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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01192016 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet ,;‘, , • r time 40. � .. V ,, 'C SF z: a' v ,. tom' .',. r. t _ Seward Small Boat Harbor in fading light. January 19, 2016 City Hall Annex Building, 238 Fifth Avenue Beginning at 7:00 p.m. 4C°C I 416 q«P Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cindy Ecklund Chair 1. Call to Order Term Expires 02/17 2. Opening Ceremony Martha Fleming Vice Chair A. Pledge of Allegiance Term Expires 02/17 Janet Coulter 3. Roll Call Commissioner Term Expires 02/15 4. Special Reports & Presentations Vacant A. City Administration Report Commissioner Term Expires 02/16 B. Other Reports,Announcements &Presentations Gary Seese 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Commissioner scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will Term Expires 02/16 be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 Tom Swann minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda Commissioner item] Term Expires 02/16 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Margaret Anderson Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk(*). Commissioner Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Term Expires 02/15 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 January 19, 2016 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 2016-01 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the proposed senior housing preliminary replat submitted by Segesser Surveys; a subdivision of City owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision No. 1, creating two parcels to be known as Lots 11A-1 and 11A-2, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Boulevard, within the Park Zoning District Page 3 8. Unfinished Business-None 9. New Business- * A. December 1, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 10. Informational Items and Reports(No action required)- A. 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission reporting to City Council Page 18 B. 2016 Planning &Zoning Meeting Schedule and Calendar Page 19 C. FEMA Region X Newsletter Page 21 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 January 19, 2016 2 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SENIOR HOUSING PRELIMINARY REPLAT SUBMITTED BY SEGESSER SURVEYS; A SUBDIVISION OF CITY OWNED LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION NO. 1; CREATING TWO PARCELS TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 11A-1 AND 11A-2, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 2200 DIMOND BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE PARK ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Segesser Surveys has submitted a preliminary replat to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS,the proposed replat of City-owned Lot 11A,Fort Raymond Subdivision,Replat No. 1, creates two lots; Lot 11A-1 and Lot 11A-2; and WHEREAS,this platting action will create a 1.566 acre parcel(Lot 11A-2)to accommodate a proposed senior housing project; and WHEREAS,the properties of this replat are located within the Park Zoning District(P)and exceed the minimum lot size and lot width as required by City Code, with frontages on Dimond Boulevard, Sea Lion Avenue and Hemlock Avenue; and WHEREAS,the two parcels are currently serviced by municipal water, sewer,electric and other utilities; therefore a subdivision installation agreement is not required for this replat; and WHEREAS,it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, property owners within 300 feet of the proposed replat were notified and the parcels were posted with public notice signage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: 3 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission _ Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 2 of 3 Section 1. The Commission recommends that,in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015(B),the City Council approve the submitted replat of City-owned Lot 11A,Fort Raymond Subdivision No 1,to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and recommend approval subject to the following conditions: A. Identify the former Cottonwood Avenue as Sea Lion Avenue. B. Add the existing 30-foot-wide utility easement at the southern portion of Lot 11A-2. C. Correctly identify adjacent Lot 12A,which is immediately east of 11A-1 and 11A-2. D. Increase the 25-foot-wide utility easement along Dimond Boulevard to 30 feet wide to accommodate a transmission line. E. Add a 15-foot-wide utility easement along the north lot line of 11A-1. F. Add a 20-foot-wide utility easement centered on the property line dividing 11A-1 and 11A-2. G. Correct the Certificate of Ownership to add the City of Seward property owner signature line. James Hunt,City Manager; P 0 Box 167; Seward,AK 99664 H. Correct Note 2,by removing the engineer signature line. I. Add the standard note: "This subdivision is subject to the City of Seward's Zoning and Land Use Regulations." J. Add the standard utility easement note: "No permanent structure may be constructed or placed within a utility easement which would interfere with the ability of the utility to use the easement." . K. Add the Seward Recording District to the Title Block. L. Add the City of Seward address to the Title Block. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 4 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 3 of 3 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 19th day of January 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Cindy Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Vacant: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC, City Clerk (City Seal) 5 • P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: January 19, 2016 r.4 w9 t``1) To: Planning and Zoning Commission t a� P Through Ron Long, Assistant City Mana Donna Glenz, Planner Ci z A9 From Dwayne Atwood, Planning Tech d■ Agenda Item: Resolution 2016-01 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the senior housing preliminary replat submitted by Segesser Surveys, subdividing City owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision No. 1 BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Segesser Surveys. In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B) "No preliminary plat of City-owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without the prior consent of the City." Segesser Surveys was hired by the applicant Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative to provide a preliminary replat of City-owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision No. 1, to create two parcels to be known as Lots 11A-1 and 11A-2, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Boulevard, within the Park Zoning District. This platting action will create a 1.56 acre parcel (Lot 11A-2) that will be designated as the location for the proposed senior housing project. 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, containing approximately 1.56 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 6 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Statement—Resolution 2016-01 Page 2 of 3 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. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning: These parcels are within the Park Zoning District, (P) and per City Code 15.05.025(b)(12) "is intended to designate park, recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes." Utilities: Public water, sewer and electric are located within the adjacent Dimond Boulevard Right-of- Way. Flood Zone: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, September 27, 2013, this property is located outside of any special flood hazard areas. 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) 7 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Statement—Resolution 2016-01 Page 3 of 3 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) Staff Comments: Staff and administration concerns have been addressed by numerous conditions to plat listed within the Resolution 2016-01. Public Comment: 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. At the time of this publication the Community Development Department had received one public inquiry requesting a copy of the preliminary replat and information related to geotechnical data, if available. Questions were answered by staff and copies were provided. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2016-01 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the replat of City owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision No. 1, to create two parcels to be known as Lots 11A-1 and 11A-2, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Boulevard, subject to the conditions listed within the Resolution. 8 THIS as P 'I LEGEND: .3 �0 YONURD O(Ea ad NN.moo)® uoxuuEHr<nl tnl.n,.vr) e• ®nn(aN ub a..rl 1 ' r VICBIITY ��tH(�gvWM.7 �cc 1 ,1 — \ ""P o( ) q m n DATUM — �1/ n T St;,'. N. 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Sponsored by: Schaefermeyer AID CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, CHANGING THE NAME OF COTTONWOOD AVENUE TO SEA LION AVENUE WHEREAS, in order to provide land for a proposed elementary school, the city created the Fort Raymond Subdivision; and WHEREAS, in keeping with the naming of streets in this general area after local trees, the right of way access to what would eventually be the new elementary school was named Cottonwood Avenue; and WHEREAS, unknown to the city and overlooked by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, a previously unnamed street in Forest Acres Subdivision was also named Cottonwood Street; and WHEREAS, recently, the Student Council of William H. Seward Elementary School adopted the Sea Lion as its school mascot; and 410 WHEREAS, local citizens, with the support of the Seward Parent Advisory Committee, have suggested that the access street to the new elementary school be named SEA LION AVENUE; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1 . Cottonwood Avenue within Fort Raymond Subdivision is hereby renamed SEA LION AVENUE in honor of the William H. Seward Elementary School mascot. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 26th day of November, 1990. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA eiatLiMAL--dia"e'( William C. Noll, Mayor 4110 -1- 12 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 AYES: BURGESS, DUNHAM, HILTON, KRASNANSKY, MEEHAN, NOLL & SIEMINSKI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Perkins Coie, Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska nfra S. Mu • y, C C Fre B. Arvidson City Cl-rk City Attorney (City Seal) -2- 13 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 165 Call to Order The December 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 flag. Roll Call There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, . Gary Seese . y emin Janet Coulter Tom Sw. Margaret Anderson comprising a quorum of the Comm io Donna Glenz jy anner Dwayne A Planni Technician City Admini / •.n Rep anner Don % . nz u d e Commission on the following business items: • /' ,oastal zone s fro‘FEMA were expected to be received by the City of Sewd% d the esti :ted adoption schedule was sometime in September 2016. B, C, G and F would be • Glenz s� ; ��� that •�� and Small Boat Harbor floats A, upgraded . % =/ placement floats were to arrive in approximately one week. • The Seward ` fine Industrial Center improvement and breakwater project was progressing ' two parts -- the quarry work and underwater development. The work in the water could be conducted between October and April, Glenz said. Barges were expected to arrive in a week, with dredging soon to follow, Glenz said. • The new fish cleaning station project in the eastern portion of the boat harbor was expected to be completed in mid-February. • No new floodplain development permits had been issued since the last meeting. A permit renewal was issued to Quality Asphalt Paving for gravel extraction in the • Resurrection River system. 14 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 166 • The Cruise Ship Terminal Holiday Arts & Grafts Bazaar was scheduled for December 3 through 6. An informational booth for the Seward Highway Mile 17- 22.5 Project was to be open December 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Glenz said. • City offices would be closed for half of December 24, all of December 25 and January 1. • Glenz extended season's greetings to Commissioners and thanked them for their dedication and commitment to Planning and Zoning. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations—None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those scheduled for Public Hearing—None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Swann/Fleming) Approve the Agendik and Consent Agenda. Motion Passed Uttauftnous The following items were approved on the Consent Aget: November 3, 2015 Regular MeethIglVfittidos Unfinished Business I - <::% <. iring a Pui rc Hearing.-None New Business Ite- ;- iring ' blic Hear —None „ Unfinished —No -02; 0 News wimess Items ,4„,�%� dr e C the Planni ,nd toning Commission January Regular Meeting Glenz said thatecem meeting had been canceled in years past, but it appeared there would be no land ± or required public hearings in early January. A plat action was anticipated sometim ; January that might require a meeting later in the month, Glenz said. The required public notice for meetings was also complicated because the newspaper of record would be closed for part of the Holiday. In response to Commissioner Seese, Glenz explained that the regular meetings were scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month. Work sessions were normally held on the third Tuesday. The work session dates could, if needed, serve as meeting dates. Commissioner Anderson asked if January 19 could be set as a special meeting date. 15 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 167 Glenz said a special meeting would be called if the anticipated plat action came forward in January. A work session could also be held the same evening,Glenz said. Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Cancel the January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting Motional Passed Unanimous Informational Items and Reports(No action required) FEMA Region X Newsletter 2016 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule Seward Highway Mile Post 17-22.5 Rehabilitation Commission Comments— Commissioner Swann said he expected to be out of town from the middle of January to the middle of March, 2016. Commissioner Coulter thanked fellow Commissioners for their work and extended Holiday wishes to the Commission and staff. Fleming asked staff 'addit ;;:,;<< information about the proposed fish cleaning station in the northeast porti• e boat bor. Glenz descri e loca y � �' e new station would consist of a floating dock, to ,, , :,y disp. %,� Flew jso asked ab. the s7 of the Comprehensive Plan update request for proposals*contractor h Glenz said that Irepar. n of the RFP was on schedule and proposals could potentially be reviewed in F`'' < e work session dates and public meeting dates would be set later, Glenz said. Seese extended Holiday greetings to Commissioners and staff. Ecklund said that she had recently received the City Calendar and reviewed it to determine if a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was being held that night. Ecklund noted that she needed to review the calendar from the previous week. She asked if the City Clerk calendar information or release date could be amended. 