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Home My WebLink About08032010 Planning & Zoning PacketSeward Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet August 3, 2010 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:30 p.m. Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Sandie Roach' Chair Term Expires 02113 Steven Heinrich Vice Chair Term Expires 02111 Frank DeMarco Commissioner Term Expires 02112 Tena Morgan Commissioner Term Expires 02113 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires 02112 Cindy Ecklund Commissioner Term Expires 02111 Vacant Commissioner Term Expires 02113 Phillip Oates City Manager Christy Terry Community Development Director Donna Glenz Associate Planner Dwayne Atwood Com/Dev. Admin Assistant Remular Meetin 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Ceremony A. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports & Presentations A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item] 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 3, 2010 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2010-08 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, Granting Lucky Wilson a Floodplain Variance from Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 Floodplain Management to Construct an Aircraft Hangar on Lot 9, Block 200 Seward Airport, 2102 Airport Road........................................................................... Page 3 8. Unfinished Business — None 9. New Business — A. Setting August 17, 2010 Work Session Topic ............................................. Page 17 B. Resolution 2010-09 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Federal Addition, Church Of The Nazarene Replat, Lots 1-6, Block 13, Federal Addition, Located Between B and C Streets on Fourth Avenue .... Page 18 * C. Approval of June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes ................................... Page 23 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) - A. Political Signage Letters to Candidates and Response ................................ Page 27 B. City of Seward DFIRM Comments............................................................. Page 32 C. Snipe Sign Letter to Ted Gorman Construction .......................................... Page 33 D. Repair Assistance Letter to Telance Investments LLC................................ Page 34 E. CUP 2003-05 Request for Compliance Letter ............................................. Page 35 F. Sidewalk and Road Repair List Submitted to the State of Alaska ............... Page 36 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual —Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 3, 2010 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, GRANTING LUCKY WILSON A FLOODPLAIN VARIANCE FROM SEWARD CITY CODE CHAPTER 15.25 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT TO CONSTRUCT AN AIRCRAFT HANGAR ON LOT 9, BLOCK 200 SEWARD AIRPORT, 2102 AIRPORT ROAD WHEREAS, applicant Lucky Wilson proposes to construct an aircraft Hangar on lease Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport, leased from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, Lot 9, Seward Airport is located within a designated 100-year floodplain as identified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM); and WHEREAS, according to FIRM No. 020012- 3255A, dated May 19, 1981, the Base Flood Elevation for Lot 9, Seward Airport is approximately 20.0 feet; and WHEREAS, based on information from previous site plans prepared by a registered land surveyor and studies completed by DOWL engineers for the Seward Airport Master Plan, the existing elevation of the proposed lot is approximately 16.0 which would place the lowest floor of the building approximately 4 feet below the base flood elevation; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward Floodplain Management Ordinance, Seward City Code Section 15.25.050.B.2.a&b, requires that the lowest floor of non-residential construction be elevated to the base flood elevation, or be flood -proofed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; or be constructed with components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and WHEREAS, the applicant would be unable to access the structure for its designed use if the structure were to be elevated at or above the base flood elevation which is approximately 4 feet above the adjacent tarmac; and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance from the City of Seward Floodplain Management Ordinance to construct the proposed aircraft Hangar's lowest floor at a grade less than 1 foot above the adjoining airport apron elevation of approximately 16 feet; and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance from the City of Seward Floodplain Management Ordinance 15.25.050.B.2a to construct the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2010-08 Page 2 of 4 proposed aircraft Hangar and supporting utilities without being flood -proofed with watertight walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; and WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance from the City of Seward Floodplain Management Ordinance 15.25.050.B.2b to construct the proposed aircraft Hangar without additional components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission on August 3, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. In accordance with Seward City Code Section 15.25.060 the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission has considered all of the following factors: a. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; b. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; C. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; d. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community; e. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable; Not applicable. f. The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage; g. The compatibility of the proposed use with the existing and anticipated development; h. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for that area; i. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; j. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; k. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges. Section 2. The Commission makes the following specific findings regarding the Lucky Wilson floodplain variance request: Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2010-08 Page 3 of 4 l . The majority of the Seward Airport and surrounding property is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area or floodway. Since the applicant's proposed aircraft Hangar is dependent upon an airport location, there are no other feasible locations for the structure which are not located within the floodplain. 2. Failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant for the following reason: It is not feasible to elevate the structure at or above the base flood elevation. To do so would not allow the aircraft Hangar to be utilized for its intended purpose. 3. Granting the requested variance will not result in damage or hardship for this or any other property. 4. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding industrial land uses and existing similar facilities. 5. The applicant has established good and sufficient cause for this Commission to find pursuant to SCC § I 5.25.060(b)(5) that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing laws. 6. Because the proposed variance has low damage potential and otherwise conforms to all variance criteria in SCC§ 15.25.060(a) & (b), the Commission finds this application to be one of those "very limited circumstances" described at SCC§ 15.25.060(b)(7) for granting this floodplain variance on Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport. 7. Considering all of the above findings, the Commission hereby determines that the requested variance to construct the aircraft Hangar and supporting utilities on Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport, at an elevation of 16 feet which is approx. 