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CALL TO ORDER e�ao i�it c'�;iKs of
CHAIR ARNDT called to order the May 17, 2017 regular meeting of
Commission at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHAIR ARNDT led th pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present were Scott Arndt, Barry Altenhof, Maria Painter, Alan Schmitt, Greg
Spalinger, Chris Hatch, and Colin Young.
A quorum was established.
Community Development Department staff present was Sara Mason, Sheila Smith, and Jack
Maker.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to approve the April 19, 2017 minutes.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Three minutes per speaker. Local phone number: 486-3231; Toll Free: 1-855-492-9202
A) CASE 17-014 (Postponed at the February 15, 2017 Regular Meeting). Request an
ordinance amending Title 17 KIBC (Zoning) by adding Chapter 17.77 KIBC (RSL -Residential
Small Lot Single -Family District) to create a new zoning district that would allow
development of single-family residential dwellings on smaller lots in the Borough. The
specific intentions of this new zoning district are:
A. To reduce land costs associated with single-family residential development;
B. To encourage the construction of smaller housing types;
C. To prohibit commercial, industrial, and any other use of the land which would
interfere with the development or continuation of single-family dwellings in the district;
and
D. To require a minimum land area to establish the RSL district to reduce the impacts of
potential subdivision of existing lots within neighborhoods.
The applicant is the Kodiak Island Borough. The location is borough -wide and this is a new
zoning district that may be established in a 1.5 acre or larger area where water and sanitary
sewer service from a certificated public utility or municipal system are provided.
Motion on the floor made at the January18, 2017 regular meeting:
COMMISSIONER PAINTER MOVED to recommend that the Assembly of the Kodiak Island
Borough approve the ordinance amending Title 17 KIBC (Zoning) by adding Chapter 17.77 KIBC
(RSL -Residential Small Lot Single -Family District) to create a new zoning district that will allow
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development of single-family dwellings on smaller lots in the borough, and to adopt the findings of
fact listed in the staff report dated January 4, 2017 and entered into the record for this case as
"Findings of Facr for Case No. 17-014. The motion was seconded by COMMISSIONER YOUNG.
COMMISSIONER SPALINGER MOVED to amend by substitution with Version 2.
Jack Maker gave a staff report.
In response to CHAIR ARNDT'S inquiry if extentions would be allowed if the plat is not approved
and recorded within 36 months from the date of rezone approval, Maker said for this ordinance
there would not be extentions allowed as they would be for preliminary approval on a plat.
Open public hearing:
None
Close public hearing:
COMMISSIONER HATCH expressed concern with the wording on lines 89 and 90 of the ordinance
saying "should reduce" and suggested it say "may".
Sheila Smith, secretary, said they can amend to strike the word "reduce' and replace it with "may".
COMMISSIONER PAINTER MOVED to amend Ordinance 2017-xx striking the work "should" and
replace with "may" to read "family dwellings on larger lots may reduce the associated land costs".
Commission discussion.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. There is a growing need for additional housing options in Kodiak. Allowing development of
single-family dwellings on smaller lots in the Borough may be one part of a regulatory solution
to address this multi -faceted issue.
2. Current KIBC Title 17 (Zoning) requires a minimum lot area of 7,200 square feet in those urban
residential zoning districts that allow development of single-family dwellings. Lots smaller than
7,200 square feet are capable of accommodating such development while providing sufficient
yard setbacks and off-street parking.
3. Creating a new urban residential zoning district that allows the development of singlefamily
dwellings on smaller lots may reduce the associated land costs and encourage the construction
of smaller housing types in that new district.
4. The amendment will create a new urban residential zoning district that specifies the regulatory
requirements for development of single-family dwellings on smaller lots in the Borough, which
is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and implementation actions
related to land use and housing.
5. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of amending Title 17 KIBC
(Zoning) by adding Chapter 17.77 KIBC (RSL -Residential Small Lot Single -Family District).
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS
A. April Planning and Zoning Commission Case Results Letters
B. Code Enforcement
COMMISSIONER SPALINGER MOVED to acknowledge receipt of communications.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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REPORTS
A. Meeting Schedule:
• June 14, 2017 Work Session -6:30 p.m. -Borough Conference Room
• June 21, 2017 Regular Meeting -6:30 p.m.
B. Abbreviated & Final Approvals — Subdivisions
• S17-009 Transmittal Memo & Plat 2017-4
COMMISSIONER SPALINGER MOVED to acknowledge receipt of reports.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
STAFF COMMENTS
Jack Maker said he appreciates COMMISSIONER HATCH'S comment on the word "should". You'll
have a case before you next week that an off island developer is looking at constructing four 5 unit
townhomes; some will be market rate and some will be subsidized housing. They are looking at
more properties to build more units. The developer has a housing study that shows the market is
good here for those types of housing units and they have offered that study to us.
Director Mason stated ADU's is back in front of the assembly at their June 15`h regular meeting and
it will be a discussion item at their June 8'h work session. We had a Chicken Ordinance Public
Meeting last night, the last one before it comes to the commission. You will have a draft ordinance
in front of you at the work session in June but it won't be on the agenda for the regular meeting.
Mason will be working half days the week of Memorial Day.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to three minutes per speaker)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Colin Young said he wasn't a part of the RSL when it started but to be here at the end for its
passing is exciting and he's happy this happened. We have done some good work.
Alan Schmitt agreed with Colin Young's comments. At the April 26th Lands Committee meeting,
Mark Kozak came at the request of the committee where he presented information regarding the
capacities of the City of Kodiak Sewer Facility. Schmitt suggested to Mayor Rohrer to try to explore
how to get it transcribed or memorialized so it could be shared. The lines leading into the sewage
treatment plant are quite old and have limited capacity that can have impacts on development in
the future.
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER PAINTER MOVED to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CHAIR ARNDT adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Scott Arndt, Chair
ATTEST
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Sheila Smith, Secretary
Community Development Department
APPROVED: June 21. 2017
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