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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10062015 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet ,,- / ,,,, , vontawa• „L'illiglittIMINIONI__ VS , .............0014\ I I , 1114%1 -- x • ( \ T I I I Ir _t__ - ' . -.__..• - --, - .—.-aa--'--`:. i 1 L s ^� MN MR! am. ow r St It, i F k _ eo-..q 5- e.i'4W:.:,.9.r..,Y"'z- x 'fi-r a .yi '.t "f '-- r �. ie 3°�m,-.�. ' '- _ ' 432-• .` 'sn''k4 Z ,-r l October 6, 2015 City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m. t of sett. 44, 1j a1asKP Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 2015 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cindy Ecklund Chair 1. Call to Order Term Expires 02/17 2. Opening Ceremony Gary Seese Vice Chair A. Pledge of Allegiance Term Expires 02/16 Martha Fleming 3. Roll Call Commissioner Term Expires 02/17 4. Special Reports &Presentations Janet Coulter A. City Administration Report Commissioner Term Expires 02/18 B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations: Alaska Railroad Corporation's Proposed Upgrades to Seward Vacant Commissioner Facilities Term Expires 02/18 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Tom Swann scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will Commissioner be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 Term Expires 02/16 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item] Margaret Anderson Commissioner 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Term Expires 02/16 Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk(*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Jim Hunt City Manager ' Ron Long Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz Planner Dwayne Atwood Planning Technician Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda October 6, 2015 1 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2015-19 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit to Ristine Casagranda to construct and operate a detached single-family dwelling on Lot 6, Block 14, within the Original Townsite of Seward, located at 329 Third Avenue, within the Central Business Zoning District Page 3 8. Unfinished Business—None 9. New Business— A. Set Work Session Topic for October 20,2015 Page 18 * B. September 1, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 22 10. Informational Items and Reports(No action required)- A. November 15 Planning Commissioner Training in Anchorage Page 26 B. FEMA Region X Newsletter Page 30 C. 2015 Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule Page 32 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments[Limit to 5 minutes per individual—Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda October 6, 2015 2 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2015-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING - COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RISTINE CASAGRANDA TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A . DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT 6, BLOCK 14, WITHIN THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD, LOCATED AT 329 THIRD AVENUE, WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Ristine Casagranda, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a new single family home within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD); and WHEREAS, the property is located 329 Third Avenue with a legal description of Lot 6, Block 14, Original Townsite of Seward; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), detached single-family homes are allowed within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD) by Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and WHEREAS, a use was legal and did not require a Conditional Use Permit when it was initiated, but now requires a Conditional Use Permit and shall be considered a legal conforming use and may continue to exist as a conditional use subject to the provisions of this chapter and may be modified in accordance with section §15.10.320; and WHEREAS, in accordance with section 15.10.320 (f)(3), if there is a lapse in such use for a period of one year or longer, that use will no longer be considered a legal conforming use, and the owner must apply for a conditional use permit for any later use; and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; October 6, 2015, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Conditional - Use Permit application; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. In accordance with SCC § 15.10.320 (D), the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a CUP to construct and operate a single family home within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD) 329 Third Avenue with a legal description of Lot 6, Block 14, Original Townsite of Seward, and made the following Findings of Fact: 1. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and 3 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2015-19 Page 2 of 4 the purposes of the zoning district. Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. The property is located within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD). Single family structures are allowed in the Central Business District by Conditional Use Permit. 2. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. The neighboring properties contain a variety of residential and commercial uses. The nearby parcels are predominantly a mix of businesses and single family homes. There is no indication the requested single-family structure will negatively impact the value of any of adjoining properties. 