1984-02-22 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RE -SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 22, 1984
I CALL TO ORDER:
CHAIRMAN KEN GREGG called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Borough Assembly Chambers, Kodiak, Alaska. CHAIRMAN GREGG announced that
the regular meeting of February 15, 1984 was canceled due to inclement
weather and road conditions.
II ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present: Also Present:
Ken Gregg, Chairman Linda Freed, Director
Steve Rennell Community Development Department
Marlin Knight
Virginia Crowe Dave Crowe, Borough Engineer
Fred Patterson
Tim Hill Bud Cassidy, Assistant Planner
Dan James Jolinda Goodwin, Planning Secretary
III APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
r CHAIRMAN GREGG noted that Item VII E, Case S-84-002, was to be deleted
from the agenda. COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO APPROVE the agenda, seconded
by Commissioner Crowe. The motion CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
IV MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - January 18, 1984.
There were no corrections or additions to the minutes. COMMISSIONER
HILL MOVED TO APPROVE the minutes of January 18, 1984, seconded by
Commissioner Rennell. The motion CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
V APPEARANCE REQUESTS AND AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
CHAIRMAN GREGG noted a request from Mr. Donnell Rounsaville for formal
approval of a parking site plan, tentatively reviewed and approved at the
Commission's February 1, 1984 worksession. This review was now required
because there will be more than 10 units in the complex, located on Lot 10
and Lot 11, Block 3, Alderwood Addition.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO APPROVE the site plan, per the plans
reviewed at the February 1, 1984 worksession, as attached to the building
permit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rennell and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(A) CASE 84-001. Request to rezone Lots 7 through 12B, Block 1,
Island Lake Subdivision, U.S. Survey 3219, from Single -Family Residential
(R1) to Two -Family Residential (R2) in accordance with Chapter 17.72,
Amendments and Changes, bordering Island Lake on Arctic Tern between Island
Lake Road and Kittiwake (Lorna -Lee Arndt).
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE TABLE and the
motion was seconded. The motion CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
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MS. FREED reported receiving three telephone calls from people
opposing this rezoning. CHAIRMAN GREGG then recessed the Regular Meeting
and opened the Public Hearing.
STAN THOMPSON, representing himself and his wife who are tenants on
Lot 9, Block 1, Island Lake Subd., was present and voiced objection to the
rezoning request. Mr. Thompson, who has a contract to purchase Lot 9 from
Mr. H.J. Woodworth, stated the lots were too small to be practical for
multiple -family dwellings.
r MS. SHANNON BACH, Lot 2, Block 3, Island Lake Subd., presented the
Commission with written testimony from several neighboring property owners,
all in opposition to the rezoning request. MS. Bach felt the lots were too
small and the road system inadequate, and she did not want to have more
people in the area. She requested no further "spot" zoning until an over-
all view could be taken of the Island Lake area.
MRS. LORNA-LEE ARNDT was present and stated her request was in con-
formance with the rest of the zoning in the area. Mrs. Arndt spoke favor-
ably of the present road system, stating they were wider than any others in
the area. Mrs. Arndt did not feel that this rezoning would create any more
people in the area than what the area was presently experiencing.
MR. SCOTT ARNDT, adjacent property owner, was present and stated no
objection with R2 zoning in the area. Mr. Arndt also felt the present road
system was adequate to meet the needs of the area.
MS. FREED read into the record the additional letters of objection
received prior to the meeting from: Mr. John Lund; Ms. Judy Van Fleet;
Gene & Sheila Black; and Patricia and Bruce Putnam. As there were no
further audience comments, CHAIRMAN GREGG closed the Public Hearing and
reconvened the Regular Meeting.
COMMISSIONER CROWE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE REZONING of Lot 7 through
r" 12B, Block 1, Island Lake Subdivision, U.S. Survey 3219, from R1 to R2.
