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		<description><![CDATA[The borough just sent out an email with the revised draft of the SPuD document. You can read it below or download it here.

CHAPTER 17.20: LAZY MOUNTAIN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT
Section
ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS
17.20.010 Definitions
17.20.020 Established
17.20.030 Purpose
17.20.040 Conformance required
17.20.050 Permitted uses
17.20.060 Conditional uses
17.20.070 Prohibited uses
ARTICLE II – CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
17.20.080 Permit required
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The borough just sent out an email with the revised draft of the SPuD document. You can read it below or download it <a href="http://lazymountaincc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Draft-5-Planning-Team-Final-Draft.rtf">here</a>.</p>
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<p>CHAPTER 17.20: LAZY MOUNTAIN SPECIAL LAND USE DISTRICT</p>
<p>Section</p>
<p>ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS</p>
<p>17.20.010 Definitions</p>
<p>17.20.020 Established</p>
<p>17.20.030 Purpose</p>
<p>17.20.040 Conformance required</p>
<p>17.20.050 Permitted uses</p>
<p>17.20.060 Conditional uses</p>
<p>17.20.070 Prohibited uses</p>
<p>ARTICLE II – CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS</p>
<p>17.20.080 Permit required</p>
<p>17.20.090 Application and fee</p>
<p>17.20.100 Public notification</p>
<p>17.20.110 Planning Commission public hearing and action</p>
<p>17.20.120 General standards</p>
<p>ARTICLE III – ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS</p>
<p>17.20.130 Nonconforming uses</p>
<p>17.20.140 Flood damage prevention and coastal management plan</p>
<p>17.20.150 Appeals</p>
<p>17.20.160 Amendment</p>
<p>17.20.170 Assembly public hearings</p>
<p>17.20.180 Violations and enforcement</p>
<p>ARTICLE I – GENERAL PROVISIONS</p>
<p>17.20.010 DEFINITIONS</p>
<p>For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:</p>
<p>“Actual construction” means the substantial placement of construction materials and performance of labor for construction of facilities, which cannot be reasonably used except in a manner which does not conform with these regulations.</p>
<p>“Correctional community residential centers (CCRC)” means a community residential center, other than a correctional institution, for the short-term or temporary detention of prisoners in transition from a correctional institution, performing restitution, or undergoing rehabilitation or recovery from a legal infirmity.  Does not include an individual living in a household under a voluntary or supervised mandatory restitution, rehabilitation, or recovery process.</p>
<p>“Grade, natural” means the elevation of the ground surface in its natural state, before man-made alterations.</p>
<p>“Hazardous substance” means a substance subject to SARA Title III reporting requirements established by federal or state community right-to-know regulations (40 CFR 370, AS 29.35.500) and substances present in sufficient quantity to produce an explosion or combustion hazard.</p>
<p>“Hazardous waste” means a waste that meets the definition of a hazardous waste under federal regulation: 40 CFR 261. This includes wastes specifically named (listed) and wastes that exhibit a characteristic of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.</p>
<p>“Maximum security facility” means a correctional facility designed and operated to provide the maximum security of incarcerated prisoners.</p>
<p>17.20.020 ESTABLISHED.</p>
<p>(A) There is established a special land use district, which shall include all territory lying within the area designated as the Lazy Mountain community and further described in subsection (B).</p>
<p>(B) The Lazy Mountain Special Land Use District includes the following area:</p>
<p><strong>Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian, Alaska </strong></p>
<p>Section 1 	That portion lying southerly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 10 	That portion lying southeasterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 11  	That portion lying southerly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 12 	That portion lying southerly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Sections 13 and 14 	All</p>
<p>Section 15 	That portion lying easterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 16 	That portion lying easterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Sections 21	That portion lying easterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Sections 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27	All</p>
<p>Section 28 	That portion lying easterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 34	That portion lying northeasterly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Sections 35 and 36 	All</p>
<p><strong>Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Seward Meridian, Alaska</strong></p>
<p>Section 5 	That portion lying southerly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Section 6 	That portion lying southerly of the thread of the Matanuska River</p>
<p>Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, and 32 	All</p>
<p>17.20.030 PURPOSE.</p>
<p>The purpose of this special land use district is to provide for the planned and orderly growth of Lazy Mountain, and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Lazy Mountain.</p>
<p>17.20.040 CONFORMANCE REQUIRED.</p>
