2020-09-16 Regular MeetingSCANNED
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: :Init:
MINUTES
September 16, 2020 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Borough Assembly Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR TOWNSEND called to order the September 16, 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, Joseph Delgado, and
Sarah Harrington. Absent were Kyle Blondin and Matthew Novello.
A quorum was established.
Community Development Department staff present were Erin Welty, Janel Day, and Laurie
Pardoe.
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 July 15, 2020 minutes.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Johnathan Strong spoke regarding a similar use determination application that he submitted
regarding small assisted living homes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE 21-002. Request a rezone of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 13, Aleutian Homes Subdivision,
from R2-Two-Family Residential District to UNC — Urban Neighborhood Commercial
District (KIBC 17.205).
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COMMISSIONER SCHMITT moved to recommend the rezone of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 13, Aleutian
Homes Subdivision, from R2 - Two -Family Residential District to B - Business (KIBC 17.205) and
to forward the proposed rezone to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly for further review and
consideration, and adopt the findings of fact in the staff report dated August 24, 2020 entered into
the record for this case as "Findings of Fact" for Case No. 21-002.
Janel Day gave a staff report.
Chair Townsend opened the public hearing.
Cache Seel spoke regarding his plans and intent for this property.
Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
Commission discussion
FINDINGS OF FACT
Rezoning the subject parcel:
1. Is consistent with the overall commercial corridor trend seen in the current zoning along
Lower Mill Bay Road and Mill Bay Road;
2. Would provide for new commercial and housing opportunities in the immediate area;
3. Would increase the borough's tax base; and
4. Is consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2008 Kodiak Island Borough
Comprehensive Plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ZERO.
B. CASE 21-003. Request a rezone of a portion of Tract 37, Township 30 South, Range 29
West, Section 32, Seward Meridian from C — Conservation to R1 — Single Family
Residential and PL — Public Use Land (zoning will correspond to lots created by
abbreviated subdivision S21-002).
COMMISSIONER CROSS moved to recommend the rezone of a portion of Tract 37, Township
30 South, Range 29 West, Section 32, Seward Meridian from C — Conservation to R1 — Single
Family Residential (proposed Lot 2) and PL — Public Use Land (proposed Lot 1), subject to the
recommended effective clause in the staff report dated August 20, 2020, to forward the request
to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly for further review and consideration and to adopt the
finding of fact as provided in the Staff report.
Director Welty gave a staff report.
Chair Townsend opened the public hearing.
Randy Blondin spoke in opposition to Case No. 21-003.
Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
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Commission discussion.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Rezoning the subject parcel is required to facilitate subdivision of the parcel.
2. Rezoning the parcel to correspond with the proposed lots granted preliminary approval would
bring the parcel/s from non -conforming to conforming in accordance with current use and
minimum lot size requirements.
3. The land exchange that will be facilitated by the rezone and subdivision of this parcel will
benefit the community of Larsen Bay.
4. This rezone request is consistent with the goals and objectives of the 1984 Larsen Bay
Comprehensive Plan.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO ZERO.
C. CASE 21-001. Request an ordinance amending various chapters of KIBC Title 17
(Zoning) to address issues such as necessary updates, corrections, and procedural
clarifications.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT moved to recommend that the Assembly of the Kodiak Island
Borough approve the ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning), and adopt the findings of fact in the
staff report dated August 20, 2020 entered into the record for this case as "Findings of Fact' for
Case No. 21-001.
Director Welty gave a staff report.
Chair Townsend opened the public hearing.
Seeing and hearing none, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
Commission discussion.
COMMISSIONER CROSS moved to amend the motion to strike changes to KIBC 17.175.05.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED FIVE TO ZERO.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Amendments to Title 17 will address outdated references, and errors and omissions, and will
provide procedural clarifications and expanded development options.
2. This ordinance is consistent with local government and land use goals and implementation
actions identified in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Borough Assembly approve this
ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED FIVE TO ZERO.
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OLD BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS — None.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Zoning Commission Case Results Letters
B. Womens Bay Community Council Request
REPORTS
A. Meeting Schedule:
• October 14, 2020 Work Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
• October 21, 2020 Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
B. Minutes of Other Meetings
• Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes
C. Abbreviated and Final Approvals - Subdivisions
STAFF COMMENTS
DirectorWelt welcomed Commissioner Harrington to her first meeting and announced that Janel
Day would be leaving the department to accept a position with the Municipality of Anchorage.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Cross complimented staff on the content of the agenda packet.
Commissioner Schmitt commented regarding amendments to the comprehensive plan and noted
his preference for rotating the order of voting.
Commissioner Delgado complimented staff on the thoroughness of the content of the packet and
welcomed Commissioner Harrington.
Commissioner Harrington expressed gratitude for her opportunity to serve on the Commission.
She commended Mr. Blondin for being willing to take part in the public comment process. She
noted that if valuation were involved in every decision that came before them, it would significantly
complicate the Commission's ability to follow the rules they are charged to keep.
Commissioner Townsend spoke regarding the public comment process, noted his preference for
rotating the order of voting, wished Ms. Day good luck on her new adventures, and appreciated
the paper packet.
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ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT moved to adjourn.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER TOWNSEND adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLN
By:
Dave Townsend, Chair
ATTEST��`
By:
Laurie Pardoe, Secretary III
APPROVED: October 21, 2020
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