1966-10-26 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - October 26 1966
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman :Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:45 .m. in the Magistrate's o r -
room, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
1 ROLL CALL
Present
Arnold Hansen, Chairman
John Waller
John Welch
Russell Williams
Absent
Henry Breckberg
Also present: Sam Best, Ordinance Committee Chairman; Mr. Reynolds,
presenting a case; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes.
III MINUTES .OF PPEVIOUS MEETING - October 12, 1966
There were no comments and Chairman ordered minutes accepted as shown.
IV MINUTES OF BOPOUGH ASSEMBLY - October 20, 1966
There were no comments.
CORRESPONDENCE - None
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VII ZONING ITEMS - PRELIMINARY REVIEW
A. Request . for Setback Variance - East Addn Blk 40 Lot P.obert Reynolds (Case 164-A)
Application letter was read, the plat studied, and discussion held. It was pointed
out that one of the changes that should be made in the Zoning Ordinance is the
elimination of the requirement for a public hearing on all variances. !I. Waller
made a motion for a public hearing on kir. Reynolds' variance to be held at the next
regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Welsh and carried by unanimous voice vote.
VIII I SUBDIVISIONS - PRELIMINARY APPROVALS -. None
IX SUBDIVISIONS - FINAL APPROVALS
A. USS 3099 Lot 18 - Phil Anderson (Case /65-A) - Tentative Final Approval Requested
The plat was studied and a discussion held with Mr. Best, representing Mfr.
Anderson, concerning the Borough Engineer's recommendations on the plat. Br.
Best explained that the minimum street width required by the Subdivision
Ordinance is 60 feet, but that in several other cases where a street serves
only three lots, a 30 foot width was found to be sufficient. The Commission
concurred that 30 feet would be wide enough in this case. After further
discussion, Mr. Williams moved for tentative final approval of the subdivision,
subject to corrections on the plat requested by the Borough Engineer, Seconded
by -r. Waller and carried by unanimous voice vote.
X OLD BUSINESS - None
XI PLANNING AND STAFF ITEMS
A. Discussion of Ordinance Committee Recommendations of October 18.
1. It was suggested that under the. requirements for multiple family dwellings
in Unclassified zones, adequate sewerage and public water be listed, rather
than Rublic sewer. However, it was also suggested that a septic tank
system for multiple housing might be prohibitive cost-wise.
2. It was agreed that permitting module units in Unclassified zones will assist
in opening up the area. It was suggested that in addition to defining them
as pre - constructed buildings or trailers, lean-tos should be prohibited.
3. It was suggested that Boarding Houses be permitted in Business zones, and
not in R-3 zones.
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4. It was agreed that churches should be allowed in ---1 and. R-2, as well as
R-3 zones.
5. The limiting of multiple dwelling units to a height of 3 stories, not to
exceed 40 feet, was questioned. It was pointed out that the 3 stories were
counted from the first floor, so that more stories could be built on a
hillside, if desired, by having several basements. Mr. Best pointed out
that the structural requirements for more than 3 stories would probably
prevent their construction anyway.
B. Mixed Residential Zones. Mr. Best brought up the possibility of mixing R-1,
R-2 and R-3 zones together. This method has been tried in the U.S. and Canada
and has been successful. fir. Best will get more information on this idea.
C. Ordinance Revision. The urgency for revising the ordinances was brought up,
since if they are to be administered properly, they must be in line with the
present thinking on zoning matters. There was concern expressed about the
length of time required to accomplish the revisions,
D. eoip . The coloring of the present zoning map will be completed by the next
meeting, and recommendations for more Business and R-3 areas will be taken u
at that time. The Tagura Road area was suggested as a good R -3 area.
l AUDIENCE COMMENTS - Pone
XIII ADJOURNDENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 .m.
Respectfully submitted,
Arnold anse , Airman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Sally Hendrix, Borough Secretary
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