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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 2025-62"-ox7'ev 10, KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2025-62 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LOTS 8, 9, 27 AND 28, BLOCK 7, VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PART 3 (PLAT KN 1568), AND AS SET FORTH ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" ARE NOT NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND ARE CONSENTING VACATION. WHEREAS, on August 27, 2025, by Resolution No. PZ2025-27, the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission approve the preliminary plat of Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat with a vacation of portions of utility easements as dedicated on the plat of Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat; and, WHEREAS, on October 27, 2025, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission consented to the vacation of the utility easements dedicated on the plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat; and, WHEREAS, there is no needed public use for the portions of utility easements depicted on Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the Kenai Peninsula Borough submitted a letter to the Kenai City Council requesting consideration of the vacation in accordance with Kenai Peninsula Borough Code 20.65.050 that requires the consent of the City Council prior to vacation of city easements; and, WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.110 - Determination as to need for public use, states City Council may vacate rights -of -way or easements by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA Section 1. That portions of utility easements associated with Lots 8, 9, 27 and 28, Block 7, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 3 (Plat KN 1568) are not needed for a public purpose and the Council of the City of Kenai consents to the vacation of the portions of utility easements as set forth on the attached Exhibit "A". Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THE�TTHttt025. H ry H. lKa/ckstedt, Mayor ATTEST: Michelle M Sane , IMg, City Clerk New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] KENAI -- -. .enai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1 907.283.7535 1 www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director FROM: Brandon McElrea, Land Management Analyst DATE: October 28, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-62 - Declaring the Vacation of Portions of Utility Easements Associated with Lots 8, 9, 27 And 28, Block 7, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 3 (Plat KN 1568), and as Set Forth on the Attached Exhibit "A" are Not Needed for a Public Purpose and are Consenting Vacation. On August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) passed Resolution PZ2025-27 recommending City Council approval of preliminary plat Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. New utility easements were dedicated on this preliminary plat, negating the need for the existing easements. On October 27, 2025, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission consented to the vacation of the utility easements dedicated on the plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. In accordance with Kenai Peninsula Borough Code 20.65.050, vacation of a City right-of-way and/or easement requires consent of the City Council. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.110 Determination as to Need for Public Purpose, the Kenai City Council may vacate rights - of -way or easements by resolution. Council approval of Resolution No. 2025-62 would approve the vacation of the subject utility easements. Thank you for your consideration. Attachments Exhibit "A" Preliminary Plat Letter from Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Relevant Packet Material from October 27, 2025 KPB Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 27, 2025 City of Kenai P&Z Meeting Resolution PZ2025-27 7 � 4w!i [7rJ I Kola n a 8 �$< t r 1 n :i I n • �� 0�- 4 IL 121 fje52 �1=-• 11 log e P g, Q6� X I IS ja d m i ®§J kit \ L£LL NH �5a g mI (1pp I `\ 9H'Ole I $� n� I �Yj�IfI j m1O� \ SL 101 mY Y' --•7 I I Ll— i ----------------- �-----------' Ln �w��i 3own� �.� i_,_.r---""•� 1, `�\ \\\ � : LL CL\ I pmaVo't 92M) 0-) I r ¢ 'b avid 'pia ¢YYJw\ 1if79l7119 IJfla(1 At _ • i {` \\ " n m • � .... � (uOGaccs atoaur) l \ ` S J�J •- (��Ejj \ \ JmX I S I \\ p \ \ I I C pp "'xa Om X '\ t � I ( --_— !- r3 U+>)Gonmg (LaNAoaoz re000W(�aHmm�) — ~ g� AM -10 -----------� ---------------- MSL NM 999L NH I 9991 NH I 99SL NN 992L NN e 9 NOOl9 I 8 M3018 j 8 HD018 j 9 M0018 6 NJ018 & 8 101 I 0L !01 i It 1Al I ZL L01 £t !O1 KPB KENAI PENINSULA Borough October 28, 2025 Kenai City Council 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Planning Department 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 1 (P) 907-714-2200 1 (F) 907-714-2378 1 www.kpb.us RE: Vacate the 10' wide utility easement along the east boundary of Lots 27 & 28 and along the west boundary of Lots 8 & 9 all within Block 7 granted by Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 3, Plat KN 1568; KPB File 2025-129V Dear Kenai City Council Members, During their regularly scheduled meeting of October 27, 2025 the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission approved the proposed utility easement vacation based on staff recommendations and compliance to Kenai Peninsula Borough code. In accordance with Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.110, the City Council for the City of Kenai must approve the vacation of utility easements. This petition is being sent to you for your consideration. The City Council has 30 days from October 27, 2025 in which to veto the decision of the Planning Commission. If no veto is received from the Council within the 30-day period, the decision of the Planning Commission will stand. Attached are the draft, unapproved minutes of the pertinent portion of the meeting and other related materials. For additional information please contact the Platting Division of the Planning Department, 907-714-2200. Sincerely, Aaron Hughes Acting Planning Director Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes October 27, 2025 Zoning: Rural Unrestricted Planning Commission Resolution 2025-25 Staff report given by Platting Manager Vince Piagentini. Chair Brantley opened the item for public comment. Jason Young, Edge Survey &Design; P.O. Bx 59, Kasilof, AK 99610: Mr. Young was the surveyor on this project and made himself available for questions. Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, public comment was closed and discussion was opened among the committee. MAIN MOTION: Commissioner Venuti moved, seconded by Commissioner Gillham to adopt PC Resolution 2025-25 granting a building setback encroachment permit to Lot 1A, Block 1, Sterling Heights Scooter's Replat, Plat KN 93-87. Hearing no objection or further discussion, the motion was carried by the following vote: MAIN MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE: Yes - 9 1 Brantley, England, Epperheimer, Fikes, Gillham, Morgan, Slaughter, Whitney, Venuti FINDINGS MOTION: Commissioner Gillham moved, seconded by Commissioner Slaughter to attach findings 1, 4 & 14 —16 in support of standard one, findings 2-4 & 13 in support of standard two and findings 2-4 in support of standard three and subject to the 4 conditions as set forth in the staff report. Hearing no objection or further discussion, the motion was carried by the following vote: FINDINGS MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. - Yes - 9 1 Brantley, England, Epperheimer, Fikes, Gillham, Morgan, Slaughter, Whitney, Venuti ITEM #4 - UTILITY EASEMENT ALTERATION VACATE THE 10-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF LOTS 27 AND 28 AND ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF LOTS 8 AND 9 ALL WITHIN BLOCK 7 GRANTED BY VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PART 3 (PLAT KN 1568) KPB File No. 2025-129V Planning Committee Meeting: October 27, 2025 Applicant / Owner: Craig W. Thomsen o Surveyor: Jason Young, Edge Survey & Design LLC General Location: Standard Drive and Phillips Drive / City of Kenai Staff report given by Platting Manager Vince Piagentini. Chair Brantley opened the item for public comment. Jason Young, Edge Survey & Design; P.O. Bx 59, Kasilof, AK 99610: Mr. Young was the surveyor on this project and made himself available for questions. Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, public comment was closed and discussion was opened among the committee. Commissioner Fikes informed the chair that she had voted on this matter in her role as a planning commissioner for the City of Kenai and requested to be recused. Chair Brantley granted her request. MOTION: Commissioner Whitney moved, seconded by Commissioner Epperheimer to grant the vacation as petitioned based on the means of evaluating public necessity established by KPB 20.65, adopting and incorporating by reference the staff report, staff recommendations and subject to the two conditions as set forth in the staff report. Kenai Peninsula Borough Page 4 Planning Commission Unapproved Minutes October 27, 2025 Hearing no objection or further discussion, the motion was carried by the following vote: nnnTinN posSFn RY UNANIMOUS VOTE: .v Yes - 8 Brantley, England, Epperheimer, Gillham, Morgan, Slaughter, Whitney, Venuti Recused - 1 Fikes AGENDA ITEM H. PRESENTATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT APPEARING ON THE AGENDA Chair Brantley asked if there was anyone who wished to comment on anything that was not on the agenda. There was no one who wished to comment. AGENDA ITEM K. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Venuti moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. Ann E. Shirnberg Administrative Assistant Kenai Peninsula Borough Page 5 E. NEW BUSINESS 4. Utility Easement Vacation; KPB File 2025-129V Edge Survey & Design / Thomsen Request: Vacates a 20' wide utility easement along a proposed to be vacated interior lot line & a 10' wide utility easement along the southwesterly lot line of Lot 9 Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 3, Plat KN-1568 City of Kenai Z -< N O N \ N C (a V z O O m Q D z IM wVm • CL i Q W b�GN y. r w x ry) Ln J .. c O o Q N v W O V) J W O� U � R h O QA Z�,LZQS In z F- LO 0 0 J W WA s J`�ct 'C PNO PLO O� S S O� P aD U- 0 0 M I 0 0 0 lO Z I zQ fo qw ui AL 47 v r*40tA-�e -P'l .0 L-L JAI Le C14 4 Ir i - owl of MOiL, Z w S�pg p pFp fwo; 804 x X t[l MILL; R&6� F Z ON z wo p K N �3 O wgm Ym w o,de i0 Z m 1 U s�y3�� was Z Ei a i c ggm rcZ3 w 3z n NAG <P2 6% c� s NgZ <� � yWy WW�Zn+tW aiu ceia v=mie9wo �S� $g F3 Pi as �i�i G) Iy. s po W CI ,SZZ z. a T pre s i ova •>:'•.�Lq, CL IL a U �Rii'F Yffi' (a Dis. \\ L£LL NN \\ � o to w ei m co to ao S l 101 N Y N mY 'my � Y Y^ JOJZ 1 mY \ --------------)-----------------1-- \ i di)INC O VVaNVI9 \ AVM-l0-u+01a ,09 S' (lL)(,£S'9lt 30ADMS) 0\ tL Oo'OOl � ,95'66 ; (,fS'9l)---------- "-- _________�d19) 1N3W3SV3 AllIIN Al \ \ 0no A \ OJ Z O� \ mY n co n to \ % \ J J Z (nY S mq \ ON \ \ 1= \ --. 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Thomsen of Kenai, AK Surveyor: Jason Young, Edge Survey & Design LLC General Location: Standard Drive and Phillips Drive, City of Kenai STAFF REPORT Specific Request / Purpose as stated in the petition: The petitioner requests the vacation of a 20-foot utility easement along proposed to be vacated interior lot line, and a 10-foot utility easement along a side lot line granted by Plat K-1588, Kenai Recording District. Notification: Notice of vacation mailings were sent by regular mail to twenty-nine owners of property within 300 feet. Notice of the proposed vacation was emailed to five agencies and interested parties. The public notice was posted on the Planning Department's bulletin board at the KPB Administration Building. Staff Analysis: Valhalla Heights Subd. Part 3 (K-1568) originally subdivided the area and granted a 10-foot utility easement on the rear lot lines of Lots 8,9,27 and 28, Block 7. This easement is petitioned to be vacated as represented by the hatched area on the submitted preliminary plat. Additionally, the plat is proposed to eliminate the common lot lines between Lots 8,9.27, and 28, resulting in one Lot. The associated plat, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, is scheduled for the October 27th Plat Committee Meeting. Upon approval, the plat will finalize the utility easement vacation. On August 28, 2025, The City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission granted conditional approval of the associated plat Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat by PZ Resolution PZ2025-27 which included the petitioned utility easement vacation. The proposed plat is granting a 10-foot utility easement adjacent to Phillips Drive and Standard Drive. ACS, HEA and Enstar have provided written non -objections to the vacation. No additional easements have been requested by utility agencies. Utility provider review: HEA No objection ENSTAR Approved as shown ACS No objections GCI No response Applicant Findings: 1. The utility easements are currently unused and remain vacant. 2. The proposed platting action will grant a 10-foot utility easement along all rights -of -ways, ensuring adequate space for future utility installation. 3. All utility providers who reviewed the request were in favor of vacating the unused portion of the easement. Page 1 of 3 E4-4 4. Vacating the easement will provide the landowner with additional usable property area. Staff Findings: 5. ACS, ENSTAR, HEA provided written non -objection to the proposed vacation. GCI did not respond after two separate contact attempts. 6. Valhalla Heights Subd. Part 3 (K-1568) originally subdivided the area and granted a 10-foot utility easement on the rear lot lines of all lots in the subdivision 7. On August 28, 2025, The City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission granted conditional approval of the associated plat Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat by PZ Resolution PZ2025-27 which included the petitioned utility easement vacation. 8. No surrounding properties will be denied utilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS CORRECTIONS / EDITS Make the following corrections: RECOMMENDATION: Based on consideration of the merits as outlined by Staff comments and Staff findings, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the utility easement alteration as petitioned, subject to: 1. Grant utility easements requested by the Kenai City Council and any utility providers. 2. Finalizing the approval of the easement alteration by either; a. The recording of a subdivision plat within 24 months, compliant with the requirements of Chapter 20 of KPB Code or, b. The recording of a utility easement alteration resolution within 90 days of the adoption of the resolution by the Planning Commission, with the following requirements: i. An exhibit drawing showing, and dimensioning, the utility easement alteration area, prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed land surveyor. The exhibit drawing will be attached to, and recorded with, the resolution. ii. The applicants will provide the recording fee for the resolution and its attachment to the Planning Department. iii. The Planning Department is responsible for filing the Planning Commission resolution. 20.65.070 Alteration of platted utility easements E. A planning commission decision under this section is final. A notice of decision shall be sent to the petitioner. No reapplication or petition concerning the same alteration to platted utility easement 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. If the reasons for denial are resolved, the petitioner may submit a new petition for alteration of platted utility easement with documentation that the issues have been resolved, accompanied by a new fee. F. An appeal of the planning commission decision under this section must be filed in the superior court in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. The 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan adopted November, 2019 by Ordinance No. 2019-25. The relevant objectives are listed. Goal 3. Preserve and improve quality of life on the Kenai Peninsula Borough through increased access to local and regional facilities, activities, programs and services. Page 2 of 3 E4-5 Focus Area: Energy and Utilities o Objective A - Encourage coordination or residential, commercial, and industrial development with extension of utilities and other infrastructure. ■ Strategy 1. Near — Term: Maintain existing easements (especially section line easements) in addition to establishing adequate utility rights of way or easements to serve existing and future utility needs. ■ Strategy 2. Near — Term: Maintain regular contact with utility operators to coordinate and review utility easement requests that are part of subdivision plat approval. ■ Strategy 3. Near— Tenn: Identify potential utility routes on Borough lands. Housing o Objective D. Encourage efficient use of land, infrastructure and services outside incorporated cities by prioritizing future growth in the most suitable areas. ■ Strategy 1. Near — Term: Collaborate with the AK Department of Transportation, incorporated cities within the borough, utility providers, other agencies overseeing local services, and existing communities located adjacent to the undeveloped areas that are appropriate for future growth, to align plans for future expansion of services to serve future residential development and manage growth. 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COUNCIL. srcrcrorT INIS i5 TO EfRTIFT TR'T TIIC L/ITRIN PLAT/NAe OULT 9U•- NITTC7 TO A APCPOYIO *Y T.+t: AUMO,I nI r'r NAI v11r, A L, It<_R A, A "r fi�,vT 10ft N.,nar- ;,-, c. L♦ Avt ['*I^a Tr0 +f FL APrh YL� OT *ME KET1it r NiNSULA MOPFFUOR PLA4NI"G COnrf 3310N TNI3.15 a Cr_ `if.A.lt,.�- 1W. /s" rlPr ,✓ V /f v .AIR. iR.� A C IIL /KHAN 5, VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBD. PART-3 LOTS 18 THRU 27 OF BLOCK 6, BLOCK 7, AND THE REMAINDER OF BLOCK 8 OF Vr'ALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBD. H`llii'� °3' t�sa !