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1967-07-12 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COe*3SION MEETING - July 12, 1967 F i•7�� •� i•I.7:i•) �:1 ir- r-- The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Chairman Arne Hansen. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Arne Hansen, Chairman Herb Richmond Ted Cross John Waller John Welch Russ Williams Also present: Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Sam Best, Ordinance Committee Chairmen; Robert Erccks, Ordinance Committee Member; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and 5 people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 6/28/67 Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the minutes be accepted as written. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. FRTAF65 10r U�ql /Y A. Assembly - 7/6/67. There were no comments. A. Mr. Bentson re Variance on Lot 15 Blk 5 Erskine Subdivision (Case 1-H). Mr. Bentson reviewed the case. He explained that both the original application and the appeal were not done in the proper form, according to the Borough Attorney, and therefore the decision rendered was void and the case would have to be redone from the beginning. He had attempted to complete a new application letter which would be correct, but had not been able to complete it. He did not know what to state concerning the Comprehensive Plan, since he was not familiar with it. He asked if the Commission would set a public hearing on the case for the next meeting, subject to his submittal of the new application letter on the following day, after he had it approved by Mr. Madsen. The Secretary explained that the Attorney had suggested that all application letters be approved by him before submission to the Commission. There was concern that this would cause everyone considerable delay. Also, it was felt that no state- ments could be made concerning the Comprehensive Plan, since the 1980 Plan had not been formally adopted by the Borough, and the new Plan has of course not been started yet. It was felt that no action could be taken on Mr. Bentson's request before submission of his application letter. He asked that they call for a public hearing subject to submittal of the letter and to the Attorney's approval. If the Attorney declares it incorrect procedure, he will present the letter to the next meeting. Mr. Cross made a motion that a public hearing be held on this case at the next meeting, subject to the submission of the new application letter and the approval of the Borough Attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Williams and carried by unanimous voice vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS KIBS272533 - Hooert brooks - c;ase 1t31-A. It was explained that no opinion had yet been received from the Attorney on the legality of the aplication letter. Mr. Brooks requested that action be taken even if it has to be done over again. It was explained that in connection with exceptions and variances, it will be necessary for the Commission to send a representative to make sure that the proposed use will not be injurious to public health, safety or welfare or detrimental to other properties or uses in the vicinity. It was further explained that a decision must be written separate fran the minutes which contains the findings of the Commission. Mr. Brooks' application was read. The Commission felt that it did state the facts required by the ordinance under Section 3.A.7, that the use is desirable to the public convenience and is in harmony with the objectives of the ordinance. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the exception be granted. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. Mr. Brooks stated that he was sure that none of his neighbors would object to his proposal. He feels that the building will improve the neighborhood, and will not in any way be injurious to it. There were no other comments and the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. The motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote. There then followed a discussion on the Decision to be written separate from the e"�, e�N PLANNING & ZONING CONmiiSSION MEETING - July 12, 1967 2 minutes. It was thought that the minutes were supposed to be the official instrument of the Commission . However, since the Attorney called for a separate decision to be written, it was decided that it should state, per his suggestions, that the Commission had considered Mr. Brooks' application for an exception under Section 3.A.7 of the ordinance, and that it is the opinion of the Commission that the proposed use of a small tool rental and second floor apartment rental will not be injurious to public health, safety or welfare or detrimental to other properties or uses in the aicinity, and that it will not be inconsistent with the general purposes and intent of the Zoning Sub - Chapter of the Code; that it is desirable to the public convenience and will improve the neighborhood. The Brooks were informed that an appeal period of ,— 10 days would follow before the decision would be final. It was also recalled that the action may be voided by the Attorney if the application letter is not correct. It was felt that it would be difficult for many people to write legally correct application letters for their requests. Mr. Welch moved, seconded by Mr. Cross, that it be recommended to the Assembly that application forms approved by the Attorney be made available in the Borough Office for distribution to individuals wishing to request variances, exceptions, or rezonings. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VIII SUBDIVISIONS - PtEr,"rmrnrARY APPROVALS A. Part of Tract R, USS 3218 (Kil.arney Hills) - St. Mary's Catholic Church - Case 12 -C. The plat was studied. The Engineer's reca miendations were read that Woody Way should be extended and that the lot lines should be at 90 degree angles with the streets. It was agreed that Woody Way should be extended, but ,it was felt that there would be less lots of a peculiar shape if the lot lines were all at 90 degree angles with the streets. The ordinance allows a variance to this requirement if it will provide a better street and lot layout. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the preliminary plat be approved subject to the extension of Woody Way, but not requiring that all lot lines be at 90 degree angles to the streets since the layout is better as it is. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. A. Request for Rezoning from Industrial and Unclassified to R-2 - Part Tract R •ine application letter was reaa. ire letter is still suodect to the Attorney s approval. After discussion and study, Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that it be recommended to the Borough Assembly that an ordinance be prepared to rezone the subdivision to R-2 because it is adjacent to other residential areas and is next to the new Catholic Church, school, convent and rectory and would therefore more aptly lend itself to promote the general welfare of the adjacent areas as well as achieve a more orderly and beneficial community growth as R-2; add that if and when the Borough adopts a Comprehensive Plan, it will be in harmony with the plan. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Request for Rezoning from R-2 to Business - East Addn Blk 34 Lots Part 4 thru lu - Al vickow. 'fne application letter was read. Tne letter was the second attempt by Mr. Dickow to make it legally correct in compliance with the ordinance, but is still subject to approval by the Attorney. After discussion and study, Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that it be recommended to the Assembly that an ordinance be prepared to rezone this property to business because it is felt that apartments would be an asset to the community because they are needed; that it is an area which the Commission recommended some time ago to be changed to business, and that it will fit in with the r.- Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. IX SUBDIVISIONS - FINAL APPROVALS KIBS272534 A. ISS 3100 Lot 14 - John Schreiner (CAse 10-B). The history of the case was reviewed, and it was explained that the plat had been re -filed, since the time had expired for completion of utilities or posting of bond. There was considerable discussion on whether Mr. Schreiner should be required to make the road 30 feet wide instead of 20 feet. Mr. Best stated that it had been agreed by a previous Commission that roads serving 3 lots or less should be allowed to be only 20 feet wide if there was no possibility of the streets ever serving more lots. He felt that the ordinance should be formally amended to permit this. It was agreed that the Ordinance Committee should take up this matter and spell out a recommendation for a change in the ordinance concerning street widths. There was also discussion with Mr. Schreiner concerning his r,.,, ,., PLANNING & ZONING COMPuSSION MEETING - July 12, 1967 3 plans for utilities. It was agreed that Mr. Schreiner obtain an updated recommendation from Mr. Carter concerning the utilities, and that he then discuss this recommendation with Mr. Jones concerning the amount of bond to be posted, and that he at that time return to the Comission for approval of this plat. B. Vacation of Part of First Street and Replat of Lot 17 Bk 30 East Addition - Brechan & Iani Case 12 -A . It was explained that the vacation had previously been approved following a public hearing by the Assembly sitting as a P&Z Commission. Mr. Best explained that only half of First Street was being vacated and the other half would remain dedidated right of way. After discussion r- and study, Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Cross, that the vacation and replat be approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. X OLD BUSINESS - None XI PLANNING & STAFF ITEMS A. Resolution 67-18-R Providing for the Permanent Kodiak Community. The Resolution was read. It was explained that this resolution had been proposed by the Centennial Committee. Mr. Stansbury commented that new signs had already been ordered containing the old street names. There was also concern expressed that the new city directory would be useless if the names were changed, and that the names might be used instead in a new subdivision. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Cross, that action on the resolution be tabled pending further research and study. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. XLI AUDIENCE CCNA'= A. Suggestion for Numbering of Houses. Mrs. Cross suggested that the project to number all existing houses be completed. Mr. Williams said that he will take this up with the Chamber of Commerce. B. Home Delivery of Mail. Mr. Stansbury stated that he had petitioned the postmaster for home delivery of mail, and was told that this might be possible. r XIII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. -• T at OF �- rIL• F Respectfully submitted, Sally Hendr t, Secretary ,�IBS212535