HomeMy WebLinkAbout07012025 Planning & Zoning MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page 127
CALL TO ORDER
The July 1, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Chair Carol Griswold.
[Clerk's Note — This meeting was held in the Seward Community Library due to Council
Chambers being unavailable]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Vanessa Verhey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Carol Griswold, presiding, and
Brenan Hornseth
Char-benneau
Vanessa Verhey
Rhonda Hubbard
Clare Sullivan
Pemberton
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner
Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk
Excused — Charbonneau
Absent — Pemberton
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Mike Calhoon, inside city limits, requested the flagpole in the community room of the library be
repaired.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Verhey/Hubbard) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Chair Griswold requested to move Resolution 2025-022 to the Consent Agenda.
Motion as Amended Passed Unanimous
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July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page 128
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the June 3, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2025-022, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 213 Fifth Avenue,
vacating the interior lot line and creating one lot
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS
Proclamations and Awards - None
City Administration Report
Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck announced a new hire for the Community
Development Executive Planning Assistant position. He also said the department was continuing
to work on the Comprehensive Plan survey analysis and it will be in the next City Council packet.
Presentations — None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business
Discuss work session topic for July 15, 2025
The commission decided the topic would be: Missing Middle Housing
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings
Work session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
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July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page 129
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Meuninck thanked everyone for the productive meeting. He informed the commission that he
will be on vacation and Courtney Bringhurst will be Acting Community Development Director.
Meuninck planned to be back for the meeting and work session in August.
Hubbard inquired about having a joint work session on parking with the City Council.
Sullivan appreciated that Resolution 2025-022 was moved to the consent agenda to save time.
Griswold wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July!
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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Jod' urtz Carol Griswol
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