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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL LANDS INVENTORY AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN — 2023 UPDATE
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is the owner and custodian of public lands; and
WHEREAS, having an accurate inventory of municipally owned lands is necessary to
make informed land management decisions; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a plan for the current existing and proposed uses of
municipal lands; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 15.05.015 adopted by reference the Municipal Lands
Management Plan as part of the Seward Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the original Municipal Lands Management Plan was adopted by Council
Resolution 95-039 on May 22, 1995, and updated December 8, 2014, by City Council Resolution
2014-095; and
WHEREAS, the formatting for the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan was
updated and adopted by City Council Resolution 2022-107; and
WHEREAS, additional updates to parcel information, map images, and leases were
needed after the 2022 update; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public work session on
09/17/2023 to review and make these updates to the plan, and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved
Resolution 2023-020 recommending City Council adopt the Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan — 2023 update.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan — 2023 update, as attached.
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 27th
day of November, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-132
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Crites, Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, McClure
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 27, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Acting Director Community Development
Subject:
Resolution 2023-132: Adopting the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management
Plan — 2023 Update
Background and justification:
The City of Seward is the owner and custodian of various parcels of public lands. The first Municipal Lands
Management Plan was adopted by Council Resolution 95-039 in May of 1995 and added to the City Code by
Ordinance 95-17 by reference in the Seward Comprehensive Plan.
As stated in the Seward Comprehensive Plan, the City should update the MLIMP as needed to facilitate
economic development.
In November of 2014, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP) was updated to reflect
more accurately the existing and proposed uses of the municipal lands.
During the winter of 2022, the MLIMP was updated to include higher quality maps and to improve the
organizational structure. These updates were approved by City Council through Resolution 2022-107.
However, due to the extensiveness of the updates and new map imagery that came out after the approval of
the 2022 update, additional updates were required in 2023.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public work session on 09/19/23 to review these additional
updates to the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan.
On November 7, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-020, recommending
the City Council adopt the 2023 updates to the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1.1— "Update, as needed, the Municipal Lands Management
Plan."
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other:
Seward City Code §15.05.015(7) -Incorporation of additional documents: The
Municipal Lands Management Plan is a supporting document to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
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
Affected Fund (V):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
Yes
$ 0
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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SEWARD
ALASKA
City of Seward Municipal
Lands Inventory and Management Plan
City of Seward
City Hall
410 Adams Street
Seward, AK 99664
Kat Sorensen
City Manager
ksorensen@cityofseward.net
907-224-4012
Jason Bickling
Assistant City Manager
jbickling@cityofseward.net
907-224-4066
CONTENTS
Contents 1
Acknowledgements 5
Introduction 6
General Provisions 7
City Code 7
Fair Market Value 7
Nominations 7
Fund Classification 7
Acquisition 8
Municipal Entitlement 8
State Selections 8
Tidelands 8
Donations/Gifts 8
Eminent Domains/Condemnations 8
Tax/Lien Foreclosure 9
Purchase 9
Trade/Exchange 9
Disposal 9
Sale 9
Lease 10
Trade/Exchange 10
Rig ht of Ways, Encroachments, and Easements 11
Right of Ways 11
Encroachments 11
Easements 11
Access 12
Levees 12
Utility 12
Map 1. Atlas 13
Public Facility Lands - General (Map 2.) 14
Map 3. City Hall and Fire Hall 15
Map 4. City Hall Annex and Seward Community Library and Museum 18
Map 5. Public Works Facility/Former Animal Shelter Site 20
Map 6. Seward Animal Shelter 22
Map 7. Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club 24
Map 8. Providence Seward Medical and Care Center 26
Map 9. Parks & Recreation Warehouse 28
Map 10. Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care Facility 30
Public Facility Lands - Seward Boat Harbor (Map 11.) 32
Map 12. Harbormaster Building, Center Parking Lot 33
Map 13. Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp 35
Map 14. North Parking Lot, Pump Station #2 37
Map 15. South Parking Lot 39
Map 16. South Uplands Parking Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch Ramp 2 41
Map 17. Travel Lift Dock 43
Map 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin 45
Public Facilities Land - SMIC (Map 19.) 47
Map 20. Harbormaster Building, Ship Lift Rails, Vessel Washdown Facility 48
Map 21. Docks, Basin and Breakwater 50
Map 22. Rock Quarry 52
Map 23. Interior Service Roads 54
Public Facilities Land - Water and Watershed (Map 24.) 56
Map 25. Gateway Water Tank and North Water Storage Tank and Pumping Facility 57
Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails and Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Outflow 59
Map 27. Lowell Point Sewage Treatment and Lagoon 62
Public Facility Lands - Rivers/Streams - Conservation Lands (Map 28.) 64
Map 29. Resurrection River Floodway (East of Airport) 65
Map 30. Scheffler Creek Watershed & Viewshed 67
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels 69
Map 32. Fourth of July Creek Levee 71
Public Facility Lands - Cemeteries (Map 33.) 73
Map 34. Cemeteries Within City Limits 74
Map 35. Cemetery Outside City Limits 76
Public Facility Lands - Parks and Campgrounds (Map 36.) 78
Map 37. Forest Acres Park, Campground, and Bike Park 79
Map 38. Parks Near Dora Way 81
Map 39. Harbor Parks 83
Map 40. Two Lakes Park and Hulm Lane Lot 85
Map 41. Mt Marathon Hiking Trail Trailhead (Jeep Trail) 87
Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area and Mt Marathon Race Trail Trailhead 89
Map 43. Downtown Parks 91
Map 44. Waterfront Park and Campground 94
Map 45. Spring Creek Campground 98
Map 46. Fourth of July Beach 101
Public Facility Lands - Electric System Infrastructure (Map 47.) 104
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Water Well, and Citizen's Ballfield 105
Map 49. Electric Storage Yard 107
Map 50. SMIC Electric Substation 109
Map 51. Transmission Line 111
Leased Lands - Seward Boat Harbor (Map 52.) 113
Map 53. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Saltwater Safari Company 114
Map 54. Boardwalk Sites 116
Map 55. Harbor Leases 119
Map 56. Northeast Harbor Leases 124
Map 57. Fiber Optic Cable Landing 127
Map 58. Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area 129
Lease Lands - SMIC Area (Map 59.) 131
Map 60. Cellular Phone Tower 132
Map 61. Electronic Sites 134
Map 62. SMIC Leases 136
Map 63. Sawmill Tideland 142
Leased Lands - other than SMIC and the Seward Boat Harbor (Map 64.) 144
Map 65. Resurrection Bay Seafoods 145
Map 66. Waterfront Tracts - South 147
Map 67. Waterfront Tracts - North 150
Map 68. Seward Chamber of Commerce 152
Map 69. Seward Military Resort 154
Land Leased to the City (Map 70.) 156
Map 71. J Dock Used Oil Shed & Fish Cleaning Stations 157
Map 72. Seward Boat Harbor Z Float and East Breakwater 159
Map 73. Hemlock Street Water Well 161
Map 74. Iron Mountain Shooting Range 163
Vacant Lands and Tidelands - other than SMIC Lease Area (Map 75.) 165
Map 76. 328 Fourth Avenue 166
Map 77. Fort Raymond Vacant Lots - South of Sea Lion Ave 168
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - North of Hemlock Ave 171
Map 79. Bayview Vacant Lot 173
Map 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road) 175
Map 81. Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder 177
Map 82. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands 179
Map 83. Nash Road / SMIC Bench and Fourth of July Creek Valley 182
Vacant Lands - Lands Available for Lease SMIC Area (Map 84.) 185
Map 85. Lands Available for Lease in SMIC Area 186
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10 190
Surplus Land 192
Tax Foreclosed Property 192
Lands to Consider for Acquisition (Map 87.) 193
Map 88. Lands to Consider for Acquisition 194
General Policy Recommendations 196
Plan Implementation 196
Priorities by Planning and Zoning Commission 197
Proposed Action Items 197
Short Term (<1 year) 197
Long Term (>1 year) 198
Appendix 199
Accomplishments 199
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
City Council
Sue McClure, Mayor
John Osenga, Vice Mayor
Mike Calhoon
Randy Wells
Kevin Finch
Bob Barnwell
Julie Crites
Planning and Zoning Commission
Clare Sullivan, Chair
Vanessa Verhey, Vice Chair
Nathaniel Charbonneau
Brenan Hornseth
Sean Ulman
City Staff
Kat Sorensen, City Manager
Jason Bickling, Assistant City Manager
Courtney Bringhurst, Acting Community Development Director
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Selena Soto, GIS Technician
Cover Photo
Jodi Kurtz, Photographer
Maps
Selena Soto, GIS Technician
INTRODUCTION
Public lands are a finite community asset held in trust. This document addresses the City of Seward's
(the City) land asset holdings and needs. The issues related directly to the management of City -
owned lands are numerous:
• Land management decisions are being made without full knowledge of City -owned lands.
• How should the City determine a fair return to the community for the use of public lands?
• City -owned lands such as the Public Works facility, Boulder Field, Parks and Recreation warehouse,
and Fort Raymond, may not be achieving their best and highest use.
• How should funds from the disposal of public lands be used?
• The City has not completed its selection of state entitlement lands.
• Do we have sufficient lands to accommodate future public facilities (new fire station, new police/
safety station, new City Hall, new Parks and Recreaction maintenance/warehouse facility, new
Public Works facility, new sewage lagoon, and expanded harbor facilities) and transportation
needs?
• Is the City taking the greatest advantage of its land as a source of direct and indirect revenues?
Whereas the Municipal Land Inventory and Use Plan segment of the Comprehensive Plan is the
primary tool to ensure quality community land use arrangements, this Municipal Lands Management
Plan is a component that will provide an action guide specifically for the management of City -owned
lands.
The goals of the plan are to:
• Provide an inventory of City -owned lands, describing their present and proposed uses
• Assist in establishing a successful land management program by identifying:
• City lands surplus for disposal (sale or trade)
• Land acquisition needs for future public facility development
• Lands for economic development
• Assist in implementing the Seward Comprehensive Plan
The Municipal Lands Management Plan was adopted in May 1995 and updated as the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan in 2014. In 2022, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management
Plan was majorly updated. The major reformat includes a map atlas and over 85 new individual
maps. All City -owned lands have been individually updated on enclosed tables and maps. City Council
approved this major revision on October 24th, 2022 (Res 2022-107). This document will be reviewed
and updated annually, and a list of future improvements and non -urgent revision items will be
maintained.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
City Code: Seward City Code (SCC) Chapter 7.05 is the basis for all municipal land
transactions and defines "Real Property" as an estate or holding in land including tide and submerged
lands, or improvements thereon.
Fair Market Value: SCC 7.05 states that unless otherwise found to be in the public interest,
the City may not dispose of any real property interest without an appraisal of the fair market value.
Fair market value is defined as the highest price, described in terms of money, which the property
would bring if exposed for sale for a reasonable time in the open market, with a seller, willing to buy,
both being fully informed of all the purposes for which the property is best adapted or could be used.
Once that appraised fair market value is determined, the property may not be sold for less than that
amount without a finding in the public interest by the City Council.
Nominations: Although this plan will identify lands for disposal through sale or exchange,
City Resolution 94-101 outlines procedures for the nominating public lands for disposal. Resolution
94-101 procedure allows individual entrepreneurs to make recommendations for specific lands
without publicly revealing their particular development plans.
Fund Classification: Within the City's accounting functions, there are different fund
types. The General Fund includes government -wide functions such as the Fire Department, Police
Department, Public Works: Streets, Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation
Department, Community Library and Museum, and other services provided to the public as a whole.
Each City enterprise such as the Harbor, Electric Utility, Parking, and Water/Sewer Utility has a
separate fund to account for its specialized activity. Each of these funds has land associated with its
operation such as electric substation, sewer treatment plant and harbor uplands. Although land is
not a depreciated asset, it may be a vehicle to generate revenues through leases or user fees which
benefit that enterprise fund.
