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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2019-005
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 2019 TO APRIL 2020
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 26, 2019; 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, at the April 19, 2019 work session 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 2019 TO APRIL 2020 PRIORITIES
Short and Medium Term
1) Review/Update the Title 15
a. Lodging 15.10.225
b. Definitions 15.10.140
2) Support Council in exploring available funding/policy for infrastructure development
(hold jointly with City council, if possible)
3) Pursue possible localized Planning&Zoning Compliance officer.
4) Current planning and zoning, including the 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) Seward Marine Industrial Center new zoning district
7) Fort Raymond Property(former USAF Rec. Camp)
8) Communication tower education/work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly
with City Council, if possible.)
9) Review planning options for possible Historic District code
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) 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.
3) 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
4) Did You Know code education
5) Planning&Zoning Commissioner training
a. Seek additional training funding if possible
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
this 2"d day of April. 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Martha Fleming, a Chair
AYES: Ambrosiani, Seese, Hatfield, Fleming, Charbonneau, Swann, Ecklund
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
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