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Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
November S, 2019 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
Cindy Ecklund
Chair
Term Expires 02120 1. Call to Order
Martha Fleming
Vice Chair Z• Opening Ceremony
Term Expires 02120
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Gary Seese
Commissioner 3. Roll Call
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Tom Swann 4. Special Reports & Presentations
Commissioner
Term Expires 02122 A. City Administration Report
Craig Ambrosiani B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations
Commissioner
Term Expires 02122
1. Sue Ward, Historical Preservation Commission:
Nathaniel Charbonneau Seward Downtown Historic District
Commissioner
Term Expires 02121 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
Kelli Hatfield scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
Commissioner will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited
Term Expires 02121 to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this
agenda item]
6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of
Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered
separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event
CityManagers of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
City Manager
Agenda.]
Jackie C. Wilde
Community Development
Director
Andy Bacon
Planning Assistant
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
November S, 2019
7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to S 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. Resolution 2019-017 Granting A Conditional Use Permit To Cole
Petersen dba C & J Properties LLC To Construct And Operate A 12
Unit Multiple Family Dwelling Unit On Tract C-3, Gateway
Subdivision No. 1, Located At 100 Benson Drive; Within The Multi-
Family Residential (R-3) Zoning District...........................................Page 3
8. Unfinished Business —None
9. New Business
A. Approval of 2020 Planning and Zoning Meeting Calendar.........................Page 23
B. Set November 19, 2019 Work Session topic as: Joint Work Session with the
Historic Preservation Commission to review planning options for possible
Historic District code
B. Approval of September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes.........................Page 26
10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)-
A. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter.....................................Page 31
B. FEMA Region X Newsletter......................................................................Page 34
C. 2019 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule............................................Page 37
D. City Calendars .........................................................................................Page38
11. Commission Comments
12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S 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
November S, 2019
Sponsored by: Applicant
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2019-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAI, USE
PERMIT TO COLE PETERSEN DBA C & J PROPERTIES LLC TO
CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 12 UNIT MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT ON TRACT C-3, GATEWAY SUBDIVISION NO. 1,
LOCATED AT 100 BENSON DRIVE; WITHIN THE MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (113) ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Cole Peterson, on behalf of C & J Properties, LLC, has requested a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a 12 unit multiple family dwelling unit
or
s 'I'r,act C-3 Gateway Subdivision No. 1; and
WHEREAS,the property is in the Multi-fir Wily Residential (R3) Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the 1,and Uses Allowed Table §15.10,226, Dwelling,
multi-family (three or more units) is allowed within the Multi-family Residential (R3) Zoning
District as a conditionally permitted use; and
WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; on November 5,
2018, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the
Conditional Use Permit application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. According to SCC 15.10320.D., the Commission shall establish a finding that the
use satisfies the, following conditions prior to granting a conditional use permit:
A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Senl4rd Zoning Code) and
the purposes of the zoning district.
Finding: This condition has been met.
The property is zoned Multi-family Residential (R3). The R3 District is intended to
provide opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units
which are predominately multi-family units close to concentrations of public services,
employment and/or recreation. This district may provide a transition between more
intensive districts and lower density residential areas if sufficient screening and design
features are provided to protect multi-family residences from undesirable effects, A
multi-family dwelling is allowed in the R3 District by eonditional use permit from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
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B. The value(?f a(#oining property will not be sign?ficantly impaired
Finding: his condition has been met, or shall be through the conditions.
The neighboring properties are, all zoned Multi-family Residential (]U), The properties to
the west/northwest of the subject parcel contain two four plexes and two single-family
dwellings. 1"he properly to the east contains a single-family dwelling, and the adjacent
property to the south is, the site of the Jesse Lee Home. In order to complete the required
sewer main connection, the grade of Tract C-3 will need to be raised with fill material,
approximately 5 feet at its lowest Point, but leveling off in the northerly direction, In
order to prevent potential adverse impacts to neighboring properties, surface water
drainiage shall be directed to flow toward the Benson Drive right of way,
C. The proposed use is in harmony with, the Seward Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: This condition has been met.
'rhe proposal is in harmony with the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) and
Strategic Plan (1999)
Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council,Maj�30, 2017)
3.2.I Promote residential and commercial development within the City of Seward and its
vicinity in accordance with community values(Page 13)
2.2.3 Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional
use pen-nits as feasible. (Page 7)
Strategic! Plan (1999)
The Strategic Plan promotes residential and commercial development inside the City
(Page 9).
D. Public Services, and.facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use.
Finding: This condition has been met, or shall be through the conditions.
Adequate water and power are available to the property as well as adequate fire, police
and solid waste disposal services. The parcel is not served by n-luniciapal sewer. The
applicant has stated that they are working with an engineer on a sewer main extension to
tie in to the municipal wastewater systern on Phoenix Drive. 1'hc applicant shall work
with the Public Works Department to obtain written approval of the proposed extension
prior to the issuance of a building permit, and rile with the Community Development
Department.
E. The proposed use will nol be harmful to the public sqfely, health or welfare,
Finding: 'rhis condition has been met, or shall be through the conditions.
