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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02022016 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet February 2, 2016 ' - - -- • -"•""*. s. A„pri,*.e _ - f - r Ad, 47P.' ;e£* 'IOW" -25251111111 - 7.4111•P' _ _ • • _ - • City Hall Annex Building, 238 Fifth Avenue Beginning at 7:00 p.m. e of %qr."'f' 11:41 0 •,;;, ••;; 14:4sY, Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting February 2, 2016 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cindy Ecklund Chair 1. Call to Order Term Expires 02/17 2. Opening Ceremony Gary Seese Vice Chair A. Pledge of Allegiance Term Expires 02/16 Martha Fleming 3. Roll Call Commissioner Term Expires 02/17 4. Special Reports &Presentations Janet Coulter A. City Administration Report Commissioner Term Expires 02/18 B. Other Reports,Announcements&Presentations Commissioner 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 02/18 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 Tom Swann minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda Commissioner item] Term Expires 02/16 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Margaret Anderson Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk(*). Commissioner Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Term Expires 02/16 Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Jim Hunt City Manager Ron Long Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz Planner Dwayne Atwood Planning Technician Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda February 2, 2016 1 7. Public Hearings (Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing-None B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2016-02 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site Replat, Number 1; this plat vacates the boundary between two existing parcels and creates two different parcels; includes the vacation of blanket utility and access easements and dedicates platted easements for known utilities and accesses; located within the Institutional Zoning District Page 3 8. Unfinished Business-None 9. New Business— A. Discuss February 16 Work Session Date Page 12 * B. January 19,2016 Special Meeting Minutes Page 13 10. Informational Items and Reports(No action required)- A. Discuss/Establish Quorum for the March 1 Flood Board Work Session Page 17 B. FEMA Region X Newsletter Page 18 C. 2016 Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule and Calendar Page 22 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments[Limit to 5 minutes per individual—Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda February 2, 2016 2 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE SPRING CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SITE REPLAT, NUMBER 1; THIS PLAT VACATES THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN TWO EXISTING PARCELS AND CREATES TWO DIFFERENT PARCELS; INCLUDES THE VACATION OF BLANKET UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS AND DEDICATES PLATTED EASEMENTS FOR KNOWN UTILITIES AND ACCESSES; LOCATED WITHIN THE INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a preliminary plat of City owned land to facilitate the transfer of title of the Spring Creek Correctional Center lands from the City of Seward to the State of Alaska Department of Corrections; and WHEREAS, Cline and Associates has submitted the preliminary replat (based on the parent plat 84-12) to be known as Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1; and WHEREAS, this platting action vacates the boundary between two existing parcels and creates two different parcels, totaling 327.241 acres; and WHEREAS, this platting action also vacates existing blanket easements for utilities and access and replaces them with dedicated easements for all known existing utilities and established accesses; and WHEREAS,the area included within this replat is zoned Institutional (INS) and does not create any non-conforming structures or lots within the current zoning district; and WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed, commented and support the proposed Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site Replat; and WHEREAS, no subdivision installation agreement is necessary, all parcels are currently serviced by dedicated Rights-of-way, water, sewer, electric and other utilities; and 3 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2016-02 Page 2 of 3 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, as required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission recommends that, the City Council approve the vacation of the existing blanket utility and access easements as proposed by Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1. Section 2. The Commission further recommends the City Council approve the dedication of easements for existing utilities and accesses as proposed by the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1. Section 3. The Commission further recommends in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the City Council approve the submittal of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1 to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for approval. Section 4. The Commission further recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of February 2016. 