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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-10 Planning & Zoning MinutesKENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 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 June 10, 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: Jeanne Keaton, Chair Alex Douthit, Vice Chair Sonja Earsley Gwen Woodard Stacie Krause Diane Fikes A quorum was present. Absent: Marty Askin Also in attendance were: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison Logan Parks, Deputy City Clerk 3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Vice Chair Douthit 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 May 27, 2026. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 1 of 4 June 10, 2026 D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution PZ2026-17 - Recommending that Preliminary Plat Micah Subdivision Rininger Replat Attached Hereto be Approved. MOTION: Vice Chair Douthit MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2026-17. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2026-17. Chair Keaton opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. The Commission discussed access and utility considerations associated with the proposed plat, including street connectivity, right-of-way, and utility service locations. Staff clarified the proposed plat would not landlock any properties and utilities serve the property from Rainbow Drive, noting the plat includes right-of-way for a future Glacier Street cul-de-sac. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 2. Resolution PZ2026-18 - Recommending that Preliminary Plat Thompson Park Myers Addition No. 3 Attached Hereto be Approved. MOTION: Commissioner Earsley MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2026-18. Vice Chair Douthit SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2026-18. Chair Keaton opened the floor for public comment. 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. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution PZ2026-11 - Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Cabin Rental of a Single - Family Dwelling at 1510 Tundra Rose Lane MOTION: Vice Chair Douthit MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2026-11. Commissioner Earsley SECONDED the motion. Planning Director Buettner read the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution PZ2026-11. Chair Keaton opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 4 June 10, 2026 Commission discussion included support for the proposed quiet hours condition. Ken Corbett, applicant, clarified a property management company would be used if necessary. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. H. NEW BUSINESS - None. I. REPORTS 1. Planning Director Planning Director Buettner reported on the following: • Ongoing code enforcement activities and noted staff would begin providing periodic informational updates. • Grant applications submitted for sidewalk and street lighting improvements along Lawton Drive and Tinker Lane, fish passage improvements between Cemetery Park and North Beach, and continued exploration of additional grant opportunities to advance projects identified in City plans through funding partnerships, noting that a phased approach is being considered for Old Town Park improvements to improve funding opportunities and project success. • Ongoing collaboration with local tribes and other partners on grant applications and project development. 2. Commission Chair Chair Keaton reported on the following: • Thanked the Commissioners and citizens for attending meetings. 3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. 4. City Council Liaison Council Member Daniel reported on recent actions of the City Council. J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 1. Next Meeting: June 24, 2026 L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Earsley supported the Safe Streets for All grant application. Commissioner Krause thanked staff for putting the meeting notice on social media, noting she saw it shared online. Commissioner Douthit suggested discussing potential amendments to the short-term rental regulations, including options to streamline the approval process, at a future work session. M. PENDING ITEMS - None. N. ADJOURNMENT O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None. Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 4 June 10, 2026 There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of June 10, 2026. , Deputy City Clerk Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 4 June 10, 2026