HomeMy WebLinkAbout01082019 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes
January 8, 2019 Volume 7,Page 315
CALL TO ORDER
The January 8, 2019 rescheduled regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning
Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Swann led the pledge of allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding,and
Martha Fleming Gary Seese Craig Ambrosiani
Tom Swann
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Andy Bacon,Planning Assistant
Excused
Nathanial Charbonneau Kelli Hatfield
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items
• The Community Development Department mailed out new short term rental
applications to lodging operators. A total of 187 letters to operators and 37 letters to
property owners were mailed on Friday January 4th and Monday January 7th
• The Community Development Department has been reviewing all business license
renewals; where in the past staff only reviewed applications for new businesses. Staff
are reviewing the contents of our files during this review, and notifying businesses of
any missing items, such as sign permits.
• Wilde will be attending the APA Planning Conference next week
• Commissioner Fleming will be giving a P&Z quarterly report to Council on January
14,2019
Other Reports,Announcements,and Presentations-None
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None
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January 8, 2019 Volume 7,Page 316
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion(Swann/Fleming) Approve the agenda and consent agenda
The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda:
Approval of December 4,2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing-None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution 2018-019 Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approve the Seward
Original Townsite Petersen Replat, Combining Lots 3,4, and 5 Block 28 Original Townsite
of Seward, Vacating Interior Lot Lines to Create one Lot to be Known as Lot 3A,
Containing Approximately 9000 Square Feet
Wilde stated that this item was postponed from the December 4,2018 in order to get
clarification on the 10 foot easement requested by the Electric Department. Electric Department
staff is in attendance and are able to answer questions. John Foutz,Electric Utility Manager,
stated that easements requested by the Electric Department are based on National Electrical
Safety Code(NESC)guidelines. Foutz described that the formula used to determine an easement
recommendation is based on actual or expected electrical usage along a circuit. Foutz also stated
that the electric department makes every effort to split requested easements along property lines,
thereby spreading the encumbrance between land owners. Discussion followed regarding this
particular easement,and other potential easements and future electric infrastructure
developments within City Limits.
Motion(Swann/Ambrosiani) Approve Resolution 2018-019
Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough
Approve the Seward Original Townsite
Petersen Replat,Combining Lots 3,4,
and 5 Block 28 Original Townsite of
Seward,Vacating Interior Lot Lines to
Create one Lot to be Known as Lot 3A,
Containing Approximately 9000 Square
Feet
Motion passed Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS
B. Set topic for January 22,2019 Work Session
Commission rescheduled their January 15,2019 joint work session to January 22,2019.
Commission set topic for the January 22, 2019 Joint Work Session with PACAB to discuss Land
Uses Allowed and Development Requirements.
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C. Approval of the 2019 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule
Commission reviewed the calendar and confirmed that the changes were correct. Calendar
approved by consensus.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. Wilde briefed the Commission on a recent meeting that Community Development had with a
representative from the Census Bureau. Wilde stated that the Commission will be hearing more
about the upcoming Census in the months to come.
Commission Comments
Ambrosiani-No comment
Seese-Wished everyone a Happy New Year
Swann-Updated Commission on availability for upcoming meetings
Fleming-No comments
Ecklund-No comments
Citizens' Comments-None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None
ADJOURNMENT(Fleming)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Jackie . Wilde Cindy L 'Ec lund
Planner Chair
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