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CITY OF gEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO.5008-003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF. CITV OF
SEWARU, ALASKA, AMENDING THF. LAND USE PLAN AND
RF,ZONING OF LOTS 20, 21 AND 22, CLEARVIEW
SUBDIVISION NUMBER b FROM IWO FAMH.V RF.SIDF.NTIAI.
(R2)'IO AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC)
WHEIgF:AS, en aDDlicnnt has requested a e of Lots 20, 21, and 22,
Clearnew Subdivision Numbar 6, from Two Family Rcsidcutial (R2) m Anm
Commecial (AC); and
WHEREAS, the 8ewmd City Coda SCC §15.01.035, Numrdmmns, (b) (3)
allows the considers[ion of this rczanc as the laud is contiguous m the requested zoning
distict and is greater than one (1) acre; and
WHEREAS, tlm rota) area of land being rezoned is approximately 1.3 acres; and
~ WHEREAS, Ne Seward City Codo SCC 415.OLU3g Nnevdmevre, (b) (3)
allows the considcretion of Wis rezone ae the IvsA is contiguous to the requested zoning
disrcict and ie greater then one (I) acre; and
WHEREAS, the ollmial Zoving Map described in SCC 15.01.03(1 will have to be
ammldcd ficm'I'wo Family Residential (R2); to Amo Commerial (AC) and the official
Land Use map will have to be amended from Two Family Residential (tit) to Aoro
Commercial (AC) in rrsponecro this rezone; end
WHEREAS, Ne Platming & Zoing Commission has complied with public
nolicc and public hearht6 procedures for amending zoning and land use district
designations, as required by Title I5; and
WHEREAS, at the kebmary 19, 200A meeting, the Plamring and Zoning
Commission reviewed the applioefion, held a public hearing end rcconuumldcd City
Ccuncil approval oRhc pmposcd zoning entendmen[ included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, 8E IT ORDAINED HY THE CITY COUNCII. OF
THE CITY OF' SEWARD, ALASKA [hat:
city of sewam
Ordinance No. 2008-003
Page 2 0(2
Scefion 1. The oRCial Land Use Map of [he City is hereby amcndcd by chanpng ~
the Iwd nse designation of Lots 20, 21 and 22, Clearview Subdivision Numbu 6 firm
Two Family Aesidwtial (R2) to Aura COmmcrcial (AC) (as displayed in anazhed
doaamem).
9acfion 2. Tha official Zoning Mep of the Cily fs hereby amavded by changjng
the zoning desipyra[ion of Lals 20, 21 and 22, Clearview Snbdivision Number 6 Gom
Two Pamily Residential (RZ); to Aulo Cnmmacial (AC) (az displayeA in attechcd
docmncnt numbec).
Secrion S. This oMinence elmll tako eEad ten (10) days following enattment.
ENACTED HY THE CITY f.OlINC1L OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
THIS 10th DAV OF March, 2006.
THE CITY OF SE WARD, ALASKA
Clark Carbridge, Maynr r
AYES: Dwham, Valdenn, Hardareon, Amberg, Smith, Corbridge
NOES. None
ABSENT: Kellar
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk ,,vi2y O.•-3;'~y ere.
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Uam: Mamh 10, 2008
To: Phillip Omes, City Mmmgcr~/
Through: Bub Hicks, Commwity Development llveetor
From: Doran 6lenz, Pl ^^ nAssismnt
Agenda tram: Amwdmg We Leud Use Plw wd remrung of Lots 20, 21 wd
22, Clearview SuWivision Numher 6 from Two kaudly
Reeidentlvl (R2) to Auto Curtuvcmial (AC)
BACKGROUND R dUSTIFICAT[ON~ poi
Anmhed f City Cuwcil review wd adoption is Ordwwce 2000.-' amending tM
Land Use Plw wtl Rezoning of Lots 20, 21, and 22, Clearvicw subdivision Number 6
tram Two Family Residential (R2) to Auta Commercial (AC) (as aftarficd hseto)
The applicant u reyucstwg this rezone m oNer to provide Iwd suitable 1'ur future
coaunercul uses aduwed wiWw the Autn Commercial DisniM. LOGS 20, 21 and 22 arc
cunevdy vacant Iwd appronimately one one tbvd (1.3) acm. SCC §15.01.035,
Amendments, (b) (3) allows tM cuvsidemtion of this rezone as thn aroa ie comlguous m
the regvestnl inning disniM and is greater than ovc (1) azre in area.
