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Commission approves variance for long-standing deck encroachment on Madison Street
Summary
The planning commission approved a major variance allowing an existing deck at 225 Madison Street to remain despite a roughly 2.5-foot encroachment into the west side-yard setback; staff cited age of structure, site constraints and limited public comment.
On Sept. 9, 2025, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Commission approved a variance permitting an existing deck at 225 Madison Street to remain despite encroaching into the side-yard setback.
Alethia Johnson, planning staff, said the deck was built by a prior owner and appears in aerial imagery as far back as February 2001. The property is in a medium-density residential…
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