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Wasilla Planning Commission unanimously directs staff to seek postponement of Ordinance 2607 until Title 16 Phase 2
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to direct the planner to draft a resolution asking city council to postpone Ordinance Serial No. 2607 — which would remove many residential uses from commercial zones — until Phase 2 of the Title 16 rewrite so impacts on housing, infrastructure and mixed use can be studied.
The Wasilla Planning Commission on March 24 voted unanimously to direct city staff to prepare a resolution recommending that City Council postpone Ordinance Serial No. 2607 until Phase 2 of the Title 16 rewrite, the commission said.
The ordinance, referred to the commission by City Council, would amend Wasilla Municipal Code Title 16 to prohibit small assisted-living facilities and several types of multifamily housing (including duplexes and some multifamily dwellings) within commercial zoning districts. After public comment and discussion, commissioners said they wanted the changes considered in the context of the planned Phase 2 zoning review tied to the comprehensive plan.
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