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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11032020 Planning & Zoning Meeting ePacket City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting I 1 A i November 3, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. Seward Library Community Room 239 61 Ave PUBLIC NOTICE TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR CITIZEN COMMENT& PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONINIG COMMISSION MEETING The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.This meeting will be held in the Seward Library Community Room 239 Sixth Avenue. Because the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19), alternate methods for providing Public Participation have been created: How to Attend the Meeting in person: Due to the size of the Library Community Room and the required social distancing no more than 10 members of the community can be in the room at one time with the commission. If there are more people interested in attending in person groups of 5 will be rotated in from distanced waiting stations in the hall. Participants will be required to wear a face covering during the meeting. Citizen's temperatures will be taken and contact information recorded for contact tracing. 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. How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Email your written Citizen Comments to planning@cityofseward.net no later than 5: 00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020. Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD at the meeting or EMAILED to the commission upon receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud will be delivered verbally to council by the planner during Citizen's Comments. In response to your email, you should expect to receive a verification email from the planner—if you do not receive this email, please call the planner at 224-4020. 2. If you wish to be available by telephone a conference call number has been established for this meeting. Please contact planning@cityofseward.net no later than 5: 00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020 for instructions to use this conference call line.All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes. The citizen will be called upon in order of receipt of request, ONE time; if there is no answer, the planner will move on to the next citizen. Thank You For Your Cooperation! Page 1 of 34 Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 2020 7:00 p.m. Seward Public Library Community Room, 235 Sixth Avenue Cindy Ecklund Chair Term Expires 02123 1. Call to Order Tom Swann 2, Pledge of Allegiance Vice-Chair Term Expires 02122 3. Roll Call Gary Seese Commissioner 4. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 02122 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in CraigAmbrosiani will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Commissioner to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this Term Expires 02122 agenda item] Nathaniel Charbonneau 5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Commissioner Term Expires 02121 Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered Kelli Hatfield separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event Commissioner of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Term Expires 02121 Agenda.] Vacant Commissioner 6. Special Reports & Presentations A. City Administration Report B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Scott Meszaros City Manager Jackie C. Wilde Community Development Director Eric Kozielski Planner Page 2 of 34 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 2020-12 OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL(R3) TO PARK........Page 4 8. Unfinished Business —None 9. New Business A. Set work session topic for November 17, 2020 ...........................Page NA B. Approval of October 6, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes...................Page 13 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)- A. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter........................Page 20 B. FEMA Region X Newsletter.................................................Page 28 C. 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule..............................Page 31 D. City Calendars ............................................................... Page 32 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 Page 3 of 34 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-012 RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIS- SION, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO PARK(P) WHEREAS, the current Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of the property is Multi Family Residential (R3)Business District; and WHEREAS, Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments intend to create the Jesse Lee Memorial Park on the 2.66 acres; and WHEREAS, the Park Zoning District was established to provide areas for recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes; and WHEREAS,the proposed development of Jesse Lee Memorial Park is consistent with the Park zoning designation; 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 November 3, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that the City Council amend the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of Lots 15A& 15B,Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition number 4, Seward from Multi-Family Residential (R3)to Park. Section 2. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning changes and recommends the attached Ordinance 2020- be forwarded to City Council for approval. Page 4 of 34 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of November, 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Page 5 of 34 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ORDINANCE 2020-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND REZONING LOTS 15A AND 15B, OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4 WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101& 105 BENSON DRIVE FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO PARK(P) WHEREAS, the City of Seward has requested a rezone of Lots 15A and 1513, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P); and WHEREAS, the two parcels, known as Lots 15A and 1513, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 is proposed to provide land for the development of the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is currently zoned Multi-Family Residential (R3);and WHEREAS,the total area of the land being rezoned is approximately 2.66 acres; and WHEREAS,the properties to the North,South, and East are currently zoned Multi- Family (R3), and the properties to the West are currently zoned Single Family Residential (R1); and WHEREAS, providing land for the development of the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is supported in both the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and will be beneficial for the community at large; and WHEREAS,the official Zoning Map and Land Use Map as described in SCC §15.01.030 will have to be amended from Multi-Family Residential (R3)to Parks (P)in response to this zoning and land use map change; and WHEREAS, required by Title 15 of Seward City Code, public notice and public hearing procedures for amending zoning and land use district designations, all property owners within three hundred(300)feet were notified of the proposed zoning and land use change, and the property was posted with public notice signs; and WHEREAS,at the November 3,2020 meeting,the Planning and Zoning Commission, held the public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance. Page 6 of 34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. Changing the land use designation of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No from 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) hereby amends the official Land Use Map of the City. (as depicted in the attached exhibit) Section 2. Changing the zoning designation of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No from 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P) hereby amends the official Zoning Map of the City. (as depicted in the attached exhibit) Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, This 14th Day of December 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Christy Terry, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) Page 7 of 34 Agenda Statement Meeting Date: November 3, 2020 , 11 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director Agenda Item: Resolution Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission, Recommending That The City Council Amend The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Lots 15a And 15b, Of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 With The Physical Address Of 101& 105 Benson Drive From Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park(P) BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The City Council directed the City Manager or his designee to demolish the buildings and build a memorial to the residents and staff of the facility using respectfully remove salvageable wood and/ or property features. The City was awarded a Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Grant in the amount of$1,073,441.46 to mitigate the Jesse Lee Home structure, to remove, dispose, and abate environmental hazards remaining on the property,including asbestos,underground fuel and/ or other tanks,buildings,fencing and structures, and to respectfully remove salvageable wood and/ or property features to build a memorial to the residents and staff of the facility. At the July 13,2020 council meeting the council voiced their request to see the area made into a park with a pavilion/memorial for all to use. The current Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of the property is Multi Family Residential(R3) Business District; and Community Development and Parks and Recreation Departments intend to create the Jesse Lee Memorial Park on the 2.66 acres; and The Park Zoning District was established to provide areas for recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes. The proposed development of Jesse Lee Memorial Park is consistent with the Park zoning designation. RECOMMENDATION:Planning and Zoning approve resolution 2020-012 recommending that the City Council amend The Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Lots 15a and 15b, of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 with the physical address of 101& 105 Benson Drive from Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park(P) Page 8 of 34 gib,, �r 4 � �t DORA z �. w O EL 11JNL:J11�/ 1, r- I:�Iiu/iddil.:AJ I I, 4%"K A9 a Jesse Lee Home Parcels :. Parcels Location Map - (101 & 105 Benson Dr) 0 70 140 280Feet Lots 15A and 15B Jesse Lee Heights Addition 4 N Resolution 2020-12 to change Land Use and Zoning from Multifamily (R3) to Park(P) Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly.Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. Drawn By: EAK 10/1 5/2020 Page 9 of 34 �yu�y yy ir,r • � l d pp�v i ire i EWE5 J, A v _ n. ✓. w,dr l�� t F w RIP , is rl�e y Jesse Lee Home Parcels Parcels Single Family Residential � "�" Multi Family Residential , Institutional 1' r 1 Zoning Map - (101 & 105 Benson Dr) 0 70 140 280Feet Lots 15A and 15B Jesse Lee Heights Addition 4 N Resolution 2020-12 to change Land Use and Zoning from Multifamily (R3) to Park(P) Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly.Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. Drawn By: EAK 10/15/2020 Page 10 of 34 L�- �` SMIC 0 0 e SMIC City of Seward Zoning Map Legentl Q ary ums omi�wR.d.onn..ame. -M iamb aasimrma -oRKe s en is o Miles Page 11 of 34 ENO a ME■■i, ■.NI 11 r■ ME�II Na to Com, al ar to Comm son as so I IN N—111■I■1 l i; 11111 I'= ■ Single ■'" Family ■ �,: Residential ®-■ Urban esidentialA iwo ■■ S Family Residential ■d■: Institutional ■ ——_ Park ■ ■ __ — ■ Single Family Res d ntt =�== �■ ■ T. . Institution ` Indust t -- -- -- -- III.. CALL TO ORDER The October 6, 2020 regular meeting of the Seward Planning&Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Demoss led the pledge of allegiance to the flag ROLL CALL There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding, and Tom Swann via phone Liz DeMoss Gary Seese Kelli Hatfield Comprising a quorum of the Board; and Also Present Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director Eric Kozielski, Planner All public testimony was delivered either in writing or telephonically at this meeting CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING-None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hatfield/Demoss) Approve the agenda and consent agenda Motion Unanimous Consent SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report Jackie Wilde stated that the first of hopefully many work sessions with Historic Preservation will be held on November 3, 2020. Wilde reported that planner Kozielski would be leaving his position. Other Reports,Announcements, and Presentations Chair Ecklund gave KPB reported that KPB Mayor approved that Seward keep their seat on the planning commission. Ecklund gave a report about the borough's changes to title 20 subdivision. Page 13 of 34 Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing: Resolution 2020-08 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to John Wisel 11 to construct and operate two or more apartment units within a commercial building located at 213 Fifth Avenue in the Central Business district(CB) Wilde gave general review of the CUP application and listed the conditions as listed in resolution. Kozielski stated that all requests from the previous postponement had been meant. The conditions recommending are from staff and requirements made by the CUP. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. John Wisel, inside city, stated that he owns property. Wisel looks forward to working with the City during the project and he the fully supports this project. Full discussion is available on line. Kozielski read email from Mark Kulstad into record. I would like to respectfully request a Postponement to Unfinished Business Item A. I Resolution 2020-08 scheduled to be heard October 6, 2020, and also request a work session be schedule prior to the rescheduling of this item. This development could be precedence setting for other development in the City of Seward. Concerns about; 1)does this use reflect the intent of Seward's Comprehensive Plan, 2)negatively affect adjacent properties, 3) meet expectations of the community, visually in relation to Architecture and beautification, 4) should buffering, landscaping, or art be required to be incorporated into the design, S) has the Uniform Fire Code approved wall systems that incorporate Glass into firewall requirements, and 6)how the use of the existing foundation poured in the 1940's, made with pit run aggregate, a concrete mix and rebar insufficient to meet today's codes, can be engineered to safely accommodate the proposed structure. These are only a few reasons that predicate my request for postponement, and a work session schedule allowing Members of City Council, the Mayor, Members of the Historic Preservation Commission, Members of the Downtown Business District, adjacent property owners, as well as other concerned citizens of Seward, to participate in needful conversation with the developer and the Commission prior to any approval. - Thank you, Mark Kulstad Kozielski read email from Kevin Lane into record. This letter is in reference to the CUP application for 213 Sth Ave by John Wisel. As the next door neighbor to this dilapidated building for the past S+years, I really would love to see a new and improved building in that spot!I do have a few concerns though. Parking- During the summer season especially, parking is a challenge to say the least. New businesses and/or residential space, while welcomed, will add to that challenge. In Mr. Wisel's application