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1967-07-28 Regular Meetingr- 7KODIAK ISLAND BORODGH PLANNING & ZONING COP]ISSION - July 29, 1967 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 Arne Hansen. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Arne Hansen, Chairman Herb Richmond (excused) Ted Cross John Waller (excused) John Welch Russ Williams Also present: Attorney Roy Madsen; Building Inspector Jim Stansbury; and 6 people in the audience. A: Regular - 7/12/67 B. Special - 7/17/67 C. No Quorum - 7/26/67 There were no additions or corrections and minutes were accepted as presented. t6 V; 114L A. Assembly - 7/20/67. There were no camients. A. Dewitt Fields and Ranchers. Postponed until later in the meeting. A. Request for Setback Variance - Lot 15, Block 5, Erskine Subdivision - Richard r Bentson CAse 1-H . The application letter was read and the plat studied. The letter had been approved as to form by Mr. Madsen. Mr. Williams made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cross, that the variance be granted. The meeting was then recessed and the public hearing declared open. Mr. Bentson stated that he had nothing to add to his remarks at the time of the first submittal of the request other than he had purchased the property. Mrs. Felton objected to the variance on behalf of herself and her husband. She stated that the granting of the variance would cause a parking and driving problem, since the street is very hazardous in the winter, and cars somtimes slide onto this lot. Also, they feel that granting this variance would lower the value of the adjoining property, since all the other hares in the area are on large enough lots, whereas this house will be crowded onto the lot. Mr. Lawhead objected since he felt the granting of the variance would set a precedent to grant others in the area. He also objected because the house will obstruct his view and he feels a traffic problem will be created. Yx. Bentson was called upon for a rebuttal statement. He did not feel that the construction of the house would have an effect on the safety of the street, even though the house would be only 15 feet off the street, instead of 25 feet. He also felt that construction of the house would improve the neighborhood, rather than detract from it, since the lot is now vacant and unkempt. If a variance is not granted to build on this lot, it will just remain vacant. Also, the value of the house will be equivalent to those in the neighborhood--$40,000 to $45,000. Mrs. Wiley questioned how far the roof overhang will be from her property line, and was told 7 feet. There were no further comnents and the hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. After sane further discussion, the motion was carried by r-- unanimous roll call vote. It was stated that if the opponents wished to appeal the decision, a written appeal could have to be filed within 10 days. In rendering the decision to grant the variance, the Camussion gave the following reasons. (1) There are exceptional physical circumstances applicable to the property and to its intended use in that it is a triangular shape, and following the normally required setbacks would permit construction of only anextremely small building. However, in comparing the total square footage of the lot, 4979, with the other lots in the area,5000, the lot is short only 21 square feet. If the lot were square, the side yard setbacks would be met. (2) The granting of the variance will not result in material damage or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity. Construction of a house on the lot will raise the value of the property. The value of the proposed house is couparable to existing homes in the area—$40,000 to $45,000. The construction of the house with a 11Q foot instead of 25 foot setback in KIBS272538 P&Z COMMISSION - July 2.e'�-967 004N 2 front could possibly obstruct the view of one of the opponents to the granting of the variance. (3) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The Commission felt that granting a variance in the setback requirement would not have any bearing on making dirving in the area more hazardous. They felt that if there is a problem in the winter with cars slipping off the rcad, the City should erect a barrier to prevent this. (4) The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, when it is adopted. A. Dewitt Fields and Ranchers. Pair. Fields, Mr. Zentner and Mr. Herst, representing the ranchers, presented a map to show the present and proposed ranching areas on Kodiak. They are concerned because the State appears to be intending to make the Shea&nrater area into a refuge for moose, and the ranchers feel that this would be a good area for ranching; since it would be a good bear control area. The ranchers would like this request to be considered when the Comprehensive Plan is developed. Since most of the island is now under the Federal bear refuge, the ranchers f�,--1 that an additional area set aside as a refuge would be a serious setback to the ranching industry. The Commission agreed to do their best to see that there would be sufficient land available for ranching. B. Mr. Madsen re Pillar Creek Gravel Sale. Mr. Madsen was concerned about a gravel sale in this area ruining it as a recreation area. This area contains one of the most beautiful sand beaches that is accessible to the public. There is an ample gravel supply in Bells Flats, so that a gravel site at Pillar Creek is not a necessity. Furthermore, the State will be selling the gravel, and the Borough would not be receiving any benefits from the sale. The Commission went on record as objecting to this site for use as a gravel pit, and recommended that it be set aside for a recreation area instead. VII ZONING ='B - PRELMNARY REVIEW A. R guest for Setback Variance - East Addn Blk 37 Lot 16 - Church of God - Case 3-A. The application letter was read and plat studied. The application r had been approved by the attorney as to form. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that a public hearing be held on this request at the next meeting. After some discussion, motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Request for Trailer Park Permit - Lot 2, Block 3, First Addition Kadiak Subdivision - Ernest Brothers. It was explained that this lot, now zoned R-3, would have to be rezoned to Unclassified in order for a trailer park to be located there. Pam. Brothers wished to know the Commission's feelings about his proposed court before he applied for a rezoning. The location on the map was studied. It was suggested that perhaps there are now enough trailer parks. Mr. Stansbury reported that spaces would soon be available in Hardings Court and in ACS. However, it was felt that it would be a good idea to have a new park in which everything would be completed and approved before any trailers are moved in. The Commission agreed to notify Mr. Brothers that the area must first be rezoned to Unclassified before an application for a court could be considered, and that the Commission will recommend, in connection with the court application, that no trailers will be placed in the area until the construction of all utilities and improvements has been completed and approved. Action was tabled pending further action by f1r. Brothers. VIII SUBDIVISIONS - PR=MINARY APPROVALS - None IX SUBDIVISIONS - FINAL APPROVALS KIBS272539 r. A. UBB 3098, Lot 17A and 17B -- Clinton Rosengren -- Case 46-A. The complicated history of the case was reviewed, and the plat studied. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the subdivision be approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Erskine Subdivision Blk 7 Lots 54, 55, and 153 -- Neil Sargent - Case 1-G. The complicated history of the case was reviewed and plat studied. Mr. Cross moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the subdivision be approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. USS 3099 Lots 18A, 18B, 18C - Phil Anderson -- Case 184-A. Case was reviewed and plat studied_ Mr. Cross moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the plat be approved subject to posting of bond to cover installation of the utilities. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. �. N P&Z COM%USSION -- July 28, 1967 3 X OLD BUSINESS -- None XI PLAMMG & STAFF IT945 A. Resolution 67-18-R Providing; for the Permanent Designation of Streets in the a member of the committee which had prepared the resolution attend the meeting, but no one was present. Mr. Stansbury stated that Lola Harvey was in charge of the project, and that it had been sponsored by the Cry of the Wild Ram. - Concern was again expressed that it would be difficult to charge the present street names because of the new directory just out 3 and because new signs have already been ordered for the old names. It was felt that the names might be appropriate in the future subdivisions, such as Bells Flats, etc. hir. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the Commission go on record as suggesting that the names listed might be used for dedicated streets in future subdivisions, and thanking the committee for all of their work on this project. During discussion, it was further suggested that a letter bf thanks be written to the committee, and that this recommendation be passed to the Borough Assembly. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. XII AUDIENCE COMMENTS - None XIII ADJOURMTM •- The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �B52,j2560