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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2019-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REZONING
OF LOT 23A MARATHON ADDITION WHITEHORN REPLAT,
LOCATED AT 513 FIRST AVENUE, FROM INSTITUTIONAL (INS) TO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RI)
WHEREAS, Laum Schneider and Kenneth Caldwell, owners of Lot 23A Marathon
Addition Whitehom Replat have submitted an application and the filing fee, requesting their lot
be rezoned from Institutional (INS) to Single Family Residential (RI); and
' WHEREAS, the current Zoning of the parcel is Institutional (INS) and the current Land
Use Plan map designation recommends the parcels be rezoned to Single Family Residential (RI);
and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the
consideration of this rezone because the requested zoning district is recommended by the Land
Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the single-family (R-1) residential district is intended to provide for stable
and quiet low to medium density (one to five dwelling units per acre) detached, single-family
residential development, free from other uses except those which are both compatible and
convenient to residents of such a district; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the Zoning Map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, City Staff has reviewed and supports the proposed rezone; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate
public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission
on June 4, 2019.
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Resolution 2019-009
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning
change and recommends Resolution 2019-009 be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 0 day of
June 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy klund, Chair
AYES: Hatfield, Seese, Charbonneau, Ambrosiani, Fleming, Ecklund
NOES:
ABSENT: '
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk - ....... a_
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 4, 2019
Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Planning and Zoning resolution recommending City Council
approval of the re -zoning of Lot 23A Marathon Addition
Whitehorn Replat, Located At 513 First Avenue, From
Institutional (INS) To Single -Family Residential (R1)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council is
Resolution 2019-009 recommending that City Council amend the zoning designation of Lot 23A
Marathon Addition Whitehorn Replat, located at 513 First Avenue, from Institutional (INS) To
Single -Family Residential (R1).
The applicants Laura Schneider and Kenneth Caldwell, have stated that they intend to construct a
single family home for a private residence on the subject parcel. According to Table 15.10.226
Land Uses Allowed, single-family homes are not an allowed use in the Institutional Zoning
District.
Lot 23 Marathon Addition was rezoned from single family R1 to INS in 1985 for the purpose of
expanding the Wesleyan nursing home facility, which was formerly located on the adjoining
parcels to the south. In 1987 Lots 23 and 24 Marathon Addition were re -platted, resulting in the
conveyance of 10 feet of Lot 23 to Lot 24, and creating Lot 23A Marathon Addition Whitehorn
Replat, which is approximately 6,347 square feet.
The re -zoning of Lot 23A would bring the property into conformance with the Land Use Plan
adopted in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
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The Single-family residential zoning district is intended to provide for stable and quiet low to
medium density (one to five dwelling units per acre) detached, single-family residential
development, free from other uses except those which are both compatible and convenient to
residents of such a district.
The adjoining property to the North is zoned single-family residential, and is developed with a
single family home. The property to the south is an undeveloped parcel, zoned Institutional (INS)
Properties to the East include single-family homes, and are zoned single-family residential
(R1). The parcel to the west is zoned Resource Management (RM), consisting of undeveloped
city -owned land.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda Statement — Resolution 2019-009
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city -owned land.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
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Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30,
20I7):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within
the city of Seward in accordance with community
values. (page 13)
3.2.21 Maintain community vision through the rigorous
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implementation and update of the Comprehensive and
Land Use Plans (page 14)
Update the zoning code in order to implement the
Comprehensive Plan and bring the zoning map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan (Page 14, bullet 3)
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Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside
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the City. (Page 9, Buller 2)
STAFF REVIEW
City Staff reviewed this re -zone request and no comments or objections were received.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Lot 23A Marathon Addition Whitehorn
Replat were notified of this proposed land use amendment. Public notice signs were posted on
the property and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040 were
complied with.
At the time of this publication staff has received no inquiries regarding the proposed project. If
any comments are received after this publication, they will be presented to the Commission as a
laydown at the June 4, 2019 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission approve Resolution 2019-009, recommending that City Council amend the zoning
designation of Lot 23A Marathon Addition Whitehorn Replat, Located At 513 First Avenue,
From Institutional (INS) To Single -Family Residential (R1)
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