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Civic Affairs committee forwards setback amendment to assembly after debate on planning review and safety
Summary
The Civic Affairs Committee voted to recommend Ordinance 24-09, which would allow certain preexisting setback nonconformities while leaving other municipal codes intact; committee members split over whether the change circumvents Planning and Zoning review and public notice.
The Skagway Municipality Civic Affairs Committee voted to recommend Ordinance 24-09 to the full assembly after a lengthy discussion about how to balance increased housing flexibility with safety and Planning and Zoning oversight.
Chair and Assembly member Deb Potter told the committee she and Assembly member Hanson met with attorney Blasco and restored language that makes clear any building exempted from setback requirements "must still comply with all other municipal codes," including fire, building, electrical and residential codes. Potter said the change came following Blasco's concerns the earlier proposed amendments might open unintended exemptions.
Assembly member Kate Kolodie challenged the approach, arguing the ordinance as…
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