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| BOBBI WELLS | 11/14/2009 3:23:39 AM |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please change the following proposed definitions as illustrated below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Lot: A measured portion of a parcel of land shown as an individual unit which is described and fixed on the most recent plat of record. [THE TERM “LOT” INCLUDES ”PLOT”,”PARCEL”, OR”TRACT”]. Explanation for change; The proposed definition of “LOT” in Chapter 14, is not precise in the first sentence, and inaccurate in the last sentence when you consider the number of times in the proposed land use regulations that contains the entire phrase, “lot, parcel, or tract”. Obviously they all refer to a unit of land but each word has a specific meaning relating to whatever process it may or may not have been subjected to. The meaning of lot is not the same as a plot, parcel, or tract. Most lots after platting are described by Lot and Block. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Parcel: [SEE LOT] An un-subdivided unit of land. Explanation: Parcel would then be redefined as “An un-subdivided unit of land” which correctly defines what it is, and process or lack thereof. A “lot” obviously has been subdivided ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Storage: Temporary or permanent containment, holding, leaving, stockpiling, or placement of products, goods, or materials, usually with the intention of retrieving them at a later time; [OVERNIGHT PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES] Explanation: The reference to commercial vehicles is misplaced in this definition. Commercial vehicles are not products, goods, or materials, nor are they a means of containment. They are a form of motorized transportation that may or may not contain those referenced items. The parking of commercial vehicles in right-of-way is something that can happen to any trucker that has a problem with the truck/backhoe, loader, and is a safety issue. Similar equipment can be found on private property when the property is being developed or a structure is being remodeled. Is it the intent to make a homeowner or contractor remove that equipment when the work day is over..how logical is that? Please remove that reference from this definition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please consider defining Site Condos. We defined Townhouse Style Structures -------------------------------------------------------- • “Residential Subdivision A subdivision, or that part of a subdivision, that is within an R-1, R-1A, R-2A, R-2D, R-2F, R-2M, R-3, R-4, R-4A, R-5, R-6, R-7, R-8, R-9, R-10 or TA zoning district.” Question: Does this definition then not apply to those residential subdivisions found in Girdwood and any other unique-named zoning districts that may apply only in Chugiak-Eagle River? This definition needs further qualification to that end. | |
| Bobbi Wells | 11/14/2009 3:18:52 AM |
| Chapter 14, Rules of Construction and Definitions-requested additions and modifications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please change the following proposed definitions as illustrated below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Lot: A measured portion of a parcel of land shown as an individual unit which is described and fixed on the most recent plat of record. [THE TERM “LOT” INCLUDES ”PLOT”,”PARCEL”, OR”TRACT”]. Explanation for change; The proposed definition of “LOT” in Chapter 14, is not precise in the first sentence, and inaccurate in the last sentence when you consider the number of times in the proposed land use regulations that contains the entire phrase, “lot, parcel, or tract”. Obviously they all refer to a unit of land but each word has a specific meaning relating to whatever process it may or may not have been subjected to. The meaning of lot is not the same as a plot, parcel, or tract. Most lots after platting are described by Lot and Block. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Parcel: [SEE LOT] An un-subdivided unit of land. Explanation: Parcel would then be redefined as “An un-subdivided unit of land” which correctly defines what it is, and process or lack thereof. A “lot” obviously has been subdivided & a parcel has not, nor would a parcel be defined by Lot,Block ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Storage: Temporary or permanent containment, holding, leaving, stockpiling, or placement of products, goods, or materials, usually with the intention of retrieving them at a later time; [OVERNIGHT PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES] Explanation: The reference to commercial vehicles is misplaced in this definition. Commercial vehicles are not products, goods, or materials, nor are they a means of containment. They are a form of motorized transportation that may or may not contain those referenced items. The parking of commercial vehicles in right-of-way is something that can happen to any trucker that has a problem with the truck/backhoe, loader, and is a safety issue. Similar equipment can be found on private property when the property is being developed or a structure is being remodeled. Is it the intent to make a homeowner or contractor remove that equipment when the work day is over..how logical is that? Please remove that reference from this definition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please consider defining Site Condos. We defined Townhouse Style Structures -------------------------------------------------------- • “Residential Subdivision A subdivision, or that part of a subdivision, that is within an R-1, R-1A, R-2A, R-2D, R-2F, R-2M, R-3, R-4, R-4A, R-5, R-6, R-7, R-8, R-9, R-10 or TA zoning district.” Question: Does this definition then not apply to those residential subdivisions found in Girdwood and any other unique-named zoning districts that may apply only in Chugiak-Eagle River? This definition needs further qualification to that end. | |
| Joanne Blackburn | 2/15/2009 8:56:35 PM |
| Residential uses are primary and their use should not be impinged by other aggregate uses. The language should promulgate preserving residential uses. TA is an unacceptable zoning which seeks to impinge existing property rights and values of residential and/or agricultural areas on the Turnagain Arm retroactively for an agenda adopted by the recent planning agency choices in lieu of R11 Large Lot Residential. Unacceptable treatment of private residential and agrarian fka homestead property rights with inadequate or no notice to residential property owners. | |
| Susanne Comellas | 3/14/2008 12:45:10 PM |
| After very briefly reading staff responses I discovered an error that is pretty significant. I can hope there are no others. pages 46-47, #114, Issue 21.03.180E, Aproval Criteria Paragraph 2, line 3, the code should read, "permitted RESIDENTIAL development..". Staff has created a non-standard and defended their arguement by leaving the word "residential" out, not an accurate accounting of current code. The language now serves to protect RESIDENTIAL neighborhoods from institutional development(churches) that engage in activities which are much more commercial and revenue producing than that of worship. It also helps limit disruption to a peaceful neighborhood by giving residents a standard which they can require any institution to abide. | |