1991-03-20 Regular MeetingI.
II.
IV.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 20, 1991
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chair Tom Hendel on March 20, 1991
in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Tom Hendel, Chair
Jon Aspgren
Jon Hartt
Robin Heinrichs
Jody Hodgins
Commissioners Absent:
Bruce Barrett - Excused
Wayne Coleman - Excused
A quorum was established.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Others Present:
Duane Dvorak, Associate Planner
Community Development Dept.
Eileen Probasco, Secretary
Community Development Dept.
Staff reported the following additions to the agenda:
COMMUNICATIONS
B. Letter from Wade Wahrenbrock, DNR, to Linda Freed, RE:
Revised Notification of Operations for SC88-06, Afognak Native
Corporation, Forest Practices.
C. Letter to Yoram Palkovitch, Minex Alaska, Inc. from Linda Freed,
RE: Annual Placer Mining Application, Sitkinak Strait
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO ACCEPT the agenda with the
additions reported by staff. The motion was seconded and CARRIED
by unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO ACCEPT the minutes of the
January, 1991 and February 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission
regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO AMEND the main motion to
reflect the following changes:
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1. January, 1991 minutes, page 8, Case 91-003, FINDINGS OF
FACT: Paragraphs 1 and 2, which both begin "No written
evidence exists to substantiate...", change to read "No written
evidence was presented to substantiate..."; and
2. February, 1991 minutes, page 4: ADD that COMMISSIONER
HODGINS made the motion to amend the main motion for
condition number two on Case 91-001.
The MOTION TO AMEND the main motion was seconded and
CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
The MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED was voted upon and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
V. AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
Jeri Jensen, representative of the Kodiak Island Borough Parks and
Recreation Board appeared before the Commission to express the
Board's support of Case 91-004 the proposed land trade in the Bells
Flats area.
There were no further audience comments or appearance requests.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Case 91-010. Request for a conditional use permit in
accordance with Section 17.21.030 E (Conditional Uses) of the
Borough Code to permit a sixty by one hundred ten (60 X 110)
foot warehouse on three contiguous lots located in the B--
Business Zoning District, and to review a screening plan,
consisting of a five (5) foot chain link fence, between the
warehouse and adjacent Lots 13 and 14 which are zoned and
used for residential purposes. Lots 10, 11, 12, Allman/Lalande
Subdivision; 1325 Selig Street.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 39 public hearing notices were
mailed and 2 were returned, stating non -objection to this
request. Staff recommended approval of this request, subject to
conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Ken Skinner appeared before the Commission to answer
questions and express support for this request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO GRANT a request for
a conditional use permit in accordance with Section 17.21.030 E
(Conditional Uses) of the Borough Code to permit a sixty by one
hundred ten (60 X 110) foot warehouse on three contiguous lots
located in the B--Business Zoning District; subject to the
condition of approval contained in the staff report dated March
7, 1991; and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report
dated March 7, 1991 as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
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OF APPROVAL
1. Permitted and conditional uses listed in Chapter 17.24 (I --
Industrial Zoning District) of the Borough Code are
specifically prohibited unless an exception has been
granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission for such
use.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMT
1. That the conditional use will preserve the value, spirit,
character and inte rity of the surrounding area.
It appears that the proposed warehouse will preserve the
value, spirit, character, and integrity of the surrounding
area. A sixty by one -hundred ten (60 x 110) foot
warehouse building for building material storage on a
21,750 square foot lot (total area of all lots) will not be
detrimental to the surrounding properties which are
occupied by other commercial and nonconforming
residential uses. In fact, the existing nonconforming
warehouse complex is probably less compatible with the
surrounding land uses than the proposed new warehouse.
The property has double frontage and currently allows for
through traffic across Lot 12, from Selig Street to
Armstrong Avenue. With conditions limiting traffic to and
from this warehouse to Selig Street, the traffic impacts on
the residential neighborhood (along Ole Johnson Avenue,
Simeonoff Street and Armstrong Avenue) will be
minimized.
The use of this property for a warehouse use will not be
detrimental to the future development of this area. This is
evidenced by the existing nonconforming warehouses that
are already located on the site. There has historically
been a level of traffic associated with the site consistent
with warehouse uses and there have been no resulting
complaints by neighboring property owners. Providing a
more efficient and aesthetically pleasing storage facility
will actually constitute an amenity to the area, resulting in
a better overall appearance than what currently exists on
the property.