Based on SCC 15.10.215, two parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, plus V2
space for every unit larger than two bedrooms or greater than 1,000 square feet in size.
According to the application materials, the structure consists of twelve Units less than
1000 square feet. Twenty-four (24) off street parking spaces are required for this
development. Animal/Bird (Bear) resistant dumpsters/containers are required by City
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Code. Landscaping and revegetation shall be required in all areas affected by
development and not utilized by the structures, parking areas and drive Surfaces.
Landscaping shall facilitate the control of dust and the visual impact on neighboring
properties.
F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessa,�Iy by the commission tofut011 the
above-mentioned conditions shall be met Ay the applicant These maj, include but are
not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design,
operation of the use and other similar aspects related to tit.e proposed use,
Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP' shall be subject
to the following conditions:
1, The applicant shall work with the Public Works Department to obtain written
approval of the proposed sewer extension prior to the issuance of building
permit, and file with Comni unity Development Department.
2. The applicant shall work with all City Utility Departments to complete any
required upgrades to the water, sewer and/or electric utilities prior to a
certificate of occupancy being issued.
3, Exterior lighting shall be approved during the Building Permit process in
accordance with SCC§l 5.10,215(h)(1).
4, Construction waste an'd debris shall be removed weekly, slash piles and
construction debris shall be removed upon completion of coil struct ion.
5. All parking and maneuverability shall remaiii on site for the life of the use.
Twenty-four(24)off-street parking spaces are required.
6. Surface drainage shall be directed away from adjacent properties and directed
toward the Benson Drive right of way,
7, The applicant shall provide landscaping to all areas affected by development
and not utilized by the structures, parking areas and drive surfaces.
Landscaping shall facilitate the control of dust and the visual impact on
neighboring properties.
8. Bear-proof / bird resistant containers shall be provided for all garbage and
refuse for the life of the use.
9, Per Seward City Code §15,I 0,325.F. an approved CU P shall ]apse six months
from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not
been implernented or a building permit obtained. I I he Commission may grant
a six month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed
sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval,
10. When a proposed use has characteristics of more than one use, the
Community Development Department has discretion to determine which use
category or categories are most similar to the proposed use for the purpose of
determining whether the use is permitted, and for the purpose of applying
development standards.
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11. Modification of" final approval of a conditional USC permit may, upoll
application by the permilee, be niodified by the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
A. When changed conditions, cause the conditional use to no longer
conform to the standards for its approval.
B. To implement a, different development plan conforming to the
standards for its approval.
c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing
fee set by City Council Resolution.
Section 2. lie Planninb and Zoning Comn nission finds that the proposed use, subject to the
o
above conditions satisfies, the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided all
conditions listed on, Section 1, Subsection F. are net by the applicant, and authorizes the
administration to issue a conditional use permit for a twelve unit multifamily dwelling to C & J
Properties at 100 Benson Drive, Tract C-3 Gateway Subdivision No .1 subject to the above
conditions.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of
this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320;
Conditional use permits, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit.
Additionally, the administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the standards of
its approval.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Comniission this 5'�' day of
November,2019.
THE ciTy OF SEWARD
Cindy L Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT-
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
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Brenda Ballou, MM(-.'
City Clerk (City Seat)
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&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Late: November 5, 2019
Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Conanaarnity Development.Director
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From Andy bacon, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: bequest for a Conditional Use Permit by Cole Petersen, d a C & J
Properties, to construct and operate a twelve (12) unit multiple family
dwelling unit oil Tract C-3, Gateway Subdivision No. 1, located at 100
Denson Drive, within the Multi-family Zoning District(RI)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Applicant. Cole. Petersen, dba C & J properties, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
to construct and operate a twelve (12) unit multiple family dwelling unit on 'T'ract. C-3, Gateway
Subdivision No. 1, located at 100 Benson Drive, within the Multi-fancily Zoning District( 3)
The :Multi-family residential ( , ) zoning district is intended to provide opportunities for a.
higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units which are predominately multi-
family units close to concentrations of public services, employment and/or recreation, This
district may provide a transition between more intensive districts and lower density residential
areas if sufficient screening and design features are provided to protect multi-fancily residences
fxrorn undesirable effects, A multi-family; dwelling is allowed in the 1 :3 District by conditional.
use permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The subject property contains approximately 35, 719 square feet. The proposed project will meet.
all City of Seward Development requirements described in §15.1 tl. 22
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND BONING
The neighboring properties are all :coned Multi-fancily residential (l ). The properties to the
west/northwest of the subject parcel contain two fou:rplex dwellings and two single-family
dwellings, The property to the east contains a single-family dwelling, and the adjacent property
to the south is the site of the Jesse Lee Hone. There is no indication this development will have a
negative impact on adjoining property values.
Floodplain status According to the FENIA blood Insurance pate Map, this property is not
located in a special flood hazard area.
