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| Darryl Parks | 3/20/2024 10:48:01 AM |
| The developer, Carol Creek LLC, is seeking two variances associated with this development which is proposed for single family homes in the price range of $350K to $450K per their presentation at the Chugiak Community Council (CCC) meeting last year. Not exactly "affordable" or "entry level" housing. The first variance is related to separation of the dwellings to one another. In the proposed Plat brought to the CCC meeting, lot sizes were as little as 3500 SqFt. Nowhere else is this found in the Chugiak/Eagle River area for single family homes, only in condos or townhomes. Chugiak/Eagle River is generally known as a bedroom community with larger homes and lots as the norm. Lot sizes in this range are not in keeping with the community standards for the area, or the comments in the Site Specific Plan produced in 2018. The second variance relates to the width of required streets. If I recall, the plat referred to a width of approx. 20 feet with no on street parking. This is problematic as the homes were shown to only have single car garages with a single car driveway. No visitor parking was shown, and the only street parking appeared to be outside the primary area of the subdivision. Additionally, in the Birchwood Community Council meeting in February, the Chugiak Fire Chief stated they would have to back fire trucks in for response as there is not adequate space to turn around emergency vehicles. This creates potential delays in responses or to transporting patients to medical facilities. The narrow streets, although no parking street side would be available, also present issues for snow removal, in particular, snow storage. No snow storage was identified within the plat when presented. The lack of on residence and street parking also has the potential to create issues with parking on lawns, parking in the street anyway, etc. And if only 10% of the residents don't follow the rules, that still an opportunity for 10-25 illegally parked vehicles at any given time. Finally I would like to state that when this proposed development was brought to the Chugiak Community Council, many of these issues were raised. At that time the developers representative stated they would take comments into consideration and return for another meeting. They have not returned since. It is my position that the developer is not being completely transparent with the community, and possible the municipality. I urge to non-concur or disapprove the application for these variances. Sincerely, Darryl Parks 18328 Fish Hatchery Rd. Eagle River, AK 99577 805-348-9019 | |
| Ben Craig | 3/6/2024 1:48:29 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. | |