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Home My WebLink About03032020 Planning & Zoning Packet City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting _ I 4� d� Itll lI .. iyu7�}m7�� • 1 v �% - Y � � f I j+ I a-� b�. - � _ _ - _ _ _ �` :z - - .��. - �'. f.-..ram•. S 3 � 1.4� l • a w March 3, 2020 Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 3, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Cindy Ecklund Chair Term Expires 02123 1. Call to Order Gary Seese 2, Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Term Expires 02122 3. Roll Call Tom Swann Commissioner 4. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 02/22 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be Craig Ambrosiani given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per Commissioner speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item] Term Expires 02122 5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Nathaniel Charbonneau Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Commissioner Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Term Expires 02121 Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Kelli Hatfield Commissioner 6. Special Reports & Presentations Term Expires 02121 Liz DeMoss A. City Administration Report Commissioner B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Term Expires 02123 1. Planning conference report from attendees Ecklund, Swann, Charbonneau Scott Meszaros City Manager Jackie C. Wilde Community Development Director Andy Bacon Planning Assistant Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda March 3, 2020 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 2020-03 Granting a Variance From Seward City Code 15.10.222 Development Requirements Table To Charles McEldowney, Permitting An Exception To The Zoning Code To Allow A 5 Foot Side Yard Setback To A Street On Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite Seward 601 Fourth Avenue, Within The Office Residential Zoning District........................................................................Page 3 2. Resolution 2020-04 Granting A Conditional Use Permit To Sockeye Point Marine Services LLC To Construct and Operate A Bunkhouse On Tract F Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision Number Two Within The Industrial Zoning District...................................................... Page 24 8. Unfinished Business —None 9. New Business A. Elect Commission Chair and Vice Chair B. Set work session topic for March 17, 2020 as "Comprehensive Plan review: Land Use" and "Discuss crosswalk(walkable murals) application process" C. Approval of February 4, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes............................Page 47 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)- A. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter.....................................Page 54 B. CHILL...It's A Drill Notice......................................................Page 64 C. City Council Joint Work Session Notice.......................................Page 65 D. FEMA Region X Newsletter......................................................................Page 66 E. 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule............................................Page 69 F. City Calendars ........................................................................................Page 70 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 March 3, 2020 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2020-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.222 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO CHARLES MCELDOWNEY,PERMITTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A 5 FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK TO A STREET ON LOT 20, BLOCK 38, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SEWARD 601 FOURTH AVENUE, WITHIN THE OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Charles McEldowney requested a variance to allow a five (5) foot side yard setback adjacent to a street on Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite Seward within the Office Residential (OR) Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the side yard setback adjacent to a street required by Seward City Code §15.10.222 Development Requirements Table is 10 feet; and WHEREAS, Lot 20, Block 38 Original Townsite Seward is a 3,000 square foot parcel, measuring 30 feet wide by 100 feet deep; and WHEREAS,the applicant requested the variance to expand the buildable envelope on the lot from a fifteen (15)foot to a twenty (20)foot width; and WHEREAS,the property is currently developed with a 24 foot wide single family house that encroaches into the Monroe Street right of way and the alley right of way; and WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code §15.01.040, Public Hearings, property owners within 300 feet of the requested variance parcel were notified of the proposed action,and the property was posted with public notice signage; and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; on March 3, 2020, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Variance Application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. In accordance with SCC§15.10. 325.13,the Commission shall establish a finding that all of the following conditions have been found to exist prior to issuing a variance permit: 3/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2020-03 Page 2 of 5 1. The proposed action must be consistent with all of the general conditions required for a conditional use permit. The project is consistent with all of the conditional use permit requirements as follows: A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning district. Finding: This condition has been met. The property is zoned Office Residential (OR),in which single family dwellings are allowed outright. The property currently contains a single-family residence that is a nonconforming structure,located within the rear and side yard setbacks and encroaching into the public right of way.It is the intent of the zoning code to reduce or eliminate nonconformities §15.10.315. A. Granting a variance to the side yard setback to allow development of a new single- family home on this lot would eliminate the current nonconforming structure. B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired. Finding: This condition has been met. The structure presently located on the property was constructed in 1935, prior to the adoption of the zoning code. According to the as-built drawing submitted by the applicant, the rear facing arctic entry extends approximately one foot into the alley right of way.And addition on the south side of the house extends four(4)feet into the Monroe Street right of way. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family residence on the lot. Surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Office Residential(OR) and include single-family homes. The property to the South,across A street is zoned Institutional (INS) and includes the AVTEC culinary academy, dorms, gym, and student services. There is no indication that the proposed use would decrease the value of the subject or adjacent properties. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This condition has been met. There is an identified community need for housing in Seward. The proposed development is consistent with the Seward Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2017) 3.3.1 Encourage development of new housing in Seward 3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year-round housing through appropriate land use regulations (page 14). Strategic Plan (1999) The Strategic Plan encourages the expansion and availability of affordable, diverse, year- round housing (page 18). • Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels. 4/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2020-03 Page 3 of 5 D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed site. Findings: This condition has been met. The subj ect property is served by municipal road,water, electric and sewer. A five foot wide sidewalk is located to the east,along Fourth Avenue. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Findings: This condition has been met or shall be through the conditions. The proposed use would eliminate encroachments into the public right of way. There is no indication that granting a variance to the side yard setback will be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare. F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access,screening,site development,building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects to the proposed use. 1. The applicant shall obtain a current Building Permit before construction begins on the site. 2. The applicant will contact the Public Works and Electric departments before construction begins on the site 3. The rear yard setback shall be 10 feet 2. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or structures involved and which are not applicable to other lands and structures in the same district. Finding: The circumstances affecting to this land are shared by some other properties in the Original Townsite. The Original Townsite of Seward was platted into 30' x 100'lots in 1905. Corner lots in all zoning districts except Harbor Commercial(HC)and Central Business(CBD)are subject to a front yard setback(10 or 20 feet) and a side yard setback adjacent to street of 10 feet. On the subject property,the setback totals are 20 feet in the front, 10 feet side to Madison Street, 5 foot side to the alley, and 5 foot side to the neighboring lot. The resulting buildable envelope is 15 feet wide, where the applicant is requesting a 20 foot wide space in which to build. The majority of corner lots within the Original Townsite have been combined to create larger parcels, and the majority are developed.In the Original Townsite there are six parcels,including the subject property,that are 30' x 100' corner lots. Two of the six properties are undeveloped,and the other three are developed with single family residences that were built before 1950.None of the aforementioned parcels are in the Office Residential zoning district, however the same 10 foot side setback to a street still applies to them.Lots in the Central Business District(CBD)were not counted in the above assessment because there are no setbacks required in that zoning district. While the circumstances affecting this lot are not unique, they affect a very small percentage of properties of the 3000 square foot size. 5/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2020-03 Page 4 of 5 3. The special conditions and circumstances were not caused by actions of the applicant. Finding: The structure was in its present location when the applicant purchased the property as a 3,000 square foot parcel. The applicant did not cause the current lot size by subdividing, nor did the applicant move the house to its present location. 4. Financial hardship or inconvenience shall not be a reason for granting a variance. Finding: The applicant has stated that financial hardship or inconvenience are not applicable to this variance request. 5. No nonconforming land uses or structures within the district were considered as grounds for granting the requested variance. Finding: The applicant has stated that this is not applicable to their situation. The proposed use as a single-family home is allowed within the Office Residential (OR)Zoning District. 6. The requested variance is the minimum variance necessary to permit the reasonable use of the property. Finding: The neighboring property is developed with a single-family home to the north, meaning that the owner could not be reasonably compelled to purchase the land in order to increase their buildable lot size. The applicant has stated that asking for any less than 5 feet into the 10-foot side yard setback would not be worth it. The applicant states that they would prefer to be able to construct a 20 foot wide house rather than a 15 foot wide house, but do not wish to exceed a 20 foot width. The applicant has stated that a 20 foot wide house would be a better fit for the neighborhood aesthetically.Within the Original Townsite of Seward,3,000 square foot lots may only be developed with single-family residences, per Table 15.10.222. 7. The requested variance will not permit a land use in a district where the use is prohibited. Finding: The property is zoned Office Residential. The proposed use of the property as a single- family residence is allowed as an outright use in the Office Residential District, and therefore the requested setback variance will not permit a land use in a district where the use is prohibited. Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds the request meets the review criteria required for granting a variance, and hereby approves the request by Charles McEldowney for a variance from Seward City Code §15.10.222 Development Requirements Table,to allow a five(5) foot encroachment into the required ten(10)foot side setback adjacent to a street, on Lot 20,Block 38, Original Townsite of Seward, subject to all conditions in Section 1, Subsection F. Section 3. In accordance with Seward City Code§15.10.325. E., this resolution shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption, provided it is not rescinded, amended or appealed. 6/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2020-03 Page 5 of 5 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of March 2019. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: None ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) 7/72 P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 3, 2020 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Jackie C. Wilde,Community Development Director From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: Resolution 2020-03 Granting a Variance From Seward City Code 15.10.220 Development Requirements To Charles McEldowney, Permitting An Exception To The Zoning Code To Allow A 5 Foot Side Yard Setback To A Street. On Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite Seward 601 Fourth Avenue, Within The Office Residential Zoning District BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: Charles McEldowney has submitted an application for a variance to allow a five (5) foot side yard setback adjacent to a street on Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite Seward within the Office Residential (OR) Zoning District. According to Table 1.5.10.222 Development Requirements,the required side yard setback adjacent to a street is listed as ten(10) feet. The applicant requested this variance to expand the buildable envelope on the lot from a fifteen (15) foot to a mcnty (20) f0ot width. The property is currently developed with a 24 foot wide single family house that encroaches into the Monroe Street right of way and the alley right of way. The house was constructed in 1935 prior to the adoption of the zoning code, and the house has been considered a legal nonconforming structure. An as-built survey obtained by the property owner revealed that the house is actually encroaching into the rights of way of A Street and the alley. SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Surrounding properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Office Residential (OR) and include single-family homes. The property to the South, across A street is zoned Institutional (INS) and includes the AVTEC culinary academy, dorms, gym, and student services. According to the as-built drawing submitted by the applicant, the rear facing arctic entr\ extends approximately one foot into the alley right of way. And addition on the south side ot'the house extends four (4) feet into the Monroe Street right of way. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single-family residence on the lot. There is no indication that the proposed use \\ould decrease the value of the subject or adjacent properties. Fdoodplain status: This property is not located in a special flood hazard area. Utilities: The subject property is served by municipal road,water,electric and sewer. A five foot wide sidewalk is located to the east,along Fourth Avenue. 8/72 Parking: Adequate parking will be required and reviewed during the Building Permit process, based on the Seward City Parking Code requirement of two spaces for a single-family dwelling. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017): 3.3.1 Encourage development of new housing in Seward 1. 3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year- X round housing through appropriate land use regulations (page 14 . Strategic Plan (1999): The Strategic Plan encourages the expansion and availability of 2. affordable, diverse, year-round housing (page 18). X • Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels. Staff Comments Staff has reviewed the Rezoning application and no objections were reported. Department Comments No Comment N/A Building Department Another option could be to look at allowing more lot coverage if variance to setback can't pass Public Works Department No issues,proposal looks a little better for the city than current house Fire Department X Harbor Department X Police Department Electric Department X Telecommunications X Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite were notified of this proposed variance. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. At the time of publication of this report, staff has received one letter objecting to the variance that has been included in the meeting packet. Staff discussed the application over the phone with the author. If any comments are received after this publication, they will be presented as a lay down to the Commission and the public at the March 3, 2020 meeting. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall obtain a current Building Permit before construction begins on the site. 2. The applicant will contact the Public Works and Electric departments before construction begins on the site 3. The rear yard setback shall be 10 feet 9/72 RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020-03 granting a variance from Seward City Code 15.10.222 Development Requirements Table, to allow a five (5) foot encroachment into the required ten (10) foot side setback adjacent to a street, on Lot 20, Block 38, Original Townsite of Seward, subject to all conditions in Section 1, Subsection F. 10/72 RECEIVED JAN 2 8 2828 RECEIVED . "� ,lAN 2 8 2020 PP'LICATION FOR VARIANCE ,..m OFFICE OF 1`H City of Seward crrrctERK Planning and Zoning P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska, 99664 907-224-4048 This completed application is to be submitted to the City Clerk no later than three(3)weeks in advance of the nextregularly scheduled Planning&Zoning Commission meeting held the first Tuesday of each month. Property Owner/Agent wner's Contractor(lf Any) Name: �=� �c tN5 r p� ��nf�E 5 ame: City of Seward Business License k l � Mailing Address: Alaska Business License #: 13 ? ,0 -1-�>r-,,C / ?3 Contractor's License #: Contact Phone: Mailing Address: << �' 3&`- 0 --T Contact Phone: -mar : 0 -E-mail: .l<:r1.2te'Mc 1 Z Property Information Size of Property: Property Tax#: i ?' Street Address: Q � rr Legal Description: Lot(s) ZO Block_ Subdivision QParcel/Tract_ Section Township Range,. [Attach additional page if necessary] Pa SCC' Zoning: 0-City Limits []Rural Residential (RR) ❑Single Family Residential (R1) ) UTwo Family Residential (R2) ❑Multiple Family Residential (R3) []Urban Residential (UR) ,WOffice Residential (OR) [I Harbor Commercial (HQ ❑Auto Commercial (AC) ❑Central Business District (CB) []Industrial (I) ❑ Institutional(INS) ❑Park(P) ❑Resource Management(R) 11/72 The application must be accompanied by: ee $300.00 s-Built Survey by a surveyor registered in the State of Alaska ((if already developed) or ❑ Scaled site plan of undeveloped land which shows: 11 Property dimensions ❑ location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings D parking configuration C] driveways/access; ❑ natural features !: variance requested ❑ other pertinent information 61M!icant seeks a from the fallowin es rm:!i►�rw�v,Y►� s►�� YA�-d SF��3 a�1� /dv��c�=�- � 5 . c�v � Reoui(26mcwV r2vev1 ` to HE P P- ,P 47z/Y I S 30 tc e7- drli OF, Lv'i Y-A R Si DZ Y,41L4 SE74 RA:;,k -57 ZaV°E5 A 15' ,G/i 4Z ail/le 117 . -" 2e�v� " ,� �� G•/!0" �f�C1{lcc. 2- c 'c/j4 110�v M6 is )3L1)'1, t4 D. gyres are located on the t,,-407,A1 Zie Rernalle— -7 -M�` H0,13F Y 5 E. WlIWISthi pert F. What is th6, perty? r8v�'1G� PjA 5��• 5v ice! 2�0 7Z• f42I A,5 sc , J 4s he Plaimin & Zoning Commission ` g � g n may only grant a variance if theCommission Finds all of e following conditions are met. Each condition must have a response in as much detail as it takes to meet the condition. Please use additional paper if there is not enough roam here for your response. Failure to document your case reduces. The likelihood of your variance being granted. _. e Applicant hereby alleges that: 1. The proposed action is consistent with all of the,general conditions required for a conditional use permit as follows: A.The use is consistent With the purposed of the Zon i ng Code and the purposes of the zoning: II.The value of the adjoining property will not besignificantly impaired: C"The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan- D.Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use: E.The proposed use_WILL NOT beharmful to the public safety,health or welfare: .5 CF 7746- e4�1 �e l .. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or structures involved d and which are not applicable to other lands and structures in the same district. These special "r Er2 A 7acc)i 6� ��N>r( 45A04W A A �v t,) �uJ6Z- �i/6 s V*,C r iL,.J cx-r ef" �� 2.�`' % 5 Ate. cf7� -71 V �4 Vz� P-WeK1,464e, -A , OL . The special conditi s and circumstances have not MeWNWid by aclMof the applican that: Af)d l( Firaanciad hardship or inconvenience sh granting a variance in that C� 13/72 Other non-conformrantin a varurn ang land use or structures within the district shall not be considered grounds far g 4f Ap? /f" . The variance granted is the minima rea n uildin _ar structure in that: . � -Pm AN 4)btyl;:q -aP fi 7-, .5 ei �� cam R , r tJc 'd ae be-t*e2 71 f5 �` ,D fi r- 'j r �` ��1Y, _ N®f ��t ra - .77 Du W�nit T7�.5IGol . KI'sirict in which the roperty. lies in ut. �t 5"f iv� T"r�rr1', �y cJ� ` " A�1 A �ySa:tz • � � !rif ��a� r s t!��--ter r��'�1�� L-�'�'�� J here - ",d a alI ARMWWWWWOWWWWRmn sub ` `ed are tru+ accurate t"6`the `best of my ledge, and that 1, as applicant, have the following legal interest in the property: ,N wner of record; !Lessee; Contract Purchaser; duly authorized to act for a p6rson who has the following legal interest : and that the caner of record is knowledgeable of this application if I am not the owner. I understand that he variance fee is non-refundable to cover the cast associated w' ;s application can , e! t clues not assures roval o the varianc � Owner or Agent Date ROVISIONS: The applicant is advised that issuance of this permit will not relieve responsibility of the caner or owner's agents to comply with the provisions of all laws and ordinances, including federal, state and local jurisdictions, which regulate construction and performance of construction, or with any private deed restrictions. Office Use Only Below This Line 0 Fee $340.00 F1 Site Plan ']Location Map ❑Fee As-Built Survey IN'C'OMPLETE A=CATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 14/72 Planning & Zoning Variance Application 6014th ave Charles McEldowney 224-3395 Ascension Properties 362-1607 30 x 100 foot lot P.O. Box 1731 each square equals 1 foot Seward, AK 99664 charlesmceldowney1234@gmail.com Use is consistent with the purposed of the toning code and the purpose of the A. zoning The zoning code establishes setbacks such that adjacent property owners' use and pleasure are not restricted. In this case I am requesting a reduction in the setback from 10 feet to 5 feet on a side street. Monroe street is platted as 66 feet wide. That is already wide enough for parking along the street.There is already a sidewalk on the south side of Monroe street and there would still be room for side walk in the future on the north side if desired. By reducing my setback I will not be encroaching on this public street or any private property owners. Since the current house is right on the property line a new house with this variance would actually be encroaching by 5 feet less then the current house and would also be removing a stair well which is currently in the city right of way. The zoning is office Residential and in currently being used as a single family residence. The new use of this property would not chance with this variance. It would continue to be single family residence. B. The value of the adjoining properties will not be significantly impaired. Removing an old house and building a new house in this area should help increase the adjoining property values. Having a 20 foot wide house would fit the look of the neighborhood better then a 15 foot wide by 70 foot long house which would take on more of a mobile home size look. C. Proposed use is in harmony with Seward Comprehensive Plan. I am not sure what all is in this plan but I believe since I am building a single family home on a lot that allows single family homes and I am getting rid of a very old structure which is not so pleasing visual,that this would fit the plan. This part of town has been getting several new homes, duplex and apartment building. A new house on this lot would continue upgrading this are heavily traveled by residents and visitors. 15/72 D. Public service and facilities are adequate to service the proposed use. Yes the current house has sewer, water and electric. The proposed house would reconnect all the way hack to the public point of connection with up graded pipe and cable to meet current code. E. ......not harmful to Public........ No- not harmful. 16/72 CITY OF SEWARD RECEIPT# 32487 410 ADAMS STREET 1/28/2020 • PO BOX 167 Received SEWARD AK 99664 From phone; (907)224-4050 Looku Nsime Payment Tie Check A Amoun 11122 COMMUNM DEVELOPMENT Check 0003558 D1Je 300.00 Tendered 300.00 Change Due Description, Request For Variance-Charles McEldovuney Zoning Fees 300.00 17/72 I I I I I'• i LOT 17 1 � I BLOCK 38 Ir'' IIL--- ------------ I I II I I I LOT 18 & 19 G I Z I I BLOCK 38 m I I I HOUSE HOUSE 1 14j (GRAVEL I I OOVERR LOT 3 COVERRLOT2 I I HOUSE LINE LINE 11 w CORNER 1.0' OVER LOT (WEST 100') f 9 o l 20.00' 1 LINE S89'58"42"E F, 0' ••- FENCE rn MN c N 31.8' q .i 0 1. TANK xU, "' C ONE STORY LOT 20 n I-- O o HOUSE BLOCK 38 o o 2997.9 SQUARE FEET ? a - 6.6 - I J ( VI ^ 20.0' cT—c z 40.�0' S89'5$42 E 100.00 o (WEST 100') .' 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Why is the property owner deprived of reasonable use of his real property?What compelling reasons demand that the development requirements for the minimum 10' side yard setback be reduced to 5' to provide relief? What are the special conditions and circumstances peculiar to the land or structure? Setbacks are required to ensure sufficient open area for snow accumulation, sunlight, views, privacy, fire separation, visual relief between structures, space for sidewalks and utilities, landscaping, fencing, parking, and screening, buffer of open space between street, sidewalk, and structure, and preservation of neighborhood character. Allowing this variance will set a precedent for others to request future setback reductions. Please deny this request. Thank you for your consideration, Carol Griswold 23/72 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2020-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SOCKEYE POINT MARINE SERVICES LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A BUNKHOUSE ON TRACT F FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION NUMBER TWO WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Sockeye Point Marine Services, LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to construct and operate an employee bunkhouse on Tract F, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision No. 2 within the Industrial (I) Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the property is located on the east side of Resurrection Bay, near the intersection of Nash Road and Bette Cato Road, and north of the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and WHEREAS, according to the Seward City Code (SCC), Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.225, Bunkhouses are allowed in the Industrial Zoning District by CUP; and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process, on March 3, 2020 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 15.10.320.