4 feet below the base flood elevation, is the minimum necessary to afford relief. Section 3. Based on the above findings, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby grants Lucky Wilson a floodplain variance from SCC§15.25.050.B.2. allowing the lowest floor of the proposed aircraft Hangar and supporting utilities to be constructed approximately four (4) feet below the base flood elevation of 20.0 feet. Section 4. Based on the above findings, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby grants Luck Wilson a floodplain variance from SCC§ 15.25.050B2. allowing the aircraft Hangar to be constructed without being flood -proofed with watertight walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water. Section 5. Base on the above findings, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby grants Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2010-08 Page 4 of 4 Luck Wilson a floodplain variance from SCC§15.25.050.B2 allowing the aircraft Hangar to be constructed without additional components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. Section 6. Base on the above findings, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the proposed use, subject to the following condition satisfies the criteria for granting a floodplain variance, and authorizes the administration to issue a Floodplain Variance Permit to Lucky Wilson subject to the following conditions: l . Work with staff to obtain a Floodplain Development Permit. 2. Upon completion of the proposed aircraft Hangar and before a Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained the applicant must submit to the City of Seward a copy of the required elevation certificate. Section 7. In accordance with SCC§ 15.25.060.B.8, the Community Development Office must give written notice to the applicant that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. This variance to construct the structure below the Base Flood Elevation will result in increased flood insurance premiums rates as high as $25.00 per $100.00 of coverage. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect ten (10) days following its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3`d day of August 2010. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: Two ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sandie Roach', Chair (City Seal) P&Z Agenda Sty Meeting Date: August 3, 2010 Through: Christy Terry, Community Devel From: Donna Glenz, Associate Planner Agenda Item: Lucky Wilson Request for Variance to Floodplain Management Standards SCC Chapter 15.25 on Lot 9, Seward Airport namarounu• Lucky Wilson applied for a building permit to construct an aircraft Hangar on Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport Lease Tracts. During the review process it was identified that the parcel is located within a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapped Special Flood Hazard Area. The City's Floodplain Management Ordinance (Title 15.25) guides development in the floodplain in order to lessen the economic loss caused by impending flood events. Provisions of the ordinance Section 15.25.050 General Standards provide specific construction standards for development in the floodplain. Section 15.25.050(B)(2) requires that nonresidential construction must have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of the base flood elevation; OR, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall: a. Be flood -proofed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water. The applicant is unable to meet this requirement, noting that the aircraft Hangar cannot be constructed to be watertight. The applicant is requesting a variance b. Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. The applicant is requesting a variance from the requirement of adding additional structural components. C. Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Item G is not applicable•. The applicant is requesting a variance from the flood proofing. Stamped engineered plans for the aircraft Hangar have been submitted to the City of Seward Building Department. d. Nonresidential structures that are elevated, not flood proofed, must meet the same standard for space below the lowest floor as described in SCC§15.25.050 B.l.b. Item d. is not applicable, the aircraft Hangar will not be elevated, and the lowest floor will be atgrade. The State ofAlaska does not allowfUl on theAirport Lease sites and fill if add would render the site inaccessible by aircraft. e. Applicants flood proofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the flood proofed level. The applicant has been notified of the increased flood insurance premiums and shall again be notified through the variance process. Based on the best available data the Base Flood Elevation for the applicants lease parcel is approximately 20.0 feet. The applicant has applied to construct the proposed aircraft Hangar at no more than one (1) foot above the adjoining airport apron which according to previously submitted surveys and studies completed by DOWL engineers for the Seward Airport Master Plan, the elevation of the proposed development area is approximately 16 feet. The applicant has also submitted building plans that do not plan for wet flood proofing by adding flood vents. Variance Requested: The applicant is requesting a variance from Seward City Code§ 15.25.050(B)(2)(a)(b) and (d). in order to construct the proposed aircraft Hangar and supporting utilities approximately 4 feet below the base flood elevation. CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE SCC415.25.060. Atmeal and Variance Procedure (b) Conditions for variances (1) Generally, the only condition under which a variance from the elevation standard may be issued is for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of 1 /2 acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing subparagraphs (a) through (k) of subsection (a)(4) of this section have been fully considered. As the lot size increases the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases. Review. The requested variance meets this stipulation. The variance request is for construction of a new Hangar and supporting utilities on less than a'/Z acre lot, this lot is contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing commercial structures constructed below the base flood level. The following are the consideration of (a) through (k) of SCC§ 15.25.060(a)(4): In passing upon such applications, the commission shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter, and: a. The danger that materials maybe swept onto other lands to the injury of others; There is no reason to believe that placement of the structure will increase the danger of materials being swept onto other lands. Staff has consulted with Dan Mahalak, Kenai Peninsula Borough Hydrologist for his professional opinion. He has stated the area is a low flow velocity area. Mahalak also noted if the structure were to be built above the Base Flood Elevation the added fill could cause more problems by creating velocity on neighboring properties and/or increase flood levels in the area. b. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage The past three major flood events in 1986, 1995 and 2006 did not present any significant threat to life and/or property in the area of the proposed structure. In review of the draft 2010 FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area 011 maps due to be approved within the next year, the Seward Airport lease sites are no longer contained within the Special Flood Hazard Area. c. The susceptibility of theproposedfacility and its contents toflood lood damage and the effect ofsuch damage on the individual owner. The past three major flood events in 1986,1995 and 2006 did not present any significant threat of flooding to the area. d. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community. The applicant is a licensed pilot, who has worked closely with the State of Alaska to secure an Airport lease site for a large Hangar. He has verbally expressed the plans to open an aircraft storage business at the Seward Airport which would provide a service to the community, increase property value and tax revenue. e. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable. Not applicable. f. The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage. The majority of the Seward Airport and surrounding property is located within the mapped Special Flood Hazard Area or floodway. Since an aircraft Hangar requires a location near an airport, there are no other feasible locations for the proposed structure. g. The compatibility of the proposed use with the existing and anticipated development. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding industrial land uses and existing similar facilities located at the Seward Airport. h. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for that area. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan section 3.8.2 addresses floodplain development by supporting the participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Flooding of streams and rivers has historically occurred in Seward and the outlying areas as most flat lands along the south central Alaskan coast is floodplain. The Resurrection River channels and the airport erosion need continued attention. There is no evidence that this project would in anyway increase or hinder the existing flooding issues in the area. is The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. It does not appear the proposed structure will add any safety concerns for standard and/or emergency vehicles during flood events. j. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site. The past three major flood events in 1986,1995 and 2006 did not present any significant threat to life and/or property in the area of the proposed structure. k. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges. There are no current or planned public utilities to the 3 proposed structure. (2) Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places without regard to the procedures set forth in this section. Review. Not applicable (3) Variances shall not be issued within a designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. Review: Not applicable. However it should be noted that the designated floodway is located just north of the cross wind runway. The main runway is located within the floodway. (4) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief. Review: The majority of the Seward Airport and surrounding property is located within the floodplain or floodway. Since the proposed aircraft Hangar is dependent upon an airport location, and it is not feasible to elevate the structure at or above the base flood elevation, the requested variance to construct the aircraft Hangar on Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport at an elevation of 16 feet, which is approximately 4 feet below the base flood elevation, is the minimum necessary to afford relief. It is also noted the 2010 Draft Floodplain Maps from FEMA illustrate the current development areas of the Seward Airport as being removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area. (5) Variances shall only be issued upon: a. A showing of good and sufficient cause; Review: An aircraft Hangar is dependent upon an airport location, and it is not feasible to elevate the structure above the base flood elevation. b. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant; Review: Failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant for the following reason: It is not feasible to elevate the structure at or above the base flood elevation. To do so would not allow the aircraft Hangar to be utilized for its intended purpose. c. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. Review: The past three major flood events in 1986, 1995 and 2006 did not present any significant threat to life and/or property in the area of the proposed structure. There is no indication that granting the variance will result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, public 4 expense, create any type of nuisances, or cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. 6) Variances as interpreted in the National Flood Insurance Program are based on the general zoning law principle that they pertain to a physical piece of property; they are not personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants, economic or financial circumstances. They primarily address small lots in densely populated residential neighborhoods. As such, variances from the flood elevations should be quite rare. Review: This variance is site specific to a physical lot less than the %2 acre size as required under 15.25.060(6)(1). Granting the variance does not result in a special privilege. Any other lessee with similar conditions could obtain a similar variance. (7) Variances may be issued for nonresidential buildings in very limited circumstances to allow a lesser degree of flood proofing than watertight or dry -flood proofing where it can be determined that such action will have low damage potential, complies with all other variance criteria except subsection (b)(1) of this section, and otherwise complies with section 15.25.060(a) and (b). Review. There is no indication that granting this variance will increase any damage potential to either the applicant's structure or the surrounding structures. The application complies with all variance criteria of 15.25.060(a) and (b). (8) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. Review: Staff has verbally discussed the National Flood Insurance Program with the applicant. Upon approval of this variance the Community Development Office must give written notice to the applicant that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood elevation. Staff is also required to provide written notice that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. This variance to construct the structure below the Base Flood Elevation will result in increased flood insurance premiums rates as high as $25.00 per $100.00 of coverage. Conditions of the Variances Upon consideration of the above factors and the purposes of Chapter 15.25 Floodplain Management, the Commission may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter. Based on the above findings and conclusions, the administration recommends imposition of the following condition for the floodplain variance permit: l . Work with staff to obtain a Floodplain Development Permit. 2. Upon completion of the proposed aircraft Hangar and before a Certificate of 5 Occupancy can be obtained the applicant must submit to the City of Seward a copy of the required elevation certificate. RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Resolution 2010-08, granting Lucky Wilson a variance from Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 Floodplain Management to construct an aircraft Hangar on Lot 9, Block 200, Seward Airport based on the findings and the condition stated within the Resolution. Return to: City of Seward Community Development Department P.O. Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 Received By: Date: j CITY OF SEWARD VARIANCE REQUEST. � to SCC 15.25 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT,!