ACQUISITION
This section will discuss the following means of acquisition: municipal entitlement, state selection,
tidelands, donations/gifts, eminent domains/condemnations, tax/lien foreclosure, purchase, and
trade/exchange. City Code defines "acquisition" as obtaining ownership and holding real property
within or outside the city boundaries by purchase, gift, donation, grant, dedication, exchange,
redemption, purchase or equity redemption, operation of law, tax or lien foreclosure, adverse
possession, condemnation or declaration of taking, annexation, or by any other lawful means of
conveyance.
Municipal Entitlement: State law allows local governments to acquire certain public lands.
State Selections: The Alaska Statehood Act allowed the State to select 400,000 acres of
national forest lands for community expansion, development and recreation. Municipalities (cities
and boroughs) were authorized to select certain state lands within their corporate limits. The City
has acquired 515 acres of its authorized 565-acre entitlement. In an attempt to work with the State
on the remaining entitlement lands, the State has noted there are no lands available for selection
within the municipality at this time. Should new lands become available the City will apply.
Recommendation: Budget time and attention to apply for the remaining municipal
entitlement. Possible State land to watch is: 408 B Street, now that the State DOT shop
has moved to Mile 22.
Tidelands: Alaska Statutes provide for municipalities to request and receive patent to state
owned tidelands within its corporate limits. The City has acquired two such patents; 1330 acres
stretching from Resurrection Bay Seafoods (historically known as Anderson Dock) north along the
Waterfront Park shoreline and across the head of the Resurrection Bay to Nash Road; and 92 acres
at Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). The remaining tidelands within the City include those
on the west side of the bay, south of Resurrection Bay Seafoods. Some tidelands have been filled to
accommodate commercial and industrial development such as the Seward Boat Harbor, railroad dock,
Waterfront Tracts, and SMIC. Although the City deeded some tidelands to the U.S. Government for
construction of the Seward Boat Harbor basin, breakwater, and railroad dock, the Corps of Engineers
determined that an easement would have been sufficient for the Seward Boat Harbor project and
have deeded those harbor basin tidelands back to the City.
Recommendation: Budget time and attention to applying for the remainder of
State tidelands and replatting as needed.
Donation/Gift: On occasion private individuals have donated land to the City, usually for park
purposes. Most notable examples of this have been around the Lagoon.
Eminent Domain/Condemnation: Government has the legal authority to acquire or "take"
private property for public purpose upon paying fair market compensation to the owner. This type of
acquisition is generally used only as a last resort after other acquisition efforts have failed.
ACQUISITION
Tax/Lien Foreclosure: State statutes require that tax foreclosed property within the city
limits be deeded to the City. It gives the City the opportunity to declare by ordinance whether
a foreclosed property is needed for a public purpose. If so, all redemption avenues by the
former owner are closed. If property is not needed for a public use, the former owner has first
right of redemption for up to 10 years. Any funds over and above taxes, penalties, interest and
administrative costs gained from the sale of tax foreclosed property are made available to the former
property owner within the 10-year limit.
Purchase: Many of the City's parcels have been purchased from private landowners. Such
purchases are generally based on a fair market appraisal value. Funding for such purchases is on a
cash available basis from appropriated funds.
Recommendation: Establish a Land Bank where funds acquired from the sale of
surplus property accrue to a special account for acquisition of other needed lands, or
other development purposes.
Trade/Exchange: The City has acquired some lands through trades with private and public
sources.
DISPOSAL
Seward City Code defines"disposition" as the transfer of City interest in real property by warranty
or quitclaim deed, easement, grant, permit, license, deed of trust, mortgage, contract of sale of real
property, plat dedication, lease, tax deed, will, or other lawful method or mode of conveyance or
grant.
Sale: After conducting a public hearing, City Council may approve the negotiated, sealed bid
or public outcry auction sale of public property. The sale price or minimum bid price must be at fair
market value unless otherwise found to be in the public interest by the Council. The sale of land
converts a capital asset to cash which accrues to the City's general fund or one of the enterprise
funds. It may then be appropriated through the budget process to many different uses. There has
been increasing discussions about establishing a Land Bank fund in which the proceeds for land sales
would accrue for the acquisition of future municipal lands, thereby benefiting present and future
citizens and promoting the orderly development and achievements of the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan.
Recommendation: Establish a Land Bank where funds acquired from the sale of
surplus property accrue to a special account for acquisition of other needed lands, public
infrastructure, and development support.
DISPOSAL
Lease: City Council Resolution 94-101 established the most recent policy and procedure
relating to the lease of public lands. The essential terms and conditions of City leases generally
include length of the lease, rental rate, and development requirements. With the exception of those
to the state or federal government, all leases require proof of liability insurance naming the City as an
insured party. Leases are allowed to be assigned or sublet with written City consent. A condition of
any sublet consent is that the City receives a copy of the sublet agreement including the rental value.
This information is important to the City in the development of fair market land values.
Although the Comprehensive Plan suggests that the City continues to dispose of commercial
and industrial public land through long term leases rather than sale; lessees continue to lobby for the
fee simple transfer of their sites. Although the sale of these lands would generate a large one-time
cash infusion to the City, it would have a significant long term adverse impact on annual City budgets.
Leases currently generate revenues of over $554,000.00 per year; and this amount generally
increases over time due to periodic appraisal adjustments and new leases. These lost revenues
would have to be offset in some manner in the budget process. Note: Preliminary estimates of
interest that might be earned from the deposited projected lease site sale income show that it will
not replace lease income revenues.
Recommendation: Support the Comprehensive Plan using multiple strategies
including development, leasing, land swaps, and sales to get the optimal use of
commercial and industrial lands.
City lands are normally leased at fair market rental rates based on a percent of fee simple land
value. The City uses an 8% rate and leased lands are appraised every five years to make sure the
value is current. Reviews of other community and public agency lease policies show that this rate
varies from 6% to 1 0 % throughout the state. The lower rates appear to apply where there is strong
desire to encourage development and higher rates where the demand for land is high.
Trade/Exchange: The City has disposed of substantial acreage through land trades with
both public agencies and private individuals.
RIGHT OF WAYS, ENCROACHMENTS, AND EASEMENTS
Right of Ways (ROWs): While Right of Ways normally do not convey any warranty or title
interest and are not considered real property under general accounting procedures; they are a part
of the City's overall land management efforts. These are lands acquired by reservation, dedication,
forced dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be used for public access, roads,
trails, parking, and utilities. Rights of Way are normally dedicated to the public during the subdivision
platting process, and there is usually no deed transferring ownership. They generally fall under the
management authority of the local municipality providing road services. All ROWs within the City are
under City jurisdiction, except for Third Avenue/Seward Highway, Airport Road and a small portion of
Nash Road which are State ROW. The City is responsible for developed as well as dedicated but yet
un-developed Right of Ways (streets and alleys). There are platted Right of Ways which will never be
developed or used because of topography and there are additional Right of Ways that the City should
plan for in the future.
Recommendation:
a) Vacate otherwise undevelopable Right of Ways to enlarge and/or consolidate
adjacent lands. (Note: This is generally accomplished when adjacent lands are replatted)
b) Plan Right of Ways acquisition to access developable land, both public and
private.
c) Modify and enforce the City Code to prevent the use of Right of Ways for the
storage of personal property such as trailers, inoperable / unlicensed motor vehicles,
junk, and commercial equipment.
Encroachments: City Code provides for issuance of permits to allow an encroaching structure
to remain on public right of way for the life of the structure. The purpose of this provision is to
legitimize older structures that have been inadvertently constructed across a property line into a
public right of way. It is not intended to condone trespassing or to allow construction in the public
right of way. Most encroachments occur in the older central part of town because of small lots and
zero lot line construction. They are generally discovered as a result of as -built surveys done during
financing.
Easements: An easement is a right given by a land owner to another party for a specific
limited use. The property owner retains title to the property. Government agencies generally
authorize or convey such uses by permit. Generally, easements and permits are granted for access,
public utilities and flood control devices on subdivision plats and by separate individual agreements.
The City Code authorizes the City to grant easements not to exceed 20 years. The Community
Development Department is continuing to catalog and inventory recorded and platted easements and
permits issued to the City.
RIGHT OF WAYS, ENCROACHMENTS, AND EASEMENTS
Recommendation:
a) Maintain an accurate and complete inventory data base of all easements.
b) Work to obtain legal access/utility easements within the Clearview
Subdivision
c) Review easements and extension options after 20 years
Access: Lowell Point Road is the most notable example of an access agreement held by the
City. It is by permit from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The City has also
retained numerous access easements on the Spring Creek Correctional Center to allow City crews to
serve public utility systems. Afognak Beach is accessed from Nash Road ROW. Spring Creek Beach is
accessed from an unnamed gravel road paralleling Spring Creek. The North Boat Basin is accessed
from the public boat launch ramp. Fourth of July beach is accessed from Jellison Avenue to Delphin
Street to Sorrel Road.
Levees: The City has easements for a number of flood control levees. One is alongside
Gateway Subdivision for upper Japanese Creek, continuing along the West property lines of Afognak
Acres Subdivision to Dieckgraeff Road. To the south of Japanese Creek, there is an easement at the
west end of the North Forest Acres Levee and Dieckgraeff Road Right of Way extends to the Seward
Highway. A levee is located on the south side of Spruce Creek at Lowell Point to protect the sewage
lagoon. Another levee to the north of Fourth of July Creek has a legal description of Tract B, Fourth
of July Creek Subdivision.
Utility: Water, sewer and electric are the most common easements held by the City. They are
generally very specific as to size and location. In some instances, a land owner will place conditions
on an easement relative to cutting trees or for a specific time period.
MAP ATLAS
Map 1. Map Atlas shows all parcels owned by the City of Seward, lands leased to the City of Seward,
as well as lands considered for acquisition. Map groups were guided by parcels listed under sections
within the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (2014 Update). At times, parcels within
close proximity to each other under the same section guided grouping parcels together. The text that
follows describes the parcels in each map group and summarizes the recommended retention status
for the parcels.
Map 1. Map Atlas
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Map 25. Gateway Water Tank
Map 38. Scheffler
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Map 79. Bayview
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Map 39. Harbor Parks
Map 40. Two Lek. Park
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Map 31. Japanese Creek
North Fast Acres
Levee Parcels
Map 38. Parks-Daa Way
Map 35. Cemetery
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Map 78. Fat Raymond Vacant Lot - North
Map 37. Faest Aries Park, Bice Pak & Campground
Map 9. Parks & Rec W arehous e
Map 68. Chamber of Commerce
Map 77. Fat Raymond Vacant Lots
Map B. Seward Animal Shelter j
Map 4.9. City Genaatas
Map 34. Cemeterras in City
Map29. Res uvection
River Fknodway
Map 56. NE Ha bor Leases
Map57. Fiber Optic Cable
Map 44. Waterfront Park
Map 67. Waterfront
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Map 3. City Hall/Fire Hall
Map 4. AnnexILibrary
Map 7. Senior Center
Map43. Downtown Park±
Map 76. OTS Bk 16
Map 65. Resurrection Bay Seafoods
Map 66. Waterfront Tracts - South
Map S. Providence Medical Center
Map26. Lowell Creek Diversion Tunne
1•:tap41. Mt Marathon Trailhead
r•:tap 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area
Map 88. Marathon Addn Vacant Lot
',Asp 27. Sewage Lagoon
Map 58. A i-port Hazard Easement Area
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p 12. Harhorrnaster Building
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p 10. South Uplands Parking
p 17. Travel Lift Doric
p 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin
p 53. Kenai Fjords NPS
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Map 54. Boardwak Sdes
Map55. Hamra Leases
Map 71. J Doric
Map 72. East Breakwater
Map 63..Sawmill Tideland
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Map 22. Rod Quail
Map 51. Trans mes ion Line
Map S2. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands
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Map 23. Interior Service Roads
Map 45. Spring Creek Campground
Map 62. SMIC Leses
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Map 3. City Hall and Fire Hall
City Hall
The City owns four public buildings that include City Hall, parking lots, a storage building,
communication tower, equipment shed and satellite dishes. These public buildings were acquired
from the state, through private purchase, and tax foreclosure. The City Hall building was constructed
in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers during post -earthquake reconstruction. Areas of the
structure are leased to the State. In 2021, Community Development moved into the building. The
storage building was built in 2004 and replaced an old stucco frame building.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership, replat to vacate internal lot lines, and continue to
develop as an expanded City Hall - Public Safety Building Campus.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14912011
410 Adams
Street
Original Townsite,
Lots 16-20, Block 16
14,810 SF
(0.34 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
14912012
North Parking
Lot
Original Townsite,
Lot S 20' 10, 11-15,
Block 16
16,553 SF
(0.38 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
14912013
City Hall Stor-
age Building
Original Townsite,
Lot 9 &10' of 10,
Block 16
3,920 SF
(0.09 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
14912019
West Parking
Lot & Urbach
Memorial
Pocket Park
Original Townsite,
Lots 23 & 24, Block
16
6,098 SF
(0.14 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
Fire Hall
The fire hall was built at 316 Fourth Ave in the early 1960s. The parking lot on the two small
parcels to the south at 308 and 310 Fourth Ave were acquired from the non-profit Seward Volunteer
Fire Department for use by the fire hall. Over the decades, larger and heavier fire equipment
and changing needs necessitated an addition, structural improvements, and remodels. However,
the building was outgrown 20 years ago, does not serve the present and future needs, has high
maintenance costs, and is not in compliance with code.