<p>No building, structure, land, or water area located within this special land use district shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building, structure, or part thereof shall hereafter be erected except in conformity with the regulations specified in this chapter.</p>
<p>17.20.050 PERMITTED USES.</p>
<p>Those uses not identified as conditional uses or prohibited uses are permitted.</p>
<p>17.20.060 CONDITIONAL USES.</p>
<p>Because of their inherent nature and potential external effects certain uses may be allowed by the planning commission only after a public hearing and review and may be subject to certain prescribed or imposed conditions.  The following uses are permitted only upon the issuance of a conditional use permit, as provided in this chapter:</p>
<p>(1) all borough wide conditionally permitted uses, unless otherwise noted in this chapter.</p>
<p>(2) man-made structures exceeding the maximum allowable height of 50 feet or more above natural grade for the structure, including but not limited to towers;</p>
<p>(a) tower farms containing two or more tall towers regulated under MSB 17.60.140 and the requirements of this chapter;</p>
<p>(b) tower line routes and tower service area grids, containing two or more towers regulated under MSB 17.60.140 and the requirements of this chapter;</p>
<p>(c) electrical lighting towers in excess of 185 feet located within the road rights-of-way along major arterial corridors regulated by MSB 17.60.140 and the requirements of this chapter.</p>
<p>(d) Exemptions. Exemptions to tall structures include: Church spires, amateur radio (ham radio) antennae, flag poles, penthouses constructed primarily for mechanical equipment, non commercial wind generators or other similar incidental building features are exempt from the requirement for a conditional use permit under the provisions of this section.</p>
<p>(e) towers must be set back from the property line a distance equal to the height of the tower.</p>
<p>(3) Outdoor public or commercial shooting ranges;</p>
<p>(4) commercial or industrial uses that create sound in such a manner as to create a sound level that exceeds the limits set forth for the adjacent land use category in Table l when measured at or within the property line of the receiving land use without first obtaining a conditional use permit. The use of the adjacent parcel shall be determined at the time of conditional use permit application. If there are mixed uses on adjacent parcels the most restrictive sound category shall apply.</p>
<p>Table 1: Maximum Permissible A-weighted Sound levels</p>
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<td rowspan="2" valign="top">Land Use of Sound Source</td>
<td colspan="5" valign="top">Land Use of Adjacent Property</td>
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<td valign="top">Residential</td>
<td valign="top">Commercial</td>
<td colspan="3" valign="top">Industrial</td>
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<td rowspan="2" valign="top"></td>
<td valign="top">Day</td>
<td valign="top">Night</td>
<td valign="top"></td>
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<td valign="top">M-F,</p>
<p>7 am to 10 pm or weekends,</p>
<p>9 am to 10 pm</td>
<td valign="top">M-F,</p>
<p>10 pm to 7 am</td>
<td valign="top">Weekends</p>
<p>10 pm to 9 am</td>
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<td valign="top">Commercial</td>
<td valign="top">60 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">50 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">50 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">70 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">75 dB (A)</td>
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<td valign="top">Industrial</td>
<td valign="top">60 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">50 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">50 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">70 dB (A)</td>
<td valign="top">80 dB (A)</td>
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<p>(a) For any sound which is of short duration, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. the levels established in Table 1 may be increased by:</p>
<p>(1) Five (5) dB(A) for a total of fifteen minutes in any one hour, or</p>
<p>(2) Ten (10) dB(A) for a total of five minutes in any hour, or</p>
<p>(3) Fifteen (15) dB(A) for a total of one and one half minutes in any one hour period.</p>
<p>(b) Exemptions. The following sounds are exempt from the provisions of this chapter at all times:</p>
<p>(1) Sounds originating from aircraft in flight or during take-off, landing, taxiing, or run-up, or by routine maintenance as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. See A.S. 34.75.030;</p>
<p>(2) Sound created by emergency equipment and emergency work necessary in the interest of health, safety, or welfare of the community;</p>
<p>(3) Sound created by safety or protective devices, such as relief valves, where noise suppression would defeat the safety effect of the device;</p>
<p>(4) Sounds produced by the operation of any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, router, grinder, lawn or garden tool, lawnmower, or other similar device;</p>
<p>(5) Sounds created by fire alarms, security alarms, or warning devices;</p>
<p>(6) Sounds created by natural phenomena or the unamplified human voice;</p>
<p>(7) Sounds originating from agricultural or forest harvesting activities;</p>
<p>(8) Sounds created by surface carriers engaged in intrastate and interstate commerce;</p>
