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1974-09-18 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Deputy Chairman, Jerry Holt, at 7: 40 p.m. in the meeting room of the Kodiak Borough Office r- Building. r— ILA V ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Jerry Holt Mr. John Burnham Mrs. Wilda Gel!is Mr. Gene Erwin Mr. Tom Terry Mr. John Welch (late arrival) There were approximately twenty people in the audience. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. P&Z - Regular - August 21, 1974 - Mrs. Gellis made a motion to approve of the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Stover. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. P&Z - Special - September 4, 1974 - Mrs. of the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr unanimous roll call vote. MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS Gellis made a motion to approve . Terry. Motion passed by A. Assembly - Regular - September 5, 1974 - No Comments B. Assembly - Special - September 12, 1974 - No Comments COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from School District - RE: Walking Trails and Bicycle Trails - Letter reed by Mr. Holt; It was noted that the Borough has no power to do such a thing. Mr. Holt stated that we could get money from the Bicentennial Commission, possibly the Johnny Horizon program. Mr. Stover suggested that we ask the Department of Highways. Mr. Ecklund noted that the City of Kodiak is presently upgrading their streets and will be putting sidewalks in. Mr. Holt asked that the staff write a letter to the Bicentennial Commission and the Department of Highways and also ask Mr. Green, Superintendent, exactly what area they want these trails to go so we can specify a certain area to the Department of Highways. Mr. Terry suggested the Outdoor Recreation program could probably assist us also. The commission agreed on these procedures. B. Letter from Arnold Hansen - RE: Additional Use Permit (letter read by Mr. Holt) Mr. Holt suggested that the Commission hold a public hearing on this because of so much static from the residents in this area. Mr. Stover stated that the Borough should let Mr. Hansen operate the Mill in this area. Mrs. Gellis stated that she believes we need a mill, but a different location should be found. Mr. Stover made motion that we grant the request. Motion died for lack of second. Mrs. Gel!is made a motion that we call for a public hearing on this request. Seconded by Mr. Welch. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Zahn stated that this use would be a variance to the present use that is taken place, and that can the Commission even grant an exception. Mrs. Gellis feels that this is due process for a public hearing. Mr. Chasealso foals that a sawmill is needed but in a differen; area. Mr. Schneider stated that if this use is granted, this will set a precedent for other forms of business ventures to come in. Gary Eller stated that he lives by this area and the noise is obnoxious and it is unsightly. KIBS272834 KODIAK ISLAND BORO°:.IGH PLANNING AND ZONING COM HvIISSIGN SEPTEMBER 18, 1974 Ray Tufts feels that the sawmill should remain where is its now. Mrs. Gellis would like to know the progress coming along on selecting an area for an industrial park, before the next meeting. C. Letter from Girl Scouts - RE: Park Area (Day Camp) - The organization has suggested the area along Beaver Lake, but are open to other suggestions. r-- The land would have to be donated, because they are a non-profit organization. Mr. Stover stated that in 1952, '16 acres were set aside out at Island Lake for the Boy Scouts and any other youth activity, which is now maintained by the Elks Club and he suggested the Girl Scouts could use this area. Mrs. Lochman, stated that a public r ad , aces throuch this area and that the lake is contaminated. Mr. Terry stated that, there are four possibilities where the girls can go: 11 Beaver Lake; 2) just below the lower damn; 3) the bite in the Gibson Cove area; 4) Boy Scout area at Island Lake. Mrs. Gellis made a motion to check out the land on this side of Beaver Lake. Motion died for lack of second. Mr. Holt stated that we should give this back to the Girls Scouts and let them define the area they want and exactly how much they need before any action is taken. Mr. ='clOund and Mr. Hickman have agreed to heip them out on this also. Mr. Holt stated that this will be tabled until the next regular meeting for further information. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS VII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY A. Subdivision of a Portion of U. S. Survey 1534 - Kinnear & Wendt - This area is located directly across from the Pacific Pearl. They are planning to build a bunkhouse on it, Mrs. Gellis made a motion to approve the preliminary subdivision. Seconded by Mr. Terry. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. B. Subdivision of Lot 5, Block 4 VIII SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL_ Is Flats Subdivision - Art Schaeffer - A. Tract °E°portion of U. S Survev 1396 - Charles Powell - Mr. Terry made a notinn :_ ,. ` r ! _�•t. Seconded by Mr. Stover. Motion ssed by unan;;00 s roil call vote. B. Tract "F'. Portion of U. S. Survev 1396 - Rolland A. Jones - This subdivision is mainly to provide an access road to the Russell subdivision and for further development. Mr. Stover made a motion to approve the final plat. Seconded by Mr. Terry. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Vacation & Replat of Lots 9 & 10, Block 8, Leite Addition - William Bardot - Motion amassed by unanimous roll call vote. r— D. 1-4. Monashka Bay - Island Resources - Mr. Stover made a motion to approve the trnal piat `z econueu uy r✓u . i er i Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. There was some question as to the assurance of putting in the access roads to the lots after the plat was recorded. Mr. Schaeffer noted that they are putting in the roads. E. Russell Estates - Block 1 2 & 3 North Side of Lily Lake - Lee Russell - Mr. Stover made a motion that we approve this final plat. Seconded by Mrs. Gellis. Motionpassed or, the following roll cal! vote• Mr. Stover - YES. Mrs. Gellis -YES PJIr_ Welch - YES Mr. Terry - NO, Mr. Holt - NO. There was still some . you sti =otii Yi'p iaifiblrhty of�wafer and sewer to these lots. KIBS272835 KODIAK ISLAND 3UR3U6-h'. PLANNfivG f.ND ZONING COMMISSION 'SEPTEMBER 18.1974 IX PEZ ITEMS A. Review of Camper Parks for Kodiak - Reouest from the Chamber of Commerce - Mr. Stover suggested the Cry of the Wild Ram area. Mr. Holt noted that he felt .— the VFW is still the best location and he is sure they would be willing to work with the Commission on this. The area located by the municipal airport on Lily Lake, which is presently owned by the City, was also suggested. This area is accessibli2r io City sewer and water. Mr. Holt recommended that the staff write a letter to the VFW and ask that they designate someone to work with the Commission on setting up a camper park if they are still interested. It was also suggested that we find out about the possibility of obtaining the area at Swampy Acres. A letter will be written to the Chamber of Commerce, stating the progress the Commission is doing on their request. B. _Report from the BuildinQ Inspector - Mr Bentley noted that the garage that was operating on Mission Road is no longer operating and that the sawmill is still in operation. Mr. Stover noted that he can no longer operate burnable trash at his dump. X AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr. Estes stated that he has 2800 board feet of trees located up on Baranof Heights and what can he do with it? No comment from the Commission. A work session was scheduled for October 1, 1974. r— XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: 1 Borough Clerk r— APPROVED: John Burnham, 'Chairman KIBS272836