HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-002 Rezone Hilltop Addition Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: January 10, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE LAND USE
AMENDMENT TO REZONE PROPOSED GATEWAY SUBDIVISION,
HILLTOP ADDITION LOTS 32-48, BLOCK 6 & LOTS 31-35, BLOCK 4,
FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT TO
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONING DISTRICT; AND TO
REZONE PROPOSED LOTS 17-30,BLOCK 4 FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONING DISTRICT TO MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R3)ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Hilltop Properties LLC has submitted a rezone application to the City of
Seward for review and recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the majority of property owners in the area to be amended have petitioned
to rezone various lots in the proposed Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition; and
WHEREAS, the total area to be amended exceeds the required one acre as specified in
Seward City code §15.01.035(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Land Use Amendment would rezone proposed Lots 17-30,
Block 4 from Single-Family Residential (R1)to Multi-Family Residential (R3); and
WHEREAS, proposed Lots 17-30 are directly adjacent to an existing Multi-Family
Residential zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the future use of proposed Lots 18-29 is for townhouses, which would be
allowed in an R3 zoning district with an approved Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Land Use Amendment would rezone proposed Lots 31-35,
Block 4 and Lots 32-48, Block 6 from Single-Family Residential (R1) to Two-Family
Residential (R2); and
WHEREAS,proposed Lots 32-48, Block 6 are directly across the street from Lots 17-35,
Block 4, thus providing an appropriating transition from a higher density zoning district, R3, to a
lower density zoning district, R2; and
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Resolution 2023-002
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WHEREAS, Duplexes are allowed outright in an R2 zoning district with a minimum lot
size of 6,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate
public hearing as required by Seward City Code §15.01.040.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning
change and recommends Resolution 2023-002 be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 10th day of
January, 2023.
THE F SEWARD ALASKA
Clare Sullivan,Chair
AYES: Monaco, Staggs, Charbonneau, Hornseth, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Verhey, Ulman
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 10, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-002: Recommending City Council Approval of the Land Use
Amendment to Rezone Proposed Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition Lots
32-48, Block 6 & Lots 31-35, Block 4, from a Single -Family Residential (R1)
Zoning District to Two -Family Residential (R2) Zoning District; and to Rezone
Proposed Lots 17-30, Block 4 from a Single -Family Residential (R1) Zoning
District to Multi -Family Residential (R3) Zoning District
Background and justification:
Hilltop Properties LLC has submitted an application to rezone various lots in the proposed Gateway
Subdivision, Hilltop Addition from Single -Family Residential to Two -Family Residential and Multi -
Family Residential.
The initiation for a land use amendment to rezone parts of the Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition
is by the petition of the majority of the property owners in the area to be amended. The total area
to be amended exceeds the required one acre as specified in Seward City code 15.01.035(b)(3).
Lots 17-30, Block 4 will be rezoned from Single -Family Residential (R1) to Multi -Family Residential
(R3), maintaining continuity from the Multi -Family Residential (R3) zoning district directly adjacent to
the south. Lots 31-35, Block 4 and Lots 32-48, Block 6 (across the street from Lots 31-35, Block 4)
will be rezoned from Single -Family Residential (R1) to Two -Family Residential (R2) to provide an
appropriate gradual transition from a higher density zoning district, R3, to a lower density zoning
district, R1, to the north and west.
Townhouses and other multi -family dwellings would be allowed to be built in an R3 zoning district
with an approved Conditional Use Permit. Duplexes would be allowed outright in an R2 and R3
zoning district with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet.
The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing as required by
Seward City Code § 15.01.040.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1— "Promote residential and commercial development within
the City of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values."
Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1 — "Encourage development of new housing in Seward."
Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1.2 — "Create incentives to provide land for housing
development within the City of Seward."
Vol 1, Chapter 3.7.1.3 — "Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet
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existing needs and encourage future development"
Strategic Plan: Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the City (Page 9-10)
• Encourage construction of residential and seasonal housing at all market
levels
• Develop infrastructure and utility expansion for currently undeveloped
residential and commercial property
• Reduce utility costs
Other: N/A
Staff Comments
Department
Comments
No
Comment
N/A
Building Department
X
Fire Department
X
Public Works
Department
X
Harbor Department
X
Police Department
X
Electric Department
X
Telecommunications
X
Public Comment
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of this
public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property and all other public hearing
requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with.
At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has received public
inquiries. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be
submitted to the Commissioners for their review.
Recommendation
Commission approve Resolution 2022-022, recommending City Council approve amending the Land
Use Plan and Rezone Proposed Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition Lots 32-48, Block 6 & Lots 31-
35, Block 4, from a Single -Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Two -Family Residential (R2)
Zoning District; and to Rezone Proposed Lots 17-30, Block 4 from a Single -Family Residential (R1)
Zoning District to Multi -Family Residential (R3) Zoning District.
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