<p>(9) Sounds created by the discharge of firearms except in or at a commercial shooting range that is regulated by this chapter;</p>
<p>(10) Sounds created from equipment used for construction or maintenance;</p>
<p>(11) Sounds originating from organized athletic events, or events occurring on athletic fields, playgrounds, parks, or other public recreational facility owned and operated by a government entity.</p>
<p>(12) The restrictions set forth in Table 1 do not apply to emergency work of public utilities or to emergency repair work necessary to protect or shelter persons, animals, or property from the weather.</p>
<p>(5) Commercial or industrial uses that generates traffic in excess of 100 vehicles during the morning or afternoon peak hour or more than 750 vehicles per day, unless roadway improvements are funded, scheduled for construction, and expected to mitigate any impacts associated with the proposed project and the existing level of service along the roadway is not expected to drop below Level of Service “D” due to the proposed project.</p>
<p>(a) The minimum acceptable LOS at intersections and on road segments both on the development’s opening date and ten years from the opening date for land uses generating 250 or more vehicle trips during the peak traffic hour of an adjacent highway, is:</p>
<p>(1) LOS C, if the existing LOS on the date of the application is C or better; or</p>
<p>(2) LOS D, if the existing LOS on the date of application is LOS D or poorer; however, if the LOS is poorer than LOS D, a lower minimum LOS is acceptable if the operation of the highway does not deteriorate more than ten percent in terms of delay time or other appropriate measure of effectiveness from the LOS before the development’s opening date.</p>
<p>(b) Commercial and industrial uses requiring a conditional use permit must provide sufficient off-street parking to prevent use of public rights-of-way for parking;</p>
<p>(c) A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) shall be submitted with the conditional use permit application if the trip generation rates estimated on the Traffic Impact Worksheet exceed the volumes described in MSB 17.61.020(A)(2).</p>
<p>(1) For the purpose of completing a TIA, Level of Service (LOS) A through F shall apply. Trip generation shall be based on the proposed land use and density and will be calculated utilizing the Trip Generation Manual, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 6th Edition or most current revision, or if necessary, utilizing the Quick-Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters, NCHRP Report 187, Transportation Research Board. If neither reference contains appropriate trip rates for the proposed land use, other sources may be used at the discretion of the director.</p>
<p>(6) Any commercial or industrial use involving processing, manufacturing, or storage of hazardous substances over thresholds established by federal or state community right-to-know laws and regulations (40 CFR 370, AS 29.35.500), any use which generates combustible dust produced in sufficient quantity to produce an explosion or combustion hazard, any use involving the storage and handling of combustible fiber in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2.8 m3), and any use which involves generation or management of more than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste per month as defined by federal regulations (40 CFR 261, 262). Note that these facilities would also be subject to significant federal/state regulatory requirements. Among other obligations, facilities that exceed community right-to-know thresholds are required to submit annual reports to the state and to the local emergency planning committee (LEPC), and facilities that exceed hazardous waste limits are required to notify the environmental protection agency and comply with requirements for waste storage and disposal.</p>
<p>(A) Activities regulated under this chapter include but are not limited to:</p>
<p>(1) Operation of a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal, magnesium, or other operations producing combustible dust.</p>
<p>(a) A permit is not required for agricultural related activities.</p>
<p>(2) Storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2.8 m3).</p>
<p>(a) A permit is not required for agricultural storage.</p>
<p>(3) Storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases regulated under AS 29.35.500 in quantities equal to or more than 1,000 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure.</p>
<p>(a) A permit is not required for compressed gases used in medical facilities, or compressed gas intended for medical purposes such as inhalation, sedation, or analgesia; portable compressed gas containers, tanks, and cylinders for cutting and welding; propane for retail sales; compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel for propelling vehicles; or compressed air or inert gases used for inflation of equipment or other devices.</p>
<p>(4) Manufacturing, storage, or sale of any quantity of explosives, or explosive material.</p>
<p>(a) A permit is not required for the storage, use or handling of model and high-powered model rockets; use of explosives by the federal, state and local regulatory, law enforcement and fire agencies; the possession, storage, or use of small arms ammunition, commercially manufactured sporting black powder, smokeless propellant, small arms primers; special industrial explosive devices which in aggregate contain less than 50 pounds of explosive material, such as but not limited to explosive bolts, cartridges for explosive-actuated power tools, and charges used for air bag inflation, jet perforation of oil well casings; and items preempted by federal regulations.</p>