Recommendation: Retain ownership. At the time of the most recent revision a Public Safety Building
Feasibility Study is in process for both the Fire Department and Police Department. Acquire Parcels
14912001 at 300 Fourth from the Dunham Trust and 14912007 at 322 Fourth, from the Seward
Volunteer Fire Department and replat all nine parcels as a single parcel for a new fire hall, and
possible municipal offices, courthouse, and public safety building complex. (see pages 164, 165 and
190.)
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14912004
308 Fourth
Avenue
(South side
parking lot)
Original
Townsite,
Lot 25, Block
16
3,000 SF
(0.07 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
14912005
310 Fourth
Avenue
(South side
parking lot)
Original
Townsite,
Lot 26, Block
16
3,000 SF
(0.07 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
14912006
316 Fourth
Avenue (Fire
Hall)
Original
Townsite,
Lot 27-30
+ S 2ft 31,
Block 16
12,200 SF
(0.28 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
Map 4. City Hall Annex and Seward Community Library and Museum
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Map 4. City Hall Annex and Library/Museum
City Hall Annex
The land and building were acquired in 1990 from the Seward Community Library Association and
served as the City Library until 2013. March of 2014 the building became the offices of Community
Development and Electric Department. In 2021, Community Development moved out of the building
to City Hall and Parks and Recreation moved into the City Hall Annex. The southwest wing of the
building basement is used for the local Community Food Bank. The stairs of the adjacent apartment
building at 232 Fifth Ave cross the lot line. There is an encroachment agreement in place with the
City.
Recommendations are to lease or sell the building in 2024 or after acquiring new location for the
Electric Department and Parks and Recreation Department.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14913010
238 Fifth
Ave
Original
Townsite,
Lots 38-40,
Block 8
9,000 SF
(0.2 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
Seward Community Library and Museum
The land was acquired from private ownership in 2006 for the construction of the new library/
museum facility. The new facility opened January 2013.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and use.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14913022
235 Sixth
Ave,
239 Sixth
Ave
Original
Townsite,
Lot 1A, Block
8, Library
Museum
Replat
17,990 SF
(0.4 acre)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Map 5. Public Works Facility/Former Animal Shelter Site
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Map 5. Public Works Facility/Former Animal Shelter Site
These parcels include the public works facility, sand building, storage yard, and former Seward Animal
Shelter Site. The main building was constructed under the post -earthquake Urban Renewal Project.
It was formally a storage yard for the power company. The facility is outdated and significantly
undersized. This facility will be relocated with a new, modern, and larger one to meet the current and
future needs of the city.
During the August 8, 2022, Special City Council Meeting, the Council passed a motion to "Select the
Fort Raymond property as the site for the new Public Works facility...". (Map 76. Fort Raymond Vacant
Lots — South of Sea Lion). Resolution 2022-106 approved the Engineering for the new Public Works
Facilities.
The extension of the utilities needed to turn these parcels into residential housing is currently being
engineered and an RFP for the project being issued. The current draft plan will create 21 new lots on
this property: twelve 45'x100' lots on the Ballaine side and eight 45'x100' lots on the Sixth Ave side
with one 60'x100' lot on the corner of Madison St and Sixth Ave, to provide for a range of housing
needs.
Recommendation is to retain location until the new Public Works Facility is completed. Following
relocation and utility improvements, property will be replotted, rezoned to Urban Residential, and put
up for sale for residential development.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14817004
434 Sixth
Ave (East
side of
alley -Sand
Shed/
Storage)
Original
Townsite,
Lots 1-18,
Block 21
54,014 SF
(1.24 acre)
General
Fund
Auto
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
14817005
434 Sixth
Ave (West
side of
alley -main
shop bldg.)
Original
Townsite,
North 18 ft
of Lot 28
and Lots 29-
40, Block 21
37,800 SF
(0.87 acre)
General
Fund
Auto
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
14817005
412 Sixth
Ave (Former
Animal
Shelter)
Original
Townsite Lot
27 & South
12 feet of
Lot 28, Block
21
4,200 SF
(0.09 acre)
General
Fund
Auto
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 6. Seward Animal Shelter
LSeward Anrrnai Shelter
SEA LION
145026.9
145D 623-
yet
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility,
Water Well, and Citizen's Ballfield
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Map 34. Cemeteries
- Within City Limits
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Map 77. Fort Raymond
Vacant Lots - South of
Sea Lion Ave
ASPEN
Map 68. Sewardi
Chamber
C. mmer
-
h true parcel boundaries
Map 6. Seward Animal Shelter
The Seward Animal Shelter location was relocated from downtown on 6th to this location in 2022
when the new facility was completed. The animal shelter provides animal shelter services for the
greater Seward area. It also serves as a site where itinerate veterinarians can have a space to meet
the community's animal care and needs.
Recommendation is to retain ownership.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502629
601 Sea Lion
Ave
Fort Ray-
mond Sub-
division,
Replat No.
3, Lot 6A-2
(Replat No.
4, Lot 6A-3)
54,014 SF
(1.24 acre)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Map 7. Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
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Map 7. Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
A former Post Office building that was remodeled and acquired from a private developer in 1988
with $866,700 public bond and grant funds. The building covers about a third of the site and
currently houses the senior citizens programs (upstairs) and the teen youth center (middle floor and
basement). The Boys and Girls Club assumed management of the Teen Center in 2020.
Recommendation is to retain ownership.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14909019
301
Jefferson St,
336 Third
Avenue
Original
Townsite
Community
Center
Replat, Lot
37A, Block
15
13,939 SF
(0.32 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
Map 8. Providence Seward Medical and Care Center
i
Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails`"
and Lowell Creek Diversion
Tunnel and Outflow
Map 80.
Marathon Addn.
Vacant Lot
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Map 8. Providence Seward Medical and Care Center
This parcel is originally part of the Brownell Homestead (USS 703). It was acquired in 1950 and later
quit titled in 1964 along with other nearby mountainside land.
Recommendation is to sell to Providence as it is a unique situation where it benefits the City and the
entity for them to own the property.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14801010
417 First Ave
Marathon
Addition, Lot
1A
101,060 SF
(2.32 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Sell
Map 9. Parks and Recreation Warehouse
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Map 9. Parks and Recreation Warehouse
Parcel is adjacent to the cemetery. It was originally part of the Air Force Recreation Camp leased
lands acquired from the State through municipal entitlement. The warehouse itself is WWII vintage
and was badly burned inside. In 2012, an engineer study found the structure in need of immediate
structural repair. Repair was completed with a 24-month life expectance.
Recommendations are to relocate the warehouse functions to a central shop location, remove the
building and retain at least half of the property for cemetery parking.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502609
702 Aspen
Lane
Fort
Raymond
Subdivision,
Lot 5
30,056 SF
(0.69 acre)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Mao 10. Seward Mountain Haven Lona Term Care Facility
' Map 25.Gateway Water
Tank and North Water
torage Tank and Pump
Fat ji
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Map 10. Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care Facility
Developed in 2008 with four residential units and a central administrative building.
Recommendation is to sell to Providence Medical Care Center and maintain critical care in the
community.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502138
2203 Oak
Street
Jesse Lee
Home
Subdivision,
Long Term
Care Facility
Replat, Tract
D
348,480 SF
(8.0 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Sell
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Seward Boat Harbor
Map 11. Public Facility Lands - Seward Boat Harbor
Zoning
H arbor
Comm ercial
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Map 53. Kenai Fj rds
National Park Visitor
Center and Saltwater
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Map 12. Harbormaster Building and Center Parking Lot
The most recent revision of the Seward Small Boat Harbor Plan was approved by the Port and
Commerce Advisory Board on November 2, 2022 (Res 2022-008) and Approved by City Council on
November 28, 2022 (AM 2022-012).
Harbormaster Building
This site is located on dredge -filled tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and
federal government. The building was constructed by the Corps of Engineers during post -earthquake
reconstruction. Site includes utility easements.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue current use. Should a new
harbormaster building be constructed elsewhere, evaluate options for the existing site. These include
leasing the present building or removing it for additional small shops or public plaza.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733040
1300 Fourth
Ave
Seward
Small Boat
Harbor, Lot
15, Block 6
11,325 SF
(0.26 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Center Parking Lot, Plaza, Boardwalk, Float Access
Center Parking Lot is located between D and F Floats. Access from Fourth Avenue is via two parking
lot entrances, provides public/emergency access to B through F float ramps. The parcel is paved and
designated short-term public parking for the boat harbor, the harbor plaza area and boardwalk. Filled
tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal government.
Recommendations are to retain landownership and continue current public uses. Consider adding
parking lot to paid parking.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733041
1318 Fourth
Avenue
Seward
Small Boat
Harbor, Lot
16, Block 6
111,514 SF
(2.56 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 13. Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp
'Map 56.
Northeast
arbor Leases
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Map 13. Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp
Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp,
X-Float, and Z-Float
Originally acquired by State tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the
Seward Boat Harbor. Located off of Port Avenue, it was recently graded and paved for paid parking in
support of the East Harbor boat launch ramp and X-float. The launch ramp was constructed in 1994
with grant money under the condition the City dedicate ±200 mixed parking spaces to accommodate
ramp users. A public restroom was constructed in 1995. In summer of 2022, the ramp was redone.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue use for public parking.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524019
1505 X Float
Road (at
Port Avenue)
Marina
Subdivision,
Coast Guard
Replat Lot
4A-1, Block
2
171,191 SF
(3.93 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 14. North Parking Lot, Pump Station #2
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Harbor ;
`Leases
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Map 14. North Parking Lot, Pump Station #2
Acquired through the state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the
Seward Boat Harbor. Currently provides paid public parking in support of the Seward Boat Harbor.
Access is from Fourth Avenue. The area is paved. A main sewer pump station #2 is located toward
the northeast corner. Includes numerous utility easements.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue as managed public parking and Seward
lift station.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14510434
1407 Fourth
Avenue
(between N.
Harbor St. &
Port Avenue)
Seward
Small Boat
Harbor Pruitt
Replat, Lot
2A, Block 10
81,022 SF
(1.86 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 15. South Parking Lot
Map 39.
Harbor
Parks
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ap
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Parking Lot,
South Launch
Lot, South
unch Ramp 2
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I •
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Map 15. South Parking Lot
Parcel was developed from dredge fill during construction of the Seward Boat Harbor. It is currently
used for paid public parking in support of the Seward Boat Harbor and is paved. Access via both
Fourth Avenue and South Harbor Street. Contains numerous utility easements.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue use as public parking.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731022
1203 Fourth
Ave, 1209
Fourth Ave,
1211 Fourth
Ave (South
of South
Harbor
Street)
Seward
Small Boat
Harbor, Lot
2, Block 8
84,070 SF
(1.93 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
I Map 16. South Uplands Parking Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch Ramp 2 I
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Map 44. Waterfront
Park and Campground
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Map 16. South Uplands Parking Lot,
South Launch Lot, South Launch Ramp 2
Parcel is located immediately south of harbor with access from Fourth Avenue. Parcel includes
the South Boat Launch, South Uplands Parking Lot, access to S, M, N, 0, P, and Q-Floats, public
restrooms, and the Mariners' Memorial. Area has been designated short-term public parking in
support of the Seward Boat Harbor. Filled tidelands and breakwater by the Corps of Engineers.
