1972-05-09 Special MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 9 1972 - SPECIAL MEETING
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman John Welch in the
Courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
Present Absent
(� John Welch
`I E. E. Erwin
Gary Hinkle
Jerry Holt
Jim Wheeler (late arrival)
Also present: Mr. R. A. Jones, City Manager; Mr. John Chapman of Tryck, Nyman and
Hayes; Russell M. Walker, Borough Clerk -Treasurer and approximately 15 people in
the audience.
III PURPOSE OF SPECIAL 14EETING
A. Public Hearing on Additional Use in unclassiliea Lone -
Mr. John Chapman of the engineering firm of Tryck, Nyman & Hayes, was present
and gave a rundown on the oceanographic tests that were made in 1968 for the
preparation of the Overall Comprehensive Plan and the further testing that
was done in 1971. A map was displayed and area noted showing the currents
in and around Kodiak. A red line denoted the current line through the channel
and between Near Island and Woody Island; this line is about on the 16th
fathom line and the engineers note that this would be the point that the outfall
pipe should reach in order to have the best disbursement and dissolution.
Mr. Chapman discussed the difference in primary and secondary treatment plants
and pointed out that the present primary treatment plant plan has allowed for
expansion and upgrading when necessary to a secondary treatment plant.
The map presented indicated several locations that had been considered and
Mr. Chapman expanded on these locations, pointing out the cost factors in-
volved, the advantages and disadvantages of each location. The cost estimate
for placement of the sewer treatment plant on the base and to combine both
base and town plants would be an additional three million dollars. This does
not include the extra line of ourfall that would be necessary.
The Mission Property was discussed as it was thought at one time that it would
be necessary to treat the industrial waste as well as the city and borough
waste; however EPA has decided that the liquid waste from the canneries can
be discharged into the harbor as long as they have been screened. Plans are
being made for the processing of the solid waste from the canneries by a
cormrercial company. However at the time that the Mission Property was under
consideration it was noted that the assessed valuation was more than that
property located at Drift Point, Spruce Cape Road location.
The land at the metal dump was also discussed and noted that there is not
sufficient land on the ocean side for the placement of the plant. The road
would have to be re-routed in order to obtain additional end and require re-
location of several families. The elevation of this property is not as
low as the Spruce Cape property and is not considered to be as good.
r Location at the Loran Station was also reviewed, noting the additional cost
tI and the necessary additional 200,000 feet of pipe to run the outfall past the
reef. An additional lift station would be required to lift the sewage from
the low side and pump into the force main. It is possible that a lagoon could
be constructed here with a good deal of excavation. The cost of placement of
the plant here would be about 1.5 million over the Drift Point Station. It
was noted that there are no families living here that would have to be re-
located as is the case in the Spruce Cape area.
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EPA requires that the City have plans and give evidence that it is proceeding
with the plans for sewer treatment by December 1972; additional time for this
submittal might be granted if it is necessary to change the plans. If the
plans are changed and additional cost for construction is anticipated, it
will be necessary also to determine if Federal and State would be willing to
participate in the additional costs.
At present the law is requiring secondary treatment plants, however approval
has been obtained for the construction of a primary treatment plant here in
Kodiak due to the circumstances, that of very strong currents in the area of
the outfall and the amount of dissolution that would take place due to the
great amount of water that flows past the outfall point. EPA does not guv-pantee
that they will fund 50% of the project, but say that they will grant up to
50% funding.
It was felt by the engineers that the community would not need a secondary
plant for several years and that the low cost of maintenaiice and operation
of a primary plant for those years would help pay for the upgrading of the
plant in the future. Plans should be established for phase development rather
than overplanning in the beginning.
In discussing the area within the Kadiak Subdivision, First Addition, the
engineer noted that this has disadvantageas as well - it is not good engineering
practice to place a sewer treatment plant on a hill which would require pumping
into the station as well as pumping out of the station. It is possible to
construct a lagoon in this area however, which would not be possible in the
presently proposed area. The Kadiak Subdivision would still be higher in cost;
cost difference between lagoon and standard secondary is- about the same.
