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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08162016 Planning & Zoning Work Session Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Commission York Session Packet August 16, 2016 t z own . MMI low \, R f Gr_ � Photo depicts Avo single finnily horses under construction, each on a 30 foot by 100 foot lot. The houses meet the minimum S foot side setbacks and are set back 25 feel at the Third Avenue frontage and 39 feet at the alley. City Hall Annex Building, 238 Fifth Avenue Beginning at 7:00 p.rn. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................2 CONTENT: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2016-032....................................................................3 P&Z DRAFT RESOLUTION AND AGENDA STATEMENT ....................................6 CURRENT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS......................................................12 CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 99-10..........................................................................16 CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 94-10..........................................................................21 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH CODE 20.30.200...................................................25 SMALL LOT AND DOUSING INFORMATION........................................................26 The Planning and Zoning Commission has been directed by City Council to look into ways to facilitate the platting and development of 3,000 square foot lots within both the residential and commercial zoning districts. Property owners can currently build a single family home on a 30 foot by 100 foot lot, if the parcel is originally platted. One of the issues with developing property in Seward is that the Code currently requires a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet (south of Phoenix Road) if the land has been reconfigured, or replatted. Vacating interior lot lines or combining multiple lots into a single parcel changes the original platting. Allowing a parcel to be platted to dimensions smaller than 6,000 square feet will require a Code amendment. When the city was founded, the Original Townsite was platted to 30 foot by 100 foot lot dimensions. These smaller lots are served by alleys and streets, which helps with parking, access and utility services. Laubner Subdivision was also platted in 30 by 100 foot dimensions, while the Federal Addition subdivision. has 50 by 100 foot lots. 'These subdivisions extend, essentially, from the area of Van Buren Street southward. Commissioners might consider a few possible Code amendments to: * Allow property owners to subdivide parcels back to 3,000 square foot dimensions or larger within the Original Townsite, Federal Addition and Laubner subdivisions south of Van Buren Street. * Allow the development of 3,000 square foot lots that are not "originally platted" within the same areas, south of Van Buren. A number of homes currently on 50 foot by 60 foot parcels could not be rebuilt under the existing Code. * Acid Code guidance for two-family or duplex developments. We currently have minimum square footage requirements for single-family homes and multi-family developments. The proposed Code amendment would establish the minimum square footage at 5,000 to 6,000 square feet within the zoning districts where duplexes are currently allowed. 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. 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 Iot sizes of 3,000 square feet, while meeting all other City Code development requirements 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) Communication Tower Education/Work Session with an Industry Expert CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2016-032 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 ' = Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 251h day of April, 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA µ,.r �J Han Bardarson,Mayor AYES: Casagranda, Keil, Butts, Squires, McClure,Altermatt, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None f 4.: ATTEST: jJ ;a nna ne MCClerk (City Seal) ab4�9z�4��0�3g8.Tt p Of 10 r b 4 p p ALAn Q n o w � + o e i c H nQ�4Bf or- 0 �*GEQi900�9 f Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 25, 2016 To: City Council Through: Ron Long,Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz,Planner From: Dwayne Atwood,Planning Technician Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning. Commission Priorities from Apri12016 to April 2017. 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 19, 2016 work session in preparation of their joint work session with Council scheduled for February 24, 2016. During the joint work session, the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Priorities List. At their April 5,2016 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2016-04 recommending Council adoption of the Commission's April 2016 to April 2017 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 X the Com rehensive Plan. 2 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities addressed by the Commission. X Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure: Rule 34 (c) "The 3 Commission shall meet in a joint work session with the City Council in March of each year to discuss areas of mutual interest." X FISCAL NOTE: The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Priorities List, Aazzl 4w-"� INTENT:Adopt the April 2016 through April 2017 Planning and Zoning Priorities List. ATTORNEY REVIEW: No RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2016 ozzadopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2016 to April 2017. Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AMEND PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE §15.10.220, DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS, TO ALLOW THE PLATTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS 3,000 SQUARE FEET AND LARGER WITHIN THE DESIGNATED ZONING DISTRICTS SOUTH OF VAN BUREN STREET WHEREAS, City Council has requested a City Code amendment to allow for the platting and development of lots as small as 3,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, February 24, 2016. City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission and Community Development Department staff to develop new code provisions addressing the ability to plat lots smaller than 6,000 square for development; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public work sessions on exploring the development of 3,000 square foot Iots and any new City Code provisions that would facilitate platting and development; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing notification process has been complied with. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2016- attached and incorporated herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval, amending portions of Seward City Code §15.10.220, Development Requirements, to allow the platting and development of 3,000 square feet and larger within the designated zoning districts south of Van Buren Street. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this xx"' Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 2016-xx Page 2 of 2 day of 2016. THE CITY OF SEWARD Cindy Ecklund, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMG City Clerk (City Seal) P&Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 4, 2016 Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Agenda Item: Resolution 2016-xx, Recommending City Council Amend Portions of Seward City Code §15.10.220, Development Requirements, to Allow the Platting and Development of 3,000 Square Foot Lots within Designated Zoning Districts South of Van Buren Street BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION: At the City Council joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 24, 2016 the Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission and Community Development Department staff to develop new Code provisions addressing the ability to plat and develop lots smaller than 6,000 square feet. The Commission held public work sessions on the issue on September 29, 2015 and August 16, 2016. Members of the public attended the work session and provided valuable insight, which was incorporated into the proposed Code provisions. The proposed changes would establish new small lot standards. A 3,000 square foot lot can currently be developed in the Original Townsite, provided the lot is originally platted. That means the parcel must be in its original 30 foot by 100 foot configuration. There are several 3,000 square foot lots that currently do not meet the standards for home construction because they are in a 50 foot by 60 foot configuration. All small lot projects would have to meet the current development standards, by zoning district, for parking, lot coverage and structural height. Facilitation of small lot development would to some degree encourage infill development. New construction on scattered vacant or underutilized lots near the center of town is one of the easiest ways to increase housing stock. The properties are already being served by utilities and the other enhancements of established neighborhoods. The recommended Code provisions are as follows: a, a o z v a a o a oo O p a _ °0 C N w 4� O ino O C° r CG O c V v Co o 0 V > M O �� c C Z Z I 7S > o fu cd a _ G' cra rD oY o O as O o CD ° �y a © O > =cr O O O N Q Cd 43 >� o v o0 75 m 3 iy CC) �- r �N, C CDO C O N O + �i fa o o C:) > e,,, ^ CN _ � Y Q a rao r s, G > o p rn et O opL4 T7 Qj N Q� N U in C �` '' O N bA O � ^ � � a ° Q m �y e O O 41 m LA z O Cl} N c E O. E u w W W Q W w U 0 � v' c � QZ 0 'z U � cn a .� 0 0 � o t� x w •� Ln b a -0 oo � cu ° Wj +� a� � o lz 11.4 E W a 'Zs c >1 o Cd o U ai b Cd cad ' o- ;� 2 g tS %6) 4-4 v; U "I., 3 0 Q In � O O v`d, +� bk ce ca ••• r o ,� p O ti cl -0 V 'V' ° 'y O O W M '� 9F 3 . `CIAf,, o o r; �y a z 0 V .� N As per City Code §15.01.040 Public Hearings; the public notice requirements were met. At the time of publishing this agenda, no public inquiry had been received. 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A parcel of land of at least sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage and area and to provide such yards and other open spaces as are herein required. Such lot shall have frontage or access on a public street or on an approved private street and may consist of. A.A single lot of record; B.A portion of a lot of record; C. A combination of complete lots of record, or complete lots of record and portions of lots of record, or portions of lots of record;or D.A parcel of land described by metes and bounds, provided that in no case of division or combination shall any residual lot or parcel be created which does not meet the requirements of this chapter and that, in the case of multiple lots or portions thereof, the property be replatted to eliminate interior lot lines. a. Lot area.The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, exclusive of streets and alleys. b. Lot, buildable or useable area. That portion of a lot that a prudent person would use to construct a building and provide required parking.This excludes lakes and rivers, creeks, cliffs, marshes and other