North side is zoned Harbor Commercial and the south side Park.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue public uses. This may also be a
potential site for a new Harbor Master's office.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734008
1130 Fourth
Ave, 1200
Fourth Ave,
1206 Fourth
Ave
Original
Townsite,
Waterfront
Park Replat,
Tract H
378,972 SF
(8.7 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial/
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 17. Travel -Lift Dock
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Map 17. Travel -lift Dock
Site of the 50-ton travel -lift dock.
Recommendations are to retain ownership, continue existing use, and obtain funding for
improvement.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524010
413 Port
Avenue
Marina Subdivision,
Lot 1, Block 2
7,840 SF
(0.18 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Mao 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin
purr
IIP AIM
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LJ City Limits
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— City Water
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Map 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin
Site is located on tidelands originally acquired from the state, transferred to Corps of Engineers for
development of harbor and reacquired from the Corps. Also includes the Northeast Harbor Boat
Launch and access to X and Z Floats.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue existing use.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502419
No physical
address
Portion of
Tidelands
ATS 174
±1,000
acres
(Basin is
±80 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Seward Marine Industrial Center
The following City infrastructure is located within the Fourth of July Creek Area, which is a replat of
USS 4827, USS 4827, AS 76-69, ATS 1222 and Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E. The Seward Marine
Industrial Center (SMIC) is considered to be the ±100 acres supporting the ship lift/north dock
basin. These lands were acquired through municipal entitlement under the Alaska Statehood Act and
through land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. With the exceptions as noted, they are all
zoned Industrial. All descriptions are based on the preliminary subdivision plat of this area.
Map 19. Public Facility Lands - SMIC
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Map 62. SMIC Leases
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Map 85 Lands Availab
Lease in SMIC Area
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Map 20. Harbormaster Building, Ship Lift Rails, Vessel Washdown Facility
Harbormaster Building and Boat Storage
Harbormaster building, located in SW corner of Block 4 was constructed in 1991. It includes an
office, storage area and equipment bays housing a fire pumper truck, and other equipment. The
remainder of the block is used for boat storage and repairs. This area is not paved. Future plans for
water and electric utility expansion.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue use as harbormaster administration site. For
long term, look at constructing a new building large enough to accommodate two fire trucks, police
vehicle and grader.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534060
200 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Exit Marine Replat
Lot 3A, Block 4
476,110
SF (10.93
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Travel Lift Road Easement and Vessel Washdown Facility
This parcel is on the south side of Morris Avenue at the end of Nash Road and contains the travel lift
road easement and vessel washdown facility.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue current uses.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534054
3303 Morris
Avenue
Fourth of July
Creek SMIC
Washdown Pad
Replat, Lot 4B,
Block 7
63,162 SF
(1.45 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Ship Lift Rails and Transfer Carriage
This parcel is between two (2) leased sites parcels and contains the ship lift rails and transfer
carriage. The western portion of Sorrel Road has been vacated by Resolution between Morris and the
Fourth of July Beach parking area. The plat needs to be updated to reflect this vacation.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue current uses.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534055
3212 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
SMIC Washdown Pad
Replat, Lot 4C, Block
7
122,840 SF
(2.82 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534040
+MUSW\NG .VE
MORRI S
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
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Map 21. Docks, Basin, and Breakwater
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
City Water
230 460 Feet
I i I
Map 21. Docks, Basin, and Breakwater
Includes Spring Creek Campground (see Map 45. Spring Creek Campground). Includes North Dock,
barge ramp, rock breakwater, travel lift dock, ship lift dock, sheet pile breakwater and tidelands. Ship
lift is operated by lessee under an agreement. There is public access to the fisherman float/boat
launch.
Recommendations are to retain land and facility ownership, subdivide the lot to separate out the
park, and continue development.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534040*
3207 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
SMIC,The portion of
Block 10 excluding
Lots 1 and 2
4,050,645
SF (92.99
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
*This parcel is also in Map groups, Map 45. Spring Creek Campground at SMIC and Map 85. SMIC Vacant Lots Block 10.
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
grOLlp
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
Data is for`gr.aphic representation only. Image�y,may nat•match true
Map 22. Rock Quarry
Acquired from Kenai Peninsula Borough through a land trade and located behind the Spring Creek
Correctional Center. It is a bedrock outcrop developed as a rock quarry, providing rip rap for flood
control dikes and harbor armor facing and breakwater. It is also the key tie in for the Fourth of July
Creek flood control levee.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership for the near future, continue extraction of rock, and
re-evaluate status after quarry is exhausted.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14532005
102 Delphin
Street
Fourth of July Creek
Tracts, Tract C
2,472,900
SF (56.7
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Map 23. Interior Service Roads
Map 50.
SMIC
Electric
Substation
Map 62. SMIC„Leases
,=---M1111,STrANG
Map 20.
Harbormaster
Building
Map 20. Vessel
Washdown
Facility
Map 20. Ship Lift Rails
Legend
City Property
'Parcels sho%,ving parcel
ID number are in this map
gro LI p
All Others
City Limits
— City Sewer
— City Water
145 290 Feet
Data is for
14534041
Ma nds
Available for
Lease in SMIC
Area
INNis.,§ORREL
graphicr ere se ntation ,o nly.
Map 85. Lands
Available for
Lease in SMIC
Area
magery nilEyiniat.match
pa meliboun
anes.
Map 23. Interior Service Roads
The interior service roads include Nash Road from Jellison Avenue to Morris Avenue, Mustang
Ave, Olga Street, Morris Avenue, Sorrel Road south from Morris Avenue along the west side of the
shipyard lease site Parcel ID 14534046.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue current use. Work with Borough on updated
imagery.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534066
All Service
Roads within
SMIC
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision,
Polar Seafood Replat
Amended Tract A3
459,558
SF (10.55
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Water and Watersheds
Map 24. Public Facility Lands - Watersheds
City Limits
Zoning
Single Family
(R1)
Resource
Management
Outside City
Limits
" SriM1S�
•.
Mr
0.65
I3
1.3 Miles
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I I NE II,EsriChina(HongKong}„c}OpenStreEtMapcentributas,andtheCIS
User Community
I Map 25. Gateway Water Tank and North Water Tank and Pumping Facility I
Legend
1I
City Property
*Parcels shoving parcel
ID number are in this wrap
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
205 410 Feet
i I
A
1453515•3
Map 10. Seward
MouLnt in. Haven
mg Terma.re.
�acilit
Data is for graphic representation only- Imagery maynot.match,triie parcel boundaries-_
Map 25. Gateway Water Tank and North Water Tank
and Pumping Facility
Gateway Water Tank
The Gateway Subdivision is a replat of the Terminal Addition and portions of the Bayview Addition.
This site is generally steep and undevelopable remainder of the Gateway Subdivision. The Gateway
water tank sits on less than an acre at the toe of the mountain slope. An old WWII bunker is located
behind the tank; and a second bunker is located south of the tank.
Recommendation is to retain land ownership for the watershed and tank and protect historic WWII
structures.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14535001
2120 Uni-
mak Circle
Gateway Subdi-
vision, Amended
Tract A
2,780,435
SF (63.83
acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
North Water Tank and Pumping Facility
This property is a replat of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No.1. This site was purchased for the
construction on the North Water Storage Tank and constructed in the 2014-2015 season.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and use for the water storage tank. Rezone from
"Single Family" to "Institutional" where Public Facility Utilities are allowed outright. The Parcel is 1.44
AC, so it would not be spot zoning.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14535153
2301
Crabapple
Street
Gateway Subdivision
Addition 2, Tract C-6
62,726 SF
(1.44 acres)
General
Fund
Single
Family
Retain
Ownership
IMap 26. Mt. Marathon Trails, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Out Flow
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All others
City Sewer
City Water
- - - Hiking Trails
0 0.075 0.151 tiles
I i I
A
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundary
Map 26. Mt Marathon Trails, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel
and Out Flow
Mount Marathon Trails, Water Tanks, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel
This parcel is located in the Lowell Creek drainage area at the end of Lowell Canyon Road. The
majority of the parcel is made up of the eastern end of Lowell Creek and the Southwestern corner of
Mount Marathon. The area was formerly the Brownell Homestead. It was acquired in the late 1930s
by the City in part to build the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel and levee. Later in the 1950s, the lower
portion was subdivided as the Marathon Addition.
Going from North to South, this parcel includes the Mt. Marathon Hiking trail which is a 4x4 access
which leads to a fenced in water catchment area, which then continues up into DNR land and the Mt.
Marathon Bowl. The World -Famous Mount Marathon Race goes through this parcel, starting in the
downtown area, coming up Lowell Canyon and then up the mountain after the park. The trail then
goes into DNR Land just before junior race point.
The canyon area includes an abandoned hydroelectric plant, two water storage tanks, an abandoned
water chlorination building, security fencing, the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel entrance, safety
fencing, diversion culvert and a road gate. Portions of the area are subject to avalanches. Water
flow was used for city water at one time but when last attempted to be used, filled the tanks with
sediment and surface water environmental chlorination requirements have made the Marathon water
source uneconomical. Additionally, it was also only a seasonal flow. The hydroelectric plant, built as
part of the Marathon water system, is no longer functional. At one time AVTEC had interest in using
it as an educational platform. To do so would take significant updating of equipment. The water flow
from the Lowell Creek begins its diversion process entering the mountain through the tunnel in this
parcel and exiting the mountain in parcel 14823007.
Note: Lowell Canyon Road is a service road west of 231 Lowell Canyon Drive, Parcel ID 14921008,
with restricted vehicle access gate east of water tanks.
In January of 2022, The City was awarded $185 million through the Infrastructure and Jobs Act
for the construction of a new diversion tunnel to the south of the existing tunnel. The project is
currently in the engineering phase and a start date is yet to be determined but is likely a number of
years out. The existing tunnel will be kept for a backup when maintenance needs to be done on the
new one.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and not to extend housing further up the canyon.
Generally manage as a scenic backdrop and as a watershed. Continue working with our
congressional delegation to transfer ownership and maintenance responsibility of the diversion wall,
tunnel and flume to the Army Corp of Engineers. Restore hydroelectric plant.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14823006
312 Lowell
Canyon
Road
USS 703 except
Marathon Ad-
dition, Lowell
Estates and MS
981, and Two
Lakes Park Replat
248 acres +
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Lowell Creek Tunnel Out Flow / Bear Mountain
This parcel is on steep mountain slopes located south of Lowell Canyon. It was acquired in the 1930s
to provide land to construct the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel. The City's Christmas Tree is on this
hillside.
In January of 2022, The City was awarded $185 million through the Infrastructure and Jobs Act
for the construction of a new diversion tunnel to the south of the existing tunnel. The project is
currently in the engineering phase and a start date is yet to be determined but is likely a number of
years out. The existing tunnel will be kept for a backup when maintenance needs to be done on the
new one.
Recommendations are to continue the use for watershed, scenic backdrop, Christmas tree and
diversion tunnel.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14823007
100 Railway
Ave,
107 Lowell
Point Rd
Mineral Survey
MS 981
81.13 acres
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 27. Lowell Point Sewage Treatment Lagoon
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
• City Water
0.015 0.03 Miles A
I i I
r;
Data- is,for grapliic'representation only -Imagery. may not match.true;parc'eI,boundaries-
Map 27. Lowell Point Sewage Treatment Lagoon
Purchased in 1979 for the City sewage treatment plant. At one time, a corner of the parcel was
leased to the Alaska State Parks for a parking lot in support of Caines Head Trail. They have since
relocated to state land.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue use for the sewage treatment lagoon.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
18928003
13910
Lowell Point
Road
Deacon
Subdivision No.
2, Lot 3
484,387
SF (11.12
acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
Retain
Ownership
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Rivers/Streams, Conservation Lands
I Map 28. Public Facility Lands - Rivers/Streams, Conservation Lands I
3nly cy.ttk
Jan Tory
.10,1
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METI, Esti China (Hong Kong)....o OpenStreetMap sentr ibutors. and the CIS
User Community
Man 29. Resurrection River Floodwav (East of Airport)
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
• City Water
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true pa rcel boundaries.
