ITEM TITLE:
Approval of a 10’ Wide Private Water Line Easement on the City of Valdez Owned Property Known as Parcel B, Northern Lights Subdivision to Valdez Holdings, LLC.
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Community Development Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve 10’ wide private water line easement on the City of Valdez owned property known as Parcel B, Northern Lights Subdivision to Valdez Holdings, LLC.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Community Development Department received a request from the owners of the KOA Campground to connect to the existing city water system in the Robe River Subdivision area. The campground owners desire to connect their existing water system to the city water supply on a seasonal basis. Their plans include tapping into the existing city water line on Aurora Street. This requires a water line to be run from the KOA Campground property (Tract F1, ASLS 79-116), across the city owned snow storage lot at the end of Aurora Street, known as Parcel B, Northern Lights Subdivision.
The applicant will also be required to obtain a utility permit prior to making a connection to the city water system. The application, including engineered plans, has been submitted to the Public Works Director for approval. A ROW permit will also be required prior to construction of the water line, and for any maintenance or repair work in the future.
On March 25, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a recommendation to City Council to grant the private easement.
Upon approval by City Council, the city manager will work with the city attorney to develop an easement document that pairs with the attached exhibit. The easement will then be recorded with the State of Alaska DNR State Recorder’s Office.