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Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting :, 4 - ili of SF% ,,,.., 0 c, 4 _, is b . 4.. . :, " 4 ittes\./ g4A10* IP August 7, 2013 Council Chambers noon SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting August 7, 2013 12:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER Deborah Altermatt Board Member Term Expires 07/2016 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Daryl Schaefermeyer 3. ROLL CALL Board Member Term Expires 07/2016 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Bruce Jaffa REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 07/2014 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver B. Harbormaster Report — Mack Funk Board Member Term Expires 07/2016 C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock Steve Fink Board Member D. Administration Report- Ron Long Term Expires 07/2014 Bob Linville 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Board Member scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Term Expires 07/2014 will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Carl Hughes to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Board Member agenda item.] Term Expires 07/2014 Jim Hunt 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of City Manager Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Ron Long separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the Assistant City Manager event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Mack Funk Agenda.] Harbor Master Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda August 7, 2013 Page 1 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. B. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Continued review of the Small Boat Harbor Development Plan B. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Set August 21, 2013 PACAB Work session topic * B. July 10, 2013 Meeting Minutes 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda August 7, 2013 Page 2 . i • SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR ,„ f,- MIMIC Q woman 7 ' PARKING PARKING - , ClIJIA KTOCK FISH HOTEL g CLFaNING TABLES 1 ; CLEANING TABLES (� O j G G G `� g il lit . II _�__ T . ...mom., • easmoomm M: SO TON BOAT • ' ....__.. .�..0 . I K7OCK t' 75 • 18' 21 2 r y y + 3 A �.a fgg RESIRM487 M32' j R a 32N32. 32' ® ° t 4 COLLECTOR DO' AREA 4Y ©2 m , �... � \ ° 7Dd [LOCK Mil i'E`' • w ', moo' �1 : T. ,:t� 5 \EUdiNCH Y , � , ` \ ...AI / G CE A •''' '''N '-- ':,. ; ,� 14 r is , P= . FISCH ' -•'...' 7 ' "N,.. ..-.: ..'• LA.A....... (.............. '. •••-; ti " �� ��. -, /`Ai : ,... t : % ' , PUIIPOLR •r" M - - ki .. mac MORE f . `_ .' 1 + 'I i • • A,SH AND. I !l. e4 / l Il. �� 1:.:.... 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HARBOR SPM � ,r %I - SMALL BOAT j � j{ HARBOR , S. HARBOR � / 0 ill ; I ' 41 / / 4 N =•• LEGEND I UREN ST VAN B %A mu 'HIC SCALE ZONING MAP Z � .� G2 .4 FEET) CDS SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARB sEET ' ' 200 -0' DRAW, AKB . =' ?: PLANNING AND DEVELOPM GUIDE '2TY OF SEWARD � to` s �YO p,e. °S° CDS e '� - s ZONING AND OWNERSHIP 2 % 25 DATE 5/30/03 ` r� MAPS . — 4[nswP •1 { wl ! '° 02180.000 SEWARD, ALASKA 02180.000 Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan • C;\4Of Sett► il Prepared-fur-by The Port and Commerce Advisory Board of The City of Seward, Alaska by 911 W. 8 AneherageAK 9° ResourcEcon June-NCO-NEW DATE Seward Small Boat Harbor Planning and Development Guide This document is intended to serve policy makers and advisers as a general information source and as a tool for prioritization and funding justification for the development and upgrade of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. In its final adopted form, the plan will have been through the public process at different steps, including meetings before the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and the Seward City Council. After adoption, the plan will from time to time need revision and updates as needs and opportunities appear, and as projects identified as priorities are completed. In the decade since the previous plan was adopted, much has been accomplished in the Harbor. The eastward expansion added slips to help meet demand for users on the wait list, and added developable uplands south of the harbor. The improvements at I and T docks provided needed structural improvements. The TraveLift has been replaced, a new dock constructed, and the adjacent uplands improved. The fuel dock and X -Float have been redone, and a new Z -float constructed along the relocated eastern breakwater. The City Code Chapter addressing Harbor uses has been rewritten through several public hearing at Port and Commerce Advisory Board and City Council meetings. Capital projects awaiting funding further detailed within this plan include replacement of floats, docks and utilities in the south portion of the harbor, slip build out along Z- float, and location and construction of a public crane. Previous plans have not included upland commercial and transportation interests or concerns; this plan proposed to adopt a more all- inclusive view incorporating those elements as well. Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan Summary This document is intended to serve as a general information source for future harbor development and upgrade, including seeking additional funding. It is expected that the plan presented will be revised and /or updated as needs and opportunities appear and facilities are upgraded. The development plan presented describes the present concept for the fully developed harbor. The City of Seward and the Corps of Engineers expanded arc in the process of expanding the harbor eastward to the Coal Dock. This project was completed with the final installation of Z Float in September 2011. • . • - - ! ! The City embarked on a preliminary design process including a formal public involvement process to develop the new float system for the expanded harbor. This commercial and transportation interests. Prior to thathe harbor was expanded with the addition of M, N, 0, P. and Q floats in the southeast quadrant of the harbor completed in 2007. In addition T and I docks were rehabilitated and a new 50 -ton boat lift facility was completed. Currently, a construction contract is underway to replace D Float during the winter of 2013 -2014. an overall development plan for the Seward Small Boat Harbor. Fifteen different presented is the culmination of this process. It represents a compromise between the upgraded-and modernized • • • , .. , - - - . . . - , . _ . . . _ improvements, relocated launch ramp, restrooms, d ..ea 11111 VU1MARL, 1 ' . .. • .. . > ,• .. . the fall of 2004. TABLE OF CONTENTS Revise as necessary at the end of the project 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 General 1 1.2 Project Approach 1 2.0 Regional Description 2 2.1 Brief History 2 2.2 Location 2 2.3 Climate 2 2.4 Winds 3 2.5 Tides 3 2.6 Waves 4 2.7 Ice 4 2.8 Land Use and Ownership 5 3. 0 Existing Harbor Facilities 5 3.1 The Small Boat Harbor 5 3.2 Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) 7 4.0 The Development Plan 9 4.1 Public Involvement Goals and Chronology 9 4.2 Economic Evaluation 11 4.3 Corps of Engineers East Expansion Plan 13 5.0 Development Plan Selection 13 5.1 General 13 5.2 Criteria and Criteria Evaluation 14 5.3 Plan Selection 18 6.0 Development Plan Description 19 6.1 Background 19 6.2 Float System Layout 19 Table 8, Wait List by Slip Length 19 General 22 Interior Access Channel 22 East Harbor Float Layout 23 North Harbor Float Layout 23 South Harbor Float Layout 24 Power and Lighting 27 6.4 Gangways and Trestles 27 6.5 Launch Ramps 28 6.6 Parking Areas 29 South Parking Area 29 Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Northeast Parking Area 29 6.7 TraveLift® and Maintenance Area 29 6.9 City "T" -Dock 31 6.10 North Harbor Bulkheads 31 6.11 Drive Down Float 31 6.12 Tidal Grid 32 6.13 Fish Cleaning Facilities 32 6.14 Restroom Facilities 33 6.15 Dry Stack Boat Storage 33 6.16 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier 34 6.17 Harbormaster's Office and Shop 34 7.0 Plan Implementation 34 7.1 Implementation 34 7.2 Phase I 35 7.3 Future Phases 35 Appendix A Cost Estimates Appendix B Figures Appendix C Public Involvement (under separate cover) Appendix D Economics Overview Appendix E City of Seward, Alaska, Resolution 2003 -032 Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide 1.0 Introduction 1.1 General The Seward Small Boat Harbor is a significant aspect of the overall commercial and economic picture of the City of Seward. The existing harbor was constructed immediately following the 1964 earthquake and had minimal maintenance and upgrades until 1998. In that year, the city began to actively pursue transfer of the facility from state ownership to the municipality. The city took ownership of the harbor in February 1999 and received $3.2 million in deferred maintenance monies as part of the agreement. The city leveraged this into a $7 million project to renovate approximately half of the existing float system by installing, in 2001, modern state -of- the - industry concrete floats, ADA compliant access ramps and new fish cleaning stations. The city continues to aggressively pursue renewal and modernization of the facility. This document is an essential part of that program. s mall boat harbor to thc cast to the existing coal loading facility, beginning in thc fall of 2003. This report summarizes the results of the study to prepare a plan for the expanded provide a vision for the development and improvement of harbor related facilities in and around the small boat harbor. The development plan provides concept level schematic harbor and related upland features. The plan considers a new float system for the east expansion area, replacement of old and deteriorated floats in the existing north and south harbors, rehabilitation and improvements to the existing "T" Dock and I Dock (Lift Dock), new bulkheads and TraveLiftO pit on the north side of the harbor, northwest maintenance area, launch ramps, parking areas, restroom facilities and harbormaster office and shop. The development plan provides the present view for the future harbor. Most features will be implemented at some time in the future as need, priority and funding dictate. Only the new floats for the cast expansion area and sclecte: • - - • : - • -- = - ° - - - : the n r future. 