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M E M O R A N D U M 05-90

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

THRU: WALT WREDE, CITY MANAGER

FROM: BETH MCKIBBEN, CITY PLANNER

DATE: May 3, 2005

SUBJECT: Amendment to 21.59 Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District

The Homer Advisory Planning Commission held two public hearings on proposed amendments to HCC 21.59 – Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District. The hearings were held on March 2, 2005 and April 20, 2005. City Attorney Tans has reviewed the proposed amendments.

If adopted the amendments will no longer require that gravel driveways and walkways be calculated as 100% impervious, but will instead allow the impervious percentage to be reduced with an approved mitigation plan. Additionally, lots up 2.5 acres will be able to submit a mitigation plan to increase the impervious area allowance up to 6.4% from 4.2%. Currently only lots 2 acres or less are able to submit such a mitigation plan.

Recommendation:

The Homer Advisory Planning Commission recommends the Homer City Council adopt the ordinance.