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Special Meeting Packet
November 15, 2011
City Council Chambers Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
ial Meeti,
November 15, 2011 6: 3U p. m. uty t,ouncu c,nameers
Sandie Roach'
Chair
Term Expires 02113
Vacant
Commissioner
Term Expires 02114
Tena Morgan
Commissioner
Term Expires 02113
Vacant
Commissioner
Term Expires 02112
Cindy Ecklund
Commissioner
Term Expires 02114
Dale Butts
Commissioner
Term Expires 02113
Vacant
Commissioner
Term Expires 02112
Jim Hunt
City Manager
Donna Glenz
Planner
Dwayne Atwood
Planning Technician
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Ceremony
A. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Special Reports & Presentations
A. City Administration Report
B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations
5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will
be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2
minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda
item]
6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of
Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*).
Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a
Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the
item is returned to the Regular Agenda.]
7. Special Items
Planning and Zoning Commission
November 15, 2011
A. Election of Vice Chair ......................................... Page 3
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Special Meeting Agenda
8. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first
opportunity to speak]
A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None
B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2011-14 of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough
approval of the preliminary replat of Lots 15-19, Block 8, Original
Townsite of Seward, Johnson Replat, creating two lots to be known
as Lots 15A & 17A, located at the northwest intersection of Railway
Avenue and Sixth Avenue, 211 Sixth Avenue and 510 Railway
Avenue......................................................................................................... Page 4
9. Unfinished Business — None
10. New Business —
A. Resolution 2011-12 of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending
City Council approve the official naming of the newly constructed North
Forest Acres Levee Road, as Levee Road; located within the public access
easement on Tract B, Dieckgraeff-Gillespie replat; located at 2501 Seward
Highway..................................................................................................................Page 10
B. Resolution 2011-13 rescinding Resolutions 2011-09 & 2011-10,
recommending City Council amend portions of Seward City Code 15.10.140
Definitions; 15.10.220 Development Requirements Table; 15.10.225 Land
Uses Allowed; and 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table .................................... Page 15
C. Approve 2012 Planning and Zoning meeting / work session schedule and
publichearing cut-off dates...................................................................................Page 20
D. Discussion of meeting time change from 7:30pm to 7:00pm..............................Page 24
* E. October 6, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes ..........................................................Page 25
11. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) -
A. Memo Reminder of December 6, 2011 P&Z work session with Seward Bear
Creek Flood Service Area Board, at 6:30 pm .....................................................Page 30
B. NFIP/CRS Special Bulletin October 2011...........................................................Page 31
12. Commission Comments
13. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual — Each individual has one opportunity to speak]
14. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
15. Adjournment
Planning and Zoning Commission
November 15, 2011
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Special Meeting Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commssion
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner�(.L
From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Tec cian
Agenda Item: Election of Vice -Chair
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Heinrich has resigned from the Commission leaving the Vice -Chair
seat vacant. The Commission must elect a new Vice -Chair to fill the seat until the annual election in the
spring of 2012.
It is the duty of the Vice -Chair person to assume the duties of the Chair when necessary.
The Duties of the Chair are as follows:
1. Open the meeting on time and call the meeting to order;
2. Announce in proper sequence the business on the agenda;
3. Recognize members who are entitled to the floor;
4. State and put to a vote all legitimate motions that arise during the meeting:
5. Do not permit debate until there is a motion on the floor;
6. Protect the Commission from frivolous or delaying motions by refusing to recognize
them;
7. Enforce the rules regarding debate and keep order;
8. Expedite business in a way compatible with the rights of the members;
9. Decide all questions of order;
10. Respond to all inquiries of members;
11. Ensure that citizens address all remarks to the Commission; and
12. Declare the meeting adjourned.
The process for election of the Vice -Chair is as follows:
The current chair shall open nominations. Any Commissioner can nominate another commissioner as
vice -chair.
• If only one nomination is received, a motion should be made to close nominations and cast a
unanimous ballot for the chosen person. That motion will need a second and can be approved
by unanimous consent. (No role call vote is necessary).
• If more than one nomination is received, I will prepare ballots for each Commissioner to vote
for one nominee and sign his ballot. 1 will then collect the ballots, read the votes aloud, and
announce the prevailing nominee. A motion is then in order for someone to elect the nominee
as vice -chairperson. A second is needed and the motion can be approved by unanimous consent
of the commission.