.— Granting the conditional use will not be contrary to the
comprehensive plan which identifies this area as Public
and Open Space. This plan designation is out of date
because the lots are located in a long established business
zone and it is unlikely that the City or Borough would
seek to acquire this area for public use or additional open
space.
2. That the conditional use fulfills all other requirements of
this chapter pertaining to the conditional use in question.
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This warehouse, as proposed, will fulfill all other
requirements of the B--Business Zoning District such as
height of structure, off-street parking, etc. Adherence to
the applicable performance standards (Section 17.21.050)
of the B--Business Zoning District during the zoning
compliance and building permit processes will insure that
this conditional use fulfills other requirements of the
district.
3. That granting the conditional use permit will not be
harmful to the public health, safety, convenience and
comfort.
Granting of the conditional use permit for a warehouse
will not be harmful to the public health, safety,
convenience or comfort. Adherence to the Uniform
Building Code and Uniform Fire Code regulations for
building construction should ensure protection of the
public health and safety. In addition, because a
warehouse is classified by the Code as an industrial land
use, it should clear that other industrial land uses are not
permitted by this conditional use permit. The warehouse
in this case is intended for permitted business uses only.
Industrial land uses would only be allowed upon the
review and approval of an exception by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Staff recommends a condition of
approval to make this point clear, and to act as a
reminder to staff when future zoning compliance permits
are being reviewed.
It can be argued that a warehouse can potentially detract
from the public convenience and comfort if there are
residential land uses in the vicinity. In this case there is
a residential use on one side of the subject property. In
addition, traffic approaching and departing the property is
likely to go through the residential area along Ole Johnson
Avenue, Simeonoff Street and Armstrong Avenue. While
use of the present warehouse (and nearby outdoor storage
yard) has not resulted in any documented complaints,
that does not necessarily mean that the situation in this
area cannot be improved. It is very possible that the
development of a new warehouse will result in increased
traffic. It appears that the nonconforming residential uses
in Allman Lalande Subdivision are, at some point, likely to
be converted to commercial use. For this reason, to the
extent feasible, commercial traffic in this area should be
encouraged to use Selig Street.
4. That sufficient setbacks, lot area, buffers or other
safe¢uards are being provided to meet the conditions
listed in subsections A through C of this section.
The 21,750 square foot site (all three lots) contains
sufficient lot area for the proposed use, off-street parking,
and will be buffered from adjoining residential uses by the
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screening that is determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to be sufficient for that purpose.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO APPROVE a five (5)
foot fence along the lot line between Lots 12 and 13, Allman
Lalande Subdivision, and along the rear lot lines of Lots 10, 11,
and 12 Allman Lalande Subdivision, as suitable "screening' to
separate a conditionally permitted commercial warehouse from
an adjacent residential land use and zone and to control traffic
across the site in accordance with Section 17.21.050
(Performance Standards) of the Borough Code; and to adopt the
fording contained in the staff report dated March 7, 1991 as a
"Finding of Fact" for this case.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDING OF FACT - SCREENING
1. A five (5) foot fence located on the West side and rear lot
lines of Lots 10, 11 and 12 Allman Lalande will be
adequate to "screen" a commercial warehouse from
adjacent residential uses and/or zones. In addition, this
will help to control commercial traffic in an around the
warehouse site, thereby preventing adverse impacts to the
nearby residential development.
B) Case 91-011. Request for a variance from Section 17.19.040.13
(Yards) of the Borough Code to permit a six by twenty-one (6 X
21) foot addition to the side of an existing single family dwelling
which will encroach no more than three (3) feet into the required
ten (10) foot side yard setback (the yard facing Rezanof Drive
West). Lot 27, Block 19, Kodiak Townsite Subdivision; 301 Cope
Street.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 51 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and 2 were returned, stating non -objection
to this request. Staff recommended approval of this request.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HARTT MOVED TO GRANT a variance from
Section 17.19.040.13 (Yards) of the Borough Code to permit a six
by twenty-one (6 X 21) foot addition to the side of an existing
single family dwelling which will encroach no more than three
(3) feet into the required ten (10) foot side yard setback (the yard
facing Rezanof Drive West); and to adopt the findings contained
in the staff report dated March 9, 1991 as "Findings of Fact" for
this case.
