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KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PZ2026-04
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE COMMISSION APPROVE A REZONE OF PARCEL
04106318, WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 6575 KENAI SPUR HIGHWAY, FROM A SPLIT
ZONE OF RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO THE SINGLE
ZONING DISTRICT OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG).
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has identified that the parcel has more than one zoning
district, known as split zoning; and,
WHEREAS, individual properties with multiple zones can cause ambiguity and confusion, hinder
efficient development, and limit commercial financing opportunities; and,
WHEREAS,there are no provisions in the Kenai Zoning Code to address which zoning regulations
may take precedence in the event of conflicting guidance; and,
WHEREAS,the property owners of the parcel have applied for and do not object to the proposed
rezoning; and,
WHEREAS, amendments to the Official Zoning Map may be initiated by a majority of the property
owners in the area to be rezoned, in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code (KMC)
14.20.270(b)(1)(A)Amendment Procedures; and,
WHEREAS, the area to be rezoned contains a minimum one (1) acre (excluding street or alley
rights-of-way), unless the amendment enlarges an adjacent district boundary; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed rezone to the proposed zoning district would eliminate a split zoned
parcel within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed rezone would satisfy Section 2 of Resolution PZ2025721, passed on
June 25, 2025, allowing a replat of four lots into a single parcel; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance is not substantially the same as
any other unapproved proposed amendment submitted within the previous nine (9) months; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Department conducted a duly advertised
public hearing; following requirements outlined in Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.280 for public
hearings and notifications; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
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1. The rezone is consistent with the Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan and aligns with
the Land Use Plan and addresses Goal 3 — Land Use: Develop land use strategies to
implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and development.
2. The rezone would reduce confusion for landowners and administrative staff regarding
allowable development on their parcels, allowing for the highest and best use of their land.
3. Administrative staff have developed procedures to ensure split zones do not occur in the
future when land is subdivided or replatted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That Kenai City Council amend the Official Zoning Map as follows:
Parcel # Physical Lot Size Legal Description Zoning
Address acres
6575 Kenai Spur Lot 2-A, Block F, Beaver
04106318 Highway 4.33 Creek Alaska Subdivision [RR/CG] CG
Amended 2025 Replat
Section 2. That the Commission will forward its written recommendation to the Kenai City Council,
along with all certified minutes and public records relating to the proposed amendment.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,ALASKA,
THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026.
J nne Keaton, Chair
ATTEST:
L n Parks, Deputy City Clerk