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July 23, 2025
Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission -
Regular Meeting
July 23, 2025 ꟷ 7:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
www.kenai.city
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2**
Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda
Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Commission Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the
General Orders.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of June 25, 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. Resolution PZ2025-25 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat - Terra-B Subdivision
Swarner Addition, to replat Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6 North,
Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian, to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the Rural
Residential Zoning District.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
H. NEW BUSINESS
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: August 13, 2025
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
**COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING**
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 Planner at 907-283-8237.
Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 25, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE CHAIR EARSLEY, PRESIDING
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MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on June 25, 2025, in City Hall
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Chair Earsley called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Earsley led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sonja Earsley, Vice Chair Gwen Woodard
Glenese Pettey Jeanne Reveal
Stacie Krause Diane Fikes
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Jeff Twait
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval
Vice Chair Earsley noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add to item H.1. Action/Approval - Resolution No. 2025-38 Recommendation
• Public Comments
Add item H.3. Action/Approval - Requesting Excused Absence for the May 28, 2025
Regular Meeting - Twait.
Add to item K.1. Next Meeting Date - Next Meeting date change to July 23, 2025.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the requested
revisions. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion.
The items on the consent agenda were read into the record.
Vice Chair Earsley 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.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
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*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
Commissioner 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 May 28, 2025.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS
1. Resolution PZ2025-21 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Beaver Creek
Alaska Subdivision Amended 2025 Replat, to replat Lots 2, 3, 14, & 15, Beaver Creek
Alaska Subdivision Amended, Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward
Meridian to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the General Commercial and Rural
Residential Zoning Districts.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-21. Commissioner Reveal SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Buettner read into the record the staff report as included in the packet and attached to
Resolution PZ2025-21.
Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
There were comments in support of the addition to the area.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
2. Resolution PZ2025-22 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Kenaitze Acres,
to replat Section 30, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, in the Rural Residential Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-22. Commissioner Krause SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Buettner read into the record the staff report as included in the packet and attached to
Resolution PZ2025-22.
Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
Clarification was provided regarding the location of the right-of-way and utility easement; where the
primary entrance would be located; Kenaitze would be responsible for installing a private road; and future
signage requirements.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
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3. Resolution PZ2025-23 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Terra-B
Subdivision 2025 Replat, to Lots 7, 8, & 9, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6
North, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in
the Suburban Residential Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-23. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Buettner read into the record the staff report as included in the packet and attached to
Resolution PZ2025-23.
Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
Clarification was provided that city utilities do not currently extend to the subject lot; only one area of the
combined lots may be suitable for septic placement; the property fell outside of the area required to
connect to city utilities; and this consolidation would not support a multifamily development.
VOTE:
YEA: Krause, Fikes, Woodard, Reveal, Pettey, Earsley
NAY: None
ABSENT: Twait
MOTION PASSED.
4. Resolution PZ2025-24 - Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat – Ruby’s Dazzling
Scenic View Subdivision Hendriks Addition, to replat Lots 7 & 8, Ruby’s Dazzling Scenic
View Subdivision, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section 10, Seward Meridian, to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the Rural Residential Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-24. Commissioner Reveal SECONDED
the motion.
Planning Director Buettner read into the record the staff report as included in the packet and attached to
Resolution PZ2025-24.
Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
Clarification was provided that after the lots were combined, one of the existing addresses would be used.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion – Aspen Creek 701 N. Forest Drive CUP
Director Buettner summarized the results of the traffic study as included in the packet, noting that it seemed
the intent of the conditional use permit was being met.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action/Approval - Resolution No. 2025-38 - Recommending Approval on the Street Renaming
of South Spruce Street to Kenai Beach Street.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Reveal MOVED to recommend City Council approve Resolution No. 2025-38.
Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion.
There was discussion regarding the negative impact of the change to the business located on South
Spruce Street; there did not seem to be an issue with people finding the beach; and adding a road sign
indicating it was a beach access road may be an alternative option.
VOTE:
YEA: None
NAY: Fikes, Woodard, Reveal, Pettey, Earsley, Krause
ABSENT: Twait
MOTION FAILED .
2. Action/Approval - Recommending Council Approve a Lease of Airport Reserve Land for the
Property Described as Lot 3, Block 2, General Aviation Apron According to Plat No. 73-68 with
Schilling Rentals.
MOTION:
Commissioner Pettey MOVED to recommend City Council approval of a Lease of Airport Reserve Land
with Schilling Rentals. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that new leases were brought to the Airport and Planning & Zoning
Commission; the existing lease is expiring, renewal was being handled as new lease; no competing
applications were received; and there was discussion regarding the lessee providing substantial
development to the properties.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
3. Action/Approval - Requesting an Excused Absence from the May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting.
MOTION:
Commissioner Pettey MOVED to excuse the absence of Chair Twait from the May 28, 2025 Regular
Meeting. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Director
Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• Jessica See was hired as the new Planning Technician.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the Kenia Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
4. City Council Liaison
Council Member Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
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1. Next Meeting: July 23, 2025
Commissioner Fikes reported she would be attending remotely
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Clarification was provided that regarding leased properties and the City would be initiating a comprehensive
economic development analysis, which aims to understand the current economic assets and deficiencies.
Clarification was provided that the developed hangar at 415 Willow remained unoccupied; and the lessee
was in compliance with their lease.
Commissioner Pettey thanked everyone for the robust discussion and staff for the work they do.
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 8:25 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of June 25, 2025.
___________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-25
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT TERRA-B SUBDIVISION
SWARNER ADDITION ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 102 Baker St & 1403 Lawton Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision,
Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34,
Seward Meridian
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04522036 & 04522037
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on
behalf of property owners Anafe & David Swarner, for a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B
Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian; 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 will have access from Baker Street (a maintained gravel City road);
and,
WHEREAS, City water is available to the proposed lot; and,
WHEREAS, City sewer is available to the proposed lot; and,
WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is already located adjacent to rights-of-way, along the west
boundary of the proposed 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
subdivision, subject to the listed conditions, provides utility/access easements, provides
satisfactory and desirable building sites. The water and wastewater connections are
subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai.
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2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Baker Street and Lawton
Drive rights-of-way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Baker Street is an existing
street and is determined acceptable access. 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 (≈
0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 0.606 acres or 26,378 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 Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition, for a replat of Lots 3
& 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6N, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian,
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 23rd DAY OF JULY, 2025.
JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
DATE: June 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-25 – Preliminary Plat – Terra-B Subdivision Swarner
Addition
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 3 & 4, Block
One, Terra-B Subdivision.
Staff
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-25 recommending approval of
Preliminary Plat – Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition, creating one
(1) lot of 0.606 acres.
Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC
Attn: Jason Young
PO Box 208
Kasilof, AK 99610
Property Owner: Anafe & David Swarner
Legal Descriptions: Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range
11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian
Property Address: 102 Baker St & 1403 Lawton Dr.
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04522036 & 04522037
Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR)
Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential, Suburban Residential, and Recreation (Golf
Course)
SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property
owner for a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11
West, Section 34, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) parcel.
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Preliminary Plat
Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition Page 2 of 3
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 minimum lot size requirement of 20,000 square feet (≈ 0.47 acre)
for the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district. The size of the proposed lot is approximately 26,378
square feet (0.606 acres).
City water and wastewater is available along Lawton Drive and developments on the proposed
lot will be required to establish a connection to the City of Kenai water and wastewater utility
systems.
Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Baker Street, a maintained gravel City road.
The owners intend to orient the development and driveway onto Baker Street due to traffic
volumes on Lawton Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the Baker Street address. The
City of Kenai Public Works Department has reviewed the preliminary plat and has no comments.
Therefore, staff finds that an installation agreement is not required for the preliminary plat.
