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1969-02-12 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLAMING & ZONING COtVISSION - FEBRUARY 12th, 1969 `�•r��i�yi•Z•isrS�O The meeting was called to order by Acting Chainnan Harry Wallace at 7:35 P.M. in the Courtroan of the New State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II M-1 CALd. Present Absent Harry Wallace, Acting Chaim= Eff ­H�iay (excused) Wilda G_: John Waller John Welch Ernie Brothers Also present: Sam Best, B(— —':. Chairman; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Sally Hendrix, Clerk/Treasu-ar and approximately 18 people in the audience. A. Regular Meeting - January 29th, 1969. Mr. Brothers moved that the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINLUW A. Assembly - Regular Meeting - February 6th, 1969 B. Wor Session - S Board & Assembly - January 30th, 1969 - There were no comments on these minutes. i A. Rezoning East Addn., Blks 36, 44, 45, 40,43, 46 & 47, from R-1 to R-2 (Case 209-1 The case was reviewed and a letter from Mr. Elledge was read stating that he was not able to attend the meeting but was in favor of the rezoning. A petition objecting to the rezoning was presented to the O mrission. Mrs. Gellis moved to approve the rezoning of East Addn., Blks 36, 44, 45, 40, 43, 46 & 47 from R 1 to R-2, seconded by Mr. Welch. The meeting was recessed and the Public Hearing opened. Mr. W a� for any comments from the audience :od this proposed rezoning. The following people were present;Bix Bonney, Mr. Thonssen, Mr. Lassen, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Andrich, Mr. Andinger and Mrs. Saupe opposing the rezoning and voiced the following objections: (1) A considerable amount of money has been spent on the homes and this area was chosen because it was R-1. (2) If rezoned there would be no protection for the present owners to insure that homes built would not downgrade the area. (3) Poorer homes would be built if this were to be rezoned to alleviate the tax burden. (4) At the time many purchased the lots R-2 was cheaper and people that wanted to build in an R-2 Zone should have purchased in an R-2 area and not change the present zoning. There is not much R-1 area left. (5) The location i some instances was chosen for the view and if two or three story buildings are but up the view would be spoiled. It was a consensus of opinion of these people that perhaps a restricted type R-2 could be written into the Ordinances in order to offer sore protection to the present owners. This could stipulate either over/under type construction or side by side and also with the agreement that the house must be owner occupied. 11r. Anderson, Mr. Dyson, Mr. Nesnidal and Mr. Zimmer spoke in favor of the rezoning but did not want to see the property in any way downgraded because of the rezoning. They were in agreement also with the restricted type R-2. O`dher points were brought out: (1) the need for extra housing in Kodiak; (2) the high rate of taxes makes it necessary to have some assistance in meeting these taxes; (3) the fact that an area is R-1 does not prevent a cheap building being built; (4) Multiple dwellings can not be built on single lots as they are not big enough and hither pointed out that this would up grade the area rather than the opposite. It Uras suggested that perhepo a smaller area could be taken into the rezoni-ig so as not to inconvenience the people not immediately concerned. KIBS272624 KODIAK ISLA\TD BOROUGH PLANNINZG & ZONING 00I47ISSION - FEBHUARY 12th, 1969 Page 2 It was noted that a revision of the zoning ordinance is ncxa in the working stage and this would inoo;:porate the amendments. Under this, restrictions can be established as perhaps R-2A and R-2B which could limit the tyre of dwelling, whether it would be over/under or side by side, the height and parking facilities. A zoning ordinance is a way of insuring an organized growth pattern. A change will occur at any rate due to the economic growth which would dictate the way buildings would go. Just because an area is zoned one way does not mean that it will always stay zoned in that manner. It is not possible to stipulate that a person must occupy the house he is renting, even in an _R-2 zone, but a limitation can be made on the type of dwelling built in that area. Mrs. Gellis explained that the Comprehensive Plan had been adopted and that the Bcrough will try to wo' toward implementation of the plan over the next 30 years. This area under that 1999 Land Use Plan is scheduled for Medium Density which includes duplexes on lots of 7,200 square feet. It was further noted that a Public Hearing will be held at the time that the revision of the zoning ordinance is completed to allow the public a chance to be heard on the matter. The public hearing was closed mid the called for and the motion defeated by tt] VII ZONING ITfES, PRELIMINAF2Y REVIEW - NONE VIII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIBITDIARY REVIEW - NONE IX SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL - NONE X OLD BUSINESS - NONE g- XI PLAiTNING & STAFF IE,-1S ng reconvened. The question was nimous roll call vote. Mrs. Gellis seven (7) blocks until there is FYr. Welch. The motion passed by A. P&Z Recommendations on Amendment to Code To Include USE Variance. in discussion of this it was pointed out that this would just be spot zoning and could serve no purpose. Mrs. Gellis stated that the variance granted to iIr. Ron Chase should be taken back as it was not legal. Mr. Brothers moved that the Ordinance not be amended to include a USE variance, seconded by Mrs. Gellis The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Gellis moved that ii outside laiyer look into the possibility of rescending the use variance issued to Mr. Chase. seconded by Mr. Welch. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call B. Bui.lding_ Restrictions - Mr_ Br ers_suggested that some way be found to prevent people from building for speculation under the guise of building a private home; stipulating that the work be done by licensed plumbers and electricians, - C. OFF - Street Parking - Mrs. Gellis suggested that the ordinance be changed to require two off street parking spaces as most families have more than one car. XII AUDIENCE CC14 EPFi'S - NONE XIII PII URYT'='. T The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ,.� submitted; Nenma L. H61. , Secretary KIBS272625 H Wallace, Acting airman