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Approval of Temporary Land Use Permit #19-08 for Wook Waffaz, and Cookie Griffith, for Four Months, for a 300 Square Foot Portion of the Small Boat Harbor Overflow Parking Lot, Tract N USS 635 Harbor Subdivision (plat #86-4), 250 Chitina Drive
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SUBMITTED BY: Nicole LeRoy, Planning Technician
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Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission not approve temporary land use permit #19-08
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On July 19, 2019, Planning Department staff received a temporary land use permit application from Wook Waffaz for use of roughly 300 square feet of 250 Chitina Drive (Tract N USS 635, Harbor Subdivision) the Small Boat Harbor overflow parking lot. Wook Waffaz has requested use of this parcel for operation of a food truck (see attached application.) The total area of the lot is 37,139 square feet. The area requested by the applicant is a roughly 300 square foot portion for a food truck and generator, and would likely cover three or four parking spaces. Wook Waffaz would like to use the property for four months.
Since the area Wook Waffaz applied for falls within Harbor designated property, Planning Department staff consulted with the Ports and Harbor Department who determined the application should go before the Ports and Harbors Commission prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a final decision. The Ports and Harbor Commission reviewed Wook Waffaz's application at their regular meeting on August 19th, 2019 and unanimously voted against recommending approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Their decision was based on the fact that there is limited parking available at the Small Boat Harbor, and the overflow parking lot spaces are necessary to adequately serve Harbor patrons. In addition, the Commission indicated concern that the City should not compete with private enter...
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