Commissioner Rennell seconded the motion and the question was called. The
motion FAILED by unanimous roll call vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR DENIAL from the Commissioners were:
no present need to rezone; a two -acre minimum criteria for rezoning had not
been met; the total area of all the lots proposed for rezoning was less
than the two -acre minimum criteria; public testimony indicated a desire for
the character of the area to remain rural; and the rezoning would impact
the area traffic and density.
MRS. CROWE MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR
DENIAL. The motion was seconded and the question called. The motion
CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. CHAIRMAN GREGG informed Mrs. Arndt of
her right to appeal within ten days to the Borough Assembly.
B) CASE 84-008. Request for an exception from Section 17.24.010,
Permitted Uses, to allow Sunday church service in the Kodiak Livestock Coop
building for a period of two years on Lot 3, Block 4, Tract A, Bells Flats
Alaska Subdivision (Berean Baptist Church).
MS. FREED corrected Item #2 of the February 3, 1984 staff report:
"Any proceeds derived from church activities held on the property should be
used for the operation and/or maintenance of the facility in accordance
with the deed dated February 15, 1980."
CHAIRMAN GREGG recessed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public
Hearing. As there were no audience comments, CHAIRMAN GREGG closed the
Public Hearing and opened the Regular Meeting.
COMMISSIONER CROWE MOVED TO GRANT A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION on Lot 3,
Block 4, Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision, contingent on the
following conditions:
1) That the exception be granted for the requested two-year period
and be non-renewable;
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2) Any proceeds derived from church activities held on the property
should be used for the operation and/or maintenance of the facility in
accordance with the deed dated February 15, 1980.
For purposes of clarification, Mrs. Crowe interpreted "any proceeds"
in Item #2 of the conditions to mean "the rent paid to the Kodiak Livestock
Cooperative, Inc. for the use of this premises." COMMISSIONER RENNELL
SECONDED the motion and the question was called. The motion CARRIED by
unanimous roll call vote.
1 C) CASE 84-009. Request for a variance from Section 17.18.050,
Yards, to a low w the construction of a single-family residence in a
Single -Family Residential District (R1) that encroaches into the required
front yard setbacks on Lot 4A, Block 2, Leite Subdivision, 1516 Ismailov
Street (Allan Grauel).
As there was no additional staff report, CHAIRMAN GREGG recessed the
Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing. There were no audience
comments and CHAIRMAN GREGG closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the
Regular Meeting.
COMMISSIONER KNIGHT MOVED TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE on
Lot 4A, Block 2, Leite Subdivision and the motion was seconded. The
question was called and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMISSIONER CROWE MOVED TO APPROVE AS FINDING OF FACT AND REASONS FOR
APPROVAL:
1. That the platted sewer easement presents an exceptional physical
circumstance or condition applicable to the property or to its intended use
or development which does not apply generally to other properties in the
same land use district;
2. That the strict application of the provisions of this title would
r result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
3. That the granting of the variance will not result in material
damage or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity nor be detrimental
to the public's health, safety, or general welfare;
4. That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the comprehensive plan;
5. That actions of the applicant did not cause special conditions of
financial hardship or inconvenience from which relief is being sought by a
variance; and
6. That granting the variance will not permit a prohibited land use
in the district involved.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL seconded the motion and the question was called.
The motion CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
D) CASE 84-010. Request for an exception from Section 17.19.020,
Permitted Uses, to allow the construction of two additional apartments onto
an existing duplex with an office in the garage in a Two -Family Residential
District (R2), located on Lot 67, Block 8, Erskine Subdivision, 424 Carolyn
Avenue (Edward F. Randolph).
MS. FREED noted that a parking plan had been submitted by Mr. Randolph
and that staff had had the opportunity to review the plan. CHAIRMAN GREGG
recessed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing.
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EDWARD F. RANDOLPH was present and spoke favorably for granting the
request for an exception, stating that currently there were three other
lots being used on Carolyn Avenue in an R3-fashion. Mr. Randolph felt that
the use of these lots, although "grandfathered" into the current zoning
status in 1981, was significant to the request. Mr. Randolph submitted a
petition signed by 20 owners/tenants within a 400' radius of 424 Carolyn
who felt there would be no adverse conditions created by granting the
request.
