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Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
June 5, 2018 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
Cindy Ecklund
Chair
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Martha Fleming
Vice Chair 2. Opening Ceremony
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
Gary Seese
Commissioner 3. Roll Call
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Tom Swann 4. Special Reports & Presentations
Commissioner
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Craig Ambrosiani
Commissioner B. Other Reports, Announcements &Presentations
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5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
Nathaniel Charbonneau scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
Commissioner will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
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to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this
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Commissioner
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Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered
separately unless a 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/
Community Development
Director
Jackie C. Wilde
Planner
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
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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. 2018-006 Resolution Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The
City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending The City Council Amend Various
Sections Of The Seward City Code To Include Portions Of 15.10.140
Definitions; 15.10.215 Parking; 15.10.220 Development Requirements;
15.10.220 Development Requirements Table And 15.10.226 Land Uses
Allowed Table To Change Update And Accommodate The Wishes Of The
Public Page 3
8. Unfinished Business—None
9. New Business
A. Resolution 2018-007 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission
Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval
Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Priorities From April 2018 To
April 2019 ..Page 18
B. Resolution 2018-008 of The Planning and Zoning Commission of The City of
Seward, Alaska, Rescinding Resolution 2017-11 and Approving the
Preliminary Replat Of Lots 4-7, Block 3, Seward Original Townsite, Seasalt
Replat, located at the Northwest Corner of Fourth and Railway Intersection
with amendments Page 23
* C. Approval of April 3, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 32
10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)-
A. Planning and Zoning"Did You Know" Page 40
B. Gentle Infill Article .......Page 41
C. FEMA Region X Newsletter Page 47
D. 2018 Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule Page 50
E. City Calendars Page 51
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
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SPONSORED by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2018-006
2018-006 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
AMEND PORTIONS OF THE SEWARD CITY CODE TO INCLUDE 15.10.140
DEFINITIONS; 15.10.215 PARKING; 15.10.226 LAND USES ALLOWED
TABLE; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS NOTES AND TABLE;
TO CHANGE, UPDATE AND ACCOMMODATE THE WISHES OF THE
PUBLIC
WHEREAS, City Council requested the Planning and Zoning Commission periodically
review and update the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that developable land within Seward is limited and
Development Requirements should reflect the need to allow more productive use of that limited
land without degrading the quality of community life; and
WHEREAS, Development Requirements are primary part of the zoning code establishing
lot sizes, building setbacks and heights; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions on November 28,
2017, January 9, March 6, and April 3, 2018 on Title 15 to discuss Development Requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided a code amendment to provide clarification to the
existing Development Requirements; and
WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process on June 5, 2018 the
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing recommending
City Council approves the proposed City Code amendments within this resolution by
ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
that:
Section 1.The Commission approves Resolution 2018-006 recommending City Council
approve the proposed City Code amendments within this resolution by Ordinance 2018- , attached
and incorporated herein by reference, be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take place immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission on this 5th day of
June 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou,MMC City Clerk (City Seal)
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: June 25, 2018
Public Hearing Date: July 9, 2018
Enacted: July 9, 2018
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.140
DEFINITIONS; 15.10.215 PARKING; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TABLE;
AND 15.10.226 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update the
City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS,it's recognized that developable land within Seward is limited, and
development requirements should reflect the need to allow more productive use of that limited land
without degrading the quality of community life; and
WHEREAS, Development Requirements are primary part of the zoning code
establishing lot sizes, building setbacks and heights; and
WHEREAS,at its November 7, 2017 regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
discussed Development Requirements as part of that meeting agenda, and heard public comments
thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions on November 28,
2017, January 9, 2018, March 6, 2018, and April 3, 2018 on Title 15 to further discuss Development
Requirements; and
WHEREAS,at its June 5, 2018 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed City Code amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 15.10 Planning and Land Use Regulations, Seward
Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows (S4Fikethfooglls = deletions and are bold,
Underline =additions and are bold italics):
15.10.140-Definitions.
A. General interpretation.
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B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
* * * * *
An accessory building shall be considered to be a part of the main building when joined by a
common wall or connected by a breezeway to the main building. Accessory building means any
structure regardless of type of foundation or base support, including skid-mounted or other moveable
structures.
* * * * *
30. Dwelling. A building designed or used exclusively as living quarters for one or more families.
a. Apartment. Any portion of a building which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or
hired out to be occupied or which is occupied as the home or residence of an
individual for daily living and doing cooking independently of any other individual or
family in the same building(see "Dwelling"'
b. Apartment, commercial building. An apartment
located within a building designed to accommodate a mix of residential and
commercial uses.
c. Apartment, efficiency (also called accessory apartments
). A single separate dwelling unit consisting of not more
than one habitable room which includes combined kitchen, dining and sleeping areas
with accompanying sanitary facilities, and which is located within or shares a
common wall with a single-family dwelling.
d. Apartment, owner or manager. An apartment within a building that is designed to be
used exclusively as the living quarters for the owner or manager family of that
building or a commercial business located in the building.
e. Apartment, studio. A small apartment less than 350 square feet with a fully
functional kitchen and bathroom.
f. Condominium. A form of housing ownership by which a person may purchase and
own one dwelling unit in a multiunit building or development. Each owner owns a
common interest in such things as the underlying land, common walls, stairwells,
elevators, lobbies, laundry rooms and recreation rooms.
g. Guest house. An accessory building occupied on a temporary basis solely by
nonpaying guests.
h. Mobile home. A factory-built home designed to be used as a year-round residential
dwelling and originally designed and mounted on wheels and/or axle supports for
transportation by another vehicle.
i. Modular home. A factory-built residential structure that is transportable in one or
more sections, is built on a permanent chassis, and is used as a place of human
habitation, but which is not constructed with a permanent hitch or other device
allowing transport of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery to a permanent
site, and which does not have wheels or axles permanently attached to its body or
frame. Includes factory-built and manufactured home.
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j. Multiple-family. A building designed as a residence for three or more families, with
the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units
provided and each living independently of the other under one roof.
k. Single-family, attached. A building containing two or more dwelling units, each of
which has primary ground floor access to the outside and which are attached to each
other by party walls without openings. Also commonly called townhouse, row house
and zero-lot line.
1. Single-family, detached. A building designed and/or used exclusively for occupancy
of one family and entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
m. Two-family or duplex. A building containing two single-family dwelling units totally
separated from each other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof or
unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a
common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.
n. Unit, dwelling unit. A building or separate portion thereof containing kitchen, living,
sleeping accommodations and at least one bathroom and designed to be occupied
exclusively as a residence by one family "
o. Watchman or caretaker dwelling. An accessory dwelling associated with a
commercial or industrial building or structure for the purpose of housing a watchman
or caretaker and immediate family.
S . \ .
63. Open Area. Open area is any portion of the lot not covered by a structure or used for parking
spaces and maneuvering.
15.10.215 -Parking.
(a) Except in the CB and the HC districts, there shall be provided permanently maintained off-street
parking for each principal business. It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to
provide and maintain said off-street parking in accordance with this chapter continuously during
the life of the business.
(b) For each principal building or use within a principal building, there shall be no less than the
number of off-street vehicle parking spaces specified under this section:
Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Dwellings and Lodges
Single-family and 2-family dwellings and
parish houses 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Multiple family dwellings and other 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 1 space for every
places containing multiple dwelling units unit larger than 2-bedrooms or greater than 1,000 square
feet in size
Hotels and motels 1 space per guest unit
Lodging, rooming and boardinghouses 1 space per guest room plus spaces for the principal
dwelling unit
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1 off-street parking space in addition to those required of
Dwelling, apartment efficiency
the principal dwelling
Dwelling , studio apartment I space per dwelling unit
15.10.220 Development requirements
(a) Table '5.'r�'10.220 15.10.222, development requirements, is incorporated herein by reference=
and the restrictions and annotations contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise
modified by this chapter. (See tables at the end of this title; see also section 15.10.210.)
Table 15.10.22015.10.222. Development Requirements
Zoning Districts Principally Principally Commercial Principally
Residential Public
RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Maximum Lot Coverage (%) (See 30 35 35 40 40 50 50 100* 100 100* 30 50 10
Notes 2G and 6, next page)
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Table 1571A:22015.10.222. Development Requirements Table Notes
NOTE 1. Within the HC District, in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue, the boat launch ramp, the
harbor basin and J Float Ramp, building height is limited to 26 feet.
NOTE 2.
a. Buildable/useable area—Lot may have to be larger to have minimum buildable area
available.
b. In the RI, R2, R3, UR, OR , AC and CB Districts, from the Seward
Highway/Phoenix Road intersection South, to include the Bayview Subdivision,
3,000 SF and north, 6,000 SF with 30 and 60 foot minimum frontages respectively,
for single-family residences.
c. A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each if the
reduction below 20,000 SF is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent
right-of-way.
d. In the R1, R2, R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts, individual lots of at least 3,000 SF
in the Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, Cliff Addition and
Bayview Addition may be developed for single-family residences provided all other
development requirements of this chapter are met.
e. Multiv-Family developments (except studio apartments) with three or more few
units require a minimum of 9,000 SF in the R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts and
20,000 SF in the RM District. All said districts require an additional 1,200 SF per
unit of five or more units.
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f. Two-Family or duplex developments require a minimum of 6,000 SF in the R2, R3,
UR, OR, AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. Duplex
developments within the Federal Addition Subdivision require 5,000 SF. All other
development requirements of this chapter shall be met
& Multiple-Family, studio apartments in the OR, AC, CBD, HC, I and RM districts
require a minimum of 9,000 SF. The total square footage required for lot setbacks
shall be reserved as open area. All other requirements set forth in this chapter shall
be met.
