HomeMy WebLinkAbout010318 PACAB PacketCity of Seward
Port and Commerce Advisory
Regular Board Meeting
January 3, 2018
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
January 3, 2018 12:00 PM Council Chambers
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Chair
Term Expires 07/2018
Christy Terry
Vice Chair
Term Expires 07/2019
Bruce Jaffa
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2018
Carl Hughes
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2020
Brooke Andrews
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2018
Colby Lawrence
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2019
Laura Schneider
Board Member
Term Expires 07/2018
Jim Hunt
City Manager
Ron Long
Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis
Harbor Master
Latesha Layne
Executive Liaison
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND
REPORTS
A. AKRR - Christy Terry ................................................ Pg. 3
B. Chamber Report - Cindy Clock
C. Harbormaster Report - Norm Regis ......................... Pg. 4
D. Administration - Ron Long
5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this
agenda item.]
6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated
by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not
considered separately unless a Board Member so
requests. In the event of such a request, the item is
returned to the Regular Agenda.]
City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda
January 3, 2018 Page I
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
A. AKRR Monthly Report
B. Chamber of Commerce Report
C. Harbor Monthly Report
D. PACAB Goals Calendar
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of December 6, 2017 minutes ................................................. Pg. 5
B.Selection of the January 17, 2018 work session topic
C. Determine 2018 Goals....................................................................... Pg. 8
D. Resolution 2018-01, of Seward PACAB Recommending Council Approval of PACAB
Priorities from February 2018 to February 2019........................................... Pg. 11
E.Energy Alternatives
F.Review / finalize the SMIC Development Plan ......................................... Pg. 13
10. BOARD COMMENTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to
speak.]
12. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska
January 3, 2018
PACAB Agenda
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ALASKA
RAILROAD
January 3, 2018
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
City of Seward
Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Vessel Traffic-
0 December is a quiet month with 5 fuel and cargo barges at the docks.
Events at the Terminal -
Port of Seward
TEL 907.265.2209
FAX 907.265.2219
• Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club hosted the 2017 Seward Holiday Arts + Crafts Fair Dec 1-2, 2017.
• Upcoming: Seward Safety Ball February 24, 2018.
• Upcoming: Working with City of Seward to resume Archery on Wednesdays starting in January.
Other Items-
• Office will be closed for the New Year Holiday on January 1, 2018.
• Office will be closed for the Presidents' Day Holiday on February 19, 2018.
ChristyTerry, CPE
Seward Port Manager
terryctcDakrr.com
907.265.2209 office 1907.422.7071 mobile
mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664-0095
physical: 913 Port Avenue, Seward, Alaska
web: www.AlaskaRaiIroad.com
ALASKA
RAILROAD
PACAB HARBOR
1. Harbor was at % for tenant moorage renewals for the 2018 January through June moorage
agreement.
2. Conducted meetings with Hamilton Construction and R&M for the Breakwater project on 12/14/17,
12-21-2017 and 12-28-17.
3. Breakwater Project is complete, waiting on the final surveying report from Hamilton.
4. The boat lift schedules for the harbor side have slowed down.
5. Harbor preparing for Polar Bear Jump-off weekend (January 27t",2018)
6. Hamilton Construction has sent the City a construction schedule for change order #8, North Dock
cell wall, adding a tail wall, anodes and new fender piling, installing a 10-ton crane on the North
Dock, installing a 15' floating dock, widening the 330 ton travelift pit, and heating the wash down
pad, with a completion date of April.
7. The 330 ton travelift is currently up and running the City portion has finished, Hamilton Construction
is still working on the travelift pier.
8. The engineering and design for the South Harbor Launch Ramp replacement project has closed, they
will be scheduling a meeting of all parties soon, and this portion of the project is fully funded by
ADF&G.
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City of Seward, Alaska
December 6, 2017
CALL TO. ORDER
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
Volume 3, Page 326
The December 6, 2017 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was
called to order at 12:00 PM by Acting Chair Christy Terry.
