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| Mike Edgington | 8/9/2025 3:28:11 PM |
| I am commenting as an individual who worked extensively on the new Girdwood Comprehensive Plan, not on behalf of GBOS. The Staff report in this case correctly quotes the Land Use category under the 2025 Girdwood Comprehensive Plan as "Low Intensity Residential" but does not explain what that means. The 2025 GCP explains that "Low Intensity Residential" intends to "[maintain residential character] through form-based code and design standards" where..."form-based regulations match the scale and development pattern of existing neighborhoods..." During development of the GCP, there was a clear community intent to replace the strict & arbitrary nature of current zoning code, such as setbacks, with a tool that better matches community character and prioritizes environmental impact such as drainage and preservation of natural vegetation. In my opinion the petitioner's variance request is entirely consistent with the Girdwood Comprehensive Plan and I urge the board to grant this dimensional variance. | |