Planning Commission - Public Hearing Notices
The following items are scheduled for public hearings to be held by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. The meeting will commence at 7:30 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 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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9077142200. 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 If you have any issues connecting to the meeting please call (907) 714-2200. This number is for assistance only and not public comment. 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 "raise hand" feature of zoom. The "raised hand" icon can be found under the Reactions Menu at the bottom of the screen. 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. If calling from a phone please use *9 to raise your hand.
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 St, Soldotna, AK 99669 or sent by fax to 907-714-2378. Written comments must be received by 1:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023. The deadline to submit written comments does not impact the ability to provide verbal testimony at the public hearing.
1. Public notice is hereby given that a building setback encroachment permit application in the Sterling area was received on 8/30/23. Request: Permits an approximate 4.7 ft. portion of a hangar and well to remain the the 20-foot build setback. Location: Block 1, Lot 1 Lakewood Estates Amended Subdivision, Plat KN 2004-88. Petitioners/Landowners: Parker & Downs. MEETING INFO
2. Public notice is hereby given that a building setback encroachment permit application in the Kalifornsky area was received on 9/1/23. Request: Permits a 40-foot garage to be constructed in the 20-foot building setback. Location: Block 1, Lot 1, Ashton Park Subdivision, Plat KN 1997-74. Petitioner/Landowner: Frison. MEETING INFO
Those wishing to submit a written statement on the above items please address it to the Planning Commission Chair, 144 N. Binkley Street., Soldotna, AK 99669, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by fax to 907-714-2378. For additional information please contact the Beverly Carpenter (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Madeleine Quainton (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 907-714-2200 or toll free within the borough at 1-800-478-4441.
3. Public notice is hereby given that an application for a Conditional Use Permit has been received to construct a cabin in Poacher’s Cove within the 50-foot Habitat Protection District of the Kenai River near Soldotna, Alaska. Location: 45646 Spruce Avenue West. Petitioner: Wilson. Those wishing to submit a written statement please address it to the Planning Commission Chairman, 144 N. Binkley Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.., or by fax to 907-260-5992. For additional information please contact Morgan Aldridge, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 907-714-2462 or toll free within the borough at 1-800-478-4441. MEETING INFO
4. Ordinance 2023-23: Amending KPB 20.30.280 and KPB 21.06 regarding floodplain management to adopt required changes to remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance program. Those wishing to submit a written statement please address it to the Planning Commission Chairman, 144 N. Binkley Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.., or by fax to 907-260-5992. For additional information please contact Samantha Lopez, slopezThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 907-714-2460 or toll free within the borough at 1-800-478-4441. MEETING INFO