Iltil t c�sr Adequate water and power are available to the property as well as adequate fire, police
and solid waste disposal services. Access to the property is via Benson Drive, a platted off foot
Right of Way. Future plans far Denson Drive include developiag a. cal de sac where the street:
ends, adjacent to the subject property. Utility easements noted on the plat are located on the
south 30 feet and bast 10 feet of the subject property. Electric, Water, and telecommunications
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Page 2 of 4
infrastructure are located within these easements. 1-1 lie parcel. is not served by municipal sewer.
The applicant has stated that they are working with an crigineer oil a sewer main extension to tie
in to the municipal wastewater system on Phoenix Drive, located approximately 150 feet from
the property. 'The applicant shall work with the Public Works Department to obtain written
approval of the proposed extension prior to the issuance of a building permit, and file the
approval letter with the Community Development Department.
Site-Development
Tract C-3 is located below the finished grade of Phoenix Drive, From the south end of the parcel,
the lot slopes gently uphill for its entire length as it tapers to a point. According to the submitted
site plan, the building will be sited approximately Cr0 feet from the south property line, and along
the west property line. In order to complete the required sewer main connection, the grade of'
Tract C-3 will need to be raised with fill material, approximately 5 feet at its lowest point, but
leveling off in the northerly direction. The property owner is planning on directing surface
drainage away from adjacent private properties and toward the Benson Drive right of way. It is
recommended that a condition be placed on the Conditional Use Permit to state that surface
drainage shall be directed away from neighboring properties, toward Benson Drive right of way.
'The 2030, Comprehensive Plan recommends that landscaping be required on Conditional Use
Permits where feasible. Given the ground disturbing activity taking place as a part of this pro.ject,
a condition will be added stating that areas of the property affected by construction activities
shall be landscaped or allowed to naturally revegetate. Any slash piles or root wads shall also be
removed from the property as part of the construction process.
Parking:
Seward City Code§15.10.215 Parking, requires that two (2) parking spaces per unit, plus 1/2 space
for every unit larger than 2 bedrooms, or greater than 1,000 square feet in size. All
maneuverability shall be provided on site within. the Multi-Family Zoning District, 'The
apartment units depicted on the project plans, are no larger than 2 bedrooms and are sired under
1,000 square feet. 'The applicant has provided a parking plan that shows two, (2) parking spaces
for each unit and all maneuverability on site, Twenty-four (24) off street parking spaces are
required for this development,
_.... ........
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No, N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved ky Council August 8, 2005):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within
1. the City of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with X
community values (Page 13)
2,2.3 Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional
use permits as feasible. 7) ...................................
2. Strategic Plan (Approved b,Y Council Resolution 9.9-043): X
Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round housing.
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Page 3 of 4
Public Notice:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Tract C-3 Gateway Subdivision No. I were
notified of this proposed conditional use permit action, Public notice signs were posted on the
property and all other public hearing requirements of Sewani City Code §15.0�1.040 were
complied with.
At the time of this publication staff has received one inquiry regarding the proposed Conditional
Use Permit. Staff answered questions about the access to the subject property via Benson Drive.
If"any comments are received after this publication, they will be presented to the Commission as
a laydown at the November 5, 2019 meeting.
Staff Comment:
Staff has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit a lication and no cabiections were
Department Comments No N/A
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Building Department X
Fire Department X
Electric Department X
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Harbor Department X
Police Department X
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I elecomm unications, fel-Alaska noted the
locations of their buried lines
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RECOMMENDED C'O+ NDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall work with the Public Works Department to obtain written
approval of the proposed sewer CXter)Sion prior to the issuance of a building
permit, and file with Community Development Department,
2, The applicant shall work with all City Utility Departments to complete any
required upgrades to the water, sewer and/or electric utilities prior to a
certificate of occupancy being issued.
3. Exterior lighting shall be approved during the Building Permit process in
accordance with SCC§15.10,215(h.)(1.).
4. Construction waste and debris shall be renloved weekly, slash piles and
construction debris shall be removed upon completion of construction.
5. All parking and maneuverability shall remain on site for the life of the use.
Twenty-four (24)off-street parking spaces are required.
6. Surface drainage shall be directed away from adjacent properties and directed
toward the Benson Drive right of way.
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T The applicant shall provide landscaping to all areas affected by developineni
and not utilized by the structures, parking areas and drive surfaces.
Landscaping shall facilitate the control of dust and the visual impact on
neighboring properties.
8, Bear-proof / bird resistant containers shall be provided for all garbage and
refuse forte life of the use.
9. Per Seward City Code §I 5.10,325,F. an approved CUP shall lapse six months
frorn the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not
been implemented or a building permit obtained. The Commission may grant
a six month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed
sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval.
10. When a proposed use has characteristics of snore than one use, the
Con-rmunity Development Departn-tent has discretion to determine which use
category or categories are most similar to the proposed use for the purpose of
determining whether the use is permitted, and for the purpose of applying
development standards.
11. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon
application by the permitee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
A. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer
conform to the standards for its approval.
13. I I o implement a different development plan conforming to the
standards for its approval.
