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01/19/1967 RM9 1 1 9 5 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING - January 19, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER Presiding Officer Lester called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Donald Arndt Wilton White Eldon Lester James Barr Neil Sutherland (alternate for Mrs. Jo Hajdu Norman Sutliff) Norman Sutliff Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; Roy Madsen, Attorney; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector Rev. Childs, Chairman Hospital Board; Swede Breckberg, Zoning Commission Member; Sam Best, Chairman Ordinance Committee; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and approximately 11 in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - January 5, 1967 Mr. Arndt made a motion that the minutes be approved as shown. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINUTES A. Zoning Commission - January 11, 1967 B. Ordinance Committee - January 10, 1967 C. School Board - January 9 and 13, 1967 Minutes were available to Assembly members. There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Claude Hoffman of the State Division of Lands re Preliminary Plats of Moonashka Bay Area Subdivision Mr. Hoffman presented two versions of a preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision for the Monashka Bay area, adjacent to the First Addition of the Miller Point Subdivision, and extending to the Erwin Homestead. The first contained 118 lots, the smallest being 1 acre, and most lots 2 -1/2 acres. The second version contained 104 lots, the smallest being 1.1/4 acres, with some back lots up to 5 acres in size. Mr. Hoffman reported that they will be able to proceed with the survey work in cooperation with the Highway Department, with the Borough standing the cost of the surveying. He gave an estimate of one year for the lots being ready for sale. The Assembly concurred in post- poning a decision on the choice between the plats for two weeks until the Chairman and a full Assembly are present. Mr. Hoffman reported that the sale of the First and Second A4iflitions to the Miller Point Subdivision, and the First Addition to the Kadiak Subdivision, will probably be held in February. The Highway Department is in the process of awarding the construction contract for the beginning of the Otmeloi Point Road, and the Studnek Co. is now working on the clearing. B. Letter from Mr. Schott re Meeting to Discuss Application for Advanced Planning Funds for New High School Letter was read. The Assembly set the meeting for Monday, January 30, 7:30 p.m. at the School. C. Letter from Mr. Schott re Appraisal of Borough School Properties Letter was read from Mr. Schott asking whether an independent appraiser should be contracted for the purpose of appraising Borough school property for insurance coverage. Letter from Wilcox & Associates offering their services was also read. Mr. Schott stated that bince the present insurance rates were so high, and since the evaluating was left up to the insurance company, perhaps the Borough is being over=charged for insurance. Wilcox & Associates has already appraised five of the village schools for the State. It was felt that their charges were too high, however. Mr. Arndt suggested that the local insurance aganeies advise the Borough in the matter. No final conclusion was reached by the Assembly. ASSEMBLY MEETING - January 19, 1967 2 VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 67 -1 -0 Rezoning USS 3512 from Industrial and Conservation to R -3 (Case 140 -B); Original Miller Point Subdivision from Conservation to Unclassified (Case 107 -B); First Addition to Miller Point Subdivision from Conservation to Unclassified (Case 142 -B); Second Addition to Miller Point Subdivision from Unclassified to R -2 (Case 141 -B) - Second Reading Ordinance was read. Mr. Arndt moved for adoption of Ordinance 67 -1 -0 in the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland. The meeting was recessed and a public hearing declared. Various questions from the audience were answered, but there were no objections to the rezonings. Meeting was reconvened, and motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Tentative Final Approval of Final Plat - Subdivision of USS 2843 Bik 2, Lots 1, 2, 3 - American Baptist Mission (Case 79 -B) The Borough Engineer's recommendations for corrections in the plat, and his disapproval, were read. A discussion was held, with Mr. Stone of the Mission and Mr. Best participating. Mr. Sutherland moved for disapproval of the plat. Further discussion was held on the meaning of tentative final approval—that the purpose of this approval is to give the subdivider approval for going ahead with construction of the utilities, or to post a bond guaranteeing their construction, and to make any technical corrections necessary before final approval is given for recording the plat. Mr. Sutherland withdrew his motion and moved for tentative final approval of the plat, subject to the corrections requested by the Borough Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Tentative Final Approval of Final Plat - Subdivision of USS 1822, Bik 1, Lots 1, 2 - American Baptist