Changes to the October 14th Planning Commission Agenda

The City & Borough of Juneau Community Development Department announces a change to the agenda for the October 14 Planning Commission meeting. Case AME2025 0002 has been postponed to the October 28 Planning Commission meeting. Public participation for Case AME2025 0002 will now be held at the October 28 Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. in Assembly Chambers.

Both Planning Commission meetings will be held in person and by remote participation. To join the webinar, paste this URL into your browser: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85421744892 or telephone: 1-669-900-6833 or 1‑253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799 and enter Webinar ID: 854 2174 4892.

Meeting materials for both Planning Commission meetings will  available at https://juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/.


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For more information, contact the Community Development Department at (907) 586-0715.

October 13th, 2025|

Regular Planning Commission meets October 28, 2025. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom Webinar.

The meeting will discuss a proposed rezone from Industrial to Light Commercial zoning at 5200 and 5220 Commercial Blvd., a proposed rezone from D18 to Light Commercial zoning at 7170 Glacier Highway and a Conditional Use Permit to extend hydroelectic transmission infrastructure from Echo Ranch to the Kensington Mine.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online at https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85421744892 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: 854 2174 4892. If you’re giving public comment while participating virtually, you shall state your name and place of residence before beginning your testimony and will be asked to stay on the line 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, October 24, 2025, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda at https://juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/ .

Rezone (AME2025 0002)

Proposed rezone of 3.79 acres at 5200 and 5220 Commercial Blvd. from Industrial to Light Commercial zoning.

Rezone (AME2025 0003)

Proposed rezone of 4.03 acres at 7170 Glacier Highway from D18 to Light Commercial zoning.

Conditional Use Permit (USE2025 0010)

Proposed Conditional Use Permit for extension of hydroelectric transmission infrastructure from Echo Ranch Bible Camp to Kensington Mine.

October 10th, 2025|

Apply for 2025 Human Services Transportation Grant by August 25

The CBJ Community Development Department has opened the application period for local projects to apply for the 2025 Alaska Department of Transportation Human Services Transportation Grant (funding begins FY2026). Applications are due Monday, August 25 by 3 p.m.

The purpose of the Human Services Transportation grant is to ensure that elderly persons and persons with disabilities gain access and mobility similar to the general population from the use of transit facilities and services. Local communities set priorities and approve projects to proceed with a state grant application.

As part of the local process, the Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition  (JCTC) holds a preliminary competition to ensure projects fit into the 2020 Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan and coordinate with existing public transportation services and human services transportation options in the community.

A timeline with key dates and the 2025 CBJ Funding Nomination Forms can be found at  juneau.org/community-development/jctc/jctc-about-us under the Meetings tab.

The JCTC will meet on Thursday, August 28 at 3 p.m. to review and prioritize projects. This Zoom meeting is open to the public:

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/82096124249?pwd=wiz6jV8bO6rsy4MQQG85bED05k8KGI.1

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 820 9612 4249
Passcode: 111353

In the FY2025 competition, Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL, Inc.) was awarded $148,000 for a replacement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Taxi for the Accessible Taxi Program.

For more information, contact CBJ Planning Manager Scott Ciambor at [email protected].

August 22nd, 2025|

Join CBJ for August 25 community listening session on North and West Douglas topics

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is hosting a Community Listening Session on Monday, August 25 to gather input on North and West Douglas issues. This public meeting will focus on three main topics: housing and infrastructure, transportation and roads, and tourism and recreation. People are invited to stop by between 5 and 5:30 p.m. for an Open House to learn more about the project and meet the team. A facilitated listening session will start at 5:30 p.m., with public comment taken both in person and via Zoom.

This listening session is part of an ongoing project to update CBJ’s Comprehensive Plan, a big-picture guide that helps the city decide how to grow and develop over the next 20 years.

When:

  • Monday, August 25
  • 5 – 5:30 p.m. – Open House (in person only)
  • 5:30 – 7 p.m. – Facilitated Public Comments (in person, and online)

Where:

Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per comment. Anyone wishing to provide additional comment or unable to attend the meeting can send written comments to [email protected].

For more information on the Comprehensive Plan update, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved, visit ourfuture.juneau.gov.

For questions, please contact Minta Montalbo in the CBJ Community Development Department at (907) 586-0753 or [email protected].

August 19th, 2025|
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