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Special Meeting
September 21, 2020
Virtual Meeting
City Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for
the purpose of:
Discuss City Council reconsideration of Ordinance 2020-011, Amending The
Zoning Designation Of Lots 3, 4-5 And N112 Lot 6 Block 16 Original
Townsite Seward From Multi -Family Residential (RV) To Central Business
District (CB), and Discuss Walkable Murals in Crosswalks in the Historic
District.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street,
Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
Signed this 17"' day of September, 2020.
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City Manager
2 HP Members
Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC
2.10.032
(No business shall be transacted other than stated above.)
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Monday,
September 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of -
Discuss City Council reconsideration of Ordinance 2020-011,
Amending The Zoning Designation Of Lots 3, 4-5 And N1/2 Lot 6
Block 16 Original Townsite Seward From Multi -Family
Residential (R3) To Central Business District (CB), and Discuss
Walkable Murals in Crosswalks in the Historic District.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams
Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2:40 p.m.
City Hall bulletin board
U.S. Post Office
Harbormaster's Building
Seward Community Library Museum
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR
CITIZEN COMMENTS AT SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
HP SPECIAL MEETING
HP will hold a Virtual Special Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Because
the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), alternate methods for providing Citizen Comments have
been created:
How To Virtually Attend The Meeting
1. The meeting will be Live Streamed on the city's YouTube page. Log onto YouTube and type
"City of Seward Alaska" into the search bar.
2. Listen on the radio. Tune to KIBH-FM 91.7
3. Watch on television. Tune into GCI Cable Channel 9.
How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Email your written Citizen Comments to jstallardgcityofseward.net no later than 2:00 p.m.
on Monday, September 21, 2020. Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD
at the meeting or EMAILED to HP upon receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud will
be delivered verbally to HP by the Deputy City Clerk at the appropriate time during the
meeting.
2. If you wish to be called on the telephone during the meeting to provide your comments
telephonically, send an email request to the Deputy City Clerk along with your contact
information to jstallardgcityofseward.net, including your full name and the telephone
number you wish to have called. The clerk must receive your request no later than 2:00 p.m.
on September 21, 2020. Identify whether you wish to be called during the FIRST or
SECOND citizen comment period. If you wish to be contacted for the first Citizen Comment
period, please be prepared to answer your phone starting at 6:00 p.m. If you wish to be
contacted for the second Citizen Comment period, there is no estimate of time to expect the
call.
All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes (first period) or five minutes
(second period). The telephone number will be called ONE time; if there is no answer, the clerk
will move on to the next citizen.
There will be NO in -person citizen comments for this meeting!
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
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The City of Seward, Alaska
Special Historic Preservation
Commission Meeting
her 21, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Cheryl Seese
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires May, 2022
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sue Ward
3.
ROLL CALL
Vice Chair
Term Expires May, 2023
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
Tanguy Libbrecht
THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
[Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time
Commissioner
is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total speaking time for this
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agenda item.]
Wolfgang Kurtz
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk
Term Expires May, 2022
(*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council
member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to
Mary Ann Benoit
the Regular Agenda]
Commissioner
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6.
NEW BUSINESS
Fred Woelkers
A. Other New Business Items
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2021
1. Discuss City Council reconsideration of Ordinance
2020-011, Amending The Zoning Designation of Lots
Sherry Dale Furlong
3, 4-5 And N1/2 Lot 6 Block 16 Original Townsite
Commissioner
Seward From Multi -Family Residential (R3) To
Term Expires May, 2023
Central Business District(CB) Pg. 5
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2. Discuss Walkable Murals in Crosswalks in the
Historic District...................................................Pg. 15
Stephen Sowell
7.
CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this commentperiod.
Assistant City
Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.]
