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Home My WebLink AboutRES2023-024 Planning & Zoning 2023 Priorities Sponsored by: Bower CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING 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,the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-005 on February 7, 2023, recommending City Council approval of the Commission's priorities for January 2023-January 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The following list of 2023 priorities for the Planning and Zoning Commission are approved by the City Council: SHORT TERM (2023) SPECIFIC PRIORITIES 0 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. 0 Recommend revised language to City Council concerning P&Z Commissioner qualifications and attendance. (Administration) 0 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review and Update Recommendations: Hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan. Deten-nine 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. 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 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-024 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 tip 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 City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27a1 day of February, 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: DeMoss, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-024 NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: renda Ballo MC City Clerk OF {City r- AL a e80911141�4'` City Council Agenda Statement r Meeting Date: February 27, 2023 ' To: City Council Through: Janette Bower, City Manager From: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director Subject: Resolution 2023-024: Approving 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. A list of priorities was created from the direction the Commission received at that meeting. This list was approved through Resolution 2023-005 at the February 7, 2023 Planning and Zoning regular meeting. The attached Resolution for City Council's approval contains the updated priorities meant to guide the Planning and Zoning Commission during the year 2023. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive The priorities of Commission are based on the goals and objectives established in Plan: the Comprehensive Plan. Strategic Plan: Other: §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 Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted x Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund ✓ : T al SMIC ✓ Electric HWastewater arbor Parking Water Healthcare Pool Other Note:amounts are unaudited Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ Restricted/Unavailable Cash Balance: $ Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ Total Cash Balance: $ Note: Unrestricted Net Position represents the total non-capital assets of the fund less any liabilities while unrestricted cash represents the liquid spendable,pon`ion of these assets on a short-term basis Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review RYes Attorney Signature: X Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation x Approve Resolution Other: