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CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Meeting Agenda - Final Planning Commission Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 PM Harrigan Centennial Hall I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. CONSIDERATION OF THE AGENDA III. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES A PM 25-09 Approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Attachments: 8-May 7 2025 DRAFT IV. PERSONS TO BE HEARD (Public participation on any item off the agenda. All public testimony is not to exceed 3 minutes for any individual, unless the Chair imposes other time constraints at the beginning of the agenda item.) V. PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT VI. REPORTS VII. THE EVENING BUSINESS B VAR 25-05 Public hearing and consideration of a zoning variance request to increase the maximum allowable height of an accessory structure from 16 feet to 20 feet for a detached garage at 2217 Halibut Point Road in the R-2 MHP multifamily and mobile home district. The property is also known as Lot 15-A-3, Hatsue Potter Subdivision. The request is filed by Marty Martin. The owner of record is the Marty J. and Elizabeth A. Martin Revocable Trust. Attachments: VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Staff Report A_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Aerial B_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Plat 83-29 C_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Site Plan D_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Floor Plan E_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Elevation F_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Photos G_VAR 25-05_Martin_2217 Halibut Point Road_Height Variance_Application Materials CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 Printed on 5/16/2025 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Final May 21, 2025 C P 25- 04 Public hearing and consideration of a final plat for a minor subdivision to result in three lots at NHN Ring Island in the GI general island district. The property is also known as Tract A, U.S. Survey 3480, embracing Ring Island in Sitka Harbor. The request is filed by Justin Brown. The owners of record are Paul Blankenship and Justin Brown. Attachments: P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_Staff Report A_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_Aerial B_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_U.S. Survey 3480 C_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Subdivision_Final Plat D_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_Flood Map E_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_Photos F_P 25-04_Brown_NHN Ring Island_Minor Sub_Applicant Materials & Site Plans D CUP 25-07 Public hearing and consideration of an conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast at 629 DeGroff Street in the R-1 single-family and duplex residential district. The property is also known as Lot 15, Amended Pinehurst Subdivision. The request is filed by Meaghan Way. The owners of record are Meaghan Way, James Way, and Lesa Way. Attachments: CUP 25-07_Way_629 Degroff Street_B&B_Staff Report A_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Aerial B_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Floor Plan C_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Renter Handout D_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Site and Parking Plan E_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Photos F_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Density Map G_CUP 25-07_Way_629 DeGroff Street_B&B_Applicant Materials E MISC 25-08 Discussion on prioritization of pending zoning code changes. Attachments: Memo_Code Change Priorities 5.21.25 VIII. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: More information on these agenda items can be found at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Planning Office at 100 Lincoln Street. Individuals having concerns or comments on any item are encouraged to provide written comments to the Planning Office or make comments at the Planning Commission meeting. Written comments may be dropped off at the Planning Office in City Hall or emailed to planning@cityofsitka.org. Those with questions may call (907) 747-1814. Publish: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 Printed on 5/16/2025