Manager
8.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS &
Valarie Kingsland
RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Library Museum
Director
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Jessica Stallard
Deputy City Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska 4 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
September 21, 2020 Page I
Sponsored by: Planning & Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: August 24, 2020
Public Hearing Date: September 14, 2020
Enactment Date: September 14, 2020
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOTS 3, 4-5
AND N1/2 LOT 6 BLOCK 16 ORIGINAL TOWNSITE SEWARD FROM
MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (CB)
WHEREAS, the property owner of Lot 3 Block 16 Original Townsite Seward submitted
an application to initiate a rezoning and paid the requisite filing fee, requesting their lot be
rezoned from Multi -Family Residential (R3) to Central Business (CB); and
WHEREAS, the property owner of Lot 4, 5 and the N1/2 of Lot 6 Block 16 of Original
Townsite Seward signed as a co -applicant adding their property to the area to be amended; and
WHEREAS, the proposed area to be amended includes two (2) tax parcels containing
approximately .24 acres; and
WHEREAS, the existing western Central Business (CB) boundary is contiguous to the
parcels proposed to be rezoned as Central Business (CB); and
WHEREAS, the current zoning designation of the parcels is Multi -Family Residential
(R3), and the future Land Use Plan map recommends the parcels be zoned Central Business
district (CB); and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code Section §15.01.035 (b) (3) allows the consideration of
this rezone because the rezone would alter the existing zoning designation to the contiguous
zoning designation and would bring these specific parcels into conformance with the Land Use
Plan as approved by City Council in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Central Business District (CB) provides for an area of convenient,
attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended for retail, financial,
entertainment and professional services occurring within enclosed structures. Regulations
applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact group of businesses of the type which
are mutually beneficial and located close enough together to encourage walk-in trade; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate
public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission
on July 21, 2020; and
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-011
WHEREAS, at the July 21, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the application, held a public hearing, and recommended City Council approval of the
proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City by amending the zoning designation of Lots 3, 4-5 and N 1/2 lot 6 Block
16 Original Townsite Seward from to Multi -family residential (R3) to Central business district
(CB).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 14th day of September, 2020.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Christy Terry, Mayor
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date:
To:
August 24, 2020
City Council
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager;
Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development
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From: Eric A. Kozielski, Planner
Agenda Item: Ordinance of the Seward City Council, Amending the Zoning
Designation of Lots 3, 4-5 And N'/z of Lot 6 Block 16
Original Townsite Seward from Multi -Family Residential
(R3) to Central Business District (CB)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
This Ordinance will amend the zoning designation of Lots 3, 4-5 & N1/2 Lot 6 Block 16,
Original Townsite of Seward (OTS), from Multi -Family Residential (R3) to Central
Business District (CB). (Exhibit "A")
The property owner of Lot 3 Block 16 Original Townsite Seward, submitted an
application to initiate a rezoning and paid the requisite filing fee on May 8, 2020. The
proposed area to be amended included three (3) parcels consisting of approximately .31
acres. The applicant requested this rezone to bring the lots into conformance with the
Land Use Plan and to provide for future commercial uses allowed within the Central
Business (CB) district, possibly for a communications tower.
The Resolution was brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing
June 2, 2020. The application was postponed due to a conflict between co -owners of Lot
2 BIock I6 where none controlled a majority share, and for staff to request support from
nearby property owners to rezone all the Multi -family (R3) zoning between Jefferson and
Adams Streets, Blocks 16 & 17 OTS, bringing this entire area into conformance with the
future Land Use Map.
Staff mailed eight letters to owners of these Multi -family (113) zoned properties on June
16, 2020, explaining the rezone and requesting comment. Staff made phone calls by June
22, 2020 explaining the letters and requesting whether the owner supported a rezone of
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Council Agenda Statement
Page 2 of 4
said area. Responses were accepted through June 30, 2020 so they may be tallied for the
commission meeting. There was a 62.5% response rate. Of those responding, 60%
opposed being included in rezoning the entire area but only 40% opposed the original
rezoning. 40% supported the original rezoning application or rezoning the entire area.
At the rescheduled P&Z Commission Meeting of July 21, 2020, staff brought forward the
original Resolution with the recommendation that Lot 2 Block 16 OTS be removed from
the rezoning application. Staff further recommended that Commission examine whether
this would constitute "spot" or contract zoning due to the increased zoning
inconsistencies along Block 16.
Per SCC § 15.01.035 Amendments: Zoning and land use boundaries may be amended or
repealed by City Council following procedures in the section
15.01.035 (b) (1) c. - The request to amend the zoning of LOTS 3, 4-5 & N 1/2 LOT 6
BLOCK 16, OTS was initiated by petition of a 100% majority of the property owners
of this area to be amended.
