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March 1, 2011
City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
March 1, 2011 7 :30 p.m. City Council Chambers
Sandie Roach'
Chair 1. Call to Order
Term Expires 02/13
Steven Heinrich 2. Opening Ceremony
Vice Chair
Term Expires 02/14 A. Pledge of Allegiance
Scott Seabury 3. Roll Call
Commissioner
Term Expires 02/12
4. Special Reports & Presentations
Tena Morgan
Commissioner A. City Administration Report
Term Expires 02/13
Vacant B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations
Commissioner
Term Expires 02/12 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
Cindy Ecklund will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited
Commissioner
Term Expires 02/11 to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this
agenda item]
Dale Butts
Commissioner 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of
Term Expires 02/13 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]
Phillip Oates
City Manager
7. Special Items
Donna Glenz
Planner A. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair . Page 3
Dwayne Atwood
Administrative Assistant
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
March 1, 2011
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 2011 -03 Recommending Council Approve the Attached
Ordinance Amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of
Several Small Portions of City Owned Land Located Within the Two
Lakes Park Boundary of Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park
Replat, From Single Family Residential (R1), Resource Management
(RM), and Institutional (INS) To Park (P) Page 4
8. Unfinished Business — None
9. New Business —
A. Discuss and Reschedule the April 19, 2011 work session and May 5, 2011
regular meeting dates Page 13
B. Review and Discuss the Commission priorities for 2011 in preparation for
the joint Work Session with Council on March 29 at 6:30 p.m Page 15
* C. February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 19
10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) -
A. City Manager Gravel Removal Letter Page 23
B. Reminder of March 15 Work Session Page 25
C. National Flood Insurance Update Page 26
D. FEMA Community Rating System Class 7 Approval Page 34
E. Planning & Zoning Commission Yearly Meeting Calendar Page 35
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
March 1, 2011
P &Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 1, 2011 ,�4 �� �1 p
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant ,A
Agenda Item: Election of Chair & Vice -Chair
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Each year the Planning and Zoning Commission must elect a Chair and Vice -Chair for the coming year.
The duties of the Chair are to:
1. Open the meeting on time and call the meeting to order;
2. Announce in proper sequence the business on the agenda;
3. Recognize members who are entitled to the floor;
4. State and put to a vote all legitimate motions that arise during the meeting:
5. Do not permit debate until there is a motion on the floor;
6. Protect the Commission from frivolous or delaying motions by refusing to recognize them;
7. Enforce the rules regarding debate and keep order;
8. Expedite business in a way compatible with the rights of the members;
9. Decide all questions of order;
10. Respond to all inquiries of members;
11. Ensure that citizens address all remarks to the Commission; and
12. Declare the meeting adjourned.
The Vice -Chair assumes the duties of the Chair when necessary.
The process for election of the Chair and Vice -chair is as follows:
The current Chair should open nominations. Anyone can nominate another commissioner as chair.
• If only one nomination is received, a motion should be made to close nominations and cast a
unanimous ballot for the chosen person. That motion will need a second and can be approved by
unanimous consent. (No role call vote is necessary).
• If more than one nomination is received, the clerk will prepare ballots for each Commissioner to vote
for one nominee and sign his ballot. The clerk will then collect the ballots, read the votes aloud, and
announce the prevailing nominee. A motion is then in order for someone to elect the nominee as
chair. A second is needed and the motion can be approved by unanimous consent of the
commission.
The above procedures should also be used to elect a vice chair.
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011 -03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
APPROVE THE ATTACHED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND
USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF SEVERAL SMALL
PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TWO
LAKES PARK BOUNDARY OF BLOCK 15B, FEDERAL ADDITION,
TWO LAKES PARK REPLAT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(R1), RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM), AND INSTITUTIONAL (INS)
TO PARK (P)
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Two Lakes Park Replat which
was recorded as plat 2010 -13 in the Seward Recording District on December 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the parcel known as Two Lakes Park contains 25.1 acres having a legal
description of Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park replat; and
WHEREAS, located within the established Two Lakes Park boundary were several
small, left behind areas of Single Family (R1), Resource Management (RM), and Institutional
(INS) Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Park Zoning District was established to provide areas for recreation and
commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and
other compatible public purposes; and
WHEREAS, in general the Land Use Plan Map supports parcel 15B known as Two
Lakes Park be designated as Park Zoning; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the Zoning Map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan; 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 March 1, 2011.