1.2 Project Approach The City of Seward in asseciation with the U.S. Army -Corps of Engineers-is-expanding the existing small beat harbor to the cast towed -the coal dock. New floats will be required for the expanded project. In August, 2002, the city contracted-with Tryck • I� •• • • • Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page I of 34 Public involvement was a significant aspect of the plan development. Public meetings and workshops were scheduled to inform the public of the progress -of the plan the concerns as possible. Numerous plans variations were developed and reviewed 2.0 Regional Description 2.1 Brief History Russian fur trader and explorer Alexander Baranof named Resurrection Bay in 1792. While sailing from Kodiak to Yakutat, he found unexpected shelter in this bay from a storm. He named the bay Resurrection because it was the Russian Sunday of the Resurrection. The City of Seward was named for U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, 1861 -69, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia during the Lincoln administration. In the 1890s, Capt. Frank Lowell arrived with his family. In 1903, John and Frank Ballaine and a group of settlers arrived to begin construction of a railroad. Seward became an incorporated City in 1912. The Alaska Railroad was constructed between 1915 and 1923, and Seward developed as an ocean terminus and supply center. By 1960, Seward was the largest community on the Kenai Peninsula. Tsunamis generated during the 1964 earthquake destroyed the railroad terminal and killed several residents. As an ice -free harbor, Seward has become an important supply center for Interior Alaska. 2.2 Location The City of Seward is situated in the northwest corner of Resurrection Bay, a north -south fjord 19 miles long and 3 miles wide opening to the Gulf of Alaska, and on the southeast coast of the Kenai Peninsula, 125 highway miles south of Anchorage. Resurrection Bay depths exceed 120 fathoms (720 feet) and the mountains on either side rise to elevations more than 4000 feet above sea level. See drawing Sheet 1. The city lies at the foot of Mount Marathon and is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park. It lays at approximately 60° 07' N Latitude, 149° 26' W Longitude (Sec. 10, T001S, ROO1W, Seward Meridian). The area encompasses 15 sq. miles of land and 7 sq. miles of water. 2.3 Climate The sub - arctic maritime climate at Seward is characterized by relatively mild winters and summers. The average temperature is 25 F in winter and 62 F in the summer. A monthly climatic summary is shown in Table 1. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 2 of 34 Table 1- Monthly Climate Summary, Seward, Alaska Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Average Max. Temperature 30.3 32.5 37.1 44.3 51.9 58.4 62.2 61.9 55.3 44.5 36.0 31.4 45.5 (F) Average Min. Temperature 20.5 21.8 25.4 31.8 38.8 45.3 49.9 49.4 43.7 34.4 26.6 21.7 34.1 (F) Average Total Precipitation 6.23 5.45 3.78 3.89 4.05 2.28 2.59 5.22 10.11 9.60 7.04 7.41 67.64 (in.) Average Total 15.0 19.0 12.8 5.6 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 7.4 20.4 82.3 SnowFall (in.) Average Snow 5 8 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 Depth (in.) Source: Western Region Climate Center 2.4 Winds Winds at Seward are effectively aligned north -south with the topography of Resurrection Bay. Winds are predominately northerly from October to March shifting to southerly in June and July and back to northerly by October. The Corps of Engineers harbor expansion feasibility report indicates a 50 -year recurrence interval design wind for wave analysis of 63 miles per hour. Winds over 35 knots from the north are common during the winter months with southerly winds of 6 to 15 knots, occasionally higher, during the summer months. Strong winds can occur from either the north or south at any time of the year. 2.5 Tides Tides at Seward have a mean range of 8.3 feet and a diurnal range of 10.6 feet, causing tidal currents of 1 (flood) to 1.7 (ebb) knots. Tide levels, referenced to mean lower low water (MLLW) are shown in Table 2. Extreme high tide levels result from the combination of astronomic tides and rise in local water levels due to atmospheric and wave conditions. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 3 of 34 Table 2 — Tidal Data, Seward, Alaska Tide Elevation (feet) Highest Observed Water Level* +15.70 Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) +10.63 Mean High Water (MHW) + 9.71 Mean Sea Level (MSL) + 5.56 Mean Tide Level (MTL) + 5.55 Mean Low Water (MLW) + 1.38 Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) 0.00 Lowest Observed Water Level ** - 4.42 * January 1, 1987 * *January 1, 1991 Source: NOAA, National Ocean Service 2.6 Waves Measured wave data is not available for the Seward area. As reported in the Corps of Engineers small boat harbor expansion feasibility report, the following general statements appear applicable to the wave climate a. Wave heights of 4 to 6 feet are the maximum observed by longtime local residents (in the vicinity of the existing harbor). b. "Typical" wave periods range from about 3 to 6 seconds. c. Local residents and recorded data indicate waves from the south - southeast predominate. d. Long - period swells from the open ocean do not impact the existing harbor area. (Long period waves DO impact the marine industrial center on the east side of the bay.) The Corps feasibility report wave analysis completed in 1998 found that a 6.2 -foot wave height and a 4.6 second period design wave should be used for breakwater structure design. Waves of approximately 3 feet in the vicinity of the small boat harbor are common with southerly summer winds. 2.7 Ice Resurrection Bay is ice free throughout the year. The existing harbor does not freeze up, although skim ice does form occasionally in north and west portions of the harbor during the coldest winter months. This is likely a result of natural underground fresh water intrusion into the harbor. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 4 of 34 2.8 Land Use and Ownership Land use and ownerships were obtained from the city planning department and reviewed for conflicts or concerns related to proposed facilities. Facilities and upgrades covered in this document are compatible with the land use zoning and are owned or controlled by the city. (See Sheet 2.) The only exception is the the Dry Stack Storage facility, described later in this report, which is shown on Alaska Railroad lands. Agreements would need to be made regarding this site or a new location determined. For the purposes of this document, the concept is included as a placeholder for planning. 3.0 Existing Harbor Facilities 3.1 The Small Boat Harbor The original harbor was authorized by Congress in 1930 and later modified by Congress in 1935. The authorization provided for a 4.75 -acre basin at a —12.5 MLLW depth protected by a south breakwater 580 feet long and a north breakwater 950 feet long. Construction began in 1931. The authorization was modified in 1954 to raise the elevation of the south breakwater and add tow pile breakwaters at the entrance to the basin. This project was completely destroyed by the 1964 earthquake. The Rivers and Harbors Act, 19 August 1964, provided for the relocation and reconstruction of a 12.45 -acre harbor with entrance channel at —15 feet MLLW protected by two rock mound breakwaters of 1060 and 1750 feet, with future provision for expansion. Reconstruction began in August 1964 incrementally as other waterfront projects were constructed. The project was completed in November 1965. The northwest corner of the present basin (from approximately F Float northward on the west side of the basin) is a locally constructed basin expansion. Several floods have affected the harbor since construction. The event with the most impact was the fall flood in 1995 when approximately 23,000 cubic yards of material entered the harbor, primarily in the northeast corner covering the tidal grid. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards were dredged in 1996. The grid was left covered with sediment and abandoned. Many of the existing floats were constructed and installed by the State of Alaska in 1966 through 1973 soon after the basin was completed. X -Float was originally constructed in 1978 and rebuilt in 1996 following its catastrophic failure. Harbor maintenance has been very limited and generally deferred. A, B and C- Floats had utility upgrades and were re- decked and re- billeted in 1996. These older timber floats are in relatively poor condition with a limited life expectancy. S -Float and D -Float are in the poorest condition and in need of immediate attention. The City "T" Dock and I Dock (Lift Dock) are also in need of major repair and upgrade. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 5 of 34 The City of Seward signed the Transfer of Responsibility Agreement turning the ownership of the float system over to the City (from the State) in February 1999. The Corps of Engineers quitclaim deeded the basin back to the City in November 1999. The State Department of Transportation performed a detailed condition survey in April 1997 to evaluate the condition of the float system prior to transferring ownership to the City. The City verified the State's evaluation with a separate review in March 1998 using a team of harbor staff, a contract engineer and the State's Harbor Engineer. In general, the condition of the harbor was "fair to good ". The timber float structure and floatation on most floats were only in "fair" condition. Portions of the north harbor, E, F, H, J and G Floats were replaced with new concrete floats in 2001. Statistics for the existing harbor are shown in Table 3 and Table 4. Sheet 3 shows the current (2013) harbor configuration. Table 3 - Harbor Vital Statistics, 03 updated 7/16/2013 Slip Number Length Available 17' 66 23' 57 32' 293 -326 40' 64 42' 58 50' S-3 62 75' g16 90 X10 100 6 120 1 150 2 170 1 522 668 total slips 18,375 22,931 ft Parallel 2062 4374 Feet Total Available 20437 27,305 Feet Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 6 of 34 Table 4 - Moorage Available by Float Float Number Length A 57 23 B 54 32 C 62 32 D 58 42 E, South 27 34 50 E, North 24 23 75,90,120 100 F, South -6-3-2 680 Feet F, South 2 75 F, North 26 30 50 F, T -Head ? 1 60 G, South 22 17 H 64 40 H, T- Head 1? 90 405 feet J 41-60 32 K 46 32 L 2-40 300 Feet M 16 32 M parallel 264 feet N 30 32 O 30 32 P 28 32 Q parallel 368 feet R 485 feet S, South 24 17 S, North 20 17 T 790 feet X 6 slips 4840 682 Feet Z 4 slips 400 feet . • . ' ' : • • • . - • • • . '4 Refer to 2008 SMIC Plan Coastal Villages Regional Fund Homeport winds bring long period swells into the pert ern part of the SMIC basin. The long period waves cause sufficient motion le barges and -ether vessels that operations become Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 7 of 34 make the existing docks usable. A large vessel transient dock and/or mooring dolphins would relieve significant pressure on the small boat harbor as a place to moor large on the smaller commercial and recreational fleet. Sh eet ^ shower one concept alternative for a wave barricr. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 8 of 34 4.0 The Development Plan • • , ••••• •. • . ... . • -'. • .•_. : • - -• • -- ' ... - -...• involvement process to ensure that harbor users along with associated businesses and development. Appendix C, included as a separate document, provides all related - - - ..:lie service announcements, correspondence, etc., to document these efforts. a —Give the harbor users and related harbor dependent commercial enterprises that would be directly and indirectly affected ample opportunity to present their : - • • - • - - - - . , convenient and well thought out harbor plan, . - .. - - .. •.. •- cost effective manner. Date Aetivity April 2002 Public Notice of Proposcd Project published in Alaska September 3, 2002 Notice to proceed Octeber-1 2 002 ' ' - • • • : - • : - • . - , . - and City Manager, TNH & Brooks and Associates October 22, 2002 ' - ' - . - . • .. -• :. - _ : • - • • , - . • Newmber 6 meetings. October 2 4nrn ., .. .. • .'.. .... .. . names on list) October 24, 2002 ' : - 1 - - - o Seward to posting in local businesses and Harbormaster's office. Oct ber2 2 002 Ad published in Seward Phoenix Log October 28, 2002 Ad published in Anchorage Daily News October 31, 2002 Ad published in Seward Phoenix Log Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 9 of 34 November 1, 2002 Mccting with Alaska Railroad Re: Seward Small Boat Harbor M November, 2002 _ . _ :: • . - - - - - November 3, 2002 • : _ .. • - : - • : • 9 November 3, 2002 • - _ - . - ' • _ • - . ' - • November 4, 2002 • - •- - • - - . - _ • - • • • _ - Anchorage 7 9 p.m. Questionnaires distributed November 6, 2002 _ ..: •• - - - - . - •, _ 9. -' • .. _ November 11, 2002 e . . • - - . • : - - .. - - - • - - . - - November 15, 2002 - - _ _ • •• - - - : _ _ - • • , e - - - • - Decembcr 3, 2002 • ! : • • • - - . . _ • :: • - • - Expansion-Planning Deccmbcr 5, 2002 - .' _ • _ - , !! •- . December 6, 2002 ' : . _ - - _ - ' - , - • - - • - - - .. ffleeting December 9, 2002 Ad published in Anchorage Daily News Deccmbcr 12, 2002 Ad published in Seward Phoenix Log December 16, 2002 Anchorage Workshop: Loussac Library Conference Room, December 18, 2002 Seward Workshop: City of Seward Council Chambers, Seward December 20, 2002 PACAB Meeting Janu-ar .2004 e - - - • - :.. _ 03 _ -. .- ". - ' PAC-AB-W March 5, 2003 PACAB Mccting March 11, 2003 - . ' • _ ' March 23, 2003 Public Service Announcement March 24, 2003 Note to email list regarding March 26, 2003 meeting March 26, 2003 _ .. - •• - • - - _ • - . . - - • e ' : e - . April 2, 2003 • ; - - April 4, 2003 Postcard sent to Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, M-at -Su officials on mailing list announcing April 23, 2003 meeting April 7, 2003 _ .. • • April 14, 2003 City of Seward Council Mccting April 23, 2003 • - •- - - • ::• ' .. - •- - • . 2: - • e :: e p.m. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 10 of 34 - -• •: May 12, 2003 - • , - . - • - - .. - .: - • - - . - • - - -: • _ . - _ . : -. -. -- . ' . •_ . • - Develepifien Section 1. General Correspondence Section 2. Internet Web Site Section 3. Questionnaire and Results Summary Section 1. Notices, Public Service Announcements and Newsletters Section 5. Electronic Files Mailing List Photos 4.2 Economic Evaluation General - Seward has transitioned from an economic dependence on fluctuating seafood and timber markets to a visitor and recreation -based economy. Most economic growth since 1990 has been driven by the visitor industry, with employment in trade, services and transportation growing at a 5.9 percent annual rate. The community has capitalized on its road and railroad access to market itself as the major access point for visits to the Kenai Fiords National Park and Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Seward's Alaska SeaLife Center has created another visitor attraction. Commercial fishing has trended downward in importance throughout the 1990s, but it remains a significant part of the Seward economy. Despite the declines experienced for The City hopes to be able to bring back some of the vessel activity that has either moved away from the area or become inactive - awaiting better market and fishery conditions. The state prison located nearby and other government facilities, including the park headquarters, are also important year -round employers. Although a major sawmill was opened in 1993, it never became competitive, and has remained closed since 1994. The 2000 census reported 998 jobs held by Seward residents, but this total does not reflect seasonal jobs and other Seward jobs that are held by non - residents. In a recent report, the Alaska Department of Labor estimated 2002 employment in Seward at 2,300 jobs. The job sectors, in declining order of importance are: public sector 30.3 percent; hospitality 15.0 percent, transportation & utilities 13.2 percent; manufacturing 10.9 percent; trade 9.9 percent; health & social services 9.0 percent; services 7.2 percent and construction 4.3 percent. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page I I of 34 In recent years, population growth in Seward has been relatively modest. The 2002 population of Seward was 2,794 and the 1990 population was 2,699. Seward gains a portion of its total municipal revenues from its sales tax (3 percent) and its accommodation tax (4 percent). The community depends on these revenues to provide services to both residents and visitors. Taxable sales in Seward have trended steadily upward in recent years, from $45 million in 1992 to $75 million in 2002. The largest share of sales is within the retail and service sector. Visitor sales, supported by Seward harbor and marine - related activities contribute substantially to overall municipal revenues. Tourism, recreation and commercial fishing provide substantial support to the community through the small boat harbor. Replacement and modernization of the harbor facilities will enhance the users experience and increase the harbor's ability to generate support for the community. Appendix D provides additional information regarding the economic aspects of the small boat harbor. Current Harbor Use - The current (May 2003) use of the Seward Harbor by vessel owners with a permanent slip is shown in the following summary: Charterboat vessels moored in Seward Harbor There are 113 124 charterboats moored in the Seward harbor. These vessels range length is from 23 feet to 165 feet, with an average of 43 feet. Motor vessels moored in Seward Harbor There are 462 motorboats moored in the Seward harbor. These vessels range in length is from 15 feet to 225 feet, with an average of 37.2 feet. Sailboats moored in Seward Harbor There are 172 sailboats moored in the Seward harbor. These vessels range in length is from 18 feet to 58 feet, with an average of 34.9 feet. Landing Barges moored in Seward Harbor There are 7 landing barges moored in the Seward harbor. These vessels range in length from 41 to 90 feet, with an average of 71.7 feet. Tugboats moored in Seward Harbor There are 9 tugs moored in the Seward harbor. The vessels range in length is from 47 to 102 feet, with an average of 69.7 feet. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 12 of 34 The level of unmet demand for moorage in the Seward harbor is unknown. The current waiting list for permanent slips in the Seward harbor includes 377 people. Since there is an annual fee for remaining on the waiting list, it probably represents those people with a commitment to moor in the Seward harbor. However, since the wait for a slip can be up to five to ten years, many prospective vessel owners are forced to try other moorage alternatives. The current harbor expansion will provide moorage slips for an additional 167 vessels. What sort of fearless forecast do we want to make? • ' • ' • ' - . • ' • • The Corps has an ongoing dredging responsibility. This plan should mention the 2012 dredging project. Also the Navigational Servitude issue should be included somewhere. The Alaska District, Corps of Engineers, working with thc City of Seward, published in present demand, which has increased since the harbor was constructed and b) relieving the overcrowding and reducing the damages to vessels using the harbor and harbor facilities. The f asibility report looked at expanding the existing harbor to the cast or f,outh and new harbors at Nash Road, Lowell Point, and Fourth of July Creek. The were then considered. The recommended plan for the Federal project removes thc st channel is moved to thc east and remains in the same configuration. The north south log Some of thc dredge material will be used to fill in the old outcr entrance channel for - - - : : authorization. The project was authorized in the 1999 Water - = • - - - - - . - - • • t, Public Law 106 53. Following authorization, the Federal . has been secured. The construction plans- and specifications arc complete with actual men- eccted to begin the fall of 2003. 5.0 Development Plan Selection DELETE ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS 5.1 General :. :. - - • • • . .. • c at the final Development Plan. As noted in the Public -- • - .. - . _ ... -. •- .. . ... •. . .. . ... . . . Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 13 of 34 considered. Many of the ideas presented in the public meetings were incorporated into the final plan. Thc best of the three plans, with several additional modifications, became 5.2 Criteria and Criteria Evaluation The current layout of the harbor was completed with the east harbor expansion in 2011. The harbor's top challenges are the best use of available moorage slips and how to best replace ageing docks. - ' • - : .. : .. - - .. - - _ best overall plan. These included the float layout, satisfying moorage demand, plan cost, number of issues, which included the need for more parking, new and improved public issues arc not exclusive of ono another. For example, thc float layout will also have an impact on satisfying the moorage demand, plan costs, slip sizes and inner harbor Float Layout Three of the last developed float layouts were compared and evaluated. • e ' • - . .. -. .- - . • - - . . commercial harbor users. Another, Plan 0, favored adding as many additional slips as favored Plan N, thc compromise plan, which retained about the same transient moorage, but added additional slips. All plans made significant improvements to upland facilities and docks. A minor revision to Plan N (a result of public comment) increased parallel moorage as shown below. Sheet 6 of the drawings shows the concept float layouts for Plans M, N and 0. Moorage Demand Thc moorage differences arc shown in Table 6. Item Phan -M Plan -N Plan -0 Total Slips 573 630 672 Net Increase Slips 5 -1-08 150 4210 3935 2460 N°= 758 717 Transient Moorage Total Lineal Feet 27376 29463 29042 of Moorage Plan N increases both transient and slip moorage. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 14 of 34 Table--7----Cest-SummaFy Item Plan -114 Plan-N Plan-0 Upgrade Old $447-3-7-4-7000 $8,417,000 Q4�-,4400 New-Expansion $9,59 $775g67000 $8,024,000 $ S $342;000 000 $ $6,663,000 $014 S&A, Contingencies Total Cost $ S Based on these preliminary costs, Plan N is the least overall cost. It should be noted, however, that the differences in cost between ach plan is also within thc degree of accuracy of the total estimate, indicating that all plans arc approximately the same. The Economic Impacts There arc several things to consider. 1) thc ability for the harbor to commercial fishing fleets utilizing the harbor. guarantee that thc space will be utilized on a consistent basis. Therefore there is more The growth potential for thc commercial fishing fleet is static with little potential for • • -- - - • • :s presently stand with fishery reams now in place. Many of are primarily "Six Pack" boats that would be assigned slips, which they would retain for are recr ational. Even with the harbor expansion, there is insufficient space to accommodate the wait list demand. Therefore, Plan N, with its modest increase inansicnt moerage and the addition of as many slips as possible makes the most economic sense. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 15 of 34 ' - . '•_ - - ' ;" • :. - . - '••' .. • . -. _ .. At this point some of the report becomes more worth keeping. Replacing deteriorated float systems and expanding the float system would be the highest priority. D and S Float along with new floats in the east expansion area are top priority. The north end docks, SW launch ramp relocation and parking improvements follow respectively. Environmental and Permit Aspects - All plans will be similar regarding environmental and permit aspects. Permits will be needed through the Corps of Engineers to replace and add floats, trestles and bulkheads and to do any in -water work. Items such as a new grid, fill and dredging and disposal will be the most challenging, because they are the most environmentally sensitive. Land Use and Zoning - There are no known land use or zoning issues. The upland improvements will likely need review, but these features are common to each plan, so there is no advantage to any one of the three plans. Parking — During the summer the harbor area is one of the most heavily used areas with regard to the availability of parking spaces. Parking was identified as one of the most critical issues by over 80 percent of the responders to the questionnaire. There is limited parking available, especially during summer weekends, holidays and Salmon Derby time. There is limited adjacent space available to make into parking space. Day parking, in addition to long -term parking, was identified as critical. Many users felt that remote parking would be an acceptable option, but additional temporary loading /unloading zones near the top of the gangways would be needed along with a shuttle service. The Corps of however, eliminate some RV parking to the north of the "Fish Ditch ". No one plan has Public Restrooms and Showers — The harbor has funds to renovate the harbormaster office restrooms. Public restroom facilities are limited, especially for the influx of summer visitors in the harbor area. The primary location is in the harbormaster's office building, which also includes a few showers. Other locations include the Park Service Headquarters and Kenai Fjord Tours facilities. These facilities are centered around the harbormaster's office. - • • • .. ' . • • ... • .. • . - . • • . Additional public restrooms are located in the new south parking area and in the existing northwest parking lot. Both of these are planned as minimal s asonal restrooms only. All plans arc Launch Ramp Improvements - There are now two existing launch ramps in the small boat harbor, one at the NE corner and one at the SW corner of the basin. No changes are anticipated to the NE launch ramp. The SW launch ramp is located immediately adjacent to Fourth Avenue and is a traffic congestion point. During peak times and during the Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 16 of 34 Salmon Derby, the volumes of traffic using this launch ramp overflows onto Fourth Avenue causing congestion. The problem is compounded by north -south traffic on Fourth Avenue, entering traffic from South Harbor, crossing and entry into the south parking lot and large bus traffic using a nearby bus lane. The suggestion was made to relocate the launch ramp to the old entrance channel area off the eastern end of the new fill. This would move the launch traffic away from Fourth Avenue, in addition to having better trailer parking located nearby. The new location is closer to the entrance channel, is designed to have improved usability (launch and recovery at lower tides), is oriented more in line with the prevailing winds, will have longer loading /unloading docks associated with it and removes the activity from the vehicular congestion point on Fourth Avenue. The relocation received mostly positive comments and therefore was made a part of all plans. Even though there may be manageable problems with the present situation at the existing launch ramp (except for a few days each year), it makes good sense to move the access away from Fourth Avenue for safety, accessibility and efficiency. It also allows for growth in trailerable boats without the eventual impact on Fourth Avenue traffic. There is no advantage to any one plan in this regard. Maneuvering_ The original concept for the vessel traffic flow in the expanded harbor had vessels taking sharp turns to the left, then right after entering the harbor. This would be a • . - • larger commercial fishing vessel . - _ - - - processor at the nerds end of the harbor. A float layout was then generated that would alternatives. This concession to a fixed fairway also segregates the cast and west ar J relocated y the entrance channel to help relieve congestion in the vicinity of the h „t« Slip Sizes - The existing harbor includes 17 and 24 -foot slips. The new harbor float layout considers mostly 32 -foot and larger slips with a few 24 -foot slips. The loss of the smaller slips became a significant controversy during the later stages of plan development. Additional 40, 50 and 60 -foot slips are needed as the trend for these larger vessels increases in the future. Currently, the largest waiting list is the 32 -foot category, with growth in the 40 -foot class. Space is limited, even in the expanded harbor. Many of the decisions for the fully developed harbor plan were based on the response to the questionnaire combined with emerging national trends. Approximately 75 percent of the responses indicated a "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" to eliminating the smaller, less than 24 -foot slips, provided some other arrangement could be made to accommodate these boats. This can be done in several ways. Smaller boats often can be trailered. Boats in the 24 -foot category, but less than 32 feet, can be assigned a 32 -foot slip. This would require modification to the harbor's operations plan to allow these smaller boats in larger slips. They could be "grandfathered ", if already holding a slip assignment. The current City Code allows boats to "overhang" the end of the slip finger. An effort is being made to eliminate this overhang to maintain the minimum fairway widths, especially in the south harbor. If slips and docks are replaced with the anticipation of a Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 17 of 34 30 plus year service life, it makes sense to plan for the future trends, especially with the limited harbor space available. It also makes sense to plan a migration towards other accommodations for the 17 to 24 foot class, including non - traditional services (dry stack storage) not currently available anywhere in the state. 