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1966-02-28 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -• FEBRUARY 28 1966 Call to Order Vice Chairman Urie called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Magistrate's Court , Donnelley Bldg * , Kodiak, Alaska. II Roll Call Present Sid Urie, Vice Chairman Sam Best Loren Chester Gene Erwin Dick Juelson Tony Perez Absent George Cornelius, Chairman Phil Anderson Chuck Edris Also present: Sally Hendrix, Borough Secretary, taking minutes; Jim Stansbury, B ..Iding Inspector; Harry Carter, Sanitarian; Jim Barr, Engineer; and approximately 20 people in the audience. III Minutes of previous Meeting - February 21, 1966 IV Minutes of Borough Assembly - February 17, 1966 Minutes were perused individually. domm. Best corrected the last sentence under Section XII to read "persons concerned could be brought before the Magistrate for violations," instead of "would be." Comm. Erwin corrected Par. V1I -A to read "to allow the use of an apartment in each basement of the present bui1dn:: instead of "building." There were no further comments, and Vice Chairman ordered minutes approved as corrected. VII Zoning Items - Preliminary Review This section was taken up first at the request of Borough Chairman Wilton White. A. Rezoning - Airport - City of Kodiak (Case #57-B) Vice Chairman Urie read the application letter from m the City of Kodiak. The Commissioners studied the airport plans. It was noted that the property affected by the new airport included portions owned by Mr. Marinkoich , Mr. Ballard, and some roads. Comm. Best requested that the letter be read again. He then stated that the only zoning that the property could be rezoned to for an airport would be Public or Semi-Public, and it is not possible to do this when the land is privately owned. He said that it would not do any good to zone it to anything other than what it is. Vice Chairman Urie asked what the City wanted --was it approval of the preliminary plans? He stated that rezoning cannot be accomplished until the property involved is purchased, at which time it can be zoned public. Comm. Best stated that Survey 3465 may already be zoned public, or could be if it is State owned. It was stated that it is owned by the Borough now, and Comm, Best stated that it would be the only area that could be re-zoned. He further stated that the case could be referred to the Borough Attorney to obtain his recommendation on what re-zoning could be done. Chuck Weir stated from the audience that the Northwest side of the present runway, from the Kodiak Airways hangar to the North end of the existing runway, is public domain, and that is the site of the future commercial development area. Comm. Best stated that Survey 3467 and the runway area are already zoned public to take care of the airport; however, the other land, such as Survey 3218, is the area in question--how it could be rezoned to preserve it for the airport. Since it is still under private ownership, it cannot be zoned Public. Mr. Weir stated that he realized that the zoning could not be changed because it is private property, but that it was his group's intention to make the Commission aware of the plans, to point out the FAA requirements, distance-wise and construction-wise, for the airport, so that when people come to the P&Z Commission with requests for building permits, since much of the area is .now zoned Unclassified, or when people come for an exception to build a commercial structure that it would be prohibitive to buy for airport use, that they could be requested to locate elsewhere in an area that is already zoned for commercial use. This would be a great help later on when the land is purchased for the ait. fir t . They are concerned with the construction that is going on now just off fie end of the runway. It is understood that there is going to be a rock crushing plant put in there that would be a definite hazard to the airport as it is right now. He requested a report on the status of that construction, and asked if there is anything that can be done about it. KIBS272482 PLANNING & ZONING MEETING -- February 28, 1966 Mr. weir commented on the fact sheet submitted by the Airport Group, and stated that the FAA is seriously considering putting a' flight service station on the municipal airport. This was the direct result of a meeting held in Kodiak two days ago. There is a bill before the legislature in Juneau now ad there is a possibility that Kodiak will be in a position to acquire the property for the cross runway and begin actual construction in the near future. If the Commission could be aware of what cost is going to be involved in allowing certain structures to be built, and what thinking is involved, it will help the Community a great deal. The FAA requires that no structures may be built closer than 500 feet to the center line of the runway, which would mean everything on the Southeast side of the present runway would have to be removed, and there can be no structures closer than 2000 feet off the end of the runway, and three degrees to either side must be a clear zone. The Airman's Association that is now being formed will keep P&Z informed of future developments as they happen, and what type of building schedule is being contemplated. Comm. Best stated that it appeared that no present action was required by P&Z, and Vice Chairman Urie agreed that the case was for infcation purposes. Comm. Best requested that it be noted in the record that P&Z is aware of the airport plans and will take them into consideration when considering future development in the area. The airport plans will be available for future reference. Mt. Weir explained that there is a problem in obtaining Federal funds because of the use of the lake in conjunction with the runway, due to the air safety standpoint. However, with the construction of a flight service station, the airport would be eligible for a control tower, and this would eliminate the safety problem. They are investigating other funds which might be available. The City plans to dredge out the lake this summer to make it safer. It will be of great benefit to the Community if there can be made an orderly growth of the airport. The subject of Mr. Hubbard's development was brought up, and the noise that would result there from the airport. Mr. 