NOTE 3. See Notes 2-D and 2-E above.
NOTE 4. From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection—South, a five-foot setback, each side;
north, a minimum five-foot setback each side as part of a combined 15-foot setback total between
both sides.
NOTE 5. In the HC District, parcels abutting mean high tide—No rear yard setback; parcels abutting
the waterfront boardwalk—Five feet; and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high
water mark—Ten feet.
NOTE 6. Excludes setbacks in HC and I.
NOTE 7. In the Industrial District, no minimum lot size, width or setbacks are required for unmanned
electronic sites.
NOTE 8. Tract D of USS 1864 Jesse Lee Home Subdivision shall not be used for any uses other than
those allowed in an R1 district, except for a long term care facility, aka skilled nursing care facility.
Table 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed
KEY:
O - Use Permitted Outright
H-Home Occupation
C - Use Requires Conditional Use Permit
P- Use Requires Administrative Permit
Blank- Use Prohibited
I
Zoning Districts Principally Residential Principally Principally
Commercial Public 1
J
11
UsesIR2
j
RR R1 1R3 UR OR AC 1 HC CB I IRM INS H
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!Dwelling, apartment in a commercial O 0 0 O O C I
building(limited to one unit)
Dwelling, apartment in a commercial O 0 C C
Ibuilding(two or more units)
Dwelling, apartment, efficiency O 000 O O O
ifiether—ifi-law or accessory
Dwelling, apartment, studio CCCC CC
Dwelling, attached single-family, i.e.,
CC C CC C C
townhouse, row
Section 2.This Ordinance shall take place immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council this 9th day of July 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
David Squires,Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AB STAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 5, 2018 ' of sFw
To: Planning and Zoning Commission ,
Through Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner op
Agenda Item: A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of Seward, Alaska, recommending the City Council amend portions
of the Seward City Code to include 15.10.140 Definitions; 15.10.215
Parking; 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table; 15.10.220
Development Requirements Notes and Table
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
In the past five months the Planning and Zoning Commission has held public work sessions and
has scheduled time at one regular meeting to discuss, review, and update portions of Title 15 of
the City Zoning Code relating to Development Requirements. Members of the public were
present and expressed comments and concerns during these work sessions relating to the
availability of year round housing for residents of Seward. Members of the public also suggested
ways in which the Development requirements might be changed to allow for higher density in
the construction of studio apartments.
The Commission has reviewed and discussed parking requirements, the Development
Requirements Table, and the Land Uses Allowed Table sections of the Seward City Code in
depth. The Commission has addressed and accommodated public comments and input
throughout the process.
This proposed ordinance creates a new definition in 15.10.140 for studio apartments. A studio
apartment is a multiple family dwelling unit that is less than 350 square feet and contains a fully
functional kitchen and bathroom. The proposed parking requirement for a studio apartment is
one space per unit. Current code requires two spaces per multiple family dwelling unit, plus an
additional half-space for each bedroom in excess of two, or unit greater than 1,000 square feet in
size.
This proposed ordinance will permit the development of higher density multiple family
dwellings that contain studio apartments. Code currently requires multiple family dwellings of
up to four units to have a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet, with an additional 1,200 square
feet per unit required for five or more units. Studio apartment dwellings will require a minimum
lot size of 9,000 square feet as well. The quantity of studio apartment units allowed on a lot will
be constrained by the parking requirement and an open area requirement. The open area
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requirement specifies that the amount of square footage on a particular lot that is required for
setbacks must be reserved as open area, defined herein as area that is not to be used for parking
lots, or structures on the lot. This means that if a developer wishes to utilize any space in the lot
setback for parking, they must assign an equivalent amount of square footage elsewhere on the
lot as open area.
The intent is to allow for higher dwelling unit density while ensuring that areas exist for
vegetation, snow accumulation, and visual relief between structures.
HISTORY
Ordinance 314 was adopted in June of 1962 and set forth minimum lot size requirements for
multiple family dwelling units on a square foot per unit basis that diminished as the number of
units increased. For example, a four-plex would require a minimum 8000 square foot lot, a
dwelling consisting of 5-7 units required 1,500 square feet per unit, and a dwelling of eight or
more units required 1,000 square feet per unit. In 1977 Council passed Ordinance 436, which
allowed for a minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet per average number of units per floor.
However, Ordinance 436 was never ratified by the Kenai Peninsula Borough, which retained
zoning authority in the City of Seward based on statutory powers granted by the State of Alaska.
In 1978 the Borough enacted Ordinance 78-26, the preamble of which stated that the KPB retains
all zoning powers within the urban and rural districts of the Borough, and that all zoning within
the City of Seward is controlled by the 1962 Ordinance 314. Ordinance 78-26 went on to specify
the minimum lot size requirement for multiple family dwellings to be 6,000 square feet with
1,000 additional square feet per unit over 4 units. The City of Seward was granted limited zoning
powers in 1989 with Ordinance 626, which adopted Title 15 to the Seward City Code. Ordinance
626 specified the minimum lot size requirements for multiple family dwellings as 9000 square
feet for 3-4 units with 1,200 square feet for each additional unit of five or more.
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 15.10 Planning and Land Use Regulations, Seward
Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows (Strike enghs = deletions and are bold,
Underline =additions and are bold italics):
15.10.140 -Definitions.
A. General interpretation.
* * * * *
B. Specific definitions. (Parenthetical references are for cross-reference only.) In this chapter,
unless otherwise provided or the context otherwise requires:
* * * * *
An accessory building shall be considered to be a part of the main building when joined by a
common wall or connected by a breezeway to the main building. Accessory building means any
structure regardless of type of foundation or base support, including skid-mounted or other moveable
structures.
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30. Dwelling. A building designed or used exclusively as living quarters for one or more families.
a. Apartment. Any portion of a building which is designed, built, rented, leased, let or
hired out to be occupied or which is occupied as the home or residence of an
individual for daily living and doing cooking independently of any other individual or
family in the same building(see-nDweiling-'1).
b. Apartment, commercial buildin . An apartment
located within a building designed to accommodate a mix of residential and
commercial uses.
c. Apartment, efficiency effieieneapaAment (also called accessory apartment;
mother in law, or studio,). A single separate dwelling unit consisting of not more
than one habitable room which includes combined kitchen, dining and sleeping areas
with accompanying sanitary facilities, and which is located within or shares a
common wall with a single-family dwelling.
d. Apartment, owner or manager. An apartment within a building that is designed to be
used exclusively as the living quarters for the owner or manager family of that
building or a commercial business located in the building.
e. Apartment, studio. A small apartment less than 350 square feet with a fully
functional kitchen and bathroom.
f. Condominium. A form of housing ownership by which a person may purchase and
own one dwelling unit in a multiunit building or development. Each owner owns a
common interest in such things as the underlying land, common walls, stairwells,
elevators, lobbies, laundry rooms and recreation rooms.
g. Guest house. An accessory building occupied on a temporary basis solely by
nonpaying guests.
h. Mobile home. A factory-built home designed to be used as a year-round residential
dwelling and originally designed and mounted on wheels and/or axle supports for
transportation by another vehicle.
i. Modular home. A factory-built residential structure that is transportable in one or
more sections, is built on a permanent chassis, and is used as a place of human
habitation, but which is not constructed with a permanent hitch or other device
allowing transport of the unit other than for the purpose of delivery to a permanent
site, and which does not have wheels or axles permanently attached to its body or
frame. Includes factory-built and manufactured home.
j. Multiple-family. A building designed as a residence for three or more families, with
the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units
provided and each living independently of the other under one roof.
k. Single-family, attached. A building containing two or more dwelling units, each of
which has primary ground floor access to the outside and which are attached to each
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other by party walls without openings. Also commonly called townhouse, row house
and zero-lot line.
I. Single-family, detached. A building designed and/or used exclusively for occupancy
of one family and entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
m. Two-family or duplex. A building containing two single-family dwelling units totally
separated from each other by an unpierced wall extending from ground to roof or
unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a
common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.
n. Unit, dwelling unit. A building or separate portion thereof containing kitchen, living,
sleeping accommodations and at least one bathroom and designed to be occupied
exclusively as a residence by one family(see " partment")
o. Watchman or caretaker dwelling. An accessory dwelling associated with a
commercial or industrial building or structure for the purpose of housing a watchman
or caretaker and immediate family.
., k . l`
63. Open Area. Open area is any portion of the lot not covered by a structure or used for parking
spaces and maneuvering.
The commission discussed and recommends requiring one parking space per studio apartment unit.
15.10.215 - Parking.
(a) Except in the CB and the HC districts, there shall be provided permanently maintained off-street
parking for each principal business. It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to
provide and maintain said off-street parking in accordance with this chapter continuously during
the life of the business.
(b) For each principal building or use within a principal building, there shall be no less than the
number of off-street vehicle parking spaces specified under this section:
Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Dwellings and Lodges
Single-family and 2-family dwellings and
parish houses 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus %2 space for every
Multiple-family dwellings and other
unit larger than 2-bedrooms or greater than 1,000 square
places containing multiple dwelling units
feet in size
Hotels and motels I space per guest unit
I space per guest room plus spaces for the principal
Lodging,rooming and boardinghouses
dwelling unit
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Dwelling,apartment efficiency 1 off-street parking space in addition to those required of
the principal dwelling
Dwelling,studio apartment 1 space per dwelling unit
The Commission recommends amending Note 2 of the Development Requirements table to allow for
a higher number of multi family studio apartment units to be developed on a lot than would
otherwise be allowed for multi family developments offive or more units.
