Notice

The Kalifornsky Advisory Planning Commission has been deemed inactive pursuant to Resolution 2022-025.

 The Kalifornsky Advisory Planning Commission was established by Ordinance 2019-21.

SUBDIVISION PLAT PUBLIC HEARINGS

The following items are scheduled for public hearings to be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Platt Committee.  The meeting will commence at 6:30 PM , or as soon thereafter as business permits. The meeting will be held in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers located at 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna. The public may also participate via video and teleconferencing via ZOOM. To join the Zoom meeting from a computer visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9077142200.   If you connect by computer and do not have speakers or a microphone, connect online and then select phone for audio.  A box will come up with toll free numbers, the Meeting ID, and  your participant number.  To attend the Zoom meeting by telephone call toll free 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247. When calling in you will need the Meeting ID 907 714 2200.   When joining the meeting the video and microphones will automatically be turned off.  Staff will continue to monitor and will keep video and microphones off during the meeting.  When public testimony or comment is allowed staff will request that you use the Zoom "raise hand" feature.  The "raised hand" icon can be found under the Reactions Menu at the bottom of the screen.  If participating via phone *9 will raise your hand and *6 will take your phone off mute. When staff sees your hand raised they will let the Chair know and your microphone will be unmuted.  Staff will let you know when your allotted time to speak is done.

APRIL 22, 2024  AGENDA     

Anyone wishing to testify on these items may come to the meeting or attend through Zoom to give testimony. Written comments may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., mailed to the attention of Planning Department, 144 N. Binkley Sreet, Soldotna, AK 99669 or sent by fax to 907-714-2378. Written comments must be received by 1:00 PM, Friday, April 19, 2024. The deadline to submit written comments does not impact the ability to provide verbal testimony at the public hearing.    

1. Caroline Woods; KPB File 2024-030
Mullikin Surveys / Williamson
Location: East End Road & Shiloh Avenue
Fritz Creek Area / Kachemak Bay APC

2. Ninilchik River Estates Wilson 2023 Addition; KPB File 2023-124R1
Johnson Surveying / Diane Wilson Family Trust
Location: Garrison Ridge Road & Wild Salmon Way
Ninilchik Area

3. Fernwood Subdivision 2024; KPB File 2024-033
Geovera, LLC / Duncan
Location: Fernwood Drive
Fritz Creek Area / Kachemak Bay APC

4. RNK Subdivision; KPB File 2024-032
Geovera, LLC / Barnard
Location: Kachemak Drive
City of Homer

5. Birch Forest No. 3; KPB File 2022-151R1
Edge Survey & Design / Poppin Family Revocable Community Property Trust
Location: Erlwein Road, Erlwein Circle, Smith Road & Shishmaref Drive
Sterling Area

LOCAL OPTION ZONING DISTRICT APPLICATION

SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

NEW STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT NOTICE APPLICATION

Established Local Option Zoning Districts

Single-Family Residential (R-1) Districts:

Rural Residential (R-R) Districts:

Multi-Family (R-M) Districts:

Waterfront Residential (R-W) Districts:

For More Information:
Planning Department
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Comprehensive Plans

Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan 2019

Plans Adopted as Elements of the 
2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan:

Community Land Use Plan for Borough Lands in Hope (1987)
Community Recommendations on a Land Use Plan for Borough Lands 1992 Additions - Hope & Sunrise (July 1992)
Community Land Use Plan for Borough Lands in Sunrise (1988)
Community Recommendations on a Land Use Plan for Borough Lands - Cooper Landing (1992) Amended 2018
Cooper Landing Land Use Classification Plan for Borough-owned and Borough Selected Lands (1996)
Comprehensive Plan - Moose Pass (1993)
KPB Trail Plan (1998)
Seward Highway Corridor Partnership Plan
Cooper Landing Walkable Community Project

Official Borough Comprehensive Plans
for Portions of the Borough Within the Boundaries of Incorporated Cities

City of Homer Comprehensive Plan 2008 (adopted 2010)
     * Homer Non-motorized Transportation and Trail Plan(2004)
     * Homer Area Transportation Plan (2005)     Transportation Plan Maps
     * Homer Town Center Plan (2006)
     * Homer Spit Comprehensive Plan (2011)     Maps
Envision Soldotna 2030 
     * Downtown Improvement Plan
     * Recreation & Trails Plan
     * Safe Routes to Schools
     * Streets Inventory & Management Plan
     * Utility Plans:  Drainage        Wastewater Facilities        Wastewater Master         Water
City of Seward Comprehensive Plan - Volume 1     Volume 2
City of Seldovia Comprehensive Plan
Kachemak City Comprehensive Community Plan
City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan - July 2016 (Assembly Adopted January 2017)
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Miscellaneous Plans & Reports

