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Home My WebLink About03032015 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 Volume 7,Page 120 Call to Order The March 3, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Martha Fleming. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Martha Fleming presiding, and Janet Coulter Gary Seese Tom Swann Margaret Anderson comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, City Planner Dwayne Atwood,Planning Technician Excused was: Cindy Ecklund City Administration Report City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • Glenz thanked Commissioner Coulter and Commissioner Anderson for their commitment to serve another term on the Commission. • She noted, as an update, that City Council approved Resolution 2015-15, which provided City land for the relocation of the municipal animal shelter. The site had not yet been selected. • No new information to report on the possible relocation of the Public Works Department shop. • A senior housing project was to be discussed in a City Council public hearing at the March 23rd meeting. The proposal included a City donation of the northern 1.8 acres of William's Park, Glenz said. • Glenz noted an annual floodplain development permit for dredging had been issued to the Alaska Railroad. • Glenz said that floodplain development permits had been issued to the State of Alaska for culvert and ditch work at the Seward Airport, and that a permit had been issued to the City City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 Volume 7,Page 121 Public Works Department for culvert replacement and road repair in the areas.of Phoenix Road and Barwell Street. • The new research vessel Sikuliaq was to arrive in Seward, and public tours were scheduled for March 6-8. • A town hall meeting with Sen. Peter Micciche was scheduled for March 7 at the Seward Community Library and Museum. Commissioner Anderson thanked staff for the report and updates. Fleming asked for information about the location of William's Park. Glenz pointed out the location of the park on the wall maps. 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 (Swann/Coulter) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: February 3,2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Special Items— Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Glenz stated the rules for the nomination'and election process. She noted the Commission was unable to elect a Commissioner that was'not present to accept the position. She stated an option of the Commission was to postpone the election,time certain to the April 7,2015 meeting. - Motion (Swann/Anderson) Postpone the annual election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair to the April'7,2015 regular meeting Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing— .e°i'it4A6'{!l: ie. ...�.1 ; 11F'+rI �yy WW.yy j�� v City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 Volume 7,Page 122 Resolution 2015-03 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the City owned Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), Raibow Replat; creating four (4) new lots to be known as Lots 2 and 3, Block 4 and Lots 4A-1 and 4D, Block 7; located within the Industrial Zoning District Glenz provided the history of the proposed replat. She noted the location on wall maps and explained how the parcels within the Seward Marine Industrial Center were to be subdivided and utilized. Glenz noted that nearby property owners were notified of the proposed replat, and the proposed land action was also advertised and reviewed by city staff. Community Development had received two requests for additional information regarding the proposed replat, and the requested information was provided. City department heads had reviewed the proposed land action and had submitted no concerns. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was closed. Motion (Swann/Anderson) Approve Resolution 2015-03 Seese requested a ruling on a potential conflict of interest, noting that the owner of the company making application for a replat was also his insurance client. Fleming ruled that Seese would not receive direct financial benefit as a result of his vote, and the , Commission members concurred. Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business—None New Business Items— Resolution 2015-04 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Lot 28B, Block 12, Original Townsite of Seward,Wells Replat,at 210 Brownell Street Glenz noted the replat involved vacating an interior lot line separating two undeveloped lots within the Urban Residential Zone. Glenz listed the plat note corrections that would be requested by staff. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 Volume 7,Page 123 Motion (Swann/Seese) Approve Resolution 2015-04 Coulter asked staff to indicate the location of the parcels included in the proposed replat. • Glenz directed Commissioners to wall maps and described the lots and the surrounding properties up and down Brownell Street. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2015-05 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission priorities from April 2015 to April 2016 Motion(Swann/Coulter) Approve Resolution 2015-05 Motion Passed Unanimous Informational Items and Reports (No action required) FEMA Region X Newsletter 2015 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule Railroad Terminal Expansion Article Glenz reiterated the informational items and reminded Commissioners of a scheduled March 17 Planning and Zoning work session. In response to Glenz, Anderson said she could not attend the Planning and Zoning Commission regular work session on March 17. Swami said he could not attend the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting on April 7. Commission Comments Seese said there was a junked vehicle in his neighborhood with a notice attached. He asked staff about any continued enforcement efforts. Glenz said Administration had worked on the abandoned and junked vehicle issue during the summer and autumn, but was not aware of current efforts. Glenz said she would pass the violation information on to the City Manager. Anderson asked staff to again describe the election procedure, since Commissioner Swami had indicated he would not attend the next regular meeting. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 Volume 7,Page 124 Glenz said attendance of the full Commission was not required to hold the election. She noted the Commission was not able elect a Commissioner who was not present at the meeting to accept the position. Swann indicated he was not seeking an elected position. Fleming asked if there was a development under consideration for the City property that was leased by the U.S. Air Force for its summer recreation camp. Glenz said some structures were being removed from the property, and she believed the lease agreement with the Air Force was still current. Plans for the property were being developed by Administration and she had no further details. Citizens' Comments -None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None Adjournment Meetin v adjourned 41t 7:3 ■.m. / 01 Dw e twoo , Cind :und P1.41 s'igTecs s'cian Ch., (City Seal) ®sea®oYegBp®® • OF Se °° � :•°� Eel• oti SEAL o' •• o� Its db ...!Z t OF A �QdvaacW�a a�'a!;•