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 Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The property is located within the Industrial (I) Zoning District. Housing in an industrial zone within a bunkhouse or employee campground is allowed by Conditional Use Permit. B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The neighboring properties are zoned Industrial (I) and Resource Management(RM). The area to the north includes the Nash Road right of way and the large city-owned property 24/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-04 Page 2 of 4 known as the Mt. Alice bench. The parcel to the east is a vacant 30-acre city owned lot. To the south is approximately 70 acres of privately-owned vacant land. There is no indication the development will negatively impact the value of any adjoining properties. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This condition has been met. The proposal is in harmony with the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) and Strategic Plan (1999) in that both plans encourage growth of year-round business and both support the need for housing at all economic levels. Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (2017) The Comprehensive Plan promotes commercial development within the City of Seward in accordance with community values. Section 3.3.1.1 supports a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in various income and age groups (page 14). Strategic Plan (1999) Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the City. Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels (page 9). D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. Water and electrical service are available on site. The proposed housing structure has been previously used on the north slope, and as such, includes features that make the structure self-contained. A 2000-gallon wastewater holding tank is integrated into the plumbing system, and the applicant intends to contract with a septic pumping service for wastewater removal. The City of Seward wastewater lagoon cannot accept septic wastewater, per DEC requirements, and therefore the wastewater will be hauled away to an appropriate facility. Garbage dumpsters shall be available onsite, emptied regularly, and shall be animal resistant. Sanitary facilities shall be provided within the proposed structure. All construction waste and debris must be removed weekly and upon completion of construction. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The construction shall meet all current building and fire code requirements and be reviewed through the building permit process. Adequate police and solid waste disposal services are available to the property. The Fire Chief notes an average 15-18 minute response time to this location given, and recommends the facility include life safety systems such as sprinklers and alarms that meet today's standards. The retention of as much of the vegetative barrier to the north and east is a recommended measure to provide visual screening and a noise buffer for residents. The property on which the proposed bunkhouse would be located is 43 acres in size. Vessel repair and storage also occurs on the property. The bunkhouse will be located at the far eastern end of the property, several hundred feet away from where vessel repair is taking place. 25/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-04 Page 3 of 4 F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may 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 the proposed use. 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a dimensioned site plan which identifies six (6) on-site parking spaces for the bunkhouse, and the vehicle ingress and egress route. The applicant shall also identify delivery access and egress for service vehicles. 2. The applicant shall start a job order with the electric department and work with their staff on connecting to services 3. The applicant shall work with the Fire Department on ensuring that adequate life safety systems are integrated into the proposed structure. 4. Construction waste and debris shall be removed weekly and upon completion. 5. The required parking shall be provided at a rate of one (1) space per four (4) employees at maximum capacity. 6. During construction, the applicant shall make every effort to retain a natural vegetation greenbelt between the project and Nash Road. 7. Animal / Bird resistant dumpsters / containers shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of the use. These containers shall be kept closed and emptied on regular bases to minimize the possible wildlife encounters. 8. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish any required upgrades to public utilities if needed. 9. Per Seward City Code §15.10.325.F. an approved CUP shall lapse six months from 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. 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. 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. 26/72 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-04 Page 4 of 4 Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use, subject to the above conditions satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed on Section 1, Subsection F are met by the applicant and/or the agent, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to Sockeye Point Marine Services, LLC to construct and operate an Employee Bunkhouse located on Tract F Fourth of July Creek Subdivision No. 2, 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 Commission this 3rd day of March, 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC, City Clerk (City Seal) 27/72 P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 3, 2020 - `> To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director 6�) From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: Resolution 2020-04 granting a Conditional Use Permit to Sockeye Point Marine Services, LLC to construct and operate an Employee Bunkhouse located on Tract F, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision No. 2 BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: Sockeye Point Marine Services, LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to construct and operate an employee bunkhouse on Tract F, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision No. 2 within the Industrial (1) Zoning District. According to the Seward City Code, Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.226, employee bunkhouses are allowed in the Industrial (I)Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit. The proposed bunkhouse is to be located on the east side of Tract F. This parcel is approximately 43 acres in size. The proposed bunkhouse will be located approximately 180 feet from the east property line. The parcel currently contains a warehouse, vessel storage and repair operations, and bulk materials storage in the form of compost for soil. The proposed bunkhouse is being relocated from the north slope where it served as an employee bunkhouse for oilfield workers. It includes sanitary facilities, laundry, and common areas. The applicant has stated that the proposed structure is intended to be used for the year-round housing of transient workers in the marine trades. SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: The neighboring properties are zoned Industrial (I) and Resource Management (RM). The area to the north includes the Nash Road right of way and the large city-owned property known as the Mt. Alice bench. "l he parcel to the east is a vacant 30-acre city owned lot. To the south is approximately 70 aeres of privately-owned vacant land. Floodplain status: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, adopted by the City of Seward, a narrow portion along the west property line is within the VE (coastal high hazard) flood zone. The remainder of this parcel and all adjoining parcels is Zone D, area of undetermined but possible flood hazard. Utilities: Water, and electrical service are available on site. The proposed housing structure has been previously used on the north slope, and as such, includes features that make the structure self- 28/72 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2015-10 Page 2 of 3 contained. A 2000-gallon wastewater holding tank is integrated into the plumbing system, and the applicant intends to contract with a septic pumping service for wastewater removal. Parkin,-: Seward City Code 15.10.215 B. requires a ratio of one parking space to four (1 to 4) employees. Based on the application materials describing housing for 21 employees, a total of six parking places will be required for the life of the operation. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council 2017): The Comprehensive Plan promotes commercial development within the 1. City of Seward in accordance with community values. X Section 3.3.1.1 supports a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in various income and age groups (page 14). Strategic Plan (1999): Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the City. 2. • X Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market levels. (page 9 Staff Comments Staff has reviewed the Rezoning application and no objections were reported. Department Comments No Comment N/A Building Department Project will be reviewed as a new building and must meet todays adopted codes Fire Department See attached letter Public Works Department X Harbor Department X Police Department X Electric Department Applicant must start a job order with electric department Telecommunications X Public Comment Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the parcel were notified of this proposed Conditional Use Permit. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 Public Hearings were complied with. At the time of the publication of this report, staff received no inquiries on this Conditional Use Permit Application. Any comments received after this publication will be presented as a lay down to the Commission and the public at the March 3, 2020 meeting. 29/72 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2015-10 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a dimensioned site plan which identifies six (6) on-site parking spaces for the bunkhouse, and the vehicle ingress and egress route. The applicant shall also identify delivery access and egress for service vehicles. 2. The applicant shall start a job order with the electric department and work with their staff on connecting to services 3. The applicant shall work with the Fire Department on ensuring that adequate life safety systems are integrated into the proposed structure. 4. Construction waste and debris shall be removed weekly and upon completion. 5. The required parking shall be provided at a rate of one (1) space per four (4) employees at maximum capacity. 6. During construction, the applicant shall make every effort to retain a natural vegetation greenbelt between the project and Nash Road. 7. Animal /Bird resistant dumpsters / containers shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of the use. These containers shall be kept closed and emptied on regular bases to minimize the possible wildlife encounters. 8. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish any required upgrades to public utilities if needed. 9. Per Seward City Code §15.10.325.F. an approved CUP shall lapse six months from 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. 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. 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. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings provided in Resolution 2020-04, staff recommends granting a Conditional Use Permit to Sockeye Point Marine Services, LLC to construct and operate an Employee Bunkhouse located on Tract F Fourth of July Creek Subdivision No. 2, within the Industrial Zoning District. 30/72 ;U..Fy 0I-I ISg''AV;W'D t'"t,"�"tyju�il} llt��.lctl�rti�"�I 5e,,k I RECEIVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT" APPLICATION This completed application is to be submitted to the City Clerk 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 $300 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: �]l.��.!�'L1 'Pnj �d I if�+"_' � L C._. Address: C. Wca•, 4v q( 51 P Telephone Dumber: . �'"� /e'a I Email: M C J 4t 0/A&(3AAA11 Property Owner(if other than applicant): 1� kkb PROVMIY LIL Address: bQ Q 0 L Z416 -M i f��C40CAAE i AIK Telephone Number: qcq ,qa j �gL)q l Email: M(-�,A W VA e� Property Description Address: bo lei L44 x6 ph _scw Po) Lot Bite: • �L Lot: Bloch: Subdivision: / r Kenai Peninsula Borough Tax parcel ID Dumber: R jbl uE o Development,Information What structures are on the property? " � I' � �� Wlbt -muzrukisT �_ >EL Flow is the property being used? HIV REPOlI�� What is the proposed use of the property? What is the development timeline? Ip �} -7-dE IN A%11 31/72 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 Cade requirements) A) The proposed use is consistent with the requirements of the Seward Zoning Code and the designated zoning district. Please describe the use. B) Describe any impacts to the adjoining properties and how property values may be affected. j MU r , C) How is the proposed use consistent with the Seward Comprehensive Plan? Explain. You can view the plan at: http://www.cilyofseward.us/ KiFMORIJ 7XY11V6 1 D) Describe I list the public services and facilities that will serve the proposed use. (i.e., roads, utilities.) S — IA7V1ZIkAL A!/ L , 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. 32/72 F) Include building elevation plans and a site plan, drawn to scale. The site plan should include: 9) Property dimensions 2) Location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings 3)Parking configuration 4) Driveways and access 5) Natural 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: ( ) ner of record ( Lessee ( )Contract purchaser ( )Authorized to act for a person who has the following legal interest: I understand that this item will be scheduled for action only if all application materials are submitted not less than three weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Regular meetings are held the first'ruesday of every month. Applicant Signature: Property Owner Signature: Enclosed: $300 Payment ( ) Dimensioned plot plan/drawings ( ) Other: I ) 33/72 CITY OF SEWAR❑ RECEIPT# 32703 410 ADAMS STREET 2/07/2020 PO BOX 167 Received SEWARD AK 99664 From phone: (907)224.4050 Lookup Name Payment Type Check# Amounts 11122 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Check 0001001 Due 300.00 Tendered 300.00 Change Due Description: Conditional use Permit-601 Nash Rd. Zoning Fees 300.00 34/72 Legend , a Manholes " Gravity Mains F!'M Hydrant .