3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This Condition has been met. There is an identified community need for all types of housing in Seward. The proposed development is consistent with the Seward Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council,2005) The Comprehensive Plan recommends continuing every effort to encourage the development of affordable housing for Seward's growing housing needs. 3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year-round housing through appropriate land use regulations. (Bullet 2) • Evaluate mixed commercial and residential uses in the Seward downtown business district. Strategic Plan (1999) The Strategic Plan encourages the expansion and availability of affordable, diverse, year-round housing. (page 18) • Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet the varied needs of Seward's long term and seasonal residents. The Strategic Plan also promotes residential and commercial development inside the City (page 9). • Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels. 4. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. Water, sewer, and power are available to the property. Adequate fire, police and solid 4 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2015-19 Page 3 of 4 waste disposal services are available to the property. City code also requires that every building or building site within the City must provide containers suitable for refuse collection (SCC 14.05). All construction waste and debris must be removed weekly and upon completion of construction. • 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. Based on Code, two parking spaces are required "per dwelling unit." Although within the Central Business District no on-site parking is required for commercial uses, the applicant has indicated two (2) on-site parking spaces are available. The construction shall meet all current building and fire code requirements and be reviewed through the building permit process. Adequate fire and police services are available to the property. 6. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction waste and debris shall be removed weekly and upon completion of construction project. 2. The applicant shall work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish any required upgrades to the water, sewer and/or electric utilities. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify this conditional use permit if changed uses no longer conform to the standards and legal requirements justifying its present approval, or if the permittee applies for a modification to meet a different development plan that conforms to the standards and legal requirements for approval of a conditional use permit. 4. Any proposed modification plan shall be subject to the public notice and public hearing requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing fee established by resolution of the city council. Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds the proposed use, subject to the above conditions, satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed in Section 1, Subsection 6 are met by the applicant, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to Ristine Casagranda to construct a single- family home within the Central Business Zoning District at 329 Third Avenue. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320; Conditional Use Permits, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit. Additionally, the administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the standards of 5 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2015-19 Page 4 of 4 its approval. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 6th day of October, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD Cindy Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC, City Clerk (City Seal) 6 P&Z Agenda Statement jof spy Meeting Date: October 6, 2015 u;� 4•'0 Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Agenda Item: Resolution 2015-19 granting a Conditional Use Permit to Ristine Casagranda to construct and operate a single-family home at 329 Third Avenue, within the Central Business Zoning District BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: Applicant Ristine Casagranda has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a single-family home on Lot 6, Block 24, Original Townsite of Seward, within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD). The Central Business Zoning District provides for an area of convenient, attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended for retail, financial, entertainment and professional services occurring within enclosed structures. Regulations applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact group of businesses of the type which are mutually beneficial and located close enough together to encourage walk-in trade. In accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), detached single-family homes are allowed within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD) by Conditional Use Permit. SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Lot 6, Block 14 consists of approximately 3,000 square feet. The parcel included a single-family home that was demolished in 2014, according to City Building Department records. The parcels to the east across Third Avenue are zoned Central Business District and are largely commercial. The parcels to the south include a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit housing. Floodplain status: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, this property is not located in a special flood hazard area. Utilities: The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets. Existing water, sewer and electric lines are located in the adjacent rights-of-way. Parking: Seward City Code§15.10.215 Parking, requires two parking spaces for each residential dwelling unit. The applicant intends to provide two (2) onsite parking spaces. The parking plan shall meet the Code requirement for on-site parking, and will be reviewed again during the building permit process. 