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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2017-002
RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD,
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SOUTH HARBOR UPLANDS
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, The Port & Commerce Advisory Board held a Regular Board Meeting on
April 5,2017 and a work session on April 12, 2017 to discuss developing the South Harbor
Uplands; and
WHEREAS, a financial split of 50/50 with Lessee's for utilities improvements on the
South Harbor Uplands development with Lessee paying their portion over 15 years was
discussed and approved similar to council Resolution 97-056 approving a comparable financial
split for upgrading of utilities with the Lessee's of 8 lease sites behind the harbormasters office;
and
WHEREAS, to allow for more infrastructure space on the uplands it was determined that
all the utilities should be located into one utility easement; and
WHEREAS, the South Harbor Uplands should mirror the existing Harbor Boardwalk
parcels; and
WHEREAS, in P&Z Resolution 2017-05 recommending that City Council amend
portions of the City Code 15.10.220 Development Requirements Table — Notes to extend the
maximum 26 foot building height area to include the South Harbor Uplands, Tract H, Waterfront
Park Replat; and
WHEREAS, keeping with the height limit in Track H that the South Harbor Uplands
maintain the 26 foot height limit; and
WHEREAS, the harbor boardwalk/bike path should connect with the South Harbor
Uplands.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port & Commerce Advisory Board that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends that the Council
approve the following development recommendations for the South Harbor Uplands.
1. A financial 50/50 split between the City and the Lessee's for utility improvements at
the South Harbor Uplands.
2. Locate all the utilities into one utility easement.
3. Mirror the existing harbor boardwalk parcels.
4. Keeping with the 26 foot height limit in Tract H for the South Harbor Uplands
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5. Connect the harbor boardwalkibike path with the South Harbor Uplands
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward,
Alaska this 3`d of May 2017.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Darryl Schaefermeyer, Chair