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Special Meeting
May 14, 2015
City Council Chambers 6:30 p.m.
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The City of Seward,Alaska
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
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May 14,2015 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers
Linda Lasota 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
John French
Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL
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Catherine Hedman 4. SPECIAL REPORTS
Commissioner A. City Administration Report
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1. Friends of the Jesse Lee Home Update
Wadeen Hepworth - 2. Resurrection Bay Historical Society Update
Commissioner 3. Iditarod Trail Blazers Update
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5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
Laura Erickson ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who
Commissioner have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is
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limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this
Wolfgang Kurtz agenda item.]
Commissioner
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[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
Sandie Roach' asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately -
Commissioner unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request,
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James Hunt
City Manager
Valarie Kingsland
Library Museum
Director
Heather McClain
Library Museum
Staff
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
May 14, 2015 Page 1
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Motion to Reconsider Resolution 2015-002, A Resolution Of The Seward Historic 3
Preservation Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, In Advisement of City
Council Resolution 2015-020, Donating Approximately A 0.7 Acre Portion Of KPB
Parcel 14734005,Known As Pat Williams Park For The Sole Purpose Of Development.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss and plan for September joint meeting.
B. Discuss proposed Senior Housing site, name and make recommendation to City t
Council.
RESOLUTION 2015-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION 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
C. Update on Plant and Tree Registry
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) 2
11. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
12. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
13. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'
COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda
May 14, 2015 Page 2
Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, IN
ADVISEMENT ON COUNCIL CITY RESOLUTION 2015-020,
DONATING APPROXIMATELY A 0.7 ACRE PORTION OF KPB
PARCEL 14734005,KNOWN AS PAT WILLIAMS PARK FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist with the
ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government (CLG), which requires
provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who
helped build Seward; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to
assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government
grants for historic preservation activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the responsibilities with the Powers and Duties of the Historic
Preservation Commission (Seward City Code 2.30.425); and
(2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
Resources within the community,
(4) Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
Regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological
Resources, and
(7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
Identified in the local historic preservation inventory.
(Note: The local historic inventory is different from the local Register of Historic
Places. The inventory only requires that the historic or archaeological resource
be more than 50 years old.)
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council adopted, passed and approved on 08 December
2014, Resolution 2014-095 the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan per Seward
City Code 15.05.015; and
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council per Seward City Code 2.30.2225(B) directs the
Planning and Zoning Commission,to advise the City Council regarding the Official Land Use
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission after public hearing on 04 November
2014 approved Resolution 2014-11 recommending the City Council adopt the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historical Preservation Commission supports the findings and
recommendations provided to the Seward City Council in accordance with the 2014 Municipal
Lands Inventory and Management Plan as stated on page 26, General Description & History of
Waterfront Park, the City of Seward retain ownership and continue existing uses. Develop a
"conservation overlay district"; and
WHEREAS, as noted in the City of Seward Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan (Resolution 2014-11 P&Z) in its adaptation by City Council Resolution 2014-
095, `The City has received open space credit within the National Flood Insurance Program for
the Waterfront Park area' (page 26 MLMP—2014); and
WHEREAS, the Seward Historical Preservation Conunission recommends to the Seward
City Council, the allowance of Waterfront Park Tract E KPB Parcel 14734001, located at 509 B
street to remain in its current full size of 3.14 acres and known as the `Pat Williams Park'; and
WHEREAS, this property is located within an area of known historic value of pre-post
1964 period of Seward, it falls within the responsibilities of the Seward Historical Preservation
Commission Powers and Duties to survey and inventory and review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Seward Historic Preservation
Commission that:
Section 1. This property is located within an area of known historic value of pre-post-1964
period of Seward, it falls within the responsibilities of the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission Powers and Duties to survey and inventory and review.
Section 2. This property lies well within a geological fractured zone, flooding and tsunami zone.
Section 3. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission recommends to the Seward City
Council retain said property and its current status as a park. Pat Williams Park is on the Seward
Historical Inventory List. In addition, Resolution 2003-01 by the Seward HP Commission
approved on June 18, 2003 and Resolution 2003-73 approved on July 14, 2003 by the Seward
City Council proclaiming the naming of Pat Williams Park.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 8th day of April 2015.
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Linda Lasota, Chair
AYES: CHAIR LASOTA, FRENCH, ROACH', HEPWORTH, ERICKSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: KURTZ, HEDMAN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
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From: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director
Agenda Item: Motion for Reconsideration of Resolution 2015-002
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Resolution 2015-002 passed on April 8, 2015, advising Council to retain the current status of the
0.7 acre portion of KPB parcel 14734005, known as Pat Williams Park, as a park and not for
development of a senior housing project.
On April 9, 2015, after discovering that Pat Williams Park is not on the Seward Historic
Register, Chair Lasota filed a written motion to reconsider Resolution 2015-002 at the next
meeting of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Lasota voted on the prevailing
side and her motion, being filed before 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015 was timely, and therefore in
order.
According to Seward City Code 2.10.065 (Rules of Debate), Section (e) (Reconsideration), a
motion to reconsider may be applied to any ordinance, resolution or action of the council and has
precedence over all motions except the, motion to adjourn. A councilmember may make a
motion to reconsider only if:
• the councilmember voted on the prevailing side on the question to be reconsidered;
• the councilmember makes the motion to reconsider on the same day and at the same
meeting at which the vote to be reconsidered was taken; or
• the councilmember files with the clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the first city business
day following the day on which the vote was taken a notice of intent to reconsider and
then makes the motion to reconsider at the next regular council meeting. The
councilmember may file by telephone provided that the notice of intent to reconsider is
signed before the motion is considered.
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission may adopt these guidelines as a commission for
the City of Seward. Proper guidelines would be for Chair Lasota to make a formal (verbal)
motion to reconsider Resolution 2015-002 and a second is required to proceed. If that occurs,
the motion to reconsider is on the table and can be discussed. This is time for council discussion
if the resolution should be reconsidered, not the merits of the resolution itself.
If this motion to reconsider passes by a two-thirds vote, the original resolution is back on the
table for discussion. This must pass by the usual majority(4)vote.
If the motion to reconsider fails by a two-thirds vote, the original resolution stands as was
previously voted on April 8, 2015 (failed).
RECOMMENDATION:
A motion to reconsider must be made, seconded and passed by a two-thirds vote, before
Resolution 2015-028 can be back on the table for discussion and a re-vote.
SCC 2.10.065. - Rules of debate.
(a) Robert's Rules of Order. Robert's Rules of Order shall be used as the authority on all
questions of parliamentary law. These rules may be amended or altered or new rules
adopted by the vote of council at any meeting of council. The clerk is designated the
parliamentarian for the council and the city's boards and commissions.
(b) Presiding officer may debate and vote. The presiding officer may move, second and
debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules
imposed on all councilmembers, and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and
privileges of a councilmember by reason of his acting as presiding officer.
(c) Getting the floor; improper references to be avoided Every councilmember desiring to
speak shall address the chair, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall confine
himself to the question under debate, avoiding all improper language and references to
personalities.
(d) Interruptions. A councilmember, once recognized, shall not be interrupted in speaking
unless it be to call him to order or as herein otherwise provided. If a councilmember,
while speaking, is called to order he shall cease speaking until the question of order be
determined and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed.
(e) Reconsideration. A motion to reconsider may be applied to any ordinance, resolution or
action of the council and has precedence over all motions except the motion to adjourn.
(1) A councilmember may make a motion to reconsider only if:
a. The councilmember voted on the prevailing side on the question to be reconsidered;
b. The councilmember makes the motion to reconsider on the same day and at the same
meeting at which the vote to be reconsidered was taken; or
c. The councilmember files with the clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on the first city business
day following the day on which the vote was taken a notice of intent to reconsider and
then makes the motion to reconsider at the next regular council meeting. The
councilmember may file by telephone provided that the notice of intent to reconsider is
signed before the motion is considered.
(2) A motion for reconsideration requires a two-thirds vote to carry.
(3) For the purposes of this section, a council meeting which is recessed and reconvened on
a different day shall constitute one meeting. The reconvened session of such a meeting
shall not constitute the next regular council meeting as that term is used in this section.
(4) Only one motion to reconsider shall be entertained on any ordinance, resolution or other
action even if the council overturns the original action. If a motion to reconsider a
particular ordinance, resolution or other action fails, a second motion to reconsider the
same action shall not be in order.
(5) Actions which may not be reconsidered The following motions may not be reconsidered:
a. A motion which can be renewed within a reasonable time;
b. An affirmative vote whose provisions have been partly carried out;
c. An affirmative vote in the nature of a contract when the party to the contract has been
notified of the outcome;
d. Any vote which has caused something to be done which it is impossible to undo;
e. A vote on a motion to reconsider; or
f. When practically the same result can be obtained by some other parliamentary motion.
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CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
RECONSIDERATION
RULE 34. (a) A motion to reconsider may be applied to any ordinance, resolution or
action of the Council and has precedence over all motions except the motion to adjourn. A
Council member may make a motion to reconsider only if they voted on the prevailing side of
the question to be reconsidered and if they make the motion to reconsider on the same day and at
the same meeting at which the vote to be reconsidered was taken or if the Council member files a
written notice of intent to reconsider no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first business day following
the day on which the vote was taken. The Council member may file by telephone provided that
the notice of intent to reconsider is signed before the motion is reconsidered. A motion for
reconsideration requires a 2/3 vote to carry. If a motion to reconsider a particular ordinance,
resolution or other action fails, a second motion to reconsider the same action shall not be in
order. (SCC§2.10.065 E.)
(b) The following motions may not be reconsidered: -
(1) A motion which can be renewed within a reasonable time;
(2) An affirmative vote whose provisions have been partly carried out;
(3) An affirmative vote in the nature of a contract when the party to the
contract has been notified of the outcome;
(4) Any vote which has caused something to be done which it is impossible to
undo;
(5) A vote on a motion to reconsider; or
(6) When practically the same result, can be obtained by some other
parliamentary motion.
Index by State and City report National Historic Register Database
Row STATE COUNTY RESOURCE NAME ADDRESS CITY LISTED
1 AK Kenai Peninsula Alaska Central Railroad:Tunnel No.1 N of Seward Seward 11/28/1977
2 AK Kenai Peninsula Ballaine House 437 3rd Ave. Seward 7/12/1978
3 AK Kenai Peninsula Brown&Hawkins Store 205,207,209 Fourth Ave. Seward 6/23/1988
4 AK Kenai Peninsula Diversion Tunnel At Lowell Creek Seward 11/23/1977
5 AK Kenai Peninsula Government Cable Office 218 6th Ave. Seward 1/4/1980
6 AK Kenai Peninsula Hoben Park 401 Railway AVe. Seward 6/21/2006
7 AK Kenai Peninsula Lee,Jesse,Home for Children Swetmann Ave. Seward 9/29/1995
8 AK Kenai Peninsula Seward Depot 501 Railway Ave. Seward 7/16/1987
9 AK Kenai Peninsula St. Peter's Episcopal Church 2nd Ave.and Adams St. Seward 12/21/1979
10 AK Kenai Peninsula Swetman House 325 5th Ave. Seward 2/17/1978
Seward Historic Register Database
Seward Light and Power Co Intake Buildini Lowell Canyon Seward 4/26/2010
Woodlawn Cemetary Seward 12/3/2003
.v.—* Harriman Bank/Ray Building 5th and Adams Seward 5/10/1999
G1 Cameron House Seward 5/10/1999
Historic Methodist/Lutheran Church Rez Art Seward 5/10/1999
Two Lakes Park Seward 5/10/1999
Johnston Building Seward 5/10/1999
Holland House Seward 5/10/1999
Stewart House Seward 5/10/1999
Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
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Jim Hunt
City Manager
Ron Long
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Assistant City Manager
Donna Glen
Planner
Dwayne Atwood
Planning Technician
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2015 1
Sponsored by: Staff
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
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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 1IA, 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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Resolution 2015-11
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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)
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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 11 A, Fort Raymond
with a sound development plan. SCC 7.05.120 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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Seward Planning and Zoning
Resolution 2015-11 •
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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
findings,the Seward City Council approve the disposal of the south approximate 1.7 acres of Lot
1IA, 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.
