2011-08-17 Regular Meeting KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 17, 2011 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIR TORRES called to order the August 17, 2011 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHAIR TORRES led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Jay Baldwin requested to be excused.
Commissioners present were Brent Watkins, Casey Janz, Bill Kersch, Alan Torres, Alan Schmitt, and
Rick Vahl. Excused was Jay Baldwin.
A quorum was established.
Community Development Department staff present was Bud Cassidy and Sheila Smith.
COMMISSIONER JANZ MOVED to excuse Jay Baldwin.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER VAHL MOVED to approve the August 17, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission
agenda.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER JANZ MOVED to approve the July 20, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUDIENCE COMMENTS AND APPEARANCE REQUESTS
There were no audience comments and appearance requests.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Case 12 -008. Request a Variance, according to KIBC 17.195 and 17.80.040.A & B, to allow an
existing single- family dwelling to encroach 2.5 feet into the required 25 -foot front yard setback
and to allow a 1.5 foot encroachment into the 5 -foot side yard setback. The applicant is Brett
Randolph & Jeanne Miller. The location is 417 Erskine Avenue, and the zoning is R2- Two - family
Residential.
Cassidy reported this is a variance request for 1.5 foot side yard setback variance and 2.5 foot front
yard setback variance, The applicants were encouraged to request a variance because if there was an
earthquake or fire the house could not be rebuilt with the same setbacks.
COMMISSIONER VAHL MOVED to grant a Variance, according to KIBC 17.195 and 17.80.040.A & B, to
allow an existing single- family dwelling to encroach 2.5 feet into the required 25 -foot front yard
setback and to allow a 1.5 foot encroachment into the 5 -foot side yard setback, and to adopt findings
contained in the staff report dated August 5, 2011 as "Findings of Fact" for Case 12 -008.
The public hearing was opened & closed. Public testimony was given by:
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Brett Randolph stated he's here to answer any questions.
Discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED 4 -2. The ayes were Brent Watkins, Casey Janz, Bill Kersch,
and Rick Vahl. The noes were Alan Torres and Alan Schmitt.
COMMISSIONER WATKINS MOVED to postpone Findings of Fact until the September regular meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B) Case 12 -009. Request a Conditional Use Permit, according to KIBC 17.200 & KIBC
17.50.040.H, to allow a satellite uplink facility on a portion of Tract 2, U.S. Survey 5509. The
applicant is the City of Port Lions, and the agent is John Burnett, GCI. The location is Tract 2, US
Survey 5509, located near the new city water storage tank, and the zoning is C- Conservation.
Cassidy reported this CUP request is for the location of a satellite dish and a tower to provide
enhanced services to Port Lions including wireless internet throughout the community. The location
won't impact residents of the community. Staff recommends approval of this request.
COMMISSIONER WATKINS MOVED to grant A Conditional Use Permit, according to KIBC 17.200 &
KIBC 17.50.040.H, to allow a satellite uplink facility on a portion of Tract 2, U.S. Survey 5509, subject to
six (6) conditions of approval contained in the staff report dated August 5, 2011, and to adopt the
findings contained in the staff report as "Findings of Fact" for case 12 -009.
The public hearing was opened & closed. There was no public testimony.
Discussion
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The color of structures and equipment will be subdued to blend in with the natural environment
surrounding the facilities; and natural vegetation immediately surrounding the facilities will be
preserved to the maximum extent possible to preserve visual aesthetics.
2. The site developer will minimize the disturbance of natural vegetation and will ensure that natural
vegetation is restored to the site within two growing seasons.
3. Should the site be abandoned for any reason including the future advance of communications
technology or development of alternative communications facilities, the site will be cleared of all
improvements within one year of abandonment and returned to a natural state.
4. Should the exterior of the facility require modification to accommodate new or different
equipment, which would substantially alter the visual impact of the facility, the modifications must
be reviewed and approved by the Commission, as an amendment to this case, subject to payment
of a new fee for public hearing review of a Conditional Use Permit.
5. The landowner and /or developer, within 6 months of the date of Commission approval, shall
develop and submit to the Community Development Department a revised and updated site plan
with GPS coordinates of the site boundary and the actual location of the proposed facilities.