similar natural obstacles to development with the property counting toward minimum required size. c. Lot, corner. A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets having an angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees. d. Lot coverage. The area of a site covered by building or roofed areas, including covered porches,decks and accessory buildings, but excluding allowed projecting eaves. e. Lot depth. The horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured on the longitudinal centerline. f. Lot, interior. A lot other than a corner lot. g, Lot line, front. In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from the street. In the case of a comer lot, the owner may choose which street he shall designate as the front of the lot. Once the choice of frontage has been made, it cannot be changed unless all requirements for yard space are met. h. Lot line, rear.A line opposite and most distant from the front lot line and, in the case of irregular or triangular shaped lots, a line not less than ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line. i. Lot tine, side. Lot boundary not a front lot line or a rear lot line. j.Lot line, zero,The mean horizontal line whereby two adjacent buildings from adjacent lots can be constructed with a common party wall providing a proper fire wall rating. All other aspects are the same as in conventional development. k. Lot width.The average horizontal distance separating side lot lines of a lot and at right angles to its depth. 86. Setback.The required minimum distance from a right-of-way or lot line that establishes the area within which only fencing, landscaping,driveways, parking and similar uses are permitted. Any structure including, but not limited to,decks, stairways, porches or other attachments to a building are specifically prohibited in the setback. Building eaves are permitted to extend into the setback a maximum of two feet. Sponsored by: Janke Introduction date: July 12, 1999 Public Hearing: July 12, 1999 Enactment Date: July 26. 1999 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 99-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE SEWARD CITY CODE SECTION 15.10.140 DEFINITIONS; 15.10.315.E. NONCONFORMING LOTS AND LOT GROUPS; 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS; AND TABLE 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 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 WHEREAS, this ordinance is in line with recommendations in the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5, 1999 and recommended a proposed ordinance to the City Council for adoption, NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that: Section 1. Seward City Code 15.10.140 Definitions is hereby amended as follows: Y by the bomegh assessor on or, Deeember as separate tax pareels and whieh are 1 1 person,eotitiguetts mid owned by the same partnership or eerpovation. Setback. The required minimum distance from right-of-way or lot line that establishes the area within which only fencing, landscaping, driveways, parking and similar uses are permitted. Any structure including, but not limited to decks, stairways, porches or other attachments to a building are specifically prohibited in the setback. Building eaves are permitted to extend into the setback a maximum of three two feet. Section 2. Seward City Code Table 15.10.220. Development Requirements is hereby amended as attached and incorporated herewith by reference. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 99-10 Section 3. Seward City Code Section 15.10.220 Development Requirements C. Setbacks-yards is hereby amended by adding the following subsection: 5 All structures shall be designed and constructed to prevent roofs from shedding snow onto adjacent lots, structures, fences or other property. Section 4. Seward City Code 15.10.315 E. Nonconforming lots and lot grou s is hereby amended as follows: requirements;E. Noneonfbrming lots and lot groups. Noneenfamiing lots and 101 gmt'Ps-ftre the followift J., "PM-4-&-d 9-11 other provisions of this titie are met, eaeh lot mtd eaeh lot deve oped even though stteh lot or iot group f�ils to rneet minimum areft-o width title,2. no ict or lot group in eomman ownership iess than ftmr thottsand five htmdred square feet may be, ttsed f6mity with all provisiotis of this title; provided, thM in th title; , 4. any time permitted twder this ehapter shall substitete the lot ownersitip in plaee of the individual letS fbr zoning purposes,attd the owner shaI4-exeettfe a eovenan mftning with the lots witieh wiH provide that t1te lot gmup in eommon owfler3l'tir WiH-nef--b�e disposed ofexeept as a single unit of iftrtd. Prior to initiation of use of the lot group provided Unde E. Nonconforming lots. Nonconforming lots of record in existence on December 5 1978 which do not meet minimum lot size or width requirements for the district in which they are located may be used for all uses permitted in the district,provided they are at leg§t 3,000 SF and all other provisions of this Title are met. Section 5. Seward City Code 15.10.220 - Development Requirements - Notes, is amended as follows: CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ORDINANCE NO.29-10 Table 15.10.220- Development Requirements Principally Residential Principally Commercial Principally Public Zorting District RR RI I R2 I R3 I UR OR I AC HC I CB I RM I INS I P Maximum Building Height(ft) 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 Varies 34 34 34 34 34 [See Note 1,next page] 26& 34* Minimum Buildable Lot Size 20.000 Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies None Varies 10.000 20,000 None None (sq h) ]See