2005-06 Public Review Draft to DNR for Kodiak Area Plan for AK State LandsA RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
ADOPTING COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES REVISIONS AND ISSUE RESPONSE SUMMARY RELATING TO
THE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT OF THE KODIAK AREA PLAN FOR ALASKA STATE LANDS
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed
and adopted a letter and comment matrix (Attachment "A ") on September 15, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the KIB Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed and adopted a letter and
comment matrix, with amendments, on September 14, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the KIB Assembly has until October 8, 2004 to submit its comments on the
Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Land; and
WHEREAS, the letter and matrix previously adopted by the KIB Planning and Zoning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee provides substantial comment and
recommendations regarding the Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands; and
WHEREAS, these recommendations may form the basis for further comments by the KIB
Administration and Assembly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT the attached letter dated September 1, 2004 and the attached matrix
(Attachment "A ") shall serve as the Kodiak Island Borough's comments and
recommendations on the Department of Natural Resources' Revisions and issue Response
Summary relating to the Public Review Draft of the Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State
Lands.
ATTEST:
� - �-�,,�
udith Nielsen r MC, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY 2005 -06
Introduced by: Manager Carlson
Requested by: Manager Carlson
Drafted by: Community Development
Introduced: October 7, 2004
Adopted: October 7, 2004
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTH DAY OF OCTOBER 2004
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Gabrielle LeDoux, Borouefh Mayor
Resolution No. FY 2005 -06
Page 1 of 1
Vruce Phelps
Dept. of Natural Resources
550 West 7ti, Ave. Suite 10150
Anchorage, AK 99501-3579
Ii'odiak IslandB % 6i gh
Manager's Office
7 10 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
Phone (907) 48 -9300 Fax (907) 486-9374
Re-, Kodiak Island Borough comments on the Recommended Revisions and issue Response
Summary relating to the Public Review Draft - Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands.
Dear Mr. Phelpis:
The comments contained herein are in response to the Recommended Revisions and related Issue
Response Summary that were recently published in regard to the Public Review fi raft (PRD), of
the Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands (KAPASL). The comments included here are a
reflection of the ongoing borough concern for the Kodiak community's issues as they relate" to,
the state lands and tidelands addressed within the plan.
Now that the Recommended Revisions have been published, we find that there are a nuniber of
issues that invite additional comment and clarification of previous comments expressed by the
Kodiak Island Borough (KIB). A large number of comments provided by borough residents
relate to state land on the Kodiak "'road system". Clearly the recreation and grazing use of many
of these lands exemplifies the mixed-use mandate that the DNR is trying to achieve on state
lands addressed by this plan.,
Regarding the Saltery Cove , Portage Bay, Plasagshak, and Narrow Cape areas, the KIB Parks and
Recreation Committee KIPIRGhas specifically commented on certain lands designated in the
Public Review Draft Kodiak Area Plan for State Lands. 'The adopted recommendations of the
KI PRC were incorporated into the attached comment matrix of our April 2004 comment letter.
Of particular note were comments on a number of parcels, along the Chiniak Highway that are
designated in the draft plan for settlement. Many of these lands are currently used by the public
for recreation purposes, such as camping, fishing, access to the tidelands, etc. The KIBPRC
recommends that all of these settlement parcels be designated for continued recreational
(dispersea) use with the exception of Parcel K-38, Raymond Peak, as noted in this letter.
These comments are submitted in two parts. Part One is this letter, which is intended to
I -id therefore of importance to KIB
summarize the issues or concerns raised by the public ai
residents. Part Two is a matrix ofconn ments, which identifies various plan areas by parcel
Comments — Recornmended Revisions
PRD - Kodiak Area Plan for State Land
September 1, 2004
Page 2 of 3
number. We hope this will help in correlating our comments and observations, relating to the
PRD of the Kodiak Area Plan for State Lands, and thereby aid in your further coins ideration.
For the purposes of this review we are relying upon the parcel number/area designations in the
most recent maps that have been circulated by DNR within the PRD plan document and its
revisions.
The following numbered comments are presented here in no particular order:
In the most recent maps circulated, Parcels K-50, K -50a, K -51a, K-74, and K-175 are
all provided with the dual designation of Grazing (err) and Public Recreation
dispersed (Rd). Since these parcels are all abutting one another, why has the
department created additional parcel/sub-parcel designations using an alphanumeric
system when it would simplify matters to combine sirnilarly designated parcels into
fewer parcels?