15.01.035 (b) (3) - The request to amend the zoning of LOTS 3, 4-5 & NI/2 LOT 6
BLOCK 16, OTS contains Iess than one acre, approximately .24 acres, not including
street or alley rights -of -way;
However, the request to amend the zoning of LOTS 3, 4-5 & N1/2 LOT 6 BLOCK 16,
OTS. would alter the existing R3 to the contiguous CB and would bring these specific
parcels into conformance with the Land Use Plan as approved by City Council in the
2030 Comprehensive Plan. This contiguity was determined after research into the actual
location of zoning district boundary lines in the originally adopted zoning map,
(Exhibit "B").
INTENT:
Amend the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Lots 3, 4, 5 and N 1/2 of 6 Block
16, Original Townsite from Multi Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District
(CB).
Research was done to compare the currently depicted official zoning map as compared to the original
official zoning map identified as the existing zoning map April 10, 1988 in ORD1989 626, and executed
in the January 2, 1990 map. The original indicates the boundaries following the centerlines of streets and
alleys; the current map depiction indicates boundaries at lot lines. None of the ordinances since officially
adopting the map have made changes to the original street centerlines as the zoning designation
boundaries.
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Council Agenda Statement
Page 3 of 4
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
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Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017):
3.2.2.1 Maintain community vision through the rigorous implementation and
update of the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans (page 1-14)
1.
Update the zoning code to implement the Comprehensive Plan
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and bring the zoning map into conformance with the Land Use
Plan (page 1-14, bullet 3)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Pursue the community's vision through rigorous implementation of the
2.
Comprehensive and Land Use Plans. (Pages 10 H, Large Bullet 2)
X
Update the Zoning Code to implement the Comprehensive Plan
(Pages 10-11, Small Bullet 4)
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the affected area were notified of this
proposed land u,.e amendment. Public notice signs were po,;tc:d on each block in the area
to be amended and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040
were complied with.
The first round of public notice mailings missed co -owners on properties. The process for
verifying the lot owners now includes an individual review of the Kenai Peninsula
Borough Assessing Department ownership information for each lot affected. Public
notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of
Seward City Code § 15. 01.040 were complied with.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use
Plan and change of zoning designation.
Approved by Finance Department
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes`X No
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comment solicited from the eight letters to owners mailed June 16, 2020 are as follows.
Leona Cange, the adjacent landowner to the south of the rezone area, submitted a letter of
objection. Two other phone conversations with Ms. Cange reiterated those concerns. Ms.
Coppock, the adjacent land owner to the north of the rezone area, stated in a telephone
conversation with staff that there were several historical residences in this portion of Fifth
Avenue and putting a commercial structure or communications tower here would change
the character of the area. Ms. Coppock was also concerned that staff would seek support
Council Agenda Statement
Page 4 of 4
to rezone all the Multi -Family zoned lots in the area. Mr. Hearn, one of the land owners
across the street to the east of the rezone area, stated he did not want to be involved in a
rezone but had no comment otherwise. Mrs. Clemens, another of the land owners across
the street to the east of the rezone area, stated she and her husband agreed that they
support rezoning the entire area, but this phone conversation was after the deadline on
July 20, 2020, and would not have made a majority of lot ownership in support of
rezoning the entire area. Of those other owners in support, Mr. Cannava was interested in
the ability to develop a commercial use on his lots but had no plans to at this time. Ms.
Casagranda has commercial plans for her lot and desires this rezone so that she may
move forward on them.
Public comment at the June 2, 2020 meeting included objection to the rezone from the
co-owner of Lot 2 Block 16 OTS, Meghan Coppock. Ms. Coppock stated she was against
any additional commercial uses on this portion of Fifth Avenue, that the character of the
immediate area was historical and residential. She also brought up her concern that the
procedure used for public noticing could be missing property owners. The applicant
Ristine Casagranda spoke on behalf of the rezoning for allowing for commercial uses on
the property and bringing the parcels into conformance with the Land Use Plan.
During the July 21, 2020 public hearing Ms. Cange's letter was part of the Agenda
Packet and cited the historic and residential character of the area. Ms. Casagranda spoke
in support of the rezoning citing the conformance to the land use plan and new economic
opportunities. Ms. Coppock spoke in opposition to the rezoning based on the residential
and historical character of this area as a boon to the overall character of town. Ms.
