1974-05-22 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 22, 1974
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. John Welch,
at 7: 40 p.m, in the meeting room of the Kodiak forough Building.
II ROLL CALL
PRESENT
ABSENT
Mr. John Welch, Chairman Mr. Paul Stover
Mr. John Burnham Mr. Tom Terry
Mrs. Wilda Gellis
Mr. Gene Erwin
Mr. Jerry Holt
III MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
A. P&Z-Regular - April 17. 1974 - Mr. Holt moved for approval.
IV MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS
A. Assembly - Regular - May 2, 1974 - No Comments
V COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter from Rock James, PCA Bookkeeping, requesting an
Exception to put a Business in an R-1 Zone - It was noted that
this exception was allowed for in rd� inance 67-5-0. Mr. Holt moved
for approval of the request. Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed
by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Letter from Huey DeViIle; RE: Rezoning Request of Additional
Lots 10, 11, 12, A Iman Lalande and Lots 5-8, Block 48, Eas_t ddiU
from Unclassified to Business - Mr. Ecklund explained the
location of the lots. Mr. Holt moved for public hearing. Seconded
by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Letter from Charles Powell, RE: Rezoning Request for Tracts "D"
& "E", U. S. Survey 1396 from Unclassified to Business - Mr. Powell
did note in his letter that tracts "A" & "B" would probably request to
be rezoned to business in the near future. Mr. Holt moved for public
hearing. Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous roll
call vote
D. Letter from Shorty Taylor RE: Rezoning Request for Tracts "M" &
"N", Russian Creek Subdivision from Unclassified to Business - Mr. Holt
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission needs to work up a pTan
for the area out at Bells Flats and Russian Creek. He further noLbd that
they had a plan for the area out there prior to the 54, a arrd'Tt was rejected.
Mr. Taylor described where his lots were in relation to the map and
his plans for business development. Mr. Hickman recommended that everything
within the loop road be rezoned to Business. Mr. Holt moved for public
hearing on the rezoning of Tracts "G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, in the Russian
Creek Subdivision and the Brasie lease from Unclassi ie—� cl to Business.
Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Letter from Lester Lemons/First National Bank Requesting the Rezoning
of Lot 8, Block 55, East Addition from R-1 to R-2 - Mr. Hangstefer stated
the permit was issued in early August of 196464 an�reguiatio'rK4ere
adopted late in August of 1964 after the permit was issued, so these houses
have grandfather's rights. Mr. Holt recommends that the whole area should
be rezoned to R-2.
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The commission requested that we find out the Attorney's opinion
on Grandfather's rights. Mr. Burnham moved to table the request until the
next meeting for further information. Seconded by Mr. Holt.
Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
F. _Letter from Joe Zentner, Requesting the Rezoning of U. S. Survey
4970 from Conservation to Unclassified - This area is located by
Psagshak River. Mr. Erwin made a motion to approve for public heari
Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
G. Rezoning Request for Lot 27, U. S. Survey 3099, from Unclassified
to R-1, William German & Tom Terry - It was noted that the sewer mail
runs right through the property. The Commission stated that they
had tried to rezone this area before, since it would probably go R-1
anyway and It was turned down. Mr. Holt moved for public
hearing on the rezoning of U. S. Survey 309 (from Unclassified to
R-1 . Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous roll call
vote.
VI PUBLIC HEARING
A. Vacation & Replat of Lots 44-47, Block 19, U. S. Survey 2537-13, anc
Lots 1 & 2, Block I, Hinckel Subdivision - Mr. Hickman stated that the
purpose was to vacate interior lot lines for apartment expansion. Mrs.
Gellis made a motion for approval of the vacation and replat of Lots 44-
47, Block 19, U. S. Survey 2537-B and Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Hinckel
Subdivision. Seconded by Mr. Burnham. Mr. Welch closed the regular
meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he
closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Question
being called for, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Vacation & Replat of the Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 3, Block 8,
Leite Addition - George Vogt - Mrs Gellis made a motion to approve
the Vacation & Replat of the Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 3, Block 8, Leite
Addition. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Mr. Welch closed the regular meeting
and opened the public hearing. Mr. Mackey stated that all he wanted
to do was give Mr. Vogt 9 or 10 feet to correct the encroachment. Mr.
