HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2018-010CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: Applicant
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2018-010 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CATC ALASKA TOURISM CORPORATION. DBA KENAI FJORDS TOURS TO
CONSTRUCT A 12-UNIT BUNKHOUSE ON LOT 22 CLEARVIEW
SUBDIVISION NUMBER 6 AND TRACT A CLEARVIEW SUBDIVISION
NUMBER 3 LOCATED WEST OF ALICE STREET BETWEEN
RESURRECTION BOULEVARD AND PHOENIX ROAD WITHIN THE AUTO
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, CATC Alaska Tourism Corporation has applied for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to operate a 12 unit employee bunkhouse within the Auto Commercial Zoning
District (AC); and
WHEREAS, the property is located on Lot 22 Clearview Subdivision Number 6 and
Tract A Clearview Subdivision number 3, physical address of 208 Phoenix Road; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), bunkhouses
are allowed within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC) by Conditional Use Permit
(CUP); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 12.01.030, no building, except a single-family
residence, may be constructed across platted property lines; and
WHEREAS, Edge surveying, on behalf of the applicant, has submitted a preliminary plat
to vacate an interior lot line, combining the two (2) platted parcels of Lot 22 Clearview
Subdivision Number 6 and Tract A Clearview Subdivision Number 3, Clearview Subdivision
into a single lot to be known as Lot 22A, Clearview Subdivision Number 3, 2018 Replat; and
WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; July 17, 2018, 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 operate a bunkhouse within the Auto Commercial
(AC) Lot 22 Clearview Subdivision Number 6 and Tract A Clearview Subdivision number 3,
physical address of 208 Phoenix Road and made the following Findings of Fact:
1. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and
the purposes of the zoning district.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
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Page 2 of 4
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Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions.
The property is zoned Auto Commercial, bunkhouses are an allowed use with a
Conditional Use Permit approval in this district according to the Table of Allowed Uses
SCC 15.10.225.
2. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired
Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. There is
no indication the use as a bunkhouse will negatively impact the value of any of adjoining
properties. The neighboring properties contain a variety of residential and commercial
uses. The nearby parcels to the north and west are single family homes. The nearby
parcels to the east contain commercial uses, and the horse corral property lies to the
south.
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 2030 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2017)
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the city of Seward and its
vicinity in accordance with community values (page 13).
3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year-round housing through
appropriate land use regulations (Bullet 2).
• Support apartments and other high density residential development, including
seasonal worker housing (Page 14).
Strategic Plan (1999)
The Strategic Plan promotes residential and commercial development inside the City
(page 9).
• Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels.
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.
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
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.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
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Page 3 of 4
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, one parking space is required per 4 residents at maximum capacity. 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:
Recommended Conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a
dimensioned site plan which identifies six (6) on -site parking spaces for the
bunkhouse, and the vehicle ingress and egress route. The applicant shall also
identify delivery access and egress for service vehicles.
2. Prior to construction the interior lot line must be vacated, combining the two (2)
platted parcels of Lot 22 Clearview Subdivision Number 6 and Tract A Clearview
Subdivision Number 3, Clearview Subdivision into a single lot to be known as
Lot 22A, Clearview Subdivision Number 3, 2018.
3. Construction waste and debris shall be removed weekly and upon completion of
construction. A bear safe garbage plan shall be approved during the Building
Permit process.
4. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit
process to address and accomplish the required upgrades to the public utilities.
5. The applicant shall make every effort to retain a natural vegetation greenbelt
between the project and Resurrection Boulevard. Upon completion of the project
the applicant shall re -plant those areas disturbed by the construction.
6. 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.
7. 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
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-010
Page 4 of 4
authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to CATC Alaska Tourism
Corporation for the operation of a 12-unit employee bunkhouse on Lot 22 Clearview Subdivision
Number 6 and Tract A Clearview Subdivision number 3, physical address of 208 Phoenix Road.
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
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 17`h day of
July, 2018.
CITY OF SEWARD
Cindy )✓ f cklund, Chair
AYES: Seese, Hatfield, Swann, Ambrosiani, Ecklund
NOES:
ABSENT: Fleming, Charbonneau
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
Arenda JBallow, C,
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