2018-01-24 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AR 2 9 2018
MINUTES
January 24, 2018 Regular Meeting
6:30
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR ARNDT called to order the January 24, 2018 regular meeting of the Planning &
Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHAIR ARNDT led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Chair shall cause the record to reflect the absence of the member, the REASON for
the absence, and whether the absence is excused by the Commission.
Requested excusal was Maria Painter -out of state -family emergency.
Commissioners present was Scott Arndt, Barry Altenhof, Chris Hatch, Colin Young, and
Dave Townsend. Excused was Maria Painter.
A quorum was established.
COMMISSIONER HATCH MOVED to excuse Maria Painter.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Community Development Department staff present was Sara Mason, Sheila Smith, Jack
Maker, and Daniel Mckenna-Foster.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER TOWNSEND MOVED to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER TOWNSEND MOVED to approve the December 13, 2017 minutes.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
For agenda Items not scheduled for public hearing and general comments. Comments
are limited to three minutes per speaker. Local phone number is 486-3231; Toll Free is
1-855-492-9202.
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Local phone number is 486-3231;
Toll Free is 1-855-492-9202.
A) CASE 18-013. Request a Title 18 Land Disposal review, per Chapter 18.20 KIBC,
to consider disposal of a portion of Lot 5A-1 B, U.S. Survey 2538A. The Intent of this
disposal is to approve a three-year lease of the property to Providence Health and
Services for continued use as the Kodiak Island Counseling Center. The applicant
is the Kodiak Island Borough and the agent is the Borough Resource Management
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Officer. The location is 717 Rezanof Drive East, and the zoning is PL -Public Use
Lands.
COMMISSIONER HATCH MOVED to adopt Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. FY2018-05 recommending disposal, by lease, of a portion of Lot 5A -1B,
U.S. Survey 2538A for the specific purpose of providing mental health services to the
Kodiak Community.
Jack Maker gave a brief staff report.
Open public hearing:
None
Close public hearing:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject land and associated structures have previously been leased for more than
20 years for the specific purpose of providing essential mental health services to the
Kodiak community.
2. The ability to provide those crucial mental health services within the Borough for the
past two decades has been a fundamental element in maintaining the community's
wellbeing.
3. This disposal will facilitate the continued provision of those crucial services, thus
sustaining the public benefit that has been gained by their long-established availability
in the community.
4. This disposal is consistent with, and will allow for the continued implementation of,
certain land use and public facilities & services goals, policies, and implementation
actions listed in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. CASE 17-027 (Postponed from the June 21, 2017 RM). Request a Variance to
allow an existing single-family residence to encroach 14' into the required front
yard setback and 2 feet into the required side yard setback on Lot 9, Block 2, Port
Lions Subdivision (KIBC 17.75.050.A&B and 17.195). The applicant is Roy Fairman.
The location is 415 Bayview Drive, Port Lions, and the zoning is R1 -Single-family
Residential.
Motion on the Floor made at the June 21, 2017 regular Meeting:
COMMISSIONER PAINTER MOVED to approve a variance to allow an existing single-
family residence to encroach 14 feet into the required front yard setback and 2 feet into
the required side yard setback on Lot 9, Block 2, Port Lions Subdivision (KIBC 17.195
and KIBC 17.75.050) subject to the condition outlined in the staff report, and to adopt the
findings of fact listed in the staff report dated May 18, 2017 and entered into the record
as "Findings of Fact" for Case No. 17-027.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT seconded the motion.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. There are physical circumstances or conditions that are unique to this parcel.
2. Strict application of the zoning ordinance would result in practical difficulties including
moving or demolishing part of a single-family residence.
3. Granting a variance would not adversely affect surrounding properties.
4. The variance is consistent with land use and housing goals and implementation
actions identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The applicant is not seeking relief from a self-imposed condition.
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6. Granting the requested variance would not result in a prohibited land use in the R1 -
Single -family Residential District.