6. In reviewing this request, the Commission has substantially relied upon the project description
and site plan and application for conditional use submitted by the City of Port Lions. The
conditional use, therefore, is specifically limited to the facilities and operational parameters set
forth therein.
FINDINGS OF FACT
17.67.05 A. That the conditional use will preserve the value, spirit, character and integrity of
the surrounding area.
Similar communication and utility facilities have existed on other locations for many years serving the
Kodiak community with minimal conflicts. Conditions of approval to address aesthetic and visual
concerns will preserve the value, spirit, character and integrity of the surrounding area. Natural
vegetation will be maintained around the facility. Colors of structures and equipment will be subdued
to blend in with the surrounding natural environment. If the facility is abandoned, the site will be
cleared of equipment and structures and returned to a natural state. Any change of technology that
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would require new or different equipment that would change the essential visual character of the site
or safety characteristics of the operation of the facility must be reviewed and approved by the
Commission at public hearing prior to installation. Future conditional use reviews in this area will be
based upon the cumulative impact of all established conditional uses in the area.
17.67.05 B. That the conditional use fulfills all other requirements of this chapter pertaining to
the conditional use in question.
The conditional use will fulfill all the requirements of the C- Conservation zoning district. Natural
vegetation will to be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Required setbacks will be maintained
within the Port Lions Corporate boundary, which is far in excess of the minimum five (5) acre lot area
requirement.
17.67.05 C. That granting the conditional use permit will not be harmful to the public health,
safety, convenience and comfort.
This facility will not be located within a watershed or similarly important habitat.
This facility will be constructed and maintained in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
local requirements. All construction will meet standards of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes, and
communication equipment will be installed and operated in conformance with applicable FCC
regulations.
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 site is well separated by distance, topography and vegetation from residential areas. The
contiguous land ownership of the City of Port Lions exceeds the minimum of area of five acres required
by the C- Conservation zoning district.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C) Case S12 -003. Request Preliminary approval, according to KIBC 16.40 & KIBC 16.60, to
allow the partial vacation of a SO foot easement for salmon stream on the south side of
Panamaroff Creek which would vacate 30 feet of the easement and leave 20 feet of easement
remaining in the area of a new house to be constructed. The applicant is Ed Gondek and the
agent is Chris Lynch. The location is 983 Panamaroff Creek Drive, Panamaroff Creek Estates, Lot
3, and the zoning is RR1 -Rural Residential One.
Cassidy reported this request is to partially vacate an easement for a salmon stream. The commission
has seen this request before and approved a variance of much less. The applicant resubmitted the
request with the original language due to exceeding the time limit for final information submittal.
What was previously approved was based on a compromise between various agencies and the
applicant. Staff recommended denial of the original case language but recommends approval of 15 feet
in the footprint of the building. At the last meeting part of the request was a change of lot line but it
wasn't advertised correctly and the solution would be, if approved tonight, the applicant can come in
and administratively through the abbreviated plat procedure we can change interior lot lines.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to grant preliminary approval, according to KIBC 16.40 & KIBC
16.60 to allow the partial vacation of a SO foot easement for salmon stream on the south side of
Panamaroff Creek which would vacate 30 feet of the easement and leave 20 feet of easement
remaining in the area of a new house to be constructed.
The public hearing was opened & closed. Public testimony was given by
Chris Lynch, agent, stated we have went through extensive coordination with the agencies. Lynch said
there is a house built on the property and the constraints previously set forth by the Department of
Fish & Game were followed.
Discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY
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COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to grant a vacation, according to KIBC 16.60, to allow a reduction in
the width of an existing 50 -foot "Easement for salmon stream" as depicted on Plat 2006 -13, reducing
the easement by 15 feet to accommodate a 100 x 95 foot building pad and septic system, subject to
timely submittal and non objection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ADF &G and adopt the
findings of fact for this case as identified in the August 3, 2011 staff report.
