Planning Commission meets November 10. Here’s how to weigh in.
The Planning Commission Meeting will occur Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. The commission will review applications for a street name change and a variance to minimum lot depth. These items are up for public hearing.
This virtual meeting will be by video and telephonic participation only. To join the live meeting, go here https://juneau.zoom.us/j/98274621108. To participate telephonically, call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID 982 7462 1108. 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 on Monday, November 9, or testify during the meeting. For more information related to the Planning Commission Meeting agenda items, click here.
A Street Name Change of Third Street in the Mendenhall Valley (SNC2016 0001)
Within the Borough, there are three Third Streets: one downtown, one on Douglas, and one in the Mendenhall Valley. The primary driver for this request is to provide addresses that ensure prompt E911 response in the case of an emergency. Unique street names help lessen confusion when police or fire are responding to requests for emergency services. Because each of the existing Third (or 3rd) Streets were all platted prior to zoning requirements, there were no controls on naming. The proposed Street Name Change would change the name of Third Street in the Mendenhall Valley to Whale Tail Court.
A Variance to minimum lot depth at 8497 Mendenhall Loop Road (VAR2020 0002)
The applicant requests a Non-administrative Variance to minimum lot depth from 85 to 60 feet for the purposes of subdivision. If approved, this Variance would allow subdivision, creating two lots with substandard depth.