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The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Exceptional physical circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property or intended use of development,
which generally do not apply to other properties in the
same land use district.
In this case, the unique physical conditions on Lot 27,
Block 19, Kodiak Townsite are:
1. The location of the existing nonconforming structure
on the lot;
2. The nonconforming lot size of Lot 27, due to
insufficient lot area of 5,013 square feet;
3. The odd shape of Lot 27 which forms an acute angle
at the corner nearest to the intersection of Cope
Street and Rezanof Drive;
4. The lot has right-of-ways on all sides of the lot but
one, requiring additional setback constraints
compared to an interior lot.
2. Strict application of the zoning ordinances would result in
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships.
Strict application of the zoning ordinances would require
the proposed addition to be located on the West side of the
existing dwelling. This would not permit the addition to
add floor area to the living room as intended, but would
instead place the additional area next to the entry way
and kitchen area of the house.
This would result in a practical difficulty and constitute
and unecessary hardship when the proposed addition will
only add another 126 square feet of floor area to the living
room of the existing dwelling. The addition will not
increase the density of development, nor will it reduce any
existing off-street parking.
3. The granting of the variance will not result in material
damages or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity
nor be detrimental to the public's health, safety
welfare.
Granting of this variance will not result in material
damage or prejudice to other properties in the area. A
substantial number of lots and structures in Kodiak
Townsite Subdivision are nonconforming, and the
Commission has granted variances in the past for the
minor expansion of these nonconforming structures.
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4. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Granting of this variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the comprehensive plan, which identifies this
area as High Density Residential. Comprehensive plans
generally do not address minor additions to residential
dwellings when there is no change in the density of
development.
5. That actions of the applicant did not cause special
conditions or financial hardship from which relief is being
sought by the variance.
In this case, actions of the applicant did not cause the
conditions from which relief is being sought by variance.
The existing structure was built prior to the existence of a
zoning regulations.
6. That the granting of the variance will not permit a
prohibited land use in the district involved.
Single-family residential land uses are permitted in the
R2--Two-Family Residential Zoning District even when the
lot is nonconforming due to insufficient lot area.
C) Case 91-012. Planning and Zoning Commission review of the
possible rezoning of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, Block 3,
Lakeside Subdivision, which are located in the I --Industrial
Zoning District and Lot 10, Block 3 Lakeside Subdivision, which
is located in the PL--Public Use Land Zoning District, to a more
appropriate zoning district. 2095 thru 2327 Selief Lane, and
443 Von Scheele Way.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 18 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and 2 were returned, 1 opposing and 1
stating partial agreement with this request. Staff recommended
approval of this request.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Jeri Jensen appeared before the Commission and addressed
recreational needs in this area. She objected to rezoning the
greenbelt to residential.
Dave Crowe appeared before the Commission and said that the
City of Kodiak would consider annexation of this area if property
owners in the area requested it.
Jack McFarland appeared before the Commission and expressed
a desire to see the request discussed further with more input
from the City Council and Borough Assembly and other
interested community members.
Scott Arndt appeared before the Commission and expressed
objection to rezoning this property.
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Gary Gilbert, City Councilmember, appeared before the
Commission and expressed objection to rezoning this property.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO POSTPONE action on
this case until next month. The case is to be scheduled as
another public hearing item.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
The Commission agreed to devote a worksession (April 3, 1991)
to discussion of the case with City Councilmembers and
Borough Assemblymembers and other concerned community
members in order to obtain additional information about the
purpose of the rezone and it's implications for other property in
the area.
D) Case 91-013. Request for an exception from Section 17.18.020
(Permitted Uses) of the Borough Code to permit the development
of a solid waste disposal site (landfill) in an Rl--Single-family
Residential Zoning District. Within protracted Sections 16, 17,
20, and 21, T34S, R25W; near Old Harbor.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 8 public hearing notices were mailed
and 1 was returned stating non -objection to this request. Staff
recommended approval of this request, subject to conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HA= MOVED TO GRANT an exception from
Section 17.18.020 (Permitted Uses) of the Borough Code to
permit the development of a solid waste disposal site (landfill) in
an Rl--Single-family Residential Zoning District, located within
protracted Sections 16, 17, 20, and 21, T34S, R25W, near Old
Harbor; subject to the conditions of approval contained in the
staff report dated March 10, 1991; and to adopt the findings
contained in the staff report dated March 10, 1991 as "Findings
of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Written approval for the proposed sanitary landfill must
be obtained from the land owner of record (Old Harbor
Native Corporation) prior to issuance of zoning compliance
for this project.
