The Planning Commission meets February 22, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review an application for a revision to the Alternative Development Overlay District. This item is up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/84594683197 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: 845 9468 3197.  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, February 18, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Revision to the Alternative Development Overlay District (AME2018 0004)

Revision to the proposed ordinance taking into account lot size and subdivisions, setbacks for corner lots, and defining exception categories. Since the Commission last saw this ordinance, it has been reviewed by the CBJ Law Department and Engineering & Public Works Department. Both reviews generated proposed changes.

The Planning Commission meets February 8, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review applications for a proposed subdivision, Kensington Mine plan of operation amendment, reconstruction of Harris Street, and Chilkat Subdivision Phase II. These items are up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82676484943 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: 826 7648 4943.  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, February 4, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

A proposed subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots with one standard lot and two bungalow lots (SMP2021 0006)

This subdivision is required to go through the Major Subdivision process. Structures in these lots were limited to 1,000-square foot, detached single-family residence per lot; other restrictions may apply. A structure currently exists on the lot and will need to be demolished.

Kensington Mine plan of operation amendment (MSM2021 0001)

The purpose of this agenda item is for amendments to components around Kensington Mine. These include such articles as: raising the tailings treatment facility dam, continuing to backfill approximately 40% of total tailings produced, relocating components of the seepage collection system, expanding the size of the existing Kensington Pit #4 and Comet Waste Rock Storage, constructing a new Pipeline Road Waste Rock Storage, increasing mill throughput rate, enhancing Dolly Varden char spawning habitat by constructing two deltas, and constructing miles of new access road. The amendment would generate 184 acres of additional disturbance, 128 acres of which are located on Nation Forest Service lands.

Reconstruction of Harris Street starting at Harris and Fourth Street to the Gold and Seventh Street intersection (CSP2021 0007)

Proposed replacing of road base material, pavement, concrete sidewalks, concrete curbs, gutters, and underground water and sewer utilities. Goal is to separate the sanitary and storm sewers, reducing the load on treatment facilities and reduce outfall of untreated sewage into Gastineau Channel during wet weather events, and to update the above sections of road with newer infrastructure.

Chilkat Subdivision Phase II: Proposing subdivision of one (1) tract into fifteen (15) lots and three (3) tracts of land (SMP2021 0004)

This is the preliminary plat Phase II of the project for the Chilkat Vista Subdivision (SMP2019 0004/SMF2020 0001). Since public notice went out, the subdivision design has been modified to accommodate CBJ feedback. Rather than 15 lots, 13 lots are now proposed in addition to three tracts. If the preliminary plat is approved, the Applicant will then submit a construction plan and drainage plan, which will be reviewed as part of the final plat approval.

The Planning Commission meets January 25, 2022, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review applications for a parking code revisions, code amendments regarding pre-application conferences, and revisions to the Marijuana Establishments code. These items are up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/81485001665 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: 814 8500 1665.  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, January 21, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

Parking code revisions, which includes reorganization, establishing a “town center” parking standard, revised parking district boundaries, and allowing parking waivers downtown (AME2021 0003)

The purpose of this agenda item is to consider if minimum parking requirements should encourage or discourage certain uses in the Town Center Parking District and how parking requirements in the Proposed Space Table should be modified. The proposed parking ordinance would be updated with purpose language for the Town Center Parking District that reflects development orientation.

Amendment to the CBJ Land Use Code Title 49 to make pre-application conferences optional and not mandatory (AME2022 0001)

Pre-application conferences are a service provided by CBJ at no cost. Representatives from Planning, Building, General Engineering, and Fire attend the conferences. The meetings provide the opportunity for an applicant to present a conceptual proposal and gain information about the permitting process and requirements of the various codes; zoning, building, engineering, and fire. This information guides the development proposal and sets the applicant up for success, providing them with information about the permitting process, options available, and materials required for a complete permit.

Revision to 49.65 Article XI Marijuana Establishments to remove the requirement for a five-year review for Conditional Use Permits issued to marijuana establishments (AME2022 0002)

CBJ’s proposal to remove the requirement for the Planning Commission to review all Conditional Use Permits for marijuana establishments every five years will ease the permitting burden for business owners and treat marijuana establishments similarly to other businesses permitted through the Conditional Use Permit process. Additionally, removing this review process reduces the number of cases that must to be heard by the Commission and decreases the burden on staff creating staff reports.