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Sponsored by: Applicant
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011-14
RESOLUTION 2011-14 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT
OF LOTS 15-19, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD,
JOHNSON REPLAT, CREATING TWO LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS
15A & 17A, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST INTERSECTION OF
RAILWAY AVENUE AND SIXTH AVENUE, 211 SIXTH AVENUE AND 510
RAILWAY AVENUE
WHEREAS, Cline and Associates Land Surveyors submitted a preliminary plat to the City
of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this replat combines the five (5) existing Lots 15 through 19, Block 8, Original
Townsite of Seward, into two (2) new lots; and
WHEREAS, the two (2) new lots to be known as Lots 15A and 17A will be approximately
6,000 square feet and 6,200 square feet respectfully; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned Auto Commercial (Lot 15A) and Central Business (Lot
17A); and
WHEREAS, the property is currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric and other
utilities; and
WHEREAS, City staff have stated that a subdivision installation agreement is not required
for this re -subdivision; and
WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code § 16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval,
property owners within 300 feet of the requested replats were notified of the proposed subdivision,
and the property was posted with public notice signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2011-14
Page 2 of 2
Section 1. The Commission recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Seward
Original Townsite, Johnson Replat combining Lots 15 through 19, Block 8, into two (2) new lots to
be known as Lot 15A and 17A, of approximately 6,000 square feet and 6,200 square feet each.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 15th day
of November 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: Three
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sandie Roach', Chair
P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner
From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician
Agenda Item: Preliminary Plat Review of Lots 15 through 19, Block 8,
Original Townsite of Seward, Johnson Replat
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary plat. This replat will combine the five (5) originally
platted Lots 15 through 19, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward into two lots to be known as
Lots 15A and 17A, each containing approximately 6,000 square feet and 6,200 square feet.
In accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before
submittal to the Borough for approval.
Subdivision Review:
Zoning.
The lots are zoned Auto Commercial (Lot 15A) and Central Business (Lot 17A).
SCC 15.05.025 (b) (8) Auto commercial district (AC). Intended to provide areas to
accommodate highway -oriented commercial activities such as offices, certain institutional uses,
and limited personal services and retail uses requiring substantial outdoor activity, traffic and
parking, and which also serve the offices and nearby residential areas, and which do not
materially detract from nearby residential areas.
SCC 15.05.025 (b) (9) Central business district (CBD). Provides for an area of convenient,
attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended for retail, financial,
entertainment and professional services occurring within enclosed structures. Regulations
applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact group of businesses of the type which
are mutually beneficial and located close enough together to encourage walk-in trade.
Utilities. -
The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets, therefore a
subdivision agreement is not required. Existing water, sewer and electric lines are located in the
adjacent rights -of -way. There are several fire hydrants within an approved distance.
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Size:
The two new lots will contain approximately 6,000 square feet and 6,200 square feet each. The
new lots meet the requirement for minimum lot width and buildable lot size in their respective
zoning districts.
Existing Use
Currently the south parcel to be known as Lot 17A includes a residential structure. The current
owner of the land has stated the property may be used for commercial purposes in the future.
The parcel to the north to be known as Lot 15A contains a 576 square foot detached commercial
garage. The existing garage meets all current setback requirements, as shown in the as -built
survey.
The nearby beachfront property to the south includes parking for the Alaska SeaLife Center, and
the property across the alley to the west includes a mid -size hotel. The lots to the east across
Sixth Avenue include an income -adjusted apartment complex. The parcels to the north are
largely residential, with the planned community library museum at the northernmost end of the
block.
Flood Zone:
The property is not within a FEMA mapped Flood Hazard Zone.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) _ X
2. Strategic Plan (1999) _ X
3. Seward City Code
X
As required by the City code, neighboring property owners within 300 feet of the property
subject to preliminary plat review were notified of the proposed platting action, and the property
was posted with a public notice sign. No public comment was received.
RECOMMENDATION•
Commission approves Resolution 2011-14 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of
Lots 15 through 19, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, Johnson Replat.
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We hereby certify that we are the owners of the real property
shown and described hereon and that we hereby adopt this plan
of subdivision. and grant oil easements by our free consent.
