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Home My WebLink About251126 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on November 26, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Council Calendars are released every week and contain all the latest information on meeting results, agendas, public hearings, upcoming meetings & work sessions, and vacancies on the boards & commissions. The last page contains QR codes to Council, P&Z, PACAB, and Historic Preservation meeting information to help you stay informed on your local government! *** This edition is for Wednesday, November 26, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve November 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 2)* Resolution 2025-034, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 516 & 518 First Ave, vacating the interior lot line and creating one lot to be known as Lot 29A, Block 27, Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards 1) Recognizing Sean Ulman’s service on the Planning and Zoning Commission B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements - None D. Presentations - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing [All public hearing items on this agenda are Quasi-judicial items. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to these resolutions with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] 1) Resolution 2025-035, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to The Tufted Puffin LLC to operate a drive-thru window to sell retail cannabis products and non-cannabis food and beverage items from their business located at 408 Port Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District 2) Resolution 2025-036, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Pacific Seafood – Seward, LLC to operate a seafood processing plant at 3201 Sorrel Road within an Industrial zoning district 3) Resolution 2025-037, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Pacific Seafood – Seward, LLC to construct and operate an employee campground at 3207 Morris Avenue within an Industrial zoning district City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on November 26, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 4) Resolution 2025-038, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Valerie Bradshaw to operate a hotel at 300 Washington Street within a Central Business (CB) Zoning District 5) Resolution 2025-039, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Grace Group Properties 1 LLC to construct and operate a hotel on the property located at 313 and 315 Fourth Ave within a Central Business (CB) Zoning District 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Other New Business 1) Review 2026 Meeting Dates 2) Discuss work session topic for December 16, 2025 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Work session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall B. Other Items 1) KPB Planning Commissioner Report 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 27, 2025 City offices closed Day After Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 28, 2025 City offices closed Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025 Cancelled City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on November 26, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025: All public hearing items on this agenda are Quasi-judicial items. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to these resolutions with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Resolution 2025-035, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to The Tufted Puffin LLC to operate a drive-thru window to sell retail cannabis products and non-cannabis food and beverage items from their business located at 408 Port Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Resolution 2025-036, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Pacific Seafood – Seward, LLC to operate a seafood processing plant at 3201 Sorrel Road within an Industrial zoning district Resolution 2025-037, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Pacific Seafood – Seward, LLC to construct and operate an employee campground at 3207 Morris Avenue within an Industrial zoning district Resolution 2025-038, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Valerie Bradshaw to operate a hotel at 300 Washington Street within a Central Business (CB) Zoning District Resolution 2025-039, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Grace Group Properties 1 LLC to construct and operate a hotel on the property located at 313 and 315 Fourth Ave within a Central Business (CB) Zoning District Public hearing documents are available for review at the City Hall. The public hearing will be held during the meetings in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 410 Adams Street. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings and participate in the discussion. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Planning & Zoning Commission City Council is seeking applications from residents inside city limits interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. There is one seat available with a term set to expire at the end of February 2027. Planning & Zoning holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and work sessions the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. or at other times as needed. Commissioners shall be compensated for service at the rate of $100 per month. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us. Completed application forms must be filed with the City Clerk. Please email clerk@cityofseward.net for more information. Historic Preservation Commission City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission meets four times a year, typically on a designated Thursday in January, May, September, and November. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on November 26, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us There is one seat available on the commission with a term set to expire May 2028. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. The board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2026 There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2028 At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us CORRESPONDENCE IS WELCOME If you wish to communicate with the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board, or the Historic Preservation Commission, send an email to clerk@cityofseward.net and specify which group you want to receive it. In return, you will receive an email confirmation back from the City Clerk verifying your email has been forwarded as you requested. Please note that all correspondence may be subject to public record requests. 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