COMMISSIONER YOUNG MOVED to postpone Case 17-027 to the June 20, 2018 P&Z
regular meeting.
Daniel Mckenna-Foster gave a brief staff report.
Open public hearing:
None
Close public hearing:
Commission discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. CASE 18-011. Request an ordinance of the Kodiak Island Borough amending
various sections of Title 17 (Zoning) to provide for additional regulation of
communications towers. The applicant is the Kodiak Island Borough. The location
is borough -wide, and the zoning is NIA.
COMMISSIONER ALTENHOF MOVED to recommend that the Assembly of the Kodiak
Island Borough adopt the ordinance amending various sections of Title 17 KIBC (Zoning)
to provide for regulation of communications towers and adopt the findings of fact in the
staff report dated January 10, 2018 for Case No. 18-011.
Mckenna-Foster gave a brief staff report
Open public hearing:
None
Close public hearing:
Commission discussion
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Title 17 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code currently has no regulations that
specifically address communications towers or infrastructure.
2. An ordinance regulating communications towers and infrastructure will clarify
processes for applicants, property owners, and the public.
3. This ordinance is consistent with land use goals and implementation actions identified
in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
4. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Borough Assembly adopt
this ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION
D. CASE 18-012. Request Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning
Commission Resolution No. FY2018-04 recommending that the Borough Assembly
initiate an update of the adopted Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan by the
Borough Parks and Recreation Committee. The applicant is the Kodiak Island
Borough. The location is borough -wide, and the zoning is NIA.
COMMISSIONER TOWNSEND MOVED to adopt P&Z Resolution 2018-04 and
recommend that the Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough approve a resolution
authorizing the.Parks and Recreation Committee to move forward with an update to the
Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan that was adopted
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January 9, 1981, and approve the findings of fact in the staff report dated November 29,
2017.
Mckenna-Foster gave a brief staff report.
Open public hearing:
None
Close public hearing:
Commission discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Elections — Chair and Vice -chair
CHAIR ARNDT opened nominations for Chair:
COMMISSIONER YOUNG nominated Scott Arndt for Chair.
There are no more nominations so CHAIR ARNDT closed nominations.
VOICE VOTE ON SCOTT ARNDT FOR CHAIR CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CHAIR ARNDT opened nominations for Vice -Chair:
COMMISSIONER YOUNG nominated Barry Altenhof for Vice -Chair.
There are no more nominations so CHAIR ARNDT closed nominations.
VOICE VOTE ON BARRY ALTENHOF FOR VICE -CHAIR CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Zoning Commission Case Results Letters
B. Code Enforcement Actions
COMMISSIONER YOUNG MOVED to acknowledge receipt of communications.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A. Meeting Schedule:
• The February Planning and Zoning Commission work session and regular meeting
have been canceled due to a lack of quorum
• March 14, 2018 Work Session -6:30 p.m. -Borough Conference Room
• March 21, 2018 Regular Meeting -6:30 p.m. -Assembly Chambers
COMMISSIONER YOUNG MOVED to acknowledge receipt of reports.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Limited to three minutes per speaker. For agenda Items not scheduled for public hearing
and general comments. Local phone number is 486-3231; Toll Free is 1-855-492-9202.
None
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STAFF COMMENTS
DIRECTOR MASON said she will be out of the office during spring break.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Chris Hatch wished Colin Young good luck on his endeavors and he enjoyed working with
him.
Colin Young stated he enjoyed his time on the commission and thanked everyone.
Barry Altnenhof echoed Hatch's sentiments.
Dave Townsend echoed Hatch's sentiments also and said he was looking forward to
working with him.
Scott Arndt thanked Young for his service and wished him luck.
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER HATCH MOVED to adjourn.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CHAIR ARNDT adjourned the meeting at 7:13p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
By: c n
Scott Xrndt, Chair
ATTEST:
By:i1�4t i �JSI l
Sheila Smith, Secretary
Community Development Department
APPROVED: March 21, 2018
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