THE COMMISSION questioned Mr. Randolph and discussed his intended use
of the property. Ms. Freed noted Item #3 of the February 15, 1984 staff
report: "The adjacent lot where additional land is to be purchased or
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leased, Lot 9A, Block 13, Aleutian Homes Subd., is a substandard lot with
an area of 5,252 square feet. Any land leased or purchased would further
reduce the size of the lot." Mr. Randolph noted a verbal agreement did
exist with Mr. Samuel Graber for additional off-street parking locations.
MS. SHIRLEY HEGLIN, property owner of Lots 51 and 52, Block 7, Erskine
Addition, was present and voiced opposition to the proposed exception. MS.
Heglin mentioned considerable public opposition to allowing the original
multi -family dwellings in the area, but since these had now been
r grandfathered they were accepted. However, Ms. Heglin stressed the current
parking situation in the area, stating residents were unable to use the
sidewalks that had recently been built because the sidewalks were used for
parking vehicles. MS. Heglin felt the entire R2 area would be in jeopardy
by allowing this type of "spot zoning", and she urged the Commission not to
grant the request.
MS. GRETCHEN SAUPE, property owner of Lots 109 and 110, Block 9,
Erskine Subdivision voiced her objection to the proposed rezoning. Her
desire was to keep the area R2. Ms. Saupe stated she would like to see
this sort of "spot" zoning stopped, and that only an entire area should be
considered for rezoning.
As there were no additional audience comments, CHAIRMAN GREGG closed
the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners voicing concern for: a
4-plex in an R2 area; the feeling that this was "spot" zoning; staff
comments involving practical layout problems in the proposed parking plan;
and parking problems in the general area due to existing, grandfathered
home occupations.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION from
Section 17.19.020, Permitted Uses, to allow the construction of two
additional apartments onto an existing duplex with an office in the garage
r in a Two -Family Residential District (R2), located on Lot 67, Block 8,
Erskine Subdivision, 424 Carolyn Avenue (Edward F. Randolph). The motion
was seconded and the question was called. The motion FAILED unanimously by
roll call vote.
CHAIRMAN GREGG informed Mr. Randolph of his right to appeal within ten
days in writing to the City Clerk.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR
DENIAL per the February 3 and 15, 1984 Community Development Department
staff memorandum:
1. The character of the area is basically duplex in nature, with most
of the neighborhood composed of two-family structures; any increase in
density is incompatible with this character;
2. Off-street parking standards, as required in Chapter 17.57, Off -
Street Parking and Loading, are not presently met for the residential and
office uses; the requirement of four additional spaces would intensify the
parking problem.
3. On each side of the parking lot, spaces are arranged to create
double parking (Numbers 1 and 2, and 7 and 8); though ten feet wide, they
do not provide adequate turning space;
4. A power pole exists near the property line; though a utility
easement does not exist on the plat, it would have to be relocated to
create space Number 7; and
r 5. The adjacent lot where additional land is to be purchased or
leased, Lot 9A, Block 13, Aleutian Homes Subdivision, is a substandard lot
with an area of 5,252 square feet; any land leased or purchased would
further reduce the size of the lot.
FURTHER, COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED to include in the motion the
concerns of the Commission regarding:
1. A proposed 4-plex in an R2 area;
2. "Spot zoning";
3. Staff comments involving practical layout problems of the proposed
parking plan; and
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4. Existing parking problems due to grandfathered, home occupations
in the area.
The motion was seconded and the question was called. The motion
CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
CHAIRMAN GREGG CALLED A TWO -MINUTE RECESS AT 8:20 p.m. and reconvened
the Regular Meeting at 8:22 p.m.
