Resolution 17-082 HAPC Consider Natural Hazards Overlay District

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Erickson   

RESOLUTION 17-082

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, DIRECTING THE HOMER ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION TO   CONSIDER A NATURAL HAZARDS OVERLAY DISTRICT OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ZONING REGULATIONS IN AND AROUND THE BAYCREST SUBDIVISION.

                WHEREAS, The Homer City Council recognizes the threat that natural and human generated hazards pose to its residents, their property, public infrastructure, and the health and safety of the community at large; and

                WHEREAS, Planning for and implementing actions that avoid or mitigate the impacts of hazards before disasters occur reduces the potential for harm to people and property and saves taxpayer dollars; and

                WHEREAS, Locations in and near the Baycrest Subdivision have been identified to be affected by active unstable slopes; and  

                WHEREAS, The Homer Advisory Planning Commission shall evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to Title 21; and

                WHEREAS, The Homer Advisory Planning Commission may need to retain the services of a Geotechnical Professional for specific recommendations.

                NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby directs the Homer Advisory Planning Commission to consider zoning regulations that may reduce the risks associated with unstable slopes in and around the Baycrest Subdivision.         

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 25th day of September, 2017.

                                                                                                               CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                                BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Geotechnical Professional Services cost TBD