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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2007-012 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission ..... CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT AND FUND A STUDY OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR THE "BENCH" AREA ON THE EAST SIDE OF RESURRECTION BAY WHEREAS, Seward City Code 2.30.225 charges the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission ("Commission") with responsibility for promoting the public interest and understanding of comprehensive planning, zoning, land management and other issues related to community planning and development; and WHEREAS, the Commission has identified the "bench area" located on the East side of Resurrection Bay as a potential opportunity for development, as it would expand the availability of developable land within City boundaries; and .... WHEREAS, in recent years, the Commission and the Seward City Council have taken action to recommend and authorize disposition of individual parcels on the East side of Resurrection Bay, without a comprehensive and organized plan for future development in these areas, which may limit the potential for achieving the highest and best use of these properties for the community's overall benefit; and WHEREAS, in considering potential development options for the "bench area", the Commission recommends that every effort be made to recognize the valuable role that this area plays in protecting the community's view-shed, and that potential development in this area proceed in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts to the view-shed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that the Seward City Council pursue a study of the "bench area" located on the East side of Resurrection Bay, to consider potential development options for this area. and to encourage orderly and planned development to meet the highest and best use of this land for the community benefit, recognizing the value that this area plays in protecting the community's view-shed. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ... Seward Planning and Zoning Resolution 2007-12 Page 2 0 f 2 :j~ ...I PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th day of June, 2007. THE CITY OF SEWARD .....~. /j &-rn ~=:~Z::O-/ Tom Smith, ice ehau AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Anderson, Clark, Hicks, Roach', Smith None Hohl, Keil None ATTEST: j~ ...J ewis, C C I k ~ IU.,,:, er ~~.. O~ l';',.....'.q~! ..... L--{ r V'_', ", ~... ~, .......... (.'''''V-'- ~~" (City Seal"!~ (j....~o~POIii):...';i,o~::. . S! ~.. '" .~- '\:-"\1 ", III . .........,..",~ ~ "ze ... :: .: .-..:H'i/;'\ T : ~ = i ....,.L.:,J,;.,\J..J : 0 ;; ~\ --- :;: ... In..' C'-,i ," C;wt ""'X..~4t~ 9,,'1.;.., tloo $ ~ -?h..flfI~...!I'~""dP ~ "" ~ <:-'OF "'\. \>';) ...." "1. ,... ...... "'.rulI'" h.~ .."J