OPENING CEREMONY
Jaffa led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Christy Terry presiding, and
Bruce Jaffa Carl Hughes Brooke Andrews Colby Lawrence
Laura Schneider
Comprising a quorum of the board; and
Absent
Darryl Schaefermeyer
Also Present
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Cindy Clock, Chamber of Commerce
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Alaska Railroad Report- Report was given electronically.
Chamber of Commerce Report- Report was given electronically. Cindy Clock distributed a
laydown item, schedule of speaker presentations at upcoming January 10, 2018 Industry Outlook
Forum, hosted by Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District.
Harbormaster Report- Report was given electronically.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING- None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Schneider / Hughes)
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
* Consent item approved November 1, 2017 minutes
City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
December 6, 2017 Volume 3, Page 327
Motion Passed Unanimous
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Alaska Railroad Monthly Report
2. Chamber of Commerce Report
3. Harbor Monthly Report
4. PACAB Goals Calendar
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of the November 1, 2017 Minutes
Motion (Schneider / Hughes)
Approve the November 6, 2017
Minutes
Motion Passed Unanimous
Selection of the December 20, 2017 Work Session Topic, "Review the Seward Marine
Industrial Center (SMIC) development plan".
Motion (Jaffa / Lawrence)
Set topic "Review the SMIC
Development Plan" for the
December 20, 2017 Work Session
Motion Passed Unanimous
Terry suggested that if the Board suggests changes to the SMIC Development Plan at this
meeting, then review changes at Work Session.
Motion Passed Unanimous
General Discussion on SMIC development plan sections: Public Utilities, Environment and
Waste Management, Appearance, and Signs, Zoning, Buildings.
Terry asked that the Board add item to discuss increasing maximum building height to next
agenda. Terry asked that administration provide information relevant to building height for
December 20, 2017 work session.
Regis suggested that Eddie Athey and Stefan Nilsson attend the December 20, 2017 PACAB
work session to discuss Building section of SMIC Development Plan.
City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes
December 6, 2017 Volume 3, Page 328
PACAB Priorities discussion
Jaffa suggested we set the 01/01/18 work session topic to discuss heat pumps. He also
suggested we ask Chair to invite an expert to present.
Review the SMIC Development Plan
Schneider suggested modifying Environmental Concerns due to other plans being in place.
Terry suggested relaxing the rules to initiate discussion.
BOARD COMMENTS
Schneider- Said that the Chamber would help support an opening ceremony for SMIC at the
2018 Harbor opening weekend.
Hughes- Thanked Norm Regis for tour of SMIC
Andrews- Would like to include Seward commercial fishing fleet in SMIC opening, and Harbor
opening takes place after many fishermen have departed to fishing grounds
Lawrence- Reminded everyone that harbor opening weekend will have 3 cruise ships and a
Rotary Club conference, suggested April.
Jaffa- Thanked Norm Regis for the tour of SMIC.
Terry- Thanked Wilde and Bacon for helping with the meeting, and PACAB members for their
work.
CITIZEN COMMENTS- None
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.
Andy Bacon
Planning Assistant
(City Seal)
Christy Terry
Vice Chair
PACAB Goals Calendar 2017
Meeting Schedule
RM= Regular Meeting WS= Work session
REGULAR MEETING
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
:.. .
January
• Review, discuss, approve Annual Report to Council
February
March
April 5, 2017 RM ,
• Provide review and recommendations for the South Harbor Uplands
Development Plan
• Discuss Seward Airport and USCG fast boats
April 12, 2017 WS
• Review and recommendations for the South Harbor Upland Plan
May 3, 2017 RM
• Discuss/Approve South Harbor Uplands Plan, for Councils Review
• Review information provided by administration and make recommendations
to Council regarding vessel property tax
May 17, 2017 WS
• Review and recommendations for a Joint Meeting of Planning and
Zoning, Construction companies, Chamber, Citizens and Businesses to
discuss Seward Housing.
