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Planning Commission Meets July 27. Here’s how to weigh in….

The Planning Commission meets July 27, 2021, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review applications for a Parking Waiver, the Downtown Juneau Alternative Development Overlay District, and a text amendment regarding Accessory Apartments.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/96970037739 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: 969 7003 7739. 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, July 26, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

A reduction from 14 required off-street parking spaces to 9 to serve a daycare (PWP2021 0003)

The Applicant is requesting a reduction in required parking from 14 off-street parking spaces to nine off-street parking spaces in advance of future development. This property has evolved from a church to a childcare center. The outcome of this waiver will determine if the applicant purchases the property and/or builds a 1,532 square-foot expansion. The applicant would like to understand if the parking waiver is acceptable before investing in the design and expansion.

Proposed revisions to the Alternative Development Overlay District, which affects setbacks, minimum lot area, and other issues related to development. The Overlay covers both downtown Juneau and downtown Douglas, but revisions only concern Juneau at this time (AME2018 0004)

The purpose of the ADOD is development flexibility that is in keeping with current development of the surrounding area. Nonconformities cannot be expanded, limiting redevelopment and infill options. While improving conformity is a by-product of the Alternative Development Overlay District, the primary intention is developmental flexibility.

A text amendment to revise and update Title 49 Section 49.25.510(k) Accessory Apartments and other related sections of the Land Use Code (AME2018 0001)

This ordinance would amend Title 49 with respect to accessory apartments. The revisions initiated by the Community Development Department in 2018 were “housekeeping” in nature without changes to policy or intent. Further discussion by the Title 49 Subcommittee expanded the scope of the amendment to include lot size ratios, the size and number of accessory units, and to allow apartments with a duplex, which is currently prohibited. Additionally, accessory apartments would be Director’s approvals.

July 30th, 2021|

Planning Commission meets July 27. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Planning Commission meets July 27 at 7 p.m. to review applications for a Parking Waiver, the Downtown Juneau Alternative Development Overlay District, and a text amendment regarding Accessory Apartments.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. Join the virtual meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/96970037739 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID: 969 7003 7739. 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, July 26, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda here.

A reduction from 14 required off-street parking spaces to 9 to serve a daycare (PWP2021 0003)

The Applicant is requesting a reduction in required parking from 14 off-street parking spaces to nine off-street parking spaces in advance of future development. This property has evolved from a church to a childcare center. The outcome of this waiver will determine if the applicant purchases the property and/or builds a 1,532 square-foot expansion. The applicant would like to understand if the parking waiver is acceptable before investing in the design and expansion.

Proposed revisions to the Alternative Development Overlay District, which affects setbacks, minimum lot area, and other issues related to development. The Overlay covers both downtown Juneau and downtown Douglas, but revisions only concern Juneau at this time (AME2018 0004)

The purpose of the ADOD is development flexibility that is in keeping with current development of the surrounding area. Nonconformities cannot be expanded, limiting redevelopment and infill options. While improving conformity is a by-product of the Alternative Development Overlay District, the primary intention is developmental flexibility.

A text amendment to revise and update Title 49 Section 49.25.510(k) Accessory Apartments and other related sections of the Land Use Code (AME2018 0001)

This ordinance would amend Title 49 with respect to accessory apartments. The revisions initiated by the Community Development Department in 2018 were “housekeeping” in nature without changes to policy or intent. Further discussion by the Title 49 Subcommittee expanded the scope of the amendment to include lot size ratios, the size and number of accessory units, and to allow apartments with a duplex, which is currently prohibited. Additionally, accessory apartments would be Director’s approvals.

July 20th, 2021|

Learn about new landslide & avalanche hazard maps at July 21 public meeting

Learn about and review new landslide and avalanche hazard maps during a virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. The City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department is hosting the meeting and will present the new maps. Join the meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/98499151172 or call 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-548-0276 (toll free) with Webinar ID: 984 9915 1172.

CBJ’s current hazard maps, adopted in 1987 for Downtown Juneau, are based on maps created in the 1970s. These low-resolution maps combine landslide and avalanche areas into a single map which identifies moderate and severe hazard areas. CDD received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update these maps with current scientific analysis and GIS technology, and to evaluate landslide and avalanche areas separately.

During the July 21 meeting, CDD and its consultant, Tetra Tech, will describe the research conducted and the resulting changes to the hazard maps. The next steps are review by the Planning Commission and Assembly. Besides adopting the new, more accurate maps, there are no proposed regulatory changes at this time. The community can expect to see a public process around regulatory changes in 2022.

For more information, go to the project webpage, or contact Senior Planner and Project Manager Teri Camery at 907-586-0753 ext. 4129 or [email protected].

July 14th, 2021|

Blueprint Downtown Steering Committee to Meet Thursday, July 15

The Blueprint Downtown Steering Committee will meet on Thursday, July 15, at 5:00 P.M. The Committee will be discussing action items, priority recommendations, and metrics. This will be a virtual-only meeting. To join, go to https://juneau.zoom.us/j/92759884466 or call +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 and enter Webinar ID 927 5988 4466.

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

July 12th, 2021|

Blueprint Downtown Steering Committee Meeting Thursday, July 8

The Blueprint Downtown Steering Committee will meet on Thursday, July 8, at 6:00 P.M. The Committee will be discussing action items. This will be a virtual-only meeting. To join, go to https://juneau.zoom.us/j/98788335613 or call +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 and enter Webinar ID 987 8833 5613.

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

July 7th, 2021|