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1978-08-16 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING August 16, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman Anderson, at 7:40 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers II. ROLL CALL PRESENT III IV Mr. Phil Anderson, Vice Chairman Mr. John Pugh Mr. Gene Erwin Mr. Ron Ball Mr. Perez, arrived at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Anderson stated that a quorum was present. MINUTES ABSENT Mr. Dan Busch, Chairman, (excused) Mr. Don Baker, excused It was moved by Mr. Ball and seconded by Mr. Pugh that the minutes of the June 26, 1978, July 3, 1978, and July 19, 1978 and July 26, 1978, be approved. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Il�lmwv 1. Amendment to Title 17 of the KIB Code of Ordinances. Chairman Anderson stated the Staff had prepared a draft definition as requested. The Commission briefly discussed the draft and suggested some revisions. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Mr. CHUCK POWELL asked what ages of children were included. The Chairman closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. Mr. Erwin moved that a widowed person could also operate a foster home. Motion withdrawn. Following further discussion, Mr. Ball moved the Commission recommend an amendment to the zoning ordinance providing a definition for a foster home. He read the proposed language into the record. Mr. Ball restated the motion incorporating further change. The final motion was clarified to read as follows: 17.06.255 FOSTER HOME: A foster home is a residence licensed by the State of Alaska where a home for one or more children may be provided. The only difference between a foster home famil and a family as defined in Section 17.06.230, is that there may be more th five persons residing within a dwelling unit not related by blood or marri A foster home may only be permitted in any residential zoning district aft first obtaining written authorization from the Borough Planning and Zonir Commission. Mr. Pugh seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous rc call vote. B. SUBDIVISIONS S-78-074 1. Subdivision of Tract "H" USS 1396 (Lester Russell). Mr. Marmaduke made f— the staff presentation based upon a memo prepared by the Planning Department. He stated the site is immediately adjacent to a wood retaining structure in the Lake Bettinger water reservoir. It is wholly within a flood plain. He referred to a report on the wood dam prepared by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers release in July of 1978. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. KIBS273059 MICHAEL SHOCKLEY Mr. Shockley came forward and stated the June 1976 Flood Plain report covers areas within Russell Estates, Elderberry Heights, portions of Alderwood and portions of Baranof Heights. He felt that plat should not be restricted to no habitable structures within the Flood Plain. He explained the reasons for his concerns. P & Z MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1978 RON ESCHETE. Mr. Eschete felt the Commission should plat the property and let other regulations govern its development. Public hearing closed the the Chairman reopened the regular meeting. Mr. Ball commented that this property was removed fromthe original Alderwood Development due to potential development hazards. It was moved by Mr. Pugh and seconded by Mr. Ball that the Commission approve the resubdivision of Tract "H" USS 1396. Motion failed 1-4. Mr. Pugh voting in favor and Mr. Anderson, Mr. Erwin, Mr Perez, and Mr. Ball voting in opposition. Z-78-067 2. Subdivision of Tract "D" of USS 1396, into 4 lots, (Chuck Powell). Mr. Marmaduke made the staff presentation based on a memorandum prepared by the Planning Department. The Chairman opened the public hearing. MR. CHUCK POWELL. Mr. Powell came forward and stated the side street is an unnamed street; not an alley and that the municipal property across the street is restricted to Park and Recreational uses. The public hearing closed and the Chairman reopened the regular meeting. It was moved by Mr. Perez and seconded by Mr. Pugh that the Commission grant resuoo.vision o imous roll call C. REZONING s. motion pass Z-78-068 1. Rezoning of a portion of USS 3468 from Service and Recreational to Industrial.Mr. Milligan made the staff presentation based upon a memorandum prepared by the Planning Department. r- The Chairman opened the public hearing. JOHN MORTON Mr. Morton felt the entire area should be limited to airplane operators and owners. He also asked for a 300' foot non -industrial strip inland adjacent to the runway. RILEY MORTON Opposed to industrial development of the area. PATRICK DUFFY Opposed. He felt there are not enough recreation areas in Kodiak and that there are other areas for