Over a period of years there would be a savings with the lagoon operational
costs over the standard secondary treatment costs. Secondary treatment plant
would be more costly to operate as well as higher capital costs.
In answer to question concerning amount of pipe for the outfall if the secondary
plant were built, Mr. Chapman replied that 300 feet less pipe would be necessary
however he recommended that the same amount be used. Once the installation is
done it is very difficult to move the end of the pipe out should this become
necessary.
Mr. Jones commented on the question raised concerning the purchasing of a
large amount of land just for a park and noted that this should be clarified.
The area size would be obtained for future expansion and screening from the
residential area and that until such time as the land is needed for actual
expansion it was felt that the City would be willing to have it used for a
park area. This is how the park concept was first brought about. The area
will be needed for the expansion of the sewer treatment plant.
Discussion on the Bond Issue brought out that the four million dollar bond
issue would be for a sewer treatment plant and interceptors in the City. A
Service District or annexation to the City for the Fire Service District would
be needed and a Bond Issue voted on to provide sewer service in the area outside
the City. The four million dollar bond issue would allow for thelconstruction
of the plant on the proposed location, purchase of the land and interceptors,
but not enough for the Loran Station location or some other place.
Mr. Madsen, City/Borough Attorney, was in the audience and gave a resume of
the proceedings for condemnation. Mr. Perez stated that he did not feel that
the community was that heartless that they would dislocate several families
just for the sake of economics and that he felt the area in the Kadiak First
Addition would be a much better location. Members in the audience that are
residents in the area also supported this location and noted that the area is
not presently occupied and could be obtained for this purpose.
Several times during the discussion it was pointed out that it was the feeling
of the individuals that the City should place this treatment plant within the
City Limits. However Mr. Jones pointed out that there is a Federal requirement
that plans must be made and formulated for the treatment of sewage for the
entire area and not just for the City of Kodiak. The interceptors for the
Borough Area have to be included in the plans.
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The individuals in the audience are residents in the area proposed for the
location of the sewage treatmwnt plant and voiced strong opposition to this
location. They expressed the feeling that there are several other areas that
are not currently being used that would serve the purpose without dislocating
several families.
The public hearing was closed at this time.
Mr. Hinkle
I an unclass
call vote.
treatment
In answer to question from the audience concerning whether or not the City's
plant could be tied in with the small plant proposed for the Loran Station, it
was noted that the Loran Station will still have to have their own small
treatment plant. The additional cost for the location in Kadiak First Addition
would be about $340,000 to build on the top of the hill plus the cost for
pumping up the hill.
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voiced feeling that Mr. Holt should not be on the commission as he had an
interest in this project. Mr. Madsen when asked, noted that everyone had a
right to vote if the interest is declared. The motion died for lack of a
second.
As the Commission did not seem to be able to make a recotmrendation, Mr. Holt
moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Motion failed with the followin€;
roll call vote: Mr. Erwin -NO; Mr. Wheeler -YES; Mr. Hinkle -NO; Mr. Holt -YES;
Mr. Welch -NO.
It
was suggested that the Commission recess the meeting
for a caucus, the
Chairman so declared a recess.
The meeting was reconvened and Mr. Hinkle moved that the
Planning & Zoning
Commission recommend that the Loran Station is the most
desirable location fox
a Sewage
Treatment Plant for the following four reasons:
1.
The land is not currently developed
2.
Comparable physical characteristics to the proposed
site
3.
No dwellings within 300 feet of plant location
4.
Possibility of a lagoon system if that were desirable at the proposed time
for a second treatment system, seconded by Mr. Holt.
Motion passed by a
unanimous roll call vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
SUBMITTED:
rRdssL11 M. Walker, Borough Clerk
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ATTEST:
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Welch, Chairman P & Z Commission
