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.
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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.
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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
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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