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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA ADOPTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2017 TO APRIL 2018
WHEREAS, at the February 21, 2017 work session the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed their Priorities List; and
WHEREAS,the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state
that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address
areas of mutual concern; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and Council held a joint work session, reviewed and
updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List on March 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, at the April 4, 2017 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved Resolution 2017-03 recommending Council adoption of the 2017 Planning and Zoning
Priorities as listed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The following List of Planning and Zoning Priorities for April 2017 through
April 2018 are hereby adopted:
Priorities
Short and Medium Term
1) Assist with the completion of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update.
2) Review Camping Code update.
3) Communication tower education/work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly
with City Council, if possible.)
4) Explore available funding/policy for infrastructure development.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2017-026
5) Review the Lodging Code.
Continuing
1) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the
outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping,junk
vehicles, etc.
2) Seek additional funding for Planning & Zoning Commissioner training.
• Search out and add funding to the budget
• Maintain a Commissioner training calendar
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 24th day of
April, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Squires, McClure, Altermatt, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
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To: City Council
Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Mana er qP
Donna Glenz, Planner
From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning
Commission Priorities from April 2017 to April 2018.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually,the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes their priorities. The Commission began
this year's process by reviewing their Priority List at their February 21, 2017 work session in
preparation of their joint work session with Council scheduled for March 6, 2017. During the joint
work session,the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Priorities
List.
At their April 4,2017 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2017-03
recommending Council adoption of the Commission's April 2017 to April 2018 Priority List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Commission
1. wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives established in X
the Comprehensive Plan.
2 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities
addressed by the Commission. X
Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure: Rule 34 (c.) "The
3 Commission shall meet in a joint work session with the City Council in
March of each year to discuss areas of mutual interest." X
INTENT: Adopt the April 2017 through April 2018 Planning and Zoning Priorities List.
FISCAL NOTE: The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Planning and
Zoning Priorities List.
Approved by Finance Department: .k.114.44/ 3 4,1"14,.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: N/A X
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2017-026 adopting the Planning and Zoning
Commission Priorities from April 2017 to April 2018.