Griswold spoke in opposition to the rezoning stating that this would be considered spot
zoning and against the law.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission approved the proposed application by a vote of 5 to 1.
Based on the small area of the rezoning, the inconsistency created in the zoning of this
area, and the potential for intense commercial development to sandwich residential
dwellings, community development recommends City Council examine the potential for
spot zoning prior to a vote, just as recommended to the Commission.
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Agenda Item: Ordinance of the Seward City Council, Amending the Zoning
Designation of Lots 3, 4-5 And Nl/2 of Lot 6 Block 16
Original Townsite Seward from Multi -Family Residential
(R3) to Central Business District (CB)
335, 331 FIRM Ave
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Agenda Item: Ordinance of the Seward City Council, Amending the Zoning
Designation of Lots 3, 4-5 And N1/2of Lot 6 Block 16
Original Townsite Seward from Multi -Family Residential
(R3) to Central Business District (CB)
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Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2020-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF
LOTS 3, 4-5 AND N % OF LOT 6 BLOCK 16 ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF
SEWARD AS MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3)
WHEREAS, Applicant Ristine Cassagranda (Big Mama Love LLC) has applied with
adjacent land owners Peter Cannava and Charles Buswell to have Lots 3, 4-5 and N %z of Lot 6
rezoned and Ristine Cassagranda listed the possibility of putting in a cell tower or other
commercial uses in her application; and
WHEREAS, The Planning & Zoning Commission passed Resolution 2020-06
supporting this zoning change on July 21, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance introducing this code change will be brought before the City
Council at the August 24, 2020 city council meeting and the public hearing and enactment of this
ordinance will occur at the September 14, 2020 city council meeting; and
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WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission supports preserving Lots 3,
4-5 and N %a of Lot 6 Block 16 as multi -family residential (R3) as part of Seward's downtown
historic district; and
WHEREAS, the commission supports the historic significance of this neighborhood,
which contains the historic 1916 Swetmann House, one of the best examples of Stucco Johnson
homes in Seward, and wants to preserve as much of the historic character of this neighborhood
as possible; and
WHEREAS, The Central Business District allows commercial satellite dishes, towers,
poles, and antennas up to 16 feet in diameter and 75 feet high. Despite best efforts to blend in, a
new cell tower would entail replacing the historic landscaping with gravel and surrounding the
property with a six-foot fence. This is incompatible with this lovely, landscaped, neighborhood
in the historic district and is opposed by several of the adjacent property owners and neighbors;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to the applicant's desire for a communications tower, there are
47 other outright commercial uses allowed in commercial business (CB) zones vs 12 outright
uses allowed in multi -family residential (R3) zones. If the parcels are rezoned, then any of these
other uses would be allowed and many of these uses may not be in harmony with maintaining the
historic character of the downtown historic district; and
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-04
WHEREAS, lot coverage is allowed to increase from 40% in multi -family residential
zones to 100% in commercial business zones, which could affect the landscaping that makes this
historic area so beautiful; and
WHEREAS, Seward's goals as listed in the 2017 Historic Preservation Plan are to
promote historic preservation as an economic development tool, and provide incentives to
encourage economic development, community engagement in preservation, and community
appreciation for Seward's history. Economically, the preservation of downtown and historic areas
increases foot traffic and tourism, which enhances the patronage of local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Seward strives to promote preservation in key areas through designation
and promotion of historic districts. Preserving traditions and landmarks and surrounding area
creates a unique sense of place that encourages community building and allows all residents —
old, new, and seasonal — to engage locally and create a connection with their surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the development of the original Historic Preservation Plan in 1996 was
spurred by concern over progressive loss of local historical character, particularly within the
downtown area. Physical preservation, maintaining traditions, and retaining an intangible "sense
of place" were identified as important to the citizens of Seward. Communities that prioritize
historic preservation can create a linkage to the past that engages and inspires people in Seward's
historic prominence, unique location, and accessibility make it one of the few Alaskan
communities with potential to achieve these goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The commission supports maintaining the current zoning of Lots 3, 4-5 and N
of Lot 6 Block 16 Original Townsite of Seward as Multi -Family Residential (R3) in an effort
to preserve Seward's downtown historic district.