16 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 2015 Volume 7, Page 168 Glenz said the City Calendar is released for publication in the newspaper of record. The publication date does sometimes cause issues, Glenz said. Ecklund questioned whether a publication of record could be a Web page. Glenz said the City Clerk was reviewing the issue. The City meeting calendar could be found on the City Web site. Glenz also noted that Planning Technician Dwayne Atwood called Commissioners in addition to emailing notices to provide reminders. Citizens' Comments—None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Cindy Fcklund Planning Technician Chair (City Seal) 1; h %c1 i% " /� 17 jof sty,. ci City of Seward City Clerk's Office 410 Adams Street P.O.Box 167 Seward,AK 99664 (907)224-4046 clerk @cityofseward.net MEMORANDUM TO: Planning & Zoning Commissioners CC: Ron Long, Donna Glenz, and Dwayne Atwood Community Development FROM: Johanna Kinney, City Clerk DATE: December 9, 2015 RE: City Council Direction For 2016 P&Z Commission Reporting At the October 26, 2015 City Council meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission was directed to provide the following quarterly reports to council for the 2016 calendar year: • 1Q16— in person report at a council meeting • 2Q16—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet • 3Q16—in person report at a council meeting • 4Q16—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet Please make note of these reporting requirements, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the clerk's office. Thank you for your service to our community! 18 Memorandum CITY OF SEWARD °��. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �%r�`� ' •r Date: November 3, 2015 41/..44isv-P To: Planning&Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner - From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: 2016- Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2016. 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 begin at 6:00 pm January January 5 January 19 February February 2 February 16 March March 1 (Note: March 1 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) March 15 April April 5 April 19 May May 3 May 17 June June 7 (Note:June 7 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) June 21 July Ju1y3 July 19(Rescheduled Regular Meeting) August August 2 August 16 September September 6 (Note: Sept. 6 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) September 20 October October 4 October 18(Borough&Local Elections on October 4) November November 1 November 15 (National Election on November 1) December December 6 (Note: Dec.6 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) Deem20 January January 3, 2017 January 17,2017 If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend,please call 224-4049 or email datwood@cityofseward.net. 19 • 2016 SEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE January February March April © M T ©©©© in M ©©©©© © ©©©©© ©© T W ©©© • ••©© ■ 1 ©©0© 6 Ell 0©©o© ■■ ME © 4 4 6 arm 9 © 9 10 ®® =rim 9 10 m® ®e 3 6 �� 10 12 ®fi®EI I .,:an..� 19 20 ® ® 16 MID 19 10 12 13 El® 18 19 20 ®®® ® ®�® 26 ® 20 ®®®©® 26 on 19 20 Ems 26 ®® 29 30 U3o11111 : 30 ®■■ lil 26 27 ® 29 30 El MIINIMMM III 1111111•MIM•11 ' IMINIIIIIIIIMINIIII -- MINIM May June August © M T ©©©© © M ©©©©© . ©© ©©© ©© T W ©©© © 2 3 M® 6 I --.�©©fl : ----.fl© M0 2 3 IEEE 6 �®®M © 6 U fi 9 10 El ; ®�© 6 fiE 9 9 10 �®® ® 16 17 ® 29 ®® ® ®®EI® . m® ®um= ® 16 17 ® 19 24 26 19 20 19 20 23 24 26 Egi 29 31 ---- 26 El 29 30 -- , El 26 ® ti 29 30 Ill 29 30 31 MEM cz MIMM. 11111 �.--- U•USR MEI MINIM . September October November December © M I ©©©© © M ©©©©© ©©©©©©© ©© T W ©©© - --0©© •E-••-0 ' --®©©0© --_-0©© ors 6 e© © �fl 6 f� 6 BIM 9 10 ® e© 6 7 el 9 10 El 13 1111111111 9 ®®®m® II D19 III 13 14 ® 16 II El 19 20 ®®®m 16 17 .; 19 20 ® ' 20 ®® -;:r 26 Ei 19 20 mama ® 27 EI 29 30 - ® ® 26 ®� 29 ® 29 30 MEM ® 29 30 Ei Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meetings begin at 7 p.m.at the City Hall City Council Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers,410 . Annex Building,238 Fifth Avenue. Adams Street, City Hall. Planning and Zoning Work Sessions begin at 6 p.m.at the City Hall Annex Building, 238 Fifth Avenue. Joint Work Sessions with the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board at 6 p.m. and are followed by the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting at 7 p.m. City Holidays(December 23 is'/2 day.) STARR Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction _ -� on N m R December 2015 