1. Conduct public hearings to consider the approval, conditional approval, or denial of:

2. In accordance with AS 29.40.030 and Chapter 16.08 BMC, and after holding public hearings, recommend to the council amendments and updates to the comprehensive plan for the physical development of the city. The comprehensive plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall show the commission’s recommendations and may include, among other things, the general location and extent of streets and other methods of circulation and transportation; the general location and extent of public utilities; the general location and extent of parks, playgrounds, and drainage facilities; and the use of land. The comprehensive plan shall include:

3. Approve subdivision plans and plats and provide recommendations to council on the adoption of a subdivision agreement in accordance with Chapter 17.04 BMC.

4. Hear appeals from the decision of the planning director.*

5. Act as the platting authority for the city.

6. Review and make recommendations to the council on the adoption of and changes to subdivision, land use, site plan, land acquisition and disposal, flood control, housing, building and similar codes.

7. Provide a forum for public comment and input regarding planning, zoning, and land use.

8. Perform such other duties and functions as are provided for in BMC Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 and other provisions of this code or as may be referred by the city council.

1. The heading “Resolution of the Bethel Planning Commission”;

2. The space for the resolution number to be assigned, “Resolution No. (number)”;

3. A short and concise title descriptive of its subject and purpose;

4. A short list of “whereas” clauses descriptive of the reasons for the resolution, if necessary;

5. The resolving clause “THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT...” followed by a statement of the action approved by the commission and such factual findings, conclusions and other matters as may be appropriate; and

6. A declaration of the date the resolution was adopted: “Adopted (date)” and designated lines for the signatures of the chairperson and the commission ex officio member responsible for recording the actions in the meeting.

1. Necessary, proposed, or existing federal, state and/or city land selection, acquisition, disposal or management practices that affect the city.

2. Proposed or existing public improvements and the prioritization of the projects in the city’s annual and long-term capital improvement programs.

3. The city’s annual planning budget and work program. [Ord. 21-20 § 4, 2021.]