HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2026-18CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2026-18
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT THOMPSON PARK MYERS
ADDITION NO. 3 ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 3830 & 3840 Wildrose Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 4A, Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and
Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park Addition No. 2,
Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section 1,
Seward Meridian
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 04928006 & 04928013
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Edge Survey & Design, LLC, on
-behalf of -property owners Nancy& Kevin Myers, for a replat of Lot 4A, Block 6, Thompson Park-
Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park Addition No. 2, Township 5 North, Range 11
West, Section 1, Seward Meridian; and,
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat meets the minimum lot width and minimum lot depth
requirements as outlined in Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 14.10.070(d)(2); and,
WHEREAS, the existing street names are referenced correctly; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed lots will have access from Wildrose Avenue (a maintained paved City
road); and,
WHEREAS, City water and wastewater are available and connected to the proposed lot; and,
WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is already located adjacent to rights -of -way, along the north
boundary of the proposed lot; and,
WHEREAS, an installation agreement is not required; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds:
1. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.070 Subdivision Design Standards, the preliminary plat for
replat, subject to the listed conditions, provides utilities/access easements, provides
satisfactory and desirable building sites, and the on -site water and sewer systems will be
subject to the regulatory requirements of the Public Works Department; and,
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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 exceeds
City standards for minimum lot size in the Rural Residential zoning district of 20,000
square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 1.207 acres.
4. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.020 General Requirements, the preliminary plat meets City
standards for minimum lot width/depth and access/utility easements. Compliance with the
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and setbacks will be reviewed during the
building permit review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That preliminary plat Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3, for a replat of Lot 4A,
Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park Addition No. 2,
Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section 1, 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. Add Plat Note: Flood Hazard Notice: Some or all of the property shown on this plat has
been designated by FEMA as a flood hazard area district as of the date this plat is
recorded within the District Recorders Office. Prior to development, the City of Kenai
Floodplain Administrator should be contacted for current information and regulations.
Development must comply with Chapter 14.30 of the Kenai Municipal Code. See FEMA
FIRM panel 02122C-0240F for information on Floodplain Zone X-U.
PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
THIS 10th DAY OF JUNE, 2026.
J anne Keaton, Chair
ATT T:
Loan Parks De uty Cify Clerk
STAFF REPORT
� PLANNING &ZONING DEPARTMENT
KN�I
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Land Management Analyst
DATE: May 28, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2026-18 — Preliminary Plat — Thompson Park Myers
Addition No. 3
Request The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lot 4A, Block 6,
Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park
Addition No. 2.
Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2026-18 recommending approval of
` Recommendation Preliminary Plat - Thompson Park -Meyers Addition- No. 3, creating one
I (1) lot of 1.207 acres.
Applicant: Edge Survey & Design, LLC
Attn: Jason Young
PO Box 208
Kasilof, AK 99610
Property Owner: Nancy and Kevin Myers
Legal Descriptions: Lot 4A, Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6,
Thompson Park Addition No. 2, Township 5 North, Range 11 West,
Section 1, Seward Meridian
Property Addresses: 3830 & 3840 Wildrose Avenue
KPB Parcel Nos.:
Zoning District:
Land Use Plan
04928006 & 04928013
Rural Residential (RR)
Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential
SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from Edge Survey & Design, LLC on behalf of the property
owners for a replat of Lot 4A, Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson
Park Addition No. 2, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section 1, 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.
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 52,577
square feet (1.207 acres).
City water and wastewater are available in this area. Property owner(s) currently have water and
wastewater services provided by the City of Kenai.
Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Wildrose Avenue, a maintained paved City road.
If approved, the owners intend to keep the 3840 Wildrose Avenue address. The City of Kenai
Public Works Department has reviewed the preliminary plat and has no comments. Therefore,
staff finds that an installation agreement is not required for the preliminary plat.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lot 4A, Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2
and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park Addition No. 2, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section
1, 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 replat,
subject to the listed conditions, provides utilities/access easements, provides a
satisfactory and desirable building site, and the accessible water and wastewater systems
are subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works Department.
2. Pursuant to KMC 14.10.080 Minimum improvement required, the right-of-way within the
proposed preliminary plat exists prior to this plat. The right-of-way is a continuation of an
existing street and is determined acceptable access. Therefore, an installation agreement
is not required.
3. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.010 Minimum lot area requirements, the preliminary plat meets
City standards for minimum lot size in the Rural Residential zoning district of 20,000
square feet (= 0.47 acre), with a proposed lot size of 1.207 acres.
4. Pursuant to KMC 14.24.020 General Requirements, the preliminary plat meets City
standards for minimum lot width/depth and access/utility easements. Compliance with the
maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and setbacks will be reviewed during the
building permit review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3 meets the
general standards of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC), Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations and
Resolution No. PZ2026-18
Preliminary Plat
Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3 Page 2 of 3
Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Table and hereby recommends that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2026-18 for a replat of Lot 4A,
Block 6, Thompson Park Replat No. 2 and Lot 6, Block 6, Thompson Park Addition No. 2,
Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Section 1, 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. Add Plat Note: Flood Hazard Notice: Some or all of the property shown on this plat has
been designated by FEMA as a flood hazard area district as of the date this plat is
recorded within the District Recorders Office. Prior to development, the City of Kenai
Floodplain Administrator should be contacted for current information and regulations.
Development must comply with Chapter 14.30 of the Kenai Municipal Code. See FEMA
FIRM panel 02122C-0240F for information on Floodplain Zone X-U,
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3
Resolution No. PZ2026-18
Preliminary Plat
Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3 Page 3 of 3