1964-07-01 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1964
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner L. Johnson at 7:40 p.m in the Court Room.
Commissioners present: Kraft, Sutliff, Johnson, Felton, Smith and Lamme
Others present: `Roy Madsen, Gord Jensen, Jim Barr, Rev. Targonsky, R. Hubbard and
Chuck LaPage.
The minutes of the meeting of June 17, 1964 were considered and unanimously approved
ras read by a voice vote by the Commissioners.
`j Mr. Charles Stanton of Trans -Alaska Telephone Company submitted a request to rezone
Lots 93 & 94, Block 9 of Erskine Subdivision from residential to commercial. They
propose to build a modern fireproof, one story concrete block building and would
like to commence construction as soon as possible.
Mr. Jensen of the Kodiak Telephone Company said it would be possible to rebuild on their
present property but they would have the expense of removing the present building and
there has been no guaranty of the resale from Urban Renewal of the land. They have
received no response from the State Highway Department as to the grade of the road
in front of the present building.
Commissionder Johnson read a letter from Rontld Slaymaker requesting variances of
Block 1, Lots 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, Block 5, L is 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Block 7, Lots 48
49, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, Block 9, Lots 81; 82, 83, 90, 91, 93, 94, 96, 91, 98,
115, 116, 117, 118 and 119 of the Erskine Subdivision.
Attorney Madsen read the existing Ordinance No. 240, Section 20 C(1)(B) page 55.
Commissioner Felton made the motion to deny both Mr. Stanton & Mr. Slaymaker's request
for variances as they do not comply with Ordinance No. 240, Section 20 C(1)(b).
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously caried by a voice vote.
Reverend Targonsky asked that since Urban Renewal classified U.S.S. 444 Tract B
a commercial zone would it be possible to build a rectory, orphanage, caretaker's
home or a parking lot in the same area.
Mr. Jim Barr said there was no intent to move the rectory away from the Church by
Urban Renewal.
Commissioner Sutliff recommended the City Council and Urban Renewal be notified
of Rev. Targonsky's request and that sufficient land be made available in the
immediate vicinity of the church to be used for their purposes alone. Seconded
by Commissioner Kraft and unanimously carried by a voice vote.
Rev. Targonsky also asked how wide Mission Road would be. Commissioner Johnson
replied 501.
Harold Alexander submitted a Building Permit and House Plans for approval.
After a brief discussion commissioner Sutliff made the motion to approve Mr. Alexander's
Building Permit. Seconded by Commissioner Kraft and unanimously carried by a voice
vote.
Commissioner Johnson stated he would not be able to attend the meeting of August 5, 1964.
There was a general discussion on Urban Renewal's tardiness in buying and reselling
land to present property owners who want to rebuild.
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Mr. LaPage of A.H.A. said the earliest possible date Urban Renewal could start purchasing
land would be July 15, 1964 but he could see no reason why an,-iad!Tiiana�-could not go
ahead and build before this took place. /reoi�Y TEL6Pi/CiYE
H. 0. Olsen submitted for approval resubdivision of U.S.S. 3098, Lot 27. There was
insufficient information and a revised plat will be resubmitted at the neat meeting.
Commissioner Sutliff made the recommendation that a set of Urban Renewal Plans be
purchased for the Planning & zoning Commission by the Assembly. Seconded by Commissioner
Kraft and unanimously carried by a voice vote.
Mr. Barr presented an architectural plan as proposed for the Urban Renewal Area.
A discussion followed with comments from the Planning & Zoning commitee and members
of the public in attendance.
Commissioner Sutliff moved that the Planning & Zoning Commission request a meeting with
the State ivision of Lands for reviewing the release of lands N. E, of Kodiak. Seconded
by Commissioner Felton and unanimously carried, by a voice vote.
It was suggested and con#urred upon, that the Planning & Zoning Commission should begin
immediately on planning land use of the above mentioned property. Mr. Barr will bring
a Proposed Borough Zoning Map to the next meeting.
Rev. Targonsky asked about a cemetery addition on Lots 68, 69 and 70 Erskine Subdivision.
This request was tabled pending formal application.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary.
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