P&Z Regular Meeting 11.3.2026

The City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 3, 2026 (the meeting title and call to order identify this date; the metadata lists November 4). The Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2026-017, granting Thomas Swan a conditional use permit to expand the Swan Nest Inn at 504 Adams Street from five to 12 nightly rental rooms, making it a hotel. The site plan provides approximately eight off-street parking spaces; the stated condition requires one-half space per guest room, or six spaces for 12 rooms, along with requirements for downward-directed exterior lighting, animal-resistant waste storage, and building, fire, and life-safety code compliance. Commissioners also discussed accessibility and the proposed elevator/lift.

The Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2026-018, recommending approval of a preliminary plat that separates the Jesse Lee Cemetery from City cemetery property. This is a preliminary step toward possible conveyance to the Katuchik Tribe; the City Council will determine later whether to appraise the land and how to negotiate the transfer, and no price or exchange of funds was decided at this meeting. Community Development reported that about 30 people attended an open house for the wayfinding and waterfront master plan projects, with consultants’ work still pending; no contract awards, new spending approvals, or procurement decisions were identified. A November 17 work session is planned to review zoning approaches and rezone application procedures.