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Home My WebLink About02162021 Planning & Zoning LAYDOWN - Ft Raymond WSLAYDOWN Feb 16, 2021 P&Z work session From: Craig A To: C Ecklund Gmail; Andy Bacon Cc: Brenda Ballou; Jackie Wilde; Karen Corrigan Subject: Re: Reschedule of 2.11.2021 Work Session topic "Fort Raymond" Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:17:47 PM External Email: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am unable to attend today's meeting. I would like to propose an idea for consideration. If we are considering putting a health related facility on the Fort Raymond property, should we also reserve space nearby for a future hospital. Our current hospital is 25 years old and if we consider the planning aspect of our duties, we might want to consider where the next hospital will go. Thanks Craig Ambrosiani SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES W SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES 2.1 COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES FOR 2030 Building on its impressive heritage and natural setting, • the community's vision for itself includes: an attractive, healthy, vibrant community; a strong diverse economy with quality business, educational and recreational opportunities; a process for orderly growth; and an appreciation of local history, culture and community. 2.2 COMMUNITY VALUES The values of a community reflect and drive the quality of its life. This quality is also impacted by such factors as: • geographic, cultural and historic features that are unique to a community; 0 the type and quantity of human activities in the area as shown by economic indicators, vital statistics and population data, education and health statistics, and other data; the opinions and experiences that the community collectively embodies. In order to maintain or improve the overall quality of life, these underlying community values must be known and respected. The following are key community values identified by the citizens of Seward with supporting di- rections for the plan. 2.2.1 Small Town Feel and Atmosphere We value the "small town feel" and friendly atmosphere. �77 PLAN DESIGN CONSTRII<T 1-7 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume 1 6 The following items have been identified by citizens as contributing to Seward's small town atmosphere: • people are friendly and you know your neighbors • a comfortable, relaxed attitude • a dynamic historic downtown and a thriving boat harbor • a high level of citizen commitment to the community • convenient access throughout town; a pedestrian friendly downtown • pride in our historic downtown district and historical surrounding areas • an attractive community appearance 2.2.2 Natural Environment and Open Space We value clean air, clean water and a healthy, natural environment for people and wildlife. We value natural open spaces and the scenic views of the surrounding undeveloped mountains. We value quiet in our residential neighborhoods. We practice environmental leadership and act as environmental stewards • Consider how to best design construction that can be maintained over time without damaging the en- vironment, balancing near -term interests with the protection of future generations. • Recognize the interdependence of environmental quality, economic growth and social justice. • Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no harm to the environment. • Strive to reduce energy consumption, waste genera- tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production of greenhouse gases. • Work to clean up environmentally impacted lands that impede a sustainable environment. • Strive to meet or exceed standards and regulations for compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. • Develop a beach erosion and storm surge protection program. • Protect our ecosystem and public health. • Preserve and protect the scenic views of the mountains and Resurrection Bay. • Seek ways to protect the watershed and mitigate de- velopment impacts on the slopes of Bear Mountain, Marathon Mountain, Mount Benson and the Mount Alice bench. • Encourage education and support our environment. 2.2.3 Community Appearance We value a clean, well - maintained community, beautification through landscaping, and restoration of our historic structures. • Encourage citizens as well as the city to take an active role in beautifying the community. • Maintain a clean, litter -free community. • Support an effective recycling program. • Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional use permits as feasible. • Continue the enforcement method for violations of city codes affecting community appearance. • Support activities initiated by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC). • Implement aesthetics when designing and maintain- ing roadways. • Encourage historic conservation and preservation within our city. 2.2.4 Recreation We value diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages. ENGI�� PLAN DESIGN CONSTRII<T SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES 1-8 • Update the 1993 City of Seward Parks Master Plan and encourage regular updating. • Include a dog park in the Parks Master Plan. • • Support the development of indoor and outdoor rec- reational facilities. • 0 Explore development of a community center. that incorporate community resources into education programs. Support quality after -school education programs, including the Boys & Girls Club. Support adequate funding for education, including intra-school district sports and art and music programs. 0 Complete construction of new restroom at Wil- 2.2.6 liams Park. 0 Expand utility sites in campgrounds, based on demand. 2.2.5 Education We value a community that will ensure that pre-K-12 and post -secondary education institutions have the resources and programs to provide quality educational opportunities to our children and residents. • Support the return of a Community Schools concept for adult education. • Support a safer traffic route among the three schools by supporting the development of adjoining campuses for a pre-K 12 schools complex. • Support a local Head Start program. • Support the development of local University of Alaska campus (UAF-College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)-Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) Resurrection Bay Extension Site, associated courses and degree programs. • Support infrastructure for the R/V Sikuliaq and their research. • Support the mission and programs of the Alaska Vo- cational Technical Center to develop the workforce. • Support educational opportunities which are enhanced by Seward's physical geography and economic activities. • Support the efforts of all educational organizations and government agencies, including the Seward Community Library and Museum, Alaska SeaLife Center, National Park Service (NPS), and US Forest Service (USFS), to provide educational opportunities Health Care We value effective, accessible, and affordable healthcare. • Explore the feasibility of a borough health care ser- vice area. • Support additional beds and short-term stay beds at the hospital. • Support co -location of long-term care facility and medical center. • Explore the feasibility of providing veterans care locally. • Support medical health care professionals to relocate to Seward. • Pursue affordable health care insurance through bor- ough, state and federal sources. • Encourage cooperation between all health care pro- viders. • Support educational, preventative and rehabilitation social services. • Retain Seward as the hub for social services on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula. • Continue to support Independent Living Center, SeaView Community Services and Seward Senior Center and other similar organizations. • Explore the After Birth Services for families in Seward. • Pursue program for restoring ground ambulance ser- vice between Seward and Anchorage. • Maintain status of federally qualified health center, which provides federal funding and access to afford- able health care for the uninsured and underinsured. 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