Planning Commission

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Regular Meetings- Link to Borough Event Calender https://www.hainesalaska.gov/calendar

6:30 pm -  Second Thursday of each month
Location: Assembly Chambers, Public Safety Building
315 Haines Highway, Haines, AK

Meetings are open to the public and are posted five days prior to the meeting.  The posted meeting notices include the topics to be discussed.

Planning Commission - Click Commissioner seat designation to send them an email.

Brian O'Riley - Seat A
Term Expires 10/2024
Box 772
Haines, AK  99827
Phone: (907)

Dan Schultz - Seat E
Term Expires 10/2025
Box 1331
Haines, AK  99827
Phone: (907)

Derek Poinsette - Seat G
Term Expires 10/2026
Box
Haines, AK 99827
Phone: (907)
 

Eben Sargent -  Seat D
Term Expires 10/2024
Box 565
Haines, AK  99827
Phone: (907)

Erika Merklin - Seat F
Term Expires 10/2026
PHC 60 Box 2618
Haines, AK  99827
Phone: (907)

Rachel Saitzyk - Seat B
Term Expires 10/2025
P.O. Box
Haines, AK 99827
Phone: 907-

Patty Brown  - Seat C
Term Expires 10/2026
Box 984
Haines, AK 99827
Phone: (907)

Craig Loomis - Assembly Liaison

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose

The Haines Borough Planning Commission is the sole planning body of the borough, guided by the Comprehensive Plan.

Composition

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the assembly, to three-year staggered terms.

Powers and Duties

The Planning Commission has powers and duties provided for by the Borough Charter and the Borough Code as prescribed by the Assembly.  The Planning Commission...

  • Presents to the Assembly a comprehensive plan including recommendations for zoning districts based on existing land uses and information gathered by a public hearing process;

  • Advises the Assembly on all matters related to planning and zoning, including the establishment of political boundaries;

  • Formulates and develops planning proposals for submission to the Assembly whenever requested to do so by the Assembly or upon its own motion;

  • Gathers information and informs the public at hearings on planning matters, and promotes public interest and understanding of the comprehensive plan; and

  • Plans for borough capital improvements and land sales.