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Home My WebLink AboutRes2012-041 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission how is CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION REPLAT NO. 3; TO FACILITATE THE LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AS SUPPORTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2012 -01; LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF SEA LION AVENUE WHEREAS, Cline and Associates Land Surveyors has submitted a preliminary plat of City and Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) owned lands to facilitate the land exchange supported by City Council Resolution 2012 -01 and KPB Ordinance 2011 -42; and WHEREAS, Cline and Associates has submitted the preliminary plat to be known as Lot 6A -2 and Lot 8A -3, Fort Raymond Replat Number 3; and WHEREAS, the land exchange between the City and the KPB relocates a portion of the boundary between former Lots 6A -1 and 8A -1, in accordance with KPB Ordinance 2011 -42 and City Council Resolution 2012 -001; and L aw WHEREAS, this land exchange equally contains an approximate 0.56 +/- acre portion of Lot 6A -1 for an equal 0.56 +/- acre portion of Lot 8A -1; and WHEREAS, this land exchange will allow the City Electric Department to utilize the area to the north of the new generator building for the Electric Department Warehouse; and WHEREAS, the lands contained in this replat are located within the Institutional Zoning District, containing the KPB Elementary School on Lot 8A -1 and the City owned Electric Department substation and generator building on Lot 6A -1; and WHEREAS, Cline and Associates has worked diligently with City staff to protect and provide easements for existing and planned utilities throughout the proposed Fort Raymond Replat Number 3; and WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed, commented and support the proposed property exchange and replat; and WHEREAS, no subdivision installation agreement is necessary because all parcels are currently serviced by municipal roads, water, sewer, electric and other utilities; and L CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2012 -041 WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing June 5, 2012 and approved Resolution 2012 -09, recommending the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the replat; and WHEREAS, the Subdivision Code 16.01.015 (B) stipulates that no preliminary plat of city - owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without prior consent of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward City Council recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission approve the Fort Raymond Replat Number 3. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect 30 days after passage and posting as required by Seward City Code § 7.05.145. ...�+ PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25 day of June, 2012 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Seawar . , r ayor AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward NOES: None ABSENT: Keil ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: � 0 / !t UI®,I 44 pF aQ�`L J hann CMC • .• •• G� � ity Clerk : o RP�h'A•�.,� ' 9'` a ° � (City Seal) : • I SEAL ... i try 1 '4glitt. ' •., �OF ,ki. ° °�' City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: June 25, 2012 e c o S To: Seward City Council q �P Through Jim Hunt, City Manager Ron Long, Assistant City Manager /Community Development Director From: Donna Glenz, Planner Agenda Item: Fort Raymond Subdivision replat No. 3; to facilitate the land exchange between the City and the Kenai Peninsula Borough BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Council's review, approval and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 3, submitted by Cline and Associates on behalf of the City of Seward. In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B) "No preliminary plat of City - owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without the prior consent of the City." Cline and Associates was hired to survey and establish the relocation of a portion of the boundary between former I,ots 6A -1 and 8A -1 in accordance with KPB Ordinance 2011 -42 and City of Seward, Resolution 2012- 001. This land exchange equally contains an approximate 0.56 +/- acre portion of Lot 6A -1 for an equal 0.56 /- acre portion of Lot 8A -1. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning and Existing Uses: The lands contained in this replat are located within the Institutional Zoning District, containing the KPB Elementary School on Lot 8A -1 and the City owned Electric Department generator building on Lot 6A -1. Utilities: The properties are served by all necessary utilities; therefore a subdivision agreement is not required. The proposed platting action provides utility easements for all existing utilities and current accesses. Flood Zone: None of this property is locate within a Special Flood Hazard Area. INTENT This replat will allow a land exchange between the City and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, which will allow the City Electric Department to utilize the area to the north of the new generator building for the Electric Department Warehouse. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X 1.3 Accomplishments of the 2010 Comp Plan Seward City Council Agenda Statement — Resolution 2012 -00 Page 2 of 2 Public Facilities and Services: Goal: Continue to improve the quality of public facilities and services made available to the residents of Seward. 3.7.3.1 (page 27) Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and encourage future development. 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X 3. Seward City Code X Numerous sections of the Seward City Code relate to this platting action. All relevant portions of the Code have been met. FISCAL NOTE: Costs for this replat are to be paid from the Electric Department enterprise fund. Approved by Finance Department: iti,2t:::Xetrians ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: X No attorney review required for this replat Staff Comments: City staff has reviewed and discussed this platting action. All concerns have been addressed and all City department heads recommend approval of this preliminary replat. Kenai Peninsula Borough Comments: Borough staff has reviewed and approved the replat to facilitate the agreed upon land exchange supported in KPB Ordinance 2011 -42 and City Resolution 2012 -01. Public Comment: Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of this public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with. At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has received no public inquiries -or comments. Planning and Zoning Review The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing June 5, 2012 and unanimously approved Resolution 2012 -09 recommending the City Council approve the submittal of the Fort Raymond Replat Number 3 to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Council Resolution 2012 -00 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fort Raymond Subdivision replat Number 3.