Prior to development, the City of Kenai Floodplain Administrator should be contacted for
information and regulations. The City of Kenai Floodplain Administrator has reviewed the
preliminary plat and has no comments.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lots 3 & 4, Block One, Terra-B Subdivision,
Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian 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
subdivision, subject to the listed conditions, provides utility/access easements, provides
satisfactory and desirable building sites, and connection to the existing City of Kenai water
and wastewater utility.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the right-of-way within the
proposed preliminary plat exists prior to this plat. The right-of-way is a continuation of an
existing street and is determined acceptable access. 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 Rural Residential zoning district of 20,000
square feet (≈ 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 0.606 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 Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition 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
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Preliminary Plat
Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition Page 3 of 3
Zoning Commission recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-25 for a replat of Lots 3 & 4,
Block One, Terra-B Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward Meridian,
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.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Terra-B Subdivision Swarner Addition
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Terra-B Sub. Swarner Addition
Legend
Transportation
Mileposts
Parcels and PLSS
Tax Parcels
0 200 400
ft
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Planning Commission
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Meeting Agenda
144 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Jeremy Brantley, Chair – Ridgeway/Funny River/Sterling District
Pamela Gillham – Kalifornsky/Kasilof District
Virginia Morgan, Parliamentarian – Cooper Landing/Hope/East
Peninsula District
Dawson Slaughter – South Peninsula District
Jeffery Epperheimer - Nikiski District
Diane Fikes – City of Kenai
Franco Venuti – City of Homer
Paul Whitney – City of Soldotna
Karina England – City of Seward
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers7:30 PMMonday, July 14, 2025
Zoom Meeting ID: 907 714 2200
Remote participation will be available through Zoom, or other audio or video means, wherever
technically feasible
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9077142200
Zoom Toll Free Phone Numbers: 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247
Zoom Meeting ID: 907 714 2200
The hearing procedure for the Planning Commission public hearings are as follows:
1) Staff will present a report on the item.
2) The Chair will ask for petitioner’s presentation given by Petitioner(s) / Applicant (s) or their
representative – 10 minutes
3) Public testimony on the issue. – 5 minutes per person
4) After testimony is completed, the Planning Commission may follow with questions. A person may
only testify once on an issue unless questioned by the Planning Commission.
5) Staff may respond to any testimony given and the Commission may ask staff questions.
6) Rebuttal by the Petitioner(s) / Applicant(s) to rebut evidence or provide clarification but should not
present new testimony or evidence.
7) The Chair closes the hearing and no further public comment will be heard.
8) The Chair entertains a motion and the Commission deliberates and makes a decision.
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All those wishing to testify must wait for recognition by the Chair. Each person that testifies must write
his or her name and mailing address on the sign -in sheet located by the microphone provided for public
comment. They must begin by stating their name and address for the record at the microphone. All
questions will be directed to the Chair. Testimony must be kept to the subject at hand and shall not deal
with personalities. Decorum must be maintained at all times and all testifiers shall be treated with
respect.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDA
All items marked with an asterisk (*) are consent agenda items. Consent agenda items are considered routine and
non-controversial by the Planning Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of consent agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner so requests in which case the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda.
If you wish to comment on a consent agenda item or a regular agenda item other than a public hearing, please
advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform the Chairman of your wish to
comment.
1. Time Extension Request
a. Graham-Miller Subdivision No. 3; KPB File 2023-067
b. Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1; KPB File 2023-057
KPB-7052
C1. Time Extension RequestsAttachments:
2. Planning Commission Resolutions
3. Plats Granted Administrative Approval
a. Holland Park 2024 Replat; KPB File 2024-073
b. Hubbard’s View Subdivision 2024; KPB File 2024-129
c. James 2022; KPB File 2022-161
d. Whiskey Gulch Beach Subdivision; KPB File 20256-007
KPB-7053
C3. Admin ApprovalsAttachments:
4. Plats Granted Final Approval (KPB 20.10.040)
a. Timber Hills Subdivision Martinez Addition; KPB File 2025-025
b. Lakeridge Subdivision 2025 Replat; KPB 2025-030
c. Highlands Subdivision 2025 Replat; KPB File 2025-053
d. Inlet Woods Subdivision 2025 Replat; KPB File 2025-024
KPB-7054
C4. Final ApprovalsAttachments:
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5. Plat Amendment Request
6. Commissioner Excused Absences
7. Minutes
June 23, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesKPB-7055
C7. 062325 PC MinutesAttachments:
D. OLD BUSINESS - None
E. NEW BUSINESS
Plat Note Removal; KPB File 2025-084
Applicant: Grischuk
Request: Removal of plat note “All lots within this subdivision must
be connected to public sewer facilities prior to development” on Forest
Acres Subdivision Afognak Addition, Plat SW 2006-011
City of Seward
(Staff Person: Platting Manager Vince Piagentini)
KPB-70561.
