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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 1995-007 AND ADOPTING THE
UPDATED SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
WHEREAS, initial construction of the Seward Marine Industrial Center began in 1980 with
the shiplift becoming operational in 1985; and
WHEREAS, the City has based the construction and development on a 1980 project
description prepared by its consulting engineers; and
WHEREAS, funding limitations and economics have slowed final development, and there is
a need to provide priority directions for its full development; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board initiated a plan to guide city
management and private enterprise in the continued development and management of the Seward
Marine Industrial Center; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska adopted the Seward Marine
Industrial Development Plan on January 23, 1995 by Resolution 1995-007; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution 2006-131, the City Council assigned the Port and
Commerce Advisory Board to review and update the Seward Marine Industrial Development Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board held multiple work sessions, work
shops and public hearings to solicit public comments and discuss updates to the Seward Marine
Industrial Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan has been updated based
on draft reviews and comments of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, the public, the Planning
and Zoning Commission and City Administration; and
WHEREAS, the new Plan has been recommended for adoption by the Port and Commerce
Advisory Board by PACAB Resolution 2008-Olon March 5, 2008.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2008-033
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Resolution 1995-007 of the City of Seward is hereby repealed.
Section 2. The new Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan for the City of
Seward, Alaska, attached and incorporated herein by reference is adopted.
Section 3. The appendices will be updated administratively as needed.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 28th
day of Apri12008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Kellar, Amberg, Dunham, Valdatta, Bardarson, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Smith
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Council Agenda Statement
Date: April 28, 2008
To: City Council Kk~
Through: Bob Hicks, Community Development Director
From: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Subject: SMIC Development Plan
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On November 27, 2006 City Council approved Resolution 2006-131 assigning the Port and
Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) to review and update the Seward Marine Industrial Center
Development Plan (Plan). PACAB was tasked to review and facilitate public workshops and
public hearings, to provide a Plan update to the Planning and Zoning (P & Z) Commission and
gather and consider their input and submit a full Plan to Administration.
Throughout 2006 and 2007, PACAB held multiple work sessions, work shops and public
hearings to solicit public comments and discuss updates to the Plan. In an effort to assist PACAB
in their deliberations, Administration comments were solicited and incorporated by PACAB into
the Plan.
PACAB forwarded the Plan to the P & Z Commission on April 4, 2007 for review and
comments. The P & Z Commission held a Work Session on June 19, 2007 and suggested one
change be incorporated into the body of the plan and noted support for the examination of
setbacks and temporary structures in the SMIC area and asked PACAB to consider incorporating
Port security aspects required under new Homeland Security requirements. The P & Z
Commission then held a Regular Meeting on August 7, 2007 forwarding the Plan back to
PACAB requesting that their changes and comments be considered.
At the September 12, 2007 PACAB Regular Meeting the Boazd made a motion to "Support the
Planning and Zoning Commission changes to the Plan, as amended by the Port and Commerce
Advisory Board, and forwazd the Plan to City Council for review." This motion was not
completed due to the adjournment of the meeting. At the October 17, 2007 PACAB Regular
Meeting the Board approved the motion to Support the P & Z Commission changes to the Plan,
as amended by PACAB, and forward the Plan to City Council for review and action.
At the March 5, 2008 PACAB Regular Meeting, PACAB approved the updated SMIC Plan, the
updated appendices and Resolution 2008-01 to show their support for the SMIC plan. The SMIC
plan is now before Council for adoption.
Community Development Director Bob Hicks reviewed the SMIC Development Plan and
created a SMIC Development Plan Summary which outlines the entire Plan as written. He than
suimnarized the Plan "by Type and Initiator- Assignment" in a second document attached here.
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Council has been presented with Resolution 2008-~€ repealing Resolution 1995-007 and
adopting the updated Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan.
The new Plan is attached for council approval. Upon approval copies of the approved plan will
be distributed to Administration and Council.
