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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05152012 Planning & Zoning Work Session Packet 15.10.215. -Parking. (a) Except in the CB and the HC districts, there shall be provided permanently maintained off-street parking for each principal business. . It shall be the responsibility of the business owner to provide and maintain said off-street parking in accordance with this chapter continuously during the life of the business (b) For each principal building or use within a principal building, there shall be no less than the number of off-street vehicle parking spaces specified under this section: Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Dwellings and Lodges Single-family and 2-farnily dwellings and 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit parish houses Multiple-family dwellings and other 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 1/2 space for places containing multiple dwelling units every unit larger than 2-bedrooms or greater than 1,000 square feet in size Hotels and motels 1 space per guest unit Lodging, rooming and boardinghouses 1 space per guest room plus spaces for the principal dwelling unit Dwelling, apartment efficiency 1 off-street parking space in addition to those required of the principal dwelling Institutions and public uses Churches, auditoriums, sports arenas, 1 space for each 4 seats maximum capacity funeral chapels, theaters and other places of public assembly Multi-family dwelling, institutional 1 space per unit Saflitafiums, using Hospitals, group homes, and other similar- '„stitut o 1 space per 2 beds at maximum ca aciplus I healthcare facilities sipace for each employee on duty Dormitories 1 space per 4 residents at maximum capacity HespRals-(Note: Move) for eaeh enTleyee on duty Public libraries, museums and art 1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross usable-floor galleries; post offices; community/senior area centers Primary and secondary public and private 1 parking space for every 4 seats in the main schools auditorium or assembly room, or 3 parking spaces for every classroom plus 1 parking space for each staff member or employee, whichever is greater Post-secondary, vocational and music %z parking space for each instructor and 1/Z space for schools; dance studios and colleges each student, based upon maximum student capacity at one time Day care,nurseries and kindergartens 1/2 space for each staff member and employee plus 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of gross usable floor area Offices Office buildings (public and private), 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross professional center, financial institutions usable office floor area, but not less than 2 spaces and other similar uses Office (medical or dental) Two spaces per treatment room and one for each doctor, dentist, hygienist or other professional practitioner on site. Entertainment and Services Skating rink, youth hall, fraternal and 1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross civic club, assembly hall and other similar usable floor area uses without fixed seats Eating and drinking establishment 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gre% usable floor area, or one for each 4 seats, whichever is greater Bowling alley 4 parking spaces for each alley plus 1 for each employee on duty Commercial Food store, shopping center and mall 1 parking space for each M 300 square feet of gross usable floor area but not less than 6 spaces Barber, beauty and other personal services 1 parking space per 100 square feet of gross usable shop floor area Retail store or service business 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of gross usable floor area Service or repair shop; retail store 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gros handling exclusively bulky merchandise usable floor area useable such as machinery, furniture, wholesale stores, appliances, carpet, showrooms, etc. Motor vehicle sales and service 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gr<s establishment usable sales floor area plus 4 spaces for each auto service stall Laundry and dry cleaning establishment 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross usable floor area, or 1 parking space for each 4 coin- operated washing machines, dryers or dry cleaning machines, whichever is greater Gasoline service station 1 parking space for each 2 gas pumps plus 2 spaces for each grease rack,wash rack and stall for servicing vehicles Industrial Industrial, processing, manufacturing and 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of s assembling usable floor area except that office space shall provide parking space as required for offices Warehousing, storage and wholesale 1 parking space for each 1500 square feet of gross business usable floor area,but not less than 3 spaces Marine Related Uses Harbor or marina 1 parking space for every 2 established boat stalls or equivalent berths based on an average boat length of 40 feet and, if a launch ramp is included, a minimum of 20% of the spaces will be long enough to accommodate vehicles with boat trailers Day cruise, charter boat operators 1 parking space per 4 people maximum capacity licensed for 20 or more people STOP close of wls 3/20/2012 (c) Unlisted uses. The requirements for off-street parking facilities for uses not specifically mentioned in this section shall be the same as the above-mentioned use which, in the opinion of the administrative official, is most similar to the use not specifically mentioned. (d) Minimum dimensions of off-street spaces and aisles. The minimum dimensions of spaces and aisles shall be as follows: (1) Parking spaces shall be at least 81/2 feet wide and 18 feet long. (2) The minimum width of traffic aisles providing access to parking lot spaces shall be: Angle of Parking(Degrees) One-Way (feet) Two-Way (feet) Parallel 12 20 30 1I 20 45 13 20 60 16 20 90 20 20 (e) Location. Subject to (1)and(2) of this subsection, all required parking shall be located on the lot occupied by the principal use served, or on a lot abutting the lot occupied by the principal use. (1) Required parking may be provided on a lot that is not occupied or abutting the principal use, provided that (i) there is a pedestrian route not longer than 600 feet to the lot occupied by the principal use, or (ii) access is provided by a scheduled shuttle service or a valet parking attendant. (2) Required parking may be located on a lot not occupied by the principal use served only if(i) parking is a permitted or conditional use in the zoning district for the lot, and (ii) the lot is made subject to a recorded agreement among its owner, the owner of the lot occupied by the principal use and the city that the required parking will be maintained for the benefit of the principal use served for the life of that use. (f) Site plan. A site plan showing all parking areas shall accompany all applications for building permits. Said plan shall show dimensions of spaces, curb cuts and other information necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this section. The administrative official shall approve or reject the site plan on the basis of compliance with the requirements of this section. No building permit shall be issued until the parking site plan is approved. (g) Street access. All off-street vehicle parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of access to street, alley or other right-of-way, and will have adequate maneuvering area. No driveway or curb cuts in any district shall be less than 12 feet or more than 25 feet in width. Detailed plans for all curb cuts shall be submitted to the administrative official for approval before a building permit is issued. (h) Parking lots. Every lot or parcel of land used as a public or private parking area shall be developed as follows, subject to the approval of the plans by the administrative official: (1) Lighting of all parking areas shall be arranged to reflect away from adjacent residential areas and all public streets and highways; (2) All parking spaces and lots shall be durably surfaced, free of mud and standing water, and be dust free; (3) Where such area adjoins the side of a lot in any residential district, it shall be separated from such lot by a fence or hedge not less than four feet or more than six feet in height. Such fence or hedge shall be maintained in good condition and shall not extend beyond front yard lines required in such residential district; (4) All parking (except that serving single-family and duplex residences) shall be so arranged that ingress and egress are possible without backing over a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or onto a street of collector or larger designation; and (5) Turning and maneuvering space (except that which services single-family and duplex residences) shall be located entirely on private property, provided that the usable portion of an alley may be credited as aisle space subject to safety approval by the city engineer. (i) Dual use of lots. Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the several individual uses computed separately. In the instance of dual function of off-street parking where operating hours of uses do not overlap, the planning and zoning commission may, by conditional use permit, reduce the required parking to any amount that meets the requirements of each use. 0) Computation of numbers of spaces. In figuring the total parking requirements for a use, any fraction of one-half or more shall require one more space. (k) Reduction of spaces. No existing parking area and no parking area provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this section shall, after adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements of this section. (1) Uses of parking areas. Required parking areas and spaces shall not be used for sales display, storage, repair work or any other purposes other than parking. All vehicles in custody of an operator of a business for service, repair, storage, sale, or other purpose shall be stored on the premises or on a separate vehicle parking lot and shall not be parked on a public right-of-way. (m)Location on property. Parking spaces shall be permitted in any required yard area provided that within the residential districts no parking space shall be permitted within five feet of any side property line. (n) Intersection with public street. At the intersection of any private drive or entrance or exit for a common parking area with a public street, no fence, wall,hedge, or other planting or structure forming a material impediment to visibility between a height of 2'/2 feet and eight feet shall be erected, planted, placed or maintained, and no vehicle so impeding visibility shall be parked within triangular area defined by lines connecting points as follows: Beginning at the point where the midline of the private drive or entrance or exit for a common parking area intersects the public right-of-way to a point 35 feet along the right-of-way line in the direction of the nearer lane of approaching traffic, thence to a point 25 feet toward the interior of the property along the previously described midline, and thence to point of beginning. (o) Accessible parking requirements. All parking shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (p) Group use of lots. Where more than one tenant or use is included within any one building or on any one lot, the parking requirements shall be the sum total of the parking requirements for all of the various tenants or uses provided,however, that: (1) The aggregation of tenants or uses shall meet all the requirements within the definition of "shopping center" in order to become entitled to utilize the parking ratio specified in section 15.10.215(b). (2) Where a hotel or motel has other principal uses such as restaurants, bar and meeting rooms located on its premises, the principal use requiring the greatest amount of parking shall provide 100 percent of the required parking spaces and the other uses shall provide, in addition, at least 70 percent of the parking spaces which would be required if these were stand-alone uses. (3) Where a convenience store includes a self-service gas station, the required parking shall be determined by the parking ratio specified in section 15.10.215(b). No additional parking spaces will be required for gasoline service station. (Ord. 626, § 3, 1989; Ord. 93-06; Ord. 94-17; Ord. 96-02; Ord. 96-13; Ord. 98-06; Ord. 98-09, § 2; Ord.No. 99-13, § 1, 1999; Ord. 99-16, § 4, 1999; Ord.No. 2006-007, § 1, 9-7-2006) P Ot Sek. L! I& C6 Municipal Lands #*e Me Prepared by City of Seward Community Development Department May 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CityCode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FairMarket Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . .. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fund Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ACQUISITION . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Municipal Entitlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 State Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tidelands . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Donation/Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eminent Domain/Condemnation . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tax/Lien Foreclosure . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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I . . . . . . . . . . 3 Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trade/Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DISPOSAL . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trade/Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ._ - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 RIGHT OF WAYS,ENCROACHMENTS,and EASEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rightof Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Encroachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Easements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dikes/levee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CityHall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CommunityLibrary . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community/Senior Center and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CityShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Docks, SM1C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Electric Substation and Water Wells 4 and 5 . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EIectric Substation SMIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FireHall .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gateway Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Harbormaster Building/Plaza Small Boat Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Harbormaster Building SMIC . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 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I . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HospitalCampus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lowell CreeklMaratbon water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 1 Marathon Access Road . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking Lot,East Harbor and NE Launch Ramp . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking Lot,Middle Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking Lot,North Harbor. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parking Lot,South Harbor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parks and Recreation Warehouse. . : . . . . . . . . : . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 QuarryFOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Retaining Levee FOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . I. . . . . I . . . . . ... . . . . 9 Seaview Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sewer Treatment Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Transmission Line(T-line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LEASEDLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AVTEC OId Armory Building(L-027)(Federal Addition Block 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ADF&G Egg Building(L-028) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Alaska DNR,Caines Head Trailhead Parking(L-065) . . . . . . . . . . . Seward Chamber of Commerce(L-077) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Military Recreation Camps US Corps of Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Marina Underground Storage Tanks(Oceanview Subd within Block 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1 Intec Inc.-Alaska Treks n Voyages(L-049) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ll U.S.D.I.Park Service(L-045) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II Snowden,Brad-sublet to Kenai Coastal Tours (L-047) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Worobel,Richard&Linda-Major Marine sublet (L-048) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hughes,Carl&Kim-Aurora Charters (L-050) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mager,Ron-Major Marine Tours (L-056) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Becker,Randy-Renown Charters (L-058) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lions Club-Bait Shack(L-059) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chamber of Commerce Information/Derby Booth(L-076) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Oldow&Scaby-The Landing(L-062) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Simutus,Ray and Leslie-Ray's Restaurant(L-060) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 U.S. Coast Guard - Shore Support Facility(L-055) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . 12 Kenai Fjords Tours Inc. -Paradise Restaurant/Fish House storage(L-072) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Clemens,Mark-The Fish House(L-009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Clemens,Mark - Shake n Dog and gift shops(L-008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mindenbergs,Juris-The Breeze Im Restaurant& Shops (L-038) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bardarson,Dot- Studio(L-064) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lorz,Jerry-House of Diamond Willow(L-063) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kim,Joe-Marina's Restaurant sublet to Danakos(L-040) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mindenbergs,Juris-Breeze Inn Motel(L-010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lust Trust/Stillion,Sailing Inc. (L-037) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Pruitt,James T. -Gateway Texaco(L-043) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kasischke,Dean-Four Seasons Boat Services(L-078) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Icicle Seafoods Inc. Seward Fisheries(prtn sublet to Meehan By-Products)(L-071) . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ferguson,Robert retail store(L-086) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MACteI Cellular Systems cellular phone tower(L-92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seward Forest Products#1 Sawmill(L-088) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seward Forest Products#2 storage area(L-089) . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seward Forest Products#3 chip area L-090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 11 State of Alaska Department of Administration,Spring Creek Correctional Facility(L-052) . . . . . 14 Shoreside Petroleum Inc.bulk fuel storage(L-069) . I . . I . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 15 US Government NOAA weather radio tower(L-061) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McCaw Rock JV Seward Cablevision TV dishes(L-067) . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Government USCG radio locator beacon tower(L-083) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 15 Inlet Fish Producers Inc. (L-087) . . . . . . . . . . . .... :. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Seward Ships Drydock Inc. (L-073) . . . . ... . . .. . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Inlet Fish Producers Inc.fish processing(L-085) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 15 McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. dba Cellular One- tower(L-93) 15 Seward Marine Services-Dock(L-070) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pacific Telecom Cable Inc. -Fiber Optic Cable(L-079) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 University of Alaska-IMS (L-017) . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SAAMS-Alaska Sea Life Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Youth Center(old Tract 2) . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Northern Stevedoring&Handling Corp.(old Tracts 3&4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Waterfront Park Iditarod Campground(old Tracts 5&6 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 City Dock/access road . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Railroad Depot-Ferry Office(L-0 18) .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — . . . 17 "no name"Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lowell Canyon Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Third Avenue Tot Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Waterfront Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Two Lakes Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LagoonPark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Forest Acres Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Forest Acres Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 1 19 CEMETERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CityCemetery. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LegionCemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Woodlawn Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WATERSHED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bear Mountain/Northern Lights Mining Claims .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lowell Canyon/Mount Marathon . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gateway Subdivision Tract F . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 VACANT LAND AVAILABLE FOR LEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 City Shop(Original Townsite Block 21 Lots I-18 and 27-40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Boulder Stadium-Laubner Addition . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kayak Rental Site(Oceanview Subd within Block 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Oceanview Subd Block 7 Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SeaviewCampground . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Marina Subdivision Block 2 Lot 4 Portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fourth of July Creek Subdivision-Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tidelands,Undeveloped Remainder . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 l 11 LANDS FOR FURTHER STUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Bayview Block 11,Lots 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fort Raymond Subd Lot IOA . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fort Raymond Subd Lot13A . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Nash Road Bench&Fourth of July Creek Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SURPLUSLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 AVTEC Old Armory Building(L-027) (Federal Addition Block 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cliff Addition Block 5 Lots 1-3 and 17-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Crawford Subd Block 1 L1-5; Tr A L1 &El/2 L5 . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 24 Gateway Subdivision Block 1 Lot 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jesse Lee Heights Subd Block I Lot 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Marathon Addition Lot . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 McBride Subdivision Lots 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 24 Tax Foreclosed Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OTS Block 12 Lots21-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OTS Block 17 Lots 36&37(Kipsgaard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OTS Block 22 Lots 17& 18 (Whecler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Federal Addn Block 1,Lots I &2(Jorgenson) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tern Lake Estates Block 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 USS 3924 Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Transmission Line(T-line)portion S12 TIN R1W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Wood]awn Cemetery S1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LEASED BY CITY FROM OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Coast Guard Shore Support Facility(north half} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Raybuilding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LANDS FOR ACQUISITION CONSIDERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Youth Center relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Waterfront Park DNR inholding(BLM Tract B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Japanese Creek gravel source . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 26 Remainder of tidelands within the corporate limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Railroad land in SBH . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Two Lakes Park inholding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Gateway Subdivision Neighborhood Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Benson Drive extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fire Station, proposed Lot 5 Clearview Manor Subdivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cemetery Consolidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Watershed/Scenic backdrop USS 931 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CityShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 DOT/PF maintenance shop site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 28 Public Safety Building/Courthouse,proposed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ball field,proposed . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 28 Small Boat Harbor tidelands . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lagoon Park, proposed expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 DowntownParking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Municipal Lands Management Flan May 1995 1V Town Square Park,proposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Senior/Community Center expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Third Avenue Tot Lot,proposed expansion . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Downtown Pocket Park/Pedestrian Corridor, proposed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . 29 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 APPENDIX:Maps 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 V INTRODUCTION Public lands are a finite community asset held in trust. This document addresses the city's land asset holdings and needs. The 19$5 Seward Comprehensive Plan(Item 11 page 10) calls for the city to treat city-owned properties as "opportunity areas"for special development,where the public benefit can be well demonstrated. The issues related directly to the management of city owned lands are numerous. * Land management decisions are being made without a full knowledge of city owned lands. * How should the city determine a fair return to the community for the use of public lands? * City lands such as the city shop and Boulder Field are not used at their highest and best use. * How should funds from the disposal of public lands be used? * The city has not completed it's selection of state entitlement lands. * Do we have sufficient lands to accommodate future public facility and transportation needs. * Is the city taking greatest advantage of its land as a source of direct and indirect revenues? Whereas the Land Use Plan segment of the Comprehensive Plan is the primary tool to ensure quality community land use arrangements,this Municipal Lands Management Plan becomes a component that will provide an action guide specifically for the management of city-owned lands. This goals of the plan are to- *Provide an inventory of city owned lands,describing their present and proposed uses *Assist in establishing a successful land management program through the identification of `s city lands surplus to public needs land acquisition needs for future public facility development Iands for economic development #Assist in implementing the Seward Comprehensive Flan GENERAL PROVISIONS al > ts dburrrnt,la�►d parcl rl'ercEd a�i>� thra�gh�,,�xtti�a�r txbelr��'ar �; la,"heap 1.�refers�a.pa;�rt�.�umbi'�-.�t� nnap �t�r�C�e.r City Code. Seward City Code(SCC) Chapter 7.05 is the basis for all municipal land transactions, and defines"Real Property"as an estate or holding in land including tide and submerged lands,or improvements thereon. Fait'Market Value. SCC 7.05.140 states that unless otherwise found to be in the public interest, the city may not dispose of any real property interest without first making an appraisal of the fair market value. Fair market value is defined as the highest price,described in terms of money,which the property would bring if exposed for sale for a reasonable time in the open market, with a seller, willing to buy, both being fully informed of all the purposes for which the property is best adapted or could be used." Once that appraised fair market value is determined,the property may not be sold for less than that amount without a finding in the public interest by the City Council. Nominations. Although this plan will identify lands for disposal through lease or sale, City Resolution 94-101 outlines procedures for the nominating public lands for disposal. This procedure allows individual entrepreneurs to make recommendations for specific lands without revealing their particular development plans. Municipal Lands Management Ran May 1995 1 Fund Classification. Within the city's accounting functions there are different fund types. The General Fund includes government wide functions such as fire, police, streets, planning, parks, and other services provided to the public as a whole.Each city enterprise such as the Harbor,Electric Utility,Hospital and Water/Sewer Utility has a separate fund to account for its specialized activity. Each of these funds has land associated with its operation such as electric substation,sewer treatment plat and harbor uplands. Although land is not a depreciated asset,it may be a vehicle to generate revenues through]eases or user fees which benefit that enterprise fund.In the past all city lands were booked or accounted for in the General Fund;however,last year the city transferred certain lands from the General Fund to the Harbor Fund. Although there is no accounting rule about where lands should be allocated,it is important that consistency be the rule. Place all lands in the general fund or classify them according the fund benefited.The city's auditors and finance department staff have indicated that lands should be booked in the various funds benefitting from those lands. Recommendation: Correctly reclassi lrxnds to the .plicable ent rise unds.All remaining lands will be within the General and aP �' f $ f fAl theerrlr�fearltproerxreaatrrrnsnd +n rv}thtrislu iherrsufrrtxclssr`ixtr eatrzrns `Trfn ACQUISITION SCC 7.05.120 allows the city to acquire or dispose of property by three methods: negotiation,public auction or sealed bid. City Code defines "acquisition" as obtaining ownership and holding real property within or outside the city boundaries by purchase, gift, donation, grant, dedication, exchange, redemption, purchase or equity redemption, operation of law, tax or lien foreclosure, adverse possession, condemnation or declaration of taking,annexation,or by any other lawful means of conveyance. Municipal Entitlement. State law allows local governments to acquire certain public lands. State Selections. The Alaska Statehood Act allowed the state to select 400,000 acres of national forest lands for community expansion,development and recreation.Municipalities (cities and boroughs) were authorized to select certain state lands within their corporate limits. The city has acquired 515 acres of its authorized 565 acre entitlement. Unfortunately, the state no longer budgets its staff to process municipal entitlement requests. Recommendation: Budget and apply for the remaining +-50 acres of the city's municipal entitlement. (See Lands For Acquisition) Tidelands. Alaska Statutes provide for municipalities to request and receive patent to state owned tidelands within its corporate limits.The city has acquired two such patents- 1330 acres stretching from Anderson Dock north along the Waterfront Park shoreline and across the head of the Resurrection Bay,to Nash Road;and 92 acres seaward of Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC). The remaining tidelands within the city include those on the west side of the bay,south of Anderson Dock,and on the east side of the bay between the freight line dock and Spring Creek. Some tidelands have been filled to accornmodate commercial and industrial development such as the small boat harbor, railroad dock,Waterfront Tracts, and SMIC. Although the city deeded some tidelands to the U.S.Government for construction of the small boat harbor basin,breakwater, and railroad dock,the Corps of Engineers now indicates that an easement would have been sufficient for the small boat harbor project, Recommendation: Budget and apply for remainder of state tidelands within the city limits. Pursue the return of small boat harbor tidelands from the Corps of Engineers. Donation/Gift. on occasion private individuals have donated land to the city, usually for park purposes. Most notable examples of this have been around the lagoon. Eminent DomaWCondernnatIon- Government has the legal right to acquire or"take"private property for public purpose upon paying fair market compensation to the owner. This type of acquisition is Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 2 r� generally used only as a last resort after other acquisition efforts have failed. The only instance of this in recent city records involved the first half mile of the Nash Road extension. Tax/Lien Foreclosure. Over the years,much of the land that is now Two Lakes Park, Gateway Subdivision and the Crawford Subdivision was acquired through tax foreclosure. State statutes require that tax foreclosed property within the city limits be deeded to the city. It gives the city the opportunity to declare by ordinance whether a foreclosed property is needed for a public purpose. If so, all redemption avenues by the former owner are closed.If property is not needed for a public use,the former owner has first right of redemption for up to 10 years.Any funds over and above taxes,penalties,interest and administrative costs gained from the sale of tax foreclosed property are made available to the former property owner. Although it has not been clone in recent