RESURRECDON ROCK TRUST
Aaron Patrick Johnson, Trustee
P.O. Box 3041
Seward, AK 99664
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416 4th AVENUE PO BOX 270J SEWARD, AK 99664
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Lots 15-19, Block 8
Original Townsite
P&Z Resolution 2011-14
Date: Public Hearing on 11/15/2011
Plat Action: Johnson Replat
Checked by: D. Atwood, Planning Technician
Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE OFFICIAL NAMING
OF THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NORTH FOREST ACRES LEVEE
ROAD, AS LEVEE ROAD; LOCATED WITHIN THE PUBLIC ACCESS
EASEMENT ON TRACT B, DIECKGRAEFF-GILLESPIE REPLAT;
LOCATED AT 2501 SEWARD HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the North Forest Acres Levee Road project was constructed with a two (2) lane
road on top to accommodate and help reduce neighborhood traffic to the Seward Transfer Facility
and other commercial facilities; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2011 the City held the dedication and opening ceremonies for the
newly constructed North Forest Acres Levee Road; and
WHEREAS, the travel way has commonly been called "Levee Road;" and
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 85-10 established a Street -Naming and Numbering
System to provide a standard approach to the naming and numbering of streets within the City Limits
of Seward; and
WHEREAS, Section 1, Item 2 of Resolution 85-10 also refers to the requirements of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Street Naming Methods; and
WHEREAS, the name "Levee Road" meets all of the conditions of both the City Resolution
85-10 and Chapter 14.10 Street Naming Methods of the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, the official naming of "Levee Road" must be designated by action of the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution 2011-12
Page 2 of 2
Section 1. The Commission recommends the City Council approve the official naming of the
North Forest Acres Levee transfer station access road as "Levee Road".
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 15t' day
of October 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: Three
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sandie Roach', Chair
P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
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From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2011-12 recommending City Council
officially name the North Forest Acres Levee/Road as "Levee Road."
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
As a result of severe flooding in Seward in 1986, FEMA organized a flood mitigation task force
to address the issue of flooding and identify the primary mechanisms by which state, local, and
federal agencies could mitigate the costly impacts of future flooding. One of the five projects
identified as key to mitigating those costly impacts, was construction of a levee to the south and
east of Japanese (Japp) Creek.
The Seward City Council approved Resolution 2008-135 adopting the Decisional Document for
the North Forest Acres Levee/Road. The purpose of this document was to identify the City's
interest in lands which were needed in order to construct the North Forest Acres Levee/Road.
This document demonstrated the public necessity of the project.
Under item 4 Statement of Need, the research stated two items, number 1 was Flood Control and
number 2 was Neighborhood Safety. It was stated the Levee/Road was needed to provide an
alternative route for commercial and industrial traffic that was traveling through the North Forest
Acres neighborhood to access facilities, including:
• Seward Solid Waste Transfer Facility
• Afognak Logging Company Gravel Pit
• Kenai Peninsula Borough Rock Quarry
• Alaska Department of Transportation and Public facilities Gravel Pit
• American Legion Shooting Range
Residents of the Forest Acres Subdivision had expressed concerns for many years regarding the
commercial and heavy traffic impinging on the safety of neighborhood residents, especially
children.
After many years of continued work, the project was designed and constructed with a 24 foot
drive surface and 4 foot wide shoulders from Dimond Boulevard to the Seward Highway. On
August 8, 2011 the City held the ribbon cutting ceremonies and opened the new "Levee Road"
connecting the Seward Highway to Dimond Boulevard and directing heavy traffic away from the
North Forest Acres Subdivision.
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda Statement — Resolution 2011-12
Page 2 of 2
City Council Resolution 85-10 established a Street -Naming and Numbering System to provide a
standard approach to the naming and numbering of streets within the City Limits of Seward.
Since the established procedure several roads and/or streets have been officially named by the
Council.
With the establishment of the enhanced 911 system, the Kenai Peninsula Borough also
established criteria for road and/or street naming. The naming of "Levee Road" meets all criteria
of both the City and Kenai Peninsula Borough guidelines.
The name "Levee Road" has been used for the drive surface constructed on the top of the North
Forest Acres Levee since the inspection of the project. This road runs from the Seward Highway
west to the intersection of Dimond Boulevard. Dimond Boulevard then continues on to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough Transfer Station and other commercial enterprises.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X —
Public Safety:
We value a safe community and a feeling of security. (Volume I, page 14)
3.8.2 Flooding and Floodplain Development (Volume II, page 66)
A discussion of building the levee for flood protection and "it will give relief to traffic volume
on Dimond Boulevard."
2. Strategic Plan (1999) X —
Promotes a safe community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Planning and Zoning Resolution 2011-12 recommending City Council officially name
the North Forest Acres Levee Road as "Levee Road."
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011-13
RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 2011-09 & 2011-10,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AMEND PORTIONS OF
SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS; 15.10.220
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE; 15.10.225 LAND
USES ALLOWED; and 15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE
WHEREAS, Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-10, recommending the City Council
approve the accompanying ordinances, amending various portions of the Seward City
Code, were passed at the August 2, 2011 regularly scheduled meeting of the Seward
Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, upon public notice at the Council level, several members of the
public came forward with concerns; and
WHEREAS, one Ordinance was pulled from the Council agenda and Council
remanded the second Ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold
further work sessions and discussions with the Council before moving forward; and.
