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February 3, 2026 Volume 8, Page 170
CALL TO ORDER
The Tuesday, February 3, 2026, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Brenan Hornseth.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Charbonneau led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Glare -Sullivan, and
Brenan Hornseth, presiding,
Nathaniel Charbonneau
Vanessa Verhey
Rhonda Hubbaf4
June Pemberton
Andrew Wilder
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 —Sullivan, Hubbard
Absent — None
Vacant — None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING — None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Charbonneau/Verhey) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approve the January 6, 2026, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
City ofSeward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2026 Volume 8, Page 17!
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS
City Administration Report
Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck reminded the public of the P&Z
newsletter that accompanied the meetings and interactive questions to assist with prioritizing work
session topics. He noted that February is Commissioner Recruitment Month, and encouraged
interested residents to apply for P&Z. Meuninck also provided an update on the Comprehensive
Plan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution 2026-002 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska,
recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions and §15.10.226
Land Uses Allowed to incorporate regulations for a mobile health unit
Motion (Charbonneau/Pemberton) Approve Resolution 2026-002
City Planner Courtney Bringhurst explained that this topic was discussed at the previous work
session and involves the Seward Community Health Center's request to use a motorized van to
provide routine, non -emergency health screenings and preventive care. She stated that staff
recommends amending code to define a "mobile health unit" and also add it to the Land Use Table.
Bringhurst explained that the proposed ordinance would establish definitions and regulations for
both mobile medical units and mobile health units and allow mobile health units to operate outright
in several zoning districts including: Office Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Harbor, Central
Business, and Institutional.
Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Jilian Chapman introduced herself as the CEO of the Seward Community Health Center. She
thanked the commission for the opportunity to speak at the work session and for considering the
change. She noted that the mobile health unit has already been operating for a season and
highlighted the need to ensure it meets community healthcare needs while being respectful of
neighboring areas. She expressed appreciation for the way the ordinance is written, emphasizing
that it supports not only current needs but also future community needs by allowing mobile
healthcare services from a range of providers like mobile dentistry.
No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed.
Charbonneau noted a housekeeping change in the Whereas section should be made to replace the
word "hospitals" with "healthcare providers" which is more standard and still encompasses
hospitals.
Motion Passed Unanimous
City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2026 Volume 8, Page 172
NEW BUSINESS — None
Other New Business
Discuss work session topic for February 17, 2026
The discussion resulted in these two topics for the next work session:
1) Overview of webinar of Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
2) Review language of Subdivision Code
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings:
Work session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
Other Items
KPB Planning Commissioner Report
Bringhurst provided a brief overview of the report.
FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Meuninck thanked everyone for a great meeting and commended the commission for their work
on the marijuana legislation over the past several months. He noted that some distinctions between
Title 8 and Title 15 could have been clarified sooner, and explained future steps for P&Z on the
topic.
Hornseth thanked administration for helping the commission understand the difference between
Title 8 and Title 15. He appreciated the amount of effort involved with these complex topics.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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