7 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2015-19 Page 2 of 3 CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005): 3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in various income and age groups. (Page 32) Section 2.2, Community Values, Community Appearance encourages 1 landscaping "Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional X use permits as feasible (page 11)." Section 2.2, Community Values, Economic Base, "Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial businesses (page 16)." Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043): • Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round housing. (Page 18, Bullet 3) o Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet the varied needs of Seward's long term and 2' X seasonal residents • 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) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. Construction waste and debris shall be removed weekly and upon completion of construction project. 2. The applicant shall work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish any required upgrades to the water, sewer and/or electric utilities. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify this conditional use permit if changed uses no longer conform to the standards and legal requirements justifying its present approval, or if the permittee applies for a modification to meet a different development plan that conforms to the standards and legal requirements 8 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2015-19 Page 3 of 3 for approval of a conditional use permit. 4. Any proposed modification plan shall be subject to the public notice and public hearing requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing fee established by resolution of the city council. Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Lot 6, Block 14, Original Townsite of Seward were notified of this proposed Conditional Use Permit action. Public notice signage was posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. At the time of publication of this report, staff had received no inquiries from the public. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings provided in Resolution 2015-19, staff recommends granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Ristine Casagranda to construct and operate a single-family dwelling on Lot 6, Block 14, within the Original Townsite of Seward, located at 329 Third Avenue, within the Central Business Zoning District. 9 ST. ______, 7,.____ i ., , t . , , Ali n r: Mar I sii ' 6, Block 14 OTS .�., - A, Mt -'a .. Aie: ,... ■ Adak p'' I � ,� At 10 -<=: ti .... , 4 1 P, f ,ii kiii � .[� Ole 0 - --,--4- al vow a W - T Ow 1 41(154 ,1 0#r„ t I CD .1441 NI of S r`f 4 ate PIIIIM AI A +'F' Y .t`- . 1 S ;4 ...A r C OW Casagranda Single-Family CUP �i���9 P Z Resolution 2015-19 �`�( r" � N � ,,�; c ► October 6, 2015 Due to different data sources property lines and aerial 0 100 200 Feet imagery do not overlay correctly. Map is to be used for atAsto" # orientation and reference purposes only. • Mapping Assistance by Alaska Map Company,LLC 10 CITY OF SEWARD Community Development P. 0. Rua 167 .°P" 907.224.4049 907.221.4038 fax 410 Adams Street ; RECEIVED Seward,Alaska 99664 SEP i 1 �+ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION This completed application is to be submitted to the Community Development Department no later than three (3) weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. The application must be accompanied by the$250 filing fee. In addition, please provide an as-built survey if the property has been developed or a scaled site plan with elevations if the property is undeveloped. Applicant: 1\( `"541 /� ( ( (( r Address: QC k Z5 ( 1 4",u4,Not ! l i4q Telephone Number: 1(� tjZ 2_ Email: Sell) LTh h€ 7wjfn'1IZ7'7 Property Owner(if other than applicant): Address: Telephone Number: Email: Property Description 0,.,/`v� Address: _� � 11 �l 1L-1('( 4vtil v L'— --- Lot Size: ._2.� I C C) p �f r Lot: [, Block: / I Subdivision: C ( 1/4.S d f c�Dr,t LAS Kenai Peninsula Borough Tax Parcel ID Number: I LI 9 a(p�J Development Information What structures are on the property? N L) How is the property being used? no f ov /1/ - U s.e Vl lai What is the proposed use of the property? .)t ' - r y . + A.__ _ What is the development timeline? ( " NO6 l ( ��' Please note that prior to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit, it shall be established that the proposed use satisfies the following conditions of Seward City Code 15.10.320 (See the attached pages for specific City Code requirements) 11 A) The proposed use is consistent with the requirements of the Seward Zoning Code and the designated zoning district. Please describe the use. _ ►r P` L. al :IV �L'_1� Cr _ CY rn a rC ' B) Describe any impacts to the adjoining properties and how property values may be affected. .1(kt, Irks -fr er, ti-e, . 17/1 L I\ . _ - SN ._ d d /oi ' L.0 f 1 irl c Ce 1I S fr6.14 1 C 1(_ C, ►I,k C) How is the proposed use consistent with the Seward Compreh siv Plan?explain. You can view the plan at: http://www.cityofseward.us/ ( (111 �' '( �� (`CP(l� � �;����(�,itlG E;( : (A rt 1 r ,VI,115,,,f )_1\-c C D e.r re sfic 0 4 D) Describe/list the public services and facilities that will serve the proposed use. (i.e., roads, utilities.) E) The proposed project or use must not be harmful to the public health,safety and welfare. Describe any mitigation measures that may be needed to protect the public health,safety and welfare. F) Include building elevation plans and a site plan, drawn to scale. The site plan should include: 1) Property dimensions 2) Location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings 3) Parking configuration 4) Driveways and access 5) Natural features 6) Other pertinent information 12 I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have the following legal interest in the property: J Owner of record ( ) Lessee ( ) Contract purchaser ( )Authorized to act for a person who has the following legal interest: I understand that this item will be scheduled for action only if all application materials are submitted not less than three weeks i 'advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission mmeeetin.. Regul./meetings are held the fi -` Tuesday of every month. 