E1. Forest Acres Sub Afognak Addn_Packet
PHN_Forest Acres Sub Afognak Addn
Attachments:
Utility Easement Vacation; KPB File 2025-074V
Seabright Surveying / Tracy Belieu & Carla Lee Fabian Living Trust
Request: Vacates the 10-foot utility easement on the west & south
boundary of Lot 4, Block 2, Paradise South Subdivision (HM 74-175).
Vacates the 10-foot utility easement on the east and south boundary of
Lot 4, Paradise South Subdivision Addition No. 1, HM 74-2356
City of Homer
(Staff Person: Platting Manager Vince Piagentini)
KPB-70572.
E2. Paradise South Sub Addn 1_Packet
PHN_UEV Paradise South Belieu Fabian 2025 Replat
Attachments:
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Right-Of-Way Vacation; KPB 2025-094V
AK Lands / Walker, Davis
Request: vacates the alley right-of-way between Lots 1 and 12, 13 &
14 of Block 9, the alley ROW between Lot 6 & Lot 12 of Block 6 and
the First Avenue ROW north of Mill Street between Lots 12, 13 & 14
of Block 9 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of Block 6, all of Cliff Addition to
Seward Townsite, Plat SW No. 3
City of Seward
(Staff Person: Platting Manager Vince Piagentini)
KPB-70583.
E3. Cliff Addn to Seward Townsite_Packet
PHN_ROWV Cliff Addn Seward Townsite Walker Replat
Attachments:
Right-Of-Way Vacation; KPB File 2025-097V
McLane Consulting Group / Brown, Pannell
Request: Vacates approximately 22,515 sq. ft. pertaining to a 10’
ROW & cul-de-sac per Lake View Terrace #3 Phase 2, Plat
KN1988-45 & 30’ ROW per Steadman Subdivision, Plat KN 75-45
Sterling Area
(Staff Person: Platting Manager Vince Piagentini)
KPB-70594.
E4. Steadman Subdivision_Packet
PHN_ROWV Steadman Sub Jessica Addn 2025 Replat
Attachments:
Right-Of-Way Vacation; KPB 2025-091V
Segesser Surveys / Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative Inc.
Request: Vacates approximately 13,800 square feet of Sixth Street
including associated utility easement adjacent to Lot 2 Kenai
Meadows Plat KN 2017-17 and Lot 3, abutting Tract A1, Kenai
Meadows Addition No. 1, Plat KN 2023-48
City of Kenai
(Staff Person: Platting Manager Vince Piagentini)
KPB-70605.
E5. Kenai Meadows Addn No 1_Packet
PHN_ROWV Kenai Meadows Addn No 2
Attachments:
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Conditional Use Permit; PC Resolution 2025-11
Applicant: City of Soldotna
Request: Install 80 linear feet of wooden fence parallel to the river
Location: 349 Centennial Park Road
City of Soldotna
(Staff Person: Planner Morgan Aldridge)
KPB-70616.
E6. CUP_City of Soldotna_Packet
PHN_CUP COS
Attachments:
Conditional Use Permit; PC Resolution 2025-10
Applicant: SnoMads
Request: Install a bridge across the Anchor River and an unnamed
tributary to allow for ATV & Snowmachine crossing along the
Watermelon Trail
Anchor Point Area
(Staff Person: Planner Morgan Aldridge)
KPB-70627.
E7. CUP_SnoMads_Packet
PHN_CUP SnoMads
Attachments:
Conditional Use Permit; PC Resolution 2025-12
Applicant: State of Alaska DOT
Request: To replace & upgrade a culvert along an unnamed
anadromous stream that is a tributary to the Snow River, along the
Seward Highway
Location: 22635 Seward Highway
Bear Creek Area
(Staff Person: Planner Morgan Aldridge)
KPB-70638.
E8. CUP_DOT_Packet
PHN_CUP DOT
Attachments:
F. PLAT COMMITTEE REPORT - Plat Committee will review 8 preliminary plats.
G. OTHER
H. PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATION
(Items other than those appearing on the agenda or scheduled for public hearing. Limited to five minutes per
speaker unless previous arrangements are made)
I. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
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July 14, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NO ACTION REQUIRED
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held Monday, August 11, 2025 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
Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215
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 right -of-ways, 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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Plat Committee
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Meeting Agenda
144 North Binkley Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers6:30 PMMonday, July 14, 2025
Zoom Meeting ID: 907 714 2200
ZOOM MEETING DETAILS
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9077142200
Zoom Toll Free Phone Numbers: 888-788-0099 or 877-853-5247
Zoom Meeting ID: 907 714 2200
Remote participation will be available through Zoom, or other audio or video means, wherever
technically feasible.