C„ The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing
fee set by City Council Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CorrimUnity Development Department staff recommends approval of Resolution 2019-017,
granting Conditional Use Permit 2019-10 to C & J Properties to construct and operate a 12-unit
InUlti-family dwelling on Tract C-3 Gateway Subdivision No.1, located at 100 Benson Drive
within the Multi-Family Zoning District subJect to the conditions, provided.
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RECEIVED
OCT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N LICATIO
This completed application is to be submitted to the Community Development Department no later than
three(3)weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.The application must be accompanied by
the$250 filing fee, In addition,please provide an as-built survey If the property has been developed or a
scaled site plan with elevations If the property is undeveloped.
Applicant C&J Properties LLC
Address: Pr)MY 9722 Seward Alaska 99664
Telephone Number: 907 362-1742Emal�i.- cap_Ak@hotma,li.com
Property Owner(if other than applicant);
Address:
Telephone Number: Email:
Address: 100 Benson DR Lot Size: 0.82
Lot: .0sLIK 'Ilock: Subdivision:
Kenai Peninsula Borough Tax Parcel ID Number: 14535104———————
Development_information
What structures are on the property? current no stra�oture
How is the property being used? Vacant
What is the proposed use of the,property?_.Construct a new 12 units�ertment�bujldin�
What is the development timeline? Less than 1 ear
Please note that prior to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use
Permit,it shall be established that the proposed use satisfies the following conditions of Seward
City Code 15.10.320(See the attached pages for specific City Code requirements)
A) The proposed use is consistent with;the requirements of the Seward Zoning Code and the
designated zoning district.Please describe the use.
The property is zoned Multi Family and has a lot size that will allow a 12 unit hosing building.
The lot Is 35,719 SF land use code requires g000 sf for the first 4 units and 1200 sf for each
additional unit.That would total 18600 sf. The lot has plenty of space to allow 2 parking spots per
unit and plenty of room for snow removal and storage
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8) Describe any impacts to the adjoining,properties n how Property values may b
affected.
I don't feel like it will ne atiel affect r ert values bewause ttrere are multi farrwil buildin in
almost eve direction of the lot..
It will be a very nice looking.building that would fit in an(where in the Seward area
C) How is the proposed use consistent with the Seward Comprehensive Plan?Explain You can
view the plan at; # :flw rw,m�.cit ofsewruaw .0 l
Seward needs housing in order to allow the town to sustain Its current industries and to be.able to
support any new ventures that might come In. We will be providing clean safe affordable housing
for both year-round and short term rentals.
D) Describe f list the public services and'facilities that will serve the proposed use.(i.e.,roasts,
utilities.)
The t goes to the
groperty line 'ire are in the rocess of con letwn the en ineerin for`a sewer main e
property wall be accessed of Denson Drive which is a calfi -maantawned road a
n line
extension from Phenix road. fit water de artment has verltall soul ttwat water lanes run on the
south side of the lot and should not be a roblem to et a service to the ro eh Vile ae the
process of figuring out the ower connecfidon but therd are bwer lines om the roe lines as
well so that shouldn't be an issue.
E) The proposed project or use must not be harmful to the public health,safety and welfare..
Describe any mitigation measures that may be needed to protect the public health,safety and
welfare.
iio ublio heath issues wvith this o°ect
P) Include building elevation plans and a site plan,drawn to scale.The site plan should include
t)Property dimensions
2) Location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings
3)Parking configuration
4)Driveways and access
) filatu!ral features
6)Other pertinent information
I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true,and accurate.
to the best of my knowledge and that I have the following legal interest In the property:
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Owner of record
Lessee
contract purchaser
Authorized to act for a person who hias the following legal interest,
I understand that this item will be scheduled for action only Ilf all aPpilication materials are
submitted not less than three weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and
Zoning Commi ion meeting. Regular meetings are held the fimt Tuesday of every month,
Applicant Signature., ------
Property Owner Signature: ...............
Enclosed,
Ji�payment
Dimensioned plot plan f drawings
Other: ...... .......
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Lookup Name Payment Type Check# Amounts
11122 CC1MM11PJM DEVELOPMENT Credit.Card 367437711 Due 300. 0
Tendered, MO
Change Due
Description:
CUP Cale Petersen
Taxes Payable -Sales 19.63
Zoning Fees 2 .37'
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Z Agenda Statement
Meeting, late: November 5, 201
l"h.rcugh. Mackie C. Wilde,Community Development Directork)
Agenda Item, Approve the 2020 P Z meeting and work session
schedule
BACKGROUND f:)UND &k JUSTIFICATION:
t the end of each year the Planning and Zoning, Commission approves the regularly scheduled
Planning and Zoning, meetings and work sessions for the coning year, According to Seward City
Code Section 2.30.220,the'Seward Planning and Zoning Commission shall meet at 7:00 p,m.on the;
first Tuesday of each month. Special meetings may be held at the call of the char or the city
manager, and at such other times as the commission may determine. The Planning and. Zoning
Con ission has requested that regular work sessions be scheduled for the third `Tuesday of each
mont111. 'rhe Com.mission set the time for special meetings to begin at 7:00 p.m.and work sessions at
6:00 p.m.