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A' _.... 17 https://mail.google.com/_/scs/n-ieii-static/_/is/k=amail.main.en.TOVwk-sCJEM.O/m=m i,tatlam=PiM-I WDu3 uDWGcA0059oMLee-93nxO -3i8 94EkOwVwP N... 1/1 MEMORANDUM 44.,CittS City of Seward Community Development 4`S"`P Date: October 6, 2015 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: October 20, 2015 Work Session: Set Topic Planner Donna Glenz may be available to participate in the October 20, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session. Chair Cindy Ecklund will not be available and has been excused. The Commission could proceed with the review of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, reschedule the Work Session or cancel this Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Commission poll members for the availability of a quorum for the October 20 work session and set the topic as: Review of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. 18 • • 1111 • ► I. PLANNING TOOLS I BEST PRACTICES I LAW I HISTORY I RESOURCE FINDER Deliverin g Better Plans THE PLAN IS CENTRAL TO YOUR WORK AS COMMISSIONERS. ESTABLISH A CADENCE.The text should PLANNING To be successful,plans need to inspire and create excitement.That means provide some"sense of rhythm"or"content - TOOLS they need to be more than just a hundred pages of text and a few maps. predictability"to help the reader comfort- Commissioners need to demand good quality plans from staff and consul- ably navigate and read the document.The tants so they will be used. length of a paragraph,the frequency and Today's plans are highly visible and accessible,posted online for everyone.They must use of subheadings,the sequence and train be inspirational,easy to use,and easy to understand.Although the purpose of the plans of thought as a plan is laid out—all of these I has not changed,the audience has.Documents have become more user-friendly by mini- represent components of cadence. mizing the use of planning jargon;making the text clear and concise;being enriched with maps,photos,and illustrations;presenting data in charts and graphs;and making them USE NONTECHNICAL LANGUAGE.A plan available—typically as PDFs—on the Internet. is not a technical manual.Convey major concepts and recommendations as clearly Considerations for better text as possible.Do not eliminate all technical Tell a compelling story.Make recommendations clear and understandable.Planning terms or information,but rather take care documents need to be readable,nontechnical,and easily referenced with clear recom- to provide common-language explanations mendations and findings to serve the growing audiences who use them.Plans should and rationales.Such information can be not be considered technical manuals or overly complex and difficult-to-read regulations placed in an appendix or accompanying (that's what zoning is for). report. TELL A STORY.Make clear what the community has to work with,what it wants,and what MAKE YOUR PLANS EASILY REFERENCED. it needs to accomplish.Sufficient detail must be provided to ensure an understanding of Most people,even most planners,do not what is being recommended,but not so much as to dilute the message or inspiration. read a plan in one sitting.Readers tend to A plan should make a compelling case for what it advocates;it is more than just an flip to different sections of a plan depend- inventory of existing conditions and list of recommendations.If the story is not clearly ing on what topic interests them.In a understood,then all of the details,data,and additional text will not be convincing. sense,a plan functions like a reference book,which is why we refer to good plans MAKE THE RECOMMENDATIONS CLEAR.Readers should not have to search for key as being"referenceable"or"retrievable:' recommendations.They should be clear,concise,easily understood,and prominently pre- The most effective way to make text ref- sented.Make the recommendation the lead sentence,rather than burying it in the body; erenceable is through the use of headings the text that follows the recommendation should reinforce the rationale. and subheadings.Rather than providing EXAMPLE:Use of photography The cover of Mundelein,Illinois's Comprehensive VILLAGE OFMUNDELEIN•ADOPTED JULY 2011 Plan uses attractive photos to convey the special COMPREHENSIVE PLAN character of the community. 0,, , , ,,,,,0: -, ,--,.... 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LEM 7 .:::,":1.,, :' t ,; 19 American Planning Association 43 1 MI • 61 64 • ► EXAMPLE:Conveying dense information graphically SECONDARY INFORMATION.The second- Maps,like this one showing a community plan in the Coralville,Iowa,region,can quickly ary information provides context and convey dense information,often in a manner superior to text. support and should not overshadow CORALVILLE,IOWA COMMUNITY PLAN e.;. t the primary information.This could be 0 One-Mile Service Area .r' 6,4_h-t. 1;1/4' municipal boundaries,street names, Wooded Areas ( railroads,rivers,or adjacent interstate �f Coralville Boundary ^(161111-*. r;,::w: highways.Secondary colors should be . �.. ,O'Growth Area Boundary ,.