µ Operable �- Out of Service NMI In Service Main ` C Utility Pole x. Overhead Circuit u, w c .m; 532 533 6 39 531 530 Unk 529 528 Y4 527 526 - 525 524 5� - : rr�: �, 1.!" `"t �� x � •�q r "fir � .1 t ,� �""''�"`.*""'r� c""^ �., x �.,�a.:.. �� ." - ,,, b Y � � M a , d UP: Employee Campground Tract F Fourth of July Creek Sub ** approximate proposed location Drawn e : AB 02/13/2020 pp p p N y hown in yellow square ` : 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Due to different ata sources property lines and aerial # magery do not overlay correctly. Map is to be used for Mapping Assistance by Alaska Map Company,LLC rientation and reference purposes only. 35/72 tF ----------- EN, <1 ?t ----------- ------ ------_7 E CL ——— -—— -—— -———————————--———— Pqlllg� Xl—i sSoll.— -—————————— L----------------------------- fJfJ a. t1l ---------------- ----- - -------------- -------- 7777 to 7T 7-- 4- Z4 Z) 1� 3 �4O ----------------------- ,as II C�4 imi 1-W, �� x ��1.� x ?95fP zJ -6 q, Andy, I am following up on our conversation concerning the 21-man camp or bunkhouse. The 21-man (bed)camp wioll be used year round and is intended to provide temporary housing for people working at Sockeye Point and/or SMIC yard. It is not intended to provide a permanent residence. The camp's proposed location is adjacent to the entrance to Sockeye Paint just off Nash Road for easy access. Utilities The facility comes equipped with: • An electrical distribution panel to be connected to City power. It has a backup generator which is currently undetermined to be used. We will provide the City Electrical Dept with power demand in the future. • A water system will be connected to the City water service and metered. I have spoken with Doug Schoessler the Public Works Director so he's aware of our plans. ■ A self-contained sewage system equipped with a 2,000-gallon holding tank in a containment area and a pump truck to transport fluids to a local processing facility. o We would like to dispose of the waste at the City's Eastside processing facility with a pump truck since the fluids are sewage and not septic. o We're looking on onsite septic options. o I have contacted Peninsula Pumping to transport which would require an additional 2,000-gallon tank and potentially a transport every fourth day from Seward to Soldotna. This option adds more risk to our proposal by adding additional transportation and costs. • Fire detection system is certified by the Alaska State Fire Marshal for the mobile camp. o We'II be working the local and State Fire Marshal to be sure we're compliant. Rooms ■ There are 10 doors with double bunks with (1) having a single status. Each of the doors are equipped with a locking device. • The individual rooms have electric heaters and controls to regulate room temperature with windows. Pictures 21 man cairp with co+rments.pdf Please let me know if you need any additional information. RobEndebrock 38/72 910 woos M#a Room VNWI I � EEO JU o ` z L® N3Nrn O rN s# s 39/72 .a 40/72 Camp exterior with arctic entry t. 41/72 Double bunk rooms t r er 42/72 Laundry and bathroom lays r� I A u II 1 M1n St C 0a r. 43/72 Bathroom and entry i i r a 44/72 Dinning and lounge areas IF \ / \ T d \ / « % � \ \ � \ � « 4%2 AdW- 4 City of Seward Fire Department P.O. Box 167,Seward Alaska 99664 Physical Address:316 Fourth Avenue Email address:sewardfd, cit fs_�,.Rd Telephone: 907-224-3445 Fax: 907-224-8633 February 24,2020 Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant In reference to Resolution 2020-04 Granting A Conditional Use Permit To Sockeye Point Marine Services LLC To Construct and Operate a Bunkhouse On Tract F Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision Number Two Within The Industrial Zoning District. The SMIC area is Roughly 7-8 miles (depending on location) from the Seward Fire Department and. average drive time is 8-10 minutes. During an emergency time matters and can mean the difference between life and death. Can average it takes 1-2 minutes to take a 911 call,then 30 seconds to send the dispatch out, then 3-4 minutes for our volunteers to respond to the station. In total, the fire/EMS response to the SMIC area is in the 15-18-minute response time. We currently have no way to house or provide any closer coverage to the SMIC area. From a public safety standpoint, I would caution housing any further employees in the SMIC area without a comprehensive look into how basic life support and fire services can be provided for the safety and welfare of the tenants. It would be my suggestion that the facility being brought in provide a sprinkler system and alarm system to today's standard, meet current IFC and IBC standards, provide detailed information as to how first aid, C P R, AED's will be provided. Additional fire and life safety measures may come up as more details ol'the"modular" structure are forthcoming. While I respect and understand the iinnediate needs for employee housing for the SMIC area, I hope you wi I consider the ramifications for allowing overnight tenants to an area vastly uncovered/delayed by Fire and EMS services.Please contact me for further questions and I wit be happy to provide further to yoru council. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this CUP. Respectfully, Clinton Crites Fire Chief 46/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 383 CALL TO ORDER The February 4, 2020 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Swann led the pledge of allegiance to the flag ROLL CALL There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, and Nathanial Charbonneau Tom Swann Martha Fleming Craig Ambrosiani Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Also Present Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant Excused Kelli Hatfield Gary Seese CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Brenda Ballou, inside city, stated that she would like to address the Commission as City Clerk, representing City Council, regarding a recent Council agenda item regarding crosswalks. Ballou stated the intent of Councils direction to the Planning and Zoning Commission is to work on an application and a policy relating to crosswalks that is content neutral. The process that the Commission creates must be able to apply to anyone and everyone. Linda Lasota, outside city, thanked City Council for asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to work on an application for crosswalks. Lasota stated that she agreed with the previous comments and urged the Commission to work on a crosswalk policy that applied to everyone. Norma Shellgren, outside city, stated concerns about the crosswalk and specifically the meaning of the rainbow as written in the bible. Shellgren read from the book of Genesis. Shellgren stated that she opposes a rainbow crosswalk. Margaret Clark, inside city, stated that she opposes the rainbow crosswalk. Clark asked the Commission to consider what may result if crosswalk designs were opened to anybody and asked if it would bring peace and harmony. 47/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 384 Elle Zernia, outside city, stated that she is a business owner in city limits who recently purchased property between the Railroad Depot and Leirer Road and is facing challenges to the way she would like to use the property due to City zoning regulations. Zernia stated that she would like to operate her retail business at that location, but that was not an allowed use, and she was requesting direction from the Commission on how best to proceed to make a change that would allow her to move her mermaid boutique gift shop to that location. Zernia also spoke to the recent comments relating to crosswalks and stated that as a business owner she fully supported the crosswalk project, and stated that an all-inclusive mentality is very important these days. Lynda Paquette, outside city, stated that the Commission has a great challenge ahead with the crosswalk process, and is interested in how other cities have gone about implementing a crosswalk policy. Paquette discussed possible outcomes and alternatives. Tony Baclaan, inside city, stated that he was speaking as a citizen, and as vice president of the Seward Pride Alliance, regarding concerns that have been stated by various members of the public about crosswalks. Baclaan discussed FHWA guidelines and cited a discussion he had with a DOT traffic engineer regarding decorative crosswalks, and ways in which they can be designed in compliance with guidelines. Baclaan stated concerns that there may be misinformation circulating on this topic. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Approve the agenda and consent agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The January 7, 2020 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items • Wilde reminded Commissioners about the upcoming planning conference and looked forward to attending with Commissioners Charbonneau, Swann and Ecklund. • Wilde provided two laydown items for the Commission regarding the 2020 Census. Seward had a low participation rate in 2010. Computers are available in the Library for citizens to fill out the census, and local census jobs are open for conducting counts. • Wilde offered condolences to the family of Seward citizen John French, who has been a dedicated civic leader on the Historic Preservation Commission, and passed around a card for the Commission to sign Other Reports,Announcements, and Presentations Chair Cindy Ecklund presented a certificate of appreciation recognizing Commissioner 48/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 385 Martha Fleming for her eight years of service to the City of Seward on the Planning and Zoning Commission New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing- none UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution 2020-02 Recommending City Council Approval Of The Rezoning Of Forest Acres Lots 00, PP, And XX, From Single Family Residential (Rl) To Multi Family Residential (R3) This resolution was brought forward on January 7, 2020 for a public hearing and was postponed; it is coming back tonight for a second public hearing in order to include a proposed amendment that would expand the lots being rezoned to include NN and BJ Bacon stated that this item is being brought back for public hearing and discussion after the Commission postponed it at their January 7 meeting, and a substitute resolution has been included on page 5 of the meeting packet that includes the addition of Lots NN and BJ to the original resolution. Bacon stated that public notice was provided that reflected the additional properties in accordance with City Code. Bacon discussed the surrounding land use and zoning designations of properties in the area. Bacon stated that staff recommends the Commission adopt substitute resolution 2020-02. Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item Kevin Christian, inside city, stated that he owns Lot NN, in the proposed area to be amended, and supports the rezoning. Vickie Detert, inside city, stated that she owns Lot BJ, in the proposed area to be amended, and plans to construct a single-family house on the property. Detert stated that she is not opposed to the zoning change but does not see a reason to include her property, given her development plans. Carol Griswold, inside city, discussed the importance of Commissioners making non arbitrary decisions based on findings of fact. Griswold outlined four criteria in which land use decisions should be weighed, relating to benefit to the public, consistency with a land use plan, the size of the area to be rezoned and compliance with City Code. Griswold then discussed her own personal findings relating to these criteria, including that there was not R3 zoning contiguous to the subject area, and concluding that this proposed rezoning constituted illegal spot zoning. Griswold discussed potential seismic and flood hazards in this area and spoke against promoting increased housing density in this area. Jim McCracken, outside city, stated that this proposal had been discussed at the January 7 meeting. McCracken stated that flood hazards would be mitigated through adhering to the flood ordinance regulations. McCracken stated that other safety concerns mentioned could be mitigated through working with engineered plans and the building department. 49/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 386 Ecklund relaxed the rules to allow additional public comment Kevin Christian, inside city, stated that there was multiple family senior housing being developed in the area of this proposed rezone. Carol Griswold, inside city, stated that Code allows rezoning if a property is contiguous to one of a different zoning designation. Griswold recalled that the long term care facility was proposed to be located on city property across the street from the proposed area to be rezoned, and that a geotechnical study determined the substrate to be of such a nature as to require extensive engineering for large buildings. Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve substitute Resolution 2020-02 Recommending City Council Approval Of The Rezoning Of Forest Acres Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ And XX, From Single Family Residential (Rl) To Multi Family Residential (R3) Fleming stated that this proposal was discussed in depth at the last meeting, and that including the two neighboring properties in this proposal makes sense. Fleming does not think this recommendation is arbitrary or constitutes spot zoning. Fleming stated that omitting Lot BJ from the proposal would potentially create more of a spot zoning situation. Swann concurred with Fleming, stating that the Commission had discussed moving forward with recommending the two additional properties. Charbonneau concurred with Swann and Fleming. Ambrosiani recalled from previous discussion that the Commission discussed this area as being desirable for multiple family housing and stated that he did not think it was in the purview of the Commission to make determinations on whether the ground is stable enough for multiple family development. Ecklund stated that she supports this resolution based on the staff report and that the application follows City Code. Ecklund stated that she was reassured to hear the applicant state that they would work with engineers prior to building. Ecklund also stated that the R3 zoning designation would not preclude a property owner from building a single-family house. Ecklund stated that she has been on the Commission for quite some time, and it is a constant comment that Seward needs more housing, and she feels that this is a way to meet that need. Ambrosiani also noted that the increased density would have a minimal impact on traffic congestion through residential neighborhoods given the proximity to the highway. Ecklund stated that she would like to summarize the Commissions findings for the record, including Commissioner Ambrosiani's comment about access, the size of the proposed area exceeding minimum requirements set by code, and that it helps meet the need for more residential housing in Seward. Motion passed AYES: Swann, Charbonneau, Ambrosiani, Fleming,Ecklund NOES: none 50/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 387 NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss 2030 Comprehensive Plan The topic of the January 21, 2020 Planning and Zoning Work Session was to conduct an Annual Review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. At the meeting the Commission discussed taking a few approaches to reviewing this document. One idea was to choose `hot topics' of discussion for subsequent plan reviews in the run up to the 2040 Plan. Another idea was to conduct plan review meetings that focused on a specific area of town. Staff is seeking direction on how to proceed with initiating further review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Commission recommended reviewing the City by area, or neighborhood, and suggested spending some time at the next work session in delineating sections of town for Comprehensive Plan review. Commission also requested that staff research the current use of each property prior to one of the future neighborhood meetings. B. Discuss permitting process and procedures for crosswalks, per council direction Wilde stated that the City Attorney advises that any permitting process the Commission develops should be content neutral and open to any applicant. Wilde suggested this process should initiate in a work session. General discussion followed regarding information that would be brought to the future work session. Ecklund stated that the Historic Preservation Commission should be included in a future work session on this topic and reminded everyone that the process will be content neutral, and open to any person or group. C. Discuss cancellation or rescheduling of February 18, 2020 Work Session Commission discussed rescheduling February 18, 2020 work session for February 27, 2020. Commission discussed potential work session topics. Motion (Ambrosiani/Charbonneau) Reschedule the February 18, 2020 work session for February 27, 2020, and set work session topics to review crosswalks and land use Commission discussed using a portion of work session time to divide areas of town for the purpose of land use review for future Comprehensive Plan work sessions, and then working on a walkable mural / crosswalk policy Motion passed Unanimous Commission Comments: Charbonneau- Thanked the public for attending the meeting and staff for their work Swann- Concurred with Commissioner Charbonneau 51/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 388 Ambrosiani- Stated that he would like to hear more from Elle Zernia about her earlier public comment Fleming- Thanked the Commission for all the good meetings over the years and said she would miss working with everyone. Ecklund- Thanked Commissioner Fleming and said she would miss her tremendously. Thanked staff for preparing the meeting and the public for attending Citizens' Comments: Linda Lasota, outside city, thanked the Commission, especially the Chair, for remembering to include the Historic Preservation Commission in discussions on crosswalk policy. Lasota thanked the Commission for their professionalism in how they are moving forward with forming a crosswalk policy. Elle Zernia, outside city, stated that she purchased the property located between the Railroad Depot and Leirer Road, containing four metal buildings. Zernia would like to move her Mermaid Grotto gift boutique, presently located on South Harbor Drive, to this new location. Zernia would also like to open a small plate cafe in this location. Zernia stated that she spoke with AKRR VP of Real Estate, who is excited about the changes she proposes. Zernia discussed the present appearance of the location and stated that the railroad staff she spoke to was in favor of seeing her creating a space where passengers could be comfortable if they arrived early for a train. Zernia stated that retail sales are not currently allowed in the Industrial Zoning District. Ecklund relaxed the rules to ask questions of the speaker Ecklund asked Zernia about current zoning of Industrial and surrounding zoning districts. Zernia stated that the code currently allows an eating establishment, but that she would like to bring her retail business over there as well. Zernia noted that ACE Hardware was a retail business, and asked the Commission if there were any processes that she could apply for to legally operate her proposed business. Ambrosiani asked staff what options were available to Zernia. Wilde stated that retail sales of marine and industrial items were allowed in the Industrial Zoning District. Wilde stated that she had discussed this topic with Zernia, and that the use she is proposing is not allowed by the Land Use table and would require a code change or a zoning change. Swann stated that he would recommend this topic be brought up at a work session to invite public participation. Tony Baclaan, inside city, stated that he would like to use his time to talk about visibility in the LGBT community and how crosswalks save lives. Baclaan noted that crosswalks provide protection for pedestrians, but also that the proposed rainbow crosswalk can save lives in that its presence shows a message of community support for people in the LGBT community. Baclaan discussed the high rates of depression and suicide in the LGBT community and challenges they face as children. Baclaan stated that the purpose of the proposed rainbow crosswalk is to show love to people and may have the potential to save a life. 52/72 City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 Volume 7, Page 389 Norma Shellgren, outside city, stated that she thought LGBT orientation is a personal choice, and that it is intimate, and she did not think it should be broadcast. Shellgren discussed the importance of being a loving and accepting community for all people, but did not agree with bringing attention to one group. Carol Griswold, inside city, asked about recording P&Z meetings. Griswold suggested that P&Z hold work sessions to revise Title 15 in three specific areas: updating the land use amendment process to add requirements for findings, updating the land uses allowed table, and updating the code on nightly lodging. Griswold stated that we are trying to move ahead while fighting outdated Code. Griswold suggested the Commission begin working toward a Title 15 update by initiating a series of work sessions. Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Ecklund stated that Planning and Zoning meetings are live on Youtube and meetings are archived there, as well as on the Seward Civic Engagement Facebook page. Ecklund agreed that there were sections in Title 15 that needed updating and discussed some of the recent efforts the Commission has made in that regard. Swann stated that the process of looking at nightly rentals started because the Commission wanted to look at land use, and the result of that discussion was that they couldn't make changes to land use regulations without first having more data on current land use in the City. Wilde updated the Commission on a new informational piece that will be appearing in future meeting packets that tie potential work session topics with Commission priorities. ADJOURNMENT (Swann) The meeting was adjourned at 8:3 5 PM Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ecklund Community Development Director Chair (City Seal) 53/72 American Planning Association THE COMMISSIONER Creating Great Communities forAll 2020 VOLUME 26.NUMBER I BEST PRACTICES TOOLS LAW THE COMMISSIONER I BEST PRACTICES T UCSON'S EIGHT-YEAR OLD SAVING V I N TAG E AND I historic landmark sign ordi- H I STC]R I C SIGNS Hance started with one maxis effort to save the"diving lady"sign Thrce cities tackle the challenge of preserving these nonconforming (left),which for more than 60 years community landmarks.By7anies B.Carpenrier,.,ire.'r had welcomed visitors to the Pueblo Hotel.Barry Davis,the new owner, converted the property into law offices in 1993 and then started a years-long effort to get the city to grant a permit to restore the dilapidated sign. It wasn't easy.The existing code 1 banned signs that were located in a right-of-way,exceeded the 12-foot maximum height,andlor failed to -� r meet the required setback.The fact that the diving lady topped a pole was another mark against it. The good news is that the battle to save one sign started a discussion about Tucsoris past and whether icons and 4 community landmarks with significant ties to the past like this one should be saved—and provides a few best prac- tices for other communities looking to do the same. c How they did it First came a new sign code.A small group that included the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission,the - r Citizen Sign Code Committee,the V Downtown Partnership,and the business owner with the historic sign worked together to develop a code that allowed for the preservation of signs such as the diving lady. Forming a broad stakeholder group,as Tucson did,ensures sign regulations that are representative of the entire community. t; To get ideas,the group chose q outstanding examples from jurisdictions throughout the U.S., I including Flagstaff,Arizona;Orlando, Florida;and San Jose,California.It took 24 public meetings,but the city council finally approved the sign A years-long effort to restore the iconic diving girl sign on the Pueblo Hotel in Tucson code in June 2011.The code defines prompted the city to rewrite its sign code to allow for preservation Of local landmark signs. three types of landmark signs:classic, 54/72 Planning rebruary 2020 THE COMMISSIONER transitional,and replica.The rules define a classic sign as one installed before 1961.A transitional sign THE COMMISSIONER €TOOLS dates from between 1961 and 1974. THE BASE, THE OVERLAY, AND THE FLOAT A replica historic sign is an accurate gy DAVILD SILVERMAN.AICP copy of a pre-1961 sign. To date,some 200 signs have been oning can be endlessly creative and endlessly confusing,both to land-use included in the city's official register practitioners and lay people,Let's explore a few basic zoning terms and of historic landmark signs.Inclusion Z tools that every commissioner needs to know. is voluntary,but the city does provide some incentives to encourage partici- BASE ZONING DISTRICT.Likely 99.9 percent of your time involves dealing with pation.For one thing,property own- standard base districts,shown on your zoning maps as permitted or specially ers who are involved in the program permitted uses.The base zoning district plays a key role either by perpetuating may exempt compatible registered existing development patterns or setting the stage for new ones.Besides permit- signs from the total square footage ted uses,base districts include bulk regulations governing the massing of build- of signage allowed for their building. ings on zoning lots(e.g„height,floor area ratio,and setbacks)and other matters They may also put up new signs if pertaining to improving property.Your base district may also include regulations they are appropriate.The code also for things like accessory uses,landscaping,and architectural requirements. allows registered signs to be relocated to another location so long as the BEYOND THE BASE—OVERLAY AND FLOATING ZONES.Now consider anoth- zoning is appropriate and the signs do er scenario,one that addresses a unique development challenge that does not not exceed the measurements allowed fit anywhere—but must be accommodated.Zoning,in its infinite capacity to be by the Historic Landmark Sign Con- creative(and maddening),came up with solutions—one that may appear on your centration requirement. zoning map without immediate effect,and one that shows up in the zoning code but does not appear on the map. Other models Consider these nonexhaustive examples:You have an area that requires inten- Salt Lake City also has done a nota- sive redevelopment with projections of a certain scale.Another is an ecologically ble job with its recently adopted vin- sensitive area that warrants redevelopment,but at a lesser scale than is permit- tage sign ordinance.It has developed ted by the underlying base zoning.A third use could be to maintain and expand comprehensive design guidelines for unique architectural features. new and existing signs in historic There are two other zoning tools that can help address these challenges.She districts. first is the overlay zone,which overlays a discrete area of a base district or districts A model in ensuring that new and creates an additional set of development standards to account for specific n historic districts are appro- land-use policy goals and objectives.The overlay zone enables new standards to p;s Portsmouth,New Ham be introduced in a very targeted and strategic way.It can be used to address spe- i V here the historic district cific land-use policy goals and objectives in your community's comprehensive plan. „_-::mission has developed guide- The next is the floating zone.it is similar to an overlay zone,with one important !:ncs for an eight-page policy docu- caveat.It"floats"over a community or a specific part of a community,with yet n)-nt for new signs and awnings.The another set of standards to accommodate specific development opportunities, dt)cument includes many helpful it differs from the overlay zone in thatit is unmapped and can be"set down"on images and provides clear guidance top of any base zoning district in the community.You only know the floating zone for applicants. exists because the regulations governing it are part of the zoning text. If your community is seeking Both the overlay and the floating zones result from certain triggering events ways to save its historic signs or to that govern the development of a property.Usually that event is a planned address new signs in historic dis- development.Be aware,however,that the floating zone will require a map tricts,the approaches outlined here amendment along with the other zoning entitlements. are worth a look. Silverman is a partner at Ancef Glink,a law and planr)h79 firm in Chicago. �d!