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1967-11-29 Regular Meetingr% '•1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COIVMSSION MEETING - November 29 1967 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Arne Hansen in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Sam Best, Borough Chairman None Arne Hansen, Chairman Ed Haney r' Dal Valley Harry Wallace John Waller John Welch Also present: Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; and 5 people in the audience III MINUPES OF PREVIOUS MEETING -- 11/8/67 Mr. Best made several corrections in Section V-A. The Kodiak Land Co. material site and plant site are not adjacent. The permitted excavation depth is ten feet or the ground water table, whichever is encountered first, not whichever is least. The agreement is for two years for the plant site, and one year for the material site. Mr. Waller commented that the company would like the material site for two years also. Mr. Be_ ; explained that the law requires the State to lease material sites for only one year at a time. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER NIIN[PIE.S A. Assembly - 11/16/67. There were no comments. B. Comprehensive Planning & Economic Development Committee - 11/7/67. There were no comments. A. Letter from Bill fcr Borrow Sites in Bells Flats. This .......__..�, ....—.... ....... p.. ,.�.. ...,, ,.uva ywaw.a a..0 ..,a" o....Y vy Laic Commissioners, was reviewed. It has not yet been decided if the area in question will be usdd for residential purposes. This area is within the Borough selection. Mr. Waller questioned whether the gravel in this area would meet specifications for highways, construction, etc. Mr. Hansen said that since part of the water and sewer lines might be used, if the area is designated for residential, there would be no point in designating the area for borrow sites if the gravel is not suitable. Mr. Best stated that determination of the grade of the gravel should be included in the Comprehensive Plan, but that in the meantime some area must be set aside to satisfy the borrow pit requests. A question was also raised as to whether any leases can be arranged at this time because of the Native Land Claims. After further discussion, Mr. Haney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Valley, that these requests for borrow pits in this area be denied and that the State be requested to determine other suitable sites. Motion carried by roll call vote with Mr. Waller abstaining due to financial interests. B. Letter from Building Inspector to William Damery re Vacation of Sub -Standard building. TLe letter was read. Mr. Damery stated that he had not been advised on how to bring the building up to the required standards other than to have the wiring checked by KEA which he will do. The minutes of the r" Planning and Zoning decision to allow the building to be placed where it is were reviewed, and stated that the building would be permitted as a warehouse only. Mr. Damery said that he had no intention of using it only as a warehouse but that this was the only way he could arrange to have the building moved. He said that he would do anything necessary to bring the building up to the required standards for occupancy. After further discussion, Mr. Hansen suggested that Mr. Damery and the Building Inspector work this out and that Mr. Damery bring the matter back to the Commission if necessary. KIBS272557 C. Letter from State Division of Lands re Zoning Classification of USS 3474 at Chiniak. Letter was read suggesting that these lots be classified as priva recreation and sold. An accompanying report was read suggesting that the lots be sold at an unrestricted public auction so that the people who now have improvements on the lots may have an even chance to purchase the lots. Private recreation is a State classification only. Under the Borough Code, r^ 1^y P&Z MEETING - November 29, 1967 2 the lots would have to be classified as Unclassified, since they are two small for Conservation. Mr. Waller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Haney, that it be recommended to the Assembly that the State classification of Private Recreation be approved for these lets. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None a MTP 1. P_ A. Request for Exception for 3-Unit Apartments in R-2 Zone - Erskine Blk 9 Lots .v w..l .Lvv — v1 Lvl uct g, uu;. kkdzu 1—A). '1'ne application letter was read. Mr. Hansen stated that the 06rridssiori would take this application under consideration and suggested that the Building Inspector be requested to investigate the property and the factors to be considered, and report back to the Commission in writing at the next meeting, as provided in Chapter 5, Section 21 of the Borough Code. A lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission; Clinton Crow, representing Chris Berg, Inc.; Mrs. Crow; the Building Inspector; and Mr. Slater from the audience. Mr. Waller stated that the buildings were built as duplexes and