2004-01-21 Regular Meeting
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BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISS
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21,200
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by COMMISSIONER FRIEND on January 21, 2004 in the Borough Assembly
Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
Others Present
Michelle Steams, Director
Community Development Dept.
Erin Whipple, Secretary
Community Development Dept.
Duane Dvorak, Associate Planner
Community Development Dept.
Cheryl Boehland
Gary Carver
J errol Friend
Casey J anz
Dave King
Dennis McMurry
A quorum was established.
Commissioners not present
Reed Oswalt
COMMISSIONER MCMURRY MOVED TO EXCUSE Commissioner Oswalt..
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER CARVER and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
A) Election of Chair and Vice Chair
COMMISSIONER MCMURRY MOVED TO OPEN nominations for Chair.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER CARVER and CARRIED
by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioners Jerrol Friend and Cheryl Boehland were nominated for chair.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO CLOSE nominations for chair.
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IV.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MCMURRY and
CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
Votes were made by secret ballot and Jerrol Friend was elected, five votes to one.
COMMISSIONER MCMURRY MOVED TO OPEN nominations for vice chair.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER CARVER and CARRIED
by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioners David King and Cheryl Boehland were nominated for vice chair.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO CLOSE nominations.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MCMURRY and
CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
V otes were made by secret ballot and Cheryl Boehland was elected, four votes to
two.
III.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND MOVED TO APPROVE the agenda as presented.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MCMURRY, and CARRIED by
unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO APPROVE the minutes of the November
19, 2003 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting as submitted. The motion
was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND, and CARRIED by unanimous
voice vote.
V. AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
Murphy Forner, Parks & Recreation Committee Member: Spoke in favor of the Parks &
Recreation Committee's recommendation regarding the DNR area plan.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Case S03-028. Request for a vacation, in accordance with KIBC 16.60, of a ten
(10) foot utility easement located along the southerly lot line of Lot 5, Block 3,
Port Lions Subdivision Third Addition.
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STAFF reported fourteen (14) public hearing notices were distributed for this case
with none being returned prior to the meeting. Staff noted that a supplement had
been provided to the Commission from the applicant stating no objection to
Staffs recommendation. Staff recommended approval of this request subject to
two conditions of approval.
COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND MOVED TO grant preliminary approval, in
accordance with KIBC 16.60, of the vacation of the northerly five (5) feet of the
southerly ten (10) foot utility easement along the southerly boundary of Lot 5
Block 3, Port Lions Subdivision, 3Td Addition, subject to the conditions of
approval contained in the staff report dated January 51\ 2004, and to adopt the
findings in that staff report as "Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
[1] This vacation of right-of-way is subject to Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly veto per Kodiak Island Borough Code 16.60.060 A.
[2] The Applicant must file a Kodiak Island Borough Code Title 16
conforming plat, depicting the vacation, within twenty four (24) months of
Assembly approval of the vacation in order for this vacation to be effective
per Kodiak Island Borough Code 16.60.040 B.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. This request for vacation meets the minimum application standards of
Kodiak Island Borough Code 16.60.020.
2. This request for vacation meets the minimum application standards of
Kodiak Island Borough Code 16.60.030 A and B.
3. This request provides a vacation of a portion of a utility easement that is
consistent with adopted Borough plans for this area.
4. This request for vacation does not unduly diminish the public's interests.
5. This request for vacation does not unduly prejudice surrounding private
property interests.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER CARVER.
Regular session closed.
Public hearing opened:
Hearing and seeing none.
Public hearing closed.
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Regular session opened:
The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
B)
Case S03-029. Request for preliminary approval, in accordance with KIBC
16.40, of the replat of Tracts A, B, and C, T31S, R22W, Seward Meridian,
creating Lots 1 to 13, T31S, R22W, Seward Meridian.
STAFF indicated eight (8) public hearing notices were distributed for this case.
Staff stated that a request had been received from the applicant asking that this
case be postponed. Staff recommended postponement.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO postpone Case S03-029 until such
time as the applicant provides the Community Development Department with
additional information pertinent to this case.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER JANZ.
Regular session closed.
Public hearing opened:
Hearing and seeing none.
Public hearing closed.
Regular session opened:
The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
C) Case S03-030. Request for a vacation, in accordance with KIBC 16.60, of a
portion of the undeveloped Perenosa Drive right-of-way.
STAFF indicated fifty-seven (57) public hearing notices were distributed for this
case. Staff stated that a request had been received from the applicant requesting
postponement. Staff recommended postponement.