WHEREAS, rescinding Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-10 would allow further
public discussion and continue to provide for orderly and safe development of the
community, which is the intent of the zoning ordinances in the Seward City Code; and
WHEREAS, a resolution, in place of a motion, is required to rescind a previous
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission shall rescind Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-10, of
the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, recommending City Council amend
portions of Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions; 15.10.220 Development
Requirements Table; 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed; and 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed
Table.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution 2011-12
Page 2 of 2
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 15t'
day of November 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: Three
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sandie Roach', Chair
P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Donna Glenz, Planner A
Agenda Item: Resolution 2011-13, Rescinding Resolutions 2011-09
and 2011-10, recommending City Council amend
portions on the Seward Zoning Code
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
At the August 2, 2011 regularly scheduled meeting of the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission, Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-10 were approved. The intent of these resolutions
was to recommend City Council enact the attached ordinances. These attached ordinances were
to amend the Seward City zoning codes of 15.10.140 Definitions and 15.10.220 Development
Requirements; 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed and 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table; to
change, update and accommodate the wishes of the public. Following the approval of these
Resolution staff moved the attached Ordinances forward to Council for enactment.
Upon public notice at the Council level several members of the public voiced concerns regarding
requested changes to the zoning code. Staff pulled Ordinance 2011-05 from the Council agenda
before the Council meeting of August 22, 2011. Council then postponed the introduction of the
second Ordinance, 2011-04 until the October 24, 2011 Council meeting. At the October 24,
2011 meeting the Council remanded Ordinance 2011-04 back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review and update based on further public work sessions. Currently both
Ordinances are back before the Commission for further review.
The intent of staff and the Council is to hold further work sessions, amend both ordinances based
on the results of these work sessions; then bring the entire package back to Planning and Zoning
Commission as a new public hearing. To accomplish this task the Commission will require new
Planning and Zoning resolutions to support moving the amended ordinances forward. Once the
new resolutions have been approved by the Commission the amended ordinances will then move
forward to the Council for enactment.
The City Clerk and the City Attorney have determined that a resolution is required in order to
rescind a resolution, an ordinance is required to rescind an ordinance, etc. as per Robert's Rules
of Order. Therefore, Resolution 2011-13 is being presented in order to properly rescind
Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-10.
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission approve Resolution 2011-13, which would rescind Resolutions 2011-09 and 2011-
10, recommending City Council approve amending portions on the Seward Zoning Code.
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
AMEND PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS
TO CHANGE, UPDATE AND ACCOMMODATE THE WISHES OF THE
PUBLIC
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held numerous public work
sessions to update the Seward City Code; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process has been complied with.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Council approve the attached Ordinance 2011-
_, amending various portions of Title 15.10.140 Definitions; and.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2
day of August 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD
Sandie Roach', Chair
AYES: Butts, Morgan, Heinrich, Roach'
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ecklund
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: Two
ATTEST:
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SPONSORED by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2011-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SEWARD CITY
CODE TO INCLUDE PORTIONS OF 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS TABLE; 15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED; and
15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE TO CHANGE, UPDATE AND
ACCOMMODATE THE WISHES OF THE PUBLIC
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held numerous public work
sessions to update the Seward City Code; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process has been complied with.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2011-attached and incorporated
herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of
August 2011.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Heinrich, Morgan, Butts, Roach'
None
Ecklund
None
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City Clerk
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 15, 2011
Through: City Planner Donna Glenz
From: Planning Technician Dwayne Atwood
Agenda Item: Approve the 2012 P&Z meeting and work session
schedule
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
At the end of each year the Planning and Zoning Commission approves the regularly scheduled
Planning and Zoning meetings and scheduled special meeting / work sessions for the coming year.
According to Seward City Code Section 2.30.220, "the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
shall meet at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers on the first Tuesday of each month. Special
meetings may be held at the call of the chair or the city manager, and at such other times as the
commission may determine." The Planning and Zoning Commission requested regular work sessions
be scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month and if a Public Hearing item was submitted by the
required cut-off date the work session be scheduled as a special meeting. The Commission set the
time for special meetings to begin at 7:30 p.m. and work sessions at 6:30 p.m.
The regular October Planning & Zoning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2012 due to
the City and Borough elections scheduled for October 2, 2012.
The regular November Planning & Zoning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2011
because the National Election falls on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve the 2012 Planning and Zoning meeting and special meeting / work session
schedule.
