HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2016-001 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: April 25, 2016
Public Hearing Date: May 9, 2016
Enactment Date: May 9, 2016
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2016-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF CITY OWNED LOT 11A-2, FORT RAYMOND
SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NO. 4, (REPLAT PENDING), LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 2200 DIMOND BOULEVARD, FROM PARK (P) TO
MULTI-FAMILY(R-3)
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015 the City Council approved Resolution 2015-046 authorizing
the disposal of the approximate 1.7 acres of the south portion of city owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
Subdivision for the sole purpose of developing a senior housing facility by Kenai Peninsula
Housing Initiatives, Inc. (KPHI); and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2015-046 also stated KPHI shall, at its own expense, complete all
zoning requirements, replatting and rezoning necessary for the development of the facility and
provide proof of financing sufficient for the project; and
WHEREAS, KPHI has received funding for the senior housing development and has moved
forward with the replatting of Lot 11-A creating a southern lot approximately 1.5 acres, to be
known as Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 4 (finalization of plat pending); and
WHEREAS, to meet city zoning code development requirements for the senior housing
project, KPHI has requested a Zoning and Land Use Plan amendment for Lot 11A-2, from Park (P)
to Multi-Family (R-3); and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code, SCC 15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3), allows the
independent rezone of areas larger than one (1) acre; and
WHEREAS, Lot 11A-2 Fort Raymond Subdivision is approximately 1.5 acres and is
abutting city owned lands within the Intuitional Zoning District (INS) to the East, South and West;
the remaining Lot 11-A to the North will remain Park Zoning (P); and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Family (R-3) Zoning District was established to provide areas for
higher density residential housing units which are predominately multi-family and close to
concentrations of public services, employment and/or recreation; and
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 5, 2016; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2016-001 •
WHEREAS, the Commission approved Resolution 2016-03, 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 Seward City Council hereby amends the official Land Use Map of the City
by changing the land use designation of Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision No.4 (replat
pending) from Park (P)to Multi-Family (R3).
Section 2. The Seward City Council further amends the official Zoning Map of the City by
changing the zoning designation of Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Replat No. 4 (replat pending) from
Park(P)to Multi-Family (R3).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10) days following enactment.
ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day of May, 2016.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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can Bardarson,Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Butts, Squires, McClure,Altermatt, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager 1'
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager ac Qrt P
From: Donna Glenz,Planner
Agenda Item: Amending the Land Use Plan and rezoning of City-owned Lot
11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 4 located at 2200
Dimond Blvd. from Park(P)to Multi-Family(R-3)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Council's review and enactment is Ordinance 2016- 00', amending the Zoning
designation and Land Use Plan maps for City-owned Lot 11A-2 Fort Raymond Subdivision,
Replat No. 4, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Boulevard, from Park (P) to Multi-Family
(R3) (see attached maps).
On May 26, 2015 the City Council approved Resolution 2015-046 authorizing the disposal of the
approximate 1.7 acres of the south portion of City owned Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision
for the sole purpose of developing a senior housing facility by Kenai Peninsula Housing
Initiatives, Inc. (KPHI). The Council also required KPHI, at its own expense, complete all
zoning requirements, replatting and rezoning necessary for the development of the facility and
provide proof of financing sufficient for the project.
KPHI has received funding for the senior housing development and has moved forward with the
replatting of Lot 11A creating a southern lot approximately 1.5 acres, to be known as Lot 11A-2,
Fort Raymond Subdivision,Replat No. 4 (finalization of plat pending).
In order to meet the development requirement of the City Zoning Code, KPHI has requested a
Zoning and Land Use Plan amendment for Lot 11A-2, from Park (P) to Multi-Family (R3).
Seward City Code (SCC) §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this
rezone as the area contains more than 1 acre.
Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision is approximately 1.5 acres and is abutting City owned
lands within the Intuitional Zoning District (INS) to the East, South and West; the remaining Lot
11-A to the North will remain Park Zoning(P).
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 Park. However, the Comprehensive Plan supports the development of housing choices
that meet the_needs of the community.
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INTENT:
Rezone and amend the Land Use Map for City owned Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision
Number 4, located at approximately 2200 Dimond Blvd. from Park(P)to Multi-Family (R3).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:. Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the
1. city of Seward in accordance with community values. (page 19) X
3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of
people in various income and age groups. (page 22)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
• Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round
housing.
o Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet
the varied needs of Seward's long term and seasonal
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residents (Page 18,Bullet 3)
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside
the City. (Page 9,Bullet 2)
Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all
market levels (Page 9,Bullet 2-1)
Municipal Lands Management Plan: (Adopted by Council
Resolution 2014-095)
2300 Dimond Blvd (between Sea Lion &Hemlock Avenues) Lot 11A,
3. Fort Raymond Subd Replat, X
Description: Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd.
Recommendation: Continue use as a public park. Sell with a sound
development plan. (Page 20)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held the public hearing April 5, 2016 approved
Resolution 2016-03 recommending City Council approval of the attached Ordinance 2016- 00 I
amending the Land Use Plan and Rezoning City owned Lot 11A-2 Fort Raymond Subdivision
from Park (P) to Multi-Family (R3). No public comments were received by staff or during the
Public Hearing.
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 .S ),bid,D
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
At the time of this review no public concerns have been submitted to staff.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommend:
April 25, 2016 the Council introduce Ordinance 2016- Ob t amending the Land Use Plan and
Rezoning City owned, Lot 11A-2, Fort Raymond Subdivision from Park (P) to Multi-Family
(R3)
May 9, 2016 the Council conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 201 4)-00
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