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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
AMEND SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.222 DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS—TABLE NOTES,LETTER E
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed their
priorities two of which included, "contribute and collaborate as needed to help be a part of the
solution for the housing issues that Seward is facing," and "Make recommended updates to Title
15"; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022 Resolution 2022-004 was passed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission approving these priorities; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2022 the City Council approved the Planning and Zoning
Commission's priorities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that developable land within Seward is limited, and
development requirements should reflect the need to allow more productive use of that limited
land without degrading the quality of community life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2022-XXX attached and
incorporated herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2022-012
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3"d day of
May 2022.
TH Y OF SEWARD, A SKA
Clar Sullivan, Cha'
AYES: Charbonneau, Monaco, Staggs, Verhey, Sullivan
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
renda Ballo C
City Clerk (City Seal)
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: May 3,2022
Public Hearing Date: ,2022
Enactment Date: ,2022
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2022-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING
SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.222 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS —
TABLE NOTES,LETTER E
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed their
priorities two of which included, "contribute and collaborate as needed to help be a part of the
solution for the housing issues that Seward is facing," and "Make recommended updates to Title
15";and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022 Resolution 2022-004 was passed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission approving these priorities; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2022 the City Council approved the Planning and Zoning
Commission's priorities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that developable land within Seward is limited, and
development requirements should reflect the need to allow more productive use of that limited
land without degrading the quality of community life; and
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Section 15.10.140 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(Stfikethfoughe=deletions and are bold, Underline=additions and are bold italics):
Table 15.10.222 Development Requirements—Table Notes
NOTE 1. Within the HC District, in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue,the southern boundary
of the South Harbor Uplands-Tract H, Waterfront Park Replat,the harbor basin and J Float
Ramp,building height is limited to 26 feet.
NOTE 2.
A. Buildable/useable area—Lot may have to be larger to have minimum buildable area
available.
Ordinance 2022-XX
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: May 3,2022
Public Hearing Date: ,2022
Enactment Date: ,2022
B. In the R1,R2, R3,UR, OR,AC and CB Districts, from the Seward Highway/Phoenix
Road intersection South,to include the Bayview Subdivision, 3,000 SF and north,
6,000 SF with 30 and 60 foot minimum frontages respectively, for single-family
residences.
C. A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each if the
reduction below 20,000 SF is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent right-
of-way.
D. In the R1,R2,R3,UR, OR,AC and CB Districts, individual lots of at least 3,000 SF
in the Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, Cliff Addition and
Bayview Addition may be developed for single-family residences provided all other
development requirements of this chapter are met.
E. Multiple-Family developments(except studio apartments) with three or more units
require a minimum of 9,000 SF in the R3, UR, OR,AC and CB Districts and 20,000
SF in the RM District. R3, UR, and OR Districts require an
additional 1,200 SF per unit of five or more units. •
F. Two-Family or duplex developments require a minimum of 6,000 SF in the R2,R3,
UR, OR,AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. Duplex developments
within the Federal Addition Subdivision require 5,000 SF. All other development
requirements of this chapter shall be met.
G. Multiple-Family, studio apartments in the OR, AC, CB, HC, I and RM districts require
a minimum of 9,000 SF. The total square footage required for lot setbacks shall be
reserved as open area. All other requirements set forth in this chapter shall be met.
NOTE 3. See Notes 2-D and 2-E above.
NOTE 4. From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection—South, a five-foot setback, each
side;north, a minimum five-foot setback each side as part of a combined 15-foot setback total
between both sides.
NOTE 5. In the HC District,parcels abutting mean high tide—No rear yard setback; parcels
abutting the waterfront boardwalk—Five feet; and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk
or mean high water mark—Ten feet.
NOTE 6. Excludes setbacks in HC and I.
NOTE 7. In the Industrial District,no minimum lot size,width or setbacks are required for
unmanned electronic sites.
NOTE 8. Tract D of USS 1864 Jesse Lee Home Subdivision shall not be used for any uses other
than those allowed in an R1 district,except for a long term care facility,aka skilled nursing care
facility.
Ordinance 2022-XX
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Sponsored by: Plan ningt!and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: May 3,2022
Public Hearing Date: ,2022
Enactment Date: ,2022
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10)days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,the XX day
of XXXX 2022.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Christy Terry, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk (City Seal)
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Ordinance 2022-XX
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