Category: Annoucement

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Special Meeting to hear protest of Planning Commission’s denial of AME2017 0013 rezone

Joanne Schmidt (applicant), Douglas Island Development, filed a protest regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of the AME2017 0013 rezone. The Assembly has now scheduled a special meeting to hear the protest on Monday April 30 at 5 pm (time change from previous post of 4pm) in the Assembly Chambers.

The Assembly will take public testimony, and the public can submit comments to Assembly members through the contact information on the city website, www.juneau.org.

Previous posts on AME2017 (Seaview/Bayview Rezone) include:

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Homeowner Accessory Apartment Incentive Grant Program

This may be of interest to homeowners in Auke Bay who have accessory apartments or are considering them. The  email below was provided by Scott Ciambor, Chief Housing Officer CBJ:

A quick note to let you know that the CBJ Homeowner Accessory Apartment Incentive Grant Program is available for use.

The assembly has provided additional funding ($480,000 for five years) for $6000 grants for homeowners that add an accessory apartment to their home. These funds were designated from the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund.

The webpage has all of the details including press release, quick guide to accessory apartments, and an updated FAQ and application.

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Planning Commission Hearing: Accessory Apartments

Possible interest to residents of Auke Bay that have Accessory Apartments. The Planning Commission will consider and take comments on a proposed text amendment regarding accessory apartments. If recommended for approval, the request will be sent o the CBJ Assembly for final consideration.

See information below and follow the case (staff report, hearing results, meeting minutes) at: https://beta.juneau.org/assembly/assembly-minutes-and-agendas

Invitation to Comment

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First Auke Bay Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, 12/10/17

The Auke Bay Neighborhood Association Board met for the first time this evening to discuss board positions, boundary, and began discussion of the Bylaws (draft found in the documents section).

As a board we decided to create a subgroup to focus on the bylaws. When done with the task, the subgroup will present their draft to the full board. As part of the bylaws drafting process the board will also determine positions, terms, and final boundary. When completed the working bylaws will be provided to the City Planning Office while also being posted on this website.

The entire board was present at tonight’s meeting and included: Don Howell, Linda Blefgen, Theresa Abbas, Dave Klein, George Reifenstein, Arlo Midgett, Andrea Iverson, Paul Thomas, and Amdada Thomas.

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Invitation to Comment

A request has been submitted for consideration and public hearing by the Planning Commission for a zone change from D10 (multi-family residential, 10 dwelling units per acre) to LC (light commercial) at 3853 Bayview Ave and 11950, 11998 & 12020 Glacier Highway. If recommended for approval, the request will be sent to the CBJ Assembly for final consideration.

Area of proposed rezone

This invitation was mailed to residents that are within 500 feet of the subject parcels (please view PDF below for area being requested for rezone, timeline for comment, and case information). From Nov. 21 through 3pm on December 12, 2017 you may either call, email, or write to Community Development. The hearing date is scheduled for December 12, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Assembly Chambers. These dates have also been added to the Auke Bay Calendar.

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Organizational Meeting Agenda, Nov. 1, 2017

AUKE BAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Organizational Meeting
UAS Recreation Center
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
7:00 pm

  1. Introduction of Auke Bay Steering Committee Members and why a neighborhood association.
  2. CBJ Presentation: The city’s perspective on neighborhood associations. Rob Steedle, Community Director and Beth McKibben, Planning Manager.
  3. Bylaws, view DRAFT at: www.aukebay.org/documents/
  4. Confirmation of the initial Auke Bay Neighborhood Association Board Members.
  5. Vision of new commercial property owners in the Auke Bay Core. Garrett and Paul, owners of the former UAS Admin/Bookstore building.
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Auke Bay Neighborhood Association Informational Meeting

Several Auke Bay community members are looking to hold an informational meeting on November 1, 2017 at 7pm at the UAS Recreation Center/National Guard Armory to discuss the formation of an Auke Bay Neighborhood Association.

The purpose of this informational meeting is:

  • Discuss the benefits of starting a neighborhood association in Auke Bay
  • Cover what’s needed by the CBJ for an association to be recognized
  • Establish the Auke Bay boundary and who would be included in the neighborhood association
  • Review draft bylaws for consideration
  • Establish methods of communication to Auke Bay residents and business owners

For more information, please visit the Auke Bay neighborhood website at: https://www.aukebay.org