history, the city could acquire land through foreclosure on liens against utility improvement district property assessments. Purchase. Many of the city's parcels have been purchased from private land owners.Notable examples include the Lowell Point sewer Iagoon site, as well as lands and easements along the city's power transmission line. Such purchases are generally based on a fair market appraisal value.Normally funding for such purchases is on a cash available basis from appropriated funds. Trade/EXChange. The city has acquired some lands through trades with private and public sources such as Two Lakes Park lands from the University of Alaska(UofA)for a longer lease term and vacation of the 1st Ave. right of way at the Institute of Marine Science OMS)facility,and the transfer/landfill and elementary school sites to the borough for 4th of July Creek lands. DISPOSAL SCC 7.05.115 defines "disposition" as the transfer of city interest in real property by warranty or quitclaim deed, easement,grant,permit,license, deed of trust,mortgage, contract of sale of real property,plat dedication,lease,tax deed,will,or other lawful method or mode of conveyance or grant. Sale. After conducting a public hearing,City Council may approve the negotiated,sealed bid or public outcry auction sale of public property. The sale price or minimum bid price must be at fair market value unless otherwise found to be in the public interest by the Council.The sale of land converts a capital asset to cash which accrues to the city's general fund or one of the enterprise funds.It may then be appropriated through the budget process to many different uses. There has been increasing discussions about establishing a Land Bank:fund in which the proceeds for land sales would accrue for the acquisition of future municipal lands,thereby benefiting present and future citizens and promoting the orderly development and achievements of the goals of the Comprehensive flan. Recommendation: Establish a Land Bank where funds acquired from the sale of surplus property accrue to a special account for acquisition of other needed lands. Lease. The city has leased lands for many years with the oldest current lease dating from 1955, City Council Resolution 94-101 established the most recent policy and procedure relating to the lease of public lands. The essential terms and conditions of city leases generally include length of the lease,rental rate, and development requirements.With the exception of those to the state or federal government,all leases require proof of liability insurance naming the city as an insured party. Leases are allowed to be assigned or sublet with written city consent. A condition of any sublet consent is that the city receive a copy of the sublet agreement including the rental value. This information is important to the city in the development of fair market land values. Although the Comprehensive Plan suggests that the city continue to dispose of commercial and industrial public Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 3 L F� land through long term]cases rather than sale,lessees continue to lobby for the fee simple transfer of their sites. Although the sale of these lands would generate a large one time cash infusion to the city,it would have a significant long term adverse impact on annual city budgets. Tease revenues currently generate in excess of $330,000 ayear; and this amount generally increases over time due to periodic appraisal adjustments and new leases. These lost revenues would have to be offset in some manner in the budget process. Preliminary evaluations of interest that might be earned from the deposited projected lease site sale income show that it will not replace lease income revenues. Recommendation:Reaffirm the Comprehensive Plan by continuing to dispose of commercial and industrial lands through long term leases rather than sale. City lands are normally]eased at fair market rental rates based on a percent of fee simple land value. The City uses an 8%rate. Reviews of other community and public agency lease policies show that this rate varies from 6% to 10% throughout the state. The lower rates appear to apply where there is strong desire to encourage development and higher rates where the demand for land is high.In Seward,there is an exceptionally high demand for land in the small boat harbor where there are no vacant lands available for lease. On the other hand the city is trying to encourage development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. Recommendation: Consider using different rental percentage rates to reflect supply and demand on various city land areas Le. the Seward Marine Industrial Center where land is available and development is encouraged and the Small Boat Harbor where land is in short supply and high demand Trade/Exchange. The city has acquired substantial acreage through land trades with both public agencies and private individuals. Most of the bench lands above Nash Road and in the Fourth of July Creel: valley were acquired through trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the solid waste site and the elementary school site. RIGHT OF WAYS, ENCROACHMENTS, and EASEMENTS Right of Ways. While they normally do not convey any warranty or title interest and are not considered real property under general accounting procedures, they are a part of the city's overall land management efforts. These are lands acquired by reservation, dedication,forced dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be used for public access, roads,trails,parking,and utilities. They are normally dedicated to the public during the subdivision platting process, and there is usually no deed transferring ownership.They generally fall under the management authority of the local municipality providing road services. All right of ways within the city are under city jurisdiction, except for Third Avenue/Seward Highway,Port Avenue,Airport Road and a small portion of Nash Road which are state. The city is responsible for 28 miles of developed dedicated right of ways (streets and alleys). Another three (3) miles are dedicated through subdivision plats,but have never been constructed. These are in the Marathon,Cliff,Bayview and Forest Acres Subdivisions. There are platted right of ways which will never be developed or used because of topography and there are additional right of ways that the city should plan for in the future. Recommendation: a) Vacate otherwise undevelopable right-of-ways to enlarge and/or consolidate adjacent lands. b)Plan right of way acquisition to: 1) conned Hemlock Avenue and Phoenix Road as an alternate exit from Gateway Suhdivision and collector street for the undeveloped portion of Forest Acres and the land north and west of the two schools. (map 3-22). 2) extend Chamberlain Road above the horse pasture to Phoenix Road provide an alternate parallel route to relieve pressure on the Seward Hwy(map 3-23). 3) extend Benson Drive through from Swetmann Dr. to Phoenix Road to provide a safer school bus route and an alternate egress from Gateway Subdivision. (map 3-19) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 4 i) e� 4)construct an access road from the Seward Nghway to the solid waste transfer site. (map 3-24) Encr0achments. SCC§7,05.510 provides for issuance of permits to allow an encroaching structure to remain on public right of way for the life of the structure. The purpose of this provision is to legitimize older. structures that have been inadvertently constructed across a property line into a public right of way. It is not intended to condone trespassing nor to allow construction in the public right of way.Most encroachments occur in the older central part of town because of small lots and zero lot line construction. They are generally discovered as a result of as-built surveys done during financing. The city has issued about 35 such encroachment permits. Recommendation:Revise city code to clarify that encroachments are for the useable life of a structure;and to define the condition to which the land will be restored when the structure is removed Easement& An easement is a right given by a land owner to another party for a specific limited use. The property owner retains title to the property. Government agencies generally authorize or convey such uses by permit. Generally,&sements and permits are granted for access,public utilities and flood control devices on subdivision plats and by separate individual agreements. The City Code authorizes the city to grant easements not to exceed 20 years, The Community Development Department is continuing to catalog and inventory recorded and platted easements and permits issued to the City, The current list exceeds one thousand. Recommendation:Complete the inventory data base of all easements. Access.Lowell Point Road is the most notable example of an access agreement held by the City. It is by permit from the state Department of Natural Resources. The city has retained numerous access easements on the prison site to allow city crews to serve public utility systems. There are projects in the capital projects plan that will require easements. These include the continuation of the Iditarod Trail/City Bike Path from the high school to the city limit An alternate access road from the highway to the solid waste transfer site would alleviate traffic trough the ForestAcres Subdivision.Recommendation: As route locations and projects are solidified, acquire easements for the bikepath (no map) and a road to the solid waste disposal site(map 3-24). Dikes/levee. The city has easements for two flood control levees, one along side Gateway Subdivision for Japanese Creek,and one along Spruce Creek to protect the sewer lagoon at Lowell Point- Utilijy. Water,sewer and electric are the most common easements held by the city. They are generally very specific as to size and location. In some instances a land owner will place conditions on an easement relative to cutting trees or for a specific time period. PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS The following lands are developed with public facilities. They are listed alphabetically by their common names. City Hall (Original Townsite Block_16, Lots 9-20,23-24). This 42,000 SF complex of 14 lots is located at the northwest corner of Adams Street and Fifth Avenue within the Central Business District.It includes city hall, parking lots,a storage building,and TV satellite dishes. It was acquired from the state, through private purchase, and tax foreclosure. The building was constructed by the Corps of Engineers during post-earthquake reconstruction.Recommendation: Retain land ownership.Replat to vacate internal lot lines. Continue to develop as an expanded City Hall - public safety building campus. General Fund (map 2-1) (see Acquisition) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 5 E'i/ Community Library(Original Townsite Block S,,Lofs 38-40}. This 9,000 SF(3 lots) Central Business District site is located at the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Adams Street.The land and building were acquired in 1990 from the Seward Community Library Association,Recommendation:Retain land ownership and replat as single parcel Continue use as library. Consider using the building far city offices should the library be relocated in the future. General Fund (map 2-2) Communit /Senior Center and Museum(Original Townsite Block 15 Lots 36 20' -4Q . This 14,000 SF site on four and two-thirds lots is located at the southeast corner of Third Ave. and Jefferson St_,within the Central Business District. It is the former post office building that was remodeled and acquired from a private developer in 1988 with$866,700 public bond and grant fimds. The building covers about a third of the site and currently houses the museum and the senior citizens programs.There has been some public sentiment expressing a desire for more community wide use of the facility. Recommendation: Retain ownership; seek way of creating more diverse community use ofthebuilding;and replat to create a single lot. General Fund (map 2-3) City Sba (Original Townsite Block 21 Lots 1-18 and 27-40 . This two and a half acre parcel includes city shops, sand building, storage yard, and animal pound. The shop building was constructed under the post earthquake Urban Renewal Project It was formally a storage yard for the power company. It includes the entire city block except for four private parcels upon which are located converted WWII Quonset huts. The 1968 and 1985 Seward Comprehensive Plans suggest that because of its size, unsurpassed views, and location near downtown and'waterfront park,there may be a higher and better use for this site such as a convention center, a. hotel, senior center, youth center, or multi family housing project. The land use plan designated it Urban Residential, but it remains zoned Auto Commercial to accommodate such potential uses. Thus far no suitable alternate sites have been identified that are available,affordable,or suitably located. Additionally,developers have tended to shy away from the site because of potential environmental issues related to its historical use. Recommendation:Retain land ownership,clear up titles,vacate internal lot lines. Evaluate alternative shop locations and costs.Acquire the remainder of this block to consolidate the block for either shop expansion if it remains, or to better market the site as a whole block. Market'it as available for sale or trade provided there is funding from the agreement and/or other sources to replace the facilities elsewhere in the community. General Fund (map 2-4)(seeAvailable forLease and Acquisition) Docks, SMIC 2relimFOJC Subd Blocks 10 and 11).Lands upon which these dock facilities are located were created from dredged tidelands during the development of the Seward Marine Industrial Center. BIock 10 creates a large cargo staging area in support of the North Dock. A portion of the site needs to be contained by a breakwater and filled. Block 11 is the basin and tidelands upon which the breakwater, shiplift and future breakwater and docks will be constructed.Recommendation:Retain land and facility ownership. Complete development of Block 10 as a support area to the North Dock. Harbor Fund (map 5-1 and 5-28) Electric Substation and Water Wells Q and 5 Fort Raymond Lot 6A). This is an± 8 acre Institutional zoned site.Although it is the location of the city's electric substation,generators and two wells,there is still a heavily wooded portion that could be used for incidental uses that will not interfere with the well easements.It is part of USS 1759 which was patented to the city for cemetery purposes. It borders the cemetery and the high school ball field.Recommendation: Retain land ownership for wells and generator/sub station. Use land for other incidental uses such as ballfieldparking which will not interfere with well easements. Electric Fund (map 3-1) Electric Substation SMIC(Prelim FOX Subd Block I Lot 1). This two acre site is adjacent to Spring Creek Municipal Lands Manaoemant Plan May 1995 6 on the north side of Nash Road. The city electric department maintains an electric substation that services the Fourth of July Creek area. A portion of the site has been filled to accommodate the substation. The remainder would have to be filled for substation expansion or lay down storage,Recommendation:Retain land-ownership for continued use as electric substation. Electric Fund (map 5-2) Fire Hall(Original Townsite Block 16 Lots 26-30 . The fire hall was built by volunteers in the early 1960's. The parking lot to the south includes a single lot owned by the non-profit volunteer fire department. They also own the three lots on the north side of the fire hall: As fire trucks become larger and heavier, the building becomes less useable. The Fire Master Plan recommends a new station be constructed in the mid-town area to be more centrally located within the community. New fire equipment will most likely necessitate an addition and/ or structural improvements to the building. Should the fire department be relocated,the site has been discussed for a public safety building and for a teen center. Recommendation: Retain land ownership as fire hall, acquire lots north and south of fire hall from Volunteer Fire Department, and replat as a single parcel. If a newfire hall is developed at midtown, other alternatives for this building or site might be far a public safety building,youth center, offices, ete General Fund (map 2-5). Gateway Water Tank(Gateway Subdivision Tract A,portion of). The Gateway Subdivision is a replat of the Terminal Addition and portions of the Bayview Addition. This 64 acre parcel of generally steep slopes is the undevelopable remainder of the Gateway Subdivision, The Gateway water tank sits on less than an acre at the toe of the mountain slope. It is designated Resource Management.Recommendation:Retain land ownership for watershed and the water tank. Water/Sewer Fund (map 3-2) Harbormaster Building/Plaza Small Boat Harbor Oceanview Subd Block 6 portion of). This site is located in the Harbor Commercial District on the east side of Fourth Avenue,on dredge filled tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal government. The building was constructed by the Corps of Engineers during post earthquake reconstruction. The site also includes the public plaza with various monuments and memorials. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue current use Should a new harbormaster building he constructed elsewhere, evaluate options for the existing site Yhese include leasing the present building, or removing it for additional small shops or public plaza.Harbor Fund (map 4-2d) Harbormaster Building SMIC (Prelim FOJC Subd portion of Block 4). This metal building is located in the southwest comer of Block 4,and was constructed 1991.It includes an office,storage area and equipment bays housing a fire pumper truck,crash truck and other equipment.The remainder of the block is used for boat storage and repairs.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue use as harbormaster administration site Consider relocating to back lots should a viable lease alternative be presented that requires the full block. Harbor Fund (map 5-3) Hospital Campus Varathon Addition Tots 1-3& 13-18 . This Institutional zoned parcel totalling about 2 1/4 acres is located at the northwest comer of Lowell Canyon Road and i st Avenue. Originally part of the Brownell Homestead (USS 703), it was acquired in 1950 and later quiet titled in 1964 along with other nearby mountainside land.It is the site of the hospital and physical therapy buildings,both owned by the city.The city has been exploring hospital management and ownership options including transferring it to a borough service area,private enterprise or a non-profit organization such as neighboring Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center. Recommendation: It the short term,retain land ownership. Replat property to vacate interior lot lines and Lowell Street to create one large parcel Develop as a medical campus. Continue to evaluate disposal of the hospital enterprise Hospital Fund (map 2-6) Municipal Lands Managoment Plan May 1995 7 Lowell Creek/Marathon water system(portion of USS 703). This includes about 8 acres in the Lowell Creek- drainage area at the end of Lowell Canyon Road. Development includes a.hydroelectric plant,two water storage tanks,a water chlorination building,the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel entrance,dam,and gates.Portions of the area are subject to avalanches. The hydroelectric plant,built as part of the Marathon water system, is no longer functional; and surface water environmental chlorination requirements have made the Marathon water source uneconomical. The water piping through the hydroelectric building is used for fst lake and 2nd Ave. drainage flood control.Recommendation:Retain land ownership for public works purposes.Dispose of the hydroelectriepelion wheel and 100 KWgenerator as surplus to city needs. Water/Sewer Fund (map 2-7) (see Parks) Marathon Access Road (Marathon Addition Lot 29). This ±7,500 SF Residential zoned lot was purchased to provide access to the Marathon Mountain water system.Located at Monroe and First Ave,it varies from flat toward the street to extremely steep toward the mountain.Development includes a rough 4x4 road and security gate.Recommendation: Retain land ownership and maintain as water system and Marathon Trail access. Clear and develop a small trailhead parking to serve the trail Water/Sewer Fund (map 2-8) Padinialot,East Harbor and NE Launch Ram arina Subdivision Block 1 Lot 4). A t 4 acre parcel within the Harbor Commercial district originally acquired by state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the small boat harbor_Located off of Port Avenue,it was recently graded and partially paved for parking in support of the new boat launch ramp and X float. The launch ramp was constructed in 1994 with grant money under the condition that the city dedicate±200 mixed parking spaces to accommodate ramp users. A public restroom will be constructed on site before the 1995 season begins. The subdivision plat incorrectly includes lands deeded to the US Govt for development of the small boat harbor.Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use far public parking.Replat to separate out federally owned portion. Consider leasing-portions not needed far parking. Seek fee simple ownership of tidelands associated with the harbor. Harbor Fund (map 4-39) Parkin2 Lot Middle Harbor Oceanview Subd ortion of). It is located in the Harbor Commercial District, between Fourth Avenue and the harbor waterfront between North and South Harbor Streets. It includes about 40,000 SF of paved short term public parking in support of the small boat harbor. It is filled tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal government. Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use for public parking. Harbor Fund (map 4-22) Parking Lot,North Harbor(North Harbor Subd. Portion of Tract A?. Located between Third and Fourth Ave, it is a level 2 acre parcel acquired through state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the small boat harbor.It is within the Harbor Commercial district,and is currently used for public parking in support of the small boat harbor.Access is from 4th Ave.About 60%of the area is paved. A main sewer system pump station and RV dump are located within it. Recommendation: Retain land ownership, continue as public parking,pave remaining area. Consider an alternate road access to Third Ave and relocate the RV dump station out of the harbor area.Harbor Fund (map 4-13) Parking Lot South Harbor Oceanview Subd. portion of Block 8). Located between Third and Fourth Ave, this level 1 1.8 acre parcel was developed from dredge fill during construction of the small boat harbor. It is within the Harbor Commercial district, and is currently used for public parking in support of the small boat harbor. This winter it has been used as an ice skating area.Access is from 4th Ave. and South Harbor Street. Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use as public parking. Harbor Fund (map 4-1) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 8 r-• L^ l Parks and Recreation Warehouse(Fort Ravmond Subd Lot 5). A 0.7 acre lot in the Institutional District adjacent to the cemetery.Access is via Aspen Lane from the Seward Highway. It was originally part of the Air Force Recreation Camp leased lands acquired from the State through municipal entitlement. The warehouse itself is WWII vintage and has been badly burned inside. Recommendation:Retain ownership. Relocate warehouse functions to a central shop location with other city departments. Remove the building and use the site in support of the cemetery and Chamber of Commerce, or as a possible lease addition to the military recreation camp lease General Fund (map 3-3) Quar y FOJC(]Fourth of July Creek Tract Q. A 57 acre site acquired from Kenai Peninsula Borough through a land trade and located behind the prison facility. It is a bedrock outcrop developed as a rock quarry, providing rip rap for flood control dikes and harbor armor facing and breakwater.It is also the key tie in for the Fourth of July Creekilood control levee.It is zoned Industrial.Recommendation: Retain land ownership for the near future Continue earaction of rock for rip rap on city construction projects.Re-evaluate status after quarry is exhausted General Fund (map 5-4) RetaininE Levee FOJC(Fourth of July Creek TractB). A narrow,winding ± 15 acre parcel which conforms to the foot print of the Fourth of July Creek Levee.It is zoned Resource Management and provides a single lane road access to the Tract C quarry site.Recommendation:Retain land ownership, maintain as access to quarry and as a flood control levee General Fund (map 5-5) Seaview Campground, Oceanview Subd Block 6 un Tatted portion of. Located on tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal government,this t 2 acre parcel is zoned Harbor Commercial is located between the beach and Harbor Lights Condos. It is one of the most popular RV beach campgrounds and is a very popular fishing area because of the inlet pipe/ditch to the lagoon.Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Improve campground with amenities and hookups. Consider other commercial uses that would compliment the campground and beach area. General Fund (map 2-27) (see Available for Lease and Leased Lands Marina Underground Fuel Storage) Sewer Treatment Plant(Deacon Subd No.2 Lot 3). This 11.12 acre parcel located outside the city limits on Lowell Point was purchased in 1979 for the city sewer treatment plant.An unused 15,000 SF corner of the parcel is leased at no cost to the Alaska State Parks for a parking lot in support of the Caines Head Trail. Recommendation: Retain land ownership for sewer treatment lagoon and continue lease agreement with state park. Water/Sewer Fund (map 1-1) Transmission Line(T-line) Folz Subd Lot 6A. Purchased in 1991 as part of the T-line easement acquisition program,this 1,84 acre site is located outside the city limits,at Mile 3 Seward Highway.It has been excavated and filled to grade with the highway with pit run material. It is used for storage of electric department supplies -power poles and transformers. It will be the site of a new substation. Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Fence for security, develop transmission line substation, and revegetate for aesthetics. Site is adjacent to Seward National Scenic Byway. Electric Fund (map 1-2) Old Mill Subdivision Tract H. This one acre tract was acquired in 1992 in lieu of an easement during the T-line construction project. The site is located on the north side of Grouse Lake Road on the comer of the Seward Highway at Mile 7,and is critical to the powerline as it is an angle point where the powerline changes direction.It also includes an important switch that allows the power to be isolated when the city is on generators. This is the first non national forest land upon entering the Seward area. Recommendation: Retain land Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 9 c_j ownership.Restrict public access for safety reasons. Consider the site as a future welcome to Seward sign. Electric Fund (no map) LEASED LAND 5 The following city lands are currently under lease to private and public parties. Lease terms vary from 1 to 99 years with twenty to thirty being most common. They generally have some development requirements. Rent varies from free to fair market value.Most lease rents are adjusted by appraisal every five years.They are identified by lessee,use and general legal description. The number in parenthesis (RE- 000)is the city's administratively assigned lease number. AVTEC Old Armory Building L-027 Federal Addition Block 6). This Institutional designated 66,000 SF parcel is located on Second Ave between A and B Street.The south half of the property is undeveloped,but has been considered for parking in support of the AVTEC facility. The north half is the location of the old National Guard Armory which now houses the AVTEC building trades/EMT programs. The site was acquired from the federal government in 1953,and leased at no cost to the state Department of Education in 1955 for 99 years. The city has no identified future need of the parcel.Recommendation: Trade far other state lands. General Fund (map 2-9) (see Surplus lands) ADF&G Egg Building(L-028) (north end Lagoon).This is the small building located at the north end of the lagoon,near the Benny Benson monument. The building foot print was leased at no cost to the state in 1979 for 10 years,which was extended through 1998. The building has not been used for a number of years.It could be used by the Parks and Recreation program for maintenance equipment and supplies.Recommendation.Retain landownership.If state can show a specific need for the site, consider renewing the lease-when it expires. Otherwise assume ownership of the building for Parks and Recreation use General Fund (map 3-4) AlaskaPNE,Caines Head Trailhead Parkin -065 (Deacon Subd No.2 Lot 3). This 15,000 SF portion of the sewer lagoon site at Lowell Point is used as a trailhead parking area for the Caines Head trail.Leased in 1988 at no cost.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease so long as there is not a need for the property related to the sewer lagoon. Water/Sewer Fund (map 1-I) The following parcels are within the Fort Raymond Subdivision. The lands making up this subdivision include USS 1756 acquired from the federal government in 1933 as a cemetery reserve, USS 149 Tract B Lot 2 purchased from the state for a campground site; and the military recreation camps USS 242 Tract A Lots 1-3 from the state through municipal entitlement. Seward Chamber of Commerce 077 (Fort Raymond Subd Lot 4). This one acre Institutional zoned parcel at the corner of the Seward Highway and Coolidge Drive was leased in 1989 for 20 years at no cost to the Seward Chamber of Commerce as an office and visitor information center. It is encumbered by a main underground electric vault and line. Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease as a contribution to the Chamber of Commerce. General Fund (map 3-5) Milita Recreation Camps US Corps of Engineers Fort Ra and Subd . The two camps are under three leases.The Army(It034)is on 11.8 acre Lot 8A and the Air Force(L-035)on I 1 acre Lot 7A. Lease L-023 of 13,200 SF legitimizes a trespass of the Air Force trailers a few feet into the cemetery. All sites are zoned Institutional.The Army site fronts Dimond Blvd and Sea Lion Ave. The Air Force camp fronts both the Seward Hwy and Dimond Blvd.It includes city water wells 12 and 3 and a major transmission line easement. The camps are hemmed in with no growth potential. If the camps were removed, this area could be used for elementary school e.Vansion, a park and/or campground,or residential and highway commercial uses. Originally leased by Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 10 qj� . US Govt from state in 1964,the City acquired the land in 1983 with the lease intact. New leases were negotiated in 1985 and 1987 at$10,000 each Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Continue lease with military but continueto encourage redevelopment or relocation of camps.At the next opportunity, terminate short term lease to force removal of the trespass trailers. General Fund. (map 3-7) The following parcels located in the SMALL BOAT HARBOR AREA were acquired through tideland patent from the state and railroad right of way from the federal government. Most are on areas filled from dredge spoils during the construction of the small boat harbor.All are within the Harbor Commercial zoning district. Marina Underground Storage Tanks(Oceanview Subd within Block 6).Although not under a lease agreement, Shoreside Petroleum and Marathon Fuel have underground fuel storage tanks located in small fenced site adjacent to the south harbor breakwater.The use of the site is included in a terminal use permit with the harbor for use of a portion of A Float for a marina fuel station.The fuel dock is planned for relocation to the east side of the harbor on X float. Recommendation:Retain land ownership. Encourage the relocation of the fuel dock,removal of thefuel tanks and cleanup of the site Include the area within the Seaview Campground area. Harbor Fund. (map 3-32) Intec Inc.-Alaska Treks n Voyages 9 Oceanview Subd within Block 6). This site is located at the SW comer of the small boat harbor immediately south of the launch ramp. The site includes a metal building which was acquired from the Army when they relocated the military boat dispatch operations to the east side of the harbor. It is currently used for kayak rentals.Leased in 1985,the agreement expires June 11,1995_Although the protected site is ideal for the kayak business,the lessee has traditionally been delinquent in rental payments and taxes.A limited land supply,high demand for harbor commercial property and the imminent lease expiration make this an ideal parcel for the city seek new development and test the market.With near term relocation of the fuel float, expansion of the launch ramp is another possible use of the site.Recommendation:Retain land ownership. Notify lessee of lease expiration and city's intention not to renew the lease. Evaluate site for potential uses.If no public needs, issue an RFPfor lease development. Consider issuing a short term lease for the '95 summer season. Harbor Fund (map 4-29) U.S.D.T.Park Service(Ir045)(Oceanview Subd Block 6,portion of). It was leased to the US Park Service on 6/24/85 for 30 years for development of the Kenai Fjords National Park headquarters. Of the total 15,983 SF, they pay fair market value on the building footprint. The remainder of the site is at no cost in return for construction of a public restzoom facility,public boardwalk,and interpretive kiosks. The Park Service is currently going through a planning process to identify alternate locations and options for expanding their offices and visitor center operations. Recommendation:Retain land ownership. Continue lease:Actively participate in Park Service visitor center/off ce site planning effort. Harbor Fund (map 4-26) (see surplus land) The following seven lease sites, commonly called the Boardwalk Sites, are located within Block 6 of the Oceanview Subdivision.The concept was to provide a low cost site to encourage small business development in the harbor area.Buildings were allowed on skids;water and sewer were not required. Each site is +900 SF and was leased for a 10 year period with a single three year extension option. A recent attorney opinion indicates that the three year option will be automatic at the lessee's request. Recommendation: Retain land ownership.As lease options expire, issue new short term leases to bring all seven sites to the same expiration period Evaluate alternatives including issuing new long term leases,bringing the buildings up to code, seeking an RFPfor development of the site as a whole Harbor Fund (map 4 25) 1. Snowden,Brad-sublet to Kenai Coastal Tours (L-047)(Boardwalk_Site 4 1).Issued 6/12/85. Municipal Lands Managemont Plan May 1995 It 2_ Worobel,Richard&Linda-Mal or Marine sublet (L-048)Boardwalk Site#2).Issued 6/12/85. 