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1977-06-15 Regular MeetingKODIAIC PLA.LING A.ID NdL1G COi: HSSI0J I IEETI IG KODIAK ISLA•1D B02000i! June 15, 1�17 I. CALL.'TO ORDER Planning and Zoning Meeting .gas called to order by Chairman Ar. Bill 4!illiaris 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Meeting Room. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent 7r-Ro—n Ball i'�il Anderson - excused r ir. Dan Busch `Ir. Gene En-iin - excused Itr.:Tom Logan tr. John Pugh itr, Bill 1!il.liams III. 1INUTES OF PREVIOUS 11EETI:IG The minutes of !lay 18th as presented were approved by a unanimous voice vote. Seconded by "r. Tom Logan. IV. SUBDIVISIOdS A. Preliminary 1. Tract A .g Sunny Cove Recreational Tract (Edward Opheim). ;ir. Ron Ball moved that the Commission table this subdivision of Tract .4 & Yu-n—ny-To—ve rear attionsTract until the next meetinci. Secondedr. onn Pug Wommendation carried a un n moos rol I_cal I vote. 2. lot 13, Block 7, Bells Flats Subdivision (George "iarshall). Mr. Pugh _ moved to aoorove the nrpliminArx subdivision of Lot 13 Block 7 Bells Flat u v s on. one y •r. oAan. of on carr e v a unanimous roll ca .vote. --._._.__...... 3. Village Subdivision - Ahkiok, ICarluk, and Old !!arbor. Follouing the Zoning Administrator's report on each of the villages, i'r. Lo an moved that the Old Harbor townsite addition it the Ahkiok townsite a on an tl Kar uk Subdivision be zoned R- rom ts, resent unzoned status. econ e _r. _ n Busch. r. Lonan amended is rint nn �r, �„ ; r. a ,. , ... a manimous Hr. Busch moved thit the fu ino Ahki w. uc 6uul. i; more information and more of the relininar p an requirements on that. otion was secon e o owe me sy socussig. ;1r. Lonan - wanted to 90 along with the tabling but brought up the point t`iat there are goinn to be some changes made. He'talked with one of the official who was in on the desioniig and found that th�.re is going to be a new set plans on all three of the sites. !.Ir. Simmons (the petitioner) - then came forviard'makinc+ a request that inslc.i. of —UP —inn the action that the Commission give it a preliminary approval with conditions so that the required time limits can start elapsing. They hoped be under construction in September this year and they Wouldn't be able to c'c it if the Commission stopped action on it now. He also added that they rmere willing to correct any oversites in the Mats. 'Ir. !9illiams - aiUM like to get the zoninq in front of the subdivision. The area is presently unzoned anJ at the next Borough Assembly mea ng it udll be zoned to Conservation. This was the first indication that the Commission had received of "r. Sinnon's intent to vacate, replat, and build. There is the capability of the Commission to concurrently rezone and replat, however, some input has to be made into the type of zoning that is most desirable for these areas. !ir. ililliams suggested a work session the 29th of this month. KIBS272979 .Motion failed 1 - 4 wit!i Jr. Ball . '1r. Lonan, !1r. Pugh, and dr. 11illiams castinn JO votes. ir. Pu h moved to an rove the nreliminar subdivisions of Ahkiok. Y%ar 0 d Harbor with the rovisions that the su gestions made in t 2e sta and sIs o Fthe renort on these be met in the final su ivision. ec Fir. Ball. ;:r. Logan amended the motion to also approve the vacation we can rave the subdivision; approves.' at the same time. It was secon Amended motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. CO t ISSIO' HEETI^!G - June 15, 1977 PAGE 2_ r B. Final 1. Lot 2, 31k 3, lionashka I hat we approve the final wit t e stl u atlons set 16. 4.020 C u 2 0� the S 2 - 3 with Ar. 7al I, '1r. R Subdivision (Craig Bishop). it vision Lot 2, Blk 3, Aonashka B the staff: A. Section T7.747- the final subdivision of Lot 2 on vision aunalvlslon. seconaea by ir. Kali. rIr. Logan felt they must meet the stipu- lations because he does not meet the code without these sections being com- pleted. Jr. !1ulitalo sungested that they could eliminate iterii #3 and put in a stipulation for d 2. r. Pugh amended his motion to out in the stipula- tions that all necessar facilities either underground pine or drainage ditches shallbe installed to Provide adeouate disPnsal of surfarp water and a unanimous ro 2. Townhouse Subdivision -Portion of USS 1396, Replat Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Russell Estates Subdivision (Russell, Steen & Matlock). Jr. Cosby Steen presented 'lis case to the Commission. There were some important variances that needed to be cleared up. At the present time the proposal did not meet the requirements of the Code. It was suggested to first hold a work session and then a special meeting could be arranged after that to hold a public hearing. 