Planning & Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting

Good evening, everybody. I'd like to call the May 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission to regular meeting to order. If you are able, please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation,

May we have the roll call, please? Thank you. Commissioner Ursley.

Present.

Commissioner Krause.

Here.

Commissioner Fikes.

Here.

Commissioner Woodard.

Here.

Vice Chair Dauphin.

Here.

Chair Keeton.

Here.

Commissioner Askin. Commissioner Askin? I see that he's online, and I heard from him earlier. So I believe he's here. You have a quorum.

Yes, I'm present. Sorry about that.

You're OK, Marty. Commission, before we get to agenda and consent agenda approval, I'd like to bring your attention to the lay down materials. We have requested additions to the packet. Item F2, resolution PZ2026-11. Oh yeah, all of these are requested by the planning director. Add item F3, resolution PZ2026-12. Add item F3, public comment. Add item F4, resolution PZ2026-13. Add item F4, public comment. Add item resolution PZ2026-15. Add item F7, resolution PZ2026-16. And then there's add item F7 again as the rezone memo. Is there a motion to approve the agenda and the consent agenda?

I move that we approve the agenda and the consent agenda along with the lay downs.

Thank you. A second?

Second.

Thank you. Are there any additional revisions to the agenda or consent agenda from commissioners? Would the clerk please read the consent agenda items into the record?

Thank you, Chair. The regular meetings of April 29, 2026 and May 13, 2026 minutes, and that is your consent agenda.

Thank you. Are there any public comments on any of the consent agenda items just read by the clerk? Seeing none, can I get a motion for unanimous consent?

I ask for unanimous consent.

Thank you. Unanimous consent was requested. Are there any objections? Thank you. Hearing no objections, the agenda and consent agenda are approved. At this time, we have no scheduled public comment. Item D, unscheduled public comment. Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak to anything that is not on the agenda? Clerk, are there any remote attendees wishing to speak? Oh, sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. No, you're fine. We're gonna get to you. Yes, when we talk about your issue, all right. Okay, thank you, I appreciate that. And having no one wishing to speak, section E, consideration of plats, we have none. Public hearings. The first public hearing before us tonight is Resolution PZ2026-10, granting a conditional use permit for a cabin rental of a single family dwelling at 1003 Schuyler Lane. Is there a motion to approve Resolution PZ2026-10?

Make a motion for approval of Resolution PZ2026-10.

Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you. Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please? Thank you, Chair Keeton.

The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a cabin rental at the existing single-family dwelling. A CUP is required to operate a cabin rental in the suburban residential zoning district. Pursuant to KMC 1420-150A, the intent of a conditional use permit is to allow some uses that may be compatible with the designated principal uses in specific zoning districts, provided certain conditions are met. Prior to granting a conditional use permit, the Commission shall determine that the identified criteria, as outlined in KMC 1420-150E, conditional use permits review criteria are met. Criteria one, the use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and intent of the zoning district. The suburban residential zone is intended to provide for medium density residential development in areas which will be provided with common utility systems. The specific intent in establishing this zone is to separate residential structures to an extent which will allow for adequate light, air, and privacy, and to prohibit uses which would A, violate the residential character of the environment, and B, generate heavy traffic in predominantly residential areas. Staff finds that the proposed use would not violate the residential character of the neighborhood as it will remain a single family dwelling used the same way as normal single family home, which would be used just for a shorter timeframe. Traffic flow is not anticipated to be affected negatively by the proposed use as there will be only the number of guests to the property will be limited and there's adequate off-road parking available. So I find that the proposed use meets the intent of the suburban residential zoning district. Criteria two, the economic and non-economic value of the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired. Staff finds that the proposed use is not expected to have any negative impact on the value of the neighborhood as the owners will be maintaining the condition of the home, keeping a tidy and self-described homey appearance to put guests at ease and provide the comforts of a home away from home for guests. Property owner states that they will have strict rules and guidelines for guests, ensuring that the daily routines of the neighborhood will not be impacted. Criteria three, the proposed use is in harmony with the comprehensive plan. Staff finds that the land use plan And the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property with a suburban residential land use classification, which is intended for single-family and multi-family residential uses that are urban or suburban in character. The area will typically be developed at a higher density, lots that are typically smaller, and public water and sewer services are required or planned. Some developments may be required to construct streets to a paved standard, and larger subdivisions may be required to provide sidewalks in public areas. Parks and open space land uses may be considered appropriate. The surrounding lots consist of a mix of established residential homes and vacant, uncleared lots. The proposed use is in harmony with the current use of the neighborhood as well as the planned use. As stated by the applicant, the proposed use of cabin rental is consistent and in harmony with several goals of the comprehensive plan, specifically goals 1, 2, and 3 listed below. In Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 6, Goals, Objectives, and Implementation, several goals and objectives are met from the proposed use. Goal one, quality of life is to promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. Objective Q1, ensure that Kenai is a community where people and property are safe. Objective Q2, protect and rejuvenate the livability of existing neighborhoods. And Objective Q4, promote the siting and design of land uses that are in harmony and scale with the surrounding areas. Goal two, economic development is to provide economic development to support the physical health of Kenai. Objective ED-9, capitalize on the tourism industry by marketing Kenai as a destination for recreational activities, conventions, festivals, arts, cultural, and other events. Goal three, land use is to develop land use strategies to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and development. Objective LU1, establish siting and design standards so the development is in harmony and scale with surrounding uses. Objective LU2, promote the infill of existing improved subdivision lots. Criteria four, public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Staff finds that the property is accessible via paved city-maintained road that allows for guests, property owners, law enforcement, or emergency services to easily access that lot. The site is currently served by City Water and Sewer, and the account is currently in good standing. Additionally, the site has established connections with electric and natural gas. Criteria five, proposed use will not be harmful to the public's safety, health, or welfare. The applicants have stated that the property will have a strict no party, no smoking, no drug use policy to mitigate any potential risk to persons or property. The property owners live nearby and will be readily available during guest stays to ensure compliancy. Should we just call in? Sorry. All required safety protocols such as the upkeep of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors will be followed and fire inspections will be performed biannually. Trash will be disposed of weekly by property owners and adequate trash receptacles will remain on site. Staff finds no reason that the proposed use will be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Criteria six, any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission to fulfill the above mentioned conditions. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use, and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. Staff finds that allowing short-term rentals from the existing single-family dwelling would not cause any adverse impacts on surrounding properties and that specific conditions are deemed or not deemed necessary to fill the above mentioned conditions. Pursuant to KMC 142280C, notices of the public hearing for the conditional use were mailed to property owners within a 300-foot periphery of the subject property. City staff published notice of the public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion. City staff submitted an affidavit of posting verifying a sign was placed on the parcel with information on the public hearing for the conditional use permit request. No public comments have been received at the time of this report. Staff finds that the proposed conditional use for cabin rental in the existing single-family dwelling on the property described as Lot 2 Windhaven Estates Phase 3 meets the criteria for issuance of a conditional use permit as set forth in subsections E1 through E6 of Kenai Municipal Code 1420.150 and hereby recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission adopt Resolution PZ2026-10 approving the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions. one any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable federal state of alaska and city regulations regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as conditions for the approval of the conditional use permit pursuant to kmc 1420 150f the applicant shall submit an annual report including summary of on-site activity to the city of kenai due no later than december 31st of each year the applicant will meet with city staff for on-site inspections when requested If there is an expansion or change of use for the above-described property, a new conditional use permit must be obtained as stated in KMC 1420.150 . The applicant will have a routine fire inspection performed every two years, and the applicant will ensure the property will be adequately maintained and kept free of trash or junk.