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THE CITY OF SEWARD
Cindy Ecklund,Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
• VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney,CMC,
City Clerk (City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
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Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager KP
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From: Donna Glenz,Planner (),AtitAly
Agenda Item: Recommendation to Council on donating 1.7 acres of Lot 11A, Fort
Raymond Subdivision for development of a senior housing facility
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
On March 23, 2015 the Seward City Council held the first of 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 for the development of a senior housing
facility. Following the public hearing, the Council amended the original resolution, downsizing
the area and amount of land to the northwest area of Pat Williams Park consisting of
approximately .7 acre. The Council also requested the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a
public hearing on April 7, 2015 to provide additional public comment time and provide a
recommendation to Council on Resolution 2015-020, as amended.
Following the public hearing on April 7, 2015 the Commission voted to fail Resolution 2015-08,
thereby recommending the council fail Resolution 2015-020. The Commission's
recommendation was moved forward to Council on April 13, 2015 where the Council failed
Resolution 2015-020 and recommended an alternate piece of property owned by the City. The
Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing and provide
recommendation on the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond, Replat
Number 1, approximately 1.7 acres.
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING:
Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision is located between the Seward Highway and Dimond
Boulevard, north of Sea Lion and south of Hemlock Avenues.• The large, 4.77 acre lot was
originally deeded to the City through the municipal entitlement program. The original deed
restriction of"public recreation" has been removed. It is currently developed as a day use park
with tennis courts, TB sanitarium monument, restrooms and playground equipment. A fenced
sewer pump station is located on the north end of the parcel. The climbing pole used by the
electric department for annual "pole top rescue training" is located near the south end of the
parcel. The parcel is zoned Park. The area being considered for disposal is located on the south
end of the parcel, approximately 370 feet from the south lot line, containing approximately 1.7
acres.
The adjoining properties to the north include the remainder of Lot 11A, currently 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 nightly 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 are zoned Institutional. The parcel to the east is vacant and currently
used for campgrounds, also zoned Institutional. 35
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Utilities:
Public water, sewer and electric are located within the adjacent Dimond Boulevard Right-of-
Way.
Floodplain status:
According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, September 27, 2013, this property is located
outside of any special flood hazard areas.
SEWARD CITY CODE (SCC)REVIEW
Because donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, this action requires
that Council find the transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of authorizing the
transfer as outlined in SCC§7.05.120 "The city council may acquire or dispose of an interest in
real property by negotiation, public auction, or sealed bid." And SCC§7.05.150, "(a) The city
shall not sell any real property interest without first making an appraisal of the fair market value
of that interest, unless the city council finds that the public interest will not be served by an
appraisal. And; (b) If an appraisal is made, the property interest shall not be disposed of for less
than the appraised fair market value, unless the city council finds by resolution that public
interest will be served by disposing of the property interest for less than the appraised fair
market value." Passage of this authorization confirms this finding by council.
CONSISTENCY WITH CITY PLANS
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan(2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005)
1) Recreation
We value diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational •
opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Recreation 3.6
1. 3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks and X
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Sustain current zoning for City park lands. (page 25.Bullet 6)
3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-
term permanent park or recreational uses shall be officially
dedicated as park land. (Bullet 3.Page 25)
Comprehensive Plan (2020,approved by Council August 8, 2005):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the
2. city of Seward in accordance with community values. (page 19) X
3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of
people in various income and age groups.(page 22)
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Strategic Plan(Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Pursue the community's vision through rigorous implementation of
the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans
• Ensure that all legislative and administrative decisions are
consistent with the goals of the Strategic and Comprehensive
Plans (Page 10&Bullet 3)
• Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round
3. housing. X
o Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet
the varied needs of Seward's long term and seasonal
residents (Page 18.Bullet 3)
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside
the City.(Page 9,Bullet 2)
o Encourage construction of residential and seasonal
housing at all market levels(Page 9.Bullet 2-1)
Municipal Lands Management Plan: (Adopted by Council Resolution
2014-095) •
2300 Dimond Blvd (between Sea Lion & Hemlock Avenues) Lot 11A,
4. Fort Raymond Subd Replat, X
Description: Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd.
Recommendation: Continue use as a public park. Sell with a sound
development plan. (Page 20) _
Public Hearing Comments:
Property owners/lease holders within three hundred (300) feet of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
Subdivision were notified of this public hearing item. Public notice signs were posted on the
property, and all other public hearing requirements of SCC§15.01.040 Public Hearings were
complied with.
Community Development has received several inquiries regarding the location and the
floodplain status of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond. All questions were
answered. Questions regarding a 2004 geological report done in the vicinity of this area were
asked and answered; copies of the report were requested and provided. Two written comments
have been received and are included in your packet. Any written concerns or comments received
after the publishing of this report will be provided as a lay down item at the meeting on May 5,
2015.
Staff Comments
City Parks and Rec Director submitted comments in opposition to the donation of any park land.
stating that if Park land were to be donated it should be done so benefiting the greatest good, not
just a few.
The Electric Department noted the "pole top rescue training site" is located on the southern
portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond and noted construction cautions for the Fiber Optic Cable
located underground in Dimond Boulevard.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Commission approves Resolution 2015-11, recommending City Council approve donating
the southern 1.7 acre of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat, Number 1 for the
development of a senior housing facility with conditions.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015- '
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN -
AGREEMENT WITH THE KENAI PENINSULA HOUSING INITIATIVE
(KPHI), DONATING APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF THE
SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION
REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A
NON-INCOME BASED INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY
UPON CONDITION OF KPHI BEING AWARDED ALL OTHER
NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified
as a leading cause of seniors needing to leave the community in order to find adequate living
facilities;and
WHEREAS, relocating away from family, friends, and medical and social support
systems is especially traumatic for our seniors; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated group of local volunteers has for years explored options for
developing an appropriate non-income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most
recently partnered with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further
their effort on behalf of the community; and
WHEREAS, KPHI is a private non-profit corporation who has successfully developed
housing projects across the Peninsula serving seniors, special needs, and low income
populations;and
WHEREAS, KPHI's experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity
to successfully procure grant funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward;and
WHEREAS,key to a successful grant application is a commitment of site control for the
location of the proposed facility; and
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WHEREAS, KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or
six-plex structure; and
WHEREAS, KPHI desires to accomplish the replatting necessary to delineate the
southern portion of Lot 11 A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, to acquire this property and to develop
the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s) sufficient to fund the first phase of the
project;and
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RESOLUTION 2015-
WHEREAS, the City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior housing in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision is currently zoned Park (P), the newly
created 1.7 acres parcel would require a rezone and Land Use Map amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan supports disposal of
Lot 11A Fort Raymond,with a sound development plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5,
2015 and approved (failed) P&Z Resolution 2015-11 with findings as attached hereto,
recommending Council approve (fail) the donation of 1.7 acres of Lot 11A. Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Replat 1,for Senior Housing with conditions; and
WHEREAS, donating land constitutes a less than fair.market value transaction, and
requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of
authorizing the transfer; and
WHEREAS, prior to the transfer of title to the land. the City shall require KPHI, to
complete to the satisfaction of the City, the replatting,rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient
to complete Phase 1 of the development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager pursuant SCC
7.05.120 and 7.05.150 to execute, upon completion of necessary replatting, rezoning, and proof
of financing for the development, the transfer of title for the property referenced here as the
southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 1; approximately 370 feet
from the southern lot line to the north, compromising a total of approximately 1.7 acres, to the
Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) for less than fair market value and for the sole
purpose of developing a non-income based senior housing facility.
Section 2. The Seward City Council further finds the KPHI agrees to complete at its own
expense all zoning, replatting and rezoning actions necessary for the development of the
property; and to provide proof of financing sufficient for the project as prior conditions of the
transfer of title; and to pay all closing costs and fees for said property as consideration to the City
for the properties.
Section 3. The Seward City Council further finds the disposal of the parcel, as described
in Section 1 above, to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Seward and that the
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RESOLUTION 2015-
public interest shall be served by disposing of the property interest for less than the fair market
value, in accordance with the recitals above which are incorporated herein. No appraisal is
necessary pursuant to SCC 7.05.150.
Section 4. The Seward City Council further find that if the action items in Section 2
above are not completed by May 26, 2020 the authorization to transfer the land lapses unless
further authorized by the City Council.
Section 5. The Seward City Council further finds that pending the transfer of title, the
lapsing or the re-authorization of this proposed transfer, the land remains available for use by the
City.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect thirty(30) days after passage and posting.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26th day of
May,2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Jean Bardarson,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney,CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Dear P&Z Commissioners,
The 2015 Muni Plan does permit sale of the Fort Raymond Park property with a sound business
plan. I believe DONATING the 1.7 acres of valuable city land should also require a sound
business plan.
• The Rasmuson Foundation offers a five-step predevelopment program to municipalities and non-
profit organizations to help plan successful capital projects:
http://www.rasmuson.org/index.php?switch=viewpage&pageid=141
Many Alaska nonprofits undertake capital projects, whether it's purchasing, constructing,or
renovating a facility.Effective planning in the first phase will dictate the long-term success of
the project. "Pre-development is the phase of a construction project between the idea that a
facility is needed, through to the initiation of design. Inadequate planning during this phase can
result in projects that are not sustainable in the long term.
The Program follows five steps: (1)organize the project work plan, (2)determine the need for
capital project, (3)explore alternatives, (4)define the project's scope/design,and(5)decide
whether to proceed. Organizations have access to program specialists,architects, engineers,and
other specialists as necessary to successfully complete the pre-development phase of their
project.
As noted on their website, <http://www.forakergroup.org/index.cfm?section=Shared-
Services&page=Pre-Development/the Pre-development purpose is planning Sustainable Capital
Projects,which are projects that contribute to the long-term viability of the organization and the
community it serves. Successful projects occur when planning begins early and considers
community needs,potential collaboration,organizational capacity;and sustainability.
Non-income based senior housing would be a perfect candidate for this program. The process
would be thoughtful,well-organized,involve public participation,assess the community needs,
provide expert help from trained specialists,and provide funding partners.
I urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend to Council that the applicant to use
this program to develop a non-income based senior housing project. It is a phenomenal
opportunity to do it right.
Thank you for your consideration,
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Dear P&Z Commissioners,
It is deja vue all over again.
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On July 13, 2005, the City Council approved Resolution 2005-65 selecting 5 acres
of the southern portion of both lots 11A and 12A of the Fort Raymond Subdivision
#1 for the LTCF.
On January 6, 2006, Council approved Resolution 2006=04 which approves the
final site layout.
