HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. PZ2026-31 1
KENAi
CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2026-31
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT ENDERS SUBDIVISION 2027
REPLAT ATTACHED HERETO BE APPROVED.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 307 & 309 Highbush-Lane
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, Township 6
North, Range 11 West, Section 34, Seward
Meridian
KPB PARCEL NUMBERS: 0452162 & 0452163
WHEREAS,the City of Kenai received a preliminary plat from Jason Schollenberg, PLS, on behalf
of property owner Gregory A. Enders,for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, Township
6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34, 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 Highbush Lane (a maintained paved City
road); and,
WHEREAS, City water and wastewater are available along Highbush Lane; and,
WHEREAS, an easement for utilities is dedicated adjacent to the right-of-way along the eastern
boundary, and along the northern boundary and a portion of the western 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 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 1.522 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 Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat, for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot
2, Enders Subdivision, 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.
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PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASK-,,
THIS 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026.
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1�001 Jeanne Keaton, Chair
ATT T:
1 Lo,an Parks, Deputy City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
FROM: Brandon McElrea, Land Management Analyst
DATE: September 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. PZ2026-31 — Preliminary Plat — Enders Subdivision 2027
Replat
Requesi The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to replat Lot 1 and Lot 2,
Enders Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34,
Seward Meridian
Staff Adopt Resolution No. PZ2026-31 recommending approval of
Recommendation Preliminary Plat—Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat, creating one (1) lot
of 1.522 acres.
Applicant: Jason Scholenberg, PLS
10535 Katrina Boulevard
Ninilchik, AK 99639
Property Owner: Gregory A. Enders
Legal Description: Lot 1 and Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11
West, Section 34, Seward Meridian
Property Addresses: 307 & 309 Highbush Lane
KPB Parcel Nos.: 04521062 & 04521063
Zoning District: Rural Residential (RR)
Land Use Plan: Suburban Residential (SR)
Surrounding Uses: Rural Residential
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SUMMARY
A preliminary plat has been submitted from Jason Schollenberg, PLS on behalf of the property
owner for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, Township 6 North, Range 11 West,
Section 34, 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 66,298
square feet(1.522 acres).
City water and wastewater are available along the eastern boundary of proposed Lot 1A, adjacent
to Highbush Lane and are subject to the regulatory requirements of the City of Kenai Public Works
Department.
Direct access to the proposed lots is provided via Highbush Lane, a maintained paved City road.
If approved, proposed Lot 1A will retain the 309 Highbush Lane address. The City of Kenai Public
Works Department, Fire Marshal, and Building Official have reviewed the preliminary plat and
have no comments. Therefore, staff finds that an installation agreement is not required for the
preliminary plat.
Kenai Peninsula Borough River Center Manager Samantha Lopez commented with a
recommendation to remove the graphic depiction of the Habitat Protection District. This
recommendation has been passed along to the applicant.
Staff finds that the preliminary plat for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, Township
6 North, Range 11 West, Section 34, 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 1.522 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.
Resolution No. PZ2026-31
Preliminary Plat
Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat Page 2 of 3
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds that the proposed preliminary plat for Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat meets the
general standards of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC), Chapter 14.10 Subdivision Regulations and
Chapter 14.24 Development Requirements Table and hereby recommends that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommend approval of Resolution No. PZ2026-31 for a replat of Lot 1 and
Lot 2, Enders Subdivision, 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.
ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Application
Preliminary Plat, Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat
Resolution No. PZ2026-31
Preliminary Plat
Enders Subdivision 2027 Replat Page 3 of 3
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