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2. The City of Old Harbor must make application to the
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation prior
to issuance of zoning compliance for this project.
3. All conditions required by the Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation for the development and/or
operation of the proposed sanitary landfill are included as
conditions of approval for this exception.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That the use as proposed in the application, or under
appropriate conditions or restrictions, will not (A)
endanger the public's health, safety or general welfare, (B)
be inconsistent with the general purposes and intent of
this title and (C) adversely impact other properties or uses
in the neighborhood.
A. The proposed use will not endanger the public's
health, safety, or general welfare. In fact, the
project will improve the public's health, safety, and
general welfare by providing a new, properly
designed, and constructed landfill.
B. The proposed project will be generally consistent
with the purposes and intent of Title 17 of the
Borough Code. Exceptions are provided for in
Borough Code to permit the land uses which are not
specifically permitted by zoning district regulations.
Landfills are only indentified as a conditionally
permitted use in the C--Conservation and I --
Industrial Zoning Districts. There are no C--
Conservation or I --Industrial areas within the Old
Harbor municipal boundaries that are suitable for
this type of development. A rezone is not
appropriate at this time because the boundaries of
the proposed site have not been fixed by DEC
investigation and eventual survey.
This project is consistent with Title 17 because it is
identified in the 1989 Old Harbor Comprehensive
Development and Capital Improvements Plan. The
landfill will not interfere with the continuation of
single-family residences in the district (17.18.010B).
In addition, it is unlikely that all areas within the
corporate boundaries of Old Harbor will actually be
developed with Rl--Single-Family Residential
development.
C. The proposed use does not appear to adversely
impact other properties or uses in the area because
all surrounding land is in common ownership and is
currently undeveloped. The project location should
provide adequate separation from any other
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subsequent land uses to the extent feasible and
prudent.
The City of Old Harbor should file an application for
a sanitary landfill with the Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation prior to the issuance of
Zoning Compliance. In addition, any conditions
placed on the landfill by DEC should also be
conditions of approval for this exception.
E) Case 591-006. Request for preliminary approval to vacate a
reservation contained in the Patent for U.S. Survey 304, "a
roadway sixty (60) feet in width, parallel to the shoreline, as
nearly as may be practicable, for use of the public as a highway;
and ingress and egress to the public on the waters of all
streams, whether navigable or otherwise."
DUANE DVORAK indicated 10 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and 2 were returned opposing this request.
Staff recommended postponing action on this request pending
further information from applicants.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Andy Cristaldi, agent, appeared before the Commission and
expressed support of postponing action on this request.
Gabe McKilley, of Uyak Native Corporation, appeared before the
Commission and expressed objection to the request and support
of postponing action on this request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HARTT MOVED TO POSTPONE action on a
request for preliminary approval to vacate a reservation
contained in the Patent for U.S. Survey 304, "a roadway sixty
(60) feet in width, parallel to the shoreline, as nearly as may be
practicable, for use of the public as a highway; and ingress and
egress to the public on the waters of all streams, whether
navigable or otherwise.", until the applicants submit more
detailed information concerning the location of the reservations
to be vacated.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
The Commission requested that another public hearing be
scheduled for this case (with public hearing notices sent out) at
the April 17, 1991 regular meeting.
F) Case S91-007. Request for preliminary approval of the
subdivision of Lot 1, Block 17, Ouzinkie Townsite, U.S. Survey
4871, creating Lots 1A and 113, Block 17, Ouzinkie Townsite,
U.S. Survey 4871.
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DUANE DVORAK indicated 25 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and 1 was returned stating non -objection to
this request. Staff recommended approval of this request,
subject to conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Dave Crowe, Kodiak Island Housing Authority representative,
appeared before the Commission and expressed support for this
request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER ASPGREN MOVED TO GRANT preliminary
approval of the subdivision of Lot 1, Block 17, Ouzinkie
Townsite, U.S. Survey 4871, creating Lots lA and 113, Block 17,
Ouzinkie Townsite, subject to the following condition of
approval, and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report
dated March 11, 1991 as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
1. Place a note on the final plat as follows:
"Access to Lot 1B is permitted for the maintenance and/or
replacement of the septic tank serving Lot 313"
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This plat meets the minimum standards of survey
accuracy and proper preparation of plats required in Title
16 of the Borough Code.
