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1967-06-28 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 28, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Deputy Chairman John Waller in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent John Waller, Deputy Chairman Arne Hansen, Chairman ® Ted Cross Herb Richmond John Welch Russ Williams Also present: Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Sam Best, Ordinance Conmittee Chairman; and approximately 20 people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - 6/7/67 Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Cross, that the minutes be approved as written. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER NIINUPES A. Assembly - 6/15/67 B. Special Assembly Meeting - 6/7/67 There were no comments. V CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Al Dickow re Rezoning Request! Mr. Dickow stated that he owns Part of Lot 6, and all of Lots 7 through 10 of Block 34, East Addition; and that he hopes to purchase Doug Preston's lots --Part of Lot 4, Lot 5, and part of Lot 6 in the same block. He wished to enter a formal request that these lots be included in the rezoning to business. Mr. Dickow was advised to submit a written request and application fee for this rezoning. It was also suggested that if possible he obtain similar requests from the owners of the lots which are between the presently proposed rezoning and his own lots, so that there would not be a break in between the areas. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Requett for Exception to Build Utility Building - KIBS272531 Block 12, Lots 50-53 - DHUD - Case 170-A. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. Mrs. Lynch objected to the construction of the building next to her lot since it would block her view and would make her property less desirable. There were no other comments and the hearing was closed. Mr. Richmond questioned how high the building would be. It was determined that it would be of less height than a dwelling would be. Mr. Richmond moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that a recommendation be made to the Borough Assembly that the exception be granted. Motion carried by voice vote as follows: Mr. Waller - Yes; Mr. Welch - Yes; Mr. Williams - Yes; Mr. Richmond - Yes; Mr. Cross - Abstained. B. Reouest for Setback Variance - Erskine Subdivision, Block 5, Lot 15 - Bentson - Case 1-H. The application Letter was reviewed, and the meeting recessed and public hearing opened. A written objection which had been received from the Feltons was noted. Mrs. Wiley stated that since the house would be built only 10 feet from her property, and the roof would have a 6 foot overhang, there would only be a four foot distance from her property, which she felt might be too close. She also questioned the A -frame style of the house. Mr. Bentson stated that this design was chosen because it would fit the lot best. He did not feel that the house would detract from the neighborhood. Mr. Stansbury stated that he had only heard objections to the shape of the roof, and felt that the decision on the variance should rather be based on whether it would cause any hardship on the neighbors. Mrs. Wiley asked whether variances would be granted on all lots in the City which are too small to meet the present setback requirements. There were no further comments, and the public hearing was closed. The Commission took up Mrs. Wiley's question of whether variances would be granted on all similar lots, and Mr. Richmond stated that he felt each case should be judged on its own merits. After further discussion and study of the proposed plans, Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the variance be granted as shown on the plans submitted. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PLANNING & ZONING CON!vLLS_JN MEETING - June 28, 1967 2 C. r- Owners and P&Z Initiative - Case 117-C. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. Mr. Johnson, representing KEA, objected to Lots 14-16 of Block 1, Townsite, being rezoned from Industrial to Business, since expansion of the KEA facilities is planned, and the use of the lets will remain Industrial. Mr. Fuller stated that the property owners in the area do not want to be kept from business use of their lots just because of KEA. Mr. Cannon, who lives within 300 feet of the proposed rezoning, spoke strongly in favor of it. He feels that more business area is needed and that some should be provided other than the very expensive urban renewal area. A written request from Tony Perez to include his Lot 13, Block 1 of Townsite was noted. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Mr. Richmond suggested that the three KEA lots be omitted from the rezoning and left Industrial. There were no objections. Mr. Richmond moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that it be recommended to the Borough Assembly that the proposed area be rezoned from Industrial to Business, with the exception of Townsite Block 1, Lots 14-16, which should be left Industrial. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Request for Rezoning from Unclassified to Business - Case 17O-A. Tne meeting was recessed and the puolic nearing openea. •rne piat was studied and the exact location of the area was pointed but by Mr. Best. Two gentlemen in the audience objected to the rezoning if it will create more junk in the area. They also complained about the junk already in the area. Mr. Stansbury explained that summonses are being issued to those individuals who are not cooperating in cleaning up their lots. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Richmond, that it be recommended to the Assembly that this area be rezoned to Business. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. VII ZONING ITEMS - PRELIMINARY REVIEW A. Request for Rezoninm;from R-1 to Business - Leite Addition Block 2 Lots 1 & 20 - �— lots were suitable only for business purposes. The Commission agreed that these lots should be zoned business. It was recalled that an attorney's opinion was that this would not necessarily be spot zoning --it would depend on whether the location would justify business use, and whether it would benefit the community, etc. It was agreed not to hold a public hearing on this rezoning, since one had been held on a previous request from Therkelsens and other property owners for a rezoning of a larger area. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that it be recommended to the Assembly that these lots be rezoned to Business. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. � Request for Exception for Smell Tool Rental and Second Floor A artment Rental - Lot nn of Lot 21 ResubdivisiUSS 3099 - Robert Brooks - Case 1 1-A. Applica- tion letter was read and plat studied and explained by Mr. Best, representing Mr. Brooks. Mr. Richmond made a motion, seconded by Mr. Welch, that a public hearing be held on this case at the next meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. VIII SUBDIVISIONS - PRELIMINARY APPROVALS - None IX SUBDIVISIONS - FINAL APPROVALS - None X OLD BUSINESS - None XI PLANNING & STAFF ITEMS r A. More Time for Investigation. Mr. Williams suggested that more time be allowed between presentation of cases and public hearings, so that the Commission members will have more time to research each case. XII AUDIENCE COMMENTS - None XIII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. . ' a* l_ p Respectfully submitted, Sally Hendrix Secretary KIBS272532 :,;����=r, .. ;:•.:,urn :r,. mmtssion John Waller,