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
`.. Prepared By
Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department
In Cooperation with the
Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Apri128, 2008
• Draft Updated 10/17/07
• Approved by City Council 4/28/2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
THE PLAN .....................................................................................................................................1
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................................................2
Basin ..................................................................................................................................2
Docks ..................................................................................................................................3
Shiplift Operations .............................................................................................................4
Uplands ...............................................................................................................................4
MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................................................4
LAND USE
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Platting 5
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Land Values 5
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Land Uses 5
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Parks and Recreation ........................................................................................ ................6
MARKETING ................................................................................................................................6
TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................................6
Roads ..................................................................................................................................6
Parking ...............................................................................................................................7
Airport ................................................................................................................................7
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ....................................................................................7
Public Facilities ..................................................................................................................7
Public Safety .......................................................................................................................7
Public Utilities ....................................................................................................................8
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................8
Environmental Concerns ..................................................................................................8
Waste Management ...........................................................................................................9
APPEARANCE ..............................................................................................................................9
Landscaping and Beautification .......................................................................................9
Signs ................................................................................................................................10
Zoning ..............................................................................................................................10
Buildings ...........................................................................................................................11
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION .....................................................................................................11
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................1 l
Exhibit A. Site map Fourth of July Creek Valley ........................................................13
Exhibit B. Preliminary Subdivision Layout .................................................................14
Exhibit C. Project Overview 1980 Project Description ................................................15
~"" Exhibit D. Site Plan 1980 Project Description ...............................................................16
Exhibit E. Lease Sites ......................................................................................................17
Exhibit F. Utility Layout
I. Power Utilities ....................................................................18
II. Sewer Utilities .....................................................................19
III. Water Utilities ....................................................................20
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION During the mid-1970's, the City began developing a plan to create
an industrial complex at the Fourth of July Creek area to service the maritime industry.
The city annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska Statehood Act
Municipal Entitlement and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek Industrial
Development Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of industries that
would be more likely than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area: fisheries,
shipyard, petrochemical processing and heavy industry such as ore refining and bulk
freight handling.
The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm
Burmeister-Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in the king crab fisheries. With
the crash of the fish stock in 1980, the project evolved into a mix of ship repair facilities,
general cargo, fisheries processing, and other industrial uses. The project today is
essentially as described in the 1980 Century-Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek
Industrial Marine Park Project Description and shown on Figure 2 -Project Overview and
Figure 3 -Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C &D).
Upon completion of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact Assessment, the City
embarked on a multi-year construction project that ultimately invested the majority of the
city's share of the port bonds and state oil revenues in an access road, the relocation of
Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater and shiplift, for a total
investment of approximately $45 million.
Access, utilities and land availability helped spawn development of the sawmill and the
prison within the boundaries of the Fourth of July Creek valley complex. Although the
shiplift has been operational since 1985, no major development activity has occurred in the
portion known as the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC).
THE PLAN
GQAL An action oriented document to guide the city and private enterprise in
completing the development of a vibrant and successful' marine industrial=
center.
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Management Plan is a direct outgrowth of the
community's desire to enhance, encourage and promote an atmosphere favorable for
additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
For the purpose of this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center is considered to include the
f100 acres immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west of the
prison property. (Appendix Exhibit A and B)
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City
of Seward Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory
""' and bindin elements, this plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues
and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is
a legal document that must be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance.
As part of the process of finalizing the Plan, the City solicited initial suggestions from
various public boards and commissions and interested groups such as the Seward
Chamber of Commerce. The draft plan was presented to the public at advertised public
hearings and through review by the aforementioned groups. The issues raised and
recommendations made by those individuals and organizations are reflected in this
document.