Review and amend dates if'needed, then approve by motion the 2020 Planning and Zoning meeting.
and work session schedule,
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Memorandum
Date: November 5, 2019
1.1 1 o: Planning& Zoning Commission
Throu& Jackie C, Wilde, Community Development Director
Subject: 2020- Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule
This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the
calendar year 2020, Unless otherwise noted the Regular meetings will lie girl ql�7:00 p.m. &
work sessions will bq',,in at 6:OQ
Month ResiularMeetin Work Sessions
700 PM 6:00 prn
January 7www
-Jan 21-J'an
February 4-Feb 18-Yeb
March '3 -Mai. 17-Mar
..............
April 7-Apr 21-Apr
lay 5-May 19-May ..........
... ..........
idune 2-Jun 16-Jun
July 7-Jul 21-Jul
August 4-Aug 18-Aug
............ ..........
September 15-Sep
October 6-Oct 20-Oct
November -3-Nov, I 7-No'v'
December 1-Dec 15-Dec
"Joint Flood Board, meeting @ 6:00 Ipm Regular meeting to follow at 7:00 Ip.m.
If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, please call 224-4049 or email
ablaconQ,��qfsey ,ard.net
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Seplend,)er 3, 2019 Volione 7, Page 360
CALL TO ORDER
'I'be September 3, 2019 regular meeting of the Seward Planning& Zoning Commission
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund,
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Hatfield led the pledge of allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
']"here were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Gary Seese Craig Ambrosiani Nathanial Cliarbonneau
Kelli flat field "ron, Swann
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Jackie Wilde, Pianncr
Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Excused
Martha Flenling
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items
• Lot 7A Fort Raymond update: City staffare awaiting additional data to accompany a
recently completed environin ental assessment of the property.
• Wilde updated the Cornmission on the August 30 Special Meeting of City Council
wherein the Council voted,to not extend the purchase agreement contract with Friends
of the Jesse Lee Home. The next step is for the City to put out an RFP for hazard
mitigation on the property. Commission should look forward to upcoming Public
meetings to discuss the future of the property.
• Wilde updated the Commission oil recent City staff changes
• Wilde referenced a letter that was sent to Commissioners prior to the meeting frosts a
citizen concerned with the vibro-compaction that is taking place in the vicinity of her
home, Wilde has,-reached out to the building department and public works department
to -follow up with the citizen and address their concerns.
• Wilde reminded everyone that the ban on plastic grocery bags and single use
styrofoam containers goes into effect on October 1,
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations- None
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS, SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC 11EARING
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I
01Y ql'Seivard, Ahakdi Seward Planning ear 7oning, onvilission Minute
Sepleinher 3, 2019 Volume 7, Perge 361
Brad Snowden, inside city, told Commissioners about new low income housing developments
that were being rented in Anchorage,, and discussed the possibility of encouraging developments
in Seward. Snowden presented the Commission with a laydown advertising current rentals
available in midtown Anchorage.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Swann/Hatfield) Approve the agenda and consent agenda
Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Amend the agenda to remove item 9E
from the consent agenda
Amendment passed Unanimous
Motion Passed as amended Unanimous
The June 18, 2019 special meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda
New Business Items, requiring a Public Hearing— "done
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW 131JSINESS
Resolution 2019-016 Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The
Preliminary Replat Of Lots 35 And 36, Block 18, Original Townsite Of Seward,
Located At 428 And 430 Fourth Avenue, Vacating Interior Lot! Line And Creating
One Lot To Be Known As Lot 35A,Seward Original Townsite Snowden Replat
Planner Wilde stated that the preliminary plat was submitted by Johnson Surveys to vacate an
interior lot line and combine two lots into one lot. The lots are currently zoned Office
Residential, and the resulting Lot 35A would be approximately 6,000 square -feet in area.: Wilde
stated that there is currently a four-plea on the property, permitted by Conditional Use Permit
2019-07. This platting action is required in accordance with Seward City Code 12.01.030 Platled
Property Lines and condition number one of CUP 2019-07, Wilde stated that no staff comments
or objections were received for this platting action.
Motion (Swan n/Charbon neau) Approve Resolution 2019-016
Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough
Approval Of The Preliminary Replat Of
Lots 3,5 And 36, Block 18, Original
Townsite Of Seward, Located At 428 And
430 Fourth Avenue, Vacating Interior Lot
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September 3', 2019 fl"Ohopne 7, Page 36'
Line And Creating One Lot To Be Known
As Lot 35A, Seward Original Townsite
Snowden Rep lat
Commissioner Swann note(] the absence of a requested utility casement and stated that lie
recommends approving this preliminary replat as submitted. Commissioner Ambrosiani asked
to clarify that presently the structure on the property is built over the interior lot line, which
Wilde affirmed.
Motion passed AYES: Swann, Charbonneau,
Ambros,iani, Seese, Hatfield,Ecklund
NOES: none
B. Discuss August 20, 2019 work session topic: Accessory Dwelling Units, and direct
planning staff on further action
Commissioners and staff discussed the August 20 work session, and Commissioners were polled
on their thoughts on continuing the discussion. By consensus, the Commission agreed that they
would like to discuss permitting Accessory Dwelling Unit ,further, and would like to review a
draft ordinance. Wilde stated that staff will gather more irilormation to present at a work session
in the near future.
C. Set topic for September 17,2019 Work Session
Wilde stated that the first half of this work session will be our reschedUledjoint work session
with the Flood Board, leaving the second balropen to any topic chosen by the Commission. Staff
and Commission discussed several topics. The Commilssion agreed by consensus to set the topic
of the joint work session to discuss the permitting process for depositing gravel from the [.,owe]I
Creek waterfall onto the beach near its former natural outlet nearthe end of Jefferson Street.
Commission set the topic of the second half of the work session to discuss Title 15.10.215
Parking.
E. Approval of August 6,2019 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion (Ambrosiani/Charbonneau) Approve August 6, 2019 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Motion (Ecklund/Swann) Amend page 351 to delete the words "and
this is" and replace with "and is this
going to impact my property value"
Motion passed Unanimous
Main Motion passed as amended Unanimous
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Sej,.)Ienther 3, 2019 I/olume 7, Page 303
Commission Comments
Swann-No comment
Hatfield- No comment
Charbonneau- No cominent
Ambrosiani- Asked if the Commission could tour the Jesse Lee Home
Scese- Briefed the Commission on availability for upcoming meetings
Ecklund- Briefed the Commission on availability for upcoming meetings
Citizens" Comments- none
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
Jackie Wilde stated that she would work on planning a field trip for Commissioners to tour the
Jesse Lee Home
ADJOURNMENT (Charbonneau)
The meeting was a(�IOUrned at 7:45 p.m.
Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ec,klund
Planner Chair
(City Seal)
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Ethics Codes: Not pus for Planners orhannrataons members but also for the
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Ls'ion Yxau have had yaatar briefings along,with an orientation to the tasks ahead,and diissennirtateshs code,whether sample etla-
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likely included a section on ethics„targeted to your unique role in making decisions available„and how easy it is to secure guid-
" with financial"legal,and ethical impacts,In addition to laical and state laws that govern a:nce from ethics staff at each organization.
your conduct,you should have learned about the ethical standards set by the American
Institute of pila:itnirig"s Code of Ethics and Professional ConducL You should also be aware Observations to date
that the American Planning Association publishes an advisory�r s y While
Johnson
to seek her colleagues are
planners and non-AIC�p members,known as the Ethical Principles les in Planning,liar la o these�, alarm
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landscape architects,economic develop- commission members get a clearer sense � of these ethics codes,other issues such as
anent professionals,and city managers of how those professionals see their roles discrimination and sexual harassment are
that you encounter at public meetings, in t°°lie planning process. gradually making their way into thetaa,
codes
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currently being asked by decisions."But this does in largely public city planning and city
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associate professor of urban It requireswork,"she says, to focus on protecting the clrerses interest,
planning at the l�lramvers.p " As part of peer research, visits publicly oriented codes often place'.
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ethical codes that govern involved in the planning commission members to understand the
planners and those that apply to city process.She has set out to find where sink perspectives of uather professions,
runanaugers."You can learn a lot about how larities begin and end„and how differences 'third,certain ethics codes emphasize
a profession views the world by studying in these organiaatlons'ethical perspectives I issues that may be of specific concern to
its code of ethics:'she says play out in different conimunaties° their practitioners For example,because
City managers aren't the aanl'Y players "We"re particularly interested in of the size and value of public works
who regularly interact with planners and identifying unique innovations or new contracts,the American Society of Civil
planning commissioners and who influ approaches e°in r that might Engineers focuses on preventing c:orrup
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considered by a plrtnrating commission satyr Johnson."An important aspect in nasal to protect private work documents
brings with it a distinct cast of characters this process is identifying what we,as in competitive proposal processes.
from both the public and private sectors-- interconnected professions,can learn Finally,the researchers are fyndbig a
architects„engineers,urban designers, from each other." wide variation in how transparent these
redevelopment and housing officials,and l<ilirasain iris selected a series of organizations are with respect to report-
social workers to name a few. contemporary issues to define the ways ing ethics violations and taking action,
in which various professions respond: The National Association of Housing and
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appropriate for its practitioners.No two A major question is how transparent, contain no specific data to demonstrate
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enhancements made to APNs ethics prat- intersect with planning impact communities,researcher Bonnie iohnsora n',P,has analyzed the
rain In recent years,Members(Including codes of 10 organizations,in addition to AICP"The tablle below outlines Posey d!ifference:s,
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commitments that articipants in the studied
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graduate students from various fields to Facing such a complex topic,the stu- interested in using the game as part:of its
address complex community problems dents realized that design and engineer- environmental laws curriculum,
under the guidance of experienced plan- sing solutions could only go so far. Their Innovative projects and wor➢d ng,
uners and designers, approach was to foetus on educating the together aa.reaws disciplines as&t.lyfi"s stu-
The graduate students synthesized a next generation ofleaders. dent residents do each year offer hope for
days vwporikn of information into a prcYlalenn The first step was to develop a corn:- riesling the challenges of climate change.
statement."1"kse next two days involved tnnnunications platform that began as early Including schoolchildren in the dialogue,
researchnig and compiling the information as the third grade,where students were is truly a forward-looking approach.a
into a final product to present to the public. just beginning to learn about climate qte ha nir Ro w p
Rt}Jse,':,art urban1¢.)nnr ,rr'Wind RD aft O..�Vna4o.
