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SOLDOTNA
PLANNING + ZONING COMMISSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET
AUGUST 4, 2021
5:30 P.M. REGULAR P & Z MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
SOLDOTNA CITY HALL
177 N. BIRCH STREET
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA
Kaitlin Vadla, Chair
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
VACANT, Seat A
Charlene Tautfest, Seat C
MEETING AGENDA
Jenny Smithwick-Aley, Seat D
Thomas Anderson, Seat E
Mark Burton, Seat F
AUGUST 4, 2021, 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SOLDOTNA, ALASKA REGULAR MEETING David Blossom, Seat G
1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of July 7, 2021 ........................................... 1
4. PRESENTATIONS WITH PRIOR NOTICE
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution PZ 2021-005 – A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommending Approval of the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat. ............................. 3
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. REPORTS
A. Mayor and Council Reports
B. City Manager Report
C. Director of ED&P Report / City Planner Report
D. Commission Comments
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Soldotna Planning & Zoning Commission will be held on September 1, 2021
at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669.
Commission meetings are broadcast live via the City’s website at soldotna.org/streaming.
The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City’s website at www.soldotna.org/meetingcalendar. To view the
agenda or agenda items, select the meeting you are interested in. Copies of agenda items are available at the City
Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. Please contact the Director of Economic Development
and Planning at 907-262-9107 for additional details.
Planning & Zoning Commission August 4, 2021
Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 7, 2021, 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SOLDOTNA, ALASKA REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A Regular Meeting of the Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission was held on July 7, 2021.
Chair Vadla called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
There were present:
Kaitlin Vadla, Chair David Blossom
Jenny Smithwick-Aley Charlene Tautfest
Mark Burton
Comprising a quorum of the Commission.
There were absent:
Thomas Anderson
Also in attendance were:
Justin Ruffridge, City Council Ex-Officio
John Czarnezki, Director of Economic Development and Planning Department
Jennifer Hester, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved without objection.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The June 2, 2021 meeting minutes were approved without objection.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution PZ 2021-004 – A Resolution of the Planning & Zoning Commission
Recommending Approval of the Mullen Homestead Gabriel Addition
MOTION: Commission Member Smithwick-Aley moved to approve Resolution PZ 2021-004.
Associate Planner Hester summarized the written staff report.
Chair Vadla inquired about the driveway width in excess of current standards.
Director of Economic Development and Planning (ED+P) Czarnezki stated the driveway would
be handled administratively and is not relevant to the subdivision review.
Chair Vadla asked for public comment. With no one wishing to speak, the item was back before
the Commission.
VOTE ON MOTION:
Yes: Tautfest, Smithwick-Aley, Burton, Blossom, Vadla
No: None
Absent: Anderson
MOTION PASSED: 5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
Planning & Zoning Commission July 7, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2
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REPORTS
Director of ED & P Czarnezki reported that the Council will have a work session on the Capital
Improvement Plan at 4:30 on Wednesday July 14th for any who would like to attend. Also, there
was an open seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission. If there was anyone who would be a
good fit, please forward their name to either John or Jen.
Associate Planner Hester reported the City’s Outdoor Dining Grant had awarded 11 businesses
$15,000 each to enhance outdoor dining areas and increase the safety of the community
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chair Vadla commented that she would like to see a future work session on the Downtown
Improvement Plan and a discussion of the walkable sections of town, specifically in terms of
Lover’s Lane and the area around Lucy’s Market development. As a body of citizens with a
goal of long term planning, she would like to hear a report on what goals have been met in the
Downtown Improvement Plan and in the Soldotna comprehensive plan.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair Vadla adjourned the July
7, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 5:45 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on August 4, 2021.
