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Home My WebLink About03062017 Planning & Zoning Joint Work Session Packet VJc� Seward City Council Work Session Packet Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning Commission (5:15 p.m.), Port and Commerce Advisory Board (5:45 p.m.), and Historic Preservation Commission (6:15 p.m.) to review annual priorities March 6, 2017 City Council Chambers Seward City Council Work Session Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning Commission (5:15 p.m.), Port and Commerce Advisory Board (5:45 p.m.), and Historic Preservation Commission (6:15 p.m.) to review annual priorities March 6, 2017 City Council Chambers 1. Planning and Zoning Memo and DRAFT 2017 Priorities................................Pg.2 2. Planning and Zoning APPROVED 2016 Priorities .......................................PgA (City Council Resolution 2016-032) 3. Port and Commerce Advisory Board DRAFT 2017 Priorities..........................Pg. 6 4. Port and Commerce Advisory Board APPROVED 2016 Priorities....................Pg. 8 (City Council Resolution 2016-030) 5. Historic Preservation Commission APPROVED 2016 Priorities.....................Pg. 10 (City Council Resolution 2016-049) i MEMORANDUM City of Seward Community Development Date: March b, 2017 To: City Council Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: Planning and Zoning Commission 2017 Priorities Draft The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this year's annual priorities at its February 21, 2017 regular work session. As a result of that review, the Commission set the Seward Comprehensive Plan Update as its top priority for 2017. All of the priorities are included in a draft that has been prepared for Council consideration. 2 2017 Planning & Zoning Priority List Draft Priorities Short and Medium Term 1) Assist with the completion of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update. (Remains the top priority for 2017.) 2) Review Camping Code update. 3) Communication tower education/work session with an 'industry expert. 4) Explore available fundin 7 for infrastructure development. 5) Review the Lodging Code. (Reviewed 1 returned.) Bring fe-P.Axfffird Gq-A-@ ehanges to allow minimum lot fr-eatages of 30 feet and :.,sw.,1 i let sizes of 3,000 square For while meeting all «tie..City Code develepment requirements. (Completed.) Continuing 1) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping, junk vehicles, etc. 2) Seek additional funding for Planning& Zoning Commissioner training. • Search out and add funding to the budget • Maintain a Commissioner training calendar 3 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2016 TO APRIL 2017 WHEREAS, at their January 19, 2016 work session, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed their Priorities List; and WHEREAS,the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, the Commission and Council held a joint work session, reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List on February 24, 2016; and WHEREAS, at their April 5, 2016 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2016-04,recommending Council adoption of the 2016 Planning and Zoning Priorities as listed. :r NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The following List of Planning and Zoning Priorities for April 2016 through April 2017 are hereby adopted: Priorities Short and Medium Term 1) City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update 2) Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update 3) Help review Camping Code 4) Bring forward Code changes to allow minimum lot frontages of 30 feet and minimum lot sizes of 3,000 square feet, while meeting all other City Code development requirements S) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping,junk vehicles,etc. 6) Communication Tower Education/Work Session with an Industry Expert 4 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-032 Continuins 1) Work with City Council to continue recruitment efforts for the Planning and Zoning Commission 2) Seek additional funding for Planning&Zoning Commissioner training • Search out and add funding to the budget • Maintain a Commissioner training calendar tom- Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 251s day of April, 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA can Bardarson,Mayor AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Butts, Squires, McClure,Altermatt, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: j+Ja a ne MC ty Clerk (City Seal) =p�azsna r e ess8,�f 46 op*f1r`` � o ALtl ■ Ap6P l!- .......... �qT� 0l' o�a�aev3�oa�e 5 Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2017-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE 2017 PACAB PRIORITIES WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and WHEREAS, at its March 1, 2017 Regular Meeting PACAB reviewed and refined the 2017 Priorities List; and WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a March 6, 2017 joint work session to review and update the current Priorities List NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board that: Section 1. The following List of Priorities through December 2017 is hereby approved by the Board and recommended to Council for their approval: PRIORITIES 1. Review information provided by administration and make recommendations to Council regarding vessel property tax. 2. Provide review and recommend changes to the Harbor Tariff. 3. Identify needed support, strategies incentives and measures that will support industries including the CDQ fleets and related but not limited to, Oil & gas, transportation including Seward Airport, and commercial fishing. 4. Review and make recommendations to the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Development Plan. 5. Council designate PACAB for initial vetting of energy options 6. Provide review and recommendations for the South Harbor Uplands Development Plan, Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 6 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2016- Page 2 of 2 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board this 5 h day of April, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Darryl Schaefermeyer, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney City Clerk, CMC (City Seal) 7 Sponsored by: fort and Commerce Advisory Board CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ADOPTING THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD PRIORITIES FROM MARCH 2O16 TO APRIL 2017 WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's (PACA13) responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and WIIEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a February 24"', 2016 joint work session to review and update the current Priorities List; and WHEREAS, at their March 2, 2016 Regular Meeting, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board reviewed and updated their Priorities List; and WHEREAS, with the passage of PACAB Resolution 2016-002, PACA13 recommends Council adoption of the 2016 Priority List, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 13Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section I. The following List of Priorities through April 2017 is hereby approved: PRIORITIE'S l) Review taxes, especially vessel property tax. 2) Review the Harbor Tariff. 