WILLOW AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, INC.
Your local forum for discussion, participation and comment in matters of concern to the community. WACO promotes the social, cultural and economic welfare of the Willow area.
This website is a service for the community of Willow, Alaska. Find WACO meeting minutes and agendas as well as information about committees, the community center and, local groups. Committee and group news or announcements are also posted as received. View the calendar for the schedule of local activities/events.
WACO Community Meeting
The first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Willow Community Center
Latest News and Upcoming Events
The November 2014 Willow EBreeze has been published:
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Below is a SUMMARY of the draft Resolution and Ordinance that was developed by the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board, which is now open for public review and comment. FULL DOCUMENT can be found at: htt...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The Agenda for the 12/4/24 WACO meeting is available via the link below:
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MSB Waterbody Setback - below is a SUMMARY of the draft Resolution and Ordinance that was developed by the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board, which is now open for public review and comment. FULL DOCUMENT can be found at:
matsugov.us/boards/waterbody-setback-advisory-board/resolutions
Please submit all public comments to [email protected] by January 21, 2025.
What is a Waterbody Setback? A set distance from a waterbody for structures
Purpose:
“The intent of the waterbody setback is to preserve the integrity of
the Borough’s lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands by maintaining
and improving water quality, shore cover, fish and wildlife habitat,
and aesthetic values.”
Specific code change recommendations:
Homes previously built in violation of the 75-foot waterbody setback of a lake can become legal provided: The building is at least 45 feet from the lake The building was constructed between 1987-present Certain standards are met including a cap on impervious surface, establishment of a riparian buffer, and
capture of runoff associated with the development
Going forward: mechanized land clearing within 75 feet of a waterbody requires a land use permit
with provisions for a cap on impervious surface, establishment of a riparian buffer, and capture of
runoff associated with the development
New general standards apply within 75 feet of all waterbodies including setbacks for: Kennels, stables, animal yards and animal waste facilities Paved vehicle parking areas Liquid hazardous substances Removal of vegetation Application of fertilizers or pesticides Stockpiling of imported snow
Petroleum storage tanks built within 75 feet of a waterbody will have five years to be either non- gravity fed or have secondary containment in place
Setbacks apply to more than just “habitable"
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Waste of time. Nobody is enforcing code for this now. Code Compliance won’t enforce the newest setback requirement. People are still going to build where they want on their property so what has the Borough accomplished?
A Healthcare Navigator will be at the Willow Library on Monday 11/25 to help with signing up for Medicaid and health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Everyone welcome!
Also note that if you need this help but can't make it to the library, you can call 2-1-1 for help with open enrollment.
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HOUSTON/WILLOW AIRPORT ADVISORY MEETING
There will be a regular monthly meeting of the City of Houston Airport Advisory Committee beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This is a public meeting held at Houston City Hall. The agenda can be read here:
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