Memorandum 18-095 Reduction of Setbacks in the Central Business District

Memorandum 18-095

TO:                         MAYOR ZAK AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  DONNA ADERHOLD, COUNCILMEMBER

DATE:                    AUGUST 22, 2018

SUBJECT:           REDUCTION OF SETBACK IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)

The purpose of this memo is to introduce the concept for a draft ordinance to the City Council for review prior to recommending the Planning Commission work on an ordinance. This serves two purposes: 1. an opportunity for the public to be aware of the item and that the subject is proposed to be sent to the Planning Commission for review and, 2. for the City Council to express their support for the concept and to discuss any refinement which may lead to a better recommendation to the Planning Commission. 

Over the past 10 years, 10 Conditional Use Permits in the CBD for reduction of a setback have all been approved. Allowing a reduced setback to be permitted in the Planning office supports the reduction of staff time preparing for these public hearings and reducing process and delays for applicants.

Recommendation: Please express your support for the ordinance and concepts.