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03/16/1967 RM7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH REGULAR ASSEMBLY MEETING - March 16, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Lester. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Wilton T. White, Chairman None Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer Donald Arndt James Barr Mts. Jo Hajdu Norman Sutliff Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; Ralph Valkama, Assessor; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Dolly Hansen, Bookkeeper; John Welch, Zoning Commission Member; Sam Best, Ordinance Committee Chairman; Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and approximately 50 people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - March 2, 1967 Presiding Officer Lester asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes as received. There were none and the minutes were approved as received. IV OTHER MINUTES A. Zoning Commission - March 8, 1967 B. School Board - March 13, 1967 C. Hospital Board - March 15, 1967 The School Board minutes were read by the Chairman. The other minutes were available to the Assembly and the audience. There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Rev. Childs re Recreation Program. Rev. Childs, Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board of the City Council, explained the program which the Council has proposed. -$5000 for a summer recreation program and director, and $1000 for improvement of two playground lots. The City intends to request that the Borough participate in the program in the amount of $3000. After a brief discussion, Mr. Sutliff made a motion that the upcoming Borough budget include 50 percent of the City's participation in the recreation program, subject to a request from the City for Borough participation. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Letter from Joe Keenan of State Division of Lands re Alaska Agricultural Co-op. Mr. White read the letter which stated that the State could consider an application for a long-term lease or sale to the Co-op, and that Mr. Keenan will discuss the matter further with the Borough and the Co -op when he is next in town. The area in question is located in Bells Flats. C. Letter form Joe Keenan re Local Over - the - Counter Land Sales. Mr. White read the letter concerning Over- the - Counter sales at the Borough Office of those lots which are not sold at auction. This procedure will be discussed further when Mr. Keenan comes to Kodiak. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 67 -7 -0 Rezoning Area for Expansion of Kodiak Business District - Second Reading. Ordinance was read. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 67_. -7 -0 in the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. The meeting was then recessed and the public hearing opened. Mr. Jensen spoke against the rezoning, and presented a petition signed by those against it. The following people also spoke against the rezoning: Mr. Hillborn, Pete Olsen, Mrs. McFarland, Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Simon, Mr. Malutin, Mr. Metrokin, Al Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson, Mr. Weisser, Mrs. Powell, Mr. Nekeferoff, Mr. Saxton, and Mrs. Hillborn. Mr. Dickow, Mr. Perez, and Mr. Fuller spoke in favor of the rezoning. 9 ASSEMBLY MEETING - March 16, 1967 2 Some of the reasons given for being against the rezoning were as follows: People have spent a lot of money on improving their homes in the area. If it were rezoned, it would be difficult to sell the homes as residential property. Also, if a home was destroyed by fire, it could not be rebuilt as a residence, and the people would have nowhere else to go. It was felt that it is too soon for more Business property to be provided, since Kodiak may not onntinue expanding as rapidly as it has. It was suggested that more Business property be provided in another area such as Mill Bay Road, rather than in this area which is a prime residential view area. It was felt that businesses should stay in the downtown area, since a rezoning would create traffic and higher taxes. It was suggested that areas such as Bells Flats and Miller Pointe would want their own shopping areas. It was felt that this rezoning would create a hardship for many people who are long time Kodiak residents. Some of the reasons given in favor of the rezoning were that this would be logical planning for Kodiak's growth, and it was felt that Kodiak will continue to expand rapidly. This area is a logical one for business expansion since there are businesses located there now. It was pointed out that some people within the area of proposed rezoning could not rebuild their homes even now, due to lots which are too small, or because the property is now zoned industrial. It was also pointed out that development is slow in the Mill Bay Road business area, sin ce there is no water and sewer available. It was stated that the rezoning had been proposed originally since many applications had been received for exceptions to locate Businesses in non - Business zones. It was also pointed out that the money recently appropriated for the Urban Renewal project was not for an expansion of the project, but merely for completion of the area already begun. Mr. White stated that the intent of the rezoning is not to work a hardship against people, but rather to plan for the growth of the community which will require more business area. He said that it is difficult to obtain