The 2018 panel included students change.The curriculum i intended tan For ra rrio a or Vv Dealgn Roy IdPr cy
r o f.aa �i,.a wr r,)rnlHr,..,�.In wyd,ic rr.,r.
from Harvard,MIT,Stanford„Iowa State.,. appeal to older children as well. �-
CHANT GE AFOOT TO DISASTER RECOVERY LAW
Local officials-inc'Inuding planning commissioners—whose hose work Finally,and perhaps most drrvportantlye the law provides a
„ t is potentially affected by natural disasters should pay attention steady stream ofarnnual funding i for pre-disaster mitigation
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that no longer depends on con, ressionat appropriations,
to some remarkable changes to federal disaster recovery p g
t " programs enacted by Congress past year in the Disaster instead tying it to a siix-percent set-asWie through the Disaster
` Recovery Reform Act,an amendment to the 1988 Stafford.Act, Relief Fund,This provision wall give FEM'A a dependable source
and signed into law by president Donald Trump. of funding from year to year,The money may be used for a
competitive grant program to support local hazard mitigation
How will this affect,you? efforts before,1nsteard of after,natural disasters
Furst,the new law includes two sections that expand the 'wua'IhYYe FCtMt'A has not yet finalized its plans,it has already
Federal Faxlergienc,y Management Agency's authority.F`BMtA proposed a new program,Building ResNl"Went infrastructure
can now provide hazard mitigation grants do areas that receive and Communities„or tSR1C The final rules are likely to made
` Fire Management Assistance Grants as a result of wildfires,The hundreds of millions of dollars available annually for hazard
agency can provide funding under troth the Hazard Mitigation mitigation pro,➢ects,which means the spigot for local grant
Grant Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation,toassist in wildfire funding will be much larger.That provWes an opportuniity
and windstorm mitigation projects.One example would be for planning commissioners to think about new sways that
reseeding damaged growand,cover with native species, the planning departments and city councils they advise
The second change authorizes FCMA to help state and can advance rrrutrgakiom goals that Y'may otherwise be out of
local governments administer and enforce building code and reach wvgnucGu is particularly important when it coilmie5 to vital
floodplain management ordinances„which studies have shown infrastructure lirnprovements that support a safer and more
are important to enhance resilience against hazards.FCMA will resilient com°nmuuuNty.
w,'t^^ •.., - J arprea C.,SOmab,{=r^rcr-
also work with the U.S,Department of Transportation to aid in �,u a ita r:a r,Wnrr,rr,;n consuftant nraMed^n Chjr,wgo,He is Choff,el8d
" rai d ,^„U i„r„r:arrl K i,jat rn avari n[ ,).,tsar Re rnoery uiiw,ion
identifying evacuation routes for future disasters,
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October 2019
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Inside this Issue
Discovery Region
2 interest Fisk MAP Feature. captured specific data, LiD R, and
Discovery In Region 10 maPping needs. Experts from 1 E A
Mount Vernon Flood and multiple State of Oregon.
Protection Grant&Baker,Counties, OR departments (l�C��r I, t�P ,
In mid-September„ Region 10 held DLL` , and OEM) shared insights,
2 Regional M Opportunity two Discovery meetings in eastern tools, and updates with the group.
Oregon with Grant and. Baker The meetings closed with.
counties. The meetings drew a broad community focused breakout groups
group of stakeholders, including where local officials and participants
�'Endangered""" emergency managers, public works shared and prioritized future
officials, floodplain administrators, mitigation prioritie&.
online Training Calendar and key state partners to discuss to Following these Discovery meetings,
natural hazard concerns,current risk- FEI . .and partners will compile the
reduction efforts, and future needs information gathered to begin to
for data and mitigation. prioritize areas for hazard mapping
Each participating community joined and, depending on funding
FEMA on a l-hour Information availability, planning for next. steps.
Exchange phone call to share This information„ combined with
preliminary information and discuss topographic data (LiDAR'), supports
initial needs. Information collected the important step of Base Level
on these calls were used to craft the Engineering analysis,the first step at
meeting, format and were used as a mapping the flood hazard areas using
baseline to drive the meeting the best,available data.
discussion. In total, 10 Information Thanks to all of the local, state, and
Exchange calls were held between federal partners who participated in
Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction July and .August and 38 individuals the planning and execution of these
FEMA Region 1+ participated tl from Errant 'Count
p P ( y, meetings,
West,Suite
'' 1 S from:Baker County).