(.,entier i.;the d:recCUf of State a^d iO J, government af.a,rs for the 7itern:7rroPa+StgP 4ssocot;on rn Alexanona,r':rgr'a 55/72 2 Planning February 20,) THE{OMMISSI4HER Val 26 No the Commissioner oSSN 2S30-k399) is raublished 5P trmxs a vear by the AmenCan P!anring Association planning Commissioner/offic,al members of APA re[eivc the newsletter 3s part of their membership pdc"ge,others m3y sullscnbe Kimberley lacQ,ae5.Editor.Joel 411blxo.oso ,.Chief Executive Officer.<t2020 AMCr'Can Planning Association,which has offices of 205 N Mrdvgan Ave. Ste.1200.. -hicago. IL 60601-5927 and 1030 15th St,NW,Siute?50 West.WasIvngton.DC 200 a5.1503.0anningorg All rights reserved No part of this pririlication may be reproduced or it Ji7.ed in WV form or by any means without permission in writing Yrom APA. THE COMMISSIONER I LAW alicense is"facially discriminatory, A FAIR SHAKE FOR meaning it treats people with disabilities COMMUNITY RESIDENCES differently than other"families°'Equally important,your caning code may not If your local zoning code requires special-use pertnits for group homes,your exclude community residences from its city could be violating federal antidiscrimination law. By Daniel Lauber;Arcs definition of"family." Tips for reasonable accommodation ERVING AS A planning commis- a"reasonable accommodation"in their Under the third,and most common, sioner is challenging enough. zoning codes and other policies to allow approach listed above,your town must Being told to follow zoning provi- community residences to be located in make a"reasonable accommodation" sions that violate the nation's fair housing any residential district, for community residences proposing law doesn't make it any easier—or ethical, a number of unrelated people that for that matter. FHA rules for compliance exceed the cap.That means using the If your local zoning ordinance requires The very nuanced 1988 FHAA law least drastic means possible needed to a special-use permit to allow"community allows jurisdictions to adopt specific achieve legitimate government inter- residences"—also known zoning for community res- ests,such as preventing the clustering as group homes or care idences.It starts with the of community residences on a block homes—to locate in resi- A community zoning code's definition (undermining the ability of commu- dential districts even when residence for of"family."If a proposed nity residences to achieve their Pur- a proposed community people r community residence poses,function properly,and possibly residence complies with disabilities comes before your zoning alter the neighborhood's character)or your ordinance's definition is legally board seeking a special-use ensuring occupants of community resi- of"family,"it's clearly time considered permit and it meets any of dences are protected from incompetent to revise your zoning code 'famil these three criteria,you are care,exploitation,fraud,and abuse. to comply with the nation's obligated by law to approve The legal way to make this rea- Fair Housing Act(FHA), it with no restrictions: sonable accommodation is to allow Common types of"com proposed community residences that munity residences"include same as any i.Your zoning ordinance's exceed the cap on unrelated people group homes for folks with other family. definition of"family"allows as permitted uses in all zones where developmental disabilities, any number of unrelated residential uses are allowed when the mental illness,or physical people to live together following standards are met: disabilities,as well as homes for the frail (pretty rare). elderly and people in recovery from sub- i The proposed residence must be. stance addiction. 2.Your ordinance does not define"fam- located at least a city block(usually The essential characteristic of all com- ily"at all(very rare). 6G0 feet)from any existing community munity residences is that they seek to residence. provide as normal a living environment as i,Your ordinance caps the number of The residence must be eligible for possible("normalization")and to incor- unrelated people allowed to live together, (and actually receive)state licensing or porate residents into the social fabric of and the number of occupants in the pro- certification. the surrounding community("community posed community residence falls within integration").Living in the family-like that cap(the most common approach). Requiring a special-use permit in setting of a community residence allows any other circumstance runs afoul of the all these groups to engage in the everyday In all three situations,a community PHA as well as sound planning and zon- activities most of us take for granted. residence for people with disabilities is ing principles. The Fair Housing Amendments Act legally considered a"family"and must be ('l•HAA of 1988 added people with dis- treated the same as any other family.This -tuber's a planner and attorney Who rnrroduced ] P P .,l e use 0`SAac'ng d'stances r.PAS Report N0 abilities as a protected class,thus prohib- means that a zoning code that requires soy.zoning far Family any c re)up cafe Fac lilies iting discrimination against them.The a special-use permit,spacing distance re iso the author of mod .'an ng for com- y 5`nr APA_ ,r An-rerran Bar FHA requires cities and counties to make between community residences,or even -i e see. Dines•avi 56/72 Planning February 2020 ZONING PRACTICE FEBRUARY2020 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIAT6CN Q ISSUE NUMBER 2 PRACTICE PARKING REFORM The Pseudoscience of Parking Requirements Donald Shoup, FAICP At the dawn of the automobile age,sup- on-street parking is free„removing off- primitive part of the brain responsible for pose Henry Ford and John D.Rockefeller street parking requirements will overcrowd snap judgments about urgent fight-or-flight had asked how city planners could increase the on-street parking and everyone wilt issues,such as how to avoid being eaten.The the demand for cars and gasoline.Consider complain.Therefore,to distill goo pages reptilian cortex is said to govern instinctive three options.First,divide the city into of The High Cost of Free Parking into three behavior like aggression,territoriality,and separate zones(housing here,jobs there, bullet points,I recommended three parking ritual display,which all playa role in parking. shopping somewhere else)to create travel reforms that can improve cities,the econ- Parking clouds people's minds,shift- between the zones.Second,limit density to omy,and the environment: ing analytic faculties to a lower level.Some spread everything apart and further increase strongly support market prices--except for travel.Third,require ample off-street parking 0 Remove off-street parking requirements. parking.Some strongly oppose subsidies— everywhere so cars will be the easiest and Developers and businesses can then except for parking.Some abhor planning cheapest way to travel. decide how many parking spaces to pro- regulations—except for parking.Some insist American cities have unwisely adopted vide for their customers. on rigorous data collection and statisti- these three car-friendly policies.Separated • Charge the right prices for on-street cal tests—except for parking.This parking land uses,low density,and ample free parking.The right prices are the lowest exceptionalism has impoverished thinking parking create drivable cities but prevent prices that will leave one or two open about parking policies,and ample free park- walkable neighborhoods.Although city plan- spaces on each block,so there will be no ing is seen as a goal that planning should ners did not intend to enrich the automobile parking shortages.Prices will balance the produce.If drivers paid the full cost of their and oil industries,their plans have shaped demand and supply for on-street space. parking,it would seem too expensive,so we our cities to suit our cars. Spend the parking revenue to improve expect someone else to pay for it.But a.city Parking requirements are particularly public services on the metered streets, where everyone happily pays for everyone ill-advised because they directly subsidize If everybody sees their meter money at else's free parking is a fool's paradise. cars.We drive to one place to do one thing work,the new public services can make Few people are interested in parking and then to another place to do another thing demand-based prices for on-street park- itself,but parking strongly affects issues and then drive a long way back home,park- ing politically popular. people do care strongly about,such as ing free everywhere.In The High Cost of Free affordable housing,climate change,eco- Parking,published by the American Planning Each of these three paticies supports nomic development,public transportation, Association in 2005,1 argued that parking the other two.Spending the meter revenue traffic congestion,and urban design.For requirements increase traffic congestion, to improve neighborhood public services example,parking requirements reduce the pollute the air,encourage sprawl,raise hous- can create political support to charge the supply and increase the price of housing. ing costs,degrade urban design,prevent right prices for curb parking.if cities charge Parking subsidies lure people into cars from walkability,damage the economy,and penal- the right prices to produce one or two open public transportation,bicycles,or their ize everyone who cannot afford a car.Since spaces on every block,no one can say there own two feet.Cruising for free curb park- then,to my knowledge,no member of the is a shortage of curb parking.If there is no ing congests roads,pollutes the air,and planning profession has argued that parking shortage of curb parking,cities can then adds greenhouse gases.Do people really requirements do not cause these harmful remove their off-street parking requirements, want a drive-in dystopia more than they effects.Instead,a flood of recent research Finally,removing off-street parking require- want affordable housing,clean air,walkable has shown that parking requirements are meats will increase the demand for curb neighborhoods,good urban design,and a poisoning our cities with too much parking. parking,which will increase the revenue to sustainable planet? Despite all the harm off-street park- pay for public services. Reforms in planning forparking may be ing requirements cause,they are almost an the cheapest,quickest,and most politically established religion in zoning practice.One THE MUST EMOTIONAL TOPIC IN feasible way to achieve many social,eco- should not criticize anyone else's religion, TRANSPORTATION nomic,and environmental goals. but I'm a protestant when it comes to parking Everyone wants to park free,and most requirements.And I believe zoning needs a people consider parking a personal issue, THE EFFECTS OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS reformation. not a policy problem.Rational people quickly Cities have parking requirements for every become emotional about parking,and art gallery,bowling alley,dance hall,fitness THREE PARKING REFORMS staunch conservatives turn into ardent com- club,hardware store,movie theater,night Reform is difficult because parking require- munists.Thinking about parking seems to club,pet store,tavern,and zoo without ments do not exist without a reason.if take place in the reptilian cortex,the most knowing the demand for parking at any of 58/72 ZONINGPRACTICE 2.20 AMERI CAN?TANNING ASSOCIATION IPUyP 2 them.Despite a lack of theory and data, planners set parking requirements for hun- dreds of land uses in hundreds of cities—the 10,oco commandments of planning for parking.Planners have adopted a veneer of professional language to justify the practice, but planning for parking is learned only on the job and it is more a political activity than a professional skill. Consi der what planners do not know when they set parking requirements: • How much the required parking spaces cost • How much drivers are willing to pay for parking • How parking requirements increase the price of everything except parking ■ How parking requirements affect archi- tecture and urban design • How parking requirements affect travel choices and traffic congestion • How parking requirements affect air • • • r Milpitas andlose, pollution,fuel consumption,and CO2 emissions The High Cost of Parking Requirements registration fees,but they usually don't that causes cities to expand.The higherthe Cost is an especially important unknown.A pay for parking.Who does pay for the park- parking requirements,the stronger the dark recent study found that the parking spaces ing?Everyone,including people who cannot energy that spreads cities out and rips them required for shopping centers in Los Angeles afford a car.All oflife's necessities cost more apart,Typically,the process of setting the increase the cost of building a shopping in order to provide free parking. parking requirements is closer to astrology center by 67 percent if the parking is in an America is a free country,and many peo- than astronomy. aboveground structure and by 93 percent if ple seem to think that means parking should the parking is underground(Shoup 2014), be free.Parking requirements enable every Parking Requirements in Practice Retailers pass this high cost on to all shop- one to park free at everyone else's expense, When I am invited speak in a city,I start with pers,regardless of how they travel.People and no one knows that anyone is paying any- an aerial view of a site in the city with too who cannot afford a car pay more for their thing.Parking is free,however,only because much parking,such as this photo of an office groceries so richer people can park free everything else is more expensive.Parking park in San Jose,California(Figure z).It looks when they drive to the store. requirements are well-intentioned,but good like a giant parking lot with a few buildings. Without knowing how much the intentions do not