Map 29. Resurrection River Floodway (East of Airport)
Portions of the Crawford Subdivision, located east of airport. All parcels were acquired through tax
foreclosures with the designated use as public conservation. Subdivision access was cut off after the
1964 earthquake. The property is subject to tidal fluctuations and partially with in the Resurrection
River. It is designated Resource Management and is mapped wetlands. It has no dedicated right of
way access.
Recommendations are to continue to protect from development and develop a "conservation overlay
district."
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14509101
1600 Dinah
Street
Crawford
Subdivision, Lot
1-4, Block 1
20,038 SF
(0.46 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14509105
1608 Dinah
Street
Crawford
Subdivision, Lot 5,
Block 1
4,792 SF
(0.11 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14509202
1905
Cottonwood
Lane
E 1/2 Govt. Lot 5
75,795 SF
(1.74 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14509304
1900
Cottonwood
Lane
Crawford
Subdivision, Tract
A Lot 1
10,890 SF
(0.25 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14509201
1906 Sharon
Avenue
W 1/2 Govt. Lot 5
87,991 SF
(2.02 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
I Map 30. Scheffler Creek Watershed and Viewshed
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 130 260 Feet
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 30. Scheffler Creek Watershed and Viewshed
On the hillside above Jesse Lee Home area. Steep slopes. Part of watershed and viewshed. This
creek tends to flood downstream during extreme storms. Possible need to do title search.
Recommendations are to retain ownership, maintain as unaltered viewshed above town, and develop
a "conservation overlay district."
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14823014
211 Barwell
S 1/2 USS Survey
931, known as
a strip of land
200ft wide on
each side of the
center line of
Scheffler Creek.
815,008
SF (18.71
acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All others
City Sewer
City dater
Map 78. Fort
Raymond Vacant Lot -
North of Hemlock Ave
Map 37.
Forest Acres
Park, Bike
Park, and
Campground
Data ii for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
An area purchased for the construction of the North Forest Acres Levee and access road along
Japanese Creek. Some fill has been added. Resolution 2009-021 Appropriating Funds, for the North
Forest Acres Levee/Road Project (Currently named Dieckgraeff Road). Resolution 2009-022, Execute
and Record Restrictive Covenants on Tracts 5A and 5C.
Revised description: "Council approved Resolution 2009-021 to purchase these parcels for the Phase
II construction of the North Forest Acres Levee/Road project which is now named Dieckgraeff Road.
Council approved Resolution 2009-022 which placed recorded restrictive covenants for compensatory
mitigation on Tracks 5A (Parcel ID 14502141) and 5C (Parcel ID 14502143) to limit development in
perpetuity as a condition of the USACE permit. "The restrictive covenant language is included within
the USACE permit, and restricts the development of the purchased properties in perpetuity, binding
subsequent owners. The City may not construct any structure, building, improvement or fixture on
these properties, other than the levee/road itself, utilities, fencing, and signage. The City may utilize
the property for public use recreational trails and picnic areas. The properties may not be used for
commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential development, except as used for the levee/road.
The properties may be used for non -motorized, pedestrian, low impact, public use." Resolution 2009-
022. Tract 5B (Parcel ID 14502142) does not have covenant restrictions like 5A and 5C but Floodplain
Development code still applies.
Recommendations are to continue to develop a "conservation overlay district".
Parcel
ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14403081
2616 Oak
Street
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision, Levee Replat
No. 2, Lot AW-1
40,946 SF
(0.94 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14403082
2617 Maple
Street
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision, Levee Replat
No. 2, Lot AV-1
36,590 SF
(0.84 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14403085
2618 Birch
Street
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision, Levee Replat
No. 2, Lot MM-1
35,284 SF
(0.81 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14502143
2501 Laurel
Street
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision Levee Replat
Tract 5C
348,480 SF
(8 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14502141
2501 Seward
Highway
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision Levee Replat
Tract 5A
1,430,510
SF (32.84
acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
or Trade
14502142
2500 Laurel
Street
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision Levee Replat
Tract 5B
263,538 SF
(6.05 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 32. Fourth of July Creek Levee
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
LJ City Limits
City Sewer
- City Water
0 280 560 Feet A
r404,
Is -LT .
1.
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 32. Fourth of July Creek Levee
"The Fourth of July Creek Levee/road" is a one -lane gravel road paralleling Fourth of July Creek from
Sorrel Road to the southwest and the city rock quarry to the northeast. It connects Sorrel Road with
Jellison Avenue and provides single lane access to the quarry.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and maintain as access to quarry and as a flood
control levee. Vacate the parcel and replat as a right-of-way. Officially name this levee/road as Fourth
of July Creek Levee Road or other appropriate name for emergency response services, and provide
signage.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14532004
100 Delphin
Fourth of July
Creek Tract,
Track B
673,438
SF (15.46
acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Cemeteries
The City owns three (3) Cemeteries.
Map 33. Public Facility Lands - Cemeteries
8
0
LJ City Limits
Zoning
Institutional
Outside City
Limits
•i
CJC x,11R.
0 0.125 0.25 Miles SoLrc' Esri, HERE. Oarmin, Inter map. increment PCap..0E80O, LSGS,
FAO, NPS, NRCAN,0eoease, ION, KadasterNL,CrdnanceSurrey. EsriJapan.
I - i I METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors. and the CIS
Lisa Community
I Map 34. Cemeteries Within City Limits
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City VVater
55 110 Feet
A
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility,
Water Well, and Citizen's Ballfield
IIP
Data is for,graphic representation only..lmagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 34. Cemeteries Within City Limits
Cemetery - City
The City and Oddfellows cemeteries are all that remain of the original 40-acre Cemetery Reserve
(USS 1759) acquired in 1933. About two thirds of the parcel remains undeveloped and heavily
wooded. The underbrush was cut out of this area in 1989 and in 2021. In 2019, an interpretive sign
was installed. The Jesse Lee Cemetery is located in the northeast corner of this parcel.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue use as municipal cemetery
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502619
300 Coolidge
Drive
Fort Raymond
Subdivision
Replat No. 2, Lot
1A
182,952 SF
(4.2 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Cemetery - Oddfellows
Acquired in late 1990s from Oddfellows Washington. Originally one acre, it was reduced to increase
Coolidge Drive right of way. The local Rotary Club developed a memorial to all those buried in the
cemetery complex.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue use for expansion of the City cemetery. Add
columbarium to new expansion section.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502617
304
Coolidge
Drive
Fort Raymond
Subdivision Replat
No. 2, Lot 15
40,075 SF
(0.92 acre)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Map 35. Cemetery Outside City Limits
Legend
a
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
65 130 Peet
A
*..Dataiis.fo raphic r pr 'sentation-only_ lragery may 'Ft rriatch1true parcel boundaries
Map 35. Cemetery Outside City Limits
Cemetery - Woodlawn
Acquired and replatted in 1916 as a cemetery. Salmon Creek shifted channels in the 1920s, causing
the water table to rise too high to continue using the property as a cemetery. Many of the bodies
were exhumed and relocated in the current City cemetery. A few remain at the north end of the
property. It has been maintained by volunteers. The south half is vacant and un-subdivided. It is a
level, heavily wooded area with high water table and road access on three sides.
Recommendations are to follow Cemetery Plan in subdividing into two parcels. Retain N1/2 already
subdivided as cemetery plots for future above ground mausoleums or columbaria. Surplus the
Southern 1/2 with proceeds going to cemetery budget.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14411003
Salmon
Creek Road
Stewart
Subdivision of
Ole Martin
Homestead Re -
plat Lots 1 & 2.
Block 2
243,065 SF
(5.58 acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
Retain
Ownership
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Parks and Campgrounds
Map 36. Public Facility Lands - Parks and Campgrounds
El City Limits
Zoning
Single Family
(R1)
Industrial
Institutional
Park
Resource
Management
0 0.15 0.3 Miles�
N I I
I � �
rl 0_3 0_6 ,,files
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NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN,
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FAO, rJPS. rJRCAN.GeoUase, ICN, Kadaster rJL.Ordnarice Survey, EsriJapan.
r• 1ETI, Esr i China (Hong Kong), 1 c OpenStreetMa p contributors, and the G IS
User Community
I Map 37. Forest Acres Park, Campground, and Bike Park
City Property
"Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water t:
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot -
North of Hemlock Ave
only. Imagery may not match true pa rcel cow7'Iaries
Map 37. Forest Acres Park, Campground, and Bike Park
Forest Acres Park
Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd. Acquired as USS 149 Tract B Lot 2 from the
State for a campground Centennial site; and the military recreation camps USS 242 Tract A Lots 1-3
from the State through municipal entitlement. Originally deed restricted to "public recreation" uses.
Restrictions have been removed. It is currently developed as a day use park with basketball courts,
sanitarium monument, restroom and playground equipment. A fenced -in sewer pump station is
located along Dimond Blvd.
Recommendations are to continue use as public park and update playground.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502625
2210 Dimond Blvd, 2300
Dimond Blvd, 2310 Di-
mond Blvd (between Sea
Lion and Hemlock)
Fort Raymond
Subdivision
Replat No. 4,
Lot 11A-1
140,699 SF
(3.23 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Forest Acres Campground
In 1996, the City requested the removal of the "for public purposes only" from the deed. In 1997
the State granted the request and removed from deed restriction and reverter clause and counted
the 22.923 acres of land towards the City's Land Entitlement fulfillment. This property was separated
from the Bike Park in 2022.
Recommendations are to continue use as a campground. Lease or sell campground portion with a
sound development plan.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel
Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502602
911 Hemlock Street
(between Seward Hwy
and Dimond Blvd.)
Fort Raymond
Subdivision
Replat, Lot 12A
503,989
SF (11.57
acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Lease or
Sell
Bike Park
In 2018, (Res 2018-041) the City Council passed a resolution of support for the funding of the
Seward PTA and P.A.R.K.S. to pursue funding for the revitalization of the Bittick BMX Community Park.
The park was completed on June 15th, 2019. In November of 2022, the City Council approved the
replat (Res 2022-115) creating its own parcel and rezone from Institutional to Park (Ord 2022-2015).
Recommendations are to continue use as a bike park.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel
Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502602
Sea Lion Ave
Hemlock Subdi-
vision, Tract B
3.34
acres
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 38. Parks Near Dora Way
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
75 150 Feet
i i I
Data is for graphic representation only.lilmagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 38. Parks Near Dora Way
Gateway Playground (Dora Way Playground)
A neighborhood pocket park playground.
Recommendation is to sell as single-family lot once the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is completed.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14535242
1911 Dora Way
Gateway
Subdivision
Amended, Lot 6,
Block 1
11,761 SF
(0.27 acre)
General
Fund
Single
Family
Sell
Jesse Lee Memorial Park
This site will be developed as a Jesse Lee Home Memorial Park in accordance with a State grant.
It will include interpretive signs, benches, picnic tables, playground, and potentially a community
garden and dog park. It is not platted as a separate parcel.
Recommendations include developing property under terms of grant, continue use as a day use
park, add a pedestrian/bike path along northern edge of parcel, and replat as one parcel. Investigate
possiblity of acquiring land from the parcels to the north to create a road that connects Benson Drive
to Dora Way.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502320
101 Benson
Drive, 1824
Phoenix Rd
Jesse Lee Heights
Subdivision
Addition No. 4, Lot
15B
72,310 SF
(1.66 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
14502321
105 Benson
Drive
Jesse Lee Heights
Subdivision
Addition No. 4, Lot
15A
43,560 SF
(1 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 39. Harbor Parks
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
150 300 Feet
4V33046
Map 16. ou
Uplands ,Parking
Lot, South Launch
Lot, South Launch
Ramp 2
• --
. Data is for graphic representatiEn onlylmagery may not.match true parEel boundaries
*Northern -most parcel is for reference purposes only. This parcel does not have a parcel ID.
Map 39. Harbor Parks
"Whale Tail" Park (Corner of Fourth and Port Avenue)
A portion of ARRC ROW, developed by State DOT as part of Port Avenue/Fourth Avenue
reconstruction. City Parks and Recreation manages the site. Used as a rest area.