'heir explained that this land will have to be purchased. Comm. Erwin objected to the noise factor, and Mr. weir stated that the noise factor will be no greater with the cross runway than it is now. There was further discussion on the noise factor and that this is a necessary evil in the growth of a community. There was discussion about referring the case to the Borough Attorney, but since Comm. Best had already spoken to him about it and he was of the opinion that there was not any rezoning that could be done, the matter was dropped. Mr. weir made some closing comments, and asked the cooperation of the Commission in the matter. Vice Chairman Urie stated that the Commission would cooperate. B. Exception - Portion of USS 3218 - right & Welborn (Case #93-B) Vice Chairman Uric read application letter from Wright & Welborn requesting an exception to place machinery for the manufacture of concrete and crushed rock, and the storage and sales of these products, on this property. Comm. Best made a motion to schedule a public hearing on this case for March 14. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A question arose as to the necessity of a public hearing. Comm. Best quoted Ord. 64-5, Section 10, which does call for a public hearing. v Correspondence A. Memo from Harry Carter re sewage systems of trailer courts was read, which recommended that P&Z should not approve private sewage systems for trailer courts unless they are engineered and designed by an approved engineer and provide for complete treatment where there is no salt water outfall. Comm* Best commented that the memo makes it very clear that the main concern with trailer courts is their sanitary condition. Commissioners expressed their thanks to Mr. Carter for this memo. Copies will be distributed to the Commissioners. KIBS272483 PLANNING ZONING MEETING - February 28, 1966 VIII. Subdivisions - Preliminary Approvals A. Portion of USS 3218 - Argo Corp. (Case #121-A) Vice Chairman Urie read recommendations from Engineer Barr. Comm. Best disqualified himself. The Commissioners studied the plat. Comm. Best explained that since these are one -acre tracts, the ordinance does not require the subdivider to install sewer and water, but the plat must be covenanted to require the purchasers to instal. them. The lots will be for sale to other developers. After further discussio n, Comm. Juelson made a motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to covenanting of the final plat to take care of the utilities. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Old Business A. Trailer Court Permit, Lot 3, USS 3099, Jack Brisbane (Case #99) Vice Chairman Urie read recommendations from the building inspector and sanitarian. Comm. Best made a motion that a temporary permit be granted for the existing three trailers, providing that the existing sanitary systems are approved by the Sanitarian within 60 days, and that the public hearing for this case be deferred until such time as satisfactory engineering plans for the sanitary system are submitted, as recommended by the Sanitarian and Building Inspector, and subject to their approval and that of the Borough Engineer. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried by unanimous voice vote. ix Subdivisions - Final Approvals The Commission agreed to take action on the following items which were submitted too late to be included on the agenda. A. New Kodiak Sub, Blk 2, ASH. (Case #95-B) Vice Chairman Urie read Engineer Barns recommendations. Plat was discussed. Comm. Best made a motion to approve the final plat as submitted. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Vacation of former plat of area was then taken up. There was a question as to which body should hold the public hearing, P&Z or Assembly. Comm. Best made a motion that a public hearing be scheduled for the appropraite body for the vacation of the area covered by Blk 2, New Kodiak Sub. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. B. New Kodiak Sub, Blk 4, (Case #109-B) Case was reviewed. Back entrance of Krafts and unloading of vans was discussed. Comm. Best made a motion to approve the final plat as submitted. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Comm. Best made a motion that a public hearing be scheduled for the appropriate body for the vacation of the area covered by Elk 4, New Kodiak Sub. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. X1 Planning and Staff Items A. Review of Procedures Comm. Best made the following suggestions for changes in the procedures as they now stand: 1. Under Section 1I1, add the following as ex- officio staff: a. Planning Director b. Sanitarian c. Building Official The Borough Engineer should also be added to the listing of Staff. KIBS272484 PINING & ZONING MEETING - February 28, 1966 2. Section 7.11 should be changed to "The Chairman shall entertain a motion for approval of the case in question. Following a second of the motion, the Chairman shall declare the public hearing open." 3. Section 7.5 should have added, 'after the hearing has been closed and the question called for, the Commission shall vote on the motion as made or as amended. After further discussion, it was decided that "Miscellaneous" should be added as an item under agenda order, Section 6.2, after "Subdivisions - Final Approvals." XII Audience Comments A. Request by William Gregory for Commission to hear his case on a front yard variance, USS 3464, Lot 3, Case #123-A, which was submitted too late to be included on the agenda. After discussion, Comm. Best moved that the case be submitted to the Building Inspector for his comments. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. B. Mr. Holman inquired exactly what the objections to his building are. It was explained that they were described in a letter sent to him in December, and that the case now lies with the Building Inspector and the Assembly, and will be on the Assembly Agenda this week, March 3. XIII Adjournment Comm. Best moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Comm. Perez. Carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 .m. Respectfully submitted, Sally Hendrix Borough Secretary Approved by: Sidney IL Urie Vice Chairman, P&Z Commission K1Bs272485