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Planning commission recommends temporary lease, with conditions, for seaplane-hangar work at Scow Bay turnaround
Summary
The commission recommended the borough assembly approve a temporary lease to Andrew Rutherford to demolish and repair a seaplane hangar at property referred to in the packet as "Thailand's" at the Scow Bay turnaround, subject to a June 30, 2025 completion deadline, cleanup plan and a performance bond.
The Petersburg Borough Planning Commission voted to recommend that the borough assembly approve a temporary lease for property described in the application as "Thailand's" at the Scow Bay turnaround, allowing applicant Andrew Rutherford to demolish and repair a seaplane hangar under conditions read into the record.
The commission’s motion, made and seconded during the public hearing, included several conditions: the temporary lease must terminate no later than June 30, 2025; the applicant must provide a timeline showing the project will be completed and the property returned to its original condition by that date; plans must ensure the concrete ramp and easement remain open to the public; the applicant must provide a method for control and cleanup of hangar materials (the transcript specifically mentions foam "billets"); the applicant must demonstrate coordination with the sanitation department on acceptable disposal; the applicant must supply a cost estimate for licensed-contractor demolition disposal; and the borough should require a performance bond sufficient to cover cleanup and disposal costs should the borough be required to perform the work in the event of default.
Applicant Andrew Rutherford addressed the commission and confirmed he could meet the June 30, 2025 timeline despite an earlier schedule in his packet that reflected dates in late 2024. Commissioners noted the timeline in the packet differed (references to October–December) and the motion-maker emphasized that the June 30, 2025 date had been placed in the commission’s recommendation because the Scow Bay project is expected to go to bid.
The commission recorded no public opposition during the hearing. Commissioners asked for assurances about cleanup methods and public access; Rutherford responded that he could work with the deadline and the sanitation department on disposal. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.
Votes at a glance: The commission recommended approval to the borough assembly; recorded votes: Donald — Yes; Philip — Yes; Heather — Yes; Jim — Yes; Marita — Yes; Chris — Yes.
Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to the borough assembly for consideration and any formal lease approval and bond requirements would be established at the assembly level or in subsequent staff follow-up.