Recommendations include contacting DOT ROW department and obtain the use agreement for this
park. establish as own parcel, assign one address, maintain as a pocket park and rest area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
None -
considered
Right -of
-way
The parcel
next to it is:
14510406
NA
Right of Way
—0.17 acres
General
Fund
NA
Retain
Benny Benson Memorial Park
The Lagoon, located west of Seward Highway was acquired as state tidelands, covers about 7 acres
of the park. Portions along the north shore were either purchased or donated to create the Benny
Benson Memorial, City welcome sign, and Dairy Hill Lane, located on a portion of USS 249 acquired
from the Leirer Family. The Dale Clemens Memorial Boardwalk along the highway was built by
the Chamber of Commerce. It is under state permit in the highway right of way and now owned
and maintained by the City. A gazebo, located at the SW corner of the Lagoon, was donated and
constructed by the Rotary Club. Block 13A was acquired for 2014 Dairy Hill Drainage Project.
Recommendations are to assign one physical address (211 Dairy Hill Lane), retain land ownership
and dedicate it as conservation overlay district to remain undeveloped for flood relief. If available,
look to acquire parcel 14719003 (private undeveloped parcel) to the south of the pavilion for parking
for both the pavilion and two lakes park and trail access across the street.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733046
211 Dairy Hill,
1112 Second Ave,
1121 Third Ave
Oceanside
Subdivision, Benny
Benson Park Replat,
Tract 1
461,300
SF (10.54
acres)
Gener-
al Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 40. Two Lakes Park and Hulm Lane Lot
NVLLLE ST
lap 26. Mount Marathon Trails and Lowell
4 Creek Diversion Tunnel and Outflow
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this reap
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 140 280 Feet
A
14-71802'
e.
0
•Data.is*for graphic,representation only_ Imagery may not match .true_parcel.boundaries_
Map 39.
Harbor
Parks
Map 40. Two Lakes Park and Hulm Lane Lot
Two Lakes Park
Originally there were three lakes — the middle one filled in with avalanche debris in the early 1900s.
Over the years, the City acquired the parcels as a large in -holding from the University of Alaska, gifts
and tax foreclosure. After nearly 20 years of research and work, the City was able to obtain deeds to
all remaining lots. In 2010, the area was replatted as Two Lakes Park. The emergency evacuation
route has become part of the Two Lakes Trail. A portion of the trail encroaches onto private land,
which is covered by an access easement.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and park status. Develop parking, add a small bridge,
and fix trail access off of Second Ave just north of Van Buren St.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14701005
1107 Hulm Lane,
811 Second Ave,
1111 Second Ave
Federal Addition,
Two Lakes Park
Replat, Block
15B
1,089,435
SF (25.01
acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Hulm Lane Lot & Access Easement
Located on the north side of Hulm Lane. Lot 9A of the Snowden Subdivision is landlocked, and uses
this lot to access Hulm Lane.
Recommendations are to rezone to UR and sell.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14718027
1102 Hulm
Lane
Lot 2B, Park
Place Subdivision,
Snowden Replat
9,583 SF
(0.22 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Rezone to
UR and sell
Map 41. Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead (Jeep Trail)
4.4;4":,
Map 26. Mount Marathon
Trails and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel and
Outflow
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City dater
Hiking Trails
40 80 Feet A
y.,rr+
MONROE
`Dates"for 9ra hic representation only: Imagerym a not.match true.Rarcel boundaries.
Map 41. Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead (Jeep Trail)
Located at the west end of Monroe Street, this lot was purchased to provide access to the historic
Marathon Mountain water system. It is now a trailhead for hikers and provides access to the Race
Trail for emergency responders. The entrance is signed to prevent vehicles from blocking emergency
responders and the trail has a security gate. Amenities include a trailhead bulletin board interpretive
sign, pet waste station and trash can, and bench."
Recommendations: Manage for emergency vehicle access, rezone to Park, and maintain as water
system and Mt Marathon Hiking Trail trailhead.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14803004
537 First Avenue
(at Monroe Street)
Marathon
Addition Lot 29
7,500 SF
(0.18 acre)
General
Fund
Single
Family
Residential
Retain
Ownership
Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area, Mt Marathon Race Trail Trailheadl
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this reap
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
Hiking Trails
•
.1 1 -
Dataiis forrgraphic epre se ntation ionly.•I mag ery may not match true
*Yellow dashed line is for reference purposes only. Not actual boundary
Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area,
Mt Marathon Race Trail Trailhead
This site was developed as a memorial day -use park at the request of the Hansen family whose son
died in the Lowell Creek tunnel. Amenities include interpretive signs, bulletin board, picnic tables, dog
waste station, BBQ stands, and a small parking lot. It is located just before a security gate blocking
vehicular access to the city water tanks, diversion dam, tunnel, and canyon. It serves as the trailhead
for the Mt Marathon Race Trail. The proposed park boundary includes all of the service road at the
end of platted Lowell Point Road ROW. Refer to Map 26 to see the full property boundaries.
Recommendations: retain land ownership and continue to maintain as a day use park and Mt
Marathon Race Trail Trailhead, expand and improve parking, replat and rezone as Park.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel
Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
Within
14823006
312 Lowell
Canyon Road
Unsubdivided
Portion of USS 703
±43,560
SF (±1
acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 43. Downtown Parks
Legend
City Property
`Parcels showing parcel
ID Hummer are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
55 110 Feet
14 908031
WASH IN GTON
144'20019
IV
Data is foro.graphic representation only_•Imagery may not.match.true,parcel boundaries.
Map 43. Downtown Parks
Kawabe Park
Named for pioneer Harry Sotaro Kawabe. Park amenities include mural, interpretive sign, bus stop
shelter, seasonal public restrooms, and landscaping.
Recommendations: Continue existing use, advocate for year-round public restroom use, and replat
two parcels as a single parcel and assign a single address.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14908031
237 Fourth
Avenue
Original Townsite,
Lot 3, Block 10
3,000 SF
(0.07acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
14908027
235 Fourth
Avenue
Original Townsite,
Lots 1 & 2, Block 10
6,000 SF
(0.14 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Third Ave Playground (Dino Park)
This playground was created in the 1960s. Amenities include picnic table, swings, climbing features,
slides, balance beam, and a purple dinosaur giving the playground the nickname "Dino Park". The
ground surface is pea gravel. The Kawabe Park restroom is within a very short walk across the alley.
Recommendations: Retain and continue to maintain/upgrade as needed.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14908011
228 Third
Avenue
Original Townsite,
Lots 35-37, Block 10
9,000 SF
(0.21 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Hoben Park
Located at the south end of Fourth Avenue, this is the most historic park in Seward. In 1923,
businessman and former mayor, Harry Hoben, created a grand waterfront park to promote Seward as
the "Gateway to Alaska" in time to welcome President Harding, the first president to visit the Territory
of Alaska. Through the decades, the park bore various names including Arcade Park, Niles Park,
Shriner's Park, Ladies Park, Iditarod Park, and finally, Hoben Park. The city park was listed on the
National Historic Register of Historic Places in 2006. The fountain has been restored. The Iditarod
Trail Sign and George Wiley Memorial monument were relocated to the Founder's/Iditarod Park area.
The wall has been rebuilt in the correct location.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue historic park preservation.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14920019
401 Railway
Avenue
Waterfront Tracts
1998 Replat, Lot 2A
12,632 SF
(0.29 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 44. Waterfront Park and Campground
Map 40.
Two Lakes
Park and
Hulm Lane
Lot
Map 26. Mount
Marathon Trails
and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel .._
and Outflow r f
Legend
City Property
*Parcels shoving parcel
ID nu=er are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
Hiking Trails
0 345 690 Feet
� i I
A
1
D!T
14'i34O01
I ■
14.7, 40114
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true
parcel
boundaries
Map 44. Waterfront Park and Campground
Access points are numerous. Located on tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the
state, federal government and tax foreclosures. The park stretches approximately 1 mile along the
waterfront totaling over 36 acres. This park is made up of many different parcels from a number of
subdivisions including Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition, tidelands, ARR ROW, USS
605, USS 606, USS 1116, and USS 2830. The City replatted the entire area in June 2012. The park
is divided into various public campgrounds and day use areas. Facilities include public restrooms,
showers, the Founder's Monument, day use areas, a playground, the popular Iditarod National
Historic Trail / bike path, shoreline fishing, Scheffler Creek, a gazebo, benches and a ballfield.
Portions of the sites are used in the winter for snow storage. The City has received open space credit
with the National Flood Insurance Program for the Waterfront Park Area.
Recommendations are to continue existing uses and develop a "conservation overlay district". Post
street sign for "Pump Station Road" as no one knows that name and signage would make this area
easier to find. Also, this road should be paved.
By Section:
Parcel 14734001 is located within the tidelands east of the Waterfront Park. It is in a FEMA AE Flood
Zone and has a high level of development requirements.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734001
No address
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract A
2,505,136 SF
(57.51 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734002 is located at the south end of Waterfront Park, between Jefferson Street, the Sealife
Center parking lot, Railway/Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection Bay. This parcel contains tent camping,
playground, skatepark, Branson Pavilion, the Founders Monument, and the Iditarod Trail head.
The edge of the parcel that is along the coastline is a FEMA AE Flood Zone and has a high level of
development requirements.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734002
220 Ballaine Blvd,
236 Ballaine Blvd,
310 Ballaine Blvd,
314 Ballaine Blvd,
326 Ballaine Blvd,
601 Railway Ave,
613 Railway Ave
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract B
283,576 SF
(6.51 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734003 is located between Madison Street, Jefferson Street, Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection
Bay. This area contains Founders Monument, The south end of the Iditarod National Historic Trail/
bike path, public restrooms, and RV/Camper Parking. The Eastern edge of the parcel is in a FEMA AE
Flood Zone and has a high level of requirements for development in that area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734003
420 Ballaine
Blvd, 430
Ballaine
Blvd.
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract C
210,395 SF
(4.83 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734004 is located between Pump Station Road, Madison Street, Ballaine Blvd. and
Resurrection Bay. This area contains several access points to the park and RV/Camper parking. A
majority of the parcel is in the FEMA AE Flood Zone (The entire northern portion and the eastern half
of the Southern Portion) and therefore has a high level of requirements for development in that area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734004
532 Ballaine
Blvd, 704
Ballaine
Blvd, 808
Ballaine Blvd
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract D
462,172
SF (10.61
acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734005 is located on the west side of Ballaine Blvd. between B Street ad Monroe Street.
This parcel contains the dedicated Williams Park, tent camping with porta-potties. A small portion of
the parcel along Ballaine is in the FEMA AE Flood Zone and therefore has a high level of requirements
for development in that area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734005
509 B Street
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract E
136,779SF
(3.14 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734006 is located on the west side of Ballaine Blvd. between Fourth Avenue on the north
and B Street to the south. The parcel contains the Little League Field, the Play/Tot lot area and the
RV/motorhome dump station. The Portion of the parcel along Ballaine is in the FEMA AE Flood Zone
and therefore has a high level of requirements for development in that area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734006
901 Ballaine Blvd,
900 Fourth Ave
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract F
120,226 SF
(2.76 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Parcel 14734007 is located at the north end of Waterfront Park, between South Harbor Uplands,
Pump Station Road, Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection Bay. This area contains the RV/motorhome
parking area, Scheftler Creek (aka "fish ditch"), pedestrian bridge, Boulder field, Wellington Picnic
Area and pump station #2. The parcel is located in the FEMA AE Flood Zone and therefore has a
high level of requirements for development in that area.
Recommendations are to allow public replat to separate Boulder field and recreation areas.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734007
908 Ballaine Blvd,
910 Ballaine Blvd,
1000 Fourth Ave,
1100 Fourth Ave,
512 Pump Station Rd
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract G
384,635 SF
(8.83 acres)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
Map 45. Spring Creek Campground
Map 21. Docks,
Basin, and
Breakwater
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
1
Map 20.
Vessel Wash -
down Facility
N 14 sfirirervim •
F=..P.
