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Home My WebLink AboutOrd2009-007Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission 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 OFSEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING CITY ZONING MAP BYREZONINGLOTS25AND26A, BLOCK 12, ORIGINALTOWNSITEOFSEWARDFROMSINGLEFAMILYRESIDENTIAL (R1) TO URBAN RESIDENTIAL (UR) LOCATEDONTHEWESTSIDEOFBROWNELLSTREETANDNORTHOFWASHINGTONSTREETAT208AND210BROWNELLSTREET WHEREAS, applicants Sven and Barbara Ebbesson have submitted anapplicationandthefilingfee, requesting Lot 26A, Block 12, Original Townsite ofSeward, be rezoned from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Urban Residential (UR); and WHEREAS, the separately owned single 3,000 square foot Lot 25, adjacent tothesouthhasalsobeenincludedinthisrezone; and WHEREAS, the current Zoning of the two parcels is Single Family ResidentialR1) and the current Land Use Plan map designation recommends the parcels be rezonedtoUrbanResidential (UR); and WHEREAS, Lot 26A, was replated in April 1988 and contains approximately8,400 square feet and Lot 25, is an originally platted lot 30 X 100 feet, totalingapproximately3,000 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 requestedzoningdistrictandisrecommendedbytheLandUsePlanMap; and WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the ZoningMapintoconformancewiththeLandUsePlan; and WHEREAS, the official Zoning Map described in SCC 15.01.030 will beamendedfromSingleFamilyResidential (Rl) to Urban Residential (UR) asrecommendedontheofficialLandUsePlan. map; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has complied with publicnoticeandpublichearingproceduresforamendingzoningandlandusedistrictdesignations, as required by Title 15; and 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 J ~r Clark Corbridge, Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Dunham, Smith, Keil, Corbridge NOES : None ABSENT: Bardarson ABSTAIN: None VACANT : One ATTEST: r J~,ran Lewis, CNIG ty Clerk -' City Seal) e jar •~e~ y$y.enneee~s* ~~1 •~ e°~~w rwa e e s.:~t~° s 4A e ~i a Neese+e ~~ 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 ZoningMapbyrezoningLots25and26A, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward, from Single FamilyR1) 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. r 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~'] .