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Home My WebLink AboutRES2023-126 Replat No 6 Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6 PH Sponsored by: Planning&Zoning Commission Public Hearing: November 27,2023 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 5, LOT 6A-4; LOCATED AT 605 SEA LION AVENUE; CREATING FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 6,LOTS 6A-5 AND 6A-6 WHEREAS,AK Lands,Land Surveying has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf of the City of Seward for review by the City Council and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the parcel being subdivided is owned by the City of Seward; and WHEREAS,the current parcel is being utilized for two different uses, and the city wishes to create separate parcels that will encompass each separate use; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat will create Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6; and WHEREAS, proposed Lot 6A-5 is the area that is currently being used by the Electric department for the Electric building; and WHEREAS, proposed Lot 6A-6 is the area that is currently being used by the Parks and Recreation department as a public ballfield; and WHEREAS, the current parcel is zoned Institutional, and both proposed lots will remain zoned as such; and WHEREAS,proposed Lot 6A-5 will be 3.52 acres; and WHEREAS,proposed 6A-6 will be 6.449 acres; and WHEREAS, each lot has appropriate connection to city water, sewer, electric, and roads for the current uses on each parcel; 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, on November 7, 2023, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-018 recommending the approval of the Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6; and CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-126 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, City Code §16.01.015(B) states that no preliminary plat of city-owned property may be approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission without prior consent of the City Council. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 5, Lot 6A-4; Located at 605 Sea Lion Ave; Creating Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6. Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27th day of November 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Osenga, Calhoon, Crites, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: Finch ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: .� OF SE 1N41 �. o o •a'' A = Kris Peck • - City Clerk = . SEAL B .ter ti I - (City Seal) o%NE 1 NC3".'�Q':. my lC% ``'•.., s• • City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Planning& Zoning Commission Subject: Resolution 2023-126: Recommending The Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 5, Lot 6A-4; Located at 605 Sea Lion Avenue; Creating Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6. Background and justification: Attached for the Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary replat submitted by AK Lands,Land Surveying on behalf of the City of Seward. The parcel is currently owned by the City of Seward and a portion of the land is used by the Electric department for the Electric building and another portion is managed by Parks and Recreation as a public ballfield. To establish congruency of land use,this preliminary plat proposes creating two separate parcels,one for the electric building and one for the ballfield. Both proposed parcels will remain under city ownership. 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. On November 7, 2023, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-018 recommending approval of the Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6. In accordance with Borough requirements,the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoning: The property is zoned Institutional (Ins). Size: Lot 6A-5 will be 3.520 acres and Lot 6A-6 will be 6.449 acres. Utilities: City utilities necessary for each of the current uses on the lots are already available and connected to the properties. Existing Use: Lot 6A-5 is used by the Electric department for their electric warehouse. Lot 6A-6 is managed by Parks and Recreation as a public ball field. Access: Lot 6A-5 has access to Sea Lion Ave to the north. Lot 6A-6 has access to Coolidge Drive to the south through a public access road easement granted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough through their property to the west. 175 FloodZone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map,the parcels are not within aFEMA mapped flood zone. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with(citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 "Continue to protect and preserve all city parks." Strategic Plan: N/A Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: S 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 ✓ Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund(✓): General SMIC Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare Motor Pool Other Note: amounts are unaudited Available Fund Balance $ Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review Yes Attorney Signature: ✓ Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation �✓ Adopt Resolution Other: 176 AiwCommunity Development/ Planning & Zoning 410 Adams St,Seward,Alaska 99664 •(907)224-4048 • (907) 224-4020 or email: planning@cityofseward.net PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM ❑✓ PRELIMINARY PLAT ❑REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT(no fee required) F_JPHASED PRELIMINARY PLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRIVATE STREETS/GATED SUBDIVISION All requirements of Seward Code Title 16 apply and must be met. SUBDIVISION PLAT NAME:must not include business names,contact staff for assistance if needed. PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description Lot 6A-4, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 5, Plat 2023-1 Section,Township,Range Sec. 34 T1N R1W SM AK General area description Ball field Electrical Facilites and Animal Shelter City Seward Total Acreage 9.970 SURVEYOR company: AK Lands Land Surveying Contact Person: Stacy Wessel Mailing Address: PO Box 110485 City,State,Zip Anchorage, AK 99511 Phone: 907-744-LAND e-mail: stacy@aklands.com PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY WASTEWATER on siteZCity WATER Qon siteFCity SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A_preliminary plat application will be scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning meeting after a complete application has been received. ❑✓ Electronic file of Plat and QPreliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee$75.00- QCertificate to plat for ALL parcels included in the subdivision QDocumentation showing proof of signatory authority(partnerships,corporations,estates,trusts, etc.) ❑Public Notice Sign(s)Posted on property-City staff will contact you to pick up sign EXCEPTIONS REQUESTED TO PLATTING CODE:A letter,to be presented to the Planning and Zoning commission,with substantial evidence justifying the requested exception and fully stating the grounds for the exception request,and the facts relied upon,MUST be attached to this submittal. 1. 2. 3. KPB 20.30.030 KPB 20.30.210 KPB 20.30.120 and KPB 20.30.190 APPLICANT: SIGNATURES OF ALL LEGAL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE REQUIRED.Additional signature sheets can be attached.When signing on behalf of another individual,estate,corporation,LLC, partnership,etc.,documentation is required to show authority of the individual(s)signing. Contact KPB staff for clarification if needed. OWNER(s) Name(printed):Stacy Wessel Signature: 1 �l Phone: 907-744-LAND e-mail: stac akl nds.com ¢� Name(printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: Name(printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUIN fgD Receipt # The preliminary plat shall be drawn to scale of sufficient size to be clearly legible and shall clearly show the following: 1. Within the title block: Not applicable The required to my plat. information has been shown/noted. a. Name of the subdivision which shall not be the same as an existing city,town,tract,or subdivision of land in the borough,of which a plat has been previously recorded,or so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause X confusion; b. Legal description,location,date,and total area in acres of the proposed subdivision;and X C. Name and address of owner(s),as shown on the KPB records and the certificate to plat,and registered land surveyor; X 2. North point; X 3. The location,width and name of existing or platted streets and public ways,railroad rights-of-way,and other important features such as section lines or political subdivisions or municipal X corporation boundaries abutting the subdivision; 4. A vicinity map,drawn to scale showing location of proposed subdivision, north arrow if different from plat orientation,township and range,section lines,roads,political boundaries,and prominent X natural and manmade features,such as shorelines or streams; 5. All parcels of land including those intended for private ownership and those to be dedicated for public use or reserved in the deeds for the use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision, X together with the purposes,conditions,or limitations of reservations that could affect the subdivision; 6. The names and widths of public streets and alleys and easements, existing and proposed,within the subdivision; X 7. Status of adjacent lands,including names of subdivisions,lot lines, block numbers,lot numbers,rights-of-way;or an indication that the adjacent land is not subdivided; X 8. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation,flooding,or storm water overflow,the line of ordinary high water,wetlands when adjacent to lakes or non-tidal streams,and the appropriate X study which identifies a floodplain,if applicable; 9. Approximate locations of areas subject to tidal inundation and the mean high water line; X 10. Block and lot numbering approximate dimensions and total numbers of proposed lots; X 11. The approximate location of known existing municipal wastewater and water mains,and other utilities within the subdivision and immediately abutting thereto X 12. Contours at suitable intervals when any roads are to be dedicated unless the planning director or commission finds evidence that road grades will not exceed 6 percent on arterial streets,and 10 percent X on other streets; 13. Approximate locations of slopes over 20 percent in grade and if contours are shown,the areas of the contours that exceed 20 X percent grade shall be clearly labeled as such; 14. Apparent encroachments,with a statement indicating how the encroachments will be resolved prior to final plat approval X Subdivision Name: Fort Raymond Subdiyisi�%y %plat No. 6 Date 10-9-23 Letter of Authorization VN S-C VA , am the owner or authorized agent of Lot 6A-4, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat Number 1 and authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent me before the City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the platting action and its related activities. Signatu re t Voex lqw Title �0191 'a3 Date 181 Y t �`C �;� i��R� ;�"��aq+h�a"�9`'y��'� r#-,�'��x'S��x µ �� IJm ,�+ � a •. • 4 a +�. S C a I�� i as�'�,fi�'-�' �•_'ra`R. ,e �q �,,,,,,,yyEE "r k�:,�a _ __F�� L ❑ rr i '�' .c. ' e > �» SEA-LION .AVE a r :r ,. x — . , 7 - t , e v. r s'' vF^ ^'�' _ •any ' n Q� i , - mot. A+ s ' +IM+► .fit C®O LIDG E-DR k r t� , BENSON DR A11 Preliminary Plat of Fort Raymond Subdivision, 605 Sea Lion Ave Replat Number 5, Lot 6A-4; Creating Fort Raymond <: •� Drawn By: Selena Soto Subdivision, Replat Number 6, Lots 6A-5 and 6A-6 _ N 0 100 200 400 Feet Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly. Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. 182 CERTIFICATE QF NCRSI I I P AND DEDICATI(IN Zg ?J 2B 4AT u 2 Bn N LEDC.MENT 0.FIR NOTES I� ati�I R I � u .�.E �,u.. I I I . 'i, ,� FLATAPFRCVNL ix_ inisu v.x� III. _ � O x Inui,Is _ni,c I SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE PRELIMe cee Fl1RT RAVM0NI SURIIINCISMN REP I.AT NUMBER 6 I mvrao o'psmwr - = �er�a u-D elaemmv mnI el. I rau.v,� A LANDSAMM a s® I 183