<p>(5) Storage, handling or use of more than 10,000 pounds in any one day of hazardous substances, including solvents, paints, and ignitable liquids such as fuels.</p>
<p>(a) A permit is not required for the storage or use of standard fuels (diesel, gasoline, heating oil, natural gas, propane) at retail fuel stations or in the tanks/engines of motor vehicles, aircraft, motorboats, mobile power plants, mobile heating plants, or heating furnaces.</p>
<p>(6) Operation of plants, terminals, refineries, distilleries, chemical manufacturing, and other commercial or industrial operations where more than 2,200 pounds (approximately 5, 55-gallon drums) of hazardous waste is generated monthly. Examples of waste that would meet the definition of hazardous waste includes (but is not limited to) waste methanol, methyl ethyl ketone, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, lead-contaminated sludges, cyanide and sulfide gases, and wastes high in arsenic, cadmium, and benzene.</p>
<p>(B) Activities excluded from conditional use permit requirements under this sub section include:</p>
<p>(1) households;</p>
<p>(2) medical and dental facilities;</p>
<p>(3) school laboratories;</p>
<p>(4) pharmacies;</p>
<p>(5) retail gasoline stations;</p>
<p>(6) application and release of pesticides and other agricultural products or materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications;</p>
<p>(7) building materials;</p>
<p>(8) distilled spirits and wines; and</p>
<p>(9) other specific exemptions noted in MSB 17.61.020 (B) and MSB 17.61.100 (C) through MSB 17.61.100 (E)</p>
<p>(C) Hazardous substances and hazardous wastes in amounts greater than threshold limits established in 17.61.020:</p>
<p>(1) May not be located in a designated flood hazard area;</p>
<p>(2) May not be discharged in such concentration as to endanger neighboring residents or the public across the boundaries of the lot or through runoff or percolation into the subsoil beyond the boundaries of the lot;</p>
<p>(3) May not be disposed of on-site without first obtaining any approval or permit required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) ; and</p>
<p>(4) Hazardous waste, medical waste, or industrial waste incinerators must be located on a lot that is no smaller than five acres in size and must be located at least 200 feet from any lot line. No outside storage of hazardous material is permitted in conjunction with a hazardous waste incinerator.</p>
<p>(D) Conditions. In addition to the conditions listed in 17.61.060, the Commission may impose conditions necessary to ensure the compatibility of proposed hazardous substance and hazardous waste processing, manufacture, or storage with the surrounding property. These conditions may include but are not limited to preparation and approval of an emergency response plan, security for guarantee of performance, method of disposal of waste, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.</p>
<p>17.20.070 PROHIBITED USES.</p>
<p>Prohibited uses and structures within the Lazy Mountain district include:</p>
<p>(1) maximum security facilities; and</p>
<p>(2) correctional community residential centers; and</p>
<p>(3) race tracks used by motorized vehicles, carrying people on land or other surfaces, such as mud, ice, or snow, on a prepared route traveled by contestants to achieve goals of skill, duration, or speed, including practice for such events, also known as a raceway or race course; and</p>
<p>(4) Any manmade structure over 105 feet in height</p>
<p>ARTICLE II – CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS</p>
<p>17.20.080 PERMIT REQUIRED.</p>
<p>As provided under this Title, a conditional use permit is required to control and safeguard certain land uses as to their location, design and methods of operation to ensure their compatibility with permitted uses.</p>
<p>17.20.090 APPLICATION AND FEE.</p>
<p>As set forth in 17.60.040</p>
<p>17.20.100 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.</p>
<p>As set forth in 17.03 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION</p>
<p>17.20.110 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION.</p>
<p>As set forth in 17.60.040, except when state or federal time constraints are more stringent, those shall be observed.</p>
<p>17.20.120 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL.</p>
<p>(A) In granting approval of a conditional use permit, the commission, may impose conditions and safeguards, which may include, but are not limited to:</p>
<p>(1) Ensuring that structures and areas proposed are arranged and screened in such a manner that they are not detrimental to an existing neighborhood; i.e., view obscuring fencing or landscaping;</p>
<p>(2) Increasing setback or yard dimensions;</p>
<p>(3) Limiting height of buildings or structures;</p>
<p>(4) Controlling the number and location of vehicular access points;</p>
<p>(5) Increasing or decreasing the number of parking spaces as well as designating the location, screening, drainage, surfacing or other improvements of the proposed parking area;</p>
<p>(6) Limiting hours of operation;</p>
<p>(7) Construction and or funding of traffic management controls or other mitigation measures identified by traffic impact analysis.</p>
