HomeMy WebLinkAbout01052010 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes
January 5, 2010 Volume 6, Page 3 7 7
Call to Order
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The January 5, 2010 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoriing Commission was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Roach'.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Ecklund led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present:
Sandie Roach' presiding, and
Tena Morgan, Cindy Ecklund
Steven Heinrich Frank DeMarco
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Christy Terry, Community Development Director
Dwayne Atwood, Community Development Assistant
Imo Excused was: Christina Stauffer
City Administration Report
Community Development Director Terry updated the Commission of the following
business items:
• A proposed Old Mill Subdivision property buyout. Applications were to be received
through January 15. A local contact was Dan Mahalak, with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
• The City of Seward gained a disaster declaration for coastal damaged caused during the
December 2009 storm surge. Damage to the bicycle path and other infrastructure totals
were estimated at $11 million.
• A local treasure map program led by merchants offered participants a chance to win $400
each week in gift certificates.
• A topic at the recent Bear Creek Flood Board Service Area meeting included a grant
proposal that was submitted to the Department of Homeland Security.
• The Community Development Department recently purchased additional, higher resolution
global imagery for its mapping software.
• The Community Development Department was currently working with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to conduct area soil surveys.
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• The Bear Creek Flood Board Service Area approved an additional $10,000 for the Dairy
Hill drainage project, which was undertaken with the support of the Department of
Homeland Security. The City application was due January 11, 2010.
• The Commission was reminded of an emergency warning system test slated for January 6,
2010.
Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations — None
Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing - None
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion (Ecklund/Morgan) Approve the Agenda and the Consent
Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
October 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None
Unfinished Business — None
New Business
Resolution 2010 -01 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, Providing a Recommendation to Council on the Nomination
for Disposal Through Negotiation for Lot AU Forest Acres Subdivision
Subject to a Public Use Easement, to Steve Lemme in Exchange for a Public
Use Easement on Lot ZZ, Forest Acres Subdivision for the North Forest Acres
Levee/Road Project
Terry reviewed Resolution 2010 -01 for the Commission. She described the zoning and
explained the reason an easement was being negotiated for Lot ZZ.
Motion (Heinrich/Ecklund) Approve Resolution 2010 -01
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Ecklund asked staff about the potential for future development of Lot ZZ under the
low proposed deal. Terry explained the zoning requirements for the parcel.
Heinrich said the proposed land swap appeared to be a reasonable deal for both parties.
Roach' asked why the initial negotiation for a land deal was not successful. Terry
explained the earlier proposal was not mutually beneficial.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Approve the January 19, 2010, work session topics as Two Lakes Park Replat
and the 2010 Work Session Schedule for the completion of the Title 15 Code
Review
Terry suggested a strategy work session to check the schedules of both the Commission
and staff members to complete the review of proposed changes to Title 15.
Motion (Ecklund/Morgan) Approve the January 19, 2010 work session
topics as Two Lakes Park Replat and the
2010 Work Session Schedule for the
completion of Title 15 Code Review
Heinrich noted he would not be available for the January 19, 2010 work session due to
travel plans.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Informational Items and Reports (No action required)
Reminder of the re- scheduled joint work session with the Seward Bear Creek
Flood Board Service Area, January 4, 2010, 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Terry noted the Seward Bear Creek Flood Board Service Area work session had
been rescheduled to January 4, 2010. She informed the Commission the meeting had been
productive.
Roach' thanked staff for the report and noted her own concerns about the State of
Alaska's current stance on navigability, which was discussed during the work session.
NFIP /CRS Update for December 2009
Terry also informed the Commission that she and Associate Planner Donna Glenz
were scheduled to participate in an upcoming Federal Emergency Management Agency
,�, training.
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Commission Comments
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Morgan said she is also concerned about the issue of navigability, which was discussed
during the Seward Bear Creek Flood Board Service Area work session.
Ecklund noted that she attended the recent Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission
meeting. She also asked staff about 2010 Alaska Public Offices Commission disclosures and
when they needed to be completed. Ecklund also said a series of public meetings may be required
for the Title 15 Code Review, to adequately inform the public.
Heinrich noted his attendance at a recent community library project meeting, which
included project architects. The meeting was informative, he said.
Roach' congratulated Ecklund on her appointment to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission. She also expressed thanks to the Commission and to Community
Development Department staff for their work efforts.
Citizens' Comments -None
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
Terry noted information about the navigability issue was available through a Kenai
Peninsula Borough navigability task force that had been assembled. Terry also said the material milli
costs for the proposed Seward library project were subject to the current economic conditions,
which may impact the library project total.
Adjournment
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