1979-04-18 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
April T8, 1979
BOROUGH ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
Borough Assembly Chambers by Chairman Busch.
II ROLL CALL
Commission members present:
Chairman Mr. Daniel Busch
Vice Chairman Mr. Phil Anderson
Mr. Ron Ball
Mrs. Virginia Crowe
Mr. Eugene Erwin
Mr. Anthony Perez
Mr. John Pugh
Also Present:
Mr. Bryce Gordon,''Building Official
Mr. Harry Milligan, Planning Director
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES
moved by Mr. Ball and seconded by Mr. Perez that the
s of the February P1, 1979, March 19, 1979 and April 4, 1979
as be anoroved. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
IV APPEARANCE REQUEST - None
V UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Subdivisions
1. Chairman Busch introduced case S-79-16. A request for
an amendment to an existing plat establishing a public
use easement across Lot 1, Block 3, Mountain View Sub-
division Second Addition, U.S.S. 1678 (Ron Doubt).
Mr. Milligan gave the Staff Presentation based on a memorandum
prepared by the Department of Planning and Community Develop-
ment. He described the request and the property involved
indicating the reasons behind the request.
A discussion developed concerning how the easement would be
constructed and who would be responsible for maintenance. The
commission also discussed the effect of a letter submitted by
Mr. Lenhart Grothy dated April 17, 1979, indicating his legal
concerns as Lien Holder of the property.
Chairman Busch opened the Public Hearing, Mr. Ron Doubt came
forward. He submitted an agreement between he and Mr. Thompson,
the property owner describing the easement and indicating it was
at this time the only way to obtain legal access to his property
Tract E. The commission and Mr. Doubt entered into an extensive
discussion concerning the history of the property and its access
problems. There being no further testimony the Public Hearing
was closed.
Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr.
on this request and continue
a work session with the bar
issues Voting in favor of the motion Mrs. Crowe, Mr. Erwin,
Mr Pcrn� Mr Pimh. Mr. AndPrCnn_ Mr. Ball. Votlna in OOposit
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B. REZONING
Chairman Busch introduced Case Z-79-15. A request to consider
rezoning of all of the lands within the city of Port Lions from
R-1 to Business, Industrial, Conservation, Public and Open Space,
R-2, R-3, and residential unclassified.
Mr. Milligan gave a staff report based upon a memorandum prepared
by the Department of Planning and Community Development. He
briefly described the outcome of a work session between the Port
Lions City Council and the Commission.
Following a discussion between the staff and commission concerning
the properties involved and the staff. Mr Busch opened the Public
Hearing. There being no one present to testify the hearing was
closed.
was moved by Mr. Ander
ion on the reauest unt
C. VARIANCES - None
D. OTHER - None
VII SUBDIVISIONS
A. Preliminary - None
B. Final
on carried
1. Chairman Busch introduced case 5-79-012. A request for
final approval of a revised final plat for Elderberry Heights
Subdivision.
Mr. Milligan briefly described the reasons for this revised
final plat request.
A discussion developed concerning whether or not the plat
should be accepted or should the commission just approve the
plat with two tracts and dedicate the public road.
was moved by Mr. Anderson and second
systems and road with the Gity Enaineer for insDection and dDorovdl
Mr. Ball stated he understood the motion to mean Mr. Grothy's con-
struction had to comply with the city codes and specifications.
Mr. Anderson stated yes for sewer, water and streets.
Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
vIII REZONING - None
IX OLD BUSINESS - None
X INFORMATION AND REPORTS
A. Communications.
1. Letter from Mr. John Witteveen regarding purchase of Lot,
Blk 1, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision by Pan Alaska Fisheries
for crab pot storage.
2. Memorandum from the Borough Lands Consultant regarding
Borough Land Leases.
3. Letter from Mr. Ronald Benhert, Attorney at Law regarding
Alderwood.
Following a discussion it was moved by Mr. Anderson and seconded
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Mr. Erwin that a letter be sent to Pan Alaska Seafoods i
Crab Pot Storaae on Lot 1. Blk 1. Miller Subdivision is
With a coov of Mr. witteveen's letter. Motion carriea by unanimous
XI B. REPORTS
Mr. Ball requested concurrence from the Commission that the City
Manager, City Attorney, Borough Manager, Borough Attorney and
either Mr. Anderson or Mr. Ball represent the Commission in any
further dealings with the bank concerning Alderwood.
Chairmans Report - None
Staff Report - None
Commissioners Comments
Mr. Pugh - no comment
Mrs. Crowe - no comment
Mr. Erwin questioned why the Benton property had been noticed for
Public Hearing before the Assembly. Mr. Milligan explained.
Uommission oaCkets be available to the commission by J:UU o.m. on
ca
Mr. Pugh requested the meeting room be open approximately 30
minutes before the meeting.
Mr. Ball moved that the commission review the Drocessino schedule
XII AUDIANCE COMMENTS
ATTEST:
Mr. George Magnussen came forward to discuss the configuration of
his sons lot and plans for its development.
Following a discussion the Commission directed they submit a vari-
ance application to the staff for Public Hearing at the May meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Commission the
meeting was recessed to Tuesday, April 24, 1979.
P & Z Sec ret�a
APPROVED BY:
Chairman
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