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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.
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
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
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
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 Commission 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 qualifies to be 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 14th day of May 2015.
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2015-002
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Linda Lasota,Chair
AYES: Chair Lasota,French,Roach',Hepworth, Erickson
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: Hedman
ABSTAIN: Kurtz
ATTEST:
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