- -1 fF f subdued or muted. �— I it � 1 � A_ >� TERTIARY INFORMATION The final layer l i contains other necessary information.It 1 could be a north arrow,scale bar,or map i title.Don't let it be distracting—subtle i`tf-'- ' ( �' '' 1 works best. i �`-. �'` w Charts and graphs " /� ■ _s, r' A simple and easy-to-read chart can pres- <- , `_`I 1; 0 Open Space ent information quickly and is visually I 4 ' Q Agricultural Land interesting. ``, • Iowa Riverfront Park When creating charts and graphs, System avoid the software's default colors or \,; -VT 11\xt 0 100-Year Floodplain Q 500-Year Floodplain themes.The plans should have a consis- e= '" t, tent color scheme for all of the charts and graphs,and the colors should comple- pages of same-sized text,one paragraph InDesign).Encourage creativity and ask ment existing elements,such as head- after the next,plan subheadings highlight the authors to explore the capabilities of ings.For an integrated look,choose fonts key topics within the text and break up these tools. that already exist or the lengthier sections. complement the text. For instance,in a section on urban de- Preparing maps TO CREATE The key to prepar- sign,call attention to paragraphs focused As geographic A GREAT PLAN: ing attractive charts is on specific components,even if the sub- information systems 1. TEL A STORY. simplicity.Like maps, heading is for just one paragraph."Street become more robust 2.MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS charts contain differ- STAND OUT. Trees;'"Gateways;'"Pedestrian Realm;' with information and ent levels of informa- and"Lighting"are good examples.The data,it is easy to add 3.ESTABLISH A CADENCE. tion.A well-designed reader can go to the section of great- so much informa- 4.AVOID JARGON. chart can replace a est interest,or at least identify the key tion to a map that it 5.THINK OF THE PLAN AS data table and store components,without having to extract becomes cluttered A REFERENCE BOOK. multiple layers of the important points from dense pages of or illegible.Limit 6.USE VECTOR GRAPHICS information that can text.Another benefit of using headings the data to what is FOR MAPS WHEN POSSIBLE satisfy even the most and subheadings is that a table of contents necessary for the 7.AVOID BLURRY IMAGES. curious readers. in a PDF can provide hyperlinked book- figure.Think about 8.CLEAN UP YOUR MAPS. • marks to each section. maps in three levels: 9.SIMPLIFY CHARTS AND Conclusion primary,secondary, GRAPHS. The difference Considerations for better graphics and tertiary. between a run-of- a Graphics are key to user-friendly,engag- the-mill plan and an ing plans.A document rich with photos, PRIMARY INFORMATION.This is the pur- effective,inspiring plan is forethought, maps,charts,and supporting illustrations pose of the graphic.On a land-use plan understanding the target audience,and z is more likely to be read and understood it would be land uses;on a transporta- utility.Keep those points in mind as your g by a broader audience. tion plan it might be the street hierarchy, community creates its plans. Avoid the preset defaults in the traffic signals,and planned roads.Your —John Houseal,ace,and Devin Lavigne,are software of the planner's toolbox—Word, primary layer of information should be Houseal and Lavigne are principals and cofounders Excel,ArcView,SketchUp,and the Adobe the most noticeable,displayed in vibrant of Lavigne Associates in Chicago.This is P adapted from their article in PAS Memo, Creative Suite(Illustrator,Photoshop,and colors. January/February2012. I 44 Planning June 2015 20 Comprehensive planning is a process that determines community goals and aspirations in terms of community development. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a long range policy document adopted and amended by the City Council. The Plan establishes a vision for the City, provides policy guidance for growth and development and contains action items directed at the City to implement the vision. 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Comprehensive Planning Process - An ongoing process involving chief executive leadership and public and private participation, which establishes plans, policies, and objectives for the future interrelationship of physical, economic, and social development of a municipality. Participatory Planning- Involvement by affected residents and community leaders during each stage of the comprehensive planning process from the formulation of objectives to the formal adoption of the planning documents and/or implementing mechanisms. Strategy - A strategy is a definitive, action-oriented set of activities designed to accomplish a specific task. A strategy may be comprised of several components including plans, policies, programs, and implementation activties, However, all of these components must be coordinated and directed toward the accomplishment of the task. The identified strategies would be the definitive, action-oriented set of activities designed to guide the orderly growth and development of the community. Goals - Goals are defined as general value statements of long range direction or ideals unconstrained by time which identify desired states of affairs and toward which activities are directed. Goals reflect the communities needs and values and should give meaning, purpose and direction to everyday planning and development decisions. Policies - Policies are definitive courses or methods of action which are formulated to guide the decision making process. Objectives - Objectives are defined as measurable or quantifiable statements constrained by time. The attainment of objectives will ultimately result toward the achievement of a goal. 21 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2015 Volume 7,Page 153 Call to Order The September 1, 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 Swann led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flat. Roll Call There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, . Martha Fleming J:ne lter Tom Swann Margaret - - son comprising a quorum of the Commission;and Donna Glenz, City Dann , D =twood, Plarg Techni Excused w .. - City Admin' . 