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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02072017 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Volume 7, Page 219 Call to Order The February 7, 2017 Regular 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, Martha Fleming, Margaret Anderson, Craig Ambrosiani, Gary Seese comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, Planner Dwayne Atwood,Planning Technician Excused was Tom Swami and David Carlton City Administration Report Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • No new floodplain development permits had been issued since the previous meeting. • The Seward Marine Industrial Center breakwater construction had resumed and the project was on schedule, Glenz said. • PDC Engineers Inc. was working with City staff to update the Comprehensive Plan. The second draft was under review. The public review with the Planning and Zoning Commission was tentatively scheduled for March, Glenz said. • Commissioners were reminded to complete their Alaska Public Offices Commission paperwork and return it to the City Clerk's office. • City Ordinance 2016-009 was provided as a laydown to inform Commissioners of the recent changes to requirements for platting and development of 3,000 square foot lots. • Glenz noted that City offices would be closed on February 20 in honor of President's Day. In response to Fleming, Glenz explained the process by which Ordinance 2016-009 was amended to include the platting of 3,000 square foot lots in Bayview Subdivision. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Volume 7, Page 220 In response to Ecklund, Glenz confirmed the location of Bayview Subdivision and the reason why Clearview Subdivision was not included in Ordinance 2016-009. Ecklund asked when the Commission would see and review the Comprehensive Plan draft. Glenz expected the Commission to review the draft in March, she said. Glenz further explained the timeline for adopting the completed plan. In response to Anderson, Glenz confirmed that the Commission could make changes to the draft Comprehensive Plan. Ecklund asked if the Commission could schedule a February work session to review the second draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Glenz confirmed that the Commission could hold a February work session to review the second draft of the document. Commissioners further discussed the status of the Comprehensive Plan update and the planned review of the document. In response to Ecklund, Glenz explained the nature of the City's floodplain development permit program. Other Reports,Announcements & Presentations—None 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, and add "Comprehensive Plan Input by the Planning and Zoning Commission" under Unfinished Business Motion Passed Unanimous The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda: November 1,2016 Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing— Resolution 2017-01 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Volume 7, Page 221 approval of the Cliff Addition, Faust Replat; this replat vacates interior lot lines, undevelopable alley right of way(ROW) and dedicates new public road and alley ROW and utility easements; located within the Single Family Zoning District Glenz noted the preliminary replat location and the rights of way to be dedicated. Much of the land in the proposed replat could not be developed, Glenz said. The developer planned to utilize a septic system,which would be properly permitted, Glenz said. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. The applicant, Susan Faust, said she would be available for any questions. Hearing no one else wishing to speak,the public hearing was closed. Motion(Anderson/Fleming) Approve Resolution 2017-01 Ambrosiani referred to wall maps depicting the proposed replat and asked staff to clarify the rights of way. Glenz noted an access easement that would become a dedicated right of way. The Commission further discussed the rights of way and potential future access to undeveloped parcels. In response to Ambrosiani, Glenz said the owner of the parcels to the north of the proposed replat location was in support of the land action. In response to Anderson, Glenz said she was not aware of any additional development plans for the immediate area. Anderson pointed out she was interested in potential development that might allow property owners to share the cost of extending utilities. Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business— Comprehensive Plan Input by the Planning and Zoning Commission Anderson said she felt the Planning and Zoning Commission was being overlooked and should be more involved in the editing of the Comprehensive Plan. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Volume 7, Page 222 Fleming said the City Administration appeared to be taking the lead in the editing and review of the Comprehensive Plan draft. Commissioners further discussed the proposed review of the draft Comprehensive Plan and potential public input. During discussion, Commissioners asked to receive copies of the second draft of the Comprehensive Plan update prior to the February 21 work session. In response to Ecklund, Glenz confirmed that the second draft could be distributed to the Commission. Planning Technician Dwayne Atwood was directed to distribute the second draft of the plan to Commissioners via email. Motion (Anderson/Fleming) Add the review of the second draft of the Comprehensive Plan to the February 21 work session topics Motion Passed Unanimous New Business Items— Set the 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Priorities Work Session and Suggest a date for the Joint Work Session with City Council Glenz noted that the City Clerk's office had requested the boards and commissions to suggest a preferred date for the upcoming joint work session with City Council. The work session would be dedicated to setting the annual priorities for each board, Glenz said. The City Clerk's office had suggested Monday, March 6. Upon reviewing their schedules, Commissioners Ambrosiani, Seese,Fleming and Ecklund said they would be available for a March 6 work session. During discussion, Commissioners agreed that the Planning and Zoning Commission 2017 priorities would be an additional topic for the February 21 work session. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) FEMA Region X Newsletter 2017 Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule Commissioners discussed the annual meeting calendar and the ability to gain a quorum for a work session in March. Commissioner Fleming recommended holding the regularly scheduled March 21 work session a week later, on March 28. Commissioners agreed to schedule the work session for March 28. Commission Comments— Anderson asked staff about the status of work on the Lowell Canyon diversion tunnel. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2017 Volume 7,Page 223 Glenz said she had not received a report on the tunnel inspection and repair work. Commissioner Seese noted the tunnel water flow had been diverted and that he had pictures to share if Commissioners wanted to see them. 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