June - August
• HIATUS
September 6, 2017 RM
• Review and make recommendations to the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(SMIC) Development Plan.
September 20, 2017 WS
• Identify needed support, strategies incentives and measures that will
support industries including the CDQ fleets and related but not limited to,
Oil & gas, transportation including Seward Airport, and commercial
fishing.
October 4, 2017 RM
• Discuss and revise annual Priority List for approval in January
• Review identified strategies incentives and measures that will support
October 25, 2017 WS
industries including the CDQ fleets and related but not limited to, Oil & Gas,
transportation including Seward Airport, and commercial fishing.
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• Re-Aew and i.
reeommendations �the H Trr
• SMIC Development Plan Review
November 1, 2017 RM
•, Identify needed support, strategies incentives and measures that will support
industries including the CDQ fleets and related but not limited to, Oil & gas,
transportation including Seward Airport, and commercial fishing.
November 8, 2017 WS
• Field trip to SMIC
December 6, 2017
• Approve annual Priority List for approval in January
December 20, 2017
0 Council designate PACAB for initial vetting of energy options
PACAB Goals Calendar 2018
Meeting Schedule
RM= Regular Meeting WS= Work session
REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA` -ITEMS
January 3 • Review, discuss, approve Annual Report to Council
January 17
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
April 18
May 2
May 16
June — August ? • HIATUS
September 5
September 19
October 3
October 17
November 7
November 21
December 5
December 19
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Latesha Layne
From:
Christy Terry <TerryC@akrr.corn>
Sent:
Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:20 PM
To:
Norm Regis; Latesha Layne; darryls@alaskasealife.org
Cc:
Brenda Ballou
Subject:
PACAB Priority- Energy Alternatives
Categories: PACAB
Norm and Latesha and Darryl -
Really great and productive PACAB meeting yesterday- thank you administration!
I was thinking about the PACAB Priority from Council regarding explore energy alternatives and I had a couple of ideas
for PACAB-
Based on yesterday's meeting I know Admin is looking for a speaker in January either 1) ASLC eng about heat pumps 2)
info with chamber contacts (Phil Kousla) regarding air heat pumps and I have a 3- to add to the mix if the other two
aren't available or as an option — Mike and Rayleen O'Conner about their solar panels.
2. Moving forward- PACAB has been floundering to find our roll and how Council would like us to address this priority.
We want to move forwards. with this.priority, or in February after our
opinion that I would like to suggest to Council and PACAB would be we
get more involved with the Energy Fair in October. This makes the most sense so that we can be an added resource
and benefit to something already moving forward. We should ask Chamber to keep us in the loop and see how we can
get more involved. At the very least all of PACAB should try to attend (or split up various board members attending
various sessions). Maybe even offer to judge the student science fair, or other contest. We could also help council
during a very busy time and have the final student presentation at our meeting. Pros and cons to that would be- Pros -
during the day instead of evening and shorten council meetings where business needs to take place. We are the energy
vetting Board, so it would be more appropriate for us. Cons- less exposure because not televised.
Keep or toss. I'm just one Board Member, but I thought I would throw these ideas out there. Thank you. (I cc'ed
Brenda since I was making the suggestion about the student presentation and also since our priorities are approved by
Council.)
ChristyTerry, CPE
Seward Port Manager
907.265.2209 office 1907.422.7071 mobile
mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664-0095
physical: 913 Port Avenue, Seward, Alaska
web: www.AlaskaRailroad.com
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Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2018-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF PACAB PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2018 to
FEBRUARY 2019
WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties;
and
WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a February 24, 2016 joint work session to
review and update the current Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, at its December 6, 2017 Regular Meeting PACAB reviewed and refined the
Priorities List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities through December 2018 is hereby approved
by the Board and recommended to Council for their approval:
PRIORITIES
1) Review taxes, especially vessel property tax.
2) Review the Harbor Tariff.
3) Work to support industries to Seward including the CDQ fleets and related
industries, Oil & gas related industries, transportation, and commercial fishing.
4) Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) development plan.
5) Prioritize Federal and State Priorities for Port & Commerce Initiatives
6) Explore energy alternatives (Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Hydroelectric etc.) and
alternatives to energy (BIO fuel, LNG etc.).
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska this 31h day of January, 2018.
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Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2018-01
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Darryl Schaefermeyer, Chair
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Prepared By
Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department
In Cooperation with the
Seward Port. and Commerce. Advisory Board
.Adopted by Resolution 2018=00
on January 3, 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.:.................................................................................:.............................. I
THEPLAN ......... .............. ......................................................................................1
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE . ..................:.....:.:.:..................................... 3
Basin...... :...................................................................................... ............................:....... 3
Docks..........................................................................................................................3
Sluplift Operations ....................
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Uplands.............................................................................::............................................... 4
MANAGE'MENT......................................................................::................:.....:........................:.. 5
LANDUSE................:..:.................................................................................................................. 5
Platting............................................... .. ...... ... m., ... ..................................5
LandValues..................................................................:.........:.....:...:............................... 6
Land Uses.... ..................................................... .. .................. 6
. .......... ..... ... ........
Parksand'Recreation..............................................................................................:......... 6
MARKETING.............................................. ....:....................................................... :...................... 6
TRANSPORTATION... :........................................................................................r ...................... 7
Roads:. ...:. .:.:.... ; ...................................................................................:............... 7
Parking....................... ..::..............:.......................................................................... 7
Airport..................................................... ...... ... ....... ... .................. 8
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES..... ..........................................:.................................:. 8
PublicFacilities .... ................. :........... :.............. ................................................................. 8.
PublicSafety .................................................... :.:......... .................... ..... 8
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Public Utilities ....... :........................................................... ...........,............................:... 9
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT................................................................. 9
EnvironmentalConcerns.......................................................,......,....................... 9
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WasteManagement ................................... ............. ......... .................................................. 9
APPEARANCE.. ........................................................... .......10
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Landscaping and Beautification ........ ............ :....:....... ................ ................ .................
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SIGNS, .ZONING, BUILDING .............. .— ............................... ...........................10
Signs.... ................. ::.............. .:......................................................................... ..:...... 0..4... 10
Zoning.......................... ................................................11
Buildings........................... ..................... .......................... ...... 11
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PLANIMPLEMENTATION..................................................................................................... It
Adopting, a Plan......................................................................................11
Use the Plan...............................................................:.........................12
Appendix (The attachments.must be updated,and kept current) ........ ................................... 12'
Exhibit A: Site map Fourth of July Creek Valley.....................:..............................13
Exhibit B. Preliminary Subdivision Layout...........................................................14
Exhibit C. Project Overview 1980 Project Description..........................................15
Exhibit D. ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan .................... ........................................................... 16
ExhibitE. Lease Sites......................................................................................................17
Exhibit F. Utility Layout
I.. Power Utilities ........................................... ............... 6........... 19
H. Sewer Utilities..............................................................:.....19
M. Water Utilities ................... :................................................ 20
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SEWARD MARINE IN CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION During, the mid-1970's, the City began developing a plan to create
an industrial complex at the Fourth of -July Creek area to service the maritime industry.
The city annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska Statehood Act
Municipal Entitlement .and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek Industrial
Development Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of industries that
would be more likely than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area: fisheries,
shipyard, petrochemical processing and heavy industry such as ore refining and bulk
freight handling.
The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm
Burmeister -Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in -the king crab fisheries. With
the crash of the fish stock in 1980, :the project evolved into. a mix of ship repair facilities,
general cargo, fisheries processing; and other industrial, uses. The project today is
essentially as described in the 1980 Century-Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek
Industrial Marine Park.Project Description and shown on Figure 2 - Project Overview and
Figure 3 -Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C &D).
