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Chris French

28:46 - 29:10

"the applicant is proposing a subdivision to consolidate 9 existing vacant lots into 3 lots. Those 3 lots would meet the 5-acre minimum. Actually, they're larger than that 5-acre minimum that's required by the Conservation District."

the applicant is proposing a subdivision to consolidate 9 existing vacant lots into 3 lots. Those 3 lots would meet the 5-acre minimum. Actually, they're larger than that 5-acre minimum that's required by the Conservation District.
Speaker
Chris French
Community
Alaska News
Location
Kodiak Island Borough
Captured at
July 8, 2026

From the transcript

So we're— the applicant is proposing a subdivision to consolidate 9 existing vacant lots into 3 lots. Those 3 lots would meet the 5-acre minimum. Actually, they're larger than that 5-acre minimum that's required by the Conservation District. The subdivision— proposed subdivision does meet the applicable requirements of Titles 16 and 17. The staff analysis of this subdivision is on page 2 of your staff report.

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