Section 2. This resolution shall take place immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska, this 13th day of August, 2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cheryl See§.e, Chair
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City of Seward
Walkable Mural
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Project Information
Walkable Mural Crosswalks
Proposed Location:
City of Seward 1.3r: iiiits canui7umity organisations to
Anticipated Installation Date:
Install Walkable Mural crosswalks to promote
neighborhood identity and place lay following the
guidelines and conditions helow.
Contact Information
Applicant information (best contact)
Design Guidelines
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• Crosswalks must keep the two white transverse lines
Address:
with reflectivity to !)e compliant with minimum
Phone. -
crosswalk standards. Artwork must be contained within
Email:
the two transverse ;horiiontal'r lines.
• Painting between the solid white vertical Imes in
Entity Information
a Continental crosswalk s not allowed perFied(er3!
Name or Organisation:
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which could !)o confused as ti afflc .:on! rol devices.
Phone.
• No logos, text. or advertising.
Email:
• No octagons or triangles. or, shapes that could be
confused with a traffic control device-
How to Apply
Location Requirements
Complete This Application
• Must Ice at one of the approved locations uvh.eie. there
Attach required attachments shown
Is already a marked crosswalk and traffic Is required
on page two and sign application,
to stop because of a stop sign or traffic signal.
Applications .must be turners in 630 days
• Approved on local or, collector streets where speeds do
prior to anticipated installation date to be
not exceed 25 mph. Other streets may Oc c:onsidered at
considered.
the discretion of the Pul.):ic Works Director.
• Ifavemr� ave.m ent is in poor condition, materials will notbond;
_rt must be in satlsfactory condition in order to
Submit Application
rccei e approval.
Submit Signed Application and
Attachments to
Materials & Installation
planning@city±ofseward.net
• Appllcan! rmist be a local malntenanc,:, cllstrlct, business
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Community Development and Public Works
mi-)rovemw.=nt dill rict. or other CJt leased entity which
agrees to Install, maintain, and provide any necessary
Review
traffic control during installation.
Staff will respond *o vej.fy receipt, review
• Str_--et Grade Paint rrI_rst rrovide a non slip surfacefor
ippiccation and fo•ward for approval to Public
pedestr!a:rs and be r',;. -reflective.
tivorks. Public Works St-aff will review
• Materials .ised must he approved by Public W'-rk;
application, traffic control and maintenance
for Trans,aortatlon & Mobility.
plan and then return to Community
• An approved traffic control plan and Working in the
Development with comments :and or
Right of Way permitmust j,vl Y'vpry time til
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Attachments to the Application
Attach a site plan of your proposed location along with a photograph of existing conditions. The site Flan should
include:
Application Fee. $500 non refundable
• Deposit $1.500 For 3 years
• Location of Proposed Crosswalk
• Intersecting Street Nantes
• List of Proposed Paint. Materials and Color Specifications
• Design Drawing
• Working in the Right of Way Permit
• Traffic Control Plan & Drawing
Applications must be turned in GO days prior to anticipated installation date to be reviewed..Applications without
the above attachments will not be approved.
Maintenance and Permit Holder Agreement
- Walkable Mural/ Crossvvalk :)ermit holders are responsible for installing and maintaining the art within the crosswalk and
understands that the C,ty wiii not maintain the artwork, and vv^ll not replace artwork if the crosswalk fades. is damaged. 01- is
tot adequately nrla!ntained. Approver permits are valid for 3 years.
2. Walkable Mural, Crosswaik perimA noloers unclerstand that roads are subject to repaving and rnaniten:3ni'e at arty trine
and that Crty will not be held responsible for replac; ig the a� work shall this occur,
3 At the prograrn s discretion, addit!onal permrttee responsibilities may be stated on the Working in the. Right of Way permit.
4. No modification shall be made to any crosswalk Installation that was authorized by a Working in the Right of Way permit
mtho;it prior approval fr_-n, the Community Development and Fublrc Works Director,
5. Faiiure to maintain approved Walkable Mljral crosswalk will result deposit I)Ping forfeiteo ai l the crosswalk being returned
to its prior conclition upon re paving the street, or during regularly scheduled maintenance.
