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Skagway planning commission adopts resolution denying Alaska 360 RV housing request
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted Resolution 25-01R denying Alaska 360 LLC's conditional use permit to place four recreational vehicles for seasonal housing in the industrial zone; commissioners said the application did not meet the required findings in code.
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Municipality of Skagway voted to adopt Planning and Zoning Resolution 25-01R on Jan. 20, 2025, denying conditional use permit application 2024071 from Alaska 360 LLC for habitation of four recreational vehicles for seasonal employees on a portion of Lot C, Dave and Pam Hunt Subdivision (Plot 2014-4) in the industrial zone.
The resolution records that the commission held a public hearing on Dec. 12, 2024, considered testimony and found that the conditional use request failed to satisfy the conditions set out in SMC 19.04.060(b)(3). The resolution text details multiple findings the commission relied on, including determinations related to impacts on neighboring properties and compatibility with the comprehensive plan and coastal management plan, and concludes by denying the permit.
Commissioners discussed the broader policy question of RV habitation north of the bridge and referenced an earlier memo from staff suggesting the commission consider amending Resolution 24-22R to create a mechanism for larger lots north of the bridge (proposed standard cited at the meeting: one RV per 5,000 square feet in some circumstances). Commissioners said an amendment process and a separate work session would better address policy for future similar applications. The permitting official and staff confirmed the commission's action was a denial of this specific application; the commission voted in favor of adopting the denial by roll call, 5-0.
The applicant was identified in the record as Alaska 360 LLC; Tom Hall was named as the applicant during discussion. Commissioners clarified the land title naming convention and that the application was filed by Alaska 360 LLC rather than the named landowner referenced in some documents. The commission did not accept the conditional use permit and directed staff to pursue potential amendments to the existing resolution to address RVs north of the bridge.
