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1975-08-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES ;AUGUST 20, 1975 I CALL TO ORDER / The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Burnham, at 7: 40 p.m. in the meeting room of the Kodiak Island Borough Office Building. II ROLL CALL !'- PRESENT ABSENT Mr. John Burnham John Welch Gene Erwin Horrace Simmons Tom Hayden Hal Lincoln Jerry Holt (late arrival) There were about five people, in the audience. III MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING A. P&Z - Regular - July 16, 1975 - Mr. Erwin made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Seconded by Mr. Lincoln. Motif passed by unanimous roll call vote. IV MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS A. Assembly - Regular - August 7, 1975 B. Assembly - Special - August 11, 1975 - Mr. Simmons noted that the Boroug Kssembly overrode the Planning and Zoning's decision at their regular meeting of August 7, 1975, on denying Mr. Zentner's subdivision. Mr. Simmons stated that the Commission should make sure that Mr. Zentner abides with the rules. Mr. Terry stated that at the meeting they had a letter stating that Mr. S'satman could not deny access across the bridge, because Mr. Zentner owned it. Mr. Burnham stated that it could be denied because Mr. Stratman owned the bridge. Mr. Gariss noted that he had written the Bureau of Land Management to grant an easement for access to the subdivision, and no answer has been received as cf yet. Mr. Terry noted that in the minutes, the Commission will note that after the Assembly's vote of approval, they moved for reconsideration to be taken up at their next regular meeting. Mr. Hayden moved that we accept the minutes as presented. _Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous consent. V COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from Tom Terry Re: Vacation & Replat of Lots 14 & 15, U. S. Survey 3098 - Mr. Holt moved for approval for public hearing on the vacation and replat of Lots 14 & 15 U. S. Survey 3098. Seconded by Mr. Hayden. Potion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Gariss noted that the water and sewer lines should be shown on the plat, that it is required. Mr. Terry stated that this r— is not a subdivision, only a vacation of a lot line and he will put it on the plat map if the Commission so desires, but according to code is is not required. Mr. Burnham suggested that it be put on the map. KIBS272993 B. Letter from APA Re: Vacation & Replat of Tideland (because of encroachment of other property owners on eir proper y) -Eetter & Flatno avai a e - postponed. C. Letter from Charles Powell Re: Permit Warehouse in a Business Zone - Mr. Burnham explained that the reason Mr. Powell wrote- this letter is because a warehouse is not defined for a business zone and to be in conformance with the code, he is writing for an exception. The Secretary noted that when Mr. Powell Lad e-As are. rez : ed to Business he stated that he would be putting his vare' oases cn tzis i:ot. M= .Lincoln noted that usually when things like this KODIAK ISLAND BOR044GH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1975 the violation to the code has already been committed and a great deal of expense has gone into a project and so the Commission is put into a spot where they just about have to abide with the person's request and that the Commission should be able to stop this sort of problem. Mr. Simmons noted that there are many other warehouses already constructed in this, area and that they too are located on.a business district. Mr. Simmons moved that we grant Mr. Powell his additional use as he requested. Secondedy Mr. Trwin. Mr. Gariss stated that he woul like the motion changed o include that the plans be submitted to the City Engineer, Borough Engineer and the Planner to check out the traffic pattern. Mr. Gariss was informed that the building permit was already issued and that the building was already built. Mr. Gariss stated that he would still like to check the traffic pattern out. Mr. Simmons noted that Krafts will create more traffic than this warehouse. Mr. Gariss stated that the Commission could grant this exception because it was not specifically called out for in the Industrial zones uses permitted. Mr. Hayden mentioned that he talked;with.Norma Holt, and she had mentioned that a buffer zone was to be kept between the business area and the residential area when it was rezoned and he would like this to be upheld on this lot. Mr. Lincoln r.ecom,-- mende&that;;thV raotion be amended to include that Mr. Powell put up the buffer zone of some type in this area. After some discussion, Mr. Simmons amended his motion to include "conditional upon compliance with the original rezoning" Motion being called for motion passed on the following roll call vote: Mr. Hayden - NO, Mr. Lincoln - YES, Mr. Holt- YES, Mr. Erwin - YES, Mr. Simmons - YES, and Mr. Burnham - YES. D . Letter from Kodiak Island Properties and other property owners to Rezone Lots 35- 53, and 58, 59, and 7, Block 12, Aleutian Homes Subidivision, Lots.4, 5, 6, Block 11, Aleutian Homes Subdivision, Lots 17 & 18, BlockAleutian Homes Subdivision, Lots 1- 0, and 15-26, 29, 32, & 33, Block 3, Aleutian Homes Subdivision from R-1 to Business. Thev are also requesting the change o . ul �7, , IUUA �6, nirunan nomes ouoaivision from is-i to riaygrouna, as they are donating this to e City of Kodiak- Mr . Holt moved for approval or pu is Baring. econ e y' r. resin. otion passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Letter from Oddvar Nylund Re: Vacate and Replat Lots 9 & 10, Block 50, East Addition, so a house may be built on one large lot - Mr. o t moved or approval. econ e y Adr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. 