3. Tract -1, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision (Ray Hickman). :1r. Logan moved to approve Tract 1, Russian Creek Subdivision. Seconded by °ir. Busch. :lotion V. ZOMI iG A. Rezoning 1. Lot 27 A & B, USS 3093 (Craig BBishop). hearin on the rezoning of Lot 27 A & B, L� 'lotion carried by a unanimous roll call ve 2. Lots 1 - 14, Block 30, USS 2538 B (Pro hold a Public hearino on the rezoning of L Oviners). Mr. Basch moved - 14 RlnrL nn. IICS who owns Lots 11 ',. 12. Mr. flulitalo said he would have to look into it. He added they could include those lots in the petition but they would have to indicate that those lots have not been signed by the property owner. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 3. Lot 9, Block 55, USS 2538 B (Henry 7-abski). public hearinq on the requests of rezoninq Lot 9 Following the roll call vision e VI. VACATIOid a REPLAT A. Vacation 1. Unnamed Street - Island Lake (USS 3210, Blk 1, Between Lots 5 & 6) L. Arndt. The staff had no recommendation. "1r. Williams read correspondence from i.1r. Freeman. Mr. Ball moved to vacate the street located on USS 3219 Blk 1, Between Lots 5 ": 6. Seconded by '1r. Pugh. he Chairman c 5 d the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Those who came forward are as follows: Mr. Freeman, property owner of Lot 6, FAVOR. KIBS272980 Lorna Arndt, property owner of Lot 7, stated the trailer that is sitting on the road right-of-way is partially on her lot. FAVOR. CO.-FlISSION INEETIAG - June 15, 1977 PAGE 3 James Briscoe, property owner of Lot 4, stated he would like to see the ; trailer that is presently on the road right-of-way moved and made a public access down to the lake. OPPOSED. Helen Briscoe, property owner of Lot 4, agreed with husband's statement. OPPOSED. Nr. ?!illiams closer{ the public hearing and opened the regular meeting. 1r. Ball withdrew his motion and changed it to read to continue the p: 2. Unnamed Street (Thorsheim and Hill Street) Bredehop. The Zoning Admin- istrator gave his report and added that the case was advertized as a public hearing. '1r. Pugh moved to vicate the unnamed streat between Thorsheim and Hill Street. `":r. 3usch seconded it. a hairman closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing, There were none present in the audience who were in FAVOR or AGAINST the vacation. The Chairman closed the public hear- ing and opened the regular meeting. 'lotion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. VII. VARIANCE A. Lot Size and Setback - Daniel Irby (Lot 12, Blk 1, Aleutian Subdivision). Nr_ Rucrh made a motion that 'Ir. Irbv be granted the lot size setback vari- - 1 with t<ir. Ban castln4 the anstaineo voL_e._ B. Setback - Robert King (Lot 10, Elk 1, Townsite Subdivision). Mr. Mulitalo would like to include this case in the public hearing scheduled before July 20, 1977. Mr. '!illiams stated the request for a variance if it goes to a public hearing should be accompanied by a development plan to show the necessity for the variance requested. i1r. Busch moved to hold a Public hearing on Robert King's variance re nest for setback Lot 0, B , ownsite r:. ........... c.....,.,...,a by ii,. ugh °9nt7nn rarr7a V a unanimous roll callE � VOt2. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING A. Lloyd Sharrat, Lot 4, Elk 1, %liller Point Subdivision, from Unclassified to Business. f1r. Logan moved that a public hearing be opened before giving a decision to the request. Secondeay Ir. todfFled 4- e Chairman closed le regular meeting se who came forward are as follows: lr. Lloyd Sharrat, property owner, stated he would like to build a shop as a service station in the future. FAVOR. Mr. 9illiams read a letter into the minutes by 1r. Majdic. FAVOR. Mr. John 11ittiveen, owns Lot 2 S, Elk 1, lfiller Point Subdivision. He is primarily against it because he is at present constructing a dwelling on his lot and he does not want to live close to a vehicle repair shop. He added that Mr. Danelski and 71r. Falcon are both OPPOSED. 