On March 7, 2006, P&Z approved replotting and rezoning of the southern 5.85
acres of the Ft Raymond Subdivisions #1.
On March 28, 2006, City Council held an executive session to discuss site
relocation based on poor geotechnical evaluations/floodplain concerns.
On June 12, 2006, City Council rejected the Fort Raymond site, lots 11A and 12A,
for the long term care facility summarized here:
"Whereas, in early 2003 the city began considering potential sites for the LTCF...
on July 13, 2005, the City Council approved Resolution 2005-65 authorizing the
use of Lots 11A and 12A of the Fort Raymond Subdivision #1 as the site for the
new LTCF;
and a detailed site analysis was conducted including two extensive geotechnical
analyses, wetland studies, a phase 1 environmental assessment, and a flood hazard
analysis...
the extensive geotechnical analysis determined that the soils at the Fort Raymond
site are prone to liquefaction in a seismic event to depths of 80'...
after a preliminary foundation design for this project was completed, it was
determined the seismic mitigation costs would be $1.5 million to make the current
site buildable..."
The unstable soils have not changed in 9 years and the seismic mitigation costs
will likely be even higher than $1.5 million.
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Who will pay for the repeat of the extensive geotechnical analyses, wetland
studies, phase 1 environmental assessment and flood hazard analysis? Why should
the City leap into this site selection, knowing it was rejected previously? Why
should the citizens of Seward and the City staff spend any more time, effort, and
expense on this ill-fated site?
I urge the city to stop trying to accommodate the emergency timeline of this poorly
conceived senior housing project. Slow down, stop, and think. There is plenty of
time to do it right through the predevelopment process.
Thank you,
Carol Griswold
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Call to Order '
The April 7, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. ,
Opening Ceremony .
Commissioner Seese led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. '`' r`
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Roll Call `
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Cindy Ecklund presiding, and 1
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Gary Seese �., Margaret Ande i'..
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Dw ,;.4 1 wood,Plann $ / hnician '
Excused was. Swann`
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•4' 'lanne x , : Gleiu dated the Commission on di. e following business items:
i noted that std• ; maters on tables at the meeting belonged to auditors who were
usi uncil chamb,3 o review City records.
• Glenz"t`- • new eve "vcalendar was provided online at:http://events.seward.com/
• The Kena ,'insul rough Assembly was scheduled'to meet in Seward on April 21.
The Assemf .,, ; da included a proposed $50,000 grant to update the City's
comprehensive e6 ,Glenz said.
• A Planning an. Zoning Commission work session was scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 21, in
the upstairs meeting room at the Community Library & Museum. The topic was the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan.
• The annual Seward Permitting Day was scheduled for April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2`p.m. at
the K.M.Rae Building.
• The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area board and the City of Seward planned to mail
an informational letter to the public regarding floodplain development.
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Other Reports,Announcements&Presentations—None
Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing—
John French, inside City limits, said Seward is a certified local government and has an Historic
Preservation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission should review and advise the
City on actions of potential historic interest. French pointed out that the Historic Preservation.
Commission and its input had been overlooked, and requested the support of the Planning and
Zoning Commission. ef; '`
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda r '.
Motion (Fleming/Anderson) Appr i ,+the Ageni1 iltdd Consent Agenda
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Motion Passed 4, 'imous \ s,
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The following items were approved on the Consent .∎da, ,�
March 3,2015 Regular Meeting{ 'flutes
,,.„:Special Items— ,, ,., ;;k .z ,
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair ''', e
Glenz stated the rules fot�the noion and ele:• •n process
Anderson asked Staff f b the Cy it and Vice-Ch y'r<< ould be nominated at the same time
Separate n�o,,, -5, *;,3 re regwred,Glenz s sd `
Ecklgistpvened the floc,. r+, . cept dons for Chair.
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Motion( .XS:, . Anderson)- Close the nominations for Chair and elect
"` ; Commissioner Ecklund as Chair of the
, Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
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Ecklund opened the floor to accept nominations for Vice Chair. .
Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Close the nominations for Vice Chair and
elect Gary Seese as Vice Chair of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
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Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—
Resolution 2015-06 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska recommending City Council approve the attached
Ordinance amending the Zoning and Land Use Plan designation of City owned
Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision, located at 2001 Seward Highway, from
Institutional(INS) To Auto Commercial(AC)
Glenz provided the history of the City lease to the Chamber of Cce. She noted the location
on wall maps and explained how the parcel could be utilized for ni a commercial activity if it
were zoned Auto Commercial, which was appropriate for wd Highw ►frontage. Glenz noted
that nearby property owners were notified through the ,'' i s-.-aring prod Staff supported the
proposed rezone,Glenz said.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published re' ` by law was oted and the
public hearing was opened.
one requested to be heard and the i ' earing was c
Motion(Fleming/Coulter) ;,k.ye Resol. on 2015-06
Fleming noted that a weft cession wash nd the s t:"I osed Auto Commercial zoning
designation was more appiopriapr the existin` .:.se.
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01,-„the Sewat -Planning and Zoning Commission of the
t„.;?.‘ of Sew ka'ivfnmmending City Council approve the renaming of
K, north/south n of warjkcantntly known as Hemlock Street to Crabapple
., located wi e southwest corner of the Forest Acres Subdivision
Glenz point I : .•;the right t;way location on wall maps. The right of way was established in
1978, but had n•' ;". n com;. tely developed, Glenz said. Several street names were considered,
and duplicate street ; k.,, ithin the Kenai Peninsula Borough had been eliminated. An adjacent
property owner had p sed the name Crabapple and canvased nearby property owners, Glenz
said. No comments from the public had been received.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Sandie Roach', inside City limits, said she only recently learned of the proposed street name
change. Roach' said she did not think the Crabapple Street name was in keeping with the street
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theme of the Forest Acres neighborhood. She suggested that Tamarack was more suitable, and
possibly Larch.
No one else requested to be heard and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Approve Resolution 2015-07
Anderson said she did not see any problem with the name Crabapple Street.
Coulter noted that a work session was held to discuss the prom* name change and several
names were considered. •
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Motion Passed Unan oris;
Resolution 2015-08 of the Seward Plant, and Zoning Commune of the
City of Seward, Alaska recommen ity cil approveCoiiicil
Resolution 2015-020,donating a portion of i!h =dark for devejtiPment
of a senior housing facility with conditions, ` nded March 23, 2015 (as
attached)
Glenz said the resolution was intended to ,�commendatiity Council regarding the
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proposed donation of park land for a senio ous , The 'R:+posal had been amended by
Council, reducing the land for the proposed p,, 'ect said. Council requested that
the Planning and Zoning paintoiss ion hold a I), hearing ';'provide additional public comment
time and provide a recoin endal `to the Coun ; on Resolu ion 2015-020,as amended.
Glenz pointed out the lion of?=lhe parcel and ained the history of the land, including a
geotechnical report that itiakited,iiiieproptwty zinc d ded fractured ground and was in a high risk
classificatto w 'y rty was 8cquire City through the Alaska Housing Financing Corp.
urban - ; al pro ' ,'. 7. er the =1.964 earthquake. No deed restrictions were placed on the
prope ,'*'at Williams `1 ,I�-was named_;arid identified by City Council resolution in 2003. The
area'w• a zr owned by th e Pat Williams, a longtime Seward resident.
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Glenz noted s„. ,, ad receivet!iumerous comments and all had been included in the Planning and
Zoning Commis .meetin racket. Additional comments received prior to the meeting.were
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Notice of public hea ng being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Kelly Hartz, inside City limits, said her home was near Pat Williams Park. Hartz was not opposed
to senior housing, but opposed the use of Pat Williams Park. Hartz pointed out the Municipal
Lands Management Plan indicated Waterfront Park should remain park land. Signatures
supporting the park had been collected and more would be gathered, Hartz said.The park area was
at risk for tsunami inundation and not suitable for senior housing, she said. Hartz also pointed out
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the park generated camping fee revenue. The City owns many parcels and another location could
be considered,Hartz said.
Andy Wilder, inside City, said he opposed the use of Pat Williams Park for housing. Park land
benefits the entire community, while senior housing would benefit only a few, Wilder said. A loss
of green space and new traffic patterns would reduce nearby property values, Wilder said. City
long term plans do not support the use of park areas for housing,developments. The development
proposal seemed rushed and funding appeared questionable,he said.
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Kathleen Barkley, inside City, said she was asked to sign petits related to the land issue.
Barkley said some of the information she received was not accur =Barkley said the campground
area generates revenue during a few months of the year, while tseniors,are in town throughout the
year. She pointed out that much of town is in a tsunami uitdation zone.;Barkley said citizens
needed to give the senior housing issue more thought . • -::.solution .`,,4
Candy Norman, outside City, said she was part of � :o�up wo ng to provide nome based
senior housing in Seward so that older residents did . °+ave of eve to other Kenai Peninsula
communities. Norman said the board of directors at the f " Senior Center was in favor of the
proposed development. Many were in need of senior house► „tl, said. Norman said many seniors
who rebuilt their homes after the 1964 a E� a had to live e` k,ere.
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Diane McRae, inside City, said she was a s i or,� �,•> s her huu band, and they wanted senior
housing. Groups had previously tried to estab h se .}ir Y .: :;,but had not been successful. The
Pat Williams Park location°Was;sueggested as a F, ntial locn, and the current group began to
work through the public process to obtain prope�.. F
McRae asked to read fromiiap re ate statement an , Commission suspended the rules to allow
more time for testimony. M .!c said n,_:,-,-----_
more use a small portion of Pat Williams Park,
and the prod .y_ := ,, clude4a,single story staicture and would not impact the view shed. She
said that .fi ch of a tf ' was m a i,area that would be impacted by tsunami. The housing was
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inten' • be affordable, `, of ind lased, she said.
Commissiot 'Anderson req*Ated a copy of the written statement for the record.
Andrew Bacon, City, Md Seward needed housing across all demographic groups. He said
the proposed locatia r nior housing at Pat Williams Park would result in conflicts between
residents and campers to noise, traffic and other issues. Bacon suggested that a larger parcel be
used to include more snior housing units.
John French, inside City, said he believed the proposed non income based housing would have no
rental subsidy, but also no rental rate cap. He said the proposed development might not be
affordable for the majority of Seward seniors. French said he opposed the City donation of any
portion of Pat Williams Park. The park land became available because of natural disaster, he said.
The Seward shoreline could be impacted by storm surges in the future, further reducing the amount
of land that could be enjoyed as park,French said.
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Mike Brittain, inside City, said the proposed donation of City land was a giveaway that he
opposed. Brittain said he was in favor of senior housing, but against using a portion of Pat
Williams Park.
Mark Kansteiner, inside City, thanked Commissioners for their work. Kansteiner said the City's
Municipal Lands Management Plan called for retaining Waterfront Park. The park generated
revenue that would surpass the dollars raised from the limited tax on paid rent by senior residents,
he said. Kansteiner read a passage written by Pat Williams, describingr,the attributes of the park.
Regardless of who the park was named for, public park land should reOlatn,park, Kansteiner said.
City-owned parcels on First Avenue should be considered for development, ne said. Other private
and public land owners, including the Kenai Peninsula Borough -field be approached for land
donations.
Kansteiner said that if a portion of park land was giver `y,additional pons of park could be
used for development. Pat Williams Park is a high rzone not suitable for d eevpment, he said.