Notes 2&7, 3,000 to 3,000 to 3,000 to 3,000 to 3,000 to 6,000 to 3,000 to ncxlpage] 71000* 71000* 91000* 9,000* 9,000* 9,000* 9000* Minimum Lot Width(ft) too Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 60or 30 Varies too 100 None None [See Notes 3&7,next page] 30 to 30 to 30 to 3010 30 to 90* 3010 60* 60* 90* 90` 90* 90* Minimum Front Yard Setback 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 None None 20 20 20 20 (fl)[See Note 7,next page] Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 5 or 5 5 or 5 to 5 5 5 5 None 10 10 10 20 (ft)[See Notes 4 and 7,next min. min. page] with 15 with Is Iola? total* I Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 None None 20 10 10 20 Adjacent to Street(fl)[See Note 7,next page] Minimum Rear Yard Setback 10 s 10 10 10 10 10 l0 None.5 None 10 10 15 20 (ft)[See Notes 5 and 7,next and to- page] Maximum Accessory Building 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 34 34 20 34 20 Height(R) Maximum Lot Coverage(%) 30 35 35 40 40 35 50 100* 100 10o• 30 50 10 [See Note 6,next page] CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 99-10 NOTE 1 Within the HC District,in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue,the boat launch ramp, 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. B. In the R1, R2,R3,UR, OR and AC Districts, from the Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection south - 6,000 SF and north, 7,000 SF with 60 and 70 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 Rl,R2,R3, UR,OR and AC Districts,individual originally platted 3,000, 4,500 and 5,900 S lots of at Ieast 3,000 SF in the Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, Cliff Addition and Bayview Addition may be developed for single-family residence provided that they were eaeh a single iax all other C-de development ears requirements of this chapter are met; and no adjae-ent lots are in the same ownership. Minimum lot, E. Multi-family developments with 34 units require a minium 9,000 SF in the R3, UR, OR, AC and CB districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. All said districts require an additional 1,200 SF per unit of 5 or more units. Note 3 See Notes 2-D and 2-E above Note 4 From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection - south, a 5-foot setback, each side; north, a minimum 5-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 - 5 feet; and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high water mark- 10 feet. Note 6 Excludes setbacks in HC and I Note 7 In the Industrial District, no minimum lot size, with or setbacks are required for unmanned electronic sites CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO, 99,10 Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect ten (l 0)days following its enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, this 26 day of July, 1999. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA rr Lowell R. Satin, Mayor AYES: Blatchford, Callahan, Gage, King, Orr, Shafer NOES: None ABSENT: Satin ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Patrick Reilly City Clerk ,�Iltllllgr�ri rr S (City Seal �',�+1O..... �. �';i :+ Cj .•Opp© •`1� ,� AL _ M r • ~ Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning_Commission Introduction Date: 2�f 14f94 Public Hearing Date: Q2l28124, 04/25/94 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 94-10 SUBSTI UTE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE §15.10.135 CONFLICTS BETWEEN CODES AND § 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 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, the addition of the Urban Residential district to the zoning code necessitates reference corrections elsewhere in the code such as Development Requirements; and WHEREAS, it 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 WHEREAS, the table of development requirements is a primary part of the zoning code establishing lot sizes, building setbacks and heights; and WHEREAS, the enforcement of subdivision covenants is not an appropriate government function; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that: Section 1, Seward City Code &15.10--M is amended to read as follows: 15.10.135 CQnfiicts between code$. Whenever there is a conflict between this chapter and other ordinances pertaining to regulation of property within the city, the most .restrictive regulation shall apply. Spdion2. Seward City Code 615.10.220 I7evelgpmment R uiremen s is amended to read as follows: A. No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or open space on one lot shalt be considered as providing a yard or open space on any other lot, B. No yard or lot shall be reduced in size or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after December 5, 1978, 1 CITY OF SEWARD, ALA5KA ORDINANCE NO. 94.10S shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this chapter. C. Building Height-the purpose of building height standards is to prevent loss of life or excessive property damage through the inability of the city fire department to reach upper stories or roofs, and to help maintain the character of neighborhoods. D. Setbacks - yawls. Setbacks are required to insure sufficient open area for snow accumulation, sunlight, views, privacy, fire separation and visual relief between structures. E. Table 15.10.220, Development Requirements, is incorporated herewith by reference, and restrictions contained therein, including footnotes, are mandatory unless otherwise modified by this chapter. The following code abbreviations are provided for information and interpretation (see also §15.10.210). ZONING DISTRICT L)MIGNATI NS RR _ Rural, very low density sinele family