/ i a I. APPLICANT INFORMATION k APPLICANT %UC �{ 1/ /GG///f�,� �- PLANNING OFFICE AGENT Address Id, 6X bl�'J" City, State, Zip ��/�� c�/j��—��✓ Day Phone %d ;7-�2 y -! Fax Address City, State, Zip Day Phone Fax * If the applicant or agent is not the owner of record, a letter of authorization for this variance request, signed by the owner, be attached. II. PROJECT LOCATION Assessor Parcel No. Subdivision Township Range Section Lot er Block z �61D III. INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Please attach additional pages if there is not sufficient space for your response. A. Documentation Required: 1. Completed City of Seward Floodplain permit application. 2. As -built or proposed site plan to scale, showing house location and local topography. 3. Building floor plans to scale. 4. A completed Elevation Certificate, FEMA form 81-31. B. Describe the exact variance requested: �T �i•�'�.ri must C. Describe any conditions which exist peculiar to this piece of property that are not applicable to other property in the same general location: D. Strict interpretation of the provisions of SCC 15.25 Floodplain Management, would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same general location. These rights are: _ %v %fE Page 1 of 2 E. The described special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant and such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute a monetary hardship or inconvenience in that: ®.rl /V s F. Granting the variance will not result in increased flood height for the following reasons: G. Describe the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the owner: r 17i1 S �i%(!�1 /� /OD��GC /¢/ Fi�C / /T �fi /~ 11%e( y ///Ui9iNi n ��GY r n ��Dd . H. Describe the availability, of alternative locations for the building which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage: I. Describe the c mpatibility of the facility with the existing,aund anticipated development in the area: J. Describe the safety of access to the pro,pferty in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles: 44 F/od"'i'l X"'d Aeh✓F•`r 47' S.iF 0-4 ::!1 P 4r IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN FLOODWAYS For development in floodways, the applicant must submit documentation that this variance will not result in any increase to flood levels during the base flood, e.g. conveyance calculations and/or step -backwater analysis certified by a registered professional engineer or architect. The Floodplain Administrator will determine which analysis are required for individuals projects. V. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: The information contained on this form and the attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I grant permission for city staff to enter onto the property for the purpose of processing the variance request. I understand that a City of Seward Floodplain permit is also required and that the granting of a variance does not guarantee issuance of a City of Seward Floodplain permit. Cost of flood insurance is determined by actuarial risk and will not be modified by the nt' g of a var' e. Signatur Applicant or Agent Date Page 2 of 2 ')/02 - Airport Drive --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lot 9 slk z co Y Q e0f 30' SETBACK PROM CENTER UNE 9� r-------------- ioo.00 j 0 8" x I;e Concrete i Customer/Employee Parking12allada 5h" ' I I I I I $now Storage Ar��',�a -�---� -�- �-�•-q�°=°°� I 500 Get Tenk - � or ! PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT I I of � of 'tt z °i V w Y U 80 x 80 Aircraft � I N Storage Hanger I Waved Apron Proposed S/te Plan Seward Airoort Block 0200 Lot 9 Scale 1" s 15, 1) Electricity supplied by wind turbine and solar panels on Building roof 2) Propane Backup Generator Located inside Hanger 3) Non -potable water supplied by rainwater runoff Stored in tanks located inside the hanger 4) Combined height 32' from tarmak to top of wind turbine. L l� LIE '?N V d 1 p� • � 1 k t a8 ,s;fir "a t _ £ aY7,' t u ra ► � ,, :.r- � " � T ,� x r 3 �arw may. rty � ) � t � � {. 4 �M,. •;.4 ,� ;�w 'Tz' �.� �� A y'Yn" -+r r*u 77�� ' ram, e�w, ■ 1 ! ITATJ m M1110TO] riTM P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: August 3, 2010 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Community Development Director Christy Tern From: Administrative Assistant Dwayne D. Atwood Agenda Item: Work Session topic for August 17, 2010 BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission began their current examination of the Title 15 Code Revisions in June of 2009. Multiple work sessions have been held to address various chapters of the Title including: Land Use Planning, Seward Zoning Code, Floodplain Management and Signs. Portions of the Title remain for update and review. Once the Commission's final draft of the Title is completed, public workshops will be held to discuss the updates and solicit feedback from the community prior to Council public hearing and adoption. At tonight's meeting the Commission should formalize their direction to administration by making and approving a motion clarifying their wishes with respect to the August 17, 2010 Work Session topic and continued review of Title 15. RECOMMENDATION It is the recommendation of administration that the Commission set the work session topic for August 17, 2010 as "Continued Review of Title 15." Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL ADDITION, CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REPLAT, CONSISTING OF LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 13, FEDERAL ADDITION, LOCATED BETWEEN B AND C STREETS ON FOURTH AVENUE WHEREAS, Cline and Associates Land Surveyors submitted a preliminary plat to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, this replat combines the six (6) existing Lots 1 through 6, Block 13, Federal Addition, into a single new lot; and WHEREAS, the new lot will be known as Lot 1 A, Federal Addition, containing approximately 29,978 square feet; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned Auto Commercial (AC); and WHEREAS, the parcels currently contain the Church of the Nazarene structure and the parking lot; and WHEREAS, the property is currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric and other utilities City staff have stated that a subdivision installation agreement is not required for this re - subdivision; and WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code § 16.01.015(f), Conditions to plat approval, no public hearing is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Federal Addition, Church of the Nazarene Replat vacating interior lot lines to combine Lots 1 through 6, Block 13, into a single lot of approximately 29,978 square feet. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2010-09 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this P day of August 2010. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sandie Roach', Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Vacant: Two ATTEST: Jean Lewis, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: August 3, 2010 Through: Christy Terry, Community Development Directo . From: Donna Glenz, Associate Planner ct�&Y Agenda Item: Preliminary Plat Review of Lots 1 through 6, Block 13, Federal Addition, Church of the Nazarene replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat. This replat will vacate the interior lot lines combining the six (6) originally platted parcels of Lots 1 through 6, Block 13, Federal Addition into a single lot to be known as Lot 1 A, containing approximately 29,978 square feet. In accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoning. The lots are zoned Auto Commercial (AC). SCC 15.05.025 (b) (8) Auto commercial district (AQ. Intended to provide areas to accommodate highway -oriented commercial activities such as offices, certain institutional uses, and limited personal services and retail uses requiring substantial outdoor activity, traffic and parking, and which also serve the offices and nearby residential areas, and which do not materially detract from nearby residential areas. Utilities: The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets, therefore a subdivision agreement is not required. Existing water, sewer and electric lines are located in the adjacent rights -of -way. There are several fire hydrants within an approved distance. Size: The single lot will contain approximately 29,978 square feet each and will be approximately 300 feet in width. The new lots meet the requirement for minimum lot width and buildable lot size within the Auto Commercial Zoning District. Existing Use Currently the parcel contains the existing structure of the Church of the Nazarene and the parking lot. Based on aerial photos from 1963, the structure was built prior to zoning in Seward. Therefore, the structure was built across interior lot lines and is considered a legal non- conforming structure. The current owner of the land has inquired about remodeling and repair of the church structure and further development of the current parking lot. Flood Zone: The property is not within a FEMA mapped Special Flood Hazard Area. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) _ X 2. Strategic Plan (1999) 3. Seward City Code X X Seward City Code § 12.01.030 Platted Property Lines. "No building, except a single- family structure, may be constructed across platted property lines; was adopted in 1987 by Ordinance 596. RECOMMENDATION: Commission approves Resolution 2010-09 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Federal Addition, Church of the Nazarene Replat. WASTEWATER DISPOSAL Plans ror wostewoler disposal, that meel regulatory requirements ore on hie of the Department of £nvironmeotol Conservation. NOTES 1 The purpose of this plot is to vacate interior Lot Lines. 2 Thl$ Porch is sublect to the City of Sewofd Land -use and Zoning reguiotlans. 3 No permanent r(—t— may be constructed or placed wilh)n a utility casement which would interfere with the abillty of a Utility to use the easement. J I N T Found Ai-brovotI 6 Found Reber & PC LS 7569 ® Found Rob, & AC, LS 3753 ® Found Steel PM in Mon. Case • Found Rebor & PC LS 7328 0 Set S "30" ROD- & Pt Cap damped' L5 7569 (589'S8'w too') Record oota USS 7116, Plot No 4 Lot Lines Vacated by this Plot I I I �I —1 I SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that: I am properly registered and /!tensed to practice land surveying in the State of Alosko, this plat represents o survey mode by me or under my direct supervision. the monuments shown hereon actually exist as described, and olt dimensions and other details are correct to the normal standards of practice of land surveyors in the State of Alaska. OF as atE•.........?C �P,;.. 4 DATE C77•ti,4 /•j ,..,ti..._......................... .......I �c,w- Nicholas .Cline ,i� tis •. LS-7569 ••1•�[SS+aw`'1 1� aaaaa.�a� � (18) I I f0 I 3A II —90. 00' 1 77 2I I 12 100.02' J 20' L 99.94' I — —— — 584, 54'31 "W 219.96' -i C Street $ $ N89'54'3/ E 99,95' r — — 20 (ee958'W IOU') ra 00MY I 7 Eoeemani —e� g I L I 4 W .•. � e LOT 1A m 12 Zo1 BLOCK 13 k F ji 1 29,978 S.F. IN I „ I I 12 � I I 1 9.958'W 0) 11919, 99,m (40) 40 I (4 I 4 B Street o F----�P------1 I 7 I I e I 2 I (8) PLAT APPROVAL This plot woo approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission in accordance with Section 20.04.070 Kenai Peninsula Borough Subdlvislon Regulations. Date ------_.--- - Borough Official _ 589'S7'45�531A_ — — o') (we9'53.30'E 531.5r) $ n '� I II I 1 I 12 I g r 1 -- -- "-r I I I I 98 I I I II I I I B I I I I I I NCI p I 7A I I I I 0 I II I I I I I I I I 2 1 I � (g) I I I s nee — (Sd W 6 —5895642"0a').03• I n 114 asl-s ags_r 11i1� 1 1 ■ 1 � r I I I We hereby certify that we pro the owners of the real property shown and described hereon and that we hereby adopt this pion of subdivlston, and grant all e09ements and public right-of-woyl by our free consent. BEN IK£RO SEWARD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE P.O. BOX 616 SEWARD, AK. 99664 NRTARr'S ACKNOKEDGMENT FOR SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO 8EFORE ME TtiIS DAY OF 20 NOTARY FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES CITY OF SEWARD (�� r µy •L a t � l PLANNING OFFIC 6WERAL ADDITION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REPLAT A RESUBDIOSION OF: LOTS t-6 BLOCK 13, FEDERAL ADDITION U.S. SURVEY 1116 PLAT NUMBER 4 LOCATED WITHIN THE NW 114 OF SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP t SOUTH, RANGE I WEST SEWARD MERIDIAN ALASKA CITY OF SEWARD KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT CONTAINING 0.688 ACRES CLINE AND ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYORS 416 4th AVENUE PO BOX 2703 SEWARD, AK 99664 (907) 224-7324 FAX (907) 224-6088 DATE'07114110 SC�ALE 1"-50' DRAWN: WNC F.KDRANFILE i' 10)0-XXX City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 volume 6, Page 3 9 4 Call to Order The June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Roach'. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Morgan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Sandie Roach' presiding, and Tena Morgan Cindy Steven Heinrich Frank comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Christy Terry, Co Dwayne Atwood, City Administration Report Community Dev following business items: • A June 7 navi Board bein Assistant Terry updated the Commission of the held, with the Seward Bear Creek Area Flood • A June ibrary-mu worrormnmission sion was to be held at 6 p.m. • A Junk ' g & g work session was scheduled. The topic was the continued r n of Tit 15 of the Seward City Code. • PACAB was s uled hold two work sessions -- on June 21 at 7 p.m. and June 24 at 7 p.m. -- with the S City Council to update Title 7 of the Seward City Code. • A wellness initiati work session was scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 28. • A July 1 City Council work session on land policies and lease procedures was scheduled. • The Seward Chamber of Commerce had recently worked with TIP Strategies Inc. and the University of Alaska Anchorage to conduct an economic development assessment for Seward. A follow up meeting was held on June 1 and action plans for moving forward were discussed, Terry said. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations — None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing - None City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 Volume 6, Page 3 9 5 Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Ecklund/Heinrich) Approve the Agenda and the Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: April 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business — None New Business -- Resolution 2010-07, a resolution of the the City of Seward, Alaska, en Nyman Hayes conceptual develop mOR Terry reviewed Re: the Planning & Zoning Co: Seward City Council, City resolution being brought that work session..,.. allowed Terry explai issues should come decision is made. Zoning Commission of �rbor Uplands Tryck o, as attached d a jit work session was held May 11 with Commerce Advisory Board. Members of the blic were also in attendance, Terry said. The nt option being endorsed were supported in was discussion of the structure types that would be not a consensus on building types that may be allowed, but the nning & Zoning Commission and / or the City Council before a Chair Roach' requested that the word "excluded" in Section Two of the resolution be in bold type for emphasis. Terry agreed that the housekeeping change to the text would be made. Terry also explained that the plan could be developed further, with building type specifications and graphic representations. Motion (Ecklund/Morgan) Approve Resolution 2010-07 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 Volume 6, Page 3 9 6 Heinrich asked when the project would be undertaken what sources of funding might be available. Terry explained there was no funding for the development, but grant opportunities may become available in the future. There was no identified staff person in charge of the project, but the proposed plan would