'Ir. Peters, also owns a lot in the :Miller Point Subdivision. He feels it is 'a residential area and is against it because of the noise. OPPOSED. tir Hilliamc rincnd the public hearing and opened the regular meeting. B. R-1 to R-2 Zoning. At the suggestion of !Ir. Logan, 11r. Harry 'Alligan presented a run down of three alternate proposals which were submitted to the Chairman at the last work session in the form of three draft ordinances. They are as follows: 1. Consolidate the existing R-1 to R-2 classifications allowing both single family and two family dwelling units in any area presently zoned R-1 & R-2. 2. Allow duplex units within the R-1 zone, depending on lot size. 3. Allow creation of a new zoninq ordinance. KIBS272981 COMMISSION MEETIuG - June 15, 1977 PAGE 4 Of the three proposals, the Planning Department recommends the adoption of draft ordinance #3. It was pointed out to the staff by one of the Com- mission members that if you had less than 7,200 square feet, you could only build a single family dwelling. This provision could be added to draft ordinance 0. It would act as a buffer between present R-2 R-3. The Chairman closed the regular meeting and opened a public hearing. Those who came forward are as follows: Dave Chatfield, owns Lot 8, Blk 55. He is concerned with Mr. dilligan's last statement where lots less than 7,200 square feet being only R-1 I classified. He brought up the point that there is a housing shortage, a tremendous cost ratio, and without the added income to the property through renting (financially) it would be hard to build. Joseph Zabski represented Henry Zabski. He added to fir. Chatfield's statement. Carol Lechner spoke as a private citizen. The area she addressed in her testimony was in reference to East Addition and East Subdivision. Mrs. Lechner is not against R-2 zoning, but against coming into an established R-1 area and trying to change it to R-2. The Chairman closed the public hearing and opened the regular meeting. 1r. Pugh moved that the public hearing be continued until the next mee I1ttie more Duoiic input. lotion was seconaea. notion oassea 4 - I wltn C. Townhouse Ordinance Mir. Milligan introduced Ar. Jones for an explanation of the proposed ordinances. Fir. Jones discussed the differences between townhouses and condominiums. He also outlined five areas where the ordinance could or should be amended to allow townhouses. They are as follows: (1) town- house definition, (2,3,4) subsections to specific zones - unclassified, R-2, and R-3 districts and (5) the ordinance itself. Pir. Jones strongly recommends the review process which is in two steps: a. pre -application b. application 1. narrative 2. site plans The Chairman closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Those who came forward are as follows: Don Baker - On the pre -application review, he would like to have the Telephone Company included. He would also like all utilities, including power and communications, to be shown on the plats. Crain Bishop - commented on the above. The Chairman closed the public hearing an:' opened the regular meeting. iir. Busch moved that decision on this item be tabled until input was received from some of the other uti tv agents. Motion leas seconded. D. Rezone from Unclassified to Business the following: Barry Still, Lot 3, Blk 3, Hiller Point Subdivision, lst Addn. James Eggemeyer, Lot 1 & 2, Blk 3, 'iller Point Subdivision, 1st Addn. Iver ilalutin, Lot G-2, USS 3218 Fred Brachan, Lots S-1 & S-2, C & B-2, USS 3218 KIBS272982 ;1url Estes, 2 Lot J (SE portion) of USS 3218 Lloyd Benton, Lots 1 2, Blk 1, Noodland Acres Subdivision, 2nd Addn. Michael Rasmussen, unsubdivided portion of USS 3218 Richard Carr, Lot 8, Shahafka Acres Subdivision Fir. Williams stated that Ir. Zimmer should also be added to the list. The Chairman closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Those who came forward are as follows: !like Rasmussen - owns some of the property included in the petition. He feels there is a need for some business districts in the area. FAVOR. COMMISSIO14 BIEETING - June 15, 1977 PAGE 5 0— Art Zimmer - stated he sinned the petition in favor of the area being rezoned to business. He feels it would be preferred to go business rather than industrial rezoning. FAVOR. Barr _Still, owner of one of the hiller Point lots. He was concerned with his lot beinC on the main road and the area possibly being developed as �iili Bay Road has. He needs direction as to whether he should oo ahead and build a home. He was concerned with the statement that all businesses should be in the downtown area. " 2 d Brenton, owns two lots, stated he would like to relocate businesses outside •the city. Brent hackie stated he