Upon completion. of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact. Assessment, .the. City
embarked on a multi -year construction project that. ultimately invested the -majority of the
city's share of the port bonds and state oil revenues in an access, road, the relocation of
Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater and shiplift. With a State grant,
new investment work1as been -done to the North dock and a new floating dock for a total
'investment.of approximately S65 million.
Access, utilities and land availability helped- .spawn development of the sawmill and the
prison within the boundaries of the. Fourth of .July Creek valley complex. Although the
shiplift.has been operational since.1985, development activity has occurred in the.portion
known as L the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). A building/tent was erected to
cover large barges and vessels, new break room and machine.shop buildings.
THE PLAN
GOAL An action oriented document to guide the _city and private enterprise in
completuig the development of a -Vibrant and_,successful:,inarine-industrial
center''
The Seward Marine industrial Center Management Plan is a direct outgrowth. of the
community's desire to enhance, encourage and promote an atmosphere favorable for
additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
For file purpose of `this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center - considered to include the
ir.
,-1 f 128.5 -acres -immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west of the
prison property. (Appendix Exhibit A and B) Tract A and Tract B Johnson — Swift
Subdivision of USS No.1651, Parcel ID 14533004.
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan -becomes a component of -the City
of Seward Comprehensive Plan.. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory
and binding:elements, this plan contains only advisory elements comprised. of goals, issues
and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is
a legal document that.musf be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance.
As part of the process of. fmalizing the Plan, the City solicited initial suggestions from
various public boards and commissions and interested groups such as. the Seward
Chamber ,of Commerce. The draft plan was .presented to the. public at advertised public
hearings and through .review by the .aforementioned groups. The issues raised and
recommendations made by those individuals and organizations :are. reflected in 'this
document.
An. effective plan :is one which is implemented. The City, of Seward has a track record of
accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that
have been accomplished within the SMIC area include:
• Syncrolift with .upland rail system;
• 315 ton Travelift;
• Bulk fuel facility;
• 430' North Dock;.
• Fisheries dock and plant'.improvements; new DEC approved outfall
• Electrical substation;
• Secondary sewer treatment plant; New DEC approved outfall
• Primary electrical 34 individual power stalls,, water and :sewer systems:
• Preliminary real estate. subdivision plat;
• Some fill and cargo laydown area;
• Some utility improvements including area lighting;
• Campground Improvements; and
• Some Real Estate Development (leases'and sales)
• New 400.and .800 Amp _service located at the North Dock
• Rubble Mound Breakwater
• Wash down, pad
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The following items have been n funded but not yet accomplished: (should be completed by
summer 2018)
• 10-ton crane
• 315 foot floating -dock (Fisherman's float)
• Building for. wash down:pad
• Fenders on North Dock Widening of the 315 ton Travelift and Travelift pit
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL_Continuation of Upland Development-
The- Basin. -envisioned by the.1980 Century-Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and
dredged (-11,feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium draft vessels
for ship repair, cargo off _loading and general moorage. The basin -- has been dredged to
design with 25 foot berths- adjacent to the Shiplift Dock. and. the North Dock: The basin, is
:protected by a 'rip. rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell'
breakwater along the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of 'the North
Dock. It is still open.to the bay along the west and northwest sides.
1. Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel filled interconnecting sheet pile: cellular
cofferdams making :up- the South. Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent
failure.
a. Monitor and repair anodes as needed.
Docks -.described in the 1980 Century-Quadra concept included an inner dock along the
north basin shoreline, deepwater' sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a
ship repair dock, a boat ramp and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small
fish processing dock,, barge ramp (needs repairs) and medium draft cargo dock have been
constructed and are. in operation.
1. There is.a.growing.d_emand for'additional General -Purpose Moorage dock space.
a: Construct a north -south dock approximately '315' (under construction at this
time).
b. To -increase moorage within the basin
2. The North Dock will be upgraded with new fendering and a.10-ton crane, during the
fall/winter of 2017 and winter/spring of 2018.
