KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION ...

17.05.040 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS(4) The susceptibility of the proposed improvements, facilities or use and its contents to flood damage andthe effect of such damage on the individual owner;(5) The importance of the services, if any, provided by the proposed improvements, facilities, or uses to thecommunity;(6) The requirements of the subdivision for a waterfront location;(7) The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed subdivision and landuses;(8) The compatibility of the proposed uses with existing uses and anticipated development in the foreseeablefuture;(9) The relationship of the proposed subdivision to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management programfor the area;(10) The safety and access to the property for emergency vehicles in times of flood;(11) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of floodwaters expected atthe site;(12) The cost of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenanceand repair of public utilities and facilities, such as sewers, gas, electrical and water systems, and streetsand bridges;(13) The installation or existence of valves or controls on sanitary and storm drains which permit the drains tobe closed to prevent backup of sewage and storm waters into buildings or structures;(14) The general health, safety and welfare of the occupants, owners and public. [Ord. No. 738, §2, 4-23-90;Ord. No. 350, §1, 4-7-80. Code 1974 §55.10.015.]17.05.040 Existing substandard lots.(a) Conveyance Restricted. If two (2) or more lots or combinations of lots with continuous frontage in single ownershipare of record at the time of passage or amendment of borough zoning ordinance No. 20, effective dateAugust 7, 1969, and if all or part of the lots do not meet the requirements for lot width and area as establishedby the zoning ordinance, this land involved shall be considered to be an undivided parcel for the purposes ofthis title, and no portion of said parcel shall be used or sold which does not meet lot width and area requirementsestablished by this title, nor shall any division of the parcel be made which leaves remaining any lot withwidth or area below the requirements stated in this title. Variances pertaining to area, width and yard requirementsso specified in the zoning ordinance shall be obtained as specified in Chapter 18.150 KGBC.(b)Determination of Ownership. For the purposes of this section, lots and property shall be considered in the sameownership when owned by the same individual or corporation, or by husband and wife as tenants by theentirety, joint tenancy, or tenants in common. [Ord. No. 350, §1, 4-7-80. Code 1974 §55.10.020.]17.05.050 Variances.(a) Intent. When, in the judgment of the planning commission serving as the platting authority, it would be detrimentalto future growth and development, or contrary to sound planning principles, to apply literally a provisionof this title because extraordinary hardship would result, the borough assembly, after recommendationfrom the planning commission serving as the platting authority, may waive or vary such provisions, subject tosuch conditions as deemed appropriate, so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured;provided, that in no event shall the requirement of filing and recording the plat or survey be waived, except asprovided by AS 29.33.170.17-8