ITEM TITLE:
Issuance of Temporary Land Use Permit #26-12 to The Fat Mermaid for Approximately 518 Square Feet of Public Right-of-Way Immediately Adjacent to Lot 1A, Block 38A, Harbor Subdivision.
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 15th, 2026, the City of Valdez Community Development Department issued a temporary land use permit (TLUP) to The Fat Mermaid for an Approximately 518 square feet of public right-of-way immediately adjacent to Lot 1A, Block 38A, Harbor Subdivision.
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 May 15th to September 15th, 2026. The permitted use is to erect an outdoor awning and restaurant seating for the purpose of serving customers or patrons of The Fat Mermaid restaurant.
The Public Works Director, City Manager, Parks and Recreation Director and Police Chief were solicited for comments on the application and had no objections. This long-term TLUP was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2024 and has been administratively approved this year per VMC 17.12.120(F) which states that the permit “may be renewed annually, with the approval of the community development director”, “and may be renewed for a maximum of 4 years”.