Administration Building Emergency Action Plan 
2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Coastal Management Program Plan Update (2007)
2004 Community Household Survey Results
KPB Transportation Plan (2003)
KPB Trail Plan Phase 1 (1992) 
Nikiski Groundwater Study - Revised Report (April 2015)
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
      * 2017 Kenai Peninsula Situations & Prospects
      * 2016 Kenai Peninsula Situations & Prospects 
      * 2015 Kenai Peninsula Situations & Prospects
Kenai Area Plan
Let Your Assets Be Your Guide - Handbook for Community Planning
Port Graham/Nanwalek Area that Merits Special Attention (1992)
Urban Forestry Plan for the Kenai Peninsula Borough (1990)
Funny River Community Plan (2004) 
Nikiski Community Action Plan (2001)
Nikiski Industrial Park Feasibility Study (2002)
Ninilchik Community Plan (2004)
Soldotna Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update
Sterling Community Plan (2004)

Plans & Reports that can be Viewed in the Planning Department Library

Forest Resources Management Plan (1986)
LESA - Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (1987) 
Chuitna Area Resource Development Plan (1988) 
KPB Comprehensive Plan (1992)
Correctional Community Residential Center (CCRC) Task Force Report (1997)

KPB Code of Ordinances Chapter 21.29 (Adopted as Ordinance 2006-01, August 1, 2006) regulates material extraction, materials processing, and excavation in the water table.

If you are planning to dig on your property, please read the information below to determine if a borough permit is required.

The following types of material extraction activities
does not require a borough permit:

Material extraction which disturbs a cumulative area of less than one acre, that is not in a mapped flood plain, or subject to 21.29.010(B), does not enter the water table, and does not cross property boundaries.  There will be no excavation within 20 feet of a right-of-way, or within 10 feet of a lot line.

Material extraction taking place on dewatered bars within the confines of the Snow River and the streams within the Seward-Bear  Creek Flood Service Area.  However, operators subject to this exemption shall provide the planning department with the information required by KPB 21.29.030(A)(1), (2), (6), (7) and a current flood plain development permit prior to beginning operations.

Extraction on a prior existing use or "grandfathered" parcel pursuant to KPB 21.29.120.

The following types of material extraction activities
requires a borough permit:

A counter permit is required for material extraction which disturbs no more than 2.5 cumulative acres and does not enter the water table. Counter permits are approved by the planning director, and are not subject to the notice requirements or planning commission approval of KPB 21.25.060. A counter permit is valid for a period of 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension.

Counter Permit Application - Application Fee:  $250.00


A conditional land use permit (CLUP) is required for material extraction which disturbs more than 2.5 cumulative acres, or material extraction of any size that enters the water table.  A CLUP is required for materials processing.  A CLUP is valid for a period of five years.

Conditional Land Use Permit Application - Application Fee:  $1000.00

For more information regarding material site permits,
please contact Planning Department
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Alaska DEC Gravel Extraction Best Management Practices
Alaska DNR Reclamation Plan Form

KPB Code of Ordinances Chapter 21.29 (Adopted as Ordinance 2006-01, August 1, 2006)
regulates material extraction, materials processing, and excavation in the water table.

If you are planning to dig on your property, please read the information below
to determine if a borough permit is required.

The following types of material extraction activities do not require a borough permit:
Material extraction which disturbs a cumulative area of less than one acre, that is not in a mapped flood plain, or subject to 21.29.010(B), does not enter the water table, and does not cross property boundaries. There will be no excavation within 20 feet of a right-of-way, or within 10 feet of a lot line.
Material extraction taking place on dewatered bars within the confines of the Snow River and the streams within the Seward-Bear Creek Flood Service Area. However, operators subject to this exemption shall provide the planning department with the information required by KPB 21.29.030(A)(1), (2), (6), (7) and a current flood plain development permit prior to beginning operations.
Extraction on a prior existing use or "grandfathered" parcel pursuant to KPB 21.29.120.
The following types pf material extraction activities do require a borough permit:
A counter permit is required for material extraction which disturbs no more than 2.5 cumulative acres and does not enter the water table. Counter permits are approved by the planning director, and are not subject to the notice requirements or planning commission approval of KPB 21.25.060. A counter permit is valid for a period of 12 months, with a possible 12 month extension.
Click here for a Counter Permit application. Application Fee: $50.00

A conditional land use permit (CLUP) is required for material extraction which disturbs more than 2.5 cumulative acres, or material extraction of any size that enters the water table. A CLUP is required for materials processing. A CLUP is valid for a period of five years.
Click here for a Conditional Land Use Permit application. Application Fee: $300.00