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Home My WebLink About04012008 Planning & Zoning MinutesCity of Seward, Alaslut Planning Commission Minutes April 1, 2008 Volume 6, Page 257 ~,i Call to Order l` The April 1, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chari Mariatu~a Keil. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Roach' led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Marianna Keil presiding, and Sue McClure Sandie Roach' Steven Heinrich comprising a quorutn of the Commission; and Bob Hicks, Community Development Director ~t:i e:,~l Anne $ailey, Executive Liaison ~ Absent was: Margaret Anderson- Excused City Administration Report Community Development Director Bob Hicks updated the Commission of the following business items: • Kevin Clazk would be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission at the April 14, 2008 Council Meeting. • A Nuclear Power Informational Meeting would be held on April lb, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rae Building. In response to Keil, Bailey stated that an Informational Notice would be posted stating the P & Z Commission was invited to attend. • A City Council Work Session would be held on April 21, 2008 to discuss the Building and Fire Codes. In response to Keil, Hicks discussed what would be presented at the Work Session and stated he would ask staff to find what existed in the code today that was adopted by Council and not required by the state in prior years. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 1, 2008 Volume 6, Page 2 5 8 • The Historic Preservation Commission had requested that an expert on historical districts attend the May 20, 2008 P & Z/HP Joint Work Session. • Title 15 would be discussed at the April 15, 2008 Work Session. Hicks would provide the Commission with information on April l 1, 2008. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations -None. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing -None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda - Motion (Heinrich/McClure) Approve the Agenda and the Consent Agenda By general consensus, Discuss Changing the Planning and Zoning Meeting Time From 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. was added ander New Business Item 9.E. Motion Passed as Amended Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: February 19, 2008 Re-Scheduled Meeting Minutes March 4, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes March 18, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes Special Items Election of Chair and Vice-Chair :i f; Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Motion (Roach'/Heinrich) Request for Unanimous Consent Motion Passed Keil opened the floor for Chair nominations. Elect Marianna Keil Chair Seeing no fiuther nominations, nominations were closed. Unanimous Consent ,i Laic+~;r,~ ?c~r~ .... City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 1, 2D08 Volume 6, Page 2 5 9 Keil opened the floor for Vice-Chair nominations. McClure proposed a motion to nominate Roach' as the Vice Chair, but Roach' respectfully declined. Motion (Roach't'McClure) Elect Margaret Anderson Vice Chair Seeing no further nominations, nominations were closed. Request for Unanimous Consent Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing -None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing - RESOLUTION 2008-05 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REZONING OF LOTS 27, 28, AND 29, BLOCK 17, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD FROM MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ~ TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) Hicks reviewed Resolution 2008-OS and stated this was consistent with the comprehensive plan, land use plan and strategic plan. He stated the public hearing requirements had been met, one inquiry had been received about the property use and staff' recommended the approval of Resolution 2008-05. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one requested to be heard and the public hearing was closed. McClure noted that a clerical error was made in the P & Z agenda statement stating "10 feet by 100 feet" rather than 30 feet by 100 feet. Motion (McClure/Roach') Approve Resolution 2008-05 In response to Heinrich, Hicks stated that the replat was not considered for this issue. Keil clarified the change met the comprehensive plan, land use plan and strategic plan criteria. McClure stated she had not heard any objections on this issue. City of Seward Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April l , 2008 col ume 6, Page 2 6 0 Keil stated she had one inquiry about where the lots were located. Hicks stated in the future he would make inquiries to see if other property owners would like to be included in the change. it. Roach' stated she was in favor of an outdoor market and these lots were a great location for In response to Keil, Hicks stated there were provisions in the code for outdoor markets. Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business -None New Business- ir~driniln'.1 Discuss the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Flood Mitigation Plan N9Yi Keil commented this was a great product but she had a few questions. She referred to sections of the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. Hicks stated he had requested the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan be presented to Planning _ and Zoning as a courtesy since changes had been made since they reviewed it in early 2007. He stated the plan was on the next City Council agenda for adoption and the Seward Flood Board had provided an email with the changes. He volunteered to take the Commissions questions to the Flood Service Board and ask them to address the questions at the City Council meeting. McClure stated that almost any area was subject to flooding. Hicks clarified there were areas that were not part of the flood plain and explained flood hazard risk areas. Keil referred to other sections of the Flood Hazard Mitigation and discussed her concerns. Hicks suggested Keil make a presentation to Council to raise these questions. The Commission discussed the plan in great detail. Hicks asked if he could meet with the Chair to review the plan and decide on a course of action. Discuss changing the meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ciry of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 1, 2008 Volume 6, Page 2 61 Hicks explained that City Council was introducing an Ordinance changing their meetings ,~ from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the adjournment from 11:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Commission discussed their concerns with changing the meeting times and their work sessions. By general consensus, the Commission decided to keep the meetings at 7:30 p.m. The Commission appreciated the Clerk's office for asking the Commission if they would like to be incorporated in the change. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) - Notes from March 25, 2008 Work Session regarding the 2008-2009 P & Z Priority List Hicks thought the Joint Work Session with Council was very productive. He stated there were new items suggested and this was on the agenda to give the Commission an opportunity to reprioritize the list. The Commission discussed the priorities and how they would like them prioritized. Special Meeting Notice for April 15, 2008 Commission Comments - Roach' congratulated Keil and Anderson. McClure concurred with Roach'. Keil appreciated the upcoming meetings. Citizens' Comments -None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments -None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Anne Bailey, Executive Li. ~.•`~ QF (City Seal) -r z -~'3~ . ~ s $ Y M rianna Keil Chair ~'~ ~~YY°r~~ WYYY4Y.YYY ~~ '~ 6F A ` ,'_ n~°