E) CASE 84-011. Request for an exception from Section 17.20.020,
r' Permitted Uses, and Section 17.57.020, Off -Street Parking --Number of Spaces
Required, and a variance from Section 17.20.040(B), Side Yards, to allow
the construction of a physical fitness center that straddles Lots 10 and
11, Block 8, Alderwood Subdivision 1319 and 1321 Selief Lane (R. E. Cook
and D. Rounsaville).
MS. FREED reported two telephone calls received from local residents
in opposition to the request and two public hearing notices in favor of
granting the request. In addition, MS. FREED noted a letter from Kodiak
Electric Association, Inc. (KEA) regarding electrical hookups to the
proposed, combined unit.
CHAIRMAN GREGG then recessed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public
Hearing.
GARY HURLBURT, property owner of Lot 8, Block 1-A, Alderwood Subd.,
stated that with the trees along both sides of the road gone and more homes
in the area, dust is a real problem. Mr. Hurlburt is concerned with any
kind of commercial venture that will increase traffic in the area.
UNKNOWN AUDIENCE, living in Alderwood #6 at top of hill, spoke in
opposition to granting the request. His primary concern was the lack of
off-street parking, and the present congestion in the area.
(^ RON BROCKMAN, concerned parent of children living in the Aleutian
Homes area, spoke in opposition to granting the request. His main feeling
was that any increase in business that has access to the Aleutian Homes
would pose a serious threat to children living in the area, because of the
"speedway" that has developed throughout these access roads.
DON ROUNSAVILLE was present and agreed parking and traffic problems on
Selief Lane did exist, but felt it had no bearing on his request. He felt
confident that these problems could be taken care of. Mr. Rounsaville
acknowledged the letter from KEA and felt the electrical concern would not
create any problems.
COMMISSIONER HILL read a letter from Ron Brockman opposing any change
in the zoning or any variances granted for change in the zoning involving
the residential area on Selief Lane, or any other residential area, to
business or any semblance of business zoning.
COMMISSIONER HILL also read a letter from Penny Miner voicing
objection to the fitness center. Ms. Miner's concerns were for retaining
the beauty of the area and the welfare of children in the area, due to the
compounded danger of increased vehicular traffic.
CHAIRMAN GREGG closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular
Meeting. Chairman Gregg asked for the wishes of the Commission.
r COMMISSIONER RENNELL considered the center to be a business -like
facility and, therefore, inappropriate in a residential area. COMMISSIONER
RENNELL voiced his concern with the parking problems and increased traffic
which would be generated from the operation of the center.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL spoke for the record in regards to comments in
Ms. Miner's letter: "People who ride three-wheelers are also responsible
not to ride on the roads. I don't think we should protect their right to
ride on the roads, because they are not supposed to be there in the first
place. The parents need to be more responsible for their children who ride
three-wheelers on a public right-of-way, which is against the law."
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COMMISSIONER JAMES felt the center would fit in well with an R3
neighborhood, but voiced his concern with the existing off-street parking.
Although there is traffic congestion in the area, Commission James did not
feel that this center would increase the traffic problem any more than
adding two more eight-plexes, which would be legal at any rate.
COMMISSIONER HILL had a no problem with the location or the road
system. Commissioner Hill felt, at present, the center would impact the
area with parking problems, especially for ingress and egress of people who
rwish to use the facility.
1 COMMISSIONER PATTERSON felt there was a need in the area for a
recreational facility, but by granting the two exceptions and the variance,
Commissioner Patterson felt the Commission would almost be rezoning to
Business. His major objections would be the increase in traffic and the
increase in parking difficulties.
COMMISSIONER KNIGHT agreed with Commissioner Patterson and felt the
crux of the matter was "setting a precedent with business -oriented
enterprise in a basically, totally residential area. I think that's
basically where my decision lies in this issue. And, I am against that
concept."
COMMISSIONER CROWE agreed with the comments that had been made.
Additionally, Commissioner Crowe felt that the the heaviest hours of
operation for the center would be evening hours, and that these hours would
not be compatible within a residential -type area.
