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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 15, 1993
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Chair Jody Hodgins on December 15,
1993 in the Borough Assembly Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Jody Hodgins, Chair
Jon Aspgren
Tuck Bonney
Jerrol Friend
Clay Koplin
Pat Szabo
Commissioners Absent: None
A quorum was established.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Others Present:
Linda Freed, Director
Community Development Dept.
Duane Dvorak, Associate Planner
Community Development Dept.
Jennifer Dannewitz, Secretary
Community Development Dept.
Staff reported the following additions to the agenda:
B) Letter dated December 1, 1993 to Ben Hancock, Attorney, from
Joel Bolger, Borough Attorney, RE: William and Teresa Bishop,
parking violation.
C) Letter dated December 9, 1993 to Kodiak Livestock
Cooperative, from Bob Scholze, Associate Planner-
Enforcement/KIB, RE: Illegal Dwelling on Lot 3, Block 4, Tract
A, Bells Flats Subdivision.
COMMISSIONER SZABO 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 SZABO MOVED TO ACCEPT the minutes of the
November 17, 1993 Planning and Zoning Commission regular
meeting as presented. The motion was seconded and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
There were no audience comments or appearance requests.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Case 93-069. Request for a variance from Section 17.17.050
A.1 (Yards) of the Borough Code to permit a single family
residence to extend no more than 12 feet into the 25 foot front
setback on a lot in the RR1--Rural Residential One Zoning
District. Lot 10B U.S. Survey 3103, 3355 Peninsula Road.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 20 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff
recommended approval of this request, subject to two (2)
conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER BONNEY MOVED TO GRANT a variance
from Section 17.17.050 A. I. (Yards) of the Borough Code to
permit a single family residence to extend no more than 12 feet
into the 25 foot front setback on a lot in the RR1--Rural
Residential One Zoning District, subject to the conditions of
approval contained in the staff report dated November 30,
1993; and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report
dated November 30, 1993, as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The variance is limited to the 35 foot by 55 foot building
footprint as indicated on the site plan submitted by the
applicant. Any change or further development within
any setback will require a new variance review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. A parking plan indicating the location of three (3) off-
street parking spaces will be submitted for review at the
time zoning compliance is requested.
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
The exceptional physical conditions applicable to this lot
which are not applicable to other lots in the same land
use district is the nonconforming lot area and odd shape.
This lot design was approved by the Commission in a
subdivision review (Case VS-85-053) and a variance was
granted at that time for the lot area, which is less than
the 20,000 square feet normally required for a lot in the
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RR1--Rural Residential One zoning district. The variance
was granted in recognition of the unplatted roadway that
bisected the original Lot 10 into two unequal parts. The
Commission felt that it was important to make provision
for a road right-of-way by creating an easement on the
plat. The result left Lot lOB with its odd shape and
.— nonconforming area. The topography of the lot was not a
prime concern at the time of the subdivision. While
topography is probably not an insurmountable obstacle
to development in this case, it is a physical feature
compounded by the exceptional conditions noted above.
2. Strict application of the zoning ordinances would result
in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships.
Due to the exceptional conditions noted above, denial of
the variance would constitute a practical difficulty and
unnecessary hardship to the property owner. It does not
appear that the increased cost of development to meet
the 25 foot front setback is reasonable. The full 25 foot
setback would make the residential development of Lot
lOB impractical.
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 and
welfare.
The granting of the variance will not materially damage
or prejudice other properties in the vicinity. Adequate
setback (13 feet) from the front lot line will be
maintained. An overall setback in excess of 28 feet will
still exist between the proposed dwelling and Peninsula
Road.
Many other homes in the RR1--Rural Residential One
zoning district, particularly in the Monashka Bay area, do
not meet the required setbacks of the zoning district.
This is due to a number of factors including topography,
the necessity to accommodate on -site water and sewer
systems and development that occurred before zoning
setbacks were uniformly enforced.
The development of this dwelling will meet all other
zoning and building code requirements applicable to a
residence of this type.
4. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
The comprehensive plan identifies this area for Medium
Density Residential development. The variance is
consistent with this plan designation.
5. That actions of the applicant did not cause special
conditions or financial hardship from which relief is
being sought by the variance.
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The applicant did not cause special conditions or
financial hardship from which relief is sought by
variance. The Commission will decide this request
before the applicant initiates any construction on the
proposed project.
6. That the granting of the variance will not permit a
prohibited land use in the district involved.
Single-family dwellings are a permitted use in the RR1--
Rural Residential One zoning district.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
B) Case 93-070. Request for a variance from Section 17.57.040
A. and 17.57.080 G. (Off -Street Parking) of the Borough Code to
permit a portion of the required off-street parking and
maneuvering to be located on adjacent property. Tract A, ATS
1408 (Generally located in Gibson Cove).
DUANE DVORAK indicated 6 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. 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 FRIEND MOVED TO GRANT a variance
from Sections 17.57.040 A, and 17.57.080 G. (Off -Street
Parking) of the Borough Code to permit a portion of the
required off-street parking and maneuvering to be located on
adjacent property from a proposed fishmeal plant to be located
on Tract A, ATS 1408, and adjoining Tract B, ASLS 89-10, per
the site plan dated December 2, 1993, including the future
additions shown thereon, and to adopt the findings contained
in the staff report dated December 2, 1993 as "Findings of
Fact" for this case.
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
The exceptional physical circumstance is the existence of
Brown Algae in the Gibson Cove area which also affects
Alaska Tideland Tract 1408. As a result of this algae, the
land owner is not permitted to fill the tideland tract to the
extent necessary to provide off-street parking for the
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planned fishmeal plant. The algae in Gibson Cove is
dependent on the unrestricted flow of tidal seawater.
Other shoreline parcels away from Gibson Cove have no
restrictions on their fill permit requests due to Brown
Algae.
2. Strict application of the zoning ordinances would result
in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships.
The new fishmeal plant cannot be reduced in size and
still fulfill the function for which it is intended. Strict
application of the parking code would require 24 off-
street parking spaces to be located on the same lot as the
fishmeal plant. The plant layout cannot be altered to
provide additional parking area and still remain
functional. This would be an unnecessary hardship since
there really is no other location suitable for the fishmeal
plant along the Kodiak shoreline. Strict application of
the zoning ordinance would kill this project for all
practical purposes.
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 and
welfare.
Other properties in the vicinity will not be damaged or
prejudiced by the granting of this variance. The existing
fishmeal plant has been operating in the vicinity for
many years. The proposed fishmeal plant is designed to
eliminate many of the off -site impacts associated with the
existing plant and is designed to be consistent with all
applicable environmental regulations.
The new fishmeal plant will eliminate the odors
commonly associated with the use of the existing plant.
This is a direct benefit to the public. Part of the purpose
of the plant is to utilize fish parts that cannot be
otherwise disposed of in a cost-effective manner, due to
current regulation of the processing industry by EPA and
other government agencies.
4. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the comprehensive plan which generally
designates this area for heavy industry.
5. That actions of the applicant did not cause special
conditions or financial hardship from which relief is
being sought by the variance.
Actions of the applicant have not caused special
conditions or financial hardship from which relief is
being sought by variance. The Commission will decide
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this request before any action will be taken to initiate this
project.
6. That the granting of the variance will not permit a
prohibited land use in the district involved.
The tract is zoned I --Industrial which is the appropriate
zone for a fishmeal plant. Granting the variance will not
permit a prohibited land use in the I --Industrial zoning
district.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
C) Case 93-071. Request for a rezone, in accordance with
Section 17.72.030 C. of the Borough Code, of Lots 1-6, Block 1,
Lakeside Subdivision, from I --Industrial to LI--Light Industrial.