2. In the Recommended Revision, Narrow Cape Unit, PK
arcel -44a is designated solely
for Grazing (Gr) purposes. It was the borough's understanding that this area was
included in the discussion of the dual designation for Grazing (Gr) and Public
Recreation Dispersed (Rd) that was generally applied to the Saltery Cove and Portage
Bay drainages. There is significant use of these lands for recreational purposes by
borough residents and other visitors to Kodiak, many of who are also state residents.
This makes little sense in the context of the recent request to expand the Kodiak
Launch Complex by ATC. The designation of Parcel K-45, which approximates
the existing AADC ILMA is designated for General Use (Gu). We would expect that
the plan would anticipate this expansion with a similar designation, if it did not bear
the dual designation discussed above. As indicated on Page 2 of the Issue Response
Summary, DN R staff indicated "No Change" to the prior Gu designation that was
contained in the P,RD. Indeed the staff response seems to argue against a solely
agricultural designation.
3. Parcel K-38 is designated for Settlement (Se)i. Although the parcel has road frontage
on a public highway, the topography of this area, in conJunction with the shape of the
parcel does not appear to be well suited to the creation of a residential subdivision for
settlement/disposal purposes. The borough may want to reconsider its options
regarding the current borough ordinance (KIBC 16 10 0510), exempting subdivisions
of state land from the local subdivision standards that apply to private sector land
developers.
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4. Parcel K -73c is designated solely for Grazirig (Gr). This is an area that is accessime
from the road system and that sees, a considerable arnount of recreational use in the
summer months for fishing and cauriping purposes, The Kodiak Island Borough
would have expected this area to have the same Grazing (err) and Pun
Public Recreatio
dispersed dual designation as the lands on the other side of the road.
Comments — Recommended Revisions
PRD - Kodiak Area Plan for State Land
September 1, 2004
Page 3 of 3
5. Regarding Parcels K 73 and K- 3e and a portion of K -7'3c, there appears to be some
discrepancy of the mapping, which does not con-forrn to the public/private land
ownership pattem in the area. A copy of the subdivision pattern in this area is
attached as an exhibit of the current subdivision p�attem in, this area.
6. Parcel K-5oh, where it adjoins the Gr/Rd designated portion of the Saltery Cove
access corridor does not appear to be a suitable development area. In order to access
this area would require a stream crossing through an anadromous stream. Why would
the state designate a General Use, (Gu) area. that requires crossing an anadrornous
streani and which is a relatively steep area topographically
7. The Kodiak Island Borough favors increase monitoring by DNR of resource
extraction uses on state lands,particularly those located in the area near, Pasagshak
and Lake Rose Tead. The IIB permits non -recreational resource extraction as a
Conditional Use Permit in the C -Conservation zoning district, which encompasses
most of the state uplands addressed by the plan. The KIB recomi-nends that
compliance with local zoning be included as a requirement of future resource
extraction pernuts, on state land in order to provide better accountability for
compliance with applicable state regulations and borough zoning codes.
8. References to .enter Creek in Parcel K-73 should be Zentner Creek, named after the
original homesteader in the area Joe Zentner.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Recommended Revisions and Issue
Response Summary relating to the Public Review Draft of the Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska
State Lai -ids. If you have any questions about these comments please feel free to contact
the KIS Community Development Department at (907) 486-9362.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patrick S. Carlson, Borougl]���
Cc: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Mayor
Michelle Steams, Borough Community Development Department Director
Bud Cassidy, Borough Engineering/Facilities Director
Robert Scholze, Property Ap,praiser/Acting Assessor
Duane Dvorak, Associate Planner, Community Development Department
Attachments: Comment matrix for the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
relating to the PRD Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands.
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,omment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD Kodiak Area Plan. for Alaska State Lands
September 7, 200-4
Page I of 7
Parcel Area
Recommended Proposeddtii.t a oire t
DNR e's'o s esx ndon
Raspberry Island
i
Change of the Parcel. A-07 from
A-06 -
Gu Rd Settlement (Se) to Habitat Ha is
Raspberry Island
consistent with prior SIB
cornments, although not as far
-0Onion Bay
Ha. Rd reaching as the suggested in prior
KIB comments. KIB still believes
A- - Bear Creek
Se Rd that the balance of the Parcels A-06'
and A-08 are sufficiently
constrained by topography and the
availability of public access along
the shoreline to question the
continued designation of these
areas for General Use Guand
Settlement Se as indicated in the
recommended revisions. Given
the LAR proposals to designate
large acreages for potential
development t of settlement
purposes, the KIB may geed to re-
M
evaluate current ordinances
exempting state subdivisions from
borough platting procedures:
authorized under Title 29,Alaska:
!
