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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07152014 Planning & Zoning Minutes Special Meeting City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2014 Volume 7, Page 93 Call to Order The July 15, 2014 Special Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Coulter led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, and Martha Fleming Janet Coulter Christopher Edgar comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, City Planner Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician City Administration Report City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • An amendment to the City Code allowing mobile and roving vendors to operate on City land had been completed. One vendor application had been provided by the City Clerk's office, Glenz said. • Planning and Zoning Commission Vice-Chair Bixler McClure had resigned in May and his useful service to the Commission was noted. • Community Development staff continued to prepare for a 2014 inspection by FEMA to evaluate the administration of required floodplain development regulations. The summer site visit had tentatively been set for August 5. • Draft coastal zone maps issued by FEMA had been made accessible on the City web site. The Kenai Peninsula Borough adoption process had been initiated, Glenz said. The local community was also beginning the review and adoption process, Glenz noted. Other Reports,Announcements & Presentations—None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing—None City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2014 Volume 7, Page 94 Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda moril Motion (Fleming/Edgar) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: May 6,2014 Regular Meeting Minutes Special Items - Election of Vice Chair Glenz explained the procedure for the election, which was required due to the resignation of former Vice Chair Bixler McClure. Glenz noted the responsibilities of the Vice Chair. Ecklund opened the floor to accept nominations for Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion (Edgar/Coulter) Nomination of Fleming as Vice Chair Motion (Coulter/Edgar) Close the nominations for Chair and elect ..rt Commissioner Fleming as Vice Chair for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None Unfinished Business—None New Business Items— Resolution 2014-10 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary replat of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 36, Original Townsite of Seward, Eagleton Replat, creating one lot to be known as Lot 14A, located at 611 Sixth Avenue Glenz noted the history of the proposed replat and directed Commissioners to a wall map to explain the positioning of structures. Easements were to be provided and an existing shed on the City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2014 Volume 7, Page 95 property was to be replaced, Glenz said. The applicant was available for a conference call if Commissioners had questions. Ecklund noted that the platting action did not require a public hearing, but asked if any members of the public wished to speak. No members of the public wished to speak. Motion (Fleming/Edgar) Approve Resolution 2014-10 Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Informational Items and Reports (No action required) Cancel August 5, 2014 Planning& Zoning Regular Meeting September 2,2014 Flood Board Work Session Reminder FEMA Region X Newsletters 2014 Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule Ecklund asked Administration if any scheduled business items would require a Special Meeting on August 19. Glenz said no business items were scheduled. Ecklund suggested scheduling a work session on August 19 to discuss the possibility of reducing the number of seats on the Commission from seven to five. Glenz said that if the Commission was required to hold a Special Meeting on August 19, the work session could still be held at 6 p.m. that evening. The Special Meeting would then begin at 7 p.m., if needed. Commissioners agreed to hold a work session on August 19 to explore strategies for a successful Planning and Zoning Commission. Commission Comments Fleming thanked her fellow Commissioners for electing her as Vice Chair. She also agreed the Commission should hold a work session to explore ideas for improving participation on the Commission, as well as discussing whether to reduce the number of seats on the board. Ecklund said that Mari Anne Gross, who had served 12 years on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission, recently vacated her seat. Ecklund noted her years of beneficial service as a volunteer. Ecklund also provided an update on a river bank project at Milepost 57 of the Sterling Highway that would include stabilization work and added vegetation. Ecklund said the Kenai City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 2014 Volume 7, Page 96 Peninsula Borough Planning Commission had considered whether to require relocating the highway farther from the Kenai River. The emergency bank repair project was approved, without rerouting the road surface, Ecklund said. Citizens' Comments -None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None Glenz asked Ecklund when the bank stabilization work at Milepost 57 would begin. Ecklund said the work would be done in two stages. The first stage would be done within 30 days. Substantial tree plantings would then begin in the spring, Ecklund said. Adjournment Meetin adjourned at 7:18 p.7i. Arum Dwayne twoo• Cindy ' lund Planning Tech cian Chair (City Seal) logli% fdr. • 1 ••• • ' ..._... .._�...4 s • i ....:2 -. i • • • •q•