Seward Planning and Zoning
- Resolution 2011 -03
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning
changes and recommends the attached Ordinance 2010 -_ be forwarded to City Council for
approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 1 sc day of
March 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sandi Roach', Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Sponsored by: Oates
Introduction:
Public Hearing:
Enactment:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2011 -XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING
DESIGNATION OF SEVERAL SMALL PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED
LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TWO LAKES PARK BOUNDARY OF
BLOCK 15B, FEDERAL ADDITION, TWO LAKES PARKREPLAT, FROM
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1), RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM),
AND INSTITUTIONAL (INS) TO PARK (P)
WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a
preliminary plat of the City owned lands, establishing the perimeter boundary of the historical area
commonly known as Two Lakes Park; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2010 -013, dated February 22, 2010, Seward City Council
recommended the Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee approve the Two Lakes Park replat; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Two Lakes Park Replat which was
recorded as plat 2010 -13 in the Seward Recording District on December 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the parcel known as Two Lakes Park contains 25.1 acres having a legal
description of Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park replat; and
WHEREAS, located within the established park boundary were several small, left behind
areas of Single Family (R1), Resource Management (RM), and Institutional (INS) Zoning Districts;
and
WHEREAS, in general the Land Use Plan Map supports parcel 15B known as Two Lakes
Park be designated as Park Zoning; and
WHEREAS, Two Lakes Park was recommended to the Seward Register of Historic Places
by the Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 99 -04 and accepted to the Register by Seward
City Council Resolution 1999 -055; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held several public work sessions during
which the public and the Commission expressed strong requests that the Two Lakes Park be held in
perpetuity as a Park; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2010 -XXX
WHEREAS, at their March 1, 2011 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed Land Use Plan and Zoning
Designation amendments included in this ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The official City of Seward Land Use Plan and Zoning Maps are hereby amended
by changing the land use plan and zoning designation of all lands within Block 15B, Federal
Addition, Two Lakes Park Replat to Park Zoning District.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this DATE day of
MONTH, YEAR.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Willard Dunham, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
P &Z Agenda Statement
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Through: Michelle Weston, Assistant City Manager '.
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From: Donna Glenz, Planner l�
Agenda Item: Recommending Council Approve the Attached
Ordinance Amending the Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation
of Several Small Portions of City Owned Land Located Within the
Two Lakes Park Boundary
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council
is Resolution 2011 -03, recommending City Council approval of Ordinance 2011 -xxx (attached),
amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of all lands within Block 15B, Federal
Addition, Two Lakes Park Replat to Park Zoning District.
Administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a preliminary plat
of the City owned lands, establishing the perimeter boundary of the historical area commonly
known as Two Lakes Park. By Resolution 2010 -013, dated February 22, 2010, Seward City
Council recommended the Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee approve the Two Lakes
Park replat. The Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Two Lakes Park Replat which was
recorded as plat 2010 -13 in the Seward Recording District on December 28, 2010.
The parcel known as Two Lakes Park contains 25.1 acres having a legal description of
Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park replat. Located within the established park
boundary were several small, left behind areas of Single Family (R1), Resource Management
(RM), and Institutional (INS) Zoning Districts.
Seward City Code SCC § 15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this
rezone because the land is contiguous to the requested Park Zoning District and is recommended
in general by the Land Use Plan.
The Land Use Map, as adopted by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, designates the area
requested for rezone as Park (P) as defined in SCC 15.05.025 (b)( (12) Parks district (P). Is
intended to designate park, recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or
federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X
2.0 Community Vision and Values for 2020
Recreation:
"We value diverse, year - round, indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities for
residents and visitors of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
(Bullet 3, page 12) Protect open space by ensuring that Two Lakes Park is platted, zoned, and
dedicated for park purposes in perpetuity.
Yes No N/A
2. Strategic Plan (1999) X
Recreation and Leisure(page 12)
Develop and Improve Public Playgrounds
(Bullet 2) Complete Two Lakes Park Improvement Plan
Staff Comments:
Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to
review and discuss the Two Lakes Park plat and the required zoning designation changes. All
departments support the requested zoning changes.
Public Comment:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were
notified of the requested rezone. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other
public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with.
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission approve Resolution 2011 -03 recommending City Council approval of the attached
Ordinance 2011 -XXX, Amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of several small
portions of City owned land located within the Two Lakes Park boundary of Block 15B, Federal
Addition, Two Lakes Park replat, from Single Family Residential (R1), Resource Management
(RM), and Institutional (INS) to Park (P).
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February 23, 2011
To the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Re: Resolution 2011 -03
Dear Commissioners,
It's time to wrap up a few loose ends that remain after all the interior lot lines were
vacated when Two Lakes Park was replatted as a real park on December 28, 2010.
I fully support this Resolution that recommends the official change of the now obsolete
underlying zoning of a few remaining areas to Park and the update of the City Zoning
Map. This will ensure that Block 15B is all zoned Park as intended.
Thank you for your continued support of Two Lakes Park.
Sincerely,
Carol Griswold
A Friend of Two Lakes Park
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MEMORANDUM
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City of Seward
Community Development 4�ASKP
Date: March 1, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner pt
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant O
Subject: May 2011 Regular Meeting and the April 19, 2011 Scheduled Work
Session
At the November 3, 2010 Planning and Zoning meeting the Commission approved the
2011 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule. (See the attached calendar.)
At that time the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) had scheduled the annual Seward
Assembly Meeting for Tuesday, May 3 in the Council Chambers, so the Commission
scheduled the May meeting for Thursday, May 5th. Since then the KPB has rescheduled
the annual Seward Assembly Meeting to Tuesday, April 19` which happens to be the
date of the scheduled P &Z work session.
Since the Council Chambers are now available for the Tuesday, May 3 Planning and
Zoning meeting the Commission could reschedule their Thursday, May 5 meeting back
to the normal first Tuesday of May 3 or leave it as scheduled on Thursday.
Since the Borough Assembly is now scheduled for the Council Chambers on April 19
the Commission must reschedule the venue of for the April work session or change the
date. A couple options for changing the venue include the Fire Hall Training Room and
the Community Development Office. The other option is to change the work session
date.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Commission should discuss the above options and set the date for the May Planning
and Zoning Meeting and reschedule or change the venue for the April 19 work session.