provide a road map for thoughtful development, she said. Motion Passed New Business -- Unanimous Discussion and comments regarding the draft ordinance for Wind Energy Conversion Systems within the City Terry explained she was not seeking adoption of some discussion of the draft before it was broughtZ Department's request that safety inspections of theprofessionals. The change had been added to the dr Informational Items and Reports (No action required) Correspondence to the Downtown Reminder — National National Flood Reminder — Commission on the setting standards ance, but wanted to have als -nted out the Building units ucted by trained Waste Program Assistance Visit / Co pity Rating System Update Maps Tom Irwin Morgan thanked unity Development Department staff for the efforts to prepare the draft language for the W' nergy Conversion System ordinance. Ecklund said she would like to be excused from the June 15 Planning & Zoning Commission work session. She also said the Kenai Borough Peninsula Attorney is researching whether municipal Planning & Zoning Commissioners must abstain from voting on issues that again come before them when sitting on the Borough commission. The double voting restriction should be discontinued, Ecklund said. Roach' also thanked the Community Development Department for the work in preparing the agenda packet for the meeting. She also said the new city shuttle service had been well received. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2010 volume 6, Page 3 9 7 Citizens' Comments — None Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Sandie Roach' Community Development Assistant Chair (City Seal) CITY OF SEWARD 1'. O. Box 167 110 Adams Street Seward, Alaska 99661 RE: Political Signage within the City of Seward Dear Candidate, Community Development 907.221 M V) 907.22 t.1085 file 1)at��-ood��Cit�•ol;�e��'ard.i�ct July 13, 2010 The City of Seward is looking forward to the election season and the important contacts you will be making with your constituents. We believe you should have every opportunity to run your campaign as you wish. During your campaigning, please remember that political signage is allowed within Seward for a limited time. Per Seward City Code, 15.20.030, political signs are allowed without permits and; "Political signs not more than six square feet per sign in residential districts and 32 square feet per sign in commercial districts may be displayed no earlier than 30 days prior to any election and shall be removed within seven days following the election; provided that signs erected for any primary election that remain relevant to the following general election may be maintained for the period between elections. " Thank you for your attention to this matter. We wish you all the best in the upcoming election. Sincerely, 7:are f Sewar D Atwood ity Development August 24, 2010 Primary Candidate List United States Senator Fredrick "David" Haase (Libertarian) 200 W 34th Avenue #587 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 279-8768 Candidate's web site: http://www.DavidforAlaska.com Jacob Seth Kern (Democrat) 4100 Allan Place Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 561-1231 Scott T. McAdams (Democrat) PO Box 336 Sitka, AK 99835 Phone: (907) 747-3376 Joe Miller (Republican) PO Box 72838 Fairbanks, AK 99707 Phone: (907) 452-8559 e-mail: info@joemiller.us Candidate's web site: http://www.joemiller.us Lisa Murkowski (Republican) - Incumbent PO Box 100847 Anchorage, AK 99501 Candidate's web site: http://www.lisamurkowski.com/ Frank J. Vondersaar (Democrat) 1740 Saltwater Dr. Homer, AK 99603 Phone: (907) 235-7721 x229 (District Search) — (Alpha Search) United States Representative John R. Cox (Republican) PO Box 1092 Anchor Point, AK 99556 Phone: (907) 399-3610 e-mail: johnrcox_for_congress@yahoo.com Candidate's web site: http://www.johnrcoxforcongress.com Harry T. Crawford Jr. (Democrat) 4350 Butte Circle Anchorage, AK 99504 Sheldon Fisher (Republican) 3333 Denali Street, Ste 150 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 277-1515 e-mail: sheldon@sheldonfisher.com Candidate's web site: http://www.sheldonfisher.com Don Young (Republican) - Incumbent 2504 Fairbanks Street Anchorage, AK 99503 e-mail: akfordy@gmail.com Candidate's web site: www.donyoung2010.com (District Search) -- (Alpha Search) Governor Ethan A. Berkowitz (Democrat) PO Box 91365 Anchorage, AK 99509 Phone: (907) 563-8426 Hollis S. French (Democrat) 1231 W. Northern Lights Blvd #416 Anchorage, AK 99517 Phone: (907) 441-5115 e-mail: hollis@frenchforgovemor.com Candidate's web site: http://www.frenchforgovernor.com Gerald L. Heikes (Republican) 16170 E. Smith Road Palmer, AK 99645 Phone: (907) 745-1139 Merica Hlatcu (Republican) 814 Ivy Street Apt. 592 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 903-0340 Sam Little (Republican) PO Box 201867 Anchorage, AK 99520 Phone: (907) 355-3157 e-mail: Singinsam@samlittleforgovernor.com Candidate's web site: http://www.samlittleforgovemor.com Sean R. Parnell (Republican) - Incumbent PO Box 100719 Anchorage, AK 99510 Phone: (907) 771-9090 e-mail: info@parnellgovernor.com Candidate's web site: http://www.parneilgovernor.com Bob Poe (Democrat) - Withdrew PO Box 201288 Anchorage, AK 99520 Phone: (907) 277-2763 e-mail: info@bobpoe.com Candidate's web site: http://www.bobpoe.com Ralph Samuels (Republican) 123 E. Fireweed, Suite 22 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 929-3200 e-mail: ralph@samuelsforgovernor.com Candidate's web site: http://www.samuelsforgovernor.com Brad Snowden (Republican) - Denied - not qualified 3104 Eide St. #24 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 764-7947 William S. "Billy" Toien (Libertarian) 3705 Arctic Blvd. PMB 680 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: (907) 243-9996 Bill Walker (Republican) 731 N Street Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 332-2455 e-mail: info@billwalkerforgovernor.com Candidate's web site: http://www.billwalkerforgovemer.com Donald R. Wright (Alaskan Independence) 6382 E. Tex -AI Dr. Wasilla, AK 99654 Phone: (907) 376-5383 (District Search) -- (Alpha Search) Lt. Governor Diane E. Benson (Democrat) PO Box 200408 Anchorage, AK 99520 Phone: (907) 688-1370 Jeffrey D. Brown (Libertarian) 3209 Baxter Road #2 Anchorage, AK 99504 Eddie Burke (Republican) 8921 Boulder Bay Circle Anchorage, AK 99507 Phone: (907) 229-2287 Craig Campbell (Republican) - Withdrew 18324 N. Parkview Terrace Eagle River, AK 99577 Mark A. Ewing (Republican) - Withdrew 477 S Boundary St. Wasilla, AK 99654 Phone: (907) 232-7089 Bob Lupo (Republican) 11423 Fireball Street Eagle River, AK 99577 Phone: (907) 694-5876 Denise L. Michels (Democrat) - Withdrew PO Box 1075 Nome, AK 99762 Phone: (907) 443-2915 Lynette Moreno -Hinz (Democrat) 6407 East 31st Avenue Anchorage, AK 99504 Phone: (907) 301-5435 or (907) 338-6697 e-mail: sitkasilk@aol.com J. J. "Jack" Powers (Democrat) 4201 Piper Street, Unit B Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 277-2617 e-mail: alaskanjack@hotmail.com Candidate's web site: http://www.powersforalaska.com/ Jay Ramras (Republican) PO Box 74305 Fairbanks, AK 99707 Phone: (907) 388-3000 Mead Treadwell (Republican) PO Box 101307 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 717-3444 e-mail: info@treadwellalaska.com Candidate's web site: http://www.treadwelialaska.com To: Dwayn D Atwood City of Seward P. O. Box 167 410 Adams Street Seward, Alaska 99664 Frm: John R. Cox P.O. Box 1092 Anchor Point, Alaska 99556 SUBJECT: CAMPAIGNING SIGNS Dear Mr. Atwood RECEIVED a , �, 1 10 VUL Per 20 July 2010 Thank you for the letter dated 13 July, (RE: Political Signage within the City of Seward) keeping all the Candidates informed as to the City of Seward's policy on political signs. My wife and I love visiting Seward and do not want to take away, from of such a delightful town its beauty. We will not be posting signs anywhere within the State of Alaska. I believe that these signs are an eye sore, that pollutes and often remains in place far after the elections. What really irritates me is that this practice comes at a time when the State is at its peak of tourism. I want people to vote for the candidate because of what they stand for and not because it was the last name they saw on the way to the polls. If there is anything that we can do to help the people and the City of Seward, please call me. 907-399-3610 Very e e fu hn R. Cox Candidate for US House of Representatives (R) CITY OF SFWARD P.O. BOX 167 SEWARD, ALASI(A 99664.0167 July 14, 2010 Region X Federal Regional Center 130 2280' Street Southwest Bothell, Washington 98021-9796 Reference: Preliminary DFIRM and FIS for Seward, Alaska Dear FEMA Region X, • Main Office (907) 224-4050 • Police (907) 224-3338 • Harbor (907) 224-3138 Fire (907) 224-3445 • City Clerk (907) 224-4046 • Community Development (907) 224-4049 • Utilities (907) 224-4050 • Fax (907) 224-4038 Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the preliminary City of Seward Digital .Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study Report. The City appreciates the updates to our FIRM maps and also the Community Meetings attended by FEMA, your contractors, the State NF.I.P Coordinator, the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and insurance representatives. At this time the City has these comments: 1) The City of Seward received verbal confirmation at the meeting held at 9:30am on June 17, 2010 that all Zone Xs would be clearly marked on the final DFIRMS. Not clearly indicating these areas on the maps leave an ambiguity that will cause confusion with property owners, banks, insurance companies and others. This item must be corrected and incorporated prior to the DFIRMs becoming effective. Thank you for listening to our comments and addressing this labeling request. 2) The City of Seward received verbal confirmation at the meeting held at 9:30am on June 17, 2010 that the areas within the Seward Small Boat Harbor (adjacent to 4te Avenue) would be updated to reflect the previously issued FIRMS designating the water/tideland area as Zone A. The VE Zone states that it is a coastal flood zone with a velocity hazard (wave action) and base flood elevations have been determined. There is no wave action within this area of the Seward Harbor, due to protection from the breakwater. Additionally, a 250-foot breakwater extension is currently being constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This project will greatly reduce the velocity hazard within the Northeast harbor. Thank you for examining our previously submitted comment regarding this item and reevaluating the zone designation. 3) The City of Seward requests that FEMA review the Zone A along Marathon Creek and provide a determination to its exact location and clarification for the DFIRM. There seems to be a discrepancy between the printed version of the DFIRM and the electronic version presented at the meetings. This needs to be clarified so that the City can accurately regulate this Special Flood Hazard Area. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the preliminary DFIRMS and FIS Report for Seward, Alaska. The City of Seward is providing comments at this time per the 30 day comment period discussed at the community meetings held on June 17, 2010, The City would like to review the updated maps and reserve additional opportunity to comment on the changes. Please provide the updated maps to the City within the 30 day comment period or provide written documentation on additional comment opportunity. Sincer y, _•_.,,. C 'sty TerYew Community lopment Director CC: Mayor Willard Dunham, City Manager Phillip Oates, SBCFSAB Chair Bill Williamson, Alaska State National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator Taunnie Boothby CITY OF SEWARD P. O. Box 167 410 Adams Street Seward, Alaska 99664 Ted Gorman Construction 645 G Street, Suite 100 Anchorage Alaska 99501 RE: Snipe signs within the City of Seward Dear Ted Gorman, Community Development 907.224 4049 907.224.4085 fiix Datw ood@Cityof5e« u d.net July 23, 2010 The City of Seward appreciates your paving work and the improvements to the town's infrastructure. As you know, several areas in town are in need of new asphalt. This letter is to remind you that when working in Seward, certain types of signage are not allowed. A snipe sign for Gorman Construction has been noted, and we would appreciate your attention to this matter. A snipe sign is a temporary sign or poster affixed to a tree, fence or utility pole. Snipe signs are prohibited per Seward City Code, 15.20.35. You may research the Seward City Code further online at: Municode.com. Please call me if you have any questions about Seward signage requirements. We wish you all the best with your paving work in Seward. Sincerely, Ci of Sewar wane D Atwood Community Development CITY OF SEWARD P.O. BOX 167 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664.0167 Todd E. Lance Telance Investments, LLC 606 Pearl Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99518 RE: Commercial Building at 219 Fourth Avenue, Seward Alaska Dear Mr. Lance, • Main Office (907) 224-4050 • Police (907) 224-3338 • Harbor (907) 224-3138 • Fire (907) 224-3445 • City Clerk (907) 224-4046 • Community Development (907) 224-4049 • Utilities (907) 224-4050 • Fax (907) 224-4038 July 14, 2010 The Community Development Department would like to offer assistance in improving the current condition of the commercial property at 219 Fourth Avenue. The historical structure, sometimes referred to as the Orlander Building, has fallen into disrepair. The poor condition of the building is of particular concern because it is located within the heart of the central business district and stands among the town's most frequented shops. To assist you, the Community Development Department is willing to reimburse up to $500 for material expenses toward paining, remodeling and safely securing the exterior of your building. Please note that the City of Seward also has volunteers who would be willing to paint the building, with your permission. If you complete the work, you may submit the receipts to: Community Development Director Christy Terry, P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 99664. We would like you to know there are provisions within Title 9 of the Seward City Code that allow the municipality to take action when structures have fallen into disrepair. Note 9.20.15 Enumerated. * The following acts and conditions shall constitute a public nuisance: (23) Property including but not limited to building exteriors which are maintained in such condition as to become so defective, unsightly or in such condition of deterioration or disrepair that the same causes appreciable diminution of the property values of surrounding property or is materially detrimental to nearby properties and improvements.... You may research the Seward City Code further at www.municode.com. Please call me at (907) 224-4020 if I can be of assistance. You may also email me at Cterrynagcityofseward.net. We look forward to helping you in your efforts. Cc: City Manager Phillip Oates City Clerk Jean Lewis City Administration John Bird City Building Official CITY OF SEWARD P.O. BOX 167 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664-0167 July 26, 2010 Kate Anthony 21950 Yankee Jims Lane Foresthill, CA 95631 Re: Lot 8A, Block 24, Original Townsite of Seward, 425 Fourth Avenue Dear Ms. Anthony, • Main Office (907) 224-4050 • Police (907) 224-3338 • Harbor (907) 224-3138 • Fire (907) 224-3445 • City Clerk (907) 224-4046 • Engineering (907) 224-4049 • Utilities (907) 224-4050 • Fax (907) 224-4038 Based on Kenai Peninsula Borough assessing records you are the owner of the above parcel. This letter