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July 18, 2017 Volume 7, Page 242
CALL TO ORDER
The July 18, 2017 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Ambrosiani led the pledge of Allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Martha Fleming Gary Seese
Craig Ambrosiani Margaret Anderson(arrived @7:04)
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director
Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Amy Liu, Land Management Technician
Absent
Tom Swann- Excused
Dave Carlton- Unexcused
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Ron Long introduced the new planning department Jackie Wilde Planner and Amy Liu Land
Management Technician.
Long reported the housing work session July 11, 2017 was well attended; he also supplied the
commission with a copy of the State of Alaska requirements for Bed and Breakfasts handout.
General discussion was given by administration and commission regarding zoning definitions.
Ecklund asked about changes to the Future Land Use Map; Administration showed changes to
commission.
Chair Ecklund gave a Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Meeting update from the
July 17,2017 meeting she attended.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion (Fleming/Anderson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda:
May 2, 2017 minutes
Motion Passed Unanimous
Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing - None
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2017-09 , of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward,Alaska,recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval
of the Federal Addition,Kang Replat Number 2; this Replat subdivides one(1)
lot into two (2) smaller lots; located at 810 Second Avenue, within the Single
Family Zoning District
Long gave general description on replat
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Approve Resolution 2017-09,
recommending the Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the Federal Addition,
Kang Replat Number 2; this Replat
subdivides one (1) lot into two (2) smaller
lots; located at 810 Second Avenue,within
the Single Family Zoning District
General Discussion was given
Fleming asked about the setback requirements regarding the eaves and stairs on the property;Long
explained the Kang Replat was prepared and submitted by Integrity Surveys of Soldotna and that the
surveyor saw no conflicts.
Motion Passed Unanimous
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Resolution 2017-10 of the Planning and Zoning Commission, of the City of
Seward, Alaska recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough
approval of the City owned Fourth of July Creek Subdivision,Seward Marine
Industrial Center(SMIC),Exit Marine Replat; creating a new lot to be known
as Lot 4, Block 4, Exit Marine Replat, located within the Industrial Zoning
District
Long gave general description on replat
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Hearing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Fleming/Ambrosiani) Resolution 2017-10, recommending City
Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough
approval of the City owned Fourth of July
Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center (SMIC), Exit Marine
Replat; creating a new lot to be known as
Lot 4,Block 4,Exit Marine Replat,located
within the Industrial Zoning District
General Discussion was given
Ambrosiani asked why the parcel is was not square,Long explained that there was a drainage ditch.
Fleming asked about the process of a long term lease; Long explained that there would be a short
term lease coming forward to Council.
Ecklund wanted to know the process about the surveying wanted to know if the City
paid for the survey, Long stated no the lease holder paid the cost.
Motion Passed Unanimous
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
Memo Regarding Commissioner Attendance
Long gave definition of both Council and Commissions attendance per the Rules of Procedure. Long
explained that even though the memo was addressed for one commissioner that it any
recommendations should be for all Commissioners.
Commission requested a letter be sent to both Commissioner Carlton and Swann based from the
previous year's regular meeting attendance record as provided.
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Motion (Fleming/Ambrosiani) Requesting administration and the City
Clerk send a letter regarding attendance to
both Commissioners Carlton and Swann
with copies of Rule 14 and the portion of
City Code addressing attendance to be
included. Also, include a return request
from Commissioner stating their intent
within 30 days of receipt of the letter.
Seese wanted to make sure the board encourages both Commissioners to attend all Regular meetings
and work sessions.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Discussion of August Meeting Schedule
Long gave a verbal report regarding upcoming meetings, administration request the August 1st
regular meeting and August 15th work session be rescheduled to a special meeting on August 22,
2017.
Commissioners held general discussion regarding the Commissioners availability for August 22nd
Due to calendar conflicts the following schedule was proposed.
Motion (Fleming/Ambrosiani) August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting and
August 15, 2017 work session be moved to
August 29,2017 with a 6 p.m.work session,
with proposed Camping Code amendments
as the topic followed by a 7 p.m. regular
meeting.
Motion Passed Unanimous Consent
Informational Items and Reports (No action required)-
A. P & Z Quarterly Report
B. Procedural Memo
C. SBCFS Memo
D. 2017 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule
E. FEMA Newsletters
Commission Comments
Ambrosiani- stated it was a great meeting.
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Anderson-welcomed both Jackie and Amy and looks forward to working with them.
Fleming-None
Seese-welcomed Jackie and Amy
Ecklund-would like to move back to City Hall Council Chambers starting with the September 5,
2017 meeting, all commissioners agreed.
Citizens' Comments-
Laura Schneider wanted to introduce herself, she will be running the Exit Marine along with her
husband and thanked everyone on the work they have done regarding the replat that was approved
tonight
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments-None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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