<p>(8) Providing additional containment and contingency planning for safe management of hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, and explosion/combustion hazards; and</p>
<p>(9) Providing for additional control of runoff from the facility to ensure water quality is maintained in lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater</p>
<p>17.20.130 GENERAL STANDARDS.</p>
<p>(A) A conditional use may be granted only if it meets the requirements of this chapter.  In granting a conditional use permit, the commission must make the following findings:</p>
<p>(1) the use, with conditions, will not detract from the value, character and integrity of the surrounding area;</p>
<p>(2) that granting the conditional use permit will not be harmful to the health, safety, convenience or general welfare of the public; and</p>
<p>(3) that sufficient setback, lot area, buffers, or other safeguards are being provided to meet the conditions listed in this section.</p>
<p>ARTICLE III – ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS</p>
<p>17.20.130 NONCONFORMING USES.</p>
<p>(A) There may exist nonconforming uses within the Lazy Mt. Special Land Use District as of the date of adoption of this chapter, or amendments thereto, which were lawful before the effective date of the applicable regulations, but which would otherwise be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are discontinued but not to encourage their perpetuation.</p>
<p>(B) Because nonconformities do not conform with the provisions within this chapter, they are declared to be incompatible with the uses in the Lazy Mt. Special Land Use District. This chapter does not require the relocation or removal of a nonconforming use existing, or under construction, at the time of adoption of the ordinance if such use was lawful at the time of its construction. No nonconforming use may be constructed or operated except to the extent it was in existence or under actual construction as of the date of adoption or amendments thereto.</p>
<p>(C) No nonconforming use shall be expanded to include an adjacent parcel or parcels unless the area or expansion meets the requirements of this chapter, except that contiguous, unplatted tracts constituting a block of land in the same ownership held for the same purpose, and containing a nonconforming use shall be considered one parcel.</p>
<p>(D) No nonconforming use which is abandoned, shall be used until meets the requirements of this chapter. “Abandonment” is defined as discontinuance of the use for a period of more than 24 consecutive months.</p>
<p>17.20.140 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.</p>
<p>As set forth in 17.29, and the most recently adopted Matanuska-Susitna Borough Coastal Management Plan.</p>
<p>17.20.150 APPEALS.</p>
<p>As set forth in 15.39</p>
<p>17.20.160 AMENDMENTS.</p>
<p>(A) The planning commission shall study a proposed amendment or change proposed to this chapter and make a written recommendation to the assembly.</p>
<p>(B) The recommendation should give consideration as to what effect, if any, the proposed amendment or change would have on the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare. It should also state whether the proposed amendment or change:</p>
<p>(1) will adversely affect the character and integrity of the Lazy Mountain area;</p>
<p>(2) is contrary to the established land use pattern;</p>
<p>(3) will materially alter the population density pattern and thereby increase the demand for public facilities and services;</p>
<p>(4) will create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety;</p>
<p>(5) will be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations;</p>
<p>(6) will constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare; and</p>
<p>(7) will adversely affect air or water quality, or permit noise or light pollution on adjacent properties.</p>
<p>(C) The recommendation will incorporate comments heard at the public hearing held by the planning commission.</p>
<p>(D) The Lazy Mountain Community Council should consider the proposed amendment or change and provide a recommendation to the planning commission.</p>
<p>(E) The planning commission recommendation to approve or disapprove of the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to the borough assembly.</p>
<p>17.20.170 ASSEMBLY PUBLIC HEARING.</p>
<p>Amendments to this chapter shall be brought to the assembly by ordinance pursuant to MSB 2.12.</p>
<p>17.20.180 VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.</p>
<p>As set forth in 17.56.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eileen Probasco couldn&#8217;t make the May 20th date, so there is   rescheduling going on. The planning team will most likely be meeting either the 25th or 26th of May a the Lazy Mountain Bible Church at 6:00 pm. As soon as a concrete date is known, it shall be posted here and on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eileen Probasco couldn&#8217;t make the May 20th date, so there is   rescheduling going on. The planning team will most likely be meeting either the 25th or 26th of May a the Lazy Mountain Bible Church at 6:00 pm. As soon as a concrete date is known, it shall be posted here and on the calendar!</p>
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		<title>SpUD Public Review Draft Available</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2010/04/06/spud-public-review-draft-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Borough released the first public review version of the Lazy Mountain SpUD today. 
You can download it as a PDF document (a 2.8 mb PDF) can be downloaded here.
For more information on the SpUD and corresponding process, visit the SpUD page here. 
An open house will be held by the Borough on April 21st [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Borough released the first public review version of the Lazy Mountain SpUD today. </p>
<p>You can download it as a PDF document <a href='http://lazymountaincc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Public-Review-Draft-Cover.pdf'>(a 2.8 mb PDF) can be downloaded here.</a></p>
<p>For more information on the SpUD and corresponding process, visit the <a href="http://lazymountaincc.org/spud-special-use-district/">SpUD page here</a>. </p>
<p>An open house will be held by the Borough on April 21st at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=16817475241960860949&#038;q=academy+charater+school+palmer+ak&#038;hl=en&#038;cd=1&#038;cad=src:pplink&#038;ei=3u26S8OiBILIigP7rNWeBw">Academy Charter School</a> (click on the name for directions), which is located at 801 E. Arctic in Palmer. Members of the SpUD committee and the Borough will be present for comments or to answer questions, and the planning team will hold another meeting after the open house to incorporate comments.</p>
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		<title>Ballot results from October Annual Meeting</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2009/11/09/ballot-results-from-october-annual-meeting/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Board Election Results:
4 top votes:
Lorri Van Diest: 55
Jay Van Diest: 55
Gerald Devilbiss: 43
Mimi Peabody: 38
Remaining votes:
Jim Sykes: 35
Pat Larrabee: 31
Paul Morley: 22
Larry Devilbiss: 12
David Hale: 6
David Hayes: 1
Matt Speckles: 1
Bylaw Amendment results:
1. Article 3. Purpose.  Yes votes: 27; No votes:49: Amendment failed
2. Article 5. Voting. Yes votes: 66; No votes: 12: Amendment passed.
Article 5. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Board Election Results:<br />
4 top votes:<br />
Lorri Van Diest: 55<br />
Jay Van Diest: 55<br />
Gerald Devilbiss: 43<br />
Mimi Peabody: 38</p>
<p>Remaining votes:<br />
Jim Sykes: 35<br />
Pat Larrabee: 31<br />
Paul Morley: 22<br />
Larry Devilbiss: 12<br />
David Hale: 6<br />
David Hayes: 1<br />
Matt Speckles: 1</p>
<p>Bylaw Amendment results:<br />
1. Article 3. Purpose.  Yes votes: 27; No votes:49: Amendment failed<br />
2. Article 5. Voting. Yes votes: 66; No votes: 12: Amendment passed.<br />
Article 5. sec D. shall now read: Voting on other matters considered by the council may be by show of hands if such a vote will permit accurate counting of votes. Secret ballot voting may also be used.  Each general member present is entitled to one vote.<br />
3. Article 8. Council Organization. Yes votes: 33; No votes: 42. Amendment failed</p>
<p>4. Incorporation of Lazy Mountain Community Council<br />
Yes votes: 25; No votes 54: The proposal failed.</p>
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		<title>Board meeting on Thursday, Sep 24.</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2009/09/15/board-meeting-on-thursday-sep-24/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The LMCC Board will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Lazy Mountain Bible Church to prepare for the October 8, 2009 Annual Meeting.  The board meeting is open to the public and expected to last 30 to 45 minutes.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The LMCC Board will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Lazy Mountain Bible Church to prepare for the October 8, 2009 Annual Meeting.  The board meeting is open to the public and expected to last 30 to 45 minutes.</p>
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		<title>Special Note about the General Meeting for September 10th, 2009</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2009/08/31/special-note-about-the-general-meetings-for-september-10th-2009/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The regular Lazy Mountain Community Council meeting September 10, 2009 will have a special informational presentation about a proposal to incorporate LMCC that will enable LMCC to receive direct state revenue sharing funds available to community councils through the Mat-Su Borough.