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Memorandum
CITY OF SEWARD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date: November 15, 2011
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
Through: Donna Glenz, Planner
From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician
Subject: 2012 - Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule
This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2012. Unless
otherwise noted the P & Z regular meetings will begin at 7.30 p.m. The "Scheduled Special Meetings" shall be held
ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7:30 pm per the 12/16/2008 adopted P&Z
Rules of Procedure, otherwise the gathering will be held as a work session commencing at 6:30 pm.
Month Reeular Meeting Special P&Z Meeting for Public HearinLys 7:30 om
OR scheduled Work Sessions Commence at 6:30 pm
January
January 3
January 17
February
February 7
February 21
March
March 6
(Note: March 6 Flood Board Work Session at 6:30)
March 20
April
April 3
April 17
May
May 1
May 15
June
June 5
(Note: June 5 Flood Board Work Session at 6:30)
June 19
July
July 3
July 17
August
August 7
August 21
September
September 4
(Note: September 4 Flood Board Work Session at 6:30)
September 18
October
October 4 (Thursday)
October 16 (Borough & Local Elections on October 2)
November
November 8 (Thursday)
November 20 (National Election on October 6)
December
December 4
(Note: December 4 Flood Board Work Session at 6:30)
December 18
January January 3 January 15
If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, plea 21 224-4049oreinaildatwood@citvofseward.net.
Seward Planning Zoning Commission
2011 Meeting and Agenda Cut -Off Dates
Reminder: Per SCC2.30.220(a), the Commission shall meet at 7:30 p.m. in the
council chambers on the 1 st Tuesday of each month
Third Tuesday is a work session
Public Hearing Items
Variance/CUP/Plat Reviews
(3 weeks prior to meetin)
Non Public Hearing Notice
Items
(2 weeks prior to meeting
Meeting Date
December 13, 2011
December 20, 2011
January 3, 2012
December 27, 2011
N/A
January 17, 2012
January 17
January 24
February 7
January 31
N/A
February 21
February 14
February 21
March 6
Febuary 28
N/A
March 20
March 13
March 20
April 3
March 27
N/A
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April10
April 17
May 1
April 24
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May 15
May 22
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May 29
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June 12
June 19
July 3
June 26
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July 17
July 24
Au ust 7
July 31
N/A
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Au ust 14
Au ust 20
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August 28
N/A
September 18
September 13
September 20
October 4
September 25
N/A
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October 17
October 25
November 8
October 30
N/A
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November 13
November 20
December 4
November 27
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December 18
December 13, 2012
December 20, 2012
January 3, 2013
December 24, 2012
N/A
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MEMORANDUM
City of Seward
Community Development
Date: October 6, 2011
To: Seward Planning and Zoning Co fission
From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Subject: Discussion on start time of Planning and Zoning Meetings
At the request of the public, the City Council held a discussion on changing the start and end
times of the Council meeting. On April 14, 2008 Council adopted Ordinance 2008-007 changing
the meeting start time from 7:30pm to 7:00pm and the sunset time from 11:00pm to 10:30pm.
The Planning and Zoning Commission also held a discussion regarding the start and end time for
the Planning and Zoning meetings. Due to a possible work conflict of a Commissioner the
Commission chose to maintain the 7:30pm start time.
A request has been received to revisit the start and end time of the Planning and Zoning Meeting.
Staff suggests you discuss the 7:30pm start time and the 11:00pm end time. If the Commission
wishes to change the time, direct staff to bring forward the Code change ordinance for public
hearing and recommendation to Council.
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City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes
October 6, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 4 4
Call to Order
The October 6, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Roach'.
Opening Ceremony
Commissioner Heinrich led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
There were present:
Sandie Roach' presiding, and
Steven Heinrich Cindy Ecklund
Tena Morgan
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Donna Glenz, City Planner
Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician
Excused was: Dale Butts
City Administration Report
City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items:
• Mayor David Seaward was elected by 295 votes in the October municipal election.
Incumbent Willard Dunham received 285 votes. In the City Council race for three available
seats Christy Terry received 458 votes; Vanta Shafer received 325 votes; Bob Valdatta
received 313 and Tom Smith 299.
• The municipal ballot question of whether to repeal Proposition 1, which would have
implemented an alcohol and tobacco tax, passed 427 to 186.
• City Council was still in negotiations with Jim Hunt of Idaho, who had been offered the
City Manager position.
• Michelle Weston had recently resigned her position as Assistant City Manager /
Community Development Director. She was to continue working on City projects for the
next two months.
• Mack Funk was recently hired as the new Harbormaster. Funk had previously worked at
Oak Harbor, Washington.
• The U.S. Coast Guard building relocation in the Seward Boat Harbor was delayed until
May of 2012.