Welch closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting.
Question being called for, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Variance Request for Backyard Requirement on Lot 34 Block 19
Kodiak Old Townsite - Wayne Thorpe_- Mr. Erwin made a motion of
approval on the variance request. Seconded by Mr. Burnham. Mr. Welch
closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There being
no comments, he closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular
meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
r D. Rezoning of Lots 2, 3, 4, Allman LaLande from Unclassified to
Business - Huey DeVille - Mrs. Gellis made a motion that we approve the
Rezoning of Lots 2, 3, 4, Allman LaLande. Seconded by Mr. Erwin.
Mr. Welch closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing.
Mrs. York stated she thought her lot should be rezoned to business also.
Her lot only has a use permit on it and if this is rezoned, her's should
be able to be rezoned also. P&Z noted that they were in favor of rezoning
the lots previously, but the Assembly turned it down. The Commission
stated that at the end of the meeting they will recommend the whole area
be rezoned to business for conformity. Mr. Welch closed the public hearing,
and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
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VII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY
A. Port Wakefield Subdivision - Mr. Ecklund stated that this plat
is redoing the old Port Wakefield Subdivision, which took up four
plats. Mr. Holt moved for approval of the preliminary subdivision.
Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous roll tali vote.
B.
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Subdivision of a Portion of U. S. Survey 4970 - Joe Zentner -
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Holt moved for aDt
unanimous roil ca
riptton on where these lots were located.
Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed
C. Subdivision of Lot 27, U. S. Survey 3099, T. Terry/Wm. German -
Mr. Ecklund noted that a 20" force main and and 8" main goes through
the middle of the lot. Mr. Holt moved for approval of the preliminary
subdivision, with the stipulation that no construction be put on the lot
until city sewer and water are available for hook up. Seconded by Mr.
Burnham. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Lots 5A & 5B, U. S. Survey 3099, Emmons - These lots are served
by City water and can easily be hooked up to sewer if need be. Mr. Holt
moved for approval. Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed by unanimous
E. Vacation & Replat of Lots 4-9, Block 4, Monashka Bay Subdivision,
Houser, Nordgulen/ Kodiak Island Borough - Mr. Hickman stated that
we were also vacating the school reserve to make it one big lot plus
giving the other owners 25 feet to conform with lot requirements. Mr.
Holt moved fcr approval for public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Erwin.
otNT Lion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
stated that they had option to buy this land about nine years ago and n
F. Kodiak Western Airlines - Tract "A", U. S. Survey 3468 - Mr. Hickman
Stated that they had option to buy this land about nine years ago and now
the Borough is selling it to them. Mr. Burnham moved for approval.
Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
G. U. S. Survey 2539 - Tracts "A" & "B", Bio-Dry/City of Kodiak -
Mr. Ecklund stated that the new water line is going through this area.
This land is still owned by the City of Kodiak. Mr. Holt moved for approval.
Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
Vlll SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL
A. U. S. Survey 108e4lieity of Kodiak - Mr. Ecklund stated that cn»+e
of this area was described as metes and bounds and was very confusing.
This would put the lots into better conformity. Mr. Holt moved for approv
of the final plat. Seconded by Mr. Burnahm. Motion passed by unnimous
roll call vote.
B. U. S. Survey 5667 - Jake Blanc - Mr. Ecklund explained the sub-
division to the P&Z members. Mr. Holt moved for approval. Seconded
by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
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IX P&Z ITEMS
A. Resolution 74-20-R - Approving New Official Zoning Map - Mr. Holt
moved for approval. Mrs. Gellis had a question on the Public - Semi -Public
on the zoning. It was not in the Code, so how could it be described.
She wanted the staff to find out if this would be in the codification. The
r- motion was seconded by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed on the following roll
call vote: Mr. Erwin - YES, Mr. Holt - YES, Mrs. Gellis - NO, Mr. Welch -
YES, Mr. Burnham - YES.
