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Introduction Date: September 14, 2009
Public Hearing Date: September 28, 2009
Enactment Date: September 28, 2009
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2009-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING CITY ZONING MAP BY
REZONING LOTS 25 AND 26A, BLOCK 12, ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE OF SEWARD FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R1) TO URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR) LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNELL STREET AND NORTH OF
WASHINGTON STREET AT 208 AND 210 BROWNELL STREET
WHEREAS, applicants Sven and Barbara Ebbesson have submitted an
application and the filing fee, requesting Lot 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of
Seward, be rezoned from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Urban Residential (UR); and
WHEREAS, the separately owned single 3,000 square foot Lot 25, adjacent to
the south has also been included in this rezone; and
'""""'' WHEREAS, the current Zoning of the two parcels is Single Family Residential
(R1) and the current Land Use Plan map designation recommends the parcels be rezoned
to Urban Residential (UR); and
WHEREAS, Lot 26A, was replated in April 1988 and contains approximately
8,400 square feet and Lot 25, is an originally platted lot 30 X 100 feet, totaling
approximately 3,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC § 15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3)
allows the consideration of this rezone because the land is contiguous to the requested
zoning district and is recommended by the Land Use Plan Map; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the Zoning
Map into conformance with the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the official Zoning Map described in SCC 15.01.030 will be
amended from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Urban Residential (UR) as
recommended on the official Land Use Plan. map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has complied with public
notice and public hearing procedures for amending zoning and land use district
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City of Seward
Ordinance 2009-007
WHEREAS, at the August 4, 2009 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the application, held a public hearing and recommended City
Council approval of the proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The official Zoning Map of the City is hereby amended to change the
zoning designation of Lots 25 and 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward from
Single Family Residential (R1) to Urban Residential (UR) (as displayed in attached
document).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
THIS 28t" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Clark Corbridge, Mayor
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: September 28, 2009
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager °~/~~
From: Christy Terry, Community Development Director
Donna Glenz, Associate Planner
Agenda Item: Rezoning of Lots 25 and 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward
from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Urban Residential (UR)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for City Council review and adoption is Ordinance 2009- O(?~ amending the Zoning
Map by rezoning Lots 25 and 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward, from Single Family
(R1) to Urban Residential (UR) (see attached maps).
The applicant is requesting this rezone in order to provide land suitable for possible future
development uses as allowed within the Urban Residential District and to bring the lots into
conformance with the Land Use Plan.
Lot 26A, Block 12 was replated in April 1988 and contains approximately 8,400 square feet and
Lot 25, is an originally platted lot 30 X 100 feet, totaling approximately 3,000 square feet. The
current use on Lots 25 and 26A, Block 12, OTS is single family homes. These structures are
very small, older non-conforming single family structures.
These two (2) lots are currently zoned Single Family Residential (R1). The parcels to the East
are privately owned and in general single-family homes within the Single Family Zoning District
(R 1). The parcel to the North contains the multi-family structures of Bear Mountain Apartments
and is within the Urban Residential Zoning District (UR). The large parcel to the South is
privately owned and currently undeveloped also within the Urban Residential Zoning District
(UR). The large parcel to the West is owned by the City, within the Resource Management
(RM) Zoning District and currently undeveloped.
Seward City Code SCC § 15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this rezone
because the land is contiguous to the requested Urban Residential Zoning District in both the
North and South and is recommended by the Land Use Plan Map adopted by Council with the
2020 Comprehensive Plan.
The Land Use Map, as adopted by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, designates the area requested
for rezone as Urban Residential (UR) defined in SCC 15.05.025 (b)( (5) Urban residential
district (UR). Intended to allow an area of higher density mixed residential uses, from detached
single family housing to multi family apartments in conjunction with compatible low impact
professional office uses in the area surrounding the downtown business district.
No objections or concerns were expressed from City staff other than when future development
happens in this area, the 20 foot alley access limitations will need to be addressed and considered
within the development plan.
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As required by the City Code, neighboring property owners within 300 feet of the area subject to
review were notified of the proposed rezone. On August 4, 2009 the Planning and Zoning
Commission held the required public hearing and approved P&Z Resolution 2009-20
recommending City Council approve the requested rezone. During the discussion the P&Z
Commission supported the staff concerns regarding the limited. 20 foot Brownell right-of--way.
Staff had received one inquiry for information on the requested rezone; once the questions were
answered the party had no objection or concerns to the rezone.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
INTENT:
Amend the City of Seward Zoning Map by rezoning Lots 25 and 26A, Block 12, Original
Townsite of Seward from Single Family Residential (R1) to Urban Residential (UR) in
accordance with the Land Use Map.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: NO
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with the Zoning Map Amendment of Lots 25
and 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward.
Approved by Finance Department '
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission recommends:
September 14, 2006: Council introduces Ordinance 2009-~G'~Rezoning Lots 25 and 26A, Block
12, Original Townsite of Seward from Single Family Residential (R1) to Urban Residential
(UR).
September 28, 2006: Council conducts a public hearing and adopts Ordinance 2009-C~'] .
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