2020-07-15 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 15, 2020 Regular Meeting 6:30 pm -Borough Assembly Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR TOWNSEND called to order the July 15, 2020 regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHAIR TOWNSEND 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.
Commissioners present were Dave Townsend, Alan Schmitt, Kent Cross, and Matt Novello.
Absent were Kyle Blondin, Joe Delgado, and Sarah Harrington.
A quorum was established.
Community Development Department staff present were Director Erin Welty and Alise Rice
(Clerk's Office).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CROSS MOVED to approve the agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER CROSS MOVED to approve the January 18, 2020 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.
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: 20-007. A rezone, per KIBC 17.205, of Lots 1 and 2, Isthmus Bay from RR2 - Rural
Residential Two to C - Conservation. The applicants are Brenda and Jerrol Friend. The
location is 37961 and 38051 Chiniak Hwy and the zoning is RR2 - Rural Residential Two
COMMISSIONER CROSS MOVED to recommend that the Assembly approve the rezoning of
Isthmus Bay Subdivision Lots 1 and 2 from RR2 - Rural Residential Two to C - Conservation,
subject to conditions of approval and to adopt the Findings of Fact found in the staff report dated
July 2, 2020 in support of this recommendation.
Director Welty gave a staff report.
Open public hearing:
Jerrol Friend spoke regarding his intentions for the property.
Close public hearing:
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Commission discussion.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Modify lot lines so that rezoned lots meet the C - Conservation District 5-acre minimum lot
area requirement.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Lodge -type businesses are prohibited in RR2 - Rural Residential Zoning District.
2. The rezone would be consistent with the objectives of the comprehensive plan.
3. The requested zoning district, C - Conservation, requires a minimum lot area of 5 acres.
The area of Lot 1 is 4.47 acres.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS — None.
COMMUNICATIONS — None.
REPORTS
A. Meeting Schedule:
• August 12, 2020 Work Session-6:30 p.m. -Borough Conference Room
• August 19, 2020 Regular Meeting-6:30 p.m. -Assembly Chambers
COMMISSIONER CROSS MOVED to acknowledge receipt of reports.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
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.
STAFF COMMENTS
Director Welty briefly reported on the status of the department workload and incoming staff.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS — None.
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER CROSS MOVED to adjourn.
CHAIR TOWNSEND adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
ATTEST
By:
Laurie Pardoe, Secretary
APPROVED: September 16, 2020
Kodiak Island Borough
July 15, 2020
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
By:&
Dave Townsend, Chair
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