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| Debbie Ossiander | 3/18/2024 12:41:48 PM |
| It has been very difficult to get accurate information about this case. At a recent Birchwood CC meeting the developer and an Assemblyman contradicted the submitted case comments regarding lot size. We were told there is a TIA but it is not available. Developer comments indicated trails, snow storage and future roads will exist that are not seen on the submitted case file. The Chugiak Fire Chief told our Council they have concerns about the proposed road width for their rescue trucks. Is this information available to P&Z? It appears changes have been made after the case file submittals and after the Sept. Chugiak Council meeting. The MOA planner on this case did not return calls for clarification. This development has been of high interest locally. It merited a special section in our Comp Plan. The lack of clear and consistent information violates the intent of the required public meeting. | |
| Margie Yadlosky | 3/15/2024 4:37:07 PM |
| I do not believe this PUD is consistent with the current surrounding homes that are acre plus lots. The traffic from an additional 115 homes trying to gain access to the Old Glenn will be substantial and many require a stop light at Harry Macdonald and Old Glenn. Road maintenance on Mendenhall and the adjoining roads are maintained thru contract with MOA, not a HOA. Phase 2 proposes to connect thru Mendenhall, thru additional neighborhood roads, with no sidewalks, on to Fish Hatchery Road. Additional vehicles going thru these neighborhood roads will be a safety hazard for pedestrians. Fish Hatchery is slippery in winter and cars have a hard time getting up and down. Because busses are not able to drive up or down Fish Hatchery, parents park at the bottom of Fish Hatchery by Old Glenn to meet busses. There is hardly one lane when this occurs and can be difficult to get by the parked cars. When there is a traffic accident on the Glenn Highway, traffic is diverted to Old Glenn and without a stoplight the neighborhoods will really have a hard time getting on to the Old Glenn. We have lived in this community for over 30 years and now see it growing into a "trailer court" of small homes and apartments with no regard to open spaces for family activities. Thank you. | |
| Ben Craig | 3/8/2024 8:25:15 PM |
| I request this subdivision be required to use "Dark Sky" compliant lighting both in streetlights and in the Homeowners Association's (HOA) Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CCRs). Dark Sky compliant lighting is designated by a third-party certification to minimize glare, reduce light pollution, and minimize impact to star and aurora viewing. The overall additional cost to implement Dark Sky compliant lighting from the start of a development is negligible, provided CCRs are clearly communicated to new homeowners. The Chugiak and Eagle River communities within the Anchorage Municipality struggle to leverage some of our greatest assets: proximity to water, interconnected trail and bike systems, and our rare access to the Northern Lights. It would be ideal to preserve our ability to stargaze at night for residents and visitors alike. Thank you for your consideration. | |
| Debbie Ossiander | 3/6/2024 7:24:42 PM |
| Is there a current TIA for McDonald Center access road? Many locals consider the Mac Road a driveway. This PUD has 115 units;I believe it will need multiple access points to the Old Glenn. Additionally I believe the developer in Chugiak-Eagle River has financial responsibility for infrastructure. There are many steep slopes on this property, variances to building location, open space, height and building proximity could have big drainage impacts. There will be a need for a walking path of some kind to at least access the adjacent Fred Meyer shopping area. Lastly, this development is within the jurisdiction of the Chugiak Vol. Fire Department. Have they been asked about circulation for their equipment? | |