The large, approximately 2 acrc'fmM A, dimetly to lbe Bas[, currently zoned AuW
Commercial is owned by the CIRI Coryomtion end contairss n warelwux wtl parking lot
used to support the CrRUKmai FjoNs Tours harbor tom business. The pamele N the
NoM across Resuemction Boulevard are prosrndy zwed Twn Family ResidenRal (R2)
and eonmin gev ally single family homes. The 9 lots tv the Nonhwest are cwendy
weed Two Pemily Residential (jt2), presently urdevebped and ffu We mast part owned
by the applicant, leirer Bvtnryrises. The Iarge approximately IS acre Trod 5 m the
Soutb and Southwest is zoned Resours:e Manegemrnq is cwrrndy wdevcloped land
Domed by the npplicwy Leirer Fnterprixs.
In order for the lot to be mmmd, [hc underlying Lvnd Usn Plan wW also have to to
amended. the Land Ilse Plan mluPtul with Ne 2020 Seward Cumprchcnsive Plan
recommends dds aroa be romn~ tv Two Famify [4aidrndai (RZj. Howavor 0w area
eomigwvs to Luts 21, 22 end 2i on the East, is recommrndM to remdn Auto
C'.ommercial and a Lugo Wnion of Tract 5 to the Suulh is rccommrndM m be rewnW to
Anto Commercial.
SCC IS.OS.025. Land vsa dbtriMa--EatnbliehM, definitions
a) F_rm6lished The city is hereby divided Imo tarot use dutrlas which shall be
bounded arW d fined ax shown art rM ~cia! lumd nse map. This ~cial map, rogeMer
wlth all explamrory mattv~ IHervvn, as vrhibfred al the rime afpabhc hearirsg, is hereby
aMPted by rg(erence and declared m 6e a parr ofthin eMptec
The curtavl maiag of the area requested for rezone is 'Two Family Residentral (R2)
delineil iu StAI 15.05.025 (h). na (3J Medium density (orw m eaves dwe-ing units per
acre) nanririnwl Musing ores with a mu Qjsirtgle and Iwo-family units, free from other
zcept those which use bath ro ~dble and canwnienl ro residems uj such a
alsni¢
The requested ]vnins and Laud Uee Map change of Ne area fns rezone is Auro
Cnmmecial (AC) dcHncd N SCC 15.05.025 (b). a9 (A) Intended ro -rovide areas m
modate highway oriemed a eia! actlvirias such as q~ces, tarsals
Irulieuriowl uses, and ilmimd pecsomltrervioes acrd rend ores reyuiring subsramlal
aurdrwr udiviry, n ~c aM parking and which also serve the Wirer aM nearby
residemial areas, mdwhich do nor mureriully denuctfrom nearby rerrdentid areas.
Ifie applicant and owner of Ne Intl 20, 21 end 22 mqueswd 1'or rezone has had the Innd
nvnilable for salt as is unently zoned Twn-family Residential for some tune. The
applicant has received an oRer on dre laud and a request for the rezone from Ne edjohdng
properly owner m the tut. As sNLLd in dre apPlicavlS apphratrom Kerui Fjords
Tours/CIIU (ow r oP'Imct A, w the east) hopes ro mparrd then cmmvf cuswmer
parking end storage holding by pvrcheswg Lots 20, 21 and 22, Geerview Subdivision
Number 6.
Aecoeri' 9 the primary concern of ell zoswrg a;tions is w promote public health, mfety
and 6evcml welfare (SW 15.01.010), Communlry Development recommnnds this rezone
for several reasons:
L TNS axone will allow for Ne muimnm use of Lota 20, 21 and 22, Clearview
Sold. No. 6 by allowing the increased development of the Auw Commercial
Trwl A w the Gart.
