Kenai Peninsula Borough plat committee approves multiple subdivision plats and several code exceptions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee on May 27, 2025 approved a package of subdivision plats and granted multiple exception requests to borough subdivision and wastewater rules, following staff recommendations and unanimous roll-call votes by members present.

The committee — meeting as the borough’s plat committee — approved a consent agenda that included three grouped plats and minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. The grouped plats on the consent agenda were Nikiski Village Subdivision, Kennedy Edition No. 2; Mansfield 19909 Subdivision Lot 2 Way Replat; and Miller’s Crossing Subdivision Phase 2. After public comment was closed, the committee approved the consent agenda by roll call.

In substantive business, the committee considered six items with staff reports, applicant presentations, and separate votes on requested exceptions. Staff presented each item and recommended approval in every case, subject to conditions and plat notes described in the staff reports.

Key approvals and exceptions

Peaceful Acres (Jackson’s Garden No. 2), KPB file 2025-064 — The committee granted preliminary approval to a proposal that subdivides a 9.171-acre parcel into two tracts (5.721 acres and 3.45 acres). Staff reported multiple existing structures near setback and right-of-way lines and noted the surveyor requested an exception to KPB 20.40 (wastewater review). Staff recommended granting the exception and adding wastewater and encroachment notes to the final plat. The committee voted separately on the exception and the main motion; roll-call records show members Morgan, Whitney, England, Epperheimer, Gillum and Venuti voting "Yes" on both votes. The motions carried.

St. Teresa Subdivision (Mercus…