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Home My WebLink AboutRes2013-008 Sponsored by: Applicant f 1 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 it 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 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page 2 of 4 A 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 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page 3 of 4 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 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page 4 of 4 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 .,9 Sandie Roach,' Chai AYES: Campestre, McClure, Ecklund, Fleming, Roach' NOES: None ABSENT: Butts ABSTAIN: None VACANT: One ATTEST: o anna Kinney, Mr • Clerk (City Seal) SP 'so i � � i aT • • i • • i SEAL 1 ® q � c¢ • q I • T� 1 d. C 1 • • #� OF 6'� � �o: B�dw �'CW�g01�� j