=1'YAQE��1 'Tvv�'�`Fr'r?DGE 1� R, 1, 4ferlino , Alaska Owners 41,44f ACRES 7,�1UAfED TN THE w 112 OF t�S SECTION 6, T5K, RIO'W, S IN, ALASKA ' AND IN THE CITY CT XrMAI r< S:i R',EYEO IT \1t\ S S TACLd^f R S 1-*''O01E NOT I. 20 , r98D FR� l\s+ ep AT! ~ hi O' p Lao _ o .m r 1 f,! -'-i '(•- O V Alf /�♦ �! v%n1m.1tA FIE, IITl75it'1C"1�S1S7i 7 is *Ali 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 July 23, 2025. Approved by the consent agenda. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block 7, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the Rural Residential Zoning District. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025-27. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-27. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. There was discussion regarding double frontage rule; the intent of the property owner to construct a larger shop; and relocation of the utility easement. Clarification was provided that in single residential areas there were no restrictions on land clearing; and although the City did try to locate covenants, they were not enforceable by the City. VOTE: YEA: Reveal, Pettey, Earsley, Krause, Fikes, Woodard NAY: None ABSENT: Twait MOTION PASSED. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 - Recommending the Kenai City Council Amend the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-26. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025- 26. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 August 27, 2025 • KENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-27 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THOMSEN REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on behalf of property owner Craig Thomsen, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 solely from Standard Drive (a maintained gravel City road); and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots will not have access from Phillips Drive (a maintained gravel City road) per Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.10.070(e)(2) which prohibits double frontage; and, WHEREAS, the primary address for the parcel will be 190 Standard Drive, as the primary structure is currently at this address; and, WHEREAS, City water is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, City sewer is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is granted this plat adjacent to the Standard Drive and Phillips Drive rights -of -way, along the eastern and west boundaries of the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an existing easement for utilities along the rear of the current existing lots is requested to be vacated as of this replat; and, WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and, E4-10 Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Page 2 of 2 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 well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Standard Drive right-of- way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Standard Drive 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 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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 Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 271" DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. ATTEST: LOGAN PARKS, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON E4-11 ' STAFF REPORT �. PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT KENAI TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Height Subdivision Thomsen Replat Request Staff Recommendation The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three. Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-27 recommending approval of Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, creating one (1) lot of 2.004 acres. Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC Attn: Jason Young PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Property Owner Legal Descriptions: Property Address KPB Parcel Nos.: Zoning District: Land Use Plan: Surrounding Uses: Craig Thomsen Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 Rural Residential (RR) Suburban Residential (SR) Rural Residential A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property owner for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) parcel. Page 8 E4-12 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. ANALYSM 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 87,294 square feet (2.004 acres). City water and wastewater is not available along Standard Drive and developments on the proposed lot already have an established private water and septic system. Any expansion of the system will be subject to regulations set forth by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Standard Drive, a maintained gravel City road. The owner intends to retain their access driveway onto Standard Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the 190 Standard Drive address, as the primary structure is already addressed as such. 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 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 the existing well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 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 RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 9 E4-13 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat 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 recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-27 for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). ATTACHMENTS Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Correspondence — Double Frontage Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 10 E4-14 N c O N J a '^ J � o R � N � d O t v � 7 v O .L. T E ° O v C N �n L_ R O� � _ � C C Y � T C C R � O N — y � dr3 Gd-ON'ZfiS L o c �, a Y N 0 O R a E L 7 � O 70 O O n j 0 .O m co m I..L a- �C W � L I E � 3 V R � R T 01 Y N N a! m c N E E l..L � � o C a ~ R -o c O O T C O 7 L O O O 2 Q' 211 ^` VJ p _ s ? m _ R n Rv @ p � O v � L U � R N � o — n o v m ro 7 � R N 0 c O c a y :i i m C a� aj R Y aj aa) O � T N c E L � � � L 0 3 a o L cu a0+ c c 3 tO • ';'� Y ; a T R City of Kr nai Planning and Zoning Depanment Preliminary Plat 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 Submittal Form 7) 283-8200 k39eY4f3aCf@{li?i:t i Citwwkenamitylplanni nc v'+% t Name: Edge Survey and Design LLC Mailing Address: PO Box 208 City: Kasilot State: JAK I Zip Code: 99610 Phone Number(s): - - Email: Y M ERTY OWNER Name: Craig Thomsen Mailing address: 190 Standard Dr. City: Kenai State: JAK Zip Code: 199610 Phone Numbers): Email: AW Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel M 04921016,04921017,04921018, and 04922003 Current City Zoning: Use: 13 Residential ❑ Recreational ❑ Commercial Other: Water: On Site ❑ City ❑ Community Sewer. 0 On Site ❑ City ❑ Community Preliminary Plat blame: Valhalla Nei hts Subdivsion Thomsen Re lat Revised Preliminary Plat Name: Vacation of Public Right -of -Way: ❑ Yes M No Street Name (if vacating ROW): Exceptions Required and Requested: Comments: 1+� ertificate to Plat 6 2)111 x I r Plats arWor PDF Signature: Date: ICr4i6thomsen` Print Name: TitlelSusiness: Owner Page 12 E4-16 Stewart Title of the Xenai Peninsula, Inc. 35681 Kenai Spur Hwy., Unit B Soldotna, AK 99669 Tel: (907) 260-8031 Fax: (907) 260-8036 CERTIFICATE TO PLAT Edge Survey and Design, LLC. PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Attention: Jason Young Gentlemen, This is a certificate as of July 28, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. for a plat out of the following property: File Number: 25615 Premium- $300.00 Tax: Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Twenty-seven (27), and Twenty-eight (28), Block Seven (7), VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUIBD. PART 3, according to Plat No, K-1 568, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The Company certifies that record title is vested in Craig W. Thomsen, an unmarried person as to Lot 8 Block 7; and Craig W. Thomsen, a married person, as to Lots 9, 27 and 28, Block 7. an estate in fee simple, free from ail 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. RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS as contained in Mineral Patent from the United States of America to the State of Alaska Recorded: September 27, 1982 Volume/Page; 194/781 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. 3. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, if any due the taxing authority indicated (We will advise by Submitting a copy of our report upon receipt of the information): Taxing Authority: CITY OF KENAI 4. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS., if any, due the taxing authority indicated: Taxing Authority: KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 5. EASEMENT for electric lines or system arid/or telephone lines together with right to enter, maintain, repair and clear shrubbery: Recorded- July 16, 1969 Volurne/Page: Misc. 35/187 Granted To.