industrial development. CHUCK POWELL Mr. Powell questioned the placement of industrial zoning so close to the runway. He also felt that access was very limited. WILTON WHITE Mr. White commented that the commission should survey the need for t e airport before considering rezoning the area for industrial use. Mr. Perez commented that when Mr. Ball, Mr. Pugh and Mr. Perez had visited the site they found that if a 300' strip were deleted on the westside, it would not leave any kind of usable industrial area. WILTON WHITE Mr. White felt that other areas had petitioned for industrial rezoning and they had been denied. FRED CURLEY Mr. Curley objected to any rezoning which might reduce aviation use of the area. ED JACK Mr. Jack stated there is no close -in industrially zoned land for expansion of the communities industrial base. He felt that if the community is going to grow additional accessable industrial land must be made available. He also stated that now is an appropriate time to rezone this area. Mr. Ball commented that he has always supported rezoning to expand the comm- unities economic base. However, he felt rezoning this area industrial would not be in the best interest of the community. KIBS273060 P & Z MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1978 Page 3 Chairman Anderson agreed that this entire area needed further study. He suggested the Borough and City further review plans for development of City and Borough lands in this area. Mr. Erwin stated he was opposed to industrial zoning in basically airport and residential areas. Mr. Perez stated he could not support industrial zoning in this location. �-- Mr. Pugh agreed with all the points made concerning industrial zoning unless better access can be provided. It was moved by Mr. Pugh and seconded by Mr. Perez to postpone any action on this request until there is further study and a development plan accomp- anying any rezoning requests for this property. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Ball moved and seconded by Mr. Perez that the commission approve the rezonina of a oortion of USS 3468 from Service and Recreational to ustriai. Motion taiied by unanimous roil ca Z-78-069 2. Rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, 3A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, Urdahl Subdivision USS 2873 and Lots 3, 4, and 5, Leite Addition Subdivision, USS 2873, from R-1 to R-2. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. There was no one to be heard. The Chairman closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. Chairman Anderson stated the existing streets and rights of way will not support additional density. THe City has no plans to improve Urdahl Street. It was moved by Mr. Ball and seconded by Mr. Erwin that the Commission approve the reauest to rezone Lots 1. 2, 3. 3A, 11. 12, 13, 14. 16 and 17. Urdahl JVVVIVIJ IVII VJJ LV/J ""I ""I J, T, f"u J, LCi6c (IUVII.I VII JNL from R-1 to R-2. Motion failed by unanimous roll call vote. S-78-071 3. Request for resubdivision of Lot 3 Crestview Subdivision. Mr. Milligan stated this is a request for approval of a lot split of Lot 3 into (2) lots of approximately 20,000 square feet. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. JACK BRISBANE Mr. Brisbane stated that Lot 3 is presently served by City water. It was moved by Mr. Ball and seconded by Mr. Perez of zu,uuu sauare teet each. notion V. STAFF REPORT Mr. Milligan discussed with the Commission the requirements of the subdivisions regulations requiring submission of plats a minimum of 14 days prior to the P & Z meeting. He explained that 14 days was inadequate to process a sub- division for public hearing. He also stated that with the concurrence of the Commission the cutoff date for receipt of any request to come before the r Commission would be 30 days prior to the Commission's meeting. There was no opposition to the continuation of this policy from the Commission. Mr. Milligan also reported the res ults of the Local Boundary Commission's decision on annexation hearings in the Kodiak area. VI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS KIBS273061 Mr. Ed Jack urged the Commission to study alternative industrial zoning sites to support expanded fisheries and industrial development. He felt this should be the Commission's top priority. P & Z MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1978 Page 4 Mr. Ball agreed with Mr. Jack and asked to have this item be placed on the next worksession agenda. Mr. Perez felt the Commission should also explore a public rock quarry site. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Perez moved and Mr. Pugh seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed with unanimous voice call vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED BY Chairman SUBMITTED: KIBS273062