2. This plat meets all the requirements of Title 17 of the
Borough Code.
3. This plat is generally consistent with adopted Borough
plans and provides a subdivision of land that supports
those plans.
4. Approval of this plat by the Kodiak Island Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission does not necessarily
mean that development of the property complies with
State and Federal regulations which may also be
applicable.
G) Case S91-008. Request for preliminary approval of the vacation
of Lot 4, U.S. Survey 3464, and Lot 4, Block 10, Miller Point
Alaska Subdivision, and replat to Lot 4A, U.S. Survey 3464, and
Lot 4A, Block 10, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision. 827 Lilly
Drive.
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DUANE DVORAK indicated 39 public hearing notices were
mailed and none were returned. Staff recommended approval of
this request, subject to conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Nick Szabo appeared before the Commission to answer
questions and to express support of this request.
Lequita Yatsik appeared before the Commission and asked for
clarification on this request.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO GRANT preliminary
approval of the vacation of Lot 4, U.S. Survey 3464, and Lot 4,
Block 10, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision, and replat to Lot 4A,
U.S. Survey 3464, and Lot 4A, Block 10, Miller Point Alaska
Subdivision; subject to the following conditions of approval and
to adopt the findings contained in the staff report dated March
11, 1991 as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Designate the driveway easement across the southerly
portion of Lot 4A, Block 10, Miller Point Alaska
Subdivision, from the Lilly drive right-of-way to the lot line
common to Lot 4A, Block 10, Miller Point Alaska
Subdivision and Lot 3, U.S. Survey 3464, as a driveway
easement.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission reserves the right to
review the final plat if it is determined that KEA has not
withdrawn their request for a utility easement along the
driveway.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This plat meets the minimum standards of survey
accuracy and proper preparation of plats required in Title
16 of the Borough Code.
2. This plat meets all the requirements of Title 17 of the
Borough Code.
3. This plat is generally consistent with adopted Borough
plans and provides a subdivision of land that supports
those plans.
4. Approval of this plat by the Kodiak Island Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission does not necessarily
mean that development of the property complies with
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State and Federal regulations which may also be
applicable.
VH. OLD BUSINESS
A) Case S91-001. Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission
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of the final plat of the subdivision of "Nixon Ranch" within Lot 1,
U.S. Survey 2539, creating Lots 1-10, Russian River Estates,
including a request for a waiver from the subdivision
requirements by providing access by an existing forty (40) foot
right-of-way and vacating/relocating a twenty (20) foot electrical
utility easement. End of Middle Bay Road, Bells Flats Alaska
Subdivision, north of Russian River drainage.
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO GRANT a waiver from
Section 16.80.030 A (Minimum Right -of -Way and Trafficway
Widths) of the Borough Code to permit a forty (40) foot wide
right-of-way to be platted instead of the required sixty (60) foot
right-of-way required for a local road, as shown on the plat for
Lots 1 through 10, Russian River Estates; and to adopt the
findings of fact contained in the staff report dated March 11,
1991.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
A dedicated forty (40) foot road right-of-way is sufficient to
replace the normally required sixty (60) foot road right-of-way for
a local road as shown on the plat of Lots 1 through 10, Russian
River Estates for the following reasons:
1. The road is a dead end and is unlikely to ever access more
than the ten lots platted in this subdivision;
2. The existing road bed located within the forty (40) foot
right-of-way is a substantial road which appears to need
little additional development to meet Borough Codes and
additional right-of-way width for construction or to get
around obstacles is unnecessary;
3. The topography of the site is flat enough that additional
construction necessary to bring the roadway into
compliance with Borough Code will not require significant
regrading.
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO GRANT preliminary
approval of the revised subdivision of a portion of Lot 1, U.S.