COMMISSIONER GREGG disagreed with Item #1 of the staff report, in that
he feels a recreational facility is compatible in an R3 neighborhood.
Commissioner Gregg felt that two parking spaces per 24 single -bedroom
apartments was being too heavy, and that 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 spaces per
apartment unit would be more appropriate. However, even though
�^ Commissioner Gregg felt a recreational facility would be fine in an R3
neighborhood, in this particular area any impact at all would be greatly
detrimental to the Aleutian Home area. Commissioner Gregg raised the
question "what effect would local draw have on the area?"
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO GRANT A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION from
Section 17.20.020, Permitted Uses, and Section 17.57.020, Off -Street
Parking --Number of Spaces Required, and a variance from Section
17.20.040(B), Side Yards, to allow the construction of a physical fitness
center that straddles Lots 10 and 11, Block 8, Alderwood Subdivision, 1319
and 1321 Selief Lane (R.E. Cook and D. Rounsaville). The motion was
seconded and the question was called.
COMMISSIONER CROWE MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO GRANT A REQUEST for an
exception from 17.20.020, Permitted Uses. The motion was seconded and the
question was called. The amended motion FAILED by roll call vote with
Commissioners Crowe, James, and Patterson voting "yes."
The question was called on the main motion and the main motion FAILED
unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO APPROVE AS FINDING OF FACT AND REASONS
FOR DENIAL the Commissioner's comments stated for the record an
recommendations #1, #2, and #3 in the February 3, 1984 Community
Development Department staff report:
1. Location: This business -like facility is inappropriate in a
residential neighborhood. The amount of traffic that will be generated is
better suited to a business -oriented area of town. The intent of resi-
dential neighborhoods is to discourage uses that would generate other than
normal traffic on streets serving the residents of that street. Because
the hours of heavy vehicular traffic would occur between 5 p.m. and closing
time, it is incompatible with the intent of a residential neighborhood;
2. Road System: The present road system is not of adequate capacity
to handle the amount of traffic that is generated now, let alone when the
area is fully developed. This is a concern that needs more attention. The
traffic problem intensifies with the completion of each new multi -family
structure. Traffic is funnelled into the substandard road system of
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Aleutian Homes, no matter what route is taken. Efforts to control large
traffic generators, until the road system is upgraded, should be taken; and
3. Parking: Parking requirements, as of now, are not clear, because
the project is in its early stages of development; but, the site has some
development constraints. Sufficient amounts of turning space eliminates
some spaces. Proper traffic circulation is hampered by the parking plan,
especially in the event of any snow accumulation.
This request is located on an uphill grade. The proposed parking plan
offers 70 parking spaces, with almost half of those spaces on the steeper
portion of the lot.
r The motion was seconded and the question was called. The motion
CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
VII OLD BUSINESS:
A) CASE 83-128. Request for an extension to a current, negotiated
lease with the Kodiak Island Borough, a 1.9 acre portion of USS 1701, South
Shuyak Island, ADL 63782 (Michael Echavarria).
B) CASE 84-007. Request to purchase 5.69 acres of presently -leased
Borough property, ocated on the South Shore of Shuyak Island, a portion of
U.S. Survey 1701, ADL 59883 (Ed Hendricks).
As both cases pertain to U.S. Survey 1701 and its disposal, the
Commission will hold one general discussion and make one motion which will
go into the record for both cases.
MS. FREED reported that Ed Hendricks submitted a letter to the editor
of the Kodiak Daily Mirror, dated February 14, 1984, regarding the intent
of the governing persons at the time of the original lease. Mr. & Mrs.
Newland submitted a letter releasing any competitive interest in U.S.
Survey 1701. Lonnie White will submit a proposed ordinance for first
reading on March 1, 1984 to the Borough Assembly to turn all Borough
r" property on Shuyak Island into a park.