• Construction of a 190-foot AT&T cellular tower had begun. Developers planned to install
the tower at the Seward Marine Industrial Center before the end of 2011.
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October 6, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 4 5
• The Kenai Peninsula Borough Platting Commission held a meeting in Seward on
September 19 and voted to change the name of several area roads. One proposal included
renaming Salmon Creek Road to Locomotive Lane. Following public testimony, the
decision was made to retain and dedicate the name of Salmon Creek Road.
• Community Development and local flood board staff attended a recent FEMA floodplain
management training.
• Glenz thanked Commissioner Steven Heinrich for his service on the Planning & Zoning
Commission, which began in 2008.
• An October 24 work session with City Council was canceled and was to be rescheduled for
a later date.
• Glenz also reported that a Connex container at 227 Brownell Street had been moved, at the
request of the Community Development Department, to another location.
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 (Heinrich/Morgan) Approve the Agenda and the Consent
Agenda
Motion Passed
Unanimous
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
August 2, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes
Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2011-11 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Colaska, dba
Quality Asphalt & Paving (QAP) to extract gravel from portions of three
parcels located within the city limits and the Resurrection River, with
Kenai Peninsula Borough tax parcel ID numbers of 144-03-041, 044 & 045,
within the Resource Management Zoning District
Glenz described and noted the proposed Conditional Use Permit to Colaska. The applicant
was applying to extract gravel from three parcels within the Resurrection River drainage. A
Conditional Use Permit was required for gravel extraction in the Resource Management District.
Access to the parcels was through Herman Leirer Road (Exit Glacier Road) to the north, Glenz
said.
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October 6, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 4 6
Glenz listed the eight conditions of the permit and noted the gravel extraction would be
taking place on dewatered gravel bars. All City departments had reviewed the application and no
public continents had been received regarding the proposed gravel extraction.
Commissioner Heinrich asked if the gravel extraction would take place just on the north
side of the river, given the access to the riverbed would be from the north.
Glenz explained that extraction would be done at dewatered gravel bars within the river.
The properties do extend into the water, but the extraction and transportation would be outside of
the river flow, Glenz said.
Commissioner Morgan asked if state permits were required for the proposed gravel
extraction.
Permits had been acquired by all of the involved agencies, including the State of Alaska,
Glenz said.
Chair Roach' asked if there was any indication of how much experience Colaska had in the
field of gravel extraction.
Glenz said she was not sure how much experience Colaska had, but stated Bill Williamson,
chairman of the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area board, was in the audience and had some
knowledge of the company's experience.
The Commission agreed to suspend the rules in order to hear Williamson's comments.
Williamson said Colaska had and maintained gravel pits north of Anchorage and in
Anchorage. The company had received gravel extraction permits for other portions of the Kenai
Peninsula, Williamson said. The company, as QAP, had about 20 years of experience, he said.
Roach' asked Administration if public access to any portions of the drainage would be
affected by the proposed gravel extraction.
The navigability of the river would not change, Glenz said. She also pointed out that the
land where the project would take place was private.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted
and the public hearing was opened.
There were no requests to be heard and the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Heinrich/Ecklund) Approve Resolution 2011-11
Heinrich commented that the proposed gravel extraction project would be good for the
community and he would support it.
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Roach' commented that the Community Development Department had done considerable
work preparing the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Unfinished Business — None
New Business — None
Informational Items and Reports (No action required)
Notice of Work Session with Council on October 24, 2011
National Flood Insurance Program Newsletter, August/September
North Pacific Rim Housing Authority Letter Regarding Connex
Commissioner Heinrich Resignation Letter
November, 2011 Meeting Schedule
Commission Comments
Commissioner Ecklund thanked Commissioner Heinrich for his service.
Commissioner Morgan also thanked Heinrich for his work and wished him luck with his
new employment opportunity.
Heinrich said he enjoyed his time as a commissioner and was confident the Commission
would succeed in its future efforts. He also mentioned that he made some progress working with
the GIS consultant to catalog the Resources Management Zoning District land surrounding Seward.
Heinrich said he would provide the information he had compiled, although it was incomplete.
Roach' noted that Heinrich had added a valuable perspective for the Commission and she
appreciated working with him.
Glenz said the Commission would need to consider
suggested changing the regular meeting date to November
scheduled for November 1. Commissioners agreed that the
monthly meeting would be held on November 15, 2011.
