1966-02-21 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING # FEBRUARY 21 19
I Call to Order
Chairman Cornelius called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Magistrate's
Court, Donnelley Bldg., Kodiak, Alaska.
11 Roll Call
Present Absent
George Cornelius, Chairman Loren Chester
Sam Best Sid Urie
Chuck Edris (excused early)
Dick Juelson
Tony Perez (arrived late)
Phil A derson
Gene Erwin
Also present: Sally Hendrix, Borough Secretary, taking minutes; Jim Stansbury,
Building Inspector; and 9 people in the audience.
Ill Minutes of Previous Meeting, February 7, 1966
Minutes were perused individually. Comm. Best corrected Par. VIII -B to read
"Seconded by Comm. dris" instead of Comm. Juelson, and Par. VIII-A to read
"there will be a few changes made in this plat" rather than "quite a few."
Chairman noted that Harry Carter, Sanitarian, and Jim Stansbury, City /Borough
Building Inspector, should be notified of all meetings and invited to attend.
Comm. Best suggested that Messrs. Carter and Stansbury be added to the P&Z
Procedures as Ex-Officio Members.
The minutes were ordered approved as orrected.
Minutes of Special Meeting, February 9, 1966
It was suggested that the Procedures be studied by the Commissioners for
discussion at the next meeting on February 28, 1966. There were no corrections
to the Special Meeting minutes.
Iv Minutes of Borough Assembly - None
Assembly Meeting minutes of February 17 will be ready for the next P&Z Meeting
on February 28.
V. Correspondence
A. Info copy of letter and petition from Ben Bolden to the City re New Streets
was passed around and perused by the Commissioners. There were no comments.
VI Public Hearings
A. variance East Addn Blk 35, Lot 7, M. Christofferson (Case #119-A)
Chairman reviewed case. Comm. Anderson made a motion that the variance be
approved. Seconded by Comm. Best. Chairman opened public hearing. Mr.
Weisser requested more info on the case, and discussed it with Comm. Best,
who disqualified himself. Mr. Breckburg asked if this variance was approved,
would a similar one be turned down for someone else. Comm. Anderson replied
that it was the policy not to jeopardize a person because of unusual
circumstances of his lot. After further discussion, Chairman closed public
hearing. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows
YES NO
Comm. Anderson Comm. Erwin
Comm. Juelson
Comm. Perez
The meeting then moved into the Borough office
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VII Zoning Items - Preliminary Review
A. Exception, Erskine Blk 9, Lots 105 and 106, Chris Berg and Perry Dedrick
(Case #1-F)
Chairman reviewed case and read application letters. Comm. Anderson stated
that the lots do not have enough square footage for triplexes and that they
come under the Grandfather's Clause as R2, not as R3. It was stated that
a lot size variance would be required for the buildings to be used as R3.
It was suggested that a temporary permit be issued for R3 use. Comm.
Anderson objected because others in the area might try to do the sane
thing. Chairman suggested that this would not happen because approvals
must now be obtained from the Building Inspector and Sanitarian. After
further discussion, in which the critical housing shortage was noted, Comm.
Erwin made a motion that 4 temporary permit fcr three years, subject to
renewal, be granted to allow the use of an apartment in each basement of
the present building. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Motion amended to replace
the word `permit " if a more suitable word is found. Motion carried on
roll call vote as follows
YS NO
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Comm. Best Comm. Anderson
Comm. Erwin
Comm. Juelson
Comm. Perez
Chairman asked what procedure will be followed for future building permits.
Secretary replied that a procedure is now being worked out by Jim Stansbury,
Building Inspector. Comm. Best suggested that "certificate of occupancy"
or "use permit" replace the word "permit' in the motion, as described
under Section 18 of Ordinance 64 -5. He also stated that the Ordinance
would not be jeopardized by this exception, since it is only temporary.
B. Variance, Leite Blk 7, Lot 5, R. Hendricks (Case #122-A)
Chairman reviewed case. Comm. Best made a motion that a public hearing
on this case be scheduled for March 14. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Motion
carried by voice vote.
