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#23-29 - Approval of Fee Waiver for Temporary Land Use #23-05 for End of the Road Ren Fair
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SUBMITTED BY: Nicole LeRoy, Planner
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Approve resolution 23-29 to waive fees for temporary land use permit #23-05 for End of the Road Ren Fair for an approximately 8-acre portion of 251 Pioneer Drive, Lot 2, Block 2, Mineral Creek Subdivision (N Barney Meyring Parkstrip)
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
End of the Road Ren Fair applied for and was granted a temporary land use permit for use of an approximately 8-acre portion of 251 Pioneer Drive, Lot 2, Block 2, Mineral Creek Subdivision for June 16th-18th, 2023. The permit is for use of the north portion of the Mineral Creek parkstrip for a renaissance fair open to the public. The event will include a vendor square, food vendor area, stage, and game area. The event is scheduled to take place June 17th, with the 16th and 18th as set-up and break-down days.
Economic Development Director, Chief of Police, and Parks and Recreation Director were solicited for comments on the application and expressed no objection. The applicant has agreed to work with Valdez Police Department, and Economic Development Department for any in-kind service requests.
Use of the property under this permit will not constitute a nuisance, and no permanent alteration of the land will occur.
Pursuant to Valdez Municipal Code 17.48.140 (G) & (H), temporary land use permit requests exceeding 5 acres in size may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Per VMC 17.48.140 (H) (3) if temporary land use permits are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the decision is reported to City Council.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve this permit at their regular meeting May 10, 2023. End of the Road Ren Fair requested a fee waiver from City Council pursuant to Policy 5100-01 City Fee Waiver.
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