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Memorandum
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DEVELOPMENT
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Date: November 3, 2010
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant
Subject: 2011 - Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule
This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2011. Unless
otherwise noted the P & Z regular meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. The "Scheduled Special Meetings" shall be held
ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7 :30 pm per the 12/16/2008 adopted P &Z
Rules of Procedure, otherwise the gathering will be held as a work session commencing at 6:30 pm.
Month Regular Meeting Special P &Z Meeting for Public Hearings 7:30 pm
OR scheduled Work Sessions Commence at 6:30 pm
January January 4 January 18
February February 1 February 15
March March 1 March 1 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
March 15
April April 5 April 19
May May 5 (Thursday) (Borough Assembly in Seward May 3rd)
May 17
June June 7 June 7 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
June 21
July July 5 cx'd by P &Z July 19
August August 2 °d August 16
September September 6 September 6 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
September 20
October October 6 (Thursday) October 6 (KPB & Local elections October 4
October 20 (Thursday) Alaska Day on October 18th
November November 1 November 15
December December 6 December 6 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
December 20t cx'd by commission due to Xmas
January January 3 January 17
If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, please call 224 -4049 or email datwood@cityofseward.net.
MEMORANDUM
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Date: March 1, 2011 (\\,.` ' �; ` *` j
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To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner d-l'o
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant Ok
Subject: Discuss the Planning and Zoning priorities in preparation for Council joint work
session scheduled for March 29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City Council has set a joint work session with Planning and Zoning for March 29, 2011 from
6:30 -7:20 p.m. to discuss Planning and Zoning Commission priorities for the year.
Resolution 2010 -05, which includes the 2010 list of priorities, is in your packet. A draft list of
priorities for 2011 is also included. Annually, priorities are proposed by the Commission and
confirmed by Council. The joint work session provides an opportunity for Council to give
direction regarding the priorities for the year. Please review and discuss recommendations to
bring to Council for the upcoming work session.
If desired, a special work session could be scheduled to compile the 2011 priority list.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission discuss the 2011 Planning and Zoning Priorities and make
any changes deemed necessary in preparation for the joint work session with Council.
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2010 Planning & Zoning Priority List Draft
Short and Medium Term
1) Continued Rewrite of Title 15
2) Municipal Lands Management Plan (1995) — Update in conjunction with the
Capital Improvement Plan and the City Land Disposal Policies and Procedures
3) Nash Road Bench Study — as funding allows
4) Waterfront Park Replat
Continuing
1) Continue recruitment efforts for the Planning and Zoning Commission
2) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code
3) Annually review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan
4) Ensure that new facilities or improvements meet ADA requirements
Completed in 2010
1) Meeting with Port and Commerce Advisory Board to discuss the South Harbor
Uplands
2) Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance •
3) Two Lakes Park Replat
Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2010 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2010 TO APRIL 2011
WHEREAS, at the February 16, 2010 work session the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed their Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state
that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address
areas of mutual concern; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and Council held a joint work session, reviewed and
updated the Planning and Zoning 2010 Priorities List on March 8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, at the April 6, 2010 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and
WHEREAS, Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations on April
26, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The following List of Planning and Zoning Priorities is hereby approved and
recommended to Council for their adoption:
PRIORITIES
Short and Medium Term
1) Rewrite of Title 15 -
2) Municipal Lands Management Plan (1995)- Update in conjunction with the Capital
Improvement Plan and the City Land Disposal Policies and Procedures
3) Meet with Port and Commerce Advisory Board to discuss the South Harbor Uplands
4) Waterfront Park Replat -2010
5) Nash Road Bench Study — as funding allows
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution 2010 -05
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6) Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance -2010
Continuing
1) Continue recruitment efforts for the Planning and Zoning Commission
2) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code
3) Annually review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan
4) Ensure that new facilities or alterations meet ADA requirements
FOLLOW PROGRESS MADE BY OTHER ENTITIES
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1993)
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 6
day of April, 2010.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA •
Sandie Roach', Roach', Chair
AYES: DeMarco, Heinrich, Ecklund, Morgan, Roach'
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes
February 1, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 2 0
Call to Order
The February 1, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Roach'.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Roach' led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present:
Sandie Roach' presiding, and
Tena Morgan Dale Butts
Steven Heinrich Scott Seabury
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Donna Glenz, City Planner
Dwayne Atwood, Community Development Assistant
Absent was: Cindy Ecklund
City Administration Report
City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items:
• Seward Fire Chief Dave Squires had been injured during a fire call and had been
transported to Anchorage to receive treatment for an injured elbow.
• Local resident Gene Bradley had suffered injury when she was struck by a car on Monday,
January 31 and was transported to Anchorage to be treated for broken bones.
• The Air Quality Monitoring Program was in progress, with samples being taken on a six -
day schedule. Dwayne Atwood, of the Community Development Department, was
overseeing the 12 -month project for the City.
• The new Assistant City Manager had been hired. Michelle Weston was scheduled to begin
work on Monday, February 7.
• The next quarterly meeting with the Seward / Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board was
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.
• The Two Lakes Park replat had been completed, signed and recorded before the close of
2010.
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
February 1, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 21
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Morgan/Heinrich) Approve the Agenda and the Consent
Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
November 3, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes
Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2011 -02 Conditionally Recommending Approval of the State of
Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Mile 0 To 8,
Right -Of -Way Acquisition Plat.