then were converted into triplexes without proper permission. Mr. Crow acknowledged this, but stated that they wished to obtain permission for full utilization of their buildings, since housing is badly needed in Kodiak and since this would not be harmful to the neighborhood in any way. Mr. Welch stated that his driveway would have to be used for access if the basement units were used. Mr. Crow said it would not. The previous court findings on the case were read stating that the Commission can grant a special exception if the proper criteria based on the Code is established. Mr. Slater stated that at the time the Chris Berg apartments were constructed, it was expected that the area was going to be rezoned to R-3. It was suggested to Mr. Crow and Mr. Slater that if they wished they could submit a petition requesting a rezoning of the entire area. At the con-lusion of the discussion, Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Haney, that the Building Inspector be requested to make an investigation on this case to determine if the requested exception will be injurious to public health, safety or welfare or detrimental to other properties or uses in the vicinity, as provided in Chapter 5, Section 21.:,.1G%i, and report his findings to the Commission at the next meeting in writing. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. ReqF`l uest for sherman's Warehouse in Unclassified Zone - Holland Acres - Art Zimmer. This item was tabled due to Mr. Zimmer's absence_ VIII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY A. Approval of Replat of Blks 4 and 5. Port Lions LV1- Luyl llC_oliJ le, — 1d-m1 11elu ri-,neries «;ase lyu-A). Tne plat was studied. It was noted that dotted lines should be added showing the boundaries of the former lots. Mr. Best's office had reviewed the plat and approved it, subject to adding "Vacation" to the title, thus indicating both a vacation and replat. The procedure required for a vacation as listed in the State Statutes will have to be followed. It was explained that the vacation of the platted street and the replat of the street nearby had been requested because the street had actually been developed outside of the originally platted area. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Valley, that the plat be approved for public hearing on the vacation. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. It was also pointed out that a letter of non --objection from the City of Port Lions will be necessary. r B. Re -Subdivision of Blk 3 Lot 11 Port Lions Subdivision - Wakefield Fisheries Case 191-A . The plat was studied. A question was raised as to whether this subdivision could be legally accomplished, since no one in Port Lions has title to their property. The Code states that those in control of property, as well as property owners, may subdivide their property. Since the people in Port Lions have received promise of title to their property, pending the survey, it was felt that the subdivision can legally be done. The building on Lot 11-B is owned by Wakefield Fisheries. Mr. Waller moved, seconded by Mr. Welch, that the preliminary plat be approved. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. KIBS272558 C. Approval of Vacation and Replat of Lots 10 and 11 By 3 Townsite for Advertising for Public Hearing -Fred Brechm- Case 0-C The plat was studied. Mr. Haney moved, seconded by Mr. Wallace, that the plat be approved for public hear_ng on the vacaticn. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. e ^l 1001%, P&Z COMMISSICN - November 29, 1967 3 A. Mr. Wallace re Former Clinic Building. Mr. Wallace inquired how this building had been moved to East Addition, since it is a trailer. Mr. Stansbury explained that it is FHA approved and meets all of the requirements of the building code. The wheels and hauling apparatus may be returned to the factory for a refund on these buildings, leaving an approved building. r XI PLANNING & STAFF ITEM A. Resignation of Arne Hansen. Mr. Hansen read his letter of resignation and explained that he was going to be out of town fishing and so could no longer remain on the Commission. Mr. Best stated that he had verbally accepted Mr. Hansen's resignation very reluctantly. Mr. Best asked for suggestions for a new member. Ernie Brothers' name was given, and Mr. Brothers, in the audience, said that he would accept an appointment to the Commission. Mr. Best stated that he would write him a formal letter of appointment. It was agreed that a new Chairman would be elected at the next meeting. B. Procedures for the Commission. A suggested set of procedures had been studied by the previous Commission but never adopted. The Commission is actually following these procedures, and it was agreed that they should be formally adopted. Copies will be mailed to the Commissioners for study and action at the next meeting. XII AUDIENCE COYMM - None XIII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, Arne Hansen, Chairman -Sally Hevictrix, secretary r KIBS272559