An effective plan is one which is implemented. The City of Seward has a track record of
accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that
have been accomplished within the SMIC area include:
• Syncrolift with upland rail system;
• 250 ton Travelift;
• Bulk fuel facility;
• 430' North Dock;
• Fisheries dock and plant improvements;
• Electrical substation;
• Secondary sewer treatment plant;
Primary electrical, water and sewer systems; a-nd
• Preliminary real estate subdivision plats
• Some fill and cargo laydown area;
• Some utility improvements including area lighting;
• Campground Improvements; and
• Some Real Estate Development (leases and sales)
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL A dredged protected basin with adequate: docks,.. ship lifts and uplands to'
form ' a core marine industrial 'center that `,will accommodate new
businesses in supporting a stable economic base with year-round jobs.
The Basin envisioned by the 1980 Century-Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and
dredged to -21 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium draft vessels
for ship repair, cargo off loading and general moorage. The basin has been dredged to
design with -25 foot berths adjacent to the Shiplift Dock and the North Dock. The basin is
protected by a rip rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell
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breakwater along the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of the North
Dock. It is still open to the bay along the west and northwest sides.
1. The unenclosed basin allows swells and surges which, at times, prohibits the loading and
unloading of vessels of all sizes, and contributes to the damage of dock facilities and
increases the potential for accidents.
a. Aggressively pursue funding and engineering to enclose and protect the SMIC
basin.
b. Continue to work with the Corps of Engineers to review the feasibility of federal
funding involvement in the breakwater projects.
2. Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel filled interconnecting sheet pile cellular
cofferdams making up the South Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent
failure.
a. Monitor and repair cathodic protection system as needed.
DOCks described in the 1980 Century-Quadra concept included an inner dock along the
north basin shoreline, deepwater sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a
ship repair dock, a boat ramp and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small
fish processing dock, barge ramp and medium draft cargo dock have been constructed and
are in operation.
1. There is a growing demand for additional General Purpose Moorage dock space.
a. Construct anorth-south dock approximately 400' in length on the east side of the
basin to connect the Fisheries Dock and the North Dock
b. To increase moorage within the basin and the deepwater dock outside the basin.
2. The North Dock is not receiving much intended use and needs to be upgraded to provide
a safe and efficient working area.
a. Fill and create uplands behind the dock to add additional staging area to improve
the efficiency and freight carrier operations at the facility.
b. Repair Fendering System to remove as many protruding objects as possible from
along the dock area to make loading operations more efficient and to prevent damage from
loading operations.
c. Surface the dock and staging areas with concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, or Roto
mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes.
d. Upgrade the bumpering system to handle the sea swells and surges.
3. The Barge Ramp has never been completed and there is a concern about its need.
a. If the ramp is deemed unnecessary, delete it to create additional dock face.
4. Fisheries Dock -there are no current improvements identified for this dock.
5. Travelift Dock -there are no current improvements identified for this dock.
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6. Shiplift Dock
a. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system and corrosion
~"'~ control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating.
Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 250 ton Travelift and the 5000 long
tons Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral part of the original SMIC concept
plan. The Travelift was purchased and put into operation by the City in 1990 to fill the
demand for lifting vessels too small to economically use the Syncrolift platform, but too
large for the city's 50 ton Travelift.
1. A number of improvements relative to the 250 ton Travelift operation have been
identified.
a. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation and provide drainage.
b. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area.
c. Develop full-service work stations for major maintenance/construction projects
on vessels in order to limit the degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area.
d. Provide Restrooms.
2. The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a
Maintenance and Operating Agreement.
The Uplands forming SMIC were for the most part created from the material dredged
during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above
^.+ MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of land is below desired grade. Drainage ditches
were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the north property line divert water
runoff in the summer.
1. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to pool in the lower areas
behind roads.
a. Fill and grade low lying areas for proper drainage.
MANAGEMENT
GOAL A management level that is responsive to the needs of'its customers and
users, :.adequately serves the public's needs, protects the city's investment`
and ensures public safety
Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of
boats, cargo and equipment on site increase. Sufficient revenues are necessary for effective
on site management and security of this public facility.
1. Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities, land assets and equipment that will
adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs.
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2. Review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to insure
compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local, State and Federal Laws and regulations
where they apply.
3. Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime
Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 as applicable.
LAND USE
DUAL Sound, maximized :and coordinated development of private and public''
uplands and facilities in support of the needs of the users and visitors
Platting The city has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads, and provides an as-built of utility and access
easements. It creates legal lots for those existing leases and leaves the majority of the SMIC
area in blocks.
1. Maintain an accurate map through the survey and plat amendment for all current and
future leases.
Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it
is important that the city receive a fair market value for the use of its limited land assets.
1. The annual rental payment shall be adjusted every five years. The adjusted annual
rental payment to be paid under the terms of the lease shall be the appraised fair market
rental value (the "Fair Market Rental Value") of the Leased Land at the highest and best
use of the Lease Land.
Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land
Uses Allowed establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within the
SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and
other compatible industries.
1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall intent of
the SMIC area.
Parks and Recreation. Under state statutes, the city is required to provide public
access along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek and Resurrection Bay. Although the area
is principally industrial, limited recreation opportunities can be made available without
interfering with surrounding industrial uses.
1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a camping
area. Include signage of the access route.
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2. Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses.
"+ MARKETING
GOAL " A comprehensive marketing program primarily targeting fisheries, ship
repair and marine transportation'industries along with a healthy and
complament~ry mix of corn'mercial support business ,
Current city marketing efforts include: attendance at trade shows, overseas trade missions,
brochures and advertising.
1. Maintain identification of lands available for lease. (See Appendix Exhibit E)
2. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated.
3. Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands are
available for lease.
4. Continue to encourage multiple users.
5. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the public
utility system.
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL An adequate transportation:infrastructure that will: (1),serve the needs of
the industrial complex; (2) allow far growth; and;(3) attract new business"
to the community.
Roads. Nash Road provides the only ground access to SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
area. To adequately serve SMIC and attract new industries it is of the utmost importance
to maintain and improve the public road system to the highest standard economically
possible, to include paving.
1. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed.
Although Parking has not been a problem in the past, as more activity develops, it will
become imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from
equipment activity.
1. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking requirements
set forth in the zoning code, and that lessees provide on site parking for employees and
customers.
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2. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks.
Although not directly associated with SMIC, having a well maintained Airport is an
important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods and services to the industrial
center businesses.
1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to
improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and erosion.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GbAL A fullrange of public facilities and!services adequate to provide' a`safe and
comfortable work environment for''users and visitors.
Public Facilities range from limited to nonexistent.
1. Include construction of a public restroom/shower facility in the city's capital project
plan.
2. Work with the local phone company to install additional public pay phone stations.
3. Install aFire/Emergency Call Box.
4. Install paving, fill, fencing, storm water drainage collection, and treatment
infrastructure.
Public Safety in the industrial center is affected by funding and distance. Limited
resources have not allowed the City to provide full police and fire protection afforded to
the remainder of the community. The distance from town limits police coverage to an
occasional patrol, and also increases fire response time. Although a pumper and rescue
truck are located in the harbor storage building, there are no scheduled trained fire
department personnel on site to operate them.
I. Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services.
2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross feeder lines and provide
additional fire hydrants.
3. Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area.
4. Include a separate fire station in capital project plan, to accommodate more and/or
larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development. Possibly
include a joint small office for Seward Police.
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5. Explore possible co-operative arrangements with Spring Creek Correctional Facility
staff to provide initial fire or other public safety needs.
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Public Utilities such as primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have not
been extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas. (Appendix Exhibit F) The cost of
extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment of smaller businesses.
1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 250 ton Travelift,
to accommodate increased public use.
2. Include in city capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer and water throughout
the industrial area.
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work
environment
Environmental Concerns The objective of the City is to maintain a clean work
environment and to protect the land, water and air to the highest degree possible without
making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with industrial areas.
