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Staff member Liz told the commission the borough is redesigning application forms and, until the redesign is complete, application packets being distributed have personal information redacted. Liz said the change aims to prevent personal data from appearing in publicly circulated packets.

Staff also announced the next commission meeting is scheduled for August 12 at noon and urged commissioners to try to attend so a quorum is present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07 8 2025 Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff warned meeting attendees that scam emails requesting additional payment have targeted applicants and said the borough will redact personal information from application packets while redesigning forms. Staff also announced the next planning commission meeting is scheduled for August 12 at noon.","taxTitle","Petersburg Borough, Alaska","taxId",14865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520256,"Commission approves variance for boat shed at 782 Midcoff Highway",366,685000,1051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334273-1991a509c934520691992595cc7ddb4f&start=685&end=1051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334273-1991a509c934520691992595cc7ddb4f/thumbnail_685000.jpg","/articles/6520256/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Commission-approves-variance-for-boat-shed-at-782-Midcoff-Highway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520256-077462034d096c7b594527da12f18c91/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524203&Signature=b0UHfTy6Gv1n9mZaGaHfBlKgyp2aPrXQDFJEb7h4UyO5CTuI8c9ZQ90VijtTHANMxTz6qF6yD9ef8RO1vfLWG6hMhQs~990fJxRFvjuccqr~vGBGXsXSJVw16WerL1Oo4hilo-2WjJXIYHy4XVvj3CJqsK~yxKLOeb5tuDv6j3DGrHUCe8upiO6IxwF1Sz1s66hWBpNGNhaxukw8YYJEXRvxAsLhEF6nOOX2MVRysgn81CukIKtQH5O~UUrvitrYP5taG9xDVOBu~TtsY~zrU8hCTrcVgSbfj7eRrlxsDJkzX6mjGGnP4l54YA-Z6o~auhPOn~eAYcTqb5WW5p3JkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission approved an application from Lisa and Brian Haas for a variance from the front-yard setback requirement to allow construction of a boat shed at 782 Midcoff Highway (Government Lot 28).

Lisa Haas told commissioners the structure would be built on existing pilings, is intended to make it easier for the couple to cover and store a boat as they age, and would not be visible from the road because the right of way there is wide. She said surveyor Rick Braun prepared a plat and that a small front lot will be combined with the adjoining lot to create a conforming parcel. Haas said a building permit is pending and a contractor is ready to build if the variance is approved.

Commissioners viewed photos and a plat during public testimony; several commissioners said the structure is tucked well off the traveled road and cited the wide right of way when supporting approval. One commissioner thanked the applicants for providing the visual materials, saying it “helped me a lot.”

A motion to approve the variance, with the findings of fact and conditions of approval as presented, passed on roll call. Recorded affirmative votes were cast by Jim, Heather, Chris and John. The motion carried; absent commissioners had been recorded earlier in the meeting. The approval allows the applicants to pursue the building permit process consistent with the conditions attached to the variance.

Commissioners’ comments emphasized that the proposed shed would not be a visible eyesore from the main road and that combining the small front parcel with the rear lot would make the property conforming for the proposed structure. No further conditions or appeals were discussed at the meeting.","The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission approved a variance to allow construction of a boat shed (pole barn) within five feet of the front property line at 782 Midcoff Highway for applicants Lisa and Brian Haas. The applicants said lots will be consolidated and a building permit is pending.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520261,"Planning commission recommends sale of two Hagen Drive lots for rental housing",479,84000,563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5334273-1991a509c934520691992595cc7ddb4f&start=84&end=563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5334273-1991a509c934520691992595cc7ddb4f/thumbnail_84000.jpg","/articles/6520261/Petersburg-Borough/Alaska/Planning-commission-recommends-sale-of-two-Hagen-Drive-lots-for-rental-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520261-2762cda65c2fa28bc8bc8fc87ed83e38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524203&Signature=hYtQEhFLQKFCiUf4CpnwfLx8TRgvUsYchfzmeWXgT7XQtpR2-xi89cC3WKIJMm7IWbJtNxzj8FsO9mhIqJULK~NxwyvmX2OaNlUoQ8jz8oVqncwiFeSjkkJY0GAvyedpS8wd8DxdMhWIVRS7PsZf1R2qfAKLv4ay3Jy7BYqNx62UIDfaIN-cL31FfgZ5qZW7okWq7PKkC3~tEA59r1mBcFlEgSQ5A4d53Lyv586ZspNclO-CmvSgNnZeX7MtXlbraBEcUL-1xamJCe1YJVTok6KQ4ArOvcGzpvPybIKBtGUiO9gDCrGn3SSHrbvGHfIFfoda7lJDGoOhOUiH~zV-jA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Borough Assembly approve the sale of borough-owned Lots 5 and 6, Block 78 Southeast Addition Subdivision (805 and 807 Hagen Drive), to applicant Dave Omer, who told commissioners he intends to build rental housing.

Applicant Dave Omer said there is “a desperate need” for rental housing in Petersburg and described rapid interest when he recently advertised units: “In 4 hours I had 19 calls… In 6 hours, I had 27 calls. In 2 days, I had 15 completed applications.” He told commissioners his plan is to build duplexes on the Hagen Drive lots to keep rents more affordable.

Resident Mary Clemens testified that the parcels back up to the home of Otis and Diane Marsh and urged the commission not to recommend sale at this time because the Marsh property has already been significantly affected by nearby hospital construction. Clemens said ongoing road and construction work have already changed the Marshes’ property and that additional construction adjacent to their home would be an added burden.

Resident Gary Alba asked about utilities for the Hagen Drive lots. Omer said water would require crossing the main waterline and that sewer “is close by,” though transcript testimony included a comment that some maps are uncertain. Commissioners discussed that the hospital was sited close to utilities and that proximity to utilities likely made the lots more attractive to a developer.

After discussion the commission moved to recommend sale of the two lots “along with the findings of fact and the report as presented.” The roll call recorded affirmative votes by Chris, Heather, Jim and John; Philip, Donald and Marita were recorded absent earlier in the meeting. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Borough Assembly for final action.

Commissioners and speakers repeatedly framed the proposal as a contribution toward addressing the borough’s rental shortage while acknowledging neighborhood concerns about concentrated construction near one residence and the cost of connecting utilities.

The commission did not approve any changes to zoning or conditions beyond the recommendation; the final authority on sale and any sale terms rests with the Borough Assembly.","The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Borough Assembly approve the sale of two borough-owned lots on Hagen Drive to applicant Dave Omer, who said he plans to build rental housing. Neighbors raised concerns about construction impacts and utilities.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves variance for boat shed at 782 Midcoff Highway

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