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Christopher Schutte

43:49 - 43:59

"Even though it is a very unique property, it's clear that all of the standards have been met for approval. And I'm— I recommend that we do."

“Even though it is a very unique property, it's clear that all of the standards have been met for approval. And I'm— I recommend that we do.”
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Alaska News
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Anchorage
Captured at
September 11, 2026

From the transcript

Mr. Schuette, would you please speak to your motion? Thank you, Chair. I appreciate the applicant coming down and the staff in preparing the report for this application. Even though it is a very unique property, it's clear that all of the standards have been met for approval. And I'm— I recommend that we do.

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