The hearing procedure for the Plat Committee public hearings are as follows:
1) Staff will present a report on the item.
2) The Chair will ask for petitioner’s presentation given by Petitioner(s) / Applicant (s) or their representative
– 10 minutes
3) Public testimony on the issue. – 5 minutes per person
4) After testimony is completed, the Planning Commission may follow with questions. A person may only
testify once on an issue unless questioned by the Planning Commission.
5) Staff may respond to any testimony given and the Commission may ask staff questions.
6) Rebuttal by the Petitioner(s) / Applicant(s) to rebut evidence or provide clarification but should not present
new testimony or evidence.
7) The Chair closes the hearing and no further public comment will be heard.
8) The Chair entertains a motion and the Commission deliberates and makes a decision.
All those wishing to testify must wait for recognition by the Chair. Each person that testifies must write his or
her name and mailing address on the sign -in sheet located by the microphone provided for public comment .
They must begin by stating their name and address for the record at the microphone. All questions will be
directed to the Chair. Testimony must be kept to the subject at hand and shall not deal with personalities .
Decorum must be maintained at all times and all testifiers shall be treated with respect.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
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C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, EXCUSED ABSENCES, AND MINUTES
All items marked with an asterisk (*) are consent agenda items. Consent agenda items are considered routine and
noncontroversial by the Plat Committee and may be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of consent agenda items unless a Planning Commissioner removes the item from the consent agenda .
The removed item will then be considered in its normal sequence on the regular agenda. If you wish to comment
on a consent agenda item, please advise the recording secretary before the meeting begins, and she will inform
the Chair of your wish to comment.
1. Agenda
2. Member / Alternate Excused Absences
3. Minutes
June 23, 2024 Plat Committee Meeting MinutesKPB-7042
C3. 062325 Plat Committee Meeting MinutesAttachments:
4. Grouped Plats
July 14, 2025 Grouped Plats Staff Report
E1. Soldotna Junction Subdivision Addition No. 24
E3. Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2
E6. Original Seward Townsite Nilsson Replat
E7. AA Mattox Subdivision 1958 Addition A Portion of Lot 15 Replat
E8. Rosewood Subdivision Farmgirl Addition
KPB-7043
C4. Grouped PlatsAttachments:
D. OLD BUSINESS
E. NEW BUSINESS
Soldotna Junction Subdivision Addition No. 24; KPB File 2024-136
McLane Consulting Group
Poppin Family Revocable Community Property & Jack C. Farnsworth
Residuary Trust
Location: N. Soldotna Ave., Foothill Rd., Devin Dr., MP 94 Sterling
Hwy., Cohoe St.
City of Soldotna
KPB-70441.
E1. Soldotna Junction Sub Addn No 24_Packet
PHN_Soldotna Junction Sub Addn No 24
Attachments:
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Ward Estates; KPB File 2025-090
Peninsula Surveying / Ward
Location: On Wells Way, Lilac Lane & Kenai Spur Highway
City of Kenai
KPB-70452.
E2. Ward Estates_Packet
E2. Ward Estates_Desk Packet
PHN_Ward Estates
Attachments:
Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2; KPB File 2025-091
Segesser Surveys
City of Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiatives Inc.
Location: Fifth Street & Nightingale Street of Redoubt. Avenue
City of Kenai
KPB-70463.
E3. Kenai Meadows Addn. No. 2_Packet
PHN_Kenai Meadows Addition No. 2
Attachments:
Bull Hollow Subdivision Zimmerman Addition; KPB File 2025-088
Edge Survey & Design / Zimmerman
Location: MP 79 Sterling Highway
Sterling Area
KPB-70474.
E4. Bull Hollow Sub Simmerman Addn_Packet
PHN_Bull Hollow Sub Zimmerman Addn
Attachments:
Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite Walker Replat; KPB File 2025-094
AK Lands / Walker, Davis
Location: Vista Avenue, Ravina Avenue & Mill Street
City of Seward
KPB-70485.