15.10.220 Development requirements
(a) Table 1-571A.22015.10.222, development requirements, is incorporated herein by references
and the restrictions and annotations contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise
modified by this chapter. (See tables at the end of this title; see also section 15.10.210.)
Table 1-540420 Development Requirements
Zoning Districts Principally Principally Commercial Principally
Residential Public
RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)(See 30 35 35 40 40 50 50 100* 100 100* 30 50 10
Notes 2G and 6,next page)
* * * * *
Table ' .1�522015.10.222. Development Requirements Table Notes
NOTE 1. Within the HC District, in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue, the boat launch ramp, the
harbor basin and J Float Ramp,building height is limited to 26 feet.
NOTE 2.
a. Buildable/useable area—Lot may have to be larger to have minimum buildable area
available.
b. In the R1, R2, R3, UR, OR , AC and CB Districts, from the Seward
Highway/Phoenix Road intersection South, to include the Bayview Subdivision,
3,000 SF and north, 6,000 SF with 30 and 60 foot minimum frontages respectively,
for single-family residences.
c. A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each if the
reduction below 20,000 SF is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent
right-of-way.
d. In the R1, R2, R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts, individual lots of at least 3,000 SF
in the Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, Cliff Addition and
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Bayview Addition may be developed for single-family residences provided all other
development requirements of this chapter are met.
e. Multi-Family developments (except studio apartments) with three or more fetif
units require a minimum of 9,000 SF in the R3, UR, OR, AC and CB Districts and
20,000 SF in the RM District. All said districts require an additional 1,200 SF per
unit of five or more units.
f. Two-Family or duplex developments require a minimum of 6,000 SF in the R2, R3,
UR, OR, AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. Duplex
developments within the Federal Addition Subdivision require 5,000 SF. All other
development requirements of this chapter shall be met
& Multiple-Family, studio apartments in the OR, AC, CBD, HC, I and RM districts
require a minimum of 9,000 SF. The total square footage required for lot setbacks
shall be reserved as open area.All other requirements set forth in this chapter shall
be met.
NOTE 3. See Notes 2-D and 2-E above.
NOTE 4. From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection—South, a five-foot setback, each side;
north, a minimum five-foot setback each side as part of a combined 15-foot setback total between
both sides.
NOTE 5. In the HC District, parcels abutting mean high tide—No rear yard setback; parcels abutting
the waterfront boardwalk—Five feet;and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high
water mark—Ten feet.
NOTE 6. Excludes setbacks in HC and I.
NOTE 7. In the Industrial District,no minimum lot size, width or setbacks are required for unmanned
electronic sites.
NOTE 8. Tract D of USS 1864 Jesse Lee Home Subdivision shall not be used for any uses other than
those allowed in an R1 district, except for a long term care facility, aka skilled nursing care facility.
The Commission discussed the Zoning Districts in which they would recommend studio apartments
and chose areas that were primarily commercial given the higher level of density this type of
dwelling would bring. Commissioners also recommend that a Conditional Use Permit be required
for studio apartment developments to address site-specific issues that may exist.
Table 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed
KEY:
O - Use Permitted Outright
H-Home Occupation
C -Use Requires Conditional Use Permit
P- Use Requires Administrative Permit
Blank -Use Prohibited
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Page 7 of 7
Zoning Districts Principally Residential Pruicipally Principally
Commercial Public
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Uses ' RR RI R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P
Dwelling, apartment in a commercial '
building(limited to one unit) O O O O O C
Dwelling, apartment in a commercial 1
building(two or more units) 0 0 C C
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Dwelling, apartment,efficiency O O O O O O ' O
mother-in-law or accessory
Dwelling, apartment,studio CCCCCC
Dwelling, attached single-family, i.e., C C CC CC C
townhouse,row ,
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017)
1 3.7.1.3 Continue to improve the quality and efficiency of City X
governmental services
• Continue to revise and update the Seward City Code (page 18)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
2 Growth Management and Land Use X
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside the
City. (page 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
The Commission approve Resolution 2018-006, recommending the City Council approve the
attached Ordinance amending the Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions; 15.10.215 Parking;
15.10.220 Development Requirements; 15.10.220 Development Requirements Table and 15.10.226
Land Uses Allowed Table to change, update and accommodate the wishes of the public.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2018-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM
APRIL 2018 TO APRIL 2019
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council held
a joint work session, reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List
on March 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14,
1994, state that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the
Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and
WHEREAS, at the June 5, 2018 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and
WHEREAS, Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The following list of priorities with status updates and timelines is
hereby recommended to the City Council for approval:
APRIL 2018 TO APRIL 2019 PRIORITIES
Short and Medium Term
1) Review/Update the Title 15
a. Development Requirements 15.10.220
b. Lodging 15.10.225
c. Definitions 15.10.140
d. Signs 15.20.010
2) Review and assist with the completion of the Seward Parks & Recreation Plan
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3) Explore available funding/policy for infrastructure development (Hold jointly with City
Council, if possible.)
4)Pursue possible localized Code Enforcement Officer options
5) Current planning and zoning, including subdivision of land
6) Provide research, analysis, and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on
current topics- including demographics,housing, lodging, economic development,
resiliency and sustainability
Continuing
1) Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and
investments that support the neighborhood's growth and vitality.
2) Communication tower education/work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly
with City Council, if possible.)
3) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the
outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal,junk vehicles, etc.
4) Identify and implement land use and zoning changes as well as other actions needed to
support the short-term recovery and long-term vitality of City
5) Seek additional funding for Planning &Zoning Commissioner training.
a. Search out and add funding to the budget
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
this 5th day of June. 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 5, 2018 r jOf Sett.
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To: Planning and Zoning Commission %.`�
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Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from
April 2018 to April 2019.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually,the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes priorities. The Commission began this
year's process by reviewing their Priority List at their joint work session with Council on March 27,
2018. During the joint work session, the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the
Planning and Zoning Draft Priorities List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Commission
1. wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives established in x
the Comprehensive Plan.
2 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities
addressed by the Commission. X
Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure: Rule 34 (c.) "The
3 Commission shall meet in a joint work session with the City Council in
March of each year to discuss areas of mutual interest." X
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2018-007,recommending City Council approval of
the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2018 to April 2019.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2017-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2017 TO
APRIL 2018
WHEREAS, at the February 21, 2017 work session the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed their Priorities List;and
WHEREAS,the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state
that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address
areas of mutual concern; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and Council held a joint work session, reviewed and
updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List on March 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, at the April 4, 2017 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the Planning and Zoning Priority List.
WHEREAS, Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The following List of Planning and Zoning Priorities is hereby approved and
recommended to Council for their adoption:
Priorities
Short and Medium Term
1) Assist with the completion of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update.
2) Review Camping Code update.
3) Communication tower education /work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly
with City Council, if possible.)
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4) Explore available funding/policy for infrastructure development. 111
5) Review the Lodging Code.
Continuing
1) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the
outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping,junk
vehicles, etc.
2) Seek additional funding for Planning&Zoning Commissioner training.
• Search out and add funding to the budget
• Maintain a Commissioner training calendar
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 4th
day of April, 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Martha Fleming, Ace Chair
AYES: Ambrosiani, Seese, Anderson, Fleming
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ecklund, Swann, Carlton
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
1
I..4Ua a
Jo • a Ki "Cy,
Ci Clerk • (Cijy Seal)
x
by
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2018-008
RESOLUTION 2018-008 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2017-11 AND
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT OF LOTS 4-7,BLOCK 3,
SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, SEASALT REPLAT, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOURTH AND RAILWAY INTERSECTION WITH
AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2017-
11 at their August 29, 2017 regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, Upon review of Resolution 2017-011 by the McLane Consulting, Inc. and
the Kenai Peninsula Borough a clarification to Section 1 Number 5 was requested; and
WHEREAS, Planning and Zoning Staff agrees with the requested clarification; and
WHEREAS, Planning and Zoning Staff requests that resolution 2017-011 be rescinded
and replaced by amended resolution 2018-008; and
WHEREAS, McLane Consulting, Inc. has submitted a preliminary plat to the City of
Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS,this replat combines the four(4) existing Lots 4 through 7, Block 3, Seward
Original Townsite, into one (1) new lot, to be known as Lot 4A, containing approximately 8,774
square feet; and
WHEREAS,the parent plat is the 1905 Seward Original Townsite, staff recommends the
title remain consistent and therefore add the word Original to the title; and
WHEREAS, the property is located at 133 Fourth Avenue; the northwest corner of the
Fourth and Railway Avenue intersection; within the Central Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, City department heads have reviewed and submitted a request for 10 foot
utility easement along the west/alley property line to accommodate planned underground
utilities; and
WHEREAS, the property is currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric and
other utilities within the adjacent rights-of-way (ROW); as required by Seward City Code
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Page 2 of 3
§16.01.015, (A-F) Conditions to plat approval, all conditions have been met; therefore a
subdivisions installation agreement is not required; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the
Seasalt Replat subject to the following conditions:
1. Amend the Title of the Replat to read as Seward Original Townsite, Seasalt
Replat.
2. Correct street names to spell out all numbered Avenues.
3. Remove, correct and/or re-display and label correctly the area to the east of the
mid-line of Fourth Avenue.
4. If the area is displayed as far east as Ballaine Boulevard, label correctly. (There is
no 7th Avenue in Seward).
