1970-02-12 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING & ZONING COI9PIISSION - FS:BRUARY 12, 1970
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JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL - The first part of this meeting was conducted by
Honorable Pete Resoff, Hayor, in conjuction with the regular city council meeting.
The Borough Clerk, Robert Grafe, introduced the Planners from the Federal Housing
Administration, Mr. Jim Tveit, Department Director; Mr. Ray Ross, Site Engineer,
and Mr. Richard L. Dieore, Urban Planner. Mr. Tveit stated that the two gentlemen
with him were able because of their background and experience to give assistance in
planning of many different areas. It was their hope that develoonents would result
from the suggestions and ideas giver, by their deparinent. The discussion on the
trailer park ordinance and the proposed zoning ordinance hinged on the need for a
control of the density. The planners felt that perhaps 12 units per acre would be tk;
many; because of the physical features of the land it might not be possible to have
this many units on an acre and still maintain the needs of the occupants. It was
suggested that perhaps 8 units an acre would be better. It was further pointed out
many of the requirements that FHA has set forth in order to insure a trailer park.
Areas discussed in relation to the trailer parks were roads inside the park, parking
of vehicles, storage spaces, play areas, sanitation facilities and sane manner of
keeping down the dust inside the court. People everywhere have the sam basic needs
and everyone has the right to expect a reasonable place to live.
The main concern as far as the proposed zoning ordinance goes would be the control of
density also. As set forth in the ordinance the criteria would be the coverage of the
lot and this would allow the density to be as high as 34 dwellings per acre which is
too high. It was suggested that the ordinance should establish a minimum footage per
lot for one family dwelling and add additional footage for two, three and four-plex
buildings.
The planners were asked about the row -houses being built in Anchorage. This allows
more housing for less cost as the houses have a comamon wall on the lot line, each
individual house would have individual yards, heating and sanitary systems. By building
these in a cluster -type arrangement, one could utilize the level ground for buildings
and retain the wooded areas and open spaces for play areas. Roy houses are different
from condanin3Wr in that each individual owns the house and lot where in the condominium
the individual owns just the inside of the house and the exterior and grounds are owned
by the co-op along with the heating and sanitary systems.
FHA does not have a minimum cost house that it will insure, although the house must
have a living room -dining room combination, bath, kitchen, bedroom and closet space.
The nembers of the P&Z retired to the Law Library for further discussion with the FHA
Planner.
CALL TO ORDMR
The meeting was called to order by John ?•Taller at 8:45 p.m.
II ROIL CALL
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Present
John Waller, Chairman
Ed Hanney
Harry Nallace
John welch
Jim wheeler
Don Statter
Absent
Mrs. Wilda Gellis (excused)
Also present: br. Don Psndt, Bob Grafe, the three members from Federal Housing
administration and Mr. Royal Large.
T,M4UPES OF PREVIOUS T=IVG
A. P&Z -- regular meeting - January 28, 1970 - Mr. Haney moved for approval of the
minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Wallace, motion passed by unanimous voice vo
14INUEES OF OTHER 1,IXTIDUS KIBS272677
A. Asserbly - regular meeting - February- 5, 1970 - Mr. Statter cemented that on
page one, paragraph 2 under VII A - he had been misquoted and that he did
not call the State Fire Marshall, this had been done by the City !y:ire Chief. This was
noted as a matter of record and should be brought up before the Borough Assembly when
they approve or correct the minutes. There were no other comments.
P&Z CMIISSION - February 5, 1970
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V. 0CM3NICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE - The representatives from FHA and the members
of the Commission continued their discussion of both the trailer park ordinance and
the proposed zoning ordinance. The P&Z members noted that the density for trailer parks
had been set at a maximum of 12 per acre but other requirements as far as spacing of
the trailers uvuld have to be met regardless of the size of the units.
The FHA Planners had other suggestions; the use of a grid sheet to show the permitted
uses in all areas rather than repeating the permitted uses in each section of the zoning
They further recommended that consideration be given for a storage area of off-season
equipment in order that it would be out of sight and stored away from the main residence
r— There was a lengthy discussion on how best to govern the density of the areas which
seemed to be what the Commission was striving for in the ordinance. The intent of
the ordinance would be to encourage the development of the community but not development
in the wrong direction.
The Planners suggested that a minimum size lot should be established particularlyin
the urban areas and that another look should be taken as far as the line be%,�n urban
and rural areas.
Mr. Ross, Mr. Lloore and Mr. Tviet were thanked for taking the time to make the trip
to Kodiak and meet with the Planning & Zoning Commission.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS •. NONE
VII ZONING ITEms - Nom
VIII SUBDIVISION, PRELTi4IIQARY PEV 01 - NONE
IX SUBDIVISIONd, FINAL - NONE
X OLD BUSINESS
A. Mr. Haney re Mobile Hone Park Ordinance. Mr. Haney presented a copy of the fire
Protection regulations procured fron the State Fire marshall and since these would
supersede the Borough's regulations, he moved that these be sent to the Borough Assembly
and recomamesd they be added t- thd Borough's ordinance under fire protection, seconded
by Mr. Wallace. Mr. Haney felt that the State regulations should be in the Borough
Ordinance in order that the people would be aware of the state requirements, which
r— are law and cannot be changed.
The question was called for and the motion passed by the following roll call vote.
Mr. Welch - YES: mr. Wheeler -- HES- Mr. Wallace YES: Mr. Statter -• NO-. Mr. Haney
YES and Mr. Waller - YES
B. Lfr. Haney - re Zoning Ordinance - it was suggested that the Commission request
the zoning ordinance be returned to P&Z for further work session on the areas suggested
by the FHA Planner and a closer look at the rural section. Mr. Hang moved to recall
the zoning ordinance and set up a work session seoonded by Mr_ Pilch; Motion _passed
by nnanim is cminc �mi-c
It was mentioned that this zoning ordinance has gone to the Borough Assembly and is out
of the Commission's hands, that further an ordinance committee has been established
and will be working on the ordinance.
The secretary was instructed to check with the Borough Chairman to see if he has
objections to the ordinance being reviewed by the Commission and that if not a work
session be set up and the members notified of the time date.
C. bir. Statter re Leave of Absence - Mr. Statter notified the Commission that he
would be away from Kodiak for a period of five weeks and requested a leave of absence
during that time. The leave of absence was so granted.
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XII AUDIENCE MI-ENTS NONE
XIII ADJOURN[4ENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10.45 p.m.
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F-AW-TayiiY�l�
Norma L. Holt, Secretary John Waller, Chairman