Discussion
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Based on the expected review and approval of a compromise worked out between the land owner and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Habitat Division , the
requested vacation as stated in the original motion is reduced by 15 feet vacation of the salmon stream
buffer as conceptually depicted for the revised 100 x 95 foot building footprint shown for Lot 3 of the
subdivision subject to confirmation of the approval of said vacation compromise by both resource
agencies.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The landowner and agent will work with both, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ADF &G, Habitat
Division to arrive at the compromise depicted on the revised site plan prepared by the landowner's
representative. This represents a considerable compromise on the part of the landowner considering
the substantial nature of the original request for vacation. Although borough staff has not seen
confirmation of the approval of this compromise in writing, when that confirmation is received will
represent a compromise approved by those resource agencies both qualified and authorized to
address the needs of the anadromous fish species and environmental habitat they rely upon.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D) Case 12 -010. FY 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Projects List. The applicant is the Kodiak
Island Borough and the agent is Bud Cassidy, Community Development Department. The
location is borough wide.
Cassidy reported this is your yearly attempt to forward to the Assembly projects you feel are
important to the community.
In response to COMMISSIONER WATKINS'S inquiry of whether the Library Funding Committee
contacted Cassidy regarding the listing may be a conflict with the funding they have set up and a
matching funds situation, Cassidy stated no but he did talk to City Manager Kniaziowski. The City
Council will be the final decision maker on that.
COMMISSIONER JANZ MOVED to adopt Resolution 2012 -01 a Resolution of the Planning and zoning
Commission recommending a 2012 -2016 Capital Improvements Projects list of projects
The public hearing was opened & closed. There was no public testimony
Discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E) Case 12 -011. Request a Site Plan Review, according to KIBC 17.130.020(N) (Permitted Uses -
Schools) to consider a detailed site plan for a proposed parking lot arrangement that will serve
the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation Project. The applicant is the Kodiak Island
Borough ad the agent is the Kodiak Island Borough Engineering & Facilities Department. The
location is USS 2538A, Lots 3, 4, SB, and 7A and the zoning is PL- Public Use Lands.
Cassidy reported the conceptual design of the school has been agreed upon. Because the activity is
occurring in the Public Lands zone the code requires the commission to approve a site plan. Parking is
determined by the maximum seating capacity of principle places of assembly. Staff has taken that
seating of the high school and middle school gyms and the auditorium. There were folks at the work
session who expressed concern with the removal of trees, and the Parks & Recreation Committee
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reviewed this and is discouraging the removal of trees, encouraging less parking, and the need for
covered bike parking. Staff recommends approval of the site plan
In response to CHAIR TORRES's inquiry of what the required minimum parking required for this
project is, Cassidy stated it's a convoluted site because some of it is grandfathered and the way we
approached it most recently was looking at the principle places of assembly for the 2 gyms and the
auditorium. They are providing 15 more spaces, 476 in total.
In response to CHAIR TORRES'S inquiry of should the pool parking lot be excluded from the numbers
because when the pool was put through that was counted as parking, Cassidy stated before we could
determine the parking for the pool we had to determine parking everywhere and that's when we did
the major calculations. The pool has provided the parking required for the pool but we still see it as
part of the overall site
In response to COMMISSIONER SCHMITT'S inquiry of the condition of approval on the City's UV
treatment seen earlier this year that required restoration of vegetation or some kind of screening,
Cassidy said he can get it the information.
CHAIR TORRES called a 10 minute recess at 7:25 p.m. to allow Cassidy to get the information
requested at the work session that consisted of language about screening and retention of vegetation
when the commission reviewed the city of Kodiak UV project case. That information was provided to
the commission.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to grant approval, according to KIQC 17.130.020.N (Permitted
Uses - Schools) to consider a detailed site plan for a proposed parking lot arrangement that will serve
the Kodiak High School Addition and Renovation Project and to adopt the findings of fact in the staff
report dated August 5, 2011 as Findings of Fact for Case No. 12 -011.
The public hearing was opened & closed. Public testimony was given by:
June Horn stated she lives across the street from the stand of trees and the borough building. Horn
expressed concerns about the trees being removed to create additional parking and landscaping.
Joan Brodie called to say she lives across the street, supports the school renovation and addition
project but expressed concern that landscaping be provided to prevent impacts to her home by
headlights and noise.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to amend the main motion before the first period include "subject
to 2 conditions of approval" which would be "1.Natural vegetation immediately surrounding the
parking lots will be preserved to the maximum extent possible to preserve visual aesthetics. 2. Spruce
trees will be preserved and encouraged in the area adjacent to Upper Mill Bay Road as a means to
buffer the long term visual and noise impacts expected from this site in the long term."
