2021-08-18 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
August 18, 2021
A Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly waws held on August 18, 2021, in the Borough Assembly Chambers of the
Kodiak Island Borough Building, 710 Mill Bay Road. The meeting was called to order
at 6:30 p.m.
Present were Alan Schmitt, Kent Cross, Joseph Delgado, Matthew Novello, Paul
VanDyke, and Andrew Kenneson. Absent was Sarah Harrington.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting Minutes June 16, 2021
CITIZEN COMMENTS
• David Dahl
• Timothy Willman
• Debra Rippey
• Steven Smith
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Applicant David Dahl Access/Utility Easement Vacation Case No. S21-008.
Request preliminary approval of a vacation of the 50' wide road and utility easement
within Lot 4 of Lake Shore Estates Subdivision. Creating Lot 4A Lake shore Estates
Subdivision (KIBC 16.40)
Commission discussion:
• VanDyke speaks about the two different easements that cross each other and the width
of said easements.
• Novello asks on the spacing within the easements regarding the future house vs. utility
easement.
• Kenneson wants clarification on VanDyke's motion.
• The recorder fails during VanDyke's repeated statement.
Chair Schmitt opened public hearing for citizen comments.
Chair Schmitt to close public hearing for citizen comments
ROLL CALL VOTE ON:
VanDyke moved to approve request to vacate the utility and access easement and put
the utility easement back in.
ROLL CALL VOTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Applicant; KANA, Rezone Request, Case No. 21-011. Request rezone of Lot 111-A,
Block 9, Erskine Addition, from R2- Two -Family Residential to B-Business
(KIBC 17.205).
Chair Schmitt to open the public hearing for citizens comments.
Chair Schmitt to close public hearing for
citizens comments.
Commission Discussion:
Cross wanted clarification on what approval will do to the zoning of the area.
Chair Schmitt to open the public hearing for citizens comments.
Chair Schmitt to close public hearing for citizens comments.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON:
Delgado moved to approve the request to rezone Lot 111-A, Block 9, Erskine Addition
from R2- Two family residential to B-Business, Case 21-011. And adopt the findings of
fact in the staff report.
ROLL CALL VOTE FAILED 6/0
Findings of fact adopted:
1. The current and former use of the subject parcel as a clinic or professional office is a
permitted use in the R-2 zoning district (KIBC 17.80.020).
2. The R-2 zone is consistent with surrounding properties.
3. Preserving the current use of this lot is consistent with a goal in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan.
4. A rezone to Business would authorize the full range of uses mentioned in KIBC
17.90.020, many of which are not compatible with the residential character of the
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surrounding area.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Planning and Zoning Case Results Letters.
REPORTS
a. Meeting Schedule:
• Work Session- September 8, 2021, 6:30pm, KIB Assembly Chambers
• Regular Meeting- September 15, 2021, 6:30pm, KIB Assembly Chambers
b. Minutes of Other Meetings
C. Abbreviated & Final Approvals
STAFF COMMENTS
Seema Garoutte reports the following:
• Staff thanks commission for help and patience for the department.
• I -pad training.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
• Cross applauds Mrs. Garoutte for the work she's done. Thanks Commissioner Schmitt
for his knowledge and help. Brings up his current schedule for September and his
future attendance.
• Commissioner Schmitt thanks Delgado for his help at the previous work session
meeting. Showed gratitude towards staff.
• Commissioner Novello had none.
• Commissioner Delgado expressed his appreciation toward Community Development
Department.
• Commissioner Kenneson had none.
• Commissioner VanDyke had none.
Commissioner Harrington was not present.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Delgado moved to adjourn the meeting.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49pm.
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Seenia Garout e, Acting Director
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Alan Schmitt, Chair
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