C. A traffic control plan and Working in the Right of Way permit must be l)ermitted every time the Walkable Mural cross�vaik
requires maintenance.
7Failure to adhere to these oermitee responsibilities may result in the issuance of administrative citations, the removal of We
crosswalk art. and revocation of the street occupancy.
Indemnity Agreement
As a condition of Ne perniit requested. The permit holder agrees to defend, indemnify, reimburse and hold harmless City. Its
appointed and elected official;, agents and employees for, from and against all liabilities. claims, judgments. suits or demaiws
for damages to persons or pioperty at out of, resulting from. or relating to the work performed under the permit ('Claims'`.
unless such C"aims nave been specifieal?y determined by the trier of fact to be the solp tiegligence or willful misconduct of the
Cite. This indemnity shell be interpreted in the broadest possrt)lc.° manner to indemnify City for any arts or omissions of the holder
of the permit or its s�ibrontractors ether passive or active, irrespective of fault. md(iciing C *y's concurrent negligence whether
active or passive, except for the sole negligence c,r i� 11f, ji rrnisconduct of City.
By submitting this application, i understand and agree to the above agreements as conditions of the permit
requested.
Signed:
Office use only each department must initial & Date far approval
Community Development Public Works
Fee Paid $ Deposit Paid$_
Comments
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CITY OF SEWARD ROW PERMIT #
WORKING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT
BLOCKING SIDEWALK -STREET -ALLEY
DATE:
APPLICANT:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CONTRACTOR:
CONTRACTOR PHONE:
EXACT LOCATION OF WORK:
FOR PLACEMENT OF:
BLOCKING:
PHONE:
❑ Scaffolding ❑ Dumpsters
❑ Street/Sidewalk Barracks
❑Street ❑Alley
❑ Other:
❑ Vehicle(s)
❑ Sidewalk
ROAD CLOSURES AND/OR BLOCKING STREET -SIDEWALK -ALLEY MUST BE
COORDINATED AND APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS
❑ STREET ❑ WATER ❑ SEWER ® ELECi RICAL
❑ FIRE ❑ POLICE ❑ OTHER:
MUST PROVIDE SKETCH OF PLAN AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Construction equipment and vehicles not engaged in the work shall be parking in a manner that will not
obstruct traffic flow.
A COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE WORK SITE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO POLICE
OR OTHER CITY OFFICIALS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO DEVELOP AND
IMPLIMENT THE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN.
FIRE AND POLICE MUST BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO BLOCKING —TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN IS ALSO
REQUIRED.
PERMIT PERIOD (NOT MORE THAN 30-DAYS):.
Begin Date End Date
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NOTICE OF CONDITIONS ROW PERMIT #
FOR ISSUING A PERMIT
The authority and conditions under which this permit is issued are contained in Chapter 11 and 14 of the Seward City Code (SCC).
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform work in a public street, alley right of way or easement without first obtaining a
permit to do so (SCC§13.01.020). In all cases, as condition to issuing a permit; the applicant must provide sufficient insurance
and/or bond to restore the street, alley or rights of way. All work must be performed in accordance to applicable City codes and
regulations, including the Manual an Uniform Traffic -Control Devices for streets and highways, FHA and State of Alaska
regulations.
The applicant shall be responsible from the time the permit is issued, for all injury or damage of any kind resulting from said
operations, to persons or property regardless of who may be the owner of the property. I in addition to the liability imposed upon
the Applicant an account of personal injury (including death) or property damage suffered through the Applicant's negligence,
which liability is no impaired or otherwise affected hereunder, the Applicant assumes the obligation to save the City of Seward
harmless and to indemnify the City of Seward from every expense, liability or payment arising out of or through injury (including
death) to any person or persons or damage to property(regardless of who may be the owner of the property) of any place in
which work is located, arising out of or suffered through any act or omissions of the Applicant, or any subcontractor of the
Applicant, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by or under the supervision of any of them in the persecution of the
operations included in this permit.
The Manager of Engineering & Construction, Public Works and/or Electric Utility or other designated representative has the
authority to rescind the permit if the Applicant fails to comply with the conditions of the permit to accomplish the work described
or scheduled in the permit; or if there is any danger to vehicles or pedestrian traffic. The City of Seward assumes no responsibility
for any cost to the applicant for meeting the requirements of a permit, or the cost of any delay or damage resulting from
rescinding a permit.