Survey 2539 (Nixon Ranch) creating Lots 1 through 10, Russian
River Estates; subject to the conditions of approval contained in
the staff report dated March 11, 1991: and to reaffirm the
findings contained in the staff report dated January 7, 1991 as
"Findings of Fact" for this case.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Place a note on the final plat stating:
"Setbacks along the rear of Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be
calculated from the top of the high bank."
2. Relocate the quonset but and generator building to legal
locations and remove debris from the site prior to final
approval of the plat.
3. Provide written approval by the Womens Bay Fire Chief
that the constructed emergency vehicle turnaround
between Lots 6 and 7 is adequate prior to final approval of
the plat.
4. The subdivider must record an access easement
consistent with the constructed turnaround until an
alternative turnaround is constructed, and copy same to
the Community Development Department prior to final
approval of the plat.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This plat meets the minimum standards of survey
accuracy and proper preparation of plats required in Title
16 of the Borough Code.
2. This plat meets all the requirements of Title 17 of the
Borough Code.
3. This plat is generally consistent with the adopted Borough
plans and provides a subdivision of land that supports
those plans.
4. Approval of this plat by the Kodiak Island Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission does not necessarily
mean that development of the property complies with
State and Federal regulations which may also be
applicable.
B) Case 589-022. Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission
of the final plat of the subdivision of Lots 5A and 513, Block 1,
Miller Point Alaska Subdivision, Second Addition and replat to
Lots 5A-1, 5A-2, and 513-1, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision,
Second Addition and creating at least a twenty-three (23) foot
utility easement across Lot 5A-2 for the benefit of pre-existing
water and sewer connections serving Lot 5A-1. 3990 - 4002
Cliffside Road.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO GRANT approval to a
water and sewer utility easement across proposed Lot 5A-2,
Miller Point Alaska Subdivision Second Addition, at least 23 feet
in width, to accommodate the pre-existing water and sewer
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service lines serving proposed Lot 5A-1, Miller Point Alaska
Subdivision Second Addition, as shown on the final plat for Case
S-89-022.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice
vote.
C) Case 91-004. Request for review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in accordance with Section 18.20.030 (Review by
Planning and Zoning Commission --Assembly Approval) of the
Borough Code of a proposed trade of Borough land (Lot 17,
Block 1, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, 11206 Rezanof
Drive West) for a private parcel (Tract E of Tract A, Bells Flats
Alaska Subdivision, 465 Sargent Creek Road), Postponed from
the January 16, 1991 Regular Meeting.
The Commission was presented with a memorandum from Bud
Cassidy, Resource Management Officer, and a Resolution from
the Borough Parks and Recreation Committee recommending
the proposed land trade be approved.
COMMISSIONER HEINRICHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND the
proposed trade of Borough land (Lot 17, Block 1, Russian Creek
Alaska Subdivision, 11206 Rezanof Drive West) for a private
parcel (Tract E of Tract A, Bells Flats Alaska Subdivision, 465
Sargent Creek Road), by adopting Planning and Zoning
Commission Resolution 91-001.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice
vote.
D) Case 90-078. Proposed revisions to Chapter 17.26 (Mobile
Home Parks) of the Borough Code, (Postponed from the
December 19, 1991 Regular Meeting).
A meeting has been scheduled with mobile home park owners on
March 27, 1991, to get input and suggestions on the proposed
revisions.
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO POSTPONE action on
Case 90-075 until the Commission determines that revisions to
Chapter 17.26 Mobile Home Parks, are ready for consideration
at a public hearing.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice
vote.
There was no further old business.
VIII. NEW
There was no new business.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSIONER HODGINS MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of
items A through C of communications.
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A) Letter from U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals
Management Service (Alan D. Powers), RE: Draft proposed five
(5) year program for oil and gas activities in the OCS..
B. Letter from Wade Wahrenbrock, DNR, to Linda Freed, RE:
Revised Notification of Operations for SC88-06, Afognak Native
Corporation, Forest Practices.
C. Letter to Yoram Palkovitch, Minex Alaska, Inc. from Linda Freed,
RE: Annual Placer Mining Application, Sitkinak Strait
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
There were no further communications.
X. REPORTS
There were no further reports.
XI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
XII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
XM. ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR HENDEL adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
By:
Tom Hendel, Ch
ATTEST
By: �; 2 00— 1 ?-U--UL/1ep
Eileen Probasco, Secretary
Community Development Department
DATE APPROVED: April 17, 1991
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