VIII Subdivisions - Preliminary Approvals
A. [ASS 2843, Blk 2, Lots 1, 2, 3, American Baptist Mission (Case #79-B)
B. USS 1822, Blk 1, Lots 1, 2, American Baptist Mission (Case #120-A)
These two cases were discussed at the same time Chairman read recommendations
of the Borough Engineer, Jim Barr. It was pointed out to Mr. Stone,
representing the American Baptist Mission, that these lots could not be sold
without first having sewer and water installed on them, or a bond posted to
cover the cost of installation. Mr. Stone stated that in that case the
request would probably be withdrawn. Comm. Best made a motion for approval
of these preliminary plats subject to 1) Engineer's recommendations and
2) installation of utilities compatible with the lot sizes. Seconded by
Comm. Juelson. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. There was
further discussion on ordinance requirements.
Ix Subdivisions -- Final Approvals
None
Old Bus .ne s s
A. Trailer Court permit, Lot 3, USS 3099, Jack Brisbane (Case #99)
Chairman reviewed case. After discussion of requirements, Comm. Best made
a motion that this case be approved for public hearing on March 14, subject
to the approval of the sanitary facilities by the Sanitarian, the approval
of the Building Inspector, and a plat submitted by February 28 which
includes all requirements of the ordinance. Seconded by Comm. Anderson.
Comm. Best explained the requirements of the Trailer Park Ordinance. Motion
carried by voice vote.
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x B. Rezoning, Townsite Blk 9, Lot 3, Dr. R. Holmes Johnson (Case #71-A)
Chairman reviewed case, which was approved by a P&Z public hearing on
July 28, 1965, but no ordinance was ever passed on it. Comm. , uei on made a
motion that a recommendation be made to the Assembly for approval of this
rezoning by ordinance. Seconded by Comm. Anderson. Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
C. Reasons for Rejection of Erskine Re- zoning from R2 to R3 - Requested by
Borough Assembly
The following reasons were stated:
1. The lots are not large enough. If their use was changed from R2 o R3, the
Grandfather Clause would not cover them, since they contain less than
7200 sq. ft. Many of the lots are only 5500 sq # ft. (Comm, Anderson).
2. There was a covenant in the deed on the property which required two lots
for the construction of a duplex, which would be 11,00 sq. ft. This
led the buyers to believe that duplexes would only be permitted on these
larger lots. Now part of the buyers have set aside the covenant, and
rezoning would permit triplexes on small lots, which would be objected
to by those buyers still holding to the covenant (Comm. Anderson) .
3. The majority of the home owners in the area objected to the rezoning
because they had built their homes under the impression that the area
would remain R2 (Comm. Erwin).
4. Rezoning to allow the Chris Berg apartments to use two additional apartments
to ease the housing shortage did not seem to balance out against the great
opposition of the home owners (Comm. Judson).
5. Many of the home owners objected to having their view of the waterfront
possibly obstructed by erection of triplexes (Comm. Faris).
XI Planning and Staff Items
Commissioners were reminded to study the P&Z Procedures for the next meeting.
XII Audience Comments
Mr. iagel inquired about procedure to obtain a permit to install a trailer on
Miller Point. Mr. Stansbury stated that the Assembly is now waiting for legal
opinion on the trailer procedures recommended by P&Z. There was further
discussion as to the difference between trailers, mobile homes, and those mobile
homes so large that they are not easily moved.
Mr. Breckburg brought up the subject of the Holman Case. Comm. Best stated that
it would be followed up by the Assembly. Mr. Breckburg brought out the lack of
ordinance enforcement, and discussion was held on this matter. Chairman explained
that the procedure would be for the Building Inspector or sanitarian to make
recommendations for enforcement to the Borough Assembly and that the Borough
Assembly would recommend charges. Persons concerned would be brought before the
Magistrate for violations.
Xlli Meeting adjourned at 10 :30 p.m.
Approved by
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Respectfully submitted,
Sally Hendrix
Borough Secretary
George Cornelius
Chairman, P&Z Commission
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