Glenz stated administration supported approving the acquisition plat. She noted the plat
was a visual representation of pieces of property the State of Alaska acquired for the Mile 0 -to -8
Highway Project. The Kenai Peninsula Borough is the platting authority for plats on the Kenai
Peninsula. Staff reviewed the conditions included with the approval.
Heinrich asked about issues related to a small parcel within the City right -of -way at
Railway Avenue and Lowell Point Road.
Glenz explained that the property identified at Railway Avenue and Lowell Point Road had
mistakenly been listed by the State of Alaska as being acquired by the State of Alaska. The City
has requested that the notation in the plat document be corrected. Glenz also identified for
Commissioners the various other properties listed in the plat document.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted
and the public hearing was opened.
No members of the public signed in to speak.
No one requested to be heard and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Heinrich/Morgan) Approve Resolution 2011 -02
Morgan stated she supported the conditions and approval of Resolution 2011 -02 as written.
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Roach' also said she would accept the recommendation of the Administration and noted
the thorough preparation of the backup documents.
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Motion Passed Unanimous
Unfinished Business — None
New Business --
Resolution 2011 -01, granting a six month extension to Floodplain Variance No.
2010 -01, issued to Lucky Wilson for 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.
Glenz explained the history of the proposed aircraft hangar project and the issued
floodplain variance. The applicant's plan for the hangar had not changed, Glenz stated.
Motion (Morgan/Butts) Approve Resolution 2011 -01
Motion Passed Unanimous
Informational Items and Reports (No action required)
Reschedule the February 15, 2011 work session to February 22, 2011
Commissioner Frank DeMarco Resignation Letter
National Flood Insurance Program Newsletter.
Roach stated she wanted to thank Frank DeMarco for his service as a Planning & Zoning
Commissioner and wished him well in his new endeavors.
Commission Comments
Morgan welcomed new commissioners Dale Butts and Scott Seabury.
Heinrich also thanked the new members of the Commission. Heinrich also commented that
he expected to receive all pertinent information for proposed projects, including the status of
building permits, in the meeting packets. The status of a foundation construction permit was not
included in a previous packet, he noted. Too much information is better than not having enough
information to make a decision, Heinrich stated.
Roach' thanked the new commissioners for their commitment to serve. Roach' also
informed the Commission that Seward resident Joshua Kompkoff had passed away on January 31
during surgery.
• Citizens' Comments — None
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Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — None
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Dwayne Atwood, Sandie Roach'
Community Development Assistant Chair
(City Seal)
. Dwayne Atwood
From: Johanna Kinney
• Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:40 AM
To: Dwayne Atwood
Subject: FW: Letter
Attachments: Letter Gravel 021111.doc
Johanna Kinney
From: Phillip Oates
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 10:51 AM
To: Johanna Kinney
Subject: Letter
Johanna,
Please forward my email and the attachment to the Council. I will discuss this letter as part of my Manager's
Report to see if the Council wants me to bring this matter forward in a resolution to change our ordinance.
Thanks.
Phillip E. Oates, DBA
Major General (U.S. Army, Retired)
City Manager, City of Seward
Direct: 907 - 224 -4012
Cell: 907 -362 -1468
poates@cityofseward.net
Make a difference for our community and shop Seward first!
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February 11.2011
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: Gravel Removal
Ongoing gravel and bed load removal from our alluvial streams is necessary in the City
of Seward to mitigate flooding. One approach to controlling the costs to the City for the
removal is to allow gravel operators or contractors access to the gravel at very low cost.
The City benefits from better flood mitigation and the operators or contractors benefit
from opportunities to sell the gravel.
The sale of City property is a decision reserved for the City Council and subject to the
provisions of Chapter 7.25 of the Seward City Code. With that caveat in mind, I am
prepared to recommend that the City should make gravel available to gravel operators
and contractors in the non - navigable portions of 4 of July Creek within the city limits or
in the city owned portion of Japp Creek. Removal of the gravel would reduce the
potential for flooding in Seward. My recommendation would encourage the City Council
to accept 3.5% to 5% of the pretax profit achieved by the gravel operators or contractors.
The amount of profit could be established by subtracting the actual direct costs of
extricating, loading, and transporting the material from the value of the gravel. If a
change to an ordinance and public hearing are required, it would take a minimum of
approximately 6 weeks to develop, announce, hear, and pass the ordinance.
In my estimation approximately 2.5 million cubic yards of gravel may initially be
available for removal from the non - navigable portion of Fourth of July Creek within city
limits. However, since I cannot accurately represent the quantity or quality of the material
that might be available contractors would be required to verify in advance whether the
amount and quality of the material are suitable for their needs.
If the City were to enter into a contract for the sale of such material, the area would
remain open to other potential contractors. The contractors would be responsible for all
permitting, licensing, and environmental compliance matters, as well as insurance and
bonding requirements. Before allowing any removal of gravel the City would also need to
determine if the Alaska Department of Fish and Game requires a permit for operations in
these portions of 4 of July Creek or Japp Creek.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have questions concerning my position. My email
is poates@cityofseward.net and direct telephone line is 907 - 224 -4012.
Sincerely,
Phillip E. Oates, DBA
City Manager
City of Seward
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MEMORANDUM
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City of Seward
Community Development
Date: March 1, 2011
To: Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant 'u
Subject: Reminder of March 15, 2011 Work Session, 6:30 p.m.
