ITEM TITLE:
Approval of Temporary Land Use Permit #20-03 for Copper Valley Telecom for Six Months, for Lot 20, Block 7, Alpine Woods Subdivision
SUBMITTED BY: Nicole LeRoy, Planning Technician
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve temporary land use permit #20-03 for Copper Valley Telecom for six months, for Lot 20, Block 7, Alpine Woods Subdivision
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On April 3, 2020, Planning Department staff received a temporary land use permit application from Copper Valley Telecom for use of 5345 Chalet Drive, Lot 20, Block 7, Alpine Woods Subdivision owned by the City of Valdez. Copper Valley Telecom has requested use of the parcel for storage of fiber optic cable, utility conduit, excavation equipment, and an 8’ x 30’ temporary office trailer in conjunction with the installation of fiber optic internet in Alpine Woods Subdivision (see attached application.) The requested area is 41,806 square feet and is seasonally used as a snow removal lot. During the rest of the year, it is vacant. Copper Valley has requested use of the property for five months.
Public Works Director Rob Comstock was solicited for comments on the application and expressed no objection to the use proposed.
Per Valdez Municipal Code 17.48.140 B 2 e, temporary land use permit requests not to exceed six months in duration may only be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission if the desired use is in conformance with the existing zoning and/or comprehensive plan. In reviewing temporary land use permit application 20-02, staff determined the use requested by Copper Valley to be in accordance with the comprehensive plan goal to provide the maximum range of community services and facilities, especially on a short term and temporary basis.
Fees for temporary land use permits were established by City Council with Resolution #12-36 which states that “for permits not exceeding two acres in size and for a period of six months or less, the fee shall be $250 per month; except that a pro-rated daily fee of $9 may be paid in the case where an entire month is not used.” For the period Copper Valley has requested, the permit cost will be $1,250.00
Per Valdez Municipal Code 17.48.140 B2k, if temporary land use permit 20-03 is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the decision will be reported to City Council. Only upon no objection from City Council the permit will the permit become effective, after which, staff will prepare a temporary land use permit document using standard language approved by the City attorneys and include any conditions required by the Commission (see attached draft.)