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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2015-003 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 Council requested the Historic Preservation Commission to review the proposed transfer following a Planning and Zoning Commission held 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. 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 Powers and Duties of the Historic Preservation Commission (Seward City Code 2. 30.425),include: 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 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, it is unknown if neither a surface nor subsurface survey of items of possible historical or archeological importance on the Fort Raymond tract has not been done; and SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2015-003 WHEREAS,the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission found that 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 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, inventory, and review. B. We recommend that the City of Seward should, either directly or indirectly, undertake a survey of possible historic or archeological importance of the proposed Lot 1 1 A before disposal. 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. Section 2. The Historic Preservation Commission recommends support of City of Seward Resolution 2015-046 with consideration to the preceding Findings. Section 3. 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. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA c/ G 4"9-° Linda Lasota, Chair AYES: Kurtz,Erickson, French, Hepworth, Roach', Chair Lasota NOES: ABSENT: Hedman SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2015-003 ABSTAIN: ATTEST 4 4a Jo anna , MC Ci, Clerk (City Seal) y©�' `p OF aeble °o¢0000000 9 e Cy; aA4 fe o °OO 4 E3 P T aa m o° e�f St^ li r. ��o°o o % OF A, % a"