5 Pl Sel° t• ,, - - - similar in its overall characteristics and many of the individual f aturcs. The primary difference is in the view toward morc linear moorage (Plan M), more slip moorage (Plan 0) or a compromise between the two (Plan N). The factors for selecting Plan N are: -. Is the 1 st cost based on preliminary cost estimates, _ Makes reaGonable conomic sense (income generating) Positive asks of Plan N include: " - •:- . - - • • . e:) and transient (758 ft) moorage, • Reuses 600 ft. of X Float for tra • • • .. •- •• .. - . , The "T" Dock and I Dock (Lift Dock) remain essentially the same, bulkhead, ! ! = ! . - • - . • loading /unloading float is proposed in NE corner, , 4 ' ... D . - . . . . .. . - , - Additional small boat transient space on S and K Floats, Tcn additional 100 foot class slips, - Eight 60 foot class slips added, - Main inner harbor access channel is straight ' • .: .. - • addition with paving and striping, • • - - - - congestion and traffic interference on Fourth Avenue, ¢ TraveLift® and boat maintenance ar a at NW corner are improved, ¢ Additional restroom facilities arc proposed, ' ^ „ A D A compliant fishing picr is proposcd Several negative aspects of Plan N arc: - Smaller slips (<23 ft) will be significantly reduced and may be eventually 1 • . • . • -- • • e SMIC or eliminated. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 18 of 34 ' . ... . . • : • ' • . • .. - . . - . .. • .. • - - - - - :.. - . .. . 6.0 Development Plan Description 6.1 Background As noted above, the public involvement process generated a number of issues that led to successive iterations of the proposed development plan. Increasing the scope of the project, from just the east harbor float system, to include the entire future harbor development significantly added to the complexity of arriving at a single plan, and a plan that has many compromises. Each feature of the harbor is described below and shown on Sheet 7. The preliminary cost estimate is provided in Appendix A. Since the scope of each phase of the project is yet to be determined, the cost estimate covers the entire project, breaking out each individual feature. 6.2 Float System Layout 6.2.1 Float Layout Criteria The demand for additional moorage for all classes of vessels is greater than can be accommodated in the expanded harbor. It is desired to provide the maximum number of additional slips and transient space in the harbor consistent with good engineering design and harbor layout. The design criteria for the various design considerations are discussed below. Fleet — The number of vessels seeking moorage in the harbor was determined from the wait list shown in the table below. There is a national trend in the marine industry, both in sales and manufacturing, toward larger and wider boats. This is evident in harbors along the US west coast and is an increasing trend in Southeastern Alaska. The results of the questionnaire showed that 75 percent of those responding agreed at least somewhat that the smaller slips could be eliminated, if "other" arrangements could be made for the smaller boats. Therefore, the minimum new slip size is recommended to be 32 feet with increased emphasis on 40 foot and larger slips. Space for transient vessels will be included to the greatest extent possible for the transient commercial fishing fleet in addition to recreational vessels. Table 8, Wait List by Slip Length Vessel / Slip Length (ft) Number of Vessels 17 2-0 23 3-g 2 32 197 34 40 97 86 Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 19 of 34 50 2-1-37 60 8 75 - 1-7-11 90 41 100 2 >105 2 The charter fishing fleet, primarily the "six- pack" charter boats and a few larger vessels, will utilize the slips. Good positive comments follow: In addition to the wait list there is a desire to provide moorage and facilities for the commercial fishing fleet. Slips in the 60 -foot to 100 -foot range have been included. Also, linear moorage is provided for larger vessels up to 90 and 120 feet and a drive down dock for loading /unloading and maintenance is included, primarily to address servicing commercial boats. Large commercial fishers include about 30 vessels 37 to 125 feet long with a beam 15 to 35 feet and draft 7 to 13 feet, approaching 15 feet when fully loaded. Approximately 10 are presently in slips. Barges, tugs, ferries and research vessels occasionally use the harbor, most often wintering over. Main Interior Channels — The main channel running diagonally north -south in the central part of the harbor will be a minimum of 150 to 200 feet wide to accommodate the larger commercial fishing vessels accessing the processing docks and "T" dock. A common standard is 5 times the largest beam width for two -way traffic, (5 x 35 = 175 feet). Other access channels to the floats and launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet, which would accommodate vessels with beams up to 20 feet. Fairways — The layout of marina fairways is often a topic of heated discussion. The actual dimension of the fairway (the distance between the ends of slip finger floats on adjacent docks) should consider several factors: ❑ Environmental (wind, waves and currents) ❑ Vessel maneuverability ❑ Boat handler experience Waves and currents are not significant factors at the Seward Harbor. Currents during tidal exchange are present, but are not considered significant. Wind is a significant factor. It is well known that the winds blow either northerly or southerly almost exclusively. The slips are laid out in the north /south direction for this reason. The effect of the wind on a boat will depend on the "sail" area presented to the wind, which will usually be the greatest with the wind on the beam. The fairways are east /west, beam to the winds. Vessels vary in their maneuverability. Twin -screw vessels and those with bow thrusters can maneuver quite well in tight situations. Single screw vessels and most Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 20 of 34 sailboats are quite maneuverable moving forward, but can be notoriously bad when backing and can be significantly affected by winds. Boat handling skills also vary considerably. The Seward Harbor includes recreational boaters that are not as competent as some that have spent many years piloting boats. The current practice in the harbor is to allow boats to extend up to 4 feet beyond the slip finger, which is presently included in the city code for the harbor. The common engineering standard for fairway sizing is to make the clear distance between the boat extremities no less than 1.5 times the longest boat length using that fairway. It is often increased to 1.75 times the boat length if maneuvering conditions warrant. Larger vessels 50 feet and longer sometimes have fairway widths up to 2 times the vessel length. This distance is needed to allow vessels to safely enter their slip and make turning movements. The American Society of Civil Engineers "Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors" recommends a minimum fairway width of 1.5 times the longest slip. The minimum fairway widths for the Seward Harbor are set at 1.5 times the slip length with no overhang. The fairway widths will be increased as much as possible above the 1.5 factor, if space permits. The city code should be revised to indicate that there is no overhang permitted, with limited exceptions granted by the Harbormaster. Preliminary design layouts utilizing larger factors resulted in the loss of one entire float in the south harbor. With no vessel overhang from the slip fingers, the minimum fairway dimensions would be: Table 9, Minimum Fairway Dimension Slip Length (ft) 1.5 x L Fairway (ft) 60 90 50 75 40 60 32 48 Access lanes to launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet. Slip Width — Boat sizes have changed over the past 20 plus years with the principle change being the beam width. Slips in the Seward Harbor are doublewide to accommodate two vessels between slip finger floats. The width depends on the vessels to be served, environmental conditions and operator skills plus the judgment of the design engineer. Generally, the minimum distance between slip finger floats has been taken as roughly 2.3 times the width of the vessel for double occupancy. Vessel beam width varies greatly; however, correlations to boat length have been made by others based on statistical research of boat manufacturer's data and inventory of Alaskan harbor users. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 21 of 34 The following table provides guidelines for the stall spacing assuming the vessel is equal to the slip Iciigtti. Table 10, Stall Spacing Guidelines Slip Length (ft) Slip Clear Spacing (ft, double) 75 49.0 60 43.0 50 40.0 40 34.0 32 30.0 The clear spacing above exceeds the minimum values, however, they are considered prudent due to the winds, vessel maneuverability, operator experience, presumption of commercial use especially in the larger slips, variability in vessel beam and minimum width fairways. 