Kansteiner said the Kenai Peninsula Housing Inilnade rerence to a geot`ecal analysis
for the proposed development site, but he was not avof tlysis being made available. It
was not in the public interest to house seniors in a tsunami` ;: =, he said.
Patty Linville, inside City, said that pub`s t A'ects do not gakly. She was involved in the
Community Library Project, and said a +'1 x t ment pros as required. The process
included making sure a project meets a doc` .,entg i) is consis#with community plans and
that opportunities for collaboration were cons$1t,-red, n •a project should include realistic
budgets and other financia siderations, ail, 11. Linvi "referred to the Municipal Lands
Management Plan, pointing out,#kthe propose ark dona ion challenged the recommendations
of the plan. Linville s she enjoyed the park an4'valued it and asked the Commission to fail the
resolution of support. ` ;_ is Y ''
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Bob Linvtll ,"f.-'t.. ity, s° €}he suppoctetr senior housing and appreciated the work that
voluntee shad donee pro per development. He said putting the housing within the park
would. erate too muc r. .. 1 osit10 i`- „the community could expend that energy looking for a
better lot ,p. Linville sal' would willing to volunteer to help with the effort.
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Tim Pichotta { de City, d finding a location that would accommodate more than five
residential units' ld be a litter idea. He was opposed to more traffic that could be generated.
Pichotta said nearby .,. may be too noisy for senior residents.
Sue Maurice, outside kity, supported senior housing and said the community needed to find a
solution. There were numerous vacant lots in town that might be suitable for a senior housing
development, she said.
Nan Thompson, inside City, said there was no dispute that senior housing is needed in the
community. The portion of the park that would be dedicated to the project was underutilized.
Alternatives should be downtown and within walking distance, she said.
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Wadeen Hepworth, inside City, said the proposal to give away a portion of Pat Williams Park was
dividing the town's residents. There was no need to rush the project, she said. Hepworth
questioned a development strategy of having to make a quick decision in order to gain access to
potential funding. She suggested looking for additional locations for senior housing.
Matthew Hall, outside City, said the community needs housing for the working poor as well as the
elderly. He thanked the volunteers who had worked on the senior housing issue and said it was
important for community residents to provide their comments and ideas.
Linda Lasota, outside City, said senior housing was needed and the k rking poor need housing as
well She objected to giving away City property for five housing!.uruts,she said Lasota suggested
the residents of the community unite to find a better location. ,.,�
Ron Wille, outside City, said he had served on local bo ls ate.proposals hii9Nen presented with
urgency, often due to funding.The land selection prafigs for the envisioned serkikhousing should
be more transparent, he said He suggested that tl r selecti process begin`'with more
community participation. F-.;;\ :l P.'. ,
Carol Griswold, inside City, questione .. e process for Ian',` ction and said she had not seen
any geotechnical analysis for the site tha f :i Peninsula Hot a Initiative might have, despite
her request. Griswold encouraged the use g A r"��trictions to park land. She asked that
the Commission fail the resolution of suppo -ti,E , ' ,
kA, ae Helen Lindemuth, inside City,:said the late Pat'' Tams wou of want the park to be developed.
Lindemuth said studies''indicat'eutdoor rec ►tion promotes good health. There are also
environmental benefits keepingees and green, ace, she said Lindemuth requested that Pat
Williams Park not be usedyfor development. x
Wadeen He i ,tt was>mportant to`leant more about the developer.
John ch said the , �=c Preseeayatum Commission was scheduled to meet on April 8 to
discuss` ' proposed parl�; i,d donation and welcomed residents to participate and provide
comments. 4
Candy Norman saillithe senie housing group approached various land owners before dealing with
the City, and Pat -.t '<a• ' k was suggested. Norman said she wanted to reiterate that other land
owners were approach }, but they were unwilling to donate property.
Andy Wilder said he wanted to note that the City suggested Pat Williams Park land as an option
for development. He wanted to know where the suggestion originated.
Diane McRae said the property site at Pat Williams Park was suggested, and the senior housing
group moved quickly. McRae said the location was not necessarily the best choice, but discussions
with other land owners had not progressed. Senior housing development efforts failed in the past,
which prompted quick action, she said.
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Mel Woodard, inside City, said he wanted the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative to be more
forthcoming with details about the proposed senior housing project. The process should be
transparent,he said. •
Katelyn Ruliman, inside City, said the community conversation needed to be broadened to solve
the apparent problems.There was no need to rush with the current proposal,Ruliman said.
Diane McRae said the apparent rush was due to questions about securing funding for the project.
She also said that previous failures to develop senior housing created a 0iise of urgency.
No one else requested to be heard and the public hearing was closed
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Motion(Anderson/Fleming) APP �?�� .
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Fleming thanked the public for providing comment .tfie meeting. Senior •housing is •an issue the
community needs to work on, she said. The workaftwdatinete Municipal Lands,Management
Plan did include the recommendation that the park land' -,ain, xaid. r
Seese said he appreciated the ideas presented by the publt = ese said he believed that nearby
campers might make too much noise for . The park shouuain park, he said.
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Anderson noted her family history and said she w vice to rem in Seward, where she was
born. Anderson said she remembered workingon sew the 1990s. She said it appeared
there was considerable opposition to all types of jects Th rall portion of the park that would
be dedicated to the deveiopmeratwould not sevly impacethe.rest of the park, Anderson said.
She also pointed out=t) t,various developments Mown would be impacted by tsunami, but they
were built with commun� at PPo rt J.
Coulter sat `v'' :,. , with the'need for senior housing, but the park would provide the greater
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good forgreater nu ' -f people:
EcklunC- s. ed the meet,participants for providing comment. She also reiterated that the
Historic • , ation Commission would be taking public comment on the issue. Ecklund said the
Commission was,,tasked with overseeing public health and safety. She questioned placing a
housing develop within a tsunami zone.
Anderson noted that `n ally the park land donation issue would not have come before the
Planning and Zoning Commission, but additional public comment was requested by City Council.
Motion Failed Yes: Anderson
No: Seese,Coulter,Fleming,Ecklund
Unfinished Business—None
New Business Items—None
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Informational Items and Reports(No action required)
FEMA Region X Newsletter
2015 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule .
April Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting Reminder
April 21 Work Session Reminder
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Commission Comments g.- _` .
Coulter thanked the public for attending and providing ide ,,, R _`
Seese thanked the public for the research and inform. ''
Fleming said many good questions were presented. Thews ni to be broughtfforward to City
Council, she said. sW ``
Ecklund thanked the group of volunteersrought the seniotsing issue to the greater public.
She was encouraged that a solution would "� ; -sje said. ‘VV;V-:#1''
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Diane McRae said shertkanted`t1i point out that='+teven Rouse, of the Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiative, was not pre t at the mustang because o'¢a family medical issue in Oregon.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE KENAI PENINSULA HOUSING INITIATIVE
(KPHI), DONATING APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF THE
SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION
REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A
NON-INCOME BASED INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY
UPON CONDITION OF KPHI BEING AWARDED ALL OTHER
NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified
as a leading cause of seniors needing to leave the community in order to find adequate living
facilities; and
WHEREAS, relocating away from family, friends, and medical and social support
systems is especially traumatic for our seniors; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated group of local volunteers has for years explored options for
developing an appropriate non-income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most
recently partnered with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further
their effort on behalf of the community; and
WHEREAS, KPHI is a private non-profit corporation who has successfully developed
housing projects across the Peninsula serving seniors, special needs, and low income
populations; and
WHEREAS, KPHI's experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity
to successfully procure grant funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward; and
WHEREAS, key to a successful grant application is a commitment of site control for the
location of the proposed facility; and
WHEREAS,•KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or
six-plex structure; and
WHEREAS, KPHI desires to accomplish the replatting necessary to delineate the
southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, to acquire this property and to develop
the senior housing.facility, all subject to grant award(s) sufficient to fund the project; and
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RESOLUTION 2015-
WHEREAS, the City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior housing in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision is currently zoned Park (P), the newly
created 1.7 acres parcel would require a rezone and Land Use Map amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (2014 update)
supports disposal of Lot 11A Fort Raymond, with a sound development plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5,
2015 and approved P&Z Resolution 2015-11 with findings as attached hereto, recommending
Council approve the donation of 1.7 acres of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat 1, for
Senior Housing with conditions; and
WHEREAS, donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and
requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of
authorizing the transfer; and
WHEREAS, prior to the transfer of title to the land, the City shall require KPHI, to
complete to the satisfaction of the City, the replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient
to complete the development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager pursuant SCC
7.05.120 and 7.05.150 to execute, upon completion of necessary replatting, rezoning, and proof
of financing for the development, the transfer of title for the property referenced here as the
southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 1; approximately 370 feet
from the southern lot line to the north, compromising a total of approximately 1.7 acres, to the
Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) for less than fair market value and for the sole
purpose of developing a non-income based senior housing facility.
Section 2. The Seward City Council further finds the KPHI agrees to complete at its own
expense all zoning, replatting and rezoning actions necessary for the development of the
property; and to provide proof of financing sufficient for the project as prior conditions of the
transfer of title; and to pay all closing costs and fees for said property as consideration to the City
for the properties.
Section 3. The Seward City Council further finds the disposal of the parcel, as described
in Section 1 above, to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Seward and that the
public interest shall be served by disposing of the property interest for less than the fair market
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value, in accordance with the recitals above which are incorporated herein. No appraisal is
necessary pursuant to SCC 7.05.150.
Section 4. The Seward City Council further find that if the action items in Section 2
above are not completed by May 26, 2020 the authorization to transfer the land lapses unless
further authorized by the City Council.
Section 5. The Seward City Council further finds that pending the transfer of title, the
lapsing or the re-authorization of this proposed transfer, the land remains available for use by the
City.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26th day of
May, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Jean Bardarson,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
eiOf Sett.
Meeting Date: May 26, 2015 e4�+o
Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
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From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai
Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) Donating approximately 1.7 Acres of
the Southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision for a non-
income based Senior Housing Facility
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
A lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified as a leading cause of
seniors leaving the community in order to find adequate facilities. Relocating away from family,
friends, and medical and social support systems is especially traumatic for our seniors. A
dedicated group of local volunteers has explored options for developing an appropriate non-
income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most recently partnered with the Kenai
Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further their effort on behalf of the
community. KPHI is a private non-profit corporation that has successfully developed housing
projects across the Peninsula serving senior, special needs, and low income populations. KPHI's
experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity to successfully procure grant
funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward. Key to a successful grant application is a
commitment of site control for the location of the proposed facility.
KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or six-plex. They desire to
do the replatting necessary to delineate the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond, to
acquire this property, and to develop the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s)
sufficient to fund the project. The City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior
housing in the community.
On March 23, 2015 the Seward City Council held the first of two public hearings on Resolution
2015-020, regarding a request from KPHI for the donation of 1.8 acres of the northern portion of
Pat Williams Park for the development of a senior housing facility. Following the public
hearing, the Council amended the original resolution, downsizing the area and amount of land to
the northwest area of Pat Williams Park consisting of approximately .7 acre. The Council also
requested the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public hearing on April 7, 2015 to
provide additional public comment time and provide a recommendation to Council on Resolution
2015-020, as amended.
Following the public hearing on April 7, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to fail
P&Z Resolution 2015-08, thereby recommending the council fail Resolution 2015-020. The
Commission's recommendation was moved forward to Council on April 13, 2015 where the
Council failed Resolution 2015-020 and recommended an alternate piece of property owned by
the City. The Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing
and provide recommendation on the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond,
Replat Number 1, containing approximately 1.7 acres.