Brief discussion
COMMISSIONER WATKINS MOVED to amend the motion to count the parking places in the pool area
and reduce the overall number of parking spaces, approximately 79, to provide as much contiguous
green space for outdoor projects like the greenhouse (Condition #3).
Discussion
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Natural vegetation immediately surrounding the parking lots will be preserved to the maximum
extent possible to preserve visual aesthetics.
2. Spruce trees will be preserved and encouraged in the area adjacent to Upper Mill Bay Road as a
means to buffer the long term visual and noise impacts expected from this site in the long term.
3. Count the parking places in the pool area and reduce the overall number of parking spaces,
approximately 79, to provide as much contiguous green space for outdoor projects like the
greenhouse.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The preliminary detailed site plan dated June 2011, prepared by Jensen Yorba Lott, Inc., for the
proposed parking additions and reconfigurations in order to accommodate the Kodiak High School
Addition and Renovation Project has been reviewed by the Commission, and the Commission finds
that the proposal meets or exceeds the requirements of Kodiak Island Borough Code 17.130 and
Kodiak Island Borough Code 17.175.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F) Case 12 -006. Request Two prospective Variances (assuming a rezone to PL- Public Use Land
is approved by the Assembly) in accordance with KIBC 17.195 & 17.130.060 (Building Height) &
17.130.050.B;
One variance to allow a 13 by 13 foot microwave communications tower (and related facilities)
70 feet in height which will exceed the 50 foot maximum building height in the zone by an
additional 20 feet; and,
One variance to allow said tower to encroach no more than 20 feet into the required 25 foot
side yard setback on a corner lot in the PL- Public Use Land zoning district; and,
A Site Plan review in accordance with KIBC 17.130.020, which requires a commission review of
all permitted uses and structures in the PL- Public Use Land zoning district. The applicant is the
Kodiak Island Borough and the agent is Dave Burns, Kodiak -Kenai Cable Company, LLC. The
location is Ouzinkie Townsite Block 2, Tract C, USS 4871, and the zoning is R1- Single - family
Residential.
Cassidy reported you approved a rezone at your last meeting and in the course of reviewing the case
the commission found there is a need for another variance, a 20 foot into the required 25 foot side
yard setback. As a result, you postponed the case and it was re- advertised. Tonight you will take action
on 2 variances; a height variance and a side yard setback allowing encroachment and a site plan
review for a communications tower located in Ouzinkie.
COMMISSIONER WATKINS MOVED to grant a variance, in accordance with KIBC 17.195 & 17.130.060
(Building Height), to allow construction of a 13 by 13 foot microwave communications tower 70 feet in
height on Tract C, U.S. Survey 4871, which will exceed the 50 foot maximum building height in the PL-
Public Use Land zoning district by an additional 20 feet, and to allow an encroachment of 20 feet in to
the 25 foot side yard setback subject to six (6) conditions of approval contained in the staff report
dated August 3, 2011, and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report as "Findings of Fact" for
this case.
The public hearing was opened & closed. Public testimony was given by:
Herman Squartsoff requested the commission approve the requests, and he thanked staff and the
commission for the time and effort put forth.
Dave Burns, agent, stated he appreciates the commission listening to the case. Burns also stated they
have begun disassembling the equipment on Sharatine Mountain.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The color of structures and equipment will be subdued to blend in with the natural environment
surrounding the facilities; and natural vegetation immediately surrounding the facilities will be
preserved to the maximum extent possible to preserve visual aesthetics.
2. The site developer will minimize the disturbance of natural vegetation and will ensure that natural
vegetation is restored to the site within two growing seasons.
3. Should the site be abandoned for any reason including the future advance of communications
technology or development of alternative communications facilities, the site will be cleared of all
improvements within one year of abandonment and returned to a natural state.
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4. Should the exterior of the facility require modification to accommodate new or different
equipment, which would substantially alter the visual impact of the facility, the modifications must
be reviewed and approved by the Commission, as an amendment to this case, subject to payment
of a new fee for public hearing review of a variance.