Thank you. Is there a motion to, oh, sorry. If the applicant is present or on Zoom, can you please come to the microphone and speak if you'd like to? Come on up. Give us your name and your city where you live. Press the button.

Perfect. Braden Pitch, Kenai.

Go ahead.

Oh, just talk? Yeah. Red button, there you go. Good evening, members of the zoning committee. I'm excited to present our home as a potential Airbnb option in the neighborhood. By welcoming guests, we expect a boost in the local income as visitors will support nearby restaurants, shops, and services to ensure we're great neighbors. We'll have quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. We'll take out trash weekly, ensure all guest parking is on the driveway, no street parking, and avoid any disruption to bus routes. We'll be staying in Sedotna, just a 15 minute drive away, so we'll personally manage the rental all summer. If we need to be out of town, a family member will oversee it. This will be a seasonal summer rental only. Thank you for your time, and I'm happy to answer any questions.

Through the chair, what are your plans for the winter for the property if there's any issues?

We're going to live there during the winter time. It's just a summer time. We just recently bought this house and I'm a teacher and my wife is a nurse, so it's a little bit out of our budget, even though it's just a small hall home, which is how how housing is we're having trouble paying for it. So this is a way that we've come up with to pay for it. So we're live there all winter long. And sorry, that was a long way to answer your question, but.

Okay. So if there's any burst pipes or any kind of problems at the property, you will be there during the winter to address them. Okay. That was my concern.

Um, I just like to say thank you for coming before us and doing this conditional use permit the way that the city requires to be done. Um, a vast majority of, Airbnb owners and short-term rentals don't do this process. So thank you for doing that and following all the rules and regulations. I would just like to see, I didn't see it in the application specifically as part of a rule. You said you would have the quiet hours. Is that something, I didn't see it in there, maybe mistake through the staff. Is that in the actual conditional use permit as a stipulation for quiet hours?

As it is through the chair. As it is drafted, no, but you could, if you want to add it as a condition to the permit, you could amend the resolution as it stands. Okay.

So that would be one thing I would just like to say is that I know we've done these in the past and quiet hours being on the actual condition and permit as a stipulation, I know you've attested to be new to that, so I would just like to add that to that 10 to 6 like you had granted you're already going to have it. It's in your regulations, but that way it's on our actual permit also. So other than that, thank you.

I just have a question for staff. Logan, if that's already addressed as part of somebody's testimony and they're the applicant, is that automatically incorporated into the?

I will defer that to Planning Director Buechner.

It would be as part of the public testimony, as part of the public record, but to Vice Chair Douthat's point, I think that if we're looking back several years, we would know it now, but if we're looking back to renew a permit or something like that, it would be cleaner to have it as an amendment.

sorry I believe we've done that in the past where the quiet hours there's kind of with some of these conditional use permits excuse me for the chair is that there's a few things and you hit on pretty much all of them the the bullet points there you know making sure we have somebody to take care of the property in in state making sure we have quiet hours just stuff that you've already stated you're going to do but I'd like to at least get the quiet hours in the conditional use permit so you know if we were to change hands somebody wants to do another conditional but renew insurance for the conditional use it's already in the writing that it's there so I would like to make that amendment. The 10 to 6, I believe, is the hours you already put in yours, so I would be fine with putting those in there as the amendment.

I'll second that.

I apologize for not knowing the answer to this already. Does zoning require quiet hours in that neighborhood?

Through the chair, the city itself does not have a noise ordinance or quiet hours. It's generally self-enforced. So it could be in the CC&Rs. I haven't seen anything in that neighborhood. We, again, the city couldn't enforce it. But if it is in the conditional use permit, then that would allow us to, I'm not going to say enforce it, but if we were to receive a complaint or something like that, we would have something in writing, which this commission then could launch an investigation

What's the square footage of this home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms?

Three bed, two bath, 1,500, if I believe, square feet.

Do you have a maximum occupancy rate for that home?

A maximum occupancy, like for the Airbnb?

Correct. So a lot of times when I'm booking an Airbnb, it'll say five bedrooms, a maximum of 12 individuals, occupancy, that type of thing.

Max occupancy. Number eight is coming to my head, but I don't remember putting one. But I'm not sure if we've put that. We haven't listed it, so we will whenever we list it.

I'm just trying to determine why a quiet hours would need to be incorporated into a daily, weekly rental when we have many other rentals in that neighborhood that year-round rentals that don't have quiet hours. So I'd like it to make sense to me why we need quiet hours.

Through the chair, I'll just address it. It's just I believe I'm speaking for myself, but just from history and being up here and hearing testimony from the audience as we get these applications moving forward, we were just trying to add some teeth to it in the event that we have a negative impact on the neighborhood. We didn't really have a means for law enforcement to go out and respond. have a tool. So this was an idea during discussion to give them that tool. As far as noise, occupancy could be one thing. But if they're having events or parties or some kind of nature, even though it stated no in there, again, this is something that on that 911 emergency or whatever response is something that's in writing that the city law enforcement can pull up at a moment's notice to hopefully get a resolution, and then we can go ahead and do an investigation. But that was just some of the things that were brought up in the past discussions.

Appreciate that. I do see where quiet hours could be very important, especially in certain neighborhoods of which we know that there is a lot of issues. I don't agree with quiet hours in this situation. I don't think it's a problem. There's basketball court on our road and basketballs are left right there. And sorry if you live in Inlet Woods, but kids come by and they play basketball all night, even teenagers walking by. No one's ever stole a basketball and I don't mind that they're out there playing. I like the idea that they're keeping themselves away from trouble.

