The South Douglas/West Juneau Steering Committee has cancelled its meeting for tonight Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 5 p.m. This meeting will be rescheduled for a later date, yet to be determined.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 586-0715.
The City and Borough of Juneau is in the process of applying for a federal grant through the Environmental Protection Agency that will be used to assess – and potentially redevelop – select underutilized properties in the community. Learn more about this during a public meeting Monday, November 15 at 10 a.m. Join the meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85751591791 or call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 with webinar ID: 857 5159 1791.
CBJ’s Community Development Department (CDD) is working with Stantec Consulting Services – a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, planners, and funding specialists – to apply for a $500,000 grant through EPA’s Brownfields Program. CDD has identified three areas of Juneau to focus on for the grant application – an area in Downtown Juneau, an area in Lemon Creek, and an area near the airport.
Discussion topics include:
For more information, contact CDD Planner Joseph Meyers at 907-586-0753 ext. 4209 or [email protected].
The Planning Commission meets November 9 at 7 p.m. to review applications for five-year marijuana renewals, a cold weather emergency shelter, and a subdivision. These items are up for public hearing. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.
This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82646379779, or call 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID: 826 4637 9779.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, November 8, or testify at the meeting. 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.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Tree Logic, LLC (USE2016 0005/USE2021 0018)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0005), effective April 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Manufacturing License Five-Year Renewal for Top Hat, LLC (USE2016 0012/USE2021 0012)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0012), effective May 24, 2016, to allow a Marijuana manufacturing facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Top Hat, LLC (USE2016 0013/USE2021 0013)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0013), effective May 24, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for The Fireweed Factory (USE2016 0017/USE2021 0014)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0017), effective June 28, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Retail License Five-Year Renewal for Fireweed Factory, LLC (USE2016 0026/USE2021 0015)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0026), effective December 2, 2016, to allow a Marijuana retail facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Green Elephant (USE2016 0027/USE2021 0019)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0027), effective December 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Retail License Five-Year Renewal for Green Elephant (USE2016 0028/USE2021 0020)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0026), effective December 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana retail facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Conditional Use Permit for a cold weather emergency shelter to be located at Resurrection Lutheran Church (USE2021 0011)
Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to operate a cold weather emergency shelter, which would be funded by the City & Borough of Juneau, at 740 W. 10th Street. The shelter would provide individuals experiencing homelessness an overflow shelter opportunity on nights 32 degrees and below. Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to run the shelter out of the church social hall, which is approximately 2,000 square feet, providing enough space for 28 sleeping areas in addition to two restrooms and a commercial kitchen.
A subdivision of a 20.49-acre lot into two lots to facilitate ownership transfer of a nonprofit wrestling center at 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road. The proposed wrestling center lot is 0.94 acres. (SMP2021 0005)
The purpose of this subdivision is to subdivide the wrestling center onto its own lot so that it can take advantage of a nonprofit property tax exemption. A two lot subdivision would usually be approved by the Director, but there are complex lot access issues which complicate further development and elevate the decision to the Planning Commission level. Development plans for the larger lot are not known at this time.
The Planning Commission meets November 9, 2021, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review applications for five-year marijuana renewals, a cold weather emergency shelter, and a subdivision. 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/82646379779 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 4637 9779. 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, November 8, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Tree Logic, LLC (USE2016 0005/USE2021 0018)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0005), effective April 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Manufacturing License Five-Year Renewal for Top Hat, LLC (USE2016 0012/USE2021 0012)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0012), effective May 24, 2016, to allow a Marijuana manufacturing facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Top Hat, LLC (USE2016 0013/USE2021 0013)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0013), effective May 24, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for The Fireweed Factory (USE2016 0017/USE2021 0014)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0017), effective June 28, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Retail License Five-Year Renewal for Fireweed Factory, LLC (USE2016 0026/USE2021 0015)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0026), effective December 2, 2016, to allow a Marijuana retail facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Cultivation License Five-Year Renewal for Green Elephant (USE2016 0027/USE2021 0019)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0027), effective December 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana cultivation facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Marijuana Retail License Five-Year Renewal for Green Elephant (USE2016 0028/USE2021 0020)
The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (USE2016 0026), effective December 13, 2016, to allow a Marijuana retail facility. The applicant now requests a five-year renewal of this permit.
A Conditional Use Permit for a cold weather emergency shelter to be located at Resurrection Lutheran Church (USE2021 0011)
Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to operate a cold weather emergency shelter, which would be funded by the City & Borough of Juneau, at 740 W. 10th Street. The shelter would provide individuals experiencing homelessness an overflow shelter opportunity on nights 32 degrees and below. Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to run the shelter out of the church social hall, which is approximately 2,000 square feet, providing enough space for 28 sleeping areas in addition to two restrooms and a commercial kitchen.
A subdivision of a 20.49-acre lot into two lots to facilitate ownership transfer of a nonprofit wrestling center at 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road. The proposed wrestling center lot is 0.94 acres. (SMP2021 0005)
The purpose of this subdivision is to subdivide the wrestling center onto its own lot so that it can take advantage of a nonprofit property tax exemption. A two lot subdivision would usually be approved by the Director, but there are complex lot access issues which complicate further development and elevate the decision to the Planning Commission level. Development plans for the larger lot are not known at this time.
Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to operate a cold weather emergency shelter, which would be funded by the City and Borough of Juneau, at 740 W. 10th Street. The Planning Commission will review the proposal at its Regular Meeting November 9 at 7 p.m.
The cold weather emergency shelter would provide individuals experiencing homelessness an overflow shelter opportunity on nights 32 degrees and below. Resurrection Lutheran Church is proposing to run the shelter out of the church social hall. The space is approximately 2,000 square feet providing enough space for 28 sleeping areas in addition to two restrooms and a commercial kitchen.
The public is encouraged to provide feedback and submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, November 8, or testify at the meeting. To join the November 9 meeting, go to https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82646379779 or call 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 826 4637 9779.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department Planner Allison Eddins at [email protected] or 907-586-0753 ext. 4131.