and the P and ZAgenda Statement, it states a "building with 3 studio apartments"but the drawing Page 14 of 34 shows 2 apartments. Which is it? 2 or 3? ..... In addition, in the drawing, the retail and office spaces state "see sheet A2.3 if this unit is to be laid out as residential/uni...... Is the intention to turn these spaces into residential/nightly rentals? Obviously that would change parking requirements. Another concern is access to the parking area. The alleyway is quite busy throughout the summer with deliveries, waste pickup and residential traffic. I worry about increased traffic through our parking lot between the two buildings. Cookery future property use- I suppose this is as much a question as it is a concern. Would Mr. Wisel's plans adversely affect any future potential for our property. I believe he is on a zero-lot line and the drawing has windows on the South side. Would I be able to build to my North lot line in the future? We are looking to expand our building and one of the options would be to build up to the North lot line. Would I be able to build a three story building in the future? Obviously, this would be a concern for future plans and possibly affect resale potential of the property. I do hope to see improvements in that space, but I also hope the Mr. Wisel respects the community and businesses that already exists.Thank you for your time. Kevin LaneChef/OwnerThe Cookery LLC Kozielski read email from Mary Kulstad into record. Re:Resolution 2020-08 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, As a multiple property owner that will be negatively affected by this resolution, I am opposed to granting the conditional use permit for mixed use CUP with 3 Apartments. Respectfully Council, I appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing this matter and reaching a decision in the best interest of the Seward Community. In your review please consider these concerns: Mr. Wisel proposed plan is a concept that opens questions and concerns for the future look of Downtown Historic District. His plan is predicated on building on the existing 30 x 65 foundation that is built on the south property line. Which will need to be qualified structural as we know. We are already aware that Zoning does not allow windows in a building built on a lot line or in the setback. Yet his plan shows windows in the south wall which is built on the lot line and the proposal does not provide the required information for acceptance of this exception. I would ask that the information was provided for review before acceptance of the proposal. This conceptual design is in direct violation of codes and appears flawed. Another consideration is the CUP proposal also does not take into consideration of landscaping, beautification or design that would add to the Seward downtown appeal, it saturates the property and detracts from the historic small-town appeal. In review of the new design it requests approval for 3 apartments but the proposal adds a 4th apartment. It states 2 apartments are planned on the 3rd floor and the second floor is proposed to be 2 more Page 15 of 34 apartments or retail. Which now indicates the intent is to have 4 apartments not just 3. Mr. Wisel proposal states his intended use for this building(once it is built to get a conditional use permit to as Daily rentals) It raises the question if there is a possibility of converting the other 2 retail spaces to Daily rentals, as they are designed with a similar layout. He has provided 3 parking spaces for the apartments, not 4. Giving concern to the parking design. In review of the parking design the ingress and egress from the alley is limiting, consideration of snow removal and ice conditions needs to be considered for acceptance of this proposal for 3 spaces. On page 12, his listed remarks are below: Use of property A) retail 1st floor, nightly stay/or retail 2nd floor, nightly stay 3rd floor, 4 parking spaces provided in the rear From his written answers he has stated his intend use is nightly rentals and not as monthly Apartments rentals as the code exception allows. He also now states there are 4 parking spaces -when the design has only 3, the additional space is listed for delivery and trash. I would ask for more clarification on this issue. Next he List impacts and property values affects: He states more foot traffic, money spent and business to business trade. Win/Win Building improvement for safety and appearance. The concept of foot traffic/businesses to business trade is when you bring something new to the business area. In this proposal at least 213 of property are to be in the same industry. This is a fundamental concern. B) He does not acknowledge that his proposal will have some negative impact on the adjoining properties and although development of the property would be ideal, this proposal does not support most of the adjoining property's needs and is in conflict with them. C) This proposal saturates the use of the land with the highest occupancy use for parking, causing for reservation of this CUP approval. It should be necessary and reasonable to consider that each apartment may have 2 cars per dwelling and will need long term parking for all of their guest as well. Approval for this type of use in this saturated business area will strain the already limited parking. D) There will be a negative impact to some of our returning Tourist expectations and new guest as a three-story building will affect their enjoyment and views and will affect the hotels property negatively. The CB code states, "mutually beneficial", there is No additional benefit for more Daily Rentals in an area saturated with Daily Rentals as Sth Ave and the adjacent area are. The downtown Historic area needs additional businesses that offer Services to the Visitors of Seward. The biggest need for our Tourist and draws we need are activities, bakery's, and specialty store etc.! Currently as a Community we need to consider if adding more of same type businesses in a saturated area is the correct interpretation of the Strategic and Comprehensive plan. Cities can disapprove of proposals that do reflect the long-term needs of the community to fill the gaps that a small community has or limit similar business in an area due to negative effects. - Time expired with 4 paragraphs left- Hearing no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Page 16 of 34 Motion (Hatfield/DeMoss) Amend the title of resolution from 2 or more apartments too read 3 apartments Motion Passed as Amended AYES: Seese, Hatfield, DeMoss, Swann, Ecklund NOES: none Motion (Hatfield/DeMoss) Approve Resolution 2020-08 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a Conditional Use Permit to John Wisel II to construct and operate a mixed-use commercial building with 3 studio apartment units located at 213 Fifth Avenue in the Central Business district (CB) General discussion given between commission Motion AYES: Hatfield, DeMoss, Seese, Swann, Ecklund NOES: none New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing Resolution 2020-11 of The Planning and Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward,Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve The Renaming Of The North/South Right Of Way Currently Known As Rush Loop To Dunham Drive Located Within The Gateway Subdivision Wilde gave general report. Wilde stated that majority owners of the gateway subdivision were in favor of changing the name to Dunham Drive Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item. Wilde read email from Sharon and Mark Ganser into record. As property owners of 2002 Rush Loop, we fully support the name change of Rush Loop to Dunham Drive. Thank you, Sharon Stevens-Gonser and Mork Gonser Page 17 of 34 Chair Ecklund closed public hearing. Motion (DeMoss, Hatfield) Approve Resolution 2020-11 of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approve The Renaming Of The North/South Right Of Way Currently Known As Rush Loop To Dunham Drive Located Within The Gateway Subdivision