is being sent to seek your cooperation with concerns brought to the attention of the Community Development Department. Complaints have been received regarding the current landscape conditions of the parcel located at 425 Fourth Avenue. As you are aware the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission issued a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in 2003 allowing the construction and operation of a Four -Unit structure on the parcel subject to several conditions being met. Both landscaping and parking plans were conditions required of the CUP. You submitted a parking and landscape plan in March of 2004 which was approved by this office March 24, 2004. Copies of your submitted parking and landscape plans and the approval letter have been attached for your reference. A site visit today confirms that the fulfillment of the landscape and parking plans have not been accomplished on the property. Please contact this office within fifteen days of receiving this letter to discuss your plans and the time line for the immediate completion of the requirements of Conditional Use Permit 2003-05. You may contact this office by phone at 907-224-4048 or in writing at P. O. Box 167 or email d lg enzkcityofseward.net. Sincerely, -city of Seward, Alaska `9 Donna Glenz Planner CC: Planning and Zoning Commission Encl: CUP 2003-05, Submitted Parking/Landscape Plan, Approval Letter L Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE ROAD AND SIDEWALK PRIORITY LISTS THAT ARE TO BE FUNDED USING THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FEDERAL EARMARK MONIES ADMINISTERED THROUGH ADOT&PF WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently has two earmarks with ADOT; and WHEREAS, the first earmark grants the City of Seward $2,000,000 in funding for road improvement and does not require a match from the City; and WHEREAS, the second earmark grants the City of Seward $2,700,000 in funding for road, sidewalk and drainage improvement and does require a match for the City; and WHEREAS, a draft list of priorities were presented to the city council on March 8, 2010 and modified to come up with a defined priority list for expending the available funding; and WHEREAS, the city council solicited public input on these priorities and have been provided copies of all comments; and WHEREAS, in order to obligate these funds, the City must provide a defined scope of work by no later than September 2010 or the funds may be reallocated; and WHEREAS, the attached priority lists define the roads and sidewalks in which the City wishes to expend the federal grant monies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Section 1. The City of Seward, City Council adopts the road and sidewalk priorities as attached that are to be funded using the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and Federal Earmark monies. Section 2. The City of Seward City Council authorizes the City Manager to negotiate the priorities and costs with ADOT&PF to formulate a final scope of work. Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, and this 261h day of July 2010. i CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010-&% THE C Y WARD, ALASKA Willard E Dunham, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardrson, Smith, Shafer, Amberg, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: Keil ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Je ewis, CMC Ci lerk .`AS�OF sE1N�••• (City Seal)Rld • j j Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 26, 2010 Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage From: William Casey, Public Works Aizenda Item: Statewide Transportation Improvement Program BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City of Seward currently has two federal earmarks for transportation improvement projects. The first earmark grants the city $2M strictly for road improvement projects. This earmark does not require a match from the city. The second earmark grants the city $2.7M for road, sidewalk and drainage improvement projects. This earmark does require a match of approximately $300K from the city. A draft list of priorities for both earmarks was presented to council on March 8, 2010 and modified to come up with a defined priority list for expending the available funds. The city council solicited public comments on these priorities and have been provided with a copy of all of the public comments. The city council met to discuss the public feedback and the priority list was again modified. In order to obligate these funds, the City must provide a defined scope of work by no later than September 2010 or the funds may be reallocated. The attached priority lists define the roads and sidewalks in which the City wishes to expend the federal grant monies. To secure these funds the City of Seward, City Council must adopt a final road and sidewalk priority list to submit to ADOT&PF. INTENT: The City of Seward, City Council adopts the road and sidewalk priorities as attached that are to be funded using the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and Federal Earmark monies. The adopted list will be forwarded to ADOT&PF in order to secure two federal earmark for road and sidewalk repair and improvements. After ADOT&PF receives the adopted list, they will assign costs to the associated work and further work with the City to determine a feasible project and timeline. FISCAL NOTE: One of the available earmarks requires a match of approximately $300,000. Approved by Finance Department: '' - ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: Council approves Resolution 2010- �adopting the road and sidewalk priorities as attached that are to be funded using the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and Federal Earmark monies. 1 '�", 3 f-�► C? C0 Table 2 - City of Seward 2010 Road Improvement Projects by Priority Street Name First Avenue A Street Adams Street Birch Street Dora Way Phoenix Road Bear Drive Res. Blvd Jesse Lee Drive/Coolidge Benson Sea Lion Fifth Avenue Adams Street Monroe Street Sixth Avenue Cedar Street Marathon C St. Washington Street Ash Dimond Boulevard Jefferson Street Madison Ash Oak Lowell Point Rd B St. J. Dock From Adams Street First Avenue First Avenue Dimond Boulevard All Barweil Street Swetmann Avenue Alice Seward Hwy Swetmann Avenue Seward Hwy Washington Street Third Avenue Fifth Avenue Jefferson Street Dimond Boulevard Swetmann Avenue Third Avenue Fourth Avenue Dimond Boulevard Sea Lion First Avenue First Avenue Cedar Ash Lowell Creek Bridge Third Avenue Alley Page 1 of 1 To A Street Third Avenue Second Avenue Alder Street All Middle of Curve Phoenix Road Bear Drive Benson Jesse Lee Drive Grade School Jefferson Street Fifth Avenue Ballaine Boulevard Madison Street Ash Street Iron Drive Fourth Avenue Filth Avenue Cedar Hemlock Ballaine Boulevard Ballaine Boulevard Oak LTCF Fisheries Fourth Avenue Alley Approximate Length 2300 650 300 1500 1000 1000 300 1200 1350 650 650 650 700 300 720 1675 7/20rA10 A u u st 2 O.1 August 2010 September 2010 g 5 M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3` 4 5 6 7' 1 ±'2 3 4 8 910 11 12 13 14 5 67 8 '9 10,11 15 1617 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16,17 18 22 , 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20' 2122 23 24 25 29,30 31 2627282930 MondayTuesda Wnesda Thursday Friday Au oust 7:30pm'P&Z Meeting 7:00pm°CC WS (Land Policies & Lease Procedures) 9 1 1 12 1. 5:00pm CC Special 11:30am', Meeting 5:20pm`CC WS (Title 7) 7:00prn City Council Meeting 16 1' 19 2, 6:30pm'P&Z Work Session' 12:00pm PACAB Work 9:00arn Social Security Session Rep 6:30p'm Historic Preservation Meeting 23 24 25 2 2, 7:00pm City Council Prima Election _ Meeting 30 31 I WN, dg,` Nand Richey 1 7/29/2010 9:15 AM September.2.010 September 2010 "Qctober,2010 :S M T^'W,TF. 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