3) Work to support industries to Seward including the CDQ fleets and related industries, Oil & gas related industries, transportation, and commercial fishing. 4) I lelp lead Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC) development plan. 5) Prioritize Federal and State Priorities for Port & Commerce Initiatives. 6) Explore energy alternatives (Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Ilydroelectric etc.) and alternatives to energy (B10 fuel, LNG etc.). Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 11"' day of* April, 2016. 8 CITY OI{ SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 201 G-030 THE CITV1,0 SEWARD,ALASKA 1J isti a �11t�r nuncil Member AYES: Squires, Altermatt, McClure, Casabranda NOES: No A13SENT: No ABSTAIN: No ATTEST: i canna K ey, CMCty Clerk (City Seal) OFfro,. Ci .q . 0 N r , r 9 Sponsored by: Seward Historic Preservation Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2016 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the Seward Historic Preservation Commission wishes to assist the City Council with the ongoing responsibilities it holds as a Certified Local Government (CLG), which rqulres provision for recognition of the historically significant activities, structures and the people who helped build Seward; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the continuing education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history; and WHEREAS, it is also the responsibility of the Seward Historic Preservation Commission to assist with the preservation of Seward's local history; and WHEREAS, the Commission has continuously received Certified Local Government grants for historic preservation activities; and WHEREAS, the Commission provides recognition each year to an outstanding contributor to Seward's history by awarding the annual Seward Historic Preservation Award; and WHEREAS, the Commission continues to revise the Seward Historic Preservation Plan; and WHEREAS, in order for the Commission to continue to provide this level of service to the community and assistance to the Council, a long range plan for activities is necessary;and WHEREAS, the Council and the Seward Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss and revise the 2016 Priority List at the February 24, 2016 joint work session; and NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The 2016 Priorities for the Seward Historic ['reservation Commission is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval. Section 2. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2016 Priorities List is as follows.. 10 CITY OF SE,WARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 Public Outreach • Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least once a year, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission (1) • Historic Preservation JVeb Presence - Continual updating and work on website to reflect Seward's Historical Resources (2) • National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to year(1) a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month • Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1) a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission believes deserve to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be received by April. c. Update City plaque as appropriate in timely manner. • Local historic Plants and Tree(2) a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees b. Request Nominations from the Public. • The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series-(2) a. Lai-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas • Cemetery Information Project(2) a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation website and Past Perfect Database. • Purchase of Alaska 1.50"' 2017 Anniversary(1) - a. Promote and assist in community coordination activities for the celebration of the purchase of Alaska 150'h Anniversary in 2017. Direct coordination with but is not limited; City of Seward, Resurrection Bay Historic Society, Kenai fjords National Park, Pioneers of Alaska, City of Seward Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Coast Guard, Trail Blazers", Alaska State Parks, Seward American Legion, Moose Pass Sportsmen Club, PSTA Site Council, local religious organizations, Rotary, businesses, society clubs and other local interested parties. Historic Structures & Sites (1) • Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic. Sites • Continue to nominate structures, site's and vessels to Seward Local Register • Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee 11ome Project • The Commission continues to support Historical Hoben Park's restoration and is willing to assist with planting the planters. • Continue to engage family/owners of Alaska Nellie's home site to develop, uncover 11 CITY OF SEW ARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 and otherwise seek to preserve related historical resources. Historic Preservation Plan Sewarrl Historic Preservation flan- (1) Current plan is in review, rewrite and update status. a, Promote economic incentives; historical preservation and education; enharncc understanding of economic heritage tourism. Other Commission Tasks • *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology. (1) • *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources within the community. (1) • Set priorities for CLG grant applications. (1) a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications 0 Participate in the review of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. (1) * Required by City Code May 18, 2016 Code(1) HIGH PRIORITY (2)ONGOING Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this $'"day of August 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA an Rardarson, Mayor 12 CITY Or SEW ARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-049 AYES: Casagranda, Keil,Altermatt, McClure, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: BllttS, Squires ABSTAIN; None ATTEST: Brenda Ballou,'tofc Acting City Clerk (City SOP Or q �1 1 " SEAL . • e OF A4P�.`�, f,f ffff fffi.i lff♦ f 13