4 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2016-02 Page 3 of 3 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Cindy Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney,CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 5 P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 2, 2016 r{oc sty, To: Planning and Zoning Commission 401,N71 q& P Through Ron Long, Assistant City Manager From: Donna Glenz, Planner ' Agenda Item: Resolution 2016-02 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site Replat No.1 BACKGROUND JUSTIFICATION Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat 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 to prepare a preliminary plat of City owned land to facilitate the transfer of title for the Spring Creek Correctional Center lands from the City of Seward to the State of Alaska Department of Corrections. This preliminary replat (based on the parent plat 84-12) is to be known as Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site, Replat No.1. The platting action vacates the boundary between two existing parcels and creates two different parcels, totaling 327.241 acres. Parcel A-1 contains the Spring Creek Correctional Center and numerous utilities and accesses, with an area of 292.093 acres. The second parcel to be known as Tract E-1 contains the City sewer lagoon and also contains utilities and accesses with an area of 35.148 acres. This platting action vacates existing blanket easements for utilities and accesses and replaces them with dedicated easements for all known existing utilities and established accesses. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning: This replat is located within the Institutional Zoning District (INS). Utilities: The properties are served by necessary utilities therefore a subdivision agreement is not required. The proposed platting action vacates existing blanket access and utility easements and provides platted utility easements for all existing utilities and current accesses. Existing Uses: Spring Creek Correctional Center, City water and sewer utilities and various utility and access 6 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Statement—Resolution 2016-02 Page 2 of 2 easements. Flood Zone: This area is not located within a FEMA mapped Flood Zone. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council 2005): 1 Economic Development X 3.1.2.1 Support existing public institutions in their effort to maintain,expand and develop. (page 19) Strategic Plan (1999): Economic Base 2. • Continue to lobby the Department of Corrections and the State X Legislature to expand the Spring Creek Correctional Center. (page 6) Municipal Lands Management (2014— Update) Recommendation: Continue efforts to transfer land and facility to the 3' X Alaska state Department of Administration. Retain easements for all City infrastructure such as wells, access, dikes and water tank Staff Comments: Staff has worked diligently with the surveyor to provide easements for all existing and planned utilities and accesses. Staff recommends approval of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site Replat No.1 as submitted. Public Comment: At the time of this publication the Community Development Office has received no public comment in regards to this platting action. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be presented as a lay down item at the Commission meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Planning and Zoning Resolution 2016-02 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Spring Creek Correctional Facility Site Replat No.1. 7 PLAT APPROVAL SPRING CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY REPLAT NO. 1 LEGEND I J. ''� I: •M.FM wee*Pew*by fie Rena R.,newe ee atnya P.nn.re w.xr et n..•+eb ""` See Sheet 2 of 2 for Easement Details and Notes • WRYVB•Ar..R•MIlir - ' GfOil 1 MAallt e.naa*,.o,npx % K56n5roe9 maze [ VI-ROAR DIM r Al. __—-.=WCIA a I I CAP srAtsEp s 3lSJ _ ' Certificate of AccptOnce Are.. 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The Commission may wish to reschedule the work session so that the Planner can participate. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commissioners discuss the February 16 work session date and consider rescheduling. 12 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Volume 7,Page 170 Call to Order The January 19, 2016 Scheduled Special Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Fleming led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, and Gary Seese Martha Fleming Janet Coulter Margaret Anderson comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Planner Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Excused was:Tom Swann City Administration Report Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • No new floodplain development permits had been issued since the last meeting. • Glenz stated that the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan update RFP was released January 6,2016. Approximately 20 contractors had responded. • Administration had recently attended a Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel strategy meeting in Anchorage. Glenz said the tunnel required repairs due to substantial damage caused by rocky discharge during storm events. The repair work was to be completed during low water periods next autumn and winter. • Seward Small Boat Harbor float replacement work had begun for floats A, B, C, G and S. • The northern water storage tank project was continuing on schedule and water lines were being tested. • Staff was continuing to work with the City Public Works Department on the rights of way certification for a planned summer paving project. Other Reports,Announcements & Presentations—None 13 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Volume 7,Page 171 Citizens' Comments on any subject except those scheduled for Public