Discussion and information gathering has been going on since the March LMCC meeting.  The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The regular Lazy Mountain Community Council meeting September 10, 2009 will have a special informational presentation about a proposal to incorporate LMCC that will enable LMCC to receive direct state revenue sharing funds available to community councils through the Mat-Su Borough.</p>
<p>Discussion and information gathering has been going on since the March LMCC meeting.  The results of the information will be presented at the September 10, 2009 meeting and a proposal will be voted on at the Annual Meeting October 8, 2009.</p>
<p>Please visit the following links for more information:</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-108" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=108">LMCC community-wide notification letter</a></p>
<p>Project lists <span style="font-family: Arial;">from communities now receiving revenue sharing grants:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-112" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=112">Willow</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-111" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=111">Sutton</a></span></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-110" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=110">Meadow Lakes</a></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-107" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=107">Lake Louise</a></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-106" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=106">Chickaloon</a></p>
<p>Contracts: </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-109" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=109">Meadow Lakes Revenue Sharing Contract with Mat Su Borough</a></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-147" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=147">George Rauscher, President of Sutton Community Council, speaking about Revenue Sharing at the August 13th general meeting. (6mb audio file)</a></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-109" href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?attachment_id=109"></a><strong>Community Revenue Sharing FAQ<span id="more-103"></span><br />
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<p align="center"><strong>&#8220;The program is designed to provide funds directly to communities because they know what is best.&#8221; </strong></p>
<p align="center"><em>&#8211;Bill Rolfzen, Alaska Administrator for the Community Revenue Sharing Program in conversation with LMCC&#8217;s Jim Sykes</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  What is Community Revenue Sharing?</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>A:  Funding granted directly to municipalities, tribal governments and communities for a public purpose.  In the case of communities within organized boroughs, funding is provided to the borough.  The entire amount is passed through to the community through a contract with the borough.  The local community receives the funds to accomplish specified projects.<img style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: dotted; border-top-color: #cccccc; display: block; width: 100%; height: 12px; margin-top: 15px; background-image: url(http://lazymountaincc.org/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/more_bug.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: #ffffff; background-position: 100% 0%;" title="More..." src="http://lazymountaincc.org/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif" alt="" /> The program was created in 2008.  [See DCRA 2009 Report page 28 and Chapter 12, Session Law of AK 2008, Enrolled as SB72]</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Do community councils qualify for these grants?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Yes, so long as they are incorporated as non-profits or tribal governments.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Do LMCC&#8217;s bylaws allow for accepting these grants?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Yes.  Article 13 states:  &#8220;Council funds shall be disbursed only for legitimate purposes of the community council.&#8221;  Article 6 states, …&#8221;Other funds may be raised by donations, grants or fund-raising activities.&#8221;  While LMCC can already accept funds with its current bylaws, Alaska State statutes require that the community council be incorporated as a non-profit  or be a tribal government.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  How much money is granted?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  The current level of grants is $20,200 per year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Does the Mat-Su Borough take a cut of the money?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  No, all funds are passed through directly to the community council.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  How many community councils in Mat-Su are receiving funding?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  So far there are five.  A majority of Valley community councils are not yet incorporated as non-profits, which is a requirement to qualify for the grant funding. Several community councils are in process of incorporating.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Would this create another level of government?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  No, the local community council would continue it&#8217;s operations as a community voice.  Incorporation would allow it to attract grant funding for this and potentially other grant programs for a public community purpose.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Q:  Would other divisions of government do the kinds of projects that could be funded by these grants?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Possibly, but not likely.  The amount of funding is relatively small, designed for projects within a local community that would be less likely to reach the level of legislative or borough budget items.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  What kinds of projects are other Mat-Su community councils doing under this grant program.