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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-002 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. 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 4 Linda Lasota,Chair AYES: Chair Lasota,French,Roach',Hepworth, Erickson NOES:NONE ABSENT: Hedman ABSTAIN: Kurtz ATTEST: A. I JfriW Jo i• a a, CMC Ci i, Clerk (City S )28.8,8®, : -^- " o f SEAL et, .Z°1 4S