COMMISSIONER JANZ MOVED TO postpone Case S03-030 until such time
as the applicant provides the Community Development Department with
additional information pertinent to this case.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND.
Regular session closed.
Public hearing opened:
Hearing and seeing none.
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Public hearing closed.
Regular session opened:
The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
D) Case 03-023. Request for a conditional use permit, in accordance with KIB Code
Sections 17.13.040 H. and 17.67 (Conditional use), to allow the operation of an
ADEC approved portable soil remediation facility, to be located on a portion of
Section 32, T29S, R18W, Seward Meridian.
STAFF indicated nine (9) public hearing notices were mailed for this case, with
one (1) being returned with questions regarding the application. Staff
recommended approval of this request subject to ten (10) conditions of approval.
COMMISSIONER KING MOVED TO grant a conditional use permit, in
accordance with KIB Code Section 17.13.040 H. (Conditional uses), to permit a
soil remediation facility to be located on a portion of Section 32, T29S, R18W
and a portion of Section 5, T30S R18W, Seward Meridian, an area known a
Miller's Airfield, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the staff report
dated January 9, 2003; and to adopt the findings contained in that staff report as
"Findings of Fact" for this case.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This CUP approval is granted subject to written approval by ADEC of an
operations plan as specified by the applicable provisions of 18.AAC.78,
detailing a facility diagram and process description, and addressing
contaminated soil containment, site monitoring procedures, confirmation
sampling of treated soil, initial assessment of background contamination, and
closure assessment. Failure to process soils according to ADEC's satisfaction
will invalidate this CUP.
2. The CUP is valid until January 21,2007, unless renewed or amended prior to
that time by the Planning and Zoning Commission after a new public hearing.
The quantity of material that may be remediated at this site is restricted to
5,000 tons unless the CUP granted here is specifically amended to increase the
quantity of contaminated material to remediate.
3. The soil remediation facility will be removed from the property and the site
cleaned up consistent with ADEC plan approval by January 21, 2007, unless
the Commission as provided for in Condition #2 extends the CUP.
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4. An engineered fill plan must be submitted for approval prior to utilization of
remediated soil for fill on site if the depth of fill exceeds five (5) feet in any
location.
5. Strict compliance is required with the applicable coastal consistency
determination from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, OPMP
(formerly the Division of Governmental Coordination (DGC)) and with
applicable Alaska Coastal Management (ACMP) review requirements based
on that determination.
6. No soil can be brought from off island for remediation at this facility unless
the Commission amends the permit after a new public hearing.
7. To ensure protection of adjacent lands, strict compliance with the applicable
provisions of Alaska Wastewater Disposal Regulations (18 AAC 72)
addressing soil storage and treatment cells, and with the EP A's Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasure Requirements addressing fuel storage
tanks is required.
8. Placement and connection of all electrical and mechanical facilities shall be
inspected and approved as to design and installation by the Kodiak Building
Official and Fire Marshall, as applicable.
9. The contaminated soil storage site will not exceed the eXIstmg size as
approximated on the site plan dated October 2003 and submitted for review as
part of this case, unless the petitioner requests an amendment of the CUP to
increase the amount of material to be remediated or the size of the
mobilization area. If the storage site is enlarged, a more detailed site plan will
be required to show the precise dimensions, volumes, handling considerations,
etc.
10. The operator will copy the Community Development Department with all
correspondence and soil test results that are required to be submitted to ADEC
as part of the operation of the soil remediation facility. When facility
operation is underway, a quarterly report of volume of contarninated soil
remediated will be submitted to the CDD for inclusion into the CUP case file.
FINDINGS OF FACT
17.67.05 A. That the conditional use will preserve the value, spirit, character and
integrity of the surrounding area.
Strict application of the controls and safeguards required by the conditions of
approval will ensure preservation of the value, spirit, character and integrity of the
surrounding area. This property is well suited for the proposed activity, well away
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from any residential neighborhood. State statutes and regulations exercise control
over offsite and portable contaminated soil treatment facilities, including approval
by the State Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) of an operations
plan before the facility can be assembled and placed in operation, and before any
contaminated soil can be delivered to a site
17.67.05 B. That the conditional use fulfills all other requirements of this chapter
pertaining to the conditional use in question.
Based on the site plan and other supporting documentation, it appears that, with
the requirement for compliance with an operations plan approved by ADEC, the
conditional use permit will fulfill all other requirements of Chapters 17.67 and
17.13 of Borough Code. Parking and vehicular circulation requirements are
satisfied.
17.67.05 C. That granting the conditional use permit will not be harmful to the
public health, safety, convenience and comfort.