Hearing—None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Fleming/Anderson) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: December 1, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Unfmished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing— Resolution 2016-01 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the proposed senior housing preliminary replat submitted by Segesser Surveys; a subdivision of City owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision No. 1, creating two parcels to be known as Lots 11A-1 and 11A-2, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Boulevard, within the Park Zoning District Glenz noted the history of the preliminary replat and the location. The replat was to create two lots, Lot 11A-1 and I1A•2. Lot 11A-2 was the site of a proposed senior housing project. Glenz noted staff had requested numerous additions and corrections to the preliminary replat as stated within the Resolution. Glenz said housekeeping errors in Resolution 2016-01 needed correction. Glenz referred the Commission to a proposed amendment laydown that addressed the needed corrections. The error included references to "Replat No. 1" instead of"Replat No. 4" within the body of the resolution, Glenz noted. She also noted the same error within Section 1 of the Resolution. Glenz requested the Commission amend the Resolution to correct the housekeeping error throughout the Resolution. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Hearing no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion (Fleming/Anderson) Approve Resolution 2016-01 14 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Volume 7,Page 172 Commissioners discussed the housekeeping amendments. Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Amend Resolution 2016-01, replacing all references to "Replat No. 1" with "Replat No. 4." Motion Passed Unanimous Ecklund asked about the entity or organization that was involved with the proposed senior housing project. Glenz noted the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative hired Segesser Surveys to produce the preliminary replat. Fleming asked if the various conditions added to the preliminary replat had been submitted to the surveyor. Glenz said the preliminary replat resolution would be forwarded to City Council for recommended approval, then to the surveyor for submittal to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The Kenai Peninsula Borough, as the final platting authority, requires the surveyor to make necessary changes and amendments. Ecklund said she would not vote on the proposed replat when it came before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. Ecklund noted she had not recused herself from City Planning and Zoning Commission deliberations and voting for the proposed land action. In response to Anderson, Glenz explained that any platting of City-owned land would go before City Council for consideration and final recommendation. Main Motion Passed,as Amended Unanimous Unfmished Business—None Informational Items and Reports (No action required) 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission reporting to City Council 2016 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule and Calendar FEMA Region X Newsletter Ecklund thanked staff for producing a color coded meeting calendar, which was included in the meeting packet along with the 2016 meeting schedule. 15 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes January 19, 2016 Volume 7, Page 173 In response to a question from Fleming, Glenz explained that the previously described damage to the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel was related to large boulders and debris being washed through the tunnel. The scouring eroded and damaged the concrete within the tunnel, Glenz said. Commission Comments— Anderson asked for information about the content that would be included in the Planning and Zoning Commission quarterly reports to City Council. Fleming noted she had provided reports to City Council and that staff provided the information and any member of the Commission was welcome to provide the updates to the City Council. Commissioners further discussed the reports to City Council. Glenz said the City Council requested reports of what the Planning and Zoning Commission had completed during the previous three months. Glenz said she„reviewed meeting agendas, work session topics and other business to provide the written reports in the City Council meeting packets. In response to Anderson, Glenz noted the City Manager provided reports of building and development projects as noted from the Building Department. Seese stated he was pleased to see more construction on 30 foot by 100 foot lots within the midtown area. Glenz noted the two projects were single family homes, and a third project was a multi-unit development and real estate office on a larger lot. Ecklund commented that some intersections along Second Avenue had vegetation that was obstructing the view, or sight triangle. Ecklund asked if the Public Works Department might check the intersections and clear obstructions for safety. Citizens' Comments—None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None Adjournment • Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Cindy Ecklund Planning Technician Chair (City Seal) 16 MEMORANDUM 4 of SEA City of Seward %` Community Development 4tisKP Date: February 2, 2016 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: Reminder of Flood Board joint Work Session at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1,2016. The quarterly joint work session with the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Building/Community Development Department offices. The regularly scheduled March Planning and Zoning meeting will directly follow the work session, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It is assumed you will be in attendance unless you notify Community Development Staff prior to the scheduled work session. (Dwayne Atwood, 224-4049) This memo is to serve as a reminder for scheduling and discussion purposes. 