° , �:� � For more i,�,l'orrrtatian on this
During the meetings,, attendees Discovery e iart, please contact
discussed the on-going Natural pynn Lamb, Risk Analyst at;
Hazard Mitigation Plan update a
participated in activities that
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Survey on Ha,zus & Mount Vernon Flood FEMA joined Mayor Jill Boudreau
in applauding a diverse group, of
Geospatial Trainings Protection Celebration partners who have been committed to
for Natural Hazards Increasing Community Safety& realizing this major mitigation
Improving Economic Vitality project. The strong collaboration
Teaching Analysis Techniques between the City of Mount'Vernon,
Your friendly Regional Risk Skagit County,Dike District 3,Puget
Analysts are working to put together Sound Energy,state government and
regional Ha s and geospatial federal government was key to the
project's success.
trainings for natural hazards risk and
vulnerability analysi& Interested? ............. FEMA created a video,in support of
trating the city's
Great! Please fill out 0 st I m.,
this project demons
order to help us find the best times commitment to protecting the
and locations to hold the courses, downtown community:
0 g
The survey includes course I M
descriptions and targeted audiences. Figure 1,The new floodwall is an integral To learn more about flood maps and
Please be aware that these are ppt part of the downtown promenade, other products, please visit the
EMI courses and will not count providing flood protection and, public b'lood 'L 'ce C'(nqler.
towards Hazus certification, They recreation space.
are tailored to meet regional needs This September, the City of Mount
� � ,� ��� � � ���1 r�
and teach analysis techniques with Vernon,Washington and its partners
additional tools beyond Hazus celebrated National Preparedness
software. Needs are based on a Month and the successful tong-term
survey sent to the Northwest Hazus collaboration in the development of a
Users Group(NWHUG)last year. downtown flood protection wall.
Feet free to share this survey with Downtown Mount Vernon lies
11
any group or individual that may be within the Skagit River delta,an area
interested in taking natural hazard famous for its tulip production made
geospatial analysis training in the possible by the fertile soil brought to
region. the valley by regu %� �i ���/ ��, /1 �� ,
lar flooding. Since
Please complete the survey by 1897, the floodwaters have caused a Job Opportunity
9� great deal of damage to the area.
October 1111,201
Please direct any questions to In response to these major flooding Regional Floodplairi
Charlie Kline, Risk Analyst, at: events, the city assembled all, Management Planner
chelrles,khnew.�&, advisory group consisting of a ��,Qfl, TMENT W
"A DEPAR
diverse selection of community
members. This group, charged with ECOLOGY
creating a long-terra solution to the r,fi, of wa�;hklgwn
flooding problem in the downtown
area, ultimately determined a The Shorelands and Environmental
floodwall would be the best solution. Assistance(SEA)program within the
Local, state, and federal Department of Ecology is looking to
organizations provided 12 sources of fill a Regional Floodplain Grant and
funding for this protection project, Management Planner position, This
role will work out of the Central
resulting in a 40%reduction in flood
insurance premiums. In addition to Regional Office in Union Gap, WA,
these savings, the floodwall This planning position involves
completion removed 223 buildings coordinating community assistance
from the regulatory floodplaim Continued on next page
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Job Opportuni0i-cont'd Endangered Species
activities with local governments Act Fall Workshops
enrolled in the National Flood Endangered Species Act (ESA) Snohomish County Department of
Insurance Program and providing Specialists, with FEMA Region 10 Emergency Management
technical assistance and state support will be hosting two workshop, Thursday,November Th
for communities developing or sessions this fall for Habitat
implementing Comprehensive Flood Assessments and National Workshop 2:
Reduction Management Plans, Floodplain Insurance Program Thurston County Office of
This role is responsible for (NFIP)ESA Compliance. 'Emergency Management
promoting, planning, managing, and Workshops seek to reach local Thursday, December 5'
assessing, the perfonnance of
-bD') government, state agencies,
F 1,
loodplains by Design (
projects throughout the State, The Floodplain Administrators,planners, 'To RSVP for this workshop, please
position also manages the FbD grants coastal resource managers, email' Room a Goines with you"
awarded to local sponsors for multi.- environmental consultants,and those name, title, can preferred workvitop.
who interface with the NFIP in the
benefit flood projects in the region.
Puget Sound region. Participation is
For more information, or to apply,or free and the class size limit is 30 1"A,R
this position, please visiV students per workshop.
2 M,
STARR:Elevation STARR:NFIP Basics
Online Training Certificates October 2�49 1.0 am
(Alli times Pacific) ioctober 1.01, 10 am Onfine - I CEC
IPDM:Advanced,Assistance Onfine! -2 CECs STARR:Tools for Determining Base
Application DeveloPment Clit S.Preparing for a Flood Elevation
October 2, 10 am Verificartion Visit November 14,10 ain
OnUne October 15, 10,arri online - 1 CEC
PDM.!Benefit Cost Analysis Online - I CEC CRS.IntroductiOn to CRS
(SCA)Basics for Projects CRS.,Watershed Impact Novernber 1.9, 10 am
October 3, 10 arn: Adjustment Maps online - 1 CEC
Online
(utivity�450) To register for online courses,visit
PIDM:earents Introduction October 16, 10 am STARR's training site:
October 7, 10,am Onfine 1.GEC iznpj t@r(g1jjLe -,Lijaing,or email
Online
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