1969-01-08 Regular Meetingj�Mi��UZ•1:7s)�i-I
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman John Waller in the
Courtroom of the New State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska.
II ROdd. CALL
Present Absent
J uo ler, Chairman John We—%h (excused)
Mrs. Wilda Gellis
Harry Wallace
Ernie Brothers
ad Haney
Also present: Sally Hendrix, C1erk/Vreasurert J. L. Stansbury, Building Insp.i
Mr. Britton and Mrs. Longmire.
IIi M URES OF PITVIO'JS MEETING
A. R,eqular MestingNovenber 27, 1968. W. Haney mood that the minutes
be appro—d w. submitteo, seconded by Mr. FTaliace. Motion passed by
unanimous voice vote.
IV MD�..S OF OTBER tMSINGS
A. Assembly - Regular Meeting - December 5, 1958 - No Comments were made.
B. Assembly - Regular Meeting - Deoember 19, 1968 - No Camgents were made.
C. Assembly - Regular Meeting - January 2, 1969 - No Comments were made.
D. Assembly - School Board Work Session - Deaarber 16, 1968 - No Comments were
made.
A. Letter from Jim S . re OM slam ..,, ale= r.
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was issued to Mr. Slater, Lot 64-65 Erskine SubdivisiBn,jBIock Number 8,
for the construction of a duplex. In 1966 Mr. Slater rented a unit on the
ground level, making the building a three-family dwelling. Mr. Slater has
allowed the third unit to be occupied after being advised of the violations.
In order to protect the Comae and Zoning Ordinance Mr. Stansbury requested
that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Assembly that the
Borough Attorney be authorized to start legal action to abate. It was noted
that the unit is now being rented and has been occupied and re -occupied since
notification of violation: Mr. Wallace moved that a reoammmndation be sub-•
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A. Variance request, East Addition, Block 44, lots 9 S 10, Anderson (Case 209-C
eZ—regaest fm-n Mr. Anderson was read stating that no major dftangm in the
structure or design were being made, simply a few modifications to make
the house a two-family dwelling. The letter further stated that there is
ample off-street parking to accommodate this plan. By granting a variance
the applicant would be able to better meet the high cost of tw= and be
able to continue residing in his hone. The Borough Attorney's opinion was
read in whiQh it was pointed out that a "use" variance under the American
Lamy of Zoning could be granted which permits the use of land other than which
is prescribed by the zoning regulations. However, in order for the Co mission
to have the authority to grant a "use" variance it would be nsosssary that
the Borough's Code of ordinances be amended to permit the granting of
variances for other reasons than irregularly shaped lots or exceptional
physical comUtions. During discussion it was pointed out that there are
many hams in this area with an apartment in the basement. Mr. Brothers
proved that tea : take in Blocks 36, 44, 45, 40, 43, 46 S_47 tom
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46 & 45 from R-1 to R-2 (Case 209-D) The IMM was Mesa requesrumg rJ35
recommendations of a CCmisS on on this matter. The motion was Passed
under Item A that these Blocks be rezoned to R-2 and the following reasons
were given: T.-.is would seen to be in the best interest of the oomumitT;
under the CoTz-hensive Plan this area is designated for Medium Density.
The Camassim directed that a memo stating the reoammendations be submitted
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to the Borough Assembly at the January 16th meeting.
C. Exception Request, USS 3100, Lot 10, Hclman (Case 212-A) The request was
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building which would be used later for a two -car garage. The storage unit
would be used to facilitate the contemplated clean-up and improvement of
the property and expedite the auto rebuilding consisting of changing trans-
missions, motors and some body repair on existing vehicles on the property.
Iir. Holman stated that it is not his intention to bring any more cars into
the area but to clean up the ones that are there. tor. Stansbury stated
that this building is not a normal garage for a residence but an auto -
wrecking place and requires that an exception be granted. It was noted that
for several years the City has been trying to get a junkyard ordinance and
over the years have finally gotten Mr. Holman to move the cars from the
Mission Road area; these cars are now located on the Spruce Cape property.
Mr. Stansbury further stated that he has prepared a preliminary junkyard
ordinance in which certain requirements are set forth for the operation of
a junkyard. Some of these are that the area must be 300 feet from the
road and that a fence must be built to screen the yard from the public.
He stated that the only solution to this problem is to grant an exception if
the Commission feels that this is an area for a junkyard. !Phenever a person
files for a building permit the first thing that is checked is to see if
the use fits the area involved. Mr. Stansbury further stated that in drafting
the proposed junkyard ordinance consideration was taken as to the defining
of "junk" and junk cars are defined as (1)inpperable (2) unlicensed. The
City Council, Village Council or Borough would have the right to decide
where junkyards could operate. Mr. Brothers moved that the exception be
denied and that Mr. Holman be required to clean up the area, seconded by
roll call vote. Mrs. Gellis mentioned the tact that there are many ptac
that need to be cleaned up and moved that the Commission go on record as
reconnendina that the Assembly adopt a iunkvard ordinance, seconded by
VIII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY REVIZI - NONE
IX SUBDIVISION, FINAL - NONE
X OLD BUSINESS - NONE
XI PLANNING & STAFF ITEMS - NONE
XII AUDIENCE con ENTS - NONE
XIII AWOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
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Norma L. Holt, Secretary
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