Jennifer Hester, Associate Planner
Approved by the Commission:
Planning & Zoning Commission July 7, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
Page 2 of 15Date:
Action:
Vote:
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PZ2021-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
THE BODNAR SUBDIVISION 2021 REPLAT
WHEREAS, the attached plat for the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat was referred to the City of
Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission, and initially received from McLane Consulting, Inc.
on July 16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission find:
1. The plat is combining three lots into one lot;
2. The preliminary plat includes Lot 20, which is approximately .26 acres in size, Lot 21-A,
which is approximately .33 acres in size, and Tract 4-A, which is approximately .09 acres
in size;
3. The three existing lots are owned by the subdivider;
4. Lot 21-A and Tract 4-A are vacant, and Lot 20 contains a principal structure;
5. The plat creates Lot 21-B, a .690 acre lot;
6. The property is zoned Multi-Family Residential;
7. The surrounding zoning is Multi-Family Residential;
8. Municipal water and sewer are available to this subdivision;
9. Proposed Lot 21-B has constructed access from Marcus Ave. and from S. Kobuk St;
10. The plat does not subdivide property within a public improvement district subject to special
assessments. There is not a delinquency amount owed to the City of Soldotna for the
referenced property;
11. An installation or subdivision agreement is not required;
12. The replat meets all other general standards of Soldotna Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with SMC 16.10.040.E the City mailed 25 notices to property owners
within 300 feet notifying them of the proposed action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Commission recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission approve the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat Preliminary Plat subject
to findings as stated above.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Department for their consideration.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Page 1 of 2 [DELETED TEXT], New Text 21PRS005
Page 3 of 15PASSED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2021.
Kaitlin Vadla, Chair
ATTEST:
Jennifer Hester, Associate Planner
Yes:
No:
Absent:
Page 2 of 2 [DELETED TEXT], New Text 21PRS005
Page 4 of 15SOLDOTNA
177 North Birch Street
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907.262.9107
Economic Development + Fax: 907.262.1245
Planning planning@soldotna.org
www.soldotna.org
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THROUGH: John Czarnezki, Director of Economic Development & Planning
FROM: Jennifer Hester, Associate Planner
DATE: July 22, 2021
SUBJ: Resolution PZ 2021-005 A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommending Approval of the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant(s): Kerri L. Nelson McLane Consulting Inc.
PO Box 4655 P.O. Box 468
Soldotna, AK 99669 Soldotna, Alaska 99669
(907) 283-4218
Legal descriptions: T 05N R 10W SEC 32 Seward Meridian KN 0001328 Bodnar Sub
Lot 20
T 05N R 10W SEC 32 Seward Meridian KN 0850125 Kobuk
Street ROW & Parcel Replat Tract 21-A
T 05N R 10W SEC 32 Seward Meridian KN 0850125 Kobuk
Street ROW & Parcel Replat Tract 4-A
Parcel IDs: 060-052-11 (Lot 20)
060-052-12 (Lot 21-A)
060-120-02 (Tract 4-A)
Physical Addresses: 220 Marcus Avenue (Lot 20)
212 Marcus Avenue (Lot 21-A)
Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of South Kobuk Street and
Marcus Avenue
Size of Existing Lot(s): .26 acres (Lot 20)
.33 acres (Lot 21-A)
.09 acres (Tract 4-A)
Size of Proposed Lot(s): .68 acres (Lot-21B)
Page 1 of 4 PZ Resolution 2021-005 Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat
Page 5 of 15Zoning: Multi-Family
Existing Land Use: General office building educational site, which includes private
tutoring, full-time elementary school, music lessons and accredited
high-school courses.
Surrounding Land Use North: Multi-Family Multi-family & single family dwellings
and (Zoning): South: Multi-Family Multi-family dwelling
Commercial Coffee shop, retail, medical
East: Multi-Family Vacant lot (parking agreement)
Commercial Warehouse
West: Multi-Family Residential dwelling
Kenai River Overlay The property does not contain land within the KROD.
District (KROD):
Utilities: The property is served by municipal sewer or water.
Access: Access is gained via Marcus Avenue and South Kobuk Street.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The proposed preliminary plat intends to combine Lot 20, Lot 21-A Tract 4-A, of the Bodnar
Subdivision into one lot.
