Community Development – Page 24 – City and Borough of Juneau

Planning Commission Meets June 14. Here’s how to weigh in….

The Regular Planning Commission meets June 14, 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 Conditional Use Permit for a Medical Office Building and an amendment to Seawalk.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/83744860461 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: 837 4486 0461. 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 10, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Conditional Use Permit for a 45,000 square foot Medical Office Building (USE2022 0006)

The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to develop a 45,000 square foot, three-story, medical office building in a Light Commercial zoning district. The proposed development is on Vintage Boulevard just north of Safeway, south of the Mendenhall Valley Post Office, and within 500 feet of Trillium Landing, Riverview Senior Community, and retail. The project site is within walking distance to transit, including the new Valley Transit Center. The project is an outpatient medical office building with services including primary and urgent care, pediatrics, lab, imaging, behavior health, optometry, and dental care.

Amendment to Seawalk (AME2022 0004)

In 2021, the Assembly repealed CBJ 49.70 Coastal Management. (Ord. 2021-13). The Assembly directed the Planning Commission to review the repealed code and make recommendations on sections that should be reestablished. On May 26, 2022, Title 49 Subcommittee voted to recommend moving a portion of the repealed CBJ Section, 49.70.960(c)(6), the Seawalk ordinance, without revisions to a new CBJ Section in 49.35 Public and Private Improvements and requests favorable recommendation to the Assembly.

June 3rd, 2022|

Planning Commission Meets May 24. Here’s how to weigh in….

The Regular Planning Commission meets May 24, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom, and will be to review revisions to the Alternative Development Overlay District (ADOD) downtown.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/81564521189 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: 815 6452 1189. 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, May 20, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Revision to the Alternative Development Overlay District (AME2018 0004)

This revision to the ADOD will be looking at the amendments for a Draft Ordinance. The discussion will cover topics such as what the current version does, revisions to the ADOD map boundaries, analysis, and future amendment considerations. Considerations are being discussed to determine if revisions are consistent with the built environment and neighborhood character, as well as establishing standards to reduce research and interpretation, saving time, costs, and providing consistency.

May 16th, 2022|

Planning Commission Meets May 10. Here’s how to weigh in….

The Regular Planning Commission meets May 10, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom, and will be to review the applications for the creation of subdivisions of three tracts of land into twelve at Bonnie Brae.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82198967342 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: 821 9896 7342. 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, May 6, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Subdivision of one (1) tract of land into four (4) (SMP2021 0007)

The applicant requests a preliminary plat review for a private shared access subdivision on Blacktail Mountain Estates, Tract A, into four (4) lots. In 2021 the applicant subdivided the ~90-acre parent tract into three (3) large tracts of land: Tracts A, B, and C. Tract A is one of three tracts created under Plat 2021-32. Each of the resultant tracts (Tracts A, B, and C) is proposed for a private shared access subdivision.

Subdivision of one (1) tract of land into four (4) (SMP2021 0008)

The applicant requests a preliminary plat review for a private shared access subdivision on Blacktail Mountain Estates, Tract B, into four (4) lots. In 2021 the applicant subdivided the ~90-acre parent tract into three (3) large tracts of land: Tracts A, B, and C. Tract B is one of three tracts created under Plat 2021-32. Each of the resultant tracts (Tracts A, B, and C) is proposed for a private shared access subdivision.

Subdivision of one (1) tract of land into four (4) (SMP2021 0009)

The applicant requests a preliminary plat review for a private shared access subdivision on Blacktail Mountain Estates, Tract C, into four (4) lots. In 2021 the applicant subdivided the ~90-acre parent tract into three (3) large tracts of land: Tracts A, B, and C. Tract C is one of three tracts created under Plat 2021-32. Each of the resultant tracts (Tracts A, B, and C) is proposed for a private shared access subdivision.

May 4th, 2022|

April 20 webinar shares options for reducing carbon emissions of food & waste

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability and AARP Alaska present “Grub and Garbage: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Food and Waste.” The webinar is happening Wednesday, April 20 at 6 – 7:30 p.m. and will broadcast via Zoom and AARP Alaska’s Facebook page. For Zoom, register for the webinar here.

What we eat and how we throw things away matter greatly to personal health and the health of the planet. This session examines ways that food and waste systems can help us reduce our carbon footprints and build resiliency. Webinar speakers will share both practical tips and visionary pathways for how Juneau can turn our food and waste systems into climate change solutions. From community gardens to recycling and composting, you’ll leave better understanding how our food and waste systems are part of the solution. Currently, land use and agricultural practices, waste systems, and the industrial food system generate significant greenhouse gas emissions.

“If we focus on a circular economy and local food security, we can bring economic and health benefits to the community while doing our part to reduce carbon emissions,” says Juneau Commission on Sustainability member Colin Peacock. “Local folks are engaged in important work to get us on that path, and we are excited to share these solutions with the broader community.”

This webinar session is the fourth in a five-part series, “Reducing Our Carbon Footprint.” The series runs every other Wednesday through May 4. Join the April 20 webinar via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/aarpak or register for the Zoom at states.aarp.org/alaska/reducing-our-carbon-footprint. Recordings of the previous session are also available.

The final session is:

Wednesday, May 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Building Resiliency: Health and Climate Change

In our rapidly changing world, some are struggling with how to maintain grounded and hopeful. This session focuses on recent research confirming that climate change is impacting our mental health, including a greater risk of depression and even suicide. There are many self-help, therapist backed tips to help us become resilient in the face of changes accompanying changes in climate. This session will provide tools for reducing anxiety.

April 19th, 2022|

Planning Commission meets April 26. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Planning Commission has a Regular Meeting April 26 at 7 p.m. to review applications for a modification of Conditional Use Permit USE2021 0011, a proposed subdivision, and a Conditional Use Permit for construction of an awning. The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, April 22, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/87889807666, or call 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID: 878 8980 7666. 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.

These are the public hearing items:

A modification (extension) of a Conditional Use Permit (USE2021 0011) for a cold weather emergency shelter at Resurrection Lutheran Church (USE2022 0005)

The applicant requests a modification (extension) of Conditional Use Permit USE2021 0011 to operate an emergency cold weather shelter at Resurrection Lutheran Church with conditions. USE2021 0011 is set to expire on May 1, 2022. The applicant is requesting a repeal of the expiration date.

A proposed subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots with one (1) standard lot and two (2) bungalow lots (SMF2022 0001)

The applicant requests a final plat review for a subdivision of one standard lot in a D5 zoning district into two (2) bungalow lots and one (1) standard lot. This subdivision is required to go through the Major Subdivision process. The preliminary plat was approved on February 14, 2022 with conditions (SMP2021 0006).

A Conditional Use Permit for construction of an awning in a required side yard setback (USE2022 0004)

The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit for construction of an awning in a required side yard setback at 2611 John Street in a D18 zone. The proposed awning is to be constructed over an existing walkway and would be located in the southwest side yard setback. The applicants have stated that the addition would prevent ice from building up on the walkway to the entry door.

April 19th, 2022|