ZCI
On May 5, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing, reviewed and
discussed the recommendation on the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
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
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 7.05.120 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.
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.
Upon review of the above findings for the disposal of this parcel for the development of non-
income based senior housing, the Commission approved P&Z Resolution 2015-011,
recommending the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11 A, Fort Raymond, with conditions.
The parcel zone designation is currently Park, and rezoning for the lot newly created through
replat would be required. Donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and
requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of
authorizing the transfer. As a condition of transfer of title to the land, the City will require that
replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient to complete the development are
completed to the satisfaction of the City.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005) .
1) Recreation
We value diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational
opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Recreation 3.6
1. 3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks and X
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Sustain current zoning for City park lands. (page 25.Bullet 6)
3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-
term permanent park or recreational uses shall be officially
dedicated as park land. (Bullet 3,Page 25)
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the
2. city of Seward in accordance with community values. (page 19) X
3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of
people in various income and age groups. (page 22)
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Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Pursue the community's vision through rigorous implementation of
the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans
• Ensure that all legislative and administrative decisions are
consistent with the goals of the Strategic and Comprehensive
Plans (Page 10&Bullet 3)
• Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round
3. housing. X
o Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet
the varied needs of Seward's long term and seasonal
residents (Page 18,Bullet 3)
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside
the City. (Page 9,Bullet 2)
o Encourage construction of residential and seasonal
housing at all market levels (Page 9,Bullet 2-1)
Municipal Lands Management Plan: (Adopted by Council Resolution .
2014-095)
2300 Dimond Blvd (between Sea Lion & Hemlock Avenues) Lot 11A,
4. Fort Raymond Subd Replat, X
Description: Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd.
Recommendation: Continue use as a public park. Sell with a sound
development plan. (Page 20)
Seward City Code
SCCC7.05.120"The city council may acquire or dispose of an interest in
real property by negotiation, public auction, or sealed bid."
SCCC7.05.150, "(a) The city shall not sell any real property interest
without first making an appraisal of the fair market value of that
5. interest, unless the city council finds that the public interest will not be X
served by an appraisal. (b) If an appraisal is made, the property interest
shall not be disposed of for less than the appraised fair market value,
unless the city council finds by resolution that public interest will be
served by disposing of the property interest for less than the appraised
fair market value."
INTENT:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Housing Initiative (KPHI) donating approximately 1.7 Acres of the southern portion of Lot 1 IA,
Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1 for the sole purpose of developing an independent
senior housing facility.
FISCAL NOTE:
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Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: X
No attorney review is required for the approval of donating the southern portion, approximately
1.7 acres of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond for the development of a senior housing facility.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2015- Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Facility (KPH) donating approximately 1.7 acres
of the Southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision for the sole purpose of
developing an independent senior housing facility upon condition of KPHI being awarded all
other necessary funding for the project development and completion.
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To: Historic Preservation Commission and staff
From: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Scheduling a special meeting
At Monday's meeting the City Council unanimously gave the following direction after voting to
fail Resolution 2015-020:
Direct the administration to bring forward a new resolution, considering Lot 11A in Forest Acres,
Fort Raymond Subdivision,making sure it is in compliance with the city's land use plan,requesting
this resolution be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation at
their May 5,2015 meeting(as a public hearing item),ask the Historic Preservation Commission to
have a special meeting a ter the May 5, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for review
and recommendation(no public hearing),and bring this resolution and recommendations to the City
Council by the May 26, 2015 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Tonight, at your April 15,2015 meeting, schedule a special meeting to review the draft resolution
being prepared by administration on donating the aforementioned land for the purposes of a senior
housing project.
In order to make your recommendation in the May 26,2015 City Council Packet*,it is advisable to
schedule your meeting no later than May 18, 2015. The commission can consider following the
same format as before:bring forward a HP Resolution to vote on,which provides a recommendation
by the body.
It is allowable and advisable to have all of your planned May agenda items are during this meeting,
to save time and not have to have two meetings.
*Labor Day is May 25,2015,so the regular City Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday,May 26,2015.
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Valerie langsland
From: John French <PESA @gci.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 07,2015 12:01 PM
To: Valarie Kingsland; Heather McClain; Linda Lasota
Cc: Johanna Kinney; Brenda Ballou
Subject: DRAFT HP Resolution 2015-003
Attachments: HP Resolution 2015-03 DRAFT 01.docx
Valarie, Heather and Linda,
Attached is the draft version of the hybrid Resolution on the Fort Raymond&Senior Housing which I promised.
As promised it is a combination of HP Resolution 2015-02 and the PZ Resolution.
It is still pretty rough but I figure we have to get moving to have a version for Heather to put in our next meeting's
packet.
If we can confirm how we dealt with Fort Raymond in the Inventory of Potential Historic Places we can add it as a new
Section under Resolved;or maybe a WHEREAS.
Eventually I would like the Clerk's Office to review the format and any other comments they wish to offer.
Thanks all,
John French
Vice Chair
SHPC
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Forget previous vote
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Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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, the Seward City Council held the two public hearings on Resolution 2015-
020, regarding a request from Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPH)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, approximately 1. 7
acres of Lot 1 IA, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1; and
WHEREAS, the Council requested the Historic Preservation Commission to review the
proposed transfer following a Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public hearing, and
provide Council recommendation on the Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision suggested
location; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward, through its Historic Preservation Commission holds •
ongoing responsibilities as a Certified Local Government (CLG), which require provision for
recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build
Seward; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to
assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and
community history; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the responsibilities with the Powers and Duties of the Historic
Preservation Commission(Seward City Code 2. 30.425); including
2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological
Resources within the community,
4) Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government
regarding the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological
resources, and
7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties
Identified in the local historic preservation inventory; and
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-003
WHEREAS, the Second World War was a major formative event in Seward's history,
and Fort Raymond was the major facility of that war within Seward City limits; and
WHEREAS, Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision lies within the perimeter of the
original Fort Raymond; and
WHEREAS, neither a surface nor subsurface survey of items of possible historical or
archeological importance on the Fort Raymond tract has been done;and
WHEREAS, the portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision proposed for Senior
Housing does not appear to contain any structures or artifacts of historic significance; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission found that the proposed use
is in harmony with the City adopted plans: 1) Comprehensive Plan (2020—approved by Council
August 8, 2005), 2) Strategic Plan (approved by Council Resolution 99-043), and 3) Municipal
Lands Management Plan(adopted by Council Resolution 2014-095); and
WHEREAS, the Council will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the draft Council Resolution is included for the Commissioner's review and
recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission
that:
Section 1. The Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the proposed action 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. This property is located within an area of known historic relevance to U.S. Army
activities during the Second World War so it falls within the responsibilities of the
Seward Historic Preservation Commission Powers and Duties to survey and inventory
and review.
B. Although it is not legally required to do so, the City of Seward should, either directly or
indirectly, undertake a systematic survey of possible historic or archeological importance
of all vacant, and proposed to be vacated, portions the entire Fort Raymond Tract. This
should be consistent with the guidance given within Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act.
C. The Historic Preservation Commission, along with several other national historic
preservation organizations, believes that a cautious approach is often the most effective
way to preserve a community's history; and maximize its benefits to residents.
D. The value and consequences of developing senior housing, either income or non-income-
based, have not broadly discussed by the residents of Seward. The Commission
recommends moving forward with caution and deliberation in a manner which is broadly
inclusive.
b
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-003
Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission recommends support of City of Seward
Resolution 2015-0XX with consideration to the preceding findings.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 14th day of May, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Linda Lasota, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Valarie Kingsland
From:
Laura Erickson <Ierickson907 @yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday,April 22,2015 2:47 PM
To: Valarie Kingsland
Subject: Re: new senior housing project location map
Attachments: ACR-S-500031.erickson$CachedMy DocumentsLauraFort.docx
Hi Valarie,
Can you please distribute to the Commissioners. This is my summary when I toured the proposed
site.
Summary of Fort Raymond Site—
Hi All,
I went out to the property on Saturday, April 18th with a close friend who has some professional experience and
knowledge about cleaning up debris on old military sites.
First we drove around the property to get a sense of how big and what it all entails to get a good scope of the
land and what the impact of the construction and dwelling would be. Driving around the site you cannot see
any of the remains of Fort Raymond.
We parked where there is a path into the area off Dimond St. Immediately to the left you can see a tank, scrap
metal and piping coming out of the ground. As you look around you will see remaining foundations and
underground utilidors. One of the foundations had a ladder rung attached to part of the foundation, which left
us wondering how deep the foundation was originally. You could not tell because the area was filled with
debris.
To the right of the path there is an open area. The ground is undulating and has patches of gravel and it is
evident the area has been disturbed. Again it asks the question if they have buried things. In the earlier times
instead of disposing the items properly they would just bury things. Often the military infrastructure left behind
after WW II was bulldozed and buried.We found lots of piping, remnants of things I am not even sure what they
are but rusted. The construction would only be on part of the land requested but there is debris all over the site
next to the park.
After going out to the property I have several questions and items to consider:
1. The remnants are not an easy clean up. Much of the debris is very heavy and difficult to move
without equipment. It would be of concern someone might strain a back in the process.
2. There are several foundations and utilidors remaining. These cannot be removed without
equipment.
3. Has there been any assessment for contamination or has the area been tested?
4. Has anyone contacted the State Historic Preservation office about this site? My resident expert
told me that normally they are to be consulted to determine historical significance before anything is to
be moved.
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5. Has anyone done testing(as in bring a backhoe)to see if there has been anything buried beneath
the surface of some of these areas.
6. This is potentially a FUDS site(Formerly Used Defense Site). If this area has been investigated,
the information should be available in ARLIS (AK Resource Library Information System).
7. The very last question, if this is a clean-up site, does the responsibility lie with the Federal
Government to clean up or the city of Seward? I think this would be the Federal Government ultimately
responsible but this could slow down the process.
I have attached pictures of some of things that were discovered. Please let me know if you have any
questions. I have to say going to the site really peaked my interest to see if anyone has some old pictures of the
place that we could see what it used to look like.
Laura
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Heather McClain
From: Valarie Kingsland
Sent Friday, May 01, 2015 9:54 AM
To: Heather McClain
Subject: FW:Tree information -Carol Grizwold
Attachments: Heritage Trees.doc; Plant walk version 9.doc
Plant/Tree info from Wadeen...
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From: Hepworth Agency [mailto:hepworthagency @gci.net]
Sent: Monday,April 20, 2015 7:39 PM
To: Valarie Kingsland
Cc: lalasota @alaska.edu
Subject: Tree information -Carol Grizwold
Hello Valarie,
Carol Griswold - she does not have the Proclamation Form or a list of the trees having been given historical
designation. She did complete a Tree Register application several years ago but doesn't know the outcome.
No wonder you had me contact Carol, I didn't know she was a botanist along with all her other talents. She
sent the attached Historical Tree document and an amazing Plant Walk Tour that includes historical buildings,
facts;plants,trees and notes that I find amazing. A very valuable tool.
She wondered if the historical tree designations would be in the materials P&Z gathered when charged with
supporting SHPC before the task was given to the library.
Fireside Chat- Carol suggested we change the name Fireside Chat to something else so not to confuse people
about the September meeting. It is her understanding the chats were to hear historical stories from local
people I think she has a good point so before I introduce this at the RBHS on Thursday could we get a
suggestions from the group about changing the name?
