Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - April 8, 2026
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Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting - April 8, 2026
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. All commissioners were present except Commissioners Moulton and Metroca (excused). The meeting focused on approving a preliminary plat for a subdivision and receiving updates on community development projects and short-term rental regulations.
Consent Calendar
- The minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously without changes or comments.
Discussion Items
- Approval of Preliminary Plat for Mineral Creek Koch Subdivision (Replat of Lot 7A Block 8): A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Raditic and seconded by Commissioner Binrow. During discussion, property owner Brad Cook confirmed the new lot will be used for a residential home, not an Airbnb, though commissioners noted future use cannot be controlled. Concerns were raised about existing water services on the lot, but it was clarified that two separate stub-ups exist, which is adequate. Commissioner Raditic requested that the plat drafter verify lot numbers on the north side of Nabesna Street. The motion carried with 5 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 2 absent.
- Community Development Director’s Report: The director reported that an update on bathrooms at Valdez Glacier Lake (raised at the previous meeting) is delayed, as the city manager wants involvement from the Parks and Recreation Commission. The final draft of Title 16 is expected to be received that week and will be prepared for the next meeting's agenda, with early publication to allow review. Only two public comments were received, both from engineers the director had contacted. The public hearing on Title 16 is scheduled for the next meeting.
- Short-Term Rental Permit Update (Commission Business): Commissioner Raditch inquired about the status of short-term rental regulations. The director stated that the permit application is being finalized through new permitting software and is expected to be live in April. There is no cap on permits, though city council could set one later. The permit will help collect data on rental types (owner-occupied vs. not) and impact on housing. Enforcement will begin later in 2026 to allow a grace period for registration.
Key Outcomes
- The preliminary plat for Mineral Creek Koch Subdivision was approved (5-0-2).
- The Title 16 draft will be presented at the next meeting (expected late April 2026) with a public hearing.
- The short-term rental permit application will launch in April 2026, with public outreach and delayed enforcement to accommodate the busy season.
Meeting Transcript
I'd like to call this meeting in the Validates Planning and Zoning Commission for Wednesday, April 8th order. Let the record show that all commissioners are present, with the exception of Commissioners Moulton and Metroca, who are both excused. We have some minutes to address from March 25th. That's our last meeting. Anyone have changes or comments on those minutes? All right, seeing none of the minutes are approved. Public business from the floor is a chance for the audience to address us on a non-agended item. I assume you're here from the agenda. Okay. We have nobody online. New business item number one approval of preliminary flat for mineral creek cook subdivision. A replat of 7A block 8 Mineral Creek Subdivision Flat 2001-3. We can get a motion on that. We'll take it up. Motion to approve. I'll set. Move by Commissioner Raditic, seconded by Commissioner Binrow. Any discussion? That looks like a pretty simple quest. Um yeah, I don't see any anything to ask about. Okay. Yeah, looking at that lot. It looks as the map showed you at all. That lot enough space for everything. Do we want to address the public comment? Is that something we address in this group? We could. I I don't know if it's you know what the property owner is going to do with it. It wasn't part of the packet, and it's really not something that's germane, I don't think. But if the owner wanted to address it, he could. Certainly wouldn't be required to. Yeah, I guess the question was is it going to be uh Airbnb? Actually, could you come up to the mic if you're if you are going to speak and just state your name for the record? This is all being recorded. Thanks. Brad Cook. Oh, can you press the button so it's red? Red light. Brad Cook, the property owner. And this will be a residential home. Okay. For the new lot that we'll be building this summer. Hopefully. Any other questions? I guess the question was you was wondering if it was going to be an Airbnb. No, not an Airbnb. That's what the house next door, the red house is half and half. It's a rental basement, and then it's Airbnb on the upper half. That was that concern on that question. And just to be clear, once we approve this, and once the house is built, he may change his mind or he may sell it, and somebody else could turn it into a BMB.
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