5. In reviewing this request, the Commission has substantially relied upon the project description
and site plan and application for this case submitted by the Kodiak -Kenai Cable Company. The
variance, therefore, is specifically limited to the facilities and operational parameters set forth
therein.
6. The variance will not become effective until both the commission and assembly have acted
favorably on a rezone from R1- Single - family Residential to PL- Public Use Land for this site.
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 exceptional physical circumstances or conditions applicable to this property are not typical for a
variance, but this site is strategically located on high ground that is close to the communities existing
infrastructure systems. In addition, this site can, with an additional 20 feet of tower height over what
would normally be allowed, can provide a line of sight to other relay stations thereby making a
microwave communication link to Ouzinkie and Port Lions possible.
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, restricting tower height to fifty (50) feet, would result in
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships which might make it economically unfeasible to provide
the proposed broadband communication links to the villages of Ouzinkie and Port Lions. The result
could result in a denial of broadband communication services and benefits similar to those enjoyed on
the Kodiak road system.
17.66.050 A.3.The grantin og f 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 proposed 70 foot tower will be a substantial structure which may create some visual or aesthetic
impact along the Third Street corridor. For this reason staff has recommended the inclusion of certain
conditions which are similar to those typically applied to towers allowed by conditional use permit on
Pillar Mountain and in other exposed locations on the road system. By applying these conditions of
approval there should be no material damage or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity of the
tower site or detriment to the public health, safety and welfare as a result of increasing the maximum
height of this tower by 20 feet.
17.66.050 A.4.The granting of the variance will not he contrary to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Granting of the variance will not be contrary to objectives of the Comprehensive Plan as utility
facilities and communications sites are permitted in the PL- Public Use Land zoning district subject to
approval of the related rezone request.
17.66.050 A.S.That actions of the apnlicant did not cause special conditions or financial
hardshi • from which relief is bein • sou. ht i the variance.
No action of the applicant caused special conditions or financial hardship necessitating the variance.
17.66.050 A.6.That the granting of the variance will not ermit a prohibited land use in the
district involved.
Granting of the variance will not permit a prohibited land use as utility facilities and communication
facilities are routinely allowed in the PL- Public Use Land.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to grant site plan approval, in accordance with KIBC 17.130.020
(Permitted Uses), allowing establishment of a microwave communication tower on Tract C, Block 2,
U.S. Survey 4871, and to adopt the findings contained in the staff report dated August 3, 2011 as
Findings of Fact for this case.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The proposed communications tower and related facilities have been reviewed in the context of a
variance request and subject to meeting the conditions of approval associated with that request
the use and structure will be consistent with all relevant borough codes.
2. The proposed communications tower has been reviewed in the context of a rezone of Tract C,
Block 2, U.S. Survey 4871 and based on that review it is clear the proposed use is consistent with
applicable comprehensive plan recommendations for this site.
3. Assuming that all related requests for this project are approved, there will still be an additional site
plan review for zoning compliance purposes to ensure compliance with required conditions of
approval or other relevant codes not specifically cited in this case review.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G) Case 12 -001. Request a rezone of Lots 11A and 11B, Block 3, Port Lions Subdivision,
according to KIBC 17.205 & 17.120, from R2- Two - family Residential In LI -Light Industrial. The
applicant is Telco Properties, Inc. (TelAlaska, Inc.). The location is 411 Bayview Drive & 413
Rainbow Street, Port Lions and the zoning is R2- Two - family Residential.
Cassidy reported last month the commission recommended this case be postponed to allow staff to try
to get in touch with the applicant. We tried numerous times but we haven't heard back from them.
COMMISSIONER WATKINS MOVED to recommend a rezone, according to KIBC 17.205.030 (C)
(Manner of Initiation) and KIBC 17.120 (LI -Light Industrial), to rezone Lots 11A and 11B, Block 3, Port
Lions Alaska Subdivision from R2- Two - family Residential to LI -Light Industrial.
The public hearing was opened & closed. There was no public testimony.
