Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Ketchikan Indian Community seeks rezone for Salmon Falls; planning commission forwards denial recommendation for FD parcels after long hearing
Summary
Ketchikan Indian Community asked to rezone Salmon Falls parcels to general commercial to establish a culturally grounded residential treatment center and marina support; residents raised concerns about covenants, infrastructure and access; the commission amended its recommendation and forwarded denial for rezoning the FD parcels to the borough assembly.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Commission on Jan. 23 heard a multi‑hour public hearing on a request by the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) to rezone five parcels at Salmon Falls from Future Development (FD) and Low‑Density Residential (RL) to General Commercial (CG). The applicants told the commission they intend to develop a culturally grounded residential treatment and healing center and to use adjoining lots for marina operations and boat storage.
Emily Eden Shaw, KIC tribal administrator, framed the acquisition and proposed use as part of a long‑term tribal mission of environmental stewardship and community care: "We would never pursue a project that would harm our waters…We are salmon people," she said (SEG 2255). Tribal planner Richard Harney described the proposal as a professionally…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
