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Planning commission backs rezoning of Moring Estate parcel for multifamily housing
Summary
The Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend rezoning Tract 2 of the Moring Estate Subdivision from single‑family/two‑family to multifamily, citing infrastructure availability and a 2026 housing needs assessment as rationale. The recommendation now goes to the city council.
The Soldotna Planning and Zoning Commission on April 1 recommended that the city council rezone Tract 2 of the Moring Estate Subdivision Part 19 from single‑family/two‑family residential to multifamily residential.
Director Mitchell, presenting the staff report, said the lot is “approximately 5.13 acres” and noted existing water and sewer are within development distance. She told commissioners that surrounding parcels already include multifamily development and that landscaping buffers and driveway permits would be required if the property is developed at higher density. “This is a perfect example of infill development,” Mitchell said, adding that a nearby vacant parcel is expected to become a 25‑unit apartment complex, increasing the multifamily context around the subject parcel.
Mitchell tied the recommendation to the city’s housing work, saying the recently released 2026 housing needs assessment supports adding ‘missing middle’ multifamily units. She said staff finds the rezone aligns with the comprehensive plan and that anticipated impacts — traffic, privacy and scale — can be mitigated through landscaping and standard permit conditions.
Property owner Annalisa Seldon testified in support, providing her name and residence and saying the staff report answered her questions. Commissioners asked staff about infrastructure capacity and buffering; several commissioners expressed support for the change, with one noting the current zoning would require subdivision and a longer process to add housing.
The commission called the roll and approved the motion to recommend rezoning by voice vote; the chair announced the motion passed. The recommendation now goes to the Soldotna City Council for final consideration. If council hears and approves the ordinance, future development proposals on the parcel would be subject to site‑plan, permitting and landscaping requirements identified by staff.
The commission also noted that the related Soldotna Junction subdivision hearing was withdrawn by the applicant and will not proceed at council at this time.