5. Provide a utility easement on the west 10 feet of Lots 5 through 7 Block 3.
Section 2. Resolution 2017-011 is hereby rescinded
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th
day of June 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
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Resolution No. 2018-008
Page 3 of 3
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 5, 2018 . of stk.
CVim.
To: Planning and Zoning Commission v
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Through Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Jackie C Wilde, Planne
Agenda Item: Resolution 2018-008 of The Planning and Zoning Commission of The
City of Seward, Alaska, Rescinding Resolution 2017-11 and
Approving the Preliminary Replat Of Lots 4-7, Block 3, Seward Original
Townsite, Seasalt Replat, located at the Northwest Corner of Fourth and
Railway Intersection with amendments
BACKGROUND JUSTIFICATION
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2017-11 at their August 29,
2017 regular meeting. Prior to the meeting City staff reviewed the preliminary plat and
submitted a request for 10' utility easement along the west/alley property line to accommodate
planned underground utilities.
In resolution 2017-011 Section 1 Number 5 reads "provide 10 foot easement along the West
property line". Staff has reviewed the preliminary plat and agrees that Section 1 number 5
should be amended to read "provide a utility easement on the west 10 feet of Lots 5 through 7
Block 3".
Per recommendation of the City Clerk staff is requesting to rescind resolution 2017-011 due to
the requested amendment and clarification needed by McLane Consulting and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough. Bringing forward resolution 2018-008 approving the Preliminary Replat of
Lots 4-7, Block 3, Seward Original Townsite, Seasalt Replat, Located at the Northwest Corner of
the Fourth and Railway Intersection
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by McLane Consulting, Inc. on behalf of
property owner Charles Elliot Jackson.
This platting action vacates the three (3) interior lot lines Lots 4-7, Block 3 Seward Original
Townsite, creating a single lot to known as Lots 4A containing approximately 8,774 square feet.
The replat is located at 133 Fourth Avenue; the northwest corner of the Fourth and Railway
Avenue intersection; within the Central Business District (CBD).
The parent plat is the 1905 Seward Original Townsite plat, staff recommends the title remain
consistent and therefore add the word Original to the title as suggested in the Conditions listed in
the Resolution.
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Page 2 of 3
The area displayed to the east of the midline of Fourth Avenue is confusing and miss labeled.
The street names are incorrectly displayed as numbers and the original Seventh (7th) Avenue was
renamed officially to Ballaine Boulevard in 1978. These corrections are suggested in the
Conditions listed in the Resolution.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW:
Zoning:
This replat is located within the Central Business Zoning District (CBD). All surrounding
properties are also within the CBD.
Utilities:
The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets, therefore a
subdivision agreement is not required. Existing water, sewer and electric lines are located in the
adjacent rights-of-way. There are several fire hydrants within an approved distance.
Existing Uses:
The northern portion of the lot contains a commercial structure housing a restaurant locally
known as Christo's which has been renamed to Seasalt. The south portion of the property has
been vacant but is currently being used as a deck and seating area for the restaurant.
The adjacent properties include: to the north additional commercial structures, to the South,
across Railway is the Seward Sealife Center, to the west across the alley is the Seaview Plaza
and to the east, across Fourth Avenue is vacant land.
Flood Zone:
The area is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017)
2.2.11 Economic Base
1. • Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting X
construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are
already established. (bullet 5,page 10)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Growth Management and Land Use
2' X
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside the
City. (page 9)
City Code:
3 • 12.01.030 -Platted property lines. X
No building, except a single-family residence, may be constructed
across platted property.
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Agenda Statement—Resolution 2018-008
Page 3 of 3
Staff Comment:
City Staff and the local communication companies have reviewed and requested a 10 foot utility
easement along the west 10 feet of Lots 5 through 7 Block 3 to accommodate the planned
underground electric and cable/com utilities.
Staff recommends correction of the street names on the submitted plat. All numbered streets
shall be spelled out. The area to the east of the mid line of Fourth Avenue is displayed
incorrectly and very confusing on the submitted plat, it should be removed or displayed
correctly.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Planning and Zoning Resolution 2018-008 of The Planning and Zoning Commission of
The City of Seward, Alaska, Rescinding Resolution 2017-11 and approving the Preliminary
Replat of Lots 4-7, Block 3, Seward Original Townsite, Seasalt Replat, located at the Northwest
Corner of Fourth and Railway Intersection recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough
approval of the Seasalt Replat subject to the Conditions listed in the Resolution.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2017-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT
OF LOTS 4-7, BLOCK 3, SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, SEASALT
REPLAT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
FOURTH AND RAILWAY INTERSECTION
WHEREAS. McLane Consulting. Inc. has submitted a preliminary plat to the City of
Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this replat combines the four(4) existing Lots 4 through 7. Block 3, Seward
Original Townsite, into one (1) new lot. to be known as Lot 4A, containing approximately 8.774
square feet; and
WHEREAS, the parent plat is the 1905 Seward Original Townsite, staff recommends the
title remain consistent and therefore add the word Original to the title: and
WHEREAS, the property is located at 133 Fourth Avenue; the northwest corner of the
Fourth and Railway Avenue intersection; within the Central Business District(CBD): and
WHEREAS, City department heads have reviewed and submitted a request for 10 foot
utility easement along the west/alley property line to accommodate planned underground
utilities; and
WHEREAS, the property is currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric and
other utilities within the adjacent rights-of-way (ROW); as required by Seward City Code
§16.01.015, (A-F) Conditions to plat approval, all conditions have been met; therefore a
subdivisions installation agreement is not required; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals.
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Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the
Seasalt Replat subject to the following conditions:
1. Amend the Title of the Replat to read as Seward Original Townsite, Seasalt
Replat.
2. Correct street names to spell out all numbered Avenues.
3. Remove, correct and/or re-display and label correctly the area to the east of the
mid-line of Fourth Avenue.
4. If the area is displayed as far east as Ballaine Boulevard. label correctly. (There is
no 7th Avenue in Seward).
5. Provide 10 feet utility easement on the west property line.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 29th
day of August 2017.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
(1,
Cindy Ecqund. Chair
AYES: Fleming, Seese, Ambrosiani, Anderson. Ecklund
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carlton. Swann
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
2.
J hanna Kinney, 'JJ
C ty Clerk
(City Seal) a Y a
SEAL,
to •;G1AL.1,10"
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City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning &Zoning Commission Minutes
April 3, 2018 Volume 7, Page 275
CALL TO ORDER
The April 3, 2018 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Charbonneau led the pledge of allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Martha Fleming Nathanial Charbonneau Gary Seese
Craig Ambrosiani Tom Swann
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Excused: Kelli Hatfield
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS ANDIIO ;
Administration Report
Jackie Wilde ted the Commission on the following business items
• ,L' '"� elopment has not received any new Floodplain Development permits since
*oast meetmt
• ing staff is cbtuously working on a lodging audit
• WAO.will be attend an assembly meeting on April 17, so Bacon will staff the work
sessiot't,'which will be higcl in the Annex Building
• Wilde will' .t be availai to attend the May 1 regular meeting
Other Reports, Annont , and Presentations
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING—
Carol Griswold, inside city, requested that the Commission amend the agenda to move Item 7A
under old business items requiring a public hearing to follow Item 7B under New Business Items
Requiring a Public Hearing
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion (Charbonneau/Fleming) Amend the agenda to move item 7A
under Old Business to follow 7B
under New Business
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approval of agenda as amended
and consent agenda
The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda:
Approval of March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion Passed Unanimous
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
2018-004 Resolution of the Sewar t*ming And Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, granting a Conditional UseMicheley Kowalski for the construction of a Single
Family Dwelling on Lots 31-33 Block',C1l Townsite, at 320 Third Avenue located in the
Central Business Zoning District
Wilde stated that the proposed development 40 al* unditte Land Uses table in the Central
Business District with a conditional use permicurrent use if the property includes Resurrect
Art Coffee House and attached owner-occupied*fling.The neighboring property to the north is
zoned Central$ iness District (CBD)and is curly used as a commercial kayak guide outfit.
Properties,.to then*, immediately across the alley, d the parcel immediately to the south, are
CentralOteiness Distt (CBD), and are used as a church and a single-family home. Properties
across'ltd Avenue to the' st are all zoned Central Business District(CBD)and contain a mix of
single famomes and conrcial uses.All setback,lot coverage and parking requirements shall
be met. The pact is supporteed by the City of Seward's comprehensive and strategic plans. As
stated in the resotion, all conditions and findings of the Seward City Code have been met, and
support of the approval of the Conditional Use Permit is subject to the conditions listed within the
resolution. Since the prig of Our packet we have received no public comment for or against this
project.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Ristine Casagranda, inside city,stated that she owns property and operates a business within close
proximity to the subject location and stated that she fully supports this project.
Ecklund asked for confirmation that this project had been reviewed by other city staff such as the
electric department. Swann stated that he would like to add a fifth condition that the property owner
be required to maintain four off-street parking spaces to meet parking requirements for two dwelling
units.
