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Agenda Packet
Special Meeting
Friday, January 28, 2022
Council Chambers, City Hall
1: 45 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Friday, January
281 2022 at 1:45 p.m. for the purpose of:
Resolution 2022-001, Approving The Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities From February 2022 To February 2023.
Resolution 2022-002, Utilizing The Boundaries Of The
Downtown Historic District To Establish A Downtown Historic
Business District (HBD) Zone.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams
Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
Signed this 24" day of January, 2022.
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City Manager
2 Commissioners
Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC
2.10.032
(No business shall be transacted other than stated above)
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice
calling a Special Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Friday, January
28, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. for the purpose of -
Resolution 2022-001, Approving The Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities From February 2022 To February 2023.
Resolution 2022-002, Utilizing The Boundaries Of The
Downtown Historic District To Establish A Downtown Historic
Business District (HBD) Zone.
The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams
Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings.
All public is invited to attend.
Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
City Hall bulletin board
U.S. Post Office
Harbormaster's Building
Seward Community Library Museum
The City of Seward, Alaska
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
January 28. 2022
Cheryl Seese
Chair
Term Expires May, 2022
Sue Ward
Vice Chair
Term Expires May, 2023
Tanguy Libbrecht
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2023
Mary Ann Benoit
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2024
Dona Walker
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2024
Art LeMaster
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2023
Vacant
Commissioner
Term Expires May, 2022
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
Bailey Sayler
Library Museum Director
Brenda Ballou
City Clerk
1:45 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Council Chambers
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per
speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so
requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Agenda]
6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards — None
B. Other Reports and Announcements — None
C. Presentations — None
City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda
January 28, 2022 Page I
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
1. Resolution 2022-001, Approving The Historic Preservation Commission Priorities
From February 2022 To February 2023............................................ Pg. 3
2. Resolution 2022-002, Utilizing The Boundaries Of The Downtown Historic
District To Establish A Downtown Historic Business District (HBD) Zone. Pg. 6
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS — None
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS
10. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO
CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Agenda
January 28, 2022 Page 2
Sponsored by: Chair Seese & Vice Chair Ward
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA APPROVING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM
FEBRUARY 2022 TO FEBRUARY 2023
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission's responsibilities in Seward City
Code are:
2.30.425 - Powers and duties.
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the historic preservation commission to:
(1) Develop a local historic plan that will include provisions for identification, protection
and interpretation of the area's significant resources. Such a plan is to be compatible with the
Alaska Historic Preservation Plan and to produce information compatible with and for the Alaska
Heritage Resources Survey.
(2) Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources
within the community.
(3) Review and comment to the state historic preservation officer on all proposed National
Register nominations for properties within the community area.
(4) Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of local government regarding
the identification and protection of local historic and archaeological resources.
(5) Work toward the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation
and community history.
(6) Support the enforcement of the Alaska Historic Preservation Act, AS 41.35.
(7) Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified in
the local historic preservation inventory.
WHEREAS, at its December 9, 2021 and January 13, 2022 meetings, the Historic
Preservation Commission reviewed and updated their priorities and goals for 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the following
priorities and goals from February 2022 through February 2023:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-001
REPORTING
• Quarterly reports to council
• Annual Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report to the State Historic
Preservation Office (February)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Coordinate efforts with Planning and Zoning regarding the identification and
protection of local historic and archaeological resources.
• Enhance understanding of the economic benefits of Heritage Tourism.
• Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May by proclamation.
• Award the Annual Seward Historic Preservation Award in May.
• Maintain the Seward Historic Preservation Commission online presence.
SEWARD HISTORIC STRUCTURES & SITES
• Review local projects and recommendations about the effect on properties identified
in the local historic preservation inventory.
• Update, review, and submit the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites to the Offices of
History and Archaeology according to the guidelines for the Alaska Heritage
Resources Survey, with annual review.
• Promote and continue to nominate structures and sites to Seward Local Register.
• Support the historic Hoben Park by assisting with planters and working towards
restoring its historic character.
• Engender the preservation and use of the Jesse Lee Home properties for Park use.
• Track and monitor the progress of the Fort Raymond Subdivision.
• Identify the Most Endangered Historic Properties in Seward.
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN
• Promulgate economic incentives, historical preservation and education.
• Develop historic preservation initiatives and projects.
• Advance the Historic Business District.
OTHER COMMISSION TASKS
• Generate ideas, set priorities, and submit an application for consideration, and take
action on CLG grant opportunities that stimulate knowledge of local history, heritage
tourism and cultural awareness.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-001
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 3. This resolution will be brought forward to City Council for approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 20t' day of January, 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cheryl Seese, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Sponsored by: Chair Seese & Vice Chair Ward
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA UTILIZING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT TO
ESTABLISH A DOWNTOWN HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT (HBD)
ZONE
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council defined the Downtown Historic District via
Resolution 1988-011 as "that area in downtown Seward bordered on the South by Resurrection
Bay, on the North by Jefferson Street, on the East by Sixth Avenue, and on the West by Third
Avenue, and includes the Ferry Terminal Building"; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission desires to use those same boundaries
to establish a Downtown Historic Business District (HBD) zone, in cooperation with the
Community Development Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of establishing the HBD zone is to support historic preservation
efforts by maintaining the integrity of historic properties; and
WHEREAS, preserving the historic integrity of properties in the Downtown Historic
District directly translates into heritage tourism, which is a proven and viable economic revenue
source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the establishment of
a Downtown Historic Business District (HBD) zone, using the same boundaries as the
Downtown Historic District.
Section 2. This resolution will be provided to the Community Development Department
and the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Section 3. This resolution will be brought to City Council for consideration and
approval.
Section 4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 21st day of January, 2022.
City of Seward Zoning Map
Zoningonline
Rural Residential
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, REDEFINING THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the goals and benefits of historic preserva-
tion and historic districts have been endorsed by city of
Seward Ordinance No. 519; and
WHEREAS, criteria for selection and designation of
historic districts have been established in city of Seward
Resolution No. 84-84; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Downtown Historic District was
defined in city of Seward Resolution No. 84-85, to encompass
an area bordered on the South by Resurrection Bay, on the
East by Sixth Avenue, on the North by Adams Street, and on
the West by Third Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this area excluded several important histor-
ical buildings in the downtown area, including the Van
Gilder Hotel, the Swetman House, the Rae Building, the old
Oddfellows Hall (SLAC Building), the old Catholic Church,
the Lutheran Church, and the Methodist Church;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
section 1. The Downtown Historic District is hereby
redefined as that area in downtown Seward bordered on the
South by Resurrection Bay, on the North by Jefferson Street,
on the East by Sixth Avenue, and on the West by Third
Avenue, and includes the Ferry Terminal Building.
Section 2. Resolution No. 84-85 is hereby rescinded.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this 25th day of January , 19 88
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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HARRY GIESELER, MAYOR
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-011
AYES: DUNHAM, GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL & SIMUTIS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: O'BRIEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
i a S Mu phy, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
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