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Planning commission pauses vote on Title 19 setback and housing-use changes after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and extensive commissioner questions, Skagway’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted to postpone action on proposed Title 19 amendments (setbacks, ADUs, triplex rules, container use) until a work session can be held to refine the draft.
The Skagway Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday opened a public hearing on proposed amendments to SMC Title 19 that would revise setback rules and allow certain residential uses, but the commission voted to postpone further action until a dedicated work session.
Mike Healy, a local builder who identified himself as a concerned citizen, said the town faces a long-standing housing shortage and urged the commission to ease zoning limits to allow densification. “This is simply because we care about our community and we want more housing,” Healy said, arguing the changes would allow more bedrooms per lot, streamline permitting for accessory dwelling units and make triplex development more financially…
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