DeMoss stated she liked this change Ecklund wanted to make sure it meant the requirements of the definitions of drive Motion Passed AYES: DeMoss, Swann, Hatfield, Seese, Ecklund NOES: none NEW BUSINESS Set Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation Commission for November 3, 2020 from 6:00- 7:00 PM and set topic as "City Code and the Amendment process". Set work session topic for October 20, 2020 "Discuss Title 15 Definitions pertaining to Dwelling, Lodging, and Housing". Commission Comments: Swann- apologized for missing the last work session he was busy welcoming his grandson into the world. Hatfield-No comments DeMoss-No Comments Seese-No Comments Ecklund- reported that KPB planning commission had approved various areas in the borough for cell phone towers. She stated that they approved one to be located by Bear Creek Fire Station. Citizens' Comments: Tony Baclaan stated that it was a very interesting meeting. Baclaan spoke about how does Seward envision density he was really happy to hear that Dunham drive was accepted. He would also like to see a work session on parking. He thanked everyone for their work and dedication. Page 18 of 34 Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments commission and staff spoke about parking with Baclaan ADJOURNMENT (Hatfield) The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ecklund Community Development Director Chair (City Seal) Page 19 of 34 ZONING PRACTICEAPRIL 2017 ►1 �1 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION Q ISSUE NUMBER 4 PRACTICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION YAMHILL H I S T 800 k i (­�',' DISTRICT SW YAIV t I Page 20 of 34 Protecting Value Through Historic Preservation Regulations By Lane Kendig Most communities recognize the need to protect historic and cultural sites, buildings, or neighborhoods, yet many qualifying places remain vulnerable across the country. Clearly,the preservation of a community's state historic registers.There are two distinct toric preservation regulations will adversely historic assets enhances the community's advantages of being listed on the National affect the value of their property.The owners attractiveness as a place to live and work and Register of Historic Places.First,Section to6 of non-historic buildings within a proposed assists in providing a unique character that of the National Historic Preservation Act re- historic district often fear regulations will differentiates it from its neighbors.As with quires federal agencies to consider the effects impose major burdens on their property.For any new regulation,though,historic preserva- of federally funded projects on historic proper- historic buildings one problem is that the tion regulations can raise fears.For example, ties.Second,commercial properties on the interior may be unsuited to modern use.An- landowners commonly fear that these regula- register are eligible for zo percent federal tax other is that the building's maintenance costs tions may adversely affect property values and credits.Meanwhile,state statues may provide may exceed economic returns. destroy their freedom to do as they wish with additional incentives for historic preservation. Outside of urban areas,preservation their property.While such fears are largely The research,planning,and public par- of historic farms or estates typically requires groundless,it is important in developing regu- ticipation associated with adding properties the preservation of some surrounding land— lations to seek to address these concerns. to national or state registers is often time which would otherwise be suitable for sub- The landowner's fears are best addressed consuming and costly.Buildings must be division—and this can greatly alter property by recognizing that preservation may require carefully analyzed for age,style,or other his- value.A means of preserving without reducing continued investment that needs to be offset toric elements.The federal rules are not that value is needed. by an enhanced property value. onerous,but historic preservation planning Old homes may be expensive to heat requires design or architectural expertise.This or cool,or to reconfigure for modern living PLANNING is not quickly learned on the job,so planners needs.Large dwellings may be under pressure Ideally,each jurisdiction would have a historic without this expertise need professional con- to convert to multiple residences because preservation chapter in its comprehensive sultants orvolunteer assistance. they have too much space for a single family. plan that links preservation to community For historic districts,additional work is Small,older homes often require extensive character and economic development.Where necessary to define boundaries.With most remodeling or additions to adapt to modern such plans do not exist,there needs to be a zoning districts,boundaries follow differences lifestyles.Without regulatory protections, significant planning effort in coordination with in land use or lot size.Meanwhile,historic teardowns are common. historic zoning updates.In cities,planning preservation focuses on individual properties Old buildings of stone,brick,log,or generally focuses on historic neighborhoods meeting the historic guidelines.in practice, wood frame may be very expensive to main- or streets.In counties,the focus is more there are difficult choices to make about in- tain.Landowners may be fearful that these commonly on individual historic structures cluding non-historic buildings or vacant land costs cannot be offset by enhanced value or historically or archaeologically significant in order to minimize having very irregular dis- under a historic designation.If these con- sites.These present different challenges for trict boundaries.Inclusion can trigger property terns are not addressed,owners will fight the zoning,as they may involve preserving land in owners'fears and result in opponents.Too designation and ultimately seek demolition. its current agricultural or natural state as well irregular a district reduces the protection on Individual historic structures scattered in as protecting buildings.With sites that are the edge of the district.Advocates Fora purist urban areas raise additional concerns.Com- subject to development,it is more important approach to historic preservation can make mercial historic buildings are typically rela- to recognize owner concerns about economic this worse by stoking landowner fears that the lively small.When historic buildings are small value, regulations will be overly strict. in comparison to the size of the building that The traditional goal of historic preser- could be built iftheywere torn down,there vation planning has been to add candidate LANDOWNER CONCERNS may be considerable redevelopment pressure. buildings,sites,or districts to national or The primary concern of landowners is that his- For commercial historic buildings located in ZONINGPRACTICE 4.17 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION IAJ4e 1 Page 21 of 34 f "a'�� �z li�.: •��Ii� ill �� � I'j J .s6 C r a x`s a �f r © Ina historicdistrict with houses /the stick Victorian /p left,the Tudorfl right is c lea rly out of character. What should 1' done if the building •!. 