2102, 2166, 2234, 2310, 2406, 2478 Selief Lane.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 27 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff
recommended that the Commission forward this request to the
Borough Assembly with a recommendation for approval.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Jack McDonald, Chief of the City of Kodiak Police Department,
appeared before the Commission to answer any questions
concerning Cases 93-071 and 93-072. The Commissioners had
no questions.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER ASPGREN MOVED TO RECOMMEND that
the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approve a rezone, in
accordance with Section 17.72.030 C. of the Borough Code, of
Lots 1-6, Block 1, Lakeside Subdivision, from I --Industrial to LI-
-Light Industrial; and to adopt the findings of fact contained in
the staff report dated November 30, 1993 as "Findings of Fact"
for this case.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Findings as to the Need and Justification for a change or
Amendment.
The rezone of this property adjacent to the Kodiak
Municipal Airport, from I --Industrial to the LI--Light
Industrial zoning district is necessary and justified
because the LI--Light Industrial zoning district permits
development that:
A. is consistent with the development trends in the
area;
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B. is suitable for the property as a whole, given the
physical characteristics and location of the lots;
C. will not create any nonconforming land uses;
D. is consistent with the existing and anticipated
future development of this area.
2. Findings as to the Effect a Change or Amendment would
have on the Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan,
The 1991 Lakeside Subdivision/Safeway Subarea Plan
indicates this area for General Business. The proposed
LI--Light Industrial zoning district evolved directly from
the efforts of the Commission to develop a new "General
Business" zone to implement the plan designation. As a
result, this zoning change is consistent with the
objectives of the plan.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
D) Case 93-072. Request for a conditional use permit in
accordance with Section 17.27.040 B. (Conditional Uses) of the
Borough Code, to permit a proposed public safety/correctional
facility to be located on Lots 1-6, Block 1, Lakeside
Subdivision. 2102, 2166, 2234, 2310, 2406, 2478 Selief Lane.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 27 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff
recommended approval of this request, subject to two (2)
conditions.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER KOPLIN MOVED TO GRANT a request for a
conditional use permit in accordance with Section 17.27.040 B.
(Conditional Uses) of the Borough Code, to permit a proposed
public safety/correctional facility to be located on Lots 1-6,
Block 1, Lakeside Subdivision; subject to the conditions of
approval contained in the staff report dated November 30,
1993, and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report
dated November 30, 1993, as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. A site plan review by the Kodiak Island Borough
Planning and Zoning Commission is required of all site
plans, parking plans, etc., prior to the issuance of a
zoning compliance permit for this project. The
Commission reserves the right to place reasonable
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conditions of approval on the development proposal, as it
deems necessary, when the review is conducted.
2. This CUP is subject to approval of related rezone request
93-071. This CUP becomes effective only upon the
adoption by the Borough Assembly of a rezone to Light
Industrial for Lots 1 - 6, Block 1, Lakeside Subdivision.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That the conditional use will preserve the value, spirit,
character and integrity of the surrounding area.
Given the prevailing zoning of the surrounding area for
industrial and commercial uses and the separation from
residential areas by Lot 7, Block 1, Lakeside Subdivision,
it does not appear that the project will have any negative
effect on the value, spirit, character and integrity of the
surrounding area. This approval will be subject to a
future plan review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission which reserves the right to consider
appropriate conditions of approval, if applicable, at the
time such review occurs.
2. That the conditional use fulfills all other requirements of
this chapter pertaining to the conditional use in question.
This can only be answered at the time a plan is presented
for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
City of Kodiak will have plans developed by an
architectural firm once the project has been approved
and funded by the State of Alaska. These plans will be
developed in accordance with the codes and regulations
in effect at that time, subject to Commission review prior
to the issuance of zoning compliance. The Commission
reserves the right to place reasonable conditions of
approval on this project at the time of this review to
ensure compliance with this provision of the CUP.
3. That granting the conditional use permit will not be
harmful to the public health, safety, convenience and
comfort.
The granting of the CUP will not be harmful to the public
health, safety, convenience and comfort. The
Community is in dire need of new public safety and jail
facilities. This project will improve the ability of the
police department to meet the public safety needs of the
community. All structures proposed for development as
a result of this CUP will be reviewed by the Commission
and the Building Officials to ensure that the development
is consistent with all applicable zoning, building and fire
safety codes in effect at the time of review.
