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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2014-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, PROVIDING A
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE NOMINATION
FOR DISPOSAL OF CITY-OWNED LOT 1, BLOCK 6, SEWARD SMALL
BOAT HARBOR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has submitted a proposal to acquire through a trade
agreement, city owned Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision (historically
known as the "Sliver"); and
WHEREAS, Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision (the Sliver) is a
13,632 square foot, triangular shaped, strip of land located between Fourth Avenue and the
Alaska Railroad Right-of-Way in the Harbor Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision is basically divided
into two (2) areas by the fire lane and J-Dock access; the area north of the J-Dock fire lane and
access contains approximately 3,530 square feet and is currently leased to the Alaska Railroad
and subleased to the Holiday Inn Express for parking; the area to the south including the J-Dock
fire lane and access contains approximately 10,052 square feet and contains public parking, fire
and pedestrian routes, utility easements and access to other Alaska Railroads lease property; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of Council, on March 5, 2002, by Resolution 2002-12 the
Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended disposal by lease of the area
north of the J-Dock access; the Commission further recommended not to dispose of the area
south of the J-Dock access at that time; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2002, the Council failed Resolution 2002-053, the
recommendation for disposal from the Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, numerous changes have taken place to the area south of the J-Dock access
in the past few years, including the relocation of the U. S. Coast Guard building and pending
removal of the William H Seward Yacht Club building; and
WHEREAS, over the years several City projects have encroached onto portions of the
Alaska Railroad Right Of Way property, including the J-Dock Fish Cleaning Station, the Oil
Dumpsters and the new East Breakwater and extension; and
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WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad has proposed a trade of Lot 1, Block 6 Small Boat
Harbor Subdivision in return for the City encroachments onto the Railroad lands; and
WHEREAS, the development potential of this lot alone is severely restricted by its size
and shape, numerous utility easements, required fire lanes, and access routes to the Alaska
Railroad Corporation lease parcels; and
WHEREAS, the development potential of adjacent lots is enhanced by incorporating this
smaller parcel; and
WHEARAS, in the proposed exchange, the City will retain fire lane and public access
and access throughout the utility easements for necessary repairs and desired upgrades and
improvements; and
WHEREAS,the Public Hearing notification process has been complied with.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
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Section 1. The Commission finds that due to the limited size, shape, existing utility
easements, required fire and pedestrian routes, and access issues for Alaska Railroad Corporation
lease property associated with Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, it would
not be appropriate to issue a request for proposals for the property.
Section 2. The Commission recommends the J-Dock fire lane and public access, and the
numerous utilities located within Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision be
protected by easement.
Section 3. The Commission further recommends the City Council authorize the disposal
by of Lot 1, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision in exchange for the J-Dock Fish
Cleaning Station, the Oil Dumpster locations and the new East Breakwater and extension
through sole source negotiation with the Alaska Railroad.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 1st
day of April 2014.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
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haw THE CITY OF SEWARD
Cindy E klund, Chair
AYES: McClure, Coulter, Edgar, Ecklund
NOES: None
ABSENT: Fleming
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: Two
ATTEST:
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