HomeMy WebLinkAbout12032024 Planning & Zoning MinutesCity ofSeward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024 Volume 8, Page 87
CALL TO ORDER
The December 3, 2024, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Carol Griswold.
OPENING CEREMONY
Vice Chair Hornseth led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Carol Griswold, presiding, and
Brenan Hornseth
Nathaniel Charbonneau
Vanessa Verhey
Sean Ulman
Clare Sullivan
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner
Clara Brown, Executive Assistant
Kris Peck, City Clerk
Excused — Hubbard, Verhey
Absent — None
Vacant — None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT — None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Sullivan/Charbonneau) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the October 8, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
City ofSeward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024 Volume 8, Page 88
Resolution 2024-023, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Granting a Six -Month Extension to Conditional Use Permit 2024-003 Issued to CIRI Alaska
Tourism Corporation (CATC) to Construct a Second Bunkhouse on Lot 22A, Clearview 2018
Replat; Located at 208 Phoenix Road; Within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS
City Administration Report
Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck provided an update on the Comprehensive
Plan survey and noted around 180 people had completed the survey so far. His staff had been
giving presentations around the community to encourage participation in the Comprehensive Plan
survey. On another topic, Meuninck said the Parks and Recreation racquetball final was coming
up. Last year, Community Development staff took the gold and silver medals.
Other Reports and Announcements
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business
Review 2025 meeting dates and proposed date changes
Meuninck recalled Planning & Zoning meeting changes that took place in 2024 due to elections
and council budget work sessions. He outlined the 2025 schedule in the packet and noted the
potential schedule conflicts.
The commission reviewed their 2025 meeting dates and confirmed changes to the 2025 schedule:
Meetings: April 8 instead of April 1 and October 14 instead of October 7.
Work Sessions: April 22 instead of April 15.
Receive direction from the Commission on how to move forward with past work session
topics such as marijuana establishments and housing
The commission asked for a Joint Work Session with City Council on January 27, 2024 to discuss
housing and marijuana establishments.
Discuss work session topic for Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
The commission set their Work Session topics for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to include: Review
proposed marijuana ordinance, building height requirements, and accessory dwelling units (ADU).
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Reminder of Meetings
Work session on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall
Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall
CITIZEN COMMENTS — None
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Charbonneau wanted to clarify where the Comprehensive Plan survey could be found.
Meuninck explained that the Comprehensive Plan survey links could be found on the city
Community Development website, as well as the postcards with QR codes. The surveys would
remain open through May 2025. Community Development staff had a series of survey
presentations lined up for: PACAB, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce, and the Senior
Center.
Ulman noted the Comprehensive Plan survey was fairly user friendly and allowed the user to
speak their mind on a few key points. He thanked staff for designing such a good survey.
Sullivan noted that Community Development staff would be at the American Legion tomorrow to
present on the Comprehensive Plan survey. The survey event was open to all and tablets would be
provided to complete the surveys.
Peck asked which survey was the most popular out of the four.
Bringhurst responded that the Vision for Seward survey had the most with 180 responses. Quality
of Life was in a close second place.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
COt/I -
Carol Griswold
Chair