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Home My WebLink AboutORD2023-004 Non-Code Hilltop AdditionSponsored by: Bower Introduction: February 27, 2023 Public Hearing: March 13, 2023 Enactment: March 13, 2023 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA NON -CODE ORDINANCE 2023-004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN 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 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 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 appropriate transition from a higher density zoning district, R3, to a lower density zoning district, R2; and WHEREAS, duplexes are allowed outright in an R2 zoning district with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA NON -CODE ORDINANCE 2023-004 WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with, and the appropriate public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official Zoning Map of the City of Seward by amending the zoning designation of 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 Section 2. The Seward City Council further amends the official Land Use Map of the City of Seward by changing the land use designation of 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 Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this 13th day of March, 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: DeMoss, Wells, Finch, Barnwell, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck Deputy City Clerk (City Seal) 1 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 27, 2023 To: City Council Through: Janette Bower, City Manager From: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director Agenda Item: Ordinance 2023-004: Approving 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. On January 10, 2023, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-002, recommending the City Council approve the Land Use Amendment to rezone the Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition as proposed. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1 —"Promote residential and commercial development within Plan: 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 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: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 Th s legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact x Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable X $ $ $ Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool SMIC Parking Other Unassigned Fund Balance*: Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare $ *unaudited numbers $ Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review x Yes Attorney Signature: 5 ,_ Cc Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation x Approve Resolution Other: