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Home My WebLink About03022021 Planning & Zoning Minutes PP City of Seward Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 445 r.. CALL TO ORDER The March 2, 2021 regular meeting of the Seward Planning& Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Charbonneau led the pledge of allegiance to the flag ROLL CALL There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding,and Tom Swann VanessaVerhey Gary Seese Nathanial Charbonneau Absent Craig Ambrosiani Comprising a quorum of the Board: and Also Present Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING All public testimony was delivered either in writing or telephonically at this meeting David Squires, inside city, stated concerns about the potential disposition of Fort Raymond property without following the subdivision code for adding platted roads and utilities. Squires stated that he supports the plan for retaining a portion of the property for City use, and is not opposed to selling property Wilde read a written submission into the record, summarized as follows: Carol Griswold,inside city,stated that if the naming of Chamberlin road and Dairy Hill Lane was up for consideration, that the most logical name change would be to rename the street Second Avenue. Griswold stated that this would be an improvement for navigation and first responders. City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 446 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Approve the agenda and consent agenda Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Postpone Resolution 2021-05 until the April 6,2021 meeting Motion Failed AYES: Hatfield, Charbonneau, NOES: Verhey, Swann, Ecklund Motion Passed Approve the agenda and consent agenda AYES: Charbonneau, Swann, Verhey, Seese,Ecklund NOES: none February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved on the consent agenda SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report Jackie Wilde stated that the are two applicants for the vacant Commissioner seat, which will be heard at the March 8 Council meeting. Council will also be discussing a gated system for City parking lots and discussing restroom design options at Williams park. Wilde discussed upcoming Planning and Zoning Work sessions. Wilde called attention to a laydown item that was distributed to the public and council regarding the renaming of Dairy Hill Lane, and asked that Commission direct staff to bring forward a resolution to the April meeting. Wilde stated that at the February 22 Council meeting, Council requested that Planning and Zoning review a possible land use change changing marijuana extraction from heavy manufacturing to light manufacturing in the Central Business district. Other Reports,Announcements,and Presentations Wilde stated that she put together a proclamation recognizing Kelli Hatfield's service on the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be sending that to her. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing Resolution 2021-02 of The Planning and Zoning Commission, of the City Of Seward, Alaska Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Seward Original Townsite Marathon Replat;A Replat Of Lots 21-25 Block 38,Original Townsite Of Seward;Located at 600-608 Third City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 447 Avenue, Within The Office Residential (OR) Zoning District Wilde provided an overview of the proposed platting action, stating the purpose was to combine five (5) lots, into two lots to be known as Lot 21A and 23A, measuring 6,000 and 9,000 square feet. Wilde stated that the area was in the Office Residential zoning district, and described the surrounding development of the area. Wilde stated that the parcels are served by all city utilities. Wilde 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. Wilde stated that the electric department requested a 10-foot utility easement along the rear property line. 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. Ken Lang, outside city, stated in response to Ecklund that there were no existing easements on the property and that the 10-foot easement was customary for the electric department and he sees no objection to it. Motion (Charhonneau/Swann) Approve Resolution 2021-02 of The Planning and Zoning Commission, Of The City Of Seward, Alaska Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Seward Original Townsite Marathon Replat; A Replat Of Lots 21-25 Block 38, Original Townsite Of Seward; Located at 600-608 Third Avenue,Within The Office Residential (OR)Zoning District Charbonneau stated that Ken Lang had answered his question about the easement.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) Amend the title of the replat to "coastal lots" Motion Passed AYES: Hatfield, Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 448 NOES: none Main Motion Passed AYES: Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: none Resolution 2021-03 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 Fire Department Replat; A Replat of Block 2&Block 5, Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Located at 3500 Mustang Avenue and 205 Delphin Street 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. Wilde 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. Wilde stated that the entire area was in the Industrial Zoning District, and described the surrounding development of the area. Wilde 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. Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Approve Resolution 2021-03 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 Fire Department Replat; A Replat of Block 2 & Block 5, Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center,Located at 3500 Mustang Avenue and 205 Delphin Street 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. Wilde 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 City of Sewarct Alaska March 2, 2021 Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes Volume 7, Page 449 not appear on the final plat going before the Borough. Motion (Ecklund/Swann) Amend the title of the replat to "coastal lots" Motion Passed AYES: Hatfield, Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: none Main Motion Passed AYES: Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Hatfield, Ecklund NOES: none Resolution 2021-04 of the Planning and Zoning Commission, of the City Of Seward, Alaska Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Forest Acres Subdivision, Harmon Addition;A Replat Of Lots BP, BQ,And BT Forest Acres Subdivision;Creating Six(6)New Lots, Located at 2403,2409,and 2415 Maple Street,Within The Rural Residential (RR)Zoning District Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item. David Squires, inside city limits, stated he was in favor of the replat. He spoke in reference to the sewer and the road maintenance Chair Ecklund closed public hearing and asked for the staff report. Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Approve Resolution 2021-04 of the Planning and Zoning Commission, of the City Of Seward, Alaska Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Forest Acres Subdivision,Harmon Addition; A Replat Of Lots BP, BQ, And BT Forest Acres Subdivision; Creating Six (6) New Lots, Located at 2403, 2409, and 2415 Maple Street, Within The Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District Motion Passed AYES: Seese, Swarm, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: none City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 450 New Business Resolution 2021-05 Recommending City Council Approval of the Developer Reimbursement Application for the Maple Street Water Program Improvement District;Located On Maple Street Within The Forest Acres Subdivision Motion (Charbonneau/Verhey) Approve Resolution 2021-05 Recommending City Council Approval of the Developer Reimbursement Application for the Maple Street Water Program Improvement District General Discussion Given Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Amend Section 1 adding an number 3 if feasible sewer line development be included Motion Passed AYES: Seese, Swann, Charbonneau, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: none Main Motion Passed AYES: Seese, Swami, Verhey, Ecklund NOES: Charbonneau Motion (Charbonneau/Swann) Approve Resolution 2021-05 Planning and Zoning Commission, of the City Of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval of the Developer Reimbursement Application for the Maple Street Water Program Improvement District;Located On Maple Street Within The Forest Acres Subdivision Resolution 2021-06 Recommending City Council Approval Of The Subdivision, Appraisal And Sale Of City Land Located At Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 Lots 7A& 10A City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes March 2, 2021 Volume 7, Page 451 Motion(Charbonneau/Swann) Approve Resolution 2021-06 Recommending City Council Approval Of The Subdivision,Appraisal And Sale Of City Land Located At Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 Lots 7A& 10A General discussion given by commission Motion Passed AYES: Swann, Verhey, Seese, Ecklund NOES: Charbonneau Commission Comments: Verhey None Swann Looks for the upcoming road change request Charbonneau None Seese Happy with his new hip Ecklund wanted to make sure that a did you know regarding snow removal and would like to have it as a topic in 2021 Citizens' Comments: a letter from Carol Griswold regarding snow removal was read into the record Dave Squires thanked everyone for letting him speak. Charlie Sink outside city limits,thanked everyone for passing 2021-006. Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments Swann requested that a gold pan for commissioner Hatfield. Chair Ecklund has asked for administration to look into what if anything can be given. ADJOURNMENT(Charbonneau) The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 PM Jacki . Wilde ' dy L. c lund Community Devyt Director Chair ♦ • O •••••••• • 4 `-►\ ,I • • (City Still --.-_ s • • SEAL .1 • fikq,/• y - 0n•Ap`••••