Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals - May 14, 2026 - 2026-05-14 18:30:00

The Municipality of Anchorage Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals held a meeting on May 14, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to a residential property. The board reviewed a case involving James Fowler and Cynthia Kekluk Taku, who sought a dimensional variance to allow a deck to encroach 2 feet into the required 5-foot side setback in an R2A zoning district. The deck had been rebuilt by the current owner in the same footprint as the original, with a hot tub addition, leading to the need for the variance to close out a building permit for a carport. After staff presentation, applicant testimony, and no public opposition, the board voted unanimously to grant the variance subject to conditions. The discussion also touched on the challenges posed by current setback regulations and the potential for future code changes to address side yard encroachments for decks and landings. No other procurement or contracting matters were discussed during the meeting.