1966-10-12 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING C012 ISSIOY
REGULAR MEETING - October 12, 1966
I CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Lagistrateis
Courtroom, Donnelley B iic in , Kodiak, , Alaska .
II POLL CALL
Present Absent
Arnold Hansen, Chairman None
Henry Breckberg
John Waller
John Welch
Russell Williams
Also present: Sam Hest, Ordinance Committee Chairman; Sally Hendrix, Secretary,
taking minutes.
III MINUTTS OF PREVIOUS 'METING September 28, 196
Mr. Breckberg moved, seconded by l'r. Haller, that the minutes be accepted as
shown. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Iv MINUTES OF BOROUGH ASS r° L ' - October 6, 1566 and October 10, 1966
There were no comments.
CORRESPONDENCE - . None
I PUBLIC UFARIPOS - None
VII ZONING ITEYS - PRELININARY T V FT
A. Recuest for Trailer Park Permit -- Baranof Heights Addn 2, Blk 1 - Baranof
Heights, Inc. (Case 135-B)
The plat was studied. Hr. Best explained that the trailer spaces fit the
lot configuration of the subdivision preliminary plat, so that the utilities
and streets will fit when the subdivision is eventually completed. He further
stated that the request is for a temporary three-year permit, subject to
renewal at the end of that time, and that the court will be constructed
in accordance with the trailer park ordinance. After further discussion, I TT' .
Williams made a motion that it be recommended to the Borough Assembly that
due to the urgent need for trailer spaces, the trailer park permit be issued
on a temporary three -year basis, subject to renewal if needed, providing the
court meets the standards of the Trailer Park Ordinance. Seconded by Mr.
Breckberg and carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Request for Exception to Establish A Retail Business in an Unclassified Zone -
SS 3218 Lot . - Edward Barkhoefer - Case 49-B
The application letter was read and T. r. Barkhoefer explained that this would
be an expediting business and that only a telephone and desk would be
required. It is to be located in the Spencer Electric Building, which exists
as a Business exception under the Grandfather's Clause. In view of the
circumstances of the case, it was agreed that a public hearing would not be
necessary. 7,r. Waller made a motion that the exception be granted. Seconded
by Mr. Welsh and approved by unanimous voice vote.
C. Request for Exception to Build Multiple Unit Dwelling in R-2 Zone - Baranof
'Freights Blk 5 Lots 4 -7 - Baranof Peights, Inc. - Case 162-A
The application letter was read, and the plat studied. 1 -r. Best explained that
the Spruce manor apartments exist in an R-2 zone under the Grandfather's Clause,
and that his client desires to add a wing onto the present apartments. It was
pointed out that an exception in an r-2 zone is not valid, per a previous
attorney's opinion. After considerable discussion, Ir. Villiams made a motion
to rezone the whole Baranof Heights from R-2 to R-3. Seconded by Mr. Waller.
During discussion, it was pointed out that the owners of the individual lots
which have already been sold by Baranof Heights might object to being included
in such a rezoning. Nr. Pilliams withdrew his motion, with the concurrence of
Mr. Waller. /fr. Williams then made a motion that the exception be denied
because of the previous written legal opinion on the non-validity of an
exception granted in an R-2 zone. Seconded by ter. Waller and carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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D. Request for Rezoning from R2 to P3 .- Baranof i�eights Blk 4 tots 6-8; Blk 5,
Lots -1 . Baranof Heights, Inc. - Case 163-A
Mr. Best explained that this rezoning would include the Spruce Manor apartments,
and that the exception reque.sted under VII-C would have permitted the construc-
tion of a new wing onto the apartments before the rezoning process is completed,
since immediate construction is desired. The rezoning would also include
several lots which have not yet been sold by Baranof Heights on which apart-
ments may be constructed. In addition, it would include the lots on which
the Kodiak Bible Chapel will be built. It was agreed that this would be a
logical rezoning, and that it would be some alleviation to the urgent demand
for R-3 areas. Mr. Williams made a motion that it be recommended that the
Assembly accomplish the requested rezoning, and that a pu blic hearing not be
held by the Com ission since this would expedite the request, and if there are
objections, they will be heard at the public hearing held by the Assembly.
Seconded by Mr. Waller and carried by unanimous voice vote.
VIII SUBDIVISIONS - PRELIMINARY APPROVALS - None
IX SUBDIVISIONS - FINAL APPROVALS
A. Airpark Blk 6, Lots 1-9, SS 1396 - Corp, of Catholic Bishops of Anchorage (Case
The plat was studied. Hr. * : rcchberg questioned the possibility of satisfactory
sewerage by septic tanks pnd drain fields which would be allowed since the
lots to be sold are one -acre lots, because of the location of the swamp area.
Mr. Barr, representing the Catholic Bishops, stated that he believes there is
a City ordi anc which re Tres that all residences within 1500 feet of the
City sewer line must connect to it, which wituld eliminate the possibility .ty of
septic tanks. He also felt that if this was not the case, by placing fill
and completing other proper procedures, septic tank arrangements could be
successfully accomplished in the area. After further discussion, Mr. Breckberg
made a motion that the final plat be approved. Seconded by Mr. Welsh and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. SS 3100 Lot 13 -- Elmcr Jesser - Case 158 -A
lit. Barr, representing the Jessers, explained the background on this plat.
It had been previously surveyed by Hugh Tyler, aproved by the School District
Platting Board, and properly recorded in the Hagi trate' s Office. However, an
error was later found in the plat, and it was removed by Mr. Tyler from the
Magistrate's Office in order for him to illegally correct the error. A lawsuit
was brought against him, but he died before the suit was settled. The Jessers
desire to replat the area in an orderly fashion, but must first have this
plat recorded, since at the present time there is no recorded plat on file
for them to vacate in order to replat. Mr. Barr has corrected the original
error, as well as several other errors which he found in the plat. After
further discussion, Mr. Waller moved that the plat be recommended for final
approval by the Assembly. Seconded by =fir. Breckberg and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
X OLD BUSINESS - None
XI PLANNING AND STAFF ITEMS
A. Zoning Districts. There was some discussion on recommendations to the Assembly
for general rezoning tTouhot the area in order to improve the present
zoning districts. Mr. Hansen suggested that the Commission delay its
recommendations until the coloring of the map is completed so that all exceptions
and implied exceptions under the Grandfather's Clause may be taken into
consideration.
B. far. Best requested that suggestions for improvements in the ordinances be
submitted to the Ordinance Committee.
XII AUDIENCE COMMEPTS
XIII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Arnold Mansen, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Respectfully submitte.,
Sally Hendrix, Borough Secretary