Hello P&Z Subscribers,

The P&Z agenda packet for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is posted on the City website. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall and will begin at 7:00 p.m.

You can view the agenda packet here:
Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings | Seward, AK

Public Hearing Items:

Resolution 2026-010 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, , granting Thomas Loertscher a variance from the front yard setback requirement in Seward City Code 15.10.220, reducing the required setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for the properties located at 1600 and 1602 Harold Avenue in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district

*Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period.

Resolution 2026-011 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 5B-1, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Phase 2

*Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period.

Resolution 2026-012 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract H, Seward Original Townsite, Waterfront Park Replat; creating Tract H1, Waterfront Park Replat with associated vacations and dedications

*Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period.

Resolution 2026-013 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §16.01 and §16.05 to clarify public improvement requirements when subdividing, developing, or selling land

*Legislative item. Commissioners may discuss it with the public. Comments may also be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period.

You may also view the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Newsletter at the following link:

September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting

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Please contact the Community Development Department if you have any questions.