1968-08-28 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAM BOROUGH
PLANNING & ZONING COW/IISSION MEETING - August 28, 1968
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7.45 p.m. by Chairman Waller in the Courtroom
of the New State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
�— Present Absent
JoYm Waller, Chairman None
Ernie Brothers
Ed Haney
Mrs. Edith Longmire
Harry Wallace
John 6Telch
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Also present. Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector
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Mr. Haney moved, seconded by Mr. Brothers, that the minutes be approved as written.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Assanbly
1. 8/1/68
2. 8/15/68
There were no co mnents.
B. Camprehensive Planning Camuttee - 7/31/68. There were no cam ents.
C. Ordinance Committee - 7/30/68. There were no comments.
A. Letter from Borough Chairman to Erdmans and Pratts re Trailer Courts. Letter
was read for information only, stating that the Pratts and Erdaans had agreed
to have prepared by Septa-Ler 2 rlan.G for icxr-aa,.Llnq the courts, or have
decided by then not to continue with the courts. Also, it —as
agreed that all trailers and leanto structures that do not provide a minimum
separation of 15 feet for adequate fire protection must be removed by September 2.
B. Letter from Neil Sargent re Alvin Sargent Building. The letter was read for
information only, requesting certain exceptions from the requirements of the
Building Cade.
VI PUBLIC hTARINGS - None
VII ZONING ITFS'S, PRELDMUM REVIM
A. Request for Rezoning Allman Addn Blk 2 Lots 24 and 25 from R-1 to Business -
Ron Chase. Application letter was read, requesting that these lots be rezoned
to Business in order to add a second floor to this building, which has always
been used for commercial purposes.It 17as the Attorney's opinion that this applicati<
could be considered as a variance under Sec. 21.C.1(A) of the Zoning Ordinance,
if the application were re -submitted in the proper form. Mr. Stansbury felt
that this section of the ordinance might permit alteration of a building, but
not enlargement, such as this request. The map was studied and it was suggested
that the Comnission attempt a rezoning of this entire area on its own initiative,
since it is already zoned Business across the street from the Chase building,
and there are already many businesses in the area. It ivras pointed out that the
pranosed' zoning for the area under the Comprehensive Plan is R-3. Further
discussion was held as to the availability of sewer and parking. Mr. Haney
moved. seconded by Mr. Welch, that Lots 22 through 25, Block 2, Allman Addition,
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VIII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELEM PPM - None
IX SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL - None
X OLD BUSINESS - None
I-- XI PLANNING & STAFF ITEVS
A. Resignation of Edith Longmire. Mrs. loncQnire's resignation letter was read.
Mrs. Longmire stated that she would be out of town on vacation for three months,
and she felt it was unfair to the people of the community to hold a seat
vacant for that time, especially since at times it might cause lack of a quorum
tD be present. The Commission felt that rather than require '•Trs. longmire to
resign, an additional member should be appointed to the Commission. Mr. Haney
moved, seconded by Tir. Welch, that Firs. Longnire's resignation be turned down,'
and that the Borough Chairman be requested to appoint a seventh member to the
Commission. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote, with r1rs. Longmire
abstaining. A list of suggested names for a new member was submitted for the
Borough Chairman's perusal.
B. Expiration of Commissioners' Terms. A chart was distributed to the Commissioners
which outlines the expiration date of each term. The terms of Mr. Waller and
Mr. Eelch expire on August 30, 1969. The terms of Mr. 9allace and Mr. Brothers
expire on August 30, 1968, and they will he re -appointed for three years. Mr.
Haney's and Mrs.Langmire's terms expire August 30, 1970.
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A. TW. Stansbury re Chris Berg Apartments. Mr. Stansbury reported that a
temporary injunction, effective September 1 or 5, had been issued against the
units that were in violation of the ordinance, and that they would have to be
vacated by that time. On September 15 the Judge will decide whether or not to
r— issue a permanent injunction. Mr. Stansbury felt that it was not reasonable
to have to wait two and one-half years to see the ordinance enforced, as
happened in this case, since it jeopardizes the integrity of the ordinance.
B. Housing in Kodiak. Mrs. Longmire asked if there was still such a critical
housing shortage. Mr. Stansbury felt that it is not as bad as it was one
year ago. The list of applicants for Aleutian Homes is now down to 60 names.
He stated that there has been considerable interest by developers to construct
multip&e housing units here. The Investment Development Corp. of Seattle,
which recently purchased Cedar Hanes, has expressed an interest in the R-3
area of Kadiak Subdivision. Also, ASHA has approaced the City Council about
constructing middle or low income housing inside the project area. They are
able to borrow money at 4% interest.
XIII ADJOURtVi NT - The meeting adjourned at 9.45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_ Sally Hen ix, Secretary '
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