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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2013 -08
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
JAMES R. WOODSIDE, dba SALTWOOD SMOKE HOUSE, TO
OPERATE A COMMERCIAL SEAFOOD PROCESSING AND SMOKING
BUSINESS ON USS 149, LOT 1, TRACT B, 2101 SEWARD HIGHWAY,
WITHIN THE AUTO COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, James R. Woodside has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to
operate a seafood processing business on USS 149, Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway; and
WHEREAS, the property is located south of Sea Lion Avenue and fronting the Seward
Highway, within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), commercial
seafood processing businesses are allowed within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC) by
Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and
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WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; on May 7, 2013, the
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Conditional
Use Permit application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. In accordance with SCC § 15.10.320 (D), the Planning and Zoning Commission has
reviewed the applicant's request for a CUP to operate a commercial seafood processing and
smoking business on Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway, and declared the following Findings
of Fact:
1. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and
the purposes of the zoning district.
Finding: This condition has been established.
The property is located within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC). The Auto
Commercial Zone is established as a district in which 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. Commercial seafood processing
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businesses are allowed in the Auto Commercial Zoning District by Conditional Use
Permit.
2. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired
Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions.
The neighboring properties are largely commercial uses, including the industrial areas on
the east side of the Seward Highway. The area adjoining to the west and southwest is the
Air Force Recreation Camp, with a parking lot and outbuildings. The parcels to the east
and northeast across the highway and Leirer Road are leased by numerous industrial
users. Parcels to the South of Sea Lion Avenue contain largely undeveloped land. There
is no indication the commercial seafood processing business will negatively impact the
value of any of the nearby properties or businesses.
3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: This Condition has been met.
The Seward Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Plan support the attraction of new
business and industry to the greater Seward area. The expansion of the commercial
seafood processing business is consistent with these plans.
Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2005)
The Comprehensive Plan recommends a stable economic environment, economic diversity, year -
round businesses, environmentally responsible industry and employment that promotes a high
standard of living.
• Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial businesses. (page
16)
Strategic Plan (1999)
The Strategic Plan encourages development that promotes economic diversity, encourages
growth of year -round businesses, and desires environmentally - responsible industry. (page 3)
4. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use.
Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions.
Water, sewer, and power are available to the property. Upgrades to the services may be
required to adequately cover any increased demand. Adequate fire, police and solid
waste disposal services are available to the property. City code also requires that every
building or building site within the City must provide containers suitable for refuse
collection (SCC 14.05).
5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. vii
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tram Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions.
There is no evidence the commercial seafood processing and smoking business will cause
any additional concerns to public safety, health or welfare. Any interior remodeling
construction shall meet all current building and fire code requirements and be reviewed
through the building permit process. The applicant has provided an onsite parking plan
depicting five (5) required parking spaces based on the square footage of the building and
one residential rental unit. Two parking spaces are required for the upstairs apartment.
Three spaces are required for the proposed business, which will occupy the lower level of
the main building, utilizing approximately 736 square feet.
6. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission to fulfill the
above - mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant These may include but are
not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design,
operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use.
Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP shall be subject
to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit
process to address and accomplish all required upgrades to the public utilities.
2. The applicant shall obtain any required licenses, including State of Alaska and
City business licenses.
3. Animal / Bird resistant dumpsters / containers shall be provided for all garbage
and refuse for the life of the use.
4. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify this conditional use permit if
changed uses no longer conform to the standards and legal requirements justifying
its present approval, or if the permittee applies for a modification to meet a
different development plan that conforms to the standards and legal requirements
for approval of a conditional use permit.
5. Any proposed modification plan shall be subject to the public notice and public
hearing requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing
fee established by resolution of the city council.
Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds the proposed use, subject to the
above conditions, satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the
conditions listed on Section 1, Subsection 6, are met by the applicant, and authorizes the
administration to issue a conditional use permit to James R. Woodside to operate a commercial
seafood processing business at 2101 Seward Highway, subject to the above conditions.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of
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this permit paramount it is aramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320;
Conditional Use Permits, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit.
Additionally, the administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the standards of
its approval.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7 day of
May 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD
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Sandie Roach,' Chai
AYES: Campestre, McClure, Ecklund, Fleming, Roach'
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
o anna Kinney, Mr
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