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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10212025 Planning & Zoning Special Meeting MinutesCity of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Cannmission Special Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Volume 8, Page 145 CALL TO ORDER The October 21, 2025, Special Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chair Carol Griswold. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Pemberton led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL There were present: Carol Griswold, presiding, and Brenan Hornseth Nathaniel Charbonneau Vanessa Verhey Rhonda Hubbard Clare Sullivan June Pemberton comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner Jamie Crocker, Executive Planning Assistant Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Excused — None Absent — None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Casie Warner, inside city limits, commented about the discrepancy on the zones and the parcels of land for housing. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Resolution 2025-031, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Philip Zimmerman to construct a 4-plex at 2009 Phoenix Road within a multi -family residential (R3) zoning district. City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes October 21, 2025 Volume 8, Page 146 [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public.] City Planner Courtney Bringhurst explained that this conditional use permit [CUP] to construct a fourplex at 2009 Phoenix Road is located within a multifamily residential zoning district and meets all required development standards, including setbacks, building height, and lot coverage. She also briefly shared the description of the units, parking requirements, installation of bear - resistant refuse containers within a three -walled enclosure, and landscaping with grass and ornamental shrubbery on all non -developed areas of the property. Courtney explained that a certificate of occupancy will not be granted until the above conditions have been met. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Phil Zimmerman, outside city limits, was the developer and was available to answer any questions that the commission asked. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Motion (Sullivan/Pemberton) Approve Resolution 2025-031 Hubbard made a motion to strike the first sentence in condition #4 to read as follow: The applicant shall be required to provide the minimum number of parking spaces on sites as required by city code for multi -family dwellings. However, the motion failed to receive a second. Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS Meuninck spoke about the great public engagement during the work session. He also wanted to get the perspective of the Planning and Zoning Commission at some point for their input. Bringhurst said it was great to see so much positive energy from the public. The feedback would be incorporated into the next update of the Comprehensive Plan. Sullivan congratulated Community Development for their hard work. The information they put together was clear and well presented. City of Seward, Alaska Planning c& Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes Volume 8, Page 147 October 21, 2025 Hubbard expressed her disappointment with her colleagues for not supporting her proposed amendment. She was concerned about the commission not stepping up to relieve the regulatory burden for those trying to provide housing. She thanked the administration for their work and looked forward to more discussions. Griswold thanked the staff for their handouts and a terrific work session. She thanked the CUP applicant Phil Zimmerman for his efforts to provide more housing. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Jodi K z Depu City Clerk (City OF SE •• •• ■ • * i . �. i I. i v 1 f ,• • I• `P;si•�/yi •1 •• `C �.• • a'' CeG€45-Q y_avAjwa Carol Griswo Chair