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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2018-057 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2018 TO APRIL 2019 WHEREAS, on March 27, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council held a joint work session, and reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Commission's annual Priorities List; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, states that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, at their June 5, 2018 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved Resolution 2018-007 recommending Council adoption of the 2018-2019 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 is hereby adopted: APRIL 2018 TO APRIL 2019 PRIORITIES Short and Medium Term 1. Review/Update the Title 15 a. Development Requirements 15.10.220 b. Lodging 15.10.225 c. Definitions 15.10.140 d. Signs 15.20.010 2. Explore available funding/policy for infrastructure development (hold jointly with City Council, if possible) 3. Pursue possible localized Code Enforcement Officer options 4. Current planning and zoning, including subdivision of land 5. Provide research, analysis, and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on current topics, including demographics, housing, lodging, economic development, resiliency and sustainability 6. Review and assist with the completion of the Seward Parks&Recreation Plan CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-057 Continuing 1. Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments that support the neighborhood's growth and vitality 2. Communication tower education / work session with an industry expert (hold jointly with City Council, if possible) 3. Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal,junk vehicles, etc. 4. Identify and implement land use and zoning changes as well as other actions needed to support the short-term recovery and long-term vitality of City 5. Seek additional funding for Planning&Zoning Commissioner training a. Search out and add funding to the budget 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 25th day of June, 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA David Squires, M or AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: ren.a J. Ballo FMMC City Clerk �.OVSEIV.+••""'�•., ,4 ••,, (City Seal)+�Oc,) 4oi P0k4 4#•. : • SEAL = ° : : : ��tiOF P P " Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 25,2018 To: City Council Through: Jim Hunt- City Manager Ron Long,Assistant City ager From: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2018 to April 2019. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Annually,the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes priorities. The Commission began this year's process by reviewing their Priority List at their joint work session with Council on March 27, 2018. During the joint work session, the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Draft Priorities List. At their June 5,2018 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2018-007 recommending Council adoption of the Commission's April 2018 to April 2019 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. Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities 2' addressed b 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 2018 to April 2019 Planning and Zoning Priorities List. FISCAL NOTE: Approved by Finance Department: RECOMMENDATION:_Approve Resolution 2018-057, recommending City Council approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2018 to April 2019. 120 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2018 TO APRIL 2019 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council held a joint work session, reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List on March 27, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 1.4, 1994, state that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, at the June 5, 2018 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and WHEREAS, Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The following list of priorities with status updates and timelines is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval: APRIL. 2018 TO APRIL 2019 PRIORITIES Short and Medium Term 1) Review/Update the Title 15 a. Development Requirements 15.10.220 b. Lodging 15.10.225 c. Definitions 15.10.140 d. Signs 15.20.010 2) Explore available funding/policy for infrastructure development (Hold jointly with City Council, if possible.) 121 3) Pursue possible localized Code Enforcement Officer options 4) Current planning and zoning, including subdivision of land 5) Provide research, analysis, and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on current topics- including demographics, housing, lodging, economic development, resiliency and sustainability 6) Review and assist with the completion of the Seward Parks & Recreation Plan Continuing 1) Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments that support the neighborhood's growth and vitality. 2) Communication tower education /work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly with City Council, if possible.) 3) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal,junk vehicles, etc. 4) Identify and implement land use and zoning changes as well as other actions needed to support the short-term recovery and long-term vitality of City 5) Seek additional funding for Planning & Zoning Commissioner training. a. Search out and add funding to the budget Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5"' day of June. 2018. THE CITY OF SEWARD, SKA Cind4 .eklund, Chair AYES: Swann. Ambrosiani. Seese, Fleming. Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: ABSENT: Charbonneau ABSTAIN: VACANT: None ATTEST: Of Rg. Brenda Ballou, NWMC G.•' City Clerk ` r. •.� " � iilwM1 f4 122 • TF••......,••1�S OF 14 ,• l�����sa�sa••R�;