Data is for graphic representation only. 1 rriag ery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 45. Spring Creek Campground
A small, undeveloped camping area at the mouth of Spring Creek. This is the only City campground
on the east side of the bay, located off Nash Road on Resurrection Bay. It provides access to the
beach with views of the bay and mountain. The unpaved, rustic tent/RV City campground on the
uplands can accommodate big rigs. PortaPotties and dumpsters are provided in the summer. No
Water. There is a small public beach parking lot. Transfer of lands from the State required public
access to streams and saltwater. The replat of the industrial area denotes this area as a public
access. Refer to Map 86 to see the full property boundaries for the entire parcel.
Recommendations are to retain use as a primitive camp area and maintain the public access to the
beach:
1. Designate additional day use parking in the Spring Creek Campground with signage
2. Request an easement from the property owners to the north of Spring Creek Campground to
increase legal beach access for the public
3. Plat the Spring Creek Campground area into one parcel and rezone as Park.
4. Officially name the area "Spring Creek Park and Campground".
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534040*
3207 Sorrel
Road
Unsub-divided
portion Fourth of
July Creek Subdivi-
sion SMIC Block 10
± 3 acres for
campground
(Whole par-
cel is 92.99
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
*This parcel is also in Map groups, Map 21. Docks, Basin, and Breakwater and Map 85. SMIC Vacant Lots Block 10.
owner:
City of
Seward
Owner:
City of
Seward
Private Owner
Create an easement
for a public ROW
Plat into one parcel
Rezone to Park
Private Owner
Designate as day Ll � parking area
0 0.05 0.1 Miles
Mustang Ave-
Map 46. Fourth of July Beach
Map 20.
Vessel Wash -
down Facility
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
j All Others
City Limits
• City Sewer
City Water
0 105 210 Feet
I i I
A
Data is for graphic representation only. Imager` may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 46. Fourth of July Beach
The parcel contains a small public beach parking lot from which individuals can access Fourth of July
Beach. The parking lot is at a lower elevation than Sorrel Road, and can fill with water during rainy
seasons and is difficult to maintain in the winter. A portion of the beach is located on Block 10 (see
Map 86). The rest of the beach is located on state land.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and maintain the public access to the beach:
1. Raise and level the current parking lot with fill
2. Designate additonal parking on Lot 4A-4, Block 7 located on the northern side of Sorrel Road
(place signage, boulders, painted lines, etc)
3. Designate Olga Street as the primary right-of-way access to Fourth of July Beach by plat
4. Create a new lot on Lot 4A-4, Block 7 by plat that will be used solely as parking for Fourth of
July Beach
5. Create on lot by plat that encompasses the portion of land that comprises Fourth of July Beach
and rezone as Park
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534049
3311 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Seward's Ship
Drydock Replat, Lot
3, Block 8
77,101 SF
(1.77 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
' at into one .arc
.l- .' 7
' aise an. eve •ar in• are.
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - ELECTRIC SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
Map 47. Public Facility Lands - Electric System Infrastructure
City Limits
Zoning
Industrial
Institutional
Outside City
Limits
0 0.3 0.6 Miles
ranz
M.me.
0.3 6.6 Miles
■
SOLrces : Esr i, H ERE, Garm i,
Intermap, increment PCap.,
GE0CO3 USGS, FAO, NPS,
NRCAN, Geo8ase, IGN,
: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Inteimap, increment PCap., GERCO, USES,
FAO, ' , NRCAN, Geo8ase, IGN, Kadaster N L, Ordnance Sur3 , s4illkO iy
METI, Es Shriinionig Kong),{c} OpenStreetMap contributors, and theGIS
Use' Ccm
I Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Water Well, and Citizens Ballfield
Ballfield
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
80 160 Feet
Data is for graphic representation o nly,1 magery may not match tru
Map 6.
Seward
Animal
Shelter
}
qiir***
Map 77. Fort
Raymond
Vacant Lots -
South of Sea
Lion Ave
Map 68.
Seward
Chamber of
Commerce /
pa rcel.bo un
cfaries
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Water Well, and Citizens Ballfield
Part of original 40 acres USS 1759 Cemetery Reserve acquired in 1933. Uses include the ball field,
water well 4, Electric Utility Facility (electric substation, generation plant, electric warehouse), paved
pedestrian path, and Seward Animal Shelter.
Recommendations are to continue existing use and proposed uses.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502623
605 Sea Lion
Avenue
Fort Raymond
Subdivision Replat
No. 3, Lot 6A-2
466,092 SF
(10.7 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Map 49. Electric Storage Yard
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 45 90 Feet
I i I
A
• -.
14409130
14409121
4 -
•{ . .4. .4'.•
i{
Data is for graphic.representation only. Imagery may not match tru a parcel co Lin!Jaries
;.e r u1 +h
Map 49. Electric Storage Yard
The North Lot 6A, is fenced and currently used as electric pole and equipment storage yard. Lot 5 is
outside the fenced area and is not being used at this time. It is currently a wetland area. Originally
purchased and designed for Transmission Line easement and substation.
There was a Phase 1 Preliminary Hazardous Materials Site Assessment Completed in 1991 on lot 6A
which recommended further soil testing because of the known history of the property and visible
ground stains and smell of fuels / chemicals.
Recommendations are to retain with utility properties and keep as Electric Utility laydown yard.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14409130
11555
Seward
Highway
Folz Subdivision
Replat Lot 6A
80,150 SF
(1.84 acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
(Outside City
Limits)
Retain
Ownership
14409121
11555
Seward
Highway
Folz Subdivision
Replat Lot 5
20,038 SF
(0.46 acre)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
(Outside City
Limits)
Retain
Ownership
Map 50. SMIC Electric Substation
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
— City Sewer
City Water
0 40 80 Feet
Datais for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boun'aries
Map 50. SMIC Electric Substation
Services the Fourth of July Creek area. A portion of the site has been filled to accommodate the
substation. Located adjacent to Spring Creek. The remainder would have to be filled for substation
expansion or lay down storage.
Recommendation is to continue to use as electric substation.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534017
400 Nash
Road
Fourth of July
Creek, SMIC, Lot
1 Block 1
88,427 SF
(2.03 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Map 51. Transmission Line
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City VVater
0 135 270 Feet
I i I
A
Map 51. Transmission Line
These tracts were acquired in 1992 in lieu of an easement during the T-line construction project.
Tract H is critical to the power line as it is an angle point where the power line changes direction. It
also includes an important switch that allows the power to be isolated when the City is on generators.
The second parcel parallels the highway, above Grouse Creek and contains the T-line.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and restrict public access for safety reasons.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
12537007
Seward
Highway at
Grouse Creek
Road
Old Mill
Subdivision
Tract H
43,996 SF
(1.01 acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
(Outside City
Limits)
Retain
Ownership
12537090
Seward
Highway
(west side,
between road
into Old Mill
and Grouse
Lake Road)
T1N RNW Sec
12 SM, Portions-
SW 1/4 NW 1/4
NE 1/4 W 1/2 W
1/2 SW 1/4 NE
1/4 lying W of
Seward Hwy
169,884 SF
(3.9 acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
(Outside City
Limits)
Retain
Ownership
LEASED LAND INVENTORY - SEWARD BOAT HARBOR AREA
The following parcels are located in the Seward Boat Harbor Area. Land was acquired through
tideland patent from the state and railroad right of way from the federal government. Most of the
area is fill from dredge spoils during the construction of the Seward Boat Harbor.
Map 52. Leased Lands - Seward Boat Harbor Area
Sor.rcas: Esri, HERE, Gamin, Inter map, increment PCorp., 0E800, USES,
FAD, NPS, NRCAN.0eoBase, IGW, Kadastef tL, Crdnanca Surrey, Esri Japan.
MET!, Esri China (Hang Kong), (c DpenStreett.lap contributcrs, and the G IS
Use Community
IMap 53. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Saltwater Safari Company I
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
25 50 Feet
I i I
Map 12.
Harbormaster
Building,
Center Parking
Lot
14+733030
14'133039
e
Map 16. South
----Uplands Parking
Lot, South Launch"„
Lot, South Launch
Ramp 2
L,1
1
Data is forgraphic representation only. Imagery ma} not ma..htrue,parcel boundaries .
Map 53. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and
Saltwater Safari Company
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center (USDI Park Service) (L84-045)
Kenai Fjords National Park visitor Center pays fair market value on the building footprint (Lot 14).
Lot 13 is at no cost in return for construction of a public restroom facility, public boardwalk, and
interpretive kiosks. The Park Service acquired the historic "Old Solly's" building downtown for their
administrative offices. Lease expires September 30, 2075 and includes a one 5-year extension.
Assessed Land Value (2023): 14733038: $100,900; 147330339: $175,100. Combined Total
$276,000.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733038
1210 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 13, Block 6
6,098 SF
(0.14 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
14733039
1212 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 14, Block 6
10,890 SF
(0.25 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Saltwater Safari Company (L97-107)
Waterfront parcel originally developed as a charter office, retail and restaurant building.
Subsequently added 2nd floor and restaurant area remodeled as small hotel. Development of a
portion of the public boardwalk on the water side of the building was a condition of this lease.
Boardwalks on both sides now closed to public. Lease expires January 11, 2034. No extension
options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $188,300.
Recommendations are to continue lease and open boardwalks to the public.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733037
1208 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 12, Block 6
5,389 SF
(0.12 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 54. Boardwalk Sites
Map 12.
Harbormaster
Building,
Center Parking
Lot
Legend
City Property
"Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
25 50 Feet
14+733030
14133031.-
14t733032
14t733033
14+73 3 034
14F33035
14n 33C36
Map 53. Kenai Fjords
National Park Visitor '
Center,alnd Saltwater
Safari company
146
is.ffovraphic representation only_ Imagery mayinot match true
parcel boundaries_
Map 54. Boardwalk Sites
The following seven (7) lease sites, commonly called the Boardwalk Sites, are located within Block
6 of the Seward Boat Harbor Subdivision. Initiated in the mid-1980s, the original concept was to
provide a low-cost site to encourage small business development in the harbor area. Originally
buildings were allowed on skids; water and sewer were not required; each site was ±900 square
feet and was leased for a 10-year period with a single three-year extension option. In the late 1990s,
at the end of the leases, the sites were required to install water and sewer, the lease sites were
expanded and buildings were required to meet building codes. Most buildings were removed and new
ones constructed. A few were raised and foundations built beneath them.
Recommendation for all Boardwalk Sites is to retain land ownership, continue all seven boardwalk
leases.
Kenai Fjords Tours Adventure Building
(Alaska Heritage Tours Inc.) (L97-002)
Day cruise tours, kayak tour office. Lease expires September 23, 2027, with no further extensions.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $73,800.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733030
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 5, Block 6
1,372 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Major Marine Tours (Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC) (L08-002)
Day cruise tour office. Lease expires February 27, 2027 plus two 5-year extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733031
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 6, Block 6
1,211 SF
(0.03 acre)
Gener-
al Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Aurora Charters (L97-104)
Charter office and espresso shop. Lease expires September 23, 2030 with two 33-year extension
options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733032
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 7, Block
6
1,211 SF
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC (L97-105)
Day cruise tour office. Lease expires February 27, 2027 plus two 5-year extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733033
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 8,
Block 6
1,232 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Northern Outfitters (L97-106)
Gift shop in front, fishing charter office facing the boardwalk. Lease expires September 23, 2030 with
two 33-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733034
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 9,
Block 6
1,211 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Dock Side Ventures (L09-039)
Charter office and Coffee shop. Lease expires June 11, 2029 with two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733035
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 10,
Block 6
1,211 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Derby Booth (Chamber of Commerce) (L02-002)
This is a no cost lease that expires September 2026. Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Recommendations for lease renewal are to do a paid lease in the summer season or for multiple
months.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733036
1302 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 11,
Block 6
1,211 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 55. Harbor Leases
Map 39.
