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1997-03-19 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 19, 1997 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Friend on March 19, 1997 in the Borough Assembly Chambers. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Jerrol Friend, Chair Donna Bell Suzanne Hancock Clarence Selig Walter Stewart Darlene Turner Commissioners Absent: Roberta Scheidler - Excused A quorum was established. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Others Present: Linda Freed, Director Community Development Dept. Bob Scholze, Associate Planner Community Development Dept. Eileen Probasco, Secretary Community Development Dept. COMMISSIONER BELL MOVED TO ACCEPT the agenda with the additions reported by staff. The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. IV. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING COMMISSIONER SELIG MOVED TO ACCEPT the minutes of the February 19, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. V. AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page I of 8 1� Bruce Schactler appeared before the Commission to express his support of the proposed revisions to the nonconforming section of the Borough Code. He thanked them for their work and encouraged approval of the revisions. There were no further audience comments or appearance requests. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Case 97-001. Planning and Zoning Commission determination, according to Section 17.36.050.0 (Non -conforming uses and structures), of the Borough Code, that an auto repair and welding shop is equally appropriate or more appropriate to the Rl-Single Family Residential zoning district than a small convenience store and video arcade located on Lot 23B, U.S. Survey 3099. 2657 Metrokin Way (Postponed from the January 24, and February 19,1997 regular meeting). BOB SCHOLZE indicated 27 public hearing notices have been mailed. Four were returned in favor of the determination, and 3 opposing this request. Staff continued to recommend denial of this request, but reported that the applicant had requested postponement of the request until the April 1997 regular meeting. The motion currently on the floor is: MOVE TO FIND, in accordance with Section 17.36.050.0 of the Borough Code, that the use of the commercial structure on Lot 23B, U.S. Survey 3099, for an automobile repair and welding shop, is equal to, or more appropriate than the presently permitted nonconforming use, previously determined to be appropriate in the Rl--Single-family Residential zoning district, of convenience store/video arcade. COMMISSIONER TURNER MOVED TO POSTPONE action on Case 97-001 until the April, 1997 regular meeting and to schedule it for a public hearing. The motion was SECONDED. Regular Session Closed. Public Hearing Opened: Seeing and hearing none. Public Hearing Closed. Regular Session Opened. P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page 2 of 8 The question was called and the motion to postpone CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. B) Case 97-002. Request for a rezone, in accordance with Section 17.72.030.0 (Manner of Initiation) of the Borough Code, of Tract A and Lot 7, Industrial Park Subdivision, from I -Industrial IQ RB-Retail Business. 2522 and 2620 Selief Lane. BOB SCHOLZE indicated 24 public hearing notices were mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff recommended approval of this request, and that the Commission expand the rezone area to include Lot 8, Industrial Park Subdivision, Tract S-5A-1, Tract S-4A-IC, Tract S-4A-1B, and Lots IA-1 and IA-2, Block 1, Tract M, within U.S. Surveys 3218 and 3467, to be consistent with the Lakeside/Safeway SubArea Land Use Plan. COMMISSIONER TURNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly rezone Tract A and Lot 7, Industrial Park Subdivision, from I --Industrial 14 RB-Retail Business, and to adopt the findings in the supplemental memorandum dated March 18, 1997 as findings of fact in support of this recommendation. 1 1.A. Findines as the„/ and Justification for/ Change —or Amendment A rezone of Lot 7 and Tract A from I -Industrial to RB-Retail Business is needed and justified because it is consistent with the Lakeside/Safeway Subarea Plan and compatible with the area's evolving development trend over the past decade. That trend has seen the establishment of nearby uses specifically permitted in the RB-Retail Business zoning district such as a retail grocery store/shopping center, restaurants, service station, retail and service stores, and a park/playground. These have helped to realize the area's potential as a secondary commercial center for the City of Kodiak. The rezone of these two parcels would allow for proposed uses such as skating rink, motel and other retail and service shops which are listed as permitted principal uses, are compatible with existing uses, and are consistent with the description and intent of the RB-Retail Business located on the periphery of residential areas and near the intersection of arterial and a collector street. i'A'i'�13dta3� I I /�J' •' I e // '/ I I A change in zoning from I -Industrial to RB-Retail Business will have the effect of permitting development that is specifically consistent with the Lakeside/Safeway P & Z Minutes: Much 19, 1997 Page 3 of 8 Subarea Plan, incorporated as an element of the Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Plan in 1991. The plan map in the Subarea Plan identifies the rezone area as Retail Business. This rezone will preclude future intensive industrial development that might conflict with nearby existing uses, including commercial and retail, residential, and parklplayground, that have been established as a result of development trends in the area over the past decade. The motion was SECONDED. Regular Session Closed. Public Hearing Opened: Seeing and hearing none. Public Hearing Closed. Regular Session Opened. The question was called and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. _ COMMISSIONER BELL MOVED TO INITIATE investigation of a rezone of Lot 8, Industrial Park Subdivision, Tract S-5A-1, Tract S-4A-IC, Tract S-4A-1B, and Lots 1A-1 and 1A-2, Block 1, Tract M, within U.S. Surveys 3218 and 3467, flQm I -Industrial and B-Business 1Q RB-Retail Business. The motion was SECONDED and CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. C) Case 95-023. Planning and Zoning Commission review of proposed changes to Chapter 17.36 (Existing Nonconforming Uses and Structures) of