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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09042018 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes September 4, 2018 Volume 7, Page 300 CALL TO ORDER The September 4, 2018 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:04 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 Gary Seese Martha Fleming Craig Ambrosiani Tom Swann Nathanial Charbonneau Kelli Hatfield Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Also Present Jackie C. Wilde, Planner Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items • The Community Development Department is continuing work with the nightly lodging audit and revising the lodging application • There is an upcoming CERT emergency responder training being offered in Seward beginning on September 10. Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations- None CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Mark Luttrell, outside city, along with Jane Belovarac, and Christiana Smith, came to the podium to speak on behalf of SOS Pets in support of Resolution 2018-015. Lutrell stated that they were pleased with the proposed location of the animal shelter. Luttrell stated that he has spoken with three school teachers who are enthusiastic about the potential of bringing school programs to the shelter. Belovarac stated that an added bonus to locating the shelter close to the high school is that in the event of an emergency, evacuees sheltering at the high school may be able to utilize the animal shelter and be within walking distance of their pets. City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning& Zoning Commission Minutes September 4, 2018 Volume 7, Page 301 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve agenda and consent agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda: Approval of August 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing Resolution 2018-014 of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve The Attached Ordinance Amending The Zoning And Land Use Plan Designation Of City Owned Lot 7A, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat Number 1, Located At 2101 Dimond Boulevard, From Institutional (INS) To Auto Commercial (AC) Wilde stated that City Council held three public work sessions to discuss potential uses of this property. At the meetings, the general consensus was to allow for a mix of commercial and residential uses. The Auto Commercial zoning district allows for a variety of land uses both residential and commercial, and is therefore the most appropriate zoning designation for this parcel. In order for the lot to be rezoned, the underlying Land Use Plan will also need to be amended. The Land Use Plan adopted with the 2030 Seward Comprehensive Plan recommends this area remain Institutional. However the area contiguous to the south is recommended to remain Auto Commercial. At this time the community would be better served by allowing more commercial activity along the Seward Highway corridor, while creating and preserving adequate non-commercial areas outside of the highway corridor for residential development. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Hearing no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion (Fleming/Charbonneau) Approve Resolution 2018-014 of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve The Attached Ordinance Amending The Zoning And Land Use Plan Designation Of City Owned Lot 7A, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat Number 1, Located At 2101 Dimond Boulevard, From Institutional (INS) To Auto Commercial (AC) City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes September 4, 2018 Volume 7,Page 302 Fleming asked if this parcel would now be re platted. Wilde stated that rezoning the property is the first step. Staff has already been reviewing concepts for further subdividing the property into lease parcels, and will move forward pending Council direction. In response to Fleming, Wilde stated that this would come back before the Commission as a replat. Ecklund asked what the Municipal Land Management Plan stated in regards to this property. Wilde replied that the Plan recommended the City lease the property. Swann asked if it would not be appropriate to rezone other City-owned parcels along the Seward Highway from INS to AC. Wilde gave an overview of proposed uses for some of these properties, which include the properties containing the Bittick Bike Park and the Forest Acres Campground and stated that the current zoning designation is appropriate at this time. Motion Passed AYES: Swann, Ambrosiani, Seese, Charbonneau, Fleming, Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: none UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2018-015 of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of Seward Alaska Recommending That The Alice Pickett Memorial Animal Shelter Be Relocated To Lot 6A-2 Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat Number Three, Located At 605 Sea Lion Avenue,Within The Institutional (INS)Zoning District Wilde stated that in selecting the proposed site for the relocation of the animal shelter,planning staff has taken into consideration the public input received at the August 7, 2018 P&Z meeting, and looked for City land that was away from neighborhoods. Wilde and Bacon conducted a site visit to Lot 6A-2 to take measurements, and then researched current uses and easements on the property. It was determined that a 4000 square foot area of flat ground,unencumbered by easements,existed on a portion of the Lot off Sea Lion Avenue. A map has been included in the packet and is on display on the wall showing the possible site of the new shelter. Wilde discussed potential access points for the building that will be determined as the site planning process moves forward. Wilde told everyone that currently animal shelters are not allowed in the Institutional Zoning District, and if the Commission passes this resolution then Planning staff will bring forward an ordinance change to modify the land uses allowed table. Wilde stated that the Community Development department has received multiple phone calls in support of this location for the new animal shelter. Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve Resolution 2018-015 of the Planning And Zoning Commission Of Seward Alaska Recommending That The Alice Pickett Memorial Animal Shelter Be Relocated To Lot 6A-2 Fort Raymond City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes September 4, 2018 Volume 7, Page 303 Subdivision Replat Number Three, Located At 605 Sea Lion Avenue, Within The Institutional (INS) Zoning District Fleming stated that she supports this location and supports the potential for cross curricular projects with the local schools. Swann spoke in support of this location for the new shelter, and stated that staff had done a good job with the site selection. Seese stated that the animal shelter will be compatible with other uses near this location. Motion Passed AYES: Hatfield, Swann, Fleming, Ambrosiani, Seese, Charbonneau, Ecklund NOES: none C. Set September 18, 2018 Work Session Topic to Discuss "Lodging and Safety for S.C.C." General Discussion of this work session topic, which was discussed at the August 21, 2018 Planning and Zoning work session. Ecklund asked if this would be continuing the discussion from the August 21 work session, which Wilde affirmed. In response to Ecklund, Wilde also stated that the Community Development Department was working on a letter to send out to all nightly lodging operators notifying them of City requirements, and upcoming changes to the Lodging Permit application. The intent of the letter will also serve to give fair warning to noncompliant operators that they must apply for a permit. Ecklund polled Commissioners for availability to attend this work session. D. Schedule October 2, 2018 Work Session to Discuss "Subdivisions and Assessment Districts" General Discussion of what was accomplished at past work sessions on this topic, and what was to be forthcoming at this work session. During Item 13: Commission and Administrations Response to Citizens Comments, it came to everyone's attention that there would not be a quorum on October 2, 2018. Motion (Fleming/Charbonneau) Cancel the October 2, 2018 Regular Meeting and reschedule a Special Meeting for October 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM with a work session at 6:00 PM to discuss Subdivisions and Assessment Districts. Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes September 4, 2018 Volume 7, Page 304 Commission Comments Charbonneau- Thanked staff for their work Hatfield- no comment Ambrosiani- Thanked staff for finding a home for the animal shelter Swann- Pointed out that site plan drawings may be a bit more time consuming in certain circumstances Seese- Thanked the public for attending, and spoke favorably in regard the dialogue that takes place at P&Z meetings. Fleming-no comment Ecklund-Thanked the public for attending the meeting Citizens' Comments Linda Paquette, outside city, suggested that informational mailings regarding compliance be sent to all businesses with their utility bills. That way it would not appear so as lodging operators are being singled out. Mark Luttrell, outside city, pointed out that the site selected for the animal shelter this evening had a number of large spruce trees, which added ambiance to the site. He hoped that a site plan could factor in keeping as many as possible. Luttrell also stated that SOS Pets has a lot of informational resources pertaining to the design of an animal shelter that can be made available to assist in developing the project. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments General discussion of Commissioner availability for October meetings led Chair Ecklund to go back to Item 9D on the meeting agenda. 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