Due to scheduling, Commissioner Cindy Ecklund and Chair Sandie Roach' will not be available
for the March 15, 2011 Planning and Zoning work session, which will include continued review
of SCC§ 15.10.140 Definitions. The Commission may still hold the scheduled work session,
provided there is the full attendance of the other Commissioners to establish a quorum. The
Commission does have the option of rescheduling the work session.
RECOMMENDATION:
Please note the attendance requirement for the March 15, 2011 Planning and Zoning work
session and discuss whether the session should be rescheduled.
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01141164 NFIP /CRS
UPDATE
October— December 2010
Changes Expected in next CRS Coordinator's Manual
A range of ongoing improvements to the Community Rating System will be reflected in the
next edition of the CRS Coordinator's Manual, expected to be released early in 2012. No
changes have been finalized yet, but a good deal of work has been done over the last few
years to decide what would be appropriate. The suggested changes are the result of study by
CRS work groups, research projects, input from communities and other stakeholders,
feedback from state and local officials and field staff, and the activity evaluations being
conducted pursuant to the CRS Strategic Plan, adopted by FEMA in 2009. Some of the
expected changes are summarized below.
— Throughout the CRS, more attention will be
given to natural floodplain functions. A new
credit is anticipated to be established —for fl
floodplain restoration projects, such as
removing dams and moving levees back to
allow streams to meander naturally.
New, optional components known as
"community self assessments" are expected to
be incorporated into the new Manual. These, ,,
will be information- gathering exercises aimed
at helping a community consider carefully its
own needs and vulnerabilities and thereby
tailor the management of its floodplain to those locally significant characteristics. There will
be one "overall" self assessment to assemble fundamental background information about the
community and its hazards and natural resources. Additional, more specific self assessments
will cover other categories of activities — public information, mapping, regulations, loss
reduction, emergency management, and natural floodplain functions. The self assessments
will not be mandatory and will not earn credit points. However, completing one or more of
them will open the door for a community to receive extra points for CRS work that is based
on that assessment(s).
continued on next page
In this Issue
Earn CECs by Testing Self Assessment 2 What is a Floodplain? 6
CRS Award for Excellence 4 Tidbits from the CRS Task Force 7
CBRA Summary 5 Training Opportunities 8
NFIP /CRS Update - 1 - October- December 2010
Changes to the CRS — continued from previous page
— Credit for keeping elevation certificates in computer format will be eliminated. Only a few
CRS communities conduct this activity, while it has been very expensive for FEMA to update
and maintain the software. That is why the elevation certificate software was retired in 2009.
— The Public Information Series (Activities 320, 330, 340, 350, and 360) is being revised to
encourage CRS communities to develop programs for public information specifically tailored
to their particular ha7ards, natural resources, and audiences. Such a program would be like an
existing public information strategy (element OPS), but would be more involved, would be
worth more points, and would affect all five activities. It would be driven by the optional
Public Information Self Assessment;
communities that develop and follow such a
program would receive more credit for Help with Testing and Earn CECs
certain activities. A draft of the new overall self- assessment is
available online for "beta" testing. The
— Additional Flood Data (Activity 410) and Association of State Floodplain Managers
Flood Data Maintenance (Activity 440) are (ASFPM) will provide 3.0 hours of Continuing
being scrutinized to assure coordination Education Credit (CEC) for Certified Floodplain
with FEMA's new Risk MAP initiative and Managers who complete the DEMO self -
also with the new offerings of the Map assessment and provide feedback on their
Service Center. We expect to see experience.
Benchmark Maintenance credit for local It can be accessed at http: / /blueurchin.com/
systems that support GPS surveying. clients /crs /self assessment - v2 /.
— Under Higher Regulatory Standards
(Activity 430), there will be more credit for
protecting natural floodplain functions, primarily through increases in points for land
development criteria. Uniform minimum credits may be provided for state- mandated building
codes. There may be a new element to provide credit for how a community administers its
regulatory program, including conducting field inspections and re- inspections.
— Levee Safety (Activity 620) now has several prerequisites that have kept many communities
from getting credit. The Task Force is looking at separating these prerequisites and giving
credit for levee failure emergency response plans and outreach projects that advise residents
who are protected by levees of the flood hazard they face if the levee fails or is overtopped.
continued on next page
Statement of Purpose
The NFIP /CRS Update is a publication of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. Its
purpose is to provide local officials and others interested in the CRS with news they can use.
The NFIP /CRS Update is produced in alternate months. It is distributed electronically, at no cost, to local and state
officials, consultants, and others who want to be on the mailing list. Communities are encouraged to copy and /or
circulate the NFIP /CRS Update and to reprint its articles in their own local, state, or regional newsletters. No special
permission is needed.
To become a subscriber or to suggest a topic that you would like addressed, contact
NFIP /CRS Update, P.O. Box 501016, Indianapolis, IN 46250 -1016
(317) 848-2898 fax: (201) 748-1936 NFIPCRS @iso.com
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Changes to the CRS — continued from previous page
— Stormwater Management (Activity 450) and Drainage System Maintenance (Activity 540)
are being revised slightly to better coordinate their credits (especially public maintenance of
new stormwater facilities (PUB) and drainage system maintenance (CDR)) and to take
advantage of parallels with state and regional water quality programs with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. There will be a stronger focus on stormwater and
drainage programs in areas that are important for natural floodplain functions, such as
endangered species habitat.
— No significant changes are planned for Activities 520 (Acquisition and Relocation) or 530
(Flood Protection).