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Hearing no one else wishing to speak,the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Swann/Ambrosiani) Amend the Conditional Use Permit to add
Item 5: The owner shall maintain four off
street parking spaces
Passed Unanimous
Motion (Swann/Seese) 2018-004 Resolution of the Seward
Planning And Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska, granting a
Conditional Use Permit to Micheley
Kowalski for the construction of a Single
Family Dwelling on Lots 31-33 Block 15,
Original Townsite, at 320 Third Avenue
located in the Central Business Zoning
District
Motion Passed as Amended AYES:Swann,Ambrosiani,Charbonneau,
Seese,Fleming,Ecklund
NOS; none
2018-005 Resolution of the Seward Planning Aid Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Peter and Jodi Toloff for the operation of a 9-Room
Motel and Multifamily Dwelling on Lots 1-3 Block 11, Original Townsite, at 235 Third Avenue
located in thi,&iitai business Zoning district
Wilde stated that the use of the property as a motel in the recent past has been permitted as a
nonconforminguse permitted Wider conditional use provisions,because it was initiated prior to the
requirement of CUP. In November 2017 Community Development received a business license
application spedg additional uses as weekly and monthly rentals. Code states that this
modification in use it subject tO the requirements of §15.10.320 Conditional Use Permits. The
proposed operation of a nine room motel and multifamily dwelling is allowed by the Land Use Table
in the Central Business Digit with a Conditional Use Permit.The neighboring lots to the south are
zoned CBD and include single family homes. The lots to the north are zoned CBD and include a
church and office building. The lots to the east across Third Avenue are zoned CBD and Park and
include a restaurant and the tot lot. The lots to the west across the alley are zones R1 and include
single family dwellings. No adverse impacts to adjoining properties or other properties in the
neighborhood are anticipated. All setback, lot coverage, and parking requirements shall be met.
Community Development staff has worked with the owner on their parking plan. As stated in the
resolution, all conditions and findings of the Seward City Code have been met, and support of the
approval of the Conditional Use Permit is subject to the conditions listed within the resolution.Since
the printing of our packet we have received one letter of support, and a copy of that has been
provided as a laydown.
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Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hearing was opened.
Ristine Casagranda, inside city, stated that she lives within close proximity to the subject location
and fully supports the applicant in their efforts to improve upon this property and beautify the City of
Seward. She also thanked Planning staff and Planning and Zoning Commissioners for the work they
do.
Swann asked for background on this application. Wilde summarized that the change in use of the
property is what required the Conditional Use Application,and discussed the distinctions in the Code
between nonconforming uses versus nonconforming structures.Fleming stated that she supports this
project and complimented the property owner on their past attention to aesthetic quality. Wilde
stated that the applicant had been doing a good job of maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to the
subject property this winter.Swann stated that he is concerned that the Commission would approve
a Conditional Use Permit for a hotel and not mandate a parking requirement,as has been done in the
past. Swann asked for clarification on what aspect of the property made it nonconforming. Wilde
read the specific section of Code that describes nonconforming lots, structures, and uses.
Ambrosiani stated that the use has not changed, and that the previous property owner had been
operating nightly and monthly rentals.Waite stated that this type of use may have been taking place,
but was not being reported to the City on their business license. Therefore there was no official
knowledge of the use taking place. Ecklund stated that this Conditional Use Permit was simply
meant to bring the property into compliance.Swann stated that if we are bringing the property into
compliance then they ought to be required to provide parking. The Commission discussed the
parking limitations that the applicant faces in light;of the building already occupying most of the lot.
Seese stated that street parking adjacent to the property along Third Avenue and Adams Street should
be sufficient k1und invited the applicant to the podium to answer a question about what parking
they inte f prb on-site,; and how current street parking patterns were configured adjacent to
the pray. Jodi Tolotated that there were three on-site parking spaces provided behind the
building ittons the alley. Slso stated that there was ample room allowed for angled parking along
Adams Street thereby alleviating some congestion. Ecklund in response to Swann, stated that in
some cases it iSawopriate for Ow Commission to require parking in the CBD for hotels, but in the
case of this partictitir property,the size of the operation and the availability of adjacent street parking
should not require ad'dional parking conditions be made.She compared this application to the Hotel
Edgewater, which was propoSed at 30 rooms, and that the Commission felt that this would
overwhelm nearby street pang,and that is why they were required to maintain off street parking as
part of their Conditional Use Permit.Swann stated that he wants to make sure that the Commission
does not set a precedent for future developments in the Central Business District by not requiring
parking for the applicant, and feels that requiring off street parking through the Conditional Use
Permit process is an important tool for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ecklund stated that
the reason that the CUP process is in place is to look at each project individually and evaluate them
independently of past Planning and Zoning decisions. She also stated that feels that in this instance
the Commission has adequate justification to not require off street parking.
Hearing no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion (Swann/Fleming) 2018-005 Resolution of the Seward
Planning And Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska, granting a
Conditional Use Permit to Peter and Jodi
Toloff for the operation of a 9-Room Motel
and Multifamily Dwelling on Lots 1-3
Block 11, Original Townsite, at 235 Third
Avenue located in the Central Business
Zoning district
Motion Passed AYES: Fleming, Ambrosiani, Seese
Charbonneau,Ecklund
NOES: Swann
Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2017-12 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
recommending City Council amend of Seward City Code Titles 2, 7, 8, And 15 to clarify
campground uses, definitions, and reqUirtmentS
Wilde stated that a laydown has been pressed con*; the Planning and Zoning resolution to
adopt the Ordinance, along with a copy of the C4Oranait that contains amendments that were
proposed by a member of the public to address-ate housekeeping changes. Wilde discussed the
history of Camping Code revisions and stated t six work sessions had taken place in order to
refine the code changes
Notice of public hear being posted and published as required by law was noted and the
public hewing was opened.
Carol Griswold,inside city lines, stated that she had submitted a four page document containing
comments on this ordinance and hid hoped that more time at the March 20 work session would have
been devoted to camping code revision. She stated that she would like to see more time devoted to
discussing winter campingandenployee campgrounds before moving the ordinance to City Council.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed so that the Commission
could review the proposed amendments
Ecklund stated that the laydown provided by Planning staff contains some of the recommendations
made by Griswold.
Chair Ecklund suspended the rules to reopen public hearing giving a person who signed in the
opportunity to speak
Ristine Casagranda, inside city, asked for clarification on why there is an amendment delegating
responsibility to Parks and Recreation for collection of parking fees.Ecklund in response,stated that
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the parking fee collection is a division of the Parks and Recreation department, and that the
amendment was to remove campground management from the powers and duties of the harbor
department. Casagranda asked if this code revision addressed winter camping.Ecklund responded
that this ordinance did cover winter camping.
Carol Griswold,inside city,requested a copy of the laydown item that had been presented.Griswold
asked that the Commission consider the winter camping code revision that she had suggested in her
emailed comments. Griswold gave an overview of the comments that she had emailed to the
Commission.
Charbonneau stated that he would like to see the length of stay for winter camping be amended to a
fourteen day maximum length of stay in one camping space. General discussion of the wording of
the amendment and took place providing for a maximum length of stay in one camping space during
the winter. Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy told everyone what the current camping
rules state, described her interpretation of the code as it relates to maximum stay, and described
typical winter camping activity.General discussion about campground rule compliance,and winter
camping activity followed.
Hearing no one else wishing to speak,the public hearing was closed.
Motion (Fleming/Swann) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section
2.25.125 (4)Replace The Phrase"City
Camping Facilities"With "Municipal
Campgrounds"
Passed Unanimous
Motion teeming/Charbonneau) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section 7.15.010
Reorder By Switching(C) And (B)
Passed Unanimous
Motion (Fleming I Swann) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section 7.15.010
(C) Add "As Defined In 8.15.110"
Passed Unanimous
Motion (Fleming/Swann) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section
8.15.445 (B) Replace The First Use Of
The Word"Vehicle" With "Camping
Unit"
Passed Unanimous
Motion (Ambrosiani/Fleming) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section 7.15.010
(D) To Remove For A Maximum Of 28
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Days
Passed AYES: Ambrosiani, Seese, Fleming,
Ecklund
NOES: Charbonneau,Swann
Motion (Charbonneau/Fleming) Amend Ordinance 2017-12 Section 7.15.010
(E)To Add In No Event Shall Camping By
One Party Be Allowed For More Than 14
Consecutive Days In One Camping Space.
Passed AYES: Fleming, Swann, Ambrosiani,
Charbonneau,Ecklund
NOES: Seese
Motion (Swann/Fleming) Resolution 2017-12 of the Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska,recommending City Council amend
portions of Seward City Code Titles 2,7,8,
And 15 to clarify campground uses,
definitions, and requirements
Motion Passed as Amended AYES: Swann, Seese, Charbonneau,
Ambrosiani,Fleming,Ecklund
NOES: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
April 17, 2018 Work Session topic set as "Subdivision Review"
Commission Comments
Charbonneau thanked planning staff for the information tonight
Ambrosiani seconded Charbonneu, thanked staff for work on camping code amendments
Swann commented positively on the productivity of this meeting
Seese commented that he agrees with the above Commissioner comments, and stated that he is
happy with the accessibility of planning staff
Fleming asked for help accessing her City email account
Ecklund in response to Fleming discussed her City email account, and her preference to use her
personal email account. Wilde told everyone that staff will assist all the commissioners with
either changing their official email contact or providing assistance with their city email account.
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Citizens' Comments
Ristine Casagranda, inside city stated a concern that the senior/disabled camping pass is not
defined in this ordinance. She also stated that she is not aware of the existence of a camping or
parking tariff.
Carol Griswold,inside city,stated that the progress made in drafting a camping ordinance has been
incredible, but she still has concerns that have not been addressed in the draft ordinance that was
passed.