residential Rl — Single family, low density residential R2 — Single and two family, medium density residential R3 Single, Two and Multi-Family, high density residential UR Urban residential, a mix of residential uses and low impact home professional offices OR Office residential AC — Auto and neighborhood oriented, light commercial HC — Harbor commercial CB Central Business District - dense downtown commercial I - Industrial RM — Resource Management - partially developable lands subject to flood plains and steep slopes INS — Institutional, public, quasi public uses P — Parks Sectign 3. Seward City Code Table 15.10.220 - Development Requirements is amended to read as follows: I 2 i CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 94-IOS TABLE 15.10.220 DEVELOPMENT REQUMEM-ENTS ,70tdng Principally Residential Princ*%Jl y Commeroid Pnwgm11y Public itwtrirta 1111o1mom RX R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC H CB 1 RM R48 P C meet. l44arim»m 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 gwdns or Height(ft) 26 9J Minimum 20,0 varies varies varies varies vane varies No varies 10,00 20,0 Non Non Buildable 00 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 s , 6,000 oe 3,000 0 00 e e Lot Size to 60 to to 3,000 1 to so T1 (eq ft) 11 51 7,000 7,000 9,000 9,000 to 9,000 9,000 2/ 61 _21 61 + + 9,D00 + + 2161 2161 + 2/61 7/ 71 7/ 2161 71 Tl Minimum 100 varies varies varies varies varie 60 or 30 30 to 100 t00 Non Non Lot Width 30 to 30 to 30 to 30 to 530 90 90 e e (ft) 60 60 90 90 to 90 6/7/ 71 6/ 6/ 6/7/ 6/7/ 6/7/ Min®um 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 No Nacre 20 20 20 20 Froot Yard no Setback (R) Minmrum 10 5 or 5 or 10 5 5 5 5 None 10 10 10 20 Side Yard 5 min 5 Min Setback w/15 wl 15 (ft) total total 31 31 Minimum 10 10 10 10 10 to 10 10 None 20 10 10 20 Side Yard Setback. Adjtoont to Strcet (a) Minimum 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 No None 10 10 15 20 Rear Yard no, Setback 5, fR) an d 10 e1 Maximum 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 34 M 20 34 20 Aomoory Buathas Height(ft) Muimum 30 35 35 40 40 35 SO 10 100 too 30 50 I0 Lot 0 41 Coverage i! 3 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 94-IU 11 Buildable/useable area-lot may have to 6e larger to have minimum buildable area available. 2/ From Seward Hwy/Phoenix Rd intersection- south,6,000 SF and north 7,000 SF for single family and duplex residences 3/ From Seward Hwy/Phoenix Rd intersection-south, a 5 foot setback each side;and north a minimum 5 foot setback each side as part of a combined 15 foot setback total between both sides. 4/ Excludes setbacks in HC and I. 51 A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each, if the reduction below 20,000 SP is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent right-of-way. 6/ individual originally platted 3,000,4,500 and 5,000 square foot lots in the original Townsite, Federal Addition, I.aubner Addition, Cliff Addition and Bayview Additions may be developed for single family residences provided they were each a single tax parcel December 5, 1978,all other code conditions are met, and no adjacent platted lots are in the same ownership. Minimum lot widths would be 30,45 and 50 feet respectively. i 71 Multi-family developments with 3-4 units requires minimum of 9,000 5P in the R3, UR, OR, AC and CB zones;and 20,000 SF in the RM zone. All said zones require an additional 1,200 SF per unit for 5 or more units. Minimum lot width in said zones is 90 feet for developments with 3 or more unite. 91 Parcels abutting mean high tide -no rear yard setback; parcels abutting the waterfront boardwalk-5 feet; and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high water mark- 10 feet 41 In the area bounded by Fourth Avenue,the boat launch ramp, the harbor basin, and J Float ram, building height is Grrxited to 26 feet. Sed! 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 9th day of May, 1994. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA l � DAVE CRANE, MAYOR AYES: Anderson, Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, O'Brien NOES: Sieminski ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORAM: WOHLFORTH, ARGETSINGER, BRECHT AND JOHNSON, Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska in S. urphy, MC City Attorney City Clerk (Ctty Seal) 4 KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES 20.30.200.- Lots—Minimum size. Except in cities where zoning and subdivision regulations establish different minimums, lots must be designed to meet the following area requirements.- A, Lots shall contain at least 6,000 square feet if served by public wastewater disposal and water systems. B. Lots shall contain at least 40,000 square feet if both the well and wastewater disposal are to be located on the lot unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the commission that a smaller lot size is adequate for the safe location and operation of an on-site well and wastewater disposal system. C. Subdivisions designed to be served by public wastewater disposal and water systems but not yet served by such systems may be permitted to contain lots of less than 40,000 square feet if the following conditions are met: 1. The available area may be reduced to 20,000 square feet when public water or wastewater disposal system is available, complying with KPB 20,40; 2. A statement from an engineer affixed with his seal and signature attesting that the proposed lot design and associated building restrictions will assure adequate area is available to each building site for safe on-site well and wastewater disposal, including area for a replacement wastewater disposal