— The elements credited under Flood Warning (Activity 610), Levee Safety (Activity 620),
and Dam Safety (Activity 630) will be more closely coordinated with each other. There will
be a community self - assessment for these activities that will help communities document
where their warning, response, and recovery needs lie. The self - assessment will be a
prerequisite for some credits; some points under these elements are being rearranged so that
more credit is given for helping communities with their dam failure emergency response
plans.
— Improvements will be made in the procedures used to verify community programs, but the
techniques will still be simple and cost - effective techniques. Alterations will be made in the
current approach to sampling items (such as elevation certificates) from community
operations. More time and effort will be devoted to verification in "high discount
communities."
In June there will be a three day session to review all the available CRS points. It is possible
that some will be moved from one activity or element to another; also, total points for an
activity may be increased. Those decisions will be informed, in part, by the results of a study
being conducted by faculty at Texas A &M University to calculate how much each activity
saves in reduced flood insurance claims.
As noted in the June -July issue of this newsletter, background reports on several of the
issues and evaluations done in the course of revising the Manual are available in draft form.
Comments are still appreciated.
- Activity 330 - Outreach Projects
- Activity 350 -Flood Protection Information
- Activity 610-Flood Warning Program
- Activity 630-Dam Safety Programs
- CRS Credit for Protecting Natural Floodplain Functions
- Repetitive Loss Strategy
- Sampling Committee Report to the CRS Task Force
- Verification Aids
- Best Local CRS Administration Practices
- Implementation Incentives.
Get a copy of a draft report by emailing NFIPCRS @ISO.com.
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Nominations Open —CRS Award for Excellence
The NFIP Community Rating System again is seeking nominations for its annual CRS Award
for Excellence, which acknowledges outstanding effort by an individual at the local level to
improve people's understanding of the dangers of flooding and the ways flood damage can be
avoided, promote the purchase of flood insurance, and contribute to community well- being.
Such an individual could be a local government official, insurance agent, business
professional, real estate professional, floodplain manager, or other community leader. The
award will be presented during the 2011 National Flood Conference, which will take place in
New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1-4, 2011.
Persons nominated in previous years are eligible again. Nominees for the award should be
— Active in promoting the use of flood insurance to help households prepare for the possibility
of flood damage;
— Actively involved in a CRS community and knowledgeable about the potential for local
flooding;
— Active in encouraging community leaders to improve local safety and resilience to flooding
and other disasters; and
— Be working to alert residents and businesses to flood dangers and to promote the purchase of
flood insurance and other mitigation measures.
Nomination forms for the CRS Award for Excellence can be downloaded from the web at
http: / /www.nfipiservice.com/ stakeholder /pdf /bulletin /w 10099.pdf. The deadline for nominations
and applications is February 11, 2010.
A Quick Look at the Coastal Barrier Resources Act
A two -page flyer issued by the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration summarizes
how the various programs administered by FEMA are restricted by the Coastal Barrier
Resources Act of 1982 (CBRA). The Act prohibits new federal financial assistance for
development in designated coastal barriers; its purpose in doing so is to inhibit such
development, which can harm sensitive coastal habitats and the natural barriers to wind and
tidal forces. CRS communities provide information about protected coastal barriers within
their jurisdictions as part of Activity 320 —Map Information Service and also as part of
public outreach projects.
Areas affected by the Act have been designated and mapped by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. Among the FEMA programs whose operations are affected by CBRA are the National
Flood Insurance Program, disaster assistance (both public and individual), and mitigation
grants. For each program, the flyer explains briefly the
restrictions on and exceptions to FEMA's provision of
financial support.
Download the flyer at
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id-
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What is a Floodplain?
PBS NewsHour Online has Answers for Students
The Teacher Center of the Public Broadcasting System's website "NewsHour Online" has a
package of resources about flooding for teachers of middle- and high - school science and
economics classes —but the materials would be useful for public outreach and awareness
projects as well. A lesson plan for two class periods and one night of homework is provided,
through which the students
— View flooding scenarios and, using maps, hypothesize how much flood risk they face at
home and at school;
— Estimate the expense of living through a flood;
— Compare the cost of flood damage to the cost of flood insurance and to the cost of repairing
flood damage;
— Discuss the benefits and costs of living near water, or in an area likely to be flooded; and
— Explore how to prepare, stay informed, and build before, during, and after a natural disaster.
The module also includes photos, videos, additional lesson plans, worksheets, and links to
more information useful for students and others.
"What is a Flood Plain? Background, Activities and Critical Analysis" was produced for PBS
by Shannon Sullivan, a specialist in online learning and a former teacher. Access it at
http: / /www.pbs.org /newshour/ extra / teachers /lessonplans/ science / july- dec10 /floodplain_09- 24.html. •
Fact Sheet Highlights CRS Procedures, Benefits
The newly updated CRS Fact Sheet can be a useful tool for describing the program and its
benefits to local staff, elected officials, professional groups, and citizens. Designed as a
quick and persuasive introduction to the CRS, the Fact Sheet explains the concept of
assigning a local government a rating based on the performance of its floodplain management
program, and translating that rating into an insurance premium reduction. The four highest -
ranked CRS communities are recognized (Roseville, California; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Pierce
and King counties, Washington), and the average premium savings per policy enjoyed by
their residents is specified. The fact sheet also gives pertinent statistics about CRS
participation, tells how to apply, notes that training is available for local staff and /or officials
who want it, and lists the numerous benefits that accrue from CRS participation to a
community and its residents.
