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Applicant: St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church
Location: 4207 Mendenhall Loop Rd.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to establish a half or full day preschool. Additionally, in the evenings the existing classrooms may be used to house up to 3 families for Family Promise’s temporary shelter services. In the event of a disaster, applicant also requests that the rooms be designated a Red Cross’s Emergency Shelter.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the Director’s analysis and findings and approve the Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0002 with the requested conditions.
Applicant: Chilkat Vistas
Location: Hillcrest Ave
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The applicant requests a modification to Conditional Use Permit USE2024 0006 to relocate the fire turnaround relocation. USE2024 0006 approved a 48-single-room occupancies on Hooter Lane. The relocated fire turnaround modification meets CBJ standards. Snow removal surface area has been increased, and new snow storage needs are accommodated. The original permit had three conditions: That Hooter Lane must be accepted for ownership and maintenance by CBJ, that a new plat reduce lot size to qualify for tax abatement, and that a lighting plan be required before a building permit was issued. The three conditions have been met. No temporary certificates of occupancy have yet been issued. No new conditions are proposed as part of this modification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the Director's analysis and findings and approve Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0001 with the requested modifications.
Applicant: R & S Construction LLC
Location: 4670 Glacier Hwy
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The applicant requests Preliminary Plan approval for the Ravenwood/Brow Tine Subdivision, an Alternative Residential Subdivision creating 42 Unit Lots with common wall dwellings and one (1) parent-lot.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the director's analysis and findings and approve the Preliminary Plan with conditions.
Applicant: City and Borough of Juneau
Location: Borough-wide
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The proposed ordinance amends the Title 49 Land Use Code Relating to Rules of Construction, Permits, Equivalent Use Determinations, Determination of Minor Versus Major Developments, Accessory Dwelling Units, Caretaker Units, and Transition Zones. Revisions are being considered under the accelerated program. Rather than approving code changes, the Assembly has asked the Commission to provide feedback by March 28, 2025. The Assembly will decide on approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission provide a recommendation to approve the code changes.
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