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Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets August 9, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom, and will be to review a Variance to reduce a front yard setback.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/81368361116 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 and enter Webinar ID: 813 6836 1116. If you’re giving public comment, you’ll be asked to state your name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after your testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. For more information about the procedure, contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, August 5, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Variance to reduce a front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet (VAR2022 0003)

The applicant proposes a new single-family dwelling with an attached accessory apartment. The proposed single-family residence would have a footprint of 30 feet by 40 feet, or 1,200 square feet. The applicant requests a variance for a front yard setback reduction from 20 feet to 10 feet. Other setback requirements would be met.

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Planning Commission Meets August 9. Here’s how to weigh in….

The Regular Planning Commission meets August 9, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom, and will be to review a Variance to reduce a front yard setback.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/81368361116 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 and enter Webinar ID: 813 6836 1116. If you’re giving public comment, you’ll be asked to state your name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after your testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. For more information about the procedure, contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, August 5, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Variance to reduce a front yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet (VAR2022 0003)

The applicant proposes a new single-family dwelling with an attached accessory apartment. The proposed single-family residence would have a footprint of 30 feet by 40 feet, or 1,200 square feet. The applicant requests a Variance for a front yard setback reduction from 20 feet to 10 feet. Other setback requirements would be met.

July 29th, 2022|

July 26 Regular Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission has cancelled its upcoming regular meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. The Commission will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 586-0715.

July 18th, 2022|Tags: This is a photograph of City Hall.|

Find out how to apply for a Community Development Block Grant – August 4, 2022

Learn about the Community Development Block Grant Program during an informational meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 5:30 PM via Zoom Webinar. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the application process, eligible projects, and timelines.

The program provides grants for projects that will create essential community services, solve community health and safety issues, or address problems with public facilities. Projects must primarily benefit low- to moderate-income individuals or limited clientele.

Through the Community Development Block Grant Program, a project may be eligible for a grant of up to $850,000. Community Development Block Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. CBJ will evaluate project proposals and select one application that will compete statewide. The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development’s Division of Community and Regional Affairs will disburse federal grant funds to the highest-rated projects.

There are three basic funding categories: Community Development, Planning, and Special Economic Development. Alaskan municipal governments are eligible to apply for the grants.

Nonprofit organizations may apply as co-applicants for these pass-through funds.

For more information, contact Community Development Planner Beth McKibben at 907-586-0753, ext. 4128, or [email protected].

This meeting will be by video telephonic participation only. To join the webinar, paste this URL into your browser: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/89268096252. To join by telephone, call +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 833 548 0276 (toll free) and enter Webinar ID 892 6809 6252.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 586-0715.

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Planning Commission meets Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets June 28, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom, and will be to review Conditional Use Permits for a Marijuana Retail Facility and converting 211 4^th Street into 33 apartments.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82308126726 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 823 0812 6726. If you’re giving public comment, you’ll be asked to state your name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after your testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. For more information about the procedure, contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, June 24, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Conditional Use Permit for a Marijuana Retail Store (USE2022 0007)

The applicant requests a Permit for the development of a Marijuana Retail Store in the Light Commercial zoning district. Currently, the lot has a single-family dwelling. The existing structure will remain, and a new structure will be constructed to accommodate the retail store. The applicant is required to obtain a license for a Marijuana Retail Facility from the State of Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office, and a license from the City and Borough of Juneau.

Conditional Use Permit for a 33-unit Apartment Building (USE2022 0008)

The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a 33-unit multi-family development. Currently, the lot has a three-story structure containing commercial offices. The existing structure will be renovated to convert the office spaces into dwelling units. The footprint of the building will not change. The structure, known as the Assembly Building, was constructed in 1934. In 1973, the building was converted into commercial offices.

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