2. Them arc lirniladons involved wiU attempNns to prioritize coaunmdtY needs
and desires with the laud use nmds for two family homes verses other
activities. At this fime Ue wmmurdry has a very limimd selection of land
available for cormvercial developmem within close Proximity to Yho SewaN
Small Dom Harhnq whereas more opfioru are available for land for fwo
family Immw.
fhc olewie depmvnevt noted current electrical ivHastrunme may not be adegmre for
commercial devdopmovt. The applicnt wu made aware ofdds coveerv.
At Ne time of 1'lamdvg and ZoNng Public Hearing four public concerns were submitted
for consideration. One citizen voiced covicem for inerenced treffie and public safely on
Yhocvix Road due to ingress and egress et lots 20 and 2l. This wvicem will be mitigated
through note 4 of tlrc Subdivision Plaz, which .antes "Driveway Iceafioru 1'or Lots 20 and
21 require approval by the City of Seward prim w roruvucMn." AnoNer resident
voiuxl conecm over the possibility of forme wmmemivl development moving lmNa
into the residential zoning district. One commissioner notW thm tltis couccm can he
lesswed by the 20 cool 30 foot utility aasemwt on the noMwest Im lines, hetwaw rheas
loo proposed for Aum Cnmmemial mooing and the adjaernt Ints iv residential costing. A
third member of the public voiced coneem n reascl noise and aeffie, scoring,
`"Chem is suNcicnt land nmside of townG1wiWont crowding into residwdal
neighborhoods."
Noise and tmitic concems hove bcen addressel abovq and she City scoff does not supparl
enwureging cosvsnereiN businosecs to loaaze vvtsida of the City. Amdser person
expressed conccma related to recwt Flootting issuos iv Me are4 and possible
wsvaswnetion resulting 6om vehicle smmge in a Flood risk are This conecrv was
addressed in Note 3 0l' We Subdivision Plat, scoring thaz if a lot'v located within a FEMA
desigoamd hood hard area, "development must comply with City of Seward Floodplain
Management Regulmions. A survey to detcrvwsc We elevntinn of the properly may be
required prior to developmwc"
CONS[STENCV OFIECFO.IST YES t]'O_ NLA
I. Comprehensive Ylan (2020) X
Promote expansion and developmem ol'local entrepreneurial husinesses. (page 16)
3. Snaregic Plan p99Y) X
Promote Residentini and Commwcial Developmwt inside Me City (page 9)
PLANNING AND ZONING ItF:VIEW
Al dtc Febmery 19, 2008 PlaminK and Zosuog mee[in6 the Commission appmvW
Remlution 2008-01 rcwsvmeuding City Cowcil adapt Ord'mavce 2008-XX, amending
the Laml Uac Plau and Remnning of Lots 20, 21 wd 22, Clearvicw Subdivision Number 6
Gom'RVO Pamily Residevfial Q22) m Aum Commercial (21C)-
As regvircd by the City Cndq neighboring properly owucre within 300 feet of the mea
subject to review were mdliW of the proposed rnone and amendment m the Land Use
Plan. Members of the public akended the meeting and voiced the above concems m the
Phumiug sad Zoning Commission.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of gewnrd will have no cods associated with this amendment m the I.avd Use
Plw and chmsga ol'wrdng dcsigmtion.//~~``~~
Approved by Finance Depanmam__ ~uav
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zosimg Commission recoaunrnds:
oa3
March 10, 2008: Cowoil iuwduw ONinwcc 20U8~ Amcadmg We Land Ilse
Rlw asul rewrdag of Lots 20, 21 and 22, Cleerview $uM1divisinn Nmnber 6 from Two
Fwiily Residential (R2) m Auto Commercial (AC)
Doi
March 24,2W8: Cowcil wntlucisapublic hearing and adopts Ordinwce 2008-Z.