17 STARR Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction News from R on 0-Wer. January 2016 New Elevation and We build in risky locations for a wide Volume 6, Issue 1 Floodproofing Certificates variety of reasons. The natural resources of the area may provide The Office of Management and some people with a livelihood. Budget (OMB) has approved Others enjoy recreational revisions to the Elevation Certificate opportunities or just admire the • Inside this Issue and the Floodproofing Certificate for beauty. There are good reasons, Non-Residential Structures.The new though, to take some steps to plan expiration date for these forms is and regulate where and how new of New Elevation and November 30,2018. structures are built. We also often Floodproofing Certificates need to address issues of repetitive Once finalized the new EC will be damage to existing buildings that are 1 FEMA Region X Mitigation posted to the FEMA document in harm's way. Measures library at www.fema.gov/media- library/assets/documents/160. Several national policies promote 2 Evaluating Investments in Elevation Certificate training is Community Resilience One example wise regulation of high-hazard areas. Comn is the National Flood available from STARR online. For Benefits of a Hydrology and registration information visit Insurance Program (NFIP). It was 3 Hydraulic Review http://i.mp/starronlinetraining. designed to help reduce risk, in part, by encouraging establishment and FEMA Region X enforcement of local floodplain Are you prepared for management ordinances. #.1 El Nino? Mitigation Measures Resilient Communities Require • 4 Online Training Calendar Strong,Safe Construction Too many communities within the ti :;1 United States are experiencing ever- r; " `� , F� t. increasing damage,financial loss and suffering from flooding, wildfires, wind and other natural hazards. Under NFIP rules, new construction While effective solutions are complex and vary by region and in flood-prone areas must be elevated neighborhood, the most critical or flood-proofed.Additionally,when factors are where and how we build older buildings in flood zones are our homes, businesses and public substantially improved or infrastructure. substantially damaged by flooding or other causes, community officials Logic and experience have taught us and property owners must work that flood-hazard areas will, from together to develop solutions that time to time, get wet. Fire-prone reduce risk and meet current codes. landscapes occasionally burn, and Over time, all of this helps to break we will continue to be visited by Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction severe winds, heat, cold, the costly cycle of damage, repair FEMA Region X Service Center earthquakes, drought and other and repeat damage that is so 20700 44" Avenue West.Suite 110 challenges. The important Continued on next page Lynnwood.Washington 98036 considerations are how we respond, RiskMAP(425)329 3699 recover, and take action to limit future damage. Increasing Resilience Together JANUARY 2016 www.starr-team.com 18 NEWS FROM REGION X Page 2 Mitigation(cont.) Evaluating Investments in SIX-STEP GUIDE TO PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE Community Resilience )1.S. FORM A COLLABORATIVE PLANNING TEAM detrimental to entire communities. t "lead°` .Identity team members Adopting policies that exceed the New Guide Explains •Identify key stakehoklers minimum NFIP requirements brings Communities weighing choices for gh• p UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION <2.t an even greater degree of safety, capital improvement projects 1 4,. ./ !7:,:',1',771.:1 functions 8 dependencies along with significant insurance rate • Identify suppeir by built environment g intended to improve resilience to •Identity key contacts savings. Requiring disaster-resistant severe weather, wildfires, Bu"IEneiandchar •Identity and c olantstae built environment construction through building code earthquakes, or other types of s s •Identifyaxis'ing'community plans link Social Functions 8 Bolls Eml,onmonI • adoption and enforcement is another hazards now have a new guide to •Defineclus'°m – important way to reduce risk. The help them sort through the costs and NIST's Community Resilience Planning Guide decision to build beyond minimum benefits of each when deciding for Buildings and Infrastructure Systems lays code standards can also provide g out asix-step process to help communities P which investment is best for their improve their resilience by setting priorities enormous benefits. particular circumstances. and allocating resources to manage risks for their prevailing hazards.