Planning Commission approves variance to keep existing parking/steel structure encroaching on Slide Ridge Road lot

Oct 14, 2025

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Commission approved a major variance (Resolution 45-32A) allowing an existing parking/steel structure to remain and encroach 9 feet into the front setback and 13 feet into the side setback on Tract USS 3387; staff cited cost of removal and access constraints and recommended approval. The motion passed 6-0.

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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a major variance (Resolution 45-32A) for Case 25057, allowing an existing parking/steel structure to remain and encroach into required front and side yard setbacks on Tract USS 3387 near Slide Ridge Road.

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