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

The Planning Commission Meeting will occur on October 27 at 7 p.m. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a four-unit multi-family development. This item is up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. To join the webinar, go to https://juneau.zoom.us/j/42070847058. To participate telephonically, call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 942 7084 7058. At the start of testimony, the caller will be asked to state their name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after their testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, October 26, or testify telephonically at the meeting. For more information related to the Planning Commission Meeting agenda item, click here.

A four-unit multi-family development on Glacier Highway (USE2020 0019)

Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a four-unit multi-family development. Currently, the lot has a three-story structure containing two dwelling units and a separate two-story structure containing one dwelling unit. The existing three-story structure will be renovated and expanded to include an additional dwelling unit, for a total of four dwelling units on the lot.

 

 

October 20th, 2020|

CBJ seeks public comment on Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan

The City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department has updated the Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan, and seeks public comment on the draft. The purpose of the plan is to improve human services and public transportation for older adults, individuals of all ages with disabilities, and people with lower incomes through coordinated transportation. Read the draft plan here. The deadline to submit comments is 8 a.m. October 26. Submit comments to Community Development Administrative Assistant Jack Scholz at [email protected].

The Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan is submitted to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities every 5 years as part of a state grant program for social services agencies that provide transportation as part of their programming. The agencies nominate projects to receive grant funding and prioritize those projects at a public meeting, which was held on October 1. This year’s priorities are a bus wash bay for Catholic Community Service and a taxi voucher program for Southeast Alaska Independent Living.

Agency and public comments will be incorporated before the plan goes to the Juneau Assembly’s Public Works and Facilities Committee for review on November 9.

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

October 16th, 2020|

Interested in joining the Planning Commission? Recruitment is open and applications are being accepted.

Are you interested in getting involved in your community? Are you a big picture thinker? Are you good at making decisions?

The CBJ recruitment for planning commission is open and applications are being accepted—do you have the perspective and energy we need?

The planning commission is charged with making land use decisions on major development projects, subdivisions, city and state projects; and recommending adoption of land use code regulations, zoning changes, and area plans.

We seek to create a well-balanced commission that represents the community of Juneau. Relevant experience, such as land use, construction, real estate and finance, historic and cultural resources, engineering and architecture, while desirable, are not a requirement. We are seeking thoughtful, big-picture thinking, committed people with strong reading comprehension and reasoning skills who are interested in learning more about public process and supporting Juneau’s growth in a strategic manner.

The commission is comprised of nine members, serving three-year terms with a maximum of nine years. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 P.M (during the COVID-19 pandemic meetings are held virtually on Zoom).

Will you apply?

Visit the Planning Commission’s Webpage for more information, check out our Planning Commission FAQ, and apply here when you’re ready to join!

October 16th, 2020|

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

The Planning Commission Meeting will occur October 27, 2020, at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a four-unit multi-family development. This item is up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. To join the webinar, paste this URL into your browser: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/42070847058. To participate telephonically, 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: 942 7084 7058. At the start of testimony, the caller will be asked to state their name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after their testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, October 26, or testify telephonically at the meeting. For more information related to the Planning Commission Meeting agenda item, click here.

A four-unit multi-family development on Glacier Highway (USE2020 0019)

Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for a four-unit multi-family development. Currently, the lot has a three-story structure containing two dwelling units and a separate two-story structure containing one dwelling unit. The existing three-story structure will be renovated and expanded to include an additional dwelling unit, for a total of four dwelling units on the lot.

October 16th, 2020|

Planning Commission meets October 13. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Planning Commission Meeting will occur October 13 at 7 P.M. This meeting will be virtual and telephonic only, and will be to review applications for a Conditional Use Permit for a youth emergency housing shelter and rapid rehousing, and a new appointment to the South Douglas-West Juneau Area Plan Steering Committee. These items are up for public hearing.

This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. To join the webinar, paste this URL into your browser: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/97088556880. To participate telephonically, 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: 970 8855 6880. At the start of testimony, the caller will be asked to state their name, place of residence, and will be asked to stay on the phone after their testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, October 12, or testify telephonically at the meeting. For more information related to the Planning Commission Meeting agenda items, click here.

Conditional Use Permit for a youth emergency housing shelter and rapid rehousing (USE2020 0020)

Applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for an emergency youth shelter that will house up to 10, but typically six, youth between 10 and 18 years of age. The applicant also proposes one unit of rapid rehousing (two rooms) for youth coming out of foster care. Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority will manage the property, and the CBJ’s Zach Gordon Youth Center will provide programming and staffing. The location for this proposed development is 9290 Hurlock Avenue.

South Douglas – West Juneau Area Plan New Steering Committee Member Recommendation (AME2019 0015)

Earlier this year, the Planning Commission appointed nine volunteers to serve on the South Douglas – West Juneau Area Plan Steering Committee. One of the volunteers, H. Erik Pedersen, was later selected to serve on the Planning Commission, and therefore had to resign from the Steering Committee. Staff recommends that the Commission appoint Matt Catterson to replace Mr. Pedersen. Mr. Catterson has attended all of the public meetings for the Area Plan is one of the original 14 applicants who volunteered to serve. He lives and works in the study area, and has experience with public process and economic development.

October 9th, 2020|