3. Huehes, Carl &Kim-Aurora Charters (L-050) (Boardwalk„-Site#3). Issued 4/14/86. 4. Mager,Ron-Mayor_Marine Tours (L-050LBoardwalk Site 94). Issued 05/14/86. 5. Becker Rand »Renown Charters -058 Boardwalk Site#5 . Issued 05/27/87. 6. Lions Club-Bait Shack 0S9 (Boardwalk Site 46). Issued 8/7/87. 7. Chamber of Commerce Information/Derby Booth(L-076)(Boardwalk Site#9).Issued 7/12/99. Oldow&Scob -The Landing 062 Oceanview Subd Block 6 Boardwalk Site#8 . A 5,000 SF waterfront parcel developed with a cornmercial retail/office building. Leased in 1987 for 30 years at fair market value. Development of a portion of the public boardwalk on the water side of the building was a condition of this lease. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease.Harbor Fund (map 4-2.3) Simutus Ray and Leslie- Ra 's Restaurant L-060 Oceanview Subd Block 6 Boardwalk Site 0). An 8,606 SF waterfront parcel at F Float fire lane.Leased in 1987 for 30 years at fair market value. ]development of a portion of the public boardwalk on the land side of the building was a condition of this lease. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-21) U.S.Coast Guard-Shore Support Facility 055 Oceanview Subd Block 6 ortion of). This 7,500 SF site was originally leased in 1975. A new 25 year lease was issued in 1986 when the new building and sewer lift station were constructed. This facility was unwittingly constructed straddling city and Alaska Railroad(ARR) land.The city leases ARR land which is sublet along with city land to the Coast Guard. The city pays about 25% of fair market value for the railroad land,but charges full fair market value to the Coast Guard. The difference defrays the city's administrative lease monitoring costs. The lease site does not match with adjoining property boundaries or the boardwalk,leaving small unusable land pieces. Lessee has marked reserved parking which conflicts with adjacent leased railroad property. Recommendation:Retain land ownership, continue to sublet portion of site from ARR and continue lease. Work with Coast Guard to expand lease site to provide additional parking area and to match property boundaries. Harbor Fund (map 4-20) Kenai-Fiords Tours Inc. -Paradise Restaurant/Fish House storage(L_072) (Oceanview Subd Block 8 portion_of). The site of the'A'Frame building at the SW comer Fourth Avenue and South Harbor Street. This 20,589 SF corner lot was originally leased and developed in 1968. A new 30 year fair market lease was issued in 1988 as an incentive to close out the original lease which included an illegal exclusive float moorage clause. The building is sublet to Paradise Restaurant and the back fenced area is sublet to the Fish House. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-2) Clemens Mark-The Fish House 009 (Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 1).Located at the corner of South Harbor St and Fourth Avenue,this 12,425 SF parcel was originally leased in 1969.A new 20 year fair market value lease was issued in 1992.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-3) Clemens Mark -Shake n Dog and gift shops (L-008)(Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 2). This is an 11,600 SF site located on Fourth Ave in the small boat harbor area. Originally leased in 1968,a new 20 year fair market value lease was issued in 1992. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue leaser Harbor Fund Municipal Lands Management Man May 1995 12 (map 4-4) Mindenber s Juris-The Breeze Inn Restaurant&Sho s L-038 (Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 3 &4).Lot 3 was originally leased in 1967. That lease was superseded in 1984 with a new 30 year fair market lease which combined Lots 3 and 4 to accommodate further development of the restaurant and commercial shops. The two lots located midway between South and North Harbor Street along Fourth Avenue, total 18,000 SF. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-5 and 8) Bardarson Dot-Studio 064 Marina Subd Block 1 S 1/2 Lot 5).Entire lot originally leased in 1971,the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it out for RFP in 1988. Two proposers opted to split the site into two 4,250 SF lots each. Each party was issued a separate 30 year fair market lease. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Officially plat the property. Harbor Fund (map 4-9) Lorz Derr -House of Diamond Willow -063 Marina Subd Block 1 N1/2 Lot 5 . Entire lot originally leased in 1971, the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it out for RFP in 1988. Two proposers opted to split the site into two 4,250 SF lots each. Each party was issued a separate 30 year fair market lease.Recommendation.Retain land ownership and continue lease Offcially plat the property. Harbor Fund {map 4-10) Kim Joe- Marina's Restaurant sublet to Danakos -040 Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 6). Located at the corner of North Harbor St, and Fourth Ave.this 8,357 SF was developed under a 1971,30 year fair market lease agreement.It has but 6 years remaining before the lease expires. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease Do not extend the lease without taking the opportunity to update the lease agreement, Harbor Fund (map 4-11) Mindenber s Juris-Breeze Inn Motel 010 (Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 8 . Originally leased in 1975,a new 30 year fair market lease was issued in 1984 to enable lessee to finance a major expansion of the motel. The site fronts Third Ave and is 31,899 SF in size.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease- Harbor Fund (map 4-6) Lust Trust/Stillion Sailing Inc. L-037 Marina Subd Block 1 Lot 7), This corner lot at Third Ave and N. Harbor Street contains 22,205 SF. Although leased in the 1970's it was not developed and the land was taken back by the city.It was relet to a new lessee in 1984 under a 30 year fair market agreement,Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-7) Pruitt Jaynes T. - Gateway Texaco L-043 (North Harbor Subd onion of Tract A). This is a 16,780 SF parcel located at the comer of Third Ave and N.Harbor Street.It includes a gas station,convenience store,liquor store,restaurant and car wash. The original 1978 lease was reissued in 1984 as a 30 year fair market value lease. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-12) Kasischk Dean-Four Seasons Boat Services 078 (Marina Subd Block 2 Lot 1 . This site was originally part of a public parking reserve within the Seward Industrial Park.In 1988 the area was replatted creating this 7,900 SF lot bounded by Port Ave,Leirer Road and Fourth Ave which is now leased for boat storage and repair. It was let in 1989 under a five year fair market value lease.Unless the city adopts a land use plats designating the site for a public use,the lessee may exercise two 5-year options. The first option goes into effect in mid 1995. Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Review Small Boat Harbor Plan for public needs,possibly as Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 13 upland support to a public loading wharf.1,f no land use plan is adopted, continue lease Harbor Fund (map 4-35) . Icicle Seafoods Inc.Seward Fisheries(prtn sublet to Meehan By-Products)(L-071)(Marina Subd Block 2 Lot 2 and 3 .The fish processing and meal plants were originally developed in.the early 70`s on five lease lots in the Seward Industrial Park. In 1988 the site was replatted as Block 2 of the Marina Subdivision to accommodate a major expansion of the processing plant. At that time a new 30 year fair market value lease was issued to aid the lessee in financing the plant expansion. Lessee also has a preferential use agreement for the wharf and docks in front of the plant.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-36 and 37) Fercuson,Robert retail store 086 (Portion ATS 174 .This 1800 SF site is located over the tideland inside the boat repair grid walkways. The site is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers, but managed under agreement by the city. Issued in 1994,this 20 year fair market lease has yet to be built upon. Recommendation. Replat to exclude sitefrom uplands parcel Retain land management authority and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 4-38) The following lcases are all located within the Fourth of duly Creek Subdivision which is a replat of USS 4827,USS 4827,AS 76-69,ATS 1222 and Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E. The Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) is considered to be the=�100 acres supporting the shiplift/north dock basin. These lands were acquired through municipal entitlement under the Alaska Statehood Act and through land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough.With the exceptions as noted,they are all zoned industrial. All descriptions are based on the preliminary subdivision plat of this area. MACtel Cellular Systems cellular phone tower L-92 (Prelim FOX Subd Tract M portion o . This 2,800 SF parcel is located in the Resource Management land zone just off Nash Road before it drops into the Fourth of July Creek valley.This new 10 year fair market lease began December 1994_Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease General Fund (map 5-6) The sawmill site is made up of three upland leases from the city and one tideland lease from the state. The original 20 year lease was negotiated in 1988 with Chugach Development Corporation. The subsequent two smaller leases expire coincident with the primary lease.When the sawmill was sold to Seward Forest Products, a new lease was negotiated and finalized in early 1993 with a term expiring in the year 2008. There are provisions for lease payment forgiveness in return for jobs during the first 5-10 years of the lease. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue leases. Harbor Fund (maps 5-7, 5-8& 5-9) Seward Forest Products 41 Sawmill (L-088) (Prelim FOX Subd Tract G). This 31 acre tract is the principal sawmill site Seward Forest Products 42 storage area (L-089) (Prelim FOJC Subd Tract H). This undeveloped 5 acre site along Nash Road is for sawmill lumber storage. Seward Forest Products 0 chip area L-090 Prelim FOX Subd Tract F . This partially paved 8 acre site between the shore and the sawmill is used for waste hog fuel and export chip storage. State of Alaska Department of Administrations Spring Creek Correctional Facility L-052 Prelim FOX Subd Tract A-1 and lrl _ A 325 acre Institutional zoned tract that includes the prison,city water wells,storage tank and sewer lagoon. Leased to the Alaska Department of Corrections through a lease purchase agreement. Recommendation: Transfer land and facility to the Alaska state Department ofAdministration when the Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1996 14 Lease Certificates arepaid off in 2008. Retain easements for wells, access, dikes and water tank General Fund (map 5-10) Shoreside Petroleum Inc. bulk fuel storage -069 Prelim FOX Subd BIock 1 Lot 1). This developed 30,000 SF parcel developed as a bulk fuel storage area is located along Jellison Ave. There is an underground delivery he to the North Dock This is a 15 year fair market lease dated.1988. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 5-11) US Government NOAA weather radio tower L-061 Prelim FOX Subd portion Block 10). This 625 SF parcel is grouped with other electronic sites along Nash Road next to Spring Creek. It has a single wood pole with attached antenna and a small electronics shelter. It is a 10 year no cost lease dating from 1997. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease.Harbor Fund (map 5-12) McCaw Rock JV Seward Cablevision TV dishes(L-067) (Prelim FOX Subd prtn Block 10). This 1,500 SF parcel is grouped with other electronic sites along Nash Road next to Spring Creek. It is developed with two satellite TV dishes. It is a fair market value 10 year lease dating from 1988.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease.Harbor Fund (map 5-13) US Government USCG radio locator beacon tower 083 (Prelim FOX Subd Block 8 Lot 3 _ The current lease calls for 3600 SF parcel grouped with other electronic sites along Nash Road next to Spring Creek.The proposed tower has yet to be installed It is a no cost 10 year lease dating from 1993. In preparation to construct, the USCG discovered the beacon signal will be interrupted at this site during the transfer of larger vessels to and from the shipliit. The USCG has requested the lease site be relocated to the south side of Sorrel Road next to the Cellular one site. Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 5-14) Inlet Fish Producers Inc 87 (Prelim FOJC Subd SMIC Block 3 Lot 4). This I3,529 SF parcel is located at the corner of Olga and Jellison Avenues,and is used as an equipment storage area. The fair market value lease agreement dated 1994 is for 5 years with extension options.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease: Harbor Fund (map 5-15) Seward Ships Dr dock Inc. L-073 (Prelim FOX SMIC Subd Block 7 Lot I . Originally leased in 1988 as a 2 acre site including the 300 foot dry rail berth for 30 years.A 1993 amendment expanded the lease site to 5 acres and added one of the 180 foot dry rail berths. A new agreement approved January 1995 further enlarged the site to about 9 acres and reduced development requirements. Recommendation:Retain land ownership. Continue lease of land for ship repair service. Harbor Fund (map 5-16) Inlet Fish Producers Inc.fish processin L-085 Prelim FOX Subd SMIC Block 7 Lot 3 &Block 8 Lot 2). This lease includes a±13,500 SF site on the Inlet Dock and t15,000 SF across Sorrel Road for parking and loading.The dock was constructed and deeded to the city as advance payment for 20 years use of the dock. The parking area is leased for 15 years.Recommendation:Retain lands and dock and continue leases. Harbor Fund (map 5-17) McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. dba_Cellular One- tower(L-93 (Prelim FOX Subd SMIC Block 8 Lot 2 . This f1,000 SF site is located on a narrow parcel between the beach and Sorrel Rd just south of the shiplift area. The effective date of the fair market lease is early 1995. It will be for 5 years with three five-year options.Recommendation:Retain land ownership and continue lease. Harbor Fund (map 5-18) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 15 F _�4 The following lease sites are located within city Tidelands Seward Marine Services-Dock(L-070)(ATS 174 portion of). A mutual no cost easement exchange allows lessee's dock and buildings to remain indefinitely on tidelands in return for a road/utility easement on lessee's adjacent private land. A fair market 30 year lease issued in 1991 will allow undeveloped tidelands beach to be filled to allow expansion to both ends of the dock. There is a seven year development deadline in 1998.No development has occurred as yet. Recommendation:Retain ownership and continue lease and easement Harbor Fund(map 1-3) Pacific Telecom Cable Inc.-Fiber Optic Cable L-079 ATS 174 portion of). About I acres of tidelands at the head of the bay are leased for a fiber optic communications cable.This 25 year fair market easement lease was issued in 1990. Recommendation:Retain ownership and continue lease and easement. General Fund (map 1-4) The following parcels are within what has been called the Waterfront Tracts. It is made up of lands from two sources - old Alaska Railroad property and tidelands. The site is in the process of being replatted to create a legitimate subdivision and to accommodate the development of the proposed Alaska Sea Life Center. University of Alaska-MS L-017 (Waterfront Tract 1). About 30%of this seven acre site is tideland. It is under a 99 year,no cost lease. Recommendation; Retain ownership and continue lease with U of A. Approve sublet of a portion of the site for the recently funded Qutekcak Shel fish Hatchery. Ensure that off street parking is included far the hatchery. General Fund (map 2-10) SAAMS-Alaska Sea Life Center(Waterfront Tracts 2-6.access road and dock). These tracts,totaling about 7.5 acres, were identified by City Council resolution in 1990 as the site of the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science(SAAMS) Alaska Sea Life Center. It was recently zoned Central Business District.The city and SAAMS are in the process of terminating the following existing uses and replatting it as a single parcel to accommodate the development of the new sea life center. - The Youth Center(old_ Tract 2) includes a fenced public parking lot.Both will be removed to make way for the project. -Northern Stevedoring&Handling Co old Tracts 3&4 holds a 1980 twenty year lease agreement (L-019)on two sites which include a fenced outdoor storage area, a warehouse,and welding shop.The welding shop will be relocated before construction begins. SAAMS has negotiated the purchase of the warehouse building and termination of the lease agreement. SAAMS contractors will use the warehouse during construction. It will be removed when the project is completed. -The Waterfront Park Iditarod Campground(old Tracts 5&6)is between the historic depot building and the Founder's Monument. These lots will become part of the facility parking lot. -The City Dock/access road is used for general cargo and preferential use by M/V TUSTUMENA, The dock is the remnant of old earthquake damaged ARR dock. Both will be incorporated into a public plaza. Recommendation: Retain land ownership, replat all the tracts and enter into a leaseloperating agreement with SAAMSfor development of the Alaska Sea Life Center. Relocate youth center program elsewhere. General Fund (map 2-11) Railroad Depot-Ferry Office L-018 relim Waterfront