- Horner Electric Association, Inc, Affects: General Easement, no definite location disclosed 6. RESERVATION of oil, gas and mineral rights constructive notice of which is given by recital in deeds: Recorded: July 17, 1968 Volume/Page., Deed Book 52, Pages 51, 52, 70 and 71 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. Certificate to Ptat K81 Page 13 1 Fife No.: 25615 E4-17 7. RESERVATION of oil, gas and mineral rights constructive notice of which is given by recital in deed, Recorded: August 10, 1973 Volume/Page: 721770 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. 8. EASEMENTS, SET -BACKS AND DEDICATIONS as delineated on Plat No. K-1568. 9. EFFECT of the notes on said Plat No. K-1568. 10. BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS CERTIFICATION including the terms and provisions therein: Recorded: October 2, 1998 Serial No.: 541/834 11. SUMMARY OF BUILDING INSPECTION including the terms and provisions therein: Recorded: October 2, 1998 Serial No.: 541/835 12. DEED OF TRUST, including terms and provisions thereof, to secure an indebtedness of the amount herein stated and for any other amounts payable under the terms thereof: Amount: $250,000.00 Dated: November 3, 2021 Recorded: November 8, 2021 Serial No.: 2021-012351-0 Trustor: Craig W. Thomsen, a married person Trustee: Credit Union 1 Beneficiary: Credit Union 1 Affects Lot 9, Block 7 13. INTEREST OF THE SPOUSE of the vestee, if married, and the subject property has been used as a marital homestead. Stewart Title of the Kenai Peninsula, Inc. By kU*Wized Countem. jqn0ure Mary Frengle Authorized Signator NOTE.- We will update this certificate to comply with Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 90-38 upon notification from surveyor. Certificate to Plat 1<61 Page 14 File No. 25615 E4-18 z w '�••wr` ¢5 q � � "fe SN. Ci.YJW. Jam' n.G'.1< Ct l •...: i q, t + � ,t .T• JZ .S _ Cry \\ t\\ d G hm \ \ U Z r � y fats) Damp wean At - - - - - - - - - - - - i� (1!d(,OO'OOIj _' (IiQ(.00'OOL)----`-----' (w1LOO'OO2 0.OW4 JAW Gd1771Nd '+��--------- ---- ---- �-------------- - ML NH 999L NX 999t 0 gall NI 909L NN 9 x3018 i 9 )0019 � s =16 � 9 aoo�a 9 aoole a 101 01 101 Lt 101 Zl Wl 6l Im U � 1 cc r Kevin Buettner From: Jason Young <jason@edgesurvey.net> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 11:10 AM To: Kevin Buettner Subject: Re: Valhalla Heights Sub - Thomsen Replat CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Landowner has no intentions of constructing access to Phillips, so a note will be fine and I can add before KPB submittal. Thanks, Jason Young Edge Survey and Design 907-283-9047 From: Kevin Buettner <kbuettner@kenai.city> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 9:12 AM To: Jason Young <jason@edgesurvey.net> Subject: Valhalla Heights Sub - Thomsen Replat Jason, I am reviewing the replat you dropped off last week. The new proposed parcel will have double frontage, which is not allowed per KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). Would the owner be opposed to a plat note stating that no access shall be given from Phillips Dr.? If that is acceptable, I will ask for an exception to this rule from P&Z. Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEE7 AP, CNU-A Planning Director (907; 283-8235 (0) 1 (907) 971-0857 (M) www.kenai.city KENAI Page 16 E4-20 From: Kevin Buettner To: iasonC)edaesurvey.net Cc: Plannina Department; Caraenter, Beverly Subject: < EXTERNAL-SEN DER> Notice of Recommendation- Preliminary Plat —Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:17:20 AM Attachments: imaae001.pno Resolution PZ2025-27 Thomsen Replat sionned pdf NOD to KPB PZ2025-27.Ddf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the KPB system. Please use caution when responding or providing information. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, know the content is safe and were expecting the communication. Dear Edge Survey & Design, LLC: On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Resolution PZ2025-27 for Preliminary Plat - Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. An installation agreement is not required. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Zoning Department at 907-283-8237 or plan ning@kenai.city. Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEED AP, CNU-A Planning Director (907) 283-8235 (0) 1 (907) 971-0867 (M) www.kenai.city .. KENAI ';� Rye- b�.*. U AL A,K h E4-21 City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai. AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.kenai.city SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL August 28, 2025 Edge Survey & Design, LLC PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 jason(aD-edgesurvey. net RE: Notice of Recommendation - Resolution PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat Dear Edge Survey & Design, LLC: On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Resolution PZ2025-27 for Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. An installation agreement is not required. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Zoning Department at 907-283-8237 or Planning(a-)-kenai.city. Sincerely, Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEEP AP, CNU-A Planning Director Enclosure cc: Beverly Carpenter, KPB Planing Department (bcarpenter(cD-kpb.us) E4-22 ' 70, KENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-27 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THOMSEN REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on behalf of property owner Craig Thomsen, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 solely from Standard Drive (a maintained gravel City road); and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots will not have access from Phillips Drive (a maintained gravel City road) per Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.10.070(e)(2) which prohibits double frontage; and, WHEREAS, the primary address for the parcel will be 190 Standard Drive, as the primary structure is currently at this address; and, WHEREAS, City water is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, City sewer is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is granted this plat adjacent to the Standard Drive and Phillips Drive rights -of -way, along the eastern and west boundaries of the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an existing easement for utilities along the rear of the current existing lots is requested to be vacated as of this replat; and, WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and, E4-23 Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Page 2 of 2 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 well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Standard Drive right-of- way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Standard Drive 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 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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 Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 27" DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. AT,EST: 1j Gi4l A KS, Deputy City Clerk JEF TW IT, CHAT E ON t+ r Jz* -rw " � E4-24 STAFF REPORT PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT KENAI TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Height Subdivision Thomsen Replat Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three. Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-27 recommending approval of Recommendation Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, creating one (1) lot of 2,004 acres. Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC Attn: Jason Young PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Property Owner: Craig Thomsen Legal Descriptions: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Pad Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian Property Address. 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. KPB Parcel Nos.: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR) Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR) Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential SUMMARY W-Preiiminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property owner for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) parcel. E4-25 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 87,294 square feet (2.004 acres). City water and wastewater is not available along Standard Drive and developments on the proposed lot already have an established private water and septic system. Any expansion of the system will be subject to regulations set forth by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Standard Drive, a maintained gravel City road_ The owner intends to retain their access driveway onto Standard Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the 190 Standard Drive address, as the primary structure is already addressed as such. 