ITEM TITLE:
Issuance of Temporary Land Use Permit #26-10 to End of the Road Ren Fair for an Approximately 4-Acre Portion of 251 Pioneer Drive, Lot 2, Block 2 Mineral Creek Subdivision - Barney Meyring Park Strip.
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nylund - Senior Planner/GIS Technician
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A - Receive and File
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On May 29th, 2026, the City of Valdez Community Development Department issued a temporary land use permit (TLUP) to End of the Road Ren Fair for an approximately-4 acre portion of 251 Pioneer Drive, Lot 2, Block 2 Mineral Creek Subdivision - Barney Meyring Park Strip.
Pursuant to Valdez Municipal Code 17.12.120 (G), staff review of the proposed temporary use request found that all ten approval criteria were satisfied. The term of this permit is June 18th to 21st, 2026. The permitted use is for a renaissance fair open to the public. The event will include a vendor square, food vendor area, stage, portable restrooms, game areas, performances, and alcohol consumption area.
The Public Works Director, City Manager, Parks and Recreation Director, Capital Facilities Director and Police Chief were solicited for comments on the application and had no objections. This short-term TLUP was approved by the Community Development Director and all fees for this agreement have been waived by Valdez City Council per City of Valdez Resolution #23-43.