The CRS Fact Sheet is posted alongside a number of other FEMA fact sheets on the FEMA
Library website at http: / /www.fema.gov/ media /fact_sheets /mitigation.shtm.
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Tidbits from the CRS Task Force
At its January 11 -13, 2011, meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the Community Rating
System Task Force discussed several items important to the future of CRS communities.
Implementation of the six -year CRS Strategic Plan has passed the halfway mark. Most of the
17 workgroups and committees have submitted final or nearly final reports to the Task Force,
which include analysis and recommendations for CRS program improvement and operations.
These recommendations will greatly influence the next CRS Coordinators Manual, to be
available in 2012 (see article on front page).
— The Task Force is considering ways to emphasize community promotion of the purchase of
flood insurance by property owners at risk. Although the CRS currently affords communities
points for promoting flood insurance, very few communities have chosen to implement these
activities. It is likely that the next Coordinator's Manual will have a new, separate activity for
promoting flood insurance.
— As the NFIP proceeds with implementing RiskMAP, the Task Force is identifying how to
capitalize on the heightened attention to flood risk in communities that receive new flood
hazard data from FEMA. The "discovery meetings" associated with RiskMAP are a prime
opportunity to promote risk awareness, implementation of higher floodplain management
standards, and participation in the CRS. As routinely produced RiskMAP products are
unveiled, the CRS will work to integrate incentives for communities to use these products on
an ongoing basis and not just during the "scoping" phase of receiving new data. The proposed
• revisions to Activity 330 (Outreach Projects) would also provide credit for communities that
help publicize the revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps and new RiskMAP products.
— During 2010 many communities were working to finalize applications in anticipation of
joining the CRS in 2011. In some parts of the nation, CRS participation is beginning to be
viewed as expected or "the norm;" communities that do not participate in CRS are becoming
seen as being out of step with standard floodplain management programs. Much of this new
attitude stems from the very active and valuable CRS User Groups that are organized among
clusters of CRS communities to promote CRS participation and class advancement.
The CRS Task Force meets next in April 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Coordinator's Manual and Activity Worksheets still Good
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved a three -year extension of the OMB
Control Number for the CRS Application, the CRS Coordinator's Manual, and the accompanying
Activity Worksheets. Some CRS Coordinators had noticed that previously printed copies of the
current CRS materials display an OMB expiration date of August 31, 2010. Even so, the
2006/2007 Manual and all the AWs are still valid and can be used until they are replaced by the
next (2012) edition.
The new expiration. date (September30, 2013) is being added to the copies in FEMA 's
warehouse that have yet to be distributed and, of course, will be reflected in the next edition of
the Manual, set for release in early 2012.
NFIP/CRS Update - 6 - October- December 2010
Handouts on Engineers' Certifications
There have been two additions to the CRS handouts series.
— 410 — Engineers Cycle Statement explains how an engineer should certify, for purposes of the
community's cycle verification, that the maps and data being used by the community continue
to reflect current hydrological conditions. This applies to communities that are receiving CRS
credit under Section 410.a of the CRS Coordinator's Manual for using new maps and/or data
not provided through the normal activities of the NFIP.
— 450— Engineers Cycle Statement explains how an engineer should certify, for purposes of the
community's cycle verification, that the watershed master plan in use by the community
continues to be applicable to current conditions. This applies to communities that are
receiving CRS credit points for watershed planning under Section 451.b of the CRS
Coordinator's Manual.
These and other free CRS handouts (see below) can be used to familiarize a newcomer to a
given subject, to walk through a step -by -step scoring process, or to explain a documentation
requirement. They do not replace the CRS Coordinator 's Manual or other materials that give
more detailed information, but they are useful as summaries and /or specific instructions or
examples. Request copies (pdf format) from your ISO /CRS Specialist or NFIPCRS @iso.com.
Activity Title # of Pages
210 Joining the Community Rating System 1
310 Form for noting Corrections to a 2009 Elevation Certificate 1
404 Using a Grid Overlay to Figure Areas 3
410 CRS Credit for Floodplain Mapping 8
410 Engineer's Cycle Statement 2
420 Form to Document Protection of Natural Floodplain Functions 2
430 -CAZ CRS Credit for Coastal A Zone Regulations 7
430 -FRB Protecting Building Utilities and Ductwork from Flood Damage 4
430 -ENL Nonconversion Agreement 1
440 -BMM CRS Credit for Benchmark Maintenance 3
440 Converting NGVD to NAVD 2
450 Engineer's Cycle Statement 3
502 Mapping Repetitive Loss Areas 8
504 Funding Sources for Repetitive Flood Loss Properties 2
511 Repetitive Loss Area Analyses 4
530 CRS Credit for Flood Control Projects 7
530 Environmental Review for Flood Control Projects 2
540 CRS Credit for Drainage System Maintenance 4
610 -SRC StormReady/ TsunamiReady 2
620 CRS Credit for Levee Safety 2
710 Calculating the Community Growth Adjustment spreadsheet
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Opportunities for NFIP and CRS Training
CRS Training
The California Department of Water Resources will host four half -day sessions on "CRS
Basics" and four half -day sessions on "2012 Changes to the CRS." People can register for
one course or both on the same day. Advance registration is mandatory at
http: / /www.water.ca. gov /floodmgmt /Irafmo /fmb /fas /nfip /workshop /dwr.cfm
April 24, 2011— Roseville, California April 26, 2011 — Martinez, California
Apri1,27, 2011 —Santa Clara County, Calif. April 29, 2011— Orange County, Calif.
