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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PRIORITIES FOR JANUARY 2023 TO JANUARY 2024
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code §2.30.225.b states that "the Commission
shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the Seward Zoning Code,
Seward Comprehensive Plan, Official Zoning Map, Official Land Use Plan Map, and
other duties as requested by the City Council; and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission attended a meeting with City
Council on January 23, 2023 to review and update the Planning and Zoning annual
Priorities; and
WHEREAS, City Council will address a resolution adopting these
recommendations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The following list of priorities are hereby recommended to the City
Council for approval:
SHORT TERM (2023) SPECIFIC PRIORITIES
• Through powers of the Commission, contribute and collaborate as needed to help be
part of the solution for the housing issues that Seward is facing including
recommending changes to the Muni Land Plan and Title 15.
• Recommend revised language to City Council concerning P&Z Commissioner
qualifications and attendance. (Administration)
• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review and Update Recommendations: Hold a public
hearing on the Comprehensive Plan. Determine a month to hold Public Hearing annually
(as required by code). The Commission will make recommendations to council to make
this document living and usable, including considerations of a shorter revision cycle.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-005
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ONGOING PRIORITIES
• Review and make recommendations to update Title 15 as needed. (Title 15 is a living
document and keeping it current is part•of the role of Community Development and the
P&Z Commission.) Topics to address this year may include: dwelling definitions, height
restrictions,parking, signs, development standards, etc.
• Review and update the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan(MLIMP)
to meet the current and future needs of the City of Seward. (Annual Review at Regular
meeting in September.)
• Promote public interest and understanding for the upcoming review process of the
Comprehensive Plan (Different pieces of the comprehensive plan can be reviewed each
year to help keep up to date before the official review every 10 years. Code requires that
we have one public hearing on an annual basis and recommendations shall be forwarded
to council for consideration.)
• Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies,
including land use and zoning changes,to support the long- term vitality of the City.
• Joint Work sessions with Seward Bear Creek Flood Board regarding city/borough
projects: Lidar mapping, Flood mitigation, Airport, Second Avenue culvert project,
Resurrection River, Japanese Creek, Lowell Canyon, Beach revitalization project(Annual
Joint Work session)
• Work with PACAB on the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) new zoning
overlay and development plan (Annual Joint Work session)
• Work with Historic Preservation Commission to develop methods to preserve the
historic downtown (Annual Joint Work session)
• Planning & Zoning Commissioner education and training (Annual trainings for both
procedure and content)
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th
day of February, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-005
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Clare Sullivan, Chair
AYES: Staggs, Ulman, Hornseth, Charbonneau, Sullivan
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 7, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-005: A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval of the
Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2023 to January 2024
Background and justification:
Under the direction of the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes priorities
annually. The Planning and Zoning Commission attended a joint meeting with the City Council on
January 23, 2023 to discuss the priorities of the Commission. The attached Resolution contains the
updated priorities meant to guide the Planning and Zoning Commission during the year 2023.
Intent:
To establish the 2023 Planning and Zoning priorities and recommend the City Council's approval
of those priorities.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: The priorities of Commission are based on the goals and objectives established in
the Comprehensive Plan.
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other:
Recommendation
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of Resolution 2023-005 approving
the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2023 to January 2024.
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