'In Rep j17j' ty Planner ; - a u••ated the Commission on the following business • No n. l oodplain #elopment permits had been issued in recent weeks. • Glenz ri he w. ;experiencing back pain and would be standing for a portion of the meetin i / / Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations—None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those scheduled for Public Hearing Lynn Aderholt, inside City, had a question regarding a property at 500 Fourth Avenue. Aderholt was informed that the property was not slated for a multi-unit development, but a parcel at 437 Fourth Avenue was. Aderholt reserved her questions for the scheduled public hearing. 22 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 154 Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: July 14, 2015 Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing-.None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing— Resolution 2015-18 of the Seward Plan and ;Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska granting a Coital Use Permit to Nicole and Colby Lawrence to construct and opera a three (3) unit multi- family with one (1) office !fie development SU Lot 1A, Block 24, Original Townsite of Seward,bitisted at 437 Fourth Avenue within the Office Residential Zoning Distriitt Glenz described the pr• v.,% ,•roject and noted the lottion for the Commission. The developer had vacap Y, inte of lines to accommodate the proposed project. The preliminary plans ° ted th y ode requireaents would be met. Staff supported the Glei said project, and there was n� :. •lic -; • ition, '/// 'j i///� Notice o --: bei / sted an• ublished as required by law was noted and i////ii �� the p .:; c hearing „ ./one• Callie St4 inside City," id s /was representing the applicants, Colby and Nicole Lawrence, "j ere unay.' ible because they were on a boat tour with visiting President Barack Obama: "": said : - believed the proposed project would beautify downtown and • benefit the local `- : ! ;;%Stark also noted there were several multi-unit developments in the area. Lynn Aderholt, inside City, said she came to the meeting because she was concerned with parking in the area. Following a series of questions, Aderholt said she was satisfied that the proposed multi-unit development would have adequate parking. Hearing no one wishing to speak,the public hearing was closed. 23 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 155 Motion (Swann/Fleming) Approve Resolution 2015-18 Responding to a question from Commissioner Swann, Ecklund said she reviewed the Land Uses Allowed table just prior to the meeting and asked staff about the Conditional Use Permit requirement for the Lawrence project. Ecklund said it appeared the project was a ' multi-unit development with an office space, which required a Conditional Use Permit. The Conditional Use Permit process also afforded more public notice and comment, she said. Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business—None New Business Items— September 15 Work Session Topic Glenz reminded the Commission that City Council had set `amine development of 30 by 100 foot lots within Seward City limits" as a priority fax die coming year Glenz noted that the work session topic had been scheduled for the Aug ,8 work session, but the meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum. Glenz suggested* the topic be revisited at the September 15 work session. Commissioners discussed their schedules to determine the availability of a quorum. Commissioners also as <- o provide further direction regarding the proposed topic. Glenz said she ha./. // eived ,d i re specific direction from Council. Following fu .iscusst i o f ;::;; 'scheduled the work session for 6 p.m. on Tuesday,,' „i 4. �'%3 /// Inf nal Items an ports , '1 action required) 'e, /,, %j; %% Semr ual Plan g and Zoning Commission Report to City Council . j,,/ FEMA Re ewsletter i 2015 Plannhfg & Zoning Meeting Schedule Seward Highway Mile 17—22.5 Rehabilitation Commission Comments—None Citizens' Comments—None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None 24 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2015 Volume 7,Page 156 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Cindy Ecklund Planning Technician Chair (City Seal) II*414110' . -/ •,.,,,, ;#, 4' r# 00 Vii/x% / %/ 25 Memorandum Date: October 6, 2015 it—A-4-1" To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: November 15, 2015 Training for Planning and Zoning Commissioners This memo is to serve as a reminder that the City will pay registration fees and travel expenses for Commissioners who wish to attend the 2015 Alaska Planning Conference training for Planning Commissioners. I would encourage those Commissioners who have not previously attended to consider the opportunity. The session will be held throughout the day on Sunday, November 15 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W. 7th Avenue. If you wish to attend, you are welcome to contact me. Recommendation: Interested Commissioners may want to attend the Alaska Planning Conference training on November 15, 2015. , 26 2015 ALASKA PLANNING CONFERENCE m~ 7 Draft Planning Commissioner Training A Sunday, November 15, 2015 8:30-9:OOam REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST Speakers 9:00-9:45 am Planning Commissioner 101—fast and furious/Just the basics. TBA A general overview of the material covered in the Alaska Planning Commission Handbook,covering the statutory basis for planning in the state, basic roles and responsibilities of Planning Commissioners,types of meetings and decisions, and effective planning and zoning. 