Courses at the Emergency Management Institute
FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) conducts courses on floodplain management and
CRS - related topics. These are oriented to local building, zoning, planning, and engineering officials.
Tuition is free for state and local government officials and travel stipends are available. Call the
training office of your state emergency management agency, see http: / /training.fema.gov /, or call EMI
at 1 - 800 - 238 - 3358 or (301) 447 - 1035, or see http: / /www.training.fema .gov /EMICourses /EMICourse.asp.
— The Community Rating System (E278) September 26-29, 2011; October 31-
November 3, 2012
Prerequisite: To enroll in the CRS course, you must be a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or have
completed the National Flood Insurance Program course listed below (E273) or be a full -time floodplain
manager with more than 3 years of experience specifically related to floodplain management.
The CRS course is also offered at other sites upon request. Scheduled so far are:
St. Petersburg, Florida (FEMA Region IV), February 21 -24, 2011; for information contact
James Linkogle, (914) 316 -1988 orjlinkogle @longboatkey.org.
Richardson, Texas (FEMA Region VI), March 7 -10; contact Jessica Baker,
(214) 217 -6692 or jbaker @halff.com.
Colorado (FEMA Region VIII), October 11 -14, 2011 (site and contact to be determined).
Two "short" (2 %2 days) CRS classes will be held later this year:
North Carolina (sites to be determined) (FEMA Region IV), July 13 -15, 2011 and
October 26-28, 2011; contact John Gerber, (919) 715 -5711 x106 or jgerber @ncem.org.
— Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP (E273) May 16-19, 2011;
August 29— September 1, 2011
E273 is also field deployed periodically. Contact your State NFIP Coordinator for more informa-
tion. Find your State Coordinator at http: / /www.floods.org /index.asp ?menulD =274.
— Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts II (E282) May 9 -12, 2011
— Basic HAZUS Multi - Hazards (E313) September 19 -22, 2011
— Advanced HAZUS Multi- Hazards for Flood (E172) (prereq: E313) July 1 -14, 2011
— HAZUS Multi- Hazards for Risk Assessment (E296) July 11 -14, 2011
— Residential Coastal Construction (E386) August 15 -18, 2011
— Retrofitting Floodprone Residential Buildings (E279) June 27 -30, 2011
Under Section 431.n, Staffing (STF) of CRS Coordinator's Manual, five points are provided for each member
of a community's floodplain permit staff who graduates from courses E194, E273, E278, E282, or E386 (up to
25 points). Graduating from E279 is worth five points in Activity 360 -Flood Protection Assistance.
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Chris Terry, Community Development Director
City of Seward
PO Box 167
410 Adams St
Seward, Alaska 99664
Dear Ms. Terry:
I would like to congratulate your community for its commitment to wise floodplain management through your
participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
CRS recognizes local efforts to reduce future flood losses by reducing flood insurance premiums for a
community's property owners by 5 percent to 45 percent. Some of the flood preparedness efforts credited
under CRS include: maintaining open space in the floodplain, elevating new buildings beyond the minimum
NFIP protection level, initiating storm -water management programs, and mapping flood hazards, just to name
a few.
As the enclosed plaque highlights, Seward is currently a Class 7 community in the CRS. This rating
translates into a premium savings of 15 percent for each flood insurance policyholder located in the
designated floodplain in your community. Communities participating in the CRS not only reduce flood
insurance premium rates for their constituents, but also limit future economic losses caused by flooding
through the mitigation and preparedness efforts undertaken through the CRS.
Again, I commend you for your work in reducing future flood damages through participation in the CRS. If
you have any questions concerning the CRS or how to increase your rating, please contact Ms. Marlene
Jacobs, ISO Commercial Risk Services at (541) 704 -5434, or Jeff Woodward at (425) 487 -4664.
Sincerely,
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Mark Carey, Director
Mitigation Division
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Date: November 3, 2010 4 t sKP
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Dwayne Atwood, Administrative Assistant
Subject: 2011 - Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule
This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2011. Unless
otherwise noted the P & Z regular meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. The "Scheduled Special Meetings" shall be held
ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7:30 pm per the 12/16/2008 adopted P &Z
Rules of Procedure, otherwise the gathering will be held as a work session commencing at 6:30 pm.
Month Regular Meeting Special P &Z Meeting for Public Hearings 7:30 pm
OR scheduled Work Sessions Commence at 6:30 pm
January January 4 January 18
February February 1 February 15
March March 1St March 1st (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
March 15
April April 5 April 19
May May 5 (Thursday) (Borough Assembly in Seward May 3rd.)
May 17
June June 7 June 7 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
June 21
JulyJel=f5 canceled by P &Z July 19
August August 2 August 16
September September 6 September 6 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
September 20
October October 6 (Thursday) October 6 (KPB & Local elections October 4
October 20 (Thursday) Alaska Day on October 18th
November November 1st November 15
• December December 6 December 6 (quarterly Flood Board W/S 6:30)
cx d by commission due to Xmas
January January 3r January 17
If you have questions or concems or cannot attend, please call 224 -4049 or email datwood @cityofseward.net.
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