Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11032020 HPC & PZ Joint WS Laydown - V1 / 1 3 a7o , o p � z/NP 7C ' f ws L gyJs l/', - r i 2030 Comprehensive Plan UpVdc�atei ,c.Volumee I `{ 'Kin I-7 The following items have been identified by citizens as • Strive to meet or exceed standards and regulations contributing to Seward's small town atmosphere: for compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. • people are friendly and you know your neighbors • Develop a beach erosion and storm surge protection • a comfortable, relaxed attitude program. • a dynamic historic downtown and a thriving boat • Protect our ecosystem and public health. harbor • Preserve and protect the scenic views of the mountains • a high level of citizen commitment to the community and Resurrection Bay. • convenient access throughout town; a pedestrian • Seek ways to protect the watershed and mitigate de- friendly downtown velopment impacts on the slopes of Bear Mountain, c-• pride in our historic downtown district and historical Marathon Mountain, Mount Benson and the Mount surrounding areas Alice bench. • an attractive community appearance • Encourage education and support our environment. 2.2.2 Natural Environment and Open Space 2.2.3 Community Appearance We value clean air, clean e value a clean, well water and a healthy, natural `` maintained community, environment for people and ``" beautification through wildlife. We value natural landscaping, and restoration open spaces and the scenic of our historic structure views of the surrounding undeveloped mountains. We • Encourage citizens as well as the city to take an active value quiet in our residential role in beautifying the community. neighborhoods. We practice: • Maintain a clean, litter-free community. environmental leadership an• • Support an effective recycling program. act as environmental steward' • Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional use permits as feasible. • Continue the enforcement method for violations of • Consider how to best design construction that can city codes affecting community appearance. be maintained over time without damaging the en- • Support activities initiated by the Seward Historic vironment, balancing near-term interests with the Preservation Commission (SHPC). protection of future generations. • Implement aesthetics when designing and maintain- • Recognize the interdependence of environmental ing roadways. quality, economic growth and social justice. • Encourage historic conservation and preservation • Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order within our city. to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no harm to the environment. • Strive to reduce energy consumption,waste genera- 2.2.4 Recreation tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production of greenhouse gases. e tie' .iv-►'"e '` a►-r.Un`• • Work to clean up environmentally impacted lands indoor and outdoor recreationa''t, that impede a sustainable environment. opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages.: 1.� GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition, • Support creation of a sustainable, comprehensive rehabilitation and preservation recycling program. of prehistoric and historic sites, • Support the Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Re- transportation routes, trails, buildings, objects and artifacts. cycling(ALPAR). • Support Parks and Recreation Volunteer Community • Support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's Clean Ups. (SHPC)efforts to raise public awareness regarding the . Support Christmas Tree Recycling for wood chips. inventory of local historic properties;as well as those . Evaluate citywide curbside pickup of recyclables. properties listed on local,state and national registers; . Support community gardens. and benefits of placing properties on these registers. * • Evaluate incentives, procedures, and regulations to encourage continued identification, inventory,acqui- 3.9.2.2 Preserve and protect the scenic views sition,preservation,and restoration of buildings and of the mountains and Resurrection Bay. sites. • Seek ways to minimize development impacts on the • Develop with SHPC appropriate information,guide- slopes of Bear Mountain,Mt.Marathon,Mt.Benson, lines and incentives for owners to incorporate historic and the Mt. Alice bench utilizing watershed protec- preservation using the Secretary of Interior's Stan- tion measures. dards for Historic Preservation or locally determined • Ensure zoning that maximizes park purposes along standards. the waterfront and waterway buffer areas, in partic- • Add a voluntary historic resources survey as part ular dedicating Waterfront Park for open space in of the application for city building and conditional perpetuity. use permits. • Promote ways to increase public awareness of historic * • Encourage planning and adaptive use of historic prop- significance along Waterfront Park. erties to promote residential, cultural, commercial, and heritage tourism purposes: 3.9.2.3 Preserve the quiet of residential * • Clarify roles of SHPC, Planning and Zoning Corn- neighborhoods. mission,and the City of Seward in regulating historic preservation and integrating it into the planning process. • Support the ordinance on quiet hours. • Encourage preservation of historic landscaping,sup- • Promote soundproofing of generators,air quality con- port the Seward Historic Preservation Commission's trol units,and other sources of noise in commercial Historic Plant and Tree Register. or institutional zones adjacent to residential zones. 3.9.2 Improve the appearance of and reduce unnecessary noise in the entire community. 3.9.2.1 Encourage citizens, as well as the city, to take an active role in beautifying the community. • Encourage the landscaping of developed property. • Increase recycling efforts to reduce litter and impact on landfill. • Evaluate measures to control improper signage and community "eyesores." • Support and encourage solid waste management"3R's Reduce,Reuse, Recycle".