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n c: -Surface the dock and staging areas with concrete,asphalt; crushed rock, or Roto
mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes.
3. The. Barge Ramp has never been completed and there is a concern "about its need.
a. If the ramp is deemed unnecessary, delete it to create additional dock face.
4. Fisheries Dock - Maintain per lease agreement.
5. Travelift Dock -'Widening of the 315-tondock. Estimated completion is 2018.
6. Shiplift.Dock
A. Repair -or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system and corrosion
control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating.
Maintain per M&O agreement, City will monitor- ;maintenance for the useful life of the
facility.
Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 315 ton. Travelift and the 500.0 long
tons Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral part of the original SMIC concept
plan. The Travelift was- purchased and put into operation 'by the City in 1950 and
upgradedto a 315 ton Travelift in .2015 to fill the -demand for lifting vessels too small to
economically use theSyncrolift platform, but too large for the city's 50 ton Travelift.
L A number of improvements relative to the 315 ton Travelift operation have been
identified.
a. Expand existing water and -electrical systems in the boat storage area
b. Encourage the development of full service work stations for major
maWenancelconstruction projectson vessels in order to limit the degree of
maintenance allowed in the storage area.
c. Provide additional restrooms as needed.
2. The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a
Maintenance- and Operating Agreement.
The Uiplands forming SWC were for the most part created from the material dredged
during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above
MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of land is below desired grade. Drainage ditches
were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the :north property line divert water
runoff: in the summer.
a. Provide engineer designed drainage.
b. -Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation and the continuation of
improvement to drainage.
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1. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to pool in the lower areas
behind roads.
a.. Fill and grade low lying areas for proper drainage.
b. Add to Article 18 of all..new leases under -maintenance do not push snow into
ditches.
MANAGEMENT
GOAL A management level that is' responsive to the needs q �ats° eustomexs and
users; adequately °serves the pubhca:-needs, .protects{alie city's mvestment
and ensures public safety
Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of
boats, cargo and equipment .on site increase. Sufficient revenues are necessary for effective
on. site management. and security of this public facility.
1. Seek a rate of return from the -use of public facilities, land assets and equipment that will
adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs.
a. Examine electric rate method of calculating charges, to users
b. Examine credit card rate method: of calculating charges to users
2. Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to
insure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local,__ State and Federal Laws and
regulations where theyapply.
3. , Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime
Security Act of 2002,33.CFR 104.105 and maintain the Facility Use Plan.
LAND USE
GOAL. Sound, .-,maximized and coordinated development of . private and pubhc.
uplands:and facilities in supportof the,needs ofthe users and nsrtors
Platting The city has formulated a subdivision of SMIC_ and the Fourth of July Creek
Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads, and provides an as -built. of utility and access
easements. It creates legal lots for'those existing_ .leases and leaves the -majority of the SMIC
area in blocks.
1. Maintain an accurate map through the survey and plat amendment for all current and
future leases.
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Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it
is important that the -city receive a fair market value, the current rate is 8% annually of the
appraised value for the use of its limited land assets.
1_The annual rental payment shall be adjusted every five years. The adjusted
annual rental payment to be paid under the terms of the '-lease shall be the
appraised fair market rental value (the "Fair Market Rental Value") of the
Leased Land at the highest and best use of the Lease Land.
1:2';Interim Rentat Adjushnents. For each year W .the period between each Rental
Adjustment Date; excepting the Rental Adjustment Dates, the annual rental
payment shall: be increased beginning July 1, f . j and on July 1 of every year
thereafter (each on "Interim Rental Adjustment Date") in an amount that
reflects the increase,. if any, in the cost of living for the previous year as stated in
the Consumer Price Index, AD Urban Consumers; Anchorage, Alaska Area, All
Items 1967=100 -("CPI" ), as published by the United States Department of
Labor, Bureau of .Labor Statistics for the most recent period published
immediately prior to the Interim.Rental Adjustment Date.
Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The .Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land
Uses Allowed establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within the
SMIC should focus on .strengthening andenhancing the area as a center formarine and
other compatible industries.
