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2002-02-20 Regular MeetingKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2002 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 SELIG on February 20, 2002 in the Borough Assembly Chambers. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present Robert Lindsey Cheryl Boehland Barbara Williams Clarence Selig-Chair A quorum was established. Commissioners not present Donna Bell -Excused Two vacant seats III. IV. V. Others Present Duane Dvorak, Director Community Development Dept. Erin Whipple, Secretary Community Development Dept. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO APPROVE the agenda as presented. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND, and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO APPROVE the minutes of Decemberl9, 2001 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting as submitted. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND, and- CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE '~~~ QFFlCE OF iiiL G~~'0[:uH E;~~~~ There were no audience comments or appeazance requests. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Case 01-022. Request for Planning and Zoning Commission review and recommendation, in accordance with KIB Code Section 18.20.030 A. (Review by Planning and Zoning Commission -Assembly approval), of a request, under KIBC 18.20.060.A, to acquire a portion of Borough land for fair market value, described as a portion of Lot lA, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision (Northstaz Elementary School Site and a portion of Lot 1, Block 9, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision First Addition). (Amended from prior request that was postponed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6, 2001.) STAFF indicated ten (10) public hearing notices were distributed for this case with one (1) being returned in favor of the request. Staff recommended that the Commission find that a portion of Lot lA, Block 6, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision and a portion of Lot 1, Block 9, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision 1S`. Add, are surplus to the public's need, and that the Commission recommends the Assembly consider a disposal to the petitioner of sufficient land area, to be determined through a preliminary plat procedure, in order to determine the optimal route and lot area of a disposal for fair market value, subject to the assumption of applicable costs required under KIBC Title 18 (Land Disposal) and Title 16 (Subdivision), and other stipulations determined to be appropriate to minimize disturbance impacts to the surrounding area. COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND submitted for record that she had an ex-parte' conversation with the applicant, Mr. Clark Yatsik, prior to the regular meeting. COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND stated she was not presented with any new information during the conversation and that it would not influence her decision m any way. COMMISSIONER WII,LIAMS MOVED TO recommend that the Commission find that a portion of Lot lA, Block 6, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision and a portion of lot lA, Block 9, Miller Point Alaska Subdivision 1" Addition, are surplus to the public's needs. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER LINDSEY. Regulaz session closed. Public hearing opened: MClark'-'Y`at"skik, Applicant Mr Yatsik described his reasoning behind the land disposal request. ~~~ ;~ - i ,.., .. tf, :n, 3 ~..~ COMMISSIONER SELIG read a letter from Mr. Larry VanDaele opposing this request. Hearing and seeing none. Public hearing closed. Regular session opened: The question was called, and the motion FAILED, three votes in favor, one vote against. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS voted in the negative. B) Case 01-043. Request for a variance, from KIB Code Section 17.19.040 A (front yard setbacks) and C (rear yard setbacks), in accordance with KIBC Chapter 17.66, to permit the construction of a new home which will encroach six (6) feet into the front yard setback and eight (8) feet into the rear yard setback located at Block 34, Lots 16 & 17, East Addition. STAFF indicated forty-eight (48) public hearing notices were distributed for this case with one being returned in support of the request. Staff believed that request meets all the conditions necessary, as reflected in the findings of fact, for a variance to be granted under Chapter 17.66 (Variance) of the Borough Code. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO grant a variance, from KIB Code Section 17.19.040 A (front yard setbacks) and C (rear yard setbacks), in accordance with KIBC Chapter 17.66, to permit an addition onto an existing single-family home which will encroach six (6) feet into the front yard setback and eight (8) feet into the rear yard setback; and to adopt the findings in the staff report dated January 14, 2002 as "Findings of Fact" for this case. FINDINGS OF FACT 17 66 050 A 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. Compared with other typical R2 zoned lots, further structural development is significantly constrained by the pie shape of the lot and the substandard lot size as well as topography caused by the elevation differential between Marine Way on the designated front of the property and Tagura Road at the rear. Topography and the generally substandard size of residential lots in this area have resulted in numerous variances over the years for additions and/or parking decks. Brief research revealed six variances just within Block 34 of East Addition (Cases 81- 024 and 86-060 on Lot 2; Case 92-001 on Lot 8-9; Case 98-020 on Lot 11A; and Cases 87-011 and 90-071 on Lot 13). 