Tract Lot 1 . The building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is leased to the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The AMHS office will be relocating along with the ferry operations before the sea life center construction begins. Recommendation: Retain ownership. Continue lease with AMHS until the ferry is relocated Restore the Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 16 part of the sea life center project c)Remove Boulder Stadium from the park for lease development and amend land use and zoning commensurate to proposed development. d) Complete municipal entitlement acquisition of state Tract B along the shoreline e) Quiet title lots with unclear title; fl Replat to vacate all interior lot lines,streets, and alleys. g)continue winter use for snow storage- General Fund (map 2-25) (see Surplus land Boulder Field) Two Lakes Park. Totaling 23 acres,this park includes parts of Laubner Addition,Federal Addition and USS 703. Originally there were three lakes-the middle one filled in with avalanche debris in the early 1900's. At one time the city subdivided the property for disposal,but the plat was voided because the city did not own all the land The City recently acquired a large inholding area from.University of Alaska. Research has failed to find deeds for a few of the lots.The trail crosses portions of six inholding lots along the top of the cliff above Second Ave. The old emergency evacuation route has become part of the Two Lakes Trail. A portion of the trail encroaches onto a 29 acre private parcel (USS 1931)situated against the mountain.Three lots between the cliff and Second Avenue provide an opportunity to connect the park trail with the lagoon boardwalk and bike path system. Recommendation: a)Retain land ownership and park status, b)Formally accept Land and Water Conservation (LWCF)grant to acquire six inholding lots along the top of the cliff above 2nd Ave. c) Acquire USS 1937 to preserve the trail/emergency evacuation route and mountain side backdrop and watershed d) Quiet title lots with unclear title. e) Vacate streets, alleys and interior lot Iines into a single large Park parcel (map 2-1 7)(see Acquisition) - Second Lake Parking (Laubner Add Park Place Subd Tract B). This 11,839 SF area became segregated from the rest of Two Lakes Park when Hulm Lane was platted. The parcel is across the road from the park.It is split in two by an access easement to adjacent private property.Neither of the remaining portions are large enough to meet minimum building lot requirements.Recommendation:Incorporate into Two Lakes Park and use the cleared portion as Second Lake winter ice skating parking.Retain the natural setting of the remainder of the parcel, General Fund (map 2-23) La oon Park. This 10 acre park includes a number of parcels straddling the Occanview,Cliff and Laubner subdivisions. Portions along the west shore were either purchased or donated. The lagoon, acquired as state tidelands,covers about 7 acres of the park. The Benny Benson monument,City Welcome Sign,duck area,and Dairy Hill Lane are on a portion of USS 249 acquired from the Leirer family. The road has never been dedicated as a public right of way. The Dale Clemens Memorial Boardwalk along the highway was built by the Chamber of Commerce. It is under state permit in the highway right of way and now owned and maintained by the city. The boardwalk at the south end of the lagoon was donated by the Rotary Club.A gazebo is under construction as the second phase of that project_ There are five vacant lots along Second Avenue which would be ideal for parking for people to access the Two bakes Trail system and the boardwalk. Recommendation: a)Retain land ownership.b)Acquire private lots south to Van Buren on Second Avenue for park expansion and parking for thefuture Rotary Club sponsored gazebo and the Two Lakes Trail access across Second Avenue (see Two Lakes Park above and Acquisition), c) Replat area as a Park and dedicate Dairy Hill Lane as a public right of way. General Fund (map 4-14) - Oceanview Subd Block 7 Lot 5.A 2,295 SF lot straddling the fish ditch on the east side of Third Avenue. The land use designation is Park,the zoning is Auto Commercial. The property was acquired from the state as part of the R 21 Urban Renewal Project following the 1954 earthquake. The lot covers the culvert access under the highway.The ditch is important for runoff drainage and for salmon passage from the bay to the Lagoon. Recommendation: Retain ownership. Change zoning to Park.Include in the Lagoon Park, General Fund (map 2-26) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 18 =:i f building and bring it up to ADA standards. Evaluate alternative uses-youth center,museum, city offices, lease,puhlicrestrooms,relocate to railroadyard as a passenger terminal,etc... General Fund (map 2-12) The city leases portions of three buildings where there is no land interest involved. They include the second floor of City Hall to the State of Alaska for office space; shelf space within the city's TV electronics shelter to Puffin Public Radio; and closet and roof space at the Senior/Community Center to South Central Radio for mobile telephone electronics/antenna. The city hall office space lease agreement is in the state statutes and can be amended only through the legislative process. South Central Radio is in the process of canceling its lease. PARKS The city has a number of sites that have been designated as public parks within the city's Land Use Plan and the 1992 Park Master Plan,both adopted by Council resolution. "no name"Park(Waterfront Tracts Park). Located at the foot of Fourth Ave,along Railway Ave,this is the most historic park in Seward. Although alternatively known through the years as Niles, Arcade,Ladies and Iditarod Park, Harry Hoben is credited with actually developing it. The Historic Preservation Commission is currently working on having the park named officially. The park includes a now defunct fountain,basketball court,Iditarod Trail Sign, and George Wiley Memorial monument.A recent report associated with the Alaska Sea Life Center Project indicates this park is eligible for nomination to the national historic register. Recommendation:Retain land ownership. Offcially name the park. Pursue.National Historic Register nomination.Restore the historic character of the park. General Fund (map 2-13) Lowell Canyon Park(portion USS 703). This one acre site was developed as a memorial park in response to the request of the Hansen family whose son died in the Lowell Creek Tunnel.It is not platted as a separate parcel.. It does appear to receive a fair amount of use and could be considered the trailhead for the Mt. Marathon Race Trail.Recommendation:Retain land ownership, designate land use and zoning as Park, and continue use as a day usepark andML Marathon Trailhead General Fund (map 2-14) (see Puhlic Facilities,Lowell Creek water system) Third Avenue Tot Lot(OriEirial Townsitc Block 10 Lots 35-36). This is a fenced 9,000 SF site covered with wood chips located on the east side of Third Avenue between Adams and Washington Streets. The tot lot was developed by a local Jaycees in the 1960's. Two of the lots were acquired by quite]aim'deed in 1921. The title of one lot is not clear and needs further research or quiet title action.Recommendation:Retain land ownership, clear up Lot 37 title and replat to vacate internal lot lines. General Fund (map 2-I5) (see Land for Acquisition Tot Lot expansion) Waterfront Park Totaling about 37 acres,this park is made up of many different parcels from a number of subdivisions including Watetfront Tracts, Original Townsite,Federal Addition,Laubner Addition,tidelands, ARR row,USS 605,.USS 606,USS 1116,USS 2830.The city has clear title to all but a sliver of state land along the bike path and a half dozen lots which were not correctly transferred during tax foreclosure in the 1920's. The park is divided into various public campgrounds and day use areas. Facilities include public restrooms, showers, activity pavilions, the Founder's Monument, day use areas, a tot lot, the Iditarod Trail bike path, a gazebo,benches and ball fields.Portions of the site are used in the winter for snow storage. A portion of the park was zoned Institutional to facilitate funding of the proposed B Street Dock. Waterfront Tracts 5 and 6 have been identified for inclusion in the Sea Life Center project,Because of its favorable location and under utilization as a ball field,other uses have been discussed for Boulder Stadium. The exclusion of these three parcels would reduce the park to under 28 acres.Under the city code,tidelands along the sbore are also designated as Park. Recommendation:a)Retain ownership. h)Remove Waterfront Tracts 5&6 from thepark and replat as Municipal lands Managamant Plan May 1995 17 Forest Acres Park (Fort Ra and Lot 11A . A 4.77 acre park parcel bordering along the east side of Dimond Blvd.Acquired from the state,a deed restriction limits it to"public uses."It is currently developed as a day use park with tennis courts,sanitarium:monument,restroom and playground equipment. A fenced-in sewer pump station is located along Dimond Blvd. The park is adjacent to Forest Acres campground.Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use as a public park. General Fund (map 3-8) Forest Acres Campground (Fort Raymond Lot 12A). This Institutional zoned 11-57 acre parcel is located between the Seward Hwy. and Dimond Blvd. The lands were purchased from the.State in 1967, for$1,for development of a campground as part of the Alaska Centennial.The deed carried a restriction that it be used for "public recreational purposes."Because of discussions about relocating the city shops to this site, in 1982 the city requested and the State removed the "recreational use" but left the"public purposes"restriction in place. The 1985 plan specifically addresses this lot as an alternate site to relocate the city shops. Although it is the only city owned parcel located on this side of the bay that is large enough to meet the needs of a shop location, many feel its visible highway location make it unsuitable as a public works site. The site is within the 100 year flood plan.Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Change land use plan and zoning to Park. Continue to develop and manage it as a campground,park and/or ball field General Fund (map 3-15) CEMETERY City Cemetery Fort Raymond Subd Lots I & 2). The City and Legion cemetery are all that remain of the original 40 acre Cemetery Reserve(USS 1759)acquired in 1933.About two thirds of this 7 acre parcel remain undeveloped and heavily wooded. The underbrush was cut out of this area in 1989.Recommendation: Retain ownership. Complete and adopt cemetery managementplan and regulations. Consolidate ownership with adjacent private cemetery parcels - Dddfellows, Masons and Pioneers to be operated as city cemetery. General Fund (map 3-9) Legion Cemetery (Fort Ravmond Subd Lot 3). This 2.4 acre lot was created to accommodate the veterans section of the cemetery. The American Legion Post has for many years managed this cemetery_There has never been any formal agreement between the City and the.American Legion. Recommendation:Retain ownership, and if agreed to in the proposed Cemetery Plan, enter into long term management agreement with Seward Post 45American Legion. General Fund (map 3-10) Woodlawn Cemetery Stewart Subd Block 2 re tat Lots 1 & 2). A five acre parcel outside the city limits on Salmon Creek Road,acquired and replatted in 1916 as a cemetery. Salmon Creek shifted channels in the 1920's, causing the water table to rise too high to continue using the property as a cemetery_Many of the bodies were exhumed and relocated in the current city cemetery.A few remain at the north end of the property. It has been maintained by volunteers. The south half is vacant and unsubdivided.It is a level,heavily wooded area with high water table and road access on three sides.Recommendation: If agreed to in the proposed Cemetery Plan subdivide into two parcels. Retain N112 already subdivided as cemetery plots for future above ground mausoleums or cremains.Surplus the S1/2 with proceeds going to cemetery fund General Fund (map 1-5) WATERSHED Bear Mountain/Northern Li hts Minine Claims. This 81 acre tract is on steep mountain slopes located south of LoweU Canyon and designated as Resource Management. It was acquired in the 1930's to provide land to construct the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel. The city Christmas tree is on this hillside.Recommendation: Retain land ownership, continue use for watershed, scenic backdrop, xmas tree and diversion tunnel. Municipal Lands Management Pian May 1995 19 r `s General Fund (map 1-6) Lowell Canyon I Mount Marathon (USS 703). This 265 acre site was the Brownell Homestead. It was acquired in the late 1930's by the city in part to build the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel and dam.Later in the 1950's the lower portion was subdivided as the Marathon Addition.It is designated Resource Management, and includes part of the Mount Marathon watershed system,First Lake,Mt.Marathon Race Trail,Lowell Canyon picnic area, wells, hydro plant,water tanks, access road, water collection basin, pipeline, storage tanks and chlorination building.There has been minimal interest expressed about making a portion of the canyon between the water tanks and the residential housing for additional residences. This area should be considered unsuitable for housing expansion due to avalanche and flood potential Recommendation:a)Retain land ownership. b) Split off the First Lake area to be platted along with other lands as the Two Lakes Park, c)Develop the water access road from Monroe as a recreational trail to the top of Mt,Marathon, d)Do not extend housing any further up the canyon. Generally manage as a scenic backdrop and as watershed General Fund (map 1-7) (see Public Facility Lowell Creek water system and Park) Gateway Subdivision Tract F. The majority of this 64 acre tract includes the undevelopable remainder of what was the Terminal Addition. It is steep mountain Resource Management designated land. The Gateway water tank is located at the toe of the mountain slope, Recommendation: Retain land ownership for watershed Water/Sewer Fund (map 1-8) VACANT LAND AVAILABLE FOR LEASE The below listed lands are considered to be available for lease without going through the land disposal nomination process outlined in Resolution 94- 101. Potential lessees may make direct offers or respond to request for proposals issued by the city. Ci Shop(Original Townsite Block 21 Lots 1-18 and 27-40 . As suggested by Seward Comprehensive Plans, because of its size, unsurpassed views, and location near downtown and waterfront park,there may be a higher and better use for this site such as a convention center,a hotel,senior center,youth center,or multi family housing project. Recommendation: Market it as available for sale or trade provided there is funding from the agreement and/or other sources to replace the facilities elsewhere in the community. General Fund (map 2-4)(see Public Facilities and Lands for Acquisition) Boulder Stadium -Laubner Addition. This±two acre parcel is part of the Waterfront Park and is located at the comer o£4th Ave. and Ballaine Blvd. It includes a number of platted 3000 square foot lots,alley and street right of ways. It receives sporadic and varied use as a ball field,overflow vehicle parking,caravan parking,and as an ice skating rink. It's location near the harbor,along the 4th Ave. corridor to downtown and proximity to the park make it a much talked about parcel for commercial development. The US Park Service and Forest Service are currently in the planning process for a joint visitor center and office complex. Since the planning process is not complete,no commitment can be made;however,unofficially,this property is the preferred site. It is out of,but near the harbor; and is large to accommodate visitor parking. This concept has the potential of making the existing Forest Service and Park Service facilities available to the city.Recommendation: Retain ownership.Identify the specific area to be made available In deference to the positive potential of the Park Service/Forest Service defer any long term commitments until those efforts are solidified Be ready to change the Park land use and zoning designation to compliment proposed uses. Replat property. If possible, do not dispose of site without providing a replacement ball field elsewhere in the community. General Fund (map 2-24) Kayak Rental Site Oceanview Subd within Block 6 . Located at the SW cornier of the small boat harbor Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 20 `� tl immediately south of the launch ramp,the site includes a metal building. The current expires June 11,1995. A limited land supply,high demand for harbor commercial property and the imminent lease expiration make this an ideal parcel for the city seek new development and test the market.The current lease site is about 8,000 SF. New lease development should include the parking lot to give it 4th Ave frontage. The total site would be about 18,000 SF.Reconunendation:Retain land ownership. Evaluate site for potential uses.If no public needs, issue an RFPfor lease development. -Harbor Fund (map 4-29) Oceanview-Subd Block 7 Lot 2. This 6,600 SF level cleared gravel lot is located at the northwest corner of Fourth Ave. and Van Buren St_ The property was acquired from the state as part of the R-21 Urban Renewal Project following the 1964 earthquake. It is Zoned Auto Commercial, The adjacent RV parr has used it as an alternate driveway entrance,Until the radio tower is relocated,and the property becomes free of the radio antenna anchor and ground grid easements,it can not be effectively developed. If the city intends to provide a location for vendors, this is a possible site. It is at the cross road of the harbor, downtown and the bike path. Recommendation: Retain ownershipfor the short term and consider as a sitefor vendors. When the radio tower,ground grid and anchor wire easements are removed consider alternatives including long term lease or trade for that portion of Lot 7 on north side offish ditch. General Fund (map 2-35) Seaview Campground, Oceanview Subd Block 5 un latted Portion of. Although currently used as a city operated campground,the site is undeveloped. It has the potential of being an important transition between the harbor commercial area and the waterfront park. The site would be ideal for a developed "KOA type" campground with some carefully located, small commercial support sites.Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Evaluate uses that would improve the campground and compliment the beach area,fish ditch and adjacent park. General Fund (map 2-27) (see Public Facilities and Leased Lands Marina Underground Fuel Storage) Marina Subdivision Block 2 Lot 4 Portion. After the site is paved, the restroom is constructed and all required parking is developed in support of the northeast boat launch ramp there may be small areas that can be made available for commercial lease sites. Recommendation:Prepare a development plan to identify if there is room for additional commercial lease sites. Harbor Fund (map 4-39) Fourth of July Creek Subdivision-Seward Marine Industrial Center SMIC . -a replat of FOX Tracts A-F,USS 4827,USS 4828,USS 3924,ATS 1222 and ASLA 76-69. These Iands were acquired by state patent through municipal entitlement and by land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. There are no deed restrictions other than easements to public waters. Based on the preliminary plat of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision,the SMIC Development Plan recommends the following property for lease development for water or marine related and/or dependent uses As defined in SCC 15.10.140"water dependent"uses are carried out only on,in,or adjacent to water areas because the use requires access to the water body. "Water related" uses are not directly dependent upon access to a water body,but do provide goods and services to water dependent uses and if not located adjacent to water would result in public loss of the quality of goods and services offered.. Utilities have not been completely extended throughout the industrial center. The recently adopted Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan recommends that utilities be extended throughout the area to encourage development. Black 1 Lot 3. Includes about 1.5 acres north and east of the bulk storage tanks. The site fronts Jellison Ave with Spring Creek to the back. Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease far general commercial or industrial uses. Harbor Fund (map 5-19) Municipal Lands Management Man May 1995 21 �j 1110_ck 2. This 2 acre block is toward the back of the industrial area.It is bounded on four sides by roads. A 25 foot ground water drainage ditch/easement is along its west side along Olga St. This is a relatively undisturbed area that was not filled with basin dredge material.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease for general commercial or industrial uses.Harbor Fund (map 5-20) Block 3 Lots 1,2,3, and 5. These parcels are 0.8 2.5, 2.0 and .3 acres respectively. The block is bordered by Jellison Ave.,Mustang Ave.,Olga Stand Nash Road Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease to smaller commercial retail orservice business in support ofprimary industrial users. Harbor Fund (map 5-21) Block 4. This 12 acre site is currently used for boat storage and repairs.It is one of the larger open tracts with all utilities on site including high mast lighting.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Use for boat storage: Consider viable commercial or industrial lease proposals requiring a larger tract. Harbor Fund (map 5-22) Block 5. A 4.3 acre block at the back of the industrial area_It is bounded on four sides by roads.A 25 foot ground water drainage ditch/easement is on the west side along Olga St. This is a relatively undisturbed area that was not filled with basin dredge material. Recommendation: Retain ownership. Lease for general commercial or industrial uses. Consider as an alternate boat storage area if Black 4 is leased Harbor Fund (map 5-23) Block 6. A±8 acre block at the back of the industrial area.It is bounded on four sides by roads_A 25 footground water drainage ditch/easement is along its west side along Olga St. This is a relatively undisturbed area that was not filled with basin dredge material. Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease for general commercial or industrial uses. Consider as an alternate boat storage area if Block 4 is leased Harbor Fund (map 5-24) Block 7. There are=L-20 acres remaining within in this block that can be considered for lease. It includes the northwest 180 foot dry berth rail system.Utility availability varies within the area.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease the areas toward the east along Olga Street for general commercial or industrial uses. Reserve the lands directly associated with the ship lift transfer and rails for ship repair services. Harbor Fund (map 5-25) $lock S, This block lies between Sorrel Road and the undeveloped shoreline. There is about an acre of useable land. Portions of the shoreline are eroding.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Lease for marine dependent uses. Harbor Fund (map 5-26) Block 9. This three acre parcel fronts the waterfront between the Inlet Dock and the North Dock. Recommendation:Retain ownership. Leasefor marine dependent uses. Harbor Fund (map 5-29) Tract D. This:4--29 acre site borders Nash Road and Cato Ave.It is currently used for composting sewer lagoon sludge. Portions of the site have been excavated for gravel. It is anticipated that the compost material is at or nearing an inert stage and will be ready to sell or spread for soil.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Consider viable industrial lease proposals. Harbor Fund (map 5-27) Tidelands, Undeveloped Remainder. City tidelands vary from deep water to mud flats. Land Use Planning/Zoning designations of tidelands match adjacent uplands.Various projects that are in the"works" will Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 22 t use portions of these tidelands.Projects include Nash Road Small Boat Harbor,eastward expansion of the small boat harbor,B Street dock,etc, Recommendation: Retain ownership.Except for tidelands directly adjacent to upland Parks,dispose through lease or permit as opportunities arise General Fund (map 1-9) LANDS FOR FURTHER STUDY The following lands do not clearly fall into any specific. category nor have they been otherwise discussed for disposal. Rayyiew Block 11 Lots 1-8. Vacant, undeveloped timbered land on the lower slopes of Mt. Marathon, southwest of Barwell St. It has been paper platted with no developable right of way access. Current zoning is Resource Management. Recommendation: Retain ownership for the time being.If land on the east side of Harold Avenue right of way develops,this property might he useable otherwise it should be retained for watershed and scenic backdrop.An on-the-ground review needs to be made General Fund. (map 3-12) Fort Raymond Subd Lot 10A. A 2.1 acre Institutionally designated parcel at the corner of the Seward Hwy. and Sea Lion Avenue.The original larger parcel was purchased from the State in 1967,for$1,for development of a campground as part of the Alaska Centennial.The deed restricted use to"public recreational purposes." City shop relocation discussions prompted 1982 city request for State to remove restriction. Recreation dropped but restricted to "public purposes." The property was subsequently subdivided. This parcel remains vacant except for a 100 foot wide power line easement.It is within 100 year flood plain.Recommendation:Retain ownership. Request the state to remove the "public use"deed restriction. Evaluate opportunities as they are presented General Fund (map 3-13) Fort Raymond Subd Lot 13A A narrow triangular shaped 2.64 acre parcel along Hemlock Ave.It is a portion of a larger parcel purchased from the State in 1967,for$l,for development of an Alaska Centennial campground (now called Forest Acres Campground).This parcel became separated from the larger parcel with the construction of Hemlock Avenue. The deed restricted its use to "public recreational purposes." City shop relocation discussions prompted a 1982 city request for the State to remove the restriction. "Recreation"restriction dropped to "public purposes." It is currently designated Institutional.It is within 100 year flood plain_Recommendation: Retain ownership.Request the state to remove the "public use"deed restriction. Evaluate opportunities as they are presented General Fund (map 3-I4) Nash Road Bench&Fourth of July Creek Valley, Tracts L and M FOX Prelim flat. These large tracts are designated Resource Management and are located in the valley upstream of the industrial area toward Godwin Glacier and on the upper bench above Nash Road.They were acquired from the KPB as part of land trade for the elementary school site. Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Evaluate for future uses industrial, commercial,residential, andlor resource management Rezone accordingly. The 4th of July Creek area is a gravel resource Look at the upper bench for timber and access road Request that the AVTECforest technology class survey the timber and land as a class project. General Fund (map 1-1.2) SURPLUS LANDS These lands appear to have no public use and do not appear suited for lease development. They are generally considered surplus and it is recommended that they be disposed of through sale or trade. AVTEC Old Armory Building -027 Federal Addition Block 6 _ This site is under an exceptionally long term lease.It is not likely that the city will have it returned,and the city is receiving no tax or lease revenues from it. Perhaps the state would be interested in acquiring fee simple title to it through purchase or trade. Recommendation: Seek to trade for other state lands in Seward General Fund (map 2-9) (see Public Munioipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 23 0 Facility lands) Cliff Addition Block 5 Lots 1-3 and 17-22, Originally acquired from the US Govt in early 1950's.Deed and plat designated the site for a."school reserve." The city recently purchased the school reserve reverter interests from the US Govt for $10,800. Designated Single Family Residential, the topography severely limits the complete use of the site. There is probably enough level area for one home,perhaps two if water and sewer become available to the site.Although all the lots together and the alley would create about a one acre site,the steep topography would limit to only one building site.Recommendation:Replat as a single home lot and surplus by trade or sale at a minimum price to recoup acquisition costs. General Fund (map 2-16) Crawford Subd Block 1 L1-5; Tr A Ll &E112 L5.A group of seven lots varying in size from 5,000 SF to L7 acres. The lots total about 2.5 acres and are located cast of the airport. All parcels were acquired through tax foreclosures.Subdivision access was cut off after the'64 earthquake_The property is partially subject to tidal fluctuations.It is designated Resource Management and is probably wetlands.It has no dedicated right of way access_Recommendation:Consider as surplus but do not actively seek disposaL Evaluate opportunities as they arise Options include sale or trade, off site project mitigation, or for river,f load control to protect the airport General Fund (map 1-10) Gateway Subdivision Block 1 Lot 23. A vacant 9,119 SF Single Family Residential lot on Dora Way.During the transfer of property from the city to Gateway Ventures,various banks and FDIC this ]at remained in city ownership. Recommendation: Offer for trade for another Gateway Subdivision lot needed for a neighborhood park or Benson Avenue extension.A trade would be an in-kind contribution to a recently approved grant for development of a park in the Gateway Subdivision area, General Fund (map 3-11) Jesse Lee Heights Subd Block 1 Lot 18. A single family residential 12,714 SF lot located on the comer of Coolidge Drive and Jesse Lee Drive-next to the cemetery. Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision includes Jesse Lee Home lands acquired from the Methodist church. There is no indication in the files as to why this particular lot was not sold during the original sale of the subdivision lots in the late 1960's. The access road to the ball field cuts across the comer of the lot necessitating retention of an access easement when the property is sold or trade. It was put up for sale in December 1991 at the KPB assessed value of$32,000.Apparently the price was too high, as there was no expressed interest in the lot. The price might be reduced to make it attractive. Recommendation: Retain a road easement Offer for trade as in kind grant contribution for Gateway Subdivision neighborhood park orBenson Drive extension. Otherwise surplus through sale. General Fund (map 3-6) Marathon Addition Lot 6. An oddly shaped f6,000 SF lot located on Lowell Canyon Road behind the Glacier View Apartments. Originally part of the Brownell Homestead USS 703. It is within an Urban Residential land use district,but is zoned Park.Recommendation: Change zoning to UR Declare excess to city needs. Sell or trade.Best use appears to be as an addition to adjacent private holdings or the Glacier Crew Apartments. A replat should include the vacation of Lowell Street General Fund (map 2-18) McBride Subdivision Lots 5-7. These three lots are outside the city limits at Mile 4 Seward Highway.Each is about an acre in size. They were purchased from a private owner in lieu of acquiring easements for the power transmission line.The property is in wetlands and susceptible to flooding by Salmon Creek, Recommendation: Surplus land,but retain powerline easements. Electric Fund (map 1-15) Tax Foreclosed„Property, All these properties need to have eviction notices posted and be presented to the City Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 24 Council to declare whether they are needed for a public use. If so declared,the former owner's redemption rights are terminated. If declared surplus,they may be sold for a price to cover all back taxes,penalties,interest and administrative costs. The former owners have first right of redemption. OTS Block 12 Lots 21-24. A 12,000 SF parcel with small house at the corner of Washington and Brownell St.It is located against the mountain adjacent to the IMS site and within a bloc}:of the proposed Sea Life Center. There is some debris and abandoned cars on site. The house may be of little 'value. Recommendation:Declare no public use far the property.Issue a notice of eviction. Evaluate condition of the house, and if substandard, consider removing it. Have debris and abandoned vehicles removed Surplus the property with no conditions at a minimum price to cover all taxes, penalties, interest, administrative costs, and demolition costs. General Fund. General Fund (map 2-19). OTS Block 17 Lots 36&37 i s aard . Two Original Townsite lots totaling 6,000 SF with a small substandard house on Fifth Ave between Adams and Jefferson Streets.Recommendation:Declare no public usefor theproperty.Issue a notice of eviction,use the building for fire training, remove the building and surplus the property with no conditions at a minimum price to cover all taxes, penalties, interest, administrative costs, and demolition costs. General Fund (map 2-20) OTS BIock 22 Lots 17 & 18 (Wheeler). Two Original Townsite lots totaling 6,000 SF with an abandoned house on 6th Ave across from the city shops. The building is considered to be an uninhabitable, "attractive" nuisance. It appears to cross over onto the neighboring property.Recommendation:Declare no public use for the property. Issue a notice of eviction, use the building for fire training, remove the building,and surplus property with no conditions at a minimum price to cover all taxes,penalties, interest, administrative costs,and demolition costs. General Fund (map 2-21) Federal Addn Block 1 Lots 1 &2(Jorgenson). Two vacant 5,000 SF lots on the corner of 6th Ave. and A St. Recommendation:Declare no public use for the property. Surplus property with no conditions at a minimum price to cover all taxes,penalties, interest, and administrative costs. General Fund (map 2-22) Tern Lake Estates Block 2.This site includes a group of eight lots averaging an acre and a half each. They are located outside the city limits at Mi 35 Seward Highway. They were purchased from a private owner instead of acquiring easements for the power transmission line. The property is undeveloped except for the power line,and is generally level to gently sloping. Because of the susceptibility to avalanches, the subdivision is largely undeveloped.Recommendation: Surplus, but retain powerline easements. Electric Fund (no map) USS 3924 Lot 1. This one acre parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Say just north of the old freight line dock.It has no dedicated road access.Terrain is generally steep.Recommendation:Surplus,with no conditions. General Fund (map 1-11) Transmission Line -lineportion