1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible -with the.overall intent of
the SMIC area.
Parks and Recreation Under state statutes, the city is required to provide public access
along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek and Resurrection Bay. Although the area is
principally industrial, limited recreation opportunities can be made available without
interfering with surrounding industrial uses..
1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring. Creek and provide a camping
area. Include signage of the access route.
2.. Maintain separation between, the campground and industrial uses. A chain link fence
will be installed to, separate the North Dock from the Campground.
MARKETING
A connprehensrve marketing program primarily targeting fisheries,ship
= repair and marine transportation industries along with; a -healthy and,,-
comp lementary;.mx:of : commercial support business
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�- Current city marketing efforts include.- attendance at trade' shows,- overseas trade missions,
brochures and advertising.-
t Maintain identification of lands available for lease. (See Appendix ExhibitE)
2. Maintain a.fair .market Value base line from'Which leases will be negotiated.
3: Maintain a. sign along Nash Road and. central to the SMIC area showing what lands -are
available for -lease.
4. Continue to encourage multiple"users.
5. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring:a fair'return to the public
utility system.
TRANSPORTATION.
�-: Roads. Nash :Road -provides. the :only ground access to SMIC and -the Fourth of July Creek
area: To, adequately serve SNIIC ;and, attract new industries it is of- the utmostimportance
to maintain and improve the public road system to -the. highest standard economically
possible, to include:.paving..
i. ]postpone paving; interior-SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed.
Although
:Parking. has not been a -problem, in the past, as more activity develops, it will become
imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from
equipment activity.
1. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to -comply with parking requirements
set forth in the zoning code, and that lessees provide on site parking for employees and
customers.
2. Maintain signage in parking areas in support;of the public docks:
Although not directlyassociated with SMIC, having a well maintained
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At'rport is an important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods and services to
the industrial center businesses.
1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation -and Public Facilities to
improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and erosion.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL, A 'range'. of public facihtics'Arid services adequate to provide a safe'and
comfortable>workenvironment;forusers and visitors
Public Facilities: -are currently limited from available to non -available.
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1. Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the city's
capital project plan.
2. Improve paving, fill, fencing, storm water drainage collection, and treatment
infrastructure as development occurs
3_. _Support updating Seward, City codeto facilitate utility extension development.
Public Safety The distance front town limits. police coverage to an -occasional patrol, and
also increases fire response time. Although a ,pumper/laddertruck is located in the. harbor
storage building, there are no scheduled trained fire department personnel on site to
operate them. The: fire truck is staged onsite and ready for volunteer personnel.
1: Evaluate each new .development as to its impact on fire and police services.
2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross feeder lines and provide
additional lire hydrants as needed.
3. Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area.
4. Include a separate fire station in. capital project`plan, to accommodate more and/or
larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development. Possibly
include a joint small office for Seward Police.
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5. Explore possible; co-operative arrangements with Spring Creek Correctional
Facility staff to provide initial fire or other public safety needs.
Public Utilities such as .primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have
not been extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas. (Appendix, Exhibit Fl-
F3) The. cost of extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment -of
smaller businesses.
1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 ton
Travelift, to accommodate in creased' public use.
2. Include in city capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer and water
throughout the industrial area.
3.. Continue to place all'electric utilities below ground.
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
GOAL: :. A tugh. evel of environmental regulatory comphance'and"a-clean work
environment ,
Environmental Concerns. The objective of the City _is to maintain a clean work
environment and to protect the land, water and air to the highest ,degree possible
without making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with
industrial areas.
1. To require compliance . of all rules and regulations of the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
2. Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel
storage/repairsite; clean up.
3. To maintain and distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators and users of the
area, for ship repair, including minor repairs; sand blasting and painting.
Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where
large amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood and general
garbage is required at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (EYB) solid waste facility. It is
illegal. -to dump used -oil in solid w to containers.