CHAIRMAN GREGG asked if there was anyone in the audience who testified
at the February 2, 1984 Borough Assembly Meeting "against" any sale of the
property on Shuyak who would care to testify in Mr. Hendricks' behalf.
NEIL SARGENT offered sympathetic testimony in Mr. Hendricks' behalf.
MATT DICK, who had testified at the February 2 meeting and is against
private ownership of large amounts of land on Shuyak Island, felt because
Mr. Hendricks has been a strong proponent of the proper use of Shuyak
Island and the park, he should be allowed to have the option to purchase
the land.
BILL HERMAN, expressed concern because the Borough Assembly had voted
in favor of not changing the '81 settlement, and had been strongly in favor
of not having private inholdings in this park. The applicants' land is
surrounded by proposed state park land, and that creates a problem.
Mr. Herman felt a permanent answer was not appropriate at this time,
supported staff's opinion on a competitive, short-term lease, and requested
some future planning process to develop long-range plans for use and
management of Borough land.
CHAIRMAN GREGG called for discussion among the Commissioners. Lease
and land disposal procedures were discussed. Ms. Freed read the minutes of
r ' February 1, 1973 Borough Assembly Meeting into the record regarding
Mr. Ed Hendricks' first proposed lease agreement. Although there is no
written documentation, Al Meiners, State Parks Planner, said he had no
particular problem with this parcel being held in private ownership,
Ms. Freed reported. Written documentation was requested by the Commission.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED THAT IN CASE 83-128 and CASE 84-007, as per
the Community Development Department staff recommendation of February 6,
1984:
1) Mr. Hendricks has spent considerable time and effort identifying a
private parcel of land on Shuyak, and pursuing by legal means, its
acquisition. He has had control of the property since 1974;
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2. A wilderness lodge has been established and viable for almost ten
years;
3. Mr. Hendricks has proven to be a good steward of the land, and he
has carved out a livelihood and lives a lifestyle that is in keeping with
the recreational intent of the area;
4. Mr. Hendricks, who is intimately familiar with Shuyak, has
indicated that this parcel of land is not critical to land or water access,
but has portage characteristics, and he would agree to allow legal access
across this parcel; and
THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THE SALE OF U.S. SURVEY 1701 to Mr. Ed
i Hendricks and Mr. Michael Echavarria would not be in conflict with
recreational orientation of the surrounding area; that the Commission
recommends that as an alternative to selling, the Assembly offer U.S.
Survey 1701 for a 55-year competitive lease, with last rights of refusal to
Mr. Hendricks and/or Mr. Michael Echavarria. The motion was seconded and
the question was called. The motion CARRIED by roll call vote, with
Commissioner Rennell voting "no."
C) CASE S-83-039. (Final) Subdivision of Lot 19, Block 7, Bells
Flats Alaska Subdivision to Lots 19A, 19B, 19C, and 19D, Block 7, Bells
Flats Alaska Subdivision (Ken and Suzanne Manolovitz).
There was not additional staff report.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED THAT IN CASE S-83-039, recommendation of FINAL
subdivision of Lot 19, Block 7, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision into
Lots 19A, 19B, 19C, and 190, Block 7, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision per
the Engineering Department memorandum of February 7, 1984, which stated:
1. Granting final approval to this subdivision with the condition
that two off-street parking spaces be constructed for Lot 19D prior to
recording of the plat.
r The motion was seconded and the question was called. The motion
CARRIED unanimously by roll call vote.
MR. KEN MANOLOVITZ was present in the audience and questioned the
Commission on the off-street parking condition, not realizing that the
Commission was not going to open the case up to a public hearing. Mr.
Manolovitz stated he had not had the opportunity to address the subject
since the very first worksession he had attended. Mr. Manolovitz said the
off-street parking condition was brought up after the public hearing during
the first Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting. He said he did not realize
that this stipulation was going to be put on the case. He said he really
doesn't have to understand the stipulation.
COMMISSIONER HILL stated that on one lot, Lot 19D, you will have to
cut out two off-street parking spaces off the road.
