HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-11 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2026 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR KEATON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on March 11, 2026, in City Hall
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Keaton called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Keaton led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Sonja Earsley
Jeanne Keaton, Chair
Stacie Krause
Marty Askin (remote participation)
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Alex Douthit, Vice Chair
Also in attendance were:
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Sovala Kisena, City Council Liaison
Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk
Gwen Woodard
Stacie Krause
Diane Fikes
3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Commissioner Earsley
SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
Chair Keaton opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing
to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Commissioner so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 25, 2026.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
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D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS - None.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution PZ2026-05 — Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Retail Marijuana Store
on the Property Described as Lot 12, Block B, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision, Located
at 6384 Kenai Spur Hwy in the General Commercial Zoning District.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2026-05. Commissioner Earsley SECONDED
the motion.
Director Buettner clarified that KMC 14.20.150(d) required an applicant or representative of the applicant
must be present for the application to be considered at the public hearing.
MOTION:
Commissioner Woodard MOVED to table Resolution PZ2026-05. Commissioner Earsley SECONDED
the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to table.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion - Rescheduling April Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings.
Clarification was provided regarding the City's Special Election canvassing date; the April 22"d meeting
was rescheduled for April 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
REPORTS
1. Planning Director
Planning Director Buettner reported on the following:
• The recent sealed bid auction, with three parcels in Beaver Loop area tentatively sold which
will require Conditional Use Permits.
• Several land lease applications are under review, including competing applications for the
same parcel.
• Multiple land and lease matters occurring at the same time is the reasoning for canceling the
April 8, 2026 meeting.
2. Commission Chair - No report.
3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.
4. City Council Liaison
Council Member Kisena reported on recent actions of the City Council.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION
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1. Next Meeting: March 25, 2026
Commissioner Krause MOVED to remove item F. 1 Resolution PZ2026-05 from the table. Commissioner
Woodard SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
[Clerk's Note: Resolution PZ 2026-05 was back before the Commission.]
Director Buettner reported KMC 14.20.150(d) required an applicant or representative of the applicant
must be present for the application to be considered at the public hearing, and if none were present the
application should be dismissed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Krause MOVED to dismiss PZ2026-05 due to a lack of attendance of applicant.
Commissioner Earsley SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
There was appreciation for the extended daylight.
M. PENDING ITEMS - None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:25 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of March 11, 2026.
Logan Park , Deputy City Clerk
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