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1971-06-02 Regular Meetingr KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 2, 1971 1�•r�F�C•Z•T7.7�i 7 The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Welch, at 8:05 P.M. in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent John Welch, Chairman Jim Wheeler Coleman Constance Charles Edris Jerry Holt E. E. Erwin Also present: Mr. Russell Walker, Borough Clerk -Treasurer. III PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETMG - REVIEW OF PRESENT ZONING The Chairman indicated that several individuals have requested that consideration be given as to changing the zoning, particularly in the R-1 zones in order that more flexibility can be gained in building. Due to the high cost of building in this area, many people are not able to build a home without having some way of defraying the costs. The zoning map of the area was studied along with the present zoning ordinances. After discussion it was determined that a portion of East Addition, in particular Blocks 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 52 (in the area of the "I" Street Playground) should be changed from the present zoning of R-1 to R-2. The reasons set forth for these chagges are: 1. In order that the Community may be allowed to grow without undue hampering and 2. In order that hhe residents of the cacmunity may be allowed to build suitable housing and because of the high cost of building it is necessary that some way be found to defray the cost of such building 3. Further this rezoning would be in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan as the area is proposed in the future for medium density. The present size of the lots would be in keeping with re'ed size as set forth in the ordinances. The Commission asked that this be drafted in Ordinance Form and presented to the Borough Assembly in first reading and that the Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on the ordinance as set forth in the Borough's Code of Ordinances and Resolutions. The Co cession further noted that the reason for taking only a small portion for rezoning at this time is to determine the feelings of the general public and to further determine the nedds of the community. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. SUBMITTED: APPROVED: KIBS272711 Borough Clerk Planning & Zoning Chairman