MR. MANOLOVITZ stated that depended on whether it was parallel parking
or diagonal parking, declared there was room for parallel parking off the
road, and that the land was going to be sold as "undeveloped."
Mr. Manolovitz stated it was his neglect for missing the worksession.
CHAIRMAN GREGG suggested that the Commission rescind the previous
motion and table final approval until Mr. Manolovitz and the Commission
could meet at a worksession.
r COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO RESCIND THE PREVIOUS MOTION ON CASE S-83-039
AND TABLE until further discussion at a worksession. The motion was
seconded and the question was called. The motion CARRIED by roll call
vote, with Commissioners Crowe, James, and Rennell voting "no."
MR. MANOLOVITZ voiced objection to having the final approval tabled,
due to time factor involved with his property.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO GRANT FINAL APPROVAL of the subdivision
of Lot 19, Block 7, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision to Lots 19A, 19B, 19C,
and 19D, Block 7, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision per the memorandum of
February 7, 1984, per all the recommendations made by the Borough Engineer.
The motion was seconded and the question called.
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CHAIRMAN GREGG asked Mr. Manolovitz if he could "live with this the
way it is?" Mr. Manolovitz answered, "Yes, because of the time factor, I
can live with it."
DAVE CROWE added that the condition was placed on this particular
parcel because the land was so steep that it was impractical to build a
driveway for access into that property. Mr. Crowe's recommendation,
originally, was that the Commission approve the preliminary plat with the
condition that Mr. Manolovitz combine two lots, which he could have to get
r a reasonable driveway access. The Commission chose not to do that and
placed the restriction on Lots 19D and 19E, that they both have constructed
parking areas before the final plat is submitted. In this case, the final
plat was submitted and the parking areas had not been constructed, making
it a condition that Mr. Manolovitz still needed to meet.
CHAIRMAN GREGG CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE. The motion CARRIED by
unanimous roll call vote.
D) CASE S-84-001. (FINAL) Woodland Acres Subdivision, Third Addition:
Tract B Portion and Tract C, U.S. Survey 1682 to Tracts B-2, B-3, C-1,
and Lots 1 through 21, Block 4 (John Rauwolf).
There was no additional staff report.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO APPROVE CASE S-84-001, (FINAL) Woodland
Acres Subdivision, Third Addition: Tract B Portion Fand Tract C,
U.S. Survey 1682 to Tracts B-2, B-3, C-1, and Lots 1 through 21, Block 4
per the Engineering Department's February 7, 1984 staff report, with the
following corrections to Item 4 and Item 5:
4. Place a note on the final plat stating that no development or sale
of Tracts B-2 and B-3 until Puffin Drive or other access is constructed;
and
r ' 5. Place a five (5) foot wide electrical easement along all road
right-of-ways, or as requested by KEA.
CHAIRMAN GREGG CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE. The motion CARRIED by
unanimous roll call vote.
E) CASE S-84-002. (FINAL) Woodland Acres Subdivision, Fourth Addition:
Tract D, U.S. Survey 1682 to Tract D-1; Lots 1 through 10, Block 6; Lots 1
and 2, Block 7; and Lots 1 through 6, Block 10 (Timothy J. Hill and Timothy
J. Hurley).
CHAIRMAN GREGG noted that this item had been dropped from the agenda.
F) CASE S-83-055. LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION. Approval of findings of
fact for the Commission's decision to deny Lakeside Subdivision on January
18, 1984.
COMMISSIONER HILL MOVED TO ADOPT THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND REASONS FOR
DENIAL, submitted by the Community Development Department in their staff
memorandum of February 6, 1984:
1. There is too much platted Industrial property in the proposed
subdivision;
r 2. The platted residential lots are too small, given their location
and topography in the proposed subdivision;
3. There is not enough identified park land, for both passive and
active recreation activities, in the proposed subdivision;
4. The setbacks around Blocks I-3 and I-4 are not adequate and should
be designated as greenbelts.