If I might, through the chair. This is kind of a standard thing that we've done on multiple other short-term rental. This is a conditional use permit. It's substandard to the actual regular neighborhood. And so if we don't put it in now, it's nearly impossible to do it later. So usually we set these standards for a short-term rental. Short-term rentals tend to have people are on vacation. They might get a little bit loud and that kind of thing. And currently it's one of the things the city doesn't have is a quiet hour or any kind of enforcement ability of that. But with a conditional use permit, when it comes to being substandard or out of the norm for that conditional zoning area. That's why we put that there. We're also, we've done it multiple others. Pretty much every one that I've ever been part of we've done a conditional use permit as a regulation of hey we want to have quiet hours. So if there is a complaint it's enforceability of hey go tell your people they need to quiet down. Otherwise at midnight somebody's having a party at the or even just playing loud music because they're on vacation There's no repercussions. We can't really do anything. But that's why we have the conditional use permit. If we put them in now, it's already being enforced with this gentleman. He's already saying they want to have quiet hours. We're just putting it in writing so that it's enforceable through the city. And that's why I'm in favor of that amendment.

I understand the concern. Again, I will just say that a lot of rentals there. in that area, long-term rentals, and maybe short-term ones that didn't come in. But the idea that the house on either side of this home could be having a party late at night with a bonfire and people whooping it up, and this home can't doesn't make sense to me. So that's just my, I'm against it.

So I guess through the staff, if I could, I'll go ahead and present this amendment. I just need a second on the amendment for quiet hours. Okay, I didn't hear the second on that. Okay.

Do you have anything else to add?

No, I think that is it. Perfect. Thank you for the time.

Thank you. Is there anybody else that would like to speak? Oh, I'm sorry. No. Is there anybody else that would like to speak about this particular project? Really? That is great. That's wonderful. So I'd like to call for a vote on the amendment to PZ2026-10.

Before adding the quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.? Yes. Perfect.

Yes.

Commissioner Krause?

No.

Commissioner Fikes?

Yes.

Commissioner Woodard?

Yes.

Commissioner Keeton?

Yes.

Commissioner Dauphitt? Yes. Commissioner Ersley?

Yes.

You have five yes votes and one no vote. The amendment is passed.

Thank you. And so you understand how this is going to work for you. It'll be on your conditional use permit. Okay. Now back to the discussion of the original motion as amended.

There will not be like an ADU along with this property. It's just one residential property on that lot. Is that correct?

Yes. Also, I didn't know that I changed anything by adding in.

It is a little bit confusing with the way the City's regulations, it comes up as a cabin rental. It's kind of an antiquated verbiage in there, but it's basically, we're just talking about residential Airbnb. It just falls underneath the older regulation of cabin rentals, so.

And just to speak more towards the amendment, that area of Inlet Woods is blowing up. There's so many people there and it's getting bigger almost. Seems like every day you drive through there, there's more foundations going in. Starting that kind of a trend now I think is important so that people understand that it's a working family neighborhood and there are people and children that need to be to sleep at a certain time so they can get up early and go to school and work. And I think it's a great idea for you to self-impose that. Thank you.

I'd like to make a response to that. Sorry. Okay. No, it's okay. Living in Inland Woods myself for 20 years now, I've had the unfortunate knowledge of many parties that have gone on and homes there. And I also purchased when there were only three houses on my block and now it's completely full. So we are a growing city and I just don't feel that there's any reason to burden a neighborhood which has many rentals in it though long term with with this quiet zoning that we don't require of any other rental that would be there.

Any further comments? Any comments from the audience? Okay, thank you. Are there any remote attendees wishing to speak?

They are not.

Thank you. Seeing no one or no one else, we will bring this back to the Commission. Is there any further discussion from the Commission on the original or the amended motion? Neither? Okay. Clerk, could you please call the roll?

Thank you, Chair. Commissioner Fikes?

Yes.

Commissioner Woodard?

Yes.

Vice Chair Dothit? Yes. Chair Keaton, yes. Commissioner Ursula, yes. Commissioner Krause, yes. You have six yes votes. Resolution PZ2026-10 is passed.

Thank you. Please note there's a 15 day period that any aggrieved party, if someone disagrees with what we've done here tonight, can file an appeal with the clerk's office. Thank you.

Through the chair, I misspoke passed as amended, just for the record. Sorry.

I'm sorry. Passed as amended. Thank you. Okay, we are now on item F2 resolution PZ202611, granting a conditional use permit for a cabin rental of a single family dwelling at 1510 Tundra Rose Lane. Is there a motion to approve resolution PZ2026-11?

Make a motion to approve PZ2026-11.

Seeing that the motion was made and seconded, Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please?

Yes. So I will draw your attention. to page 26 of your packet. There will be a few of these tonight, and I will apologize now. But this memo requested an amendment to the agenda as presented for the May 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission. An item on the agenda was given public noticing in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code KMC 1420-280C, but is no longer applicable to this meeting. The property owners for item F-2 which is resolution PZ2026-11, granting a conditional use permit for cabin rental of a single family dwelling at 1510 Tundra Rose Lane. We have requested to postpone their hearing until June 10th, 2026, as they are out of town. They did let us know in plenty of time so we can public notice this one again appropriately before the June 10th meeting. In accordance with KMC 142150D, advance notice was given regarding attendance and we will public notice again. We request this item be postponed until June 10th, 2026. Thank you for your consideration.

Can we have a motion to postpone this?

Yes, I'll make a motion to postpone this until the June 15th meeting.

Second.

Excuse me, June 10.

Dang it. Is unanimous consent requested?

I can request unanimous consent.

Awesome. Unanimous consent was requested. Are there any objections? Clerk, please call the roll. Oh wait, unanimous consent. Resolution PZ202611 has been postponed to June 10, 2026. Next, we have item F3, resolution PZ2026-12, granting conditional use permit to operate a kennel facility at 2925 Pirate Lane. Is there a motion to approve resolution PZ2026-12?

I make a motion to move resolution PZ2026-12, granting a conditional use permit to operate a kennel facility at 2925 Pirate Lane.

Can we have a second? I'll second. Thank you. Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please?

Off my mic. Whoops. I'll direct your attention to page 27 of the packet. This member requests postponement of this business item. The item was given public noticing in accordance with K9 Municipal Code, KMC 142280C, but it's no longer applicable to this meeting. Upon further conversations with multiple members of the administration, as well as getting additional details from Animal Control, it was determined that a CUP will not be needed as this facility is not acting in a commercial capacity. We request this item be postponed indefinitely, but to give you a little backstory as to why this one and the next one is we're asking not to go through this. There are some inconsistencies with code between Title III, which controls animal control, which broadly defines a kennel facility of anyone having four or more dogs. Our zoning code only applies to commercial, so anyone who is potentially breeding dogs, who is animal boarding, so having a kennel where they're accepting something and getting some sort of commercial gain out of it. That's our definition, so it's a little weird when it kind of conflicts itself. So we're working to clean that up, and that's why we were gonna bring these forward, The city's definition under animal control is a lot more broader, and we thought that that's what we were going to use. But after talking to the administration, since it's only someone who may have four or more dogs, and they just want to enjoy the company of their dogs, we're not going to regulate that by CUP. And we haven't historically, since we're not going to change that piece in code, that's why we're asking for this one and the next one to be postponed indefinitely. That said, I did talk to a member of the audience, so I think there is some public comment on this one and potentially the next one after we take a vote on the postponement.