</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  A huge variety.  Improving communications with community workers, getting office equipment, helping with recreation and safety issues.  Please view the projects now ongoing among five Mat-Su community councils receiving community revenue sharing grants LMCC&#8217;s website links.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Is the community council obligated to perform an audit?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  No, the Mat-Su Borough administers the funds and may conduct an audit and examine records of how the money was spent&#8211;in line with an approved contract with the borough outlining the scope of work.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  How does the grant get funded?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  The community council proposes a scope of work that becomes a contract approved by the borough.  After borough approval, funds are transmitted to the community council.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  What kinds of reporting and tracking requirements are there?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Basic record keeping for expenditures, an annual report to the borough, a request for extension of time or for multiple year projects, and a report every two years to the Alaska Division of Commerce and Economic Development updating officers at the community council and verifying an annual meeting.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Do LMCC&#8217;s bylaws have to be changed.</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Very little.  The existing bylaws are mostly adequate.  Proposed changes are minor and up for full discussion before voting in October.  A draft proposal will be up on the website soon.  Hard copies will be available at the September meeting for discussion.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Is there a cost to incorporate?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  Yes, $50.  The application is sent directly to the State of Alaska.  LMCC may wish to rent its own PO Box as a permanent address.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Q:  Is there additional liability to board members?</em></strong></p>
<p>A:  No more than currently exists.  The best protection for both board members and community members is making sure the community is involved in the decision-making for the approval of grant projects.</p>
<p> </p>
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<p><strong><em>Sources of  information provided:</em></strong></p>
<p>Bill Rolfzen, Alaska Administrator, Community Revenue Sharing Grants</p>
<p>Elizabeth Hartley, Comptroller Matanuska-Susitna Borough</p>
<p>George Rauscher, President, Sutton Community Council</p>
<p>Chapter 12, Session Law of AK 2008, Enrolled SB72</p>
<p>DCRA 2009 Report, page 28</p>
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		<title>Special guest for General Meeting 8/13/09</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2009/08/10/special-guest-for-general-meeting-81309/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPECIAL GUEST
Sutton Community Council President George Rauscher will share Sutton&#8217;s experience about brainstorming community projects, incorporating their community council to receive state revenue sharing monies, doing the projects and the reporting requirements.
Also on the agenda will be brainstorming projects for the Lazy Mountain Community.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SPECIAL GUEST</p>
<p>Sutton Community Council President George Rauscher will share Sutton&#8217;s experience about brainstorming community projects, incorporating their community council to receive state revenue sharing monies, doing the projects and the reporting requirements.</p>
<p>Also on the agenda will be brainstorming projects for the Lazy Mountain Community.</p>
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		<title>LMCC email list subscription now available!</title>
		<link>http://lazymountaincc.org/2009/05/28/lmcc-email-list-subscription-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 09:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you take a gander to the right, you&#8217;ll see a link to the Subscribe page. 
It is here that you can enter your email address and be added to the Lazy Mountain Community Council mailing list. The tentative use of this list right now is to focus on meeting and event dates. Any feedback [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you take a gander to the right, you&#8217;ll see a link to the <a href="http://lazymountaincc.org/?page_id=73">Subscribe</a> page. </p>
<p>It is here that you can enter your email address and be added to the Lazy Mountain Community Council mailing list. The tentative use of this list right now is to focus on meeting and event dates. Any feedback or questions are, of course, welcomed and should be emailed to webmaster@lazymountaincc.org. </p>
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		<title>SPUD committee members approved</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On March 27th, individuals who had applied to be on the SPUD committee received an email from the borough informing them that the planning commission had approved the list of planning team members. Attached was the following list of names: 
Paul	Scott
Gregory Jetter
Wayne Bolen
Gary	LoRusso
Matthew Speckels
David Holladay
Matthew Morrow
Joseph Hale
David Hale
Michael Miller
Paul	Morley
Will Peabody
Michael Post
Chris Whittington-Evans
Lorene Lynn
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On March 27th, individuals who had applied to be on the SPUD committee received an email from the borough informing them that the planning commission had approved the list of planning team members. Attached was the following list of names: </p>
<p>Paul	Scott<br />
Gregory Jetter<br />
Wayne Bolen<br />
Gary	LoRusso<br />
Matthew Speckels<br />
David Holladay<br />
Matthew Morrow<br />
Joseph Hale<br />
David Hale<br />
Michael Miller<br />
Paul	Morley<br />
Will Peabody<br />
Michael Post<br />
Chris Whittington-Evans<br />
Lorene Lynn</p>
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