"'~ 1. Develop a comprehensive environmental plan to include any required mitigation plans
to cover potential events in the SMIC industrial complex while maintaining compliance
with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation.
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/repair site
clean up.
3. Develop and distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators and users of the area.
4. Designate a site and develop environmentally acceptable repair stations for ship repair
including minor repairs, sand blasting and painting. Pave wash down station with rain
water encapsulations.
5. Require compliance with present or future environmental regulations or controls to
lessees or owners with regard to their operations on land within the area.
Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where large
amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood and general garbage is required
at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) solid waste facility. It is illegal to dump used oil in
solid waste containers.
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1. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the separation,
collection, recycling and disposal of waste generated at the industrial center, in accordance
with established environmental policies and regulations/requirements of the KPB solid
waste facility.
2. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet the
demands of user groups and to ensure a clean environment. Monitor users to prevent any
illegal discharge of solid or liquid waste.
3. Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal to control and reduce the costs
associated with the collection of waste materials.
4. Prepare and file a "Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan" (SWPPP).
APPEARANCE
Landscaping and Beautification Industrial areas do not have to be barren and devoid
of natural aesthetics. An atmosphere that is pleasant and attractive to users and visitors
alike can be cultivated and accomplished through thoughtful planning and landscaping
efforts.
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1. Where possible reduce scrap metal storage, trash, and other materials that may
be considered offensive to the casual observer.
2. Encourage the planring of trees and other landscaping features to break up the
barren gravel expanse.
3. Ensure that all businesses comply with city codes regarding the collection and
disposal of trash.
4. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground.
SIGNS. ZONING, BUILDING
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GOAL.
Signs Adequate public signing is important for the visitors to provide directions,
identify streets, point out public facilities and to post rules and regulations. Private
signing identifies places of business.
1. Review sign code to insure compatibility and adequacy with the industrial
atmosphere.
2. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
3. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and
the city.
4. Install street signs throughout the industrial center to comply with local, state
and federal regulations.
5. Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease and who to contact.
Zoning code development requirements regulate open space for fire
prevention/fighting, air and light.
1. Review zoning codes for height and set-back requirements, etc., to determine if
they are consistent with the desired industrial center development.
2. Consider an overlay zone to allow support uses in 5MIC that are not otherwise
wanted in other industrial areas.
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Buildings constructed to code are important to ensure safe working conditions,
and to add to the community tax base. The city has adopted uniform building, fire,
mechanical and plumbing codes.
1. Ensure that all buildings are constructed to adopted building and fire code
standards.
2. Review for consideration the use of temporary buildings and trailers.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
GOAL Adoption of the plan by resolution`of the City Council and implementation
by all identified participants
For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the SMIC Development Plan and
thereby ensure sound growth and development, actions must be taken not only by
the City of Seward, but by many other players within the community, the Borough,
State and Federal Government.
Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure the successful
implementation of this plan:
Adopting a Plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should, by
resolution, adopt the plan based upon recommendations of the Port and Commerce
Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and
development of the SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the plan will remain
flexible. While it is intended that all actions presented in this plan will be
implemented, it is recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate
modifications of planned actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy
local needs. The City recognizes the critical role of plans as key program documents
to guide the community's capital budgeting process.
It is recommended that the SMIC Development Plan be reviewed annually and
updated within five years, or more often as needed. An annual review will help track
accomplishments, changes and inadvertent omissions.
Appendix (The attachments must be updated and kept
current.)
Exhibit A. Site map Fourth of July Creek Valley
Exhibit B. Preliminary Subdivision Layout
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Exhibit C. Project Overview 1980 Project Description
Exhibit D. Site Plan 1980 Project Description
Exhibit E. Lease Sites
~"' Exhibit F. Utility layout
L Power Utilities
II. Sewer Utilities
III. Water Utilities
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