Statutes. Subdivision sion develo mest
in these areas should be held to the
same standards expected of private
sector developers. In addition',
private sector developers have
generally enjoyed the benefit of
smaller lot sizes and higher density
of development in the areas where
state land is available for habitat,
ceTheopen
recreation an d• 7✓ d4 R ir1r M
KIB may want to consider new
approaches to land development
that require open s a.ce and habitat
needs to be met on a subdivision by
subdivision basis.]
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands
September 7, 2004
Page 2 of 7
Par,ce. Area
Recommended
Proposed KIB
Additional Comment
DNR Revisions
Designation.
Elbow Creek
Se
Rd
The, KIBPRC requests that DNR
provide the KI B with a first right to
K- 1.4
review the disposition of this
Mental Health Trust Land prior to
disposal or conveyance as it is
considered a very important
hunting, fishing and recreation
resource for the community.,
Ma flower Beach
Y
Se, Rd
Rd
This is an extremely important
recreation area for the Kodiak
K39
including the following
community 6
uses: camping, beach -combing'.
fishing, kayak access, and other
farnily-oriented recreational
activities. See bracketed comments
for Afognak Island for additional
KIB comment by reference.
Midway Point
Se, Rd, Hr
Rd
Chin al community preferences
should, prevail on any otent .al
K 41
designation on this state land.
However, public access for
recreation and outdoor activities
should be retained. See bracketed
comments for Afognak Island for
additional IIB comment by
reference,
Pony Point
Ma
Rd
Chiniak community preferences
should prevail on any potential
designation on this state land.
�K42
-1
Public access for recreation and
outdoor activities should be
retained once material extraction
activities are concivaed. See
bracketed comments for Afognak
Island for additional KI B comment
by reference.
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Su unary
PRD Kodak area Play for Alaska State Lands
September , 2004
Page 3 of
Parcel n. Area
Recommended
Proposed.
tion o en
DNR Revisions
esigna io
SW Chiniak Point
Ma
Rd
Cliijiiak c r-r1r17rLrr1rprefer~er-ices
Should prevail cry arid° potential
K 43
des gr at crr oiI. this state larrd. l'r.rl. lic
access far recreation arid Outdoor
activities should be retained once
material e tract cri activities are
concluded. See bracketed c riiriients
for Afognal Island for additicrial
KIB comment by reference.
Narrow Cape
r
fid, Gr
The Kl wishes to clarify its
ositicri. on this area to he III Support
K -44.x.
f the dual designaticr-i approach that
was recarnmer ded for ether grazing
and recreatioii areas, such as the
Saltery Cave acid portage Bay areas.
It appears that this ccriiiner-rt was
iriadverteritly ori-ritted frcrn the KI
ceriiriierits sr.rl initted ire April 2004.
� l�'as asa e� provides:
dearly the
more challerrg that could not he
s
easily addressed by such arr'
n w
approach, oach however the Narrow w Ca e
p A � p I...
area has substantial grazhig arid
recreational valises 117 cer11r110r1 with
ParcelsK-50,K-50a, f -51 a"� p or-trcris
hiterestrngly, the .I IB agrees with
the analysis provided rn the Issue
Response Srrminar (IRS) or -r pages
l and i, with the caveat that the
K 113, was Under the rmpressrcri that
the dual designation Gr/Rd was
intended f car all gra hig arid
recreatroll areas outside o
pasagshak. With regard to the
ccmmerrts mi page 23 and 24 of the
IRS, the KIB respectfully disagrees
with the staff response that
characterizes rear cel K -44A acid the
activities occurring there as berr g
s rgri r ficaiitly different rom those
same activities III other grazrrig
areas.
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD kodia Area Plan for Alask-a State Lai -ids
September 7, 2004
Page 4 of 7
Parcel No. Area Recommended Proposed KIB Additional Comment
DNR Revisions D e s i g n a tio 11
Narrow Gu Rd The K113 supports the Recreation
Cape/Chinial Dispersed (Rd) designation in this
area. This area is accessible only
K -44B through State land on the Narrow
Cape side and by ANCSA "17 "
casements on the Chiniak side.
