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Sponsored by: Planning & Zoning Commission
Introduction: April 23, 2001
Public Hearing: May 14, 2001
Enactment: May 14, 2001
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2001-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNA-
TION OF A PORTION OF ALASKA RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM
INDUSTRIAL TO AUTO COMMERCIAL
WHEREAS, the Alaska Railroad Corporation has requested that the Land Use Plan and
Zoning designation of a portion of Alaska Railroad Right-of-Way be changed from Industrial to Auto
Commercial (AC); and
WHEREAS, because the property is contiguous with Lot 1, Block 2, North Harbor
Subdivision which is zoned Auto Commercial, the request meets the City Code requirement (SCC
15.01.035.B.3) for amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation because it expands the
boundary of the existing, contiguous Auto Commercial district; and
WHEREAS, this property is physically separated from the adjoining Alaska Railroad Right-
of-Way to the east by a creek and railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, the utility and development potential of Lot 1, Block 2, North Harbor
Subdivision, and a portion of Alaska Railroad Right-of-Way are enhanced by assemblage; and
WHEREAS, although the Seward Comprehensive Plan recommends against expanding the
boundaries of the Auto Commercial District, the request is consistent with the Strategic Plan which
recommends promoting commercial in-fill development inside the City; and
WHEREAS, the Auto Commercial district is intended to accommodate highway-oriented
commercial activities such as offices, certain institutional uses, limited personal services and retail
uses; and
WHEREAS, at its April 3, 2001 meeting, the Planning & Zoning COmniission held a public
hearing and recommended City Council approval of the Land Use Plall aild Zoning amendment
included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEW ARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The Official City of Seward Land Use Plan and Zoning Map is hereby amended
by changing the land use plan and zoning designation of the portion of Alaska Railroad Right-of- Way
identified on the attached Exhibit A, from Industrial to Auto Commercial. The property is bordered
by Alaska Railroad lease contract 5862 to the north, Port Avenue to the south, Lot 1, Block 2, North
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2001.04
Harbor Subdivision to the west, and the unnamed creek within Alaska Railroad Right-of-Way to the
east.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
14th day of May, 2001.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Brossow, Calhoon, Shafer
None
Clark, King, Orr
None
ATTEST:
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