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Hope you are having a nice day.
Wadeen
Wadeen Hepworth
Manager- Marketing/Sales CMS (Alaska)
Hepworth Agency(representing Canadian Mat Systems and Composite Advantage)
612 E 3rd Ave.
Anchorage,AK 99501
phone 907-272-5766
cell: 907-382-4655
HepworthAgency @gci.net
www.HepworthAgency.com
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Heritage Trees
http://fvhfreesociety.freeyellow.com/index.html
OUR GOALS
To prevent needless damage to and cutting down of trees.
To educate and inform local citizens of ways and means to care
for and to preserve their trees.
To stimulate greater public interest in trees.
To develop a computerized list of Heritage Trees.
To advise appropriate local governments and the Provincial
Government each year of new tree designations.
To conduct Heritage Tree Tours, give talks and otherwise inform
area residents and tourists of our Heritage Trees.
To stimulate the formation of Heritage Tree Societies in other
communities.
These are the first of Surrey's Heritage Trees. These pictures will be.
changed periodically to show all the various trees that have made the
register. As indicated on the First page these trees are in the process
of being included in the City's Significant Tree Bylaw that will give
them City Council protection.
http://www.clvancouver.wa.us/parks-
recreation/parks trails/urban forestry/heritage tree
.htm
Heritage Tree Program
The Heritage Tree program was established to preserve and recognize
the significant trees in our community.
Benefits of Participating in the Heritage Tree Program:
The program provides a way for people to save significant trees on
private property where a tree removal permit is not applicable.
Heritage trees are protected from unnecessary removal and aggressive
maintenance actions with review and appropriate approval of all
activity by the Urban Forestry Commission.
Heritage trees will have plaques with their designation on or adjacent
to the tree.
The Urban Forestry Commission and City of Vancouver will strive to
create partnerships with local tree care companies or sponsors for the
care and maintenance of heritage trees.
Since 1998, eleven heritage trees have been nominated. If you have
or know of a special tree that might be considered a Heritage tree,
please review the program criteria listed below and contact the Urban
Forestry Program at (360) 696-8171 Ext. 8150.
The selection process is on-going. To be nominated, a tree must
be in good condition and have the consent of the property owner.
Tree nominations are reviewed semiannually; the deadlines for
nominations are October 31 & April 30. Heritage tree status is granted
if the tree meets any of the following requirements:
Size - a diameter of at least 36 in
Special site location
Relation to an historical event
Unusual species for the area, or exemplary form for the species
City code chapter 20.96.105 - Heritage Trees
Nomination Form (pdf)
http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/vmc/Title 20/96/index.html
Tree Conservation Ordinance
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http:l/www.santacruzparksandrec.com/TreeProurams/treeord.html
Santa Cruz, CA
9.56.040 Heritage Tree and Heritage Shrub Designation.
Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs, growing on public or private
property within the city limits of the city of Santa Cruz which meet(s) the following
criteria shall have the "heritage" designation:
(a) Any tree which has a trunk with a circumference of forty-four inches
' (approximately fourteen inches in diameter or more), measured at fifty-four
inches above existing grade;
(b) Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group.of shrubs which have historical
significance, including but not limited to thosewhich were/are:
(1) Planted as a commemorative;
(2) Planted during a particularly significant historical era or
(c)Any tree, grove of trees, shrub or group of shrubs which have horticultural
significance, including but not limited to those which are:
(1) Unusually beautiful or distinctive;
(2) Old (determined by comparing the age of the tree or shrub in question with
other trees or shrubs of its species within the city);
(3) Distinctive specimen in size or structure for its species
(determined by comparing the tree or shrub to average trees and shrubs of its
species within the city);
(4)A rare or unusual species for the Santa Cruz area (to be determined by the
number of similar trees of the same species within the city);
(5) Providing a valuable habitat; or
(6) Identified by the city council as having significant arboricultural value to the
citizens of the city.
(Ord. 94-01 § 2, 1994).
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9.56.050 Protection of Heritage Trees and Heritage Shrubs.
No person shall allow to exist any condition, including but not limited to any one
of the following conditions, which may be harmful to any heritage tree or heritage
shrub:
(a) Existence of any tree or shrub, heritage or otherwise, within the city limits that
is irretrievably infested or infected with insects, scale or disease detrimental to
the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub;
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(b) Filling up the ground area around any heritage tree or heritage shrub so as to
shut off air, light or water from its roots;
(c) Piling building materials, parking equipment and/or pouring any substance
which may be detrimental to the health of any heritage tree or heritage shrub;
(d) Posting any sign, poster, notice or similar device on any heritage tree or
heritage shrub;
(e) Driving metal stakes into the heritage tree, heritage shrub, or their root area
for any purpose other than supporting the heritage tree or heritage shrub;
(f) Causing a fire to burn near any heritage tree or heritage shrub.
SC Alaska pruning guide
http://www.plantamnesty.org/pruning guides/pg ak southcentral int
erior.htm
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Community Trees and Shrubs Walk version 9
By Carol Griswold June 14, 2003 updated August 15, 2008
R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs
Specimen Tree: exemplary form for the species, unusual species
for the area, special site location, relation to historical event.
Heritage Tree: "something to be inherited." A designation for a
tree considered desirable based on the tree's age, historical
significance, aesthetic value, size or horticultural value. These
trees are objects of preservation.
Native Trees and Shrubs: Usually, a species known to have
existed on a site prior to the influence of humans. More generally,
any species not introduced by planting, Examples:
Sitka/Lutz Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Sitka Alder, Red
Elderberry, Sitka Willow and other willow species.
Non native Trees and Shrubs:
European Mt Ash, May Day Tree, Flowering Crab Apple, Apple,
Weeping Birch, Lodgepole Pine, Lilac, Sitka Rose
Plant Sources:
The Sitka Agricultural Station was disbanded in 1930. Many of
their experimental plants were transferred here. The European Mt
Ashes may be from Sitka originally. People also ordered trees,
shrubs and perennials from the Sears Catalog. After the war,
nobody had any money to order plants. Source: Mary Elizabeth
Lee, botanist, 3-6-92
Plants were also brought here from Hope, Alaska.
Source: Pat Williams 6-6-03
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R.O.O.T.S. Rare, Old, Outstanding Trees and Shrubs
Walking Tour: Note, as of May 19, 2007, most of the trees and
shrubs are just starting to leaf out. There are no flowers, aside from
cottonwoods, alders, and some willows.
Start at Seward Community Library, in the Original Townsite of
Seward, of Jefferson Street, plus Millionaire's Row)
Cross 5th and walk north towards the Swetmann House
1. Fifth and Adams: Seward Community Library
Siberian Pea Shrub: compound leaflets, yellow pea-like flowers
Honeysuckle: deep pink flowers, peely bark
May Day tree: white sprays of flowers
2. Fifth and Adams: Ray Building
Office built by Harriman Bank of New York in 1916. Note lovely
arch over doorway. L.V. Ray, a prominent pioneer attorney bought
the building and had his office here. His daughter is Pat Ray
Williams.
3. Fifth and Adams: Odd Fellows Hall now A Swan Nest Inn.
Built in 1918 and was the center of community activity for many
years. Tom Swann has been busy renovating the building.
Cross street to City Hall, walk to next site
4. 327 Fifth: Swetmann House aka Stucco Johnson House
Seward, State, and National Register of Historic Places.
(Note to Historic Preservation Commission: Swetmann is
misspelled on all these sites, including the Historic Preservation
site. Needs another `n' in the menu. "Violet should be changed to
"Viola.")
Unusual Spanish Mission style home with parapets or false roof
lines, decorative diamond inserts, square pillars, and smooth stucco
siding.
5( 2
Designed and built in 1916 by artist-architect-craftsman-builder
Gerhard "Stucco" Johnson on the cliff south of Second Lake on
Dairy Hill. The foundation and stone steps can still be found there.
It was moved to present site by horse and skids in the early 1920s.
During the move, the restraining ropes broke. The house fell on its
side and yet did not crack, ensuring Stucco Johnson's reputation. It
became the home of Viola and Elwyn Swetmann, pioneer druggist
and banker. Elwyn was a devoted gardener and planted Sitka
double roses, and other beautiful flowers.
Possible Heritage Plants:
Pink Honeysuckles
Flowering Pink Crabapple
Roses
Walk uphill to house next door
5. 331 Fifth (north of Swetmann House)
Possible Heritage Plants:
huge White Roses, possibly planted by Elwyn Swetmann
Note: compare vegetation on west side of lower 5th Ave with east
side.
Turn back south and cut up city hall driveway to see Mt Ash
6. 410 Adams City Hall
Mountain Ash on east side parking lot is likely one of the
original trees transplanted from the Bank of Seward, now the First
National Bank on 4th Ave by banker Balderson, who came from
England.
(source: Pat Williams.)
7. 316 Fourth Ave Seward Volunteer Fire Hall
Sour Cherry Prunus cerasus
Felix Radau gave the Seward Fire Department a cherry tree in
1972 and fire hall caretaker Charlie Flynn planted it on the south
side of the building. There were many bets that the tree would not
survive, but it did. When it started bearing fruit, Charlie and Felix
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would make themselves a yearly cherry pie. Source: Seward
Museum
Flowering Red Crabapple Malus
Siberian Pea Shrub
Turn back south
7. Fourth and Adams Log Cabin
Built in 1936, it was first leased to the city for the city clerk's
office, the water and electrical department, and other city
functions.
Beautiful, huge, pink rose bushes
Look east to City Hall
8. 410 Adams City Hall
Sitka Spruce on southeast side planted on Arbor Day, 1967
by local Boy Scout Troop including Tom Gillespie and Harold
Faust. Source: Lee Poleske, Museum director 6-11-03
Cross 4th Ave
9. 303 Fourth Ave, First National Bank
This has been a bank site since 1905, starting with the Bank of
Seward.
Weeping Birch (2) Betula pendula
Red Elderberry, Tulips
10. 307 Adams Van Gilder Hotel aka Office Block, aka Van
Gilder Building/Block, aka Renwald Hotel
National Historic Register, Seward Historic Register
Built in 1916
Note graceful arch over door and leaded windows.
3-story reinforced concrete building with full basement.
Foundation is concrete with railroad ties. Exterior is stucco on
south and west, north and east are painted concrete. Originally
designed and used as a professional office building, it became a
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fine hotel after 1921. In 1947 Lowell Creek flooded the basement,
home of the Seward Gateway.
< http://vangilderhotel.com/history.htm>
11. 300-304 Adams Liberty Theater
Built in 1943-44 by Don Carlos Brownell, after the great town fire
of 1941 when the original theater was destroyed. Skip and Marie
Fletcher have owned and operated the theater since 1955.
Fenced yard with notable birch, Mayday, and other trees and
shrubs, an oasis in this area.
12. 303 Third, Crab Pot Restaurant
Moved intact from Fort Raymond.
Look west towards mountains, note sites without walking to them:
*13. 239 Second (and Adams)
St. Peter's Episcopal Church aka St. Peter's Church
National Historic Register and Seward Historic Register
1906
Noted for its famous mural paitned by Jan Van Emple.
*14. Jan Van Emple's house on right Adams and First Ave
Van Empel, (1880-1940), a famous Dutch/American artist from the
early 20th century, traveled to Seward, Alaska in 1924 and lived
here for 2 years. In 1925, he painted his first sacred picture, "The
Resurrection" for the back wall of the church, using Seward
residents and himself as models.
