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Home My WebLink AboutRes2021-031 Sponsored by: Regis Public Hearing: March 22, 2021 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE CITY-OWNED FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPLAT; A REPLAT OF BLOCK 2& BLOCK 5,FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WHEREAS, Enterprise Engineering, on behalf of the City of Seward, submitted a preliminary replat of City owned Block 2 & Block 5, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, to be known as Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Fire Department Replat; and WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Block 2, Block 5 and Tract A3 Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Plat 97-27; creating two (2) parcels to be located south of Jellison Avenue and west of Delphin Street; involving approximately 6.7 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 Seward City Code have been met; and WHEREAS,the purpose of this replat is to create a new parcel to support training for the Seward Volunteer Fire Department(SVFD); and WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the preliminary replat; and WHEREAS, Block 2 is currently serviced by public roads, municipal water, and electric; Block 5 is served by public roads and electric. No subdivision installation agreement shall be required; 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 WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 2, 2021 and approved P&Z Resolution 2021-03, recommending council and the Kenai CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2021-031 modi Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fire Department Replat; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Fire Department Replat. 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 22"d day of March, 2021. THE T SEWARD, KA C sty Terry, ayor AYES: Baclaan, Osenga, DeMoss, McClure, Casagranda, Seese, T NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: iIPre renda J. Ballou, MMC City Clerk .•••"''''' (City S@a1� GOctPO�� .QO i •e � = SEAL ea• _ --- .10 ti. tiFOFA.....0. Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 22, 2021 To: City Council Through Norm Regis, Acting City Manager 1-11_r From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director Agenda Item: Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fire Department replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: 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 Block 2, Block 5, and Tract A3, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Plat no. 97 27; creating two (2) parcels involving approximately 6.7 acres. Tract A3 would be renamed Tract A4 due to the elimination of one section on Mustang Avenue, and will still maintain its status as "a service road access easement restricted to lessees, City, and other authorized personnel" as indicated on Note 4 of Plat 97-27. The new parcels are located on the south side of Jellison Avenue, along the west side of Delphin Street. The purpose of this platting action is to create a new parcel to support training operations for the Seward Fire Department. The 4-acre parcel to be known as Lot 1 Block 2 is proposed for this purpose. The 2.7-acre parcel which will be known as Lot 1 Block 5 is the remainder of Block 5. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning: The replat is within the Industrial Zoning District. Surrounding properties are also within the Industrial Zoning District. Utilities: The replat area is currently serviced by roads, some municipal water, and electric. This property is located within Municipal Service Area Zone Two, as specified in SCC 5.25. No subdivision installation agreement shall be required. Existine Uses: Development surrounding this replat includes the City boat storage yard to the west, the undeveloped Tract E to the east, and undeveloped Block 6 to the south. A parcel leased by AVTEC for maritime training is located to the north across Jellison Avenue. Other leased properties to the east, on Block 3, contain improvements that support marine industrial trades. Flood Zone: The area is within a Flood Zone D, which are areas of undetermined flood hazards. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council,2017) 3.5 Port and Harbor Development (page 16) 1. Section 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving port of Seward through harbor X improvements, infrastructure expansion, and implementation of i management plans. 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X Seward City Code: 16.01.015. Conditions to Ip at approval. 3. b) No preliminary plat of city-owned property may be submitted to the X Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission for approval without the prior consent of the city 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 will be borne by the general services department within the General Fund budget account no. 0 1 000-1 1 80-7009. Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2021-031, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fire Department replat.