E5. Cliff Addn Seward Townsite Walker Replat_Packet
PHN_Cliff Addn Seward Townsite Walker Replat
Attachments:
Original Seward Townsite Nilsson Replat; KPB File 2025-095
Lang & Associates / Nilsson
Location: First Avenue near A Street
City of Seward
KPB-70496.
E6. Original Seward Townsite Nilsson Replat_Packet
PHN_Original Seward Townsite Nilsson Replat
Attachments:
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AA Mattox Subdivision 1958 Addition A Portion of Lot 15 Replat
KPB File 2025-092
Seabright Survey & Design / Arnold
Location: Pennock Street of East End Road
City of Homer
KPB-70507.
E7. AA Mattox Sub 1958 Addn A Portion of Lot 15 Replat_Packet
PHN_A A Mattox Sub 1958 Addn Portion of Lot 15 Replat
Attachments:
Rosewood Subdivision Farmgirl Addition; KPB File 2025-093
Seabright Survey & Design / Rainwater, Hendon
Location: Kilak Court off Glacier View Road N.
Fritz Creek Area
KPB-70518.
E8. Rosewood Sub Farmgirl Addn_Packet
PHN_Rosewood Sub Farmgirl Addn
Attachments:
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Items other than those appearing on the agenda or scheduled for public hearing. Limited to five minutes per
speaker unless previous arrangements are made)
G. ADJOURNMENT
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLAT COMMITTEE MEETING
The next regularly scheduled Plat Committee meeting will be held Monday, August 11, 2025 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.
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Phone: 907-714-2215
Phone: toll free within the Borough 1-800-478-4441, extension 2215
e-mail address: planning@kpb.us
website: http://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-home
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July 14, 2025Plat Committee Meeting Agenda
Written comments will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on the last business day (usually a Friday) before the day of
the Plat Committee meeting in which the item is being heard. If voluminous information and materials are
submitted staff may request seven copies be submitted. Maps, graphics, photographs, and typewritten
information that is submitted at the meeting must be limited to 10 pages. Seven copies should be given to the
recording secretary to provide the information to each Committee member. If using large format visual aids (i.e.
poster, large-scale maps, etc.) please provide a small copy (8 ½ x 11) or digital file for the recording secretary.
Audio, videos, and movies are not allowed as testimony. If testimony is given by reading a prepared statement,
please provide a copy of that statement to the recording secretary.
An interested party may request that the Planning Commission review a decision of the Plat Committee by filing
a written request within 10 days of the written notice of decision in accordance with KPB 2.40.080.
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Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
July 02, 2025
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
July 02, 2025 - 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;
twenty (20) minutes aggregated)
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
E. P UBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3479-2025 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Improvements Capital Project Fund, Accepting a Grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration and Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Master Plan. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3480-2025 - Retroactively Amending the Fiscal
Year 2026 Salary Schedule for Temporary Employees Included in the “Annual Budget for the
City of Kenai, Alaska July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026”. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-45 - Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Lease of Airport Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and Schilling Rentals,
LLC., for Lot 3, Block 2, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 1. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-46 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the
2025 Street Lights Repair and Maintenance with Utility Locates Contract. (Administration)
5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2025-47 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the
2025 Trading Bay Road Sewer Insulation Project. (Administration)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 18, 2025. (City Clerk)
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July 02, 2025
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2025-38 - Renaming South
Spruce Street to Kenai Beach Street. (Knackstedt) [On June 4, 2025 this item was referred to
the Planning & Zoning Commission's June 25, 2025 meeting, and postponed to the July 2, 2025
City Council Meeting.]
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Approving Official Bond Amounts for City Manager, City Clerk and Finance
Director. (Administration)
3. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center for
the Moosemeat John Cabin. (Administration)
4. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Recommending Diane Fikes for
Appointment to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. (City Clerk)
5. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. Action/Approval - Discussion and Appointment of Municipal
Liaison Officer Pursuant to Tribal Memoranda of Understanding. (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
N. PENDING ITEMS
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATION ITEMS
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July 02, 2025
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 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/YpPShgzyRhip8hQmNlukxw
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