property within the project, and that the prices are controlled and high. He said that the business area must expand to support the growing economy. The public hearing was finally closed and the meeting reconvened. Mrs. Hajdu stated that when the welfare of the community is involved, some individuals will have to pay a price for progress. She said that out of 179 lots in the area of proposed rezoning or adjoining the area, the owners of 34 lots signed the petition against the rezoning, and 7 of these lots are already zoned industrial. Mr. Sutliff spoke against the proposed ordinance. He said that it appeared that a majority of the people were against the rezoning; that he knew of only one instance when a Business exception had been requested; and that the businesses which were located in the area are not active now. He suggested that when expansion of the business area becomes urgent, a rezoning can be done then. He felt that it would be a mistake to do it this soon, since people would no longer improve their homes in the area. Mr. Barr also spoke against the ordinance. He stated that change will come about regardless of what action is taken now, and that if the area is going to become a business area, it will still come about. He suggested that the 1980 Plan be upheld as far as possible until another comprehensive plan can be made, since everyone should be able to plan ahead for five or ten years if they are residents here. After further discussion, motion was not carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester - Yes; Mr. Arndt - No Mr. Barr - No.. Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Sutliff - No. B. Ordinance 67 -6 -0 Rezoning Unplatted Additions to Baranof Heights Subdivision from Unclassified to R -2 and R - (Case 171 -A) -- Second Reading. The Ordinance was read. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 67 -6 -0. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. Mrs. Suryan asked if apartments were to be allowed in the area near the air field. It was explained that the proposed zoning for this area was R -2. After further discussion with Mrs. Suryan, there were no other comments, and the public hearing was closed. The meeting was reconvened. Mr. Sutliff commented that he would like to see more playground area in the subdivision, and Mr. Barr stated that he would like to see a comprehensive plan presented of the entire survey, U.S. 1396. After further discussion, motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester - Yes; Mr. Arndt Yes; Mr. Barr - No Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Sutliff - Yes. ASSEMBLY MEETING March 16, 1967 3 VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Resolution 67 -12 -R Approving Vacation and Replat of New Kodiak Subdivision Block 3: Lots 1 -6 - ASHA (Case 112-A). The Resolution was read. Mr. Barr stated that he wished to abstain from voting since he was representing ASHA in this case. Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of Resolution 67 -12 -R. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Mr. Barr abstaining. B. Resolution 67 -13 -R Approving Vacation and Replat of New Kodiak Subdivision Block 10 - ASHA (Case 111 - -A). Resolution was read. Mr. Barr stated that he wished to abstain from voting since he was representing ASHA in this case. Mr. Sutliff moved for adoption of Resolution 67 -13 -R. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Mr. Barr abstaining. VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution 67 -2 -0 Approving Exchange of Property with Baptist Mission. The Resolution was read. Mr. Preston explained that this is the resolution authorizing the property exchange with the Mission which will provide the Borough with the required property for the hospital. The amending ordinance providing for property exchange is now in effect. Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Business Rezoning. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the Zoning reconsider the expansion of the business district in a reduced area. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. IX NEW BUSINESS - None X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 9 A. Letter from State Department re Soviet Fishing Vessel. Mr. White explained that telegrams had been sent to various officials concerning the handling of the fishing vessel, and that replies had been received from Sen.Gruening, Rep. Pollack, and the State Department. A copy of the State Department reply was perused individually by the Assembly members. B. Trip to Port Lions. Mr. White reported on the trip to Port Lions mdde by Mr. Preston, Mr. Stansbury, Rolland Jones, Mr. Carter, Mrs. Hajdu, two representatives of the State Division of Lands, and himself. The group met with the Port Lions Council and discussed various matters such as taxes, the maintenance of the city, and land ownership. It was explained to the Council that before the people will obtain title to their lots, a BLM survey must be made. C. Seafood Sanitarian. William Seule now has his application in to the Juneau office of the Health Department, and it is being studied. XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS . Central Treasury. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that a joint meeting be held with the School Board to discuss this. It was agreed that a meeting be scheduled for the next regular School Board meeting. XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ATTEST: Douglas G Clerk/Tre urei APPROVED: Wilton T. White Chairman