1973-05-23 Regular MeetingKODIAB ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COPM'1ISSION MEETING
MAY 23, 1973
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. John Welch, in the
courtroom of the State Building, at 7:35 p.m.
II ROLL CALL
Present
Mr.
John Welch, Chairman
Mr.
Tom Terry
Mr.
John Burnham
Mrs.
Wilda Gellis
Mr.
Gene Erwin
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MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A.
MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS
Absent
Mr. Jerry Holt
Mr. Jim Wheeler
A. Assembly - Special - April 19, 1973
B. Assembly - Regular - May 6, 1973
C. Comprehensive Health Board - May 9, 1973
D. Assembly - Special - May 21, 1973
Mr. Terry had some question as to whether they were going to put .
fluoridation in our water system. It was noted that the Borough
was in the process of obtaining information on fluoridation so we
can send it to the City with the request from the Comprehensive Health
Committee to put fluoride in our water system.
V CON'4MCCATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Borough Attorney RE: Granny's Knitting Nook
Mr. Mahoney's recommendations were read to the Planning & Zoning
Commission on Granny's Knitting Nook. Mr. Terry stated that it
should be inspected and if it has the proper sanitation facilities
and then grant them a special use permit: Mr. Burnham stated that
the building inspector has looked at the building already and
that it is in good condition. Mr. Terry questioned how we could
grant a special use permit and what restrictions were to be set.
Mr. Terry moved that we table until Mrs. Holt_ %rough Clerk-
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B. Right of Way on Melnitsa Lane - Freeman's Lot - There was some
question as to distinguishing the Right of Way on his lot. Mr.
Erwin :-loved to table. Mr. Terry wanted to know if the easement
for the road was 100 feet or 60 feet? The minutes from the
Borough Assembly meeting of May 8, 1973 were read by Mrs. Gellis,
explaining the situation of Mr. Freeman's lot. Mr. Erwin with-
drew his motion to table. Mr. Terry made a motion that if there
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Historical Society was read to the Commission. Mr. Burnham stated
that a person who wanted to buy his land back from the Borough
should be able to buy it back if he has the right to do so. He
suggested that we write a letter to the Borough Attorney and get
his legal op_.nion on this case.
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Then we will have his legal opinion for future reference. The question
is do we have the right to keep this land for historical purpose and
not give the previous owner the right to keep this land as required.
Mr. Terry made a motion that we turn this down and that the owner may
statutes and Mat his taxes were paid accordingly. Mrs. Gellis Saated
that if the Historical Society or a government entity feels they want
this land as a historical site they should negotiate with the owner for
purchase. Mr. Burnham felt that the previous owner had the right to obtain
his land because of due process of law. Motion was seconded by Mr. Erwin
'— and passed by unanimous roll call vote.
VI
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VII
SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY
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SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL
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P&Z ITEMS
A. Discussion of Proposed Capital Projects - It was suggested that we
wait until Mrs. Holt was present to explain more about capital projects.
moved
Reach. he stated this should be stopped because these are recreational
beaches. Mrs. Gellis seconded the motion. Motion passed by unanimous
roll call vote.
Mrs. Gellis stated that the Borough was presently preparing the Borough,
budget for 1973/74 and she believes we should include in the budget a
salary for a dog catcher. We should encourage the Borough Assembly
to go in conjunction with the City on hiring a dog catcher. Mrs. Ge111
moved that we do urge the Borough Assembly to include funding in th b
in conjunction with the City on having a full time doe catcher. Second
Mr. Welch stated in referring to the Code as Mrs. Gellis stated that
the assembly can reverse the decision of the P&Z Commission by an affirma-
tive four votes. It was noted that there has been some cases where the
assembly has overridden P&Z decisions on a m.,--ority vote of only three,
Mrs. Gellis stated that the assembly should have four unanimous votes to
reverse any P&Z decision and they have done it several times by three.
Mr. Burnham read the code to the P&Z Commission for their information
(5.2.22, Section 22 - Paragraph B) The P&Z Commission unanimously wishes
to call to the attention there has been a violation of this code in Yin,
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Norma L. Holt, chn Welch,
Acting Borough Clerk Chairman
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