Citizens' Comments — None
meeting dates for November. She
8, 2011. The regular meeting was
: Planning & Zoning Commission
City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes
October 6, 2011 Volume 6, Page 4 4 8
Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — None
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Dwayne Atwood, Sandie Roach'
Community Development Assistant Chair
(City Seal)
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MEMORANDUM
City of Seward
Community Development
Date: November 15, 2011
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Donna Glenz, Planner Aq�
1
Subject: Reminder of the Tuesday night, December 6, 2011: Seward Bear Creek
Flood Service Area Board and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint
Work Session
The regularly scheduled quarterly joint work session with the Seward Bear
Creek Flood Service Area Board is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6,
2011 from 6:30 to 7:20 pm. in the Council Chambers.
It is assumed you will be in attendance unless you notify Community Development Staff
prior to the scheduled work session. (Dwayne Atwood, 224-4049)
The regularly scheduled December Planning and Zoning meeting will directly follow the
work session at 7:30 pm.
This memo is to serve as a reminder of the regularly scheduled work session.
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NFIP/CRS
UPDATE
Special Bulletin October 2011
CRS Changes Unveiled
With Points!
The ongoing paper, "2012 CRS Coordinator's Manual Changes," has just been updated to
include final recommendations made by the CRS Task Force at its September meeting. The
paper can be downloaded from the home page of http:llwww.CRS2012.org.
CRS communities will be happy to see that this latest version includes points! It will also be
apparent that some activities will have more points available under the new Manual because
they support the directions that FEMA and the Task Force want the CRS to take in the
program's effort to support community resiliency. Some of these are listed below.
-- More emphasis will be placed on keeping the floodplain open and free of development
(Activity 420—Open Space Preservation). The maximum credit for open space preservation
is expected to double from 725 to 1,450 points.
— Protecting natural floodplain functions and incorporating low -impact development
approaches into local regulatory standards likewise will be getting more attention (Activity
420—Open Space Preservation and Activity 450—Stormwater Management).
-- Prohibiting or restricting filling in the floodplain will receive more attention in the new
Manual (Activity 430—Higher Regulatory Standards).
-- More attention will be paid to protection of human life and safety (all of the 600 Series activities).
-- Master planning for better programs is emphasized (Activity 5 1 0—Floodplain Management Planning).
-- A new activity is devoted to promoting flood insurance (Activity 370—Flood Insurance Promotion).
To balance the total discount and impact on the National Flood Insurance Fund, other activities will
have their maximum points reduced. Among those with lower total points available are
-- Activity 520—Acquisition and Relocation,
-- Activity 530—Flood Protection, and
-- Activity 320—Map Information Service.
Activity 620—Levees has been redesigned. Although the total points for the levee activity
will be reduced from 900 to 237, only two communities in the CRS today can meet the
continued on next page
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Also in this Issue
i Webmars to explain CRS Changes ....................... 3 Training Opportunities................................. 4
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Changes —continued from previous page
prerequisites and receive the credit. Under the new 620 criteria it is expected that many more
communities will be able to obtain credit.
Posted on the website are the comments received from 45 communities and other groups by
the August 31 deadline. The Task Force gave these serious consideration in arriving at the
final credit points mentioned above.
If you have been monitoring the proposed revisions as they moved through the summer
iterations, you will note these major changes from what was proposed in the earlier (July)
edition of the "changes" paper:
No new requirements, including annual recertification requirements, will take effect until the
ISO/CRS Specialist reviews them with the community, one-on-one, at its cycle visit.
— The proposal for a Class 9 CRS participation requirement that would require the community
to prove that it holds flood insurance on all community -owned buildings in the Special
Flood Hazard Area has been eliminated. Instead, the community's CEO will certify that the
community is aware of FEMA's disaster assistance rule: that is, the amount of disaster
assistance that will be available from FEMA after a flood will be reduced by the amount of
insurance the community should have held on its buildings.
— The current CRS Class 7 requirement that a community have a BCEGS classification
(rating) of 6/6 or better will become a CRS Class 6 requirement for a BCEGS classification
of 5/5 or better. This will allow those communities that are "stuck" at CRS Class 8 because
they have no BCEGS classification to advance to a CRS Class 7.
— There will be new Class 4 prerequisites related to natural floodplain functions credits and
life safety (programs for response to flood warnings and dam and levee failure).
— Although the credit for maintaining elevation certificates in computer format (ECCF) under
Activity 310—Elevation Certificates is being dropped, there will be a new credit for having
building elevation data stored and available in the community's GIS system (credited in
Activity 440—Flood Data Maintenance).
There will be more emphasis on developing a local "Program for Public Information," with
additional credit points for coordinating the following activities with the local program:
Activity 330—Outreach Projects, Activity 340—Hazard Disclosure, Activity 350—Flood
Protection Information, Activity 360—Flood Protection Assistance, and the educational
elements of both natural functions open space (under Activity 420) and stream dumping
regulations (under Activity 540).