Before we do postpone, is there a way we can talk about it really quick? I just had a quick question about it. Just to the staff. So does that mean it will be enforced, but only through animal control then, correct?

That is correct. They do have a kennel license. So every year they do get inspected just to make sure that the The animals, a lot of times it's dogs, could be cats, could be really anyone. They do get inspected just to make sure that they're in good condition, that they have good living quarters, that kind of thing. Really became a hot button issue with animal control given what happened in the Mat-Su Valley a few months ago. So they do on a technical level, and they do the noticing just like we do for the 300 feet when there is a new kennel applied for in the city. But we... don't, on a residential, if it's not for commercial gain, we, as a zoning, under zoning, we don't regulate those.

Alright, so Animal Control is the one, but not under CUP for P&Z.

Our definitions for commercial basically if there's any money exchange, so if I took a dog to somebody's house and Said hey, can you watch my dog for 40 bucks that makes it a commercial activity?

They would need a CUP, but if I just had four dogs on my own I would just have a kennel license so that I can I'd like to know if we can submit the CC and ours for both of those properties into the record and also would like to make note that nuisances are There is a specific nuisance clause in both of those CCNRs. And there is also a maximum amount of animals that you can keep on the property in both of those situations. And it is two dogs. And so that can affect the value of the homes in the neighborhood.

If I might just open the Covenants and restrictions are great, but they have to be enforceable with an actual active homeowners association and the city. Unfortunately, we don't enforce covenants restrictions. That would be something to do through your own neighborhood groups, just for clarification on that.

In the past, we've discussed covenants when it came to regards of conditional use permits, so I think it's valid to have them entered into the record.

through the chair yes we can enter them into the public record as requested by the commissioner okay so i guess we're the motion still is up or do we need to make the motion for postponement indefinitely okay i'll make a motion to postpone oh seeing um sorry are there any people wishing to speak online

Remotely? Anybody in the room that wants to speak about this?

There are people online, but I'm not seeing a hand raised.

Okay, thank you. Anybody in the audience want to speak to this issue? Go ahead. Come on up. Tell us your name. What city you live in?

There you go. It'll turn red. My name is Eva Thompson. And in December, I bought my property and moved in there. I was assured that it was a nice, quiet, peaceful neighborhood. And so far, it's been great. And now if a kennel goes in there and I live almost right next door, so I really would not like to see a kennel go in there.

Thank you. You're welcome. Thank you.

I just had a quick question. What neighborhood?

Eva. Which one?

Neighborhood. You said you just moved into the neighborhood in New York. Oh.

What was that?

I was just curious when you said you had just moved in and you were concerned about a kennel license I kind of have two questions for you one Which location because we're kind of reviewing several here, so I want to make sure I'm on task So is it in the VIP or you over off a beaver loop? Right next door to Tundra to Tundra Rose No

Pirate Lake. Okay, great.

Yeah, I live on the corner of VIP and Sandstone.

Gotcha. Thank you.

I appreciate that.

I appreciate your comments. As a real estate agent, when I'm showing homes and someone has their house listed, one of the reasons that the buyer can back out of an offer is if they find too much noise in the neighborhood. It doesn't always have to be about the actual physical property. So I appreciate that. Thank you.

Anybody else like to comment? Seeing no one, we'll bring this back to the Commission. We have a request from the administration to postpone resolution PZ2026-11 indefinitely. Is there a motion to postpone? I'm sorry. Oh, sorry. PZ2026-12 indefinitely. Is there a motion to postpone indefinitely?

I move to make a resolution to postpone indefinitely PZ2026-12. Second.

Thank you. Would anybody like to request unanimous consent?

I would like to request unanimous consent on the motion to postpone indefinitely.

Thank you. Are there any objections? OK. Resolution PZ2026-12 has been postponed indefinitely. That brings us to item F4, resolution PZ202613, granting a conditional use permit to operate a kennel facility at 2520 VIP Drive. Is there a motion to approve resolution PZ2026-13?

Make a motion for approval of PZ2026-13.

Thank you. Is there a second? Second. Thank you.

Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please? Thank you, Chair Keeton. This memo was also easy to write because it was just like last one. But page 28, this memo requests a postponement of this business item. The item was given public noticing in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code 1420-280C, but is no longer applicable to this meeting. Again, after further conversations with multiple members of the administration, as well as getting additional details from Animal Controls, determined that a CUP will not be needed as this facility is not acting in a commercial capacity, we do request that this item be proposed, postponed indefinitely.

Thank you. If the applicant is present on or on zoom, can you would you like to speak at this time. I would like to

If I can make the motion to postpone indefinitely. I don't think we have a, then they can make the, then they can speak on the postponement, correct? If they'd like.

Is there anybody from the general public that would like to speak to the resolution PZ2026-13? Okay, seeing no one, we will bring this back to the Commission. We have a request from the administration to postpone resolution PZ2026-13 indefinitely. Is there a motion to postpone indefinitely?

I will make a motion to postpone PZ2026-13, postpone indefinitely, and I would like to ask for unanimous consent if it's granted.

Are there any objections? Are there any objections? No. Clerk, could you please call? Oops. Oh, we got unanimous consent. Resolution PZ2026-13 has been postponed indefinitely. Item F5, resolution PZ2026-14, granting a conditional use permit to operate a guide service at 1125 Angler Drive. Is there a motion to approve resolution PZ2026-14?

I'll make a resolution to approve PZ2026-14. Second. Oh.

What is the resolution?

Thank you. Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please?