10:00-11:30 Legal Basis for Planning and Decision-Making TBA am AS Title 29.40; US Constitution; link between comprehensive, zoning, platting decisions Case law specific to planning in Alaska (?) 11:30-12:30 LUNCH pm 12:30-2:00 Current Planning Issues Facing Alaska Planning TBA pm Commissioners. Facilitated discussion of top planning issues and concerns. 2:00-3:00 pm Planning Fundamentals—Types of Decisions. TBA Quasi judicial, legislative, administrative, and working with other organizations 3:15-4:30 pm Important Legal Considerations. Meet and network with TBA planners,commissioners and local officials serving Alaska's remote and smaller-population communities. This facilitated discussion will provide an opportunity to share and learn from real-life situations. Discover new ideas and build relationships with others working in similar environments with similar resources. 4:30-5:00 pm Questions and Concluding Remarks Training will be held at the Marriott Hotel Downtown in Anchorage, Alaska. Early Bird Registration (until October 1): $150 Regular Registration: $200 To register, please or go to tittp.//www.cvent.com/d/3rgxwd/ 27 Dwayne Atwood From: Cummings, Laurie <Laurie.Cummings @hdrinc.com> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 12:42 PM Subject: Alaska Planning Conference Announcement - Registration is now open! Attachments: REGISTRATION FORM.pdf; Emerging Professional Scholarship.docx Registration for the 2015 Alaska Planning Conference is now open! The 2015 conference is shaping up to be the best one yet. Highlights include: • Ralph Becker, Mayor of Salt Lake City, will be our Monday lunch time keynote speaker • Patricia Cochran, Executive Director of the Alaska Native Science Commission, will be our Tuesday morning keynote speaker • New location — due to the success of the conference, we have outgrown our previous venue and will be holding this year's conference at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. • Planning Commissioner Training • Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) Workshop — on Sunday afternoon, practicing planners will have an opportunity to work together to help a community deal with a planning issue • Emerging Professional Scholarship — are you an emerging professional who has never attended the conference before but your employer won't pay your registration fee? The Emerging Professional Scholarship may be for you. Please see the attached application form to learn more about our Emerging Professional Scholarship. Logistics • Registration is now open. Early bird rates apply until October 1 . No cancellations after November 1. For rates, please see the attached registration form. Save money by registering on-line. • Book your hotel room now. We have a group rate of $115 at the Marriott. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Last day to book your room is October 15th Call for Sessions As a reminder, the Call for Sessions is still open. The deadline is August 14th. Please see our website for more details. Click here to learn more and register for the conference. There's more to learn such as: 28 I PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE! �v' •All information must be complete for your registration to be processed.Use a separate form for each registrant. £ Name as it will appear on your badge: First Last 4:4 r G4 Company Title Address City State Zip Envisioning the future Phone Fax Email of planning in Alaska Dietary Requirements REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees received Two Day Conference One Day Conference or registered online Before 10/1/2015 After 10/1/2015 Before 10/1/2015 After 10/1/2015 Total Regular $325 $400 $200 $300 $ Student $200 $250 $100 $125 $ Circle day: Monday Tuesday Attend Monday night banquet?One ticket is included in the Two Day or Monday only registration. Circle: Yes No Participation in the CPAT? Sunday 1-4:30PM Circle:Yes No Paper Registration Processing fee applies to conference registration and Planning Commissioner Training. Processing fee for EACH non-online registration. (Processing fee can be avoided by $25.00 registering by credit card online at https://www.planning.org/chapters/alaska/ Not a member yet? Become an APA Alaska Chapter-Only member for$35. $ • Full Rate registration includes all Monday and Tuesday session,meals,and special events. • One Day registration includes sessions, meals, and special events for the day selected SUBTOTAL: $ • Student Rate includes conference session and meals. Does not include special events OTHER FEES: SPECIAL SESSIONS, EVENTS AND GUESTS Before 10/1/2015 After 10/1/2015 Planning Commissioner $150 $200 $ Training Extra Banquet Ticket $60 $60 $ Extra Awards Lunch Ticket $40 $40 $ SUBTOTAL OTHER FEES $ TOTAL REGISTRATION $ PAYMENT ❑ Check payable to APA ALASKA enclosed Signature: REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use a separate form for each registrant. For inquiries regarding registration, please laurie.c.ummings@hdinc.com CANCELLATION POLICY:To change or cancel your registration, email laurie.cummings @hdinc.com by Nov. 1,2015. Cancellations receive a full refund less a$50 administrative fee. Changes will incur a$25 administrative fee. No cancellations are permitted after Nov. 1, 2015, but registrations can be transferred for a$25 fee. SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION: To avoid double billing, Other important registration information: please use only one of the following registration methods. • Faxed or mailed registration with payment will not be accepted 1. ON THE WEB, by completing our online form at after 11/1/15. https://www.planning.org/chapters/alaska/and using your •Online registration will remain open until 11/14/15 at 5:00 pm. credit card. •All registrations after 11/14/14 must be done onsite. Save$25 processing fee when you register online! • No shows without payment will be billed for their entire 2.CHECK BY MAIL, make checks payable to APA registration fee. Alaska and mail to APA Alaska, PO Box 241846, •All faxed, mailed or online registrations where payment has not Anchorage, AK 99524 been received by 11/1/15 may be cancelled and attendee would Additional $25 processing fee applies with this method of need to re-register onsite. payment(see above). 