HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-011 Dairy Hill Subdivision Replat Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: May 9, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT
OF DAIRY HILL SUBDIVISION, TRACTS 1-5, TRACT 5; LOCATED AT
212 & 213 DAIRY HILL LANE & 1601 PHOENIX ROAD; CREATING
DAIRY HILL SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO. 1,TRACTS 5A,5B, & 5C.
WHEREAS, Steve Leirer has submitted a preliminary replat to the City of Seward for
review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS,Tract 5 is 15.3 acres,and primarily zoned Resource Management(RM)with
a portion of the west side of the lot zoned Single-family Residential (R1); and
WHEREAS,this replat will subdivide Tract 5,creating three new tracts; and
WHEREAS, proposed Tract 5A is located within a flood zone, but will remain
undeveloped at this time; and
WHEREAS, future development of Tract 5A would require another replat as well as
adherence to Seward City Code 15.25 Floodplain Management; and
WHEREAS,proposed Tract 5B and 5C are not located within a flood zone; and
WHEREAS,Tract 5B and 5C have access to City water and sewer; and
WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement has been required to satisfy Seward City Code
§16.01.010—"Required public improvements"; and
WHEREAS,all conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat
approval, were met; the property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of
the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals within
the City of Seward.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-011
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The applicant is required to enter into a subdivision agreement with the City to
meet the requirements of Seward City Code 16.05.010.
Section 2. The Commission hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City
Code Section 16.01.015 (B),the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the Replat of
Dairy Hill Subdivision,Tracts 1-5,Tract 5;Located at 212&213 Dairy Hill Lane& 1601 Phoenix
Road; Creating Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1,Tracts 5A, 5B,& 5C.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 9th
day of May,2023.
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AYES: Charbonneau, Ulman,Hornseth, Monaco,Verhey, Sullivan
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ABSENT: Staggs
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VACANT: None
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-011: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of
the Preliminary Replat of Dairy Hill Subdivision,Tracts 1-5, Tract 5; Located
at 212 & 213 Dairy Hill Ln & 1601 Phoenix Rd; Creating Dairy Hill
Subdivision Addition No. 1, Tracts 5A, 5B, & 5C
Background and justification:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary replat submitted by Steve Leirer.
This replat creates three new Tracts,Tract 5A, 5B, and 5C. Tract 5A is primarily in a flood zone and
would require an additional floodplain permit and adherence to the Floodplain Management section
in Seward City Code if development is proposed in this area in the future. Tract 5B and 5C are not
located within a flood zone. The applicant intends to develop Tract 5B and 5C in the future and will
be required to provide the necessary public improvements. Water and sewer are already available
to Tract 5B and 5C, but electric and roads will need to be installed.
All conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval,were met.The
property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision,
and the property was posted with public notice signage
In accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before
submittal to the Borough for approval.
Subdivision Review:
ZonffigZ The property is primarily zoned Resource Management (RM), with a portion of the
west side of the Tract zoned Single-Family Residential (R1).
iz ; Tract 5 is 15.3 acres. The proposed replat would create 3 new Tracts. Tract 5A would be
11.919 acres, Tract 5B would be 81,436 square feet, and Tract 5C would be 30,749 square feet.
Water and sewer are already available to Tract 5B and Tract 5C. The applicant would be
responsible for connecting these Tracts to electric and roads. A subdivision agreement will be made
between the applicant and the city to ensure that the public improvements are installed
appropriately. Utilities will not be required to be brought to Tract 5A as it is located within a flood
zone. If the applicant desires to develop Tract 5A, another replat will be required. At that time, the
public improvements needed for the proposed lots will be assessed and required accordingly.
Exist/n®Use The parcel is primarily vacant land with a private shed in the southwest corner.
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Access" Tract 5B and Tract 5C will be accessed from Phoenix Road on Bayview Place. Tract 5A
will continue to have private access from Chamberlin Road.
F/oodZone; According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, the entire east side of
Tract 5A is within an A and AE Flood Zone. Tract 5B and 5C are not within a flood zone.
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 3.7.1.3 — "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)
Staff Comments
Department Comments No N/A
Comment
Building Department X
Fire Department X
Public Works X
Department
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 2023-011, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the
Preliminary Replat of Dairy Hill Subdivision, Tracts 1-5, Tract 5; Located at 212 &213 Dairy Hill Ln
& 1601 Phoenix Rd; Creating Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1, Tracts 5A, 5B, & 5C
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