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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD
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ALASKA, TO MANDATE CONDITIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE
CENTER LOCATED IN THE MARY LOWELL CENTER IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
WASHINGTON STREET
WHEREAS, Seward Planning and Zoning resolution 2005-23 section 1, subsection 2
stipulated that "a vehicular and pedestrian and traffic plan and off-site parking plan, including
accessible parking, will be developed through public process and approved by the city staff prior to
finalization of the vacation"; and
WHEREAS, the City will require the National Park Service to complete "the vehicular and
pedestrian and traffic plan and off-site parking plan, including accessible parking" to the satisfaction
of the City Manager prior to the construction of the Mary Lowell Center; and
WHEREAS, the City will mandate the location of the conference center located in the Mary
Lowell Center to obtain the full benefit of the southern view overlooking the waterfront and
Resurrection Bay.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager shall issue neither building permits nor certificates of
occupancy until the National Park Service submits a vehicular and pedestrian traffic plan and off-site
parking plan, including accessible parking and submit the study, which is satisfactory to the City
Manager.
Section 2. The City Manager shall issue neither a building permit nor certificate of
occupancy until the National Park Service submits a final floor plan of the Mary Lowell Center
assuring to the satisfaction ofthe City Manager that the conference center is located on the southern
portion of the view with the full, unobstructed benefit of the southern view overlooking the
waterfront and Resurrection Bay.
Section 3. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day of
January 2006.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-02
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: January 9, 2006
From: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
Agenda Item: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, TO MANDATE
CONDITIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE CENTER
LOCATED IN THE MARY LOWELL CENTER IN
CONJUNCTIN WITH THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On November 28, 2005 the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Planning Commission voted to approve
the partial vacation of Washington Street. The City of Seward had thirty days to veto the KPB’s
resolution to vacate a portion of Washington Street. The resolution was not vetoed.
This resolution will assure that the specific concerns revolving around the vacation of a portion of
Washington Street are addressed by the partners involved with the Mary Lowell Center. The City
Manager shall not issue building permits or certificates of occupancy until the National Park Service
provides the City with the following conditions:
1) “A vehicular and pedestrian and traffic plan and off-site parking plan, including accessible parking,
will be developed through public process and approved by the city staff prior to finalization of the
vacation” as recommended by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission; and
2) An alternate tsunami route authorized by the Seward Fire Department; and
3) An approved floor plan authorized by the City Manager prior to the construction of the Mary
Lowell Center assuring the conference center has the first priority and the full benefit of the southern
view overlooking the waterfront and Resurrection Bay.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other: _______________________________________________________________________
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no financial obligation for this resolution. Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approves Resolution 2006-_____ to mandate conditions for the conference center located in
the Mary Lowell center in conjunction with the vacation of a portion of Washington Street.