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Ketchikan Gateway Borough planning commission forwards 2035 comprehensive plan to assembly after extensive amendments
Summary
The planning commission voted Nov. 12 to forward the borough2035 comprehensive plan to the borough assembly with numerous amendments, adding language on food security, tourism management, utilities and feasibility studies for long-range transportation and berth electrification.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Commission voted Nov. 12 to forward its draft 2035 comprehensive plan to the borough assembly with a package of amendments intended to broaden collaboration, strengthen food and housing supports and flag long-range infrastructure studies.
The commissionapproved the final motion (Resolution 45-34a) after a multi-hour review during which Agnew Beck consultant Meg and planning staff walked commissioners through roughly 16 proposed changes. Commissioner Sean Shaw moved the final recommendation, which passed by roll call.
Why it matters: the comprehensive plan sets the boroughpolicy framework for land use, economic development, public facilities and quality-of-life priorities for the next decade. Commissioners said the amendments are meant to keep the draft flexible while calling for coordinated action on childcare, food assistance, broadband and tourism impacts.
Key amendments and changes
- Food planning: The commission added language to support development of community food security and local food-systems planning, and inserted…
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