The City of Seward assumes no responsibility for the traffic control plan nor validates that the plan complies with the provisions
of the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices by requiring a copy of the plan to be submitted with the
application for a Working in the Right of Way Permit.
*Certification of Application: I have read and understand the Working in the Right of Way permit requirements and
am familiar with the date 1 have provided and conditions described herein, furthermore, I agree the work will be
performed in accordance with the information provided for this permit.
Authorized Applicant Signature:
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name
Date
Signature of Contractor or Authorized Agent
Printed Name Date
FOR OFFICE
USE ONLY
Traffic Control Plan Attached?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Locates Required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Building Permit Required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Certificate of Insurance Provided?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Bonding Information Provided?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN ATTACHMENT ROW PERMIT #
(DRAWING BELOW)
* The City of Seward assumes no responsibility for the traffic control plan nor validates that the plan
complies with the provisions of the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices by
requiring a copy of the plan to be submitted with the appiication for a Working in the Right of Way permit.
CITY OF SEWARD WORKING/DIGGING IN RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT*
THIS PERMIT DOES NOT AUTHORIZE YOU TO DIG UNTIL LOCATES HAVE BEEN
COMPLETED — PERMIT MUST BE ON SITE DURING ANY EXCAVATION
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Current City Code
8.15.325 - Streets, walkways and storm drainage.
(a) Surface. All streets within a mobile home park shall be surfaced with all-weather materials. such as
gravel, cinders, asphalt, or concrete to a minimum surface width of 34 feet.
(b) Right-of-way. Any street within a mobile home park that serves one hundred spaces or more shall
be classified as a major street. Major streets shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 50 feet. All
other streets shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 40 feet. Streets within mobile home parks
are not required to be dedicated as public rights -of -way.
(c) Cul-de-sac streets. No street within a mobile home park shall dead --end except for cul-de-sac streets
which are no more than 650 feet in length and have a minimum turning radius of 50 feet at the
termination point of the cul-de-sac.
(d) Intersections. No street within a mobile home park shall extend more than 650 feet in length
between street intersections. Intersecting streets shall cross at ninety -degree angles from an
alignment point one hundred feet from the point of intersection. No street intersection shall be closer
than 125 feet from any other street intersection-
(e) Street frontage. Double frontage spaces are prohibited except that reverse frontage lots may back
against streets bordering the mobile home park.
(f) Street layout. Streets shall be laid out so that their use by through traffic will be discouraged.
However, dead-end streets other than cul-de-sacs are not allowed.
(g) Street grades. Street grades shall not exceed six percent. Street grades within one hundred feet of
intersections shall not exceed four percent.
(h) Street curves and visibility. The radius of street curves (between intersections) shall exceed 100
feet. Streets shall be constructed to provide clear visibility as measured along a centerline of the
street for a minimum distance of 150 feet-
(i) Drainage_All spaces and streets shall be designed to ensure roper drainage. All areas of the mobile
home park shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of standing groundwater.
(j) Crosswalks. Pedestrian crosswalks not less than ten feet in width may be required in blocks longer
than 330 feet when deemed essential to provide reasonable circulation or access to schools,
playgrounds, shopping centers, convenience establishments, service buildings or other community
facilities.
(k) LightingAil streets shall be lighted at night in such a manner that illumination is equivalent to that
provided on residential streets having medium -density traffic.
(I) Walkways. Walkways not less than two feet wide shall be provided from spaces or lots to service
buildings. The walkways shall have a stabilized surface, be well marked in the daytime and lighted at
night. (Ord. 522, § 2 (part), 1984)
11.05.045 - Crosswalks and safety zones.
The public works department director, under the direction of the city manager and chief of police, is
hereby authorized:
(1) To designate and maintain, by appropriate devices, marks or lines upon the surface of the
roadway, crosswalks at intersections where there may be danger to pedestrians crossing the
roadway; and
(2) To establish safety zones of such kind and character and at such places as necessary for the
protection of pedestrians. (Ord. 2015-003, § 1)
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