01 F. Letter from Lee Russell re: Temporary Sawmill Site - Mr. Burnham asked how,long he would like to have the temporar; use. Mr. Russell stated that two years is what he would like to have it for. He has 6 00, 000 feet of board lumber to cut according to Reed Oswald. Mr. Erwin asked Mr. Russell if he had contacted Mr. Stover to use some of his space. Mr. Russell stated that he did contact Mr, Stover and the space he had available was not enough. Mr. Russell stated that the two nearest houses at present would be at least 1200 feet away. He further stated that the closest a house could be , if one was built, would be 500 feet away. Mr. Erwin suggested that the Commission let Mr. Russell use the temporary sawmill for one year with option for one year extension. Mr. Simmons suggested that we have a public hearing on this because of the flap that was caused previously of a sawmill operating.in a residential area. Mr. Holt stated that this was different in that he will be,processing his own timber on his own land and not for a commercial venture. Mr. Russell stated that he will be cutting only the trees within his road right-of-ways. Mr. Lincoln stated that the restriction he is concerned about is that this temporary use does not includeany additional cut elsewl •e. Mr. Erwin suggested that he be permmited to saw any trees within his subdivision. Mr. Gariss stated that the Borough is twelve months away from acquiring any industrial land. Mr. Gariss recommended that this be granted. Mr. Erwin moved that Mr. Russell be granted the temporary permit for one year with option for one year extension and that he cut only the trees off his property and process them. Seconded by Mr. Hayden. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. G. Letter from Jerry Johnson and Bob Mulcahy with letter from -,the City of Kodiak to vacate street. Mrs. Johnson, explained where the, street llth Avenue was located and that she had talked with the Public Works Superintendent and he stated that this road would never be built because of the steep slope and KIBS272884 KODIAK ISLAND BOR0*JGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 20, 1975 the violation to the code has already been committed and a great deal of expense has gone into a project and so the Commission is put into a spot where they just about have to abide with the person's request and that the Commission should be able to stop this sort of problem. Mr. Simmons noted that there are many other warehouses already constructed in this area and that they too are located on a business district. Mr. Simmons moved that we grant Mr. Powell his additional use as he requested. Secondedy Mr. Erwin. Mr. Uariss stated that he would like the motion changed o include that the plans be submitted to the City Engineer, Borough Engineer and the Planner to check out the traffic pattern. Mr. Gariss was informed that the building permit was already issued and that the building was already built. Mr. Gariss stated that he would still like to check the traffic pattern out. Mr. Simmons noted that Krafts will create more traffic than this warehouse. Mr. Gariss stated that the Commission could grant this exception because it was not specifically called out for in the Industrial zones uses permitted. Mr. Hayden mentioned that he talked,wia Norma Holt, and she had mentioned that a buffer zone was to be kept between the business area and the residential area when it was rezoned and he would like this to be upheld on this lot. Mr. Lincoln recom;- .;• mendecr•that thg motion be amended to include that Mr. Powell put up the buffer zone of some type in this area. After some discussion, Mr. Simmons amended his motion to include "conditional upon compliance with the original rezoning" Motion being called for motion Dassed on the following roll call vote: Mr. Havden - NO. Mr. Lincoln - YES, Mr. Holt- YES, Mr. Erwin - YES, Mr. Simmons - YES, and Mr. Burnham - YES. D. Letter from Kodiak Island Properties and other property owners to Rezone Lots 35- 53, and 58, 59, and 7, Block 12, Aleutian Homes Subidivision, Lots 4, 5, 6, Bloc 11, leutian Homes Subdivision, Lots 17 & 18, BlockAleutian Homes Subdivision, Lots 1-10, and 1 - , & 33, Block 3, eutian omes Subdivision from R-1 to Business. Thev are also requesting the change o Lot 19, Block ll, Aleutian Homes bubdivision trom tc-i to rlayground, as tney E. Letter from Oddvar Nylund Re: Vacate and Replat Lots 9 & 10, Block 50, East i ion, so a house may be Uuilt on one large lot - Mr. Holt moved for approval. econ e y Mr. Erwin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. F. Letter from Lee Russell re: Temporary Sawmill Site - Mr. Burnham asked ow long he would like to have the temporary use. Mr. Russell stated that two years is what he would like to have it for. He has 600,000 feet of board lumber to cut according to Reed Oswald. Mr. Erwin asked Mr. Russell if he had contacted Mr. Stover to use some of his space. Mr. Russell stated that he did contact Mr. Stover and the space he had available was not enough. Mr. Russell stated that