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments - None
ADJOURNMENT (Ambrosiani/Fleming)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ecklund
Planner Chair
(City Seal)
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1. Contact the City Clerk's office to obtain the required permit paperwork. Permits
are also available at: www.cityofseward.us/DocumentCenter/
2. Community Development reviews the lodging permit for proper zoning and
land use code requirements
3. The Seward Fire Department conducts a life safety inspection, you may
contact SFD any time during normal business hours t, la,
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Before initiating the application process, please feel free to contact the ,
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Jackie C. Wilde, Planner 224-4048 or Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant 224-4049
238 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Fifth and Adams
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y 0. t ,_. cities,a jobs-housing imbalance leads toinade-
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+�- r r j` , �'`"•Ir•`'` " spending more than 30 percent of their income
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e'_ ssir t' '�, r"�'+'�• �� , 6 challenging city planners and elected officials
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How Did We Get Here? Restoring the "Missing Middle"
been limited by regulatory constraints,the shift long-range development plan for the city center
Desirable cities are growing rapidly because The good news is that cities across the to car-dependent development,and incentives and its districts.
they're attracting millennials and cultural for single-family home ownership.Three-or The city is relying on policy changes in view of
United States are already working on solutions, four-story buildings at densities of 16 to 35 the 142,000 additional jobs,135,000 extra
creatives for job opportunities and lifestyle Communities are overturning policies that
amenities,and the newcomers havegravitated in dwelling units per acre used to be a standard households,and 260,000 more people that it will
prohibit housing place tight restrictions on part of the mix in urban neighborhoods.Many need to accommodate by 2035,according to
numbers that far exceed places to live.The tech where and how it can be built,to allow for more
industry,with its influxes of well-paid workers,is diverse and affordable places to live.Many urban urban planners say this scale and density of Metro.About 30 percent of new housing will be
often blamed for driving up housing costs and planners and public officials are focused on of ordang is needed, again toe offer sdito servicesv, builtein the city center,50n percent in tmixed-use Port-
affordability,and walkable access to centers and corridors,and ti percent in Port-
causing displacement.But other factors are also developing housing types that restore the
in play.Many cities built little if anyhousingand transit.Cities are using a variety of addition- land's single-family residential zones,which
"missing cme middle,"u shelter moderate and al approaches to inject more moderately priced comprise about 45 percent of the city's 133
during the Great Recession.Mortgage credit is middle-income households. housing into residential neighborhoods,from square miles of land.The city has about 12,000
tighter.Construction costs are escalating.New The missing middle,a concept that grew out
housing is priced at market rates that drive up of new urbanism,includes row houses,duplexes, dshrinking unorits
s(AD )subdividing lots no ig adding accessory buildab
le lots,died to assumingrthat some current lots
the cost for existing homes.Zoning that favors apartment courts,and other small to midsize n homs sASom to these
expanding entle infill can be se2010,an estimatedo aied more sites.
single-family detached houses or luxury apart- housing designed at a scale and density compat- pancy in homes.re.Some gothese potential
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ments has led to expensive housing monocul- ible with single-family residential neighborhoods. fact approachesingare showing greatnfasterstetial k,in pipeline,
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tures.What's being viewed as a crisis in many Since the 1940s,this type of development has fact adding needed units on a I [recd. pipeline,and tax incrementlareasas nvestin desig-
$107
cities is the loss of housing not just for lower-in- How does gentle infill work?It depends on dated urban renewal has invested$107
come residents but also for workforce and the city,as demonstrated by the following million in new and preserved affordable
"Missing middle"housing types typically have small to examples from Portland,Oregon:Boulder,
middle-income residents—teachers,nurses, medium-eon footprints,with a body width,depth,and height H housing.In March,the state legislature lifted a
firefighters,small business owners,young no larger than a single-family home.They can blend intoe Colorado;and Cambridge,Massachusetts. 17-year ban on inclusionary zoning,which will
professionals,young families,and others who necgonborhoad as compatible intill,ancauragings mix of allow the city to require builders to set aside en
mi s households andmaking
esigmoreffective use PORTLAND,OREGON:MORE HOUSING units for new workforce housing.The city is
typically provide a foundation for communities. oftransit and services.Credit:opticos Design.
IS BETTER focused on funding strategies to provide more N
Portland typically ranks atop lists of"best places" affordable homes for households below 80
to live but has recently slipped a few notches percent of the area median income(AMI).To
because of its housing prices,which ballooned increase the number of middle-income units for
Urban planners and public officials are focused on developing 13 percent in 2015.According to a recent study people earning more than 80 percent of AMI,the
released by Metro,the regional government city is relying on policy changes,rather than
housing types that restore the"missing middle"—row houses,
organization,Portland area rents increased 63 funding strategies.
duplexes,apartment courts,and other small to mid-size housing
percent since 2006,while the average income of By the end of 2016,a stakeholder advisory
renters rose only 39 percent.The population grew committee for the Residential Infill Project
designed at a scale and density compatible with single-family
residential neighborhoods. by 12,000 in 2015,to more than 632,000 residents (RIPSAC)will provide advice regarding the size
in 250,000-plus households. and scale of houses,small-lot development,
Since 1973,Portland has been living with and alternative housing types.One proposal
a; ; statewide urban planning that mandates an under consideration is to allow more internal
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f 4-- •a S .1• r, �",_ forests from urban sprawl and to ensure efficient units,an approach that would provide more
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several big planning efforts:a new zoningmap p century ago,Portland is looking to add little
°OApm.ton GAM _____ and the 2035 Comprehensive Plan,its first houses on undersized,pre-platted lots.And
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"' \ _"'~_"L�_ _p texas G MIDDLE SINS update in 30 years,adopted by city council in the city is considering whether to allow the
\"- June 2016;a new land use code with regulations development of more tall"skinny"homes of up
that affect a range of growth from multifamily to 1,750 square feet on 2,500 square-foot lots,
and mixed-use development to transportation half the square footage of land required under
corridors and parking;and Central City 2035,a R-5 single-family zoning.
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V.: �j .K,' also streamlined some ADU standards to allow on the lists of healthy,livable,and entrepreneuri- Since 1989,while the percentage of lower-in-
S,i„r°Jib ! ;. ;4. for improved designs with slightly greater height al places.The natural beauty and high quality of come households has held steady,middle-in-
.
„,..z.•' a.'-, "',.1.,:,'',.' and setbacks.RIPSAC is considering proposals to life in this 25.8-square-mile city of 105,000 have come households have declined from 43 percent
"., : allow any house to have two ADUs,both interior attracted start-ups and established tech firms to 37 percent of the populace.The segment
„.” and detached,triplexes on corner lots where such as Google and Twitter.The influx has fed a disappearing at the fastest rate is households
4.IL”f t .ya duplexes are now allowed,and duplexes on digitally paced lifestyle and"1 percent"housing earning between$65,000 and$150,000 as well
�'t" -'e", ,+,e f `n.44 + " interior lots,with a detached ADU.Allowing market in which the median single-family B Y as families with children.City council,the
I `�' duplexes on interior lots and triplexes on corners detached house costs over$1 million, planning board,and local newspaper op-ed
"doesn't mean everyone will take advantage of In the past two years,housing prices overall pages field lively debates over the"Aspenization"
,,, the policy changes,says Tracy,noting that only 3 have risen 31 percent.Factors beyond the tech of Boulder and infill housing options that could
percent of corners now have duplexes.But"if
industry have limited affordability for many years slow or reverse the city's momentum toward
every property owner took advantage of addition- (disclosure:for 23 years,I've lived,worked,and greater exclusivity and less diversity.
This"stacked-unit duplex"In Sunnyside,featured in Portland's Infill Design al unit potential,we would double the number of raised two kids in a formerly modest Boulder
Toolkit,"continues the pattern of nearby detached houses"end echoes the housing units in each neighborhood."
toren of the many nearby duplexes from the early 20th century.credit:Binneighborhood that has been largely rebuilt with
Cunningham,Portland Bureau otPlanning and Sustain ability. The next phase of infill housing policy higher-end homes).The University ofColora- To increase the number of middle-Income
considerations will address how medium-density do-Boulder,a key economic driver with 38,000 units for people earning more than 80 percent
housing types might fit into small infill and faculty,staff,and students,generates significant
multi-dwelling sites.The city has already been housing demand.A jobs-housing imbalance of AMI,Portland is relying on policy changes
moving in that direction:Portland's infill Design translates to an estimated 60,000 cars arriving rather than funding strategies.
"Five or ten years ago,people would ask,'Why Toolkit guide focuses on integrating rowhouses, and departing daily,despite regional and local
is this house being built on a narrow lot?'"says triplexes and fourplexes,courtyard housing,and bus service.
RIP project manager Morgan Tracy."Now it's not low-rise multifamily buildings into neighborhoods. State law prohibits rent control,and the Boulder has been working on affordability M
ilri
so surprising.They're really becoming popular "What may be shocking and alarming for state's"condominium construction defects and inclusivity for some time.Its inclusionary
because they're at a lower price point for buyers." some people becomes more acceptable as you legislation"has squelched that type of construe- zoning ordinance has produced 3,300 affordable M
Policy changes regarding accessible dwelling see it more,"says Tracy."We're seeing that with tion for middle-income housing.Boulder is also housing units since 2000.Developers of projects
units have helped generate new moderately duplexes and triplexes in single-family neighbor- home to many independently wealthy"trustafari- with five or more units are required to construct
priced housing and have drawn the attention of hoods.The last time we built them was in the ens"and speculative buyers who purchase 20 percent as permanently affordable,build
public officials from other cities in search of 1930s and'40s.We're trying to promote a wider homes with cash from selling property in other off-site,donate land,or make a cash-in-lieu
solutions to their own housing crises.ADU diversity of housing forms,and some folks are
high-end markets.Some are second or third payment to the city's affordable housing fund.
construction has exploded since 2010,when the supportive because they understand the need to residences;others are reserved for short-term The city's goal is 10 percent permanently afforda-
city waived development fees covering sewer, be able to house more people on available land." rentals like airbnb.In June 2015,city council ble housing;some 7.3 percent of the city's
water,and other infrastructure connections, voted to restrict short-term vacation rentals, housing stock now qualifies.
reducing construction costs by$8,000 to$11,000 BOULDER:MORE HOUSING IS BETTER, saying they impacted affordability and reduced Part of the affordable program is aimed at
per unit.The waiver inspired a surge in construe- BUT THERE ARE DOWN SIDES the number of long-term housing opportunities. middle-income housing:the city has a goal of
tion:almost 200 ADUs were permitted in Boulder is studying what other cities are doing Development limitations include few creating 450 permanently affordable units for
2013—six times the yearly average from 2000 to to encourage gentle infill,and a recent trip to residential lots,a 45,000-acre ring of protected households earning 80 to 120 percent of AMI.
