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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-O13
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE SF,WARD SMALL
BOAT HARBOR, SOUTH HARBOR ADDITION, REPEAT, LOCATED
WITHIN TAE HARBOR COMMERCIAL AND PARK ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a
preliminary plat of the new City-owned lands commonly known as the south harbor uplands; and
WHEREAS, Cline and Associates submitted, on behalf of the Cityof Seward, apreliminary
plat combining the newly formed area known as the south harbor uplands with portions of the
existing Small Boat Harbor subdivision, the Laubner Addition and the Alaska Tidelands Survey 174
creating Lot 17A, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor South Harbor Addition; and
WHEREAS, this platting action will vacate interior lot lines creating a single lot of
approximately 9.63 acres in size which will provide legal access from the Fourth Avenue right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, this property is currently zoned Harbor Commercial (HC) and Park (P) the
replat does not create any non-conforming structures or lots; and
W'1IF.REAS, no subdivision installation agreement is necessarybecause this lot is currently
serviced by municipal roads, water, sewer, elcch•ic and other utilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed platting action provides utility and access easements for all
existing utilities and current accesses; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and
approved Resolution 2009-02, recommending the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the replat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the
Seward Small Boat Harbor, South Harbor Addition Replat.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
City of Seward, Alaska
Resolution No. 2009-013
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 9"' day
of March 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWAR~D, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Bardarson, Kellar, Smith, Keil, Corbridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Valdatta
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 9, 2009
Through Phillip Oates, City Manager 1
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From: Donna Glenz, Associate Planner~.~
Agenda Item: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward Small
Boat Harbor, South Harbor Addition, replat, located within the Harbor
Commercial and Park Zoning Districts
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Cline and Associates on behalf of the
City of Seward. In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B) No preliminary plat
of city-owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission
for approval without the prior consent of the City Council.
The resolution before the Council today deals solely with the platting action of the South Harbor
Uplands and access area. "Phis area which has become known as the south harbor uplands was
built by the Army Corp of Engineers from the dredging spoils of the work done in the Seward
Small Boat Harbor.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW:
Zoning:
This platting action contains areas in both the Harbor Commercial and Park Zoning Districts.
Once the platting action has been completed the zoning of the uplands will continue in a cardinal
line across the fill area to the center of Resurrection Bay per SCC 15.01.030 (e)(7) Official maps.
Size:
This platting action will vacate interior lot lines creating a single parcel of approximately 9.63
acres in size which will provide legal access to the Fourth Avenue right-of--way. Lot 17A
exceeds the development requirements required in SCC Table 15.10.220 for both the portions
within Harbor Commercial and the Park Zoning Districts. The replat does not create any
nonconforming or encroachment issues.
Utilities:
The property is served by all necessary utilities; therefore a subdivision agreement is not
required. The proposed platting action provides utility easements for all existing utilities and
current accesses.
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Existing Uses:
The property currently contains the City boat launch, parking lot areas, a summer RV camping
area, access to the south uplands fill area, access ramps for S and Q floats, restrooms, the oil
collection site and numerous City utilities.
Flood Zone:
Portions of the property are located within a FEMA mapped High Velocity Hazard Zone (V-
Zone). Areas determined to be within the V-Zone are detailed on the plat
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Staff Comments:
Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to review and
discuss this platting action. All concerns have been addressed and the City department heads
recommend approval of this preliminary replat.
Public Comment:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of
this platting action. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing
requirements of Seward City Code § 15. 01.040 were complied with.
At the time of the Planning and Zoning public hearing, one public comment had been received.
A verbal question on location was clarified and the inquirer voiced no other concerns with the
replat.
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: I/ D
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2009-13, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward
Small Boat Harbor, South Harbor Addition platting action.
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