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Home My WebLink About02242016 Planning & Zoning Work Session Laydown MEMORANDUM City of Seward Community Development Date: February 24, 2016 To: City Council Through: Donna Glen, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: Planning and Zoning Commissions 2016 Priorities Draft The Planning and Zoning Commission began reviewing this year's annual priorities at its January 19, 2016 regular work session. As a result of that review, the Commission set the Seward Comprehensive Plan Update as its top priority for 2016. All of the priorities are included in a draft that has been prepared for Council consideration. I -W '�) - --L I z ti "q 2016 Planning & Zoning Priority Dist Draft Short and Medium Term 1) City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update. (Moved to top priority for 2016) 2) Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update. (Hold additional work sessions in 2016) 3) Help review Camping Code. 4) Communication Tower Education 1 Work Session with an Industry Expert. 5) 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) (CoiFI C011tl[Ililn� ��`-�"�"..� � v��•J j ��Y�- �� 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 P&Z Training Calendar Training Calendar: 2016 From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Item: Training for Commissioners The following information is provided to help with discussions about P&Z training. 2015 Training Schedule: • Community Development Department staff offered a video presentation/training on storm water management and floodplain development. The training (approximately 30 minutes) was scheduled at the direction of the P&Z Commission. • The Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area sponsored a training session on May 181h. The State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management led the Flood Insurance and Mitigation training, which was held in the Community Room of the Library. • Council members, Planning and Zoning Commissioners and other board members and respective staff participated in a July 20 refresher training on the elements of City Government, including the Open Meetings Act, City processes and ethics. The session was held in the Community Room of the Library. • The Community Development Department offered to pay registration fees and travel expenses for Commissioners who wished to attend the 2015 Alaska Planning Conference training for Planning Commissioners. The session was held throughout the day on Sunday, November 15 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. 2016 Training Schedule: « The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session on January 19, 2016 to establish the annual priorities. One of the annual priorities was, "Communication Tower Education/Work Session with an industry expert."The date for the training has not been established. Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2015 TO APRIL 2016 WHEREAS, at the January 20, 2015 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 3, 2015; and WHEREAS, at the March 3, 2015 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and WHEREAS, Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations. 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 is hereby approved and _. recommended to Council for their adoption: Priorities Short and Medium Tci-m 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) Help review Camping Code 3) Communication Tower Education/ Work Session 4) Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update / Work Session 5) Examine development of 30 by 100 foot lots within Seward City limits. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2015-030 Continuing 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 3) City of Seward Comprehensive Plan Update Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 13`h day of April, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Ma canna Keil, Vice 14Vor AYES: Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Butts, Darling, Keit NOES: None ABSENT: Bardarson ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: jJlianna K y, CMC y Clerk . "" °''•. OFt-?, (City Seal) l50 ra`�: tl s n Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 13, 2015 To: City Council Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician *'W Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2015 to April 2016. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Annually,the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes their priorities. The Commission began this year's process by reviewing their Priority List at their January 20, 2015 work session in preparation of their joint work session with Council scheduled for February 3,2015. During the joint work session,the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Priorities List. At their March 3, 2015 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2015-05 recommending Council adoption of the Commission's April 2015 to April 2016 Priority List. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Commission 1. wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives established in i X the Comprehensive Plan. 2 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities X addressed by the Commission. _. Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure: Rule 34 (c.) "The 3 Commission shall meet in a joint work session with the City Council in X March of each year to discuss areas of mutual interest." FISCAL NOTE: approval of the Planning and Zoning Priorities List, The City will have no costs associated with the Approved by Finance Department: INTENT: Adopt the April 2015 through April 2016 Planning and Zoning Priorities List. ATTORNEY REVIEW: No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2015-030,Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2015 to April 2016. 010