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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DONATING
APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND
SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Seward City Council held the two public hearings on Resolution 2015-020,
regarding a request from Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI)for the donation of 1.8 acres
of the northern portion of Pat Williams Park; and
WHEREAS, following the public input regarding the selected location of Pat Williams
Park, the Council failed Resolution 2015-020 and suggested another location, the 1.7 acres, Lot
11A,Fort Raymond Subdivision,Replat Number 1; and
WHEREAS, the Council requested the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public
hearing on May 5,2015 and provide Council a review and recommendation on the Lot 11A,Fort
Raymond Subdivision suggested location; and
WHEREAS,the Council will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the draft Council Resolution is attached hereto for the Commission's
review and recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request by City
Council to dispose of approximately 1.7 acres of the south section of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Replat Number 1, for development of a senior housing facility with conditions and
declared the following Findings:
A. The use as a non-income based senior housing facility is consistent with the purpose of
this chapter(the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district
Finding: This condition can be met:
Lot 11A, Fort Raymond is currently zoned Park. The zoning could be amended by City
Council Ordinance to allow the senior housing facility (multi-family residential) by
Conditional Use Permit(CUP)within the following zoning districts: Multi-Family (R3);
Urban Residential (UR); Office Residential (OR); or Auto Commercial (AC). This
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rezone would be allowed by Seward City Code §15.01.035. Amendments. Once the
rezone was enacted by the City Council the use as a non-income based senior housing
development would be allowed by CUP.
B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired
Finding: This condition can be met.
The adjoining properties to the north include the remainder of Lot 11A,used as the Forest
Acres Park and further out a mix of single family homes and undeveloped vacant land.
To the west is the large City owned parcel, zoned Institutional, leased to the US Army for
a resort and lodging. Areas to the southwest and south include the City owned parcel
previously leased to the US Air Force as a resort and campgrounds and a vacant parcel
abutting the Seward Highway,both parcels are zoned Institutional. The parcel to the east
is vacant and currently used for campgrounds, also zoned Institutional. There is no
indication the proposed senior housing facility will negatively impair the value of any
adjoining properties.
C. The proposed use is in harmony with the City adopted plans.
1. Comprehensive Plan, (2020—approved by Council August 8,2005)
Finding: This condition can be met.
While not all areas of.the 2020 Comprehensive Plan support Park land be rezoned and
used for development, other areas of the plan support the project and housing needs. _
2. Strategic Plan, (approved by Council Resolution 99-043)
Finding: This condition can be met.
The Strategic Plan supports expanding the availability of affordable, diverse, year round
housing and encourages the construction of residential housing at all market levels.
3. Municipal Lands Management Plan (adopted by Council Resolution 2014-095)
Finding: This condition has been met.
The Municipal Lands Management Plan supports the disposal of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
with a sound development plan.' SCC 7.05420 and 7.05.150 allows the Council to
dispose of City land by negotiation, public auction or sealed bid and at less than fair
market value with findings the public interest will be served. Disposal of this parcel for
the development of non-income based senior housing fulfills the intent of a sound
development plan.
D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use.
Findings: This condition has been met.
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Access to the parcel will be from the public right-of-way (ROW) of Dimond Boulevard.
All public utilities of water, sewer, and electric are available in the adjacent ROW. If any
additional utility needs arise during development they will be the sole responsibility of
the developer.
E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
Findings: This condition can be met.
The applicant is required to obtain a City of Seward Building Permit and meet all
commercial building code and life safety requirements.
Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends, based on the above
fmdings,the Seward City Council approve the disposal of the south approximate 1.7 acres of Lot
11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat, Number 1 with conditions, for development of a non-
income based senior housing facility.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Passed and approved by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th day of
May 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD
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AYES: Swann, Coulter, Seese, Fleming, Anderson, Ecklund
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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