2009.In 2015,the city granted 350 new ADU Portland by city officials,staff,and business open space around the city,and a height limit,to Since 2000,107 units for middle-income house-
permits,for a current total of more than 1,500 leaders offered perspective on what could work preserve mountain views,capped at between 35 holds have been built in new mixed-income
units.Tracy says ADUs"area well-accepted at home.Like Portland,Boulder has determined and 55 vertical feet,depending on planned devel- neighborhoods on land annexed in north Boulder.
means of producing more housing because to halve carbon emissions by 2030,provide more opment intensity and location near transit.The Many are in the Holiday neighborhood,a mixed-
they're better integrated into a site and don't infill housing in the developed city core,protect city is within sight of a theoretical build-out;a use model of 42 percent affordable units
necessitate a home being demolished." open space,and encourage public transportation forecast of 8,760 additional units by 2040 is being integrated within a total of 333 townhomes,row
Any single-family house in the main zoning use.But with one-sixth of Portland's population considered for the current update of the Boulder houses,flats,live-work studios,and cohousing.
districts can have an ADU,and a proposal would and different challenges and opportunities, Valley Comprehensive Plan.A 2015 housing Recently built middle-income units are located in
allow up to two units—an interior apartment Boulder seeks its own consensus on what gentle survey conducted for the plan indicated that the Northfield Commons neighborhood,where
plus a separate carriage house or granny flat.The infill means. most residents were willing to increase density half of the 43 percent of affordable units in
city does not limit the number of ADUs within a Located 25 miles northwest of Denver in the and building height to allow for more housing,at duplexes,fourplexes,sixplexes,and townhomes
neighborhood or require off-street parking.It has foothills of the Rockies,Boulder also ranks high least in some parts of the city. are reserved for middle-income households.
YIMBYS UNITE IN BOULDER
housing,and sustainability."Physically we could is considering a more welcoming ordinance
put in quite a few here,but,politically,there will that supporters say would benefit the city by
be quite a tot of discussion about parking and offering a sustainable and community-oriented
On a hot sunny weekend in June,the first-ever building,and NIMBY challenges,including traffic impacts."
YIMBY("Yes in my back yard")"unconference," titles such as"How F-cked As San Francisco— p lifestyle for single residents,young families,
as the democratically run gathering was called, Lessons From the Worst Housing Market in the City council is considering"creative adjust- seniors,and people who work lower-wage jobs.
merits"to existing housing that could have less "We tend to be a regulatory city,and we
drew 150-plus young and old urbanists to Country"and"Reframing the Sacredness of
impact on the footprint and"character"of have really embraced deliberative planning,"
Boulder from 25 cities,including New York;San Single-family Zoning." residential areas,such as loosening code says Susan Richstone,deputy director of
Francisco;Sitka,Alaska;and Brisbane,Australia. The gathering was bookended by references restrictions on the number of unrelated people
"YIMBYTown"drew urban planners, P P planning,housing,eay,and we're havbgth."It custo the social and economic implications of rising who can share a home.In most residential zones, always been easy,but having the discus-
architects,elected officials,and advocates housing costs and displacement.In the opening
no more than three unrelated people can share a sions and making changes in planning and
for affordable housing,transportation, plenary,Sonja Trauss,founder of the San house,even if it has six bedrooms and multiple zoning levels within a regulatory framework.
public health,the environment,and social Francisco Bay Area Renters'Federation(SF- bathrooms.A ballot measure petition launched It's in our DNA."
justice.It was sponsored by the San Francisco BARF),says a key goal of the movement is to recently by University of Coloradoraduate
based Open Philanthropy Project and the "repopulate cities"as"an integrative process to g "Density is a bogeyman here,and people
students asks Boulder voters to overturn the are up in arms,"says Bryan Bowen,an architect
Boulder Area Realtor®Association and hosted counter the segregation of the suburbs."In occupancy limit and adopt a"one person=one and planner who is a member of the Boulder
by Better Boulder,a local advocacy group that closing remarks,Sara Maxana of Seattle for bedroom"policy.Allowing higher occupancy is PlanningBoard and the city's
last November spearheaded a successful Everyone noted a growing body of evidence that Middle Income
controversial,because,although it would provide Working Group.Residents are anxious about
campaign to defeat two ballot initiatives "exclusionary zoning causes housing shortages more places for students and others to live
intended to limit growth in the city.(Disclosure: in high-demand cities and leads to exclusion by both modest homes being scrapped and replaced
legally,it could further drive up housing costs for with 5,000 square-foot$1.5 million new homes
The author is a Better Boulder member-volun- class.It induces segregation by wealth and families,as monthly rent in group houses, and the possibility of greater density with more
tees)Presentations and discussions focused reduces access to opportunity,good jobs, M
particularly close to the university,often costs as large edgy-looking multifamily apartment
In
on housing,zoning,gentrification,coalition schools,healthcare,and open space." much as$1,000er bedroom.
P buildings."That's probably why gentle infill feels In
The city is also discussing a revision of its good,though it has an interpretive quality.It's a
20-year-old cooperative housing ordinance.No question of what people find to be compatible
co-op projects have been permitted because the and palatable."There's no consensus yet about
ordinance was"essentially a path to No,"says which infill approach will work best,Bowen says.
Driskell.Three affordable rental co-ops were "But frankly,in moderation,some application of
"It's very expensive to subsidize people manager for Housing Boulder."Are they in
established under other measures.City council all of them might be needed."
making$70,000 to$130,000 per year,"says single-family neighborhoods or at the edge of
Aaron Brockett,a city council member and service-industrial areas?Where are you willing to
former planning board member,referencing a locate those,and what's appropriate?You also
middle-income housing study prepared for the need a concentration of people to support retail.
/ These live/work unite are one of many
city that defined Boulder's middle market as 80 Boulder has lots of commercial corridors,but
\\\
/,� / Thesre live workiug to e In eo f s
to 150 percent of AMI.He advocates for"market they need a sufficient number of people to nouday okigoeorhood.a mlaed-rse
solutions like smaller units as a trade-off in support all of them."
community on the redeveloped wised arca or
those areas that have amenities and services The city also plans to adjust the ADU ordi- ( '_' - '/ . a former dr ve-m movie theater.Credit:
A Boulder Mousing Partners.
such as mixed-use areas where people can walk nance to achieve more middle-income affordabil- Ili"
• ,I�to transit and redeveloping areae." ity in neighborhoods of mostly single-family - '�In preparing a comprehensive housing detached houses,which comprise about 41 c )' o ,._. i
strategy,Boulder is exploring ideas for middle-in- percent of the city's11111 v 0j..;.'"'l .:
46,000-unit housing stock. �Ir'
come infill housing in transit corridors,commer- An ADU ordinance in effect since 1981 has
cial strips,business parks,and industrial areas permitted only 186 ADUs and 42 OAUs(owner's
that could be rezoned and redeveloped,and in accessory units)because of requirements `". '- }
r.
walkable mixed-use neighborhood centers in regarding off-street parking,minimum lot size,
residential areas."The 15-minute neighborhood and limits on ADU density."We'd like ADUs for .,,.r
is the Holy Grail for a lot of communities,but it diversity of housing in neighborhoods,"says -
takes a lot of work,"says Jay Sugnet,project David Driskell,executive director of planning, ° -
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�'"j `A CAMBRIDGE BRIDGING THE INCOME GAP chusetts Smart Growth Alliance."It's hard for
az Y' •'uf ri t Y /11$110% - Cambridge,located across the Charles River middle-class people to live there."Cambridge
',4,.,,:.-C 0'¢'•q'� _ ' and three miles west of Boston,has the most has the infrastructure to support much greater
lu� I , ` -�p`�7r',111expensive housing in Massachusetts and bears density and to add significantly more residential
y •Clt7 1 ,�,t keen pressure to produce more missing-middle development and huge residential towers,"but it
options.The population has increased more doesn't want to be downtown Boston."
y `it a r!t 4c1.-'-• than 10 percent since 2000,to 110,000 residents The city is in the first year of a three-year
• - y ' 4 ,,.,, within a compact 6.5 square miles,and is comprehensive plan process,its first since
+ ., �"'z" _ • C" '°'n " projected to grow by 6,200 homes before 2030, 2000(the state does not require municipalities
11,9 9 - - according to the Metropolitan Area Planning to develop comprehensive plans).Affordable
1 1 _�,,. , '?' `lytel!i+f -. .....:, Council(MAPC),the regional planning agency for housing for low,moderate,and middle incomes
h" Metro Boston.The city has 117,000 jobs and —a resounding theme through the public
more than 52,000 housing units,about half of
them located in mixed-use commercial areas. Faroossassistant number-one
t brrforim
...-_ - m'ex qP Y managercommunity
s The average listed single-family home price in development.
x ^ �--- ,.,..+r-�'r` _ 2015 exceeded$1.2 million.Median monthly
rent fora one-bedroom apartment is$2,300.
