1978-04-20 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
April 20, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The P & Z Commission Meeting was called to order by the Chariman, Dan Busch,
in the Borough Assembly Chambers, at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is a continuation
of the April 19, 1978, meeting.
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mr. Ball
Mr. Baker
Mr. Perez
Mr. Pugh
Mr. Busch
Mr. Erwin
A quorum was established.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued
ABSENT
Mr. Anderson (excused)
1. KIB Comprehensive Regional Plan and its supporting elements. The Chairman
reopened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, specifically; Land
Use Map, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, Environmental Impact Analysis and
Capital Improvement Program.
CAROL LECHNER: City Council. Stated that the Comprehensive Plan is a
political document and feel that the City of Kodiak vas not consulted for
input. The City would like to see the following items changed or deleted:
1. Element 5, Zoning Regulations Study, section 17.04.030, page 45.
2. Element 6, CIP, page 1, first paragraph of introduction; page 4 annual
calendar for approval of CIP takes four months; no consideration for
emergency projects.
Objects to the Borough being involved in City of Kodiak's funding of projects.
Wants the commission to table the Resolution on plan adoption.
CRAIG BISHOP: President, Kodiak Area Chamber of Commerce, complimented the
Borough on thoroughness and comprehensive preparation of the Regional and
Development Draft Summary Report. However, the following items are some
areas which they do not, agree upon:
1. Page 13, 2nd paragraph, "it appears Kodiak has some potential for tourism
growth...". The truth is that tourism is the second largest industry in
Alaska.
2. Page 17, 2nd paragraph, If tourism is seasonal why not have as much seasonal
employment as possible. Industry cannot be supported with services, tourism
needs very little.
3. Page 27, regarding; Pillar Mountain, feels that the pressure should be
removed from tiie top, sell the rock.
4. Pages 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 68, directs itself to Kodiak traffic. Kodiak
has done much improvement in roads and streets in the past two years.
5. Page 59, last paragraph; Float planes are a big business in Kodiak and are
an aesthetic part of Kodiak and should be maintained.
6. Page 67, feels that Dog Bay and related development shoud be encouraged.
7. Page 70, feels that Kodiak should encourage employment. The plan is simply
not factual in this category.
8. Page 72, In summary; the Chamber does not agree that an Industrial Park
at the municipal airport is sound if it would eliminate the airport. We
believe that limiting downtown business industry would be a mistake and
would cause economic business demise in the case of small businesses. Do
not allow subsidiary neighborhood commercial centers at this time. Take
r the pressure off Pillar Mountain by commercial sale and removal of material
off the top. Do not discourage seasonal employment. It's better than
welfare and enemployment.compensation.
CRAIG BISHOP: Representing a businessman, KIB, and City taxpayer. Feels the
Comprehensive Plan is negative and detrimental outlook on the community.
Mr. Bishop commented on Study Element 5, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations,
Working Paper C up through page 43. The Commission requested submittal of
comments.
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ROYAL LARGE: Study Element 5. Objects to legal notices posted on private
property.
RON ESCHETE: Inquired as to the consultant's recommendation on land proposed
for commercial.
MIKE SHOCKLEY: Questional 17.02.020 and the official zoning map. Feels it is
not realistic and is incorrect.
CHUCK POWELL: Reguarding Zoning and Subdivision Regulations #5. Questioned
the minimum lot size. Recommended the Commission to table the resolution and
suggested the Borough to update Tryck, Nyman and Hayes (1968) Report.
DAVE HERRNSTEEN: Feels Kramer, Chin & Mayo has ignored public input re;uarding
Mill Bay Road, Airport and Near Island.
commented on the following; Page 13, recommendation 1: Increased fishing
activity could adversely inpact water quality.
CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS & DEVELOPMENT
Objects to the cost of the Geotechnical investigation on Pillar Mountain,
Against more study and investigation on tsunami's,
Page 15, doesn't approve of the wording reguarding septic tanks.
Would like to see something more positive in recommendation #4, reguarding
storage capacity.
Recommendation 5: feels too much study for the size of Kodiak
Recommendation 6: conservation zoning is a tool to concentrate people into an
area and objects to this.
Recommendation 9: is against building schools before needed to encourage families
to settle in Kodiak.
TRANSPORTATION
Page 19: feels there should be some flexibility regarding roads. Borough
standards much too expensive in building.
Page 20; objects to the word "may" in the following sentence. It may cause
adverse impact on property owners.
Recommendation 6, page 21, objects to this proposal.
Recommendation 7, pilots should be consulted.
Recommendation 8, should have more community input
Page 22, regarding housing, doesn't want another Aleution type area in
Spruce Cape.
When the Commission asked Mr. Herrnsteen to submitt comments, Mr. Herrnsteen
said that after the commission had made revisions it would be more productive
at that time for a worksession and the public could make further revisions at
that time.
GAYNELL HATCHER: City Council, urged the commission not to pass the comp plan.
r Stated that the City of Kodiak had no input.
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Mr. Pugh, regarding financial consequences with federal and state govenment
if the commission does not give a recommendation to the Borough Assembly
by due date.
Mr. Milligan replied that in order to meet the criteria of the grant the
Borough Assembly can accept the work; not adopt the plan. The Borough
Assembly must accept the consultant's draft by April 28, under the term of
the contract.
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IV. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A preliminary report from Terry Maguire, Department of Transportation, regarding
the present plans in development stage for the master plan on the state airport.
There will be a public hearing on June 5, 1978, in Kodiak.
V. CHAIRMAN`S REPORT
There will be a sepcial meeting on April 26, 1978, regarding Mr. Opheim',s
proposed subdivision of 56.4 acres within USS 1671, Spruce Island. The
Planning Director stated that there will be a study session on April 24 & 25.
^VI. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Mr. Perez thanked the citizens for their input regarding the comprehensive
plan.
VII. ADJORNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10
APPROVED
Chairman J /"
ATTEST
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