would like to see some nice businesses come in and clean up the area. It is a junkyard on the 1•,.ft side of the road, past the Harvester Inn. FAVOR. Gar Roberts owns two residential lots adjoining the land that is up for rezoning.FAVOR. Lorna Arndt owns five business lots adjoining. FAVOR Mr. Zimmer spoke for Mr. Brechan, who is in FAVOR to the rezoning. Diana Reed - lives in the section they are planning to rezone business. S!no cabled thie Borough and asked what it would mean to her if they rezoned the area to business. The value of her home would decrease and if her house burned down, she couldn't rebuild, forcing her to buy land somewhere else. OPPOSED. Those residing in Shahafka Acres came forward as follows: Jack 61cBride - owns 1 A. He feels they should not rezone to business with-D.it any consideration being given to the people that already own a home there an-' who would like to see the value of that home maintained. Barbara Netraken - is not against business but is concerned for the child n: in that area. OPPOSED. Jack Frederickson - is opposed to the Brechan portion. ilarge Rya - is concerned with 11r. Carr's Proposed business. She is in favor of the others. Tom Sweeney - is not opposed comDletely to rezoning. lie is concerned wit.; what is going to be done and does not want a ,junkyard in view of his property. He stated that businesses should be compatible and within restrictions and he is most interested in knowing what type of business is going into that property. lr. 14illiams then read correspondence into the minutes. John T. and Jeanie Johnson - OPPOSED Ann and Richard Carstens - OPPOSED Pat Jacobson - OPPOSED r— Leory A. l?ittich - requests that his property, Lot 2, Blk it USS, be rezoned as business. Russell J. 1,libonn - owns Tract S 4 USS 3218. FAVOR KIBS272983 Ar. Villiams closed the public hearing and opened the regular meeting. ir. Logan moved that the request to rezone from Unclassified to Business be denied. Seconded 6 fir. Busch. �lr. Logan state that this could core up again in six months and ope u ly by that time, they will have the Comprehensive Plan in hand. He thought they needed more time to study. Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. IX OLD BUSINESS CWHISSIOil flEETING - June 15, 1977 PAGE G F r X. INFOR[1ATIO0 AND REPORTS A. Information 1. Other meetings -minutes a. Assembly, Regular -flay 5 R, June 2, 1977 b. Assembly, Special-:1ay 27, 1977 2. Communications a. Special exception -Lots 1 & 2, Blk 6, Fliiler Point Alaska Subdivision (Nike Shockley) i on XI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT XII. STAFF'S REPORT Ar. itulitalo - :!one that t oo ahead and hold a public hearing. !i at this would be studied and at the ne a unanimous ro 1r. Milligan - Brought up the item of a work session with Kramer., Chin and Mayo but because of the late hour would save it until later. XIII. C011ISSIOAD'S CO.WEITS fir. Pugh commented he would like to see the Commission meet once every three weeks. Jr. 14illiams suggested that they could double up on their meetings for a month aqd get caught up. F1r. Ball stated that he thought the staff gave a good presentation. e XIV. AUDIUCE C011NIENTS Mr. Rasmussen thought as a group that they did go through the proper channels. He is irritated that he owns a large portion of land that he can't develop in a manner that would serve him best. Carol Lechner would like to ask the Commission to reconsider passing the town- house ordinance. The community has waited well over a year for the ordinance. It could be passed with stipulations or publicize it. 'Ir. Loran commented on the townhouse ordinance. He proposed three amendments. 1. Minimize sizes. 2. Have at least 20 feet between each grouping of houses. 3. Have the Telephone Company included in the checklist. He also stated that there are a number of violations in the Borough, particularly with the R-1 areas. He felt that something should be done. '4r. Ball requested comment from one of the staff members on Carol Lechner's request. Ar. :Milligan felt this was an excellent comment made by Carol Lechner. It will take approximately two months to get this item to the Assembly. If there were no major restructuring revisions, the staff urged for the Commission's approval and refinement could be done during one of the work sessions. KIBS272984 COINISSION MEETI;IG - June 15, 1977 PAGE 7 XV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. r SUBMITTED: Se etarr-',,x r APPROVED: i1liP ��il�h KIBS272985