HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2018-005Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: August 27, 2018
Public Hearing Date: September 10, 2018
Enactment Date: September 10, 2018
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING
DESIGNATION OF TWO PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED LAND
LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 5C FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION LEVEE
REPLAT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Rl), AND RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM)
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Forest Acres Subdivision Levee
Replat which was recorded as plat 2012-17 in the Seward Recording District on December 11,
2012; and
WHEREAS, the parcel known as Tract 5C contains approximately 8 acres having a legal
description of Tract C Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat; and
WHEREAS, located within the established boundary of Tract 5C are two former Forest
Acres lots, previously known as Lot RR and Lot QQ Forest Acres Subdivision, that are zoned
Rural Residential (RR), and Single Family (R1), respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Management Zoning District was established to designate
lands which are generally undeveloped and cannot be precisely zoned due to inadequate
information on the extension of public services and utilities; the suitability of the land to support
commercial, residential, industrial or public uses; and other possible environmental
consideration; and
WHEREAS, a declaration of land use restrictive covenants was recorded on May 15,
2009 in the Seward Recording District limiting any development of the land beyond low -impact
pedestrian access; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan Map supports parcel Tract C Forest Acres Subdivision
Levee Replat be designated as Resource Management zoning; and
WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to bring the Zoning Map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, at their August 7, 2018 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held
a public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed Land Use Plan and
Zoning Designation amendments included in this ordinance.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2018-005
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City by amending the zoning designation of portions of Tract 5C Forest
Acres Subdivision Levee Replat, from Rural Residential (RR) and Single Family Residential
(RI) to Resource Management (RM).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 10'h day of September 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Squires, May
AYES:
Casagranda, Horn, McClure, Towsley, Seese, Keil, Squires
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ATTEST:
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