Eagle River lot could shed 2002 limits at a Sept. 15 hearing

Anchorage property owner Blythe Alaskan LLC wants to strip 2002 development limits on height, setbacks and allowed uses from a 1.04-acre commercial lot in Eagle River, opening the way for broader business use.

The rezone would take 17026 Santa Maria Drive from general business with special limitations to general business without them. Blythe Alaskan petitioned for the change to bring the lot in line with the Comprehensive Plan.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval in June. Two neighbors objected, citing traffic, privacy, drainage and runoff concerns. Reviewing agencies reported no objections.

In a separate July 7 zoning discussion, Assembly member Erin Baldwin Day said special limitations "are notoriously challenging and create really so much confusion about what can and can't be built on a property."

The Assembly holds a public hearing Sept. 15 at 6 pm at the Loussac Library. Written and phone testimony is due by 5 pm Sept. 14.