3. Purchase orders will be subject to a $25 per purchase order processing fee. 29 V2 063015 S TARR Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction ' Nr Newsfrom R nX e o September 2015 September is National Volume 5. Issue 8 Preparedness Month NORFMA 2015 Annual Conference DON'T WAIT. COMMUNICATE. Floodplain Management: MAKE YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN TODAY. Decisions Today Last Inside this Issue Beyond Tomorrow Se pte m ber 2 2-25 Post Fails,ID National Preparedness SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH! For conference information, j. 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September 18, 9a-3p NOAA, Seattle Upcoming Events 2 Need inspiration? - Not sure where to - -} Share lessons-learned and new ideas r,?: NEWS FROM REGION X Page 2 Upcoming Events& CRS:Preparing an Annual CRS:Drainage System Training Recertification Maintenance (All times Pacific) September 16, 10am October 21, 10am Online* -1 CEC Online* -1 CEC Floodplain Management Variances September 9,8am NORFMA Annual Conference G318:Mitigation Planning for Online* - 1 CEC September 22-25 Local Governments Post Falls,Idaho October 27-28 Elevation Certificates www.norfma.org Lynnwood,Washington • September 10, 10am Pamela.Anderson @fema.dhs.Oov Online* -2 CEC Floodplain Administrator Roles in Disaster Situations NORFMA HEC-RAS Workshop L273-Managing Floodplain September 23,8am November 18-20 Development through the NFIP Online* -1 CEC Boise, Idaho September 14-18 12 CEC Hailey,Idaho Options for Storm Protection in norfma.clubexpress.com CRice@bhs.idaho.gov Floodpla ins September 30,8am *To register for online courses,visit Introduction to CRS Online* -1 CEC STARR'strainingsite online at September 15, 10am j.mp/starronlinetraining,or email October20, 10am RXTraining@starr-teamcom. Online*- 1 CEC RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together SEPTEMBER 2015 www.starr-team.com 31 Memorandum CITY OF SEWARD ,tof sip COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Date: November 4,2014 4�ASKP To: Planning&Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood,Planning Technician Subject: 2015-Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning&Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2015. Unless otherwise noted the P&Z regular meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. The"Scheduled Special Meetings"shall be held ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7:00 pm,otherwise the gathering will be a work session commencing at 6:00 pm. Month Regular Meeting Special P&Z Meeting for Public Hearings 7:00 pm OR scheduled Work Sessions Commence at 6:00 pm January January 6 January 20 February February 3 February 17 March March 3 (Note: March 3 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) March 17 April April 7 April 21 May May 5 May 19 June June 2 (Note: June 2 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) June 16 July July-7 CX'd July 21 (Scheduled as a regular meeting) August August 4 August 18 September September 1 (Note: September 1 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) September 15 October October 6 October 20(Borough&Local Elections on October 6) November November 3 November 17 (National Election on November 3) December December 1 (Note: December 1 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) Decembef-14 CX'd January January 5, 2016 January 19,2016 If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, please 321224-4049 or email datwood @cityofseward.net. October 2 015 October 2015 November 2015 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa o TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 910 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sep 28 29 30 Oct 1 2 N V V O co N a v 5 6 7 8 9 ELECTION DAY 9:00am Staff Meeting 1:00pm Canvass Board 5:00pm CCWS;Maple' 7:00pm P&Z Mtg 10:00am Project Meetin 6:00pm CC WS-Budgi 6:00pm CC WS-Budgi rn 12:00pm PACAB Mtg 6:00pm CC WS-Budg1 V O 12 13 14 15 16 8:00am pers rep-tentative;Sarah&nane 5:00pm j 9:00am Staff Meeting 7:00pm Fish&Game P 5:30pm CC WS;Audit I 10:00am Project Meetin `r-1° 7:00pm CC Mtg 6:30pm HP Work Sessi N .--1 V 0 19 20 21 22 23 6:00pm P&Z WS 9:00am Staff Meeting 10:00am Project Meetin N 12:00pm PACAB WS 0 V 0 26 27 28 29 30 7:00pm CC Mtg 9:00am Staff Meeting 10:00am Project Meetin ° 6:30pm HP Mtg,follow 0 N V 0 City Calendar :33 9/30/2015 2:56 PM November 2 015 Su M o November December 2015 o TuWe Th h Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Monday J Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nov 2 3 4 5 6 7:00pm P&Z Mtg 9:00am Staff Meeting • 10:00am Project Meetin 12:00pm PACAB Mtg N > O z 9 10 11 12 13 7:00pm CC Mtg HOLIDAY;Veteran's DE 9:00am Staff Meeting 10:00am Project Meetin 0, O z 16 17 18 19 20 6:00pm P&Z WS 9:00am Staff Meeting 10:00am Project Meetin N 12:00pm PACAB WS 0 z 23 24 25 26 27 7:00pm CC Mtg 9:00am Staff Meeting 10:00am Project Meetin N. N m N > 0 z 30 Dec 1 2 3 4 0 0 rn 0 z City Calendar 34 9/30/2015 2:56 PM