(Click to open full There are countless design options Prepared by National Institute of infographic.) that add strength, durability and Standards and Technology (NISI) provides the basis for comparing and safety to the construction of homes, economists, the Community contrasting alternate investments businesses and infrastructure. While Resilience Economic Decision Guide during development of the resilience they add slightly to the initial cost, for Buildings and Infrastructure plan, the fourth step in the process these investments can prevent Systems details steps for evaluating laid out in the planning guide. devastating financial loss and the "economic ramifications" of suffering. On average, hazard contemplated resilience investments In addition, the approach described mitigation investments have as well as the option of maintaining by the NIST economists enables demonstrated a return of$4 for each the status quo. evaluation of prospective resilience dollar invested. Better, stronger, investments in the broader context of safer construction can benefit entire The new publication complements other community goals such as communities. NIST's recently issued Community economic development and Resilience Planning Guide for emergency management. It also Everyone likes success stories: Buildings and Infrastructure details how to do an accounting of • Elevated structures help avoid Systems. That guide lays out a anticipated costs and benefits as well damage in flood zones. practical six-step process that as noneconomic considerations such communities can follow to develop as environmental, social and cultural • Adding extra "freeboard"to the resilience plans that help them impacts that do not have a market- design further improves the odds prepare for hazards, adapt to determined price tag. (and brings lower flood insurance changing conditions and withstand rates). The economic evaluation reckons and rapidly recover from disruptions. with the challenge of uncertainty • Fire-resistant roofing,eves,siding, Community-developed resilience posed by hazard events that are likely landscaping and other plans help governments, utilities, p y y details,combined with a perimeter service providers and other over a particular planning period— of defensible space, reduce the risk organizations set priorities and yet unpredictable in terms of their of fire losses. allocate resources for mitigating timing and severity. It describes • Wind-and earthquake-resistant damage, maintaining vital services, several methods that communities a building techniques are effective and if a hazard does strike, building can use to estimate future costs, and affordable. back better. losses and benefits in light of the uncertainty inherent in the process. . All of the above save lives and property! The new economic guide helps communities to nail down critical For more information contact Mark Written by Roger Faris Bello at (301) 975-3776. The National elements of these proactive, long- Institute of Standards and Technology This article was produced by FEMA term plans—the capital investments (NIST) is an agency of the U.S. Region X Mitigation Division and most likely to yield the greatest Department of Commerce. originally appeared in the FEMA returns, the sum of net cost savings, Mitigation Measures newsletter in damage avoided and secondary IRjs] MAP November 201 S. benefits reaped by the community. It Increasing Resilience Together JANUARY 2016 www.starr-team.com 19 NEWS FROM REGION X Page 3 Benefits of a Hydrology magnitude (i.e. recurrence interval) the peer review allowed this critical of the flood event. Modeling the discussion•to appear in the EIS so and Hydraulic Review changes in the sediment and that the public would be apprised of A case example of a major flood hydrology regimes in this complex the logic track and data used in the mitigation and habitat restoration river delta system that would likely design and modeling, and have an project in Tillamook,Oregon result from engineered changes to the informed opportunity to comment. The Southern Flow Corridor project existing channels and levees was Visit http://southernfloweis.org/, for is located in the second largest delta difficult and required careful more information. • in Oregon at the confluence of five consideration of assumptions, rivers near Tillamook, Oregon. A especially since the available flow Are you prepared for diverse group of non-governmental, modeling was one-dimensional local, state, and federal partners some assumptions become El Nino? artners helped plan and fund this project that more critical).The results of the peer Climate experts are warning will, once completed, both mitigate review are available as an appendix residents in the Pacific Northwest to future flood damages in the area and to the EIS. prepare for what could be the restore over 500 acres of marine delta One of the products of the review strongest El Niflo on record. These habitat,thereby benefiting numerous was to conduct a sensitivity analysis predictions suggest a warmer, drier fish and wildlife species. The partial of the modeling efforts to date. This winter for Washington, Idaho, and restoration of the delta will result in analysis helped identify which Oregon, but severe rainfall for reductions in the magnitude and variables in the model had the Alaska. Whether a dry or wet winter recurrence of floods in some of the greatest impact on predicted future is predicted for where you live, it neighboring portions of the city of flood benefits (i.e. most influenced only takes one storm to cause Tillamook. FEMA Region X led the model results) and show how those devastating flooding. So what does completion of an Environmental predictions would vary across the that mean for you and your residents? Impact Statement for the proposed analysis area if somewhat different Since there is typically a 30-day action in 2015; which was only the values were selected.The products of waiting period before flood third EIS that FEMA has conducted the analysis allowed the range of insurance takes effect, now is the in the nation. probable outcomes to be