ADEC will approve the operations plan only with assurance that the operations are
protective of human health, safety, and welfare, and of the environment. CUP approval
granted subject to approval of the operations plan by ADEC will provide an additional
measure of assurance that concerns about human and environmental health and welfare
are satisfactorily addressed. Also required by ADEC is a quality assurance plan to
ensure that only petroleum-contaminated soils containing no toxic waste are brought to
the site for remediation.
17.67.05 D. That sufficient setbacks, lot area, buffers or other safeguards are
being provided to meet the conditions listed in subsections A through C of this
section.
The Commission can require whatever screening or buffering it finds appropriate to
preserve the value, spirit, character and integrity of the surrounding area. In this case,
staff has not found it necessary to recommend buffering or screening since there are
essentially no other adjacent uses within 12 mile.
The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER CARVER.
Regular session closed.
Public hearing opened:
Perry Page, Chiniak resident: Stated his concerns regarding this request.
John Miller, Chiniak resident: Stated his concerns regarding this request.
Hearing and seeing none.
Public hearing closed.
Regular session opened:
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The Commission requested Sig Jokiel, agent for the applicant, answer questions
from the Commission.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO postpone this case until the February
regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Committee and to direct staff to address
the Commission's concerns with revised conditions of approval.
COMMISSIONER JANZ SECONDED the motion.
The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Planning & Zoning meeting procedures.
Staff reviewed the packet review procedures as discussed in the memo dated
January 8, 2004 and presented the proposed revised applicant letters designed
to help alleviate concerns with the current packet review procedures.
B.
DNR Kodiak Area Plan Update.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO ADOPT Planning & Zoning
Resolution 2004-01.
COMMISSIONER MCMURRY SECONDED the motion and it carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
C.
Larsen Bay Comprehensive Plan Update.
Staff presented the memorandum regarding "Larsen Bay Comprehensive
Community Planning Process" and invited Commissioner participation in this
planning process, which is being coordinated with the Kodiak Island Housing
Authority.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Chiniak Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
Staff presented a brief presentation on status of this planning process. The
Commission decided to plan for a community-scoping meeting in Chiniak on
February 27,2004 with a back-up date of March 12,2004.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
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A) Letter dated November 3, 2003 to Martin Lydick from Charles Lorenson regarding
compliance review, US 3100, Lot 11.
B) Letter dated December 11, 2003 to Kurt Esvelt from Duane Dvorak regarding notice
of denial.
C) Letter dated December 22, 2003 to Marv Smith from Michelle R. Steams regarding
designation of representative to Alaska Coasta District Association.
D) Letter dated December 23, 2003 to Kurt Esvelt from Duane Dvorak regarding
clarification of 12/11/03 letter relating to the denial of zoning compliance and the
discussion of related parking issues.
E) Womens Bay Comprehensive Plan - Phase II-Revised Scope of Work.
F) Letter dated January 8, 2004 to the Commission from the Department of
Transportation regarding the draft Non-Metropolitan Local Official Consultation
Process.
There were no further communications.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of item A
through item F of Communications. The motion was SECONDED by
COMMISSIONER KING, and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote.
XI.
REPORTS
STAFF reported the following meeting schedule:
. February 11, 2004 work session at 7:30 p.m. in the KIB Conference room.
. February 18, 2004 regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
There were no further reports.
COMMISSIONER CARVER MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of reports. The
motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER JANZ, and CARRIED by unanimous
voice vote.
XII. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
John Miller, Chiniak resident:
Comprehensive Plan.
Spoke regarding case 03-023 and the DNR
XIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND: Welcomed the new members and thanked staff for the
efforts. Welcomed Dennis back.
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COMMISSIONER CARVER: Welcomed the new commISSIoners and thanked the
Mayor and Assembly for the appointments. Spoke regarding applicants moving forward
with projects prior to receiving pertinent permits.
COMMISSIONER MCMURRY: Welcomed the new members and thanked the
Assembly for his reappointment.
COMMISSIONER KING: Thanked the commission for their welcoming.
COMMISSIONER JANZ: Stated that she was glad to be on the Commission and looked
forward to working with the Commission and the Community Development Department.
COMMISSIONER FRIEND: Welcomed David & Casey. Stated that he expected the
Commission to work as a team, even when they have different points of view.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR FRIEND ADJOURNED the regular meeting at 9:07 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING AND ZO~~~SION
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J errol Friend, Chair
ATTEST
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Erin Whipple, Secretary
Community Development Department
DATE APPROVED: February 18, 2008.
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