Continue walk up 3rd:
15. 316 Third and. Church Street (south of Rez Art)
Mt Ashes
(Elizabeth Mahan lived here, had a beautiful garden)
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16. 320 Third Resurrect Art Coffee House
The Methodists built this building on Church Street in 1916-1917.
When they moved to a new church at the other end of the block, it
was sold to the Lutheran church in 1949, and then became an art
gallery and coffee house in 1992.
Lilac Syringia 12' tall, was there in 1964 (source: Lee Poleske 6-
03)
17. Seward Museum aka Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Check out Seward's history here!
Former Seward Post Office, faded address was visible on west wall
in 2008 prior to new siding job.
18. 420 Third (Jack and Ester Werner/Jim and Jill Herbert)
Specimen Tree: Norway Maple Acer platanoides
"Seahawk Tree" green and gold (Harold Faust)
beautiful open grown specimen
over 60 years old
it was there in 1943 Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee 3-6-92
19. 422 Third
Apple tree Malus
may have been planted by Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee
20. 424 Third
Mary Elizabeth Lee lived here from 1943-1954; All
landscaping may have been planted by her and Ray Lee before
1954 when they moved to Monroe St.
Possible Heritage Lilac
Lilac Syringia Pat O'Brien remembered this as big lilac in the
1950s, on south side of house.
Birch
Willow
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Cross 3rd Ave at Madison
Look north across Madison, note large cottonwoods
Millionaires' Row: Third Avenue
Houses are private and not open to public.
In 1906-07 Millionaire's Row had no trees or shrubs. (Seward
Museum photo archives)
All these homes were built before 1910 by prominent citizens and
were so elegant they were named "Millionaire's Row."
21. 437 Third, The Ballaine House, aka Frank L. Ballaine
House, aka Neve House
National Register of Historic Places, Seward Historic Register
Frank Ballaine, one of the founding fathers, home built in 1905.
May Day Tree
Heritage Lilac: large old lilac on south side
Heritage Sitka or Rugosa Roses
Mary Elizabeth Lee 03-06-92 really a Chinese Asiastic Rose
Flowering red crabapple
22. 429 Third, The Hale House,
Eugene Hale, brother of F.G. Hale, founder and president of the
Bank of Seward.
Honeysuckle
Mt Ash
young tamarack, lodgepole pine
(Mrs. Dec lived here, elementary school librarian in the 60s and
70s. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03)
23. 423 Third, The Cameron House (formerly Wilma Lind's)
J.B. Cameron, a construction engineer for the railroad. Later
owned by Dr. Joseph Romig who operated the first clinic and
hospital out of the house around 1910.
Mt Ash
Roses, small tamarack (larch), Berginia, other flowers
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24. 417 Third, The Holland House, (Eric and Dixie
Landenburger)
Built by M.B. Holland, director of commissary department of the
railroad.
60+ year old spruce
25. 413 Third, The Winter House
Built by Mr. Winter, treasurer for Alaska Central Railway.
In April 2003 the middle spruce was cut down. Tree ring count
approximately 60 years old, dating back to 1943 and World War.II.
Remaining spruce on south also cut down, probably in 2004 or
2005.
26. 409 Third, The Stewart House
Built by F.H. Stewart, treasurer of the Alaska Central Railway with
a unique round turret. It was lavishly furnished, complete with a
carpet worth more than $1000.
Cut-leaf Weeping Birch Betula pendula
27. 1916 Pullman Railroad Car: Third and Jefferson, moved
to Lowell Point in June 17, 2008, now a vacant lot
Built as a dining car for Northern Pacific Railroad by the Pullman
company. In 1935, the Alaska Railroad bought it and converted it
into a club car. It was given to the city in1964. The Eads brothers
moved it from the beach by IMS, up unpaved 3rd Avenue just
before the quake.
Heritage Tree: Pink flowering Crabapple from 219 Third Ave
transplanted here with purple lilac on March 24, 2003. Crabapple
was planted by Sol Urie's daughter, Sanna LeVan, in 1940 when
she was 10 years old. Sol later donated this property to the
Chamber.
Note: the RR car was moved to Lowell Point on June 17, 2008
The lot was sold around August 14, 2008.
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*28. 336 Second Ave Bob Eads
Heritage Mountain Ash in backyard was salvaged and
transplanted with backhoe from Homebrew Alley after 1964
earthquake, before demolition.
Jack Pine Pinus banksiana 1960
Originally five sent to Bob by his dad from Nebraska in 1964
when they were 4 years old and only 1 1/2' high. Just one survived
a wind storm. Planted on west side between two Green Spruce by
outside walk-way lamps.
Flowering Crab Apple Malus
Planted about 1964 from MacDonald's at mile 24/25,
Thumb-sized apples
Blue or Silver Spruce: Picea pungens
There were two, but Mike Dunn's car got loose from
the hill to the west and knocked down the other one.
Norway (?) Maple tree recently transplanted from different
part of yard
*29. 414 Second Ave
Specimen European Mountain Ashes
Charles P. Gilliland planted Mountain Ash trees in the early
1940s when he moved there after his hotel, the Overland, burned
down in the big fire of November 23, 1941. Source: Pat Williams,
05-28-03.
*30. 338 First Ave, Methodist Church Parsonage
Specimen Tree: May Day, largest one known in Seward
May Day Tree Prunus padus
No information on origin.
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*31. 335 First Ave, Brownell House
Don Carlos Brownell, Sr., owner of the Brownell Hardware Store,
bought the first lot that was sold in Seward, where the Yukon Bar
now stands. His homestead, patented in 1915, included the site of
the log cabin, all the way to First Lake, and the lower slopes of Mt
Marathon.
*32. 411 First Ave Providence Seward Medical Center
White and pink roses, originally planted at former clinic,
saved and transplanted to bank on east side of property. Probably
from Sitka Agricultural Station.
Note location of the following, up the hill:
*33. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control Project on Lowell
Creek at Seward, Alaska
National Historic Register 1939-1940
First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska
400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at
base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume, 109'
long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding.
(Walk back towards Railroad Car, cross south on Jefferson)
34. 3_ Sarah Nan's house south of Trailhead Lodging
Notable roses destroyed during street improvements in 2006.
Notable large cottonwood.
35. 317 Third
Stucco house belonged to Walt Blue, Elsie was hospital admin
Large spruce
Large Mountain Ash
(Dan Seavey lived here in Sept-May 1964, noted that spruce was
small then. House was built out of lumber and dunnage like crates
from the dock, like the little houses at Homebrew Alley. Stucco
Johnson did the plaster work. The house was possibly built by the
G)Co 10
Blues, who lived in the larger house next door. Source: Dan
Seavey 6-15-03.)
35. 307 Third
Mt Ashes
36. 305 Third Jon Andrews
Phenomenal use of small lot: apple and cherry trees, flowers
37. 225 Third, Charter Apartment aka Cedar Apartment
This building was formerly an army barracks, moved here intact
after WW II from Fort Raymond.
38. 231 Third
Also a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond.
Lilac, at least 12' tall behind east fence
Willow tree on north side of driveway
Roses alongside fence
39. 219 Third, Peter Ogle/Sol Urie/Ralph Hatch homesite
(South of 221 Qutekcak Native Tribe building)
Built in 1915 by Peter Ogle, owner of Ogle's Garage. Sol Urie, the
town baker, aka "Mr. Seward" lived here with his family who
included Sanna LeVan, and Lee Maclnerny. The house and much
of the landscaping, was demolished in March 2003, including a
huge white crabapple tree planted by Sanna in 1940. The pink
crabapple was pruned drastically and transplanted to the Historic
Railroad Car lot.
South side: Cut-leaf Birch
true Apple
East side:
European Mountain Ash
Red Elderberry, roses
Old Spruce: two removed during demolition in
March 2003. These appear to be part of the row that continues west
across alley. Check interesting broken glass inlaid in John Uriarte's
home across the alley, at 224 Second, built by Stucco Johnson.
40. Third and Washington, former Buick Apartments
Formerly Ogle's Garage. Sign removed.
41. 125 Third: Seward Marine Science Center, formerly IMS
K.M. Rae Building
Original homestead of Mary Lowell. During WWII, when 500
troops were here, the area became the "Red Light District," aka
Homebrew Alley. It closed down in the mid-1950s.
Heritage Cottonwoods growing in two perpendicular rows.
Probably planted by Lydia and Al Peel around 1913 at the edge of
their property. The trees show the location of the alley and the
position of The Line. Source: Judy Kesler, N PS 6-13-03.
(Note Waterfall from 32. Diversion Tunnel aka Flood Control
Project on Lowell Creek at Seward, Alaska
National Historic Register 1939-1940
First US Army Corps of Engineers flood control project in Alaska
400' Diversion Dam, 2,068' long tunnel, 10' diameter, Outlet at
base of Little Bear Mountain is 10' wide open concrete flume,i 109'
long, creating a lovely waterfall when it is not flooding.)
42. Third and Railway, SeaView Plaza
Originally the Brosius Noon Mall, built in 1904-1906 by Cal
Brosius and his partner, John Noon. The first business it housed
made freight sleds used on the trail to the gold mining camp of
Iditarod in the Interior.
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Cross 4th Avenue, and point out:
43. 205, 207, 209 Fourth Ave: Brown and Hawkins Store
National Historic Register, built in 1904. This is the oldest
continually operated business in Seward and the oldest store under
the same ownership in Alaska.
44. 400 Railway Avenue, Arcade Building site, now ASLC
Site of 3-story city landmark, the Arcade Building, built in 1922 by
Harry Hoben and Al Davis as an elegant apartment and office
building. It was destroyed in the 1941 fire.
45. 411 Washington Avenue, Solly Building aka Old Solly's
Built in 1909-1910 by Cal Brosius and John Noon in this
unusual trapezoidal "flat iron" shape to fit the lot. Sol Urie bought
it in 1952 and operated "Solly's Lounge", aka "Solly's Bar and
Liquor Store" a very successful bar and restaurant here until 1973.
This was the only threatened building in the great town fire of
1941 that firemen were able to save. Now owned by the NPS.
46. Railway Avenue, Hoben Park
National Historic Register
Heritage Tree: Hoben Park Cottonwood, Black Cottonwood or
Balsam Cottonwood (source: Matt Tyrala, arborist 4-03)
The cottonwood was there in the `50s with the fountain and large.
flower pots. Newspaper photo by Vern Brickley, source: Lee
Poleske 6-11-03
Lilac
Red Elderberries
47. 501 Railway Avenue: Seward Depot, aka Seward Station
National Historic Register.
Built in 1917 as the Alaska Railroad Depot at the base of Adams
and Ballaine. Moved to this site in 1928 following a damaging
flood down Jefferson Street. Fine example of the hip-roofed
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Craftsman Bungalow style architecture. The roof windows are
fake, adding detail and style.
Look east and point out:
*48. Railway Avenue: Founders' Monument and Iditarod
Park
To the east on the waterfront, the Founder's Monument honors the
August 28, 1903 Ballaine landing. A cement obelisk and bronze
plate was originally erected in 1978 by the Seward Elks Lodge to
commemorate Seward's Diamond Jubilee. It was rebuilt in 2003 as
a Seward Centennial project.
*49. The Iditarod Park marks the start of the National Historic
Iditarod Trail, which originally began in Seward as a mail and
supply route from the coast to the interior. Supplies went north,
gold came south. In 1925, the Iditarod Trail became famous for the
delivery of the life-saving diptheria serum to Nome by dog teams.