The 600 series of activities (610—Flood Warning and Response, 620—Levees, and 630—
Dams) will be aligned so that their creditable elements are similar:
o Recognition of a threat from a flood or levee failure or dam failure;
o Dissemination of warnings;
o Implementing an emergency response plan; and
o Coordinating emergency preparedness, warnings, response, and other safety -related
activities with owners and operators of critical facilities.
All three will have similar requirements for projects that reach out to the community's
residents and others. These projects are creditable under Activity 330—Outreach Projects.
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Sign up for a New Webinar
Hear about points and final changes --Get your Questions Answered
A new series of two-hour webinars will be held in November and December to explain the
changes (including credit points) that will take effect with the 2012 edition of the CRS
Coordinator's Manual. The webinars are free and are open to everyone.
All changes covered in webinars are listed and explained in the October 20, 2011, edition of
"2012 CRS Coordinator's Manual Changes," which is available at http://www.crs20l2.org.
One Continuing Education Credit (CEC) will be provided by the Association of State
Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) for those CFMs® who attend.
You must register at least two days before the webinar you wish to attend. Remember that
you need to access the site (at the URL that will be sent to you after you register) five
minutes before the starting time. To get complete instructions on registration, click on
"Webinar Info" at the 2012 Manual website http://www.crs20l2.org. If you still have
questions, e-mail NFIPCRS@iso.com.
Webinars scheduled so far are listed below. Check the website for later additions.
Date (2011)
Sponsor
Subject
Start Time
EDT
CDT
MDT
PDT
November
Palm Beach County, Florida, CRS Users
General overview
10:00
9:00
8:00
7:00
9
Group
November
FAST—Floodplain Awareness Success in
General overview
2:30
1:30
12:30
11:30
10
Texas (Houston —Galveston Area CRS
Users Group)
November
Nationwide
General overview
1:00
12:00
11:00
10:00
14
November
CRS Committee of the Colorado
General overview
12:00
11:00
10:00
9:00
15
Association for Stormwater and
Floodplain Management
November
Nationwide
General overview
1:00
12:00
11:00
10:00
16
November
Southwest Florida, CRS Users Group
General overview
3:00
2:00
1:00
12:00
17
December
Nationwide
General overview
11:00
10:00
9:00
8:00
13
December
Nationwide
General overview
2:00
1:00
12:00
11:00
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All webinars are 11/r-2 hours long. More webinars may be scheduled, depending on demand.
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Training Opportunities
CRS Training
Don't forget that the CRS offers "remote" workshops to help communities with their elevation
certificate and other requirements. If you are interested in hosting a "webinar" on the FEMA
Elevation Certificate or any other activity, contact your ISO/CRS Specialist.
Note the webinars that are being offered to brief communities about the changes coming in the
2012 Coordinator's Manual, in the article on page 3.
Emergency Management Institute Courses
FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) conducts courses on floodplain
management and other CRS-related topics. These are oriented to local building, zoning,
planning, and engineering officials. Tuition is free for state and local government officials
and travel stipends are available. Call the training office of your state emergency manage-
ment agency, see http://training.fema.gov/, call EMI at 1-800-238-3358 or (301) 447-1035, or
see http://www.training.fema.gov/EMICourses/EMICourse.asp.
The Community Rating System (E278) August 6-9, 2012; September 17-20, 2012
Note that, beginning in February 2012, the CRS course will use the 2012 edition of the
CRS Coordinator's Manual.
Prerequisite: To enroll in the CRS course, you must be a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or
have completed the National Flood Insurance Program course listed below (E273) or be a full-
time floodplain manager with more than 3 years of experience specifically related to floodplain
management.
The CRS course is also offered at other sites upon request. Scheduled so far are
North Carolina (FEMA Region IV), October 26-28, 2011, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
(a "short," 2 '/z day course); contact John Gerber, (919) 715-5711 x 106 or
jgerber@ncem.org.
— Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts I (E194) February 13-16, 2012
—Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts H (E282) December 12-15, 2011
-- Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP (E273) October 31—
November 3, 2011; March 19-22, 2012
E273 is also field deployed periodically. Contact your State NFIP Coordinator for more informa-
tion. Find your State Coordinator at http://www.floods.org/index.asp?menuID=274.
Under Section 431.n, Staffing (STF) of the CRS Coordinator's Manual, five points are
provided for each member of a community's floodplain permit staff who graduates from
courses E194, E273, E278, E282, E284, or E386 (up to 25 points). Graduating from E279 is
worth five points under Activity 360-Flood Protection Assistance.
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