Through the Chair, the applicant is requesting to operate the existing condition as a guide service. A conditional use permit is required to operate as a guide service. Pursuant to KMC 142150A, the intent of conditional use permit is to allow some uses that may be compatible with the designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. Prior to granting a conditional use permit, the Commission shall determine that the identified criteria as outlined in KMC 1420.150 conditional use permits review criteria are met. Criteria one, the use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes and intent of the zoning district. The rural residential zone is intended to perform for low density residential development and outlying in rural areas in a form which creates a stable and attractive residential environment. The specific intent in establishing the zone is one, to establish residential structures to an extent which will preserve the rural open quality of the environment. B, prevent health hazards in areas not served by public water and sewer. To prohibit uses which would violate the residential character of the environment. B, generate heavy traffic in predominantly residential areas. In February 2026, the Commission transferred CUP's PZ1997-53 and PZ1999-05 to Derek Gardner. During this transfer, it was noted that an existing guide service has historically been operating from this location through the previous owner. Staff recommended to Mr. Gardner that he apply for the guide service CUP in order to become fully compliant with Kenai Municipal Code. The proposed use has been ongoing up to this year, and staff finds that this will not violate the residential character in the neighborhood, as it will still remain used the same way it has been historically. Traffic flow is not anticipated to be affected negatively by the proposed use, as only the number of guests to the property will be limited, and there's adequate off-road parking available. Staff finds that the proposed use meets the intent of the RR zoning district, given its previous history. Criteria two, the economic and non-economic value of the adjoining property and neighborhood will not be significantly impaired. Staff finds that the proposed use is similar to other properties on Angler Drive where there are several lodges and guides in operation. The city has not received any complaints involving 1125 Angler Drive. Staff finds that the proposed use similar to nearby properties would not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood and adjoining properties. Staff finds that the proposed use will not impair the economic and non-economic value of adjacent properties in the neighborhood. Criteria three, the proposed use is in harmony with the comprehensive plan. Land use plan from the 2016 comprehensive plan identifies the subject property with low density residential land use classification. Low density residential land use classification is defined in the comprehensive plan as locations that may have port side conditions or it is intended for large lot single family low density residential development. Area will typically be developed with individual onsite water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Streets will typically be constricted rule street standards, i.e. gravel and sidewalks will not be typically included in the subdivision design. Staff finds that surrounding uses are a mix of residential and commercial recreation uses. The proposed use will be compatible with the existing uses and would not require any buffer between surrounding uses since most lots are approximately an acre. Additionally, the applicant states that the impact on the area will be minimal given they have no intent to remove vegetation or heavily modify the natural aesthetics of the property. Furthermore, they intend to plant trees and shrubs to replace cleared spruce beetle infestations, especially along the property lines. They also intend to add privacy fences with re-vegetation to add privacy for both them and the neighbors. Future plans involve a gravel path to protect the wetlands and fill dirt and vegetation conducive to the environment to rebuild barren ground left from the over-clearing by previous owners. As stated by the applicant, the proposed use of a guide service is consistent and in harmony with several goals of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, specifically goals one, two, and three listed below. Goal one, quality of life is to promote and encourage quality of life in Kenai. Q4, establish sighting and design standards so the development is in harmony and scale with surrounding uses. Two, economic development is to provide economic development to support the physical health of Kenai. Objective ED9, capitalize on the tourism industry by marketing Kenai as a destination. for recreational activities, conventions, festivals, arts, cultural, and other events. Goal 3, land uses to develop land use strategies to implement a forward-looking approach to community growth and development. LU1, establish siting in a design center so the development is in harmony and scale. LU3, review existing zoning subdivision codes to determine if they address current and future land uses adequately. Criteria four, public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. City water and sewer is not in the vicinity of the subject property, but onsite water and wastewater treatment and disposal systems are in place. The applicants are required to be compliant with wastewater disposal requirements of the Kenai Potential Borough Chapter 2040 and regulatory requirements of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Engler Drive is a paved road, which is a city maintained road. Criteria 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to public safety, health, or welfare. Staff finds that there is adequate parking and buffer for the proposed use to minimize the impact on the surrounding area. It is not anticipated that the continued use will be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare. As noted by the applicant, the proposed use will not be harmful and the impact on the neighbors would be minimal. It falls in line with other property uses in the area and the company has been in the fishing and lodging business for over 30 years with a good record. There is a natural buffer zone around the properties and they intend to maintain and enhance those zones for a feeling of privacy and seclusion. Criteria six, any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above mentioned conditions. Staff finds that allowing a guide service business in the existing dwelling would not cause any adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Finds that the additional specific conditions are not deemed necessary to fulfill the above mentioned conditions. Pursuant to KMC 1422 ADC, notices of the public hearing for the conditional use were mailed to property owners within the 300 foot periphery of the subject property. City staff published notice of public hearing in the Peninsula Clarion. City staff submitted an affidavit of posting, verifying sign was placed on the parcel with information on the public hearing for the conditional use permit request. No public comments have been received at the time of this report. Staff finds that the proposed conditional use permit for a lodge and guide service in the existing just guide service in the existing single family dwelling on the property described as lot 8 anglers and try this again angler acre subdivision part 3 meets the criteria for issuance of a conditional use permit set forth in subsections E1 through E6 of Kenai Municipal Code 14-2150 and hereby recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission adopt resolution PZ2026-14 approving the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions One, any development or use of the property shall comply with all applicable federal, state of Alaska and city regulations, regardless of whether or not the requirements are listed as conditions for the approval of the conditional use permit. Two, upon request, the applicant or applicant's representative shall meet with city staff for an onsite inspection. Three, the applicant will meet with city staff for onsite inspections when requested. B, if there's an expansion or change of use for the above described property, a new conditional use permit must be obtained as stated in KMC 1420.150 . The applicant will have a routine fire inspection performed every two years, and the applicant will ensure the property will be adequately maintained and kept free of trash or junk.

Thank you. If the applicant is present or on Zoom, would you like to speak to your issue or to the issue at hand? Please state your name and where you live.

Derek Gardner. I live at 1125 Angler Drive. Not much to add. This is an in-place conditional use permit. We are taking over the permit from previous owners. The fishing has just been validated now to you guys. It was kind of ran without the, I guess, the fishing end of it. So with the changing of the name, we're just bringing everything to standard procedure for that. So to my knowledge, it's been in the Beaver Loop area there for Angler Drive area for almost, I think, one of the first or second permits on Angler Drive. So that's all I really got.

Thank you. Is there anyone else remotely or in the audience that would like to speak to the issue?

Thank you very much.

So question. Guide service, does that as a standard? First of all, I'd like to clarify, we're not transferring any type of a permit. We are issuing a new permit.

Through the chair, this is a brand-new one. In February, we transferred from the former owner the lodge and the boat launch. The guide service was not included. However, the previous owner did, and we've researched back ways, did operate an unofficial guide service without a CUP. This is a brand-new standalone CUP that will supplement what we transferred earlier this year.

I see. So the boarding part of it is separate.

Correct. And that has been transferred.

OK. And it stated from the staff report that there was no complaints from the public regarding this particular property. We've received several complaints, but it didn't include this property is what you're saying? Or this owner? On Angler Drive specifically, we've had people come in, I think that was before.

On this specific property through code enforcement, we didn't have any cases as far back as we had records. There have been other complaints on Angler Drive, but it was not tied to this property under the former owner or under the new owner.

