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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-019Sponsored by: Regis Public Hearing: February 22, 2021 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE CITY -OWNED: BLOCK 9, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER, COASTAL LOTS; A REPLAT OF LOTS IA AND 1B FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER POLAR SEAFOODS REPLAT; LOCATED WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL (1) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Seward, Enterprise Engineering has surveyed and developed a preliminary replat of City -owned Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, to be known as Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Coastal Lots; and WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Lot lA and Lot 2A, Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, 2007-02; creating four (4) parcels to be located on the west side of Nash ' Road between Moms Avenue and Mustang Avenue; involving approximately 3.8 acres; and WHEREAS, the properties of this replat are located within the Industrial Zoning District (I); the minimum lot size and lot width as required by City Code have been met; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this replat is to create new lease parcels with the potential to support operations for the US Coast Guard and Polar Seafoods; and WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the preliminary replat; and WHEREAS, Block 9 is currently serviced by private roads, municipal water, sewer, electric and other utilities; therefore, no subdivision installation agreement shall be required; and WHEREAS, the replat protects and provides easements for existing and planned utilities throughout the replat area; and WHEREAS, all conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, were met; the property owners and leaseholders within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage; and ' WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-019 WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February2, 2021 and approved P&Z Resolution 2021-01, recommending the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Coastal Lots replat; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code § 16.01.015 (B), no preliminary plat of City -owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for approval without prior consent of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Coastal Lots Replat. 1 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage and posting, as required by Seward City Code § 7.05.145. ' PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22nd day of February, 2021. Christy Terry, AYES: DeMoss, Seese, McClure, Osenga, Baclaan, Casagranda, Terry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Y — City p TF� i (City Se f� •• SEAL ;•= OF Meeting Date: February 22, 2021 To: City Council Through Norm Regis, Acting City Manager From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-019 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Coastal Lots Replat Attached for the Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Enterprise Engineering, on behalf of the City of Seward. In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B), "No preliminary plat of City -owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without the prior consent of the City." This replat is located within the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). This platting action subdivides Lot 1A and Lot 2A, Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Plat no. 2007-02; creating four (4) parcels; involving approximately 3.8 acres. The new parcels are located on the west side of Nash Road between Morris Avenue and Mustang Avenue. 1011 Lill the 1Oia'r Seafoods fish processing plant, and to create a parcel to support operations for the US Coasi Guard fast response cutter. Zoning, The replat is within the Industrial Zoning District. Current development surrounding this replat includes Jag Industrial & Marine Services, the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant, newly constructed floats for moorage, and the City boat storage yard and washdown pad parcels. Utilities: The replat area is currently serviced by roads, municipal water, sewer, and electric; no subdivision installation agreement shall be required. Existing Uses: Block 9 currently contains the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant and adjacent equipment storage and seasonal employee campground. A vacant parcel, currently known as Lot 1A, contains a parking and staging area servicing the newly constructed fisherman's float. The adjacent parcel to the north consists of a staging area to serve the public crane. V& 1=1 Wrof/=, A portion of these parcels, located along the western property line, is located within the VE coastal high hazard area flood zone. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2017) 3.5 Port and Harbor Develo ment (page 16) 1. Section 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving port of Seward through harbor X improvements, infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management Mans. 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X Seward City Code: 16.01.015. Conditions to plat approval. 3. b) No preliminary plat of city -owned property may be submitted to the Kenai X Peninsula Borough planning commission for approval without the prior consent of the ci council. Staff Comments: All staff and administration concerns have been addressed and all City department heads recommend approval of the preliminary replat. FISCAL NOTE: Surveying costs of $2,700 were split between the SMIC Fund and the General Fund under the contracted services line item. Approve Y Finance Department: v ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2021- 019, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Coastal Lots Replat Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE CITY OWNED: FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER, COASTAL LOTS; A REPLAT OF LOTS IA AND 1B FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER POLAR SEAFOODS REPLAT; LOCATED WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Enterprise Engineering, on behalf of the City of Seward, has submitted a preliminary replat of City owned Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, to be known as Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Coastal Lots; and WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Lot IA and Lot 2A, Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, 2007-02; creating four (4) parcels to be located on the west side of Nash Road between Morris Avenue and Mustang Avenue; involving approximately 3.8 acres; and WHEREAS, the properties of this replat are located within the Industrial Zoning District (I); the minimum lot size and lot width as required by City Code have been met; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this replat is to create a new lease parcel to support operations at the Polar Seafoods processing plant; and WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the preliminary replat; and WHEREAS, Block 9 is currently serviced by private roads, municipal water, sewer, electric and other utilities; therefore no subdivision installation agreement shall be required; and WHEREAS, the replat protects and provides easements for existing and planned utilities throughout the replat area; and WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and WHEREAS, all conditions required by Seward City Code § 16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, were met; the property owners and leaseholders within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2021-01 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the City Council approve the submittal of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Coastal Lots to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for approval. Section 2. The Commission further recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Coastal Lots. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of February 2021. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair AYES: Swann, Hatfield, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: ABSENT: Ambrosiam, Seese ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Brenda Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 441 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Approve the agenda and consent agenda Motion Passed AYES: Charbonneau, Swann, Verhey, Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: none December 1, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved on the consent agenda December 15, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes were approved on the consent agenda SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report Jackie Wilde discussed the February 1, 2021 Council work session going over possible uses of Lot 7A Fort Raymond, including possible sale of a portion to Chugachmiut for a new health clinic. Wilde referred to some example maps hanging in council chambers. At the end of the work session, Council referred the item to Planning and Zoning for an additional work session and gathering of public comment. Wilde also discussed the upcoming Planning Conference. In response to Ecklund, Wilde read over the proposed use of Lot 7A from the 2104 municipal land management plan. Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations - None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing Resolution 2021-01 Recommending City Council And Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The City Owned: Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafood Lease Lots; A Replat Of Lots 1A And 1B Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center Polar Seafoods Replat; Located Within The Industrial (I) Zoning District Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item. Hearing no one wishing to speak, Chair Ecklund closed public hearing and asked for the staff report. Bacon provided an overview of the proposed platting action, stating the purpose was to create a new lease parcel to support operations at the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant, and to create a parcel to support operations for the US Coast Guard fast response cutter. Bacon stated that the entire area was in the Industrial Zoning District, and described the surrounding development of the area. Bacon stated that city staff had reviewed the preliminary plat and no objections were reported, and that all public noticing requirements of city code were followed. City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 442 Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Approve resolution 2021-01 Recommending City Council And Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The City Owned: Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafood Lease Lots; A Replat Of Lots lA And 1B Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center Polar Seafoods Replat; Located Within The Industrial (I) Zoning District Charbonneau and Swann had no comments on the plat. Ecklund asked how the name "polar seafoods lease lots" was chosen. Wilde stated that surveyor Stacy Wessel was on the phone and could answer. Wessel stated the subdivision name was the project name that was chosen, and stated the replat title could be whatever they wanted, providing the portion describing the name of the subdivision remain. Ecklund asked about the location of utility easements. Bacon stated that all easements were carried forward from the parent plat. Wessel discussed the easements in greater depth with the Commission. Wilde confirmed that there were utilities located within the described easements. In response to Ecklund, Wessel stated that the location of large boulders was shown on the preliminary plat to give the City a reference point to proposed new lot lines. Wessel stated that other features noted on the preliminary plat were for the City to use for information, and would not appear on the final plat going before the Borough. Motion (Ecklund/Swann) Motion Passed Main Motion Passed New Business Amend the title of the replat to "coastal lots" AYES: Hatfield, Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: AYES: Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: 1. Discuss planning and Zoning Priorities from April 2021 to April 2022 Wilde discussed upcoming joint work session dates with Council. Commission discussed this year's priorities based on the 2020-2021 annual priorities resolution, and advised Staff of desired additions, and specified those priorities which should be moved to "short term" versus "ongoing" P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 2, 2020 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant Agenda Item: Resolution 2021-01 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafood Lease Lots replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Enterprise Engineering, on behalf of the City of Seward. In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B) "No preliminary plat of City -owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without the prior consent of the City." This replat is located within the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). This platting action subdivides Lot 1 A and Lot 2A, Block 9, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Plat no. 2007-02; creating four (4) parcels; involving approximately 3.8 acres. The new parcels are located on the west side of Nash Road between Morris Avenue and Mustang Avenue. The purpose of this platting action is to create a new lease parcel to support operations at the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant, and to create a parcel to support operations for the US Coast Guard fast response cutter. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning: The replat is within the Industrial Zoning District. Current development surrounding this replat includes Jag Industrial & Marine Services, the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant, newly constructed floats for moorage, and the City boat storage yard and washdown pad parcels. Utilities: The replat area is currently serviced by roads, municipal water, sewer, and electric; no subdivision installation agreement shall be required. Existinm Uses: Block 9 currently contains the Polar Seafoods fish processing plant and adjacent equipment storage and seasonal employee campground. A vacant parcel, currently known as Lot ]A, contains a parking and staging area servicing the newly constructed fisherman's float. The adjacent parcel to the north consists of a staging area to serve the public crane. Flood Zone: A portion of these parcels, located along the western property line, is located within the VE coastal high hazard area flood zone. AMENDMENT NO. 16 AMENDMENT NO. 16 to the agreement between the City of Seward and Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh, dated January 13, 1997 follows: WHEREAS, the City of Seward with offices at Seward, Alaska, hereinafter called "Seward" and Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh, hereinafter called "Lobbyist', entered into an agreement for lobbying services on January 13, 1997, and WHEREAS, the continuation of the existing agreement is desirous to both Seward and Lobbyist; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual exchange of the promises of the parties, the parties agree to amend the agreement as follows: 1) Paragraph 1. Duties and Terms, final sentence is amended to read: "Seward hereby contracts and employs Lobbyist beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015." 2) Paragraph 1. Compensation, the first sentence is amended to read: "Seward shall pay Lobbyist as compensation for its services hereunder as follows: $92,208.00 annually for the terms of this agreement. Payments shall be made to Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh upon presentation of an appropriate invoice." EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, all other terms and conditions of the agreement dated January 13, 1997, and all previous amendments, remain in force and effect. Robertso , Monagle and Eastaugh >,'2 3 i Date James Hunt City Manager Date Attest: Johanna Kinney CMC, City Clerk (City Seal)