The parcels are zoned Multi-Family Residential, as are the surrounding parcels. The applicant is in
the process of building a second structure on Lot 20 which will house a 26-person classroom. In the
Multi-Family district, the construction of a second structure is allowed as long as the area, yard
setbacks and other requirements of the zoning code are met for each building as if it were on a
separate lot. The proposed Lot 21-B is 29,621 ft² in size and would allow for a second structure.
This replat would provide adequate space and meet SMC requirements.
All three lots are owned by the applicant. Authority to review and approve proposed vacations,
abbreviated subdivision plats, subdivision plat waivers, and preliminary plats showing a subdivision
of land within the corporate boundary of the City of Soldotna is provided by AS 29.40.010 and
Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) code 20.25.050, and is codified within Soldotna Municipal Code
(SMC) 16.10.040.
Legal access to proposed Lot 21-B is dedicated and constructed from S Kobuk St. and Marcus Ave.
Both S Kobuk St. and Marcus Ave. are paved and maintained by the City.
Page 2 of 4 PZ Resolution 2021-005 Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat
Page 6 of 15Lot 20 Lot 21-A Tract 4-A
Figure 1. Subject Lots to be combined into a single parcel. Lot 20 contains a single-family dwelling
that was converted into a general office by a CUP. Lot 21-A and Tract 4-A provide parking for the
school.
ANALYSIS
The intent of the Multi-Family (MF) Residential District is to provide for stable residential
development for a range of housing densities and other uses which are both compatible with the
residential character and provide for areas of transition between commercial and industrial land uses
and lower density residential uses. Elementary schools are a permitted principal use in the Multi-
Family Residential District.
Page 3 of 4 PZ Resolution 2021-005 Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat
Page 7 of 15Standard Code
Standard Required Provided
Met? Reference
Minimum Lot Size 17.10.250.E.1
16,800 ft² 29,621 ft² YES
for two buildings* 17.10.345.A
Minimum Lot Width 90 ft. 75 ft. YES 17.10.250.E.1
Maximum Lot Coverage 30% 10% YES 17.10.250.E.1
Maximum Building Height 48 ft. 18 ft. YES 17.10.250.E.2
Yard Setback Front: 20 ft. 26.6 ft. 17.10.250.E.1
Back: 20 ft. 20 ft. YES
Side: 10 ft. 24.4 ft. / 18.6 ft.
*minimum lot size is 8,400 ft², however more than one building containing a principal use may be erected on a single lot of record
provided the area, yard and other requirements of this zoning code are met for each such building as if it were on a separate lot
(SMC 17.10.345); 29,621 ft² will be the size of the lot after the replat.
17.10.345 Number of Buildings per Lot
The construction of a second structure is prohibited unless the area, yard setback and other
requirements of the zoning code are met for each building as if it were on a separate lot. Lot 20 is
11,250 ft² in size and would have to be at least 16,800 ft² in size to allow for a second structure.
This replat would provide adequate space and meet SMC requirements to meet the minimum lot
size requirement for two structures.
STAFF COMMENTS
This plat is a simple combination of three lots into one. No exceptions are being requested.
Twenty-five notices were mailed on July 19, 2021 to neighboring property owners within 300 feet.
No comments had been received at the time this report was drafted.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff finds the preliminary plat for the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat meets the general standards
of the Soldotna Municipal Code, and therefore recommends approval.
Resolution PZ 2021-005 has been provided for your use, and would recommend approval to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Attachments:
A. Location Map
B. Preliminary Plat, Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat
C. Parent Plat, Bodnar Subdivision
Page 4 of 4 PZ Resolution 2021-005 Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat
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177 N. Birch St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907.262.9107
Fax: 907.262.1245
www.soldotna.org
CITY OF SOLDOTNA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a preliminary plat has been received by the City of Soldotna to
join Lots 20, 21-A and Tract 4-A of the Bodnar Subdivision. You are being sent this notice
in accordance with Section 17.10.425 of the Soldotna Municipal Code (SMC) and Soldotna
Public Notification Policy, because you are a property owner within 300 feet of the proposed
replat.