Anyone else? Okay. Seeing no one. We will bring this back to the Commission. Discussion from the Commission, please.

This seems like it was just an oversight from the original 30 or 40 years that's been run as a guide operation that they had lodging and guides working out of there. It was run very well before. I'm assuming you'll take on Jackie's strict regulations in keeping that place up. She was a great landowner over there, and hopefully we can keep up with that. So I'm definitely for this, so.

Through the chair, yes. I'm familiar with several properties over there that have come on the negative side of things, but this particular property was not. And so for that very reason, again, it was one of the first ones established and it has been maintained. So I'll be in favor of it as well.

Anyone else? Okay. Clerk, could you please call the roll?

Thank you, Chair. Commissioner Woodard?

Yes.

Vice Chair Dauphitt? Yes. Chair Keaton?

Yes.

Commissioner Ersley?

Yes.

Commissioner Krause?

Yes.

Commissioner Fikes?

Yes.

You have six yes votes. Resolution PZ2026-14 has passed.

Thank you next we have item F six resolution PZ 2026 dash one five granting a variance permit to excavate 50 feet in the setback on the West property line for the property located at 2817 beaver loop road is there a motion to approve resolution resolution PZ 2026 dash one five.

I make a motion to approve Resolution PZ2026-15, granting a variance permit to excavate 50 feet in the setback on the west property line for a property located at 2817 Beaver Loop Road. Second.

Thank you. Director Buettner, can we have the staff report, please?

Thank you, Chair Keaton. This memo is going to request postponement of this business item. This item was given public noticing in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code 14-22-80C, but is no longer applicable to this meeting. Upon further review and noting errors that occurred 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, request that this item specifically be postponed indefinitely.

If the applicant is present, oh wait, he's not here, right?

Okay.

Is there anybody from the general public that would like to speak to resolution PZ2026-15? Are there any remote attendees wishing to speak?

I'm not seeing any notifications.

Thank you. Seeing no one, we will bring this back to the Commission. We have a request from the administration to postpone resolution PZ2026-15 indefinitely. Is there a motion to postpone indefinitely?

Quick question on this, just for clarification. Is this an existing gravel pit that they're wanting to build into the setback, or dig into the setback? Is that what I'm gathering? I didn't see any pictures, that's all.

Yes, this one was in response to a request from the current CUP holder for an existing gravel pit. Our variance permits are for principal permitted uses only, and as it's a conditional use permit, does not fit into that, so the variance was an improper mechanism. If... Right now, we do some more research. We're talking with the applicant. If they would like to make an amendment to their current CUP, they could do that potentially. We need to have more discussions with the applicant to see exactly what can and cannot happen at this time. So that's why we're basically striking the variance because it was the improper way. And I'll cover a little bit more in my director's report as to how this happened.

If they, just for clarification, if they want to modify their conditional use permit, Would that then send it back since it is a gravel facility back to the borough first before it came to us or no?

Through the chair, no. We as a city regulate solely. It's our sole discretion. We have a slightly different process than the borough, especially now that they have the new requirements. But as it stands right now, it will come back to this body to request an amendment and we would have new findings for that potential amendment if it does come forward.

I will move to postpone resolution PZ2026-15, postpone indefinitely and request unanimous consent.

Second. Any objections? Okay, resolution PZ2026-15 has been postponed indefinitely. That brings us to item F7, resolution PZ2026-16 recommending a rezone of parcel 04501057 located at 10060 Kenai Spur Highway from conservation to suburban residential. Is there a motion to approve? Resolution PZ2026-19. I'm sorry, dash one six. Typos.

I'll make a motion for approval of Resolution PZ2026-16.

Second. Thank you. Director Buettner, can we have a staff report, please?

Thank you, Chair Keeton. As I mentioned at our last meeting, this is the... I was bringing it back because of the technicality that I created. But on April 29, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Resolution PZ2026-08 regarding a potential rezone of a portion of Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel 04501057 from conservation to suburban residential. During the course of the hearing, the administrative liaison, Planning Director Buettner, provided language for a motion to adjourn into adjudicative session. This action was an error and led to an open meetings law infraction. When hearing PZ202608, the Planning and Zoning Commission was acting in an advisory capacity as a resolution was to provide a recommendation to Kenai City Council. Adjudicative sessions are only allowed when the Commission is acting in a quasi-judicial capacity. The Commission acts in this capacity when deciding on a conditional use permit, for example. To cure this infraction, the Commission must hold a public hearing and allow for any and all deliberations to be within the public view. Any action taken on this new resolution will be provided to the City Council for their consideration. And again, with my sincerest apology.

Thank you. If the applicant is present, we're on Zoom. Is there anybody from the general public that would like to speak to Resolution PZ202616? Yes. Ms. Coats?

Lisa Coats.

We can hear you loud and clear. Lisa, go ahead.

Hi, I'm confused on the issue at hand. Is this at the last meeting where this was addressed, didn't you vote to recommend it being Rural Residential 1?

Yes. However, we went by the process incorrectly. That's why we're bringing it back.

Okay. Okay. So do you want me to repeat kind of my public comment or?

Absolutely.

Okay. Okay, well, good evening committee members. My name is Lisa Coats and I live adjacent to the property being considered for rezoning. Thank you for the opportunity to let me speak again tonight. I am not opposed to development of this land, but I do believe suburban residential zoning is not appropriate at this time. I respectfully ask that the buildable portion instead be considered for rural residential one zoning. although the property is about 81 acres only a small portion is buildable most of the land is wetland habitat that supports local wildlife and contributes to the rural character of the area my concern is that the suburban residential zoning would allow higher density or multi-family housing that does not fit this neighborhood if the zoning change is being pursued because of the proposed development would not be allowed under rural residential zoning, I asked the commission to carefully consider whether this area is suitable for that level of density. Our roads are poorly maintained dirt roads and are not built for suburban style development. Higher density housing would likely require road significant road upgrades and it is unclear who would be responsible for them. I also want to note that a nearby fire training facility regularly produces heavy smoke during exercises. Depending on wind conditions, the smoke affects nearby homes and the proposed building area may be even more exposed. Given the wetlands, infrastructure limitations, nearby fire training facility, and the existing rural character of the neighborhood, I believe rural residential zoning is the more appropriate fit for this property. And thank you for your time and consideration again.

Thank you, Ms. Coates. Are there any other people that would like to speak to this issue? Seeing no one, we will bring this back to the Commission discussion. Is there any further discussion from the Commission?

Yes, I would just like to say we had a lot of lengthy conversations. We made some findings from last meeting. Do we need to repeat those exact findings, or can I just refer to the findings that were stated in the last meeting as for the reason for voting for the RR?

Through the Chair, you can refer to the findings read into the record April 29th regarding PZ2026-08. Okay. I'm just saying that so it's easier for us to find later.

