section 2. That the official name for the 60-foot dedicated right-of-way between Lots 3A and 4A be assigned as "Sixth Street", subject to Kenai City Council adopting a resolution for the naming of a street within City limits. Section 3. That the official name for the 60-foot dedicated right-of-way north of the newly formed Lots 5, 6, & 7, be assigned as "State Avenue", subject to Kenai City Council adopting a resolution for the naming of a street within City limits. PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 14th DAY OF MAY, 2025. JE AIT, CHAIRPERSON Resolution No. PZ2025-19 Page 3 of 3 ATTEST: Meghan Thibodea , Deputy City Clerk 7/ STAFF REPORT �. PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT 'z E-: N A I TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: May 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-19 — Preliminary Plat — Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2, a Subdivision of Tract Al and a Replat of Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1. :est The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat for a subdivision of Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1. Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-19 recommending approval of Recommeni Preliminary Plat — Kenai Meadows Addition No.2 to subdivide Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and replat Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1. Applicant: Segesser Surveys 30485 Rosland St. Soldotna, AK 99669 Property Owners: Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative & City of Kenai Legal Descriptions: Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 Lot 3, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 Lot 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 KPB Parcel Nos.: Zoning District: Land Use Plan: Surrounding Uses: SUMMARY 03901067,03901068 and 03901069 Rural Residential (RR) Medium Density Residential (LDR) Vacant Residential The City received a preliminary plat from Segesser Surveys, on behalf of Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, Inc., for a subdivision of Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 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 Redoubt Avenue, which is a City maintained asphalt road. City water and wastewater are available in this area and will developments on these lots will be required to establish a connection to the City of Kenai water and wastewater utility systems. The Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, and Building Official have reviewed the preliminary plat and have no comments. At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on April 16, 2025, the City of Kenai conditionally donated approximately 5.2 acres of city -owned land to be subdivided from Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1. The City of Kenai, owner of Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1, is supportive of the proposed development presented by the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative, Inc. 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 connection to the existing City of Kenai water and wastewater utility. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the preliminary plat is a subdivision of a larger tract into smaller lots and a replat of two lots within a subdivision containing dedicated rights -of -way and determined acceptable access, subject to the listed conditions. An installation agreement is required, as the existing north -south right of way is being moved and extended and a new right of way is being dedicated along the northern boundary of the new lots. 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. Each lot is over one acre in size. 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 Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 to subdivide Tract Al, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and replat Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1, 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. PZ2025-19 to subdivide Tract Resolution No. PZ2025-19 Preliminary Plat Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 Page 2 of 3 A1, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 and replat Lots 3 & 4, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 1 to the 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. Prior to recording of the final plat, the developer will be required to enter into an installation agreement with the City of Kenai. 3. The Kenai City Council must declare the current sixty -foot right-of-way for Sixth Street not needed for a public purpose and approve the vacation of the right-of-way as shown on the preliminary plat. 4. That the official name for the 60-foot dedicated right-of-way between Lots 3A and 4A be assigned as "Sixth Street", subject to Kenai City Council adopting a resolution for the naming of a street within City limits. 5. That the official name for the 60-foot dedicated right-of-way north of the newly formed Lots 5, 6, & 7, be assigned as "State Avenue", subject to Kenai City Council adopting a resolution for the naming of a street within City limits. ATTACHMENTS Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 Resolution No. PZ2025-19 Preliminary Plat Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 Page 3 of 3 3 F �0 I A 4t. U Ln - L Q.CL - ' Owl L '1 1.0 I Preliminary Plat Submittal Form City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Department 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK c,99611 L9��28a.a200zQo planning@kena{.city www. kenai.city/planning Name: Isegesser surveys Inc Mailing Address: State: AK IZip Code: 199669 Phone Number(s): Email: = s Name: City of Kenai, KPHI Mailing Address: 210 Fidalgo City: Kenai I State: I AK Zip Code: 199611 Phone Number(s): Email: Property Owner Name: •-'`��r� �G;:� ,,. 4*nc Current City Zoning: E1 Residential ® Recreational 11 Other ❑ Commercial Use: Water. 13 On Site L City ❑ Community Sewer: © On Site lm City ❑ Community Preliminary Plat Name: Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2 Revised Preliminary Plat Name: Vacation of Public Right -of -Way: iff Yes ❑ No Street Name (if vacating ROW): Exceptions Required and Requested: Comments: E Certificate to Plat RJ (1) 24" x 36" Plat (2)11" x 17" Plats Signature: .s� _ Date: 4 — lJohn Segesser ' Title/Business Segesser Surveys Inc Print Name: Stewart nth of the Kenai ft ninsuk Inc. 35681 Kenai Spur Hwy., Unit B Soldotna, AK 99669 Tel: (907) 260-8031 Fax: (907) 260-8036 CERTIFICATE TO PLAT Segesser Surveys, Inc. Attention: John Segesser Gentlemen: This is a certificate as of April 17, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. for a plat out of the following property: File Number: 25377 Premium: $300.00 Tax: Tract W One (All) and Lots Three (3) and Four (4), KENAI MEADOWS ADDITION NO. 1, according to Plat No. 2023-48, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State ofAlaska. The Company certifies that record title Is vested in The City of Kenai, as to Tract Al and Lot 3; and Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives, Inc., as to Lot 4 an estate In fee simple, free from all liens, encumbrances, and objections except for as follows: 1. RESERVATIONS and exceptions as contained in U.S. Patent, and/or acts authorizing the issuance thereof. 2. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, if any due the taxing authority: Taxing Authority: CITY OF KENAI 3. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, if any, due the taxing authority indicated: Taxing Authority: KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 4. RESERVATION OF EASEMENT for highway purposes, and any assignments or uses thereof for recreational, utility or other purposes, as disclosed by Public Land Order No. 601, dated August 10. 1949 and amended by Public Land Order No. 757, dated October 10, 1959; Public Land Order No. 1613, dated April 7,1958; and Department of the Interior Order No. 2665, dated October 16,1951, Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 17, 1952 and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated September 15, 1966, filed in the Federal Register. 5. AN OIL AND OAS LEASE affecting the above interest under the terms, covenants and conditions therein provided: Lessor: Richard Mommsen, a single man Lessee: Standard Oil Company of California Recorded: April 12,1968 Volume/Page: 8179 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted tide to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. Certificate to Plat K81 He No.: 25377 6. EASEMENT for electric lines or system and/or telephone lines together with right to enter, maintain, repair and dear shrubbery: Recorded: June 4, 1958 Volume/Page: Misc.2134 Granted To: Homer Electric Association, Inc. Affects: General Easement, no definite location disclosed 7 WATER AND SEWER EASEMENT affecting the portion of said premises and for the purposes stated herein, and incidental purposes thereto: In Favor Of: City of Kenai Recorded: September 17, 1973 Volume/Page: 73/347 Affects: Portion of said land 8. EASEMENTS, SET -BACKS AND DEDICATIONS as delineated on Plat No. 2023-48. 9. EFFECT of the notes on said Plat No. 2023-48. 10. SUBJECT TO A ROAD RESERVATION of 33 feet along each side of the section line as created by 43 U.S.C. 932. 11. RIGHTS OF REVERSION retained by the City of Kenai, as contained in Quit Claim Deed: Recorded: May 7, 2024 Volume/Page: 2024-003066-0 Affects Lot 4 only Stewart Title of the Kenai Peninsula, Inc. 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