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 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 the existing well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 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 RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 2 of 3 E4-26 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat 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 recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-27 for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Correspondence — Double Frontage Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 3 of 3 E4-27 E. NEW BUSINESS 4. Utility Easement Vacation; KPB File 2025-129V Edge Survey & Design / Thomsen Request: Vacates a 20' wide utility easement along a proposed to be vacated interior lot line & a 10' wide utility easement along the southwesterly lot line of Lot 9 Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 3, Plat KN-1568 City of Kenai Z-< 0 ry 3-HDANOH-D� I L n G 'd A 2J'd 19 AA V J I S NI < LU (n 1-4 110 > C) M u (N LU rj ia C) O C- v�Y LL Z 0 momLr) F- Z� N^ N O N N N LL. O CD \ rn g ALI T �< e ^" N W m z F wOWw�OF� Q Mna. X ^ 5 O o Z w i U- 4. 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Thomsen of Kenai, AK Surveyor: Jason Young, Edge Survey & Design LLC General Location: Standard Drive and Phillips Drive, City of Kenai STAFF REPORT Specific Request / Purpose as stated in the petition: The petitioner requests the vacation of a 20-foot utility easement along proposed to be vacated interior lot line, and a 10-foot utility easement along a side lot line granted by Plat K-1588, Kenai Recording District. Notification: Notice of vacation mailings were sent by regular mail to twenty-nine owners of property within 300 feet. Notice of the proposed vacation was emailed to five agencies and interested parties. The public notice was posted on the Planning Department's bulletin board at the KPB Administration Building. Staff Analysis: Valhalla Heights Subd. Part 3 (K-1568) originally subdivided the area and granted a 10-foot utility easement on the rear lot lines of Lots 8,9,27 and 28, Block 7. This easement is petitioned to be vacated as represented by the hatched area on the submitted preliminary plat. Additionally, the plat is proposed to eliminate the common lot lines between Lots 8,9.27, and 28, resulting in one Lot. The associated plat, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, is scheduled for the October 27th Plat Committee Meeting. Upon approval, the plat will finalize the utility easement vacation. On August 28, 2025, The City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission granted conditional approval of the associated plat Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat by PZ Resolution PZ2025-27 which included the petitioned utility easement vacation. The proposed plat is granting a 10-foot utility easement adjacent to Phillips Drive and Standard Drive. ACS, HEA and Enstar have provided written non -objections to the vacation. No additional easements have been requested by utility agencies. Utillitv Drovider review: HEA No objection ENSTAR Approved as shown ACS No objections GCI No response Applicant Findings: 1. The utility easements are currently unused and remain vacant. 2. The proposed platting action will grant a 10-foot utility easement along all rights -of -ways, ensuring adequate space for future utility installation. 3. All utility providers who reviewed the request were in favor of vacating the unused portion of the easement. Page 1of3 E4-4 4. Vacating the easement will provide the landowner with additional usable property area. Staff Findings: 5. ACS, ENSTAR, HEA provided written non -objection to the proposed vacation. GCI did not respond after two separate contact attempts. 6. Valhalla Heights Subd. Part 3 (K-1568) originally subdivided the area and granted a 10-foot utility easement on the rear lot lines of all lots in the subdivision 7. On August 28, 2025, The City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission granted conditional approval of the associated plat Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat by PZ Resolution PZ2025-27 which included the petitioned utility easement vacation. 8. No surrounding properties will be denied utilities. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS CORRECTIONS / EDITS Make the following corrections: RECOMMENDATION: Based on consideration of the merits as outlined by Staff comments and Staff findings, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the utility easement alteration as petitioned, subject to: 1. Grant utility easements requested by the Kenai City Council and any utility providers. 2. Finalizing the approval of the easement alteration by either; a. The recording of a subdivision plat within 24 months, compliant with the requirements of Chapter 20 of KPB Code or, b. The recording of a utility easement alteration resolution within 90 days of the adoption of the resolution by the Planning Commission, with the following requirements: i. An exhibit drawing showing, and dimensioning, the utility easement alteration area, prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed land surveyor. The exhibit drawing will be attached to, and recorded with, the resolution. ii. The applicants will provide the recording fee for the resolution and its attachment to the Planning Department. iii. The Planning Department is responsible for filing the Planning Commission resolution. 20.65.070 Alteration of platted utility easements E. A planning commission decision under this section is final. A notice of decision shall be sent to the petitioner. No reapplication or petition concerning the same alteration to platted utility easement 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. If the reasons for denial are resolved, the petitioner may submit a new petition for alteration of platted utility easement with documentation that the issues have been resolved, accompanied by a new fee. F. An appeal of the planning commission decision under this section must be filed in the superior court in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. The 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan adopted November, 2019 by Ordinance No. 2019-25. The relevant objectives are listed. Goal 3. Preserve and improve quality of life on the Kenai Peninsula Borough through increased access to local and regional facilities, activities, programs and services. Page 2 of 3 E4-5 Focus Area: Energy and Utilities o Objective A - Encourage coordination or residential, commercial, and industrial development with extension of utilities and other infrastructure. ■ Strategy 1. Near — Term: Maintain existing easements (especially section line easements) in addition to establishing adequate utility rights of way or easements to serve existing and future utility needs. ■ Strategy 2. Near— Term: Maintain regular contact with utility operators to coordinate and review utility easement requests that are part of subdivision plat approval. ■ Strategy 3. Near— Term: Identify potential utility routes on Borough lands. Housing o Objective D. Encourage efficient use of land, infrastructure and services outside incorporated cities by prioritizing future growth in the most suitable areas. ■ Strategy 1. Near— Term: Collaborate with the AK Department of Transportation, incorporated cities within the borough, utility providers, other agencies overseeing local services, and existing communities located adjacent to the undeveloped areas that are appropriate for future growth, to align plans for future expansion of services to serve future residential development and manage growth. END OF STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 3 E4-6 N N O N Lf) � N Q m \ r Q m 2 W Q Kr O 4 tr J� ,al . Or` TT ,V � fY , k♦L`, W, N f. L n•- W,'� F , 4-J W A - K PB NOTE: See PC Resolutions 86-02 and 2012-46 i LEEa1) AND NOTE 3♦ Tr TIN bound G L D truss CTu R"c"Ient i O it, I" A+ cep TfFH ti,�•+ =- Set V2" tf .4 Steel rod t' ofl 01,ef °eree+LO rReP f Rol Ortt■ eto men-oIOAI Art to4rlA'R re Ter t° Itt GE, 0. dot,rin of CART A` (= for me Ka. 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PAR �' T LOTS 18 THRU 27 OF BLOCK 6, BLOCK 7, y \j AND THE REMAINDER OF BLOCK 8 OF `Y VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBD. �LLP el fit M 1?' ersa ? 11, A0L*q�q 81vt_ �1,E 1G� R' I, rtrrlin9, Alaska owners 41,a4y ltCRES *lJA ED Sri THE w Iez OF ; �- SECTION 6, T5N, RIO'W, 9 N, ALASKA 4 AND IN THE CITY Cr KfMAI r< S:;R'�EvED By \\\ SS IEttdce R I_ S SJ,Dve MOT I- Zo .1988 60 . RFrkprg FI. n t 1• 60. •. ♦ n5 .; •LTE -�. Ta�'3 Lr11v ,F o , Fly ^ 1 . H N Irj, a , b I C , 1 i 1 e; r Qy e 0 � y ro - fJ sl n n � a 0 MO, DD I "0 OD ' V 114 91 [ 6 Y 0 � 7J ! 3 I + I 1. r _ o T o o r Ic 9 O ¢ O O v p � n EAST - 190,00 AD s T � I h�• u - 1 �ti� u: 4cAwy !r1T't �A 1 �� HE).610-S144 C •r s �a N 1- o ,O r• p co o o° 4 N ■ v 0 Al N i® E4-8 *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 July 23, 2025. Approved by the consent agenda. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution No. PZ2026-27 — Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block 7, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the Rural Residential Zoning District. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025-27. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-27. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. There was discussion regarding double frontage rule; the intent of the property owner to construct a larger shop; and relocation of the utility easement. Clarification was provided that in single residential areas there were no restrictions on land clearing; and although the City did try to locate covenants, they were not enforceable by the City. VOTE: YEA: Reveal, Pettey, Earsley, Krause, Fikes, Woodard NAY: None ABSENT: Twait MOTION PASSED. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 - Recommending the Kenai City Council Amend the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-26. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025- 26. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 August 27, 2025 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-27 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THOMSEN REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on behalf of property owner Craig Thomsen, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 solely from Standard Drive (a maintained gravel City road); and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots will not have access from Phillips Drive (a maintained gravel City road) per Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.10.070(e)(2) which prohibits double frontage; and, WHEREAS, the primary address for the parcel will be 190 Standard Drive, as the primary structure is currently at this address; and, WHEREAS, City water is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, City sewer is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is granted this plat adjacent to the Standard Drive and Phillips Drive rights -of -way, along the eastern and west boundaries of the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an existing easement for utilities along the rear of the current existing lots is requested to be vacated as of this replat; and, WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and, E4-10 Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Page 2 of 2 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 well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Standard Drive right-of- way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Standard Drive 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 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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 Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 27t" DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. ATTEST: LOGAN PARKS, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 JEFF TWAIT, CHAIRPERSON E4-11 STAFF REPORT �. PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT KF-NA1 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Height Subdivision Thomsen Replat Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three. Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-27 recommending approval of Recommendation Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, creating one (1) lot of 2.004 acres. Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC Attn: Jason Young PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Property Owner: Craig Thomsen Legal Descriptions: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian Property Address: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. KPB Parcel Nos.: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR) Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR) Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential SUMMARY A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property owner for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) parcel. Page 8 E4-12 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 87,294 square feet (2.004 acres). City water and wastewater is not available along Standard Drive and developments on the proposed lot already have an established private water and septic system. Any expansion of the system will be subject to regulations set forth by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Standard Drive, a maintained gravel City road. The owner intends to retain their access driveway onto Standard Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the 190 Standard Drive address, as the primary structure is already addressed as such. 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 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 the existing well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 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 RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 9 E4-13 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat 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 recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-27 for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). ATTACHMENTS Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Correspondence — Double Frontage Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 10 E4-14 W Of N E O • i W N O O U w � v � J � 11 N a a rn 0 Yf N Ln N O ",,r Preliminary Plat ,,�11 ubmrtt.al Form "OoMailing City of Kenai P#anniruj and Zoning Department 210 f=idalgo Avenue Kenai, 28 8200 ��Q7j 28:�-�i�f1s� planning4kenal chy www kenat_utyiplannkng Name: Edge Survey and Design LL C Address: PO Box 208 City: Kasilof ]State: AK I Zip Code: 199610 Phone Number(s): Email: Name: Crai Thomsen Mailing Address: 190 Standard Dr. I City: I Kenai State: JAK Zip Code: 199610 Phone Number(s): Email: Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel M 04921016,04921017,04921018, and 04922003 Current City Zoning: Use: 19 Residential 13 Recreational 0 Commercial 0 Other. Water: M On Site 0 City D Community Sewer. D On Site ❑ City 0 Community Preliminary Plat Name: Valhalla Nei hts Subdius on Thomsen Re lat Revised Preliminary Plat Name: Vacation of Public Right -of -Way: 0 Yes 19 No Street Name (if vacating ROW): :::I Exceptions Required and Requested: Comments: ertificate to Plat IWO 2j 11' x 17" Plats and/or PDF Signature: '"` Gate: Print game: Craig -Thomsen Title/Business: lOwner Page 12 E4-16 Stewart Vitfe of the Xenai Peninsula, Inc. 35681 Kenai Spur Hwy., Unit B Soldotna, AK 99669 Tel: (907) 260-8031 Fax: (907) 260-8036 CERTIFICATE TO PLAT Edge Survey and Design, LLC. PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Attention: Jason Young Gentlemen: This is a certificate as of July 28, 2025 at 8;00 A.M. for a plat out of the following property File Number: 25615 Premium: $300.00 Tax: Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Twenty-seven (27), and Twenty-eight (28), Block Seven (7), VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBD. PART 3, according to Plat No. K- 1568, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The Company certifies that record title is vested in Craig W. Thomsen, an unmarried person as to Lot 8 Block 7; and Craig W. Thomsen, a married person, as to Lots 9, 27 and 28, Block 7. 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. RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS as contained in Mineral Patent from the United States of America to the State of Alaska Reowded: September 27, 1982 Volume/Page: 194/781 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. 3. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, if any due the taxing authority indicated (We will advise by submitting a copy of our report upon receipt of the information): Taxing Authority: CITY OF KENAI 4. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS., if any, due the taxing authority indicated: Taxing Authority: KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 5. EASEMENT for electric lines or system and/or telephone lines together with right to enter, maintain, repair and clear shrubbery: Recorded- July 16, 1969 Volume/Page: Misc. 35/187 Granted To: Homer Electric; Association, Inc. Affects: General Easement, no definite location disclosed 6. RESERVATION of oil, gas and mineral rights constructive notice of which is given by recital in deeds: Recorded: July 17, 1968 Volume/Page. Deed Book 52, Pages 51, 52, 70 and 71 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. Certificate to Plat K81 Page 13 He No.: 25615 E4-17 7. RESERVATION of oil, gas and mineral rights constructive notice of which is given by recital in deed, Recorded: August 10, 1973 Volume/Page: 721770 FURTHER, no other examination of the excepted title to minerals has been made herein and no insurance nor responsibility therefore is implied or assumed. 8. EASEMENTS, SET -BACKS AND DEDICATIONS as delineated on Plat No. K-1 568. 9. EFFECT of the notes on said Plat No. K-1568. 10. BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS CERTIFICATION including the terms and provisions therein: Recorded: October 2, 1998 Serial No.: 541/834 11, SUMMARY OF BUILDING INSPECTION including the terms and provisions therein: Recorded: October 2, 1998 Serial No.: 5411835 12. DEED OF TRUST, including terms and provisions thereof, to secure an indebtedness of the amount herein stated and for any other amounts payable under the terms thereof: Amount: $250,000.00 Dated: November 3, 2021 Recorded: November 8, 2021 Serial No.: 2021-012351-0 Trustor: Craig W. Thomsen, a married person Trustee: Credit Union 1 Beneficiary: Credit Union 1 Affects Lot 9, Block 7 13. INTEREST OF THE SPOUSE of the vestee, if married, and the subject property has been used as a marital homestead. Stewart Title of the Kenai Peninsula, Inc. Byjldi 466i�4i--- ed Counter"nature Mary Frengle Authorized Signator NOTE: We will update this certificate to comply with Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 90-38 upon notification from surveyor. Certiftate to Plat K81 File No: 25615 Page 14 E4-18 x Is Leo x 9— 'HIS Np 2t �jt I -j ' 'j Zj 14 1 ca 0— All, Eli i I fY g-n 'Z ------------- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — - — - ----------- % 9 Sz .. . . . .......... SIMXODWI) (tm)LoDvw msoMW YC gdI77114d r------------------ r --------- --------- 99St NN 999L NN 99CA NN OKI NM B95t MI 8 waole a Noole P )*Ole 9 )bole 8 >13016 a Lai( of 101 It 101 z Liol im i cr� z U') 0) 0 r Kevin Buettner From: Jason Young <jason@edgesurvey.net> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 11:10 AM To: Kevin Buettner Subject: Re: Valhalla Heights Sub - Thomsen Replat CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Landowner has no intentions of constructing access to Phillips, so a note will be fine and I can add before KPB submittal. Thanks, Jason Young Edge Survey and Design 907-283-9047 From: Kevin Buettner <kbuettner@kenai.city> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 9:12 AM To: Jason Young <jason@edgesurvey.net> Subject: Valhalla Heights Sub - Thomsen Replat Jason, am reviewing the replat you dropped off last week. The new proposed parcel will have double frontage, which is not allowed per KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). Would the owner be opposed to a plat note stating that no access shall be given from Phillips Dr.? If that is acceptable, I will ask for an exception to this rule from P&Z. Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEED AP, CNU A Planning Director t907} 283-8235 (0) ( (907) 971-0857 (M) www,kenai.cit , ,X� K.IN' A I L Page 16 E4-20 From: Kevin Buettner To: Jason edQesurvev.net Cc: Planning Department; Carpenter, Beverly Subject: < EXTERNAL-SEN DER> Notice of Recommendation- Preliminary Plat —Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:17:20 AM Attachments: image001.pnq Resolution PZ2025-27 Thomsen Replat siQned.pdf NOD to KPB PZ2025-27.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the KPB system. Please use caution when responding or providing information. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, know the content is safe and were expecting the communication. Dear Edge Survey & Design, LLC: On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Resolution PZ2025-27 for Preliminary Plat - Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. An installation agreement is not required. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Zoning Department at 907-283-8237 or plan ning@kenai.city. Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEED AP, CNU-A Planning Director (907) 283-8235 (0) 1 (907) 971-0867 (M) www.kenai.city "O �- KENAI E4-21 �� KENAI City of Kenai 1210 l-idalgo Ave, Kenai. AK 99b11-7794 1907.283.75351 www.kenai.city SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL August 28, 2025 Edge Survey & Design, LLC PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 iasonCa-)-edgesurvey. net RE: Notice of Recommendation - Resolution PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat Dear Edge Survey & Design, LLC: On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Resolution PZ2025-27 for Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat. An installation agreement is not required. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Zoning Department at 907-283-8237 or planning(a-)-kenai.city. Sincerely, Kevin Buettner, AICP, LEEP AP, CNU-A Planning Director Enclosure cc: Beverly Carpenter, KPB Planing Department (bcarpenter(a-)-kpb.us) E4-22 I\ENAI CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-27 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THOMSEN REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on behalf of property owner Craig Thomsen, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 solely from Standard Drive (a maintained gravel City road); and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots will not have access from Phillips Drive (a maintained gravel City road) .per Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.10.070(e)(2) which prohibits double frontage; and, WHEREAS, the primary address for the parcel will be 190 Standard Drive, as the primary structure is currently at this address; and, WHEREAS, City water is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, City sewer is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is granted this plat adjacent to the Standard Drive and Phillips Drive rights -of -way, along the eastern and west boundaries of the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an existing easement for utilities along the rear of the current existing lots is requested to be vacated as of this replat; and, WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and, E4-23 Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Page 2 of 2 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 well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Standard Drive right-of- way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Standard Drive 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 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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 Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 27t' DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. ATTEST: L GAIN KS, Deputy City Clerk v c i. &V16-Irli- de�� join W JEF IT, CHA! E ON �L r E4-24 V STAFF REPORT PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT K E-,- N A I TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-27 -- Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Height Subdivision Thomsen Replat Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three. Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-27 recommending approval of Recommendation Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, creating one (1) lot of 2.004 acres. Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC Attn: Jason Young PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Property Owner: Craig Thomsen Legal Descriptions: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian Property Address: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. KPB Parcel Nos.: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR) Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR) Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential SUMMARY A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & resign, LLC on behalf of the property owner for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) parcel. E4-25 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 87,294 square feet (2.004 acres). City water and wastewater is not available along Standard Drive and developments on the proposed lot already have an established private water and septic system. Any expansion of the system will be subject to regulations set forth by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Standard Drive, a maintained gravel City road. The owner intends to retain their access driveway onto Standard Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the 190 Standard Drive address, as the primary structure is already addressed as such. 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 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 the existing well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 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 RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 2 of 3 E4-26 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat 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 recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-27 for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). ATTACHMENTS Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Correspondence — Double Frontage Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 3 of 3 E4-27 KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 27, 2025 — 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 VICE CHAIR EARSLEY, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on August 27, 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: Jeanne Reveal Glenese Pettey Stacie Krause Gwen Woodard A quorum was present. Absent: Jeff Twait Also in attendance were: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison Shellie Saner, City Clerk Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk Sonja Earsley, Vice Chair Diane Fikes 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Vice Chair Earsley noted the following additions to the Packet: Add to item F.1. Resolution PZ2025-26 • Public Comment MOTION: Commissioner Reveal 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. There being no objection; SO ORDERED. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4 August 27, 2025 *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 *Regular Meeting of July 23, 2025. Approved by the consent agenda. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Recommending Approval of Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block 7, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the Rural Residential Zoning District. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025-27. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-27. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. There was discussion regarding double frontage rule; the intent of the property owner to construct a larger shop; and relocation of the utility easement. Clarification was provided that in single residential areas there were no restrictions on land clearing; and although the City did try to locate covenants, they were not enforceable by the City. VOTE: YEA: Reveal, Pettey, Earsley, Krause, Fikes, Woodard NAY: None ABSENT: Twait MOTION PASSED. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. PZ2025-26 - Recommending the Kenai City Council Amend the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Thirteen Properties Zoned with Multiple Zones and Assigning One Zoning District per Parcel, Tract, or Government Lot. MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2025-26. Commissioner Pettey SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2025- 26. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 August 27, 2025 Vice Chair Earsley opened the floor for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing period was closed. It was reported that the proposed rezones were developed to align with the parcels existing use; property owners were contacted in advanced and several owners engaged in discussions; this was a housekeeping effort to clean up mapping; and property owners would still have the ability to apply for rezones in the future. VOTE: YEA: Pettey, Earsley, Krause, Fikes, Woodard, Reveal NAY: None ABSENT: Twait MOTION PASSED. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Action/Approval - Approving the Transfer of a Conditional Use Permit PZ2017-01 for the use of a Hotel/Motel, Restaurant, and Bar on the property described as Tract B, Kenai Landing Subdivision 2021 Addition, located at 2291 Bowpicker Lane within the Heavy Industrial Zoning District. [Clerk's Note: Vice Chair Earsley passed the gavel to Commissioner Pettey and declared a conflict with the Transfer of the Conditional Use Permit as she is employed by the applicant. Vice Chair Earsley abstained from discussion and voting on the subject.] MOTION: Commissioner Krause MOVED to approve the transfer of the Conditional Use Permit PZ2017-01. Commissioner Reveal SECONDED the motion. Commissioner Pettey opened the floor for public comment there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. VOTE: YEA: Krause, Fikes, Woodard, Reveal, Pettey NAY: None ABSTENTION: Earsley ABSENT: Twait MOTION PASSED. [Clerk's Note. Commissioner Pettey returned the gavel to Vice Chair Earsley.] 2. Discussion — Alaska Walkability Action Institute — Kenai Peninsula Action Plan. Planning Director Buettner, Alecia Gottlob and Julie Bunch provided a presentation identifying potential areas for improving walkability within the City of Kenai. I. REPORTS 1. Planning Director Planning Director Buettner reported on the following: • Expressed gratitude to the Commission • Training of Jessica See, Planning Technician 2. Commission Chair — No report. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 August 27, 2025 3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning — Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. 4. City Council Liaison — Council Member Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council. J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None. K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 1. Next Meeting: September 10, 2025. L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commission Members welcomed Deputy City Clerk Logan Parks, thanked the City staff for their hard work, and expressed gratitude for the presentation. 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 8:17 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of August 27, 2025. is el an r, MMC, City Clerk Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 August 27, 2025 CITY OF KENAI PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PZ2025-27 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT VALHALLA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION THOMSEN REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on behalf of property owner Craig Thomsen, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 solely from Standard Drive (a maintained gravel City road); and, WHEREAS, the proposed lots will not have access from Phillips Drive (a maintained gravel City road) .per Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.10.070(e)(2) which prohibits double frontage; and, WHEREAS, the primary address for the parcel will be 190 Standard Drive, as the primary structure is currently at this address; and, WHEREAS, City water is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, City sewer is not available to the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is granted this plat adjacent to the Standard Drive and Phillips Drive rights -of -way, along the eastern and west boundaries of the proposed lot; and, WHEREAS, an existing easement for utilities along the rear of the current existing lots is requested to be vacated as of this replat; and, WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and, Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Page 2 of 2 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 well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the Standard Drive right-of- way exists within the proposed preliminary plat. Standard Drive 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 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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 Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat, for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 27t' DAY OF AUGUST, 2025. JEFFj IT, CHAT E ON cA)a-Lr Jz* rwat"+ ATTEST: ,LAN AA KS, Deputy City Clerk V STAFF REPORT PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT K E NAI TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2025-27 — Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Height Subdivision Thomsen Replat Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three. Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2025-27 recommending approval of Recommendation Preliminary Plat — Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat, creating one (1) lot of 2.004 acres. Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC Attn: Jason Young PO Box 208 Kasilof, AK 99610 Property Owner: Craig Thomsen Legal Descriptions: Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian Property Address: 180 & 190 Standard Drive; 175 & 185 Phillips Dr. KPB Parcel Nos.: 04921016, 04921017, 04921018, & 04922003 Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR) Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR) Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property owner for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township I 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, Seward Meridian, to create one (1) 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. 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 87,294 square feet (2.004 acres). City water and wastewater is not available along Standard Drive and developments on the proposed lot already have an established private water and septic system. Any expansion of the system will be subject to regulations set forth by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Standard Drive, a maintained gravel City road. The owner intends to retain their access driveway onto Standard Drive. If approved, the owners intend to keep the 190 Standard Drive address, as the primary structure is already addressed as such. 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 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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 the existing well and septic system is subject to the regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 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 RR zoning district of 20,000 square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 2.004 acres or approximately 87,294 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. Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 2 of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDAT21ON Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Valhalla Heights Subdivision Thomsen Replat 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 recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2025-27 for a replat of Lots 8, 9, 27, & 28, Block Seven, Valhalla Heights Sub Part Three, Township 5 North, Range 10 West, Section 6, 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. 2. A plat note added to the final plat to prohibit access from Phillips Drive to avoid double frontage, in accordance with KMC 14.10.070(e)(2). ATTA CHMENTS Aerial Map Application Preliminary Plat, Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Correspondence — Double Frontage Resolution No. PZ2025-27 Preliminary Plat Valhalla Heights Sub Thomsen Replat Page 3 of 3