Okay, yes. So I would just like to make that clear for the motion that do try to think to make the motion to move it to our as per discussed from the findings from the previous meeting.

That makes sense.

Yeah.

I'll second that.

So we're now voting on the amendment based on the findings from the last meeting. Clerk, can you please call the roll?

Commissioner Keeton?

No.

Commissioner Dothit? Yes. Commissioner Ersley?

Clerk, can you clarify what a yes vote would mean and what a no vote would mean?

Through the Chair, Planning Director Buttener.

A yes vote would amend the current resolution PZ2026-16 to recommend approval of rural residential. As it stands now, as presented, it says suburban residential. The amendment, a yes vote on the amendment would change that to rural residential and is only for the amendment, and then we would vote on the resolution as amended if it passes. So my vote is a yes.

Commissioner Krause?

Yes.

Commissioner Fikes?

Yes.

Commissioner Woodard?

Yes.

There are five yes votes, one no vote. The amendment it is now amended.

Thank you. Now we'll vote on the resolution as amended. Clerk, can you please call the roll?

Is there any discussion?

Sorry. Is there any discussion?

Okay. Can I ask for unanimous?

No. I probably, if a quick way, I probably wouldn't go unanimous on this one just so we can all have it out there on this one. And then just so we know, I'm basing the RRR resolution based on our previous discussions from the previous meeting that we stated. So those are our findings on that.

Call the roll, please.

Thank you, Chair. Chair Keeton?

No.

Commissioner Ersley?

Yes.

Commissioner Krause?

No.

Commissioner Fikes?

Yes.

Commissioner Woodard?

Yes.

Commissioner Dothit? Yes. There are two no votes and four yes votes. Resolution PZ2026-16 is passed as amended.

Thank you. G, unfinished business. We have no unfinished business tonight. H, new business. We have no new business tonight. Reports. Planning Director Buettner, may we have your report please.

I will again apologize for some of the uncommon motions we had to take this evening. However, part of this has been born out of a discussion we've been having internally about the public noticing requirements that are currently in code for Title 14 for the commission specifically. We have seen other bodies in the city have changed code slightly. Our neighbors in Soldotna have changed, the borough itself has changed, and Due to our code requiring publication in a newspaper of general circulation within 10 days, or given 10 days, that pushed some of our public hearing noticing back almost three weeks. And then in that intervening time, things can happen, people can bow out. Once it has been entered, once it's been noticed as a public notice, we are required to hold a public hearing, even if there's no discussion and if we ultimately postpone indefinitely. One thing I would like to, I guess, gauge the temperature of the commission would be if you would be in favor of looking at possibly looking at changes to code, finding alternative ways to get the noticing out there. We're not going to do less. We may, you know, put our meetings on the radio, like a radio advert, posting it in public locations like the post office and the library. These are things that other commissions and council itself actually does. We just don't think, especially with the way it is set up with our current local newspaper, there's two ways you can get it. You can either, if you get the physical paper, you read all the legals. If you only have a digital, but you go to the classified section or you look elsewhere, you will not find legal ads. You have to get the e-edition. So you actually have to go and basically get the glorified PDF version of the paper and then search through the classifieds that way. And that both of those are required. They have to go through some sort of paywall. Either you're paying for the paper subscription or you're paying for the digital. So we don't feel that is as effective as it used to be with the dwindling circulation. And we think that having talked with other members of the administration, talking with our clerk, that alternative ways such as radio and other public postings, potentially even having a public noticing section on our website, or even just under the commission page would satisfy a lot of these requirements without requiring any kind of payments. So it's a little more broad access. So just want to gauge temperature if the commission would like us to look at alternative ways so that we don't have a meeting like this again, where we have to postpone a lot of things.

As many of you know, I'm a big advocate for the radio. I pushed really hard for the council to switch that. And I think our funds, because it costs money for us to post in the paper, if the council's already doing it, I'd like to see us align with the council and possibly move those funds to increasing the radio circulation for ours through the council's already current contract. I'm a big proponent of doing this. I think we're a little outdated. And also on the radio, that also gets us on their website when they post too. So that's another circulation post in there. Yes, I'm very much in favor of realigning it with basically what everybody else has moved to already.

I agree with Commissioner Douthit, or Vice Chair Douthit, It's really impossible to find postings right now. If you don't know exactly where to go to find them, people aren't even looking for them anymore. And that includes all the negative postings that go out there towards people too. If we could do that for all of our postings, not just PNZ or whatever, all of our postings should be done electronically, in my opinion, and also on the radio. Thank you.

i would uh agree that radio is um a good way to get out information um i'd like to know what the cost is for that or is that considered psas through the chair it would um we would have a separate contract um it would be structured similar to the way council is there is a cost um i will say

I've only been here a year and a half, and the Peninsula Clarion legal ad for the exact same amount of space has more than doubled. It was almost $70, and the last one about $140, and the one for this meeting specifically was $399. So it is increased significantly. I think our resources are better spent with a contract with a radio.

Considering the future of newspaper, print newspaper, and how we've seen it go from six days to four days to what are we at? We're at one day now. It just doesn't make sense that that information is getting to as many people as we could be getting that information to. I would definitely be interested in seeing something on the website that is not just going to the agendas to find out about it. You know, just a separate page on the website I think would be a nice clickable type of in your face where you don't have to go search for it. Maybe that's just me, but a lot of people aren't really good at the web anymore.

I support these two avenues of, I'm sorry, through the chair, of public noticing, but I wouldn't have it be drilled down onto planning and zoning's page. I would have it at the City of Kenai's main page with like blinking lights, public notices here so that the public isn't having to dive down deep to try to find it.

Is that enough? Okay and now we're to reports. So I just wanted to say, my report is that I just wanted to say that the growth that we're experiencing in this city is going to be messy and we have a lot of things to figure out to make it right. And I know that this group is going to do whatever they can to make it right. So sometimes we're going to get mixed votes. Sometimes we're going to be together. It's just going to be, it's going to depend on our own personal beliefs. And I don't think that that's any different than how it happens anywhere else. So I just want to thank everybody for coming tonight and being a part of this. And I'm still learning more every day. Thank you. Commissioner Fikes.

