
Christopher Schutte
43:06 - 43:37
"I move in case 2026-0108 to approve a variance from AMC 21.06.020, Table 21.06-1, and the Table of Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts to allow a single-family residence to encroach 1. 3 Feet into the required 5-foot side setback, subject to the conditions shown on page 4 of our staff report."
“I move in case 2026-0108 to approve a variance from AMC 21.06.020, Table 21.06-1, and the Table of Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts to allow a single-family residence to encroach 1. 3 Feet into the required 5-foot side setback, subject to the conditions shown on page 4 of our staff report.”
- Speaker
- Christopher Schutte
- Timestamp
- 43:06 – 43:37
- Transcript
- Anchorage Assembly: Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals - September 10, 2026 - 2026-09-10 18:30:00
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Anchorage
- Captured at
- September 11, 2026
From the transcript
Thank you, Chair. I move in case 2026-0108 to approve a variance from AMC 21.06.020, Table 21.06-1, and the Table of Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts to allow a single-family residence to encroach 1. 3 Feet into the required 5-foot side setback, subject to the conditions shown on page 4 of our staff report. Thank you. Seconded by Mr. Masley.
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