PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

SMP2021 0005: A subdivision of a 20.49 acre lot into two lots to facilitate ownership transfer of a nonprofit wrestling center at 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road. The proposed wrestling center lot is 0.94 acres. - CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 23, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION UNLESS A SPECIAL MEETING IS SCHEDULED PRIOR TO THAT DATE

AGENDA ITEM:

Case No.: SMP2021 0005

Applicant: TDLH, LLC

Location: 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road

Proposal: A subdivision of a 20.49 acre lot into two lots to facilitate ownership transfer of a nonprofit wrestling center at 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road. The proposed wrestling center lot is 0.94 acres.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the Director's analysis and findings and DENY the requested preliminary plat for the subdivision of a 20.49-acre lot into two lots to facilitate ownership transfer of a nonprofit wrestling center at 3221 Mendenhall Loop Road in a D15 zone.

If the Commission finds differently than the Director and approves this preliminary plat, the applicant could submit construction plans, and the final plat.

Recommended conditions for an approval include the following STANDARD conditions:

1. Prior to approval of the final plat, Certification from the CBJ Treasurer showing that all real property taxes and special assessments levied against the property for the year of recording have been paid.

2. Prior to approval of a final plat, the applicant shall submit a complete set of construction plans for all required improvements to the Community Development Department.  The Director of Engineering & Public Works will review for compliance with CBJ 49.35.140.

3. Prior to approval of the final plat, the applicant has constructed all required improvements or provided a financial guarantee in accordance with CBJ 49.55.010.

4. Prior to approval of the final plat, the developer shall submit a final drainage plan for CBJ Engineering & Public Works approval. An Alaskan licensed engineer must prepare the plan [CBJ 49.35.510].

Recommended conditions for an approval include the following ADDITIONAL conditions:

1. Prior to submittal of the final plat, a plan showing 30 percent vegetative cover (at a minimum) shall be submitted for approval by the Commission.

2.     Prior to submittal of the final plat, a construction plan will be submitted showing a barrier to vehicular traffic no less than 2 feet high shall be constructed along the front property line to define the driveway(s).  This barrier may consist of a vegetated berm, fence, planter box, or other structures/improvements approved by the Community Development Department.  Advisory:  Fences over six feet tall require a building permit prior to construction.  No sight-obscuring fence more than four feet tall may be constructed closer than 20 feet from the edge of a traveled way, and on corner lots, sight-obscuring fences are limited to three feet in height within 20 feet of intersecting traveled ways [CBJ §49.25.430(4)(L)].  The construction plan will be approved by the Commission.

3.  (If easement access is approved):  Prior to submittal of the final plat, an access easement meeting the requirements of 49.35.210(b)(3) must be drafted on the draft plat and submitted for review and approval by the Commission.

4. (If easement access is approved).  Prior to submittal of the final plat, an access and maintenance agreement meeting the requirements of 49.35.210(b)(3) will be drafted and submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department.

5.    Prior to submittal of the final plat, a construction plan will be submitted showing sufficient exterior lighting must be provided at the intersection of the proposed right-of-way and Mendenhall Loop Road to permit safe pedestrian access.  Lighting will conform to CBJ Standard 118 unless another standard is approved.  The construction plan will be approved by the Community Development Department.