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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2007-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO TOM & LORI
SWANN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ll-ROOM HOTEL
AT 504 ADAMS STREET LOCATED IN A CENTRAL BUSINESS
ZONING DISTRICT (CBD)
WHEREAS, the applicant has properly applied for a conditional use permit to
develop an II-Room hotel at 504 Adams Street in the historic Odd Fellows Hall; and
WHEREAS, the current use is as a single-family dwelling with five rooms
operated as a Bed and Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, the building is located in the Central Business zoning district and a
hotel is an allowed use with a conditional use permit; and
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WHEREAS, the facility is proposed to offer an (11) eleven-room visitor
accommodation and the eventual re-opening of the ballroom, conference space and
manager's living space; and
WHEREAS, access to the facility will be from Adams Street and/or the alleyway
to the east of the building, the building currently receives public utilities; and
WHEREAS, no on-site parking is required in the Central Business zoning
district, however, the applicant proposes to supply eleven parking spaces (ten regular &
one ADA) for guests and residents~ and
WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; on April 5th,
2007, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on
the Conditional Use Permit application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. According to SCC 15.10.320.D. the Commission shall establish findings
that the use satisfies the following criteria prior to granting a conditional use permit:
A.
Is the use consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code)
and the purposes of the zoning district?
Finding: Yes. The property is zoned central business district and a hotel is an
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allowed use with a conditional use approval in this district according to the Table
of Allowed Uses SCC 15.10.225.
B. Will the value of adjoining properly will be significantly impaired?
Finding: No. There is no evidence that the development, as it is proposed, will
impair the value of adjoining properties or rights-of-way and no negative public
comment has been received from neighboring property owners.
C. Will the proposed use be in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan?
Finding: Yes. The Commission has determined that the proposal is in harmony
with the Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (2005) and Strategic Plan (1999) by
augmenting existing visitor accommodations and providing conferencing and
public functions space which supports the tourism industry as well as local
recreational and civic opportunities~
D. Are public services andfacilities adequate to serve the proposed use?
Finding: Yes. Water, sewer, and power are currently serving the property and
fire, police and solid waste disposal services are available and deemed adequate;
E.
Will the proposed use be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
Finding: No, There is no evidence that the development and operation of the
hotel, as proposed, would be harmful to the public's safety, health and welfare.
Close walking proximity to the downtown commercial district makes the hotel
location beneficial to visitor circulation supporting the downtown business
district;
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F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill
the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant These may
include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site
development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects
related to the proposed use.
Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP shall be
subject to the following conditions:
I. Refuse location to be approved by City Staff and may require screening.
2. The property will be replatted in compliance with SCC ~ 12.01.030.
Section 2. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon
application by the permittee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission:
a. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the
standards for its approval, or
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b. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its
approval, or
c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City
Council Resolution.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use subject
to conditions, if imposed, and based on the application and supporting materials, satisfies
the criteria for granting a Conditional Use Permit and provided the development is
consistent with the application proposal and all applicable laws, approves the
development and operation of an eleven (11) eleven-room hotel at 504 Adams Street;
Section 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the
conditions, if imposed, of this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward
City Code Section 15.10.320; Conditional Use Permits, and authorizes the administration
to issue a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, the administration shall periodically
confirm that the use conforms to the standards of its approval.
Section 5.
This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th
day of April, 2007.
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THE CITY OF SEWARD
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABST AlN:
Anderson, Clark, Hohl, Keil, Roach', Smith
None
Hicks
None
ATTEST:
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