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11. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the
separation, collection, recycling and- disposal of waste generated at the industrial
center, in accordance with established environmental policies and
regulations/requirements of the KPB solid waste facility..
2. COiitititte,tt),j"ftvtused.ogc6llectionprocedu-res-.an.d.disiDogalf4cilitiOgto.ihtet
the demands- of user groups: and to ensure a clean.
environment. Monitor users to
prevent any'i"egal discharge of solid br-liquid. waste.
3. Improve. methods to monitor waste material disposal I to control and reduce -the
costs. associated with the collection of waste.materials.
4. Maintain a "Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan" (SWPP)P),i
APPEARANCE
GOAL
iandscapmg, litter`development; cQp_1hr6l`66�k o public amemhes
that
m-keeping .w# -,`t e.industrial maritime theme_Of" the area.
Landseging and Beautification industrial areas do not :have to be barren and
devoid of natural ;aesthetics,
ic.s., An atmosphere that, is pleasant and attractive to users and
visitors, alike .can. be cultivated and accomplished through thoughtful planning and
landscaping efforts.
I. Wherepossible reduce scrap In storage; trash, and. other materials that 1 may
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be c6fiside'red. offensive to the casual observer'.
2.- Ensure that,'All businesses comply with city codes reg
arding' the, collection And
disposal. of trash,
SIGNS, ZONING. BUILDING
Signs Adequate public signing is :important for the visitors to provide directions,
identify streets, point out public facilities. and t6 post rules and re&lations. Private
signift5idefitifies places of business.
1. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs ofthe public. and
the city.
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2. Ensure: private. signage meets SSC.
3. Maintain _a :sign along, Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the
Seward Marine Industrial Center.
4. Maintain a sign denotingaands for lease -with contact.information.
'5. Support directional, signsee: with North and Southbound signage to SMIC at the
corner of the Seward-Wghway and Nash road.
Zon ing code development requirements regulate open space for fire
prevention/fighting, air and light.
1. :Recognize current zoning codes :could limit necessary and appropriate
development.
2. Variance ,request for- height and set -back requirements are approved by the
planning and zoning commission,
Buildings constructed to code are important to ensure safe working- conditions,
and, to add to the community tax .base. The city has- adopted uniform building, fire,
�-` mechanical and plumbing codes.
1. Ensure that all structures whether permanent or temporary are constructed to
adopted building and fire code standards.
PLAN DOLEMENTATION
GOAL: - Adoption of .the plan by resolution of the City Council and implementation :.
wby all identified' participants
For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the S1VIIC Development Plan and
thereby ensure sound growth, and development, actions must be taken not only by
the City of `Seward, but by many other players within the ;community, the Borough,
State and Federal Government.
Following are specific actions -which are necessary to ensure the successful
implementation of this, plan:
Adopting .a Plan -shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should, by
resolution,: adopt .the plan based upon. recommendations of the Port and Commerce
t- Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Use the .Plan to -guide the, City of Seward -in the appropriate quality growth and
development of the, SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the plan will remain
flexible.. While it is intended, that All actionspresented in this plan will be
implemented, it is recognized"that changing conditions in the future may necessitate
modifications of planned' actions or the -introduction of additional actions to -satisfy
local needs.. The City recognizes -the critical role of I plans as key program documents
toguide the community's capital budgeting process.
It is recommended that the -SXHC Development Plan be reviewed -annually and
updated within five years, or more often as needed. An annualre.view, *fflhelo track
'accomplishments, changesand. inadvertent omissions.
Appendix - (The— attachments must be updated and kept
current.)
'Exhibit A. Site map Fourth ofJuly Creek Valley
Exhibit B.Preliminarv-Subdivision Layout
Eachibit Project Overview. 1980 Project Description
Exhibit D. ARCADIS 1016 Site Plan
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xhibit E. Lease -Sites - '
Exhibit F. Utility layout
I. Power Utilities
11. Sew. &;Utilities.
M. Water Utilities
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