4. The sufficient setbacks, lot area, buffers or other
safeguards are being provided to meet the conditions
listed in subsections A through C of this section.
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The LI--Light Industrial zoning district does not have any
setback requirements, however, the building code
regulates setback of structures by requiring a higher
firewall rating for structures that are built close to, or on
the lot line. When the Commission reviews the site plan
for this project, it will have the option of applying
reasonable screening, setback or other conditions that it
feels are necessary to ensure compliance with the
provision of this CUP.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
E) Case S93-034. Request for preliminary approval of the
vacation of Lots 3F and 3G, Block 2, Bells Flats Alaska
Subdivision (Revised and postponed from the November
17, 1993 regular meeting).
DUANE DVORAK indicated 50 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff originally
recommended approval, subject to conditions. However, due to
lack of information especially from the Department of
Environmental Conservation, staff recommended
postponement of this case and rescheduling for another public
hearing at the January 19, 1994 regular meeting.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER SZABO MOVED TO POSTPONE action on
Case S93-034 until the January 19, 1994, regular meeting, and
to reschedule the case for another public hearing at that time.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
F) Case S93-036. Request for preliminary approval of the
subdivision of Lot 7, U.S. Survey 3099, creating Lots 7A & 7B,
U.S. Survey 3099, and defining the Cutoff Road right-of-way
and utility easement. 2625 Spruce Cape Road,
DUANE DVORAK indicated 28 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and one was returned, stating non -
objection to this request. Staff originally recommended
approval of this request, subject to conditions. However, the
applicant has requested postponement in order to redesign the
subdivision. Staff therefore recommended postponement of
this case and rescheduling to the January 19, 1994 regular
meeting.
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Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
-- Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER BONNEY MOVED TO POSTPONE action on
Case S93-036, and to reschedule the case for another public
hearing at the January 19, 1994 regular meeting.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
G) Case S93-037. Request for preliminary approval of the
subdivision of Tract A, U.S. Survey 1671, creating Tracts A-1 &
Tract E, U.S. Survey 1671. Generally located at Pleasant
Harbor, on Spruce Island, north of Kodiak Island.
DUANE DVORAK indicated 8 public hearing notices were
mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff
recommended approval of this request.
Regular Session Closed.
Public Hearing Opened:
Seeing and hearing none.
Public Hearing Closed.
Regular Session Opened.
COMMISSIONER FRIEND MOVED TO GRANT preliminary
approval of the subdivision of Tract A, U.S. Survey 1671,
creating Tracts A-1 and Tract E, U.S. Survey 1671; and to
adopt the findings contained in the staff report dated November
30, 1993, as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
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.
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A) Case 93-073. Request for proposed amendments to Chapter
17.12.040 (Conditional Uses) of the NU --Natural Use District of
the Borough Code, to add parks, including related equipment,
facilities, and structures as conditional uses in the zoning
district, borough wide. Linda Freed indicated that no
individual public hearing notices were mailed out for this case.
However, the proposed code change was advertised in the
paper. Staff recommended approval of this request.
The Commission discussed the need for the proposed changes,
asking several questions of staff. Commissioner Koplin,
Planning and Zoning representative on the Parks committee
provided the Commission with some background information.
COMMISSIONER SZABO MOVED TO RECOMMEND that the
Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approve the changes to the
NU --Natural Use Zoning District recommended by the Parks
and Recreation Committee
The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous roll
call vote.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSIONER FRIEND MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT
of items A through C of communications. The motion was seconded
and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
There were no further communications.
X. REPORTS
Staff reported on the status of the KIBCMP revision project and noted
the date of upcoming Commission meetings and the topics to be
discussed.
Staff also thanked Clay Koplin and Jody Hodgins for all their hard
work on the Commission. They will be truly missed
XI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
XII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
The remaining Commissioners all expressed their thanks to
Commissioners Koplin and Hodgins.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR HODGINS adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
I
ATTEST
By:
Jennifer Dannewitz, Secittary
Community Development Department
DATE APPROVED: January 19, 1993
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