B. Ratification of Motion Taken at Worksession to Accept Ordinance
74-19-0 As Written - Mr. Hangstefer stated that the regulations in the
Uniform Building Code, adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough would
probably take care of our problems and this ordinance would not be
necessary. He further stated that the previous ordinance restricted the
whole Kodiak Island Borough. Mr. Holt felt that it did not pertain to
excavation of property. Mr. Hangstefer stated that if they submit a
letter of intent that it is a development and not a quarry, he would have
to believe them. Mr. Burnham asked Mr. Hangstefer if the Uniform Building
Code will protect the welfare of the people. Mr. Burnham further asked
Mr. Hangstefer if the U. B.C. had good guidelines to go by and is
the proposed ordinance completely unnecessary next to the book.
Mrs. Gellis stated that if people wanted to remove more than 1500 yards
of gravel, they should come before the P&Z Commission. Most of the
people in the audience felt that they do not want people to control the
use of their land, and that is what this ordinance would do. Mr. Benton
felt that he should be able to cut all the trees on his lot if he wants to.
Mr. Burnham stated that he felt that it was not difficult to restrict a
person doing something to more than one platted lot, that he would
have to come before the Commission on his intentions. Mr. Hangstefer
felt that the Uniform Building Code was sufficient. Mrs. Gellis stated
that quarries are exceptions in the U.B.C. and that you do not have to
come to the Building Inspector. Mr. Burnham moved that this Commission
denies the ratification of the motion taken at the worksession on Ordinance
74-19-0 as written. Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Mr. Erwin feels that if
people adhere to the U.B.C. it will be okay. Question being called for,
motion passed on the following roll call vote: Mrs. Gellis - NO, Mr. Burnham -
YES, Mr. Holt - YES, Mr. Erwin - YES, Mr. Welch - YES. Mr. Holt moved -
for approval of Ordinance 74-19-0 as sumitted except that within Section 2,
Paragr_weaph.B, that the words "more than one" be changed to "one or more
and that advise the Borough Assembly after a great deal of consideration
of this ordinance, we have finally reached a point we can do nothing more
with it again. Question being called for, motion passed on the following
roll cell vote: Mr. Burnahm - NO, Mr. Erwin - NO, Mr. Holt - YES,
Mrs. Gellis -YES, Mr. Welch -`71 j. - -- -
C. City Minutes Recommending that Lots 19-29, Block 8, Aleutian Homes
Su_bdivsion be Rezoned to Business - Kodiak Island Properties only objection
is that this area not be designated to one use. Mr. Erwin made a motion
that we hold a public hearing on the City Council's recommendation. Seconded
by Mrs. Gellis. Motion passed on the�olowing roll call vote: rs. 'ellis -
YES, Mr. Burnham - YES, Mr. Erwin - YES. Mr. Welch - NO. and Mr. Holt -
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D. Recommendation from Building Inspector - Consideration be Given to
Minimum Square Footage in Business Zone - Mr. Hangstefer stated that he
has been approached by some people to build motels, but 1,000 square feet
as the minmum requirement was too much, and he would like the minimum
lot size changed. Mr. Hickman suggested that possibly 750 square feet might
be enough. The Commission asked that a requirement be submitted from the
people and also find out what hotels, and motels normally use in lot area.
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E. Decision on Community Planning Survey letter - It was noted to the
Commission that the Staff could probably do this when the Census was
conducted. A number code of the areas or color code on paper
could also be used to designate what area the response came from
P&Z concurred with this suggestion.
X AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mr. Hangstefer stated that he has had many request regarding location
of campers. He would like to know what area the Commission would
like to designate as a camper park. One suggestion was the
VFW site, which had some previous difficuly with water and sewer access.
The City owned some land by the Baranof Park, but this was in a
residential area, the land the Borough owned across from the Amory and
also the Baptist Mission field located on Mission Road was suggested.
Mr. Hickman suggested the land right beside the School, where Ken
Brady Construction kept his trailers, could be used during the summer
months. P&Z suggested that the staff look into these possibilities and see if
they were feasibly.
XI ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Norma L. Holt,
Borough Clerk
n Welch,
Chairman
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