the Borough Code (Postponed from the February 19,1997 regular meeting). BOB SCHOLZE indicated that staff recommends that the proposed revisions to Chapter 17.36 be postponed for an additional month to allow for adequate review of the language proposed by the Borough attorney. Staff suggested that this item be scheduled for discussion at the April 2, 1997 worksession, with a final public hearing scheduled for the regular April Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER SELIG MOVED TO POSTPONE action on proposed changes to Chapter 17.36 (Existing Nonconfoming Uses and Structures) of the Borough Code to the April 1997 regular meeting and to advertise this item for an additional public hearing. P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page 4 of 8 rThe motion was SECONDED. Regular Session Closed. Public Hearing Opened: Seeing and hearing none. Public Hearing Closed. Regular Session Opened. The question was called and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. D) Case 95-008. Planning and Zoning Commission review and approval of a revised site plan for the Borough recreation complex, to include a BMX Bike Trail, on Lot 2A, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition. BOB SCHOLZE indicated 28 public hearing notices were mailed for this case and 1 was returned, in favor of this request. Staff recommended approval of this request, and support of the 7 comments from the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee. COMMISSIONER HANCOCK MOVED TO APPROVE the revised site plan (dated March 6, 1997) for the proposed Borough recreation complex, including a BMX Bike Trail, on Lot 2A, Lakeside Subdivision, 2nd Addition, and to affirm their support for the comments made by the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee about this recreation complex at their February 24, 1997 meeting as follows: What number of participants will be using the BMX facility? 2. Will the parking be adequate for all the proposed users at the site (BMX and ballfields)? 3. Is a wane -up space provided for the BMX users? This is a common part of BMX facilities in other parts of the country. 4. What type of fencing and gates will be provided at the BMX facility? Is this adequate to protect the BMX facility from potential fly balls from the adjacent ball field? 5. With the level of activity possible at the recreation complex, there is a need for toilet facilities. If permanent construction of such facilities is not anticipated in the near future, porta-potties should be provided. P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page 5 of 8 6. A place for spectators should be incorporated into the BMX facility design. 7. A location for dumpsters needs to be identified for the recreation complex. Additional improvements at the site should include bike racks and benches. The motion was SECONDED. Regular Session Closed. Public Hearing Opened: Seeing and hearing none. Public Hearing Closed. Regular Session Opened. The question was called and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. E) Case S97-004. Request for preliminary approval of the vacation of Lots 3A, 3B, 4B (proposed), 5, and 6, Block 1, and Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Kadiak Alaska Subdivision, 1 st Addition, and a portion of Perenosa Drive, and replat to Lots 3A- 1, 3B-1, 4B-1 and 5A, Block 1, Kadiak Alaska Subdivision, 1st Addition, and 25 Lots in Blocks 1 and 2, Wildfire Subdivision, and creating Cormorant Way and Murre Court. BOB SCHOLZE indicated 64 public hearing notices were mailed for this case and none were returned. Staff recommended postponement of this request until the April P&Z regular meeting, upon request from the City of Kodiak, to allow additional review of the utilities. COMMISSIONER STEWART MOVED TO POSTPONE action on Case S97- 004 until the April, 1997 P&Z regular meeting, and to schedule it for another public hearing. The motion was SECONDED. Regular Session Closed. Public Hearing Opened: tSeeing and hearing none. ` Public Hearing Closed. P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page 6 of 8 Regular Session Opened. The question was called and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. VII. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. VIII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. IX, COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONER SELIG MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of items A through G of communications. The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. A) Letter dated February 24, 1997 to Rosalina Malinit, from Tom Bouillion, RE: scrap and trash storage on Lot 35, Block 5, Aleutian Homes Subdivision (911 Hemlock Street). B) Letter dated February 27, 1997 to Glenn Organ, from Tom Bouillion, RE: Home Occupation violation on Lot I ID, Russian Creek Subdivision. C) Letter dated February 28, 1997 to Kostas Giannopoulos from Tom Bouillion, RE: Alleged boarding house at Lot 12, Block 10, Woodland Acres Subdivision, 5th Addition, 301 Teal Way. D) Letter dated March 12, 1997 to Tobin and Sharman Bach from Tom Bouillion, RE: Fishing gear and vehicle storage in Spruce Circle right-of-way. E) Publication dated March, 1997 from Aspen's Board and Administrator. F) Minutes from the June 11, 1996 KIB Parks and Recreation Committee regular meeting. G) Notes from the September 24, 1996 KIB Parks and Recreation Committee worksession. There were no further communications. X. REPORTS P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Page 7 of 8 LINDA FREED reported that the Sensitive Areas Working Group meetings would take ( place in the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room on March 20, 1997. She also reminded the Commission that the annual Parks Tour would take place on Saturday, April 12, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Borough building, and was anticipated to last most of the day. COMMISSIONER TURNER MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of reports. The motion was seconded and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. There were no further reports. XI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS There were no audience comments. XII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS XIII. ADJOURNMENT CHAIR FRIEND adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION By: , 7 rrol Friend, Chair ATTEST c , By Eileen Probasco, Secretary Community Development Department DATE APPROVED: April 16, 1997 P & Z Minutes: March 19, 1997 Pagc 8 of 8