S12 TIN RIW, This 3.9 acre site parallels the Seward Highway between the road to Old Mill Subdivision and the old highway access to Grouse Lake. The site is narrow, with Grouse Creek traversing it from north to south along the powerline. It was acquired in lieu of an easement for construction of the upgraded T-line. Recommendation: Surplus land if the opportunity arises, but retain sufficient powerline easements. Electric Fund (no map). Woodlawn Cemetery S1/2 Stewart Subd Block 2 re tat Lots I & 2. Potentially about two acres along Salmon Creek Road just before entering Camelot Subdivision. This is vacant,heavily wooded property.Water Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 25 F7 table is relatively high. Recommendation: See Woodlawn Cemetery under CEMMT'ERYsection above General Fund (map 1-5) LEASED BY CITY FROM OTHERS Coast Guard Shore Support Facility(north hal Oceanview Subd. The City leases a portion of the Coast Guard site from the Alaska Railroad.It is combined with city land and the entire site is leased to the Coast Guard. Recommendation: Continue to lease from ARR and sublet to USCG.At every opportunity seek to acquire fee simple ownership ofARR land in the small boat harbor area. Harbor Fund (map 4-20)(see Leased Lands and strategies) Ray building. -The city has leased office space in this building since 1983. The current lease is for three years to accommodate the city Engineering and Community Development Departments.Recommendation:In the short term, maintain lease for current contract period Seek RFP to provide office space through lease, lease purchase, etc In the long term, seek development of office space in city owned facilities. General Fund (no map) LANDS FOR ACQUISITION CONSIDERATION As the community develops, public land needs expand beyond what is already owned by the city. The following is a list of properties that have been identified for acquisition discussion. Youth Center relocation. Site preparation in late spring/early summer 1995 to make way for construction of the Alaska Sea Life Center will include removal of the youth center building.A decision has yet to be made on the future of the youth center program. Possible sites considered include- Masonic Lodge,railroad depot, community center, the Lot 13A Ft Raymond Subd {3-14}, Lot 2 JLH Add 2 next to the high school. Recommendation:Evaluate alternative sites and acquire a replacement youth center before the existing one is removed for the sea life center construction. (no map) Waterfront Park DNR inholding(BLM Tract B). This 16 acre sliver of land/beach/water along the waterfront is available from the state through the city's remaining municipal entitlement.A portion of the bike trail traverses this property.It is the only portion of the waterfront park area not under city ownership. Cost will include paying the state to do the worm as they are no longer budgeted to process municipal entitlement.Recommendation: City fund and apply for ownership through municipal entitlement (map 2-30) Japanese Creels gravel source. This 40 acre state owned site is located toward the solid waste transfer site along Dimond Blvd.. Acquisition of this site might fulfill the city's remaining municipal entitlement. It would continue to be valuable as a gravel source and for flood control of Japanese Creek. The land is classified incorrectly for municipal entitlement selection and would require state land reclassification to be eligible for selection. Cost will include paying the state to do the work. They are no longer budgeted to process municipal entitlement.Recommendation:Request state reclassify lands for municipal entitlement City apply for all or part to satisfy the city's remaining entitlement, (map I-13) Remainder of tidelands within the corporate limits, Includes the Chugach ship loader tideland lease with the state.Apply to the state DNR for acquisition. Cost will include paying state to do the work. They are no longer budgeted to process municipal entitlement. It also requires the city to have a survey plat prepared. Recommendation: Fund and apply to the slate for patent to the remainder of tidelands within the city's corporate limits. (map 1-14) Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 26 Railroad land in SBH. A remnant of the old railroad right of way extends into the small boat harbor uplands between Port Ave. and North Harbor Street. About 100 feet of the total 200 foot width is along the harbor shoreline. It includes the passenger depot,rail tracks,4-Seasons,Chinooks,Yacht Club and part of the Coast Guard building.Recommendation:At every opportunity,address acquisition of this property from the Alaska Railroad Harbor Fund (map 4-16 through 20) (see US Coast Guard Leased Lands and Leased from Others) Two Lakes Park inhol ding. See Two Lakes Park narrative under Parks above. Recommendation:Acquire six inholding lots along the top of the cliff above 2ndAve-, and consider acquiring USS 1931 topreserve the traiUemerireng evacuation route and mountain side backdrop and watershed (map 2-33) Gateway Subdivision Neighborhood Playground There has been definite interest by the residents of the Gateway Subdivision to develop a neighborhood playground. The three vacant lots (Block 1,Lots 5-7) at the Dora Way curve have been identified as a preferred location for the park..Although the city has received a grant to assist in funding such a park, a budget has not been set. Recommendation:Acquire through purchase and/or trade of surplus city property. (map 3-179 Benson Drive extension. Gateway Subdivision has but one outlet-Phoenix Road. Should the road be blocked for any reason between Dora Way and Bear Drive,the subdivision would be isolated.Benson Drive stops midway between Swetmann Drive and Phoenix Road. A thirty foot utility/pedestrian easement already exists thus acquisition of Lot 1 Block 4 and a portion of Tract C-3 would provide an alternate access to the subdivision_ 1t would also make for a safer school bus route Recommendation:Acquire Lot I Block 4 and the south 60 feet of Tract C 3 to allow for the extension of Benson Drive through to the Gateway Subdivision. (map 3-19) Fire Station proposed Lot 5 Clearview Manor Subdivision. The Fire Master Plan recommends a new fire station be constructed in the midtown area to shorten the response time and distance to that part of town north of the boat harbor.This site has access from Phoenix Road,Resurrection Blvd and Alice Drive,and has a central location equidistant to both ends of town and meets all the criteria set out in the city's Fire Master Plan, Recommendation:Budget for and acquire property for development of a new fire station/training facility. (map 3-16) Ceme!=Consolidation. There are three one-acre private cemetery lots belonging to the OddfeIlows,Masons and Pioneers. Limited maintenance is done by the city and volunteers. Should the city acquire these cemetery parcels to bring all cemeteries under a single management?Recommendation: Complete Cemetery Plan and follow adapted recommendations regarding acquisition of private cemeteries. (map 3-21) Watershed/Seenie backdro USS 931. This f 100 acre tract owned by the Methodist Women's Global Mission is located on the side of Marathon Mountain above the Bayview Addition. The owners have been approached in recent years about allowing the land to be logged. This property is part of the Marathon Mountain watershed; and as a"viewshed,"it is visible to the entire upper Resurrection Bay area.A trail through this property was used by the Jesse Lee Home students to reach the Marathon Mtn.waterfall and bowl area.Recommendation: Seek acquisition of this property. At a minimum acquire a conservation easement to prevent logging and to protect the watershed and viewshed (map 3-20) City Shop. Should the city opt to relocate the city shops,a new site could be designed to consolidate other uses such as Parks&Recreation near the cemetery,the sand bunker(trespassing on private land)at Japanese Creek, and the satellite fire station recommended in the Fire Master plan. The latter is needed if the fire hall is not Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 27 relocated to a more central location within the community, The present downtown site is about 3 acres.All of the above uses would need a combined area of about 6 acres. Many parcels of sufficient size are in flood plains,too remote or less appropriate than the current shop location. Alternative sites discussed to date include: *Forest Acres Campground(Lot 12A Fort Raymond Subd) is about 11 acres. A 50 foot vegetative screening buffer around the perimeter would leave about 8 acres and screen the facility from highway traffic. (map 3-18) *There is plenty of city land at SMIC,but it is too distant from town to be a viable alternative other than for materials that are not often used. (map 5 no specific parcel) *The private parcel along the highway across from the airport is more publicly visible than the existing shop location and has no natural screening from the highway. (map 1-16) *An area in the back part of the Forest Acres residential area has been offered. (chap 1-17) *Lease of Alaska Railroad land would incur lease payments over a very long term. (map 1-18) XPB Transfer site beyond Japanese Creek. This site now has water and electric.No sewer. available (map 1-19) *If the shop remains it may need to be expanded to handle future needs.If it is relocated,the site would be more easily marketed as a single city block.(map 2-36) Recommendation:Make a study of the pros and cons of possible sites. Consider relocating the impound yard and seldom used items;especially those requiring open lay down such as pipe, to less valuable and visible property in the back of SWC. Acquire remaining eight private lots in the shop "block'g and develop a plan to landscape and make the current shop site more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood (see Developed Facilities and Available for Lease) DOT/PF maintenance shop site. The city and the state have a Memorandum of Understanding that addresses the need to move this type of use out of the core town area. Funding has been the big limitation. The property could be used for AVTEC expansion; commercial lease; or public use such as community center/youth center. If it becomes vacant,it might be available to the city under municipal entitlement Recommendation:Include the state shop in any city shop planning as a combined location. Seek to free up the state maintenance shop for other public uses. (map 2-3d) Public Safety Buildin Courthouse proposed. City hall is not large enough to accommodate city,state and jail needs. Acquire lands for development of new public safety building. A proposed campus plan includes utilizing the city hall parking lot.The non-profit Seward Volunteer Fire Department owns three lots on the north side of the fire hall and a single lot in the parking area on the south side of the fire hall.Recommendation: Acquire lots from volunteer fire department to consolidate property for city halticourthouse/public safety building campus. (map 2-37) (see Public Facility Lands) Ball field,proposed. The expressed desire to dispose of the Boulder Stadium ball field would leave a void in playing fields within the community. Alternate sites include Forest Acres Campground(Lot 12A Fort Raymond Subd), adjacent to the high school field,and the old field along Phoenix Road across from the Jesse Lee Home. The preferred site is adjacent to the high school field on private land between the high school and elementary school. Recommendation:Evaluate various sites to determine the most suitable location. Prepare a design and preliminary development costs Seek alternative funding sources for land acquisition and a new ball field (map 3-1 B) Small Boat Harbor tidelands. -The City has received management authority from the Corps of Engineers to manage the tidelands upon which the small boat harbor and breakwater are located. The City deeded these tidelands to the Corps as a requirement of the harbor/breakwater construction. The Corps now says it was unnecessary for the lands to have been deeded. A perpetual easement agreement would have been sufficient, Municipal Lands Management Plan Mav 1995 28 r t : Recommendation:For the short term,manage harbor basin tidelands under Corps delegated management authority.Long term,seek to have title of these tidelands returned to the city. Harbor Fund (map 2-29) Lagoon Park, Rroposed mansion Qlock 10 Laubner Addition). There are a number of vacant lots between the south end of the lagoon and Van Buren Street. Considering the limited land availability and the growing demand in the harbor area, those lots facing Third Avenue have commercial value. However, the five lots fronting Second Avenue betweewthe lagoon and Van Buren Street could provide parking in support of the proposed gazebo and access trail to Two Lakes Park. Recommendation: Acquire Lots 2I-25 Block 10 Laubner Addition as an addition to the Lagoon Park and for parking, (map 4 47) Downtown Parkin. The downtown merchants have long desired additional downtown parking. A lot developed near the youth center will be lost to the sea life center development. There are other vacant properties in the downtown area, but no parking plan has been developed and no documented need for parking lot has been demonstrated. Two parking areas will be developed with the sea life center to accommodate visitors and employees.Recommendation:Hold acquisition of land for parking lots in abeyance until a transportation plan is completed that would identify a need and a site(no map). Town Square Park,Proposed. The topic of a town square often arises,and the most often noted location is across from the bank at the corner 4th and Adams St. The site is central to the downtown area and would make a pleasant addition to the community. Sketch concept plans have been developed to include landscaping, a pavilion and much desired public restrooms. A town square was included in the 1993 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Recommendation:Include the development and funding of a town square in the capital projects plan. (map 2-3I) Senior/Community Center expansion. As designed, this facility is not large enough to serve all the needs expected by the community of a community center in addition to a senior center and museum. The two and a half lots south of the building in addition to the open area at the rear of the facility would allow for such an expansion. Recommendation: As community desires and needs become more focused with regard to expanding this facility,consider acquiring theproperty immediately to the south of the building. (map 2-3) Third Avenue Tot Lot,proposed ex ansion. There are two vacant lots to the south and one to the north of the tot lot. Although there is no established demand to expand the tot lot itself, there is a desire by downtown merchants for public restrooms. Should the proposed town square concept fail to develop, an expansion of the tot lot could provide space for public restrooms.Recommendation: There is no demonstrated need to use valuable downtown commercial land to expand the tot lot (map 2-.15) Downtown Pocket Park/Pedestrian Corridor, proposed. The two lots between the Ranting Raven and McMullen Bldg. have been discussed as a pocket park and pedestrian corridor between 4th and 5th Ave. Unfortunately there is no similarly available property available on 5th Ave.to provide for a complete transition between the two streets. The lot is well below the sidewalk level topography and does not lend itself well to a corridor. The site is shaded by adjacent building, making it less than desirable as a park. Recommendation: Absent documented public sentiment and or need, the proposed use is not the highest and best use of the property.It should be commercially developed (map 2-32) GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS where possible the city should strive to: a. Remove reverter clauses from all city property for maximum flexibility in the use of public Municipal Lands Management Plan May 1995 29 lands. b. Require dedication of land during subdivision replatting to widen substandard right-of-ways. C. Lease terms should be for the shortest term possible to amortize development financing and allow for windows of opportunity to make changes consistent with then current policy. d. Replat city property to vacate lot lines and consolidate lots. e. Plat leased parcels into legal subdivisions. f Maximize longterm revenues from city lands. g. Where possible,when leases expire and it is mutually determined to continue the lease,issue new agreement documents updated to current standards. PLAN EVOLEMENTATION While it is hoped that actions presented in this plan will be implemented, it is recognized that plans must be flexible to reflect condition changes and funding availability necessary to implement certain recommendations. Plans are key program documents and should be utilized to assist in capital budgeting process of the City of Seward. The goal of any plan is for it to be implemented. In order to ensure the successful implementation of this Municipal Lands Management Plan and enable the City to realise its benefits, it should be adopted by City Council resolution and incorporated by reference as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. The City normally reviews its Comprehensive Plan annually with an overall update every five years, It is strongly urged that the Municipal Land Management Plan be reviewed and updated on the same schedule. An annual review will help track accomplishments,changes and any inadvertent omissions. 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