guarantee good results or I then show a page from the city's park- required parking spaces cost to build, mitigate unintended harm, ing requirements,which are so precise and planners cannot know how parking require- The required parking takes up a lot of so specific for so many land uses that most meats increase the cost of housing.Small, space.Parking lots typically have about 330 people probably assume planners carefully Spartan apartments cost less to build than square feet per space.Because there are study parking(Table 1).Instead,planners large,luxury apartments,but their parking at least three off-street parking spaces per are winging it.Planners are not oracles who spaces cost the same.Because many cities car in the United States,there are at least can divine the demand for parking.I have require the same number of spaces for every 990 square feet of off-street parking space never met a city planner who could explain apartment regardless of its size or quality, per car.In comparison,there are about Soo why any parking requirement should not the required parking disproportionately square feet of housing space per person be higher or lower.To set parking require- increases the cost of low-income housing. in the United States.The area of off-street meats,planners usually take instructions One study found that minimum parking parking per car is thus largerthan the area of from elected officials,copy other cities' requirements raise housing costs by 13 per- housing per human. parking requirements,or rely on unreliable cent for families without cars(Gabbe and in astronomy,dark energy is a force surveys.Parking requirements are closer to Pierce 2017). that permeates space and causes the sorcery than to science. Drivers pay for their cars,fuel,tires, universe to expand.Similarly,in urban Next.I show the size afthe park- maintenance,repairs,insurance,and planning,parking requirements are a force ing lots resulting from the city's parking 59/72 ZONINGPRACTICE 2.20 AWRICAN P1hNNING AS50C?AT1GN4P09C 3 TABLE 1, SELECT PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR that most people need a car to get a job,go "ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION" USES IN SAN JOSE,CALIFORNIA to school,and shop.In a misguided attempt to provide free parking for everyone,cities Use Vehicle Parking Required encourage poor people to buy ears they can Arcade,amusement game x per zoo sq.ft.of flavor area ill afford,often financing them by sub prime Batting cages 1 per station,plus I per employee lawns at high interest rates.Free parking Bowling establishment 7 per lane has the veneer of equality,but it increases Driving range t per tee,plus 1 per employee inequality.It is enormously wasteful and grossly unfair. Golf course 8 per golf hole,plus 1 per employee Health club,gymnasium t per 8o sq,ft.recreational space Assumptions and Parking Requirements Miniature golf 1.25 per tee,plus r per employee Parking requirements resemble what engi- Performing arts rehearsal space i per 25o sq.ft.of floor area neers call a"kludge"—an awkward but temporarily effective solution to a problem. Poolroom/billiards establishment i per zoo sq.ft.of floor area with many moving parts that are clumsy,inef- Private club or lodge t per 4 fixed seats on the premises,or i per 6 linear ficient,hard to understand,and expensive feet of seating,plus 1 per 200 square feet of area to maintain.Off-street parking require- without seating but designed for meeting or assembly ments are a kludge designed to prevent a by guests,plus 3 per5oo sq.ft,of outdoor area shortage of free on-street parking.Parking developed far recreational purposes requirements are superficially plausible but Recreation,commercial(indoor) x per 8o sq.ft,of recreational area fundamentally wrong. Recreation,commercial(outdoor) 20 per acre of site Parking requirements are like barnacles Skating rink 1 per 5o sq.ft.of floor area on a ship,accumulating one at a time and slowing the ship's progress.They have sev- S,.vim and tennis club 1 per Soo sq.ft.of recreation area ered the link between the cost of providing parking and the price that drivers pay for it.They increase the demand forcars,and requirements.For many land uses,the park- duller and deader it becomes,and there is when citizens object to the resulting traffic ing lots are bigger than the buildings they nothing more repe lie ntthan a dead down- congestion,cities respond by restricting serve(Figure 2).There is more space for town."We want more out of our streets than development to reduce traffic.That is,cities parking than for people.For example,San traffic and free parking.We also want safety, require parking and then limit the density of Jose,California,requires a restaurant to health,walkability,prosperity,and pleasure. people to limit the density of cars.Free park- provide a parking lot that is more than eight ing has become the arbiter of urban form, times the size of the restaurant itself.The The Unequal Burden of Parking Requirements and cars have replaced people as zoning's requirements provide parking everywhere Cities require parking for every building real density concern. anyone wants to go,but they also create without considering how the required spaces Parking requirements create many places where few people want to be. place a heavy burden on poor people.A sin- disputes about how many parking spaces Most people think parking behaves like gle parking space,however,can cost more a building"needs,"with each side making a liquid.If the parking supply is squeezed than the networth of many U.S.households. solemn claims backed by dubious evi- in one place,cars will park somewhere else. one study found that in 2015 the average dence.Consider the opposite approaches But parking behaves more like a gas.The construction cost(excluding land cost)for in the Los Angeles and San Francisco cen- number of cars expands to fill the available parking structures was about$24,000 per tral business districts.For a concert hall space,and more parking leads to more cars, space for aboveground parking and$34,000 downtown,Los Angeles requires,as a mini- Nevertheless,planners usually assume that per space for underground parking. mum,5o times more parking spaces than cars and people come in fixed proportions, By comparison,the U.S.Census of San Francisco allows as its maximum.This and they often require parking in proportion Wealth and Asset Ownership in 2015 found difference helps to explain why downtown to people:per beautician,dentist,mechanic, that the median net worth(the value of San Francisco is much more exciting than nun,student„teacher,or tennis player.If assets minus debts)was$i1o,5oo for white downtown Los Angeles. parking were priced to cover its cost,people households,$19,990 for Hispanic house- If physicians in one city prescribed would own fewer cars and drive less. holds and$12,78o for black households.One bloodletting and physicians in another city Parking requirements are not only space in a parking structure,therefore,costs prescribed blood transfusion to treat the ridiculous but also dangerous.They make more than the entire net worth of more than same disease,everybody would demand cities friendly to cars but not to people—driv- half of all Hispanic and black households in to know what is going on.Nobody notices able but not walkable,As Jane Jacobs wrote, the country. when Los Angles requires parking and San "The more downtown is broken up and inter- Free curb parking and off-street park- Francisco restricts it.Ultimately,minimum spersed with parking tots and garages,the ing requirements have spread the city out so parking requirements increase traffic 6��2 ZONINGPRACTICE 2.20 hMERICAN NANKING A5SOCIA1I0N 1page 4 the parking requirements are in the first AnimalGrwrning 2.000 place.Cities would never reduce the code requirements for safe electrical wiring or fire escapes in exchange for affordable housing units,but they can easily bargain away park- Auction House i.ga0 ing because it is obviously not necessary. Just as the medieval Catholic Church N sold indulgences for the remission of sins, Skating Rink 1,001) cities can sell planning variances for the M remission of parking requirements.In Dostoyevsky's'The Brothers Karomazov, Dance Hall U000 the Grand Inquisitor of Seville explained why the Church was popular even though it threatened Hell as the punishment for minor sins:"Every sin will be forgiven if it is done Restaurant 1.0a0 with our permission."Removing minimum parking requirements will remove the temP- d. 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 ]aao 8,000 9,000 10,0,00 Cation to sell variances that allow sinfully Square Feet few parking spaces. t3uildingArea _i Parking Area How can cities remove their minimum parking requirements and still have the Figure 2.Required© ratios areabargaining power the requirements provide? San Jose,California. They can establish maximum parking lim- its and allow developers to provide more spaces if they pay a fee for every space they provide above the limit.I do not recommend because all the cars drawn to the required requirements,planners rationalize them and establishing parking maximums to use as parking spaces clog the roads.Los Angeles feign expertise they do not have. a bargaining tool with developers.Never- has more parking spaces per square mile When it comes to parking requirements, theless,if cities want to use parking as a and worse traffic congestion than any other planners have used Pandora's box as their bargaining tool,it is much better to bargain city in the United States.Minimum parking toolkit.These requirements result from from the starting point of maximum limits requirements began as a solution but have complex political and economic forces,and than of minimum requirements. become the problem,a disease masquerad- planners are not in full control.But they do ing as a cure. enable the pseudoscience,and the public THE UPSIDE OF MINIMUM If planners assume that every new bears the cost. PARKING REQUIREMENTS resident will come with a car,they require The upside of parking requirements is that developers to provide enough off-street Every Sin Is Forgiven if It Is Done With removing them can do so much good.Fig- parking to house all the cars.Ample free our Permission ure i showed the asphalt desert created by parking then ensures that most residents When a city requires off-street parking,city excessive parking in Silicon Valley.What do want a car.Parking requirements thus officials have something to offer develop- would happen if San Jose removed off-street result from a self-fulfilling prophecy.Park- ers—a planning variance that reduces the parking requirements,charged demand- ing requirements increase the number of parking requirement.The city can then allow based prices for on-street parking,and used cars,and planners then use the large num- a business to provide fewer than the required the resulting revenue to improve neighbor- ber of cars to justify the need for higher number of parking spaces because of special hood public services?Property owners parking requirements. circumstances.Some planners may believe might decide their land is more valuable for Planners often use"motivated reason- that minimum parking requirements are housing than for parking.If a city wants more ing"to justify the parking requirements needed as a bargaining chip because they housing and less traffic,removing off-street required by elected officials who want enable cities to reduce the parking require- parking requirements will help. enough parking to ensure that citizens ments in exchange for community benefits, Everyone in Silicon Valley complains won't yell about a shortage of free park- such as affordable housing.For example, about expensive housing,long commutes, ing.Planners must then fashion arguments California requires cities to reduce the congested traffic,and polluted air.Building for conclusions already reached.Assump- parking requirements for residential devel• housing on the periphery of parking tots tions are the starting point of most parking opments that include a specific share of would help to solve all these problems. requirements,and the person who makes affordable housing units.Reducing parking Figure 3 suggests what could happen if the assumptions determines the out- requirements as an inducement to provide San Jose removed parking requirements come.Instead of reasoning about parking affordable housing shows how unnecessary and allowed housing on the periphery of 61/72 IONINGPRACTICE 2.20 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION(page 5 4 a requirement that restaurants provide io parking spaces per i,000 square feet of floor area is no more a war on cars than remov- inga requirement that everyone must eat in restaurants io times a month would be a war on restaurants. When it comes to off•street parking,I'm pro-choice.Cities should not require devel- opers to provide unwanted parking spaces. Parking requirements were a bad idea, poorly executed,and they prevent many good results.Figure 3 shows that an upside of the mess we have made is an accidental land reserve available forjob-adjacent hous- ing.If cities remove their unwise parking requirements,we can reclaim land on a scale that will rival the Netherlands. . ' Cities have three good reasons to remove minimum parking requirements:We } Figure 3.The same office park - e how can't afford them,we don't need them,and removing parking - they do immense harm.Wishing that parking reviou sly,- -loped site 5. requirements did not exist,however,is not a strategy for removing them.Parking require- merits respond to a real problem,but they are the wrong solution.And cities cannot parking lots.A parking lot can easily be requirements prevent anything else.The remove their parking requirements without redeveloped because it has a single owner, asphalt landscape in too much of America is also better managing on-street parking.If has no demolition costs,does not require not walkable,beautiful,or sustainable,but it cities manage on-street parking properly, new infrastructure,and is near both jobs can be reformed and transformed. theywon't need to require off-street parking. and shopping.If apartment buildings Removing parking requirements can Information wants to be free,but parking fronted the sidewalks,anyone walking, produce a cascade of benefits:shorter com- wants to he paid for. biking,or driving by would see a real