HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2026-15 KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2026-15
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE PERMIT TO EXCAVATE 50 FEET IN THE
SETBACK ON THE WEST PROPERTY LINE FOR THE PRO�iRTY LOCATED AT 2817
BEAVER LOOP ROAD.
APPLICANTS: Colaska Inc., dba QAP
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2817 Beaver Loop Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1, Tundra Rose Subdivision
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCE ,NUMBER: 04911029
WHEREAS, a complete application meeting the/requirements of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC)
14.20.185(c) was submitted to the City on May 4, 2026; and,
WHEREAS,the applicant has demonstrated that the prerequisites of a variance permit have been
met pursuant to KMC 14.20.180(b); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly advertised
public hearing, following requirements outlined in KMC 14.20.280 for public hearings and
notifications.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the criteria are met as set forth in KMC
14.20.180(c): //
1. Special conditip s or circumstances are present which are peculiar to the land or
structures involved which are not applicable to other lands or structures in the same land
use or zoning;district.
Findings:/The property line on the western edge of the parcel is adjacent to an
undevel0ed Kenai Peninsula Borough owned parcel, which is also a section line
easement. There is one residence to the south and other gravel extraction sites active or
plan n/1d around all other sides.
2. Thy special conditions or circumstances have not been caused by actions of the applicant
and such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute pecuniary hardship or
/convenience.
Findings: Staff finds the requested variance is not intended to redress a pecuniary
hardship or inconvenience by the applicant.
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3. The granting of the variance shall not authorize a use that is not a permitted principal use
in the zoning district in which the property is located.
Findings: Surface and subsurface extraction of natural resources is a conditional use
only and limited to certain zoning districts. This parcel is currently under a,Conditional Use
Permit and a Variance permit is not the correct method to amend that permit.
4. The granting of a variance shall be the minimum variance that will provide for the
reasonable use of the land andlor structure.
Findings: The granting of the variance will allow for consistent use of adjoining properties
that support reduced buffers.
5. The granting of a variance shall not be based upon other nonconforming land uses or
structures within the same land use or zoning districIt
Findings: Buffer space from other properties will still be maintained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE P NNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: /
Section 1. That the request for a variance permit is granted reduced setbacks not to be less than
50', on the parcel located at 2817 Beaver Loop Road and described as Tract 1,
Tundra Rose Subdivision.
Section 2. That the variance permit is bject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant(s) must comply, ith all federal, State of Alaska, and local regulations.
2. A new site plan must b submitted and approved by the Planning Director.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING ND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 27T" DAY OF MAY, 202 .
Jeanne Keaton, Chair
ATTEST:
Logan Parkss eputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair Keaton and Planning &Zoning Commissioners `
FROM: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
DATE: May 21, 2026
SUBJECT: Requested Postponement
This memo requests a postponement of this business item. This item was given public noticing in
accordance with Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 14.20280(c), but is no longer applicable to this
meeting.
Upon further review, and noting errors that occur d historically, it was determined that a variance
is not the proper way to address requests from the current CUP holder. Other methods, as
outlined in Kenai Municipal Code may be used, pending a decision from the current CUP holder
on whether they would like to continue this�`request.
We request this item be postponed indfinitely.
Thank you for your consideration.
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