Quinault Indian Nation FEMA Region X Volume 5,Issue 11 Village Relocation Mitigation Measures In November 2015, the Quinault Wildfires Cause Flooding, Mudflows Indian Nation's (QIN) was featured and Erosion on the US Climate Resilience Toolkit The record-breaking north central • Inside this Issue website. The QIN has always faced Washington wildfires of 2014 and the risk and uncertainty of tsunami 2015 burned Quinault Indian Nation but the community now faces a away much • 1 Village Relocation Plan different type of threat—impacts of the natural from climate change. The article vegetation FEMA Region X Mitigation discusses the climate stressors and that is 1 Measures impacts that lead to their decision to essential for relocate the lower portion of the absorbing rainwater. As a result, 2 Sea Level Rise Village of Taholah. These stressors downstream communities and Case Study Webinar and impacts along with the ever- property have a heightened risk for present threat of tsunami served as severe flash flooding, mudslides, reminders of the importance of debris flows,and other erosion. 2 Suggested Reading proactively identifying at-risk populations,facilities,infrastructure, 2 NOR F M A News community assets, and determining measures to mitigate the risks. 3 Training Opportunities Quinault Indian Nation at-risk populations&community assets: • 20%of tribal membership(100 elders and 150 children) " • 175 homes Wildfire sets the stage for flooding • K-12 school and property damage • Several businesses • Critical facilities(police,fire, To reduce the danger, federal, state healthcare,administration) and local government agencies, • Critical infrastructure(water, along with non-profit groups and sanitation, communications, private land owners, have worked transportation). cooperatively to plan and implement hazard mitigation projects. These With the support of the community, have included seeding and other • and a grant from the Administration ground treatments, installation of for Native Americans,the QIN have debris racks, temporary berms, initiated efforts to develop a master sediment retention basins and other plan by 2016 to relocate the lower measures. Flood warning systems Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction portion of the Village of Taholah. have been improved,and many more FEMA Region X Service Center To read more on the relocation and projects are being planned and 20700 44th Avenue West.Suite 110 master plan for the Village of Continued on next page Lynnwood.Washington 98036 Taholah please visit (425)329-3699 t0011[1t.Cllmate.gOV. Risk MAP a Increasing Resilience Together DECEMBER 2015 www.starr-team.com 21 NEWS FROM REGION X Page 2 Wildfire(cont.) Ask the Help Desk funded. Despite the various The Region X Service Center is here to help with technical,training, mitigation, ► protective measures and the natural mapping, and project status questions. How can we help you? regeneration that will occur, even light rainfall events can bring Send your questions by email to RegionXHelpDesk @starr-team.com. catastrophic flooding for the next several years. Full recovery from such intense and widespread wildfire Sea Level Rise NORFMA Workshops is avery slow process. Case Study Webinar and Training An important way to reduce financial Sea level rise adaptation tools for CRS Users Group loss due to flooding and mudflow is San Juan Archipelago&Salish Sea December 17, 1-3 pm through purchase and retention of In 2013 the North Pacific Landscape Pierce County Office flood insurance. 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For more flood insurance policy, contact your Summer of Disaster.The publication information, contact Henry Hu, insurance agent.To assess your flood examines what happened, looks to hhu @WESTconsultants.com. risk, find an agent or get more the path of recovery, and tells the information,visit FloodSmart.gov. stories of individuals who escaped �( Written by Roger Ferris the fires and floods. This article was produced by FEMA The publication can be viewed at Region X Mitigation Division and http://issuu.com. originally appeared in the FEMA • Mitigation Measures newsletter in Risk November 2015. a Increasing Resilience Together • DECEMBER 2015 www.starr-team.com 22 NEWS FROM REGION X Page 3 Online Training CRS:Developing Outreach Projects CRS: Floodplain Management (All times Pacific) (Activity 330) Planning(Activity 510) December 16, 10am January 20, 2016, 10am Floodplain Development Permit Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC Review _ December 8, 10am Elevation Certificates Tools for Determining BFE Online* - 1 CEC January 7, 2016, 10am January 21, 2016, 10am Online* -2 CEC Online* - 1 CEC Inspecting Floodplain Development • December 9, 10am CRS:Preparing for a Verification Visit *To register for online courses,visit Online* - 2 CEC January 19, 2016, 10am STARR's training site online at Online* - 1 CEC j.mp/starronlinetraining,or email Introduction to CRS RXTraining @starr-team.com. 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