city. mutes,less traffic,a healthier economy,a The smartest way to travel is to be near your cleaner environment,and more affordable PROOF IT CAN BE DONE destination already,and this job-adjacent housing.If we reform our misguided plan- When The High Costof Free Parking was housing would allow commuters to walk to ning,vast parking lots can evolve into real published,half the city planning profes- work—a rare out-of-car experience. communities.Economic objectives often sion thought I was crazy and the other half The housing can be built without new conflict with environmental objectives,but thought I was daydreaming.Since then, parking because the existing spaces can be parking reforms can serve both. several cities—including Buffalo,New York; shared between office buildings and apart- The money we now spend on cars and Hartford,Connecticut;Minneapolis,and San ments.To avoid a parking shortage,the cost fuel can be spent on other things.Cars Francisco—have removed all parking require- of parking will have to be separated from and fuel are often imported,but we cannot ments,and many others have removed their the rent for apartments and offices,so only import apartment buildings.Spending less downtown requirements.Mexico City has drivers pay for parking.Residents who work for cars,fuel,and parking and spending converted its minimum parking requirements in a nearby office building may find they can more for housing will increase the demand into maximum parking limits while leaving live with only one or even no car.They will for labor in a host of professions,such as the numbers almost unchanged.What once have the option to rent an apartment without architects,carpenters,electricians,plumb- seemed politically impossible may slowly paying for two parking spaces,an option ers,and roofers.Importing fewer cars and become the new normal. that parking requirements now forbid.The hiring more people to build infiil develop- For example,in July zoig,Houston new housing cannot cause gentrification or ment will boost the whole economy. nearly doubled the size of its downtown off- displacement because no one lives on the Some critics argue that removing an street parking exemption area,redefining parking lots now.Converting parking spaces off-street parking requirement amounts it as a"market-based parking area"(§26- into housing sites will also reduce traffic con- to"social engineering"and a"war on 471(b)(6)&§26-472).In this area,developers gestion because more people will walk,bike, cars."Instead,off-street parking require- decide how much parking to provide,and carpool,or ride transit to their destinations. meats are a war for cars.All the required at least one shopping center developer has oversized parking lots offer the possibil- parking spreads buildings apart so more already decided to provide a public plaza ity of something much better,but parking people need cars to get around.Removing instead of more parking(DiMiceli zoig). 62/72 ZONINGPRACTICE 2.20 AMPICAN PLANNMC.ASSOCIATION 1pvge 6 CONCLUSION energy consumption,air pollution,and car- decisions about the numberof parking Assembling support For parking reform is bon emissions.Urban designerswiR see that spaces.Like the automobile itself,parking is like opening a combination lock.each small it enables people to live at higher density a good servant but a bad master. turn of the that seems to achieve nothing,but without being overrun by cars.Develop- Note:This piece is adapted from the when everything is in place the lock opens. ers will see that it reduces building costs. Introduction to Parking and the City,pub- Three reforms can open the parking com- Residents will see that it improves their lished by Routledge in 2oi8, bination lock:(i)remove off-street parking neighborhood public services,Drivers of all requirements,(2)charge market prices for political stripes will see that it guarantees ABOUT THE AUTHOR on-street parking,and(3)spend the revenue convenient curb parking.Elected officials for neighborhood public services. will see that it depoliticizes parking,reduces Repealing off-street parking require- traffic congestion,allows infill Research Professsoror i is Distinguished development, Donald Shoup, ments and replacing them with market prices and provides public services without raising n the Department of Urban Pion for on-street parking may at First glance seem taxes.Finally,planners can devote less time how p UCLA,His research has a Herculean task,almost like Prohibition to parking and more time to improving cities. focused on haw parking policies affect cities, orthe Reformation,too big an upheaval for Repealing off-street parking require- the economy.and the environment.Shoup is society to accept.Nevertheless,this strategy ments,charging the right prices for on-street a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified should attract voters across awide politi- parking,and using revenue to provide public Planners and an Honorary Professor at the cal spectrum.Conservatives will see that it services will improve cities,the economy, Beijing Transportation Research Center.In reduces government regulations.Liberals and the planet,one parking space at a time. 2015,he received APA's National Excellence will see that it increases public spending. Cities will took and work much better when Award for a Planning Pioneer. Environmentalists wilt see that it reduces prices,not planners and politicians,govern READINGS DiMiceli,Vince.2019."Houston May Shoup,Donald,2005.Chapter i."The Soon Not Have a Problem With Parking." 21st Century Parking Problem."in The Cover:istock.comJAlexPotemkin j o" September Cost offree Chicago: Available at r + + it VOL.37,NO.2 "Hidden • d Deadweight L+ Shoup,Donald.2• The American Planning Association provides Bundled Residential Parking Management or! Leadership in the development of vital in the communities for all by advocating excellence Metropolitan ' in planning,promoting education and resident PolicyHousing Debate. +le at http://bit.[Y/35DitCF empowerment,and providing our members with Available at + ! the tools sand support necessary to ethically Shoup,Donald.2014."The High Cost meet the challenges of growth and change. Donald,and Don Pickrelt.1978. of R-. 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All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. BRENDA J. BALLOU, MMC CITY CLERK NOTARY PUBLIC CITY OF SEWARD PO Box 167 SEWARD, AK 99664 PHONE (907) 224-4045 FAX(907) 224-4088 i 65/72 Strategic Alliance for S TARRRisk Reduction N ews from February 2020 Volume FLOOD STORIES ® ' mmLEI Inside this Issue Storytelling Works State of Idaho,facilitated through the Storytelling Works Better Better than Fact Idaho Office of Emergency than Fact Sharing Sharing Management(IOEM). FEMA I Region 10 First up in the series of trainings was Adapting Historic Buildings an event held at the FEMA Region Flooding2 to Facts can be communicated, then 10 facility in Lynnwood, WA on quickly ignored.Our brains are wired January 7th. The audience included Spring2 Surviving the for stories. What if we changed our staff that support mitigation, Snowmelt communication default from fact- engineering, grants, flood insurance, sharing to story-sharing; using and floodplain regulation efforts. personal experiences to create a The goal of this workshop was to 3 Featured Training better and more memorable learn how to tell and use stories to connection with our audience? drive risk reduction action within To support increasing the ability to Federal, Tribal, State, and local Online Training Calendar more effectively communicate agencies and communities. important messages, FEMA Region In Pierce County, Washington, the 10 held three Storytelling Training January 8th training built on Workshops in early January continued efforts to capture and throughout Washington and Idaho. share stories more broadly During the fast-paced interactive throughout the county's efforts to workshops, attendees learned about make a safer, more resilient the science behind people's decision- community. making schema and discussed the power of story as a risk Continued on next page communication tool, ultimately learning how to better engage with homeowners, community leaders, elected officials and other key stakeholders. Through practice and small group activities, attendees gained necessary story-telling tools StrategicFEMA and learned how to build compelling Region narratives that drive action. Lynnwood,Washin98036 Facilitator Kellie Mullen held these trainings for FEMA Region 10's Figure 1: Training facilitator Kellie Mitigation Division, Washington Mullen works with small groups during State's Pierce County, and with the the Pierce County Storytelling Workshop, January 8th,2020. FEBRUARY 2020 66/72 NEWS FROM REGION 10 Page 2 Storytelling (cont'd) February Workshop: Surviving the Spring In recent years, Pierce County has Adapting Historic Snowmelt collected stories from residents about Buildings to Flooding their flooding experiences. Some g Understanding Seasonal Flooding have had their homes threatened by Feb 25-26,2020 While spring brings the promise of flood waters; others have searched Tacoma,WA warm weather and longer days, it flooded areas or helped residents put Washington State History Museum also brings a variety of conditions their lives back together after a flood. that can include heavy rains, severe The Washington State Department of With the goal to better encourage Archaeology and Historic weather,and rapid snowmelt that can local and elected official buy-in for Preservation (DAHP), and the increase your flood risk. mitigation and community resilience Washington State Historical Society Don't be caught off guard. Get the efforts, Idaho State partners engaged (WSHS), are hosting a 1.5 day facts. Know the risks. Take action to in the first ever Storytelling Training workshop at the Washington State protect yourself, your family, your for the state.The January 9th training History Museum in Tacoma, WA. business, and your finances—before was held in Boise and attendees Registration is free, and space is a weather event occurs and it's too included individuals representing limited to 40 participants, so late. IOEM and Idaho Department of registering early is highly Warmer temperatures and resulting Water Resources, along with recommended. snow melt p can produce large g students and law enforcement p professionals. The workshop content and activities amounts of runoff in a short period of are based on the recently released time, as each cubic foot of To learn more and listen to these Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for compacted snow contains gallons of residents' stories, please visit: Rehabiliting Historic Buildings, water. During the early spring, https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/6082/F available online at: frozen land prevents melting snow or loodStories https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/r rainfall from seeping into the ground. ehabilitation/flood-adaptation.htm. The water then runs off the surface This workshop will generate and flows into lakes, streams, and awareness of the threat posed to Continued on next page Newsletter Ideas? historic buildings from flooding _nt to spread _ • • about events,and by extension,the impacts an • _event recent of sea level rise on historic THE 0�� rrsuccess story? Let us know what communities in coastal areas. Cyou wa nt to -- i n f utu re iss ues! Participants will examine approaches Articles can •- up to 500 words to protecting historic properties and • may include pictures. communities from damage resulting LOOD Email RXNewsletter@starr- from flooding events, and adapting ■ historic properties while preserving historic character. IS A OROP On Tuesday, workshop participants °° will enjoy a tour to downtown IN THE BUCKET Ask the Help Desk Olympia to learn how that city is C�MPAED T� THE planning to protect the downtown The Region 10 Service Center is area, including the Downtown COST OF here to help local community Olympia Historic District, from officials and stakeholders with projected impacts of sea level rise. technical, training, mitigation, and Registration and additional mapping questions. tLOO information is on the DAHP website: ;DAM P, r Email RegionXHelpDesk@starr- I https://dahp.wa. /doodingworksh team.com. �. Questions?contact Greg Griffith, g. i[Lhhkdahp.wa.gov. . FEBRUARY 2020 67/72 NEWS FROM REGION 10 Page 3 Snowmelt(cont'd) Visit floodsmart.gov to learn more L0214: HMA-Project about individual food risk&explore Implementation and Closeout rivers, causing excess water to spill coverage options. March 11-12, 2020 over their banks. Add seasonal storms to the mix, and the result is Featured Training Camp Murray,WA often severe spring flooding. This course is designed to provide Space still available in upcoming course participants with the Everyone is at risk for spring HMA courses I Region 10 knowledge and skills required to flooding, yet many remain unprotected. Just a few inches of The Washington Emergency effectively implement and closeout water can cause tens of thousands of Management Division (EMD), in HMA grant projects. dollars in damage.Between 2006 and coordination with FEMA Region 10, For more information, please 2010, the average flood claim was will be hosting Hazard Mitigation contact Lisa Davis at nearly$34,000. Assistance (HMA) courses in 2020. lisa.davis2kfema.dhs.gov. Remember that a flood does not have L0213: HMA-Application Review STARR to be a catastrophic event to bring and Evaluation �_ high out-of-pocket costs, and you March 10-11, 2020 "r don't have to live in a high-risk flood Camp Murray,WA area to suffer flood damage. Around This course is designed to give twenty percent of flood insurance participants the knowledge and skills claims occur in moderate-to-low-risk to effectively review HMA sub- zones. Consider your risk and the applications, and will provide a consequences of a flood event, and general overview of how a subaward make the choice to protect yourself. is issued. Online Training Inspecting Floodplain (All times Pacific) Development February 27, 10:30 am To register for online courses, visit Elevation Certificates Online - 1 CEC STARR's training site: February 13, 10 am i.mp/starronlinetraining, or email April 23, 10 am Tools for Determining BFE RXTraining@starr-team.com. 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