system. (Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 2-11-14) Page 1 Puget Sound Regional Council Housing innovations program Featured Tool: Small Lot Development Small lot development allows single family homes to be built on lots that are smaller than typically allowed in single family zoning districts,generally ranging from approximately 1,500 to 5,000 sq ft, Development is permitted by ordinances that reduce or relax minimum lot size,setback or lot coverage regulations to allow greater density. Ordinances can be written to apply to specific zoning or overlay districts. What issue does small lot development address? Tool Profile Small lots have great potential to encourage density and housing diversity Focus Areas + Expensive Housing Markets in jurisdictions and neighborhoods dominated bysingle-family housing . Innovative single Family Techniques types on large lots.Allowing small lots in areas where the value of land is , high can reduce the per-unit land costs, making housing more affordable. Housing Types • Single Family Where is small lot development most applicable? • Ownership • Small lot development can be used in all sizes of cities and in a variety of Market Rate • Subsidized situations. It is effective in developed residential zones with fragmented lots that,under present land use regulations,are undevelopable but Affordability Level would make good home sites. It can also be applied effectively in areas + 80 to 120%AMI below maximum density where large or adjacent lots could be subdivided • Less than 80%AMI to create denser development. Small lot development may also be used in Goal greenfield development,and is often deployed in combination with short Diversity plats, lot size averaging, planned unit developments, cottage housing, cluster development and master planned communities. Case Studies What do l need to know about usingsmall lot development? Mill Creek Small Lot Development: p AmberleiRh&Vineyards Tailoring Small Lot Ordinances. Small lot development begins with an + Sumner Small Lot Development ordinance or changes to your jurisdiction's development standards. While model ordinances exist,the code needs to be tailored to the zoning and lot requirements that fit with the targeted zones or neighborhoods. Relative to the density and existing standards of the district,appropriate"small" lot sizes may range from 1,500 sq ft in dense neighborhoods to 5,000 sq ft in districts characterized by large lots. Some communities have experimented with"right-sizing"their ordinances through enacting trial ordinances that can be renewed and amended as they approach their sunset date.This allows a jurisdiction to try out a set of regulations, monitor the results,solicit external review and adjust accordingly. Small lot ordinances are flexible in their application. Most commonly they apply only to certain zones or are implemented as an overlay/floating zone. Planning staff should determine which neighborhoods or zones are best suited for this type of development, paying attention to the development standards and lot sizes in the areas of interest. Are there many lots larger than the zoned minimum lot size?These lots could be subdivided into small lots.Are there many undeveloped lots smaller than the minimum lot size?The ordinance could address infill on these lots. Development Standards. Setback and lot coverage requirements will dictate the size of the unit constructed on the lot. Since diversity and density are the goals of the ordinance,these requirements should ideally permit a number of different sized units to reflect the needs of the target population. Because of the smaller lot size,lot coverage requirements and square footage demands may put upward pressure on building height. It might be helpful to specify density requirements using floor-area ratio(FAR) instead of dwelling units-per-acre. FAR takes Npet Sound Niond Cancil 1 the bulk and height of a building into consideration,and this will be important for ensuring that the homes are sized in proportion to the lot size and fit in with surrounding single-family development. Understanding the developer's point of view is essential to creating a sound ordinance. if the small lot ordinance does not allow developers to build homes at sizes and configurations suited to the target population,or if it directs development to neighborhoods with weak demand, it may not be successful. Pa ivacy. Privacy among neighbors within small lot developments can be a concern. Implementing design guidelines with small lot development assures that appropriate fences, landscaping,house placement,and other features are included to respect privacy while knitting the new development into the neighborhood. Transitions. Creating smooth transitions between traditional and new neighborhoods can alleviate tension over characteristics of small lot development that differ from traditional single-family neighborhoods. Consider the neighborhoods where new developments may be sited. • Are uses that fit well with small lot development, like parks and open space, mixed use and neighborhood commercial,located nearby? • Would development be served by transit? • Is land available close to areas where the built-out capacity is near the zoned maximum? • Could development bridge a gap between a commercial center and single-family development? • Are there non-residential properties within the zone available for residential redevelopment? Density Bonus. Many communities pair small lot development with other tools to encourage density. Granting density bonuses to developers building small lot homes may be effective because building cost per square foot on small lots