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1972-06-21 Regular Meetingr F F KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 21 1972 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Welch at 7:45 P.M. in the Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent John Welch, Chairman Jerry Holt Jim Wheeler Gary Hinkle Gene Erwin Also present: Russell M. Walker, Borough Clerk Treasurer; three people in the audience III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. Planning & Zoning - regular meeting - May 17, 1972 - No objections voiced the Minutes were approved as presented. IV MINUTES OF OTHER MEETINGS A. Assembly - Special - May 15, 1972 Special - May 19, 1972 Regular - June 1, 1972 Special - June 5, 1972 Special - June 7, 1972 Special - June 9, 1972 V COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE No comments were made concerning these. A. Reauest for Temporary Special Usq Permit - Lot 1, Block MMonashka B 'Slu—bdivision - Sawmill Site - Lloyd Benton. The letter was read and explained by the Borough Clerk noting the request was submitted in order that the trees being cleared from the new road could be cut and removed. Mr. Benton was in the audience however, and stated that since submitting the letter he had found that the lot could not be used because of the swampy area making it impossible to move the logs. He did indicated that there is a possibility that the same type permit may be requested if and when a new suitable location can be found. There was no action required by the Commission at this time. B. Communication from Roy Madsen re Granting Exception to the Building Code. After the last regular meeting contact was made with Mr. Madsen concerning the request for an exception to the Building Code in building a wall with less than the three hour fire wall. The Commission had been concerned about granting this and felt that another government body should be the one to grant such an exception. Mr. Madsen, Borough Attorney, indicated that the Commission would be the proper body and that this could be granted if there was a letter of nonobjection from the City Council. The Borough Clerk suggested that this might be granted with a stipulation that should the City decide to build on their lot that Mr. Wilson would then be required to construct the wall in accordance with the Building Code. Mr. Erwin felt that this should be granted but did not want to be a party to action that gives someone approval of a wall that does not meet the building code. The Building Inspector was in the audience and noted that the wall that is presently under construction (a stop work order has been issued as of this date, with the allowance to roof over) would probably meet the fire resistance if it could be tested. Mr. Wheeler moved to table this item until the next remA nr meeting. seconded by Mr. Erwin. No objections voiced it was so ordered. Council meeting and that this was to be discussed at that time. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS KIBS272743 A. Public Hearing Rezoning Request Aleutian Homes Subd., R-1 to R-2, Graber. The Borough Clerk explained the request and noted that a previous request had been denied as the City did not feel that the request for an R=3 would be in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan; however R-2 which is medium density is in keeping with the Plan and as of this date no response has been received from the City Council. Mr. Erwin moved for approval of the Aleutian Homes KIB PLANNING & ZONING CORAISSION - JUNE 21, 1972 PAGE 2 Subdivision rezoning from present R-1 to R-2, seconded by Mr. Wheeler. The regular meeting was closed and the public hearing opened. Mr. Bent&r felt that this was a step in the right direction. No other comments were voiced the public hearing was closed and the regular meeting reconvened. The question was called for and motion passed unanimous roll call vote. B. Public Hearing - Vacation & Replat - Portion of 30bb and 2'(39 - Cove 'bailer r Court - Bill Bardot. The plat was studied and noted that the request was bein I made in order to define the boundary of the Trailer Court and the private lots owned by Mr. Bardot. Mr. Wheeler moved for approval of the vacation and replat, seconded by Mr. Erwin. The regular meeting was closed and the public hearing opened. No comments were received. The public hearing was closed, regular meeting reopened and the question called for. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Public Hearing - Vacation and Replat - Lot 6, Block 2, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision - Wadsworth (Case 2b5-A) The letter of request was read ny the Borough Clerk and an explanation of the map was given. Roy Ecklund, surveyor was in the audience and noted that there are two problems, a matter of paper- work which should be required to be taken care of before this can be finalized. Mr. Wadsworth does not have clear title to the land, this can be acquired by paying off the contract with Division of Lands, and he will need to acquire some of the State land which borders his property as the house sits on about 3 feet of state land. Mr. Erwin moved for approval of the vacation and replat was so VII ZONING ITEMS - NONE VIII SUBDIVISION, PRELIMINARY r A. Request for Vacation and Re lat, Lot 1 through 3, Block 51, East Addition, I Breckberg, (Case 267-A) - letter�of request read, noting that the land is being sold and it was agreed that an additional five feet would be added to Lot 3 in order to increase the area between the buildings. Mr. Wheeler moved for approval of public hearing at the next regular meeting and notice of -public hearing to be published, seconded by Mr. Erwin. No objections voiced it was so ordered. IX SUBDIVISION, FINAL A. Approval of Final Plat, ADL 71-2, Brasie Leased Area in Russian Creek, the map was studied and noted by the Clerk that this had to be surveyed before it could be withdrawn from the land management agreement and that the plat has been completed and requires the approval of the Commission and Assembly. Mr. Erwin moved for approval of the final plat ADL 71-2, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, motion B. Approval of Final Plat, Lots 15A, 17A, 19A 21A Block 1 Allman Addition, U. S. Survey 1396, Fray & Sargent (Case 263-A'• The plat was studied noting that there are no changes from the preliminary. Mr. Eilwin moved for approval of the final plat, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, no objections the motion so passed. X PLANNING & ZONING CCMMENTS KIBS272744 A. Trailer Permits - Mr. Walker, Borough Clerk, asked that the Commission be giving r some consideration to making changes in the requirements for trailer permits. Il It was suggested that perhaps a one-time ;fee should be charged for the initial setup for those trailers on private lots which would be similar to the fees for trailer parks. B. Mr. Walker asked that the Commission also give some thought on Pstahlluiu=1A, <f a zone classification that would provide for land held by the Borough. This classification would allow for further development of the land in any needed capacity. The zoning ordinance of the Borough does not presently have a designation of "Service Recreation" and this should be given some consideration. C. Mr. Royal Large has a lease in the Bells Flats Borrow Area and has requested that this area be withdrawn from the designation of a borrow area in order that P&z CG71ISSION - MTE 21, 1972 PAGE 3 the land may be placed on public auction for a 55-year lease. The land is not suitable for a borrow site and Mr. Large does not take any aggregate from the area. It was suggested also that the area that has been deeded to the Stockgrowers Association should also be withdrawn from the designated borrow site area. Mr. Wheeler moved that a letter be written to the Borough Attorney requesting that an ordinance or resolution be drawn to remove the two parcels from the Borrow Site designation and that the Comnission recommend this removal to the Borough Assembly, seconded by Mr. EmTin. No objections voiced the motion was so passed. D. Mr. Welch noted that there is a definite need for an additional member on the Commission and requested that the Borough Clerk check with the Borough Chairman. XI AUDIENCE COPM9ENTS XII ADJOURMMENP The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ATTE.S�': s ell M. Walker, Borough Clerk F KIBS272745 APPROVED: J Welch, P&Z Chairman n