17.66.050 A.2.Strict application of the zoning ordinances would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships. Strict application of the zoning ordinance would result in the practical difficulty of disallowing the property owners the option of upgrading their dwelling in a reasonable way. Without a variance, reconstruction of the addition providing comparable living space for a growing family increasing at times by increments of two would have to be pie-shaped to match the lot, making construction unnecessarily complicated, expensive and inadequate. In addition, replacement of the older structure with new construction located entirely on the property will remove an unnecessary hardship by providing the property owners access to traditional financing and housing loans heretofore unavailable due to the right-of- way encroachment. 17.66.050 A.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 result in material damages or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity. The single-family use will not change so that density will not increase as a result. There would be no compromise to public health, safety and welfare. On the contrary, the variance can be seen as enhancing public safety and welfare since it will facilitate removal of a significantly encroaching, badly deteriorating structure from the public right-of--way. The City of Kodiak would be enabled to widen Tagura Road, providing better access for the neighbors. 17.66.050 A.4.The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Granting of the variance will not increase existing density or alter any permitted land uses, and is not contrary to the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan which designates this azea as medium density residential. This would also be consistent with the intention of Title 17 (Zoning) of Borough Code as an element of the Comprehensive Plan to "...permit nonconformities to continue until they are eliminated." (KIBC 17.36.020) 17.66.050 A.S.That actions of the applicant did not cause special conditions or financial hardship from which relief is being sought by the variance. The actions of the applicant have not caused the conditions for which relief is being sought by variance. The location of the older structure encroaching the right-of--way was established long before the applicants took ownership. If anything, action undertaken by the property owners to remove the encroaching structure from the right-of--way will alleviate along-standing problem. 17 66 050 A 6 That the granting of the variance will not permit a prohibited land use in the district involved. The existing single-family use will continue and is a permitted land use in this zoning district. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS. Regular session closed. Public hearing opened: Chris Berns, Applicant: Mr Berns explained his intent with the request and presented himself for questions. 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 SO1-029. Request for preliminary approval of the vacation of Tract A, Block 3, Selief Estates Subdivision, creating Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 3, Selief Estates. 2050 Selief Lane. STAFF indicated twenty-four public hearing notices were sent out with none being returned. Staff recommended approval of.this request subject to five (5) conditions of approval. COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND MOVED TO grant preliminary approval to the vacation of Tract A, Block 3, Selief Estates Subdivision, creating Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 3, Selief Estates, subject to five conditions of approval contained in the staff report dated January 10, 2002, and to adopt the findings contained in that staff report as "Findings of Fact" for this case. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The sixty by thirty (60 x 30) foot access and utility easement indicated by shading on the preliminary plat will be extended by thirty (30) feet over the flag stems so that it covers the sixty (60) feet of the flag stems nearest to the Selief Lane right-of--way in addition to the ten (10) foot wide portions on the corresponding corners of proposed Lots 1 and 4. The final plat will state that this access/utility easement is for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 3, Selief Estates. 2. State on the final plat that the thirty (30) foot wide greenbelt adjacent to Tract A on the southwest is a utility easement, as designated on Plat 2001-18. 3. A twenty-four (24) inch diameter culvert will be installed as indicated on the preliminary plat to maintain flow of the small creek in its existing channel. Place a note on the final plat stating: "The flow of the creek cannot be obstructed or diverted from its existing channel, except as is temporarily necessary to install the culvert across the flag stems." 4. Place a note on the final plat stating: "Driveway access to Lots 1 and 4 is restricted to the back-to-back flag stems of Lots 2 and 3 so that all four lots have a common access point." 5. Plat a ten (10) foot wide utility easement along the easterly lot lines of proposed Lots 1 and 2 adjacent to Lot 6, Block 1, Lakeside Subdivision, as requested by KEA. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This plat meets the minimum standards of survey accuracy and proper prepazation 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 provides a subdivision of land that is consistent with 1997 Lakeside Safeway Subazea Plan Revision. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER LINDSEY. 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 unanirnous roll call vote. D) Case SO1-030 Request for Preliminary approval of the subdivision of Lot 2, US Survey 3104, creating Lots 2A and 2B, US Survey 3104. STAFF indicated nineteen (19) public hearing notices were mailed for this case with one being returned stating no objection. Staff reported the conditions of approval have been amended to reflect discussion at the Commission's January 16, 2002 packet review work session. Specifically, Condition #1 has been revised as requested by the applicant and approved by KEA in a fax response dated January 21, 2002. Condition #4 has been added requiring that the twenty (20) foot wide recorded access easement over Lot 2 benefiting Lot 18 U.S. Survey 3466 be referenced by book and page number on the final plat. Staff recommended approval of this request subject to four (4) conditions of approval. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO grant preliminary approval of the subdivision of Lot 2, US Survey 3104, creating Lots 2A and 2B, US Survey 3104, subject to the four (4) conditions of approval contained in the revised summary statement dated January 21, 2002, and to adopt the findings therein as "Findings of Fact" for this case. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Create an electrical easement ten (10) feet in diameter centered around the existing overhead electric line and five (5) feet in diameter centered around the existing power pole on proposed Lot 2A to maintain the electrical service to Lot 2B across Lot 2A, as requested by the applicant and approved by KEA. 2. Create a five (5) foot wide non-motorized pedestrian access easement benefiting Lots 3 through 11, US Survey 3104 centered on the existing footpath which crosses the westerly side of proposed Lot 2B, as indicated on the preliminary plat. This provides historical access by foot to neazby lots on the backside of Island Lake that do not otherwise have road access. 3. The southerly most of the two sheds on proposed Lot 2A must be removed from the property or moved to the north ten feet out of the required ten (10) foot side yard setback. 4. The twenty (20) foot wide recorded access easement over Lot 2 benefiting Lot 18 U.S. Survey 3466 must be referenced by book and page number (Book 134, Pages 876-880) on the final plat. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. This plat meets the minimum standards of survey accuracy and proper prepazation 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 provides a subdivision of land that is consistent with adopted Borough plans for this azea. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS. Regulaz session closed. Public hearing opened: Hearing and seeing none. Public hearing closed. Regulaz session opened: The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. E) Case SO1-028. Request for preliminary approval of the vacation of a Right-of Way (ROW) created by Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Right of Way Project 29 (1) (11-07-73) and a portion of BIA ROW Project 29 (1) Addendum No. 1 (1-07- 73) and the creation of a new 16 Meter (+/-) ROW to coincide with Mountain View Road which will be dedicated within unsubdivided portions of Tracts B, E, G H and I, US Survey 4793. STAFF indicated that six (6) public hearing notices were sent out with none being returned. Staff reported there was need to clarify the plat note that would vacate the prior right-of--way. At the time of meeting Staff had not received any more information from the surveyor. Staff recommended approval of this request subject to two (2) conditions of approval. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS MOVED to grant preliminary approval of the creation of a 16 meter (+/-) right-of--way dedication, to be centered upon the existing Mountain View Road, in the townsite of Old Hazbor, per the proposed preliminary plat dated December 21, 2001, and to grant preliminary approval of the vacation of the existing Mountain View Drive right-of--way, created by BIA Right-of--Way Project 29 (1) (11-07-73) and BIA Right-of--Way Project 29 (1) Addendum No. 1 (11-07-73), all located within unsubdivided portions of Tracts B, E, G, H, and I, U.S. Survey 4793, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the staff report dated February 13, 2002, and to adopt the findings in that staff report as "Findings of Fact" for this case. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The final plat shall be re-accomplished to show the vacation of the indicated portions of the existing Mountain View Drive right-of--way as referenced in the plat note on the proposed plat. 2. The surveyor shall submit a written clarification of the plat note referencing the vacation of the existing Mountain View Drive right-of--way that will reconcile the change from English to Metric units so that stationing references contained in the plat note can be referenced on the original right-of--way plats without confusion as to what portions of the Mountain View Drive are being vacated by this action. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Subject to conditions of approval, 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 provides a subdivision of land that is consistent with adopted Borough plans for this area. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND. 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. F) Case S99-014. Request to modify, according to KIBC 16.10.070.A.4, condition of approval #4 of the subdivision of Lot 12, U.S. Survey 3100 (Case S99-014) by extending by six (6) months (until July 23, 2002) the deadline for removal or conversion to residential use of the structures on Lot 12A, U.S. Survey 3100. 3337 Spruce Cape Road. Staff indicated that sixty-one (61) public hearing notices were sent out with none being returned. Staff recommended approval of this request subject to one (1) condition of approval COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND MOVED TO modify, according to KIBC 16.10.070.A.4, condition of approval #4 of the subdivision of Lot 12, U.S. Survey 3100 (Case 599-014) by extending by six (6) months (until July 23, 2002) the deadline for removal or conversion of the structures on Lot 12A, U.S. Survey 3100, as stated in the first paragraph of the final approval letter dated June 20, 2001, subject to the condition of approval contained in the staff report dated January 15, 2002, and to adopt the findings in that staff report as "Finding of Fact" for this case. CONDITION OF APPROVAL 1. There will be no further extension beyond the July 23, 2002 deadline to satisfy condition of approval #4. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. An extension of six (6) months is reasonable given the circumstances, including family health issues and winter ground conditions. This request, accompanied by the fee, demonstrates the intent of the applicant to satisfy the condition. A condition of approval disallows any further extension beyond the July 23, 2002 deadline. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER LINDSEY. Regulaz session closed. Public hearing opened: Hearing and seeing none. Public hearing closed. Regulaz session opened: The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. G) Case 02-002. Request for a variance from KIB Code 17.21.021.CC (Permitted Uses) in accordance with KIBC 17.66.020 to allow a detached residence on a commercial lot that is not located within a commercial structure, Tract N, Lot 2, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, (893 Panamazoff Creek Drive) STAFF indicated fourteen (14) public hearing notices were distributed for this request with two being returned stating no objection. Staff recommends that the Commission grant the requested variance, subject to four (4) conditions of approval. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO grant a variance from KIBC Section 17.21.020.CC, to allow a mobile home residence on Tract N, Lot 2, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, as shown on the site plan submitted by the petitioner for this case, to be occupied for residential purposes, even though it is not connected to, or located within, a commercial structure, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the staff report dated February 13, 2002; and to adopt the findings in that staff report as "Findings of Fact" for this case. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The mobile home residence may not be enlarged or expanded for residential purposes. 2. The mobile home residence shall be occupied only by the owner of the business located on Tract N, Lot 2, Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision, in accordance with the intent of KIBC 17.21.020.CC with regard to street level residential uses in the B-Business District. 3. The property owner shall maintain the property for commercial use at all times when the mobile home unit is occupied. 4. The mobile home residence will be connected to an onsite well and septic, in accordance with State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation regulations. FINDINGS OF FACT 17 66 050 A 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 petitioner indicates that the exceptional physical circumstance in this case is the relatively large 40,000 square foot lot size needed to provide for onsite water and septic systems in the Womans Bay community. In addition, the location of the lot on the back side of the Russian Creek Alaska Subdivision B-Business district is not a high traffic area that is subject to a great deal of public scrutiny the way most B-Business districts are. These conditions are not usually present in other B-Business zoned areas. 17 66 050 A 2 Strict application of the zoning ordinances would result in practical difficulties or unnecessazy hardships. The petitioner indicates that there is no conforming location on the lot where the mobile home can be located behind an existing structure. In addition, the petitioner cited the fire that destroyed the prior warehouse/shop building in front of the mobile home as a reason for not connecting the residential and commercial structures as required by code. 17 66 050 A 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 welfaze. The granting of the variance will not result in material damage or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity. Subject to certain conditions of approval, the intent of the B-Business district can be maintained while granting the latitude to allow the property owner to occupy the mobile home residence. The mobile home has been in storage on the site for some time with no apparent complaints by surrounding landowners. 17 66 050 A 4 The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the obiectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Residential use is allowed in the B-Business zoning district, subject to certain limitations, which are indirectly referenced by the conditions of approval recommended for this case. 17 66 050 A 5 That actions of the applicant did not cause special conditions or financial hardship from which relief is being sought by the variance. The applicant has indicated that the mobile home residence will not be occupied until the Commission grants a variance. Occupancy of the mobile home under circumstance other than those prescribed by KIBC 17.21.020.CC or by the grant of a variance from those provisions by the Planning and Zoning Commission would constitute a zoning violation. 17 66 050 A 6 That the granting of the variance will not permit a prohibited land use in the district involved. Residential use is allowed in the B-Business zoning district, subject to certain limitations, which are indirectly referenced by the conditions of approval recommended for this case. The motion was SECONDED by COMIVIISSIONER WII.,LIAMS. Regular session closed. Public hearing opened: Charles Hollister, Applicant: Explained his request and agreed to the conditions of approval. Hearing and seeing none. Public hearing closed. Regular session opened: The question was called, and the motion CARRIED by unanimous roll call vote. I~ Case 02-001. Request for Planning and Zoning Commission review and recommendation, in accordance with KIB Code Section 18.10.030 (Review), of three (3) tax foreclosed properties from 1999. (Amook Bay, Zacher Bay, and Old Harbor) STAFF indicated that public notice was advertised in the Kodiak Daily Mirror. One response was received from the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge -Fish and Wildlife service asking that two of the parcels (Amook Bay & Zachar Bay) be held for public purpose so that they could purchase the parcels directly from the Borough. As a result of consultation with Borough administration it was decided that the Borough would decline to make that recommendation on behalf of just one agency. Due to the fact that Fish and Game is pursuing the purchase of these parcels directly from the owners, staff recommended postponement of this case until next month. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS MOVED to postpone case 02-001 until the March 2002 hearing. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER LINDSEY. 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. I) Case 01-041. Request to amend condition of approval number one (1) of the variance approval to allow use/development of new construction on existing foundation, after application but prior to written Alaska State Department of Transportation approval of encroachment of existing foundation into the Chiniak Highway right-of--way easement. STAFF reported that two (2) public hearing notices were sent out with none being returned. Because the applicant has submitted their application to the Alaska Department of Transportation and ADOT has acknowledged receipt of such, staff recommended approval of this request subject to one condition of approval. COMMISSIONER SELIG MOVED to modify, according to KIBC 16.10.070.A.4, condition of approval #1 of the variance approval to allow use/development of new construction on existing foundation on Lot 11, Seaview Subdivision, after application but prior to written Alaska State Department of Transportation approval of encroachment of existing foundation into the Chiniak Highway right-of--way subject to the condition of approval contained in the staff report dated February 7, 2002 and to adopt the finding in that staff report as "Finding of Fact" for this case. CONDITION OF APPROVAL The variance will be invalidated if ADOT denies the applicant's request for disposal of interest in State land, and improvements constructed in the interim will be required to be removed. FINDING OF FACT This request and fee, in addition to the application for disposal of State land with accompanying application, survey and appraisal fees, demonstrate a significant commitment on the part of the applicant to ultimately satisfy the condition. Based on discussions with ADOT, it appears that this disposal request has merit since the concrete bunker foundation preexisted creation of the right-of--way easement. Also, since the elevation of the foundation is approximately forty (40) feet above the surface of the highway, there is little likelihood that ADOT would ever need to utilize this area for road improvements. A condition of approval emphasizes the risk assumed by the applicant should the request for disposal of interest in land be denied. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS. 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. VII. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. VIII. NEW BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND MOVED to postpone new business, A) Sign up for representation at Assembly and B) Elect a chair & co-chair, until the Mazch 2002 meeting. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER LINDSEY, and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS volunteered to attend the February Assembly meetings. IX. COMMUNICATIONS A) Letter from Bob Scholze to Gail Davidson regazding Tsunami Hazard Maps. B) Article by Renee Burgess taken from The Western Planner titled Being an Effective Planning and Zoning Commission Member. C) Letter of support from Duane Dvorak to the Division of Governmental Coordination for the CIAP grant requested by the Kodiak Audubon Society. There were no further communications. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of item A through item C of Communications. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS, and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. X. REPORTS A) STAFF reported the following meeting schedule: ^ Mazch 13, 2002 work session at 7:30 p.m. in the KIB Conference room. ^ Mazch 20, 2002 regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. B) Staff reported that the first meeting of the reestablished Parks & Recreation committee was February 7`~ and the meeting went well. They will try to meet the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month until they feel comfortable meeting once a month. The first project will be the trail planning process for the road system. C) Staff reported that COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND and two staff members will be attending the commissioner training in Anchorage at the end of the month. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS stated that she will attend the conference also. D) Staff reported that he had spoken with COMMISSIOMER BELL in Seattle earlier and she seemed in good spirits. Has not had her surgery yet but is waiting. There were no further reports. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of reports. The motion was SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND, and CARRIED by unanimous voice vote. XI. AUDIENCE COMMENTS There were no audience comments. XII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS: Felt it was a productive meeting. COMMISSIONER BOEHLAND: Thanks to everyone for a good meeting. COMMISSIONER LINDSEY: Is looking forward to having two new commissioners. Feels that different people bring interesting perspectives to each case. COMMISSIONER SELIG: Thanked staff Reported that he had spoken with Mayo commissioners appointed by the following day. for the report on Commissioner Bell. r Ledoux and expected to have new XIII. ADJOURNMENT CHAIR SELIG adjourned the meeting.. The meeting adjourned at 8:30p.m. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A By: ~' Clarence S ~ ,Chair ATTEST By: ~ ~ ~ aa1o~ Erin Whipple, Secretary Community Development Department DATE APPROVED: March 20, 2001.