The motion was seconded. Some discussion ensued on the greenbelt
areas, with Mr. Crowe and Ms. Freed giving clarification to the Commission.
It was the consensus of the Commission to add a fifth reason for denial, as
follows:
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5. That the designated greenbelts around the Industrial blocks are
not adequate, or are too narrow.
THE QUESTION WAS CALLED and Chairman Gregg called for a roll call
vote. The motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
VIII NEW BUSINESS:
r A) Revised Subdivision Regulations (Title 16).
CHAIRMAN GREGG acknowledged receipt of the revised subdivision
regulations (Title 16). Ms. Freed reported that the revised subdivision
regulations would be reviewed at the Commission's March 28, 1984 work -
session.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of the revised
subdivision regulations (Title 16). The motion was seconded and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
IX COMMUNICATIONS:
MS. FREED reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Dan Ogg requesting
action be taken on a previous letter to the Borough Assembly, regarding
Timberline, Inc. Ms. Freed reported that this letter would be in the next
packet for the March 21, 1984 Regular Meeting. This letter will also be
made available to the Borough Assembly.
X REPORTS:
COMMISSIONER PATTERSON reported that he was unable to attend the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 20, 1984.
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IX COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
COMMISSIONER PATTERSON reported he felt there was some confusion in
Case S-83-039, Ken Manolovitz's final approval of subdivision.
Commissioner Patterson question whether there was any less confusing way of
handling this type of situation. Commissioner's James and Rennell informed
the Commissioner that Mr. Manolovitz was satisfied at the time of pre-
liminary approval of the subdivision. There was some discussion regarding
parking space requirements being part of the building permit procedure, and
Dave Crowe added some additional information. Ms. Freed suggested, as part
of the Commission's procedural action, to ask the subdivider if the sub-
divider has any further comment before the final action is taken.
COMMISSIONER CROWE asked when we would take action on the City's
street -name changes. It was the consensus of the Commission that no action
was necessary.
COMMISSIONER JAMES suggested revising the parking ordinance and
looking at cases where there are zoning exceptions granted in residential
areas. Commissioner James felt it may be necessary to require screening if
there is more than so many parking spaces.
COMMISSIONER RENNELL reported on the Monashka Bay Planning Group
r" session that he attended, and felt it will prove to be helpful in the
months to come. Commissioner Crowe requested an on -going report from
Commissioners Rennell and Knight on the progress of this new committee.
MS. FREED reported that at the February 29, 1984 worksession the Lake-
side Subdivision would be discussed, a colored map of the area would be
available, and the Commissioners could make their comments at that time.
The "Findings of Fact" for this particular subdivision will be provided to
the Assembly for review. Ms. Freed further reported that review of
Koniag's proposal, scheduled for the February 29, 1984 worksession, will be
delayed indefinitely. Re -scheduled instead of Koniag's request will be a
request for an exception to allow a mobile home park out on Spruce Cape
Road (to be heard on the March agenda).
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MS. FREED suggested the Commission keep in the mind a request by the
Borough Assembly for update of the Land Use Plan. She felt the best
direction for the Commission to take would be to concentrate on the Urban
Land Use Plan, once the subdivision ordinance, zero -lot line ordinance, and
the mobile home ordinance are out of the way.
COMMISSIONER KNIGHT questioned Ms. Freed on the Land Use Plan of 1978,
wondering how difficult it would be to bring this document up-to-date. The
most difficult part of the plan would be to get a document that would be
r publicly acceptable, and making it reflect the needs and wants of the
community, reported Ms. Freed.
CHAIRMAN GREGG requested Borough I.D. cards for the Commissioners who
do not have them.
CHAIRMAN GREGG called the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Ken Gregg, Chairmanl/
Planning and Zoning mmission
ATTEST:
BY:
1 i nda Goodv . n
Planning Secretary
DATE APPROVED: Mq)Lr_� �2 JSg
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