---' "Cambridge has become a bifurcated place Messy Main,a re d use dareI pment in CmI i Souan,
Cambridge raeuired a:oni ng variance to allow for greater height
This carnage house ADU,in the mired-use Holiday ne,ghborhood.,s part of Boulder of very high income and very low income,"says and density in exchange for 20 percent affordable units.Credit'
Housing Partners'affordable rental program.Credit Boulder Housing Partners Andre Leroux,executive director of the Massa- Twining Properties.
M
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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS(ADUS):A PREFERRED INFILL HOUSING APPROACH �' .t '- ,i i _, _- \
Demographic changes such as aging popula- land acquisition and development of larger-scale s r fir/' - I itions,shrinking household size,college-loan- multifamily projects by muncipalities,onprofit rtiliri°1'
fj :Ili- f11i estrapped millennials,and cultural preferences affordable housing organizations,and private ij '� t
are leading many cities to allow home owners to developers.At Denver's Bridging the Gap housing �Iii �,1 P�', 1111
��i � � !
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build ADUs,also known as in-law apartments, summit in May,a session on small-scale affords- � � � t
granny flats,and carriage houses.Advocates sayt i ' t - r
g bility posed a potential scenario for the city:70 Fi` Iygf�.
ADUs—built in the interior of a home,rebuilt neighborhoods multiplied by 300 ADUs per
-7--71
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111 e
from a garage,or newly built as a separate neighborhood would equal 21,000 moderately _ - i
cottage—offer affordable options for elderly priced housing units. II! •
1lit r , 'ii:. q jI
parents,adult kids,and caregivers.They're also a At the recent YIMBY conference in Boulder, vr,',1 ," Ili'oil. - ��'l'' , . a • : i
source of rental income that can help residents Susan Somers of AURA(formerly Austinites for 1 � w w`,.y�,�#MLNI j
sit ` "
stay in their homes.As older home owners wish Urban Rail Action)in Austin,Texas,described a '' - - -
to downsize and age in place,some are choosing coalition effort to become"en ADU city"and t -Li ( 1.1„!' �! ay( ; , PP..j
to live in the ADU and rent out their main house. achieve much greater housing density in the 4 I' 3 4 _ t �, ,-t.
Typically ranging from 200 square feet to mostly single-family detached city.Theyaccom- ,' , r \ `P �� t' ':t ,wi ".
more than 1,000 square feet,ADUs are part of a plished their mission,in November 2015,the • �f .. • •
' 70'_„
long tradition of modest apartments and Austin City Council passed a resolution relaxing '
multigenerational houses that were common ADU regulations and allowing them on smaller
before the era of single-family suburban homes. lots.AURA hopes to help home owners entitle 500 " "' " r
Many housing advocates are keen on ADUs as a new ADUs annually.The units provide"affordable
.T t
way to add units quickly,with home owners housing and a source of income to allow folks to `.., ., -,
p'
financing the infill of existing neighborhoods, stay in their homes;'says Somers.In gentrifying J A - - -
compared to the lengthy and costly process of East Austin,"this is how families stay together."
"For a lot of working people,there are fewer on larger sites.East Cambridge,for example,has
affordable options in the seem to be as opposed to density as height,so "We think there's a grand bargain to be
city,"says Farooq.The seen the development of thousands of housing
greatest population decline has occurred among units in the past decade,along with millions of we'll have to explore what that means in terms of made between cities and towns and the real
urban form:'
residents earning between 50 and 80 percent of square feet of office space and restaurants,on
AMI,she says.Middle-income households Townhouses,duplexes,and triple deckers are estate development community to unshackle
land that was formerly industrial.The city is the norm in Cambridge,and only 7.5 percent are development near walkable places,infra-
earning between 80 and 120 percent the area's requiring residential units with all new develop-
single-family detached homes.New rules passed structure,and transportation while curbing
AMI are also leaving the city for housing options meet:40 percent of a new commercial project in
elsewhere in the urban region.She notes that a East Cambridge's Kendall Square will be in May that allow the conversion of basements
city program that offered low-interest financing dedicated to housing.Some of this new develop- into accessory dwelling units in single-and sprawl and protecting natural areas."
to home buyers earning up to 120 percent of AMI ment is subsidized for the middle class.But few two-family homes throughout the city could
experienced little demand. enable 1,000 legal ADUs.The ADUs don't need a fair-housing clause that prohibits communities
parcels exist in residential areas,land costs are zoning variance,and off-street parking is not from making discriminatory land-use deci-
"lustcreating the program doesn't mean high,and residents are pushing back.
people are going to use it.With the same required.The square footage of the new units Bions,which Leroux and others say increase
For years,housing advocates have been won't count as gross floor area(ADUs previously segregation in many metropolitan areas,as
financial commitment,they are able to go three urging the city to add more infill housing and
miles down the road and find a nicer or bigger increase density in Central Square,the historic were prohibited in most cases due to the low-income residents,including people of
house for the same money.Being able to hold municipal center of the city.Located on Massa- existing floor-area ratio and requirements for color,get pushed out of redeveloping urban
onto the middle is more challenging than at other municipal
s Avenue,Central Square has a subway tot area per dwelling unit).Supporters say the neighborhoods.
bus-transfera station where eight rules won favor because they allow for more Suburban communities also need to do
income levels." station and en
efficient use of large homes and won't alter the their fair share,he says.Many suburbs are still
bus routes converge.The area has some three-
and four-story buildings as well as one-and look of the neighborhood. zoning and building for the auto-oriented
Allowing duplexes on internal lots and "It's important that there are people in the market,with"a lot of modest homes being torn
en
two-story buildings that could be redeveloped for city who are willing to accept trade-offs,"says down and replaced with McMansions,"he says, l(j
triplexes on corners"doesn't mean everyone dense mixed-use housing next to transit.The
will take advantage of the policy changes," 9 Farooq,noting that the YIMBY movement has "We think there's a grand bargain to be made
s uare historically had taller,denser buildings
before some third and fourth stories were "great political capital"to counter NIMBY between cities and towns and the real estate
Tracy says."But if every property owner did pushback against infill housing."There is a development community to unshackle develop-
we would double the number of housin units removed toreduce so taxes during the Depression. community desire to see more housing,and many meet near walkable places,infrastructure,and
g In 2012,however,some neighbors tried to young people,including a lot of renters,recognize transportation while curbing sprawl and
In each neighborhood" persuade the city to downzone Central Square.
that it's important to increase the supply and not protecting natural areas."To allow for more
"Downzoning is not appropriate in a crisis in
have steep increases in rent,to make housing diverse housing growth,he says,the Alliance
which we're so restricted in our ability to build
The city is using regulatory strategies to fund housin more manageable and accessible." and others are promoting"as-of-right,"or
g,"says Jesse Kanshoun-Benanav,an
more affordable housing.An incentive zoning urban planner and affordable housing developer permitted zoning uses,in walkable areas,
ordinance enacted in 1988 required linkage who started the civic group A Better Cambridge Regional Approaches commercial centers,villages,town centers,
payments to offset the effects of commercial in response to the downzoning effort,to promote and urban squares,because"that's where the
development on the housing market.In 2015, increased density for infill housing opportunities. Leroux from the Massachutetts Smart Growth market is and where we need to let the market
Alliance and others across t
the city updated the ordinance,increasing the The city council tabled the downzoning effort and he nation say that do its job."
rate for developers from$4.58 to$12 and housing needs should be addressed as a regional
since then has been allowing zoning changes in issue,and cities and towns should work together
broadening the requirement to include any Central Square and providing incentives such as
nonresidential development,including health- additional height and density in exchange for the A allow der staten infillzoninghougi a sed approaches the like
ADUs under laws.In June,the Kathleen McCormick,principal of fountainhead
care and university facilities,labs,and office development of more affordable housing. Communlcelions,LLC,lives and works In Boulder,
space.The cityconsideringzoning At the eastern end of Central Square,Twining Massachusetts Senate passed a bill that would
P is also new Colorado.and writes frequently about sustainable.
for infill sites and an expansion of its inclusion- Properties is developing Mass+Main,a multi- reform 1970a-era zoning laws to permit ADUs
healthy,and resilient communities.
ary housing ordinance,which now requires 11.5 and multifamily housing districts in every
q parcel mixed-use project with a 195-foot tower
percent affordability in new projects,to 20 and 270 apartments,20 percent of which will be community.A coalition including the Alliance;the
percent affordable units for moderate,middle- affordable for low,moderate,and middle-income en environment,
publicbl mayors;health,and advocates forithe
income,and low-income households, resideable for
project required a zoning variance, anditra spoor nortdthe affordable,which is
Cambridge has been building infill housing, notes Farooq."We're now hearingand transportation supported the bill,which is
mostly in projects ranging from 50 to units, political desire poised to become state law next legislative
g g to rezone the rest of Central Square.People don't
session.A legal and policy strategy,it includes a
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Regular Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Council Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in City Council
410 Adams Street, City Hall. Chambers, 410 Adams Street, City Hall.
Work Sessions begin at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Joint Work Sessions with the Seward / Bear Creek Flood
410 Adams Street, City Hall. Service Area Board at 6 p.m. and are followed by the Planning
and Zoning Commission regular meeting at 7 p.m.
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