1n?Since it cannot feasibly 1'made to look like a stickVictorian.mitigation coloris necessary.A 1 f draw less attention from1 / / (bottom left).An/ adding landscaping to screen the Tudor home from the street enhances the effect(bottom right), residential neighborhoods,the designed use District boundaries rule to avoid spot zoning,it is possible ex- may be nonconforming under current zoning, The boundaries are generally easy when all clude lots within a historic district because which can limit property investment. the buildings in a block or group of blocks are there is an existing reason for the exclusion historic.The difficulties arise when buildings and their inclusion is likely to create major HISTORIC DISTRICTS that do not meet the criteria for designation issues for the landowners. The historic district mapped to contiguous orvacant lots are interspersed with historic properties is the most common historic pres- properties.Districts with vacant lots or non- Style Description ervation zoning technique.Often jurisdictions historic buildings require design standards The description of style should be straight- apply these districts as an overlay to an exist- or guidelines thatwork for historic buildings, forward.If it is a national register district,the ing base zoning district.Essential elements of new construction,and non-historic buildings. district documentation will contain detailed a historic district are mapped boundaries,a If the district cannot be mapped to whole information about the architectural styles in description of the historic style,design guide- blocks of historic properties,reduce the the district,materials,and other elements lines,the appointment of a board to review number of vacant or non-historic structures contributing to its historic merit.For a locally and approve applications in the district,and as much as possible,consistent with effective designated district there is a need for origi- criteria for approval. district boundaries.While there is a general nal classification work.The recommended ZONINGPRACTICE 4.17 AM€RICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION!page 3 Page 22 of 34 resource forth is work is A geld Guide to Formulate a design strategy for each type of If more than 15 percent of a block face is out of American Houses,first published by Alfred A. non-historic building that might seek to add a the style,the suitability for a historic district is Knopf in 1984 and revised in 2013.This book room or do minor extedorwork. questionable,and the community maywant to has numerous drawings,photos,and descrip- The design guidelines should provide consider design guidelines without a historic tions of the styles that can be used as the clear policy to apply in approving applications designation.An exception is a building whose basis for the code language and in evaluation for major repair or additions on these build- facade was"modernized"in the last century. of existing buildings.It is important in doing ings.It a mistake to require them to choose If the business community can be convinced this to specifically identify style or styles in between disinvestment and meeting impos- that historic designation and restoring fa- the district.This makes it easy to review any sibly expensive conversion costs.The experi- cades will enable the area to generate sub- proposed exterior change to determine if the ence with nonconforming uses is a caution- stantially more revenue,such restoration may changes are consistent, ary lesson,Planners originally thought that be supported.Government grants to assist in nonconforming buildings would be torn down, the cost makes this more feasible. Design Guidelines History shows they rarely disappear,and they For new buildings,only the street facade Design standards and guidelines are intended generally suffer from disinvestment that low- needs review.Height,general window pro- to preserve the existing historic character and ers all property values in the neighborhood. portions,floor to floor heights,colors,and prevent any exterior activities that would de- In drafting standards,a list of enhancements materials are elements that should be the stroy or be inconsistent with that style.The de- that have reasonable costs should be devel- primary focus,as these can be addressed eas- sign rules for exterior modifications to historic oped so landowners have several options.For ily in new buildings.The cost of making a new properties should derive from the documenta- example,a porch across the entire front is an building compatible should not be too great. tion of the historic styles in the district.They expensive requirement,but adding some trim Some style elements like terra cotta details should address style,colors,materials,and to a small existing porch is a more acceptable are very expensive and should be avoided. landscape elements that create the district's solution.Avoid requiring major facade and Commercial uses often use false facades to character,while avoiding overtly subjective roof changes,as they are very expensive. produce a desired skyline,so this can be a elements,The task of developing design stan- When style and massing are dramatically reasonable approach to achieving a matching dards and guidelines for new construction and different,consider mitigation that seeks to style. non-historic buildings is more difficult. hide the incompatibility.Two mitigation strat- Most current development has an archi- egies are obvious:color change and landscap- tectural style that is neo-eclectic.The homes ing.Painting eliminates a sharp color contrast Sample Mitigation Provisions are modern interpretations of past styles that draws attention to the building's differ- and XX in the like colonial,Tudor,or Victorian;while they ences.Greenery can hide a multitude of sins I historic district have been have some historic style elements,they will because it represents a mass that screens the I so different from the styles and character never be like the historic structures.For new view of the building from the street.Requiring ofthe districtthat there is no practical construction,what is needed is a detailed list the planting of canopy trees and large ever of + + of the elements that must be incorporated to greens in the front yard will screen the view of style.When any such tot applies for conform to the desired historic character.The the upper stories ofthe building.Foundation building permit that involves ail increase design rules should contain a list of manda- plantings and understory trees can reduce the in the floor • or tory elements and a group of optional ele- ground-level view.The sidebar includes Ian- stantlal structural repair, ments,from which a certain number must be guage that can be used to provide the desired preservation boardapprove chosen,The jurisdiction should consult with level of mitigation in the design guidelines. application provided the following local home builders to ensure the guidelines Mitigation assumes that non-historic gation steps are undertaken: produce a compatible building that will be buildings are likely to remain.The idea is to i. One plant unit shall be planted marketable in the neighborhood.With builder provide actions that allow an owner to make front , for every i,600 square feet support it is easier to include vacant lots in a needed exterior repairs or reinvest in the ofland area in that frontyard, district. dwelling.It hides the incompatibility rather board ,, Meanwhile,the development of design than eliminating it.These strategies do not in- trees ,evergreen guidelines for existing non-historic buildings valve major costs for a land owner.In all cases in ,,, health , over40 feet requires a very careful analysis of each such the effort to address incompatible buildings in toward therequirements. building in the district for style,materials, the districts should be designed to encourage , understorytrees shall be in- color,use,type of construction,massing,and reinvestment to preserve the economic value stalled to maximize the screening, existing condition.Condition is important of the district. the loweroftbe building. because it provides information about the Developing design guidelines for com- 2. The building shall be painted in ap- likelihood that a building will need permits mercial areas can be easier as the focus is on proved colors for the districtto better that require the historic board's approval. street-facing facades.Many historic commer- match the adjoining buildings. An assessment of each such building should cial district buildings will be largely compat- be developed using the same style and de- ible,with only modest style or height differ- sign elements used in the historic analysis. ences.An analysis should look at block faces. ZDNINGPRACTICE 4.17 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION IPUQe ry Page 23 of 34 Administration Change of Use State statutes generally will specify the com- If the existing use of a historic property fails to Sample Incentive Provisions position of a historic preservation board.It is meet current demand,and rents do not sup- PTOforma: pro forma shall be sub- critical that these boards have the technical port maintenance and reinvestment,consider mitted, developer capability to help landowners gain approval allowing changes of use.Permitting large, proposed document of an application that permits construction. older homes in a single-family district to be the costsof acquisition,improvements, Historic preservation requires architects or converted to two,three,or more residences is and long-term design professionals who have considerable often a good solution,jurisdictions can ac projected changes in revenue experience in designing buildings and the complish this by modifying the district density due any change in use.These costs skills to guide applicants to a satisfactory standard or incorporating special rules for be summarized and included in a pro- solution.Two other groups are desirable as historic structures in the district,allowing posed value with the change in use and members:builders and people who under- more units in those structures.Neighbors will density permitted, PTO forma stand market dynamics and project financing. need to be convinced that preserving the old demonstrateprovides In large cities or urban counties,this expertise homes is better than allowing disinvestment additional , pay for the main- is likely to be available.In smaller cities and and teardowns. tenance and improvement costs and more rural areas,finding these people may be For residential uses adjacent to down- reasonable profit. difficult.If the board does not have the exper- town Cron major streets where nonresidential The planning director in conjunc- tise,the regulations should delegate reviews uses are more valuable than housing,con , to staff and consultants. sider permitting the conversion of residential board shall evaluate the pro forma buildings to office or institutional uses.In itsdocumentation Approval Criteria these cases,additional parking may be neces- proposed incentive is adequate , per- The most basic approval criterion for proposed sary.This parking should be to the rear,where suadethe landownerto , changes to historic structures,vacant land de- a drive or alley provides access.Parking in the large as to provide velopment,or improvements to existing non- Frontyards should be prohibited.If they are on over that , neighboringproperty. historic structures is that the proposal would the National Register,commercial structures areempowered , grant enhance the character of the historic district may be eligible for a zo percent tax credit, by meeting all required design criteria.If the making preservation easier. proposal requests any exceptions from these design criteria,the regulations should require applicants to submit a detailed report indicat- ing the economic,architectural,or other rea- sons for the deviation from strict adherence. Demolition of an existing structure re- quires a different approach.Orie reason for approval would be that the structure is unsafepl� for habitation,and the cast of restoring it to M _ a safe condition is so high that it is likely that the owner`:,ik let it continue to decline.In this " rase the hi-toric board needs to explore with the owner hether there are things the juris- diction can to that will alter the economics j �^ {see flexibility discussion below).To approve Ililfl�i�lii(�I it ``�fllffi ff�f ,demolition,the hoard must find that denial would create a severe hardship and cause the structure to become blighted.That the owner i can make more money through demolition is not an acceptable criterion for approval. REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY In many cases,historic districts will need to incorporate flexible zoning techniques to over- come landowner concerns about the impact OF historic district designation on property dThis historic home in Knoxvitte,Tennessee,has been subdivided Sanders values.These include flexible use permissions ' rtments without undermining its contribution to the Fort and incentives For maintenance. Historic District. 70NINGPRACTICE 4.17 APAE RICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION(page y Page 24 of 34 URBAN HISTORIC SITES Site Area Tsf TDRs(Maximum ExistingBuild- Maximum Floor Name Existing FAR Zoned TDR (Existing Build- Area(Site Area x Floor Area— ing Tsf* ing TO/Exist- Zoned FAR) Existing ing FAR) building Tsf) Oreo Factory 100 0.31 qq 645 83.'J 83.9 Richfield Mansion 13 i r« 1.oa 32.5 12 S 19 5 Sth Street Church 15 G.18 z.So 81.3 y08.3 193.3 *Tsf=thousands of square feet Incentives for Maintenance SCATTERED-SITE PRESERVATION situation,as upheld by the Supreme Court Stone,brick,log,orwood frame structures of- Preserving individual historic structures and in Penn Central Transp.Co.v.New York City, ten have high maintenance and upkeep costs. sites located outside of historic districts pres- 438 U.S,104,98 S.Ct.2646,57 L.Ed.zd 631 This is particularly true of rural buildings or ents a distinct set of challenges.Forthese (1978). where disinvestment has already occurred. properties,existing development densities The table above illustrates how this The absence of insulation and obsolete heat- may be far below permissible densities For system would work in a hypothetical com- ing,air conditioning,kitchen,and bath facili- their zoning districts,and carefully calibrated munity.The TDRs available are determined by ties are also potential costs associated with incentives are necessary to gain landowner subtracting the existing floor area of the site preservation.These costs may be addressed support for preservation. from the maximum permitted by the zoning. by a change in use; if not,other incentives are The measurements are in thousands of square needed to encourage landowners to invest. Urban Historic Structures feet,so one TDR is based on i,000 square The question becomes how much of an incen- A common problem in urbanized areas is that feet.To ensure a willing buyer and willing tive should be provided.Incentives can in- individual historic structures often have Floor seller,the purchaser woutd be able to build dude an increase of density on the property or areas well below the maximum permissible t,1oo feetforeach TOR. transferable development rights(TDR).If this floor area or density of theirzoning districts. cannot be worked out before a district is cre- For example,a historic structure with only 15 Historic Sites ated or a property designated,incorporate a percent of the maximum floor area permitted Historic sites require a different focus.The process in the regulations to guide the historic creates a strong economic argument for de- preservation of the historic buildings is only board in evaluating the need for incentives on molition and redevelopment.The historic site part of the job.lust preserving the buildings a case-by-case basis.Provide what is needed is burdened by higher maintenance costs and ignores their function and the setting for and don't offer too little or too much.See the less income potential compared to neighbor- which they were built and robs visitors of the sidebar on page 5 for an example. ing properties.TDR is the ideal tool for this purpose and context of the historic site,Many A ' Left:A historic building(e.g.,a plantation,homestead,leading citizen's home,or historic event).Middle;A historic 96 building with Q importantgardens. plantation ZONINGPRACTICE 4•17 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIAt ION,;?age 6 Page 25 of 34 of these sites are on largely rural or urban cent of the site in suburban character areas, preserving a substantial amount of open land fringe sites. clustering is a viable option.Up to 5o percent is essential to providing the historical context, A major part of a site's historic value is