6:3. Fleet Out of date General - : • . : • - - - • - - - . s ebate. Many configurations were presented for the end the layout shown is a compromise between competing desires within the still The harbor can be divided into three general areas; 1) the cast expansion, 2) the north harbor and 3) the south harbor. Interior access channels must be considered. There are also two general classes of vessels that regularly use the harbor; large commercial vessels - -- .. _ . .. . . -- . - _ - - skiffs to 40 and 50 feet in length. Sheet 7 shows • -- ! - .. - - ' .. y :. . - - - - ' .... . Interior Access Channel The main channel running diagonally north -south in the central part of the harbor will be a minimum of 150 feet wide between X -Float and E -Float and 200 feet wide in other areas to accommodate the larger commercial fishing vessels accessing the fish processing docks and "T" -dock. Access to launch ramps will be a minimum 100 feet, which would accommodate vessels with beams up to 20 feet. Widths would be larger if possible. In this case, limited space makes the access width narrower than desired. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 22 of 34 East Harbor Float Layout Since this part of the harbor is new, no rehabilitation work is needed for existing floats or docks and a new float system can be designed and installed. A new marginal float, Z- Float, is located as close to the breakwater as possible and extends to and beyond the angle point in the breakwater. Z -Float has five main floats with slips as shown in the following table. How high of a priority is this? Table 11, East Harbor Float System Slip Size Number of Slips 32 36 40 22 50 18 60 8 100 5 120 1 Total Slips 90 Total Transient 1200 feet A 600 -foot section of the existing X -Float is relocated to the east harbor also. It parallels the Z -Float and provides linear moorage for the larger commercial fishing vessels that are not accommodated in the new slips. The remaining 150 feet of X -Float will initially remain in place and the Fuel Dock relocated northward to match up with the remaining X- Float. The fully implemented Development Plan shows the Fuel Dock expanding to 300 feet, double its present length, to better serve the many vessels needing fuel. The new location also removes the Fuel Dock from near the harbor entrance. Both the expansion and relocation of the Fuel Dock will relieve congestion at the entrance. Until the Fuel Dock is expanded, all 750 feet of X -Float remains usable, except for the period it is being relocated. North Harbor Float Layout Most of the north harbor floats were replaced in 2001. However, the Development Plan calls for replacing K -Float with 32 -foot slips on the south side and linear transient moorage on the north side. L -Foat is demolished. J -Float will be extended as well as E- Float. This configuration leaves ample room for maneuvering around I Dock, the TraveLift® Dock and NW bulkhead area. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 23 of 34 F -Float will add 20 50 -foot fingers to the south side, except where the USCG Cutter Mustang is berthed. The E -Float extension will add 3 100 -foot slips, 1 90 -foot slip, and 5 32 -foot slips. J -and K- Floats add 46 new 32 -foot slips and 500 feet of linear transient moorage. Approximately 480 feet of transient moorage is lost when F -Float 50 -foot slips are installed on the south side. There is no net change in the number of 32 -foot slips and an increase of 130 feet of linear transient moorage on floats E through K from the existing float layout. F -Float trades transient moorage for 50 -foot slip moorage. Finger floats can be designed into the north (transient) side of K Float, but not constructed to add future flexibility. South Harbor Float Layout The south harbor, Floats S, A, B, C and D, are to be completely replaced and extended along with G- Float. There is insufficient distance between the south breakwater and E- Float to have fairways wider than the 1.5 times the slip length and retain all the existing floats. If the southwest launch ramp remains in its present location, one float with all of its slips will be lost, but wider fairways will be gained. The Development Plan relocates the launch ramp and saves the present float layout with at least the minimum fairway width. S -Float will be designated for 25 -foot class boats (or could be transient). S -Float has 38 25 -foot slips, A Float has 64 32 -foot slips, B Float has 72 32 -foot slips, and C- Float has 42 32 -foot slips on the south side and 38 40 -foot slips on the north side. D- Float has 88 40 -foot slips. All main floats are extended. This is a gain of 68 40 -foot slips over the existing layout with a loss of 44 17 -foot, 19 23- foot and 2 32 -foot slips in the south harbor area of the harbor. Float Layout Summary Table 12 provides a summary of the change in slips and linear moorage for the Development Plan. Table 12, Summary of Slips Existing Harbor Development Plan Slip Size Slips Wait List Slips Change 17 foot 66 2 0 -66 23 foot 57 38 38 -19 32 foot 203 197 307 104 40 foot 122 97 212 90 50 foot 53 21 93 40 60 foot 0 NA 8 8 75 foot 8 22 8 0 90 foot 12 NA 11 -1 90+ foot 1 NA 12 11 Linear feet 3,177 NA 3985 808 Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 24 of 34 Total Slips 522 377 689 167 C-3-Fleat-System-Design The Preliminary Design Study Report completed in January 2000 for theme rcplacemcnt project reviewed variouJ float systems, recommending '- + monolithic concrete floats used to replace the previously existing timber floats. These floats have worked very been installed. This Planning and Development Guide continues to New Concrete Float Design (J -Dock) recommend the same style monolithic concrete floats be used for new and replacement floats in future harbor projects. Sheet g n'' 9 describe th float and pile system. The procedure for the north harbor float design and construction worked very well giving the City of Seward control of the process rather than the construction contractor. The city, with their engineers, developed a concept float design and layout. This was then advertised in a Request for Proposals for final design and construction. Concrete float builders submitted proposals, which the city evaluated and awarded to the best float design and quality. An installation contractor was then selected by the standard bid procedure to transport and install the floats along with the utilities and gangways. This same two -phase procedure is recommended again to insure the city has the best opportunity to control the type and quality of float for future harbor projects. As with most projects there are "lessons learned" and desired changes that come from experience with the design, construction and operation of the float system. Many of these have been identified and will be incorporated into future float projects. The project cost is estimated on a square foot basis. Potable Water A detailed review of both internal and external mounted water lines was done in the Preliminary Design Study Report for the North Harbor Repair and Renovation project. That report recommended an externally mounted potable water system. This report concurs with the earlier report and further recommends the externally mounted water system. Additional review will be Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Potable Water Riser 1 done during the final design to identify problems areas and concerns of the new water system design and operation experience. Plan review and certification to operate the water system will be required from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Details for the potable water system are shown on Sheet 10 of the drawings. Fire Protection The City of Seward has adopted the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and associated State amendments as the model code for fire protection standards. The UFC essentially requires a standpipe type fire protection system. In addition to the UFC, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has several standards that must be considered. The following NFPA standards apply: ❑ NFPA 303, Marinas and Boat Yards ❑ NFPA 307, Construction and Fire Protection of k F Marine Terminals, Piers and Wharves, ❑ NFPA 14, Standpipe and Hose Systems On Float Fire Valve The existing replacement floats followed the above codes and standards. The fire protection system for new or replaced floats and refurbished docks will also follow these same codes and standards. The codes and standards will again be reviewed along with experience with the existing new system during the final design stage. A dry standpipe system is recommended. Sheet 11 of the drawings describes the fire protection system. Sewer System . - . • • .. . -- . -.. • ' , - - - . • . - -. - -. . . - - - - - :. Done The existing system experienced a number of significant problems, including corrosion of controls and freezing of the in -float sewer lines. A detailed review of the existing sewer system and the problems that were encountered will be necessary for the new designs to prevent reoccurrence of the problems that were encountered. It is expected that new sewer systems will be limited to summer only use and be purged each fall to insure no freezing damage occurs. It will be reactivated each spring after the potential for freezing is past. A plan review and certificate to operate the sewer system will be required from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 26 of 34 Sheet 12 of the drawings shows a typical sewer system layout. Details will be provided in the final design. %A t e metastr +,A Power and Lighting All boat slips will be configured with shore -tie power. Power configurations will vary with 120 volt, ampere, single ; f , g y 30 il , . phase; 208 volt, 30 ampere, single phase; and 208/120 volt, 50 ampere, three phase. Special configurations will be ' provided where