Mission (Case 120 -A) The Borough Engineer's recommendations for corrections in the plat, and his disapproval of it, were read. Following a discussion, Mr. Sutherland moved for tentative final approval of the plat, subject to the corrections requested by the Borough Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Final Decision on Adoption of Ordinance 66 -24 -0 Rezoning Baranof Heights Addition #2, Bik 1, Lots 1 -6; Bik 2, Lots 1 -5; Bik 3, ]Its 8 -14, from Unclassified to R -3 - Baranof Heights Inc. (Case 135 -C) Mr. Sutherland stated that he had a personal interest in Baranof Heights. Mr. Madsen said that his vote would still be acceptable. The recommendations of the Zoning Commission in favor of rezoning were read, and the overall zoning plan submitted by Baranof Heights was reviewed. Mr. Arndt objected to the small playground area, and Mr. Best stated that more could be added, since the plat was only in preliminary form. Mr. Arndt also objected since the area is one of the nicest residential areas in Kodiak, and he felt apartments in the area would be a detriment. Mr. Breckberg, speaking for the Zoning Commission, said thet although the property owners in the area had been properly notified, no one had objected to the rezoning at any meeting or at the public hearing. He felt that objections expressed un-officially on the street should not be used as bascts for decisions. He reiterated Kodiak's need for R -3 and that it should be made assailable. Mr. Madsen objected on the grounds that this would be spot zoning, that there is no planning for Baranof Heights, and that it could end up as a hodge podge. Mr. Lester stated that numerous requests for R -3 had been presented to the Assembly, and that because of the same objections each time, the requests are always turned down. He felt that unless some planning is done, } diak never will have enough R -3 area. Mr. Arndt recalled the R -3 zoning proposed by the Zoning Commission between the new highway and Mission Road. After further discussion, the case was tabled until the next meeting for further study and until the full Assembly was present. D. Request for Permanent Trailer Park Permit - USS 3099 Lot 3 - Chuck Powell (Case 99 -C) - Public Hearing Date to be Set It was explained that this was formerly Jack Brisbane's court, which Mr. Powell purchased and wishes to expand. A letter from Mr. Carter to Mr. Powell con- cerning sewer and water installations was read. Mr. Arndt made a motion for a public hearing to be held at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. r� '}} t ASSEMB Y 11EETINC - Januar19, ) 1967 Douglas G' Pres Clerk/'I're urer 3 E. Ordinance Committee and Zoning Commission Recommendations on Amendments to Zoning Ordinance The proposed amendments to the present Residential Zones were presented to the Assembly for study and discussion at the next meeting. F. Ordinance 67 -2 -0 Amending Zoning Ordinance to Include Various Public Facilities as Exceptions to Any Zone •- First Reading The ordinance was read. Mr. Sutherland moved for its adoption in the first reading. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Arndt moved for public hearing to be held at the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Ordinance 67 -3 -0 Amending Lands Agreement to Include Exchange of Property - First Reading Ordinance was read. Mr. Sutherland moved for its adoption in the first reading, and that a public hearing be scheduled and advertised for the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Resolution 67 - - Approving Exchange of Property with Baptist Mission for Hospital Resolution was read. Mr. Madsen stated that it could not be formally passed until after the ordinance covering exchange of property was in effect. Action on resolution was tabled until that time. C. Ordinance 67 -4 -0 re Civil Defense - First Reading Ordinance was read. Mr. Arndt moved for its adoption in the first reading, and that a public hearing be scheduled and advertised for the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. IX NEW BUSINESS A. Vacation of Delinquent Tax Bills. Various delinquent tax bills, each in such a small amount that collection would cost more than the bill itself, were presented. After a short discussion, Mr. Sutherland moved to vacate the delinquent tax bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. B.O.E. Mr. Valkama requested that the date be set for the Board of Equalization, since he had to have the assessment notices printed which must include the date. He recommended the second week in May. Mr. Arndt made a motion that the B.O.E. hearings be scheduled to being on May 8, 1967. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Approval of Municipal League Dues Payment. Mr. Preston explained that the 1966 dues had been paid out of the 1966 -67 budget, and so the 1967 dues, which would also have to be paid out of the 1966 -67 budget, mast come out of the contingency fund. Mr. Arndt moved for payment of the 1967 dues from the contingency fund. Seconded by Mr. Sutherland and carried by unanimous voice vote. X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS - None XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: ta, Wilton T. White Borough Chairman