HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2012-003 Sponsored by: Planning & Zoning Commission
Introduction: May 14, 2012
Public Hearing: May 29, 2012
Enactment: May 29, 2012
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2012 -003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REZONING LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE
OF SEWARD FROM AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (CBD); AND LOTS 26, 27 AND 28, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, FROM MULTI FAMILY (R3) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (CBD)
WHEREAS, An applicant has submitted an application and the filing fee, requesting Lots
15, and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, be rezoned from Auto Commercial (AC) to
Central Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has agreed to participate in the rezone by including
Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, to rezone from Multi Family Residential
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(R3) to Central Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, the current Land Use Plan Map designation recommends all of Block 8 be
zoned Central Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, all of the lots to be included are each originally platted lots 30 X 100 feet,
totaling approximately 15,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code (SCC) §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the
consideration of this rezone because the parcels are 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, "Maintain Seward's Land Use
Plan as the primary local tool to ensure quality community land use arrangements, growth, and
development;" and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public
hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission on April 3,
2012.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2012 -003
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The official City of Seward Zoning Map is hereby amended by changing the
zoning designation of Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward from Auto Commercial
(AC) to Central Business District (CBD).
Section 2. The official City of Seward Zoning Map is hereby amended by changing the
zoning designation of Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original Townsite from Multi Family (R3) to
Central Business District (CBD).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days following its enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 29 day of May, 2012.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
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Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 14, 2012 �
To: City Council
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Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Donna Glenz, Planner 4
Agenda Item: Amending the Zoning Map by rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 8,
Original Townsite of Seward, from Auto Commercial (AC) to Central
Business District (CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original
Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business
District (CBD)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the City Council's review and adoption is Ordinance 2012- C , amending the City of
Seward Zoning Map by rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, from Auto
Commercial (AC) to Central Business District (CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original
Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD).
The applicants are requesting this rezone in order to provide land suitable for future commercial uses
allowed within the Central Business District and to bring the lots into compliance with the current
Land Use Plan approved in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
The two properties are separated by an alley and occupy the southern portion of Block 8. The lots
nearby are also Central Business and include a mid -size hotel at Fifth Avenue and Railway and an
income - adjusted apartment complex at Sixth Avenue and Railway. (See attached zoning map.)
One remaining parcel on Block 8 will continue to be zoned Auto Commercial (AC) and will not be
included in this rezone. The property owner has declined to participate. (See correspondence in
packet.)
Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this rezone
because the parcels are contiguous to the requested Central Business District (CBD) and is
recommended by the Land Use Plan.
The Land Use Map, as adopted by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, designates the area requested for
rezone as Central Business District as defined in 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."
PLANNING AND ZONING REVIEW
As required by the City Code§ 15.01.040, neighboring property owners within 300 feet of the area
subject to review were notified and the property was posted. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on April 3, 2012 and approved Resolution 2012 -02 recommending City
Council adopt Ordinance 2012- rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward,
from Auto Commercial (AC) to Central Business District (CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8,
Original Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST YES NO N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X
"We value orderly growth and balanced development that is driven by community consensus in
conformance with the land use plan." (page 14)
2. Land Use Plan Map (2006) X
The Land Use Plan supports this rezone.
3. Strategic Plan (1999) X
"Work towards bringing the Zoning Map into conformance with the Land Use Plan (page 11)
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the change of zoning
designation.
Approved by Finance Department d4,4
INTENT:
Amending the Zoning Map by rezoning Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, from
Auto Commercial (AC) to Central Business District (CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8,
Original Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD)
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes C No
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend:
May 14, 2012: Council introduces Ordinance 2012 - e)° equest to rezone Lots 15 and 16,
Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, from Auto Commercial (AC) to Central Business District
(CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to
Central Business District (CBD).
May 29, 2012: Council conducts a public hearing and adopts Ordinance 2012- amending
the Seward Zoning Map, Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, from Auto
Commercial (AC) to Central Business District (CBD); and Lots 26, 27 and 28, Block 8, Original
Townsite, from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD).
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