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1967-02-08 Regular Meetinge^� 1^'1 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Chairman Arnie Hansen. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Arnold Hansen, Chairman None Henry Breckberg .— John Waller John Welch Russell Williams Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Ralph Valkama, Assessor; Sam Best, Chairman, Ordinance Committee and approximately 40 people in the audience. III MINUPFS OF PREVIOUS MEETING - January 25, 1967 Mr. Waller moved that the minutes be approved as shown. Seconded by Mr. Williams and carried by unanimous voice vote. A •IM•�.'1�: uthl/4 A. Assembly - February 2, 1967 B. Ordinance Committee - February 7, 1967 There were no comments. VA 90••a. • IiN •• • i 1 VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Expansion of Kodiak Business District Meeting was recessed and public hearing opened. Mr. Hansen explained that the purpose of the attempted rezoning is to increase the area available for businesses which will be needed as the city expands. He stated that although 30 percent of the Urban Renewal business area is still available, not every- one can afford their prices, and it was also pointed out that the Urban Renewal lots are not immediately available. Mr. Hansen further explained that the proposed area was chosen since it is along one of the main routes of travel out of town. Also, several lots in this ffiea have already been granted exceptions for business. The creation of a larger business area will prevent the necessity for any further spot zoning. The following individuals objected to the rezoning: Mr. Wenholtz; Mr. Lassen-. Mr. Jensen; Doris Simon; Mrs. Anderson. Mr. Malutin; Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers: Ruth Gunderson: The Nekefer.;ffs; Mr. and Mss. Kilgore; Mrs. McFarladd; the Weissers; Kay Poland; Fran Powell Mrs. Richmond; Mr. Bolden- Mrs. Longmire- Mr. Muller-, Eli Metrokin (per Mr. Jensen)• and Mr. Bacus. During discussion it was brought out that such a rezoning would not open the way for Urban Renewal. The Assessor explained that a business lot would have a higher assessment than a residential lot, but that the increase would not be a doubling of the value. Assessments would be made on a front foot basis -- square foot basis would be used only in the core area and for tidelands. It was pointed out that in a business area, buildings could be built to the property line if they were not facing a residential lot. No new residential buildings or residential additions to homes could be built in a business area. Reasons for objections to the rezoning included that it is being done prematurely; thffit it would create too much traffic for the area; that the area is not suibable for business; and that people do not want businesses near their homes. Several individuals also spoke in favor of the rezoning. The public hearing was finally closed. During further discussion by the Commission, Mr. Stansbury pointed out that many people would be prevented from re -building homes in the area even if it remained residential, since the small lot sizes would prohibit it. It was felt that not enough objections had been raised to warrant dropping the rezoning. Mr. Waller moved that it be recommended to the Assembly to rezone the proposed area to business. Seconded by Mr. Williams and carried by unanimous roll call vote. KIBS272510 ? '' eN ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - February 8, 1967 2 A. Request for Rezoning from Unclassified to R2 and R3 - Unplatted Additions to Baranof Heights Subdivision, USS 1396 - Baranof Heights, Inc. (Case 171-A) This request was submitted at the request of the Assembly at their meeting of February 2. It creates zoning for the entire Barsaof Heights area for which preliminary platting has been submitted. The application letter was read and plat studied. Mr. Breckberg moved that it be recommended to the Assembly r- that the rezoning be accomplished as requested. Seconded by Mr. Williams and carried by unanimous voice vote. XI PLANNING AND STAFF ITEMS A. Mr. Best re Ordinance Committee Recommendations. Mr. Best explained the committee's recommendations for B-2 or Neighborhood Business Zones. The general business zones as they now are would be classified as B-1. B. Building Inspector re Russ Welborn Pan -Abode. Mr. Stansbury reported that Mr. Welborn had erected a pan -abode on an improper foundation. He had requested a temporary permit for it for use as an office, but has now moved some people in. The building is located in a Business zone, and Mr. Stansbury suggested to Mr. Welborn that he request an exception from the Commission bo use the building for residential purposes. Mr. Stassbury stated that if no request is on the Zoning meeting agenda for February 22, he will ask the Attorney to take legal action to enforce the ordinances. The Commission concurred. Mr. Stansbury also reported that he had condemned two buildings belonging to Mr. Bolden and the Hardings, and also reported the current status on the Fuller and Holman condemnations. C. Zoning Magazine. A discussion was held on subscribing to a zoning magazine which had been received in the Borough Office. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Waller, that it be recommended to the Borough that a subscription be purchased for this zoning bulletin. Carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Mr. Stansbury re Building Permits Outside City Area. Mr. Stansbury reported that he was submitting recommendations to the Assembly for a procedure to be used in issuing building permits in the villages and other outlying areas. XII AUDIENCE COfM9ENTS - None XIII ADJOUfflMU - Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. A=04L• Arnold Haftsen, Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission r-- Respectfully submitted, Sally Hendrix Borough Secretary