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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 28:ll
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, GRANTING MICHAEL ENDRES A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND A PARKING VARIANCE TO DEVELOP TWO FOUR-UNIT
DWELLINGS ON LOTS 5 AND 6, JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION,
ADDITION NO.3
WHEREAS, on May 11, 1998 Michael Endres submitted an application for a conditional
use permit and parking variance to construct two four-unit dwellings on Lots 5 and 6, Jesse Lee
Heights Subdivision, Addition Number 3; and
WHEREAS, the property's Land Use Plan and Zoning designation is Multi-Family
Residential (R3); and
WHEREAS, according to the Zoning Code, Land Uses Allowed Table, (15.10.225) multi-
family dwellings and condominiums are allowed in the R3 District by Conditional Use Permit;
WHEREAS, when the literal enforcement of the Zoning Code would deprive an owner
of the reasonable use of his real property, a variance can allow for the relaxation of the Zoning
Code development requirements to provide relief; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing, meeting the requirements of SCC Section
15.01.040 was held by the Commission on June 3, 1998.
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 conditional use permit (CUP) to construct
two multi-family dwellings in the R3 District and made the following findings of fact and
conclusions:
A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes
of the zoning district.
Zoning. The property is zoned Multi-Family Residential (R3). The R3 district is intended to
provide opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units which
are predominately multi-family units close to concentrations of public services, employment
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in order to ensure sound community growth and development, and recommends: Continue every
effort to encourage the development of affordable housing for Seward's growing housing needs --
including single- and multi-family housing units.
D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed site.
Adequate water, sewer, and power are available to the property as well as adequate fire, police
and solid waste disposal services. City code requires that every person occupying a building in
the city shall provide containers suitable for collection of refuse (SCC ~ 14.05.025). The City
contractor for solid waste collection has stated that one dumpster is sufficient for two four-plexes.
He has also expressed concern with the proposed close proximity of the dumpster(s) to the fuel
tanks.
E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or
welfare. The building construction will meet the requirements of the Uniform Building and Fire
Codes. There is no evidence that the proposed development will be harmful to the public safety,
health or welfare.
Section 2. In accordance with SCC ~ 15.10.325 (D), the Planning and Zoning
Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a variance to reduce the required parking
for the proposed multi-family development from 16 spaces to 12, and made the following findings
of fact and conclusions:
A. The proposed action is consistent with all of the general conditions required for
a conditional use permit. This condition was addressed in Section 1 of this resolution.
B. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or
structures involved and which are not applicable to other lands and structures in the same
district. The applicant has stated that the original plat and land use requirements for these lots
allowed for multi-family development with adequate parking. Revised land use requirements have
made it very hard to conform. A particular issue in this case is the fact that, in response to a
request from the City, the applicant has located the building footprint farther from the rear lot line
than he is required to. The site plan identifies the building to be between 16.6 feet and 23 feet
from the rear lot line. Only a 10 foot setback is required. According to the Public Works
Department, if it is ever necessary to repair the utility line in that easement, if the building is not
setback from the utility easement/setback line, the risk of damaging the foundation is increased.
Setting the building farther from the rear lot line than required, reduces the useable area of the
property and results in the loss of approximately three off-street parking spaces. Additionally,
the City has installed bike path lighting with overhead wiring along the front property line, outside
of the easement, but within the front yard setback. These two poles further reduce the area
available for parking and a garbage dumpster.
C. The special conditions and circumstances have not been caused by actions of
the applicant. The developer does not have enough space for parking because of the location of
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4. At least one refuse dumpster will be provided on the property, screened with a
solid wood fence, and placed in a location approved by the city contractor for solid
waste disposal. The garbage dumpster and fuel tanks must be separated;
5. The parking lot must be paved within one year from the date of the certificate of
occupancy; and
6. The property owner shall provide the City of Seward with the requested light pole
easements and an aerial encroachment permit for the overhead wire, as requested
by the Engineering and Utilities Department.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd
day of June, 1998.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABST AlN:
Darling, Griswold, Larson, Martin, Niebrugge, Smith
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