open space will provide a suburban character, regulations that allow or require clustering are seeing the building in its historic setting of In estate character areas the percentage of important. farmland,gardens,oryards.For example,a open space is 45 to 65 percent.Clustering Finally,transfer of development rights is Greek revival plantation house with io acres will be very difficult in urban areas unless the useful for preserving individual buildings in of gardens surrounded by 200 acres of farm- property is very large. urban environments and for greenfield devel- land needs at least the home and gardens to With smaller sites,additional incen- opment. be preserved.If the grounds around the house tives will be required.Consider permitting — and garden contained many mature live oaks farm buildings to change uses;for example, ABOUT THE AUTHOR or other large trees,this would be the critical the barn or other buildings may be converted area to preserve,while the farmland would not to residential use to increase development Lane Kendig is the founder nnrl forme, be as important. value.Additional incentives may be needed to president of Kendig Keast Collaborative.He Too often a historic building is preserved ensure maintenance,Since old farm buildings has been practicing and writing about the on an acre or so and surrounded by a subdivi- or homes may require costly work to make relationship between community design, sion of much smaller lots.This only preserves them habitable,a pro forma can be used to ptanning,and regulatory tools for more than the home,but the site's value--mature trees determine the degree of an incentive that is 45Years.In addition to the recent books and gardens that provided the historic con- needed to achieve preservation.When a site C-ommimitV Character and its companion,A text—is lost.The building simply becomes is just slightly too small for clustering to work, Guide to Planning with Com,nunity Character, a large old home,and its visibility to the the code could allow a io percent density in- Kendig is the author of Performance Zoning community lost in the subdivision.This sort crease as an incentive. and the PAS reports Too Big,Boring,or Ugly of preservation does nothing to make it a TOR is the most efficient way to provide and Traffic Sheds,Rural Highivau Capacity, historic attraction.Historic sites need to have an incentive when the property is too small wd Growth hlanogemeat, surrounding land preserved as well as the for clustering to work.Allowing a 10 percent buildings to provide the context of their origi- density bonus with the purchase of TDRs is Cover:Photo by AtlasPDX82, nal function to make it an attraction. typically workable.Clustering must be a per- Wikimedia(CC BY SA 3.0) The illustrations on page 6 show several mitted use in the district,not a conditional versions of historic sites.The idea is to pre- use,The ordinance should provide a receiving serve enough land to display them in context zone with five times the potential to use TDRs Vol.34,No.4 for visitors.Preserving the surrounding land than there are TDRs available on the historic Zoning Practice is a monthly publication of the lowers property value for development.Tools site so that there is an ample market for the American Planning Association,Subscriptions such as clustering,alternative uses,incen- TDRs.Ensuring a market for TOR also requires are available for$95(U.S.)and Ss2o(foreign). lives,and TOR applied individual) or in corn- consideration of the value a sellerwants and lames M. Se,FA,to,Chief Executive officer; PP V David Rouse,FAICP,Managing Director of bination represent ways to restore the proper- what a buyer is willing to pay.TDR works on a Research and Advisory Services.Zoning Practice ty's value.In suburban or rural environments, willing seller,willing buyer basis. (ISSN 1548-0135)is produced atAPA. rim Schwab,FAICP,and David Morley,AICP, where the size of the prcr;,erty is adequate, It works beslwhen the buyer is willing to Editors;Julie Von Bergen,Senior Editor. clustering is an ideal tow o allow the needed pay more than the seller asks.Permitting i.t Missing and damaged print issues:Contact open space to be p,I;'cL r L•fi(lluut causing a units for each TOR is a way to ensure purchas- Customer Service,American Planning loss of value. ers want to buy TORs.TOR makes creating Association,2o5 N.Michigan Ave.,Suite ll,r:a+ r1Ilrh I:in,l 1 oded for context? larger open areas around the historic site )zoo,Chicago,IL 6o6o1(31z-431.9100 or subscript ionspptanning.org)within 90 days of Keyvariables in determining this are historic feasible. the publication date.Include the name of the use,ancillary buildings,vegetation,or type publication,year,volume and issue number or of event.In a forested area,a relatively small CONCLUSIONS month,and your name,mailing address,and membership number if applicable. site that retains the trees to screen future uses In drafting historic preservation regulations, will suffice.There is no definitive measure,but it is important to try to offset the concerns of Copyright©zo17 by the American Planning Association,2o5 N,Michigan Ave.,Suite szoo, in general a radius of 200 to Soo feet is desir- the landowners with incentives.Avariety of Chicago,IL 60601-5927.The American Planning able.Trees,topography,property lines,exist- approaches can be used to address specific Association also has offices at 1030 15th St.,NW, ing homes on nearby property,and current concerns.Allowing a change in use is a simple Suite 750 West,Washington,DC 20005--1503; planning.org. use of surrounding land need to be evaluated strategy that is widely adaptable.A more in setting the protected area. complex problem is addressing the concerns All rights reserved.may be reproduced or or part of this publication -- utilized In any Foun 0r by Also consider the approaches to the about the costs of preserving and maintaining any means,electronic or mechanical,including site via roads.Clustering allows the site to structures,which requires very specific zoning photocopying,recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system,without permission be protected as common open space while regulations that enable landowners to recoup in writing from the American Planning allowing the district's maximum density to these costs. 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ZONINGPRACTICE 4.17 AMEWCAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION,ncge 7 Page 26 of 34 4 W V o a V o a ^ N Q v [L z Z < Z t7 < o zJ t d V Q J U O 6 N t N l!1 CJ Page 27 of 34 Strategic Alliance for TARRRisk Reduction N em from October 2020 Volume 1 Issue 10 n_ Inside this Issue Regulating Fences in the Ie+ Floodplain PlanningOregon ESA Integration Regulating Fences in chain link or woven wire, horizontal or vertical wood slats - all of these the Floodplain may affect flood risk and may Idaho Workshops Suzie Sarpong, P.E., FEMA Region 10 exacerbate flooding conditions by serving as a dam whether by virtue of A question that is frequently asked of its material and construction or from Floodplain Administrators is "do IOnline 3 a pile-up of flood-carrying debris TrainingCalendar need to issue a Floodplain blocking spaces and not allowing Development Permit for a fence in water to flow through. The most the floodplain?" The answer is obvious adverse impact is altering simple—yes.A permit is required for flood flow by shifting floodwater any development in the Special onto adjacent neighbors, either Flood Hazard Area as required in 44 causing flooding to occur in areas CFR §60.3(b)(1) and in every local that were previously not flood-prone floodplain management code or increasing the amount of flooding adopted by communities. from previous conditions. Another "Development" is defined as any hazard would be a build-up of water human-made change to land and the behind the fence that suddenly definition is intended to cast a wide breaks, creating a mini-flash flood net. However, this is generally resulting in higher flooding followed up with