the two nearest houses at present would be at least 1200 feet away. He further stated that the closest a house could be , if one was built, would be 500 feet away. Mr. Erwin suggested that the Commission let Mr. Russell use the temporary sawmill for one year with option for one year extension. Mr. Simmons suggested that we have a public hearing on this because of the flap that was caused previously of a sawmill operating.in a residential area. Mr. Holt stated that this was different in that he will be processing his own timber on his own land and not for a commercial venture. Mr. Russell stated that he will be cutting only the trees within his road right-of-ways. Mr. Lincoln stated that the restriction he is rconcerned about is that this temporary use does not include any additional cut elsewhere. Mr. Erwin suggested that he be permmited to saw any trees within his subdivision. Mr. Gariss stated that the Borough is twelve months away from acquiring any industrial land. Mr. Gariss recommended that this be granted. Mr. Erwin moved that Mr. Russell be granted the temporary permit for one year with option for one year extension and that he cut only the trees off his property and process them. Seconded by Mr. Hayden. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. G. Letter from Jerry Johnson and Bob Mulcahy with letter from the City of Kodiak to vacate street. Mrs. Johnson explained where the street llth Avenue was located and that she had talked with the Public Works Superintendent and he stated that this road would never be built because of the steep slope and KIBS272885 KODT K ISLAND BORCLJCH PLAN" :ill:dv AND ZQ:dIN :;..".-ToSIvid ;:3 T'S<G AUGUST 20, 1975 PAGE 3 it would serve no purpose. The Commission noted that we need a formal request and plat map. Mr. Holt moved for public hearing and that the plat be presented at the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Lincoln. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Gariss stated that he will check this out with the City of Kodiak. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS VII SUBDIVISIONS, PRELIMINARY VIII SUBDIVISIONS, FINAL IX P&Z ITEMS A. Report from Planner - (1) Mr. Gariss noted that the Borough has not created a watershed district and that after some research from other codes around the state he has modified somewhat the Greater Anchorage Borough regulations on watersheds., for Kodiak. He would like to incorporate these changes into the Borough Code. This is more of a housekeeping ordinance. He stated that this would cover the City of Kodiak, U. S. Coast Guard and the second class cities. Mr. Simmons moved that we recommend this to the Borough Assembly and let them handle it. Seconded by Mr. Erwin. Mr. Lincoln recommended that communication lines be included in this. Mr. Simmons so amended his motion with the approval of the second. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. (2) Mr. Gariss explained that the memo efore them on recreation -strict was done after some research from codes from Fairbanks, Anchorage and Ketchikan. In reviewing their regulations, he noted that there is a tendancy to keep the improvements down to a minimum. Mr. Gariss recommended that the Commission not create a recreation district, because of Section 16.28.010 is sufficiently broad enough where deviations can be granted within subdivisions. He stated that the Commission could waive the requirements on subdivisions and continue to use the present ordinance and adjust accordingly. Mr. Lincoln asked if this is what he is suggesting and Mr. Gariss stated yes. After some r.— discussion, it was brought out that Chapter 16.28.010 and Chapter 17.12.030 might possiblybe in conflict with each other: Mr. Burnham stated_that the Commission study this and bring it back to the next meeting for action. (3) Ivfr. Gariss stated that the request for revision of the minimum improvements required within a subdivision was given to the Borough Attorney for him to draw up a new change. (4) Home Occupations is still being reviewed. (5) Mr. Gariss explained the Native land Claims Map and their selections (6) Mr. Gariss explained the area in which the Borough is presenting selecting to acquire some land for a quarry site in which the City of Kodiak, and the Kodiak Island Borough will use jointly. Three contractors will be able to use this area. (7) Mr. Gariss stated that the proposed extension of Rezanof Drive will create five acres of stumpage and it should be looked into as to what should be done with these stumps. Mr. Erwin suggested piling them in the City dump. (8) Ivir. Gariss stated that he is preparing a packet of forms and procedures for Planning and Zoning and developing a check list to go by. He would like to have a couple meetings with the Engineer, surveyor and a member of the Commission to see if everything is covered. Mr. Erwin stated that he will volunteer until such time that he goes on vacation. Mr. Burnham noted the information on the Zimmer warehouse. The secretary noted that this matter is now in the Borough Attorney's hands. r- I Mr. Erwin suggested that the clock be fixed in the meeting room. Mr. Burnham stated that this would probably his last meeting as he was leaving and that he has enjoyed his term on the Planning & Zoning Commission. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 30 p.m. ATTEST: KIBS272886 Norma L. Holt, Borough Clerk JOA Burnham, Chairman of P&Z