can be higher than traditional single-family designs.Additionally, density bonuses can be awarded to include an extra incentive to include affordable units in a small lot project. Communities can create de facto small lot development by providing density bonuses that allow construction of single-family homes on lots smaller than what is allowed under zoning.Similarly, master planned communities and planned unit developments frequently include small lot housing developments. Success in these types of developments could build support for a separate ordinance. Combining fools. In addition to the aforementioned examples, small lot ordinances are tied to other tools like cottage housing and short plats.Combining these tools will increase the options builders have to build dense, diverse homes. For example,combining cottage housing with a small lot ordinance can create dense clustered lots exempt from setback and building orientation regulations that would apply under a small lot ordinance alone. A small lot ordinance could permit individual ownership possibilities for cottage homes that would otherwise operate as condominiums. Parking.Generally, household size is smaller in small lot developments,so the need for parking spaces may be less than in traditional single-family neighborhoods. Consider parking reductions from what the zone would otherwise mandate.Additionally, the higher density of small lot developments makes them more transit-supportive,further reducing the need for large parking requirements. Follow the link to read more about transit oriented development. Education and Outreach.Communication with residents in the areas being considered for small lot development, as well as with developers and builders, is vital to ensure a successful ordinance. Receiving community input before and after the ordinance is implemented, as well as when a development is proposed will help reduce resistance.Adopting design guidelines or a design review process specifically for these developments can help ease community concerns about how developments fit community character and address congestion, parking and open space concerns. Design guidelines can be woven into the ordinance or exist as a related document.A design review process can keep the public engaged as development plays out. Developers can provide important feedback on the feasibility of building the types of housing for the target population under the ordinance. Paget end f gional Council 2 Steps to Developing and implementing a Small Lot Ordinance Assess community capacity for small lot development. Determining where and how small lot homes would fit into your jurisdiction is the first step in creating your ordinance. Depending on your community,small lots may best be applied to specific zones or neighborhoods,or through combining the concept with other tools that increase housing density and diversity, like planned unit developments. Assemble stakeholders,including resident, business owner,and developer/realtor representatives for guidance and input on the ordinance.Supplement your initial findings with input from stakeholders.Stakeholders are key resources that can help throughout the process of implementing the ordinance. Input and feedback on specific development standards in the ordinance wiff ensure new standards will create marketable, attractive homes that fit with the character of the community. Learn the variety of concerns that may exist among the different segments of your community. Later on in the process,stakeholders can be key in community outreach or marketing the ordinance to developers. Determine the specifics of the ordinance Consider how small lots could be implemented with other strategies such as lot size averaging, flexible setbacks, cottage housing or density bonuses. Including these incentives may be key to generating more affordable housing for low-income households.Small lot housing may be less expensive than traditional single-family development, but,at market rates,still out of reach for many. Speak with stakeholders in the development community concerning the levels of incentives that would allow affordable small lot homes to be built. Put the ordinance out for public comment and input. Revise as necessary.After considering the key issues in designing a small lot ordinance and weighing them out with staff and stakeholders, draft the ordinance and begin the planning board and public comment processes to get the ordinance adopted. Adopt changes to the development/zoning code. Amend documents to include language that updates standards allowing small lot housing. Educate staff and market the ordinance. Ensure that building officials and planning staff working with builders are up-to-date on the requirements and intent of the ordinance. Staff should be able to point out incentives and advertize the program in conversation with developers and applicants. Monitoring the progress of the program, in terms of units constructed, median sale price, neighborhood opinions,and intensity of development, after the ordinance has been enacted,can provide information on whether the ordinance needs adjusting to make it more successful. Model Policies, Regulations, and Other Information Everett:Small lot single-family dwelling,and duplex development infill standards Marysville: Small lot residential design guidelines and examples Mountlake Terrace; Housing Choices Ordinance Duvall: Single-family Residential Zoning Districts--Zones R6 and up allow small lot single-and two-family attached and detached homes.Cottage homes and other higher density forms are allowed in R8 and up. 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