the question "are downstream and potentially more there any guidelines for fences in damage than would have occurred floodplains?" While FEMA has not otherwise. issued any specific guidance for fences in the floodplain, an Good floodplain management understanding of the potential considers the effects the proposed impacts as a result of constructing a design of a fence or wall may have fence or wall in the floodplain or based on the site-specific flooding StrategicRisk Reduction floodway can help a community conditions and should offer design RegionFEMA develop design guidelines to guidelines to reduce the adverse 20700 - - minimize these potential impacts. impacts or obstruction that could Washington .: result from construction of a fence or Fences and walls come in different wall. styles and materials. Masonry block Continued on next paw OCTOBER 2020 Page 28 of 34 NEWS FROM REGION 10 Page 2 Fences in the Floodplain(cont'd) Figure 2: Standards for Fencing and Walls Pima County Regional Flood Control District,AZ Fence or Uses of Fencing/Walls Allowed Walt Type Floodway Floodway Main Channel Shallow Sheet Ponding Areas Fringe Flow Area (w/Limited Vel.) Yes,unless the A Yes Yes purpose is to Yes Yes contain livestock within a corral Yes,with No.this usually B Yes limited cross involves Yes Yes fencing livestock C Case by case review of design required. Yes,if elevated to Case by case Yes,if elevated to D or above the flood review of No or above the flood Yes height.1 design required. height.' Yes,if elevated to Yes,if elevated to E or above the flood No No or above the flood Yes height.1 height.1 Yes,if elevated to Yes, if elevated ' Case by case or above the flood to or above the F review of design No No height,or adequate flood height',or "* required. openings provided adequate openings Figure 1: An example of how a chain link fence becomes a debris dam. Fence/Wall Types: A. "Open"barbed or barbless wire.For floodplain management purposes,barbed and/or Proposed fences or walls within the barbless wire will be considered"open"if there is no more than one horizontal strand per floodway require extra scrutiny. A foot of height'and no more than one vertical wire or post every six feet. B. "Open"pipe or rail fencing(e.g.corrals).For floodplain management purposes,pipe/rail hydrologic and hydraulic analysis is fencing will be considered open if the horizontal pipes/rails occupy less than 10%of the required to ensure there is no area fenced and posts are spaced no closer than eight(8)feet. increase in the base flood elevation C. Collapsible fencing. D. Other wire,pipe,or rail type fencing(e.g.field fence,chicken wire,etc.)which does not for any proposed obstruction In the meet the"open"requirements described above. floodway. Ideally, design guidelines E. Chain link fencing should not allow block walls in the F. Continuous wood fencing or masonry walls. floodway at all. Other types of Fencing and Walls in floodplains and/or erosion hazard areas require a Floodplain Use Permit. proposed fences require extra scrutiny to ensure there is no increase Individual horizontal wire strands can be placed below the flood height provided they are spaced no closer In the base flood elevation and that than six(6)inches apart.Individual vertical wire strands can be placed below the flood height provided they are spaced no closer than six(6)feet apart.For wire,pipe,or rail fencing that does not meet the"open' the supports for the fence,if allowed, requirements,and for wood or masonry walls/fences,the bottom of the wall/fence must be elevated to or are appropriately anchored for scour above the elevation of the water during the 100-year flood event.Wood and masonry fencing/walls do not need to ensure the fence and/or supports to be elevated if they provide enough openings at their bases to allow the free flow of floodwaters without do not get uprooted and transported increasing the depth of water at all. downstream, adding additional debris and potential hazards. situation; openings in a solid wall, similar to flood vents;or requiring an Design guidelines for fences and/or impact analysis or hydrologic and NewsletterIdeas? walls in the floodplain don't have to hydraulic study on fence proposals. Want to spreadabout be weighty. They could include: , requiring a setback from property Figure 2 above provides an example upcoming story?= _ . recent � boundary to alleviate shifting to help with permitting fences and walls in the floodplains and - o want o see in future floodwaters on the adjacent issues!Articles - be up to properties; elevating the bottom floodways. Consider customizing 500 words amaynd . chord of the fence or wall to the base this to fit the flooding conditions in flood elevation to allow floodwater your areal Email RXNewsletter@starr- and the debris carried by floodwater For more information, please to flow underneath the fence, contact Suzanne Sarpong at preventing the inadvertent dam Suzanne.sarpongkfema.As.gov. OCTOBER 2020 Page 29 of 34 NEWS FROM REGION 10 Page 3 Oregon ESA groups,local and tribal governments, Course Dates and Locations and other interested organizations November 17,2020 Integration Planning through October to gain input on 8:30am-4:30pm Stakeholder Engagement Continues strategy development for continued City of Rexburg Council Chamber implementation of the NFIP that Room If you attended the recent NORFMA doesn't cause continued jeopardy to 35 N 1ST E, Rexburg, ID Conference and heard FEMA Region native salmon and other listed 19,2020 10's Erin Cooper present alongside species in Oregon floodplains. November Sara O'Brien, Executive Director of 8:30am-4:30pm the Willamette Partnership you Visit oregonnfzp.org to learn more City of Pocatello Water Department heard about the ongoing stakeholder and to sign up for future project 1889 N Arthur Ave, Pocatello, ID engagement process surrounding the notifications. You may also contact For additional information or to National Flood Insurance Program Erin Cooper, FEMA Region ro via RSVP for one of these events,please (NFIP) and Endangered Species Act email to discuss the project: contact the Idaho State NFIP (ESA) considerations for erin.cooper(a�fema.dhs.gov. Coordinator, Maureen O'Shea at participating Oregon NFIP NFIP 102 WOrkShOPS maureen.osheakidwr.idaho.gov. communities and tribes. Erin and STARR Sara are working alongside a team of Upcoming trainings by Idaho dedicated partners to ensure that Department of Water Resources planning for the future This November, the Idaho implementation of the NOAA Department of Water Resources is Ask the Help Desk Fisheries Oregon NFIP Biological p P Opinion will employ the most hosting two free workshops which p p y will cover "NFIP 102" topics The Region 10 Service Center is collaborative approach possible. including permitting, substantial here to help local community To meet that goal Region 10 staff damage, substantial improvements, officials and stakeholders withtechnical,training, mitigation,and and partners are continuing the manufactured homes, elevation mapping questions. conversation by hosting a series of certificates, LOMCs, and more. virtual meetings with industry Email RegionXHelpDesk@starr- team.com. Online Training BRIC Series: Project Scoping STARR: Inspecting Floodplain (All times Pacific) Application Development Development BRIC Series: Planning October 14, 1 pm October 22, 10:30 am Application Development Online - 1 CEC Online - 1 CEC October 7, 10 am BRIC Series: Project Grant BRIC Series: Benefit Cost Analysis Online - 1 CEC Application Development for Basics Projects CRS:Changes in the CRS - October 21, 10 am October 28, 10 am 2021 Addendum to Manual Online - 1 CEC Online - 1 CEC October 13, 10 am STARR: Floodplain Development Online - 1 CEC Permit Review To register for online courses,visit CRS:Substantial Damage October 22, 9 am STARR's trainingsite: Properties Management Online - 1 CEC 0.mp/starronlinetraining, or email Plans RXTraining@starr-team.com. 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