Discussion
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to adopt Findings of fact for Case 12 -001 in support of the denial of
this rezone request as stated in the July 28, 2011 staff report
FINDINGS OF FACT
A. Findings as to need and iustification for a change or amendments.
The principal justification presented in this case is the historical and current use of the site for
telephone utility purposes. Prior zoning reviews have consistently recognized this site as a
nonconforming use of the land and there has not been any indication during these prior reviews that
the site could or should be re- designated for a commercial or industrial zoning classification.
Nonconforming uses are intended to be amortized over time in an open ended fashion. The site
history indicates that a substantial period of amortization has already elapsed. If there is going to be
further relief for this site it will depend on the willingness of the petitioner and the community
residents to consider other "residential friendly" zoning alternatives that are not currently on the table
for discussion during this review and analysis.
B. Findings as to the effect a change or amendment would have on the objectives of the
comprehensive plan.
The 2008 Kodiak Island Borough Comprehensive Plan Update and the 1997 Port Lions Comprehensive
Community Plan both indicate this area should be developed for Residential purposes. In this regard
the current R2 zoning of the site is already consistent with this designation. It may be possible that
another zoning district with more "residential friendly" provisions might be considered to be generally
consistent with the above plan designations, however that was not the zone requested, advertised or
analyzed in this request. Investigation of such an alternative would rely on the petitioner's willingness
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to consider such an alternative to the current request because as it appears now the proposed LI -Light
Industrial zoning district is in no way consistent with the comprehensive plan designation and based
on returned public hearing notices does not appear to resonate with the local residents or city
government officials.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Violation Abatement Request re: the Establishment & Maintenance of a Junkyard dated July 26,
2011
B) Junk Vehicle Disposal Report
C) Notice of Compliance re: Garbage & Junk dated July 29, 2011
D) Notice of Compliance re: Unpermitted Construction of a Greenhouse dated July 29, 2011
E) Letter of Courtesy & Advisory re: Fence Encroaching into State Right -of -Way dated July 29, 2011
Cassidy gave a brief report on the communications.
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to accept communications as presented.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORTS
A) Meeting Schedule:
• September 14, 2011 work session at 6:30pm in the KIB Conference Room.
• September 21, 2011 regular meeting at 6:30pm in the Assembly Chambers.
B) Minutes of Other Meetings
• June 14, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee
• June 28, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee
• July 12, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee
Cassidy gave a brief report.
COMMISSIONER JANZ MOVED to accept reports as presented.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Rick Vahl stated he thought it was great to see the high school renovation presented tonight. He also
stated that looking at some of the evidence regarding the compliance letter the owner must be thrilled
about being in compliance but to see the dramatic changes is great.
Casey Janz stated we had a good PAC meeting last night and had a quorum. We are making progress
and we have a good group. We also met with the Assembly for our quarterly update. We talked about
the idea of a proposed timber sale and possible subdivision in Chiniak.
Alan Schmitt stated after our last work session he noted the number of trees that would be removed
adjacent to Mill Bay Road here and he hopes the borough gets something out of that instead of just
letting the contractor haul it away.
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Brent Watkins thanked everyone for the support regarding the parking plan tonight. It is one of the
few cost savings we can do at this point that won't affect the programs for the kids. Watkins requested
that it be passed on the Parks & Rec that the tower is starting to be removed from Sharatine Mountain.
We are having problems keeping the school in Chiniak open and he feels that if we can get a few more
families out there we could get some land on the tax rolls if we start looking at the proposed timber
sale and subdivision for Chiniak. Watkins said he's hesitant making a motion to start an investigation
right now but he requested a couple of copies to review at a work session.
Cassidy said the Parks & Recreation Committee has also requested the same thing and Cassidy will
provide it. The assembly is looking at something like a Conservation Subdivision like Omar Stratman
had proposed. He doesn't know if there has been direction given to the manager to put out an RFP to
look at a different concept.
Alan Torres said he's sorry he missed the work session because it sounds like he missed a lot. Tonight
went very well with all the amendments we done.
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER SCHMITT MOVED to adjourn.
VOICE VOTE ON MOTION UNANIMOUSLY
CHAIR TORRES adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
B.
Alan Torres, Chair
ATTEST
By: _r1a.120, C CTII
Sheila Smith
Community Development Dept.
APPROVED: September 21, 2011
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