both time to talk to residents in your The purpose and need of the project narratively described and visually community about their increased largely centered on hydrologic and displayed over a range of flood flood risk and the importance of hydraulic issues, hence FEMA RX recurrence events. It also resulted in having flood insurance. decided that it would be adjustments to some of the key Due to increased media attention variables such as channel roughness advantageous to have a separate surrounding El Niflo, FloodSmart contractor conduct a partial peer and boundary conditions for portions wants to help you answer questions review of the design and modeling of the project area. that residents may have about flood submitted by the principal contractor The analysis was not intended to insurance. FloodSmart—the RX EHP staff met several times with produce statistical probabilities of marketing and education campaign both contractors to discuss issues and occurrence for predicted flood of the National Flood Insurance possible modifications to the design benefits for alternatives – that was Program—offers many tools and and modeling. One key need for the not possible. It was intended display resources on FloodSmart.gov to help . EIS was to be able to describe to the the relative (versus absolute) you talk to residents about flood risk public the general confidence bounds differences between the no action and flood insurance. Visit the Before for the flood reduction predictions and action alternatives described in a Flood page for tips on things which varied over both the landscape the EIS. The efforts and products of homeowners can do to minimize of the analysis area, and by the losses and ensure their family's safety. Ask the Help Desk Continued on next page The Region X Service Center is here to help with technical,training,mitigation, mapping,and project status questions.How can we help you? Send your questions by email to RegionXHelpDesk@starr-team.com. Risk MAP Increasing Resilience Together JANUARY 2016 www.starr-team.com 20 NEWS FROM REGION X Page 4 El Nlno(cont.) of flooding.With more than 600 fires paying for the damage out of pocket You may recall the widespread that have burned millions of acres in since flood damage is typically the State, 2015 was the worst excluded from homeowners, renters, flooding that occurred during the wildfire season in Alaska's history. and business insurance policies. 2009 winter season, when a strong, These wildfires left the ground These talking points can also help warm, and wet Pacific weather charred, barren,and unable to absorb you educate your community on the system brought significant rainfall to water, creating conditions ripe for importance of flood insurance western Washington and caused flash flooding and mudflows. more than $72 million in flood This winter, don't let out of sight damage. Heavy rainfall can trigger Alaska residents need to be aware of mean out of mind.Now is the time to flooding along rising rivers and the potential for flooding and prepare reach out to your residents,help them creeks or from clogged storm drains. now to ensure that they are covered better understand their flood risk,and The National Oceanic and in the event of a flooding event. encourage them to protect what Atmospheric Administration Encourage property owners to be matters with a flood insurance predicts that El Nino will bring fully educated about their risk, and policy. It's a conversation you won't above-average precipitation in have them contact their insurance regret. southern Alaska as well as in the agent to discuss the benefits of flood STARR Alaskan Panhandle this winter— insurance. Make sure they mil' which means an above-average risk understand that if they experience a flood this season, they could be left Online Training Introduction to CRS Using Risk MAP Products in (All times Pacific) February 16, 10am Floodplain Management Elevation Certificates April 19, 10am March 17, 10am January 7,10am Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC February 18, 10am CRS and Higher Regulatory Standards CRS and Natural Floodplain Online*-2 CEC February 17, 10am Functions CRS:Preparing for a Verification Online* - 1 CEC April 20, 10am Visit P g Floodplain Development Permit Review Online* - 1 CEC January 19, 10am March 3,9 am *To register for online courses,visit Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC STARR's training site online at R fine l or email CRS:Floodplain Management Inspecting Floodplain Development RXtraining@ starr-t eam.com. Planning(Activity 510) March 3, 10:30 am January 20, 10am Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC CRS:Preparing for a Verification Visit Tools for Determining BFE March 15, 10am January 21, 10am Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC CRS:Flood Warning&Response NF1P Basics (Activ(ty 610) February 4, 10am March 16, 10am Online* - 1 CEC Online* - 1 CEC RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together JANUARY 2016 www.starr-team.com 21 Memorandum e of Selso. CITY OF SEWARD A4,, 9�, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT y ° Date: November 3, 2015 Asv, To: Planning&Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: 2016-Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2016. Unless otherwise noted the P & Z regular meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. The "Scheduled Special Meetings" shall be held ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7:00 pm, otherwise the gathering will be a work session commencing at 6:00 pm. 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