required for large vessels. There will be capability to configure shore -tie pedestals to supply more than one voltage configuration. All power will be served from utility transformers on shore, near the pedestrian approaches to the harbor. Power distribution cables will be routed beneath the approaches, down the gangways, and into the float distribution panels. Typical details of gangway installations are included on Power Pedestal With Sheet 13. Light All shore -tie pedestals will be new. Sheet 13 illustrates the preferred pedestal style utilized in the North Harbor Repair and Renovation project. Several issues were discovered regarding the construction of the pedestal that will need to be addressed by the manufacturer. Both duplex style units, intended to be located midway between slip floats, and single style units will be considered. Energy consumption is monitored at each pedestal and billed to the customer, accordingly. The pedestals will be configured with digital style meters. The receptacles specified for the pedestals will be conventional locking style as stipulated by the National Electrical Code. Circuit breakers will be "bolt - on" style to minimize corrosion at their connection to the terminals. Lighting will be integrated into the shore -tie pedestal to maintain consistency with the North Harbor installation. This design has proven to be cost effective and efficient. The luminaries are mounted at a height of about 4 -feet above the deck. The luminaries will utilize metal halide lamps with good life expectancy qualities. Additional luminaries will be required on the approaches and gangways. 6.4 Gangways and Trestles New or newly remodeled inner harbor facilities are required to be compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and guidance published in September 2002. At a minimum, 80 -foot gangways, similar to those recently installed at F and J- Floats, will be provided at pedestrian access points to the float system. Timber trestles will be designed or existing trestles modified to accept the new gangways. These will be similar to the recently completed E, F and J -Float trestles. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 27 of 34 A new gangway and trestle will be g g wa Y constructed for Z -Float and S- r; , - , -, , - Float. The S -Float gangway will , `, ` ' A '':'' , . parallel G -Float leading to the new I ' i =` parking area fill. The B -Dock r trestle will be reconstructed and a new 80 -foot covered gangway installed, similar to those in the New Aluminum Gangway - J Dock at Extreme new north harbor. The existing D- High Tide Float trestle will be reconstructed and the existing aluminum gangway reused in that location. The relocated X -Float will have a new timber trestle and reuse the old B -Dock 60 foot gangway for access, to be modified and replaced with and 80 -foot aluminum gangway when funds are available. New landing floats will be necessary at each location. The existing access to X -float will remain as -is for the fuel float relocation and extension, also to be modified and replaced with a new 80 foot aluminum gangway when funds are available. See Sheets 14 and 15 of the drawings for details of the proposed gangways and trestles. 6.5 Launch Ramps The existing NE launch ramp will remain as is with . ' > maintenance and upgrades as necessary. Di s31 _ The SW launch ramp remains in place. is- prepesed '- s ` i °11.', ' - i r4 15 foot lanes and 3 floats, two at 320 feet and one at i .-- /l 1 5 feet long. This • will provide significant • - ! _ Exictino SW Launch Ramn 13% slope with the end of the ramp at 8 feet A ' , : . _ • . .. - , retrievals will be able to be done during minus tides. many-e€-the--vehicles with trailers. Reduced congestion from the launch and retrieval , - • - . - - - • - - -- :, : . - • • : sr increased future use and the ability to Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 28 of 34 - y -- widths make the relocation a good choice. 6.6 Parking Areas South Parking Area Mariner's memorial, restrooms, oil recycling, and parking Corps of Engineers project to be used for additional h .:: : • - .. • - • - - •: .' - . e - - - : : .. . . - d, classified surface course and asphalt paving can take place. Appropriate traffic routing, striping and landscaping will maximize the utilization for this area. Additionally, a minimum restroom facility, trash and used oil receptacles are planned near the relocated launch ramp. It is recommended this area remain parking only and not available for upland business development. Northeast Parking Area Coast Guard Station and Army Resort completed in 2012. Paved parking pending. The Development Plan proposes to pave and stripe the existing parking area to maximize the parking capacity. A small fill will be constructed as part of the Corps project. Redevelopment of the near shore uplands and some utilities work will be required. The existing restroom facilities and other facilities are not expected to be disturbed. Sec drawing Sheet 17 for representative parking layouts. 6.7 TraveLift® and Maintenance Area New lift pit completed in 2006. The present lift pit is located adjacent to the I Dock (Lift Dock). The . • Q •• - make two- 90 degree turns to rgach the minor maintenance arca or Port Avenue to accesJ Dock and include a new lift pit within the bulkhead. The-new pit would be located at the The maintenance area presently has a gravel surface and unacceptable water -- and -power drainage to a surface water collection system that will remove any gfits and floating contaminates, disposing of-the "cleaned" water apprepriately. Paving will be done when Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 29 of 34 In addition to the TraveLift® and maintenance area, the arca on the j be dredged to 15 feet MLLW. . - larger commercial vessel to load 44 01.0.2111111 and unload between the lift pit and the I Dock. Several alternatives for the bulkhead have been _ considered. Initial analysis Existing Maintenance Area app ars the best. Details arc shown on Sheet 18 of the drawings. 6.8 I -Dock (Lift Dock) Rebuilt in 2006 The I Dock is in very poor condition. The decking is holes. The utilities are old and in l - , poor, unusable or unsafe j r conditions. Mooring cleats have �. , = ' -; heal over stressed and pulled out "--• .'. t substructure are probably in r sonably good condition. A I -Dock and TraveLift® Pit initial step in determining the The—Development Plan proposes to demolish the lift pit portion of the dock and reinstalled. Concept plans are shown on Sheet 18. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 30 of 34 6.9 City "T" -Dock Rebuilt in 2006 • - " " • - •-• - and not replaced. As with thc I Deck, the substructure and piling arc believed to be in reasonably good shape, although their are several broken fender piling. The "T" Dock of the dock is the first stcp to r determining the extent of Y a.r repairs that would be needed The Development Plan proposes to demolish the "T" ` `r .. "'• • t • n cnd of thc dock and rehabilitate the remaining Gtructure. Extension of J and • - - City "T" -Dock the additional roam now available Is - needed €er vessel-maneuvering. As with the I Dock, the existing decking, bull rails and utilities will be removed and replaced along with any fender piling. Thc utilities would be rcplaccd to currcnt code and standards for commercial vessels. Thc feeling station-weuld be Felocated to the rehabilitated portion of the dock. The rocoastiucted dock would thee-become a transient loading, unloading and fueling location for the larger commercial vessels. Sheet 20 of the drawings provides concept plans. 6.10 North Harbor Bulkheads Completed in 2006 " " � . • . bulkheads for the most part, although the drive down float and dry stack storage would likely include the bulkh ads. Sheet 18 shows a typical section for the bulkhead. 6.11 Drive Down Float Not completed - A new drive down float is proposed for the northeast corner of the harbor, just to the l <a,fk X44-, : . north of the NE launch ramps. The drive ". ,. , i -,fit. - • down float would provide access for boats a, Similar Drive Down Float, Sitka, Alaska Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 31 of 34 to load and unload supplies and equipment or do minor maintenance. Only temporary short term mooring would be permitted and no overnight mooring. The float would be 60 feet wide by 100 -feet long, held in place by steel piling and have an approximately 100 foot steel bridge /gangway accessing the NE parking area. The float and bridge would be similar to the drive down dock in Sitka, Alaska, which is heavily used by boats. Sheet 21 of the drawings shows the concept schematic. 6.12 Tidal Grid Not completed The harbor did have a tidal grid in the northeast corner until the flood in the fall of 1995. At that time, the grid was buried by sediment washed into the basin by the flood. The grid was never uncovered, primarily because of the high cost of potential contaminated soil disposal. No new grid is proposed for the small boat harbor. Space in the small boat harbor for a grid that would be easily accessible for the larger boats is very limited. It is proposed that a new grid be developed in the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin, after the basin is enclosed with a wave barrier. This would provide a more accessible location for larger vessels and reserve the small boat harbor for all -tide docks. The trip to the SMIC for a tide cycle shouldn't be a significant issue and would put the major maintenance area in a compatible industrial area. Sheet 4 of the drawings shows the SMIC basin with a proposed grid location. 6.13 Fish Cleaning Facilities The harbor has a grant to replace the fish cleaning station in the NE corner of the harbor. ' � New fish cleaning facilities are ,r l- proposed osed for the NE harbor, near the " '' - r.. ta w access trestle for Z- Float. This will sit � ' ' improve these facilities for the new ` -- � �*-<<_ i � - �,,,,,,�, , floats and those using the launch fir- . ramps. A new fish cleaning facility is . �� also proposed near the relocated SW F :. launch ramp. This facility are ' ; ► ; � ;, „' envisioned be smaller than, but with a r ` " . similar configuration to the existing Fich Cloaninn Station at I- lnek new fish cleaning stations at B and J- Docks. Alternatively, floating fish cleaning facilities may be considered. Concept drawings based on the new existing fixed fish cleaning stations are shown on Sheet 22 of the drawings. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 32 of 34 6.14 Restroom Facilities North Restroom Facility Not completed The questionnaire and many public meetings and workshops identified a significant user desire to have public restrooms located somewhere near the northwest corner of the harbor. The Development Plan proposes to locate a minimum seasonal restroom facility in the NW parking lot over the old RV dump station. This is about the only location available and would be relatively easy to connect to the city's sanitary sewer system. Sheet 23 of the drawings shows a concept for these facilities that has been used by the National Park Service. Detail design should provide for a quality facility, but one that is as vandal resistant as possible also. South Parking Area Restroom Completed A similar restroom facility is proposed for the south parking area fill. The location is not specifically selected, but should be convenient for people using the launch ramp and the beach area at the south end of the harbor. A trash dumpster would also be co- located. This facility would also be seasonal, closed during the winter months. 6.15 Dry Stack Boat Storage Not completed Dry stack boat storage is a means to store smaller boats (less than 32 feet) on land in storage racks. Specially designed lift trucks with padded forks lift the boats from a hydraulic launcher /retriever and place them in racks on shore. When the owner wishes to use their boat, they call and arrange to have the boat taken from its rack and placed in the water. When the owner is finished using their boat, it is again lifted out and stored in the rack. There is a certain perceived inconvenience to having to make arrangements for launching and retrieval. This was the case in several public harbors outside of Alaska, yet the concept has proven to work well and meets or exceeds the customer's needs. There are many advantages to storing small boats out of the water also. Facilities vary, but usually include the storage racks, launch/retrieval forklift and hydraulic launcher designed for launch /retrieval operations. Racks can be covered with or without walls in several configurations. Launch /retrieval methods vary also. A covered, heated, 150 -boat capacity facility is envisioned. The dry stack storage concept needs a more in depth economic evaluation prior to implementation, since it is a new concept for Alaska. It is believed to have excellent potential, if smaller boats will utilize this storage method rather than wet storage in a slip. It is also recognized that not all small boat owners would utilize the dry stack storage facilities. Several photos of a representative dry stack storage operation and a concept plan for the Seward harbor are shown on Sheet 24 of the drawings. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 33 of 34 6.16 ADA Accessible Fishing Pier Not completed An ADA accessible fishing pier is planned for the south side of the south parking fill in the vicinity of the culverts to the "Fish Ditch ". The rocky slope configuration of the beach restricts the handicapped from fishing in this area. Specific plans have not been developed, but the pier is envisioned as a "T" shape end with railings designed to allow wheelchair bound people the opportunity to fish. The pier will also provide an observation location for the public to watch the fishing action and boats entering and leaving the harbor. The design will also require special considerations for its location within the heavy wave zone. A concept for the pier is shown on Sheet 25 and a representative location on Sheet 17. 6.17 Harbormaster's Office and Shop Not completed; restroom renovation pending The existing harbormaster's office and shop is located in the center of the harbor tourist and business area. The building is still functional, but could use significant remodeling and code and safety upgrades. The Development Plan relocates the harbor offices and shop to a new building where the SW launch ramp is presently located following relocation of these launch ramps. The slope would be filled in and the building placed on piling with the harbor side looking out over the harbor, giving the harbor staff a clear view of harbor activities. The pedestrian boardwalk that extends through most of the west side of the harbor would connect to a boardwalk on the harbor side of the new building. While it's not as centrally located as some have suggested, especially to the east harbor slips, it will be accessible to the gangways at S -Float and B -Float from all the west side floats. The addition of parking spaces adjacent to the offices enhances the ability of customers to conduct business with the harbor department. The proposed location is shown on Sheet 7 of the drawings. No specific concepts have been developed for the offices and shop, although it is envisioned to have the general offices, counter and shop on the ground level with offices and conference rooms on the upper level. One of the significant issues revealed from the questionnaires was the need for more and better restroom and shower facilities. The old office and shop building would be available to be renovated into a small tourist information office and expanded shower and restroom facilities. 7.0 Plan Implementation 7.1 Implementation Harbor and immediate snrreunding area, specifically related to commercial (primarily fishing and charter) and recr - ational boaters -and - harbor activities. It includes the future Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 34 of 34 development of the entire harbor and certain upland facilities. It does not cover the full development pl-an is net available. Future - harbor capital projects will be Future projects will be completed incrementally in phases. Implementation of each phase will include the following normal operating procedure. ❑ A phase will be identified by the Harbormaster and his staff ❑ The Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) will review and approve the phase, recommending it to the City Council, ❑ The City Council will review and approve the phase and funding Public input will be a part of the process during special public meetings and at both the PACAB and City Council stages prior to final approval for construction. 7.2 Phase I There is an immediate need for work within the harbor. As noted previously, the Corps of Engineers is proceeding with the City to expand the harbor. New floats will be needed for the expanded harbor. Additionally, deteriorating floats in the south harbor are in need of replacement. The requirements described above for review and approval by the PACAB and City Council will be followed for Phase I. Phase I is expected to include: ❑ The floats in the east harbor expansion, completed ❑ The relocated X Float and Fuel Dock, completed ❑ Fingers on the south side of F Float and not completed ❑ New and extended D Float. pending An addition to Phase I, if funds are available, would include a bulkhead in the northwest corner of the basin, that would include new TraveLift® facilities and a new TraveLift® plus the rehabilitation of I -Dock and the City "T" -Dock. 7.3 Future Phases Future phases have not been prioritized at this time. However, future phases will be primarily based on need for maintenance and upgrades to meet demand. Repairing and replacing deteriorated floats, docks and other facilities will be primary considerations. Seward SBH Planning and Development Guide Page 35 of 34 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes July 10, 2013 volume , Page CALL TO ORDER The July 10, 2013 meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:04 p.m. by Darryl Schaefermeyer. OPENING CEREMONY The group pledged allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Darryl Schaefermeyer, presiding Dan Oliver Steve Fink Carl Hughes Bob Linville Bruce Jaffa Comprising a quorum; and Deborah Altermatt Was excused Also present were: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Mack Funk, Harbor Master Norm Regis, Deputy Harbor Master Suzi Towsley, Board Liaison SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Harbor Master Report, Funk — The Avtec Dorm project was set to start in late July. Third avenue would be intermittently blocked in for about 5 day. A fish cleaning area was slated for and being repaired. Restroom renovations were beginning to update and make the harbor restrooms ADA compliant. A rash of thefts in the harbor had apparently subsided. A Kenai Cruisers Fundraiser was scheduled for later in the week. The Boat show was set for Sept 7 A sailboat named the "Gypsie" was still for sale by the City. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Jaffa/Fink) Approval of Agenda Unanimous Consent The board discussed the many iterations of the SMIC and Harbor Development Plans and decided via unanimous consent to make "Small Boat Harbor Management Plan revisions" the topic of the July 17, 2013 work session. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Special meeting Minutes July 10, 2013 Volume , Page BOARD COMMENTS Jaffa was supportive of the growth and development going on locally and encouraged administration to keep up the energy. Oliver would not be available for the work session. 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