50. Washington Street
Part of Seward's original historic grid, dedicated by Frank Ballaine
in 1905 for public use. The street has been in continuous use since
then.
51. 212 Fifth: Don and Ruth Mai residence, now NPS (2006)
Heritage Sitka Spruce: open grown, 10.5' in circumference
measured 42" up. May be old growth spruce spared by pioneers.
Source: Pat Williams, 11-16-02. See note above, probably not
original, but could be well over 70 years old. The city, after some
controversy, decided to curve the sidewalk around this tree rather
than go straight and harm it.
Birch trees were there in 1972, about 8" diameter
Norway Pine: Pinus resinosa, was a seedling from the USFS
in 1974 or 1975. 4-6" long paired needles snap cleanly when
doubled. (Don Mai, personal conversation.) Very poor health.
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52. 220 Fifth: Harbor Dinner Club, now NPS, demolished in
2010
Built in 1935 as a home for Charles Cooper with a well-landscaped
lawn, large trees, and flowers. Cooper later sold the house to the
Bill's Club (forerunner of the Elks Lodge). The street-side
addition was a military building, moved intact from Fort Raymond
in the early 50s. Bob and Cathryn Zentmire bought the club in
1962 and the family operated the restaurant until its purchase by
the National Park Service in 2006.
According to Judy Kesler of the NPS, all the original townsite trees
were cut down by the pioneers, so these are second growth.
(Source: Judy Kesler, June 13, 2003)
Norway Maple, red variety planted by Sidney Urie, Sanna LeVan's
brother, in 1962. Sid had a small nursery on Old Exit Glacier
Road.
Spruces
Weeping Birch.
Willows
53. 228 Fifth: green log cabin, not historic, but former site of
Harry Kawabe's original Seward Steam Laundry
Possible Heritage Plants:
Rose bush: huge
Pink Honeysuckle: huge
54. 232 Fifth: Mount Marathon Apartments
Built in 1904 as a boarding house run by Jenny Paulson.
Stucco Johnson plastered this in the 20s-30s; note the distinctive
diamond shaped decorations.
Mountain Maple Acer spicatum, two on south side by alley
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Around Town:
306 First Ave Elsie Whitmore, now son Brent Whitmore
White Rose, an old fashioned rose, likely from Sitka, not a
Rugosa
Source: Mary Elizabeth Lee
505 First Ave north of Wesley
Western White Pine Pinus monticola
230 Second Ave
(Brad and Rhonda Holm)
Norway Maple, most likely an offspring of 420 Third Ave.
mother tree
529 Second Ave
Lodgepole Pine Pinus contorta
Bart Stanton brought them here from Whitehorse,
Yukon
Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata
600 Second
Mary Elizabeth and Ray Lee former home 1954-199_
Lilac Syringia
Shadbush or Serviceberry Amelanchier
Apple Tree
Raspberries may be from Sitka, fruit ripens in late August
Unusual plants...Asiatic Lilies, Willows cut down in 1999
Greenhouse windows are from the Jesse Lee Home. (Source:
Lee Poleske, 6-03)
806 Second Ave across from AVTEC First Lake Facility
European Mountain Ashes Sorbus aucuparia
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Planted by Aron Wiklund
Survived complete girdling of trunk by moose in winter of 2000.
Aron Wikund, (9-23-1887 to 9-1-94) from Sweden, built home
around a tent frame in 1933. He was a meticulous carpenter and a
wonderful gardener. Source: Lee Poleske 6-03.
228 Sixth Ave
former funeral home/mortuary
Dr. Bannister lived here Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02
Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata
611 Adams
Hazel and Bill Erwin of Standard Oil landscaped home. It
was fmished in late 1929 or early 1930.
rock walls Source: Pat Williams 11-16-02
European Mountain Ash (3) Sorbus aucuparia
Needles in clusters of 5
Larger of original two pine,trees fell over in a storm in 1998
One of two Western White Pines in Seward (the other at
Ronn Hemstock's house on First Ave.)
Old Mt Ash
*501 Madison and Fourth Ave
Resurrect Bay Galerie, Margaret Branson
May Day Tree
Honeysuckle possibly as old as house, 1938, or soon
thereafter, possibly planted by Elsie Blue
Split-leaf Weeping Birch planted by Stetson
Siberian Pea
Crab apple, Malus, was there when Bransons moved there in
1980, planted by Gwen and Herb Stetson
Large spruce in front was planted in 1981 by Margaret
Spruce outside fence in the back was brought home from Lowell
Point Road where it had slid down beside the road.
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Mountain Ash trees from Bob Valdetta
Mugo pine planted by Margaret
Ornamental Gooseberries in front and along back fence
Currant bush
509 Monroe St.
Specimen Tree: Tamarack: beautiful shape
809 Fourth
Church of the Nazarene
Double Sitka Roses source: Duane and Sanna LeVan 11-10-90
Only one bush left by building post, and a few by power pole by 6-
03.
100 Second
Mayday (Harold Faust)
608 Fifth
Ralph and Ann Hatch
Apple tree transplanted from 219 Third
531 Sixth Ave
Weeping Birch
1003 Third Ave
Black Cottonwood Populus trichocarpa
Large, open-grown specimen in front yard
Other:
All Spruce Trees along east side of Seward Highway (most
destroyed during highway construction 2006)
All Red Elderberries along east side of Seward Highway (most
destroyed during highway construction 2006)
Forest Acres:
Sea Lion Drive and Dimond Blvd in Forest Acres
"Broccoli Tree" Spruce infested with virus
Dimond and Evergreen:
Black Cottonwood giant on Jonathan and Linda Sewall's property
Beverly and Willard Dunham
Mt Ashes
Old Exit Glacier Road:
Dan Seavey
Large Mt Ash, transplanted from Devil's Pass Trail about 30 years
ago. Took a while to get going, and then it took off. Dan thinks it is
taller than any Mt Ash tree in town.
Local Sources of Plants:
Sid Urie had a nursery on Old Exit Glacier Road, now named
Wilma Avenue (?). It burned down, but some of the trees survived.
Mile 7 Mrs. Murawski Pocohontus Lilac came from there, also
Mile 7 Ester Ronne had a lilac or other tree from his nursery.
Source: Nici Murawski 11-22-02
Gwen and Herb Stetson lived at Erwin's Standard Oil home on
Ballaine in the 60s. Then they lived at Margaret Branson's place
until 1979 when she bought it. They had a nursery. Laid out
landscaping at Ruth McHenry's house at 5 First Ave, lots of Mugo
pines and shrubs.
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*Carol, I am finally geting back to this request. Trees in the front.
The Mayday Tree (Russian Chokechery) and the Old honeysuckle,
Next the split leave weeping birch planted by Stetson, then another
old honeysuckle that may be same age as the house (1938) or soon
after. Maybe Elsie Blue planted them. Then the Russian Pea or
Caragana. The Malus crab was here when we
bought the place in 1980 planted by Stetson I am sure. We moved
it when the greenhouse was added on that side. The large spruce in
the front yard I planted in 1981. It was laying out in back of the
house, on its side in a gallon can. I planted it, pruned it regularly
for years and not it is almost too big. The spruce outside the fence
in the back. Ralph and I brought it from Lowell Point Road where
it has slid down be lie beside the road. The mountain Ash trees -
the largest one I got from Bob Valdatta and the others are I think
_ . shoots from that one. Maybe one more from Bob. The Mugo pine
I planed and there are ornamental gooseberries in front of the
house and along the back fence. Also a current bush. I think that
is all.
Margaret Branson
Feb 5, 2001
6. 410 Adams City Hall
Sitka Spruce on southeast side planted on Arbor Day, 1967 by
local Boy Scout Troop including Tom Gillespie and Harold Faust.
Source: Lee Poleske, Museum director 6-11-03
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Valerie Kingsland
From: Karin Sturdy
Sent: Thursday,April 30,2015 6:42 PM
To: lalasota @alaska.edu; Brennan Hickok
Cc: Valarie Kingsland
Subject: FW: HP Hoben Park, For Acres fieldtrip
Here is a little treasure of advice re:the eventual Hoben Park update. Please see below, an old email from Mark. It is good
advice,as long as the old tree lives. Today I would argue against the Legunieche plan, and instead argue FOR the more,
conservative plan of a simple,elegant park with minimal amenities.
Valarie and Linda,please add my name to the contact list re: all Hist Pres meetings,updates,work sessions and agenda.
Thanks!
Linda, did any preliminary thoughts come from your Forest Acres field trips?
Thank you,
Karin, SPRD&Parking Director (907)224.4053
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From: Mark Stauble[mailto:Mark Stauble]
Sent:Tuesday,April 12,2011 3:33 PM
To: Karin Sturdy
Subject: RE:Heads up on HP Hoben Park
How many licacs? •
That might be a lot of holes to dig.
Can they include planting with the purchase?
If volunteers plant them,the lilacs might have a low survival rate.
What size lilacs?
The bigger the root ball,the bigger the hole it needs,
and more soil additive for each hole.
How close to the bike trail will the lilacs be planted?
How close to the big tree?
Most important, each hole we dig in Hoben Park cuts into the root zone of the big old tree that so many people revere.
We have treated it badly; chewing up its root zone:
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The tennis Court, SLC bike path,fountain,flower pots, buried power line, heavy equipment...
We don't see it, but all of our activities are harmful to the big trees root zone.
Maybe we should have a longer term plan:
Add a replacement tree AND a row of lilacs AFTER the big tree is removed.
If benches are added now,they need to NOT be under the fall zone of the tree.
They should also be of the free standing type, so we don't have to dig more holes (for concrete) in the root zone.
Bird houses must be elevated enough that people can't bother them, and not anchored in the cottonwood trees root zone.
Our original plan,from the arborist we hired to evaluate the Cottonwood tree,said:
1. Don't put attractive nuisances under the trees fall zone.
2. Don't disturb the root zone.
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From: Karin Sturdy
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:59 PM
To: Mark Stauble; Mikael A. Kinney
Subject: FW: Heads up on HP Hoben Park
Any thoughts on benches in Hoben Park?Lilacs?More than one birdhouse?
Thanks,
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Seward Register of Historic Places Application Form 11/99 • . 1
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C. Owner of Property name •Tex.r ne� -i Li '64-- phone 0
address PO 13 let-Ci city ■Se,��r1Q., state AK zip 9 at
D. Category of Property(check one) .12(buiiding(s) 0 site 0 district 0 structure CI object
E. Description (attach a narrative description of the historic and current condition of the property)
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F. Period and Statement of'Si nificance r -
significance of the property and the years in whic(attach t was significant)
explaining the historical
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G-. Ownership Tide History of Property (attach a chronological list of all owners of the property)
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H. If approved pp may the Y property PAY be placed on the Historic Walking Tour. yes O no
I. Bibliographical References(site books,articles&other sources throughout narrative& attach list of
references in preparing ths form
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J Form Prepared By name �arn�s t° -�ti�r phone Z.7..1- ROW W
address PO 11-6 i city5 Nar - state AK zip 99 645--
K. Photographs (attach one color photograph of the property at the time of a li do and if available
one photograph of the property during its period of significance) S tee, a;o. .
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ILL ROUTING REVIEW ---Date---
Received by City Planning Office
Forwarded to Resurrection Bay Historical Society for Review and Comments
Review Comments Received from Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Seward Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No.
Seward City Council Resolution No.
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