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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). 1 1 1 City ofSeward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Volume 8, Page 89 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