The preliminary plat removes the lot lines between the three lots. Access to the parcel is
from S. Kobuk St. and Marcus Ave. The properties are zoned Multi-Family Residential, and
are located at 220 and 212 Marcus Ave (T 5N R 10W SEC 32 Seward Meridian KN 0850125
Kobuk Street ROW & Parcel Replat Tract 4-A, Lot 21-A & Lot 20). The plat is being
recommended for approval by the following resolution:
Resolution PZ 2021-005. A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommending Approval of the Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat.
Although final approval lies with the Kenai Peninsula Borough government, the City of
Soldotna Planning & Zoning Commission has first review of any platting applications. The
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is an opportunity for any individual to submit
commentary on this plat in person or via other communication methods (see below).
A meeting will be held by the City of Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission on
Wednesday, August 4, 2021, commencing at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 177 N.
Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669.
Anyone wishing to testify may submit a written statement to the attention of Jennifer Hester,
Associate Planner, City of Soldotna, 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. (Written
comments may also be sent by fax at 907-714-1234 or emailed to jhester@soldotna.org)
For additional information contact the Planning Department at (907) 714-1234.
A MAP SH OW ING TH E PARCEL REPLAT LOCATION IS ON TH E BACK OF TH IS NOTICE.
Page 13 of 15Resolution PZ 2021-005. Bodnar Subdivision 2021 Replat.
properties within 300 ft. mailing list
SITE ADDRESS OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE
151 WAREHOUSE DR NOR-INVESTMENTS ALASKA LLC 301 RIVERSIDE DR SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
211 MARCUS AVE BEAUDION JASON L 44578 WOODED LN SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
212 MARCUS AVE NELSON JOEL DEAN PO BOX 4655 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
219 MARCUS AVE CARPENTER KEVIN L PO BOX 4027 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
220 MARCUS AVE NELSON JOEL DEAN PO BOX 4655 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
225 MARCUS AVE CLONAN JOHN W Jr PO BOX 1151 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
226 MARCUS AVE CASTENHOLZ JOHN W PO BOX 4224 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
231 MARCUS AVE RYBAK JOSEPH L & YVONNE A 231 MARCUS AVE SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
232 MARCUS AVE SMITHWICK AMIE N 232 MARCUS AVE SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
237 MARCUS AVE SOMMER JOHN J 237 MARCUS AVE SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
238 MARCUS AVE MAHERAS MICHELLE PO BOX 193 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
243 MARCUS AVE HOWARD JASON D 243 MARCUS AVE SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
244 MARCUS AVE CASTENHOLZ JOHN W PO BOX 4224 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
250 MARCUS AVE PIERCE ERNEST R 250 MARCUS AVE SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
286 S FIREWEED ST BANNER LYNDA 286 S FIREWEED ST SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
315 S KOBUK ST SMITHWICK-ALEY LEASING LLC PO BOX 4163 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
338 RIVERSIDE DR ALASKA STATE D O T & P F PO BOX 196900 ANCHORAGE, AK 99519
363 S KOBUK ST FRANKE SHAYNA L 363 S KOBUK ST SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
369 S KOBUK ST CHEESEMAN MASON C PO BOX 2944 KENAI, AK 99611
370 S KOBUK ST VAUGHAN JOHN P Jr 370 S KOBUK ST SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
375 S KOBUK ST TRIPPE JACOB A 375 S KOBUK ST SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
376 S KOBUK ST JOHNSON PATRICK K 44526 STERLING HWY SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
382 S KOBUK ST JOHNSON PATRICK K & CRISTINA P 44526 STERLING HWY SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
385 S KOBUK ST NELSON JOEL DEAN PO BOX 4655 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
400 S KOBUK ST SIKORSKI CONSULTING LLC 35477 KENAI SPUR HWY STE 207 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
44648 STERLING HWY SOLDOTNA TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE INC 44648 STERLING HWY SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
44686 STERLING HWY SHOPS AROUND THE CORNER LLC PO BOX 4163 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
44698 STERLING HWY T A G INC PO BOX 2177 BOUSE, AZ 85325
44712 STERLING HWY BOYD ROGER 36947 KALIFORNSKY BEACH RD KENAI, AK 99611
NELSON JOEL DEAN PO BOX 4655 SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
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