Lands committee holds public hearing on Humpy Pointe R‑1 local-option zoning ordinance

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Lands Committee held a public hearing June 3, 2025, on Ordinance 2025‑08, which would adopt an R‑1 (single‑family residential) local‑option zoning district for the Humpy Pointe subdivision on borough land off Coho and amend KPB 21.46.040.

The ordinance, presented by Samantha Lopez of borough staff, would apply R‑1 zoning to 13 bluff lots in the Humpy Pointe subdivision and add an expanded setback for erosion protection. "So this is an ordinance to adopt an R‑1 single‑family residential, local option zoning district on some borough property over off of Coho," Lopez said, summarizing the proposal and noting the erosion setback.

Committee members focused their questions on vehicle access and utility approaches. Assembly member Tunseth asked whether the existing road (Coal Loop) and intervening Tract C would require an easement to reach the lots and whether lots would share driveways. Borough staff replied that the subdivider plans to provide individual accesses and that property owners "shouldn't have to deal with an easement" for access, meaning driveways are drawn to the road in the current plat.

No formal vote or final action on the ordinance was recorded at the June 3 committee meeting. The hearing was conducted as part of the Lands Committee floor time; the record shows questions and clarifications but does not reflect committee approval or rejection.

The ordinance packet included maps and plat notes showing lot lines, a road labeled Coal Loop, and the erosion setback for bluff lots. The committee hearing concluded after questions were answered, and the item will continue through the borough's ordinance process per the usual schedule before any final legislative action.

Details on required easements, driveway sharing, and any required plat modifications will be finalized through subdivision review and the borough's permitting process.