Yikes. Monday, May 26th, we had the usual easement setbacks. We did a right-of-way vacation in the Kay Beach area, and we needed to have some more information, so that one was actually postponed. That was in the College Heights subdivision, just down from the college. Then we moved into the Funny River area for a right-of-way vacation. Needed 50 feet in the... by 573 feet on Mayo Street. And there was no objection. Mayo Street wasn't utilized by anyone other than the applicant. So there was no conflict. So that one was approved. And then we went to another right-of-way vacation in the Bear Creek area. And again, Maximilian Court had two bulb cul-de-sacs. And this was looking to vacate one of the cul-de-sacs, and so there was still access from the other end of Maximilian Court, and so we approved that one. And then we looked at a street naming resolution from D-Dra Avenue to Debra Avenue, and it was discussed that there's already Common knowledge that everybody who lives on D-DRA goes by DABRA and all of the Amazon and delivery folks are happy to have it become DABRA. So without any further ado, we accommodated that request. Then we moved on to authorizing a conveyance of the Nikol Vask school property in the Russian village in Homer. What that did is that generate a little bit of conversation about a building that belongs to the borough that is no longer being utilized for school functions. And so the borough is going to be tasked with maintaining that building. And so in the event of not having to maintain it, it was discussed that they would have a land sale, building sale to the Russian village so that they could run a charter school there. So it was kind of a unique setup, but best way to explain it is, is they were the only ones that were going to be bidding on this property or interested in this property as the remote location of it. And it already had some issues with maintenance, deferred maintenance. There was some burst pipes in the winter time. And so the borough was concerned with this property. If they didn't do something with it, it was gonna cost them, on the low end, $200,000 a year just to maintain it. This took the burden off of the borough and through a 10-year agreement, the borough became, if you will, for the better way to explain it, the lendee to the Russian school. They have 10 years to Satisfy it the funds are put into an account and then at the end of the ten years if they've satisfied that and they haven't Defaulted then they will take full possession of the land. If not, there's some triggers in there They obviously have to get insurancing and bonding and other things and it was deemed as a way for the borough not to take the task of having to maintain it and then there's some discussion about well, gee if we close the school and now we're turning around handing the keys to the charter school and But again, it was discussed that this was an asset that was costing the borough and this was a suggestion that was going to help with that. So that was a solution. So after that discussion, we decided to approve that. That will go before the assembly for final approval. We moved on to Ninilchik for a conditional use permit and that was to replace two undersized culverts within the 50 foot habitat protection district to give the little swimming salmon a little bigger swimming area. So we upped the pool size for them in the Ninilchik area and we approved that. And we did a conditional use permit request in the Kasilof area for an installation of a fence within that 50-foot habitat protection district. And that is actually going to be in the new area, if you're familiar with it, that's been taken over by the state of Alaska. It's going to be the boat launch. And so as I was... told it's going to be the boat launch is kind of a dicey area there I guess and it's like a cable system and grab your boat and hustle and get yourself out of the way and so they needed this fence area to kind of delineate and I just explained a little bit more because it's not just a simple chain link fence it's a certain specific style that allows passage and flow of water but and they called it a gate and rail and the best way I can think of is Bonanza back on the farm with the crosses and the slats across so the water goes through but we tell everybody hey don't walk in this area they're pulling boats out so that was what we approved in the special salmon protection area and Then we moved on to the director's comments. And the only significant item that came up was he had a roundhouse table discussion with all of the surveying folks in the Peninsula area. and through discussion with the local folks and others from other communities it was deemed that we were under charging for our services for surveying and so the borough went ahead and increased the fees by 25 percent and so that may seem steep but you know everybody else at the discussion kind of was like oh it's about time it came up to the table and got what's do you so We were on the low end compared to other areas, Juneau, Wasilla, Anchorage. So that was discussed, that was changed, and now we will be able to meet the needs of the public and match what other areas are charging for their services as well. And that was all we had.

Thank you. City Council liaison.

i'm not going to call you mr kasena i know your last name is daniels all right that's okay so not nearly as fun as mr kasena but i'm here um excuse me all right so i'm gonna hit the highlights here uh and i'm gonna apologize for this terrible pun but i can't resist we had a city streetlight assessment report and it was illuminating i was surprised i couldn't resist i know CoB, Jay Sugnetta, he, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, his, Everything in between so there's a lot more to streetlights than I initially thought you know simple stuff of. You know, changing how the buses route and trying to match you know where we can have stops with streetlights and then other things are more complex, of course, rebury or redoing the cabling. And, but then your common sense of hey let's only stock certain kinds of posts, so it was good, it was good, it was a lot more information I thought you get off the streetlights I was appreciated as big news, though, is. Past the change to the code for elections so to match the borough so what that means short versions match the borough, but it changes the period of filing the instead of the first two weeks in August, the last two. And then you also have a week grace period so people file for Council, you can pull out in that week grace period if you change your mind so it's a huge change. For the filing period and matches, of course, election day with the borough so that'll be a good thing, and then another thing another win that was passed was the. Street I call this like a street design manual I guess you could say. make it a little easier for contractors to then consistent for them to design subdivisions, which is a good thing. And this is a wild one, I don't even know how to describe it, I wish our city attorney was here to describe it, but finally getting a lease locked in for the flight service building that had been ongoing for, how did he say, 10 years? 15? Five? Yeah, it took a long time, basically. The longest lease he's ever had to negotiate, so, the process. So that was a good thing to pass, it was crazy. But anyways, that's the federal government report, yep. Yeah, if there's any questions, let me know, and that's my report.

Thank you. Is there any additional public comment from anyone in the room? Anybody remote? Okay. The next meeting attendance notification for June is June 10th, 2026. And the next is anyone planning on being absent or attending remotely? Marty?

Yes, I will be attending remotely. It'll be my last one that I will be attending remotely.

We're so happy for you, Marty.

Yes, 14 days left.

That's amazing. Job well done. Commissioner, comments and questions? Commissioner Earsley?

It's fishing season. Yes.

Commissioner Pikes?

All good.

Commissioner Krause.

Just a quick reminder, just for everybody, if from being on the other side, when people contest these things, if they contest a decision, you got to be on the other side and hear the courts, hear the comments and stuff. If If you're going to vote in a way that might be different or controversial or you don't know or you're going to change your mind on something, please find findings. Say something on why your vote is this way or that. That way, if it has to be heard on the city commission level, if it's contested, they would have something to go on on why. So findings are very, very important. I can't stress that enough. say something. It can be one little line on why or something. So findings are really important. Other than that, thank you for everybody being here. I think we had some constructive conversations.

Commissioner Woodard, my friend. I'm good. Thank you. Marty, do you have anything? Martin? Marty? Okay. Well, it's bedtime for him, I'm sure.

There we go. I finally got my speaker turned on.

Yay. Okay. Let's hear it.

Oh, no. Hey, I heard you guys had some snow up there. I'm hanging down here at 85 degrees.

Oh, my gosh. I'm jelly.

It's been rather warm.

Your week off is supposed to be in the high 60s next week.

Well, I go back up June 2nd. Okay. And then I'll come back off the slope on June 16th for my last trip. Nice.

Very good. We have no pending items. Seeing no further business before