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1971-11-17 Regular Meetingr r F KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 1971 I CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order by Chairman John Welch at 7:35 P.M. in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent John Welch, Chairman Jim Wheeler E. E. Ervin Coleman Constance Jerry Holt Gary Hinkle Also present: Mr. Russell Walker, Borough Clerk and two individuals in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. P&Z - Regular Meeting - October 27, 1971 - There being no corrections or additions the minutes were approved as presented. IV MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS A. Assembly - Regular Meeting - November 4th, 1971. No comments were made. V COMv1UNICATIONS AND A. Letter from City re Housing Development R-19 Urban Renewal Area. In reading the attached letter and reviewed the redrawn proposed plan, it was noted that the questions asked by the Commission had not been answered. These questions concerned the specific use that the Commercial rental would be available :For as this has a bearing on the required parking for that area. There was a lengthy discussion on the zoning and the Borough Clerk and P&Z Chairman pointed out that the Commission and Assembly had never approved the Urban Renewal Zoning set up by ASHA. There was discussion on the fact that the building on the back half of the lot was strictly residential and that the zor4ng was business. Concern was expressed over the lack of playground area designated in the proposed plan. Mr. Welch expressed the opinion that a recommendation should be made to the Borough Assembly and that decision should rest with that body. However, other members felt that this was a responsibility of the Commission and that a recommendation could not be made at this time. Mr. Erwin moved for disapproval because of improper zoning, seconded by Mr. Holt. Following a discussion on the need for adequate recreational areas particular in a complex of this size, the-motiaxi-was amended with the approval of the seconded to note disapproval of the apartment on Lots & 5, Block 15 because there is not adequate recreational facilities and improper zoning. Question was Noted that a building inspector has been hired at the City level and will be making inspections of buildings and will be the one to see that all the regulations are met at the time of building. There was discussion on the limit of stories or height and noted that the plan does meet the code - that of three stories or fifty feet height limit. KIBS272725 Mr. Hinkle moved for approval of the building complex on Lots 1 2 &.3 with the stipulation that adequate recreational facilities are provided by the builder, died for lack of a second. Mr. Hinkle again moved that the P&Z approve the proposed building on Lots 1, 2 & 3 of Block 15, providing that adequate recreational facilities are provided outside of parking area, motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion on the zoning ordinance, set backs, parking areas and such it was determined that the building does meet the requirements, however the Commission did not feel that this location is in the best interest of the community for such development. Mr. Holt recommended that a letter be written to the builder stating that the zoning requirements are met (as an exception can be granted on the back lot) however, for a number of reasons the Commission does not feel that this is the right place for basically an apartment unit; those reasons are future needs of the community for expansion will probably require that area as business space, Tirther that it would result in an increase in hazards to the children in the area, an increase in traffic congestion in the downtown area, an increase in the vandalism and malicious mischief in the downtown area. Further there are other areas that are more suitable for such a developmant. Mr. Holt moved for disapproval of this project based on the above reason. Motion died for lack of a second. A discussion $IB - PLANNING & ZONING - NOVEMBER 17, 1971 Page 2 followed on whether or not the sane results would be obtained in any section of the community in which such a large complex was built. The opinion was voiced that the land can be better used for business pruposes and will be required for that purpose in the next five years. The Comprehensive Plan for the overall development of the Community was discussed and noted that this plan called for a concentration of the business area in the downtown area. It was again suggested that this be forwarded to the Borough Assembly; however a member of the Commission pointed out that the Contractor could appeal the decision of the P&Z Commission if r they were serious about this development. Noted that no date for starting or I completion of the project had been forwarded. Mr. Holt moved that this be disappr and a letter sent as previously outlined explaining why, seconded by Mr. Erwin. The auestion was called for and the motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE VII ZONING ITEMS B. (this item was taken up at this time as Mr. Ferry and Mr. Germen were in the audience) Review of Map and Request for Vacation and Replat of Fifty -foot easement on Lot 28, lU. S. Survey 3099. Mr. Walker explained that at the previous meeting there had been some question concerning the back lot, belonging to Mr. T. T. Jackson, and whether or not he would have access to that lot. A surveyor made the survey and noted that the land at the rear had eroded to the point that it would require some $25,000 of fill in order to bring the lot back to the original point. It was further noted that Pam. Jackson did have access to that lot through Lot 2 and that he has a road to Lot 1 through the remainder of his trailer court. Mr. Holt moved to approve the vacation and replat of the road easement, seconded by Mr_ Hinkle. The question was called for and motion passed by unanimous roll call A. Review of Request for Rezoning of Portion of U. S. Survey 1" John Fray, S. M. Corp., Baranof Hghts, Inc., Mr. Walker recommended that this be table at i this time to allow him time to write to the people involved and request additional (( information concerning their intentions on the land surrounding and In the edge of the lake. Mr. Holt moved to table this item seconded by Mr. Erwin, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. . VIII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY REVIEW A. Vacation of Lots 13A 14A, 15A and 16A, 5 & 61Block 1, Leite I., reviewed and noted that this is being requested in order to clear the existing lots of encroachments and to ask for an exception to the lot size. Mr. Holt moved for approval of the public hearing on the request seconded by Mr. Hinkle. Motion IX SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL - NONE X PLANNING & ZONING ITEPB A. Mr. Welch requested that a work session date be established, purpose of review of the current building codes for the city and borough to insure that there are no conflicts on these codes. Work session set for December 8th, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Office. XI AUDIENCE COPMNENTS XII ADJOURNMENT FAdjourned at 9:35 P.M. SUBMITTED: Rus.ell M. Walker, Borough Clerk nii:[iM9 KIBS272726 ,; l t j` Al, John Welch, P&Z Chairman