:SIN 44e, a sixty -foot road,
terminates at Sequel Point and does
not provide direct access to the GU
designated parcel. From Sequel
Point E 42, a fifty -foot trail
P
rovides access, to state land along
the coast towards the Sacramento
River. EIN 108, a twenty-five foot
trail, provides access from the
Chiniak Highway near Isthmus Bay
generally following the West Fork
Twin Creek drainage. The
designation of a General Use (Gu)!
for Parcel K -44b encourages public
access through the adjoining Parcel
K -44A, which is currently proposed
as Grazing (Gr). In the alternative,
only a 25 -foot trail provides direct
access to this Gu designated parcel.:
See bracketed, comments for
Afognak Island for additional K113
comment by reference.
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands
September , 2004
Page 5 of 7
Parcel No. Area Recommended Propo,sed KIB Additt"onal Comment
DNR vss Designation
S a tery Cove Gu Gr, Rd. This parcel appears to be out of
character with the surrounding land
K -50B which dual -designated Grazing
(Gr)and Public Recreation
dispersed (Rd). This s and requires
access across an anadromous water
body from the lain Sa tery Cove
Road right-of-way. of -way. . addition, the
land appears to be topographically
constrained. See bracketed
comments for Afogna% Island for
additional KIB comment by
reference.
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD Kodiak Area Plan for Alaska State Lands
September 7, 2004
Page 6 of 7
Parcel No. Area Recommended Pro�p�o�sed KIB Additional Comment
DNR Revis ions Designation
Shearwater Gu, Se Ha K-57 has previously been
Peninsula designated for Settlement (Se)
purposes. In the revised
K-57 recommendation, the SW portion of
the parcel is designated for General
Use (Gu), perhaps in recognition of
its unsuitability for settlement due
to a lack of public access from the
shoreline. Most of the suitable
areas in the remainder of Parcel K-
57 have already been disposed for
settlement purposes. In the area of
Little Eagle Harbor, most of the
easily accessible land has already
been disposed of such that future
land disposals will of necessity
occupy less desirable locations
further inland or in steep slope
areas. A portion of Parcel K-57
north of Boulder Bay is, accessible
primarily through Parcel K-58,
which is now designated Habitat
(Ha). The KI B would like to see:
some clarification regarding the
applicability of the Terror Lake
Agreement to Parcel K-57 as it is
referenced for all of surrounding'
parcels and appears to designate the
entire Shearwater Peninsula. See
bracketed comments for Afognak'
Island for additional KIB comment
by reference.
Comment Matrix from the Recommended Revisions and Issue Response Summary
PRD Kodiak Area Pilan for Alaska State Lands
September 7, 2004
Page 7 of 7
Parcel No. Area Recommended Proposed KIB
Additional Comment
DNR Revisions, Designati"On
Swampy Acres Se Rd
This site will provide important
open green space in an area that is
K 68
planned for future residential and
commercial lodge development
(Natives of Kodiak). Also,
historically significant structures,:
are located on the site. See
bracketed comments for A-fognak
Island for additional KIB comment
by reference,
Pasagshale, Co —designation Co -designation
Parcel K-,73 c, on the east side of
Lake Rose Tead, should be dual
K-73 Gr, [Ha, Rd and Gi and Rd
designation of Grazing (Gr) and
Ma
Public Recreation dispersed (Rd)�'
Currently, livestock has been
fenced out of this, area through an
agreement with the Kodiak Soil and
Water Conservation District. In
addition, should this area be used
for grazing purposes, its value
would most likely be for wintering
which would not conflict with the'
primarily summer use of the area
-for public recreation.
Portions of Parcels K -73b, K -,74c
and K- 3e, south of the P,asagshak
River, appear to be designating
privately owned land located along
the Pasagshak River a combination
of Habitat (Ha) and Public
'Recreation dispersed (Rd), and
'Grazing (Gr). The IB has digital
maps of the Pasagshak Subdivision,
which extends along both sides of
the Pas,agshak River in this area.
'References to "Zenter" Creek in
this area should be Zentner Creex if
the creek is named after the original
homesteader in this area, Joe
Zentner.