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1974-02-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 20, 1974 I II III IV 1i CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Deputy Chairman, Mr. Jerry Holt, at 7:40 P.M. in the courtroom of the State Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mr. Jerry Holt Mr. Tom Terry Mrs. Wilda Gellis Mr. John Burnham Mr. John Welch (late arrival) MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING A. P&Z - Regular - J a motion for aDDroval MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS ABSENT Mr. Gene Erwin Mr. Paul Stover 4 - Mr.Hol A. Assembly - February 7, 1974 - No Comments Mr. Welch assumed his duty as Chairman COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter F.V Mr. Holt believed that this had come before the Y&z uommission before. Mrs. Holt stated that there was only a Vacation and r, Replat that had come before the committee. Mr. Holt moved for a public hearing on this rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Burnham. Motion Dassed by unanimous roll call vote. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Rezonine of Lot 1 from n-} - W-L-L"alll nVUC1'1.6V11 \@111 Day) - +iL10 tWu iQ iv..uvcv behind the Cessna four-plex apartments. Mr. Holt made a motion for approval of the rezoning. Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. 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 go thr Mrs. Gellis made a motion For approval or the rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Terry. Mr. Welch closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Mrs. Holt stated that she had received a letter of objection from the City of Kodiak, on this rezoning. Mr. Welch closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Mrs. Gellis stated that she r feels that this is a good place for a Civic Center and that this is one of the major reasons for rezoning. Mrs. Holt read the letter of objection from the City of Kodiak on the rezoning of these lots. They stated that the street separating these lots from the City property is not a dedicated road, commercial development would affect the traffic pattern, there would be interference with emergency responses and it would extend strip commercial development. They also stated that this road is heavily traversed by school children. Mrs. Holt stated that this area could be rezoned to Service - Recreational to accommodate a Civic Center, but the City would have to own the property. Mrs. Gellis stated that the traffic can be controlled. Mr. Holt stated that the land belongs to KIP and they wish to sell these lots. KIBS222804 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 20, 1974 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) B. Question being called for motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Welch stated that P&Z should make valid recommendations on why they felt this should be rezoned. Mr. Terry stated that the Civic Center was on our list for Capital Projects. Mr. Holt stated that he feels that it is necessary for a proposed development of a potential Civic Center in that area. This is also the only logical area for expansion of commercial development and will significantly increase the tax base. Mrs. Gellis stated that with proper planning the traffic pattern can be controlled and that mostly all roads are heavily traversed by school children. The increase in population that is occuring is going to result in an increase in traffic regardless of rezoning. Mr. Holt stated that it is extending commercial development in this area. These recommendations should be sent to the Borough Assembly along with the recommendation of the rezoning. VII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY VIII SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL B. Aleutian Homes Subdivision - Mr. Holt moved for annroval. vote. C. Tract F & G, U. S. Survey 1396 - Mr. Fray owns this land and is selling to Mr. Rolland Jones. There will be city sewer and water available to the property. Mr. Holt moved �- for approval. Seconded by Mr. Terr . Mr. Burnham asked about the 100 foot strip for planes to land on the lake. Mr. Ecklund stated that the strip is 130-40 foot wide and that this is back farther from the lots. Question being called for motion Dassed by unanimous roll call vote. IX P&Z ITEMS A. Review of Worksession - At the worksessinn, P&Z agreed on an Alternate boatharbor (one that was reviewed several years ago). Which is a breakwater installation from Gibson Cove and the end of Gull Island. This plan had been previously rejected because of lack of sufficient tidal flow to clean the harbor of cannery waste. Bio Dry and the new City sewer line will take care of this. This with other recommendations, P&Z recommends that the City leave Near Island in its present state. Mrs. Holt read a letter from Duane Freeman, stating that he had talked with many people and that they felt that Plan A and B were more favorable than the other plans. He feels that we do need a harbor and that we should not separate communities in doing so; but keep all businesses in one area. If there is to be housing on Near Island, it should not be low density, but high density housing for fisherman (condominium type). He also suggested a Research Center and Near Island has the land for it. Mr. Chandler feels that a boat harbor located right next to the present one would be adequate. Mr. Terry stated that he talked with Sealand and they stated that they have always been in favor ..of an -inner harbor and it would greatly helpthem in _,_-docking up. Mrs. Gellis asked when does economics come into the program. She stated that they have never mentioned money. Mr. Holt noted that the engineers stated the cost at the public hearing. Mrs. Gellis stated that the Borough Assembly and City Council should do economic studies, this has to be a part of overall planning. Mr. Burnham stated that the amount of land on Near Island will not substantiate the tax basis to pay off the debt. Mr.Holt moved for approval of the recommendations as read and they are to be submitted to the Borough Aacemh1v and ro KIBS272805 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 20, 1974 r-- X P&Z ITEMS B. Capital Projects Recommendations - . Mr. Terry stated that we should write th the Coast Guard about the City of Kodiak obtaining the Rifle Range and requesting for a Civic Center and also a request to the State regarding the issuance of Concession License for Abercrombie Park. Mr. Holt mentioned the VFW property, that P&Z had previously suggested to use as a camper park. Water is now available out there, the only problem would be sewer. XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ATTEST: �L;%/�l/./i al� Z7 Z Norma L. Holt Borough Clerk APPROVED: hn Welch Chairman KIBS272806