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} Introduction Date: April 27, 2015
Public Hearing Date: May 11, 2015
Enactment Date: May 11, 2015
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2015-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND THE REZONING OF
LOT 4, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, FROM INSTITUTIONAL (INS)
TO AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC)
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has been the lease holder of City owned Lot 4,
Fort Raymond Subdivision, located at 2001 Seward Highway since 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has requested a Zoning and Land Use Plan
amendment for Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision from Institutional (INS) to Auto Commercial
(AC); and
WHEREAS, the current Zoning and Land Use Plan designations of the property are
Institutional (INS); 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, Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision is approximately 1.1 acres and is abutting
the Auto Commercial Zoning District to the south, and
WHEREAS, the adjoining parcels to the north and west are currently zoned Institutional
(INS) and contain the Parks and Rec Warehouse, the parcel known as the Air Force Rec Camp, and
the community cemeteries; and
WHEREAS, the adjoining parcels to the south fronting the Seward Highway are all zoned
Auto Commercial, are privately owned and contain the businesses of the Coffee Cup, Safeway and
other highway oriented businesses; the parcels to the east, across the Seward Highway are zoned
Industrial and include the Leirer Subdivision and the Alaska Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the Auto Commercial district was established 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
WHEREAS,the Chamber of Commerce offers a high level of business, tourist services and
highway oriented activates which fit into the Auto Commercial Zoning District; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2015-002
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public
hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was held by the Planning and Zoning
Commission on April 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Commission approved Resolution 2015-06, recommending the Seward
City Council approve the proposed Land Use Plan and Zoning Maps amendments included in the
ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The official Land Use Map of the City is hereby amended changing the land use
designation of Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision from Institutional (INS) to Auto Commercial
(AC). (see attached map)
Section 2. The official Zoning Map of the City is hereby amended changing the zoning
designation of Lot 4, Fort Raymond from Institutional (INS) Auto Commercial (AC). (see attached
map)
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10) days following enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11`h day of May, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Terry, Butts, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
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Meeting Date: April 27, 2015 / ;►� o
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manag-�1., 4cA5KP
Ron Long,Assistant Ci Manager
From: Donna Glenz,Planner
Agenda Item: Amending the Land Use Plan and rezoning of City-owned
Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision, located at 2001 Seward
Highway, from Institutional (INS)to Auto Commercial(AC)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for City Council review and adoption is Ordinance 2015- 002 , amending the Zoning
designation and Land Use Plan map for City-owned Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision, located at
2001 Seward Highway, from Institutional (INS)to Auto Commercial(AC) (see attached maps).
The applicant has requested this rezone in order to provide land suitable for future commercial
uses allowed within the Auto Commercial District. The current use by the Seward Chamber of
Commerce and Visitors Bureau is more consistent with uses normally conducted within the Auto
Commercial Zoning District. Seward City Code (SCC) §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows
the consideration of this rezone as the area is contiguous to the requested Auto Commercial
zoning district and also contains more than 1 acre.
Parcels to the south along Seward Highway corridor, including the Coffee Cup and the Safeway
store development, are currently zoned Auto Commercial. The parcels to the north and west are
zoned Institutional and include school campuses, cemeteries and a military resort. The parcels to
the east, across the Seward Highway are zoned Industrial and include the Leirer Subdivision and
the Alaska Railroad.
In order for the lot to be rezoned, the underlying Land Use Plan will also need to be amended.
The Land Use Plan adopted with the.2020 Seward Comprehensive Plan recommends this area
remain Institutional. However the area contiguous to the south is recommended to remain Auto
Commercial.
SCC 15.05.025.Land use districts--Established, definitions
a) Established. The city is hereby divided into land use districts which shall be bounded and
defined as shown on the official land use map. This official map, together with all explanatory
matter thereon, as exhibited at the time of public hearing, is hereby adopted by reference and
declared to be a part of this chapter.
The requested Zoning and Land Use Map change of the area for rezone is Auto Commercial
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(AC) defined in SCC 15.05.025 (b). as (8) 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.
Recognizing that the primary concern of all zoning actions is to promote public health, safety
and general welfare (SCC 15.01.010), Community Development recommends this rezone for the
following reasons:
1. This rezone will allow for commercial and business use of Lot 4, Fort Raymond
Subdivision, which is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Seward Chamber
of Commerce.
2. At this time the community would be better served by allowing more commercial
activity along the Seward Highway corridor, while creating and preserving adequate
non-commercial areas outside of the highway corridor for residential development.
INTENT:
Rezone and amend the Land Use Map for City owned Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision from
located at 2001 Seward Highway, from Institutional(INS)to Auto Commercial (AC).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council 2005):
Volume I,page 27; Section 3.7.3.1_ X
Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial
businesses. (page 16)
Strategic Plan (1999):
Promote residential and commercial development inside the City. X
(page 9)
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision were
notified of this proposed Rezone. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other
public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 Public Hearings were complied
with.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the public hearing April 7, 2015 approved
Resolution 2015-06 recommending City Council approval of the attached Ordinance 2015-
amending the Land Use Plan and Rezoning City owned Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision from
Institutional(INS)to Auto Commercial (AC).
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use Plan and
change of zoning designation. ,,��
Approved by Finance Department £4 4Z)41.44.+
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommend:
April 27, 2015 the Council introduce Ordinance 2015- 00V amending the Land Use Plan and
Rezoning City owned, Lot 4, Fort Raymond Subdivision from Institutional (INS) to Auto
Commercial (AC)
May 11,2015 the Council conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 2015-00Z .
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