Harbor Parks
Legend
City Property
*Parcels shcriNing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
55 110 Feet
I i I
A
1451 0433
NORTH
HARBOR
14'31006
14731 9a1;J
14i31 00
14!31 023
144731018
HARB®R
1473'1021
14113302E
14473302.91r
Data is for graphic representation only_ Imagery maynot.match true parcel boundaries
Map 55. Harbor Leases
Kenai Fjords Tours (Alaska Heritage Tours Inc.) (L87-062)
A waterfront parcel developed as a commercial retail/office building currently housing Kenai Fjords
Tours counter, retail store and offices. Leased in 1987. Conditions of lease were to develop a portion
of the public boardwalk on the water side of the structure and allow public to use restrooms in return
for removing a restroom facility to make room for this lease development. Lease expires November
11, 2027. No extension. Assessed Land Value (2023): $201,800.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733029
1304 Fourth '
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 4, Block 6
5,895 SF
(0.14 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Ray's Restaurant (L17-036)
At F Float fire lane. Leased in 1987 for 30 years at fair market value. Development of a portion of
the public boardwalk on the land side of the building was a condition of this lease. Lease expires
September 23, 2047. No extension. Assessed Land Value (2023): $201,800.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease with land side boardwalk
development.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14733028
1316 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 3, Block 6
8,607 SF
(0.2 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Harbor Holdings, LLC (L09-070)
Originally developed in 1968 as a marine parts/equipment business. Lease included an illegal
exclusive float moorage clause. A fair market lease was issued in 1988 as an incentive to close out
the moorage agreement. Building was later used as a restaurant and then the original Park Service
office/visitor center. The back area was fenced for outdoor storage by the Fish House. Subsequently,
the structures were all removed. The current building was developed, which now houses Subway, the
Creamery, Bakery, a charter office, small fish processing operation, and an apartment. Lease expires
July 12, 2030 plus two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $325,400
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731021
1215 Fourth Ave,
303 S Harbor St,
307 S Harbor St,
309 S Harbor St
Seward Small
Boat Harbor,
Lot 1, Block 8
20,909 SF
(0.48 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Fish House Bay Traders True Value (L68-009)
Originally two lots, leased in 1969 as the Fish House and the Silver Salmon Cache. Later combined
as one parcel. The Salmon Cache was torn down to make way for Bay Traders, which was connected
to the old Fish House. More recently the old Fish House A frame was removed and Bay Traders
building was added on to create the current building. Current lease expires December 31, 2034, with
two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $370,300.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731018
1301 Fourth Ave,
1303 Fourth Ave
(at S. Harbor St.)
Marina
Subdivision
Replat, Lot 1A,
Block 1
24,025 SF
(0.55 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Breeze Inn Motel Restaurant (L04-096)
This is now a combination of what was three lots. The larger on which the motel is located was
leased in 1975, a new 30-year fair market lease was issued in 1984 to enable lessee to finance a
major expansion of the motel. Lot 3 was originally leased in 1967 for a restaurant. That lease
was superseded in 1984 with a new 30-year fair market lease which combined Lots 3 and 4
to accommodate further development of the restaurant and commercial shops. Lease expires
September 30, 2035 plus three 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $1,081,800.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731023
1311 Fourth Ave,
1313 Fourth Ave,
303 N Harbor St
Marina
Subdivision
Mindenbergs
Replat, Lot 3B,
Block 1
74,488 SF
(1.71 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Forest, Tides & Treasures (L06-008)
Entire lot originally leased in 1971, the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it
out for RFP in 1988. Two proposers opted to split the site into two equal size lots. Each party was
issued a separate lease. Current lease expires February 20, 2036, plus two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $73,400
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease. Ensure that access easement on
the west side to North Harbor St is maintained.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731020
1317 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small
Boat Harbor,
Lot 5B, Block 1
4,252 SF
(0.10 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Alaska Starfish Co. (LO9-095)
Entire lot originally leased in 1971, the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it
out for RFP in 1988. Two proposers opted to split the site into two equal size lots. Each party was
issued a separate lease. New lease issued in 2009 and amended in 2018. Lease expires on June 11,
2048 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $73,400
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease. Ensure that access easement on the
west side to North Harbor St is maintained.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731019
1319 Fourth
Avenue
Seward Small
Boat Harbor,
Lot 5A, Block 1
4,252 SF
(0.10 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Seward Lodging III (LO4-017)
Originally developed under a 1971 lease agreement. Current building houses a restaurant (Alaska
Seafood Grill) and a fishing charter office. Lease expires March 24, 2034. Plus, three 5-year
extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $134,900
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14731006
1321 Fourth
Avenue
Marina
Subdivision,
Lot 6, Block 1
8,357 SF
(0.19 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Harbor Gateway (LOO-002)
Parcel includes a gas station, convenience store, liquor store, restaurants and second floor office
space. The original 1978 lease was for a car wash. New lease issued in 1984 to expand building.
Building has been added and expanded to current configuration. Current lease expires August 23,
2030 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $260,600.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14510433
1401 Fourth Ave,
1403 Fourth Ave,
308 N Harbor St,
1400 Third Ave
Seward Small
Boat Harbor,
Pruitt Replat, Lot
1A, Block 10
18,078 SF
(0.42 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 56. Northeast Harbor Leases
14524015
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City VVater
0 87.5 175 Feet
Data ,is,for1graphic representation
1452402,1
11
only. I
mageryy
Map 13.
Northeast
Parking `Lot,
Northeast
Launch Ramp
14 524 022
not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 56. Northeast Harbor Leases
Ocean Beauty Icicle (OBI) Seafoods LLC (L18-055)
The fish processing and meal plants were originally developed in the early 1970s on five lease lots
in the Seward Industrial Park. In 1988, the site was replatted as Block 2 of the Marina Subdivision
to accommodate a major expansion of the processing plant. At that time, a new 30-year fair
market value lease was issued to aid the lessee in financing the plant expansion. Lessee also has
a preferential use agreement for the wharf and docks in front of the plant. In May of 2020 Icicle
Seafoods Inc. and Ocean Beauty Seafoods merged into one company with the new name being OBI
(Ocean Beauty Icicle) Seafoods LLC. Lease expires July 25, 2038 with two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): 14524015: $1,625,500; 14524016: $1,429,600; Total Value $3,055,100.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524015
601 Port
Avenue
Marina Subdivision
Block 2 Replat, Lot
2A
113,692 SF
(2.61 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
14524016
701 Port Ave,
709 Port Ave,
1500-1508 T
Dock Street
Marina Subdivision
Block 2 Replat, Lot
3A
99,317 SF
(2.28 acres)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Fjords Trading Post (L94-086)
Lease is located on tidelands acquired from state, transferred to Army Corps of Engineers for
development of harbor and reacquired from the Corps. Lease site was included in the Coast Guard
replat of the Marina Subdivision. Lease expires June 30, 2025 with no extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $45,100.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524021
1503 X-Float
Road
Marina Subdivision
Coast Guard Replat,
Lot 4B, Block 2
± 2,400 SF
(0.06 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Lease Site (10-041)
In 2011, this became the relocation site for the USCG Shore Support Building. Lease expires
September 30, 2031. Assessed Land Value (2023): $427,600.
Note: As part of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the new home of the Fast Response Cutter at
SMIC (parcel 14534064), this lease site will be returned to the city (estimated date 2028).
Recommendations are to retain land ownership, continue lease, and to pursue acquisition of building
on the site for Parks & Recreation use.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524020
1507 X Float
Road
Marina Subdivision
Coast Guard Replat,
Lot 4A-2, Block 2
27,878 SF
(0.64 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Army Dispatch Building (L64-034)
Army Resort dispatch building was built in 2010. Lease expires June 30, 2027, with a two-year
extension option. Assessed Land Value (2023): $45,100.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14524022
1409 X-Float
Road
Marina
Subdivision Coast
Guard Replat, Lot
4A-2, Block 2
2,614 SF
(0.06 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
'Map 57. Fiber Optic Cable Landing
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
-- City Water
Fiber Optic Cable
345 690 Feet
❑ata is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 57. Fiber Optic Cable Landing
AT&T Alascom Inc., Pacific Telecom (L90-089)
A tideland parcel at the end of the bay leased for a fiber optic communications cable. Lease expires
August 31, 2025. Resolution 90-064 & 90-089. Assessed Land Value (2023): $102,100.
Information addition "The DOT requested a 25-acre parcel for ROW for the Seward Airport
Improvement Project that includes this lease. A new agreement would need to be made before the
DOT request can proceed.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease and easement.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502419
No Physical
Address
Portion ATS 174
460,429
SF (10.57
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
'Map 58. Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
• City Water
195 390 Feet
A
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 58. Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area
Easement 66-001
Tideland mud flats at the head of the bay.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and discontinue easement when long runway is
abandoned upon Seward Airport Improvement project completion.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502402
1500 Airport
Road
TIS R1W Sec
2 SM, SW that
portion of ATS
174 Seward
Airport Aviation
and Hazard
Easement Area
1,028,016
SF (23.6
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
LEASED LAND INVENTORY - SMIC AREA
The following leases are located within the Fourth of July Creek Area which is a replat of USS 4827,
USS 4827, AS 7669, ATS 1222 and Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E. The Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC) is considered to be the ±100 acres supporting the ship-lift/north dock basin. These
lands were acquired through municipal entitlement under the Alaska Statehood Act and through land
trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. With the exceptions as noted, they are all zoned Industrial.
Map 59. Leased Lands - East Side of Bay
0.05 0.1 Miles
I i I
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Scurces: Esri, H ERE. Carm in. Inter map. increment PCcrp.. CEU CO. USG&,
FAO, NPS. NRCAN,Ceafase, IGIJ, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan,
METI, Esri China ::Hong Kong}. [c} OpenStreetMap contributors, and the C-IS
Use Community
Map 60. Cellular Phone Tower
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
1 All Others
City Sewer
City Water
70 140 Feet
• Map 82. Nash
Road Properties
and Tidelands
t
• 4vlap 83. Nasli
Road / SMIC61'
Bench and
Fourth of July
-AcCreek Valley •
1—•.•'•
Data is for graphic representation only Imagery ma y match tftie•parcel,boundaries
Map 60. Cellular Phone Tower
Vertical Bridge Tower - AWN (L94-092)
This parcel is located just off Nash Road before it descends into the Fourth of July Creek Valley.
Original lease to ACS Wireless. Lease Assignment to Alaska Wireless Network (AWN) by Resolution
2013-007. Lease expires June 30, 2025. Assessed Land Value (2023): $10,500.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533018
707 Nash Road
Fourth of
July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC
No. 2, Tract H,
Lot 1
2,800 SF
(0.06 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 61. Electronic Sites
Legend
City Property
*Parcels shoveling parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
40 80 Feet
14534039
Maps 21, 45, & 86
Data is for graphic representation
ti
Map 50. SMIC
Electric
Substation
JELus®N
ery mayinot•matdhitrue_parcel_boLin daries_
Map 61. Electronic Sities
NOAA Weather Radio Tower (US Government) (L18-056)
This 625 SF parcel is grouped with other electronic sites along Nash Road next to Spring Creek. It
has a single wood pole with attached antenna and small electronic shelter. It is a 10-year no cost
lease dating from 1987. Lease expires September 30, 2037 with two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $5,500.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534039
405 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 1, Block 10
1,500 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
GCI Communication Corp. (Satellite TV Dishes) (L13-073)
Same electronic site as the NOAA weather lease. Provides Cable TV to prison. It is developed with
two satellite TV dishes. Lease expires June 22, 2023 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $5,500.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534039
405 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 1, Block 10
1,500 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 62. SMIC Leases
14534065
rvp•rwp1.
14534021
-14534032
3
14534045
-i_ 1 III
1453403'5
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
—1 All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
City Water
162.5 325 Feet 4
14534022
MUSTANG
14534056
14534023
■
14534059
14 534 046
14534044
14534058
SORREL RE) r. Nik14534029
i e r
Zo
•
Data is for graphic representation only. -Imagery may not match true parcel°boundaries
Map 62. SMIC Leases
Fire Safety Training Facility/AVTEC (State of Alaska Department of
Administration) (L08-005)
Lease expires on February 28, 2038, with option to purchase at end of lease. Assessed Land Value
(2023): $547,500
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534019
3504 Jellison
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 1, excluding
Block 1 & 2 (*Re -
plat in process)
339,332 SF
(7.79 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Hamilton Construction, LLC (L16-072)
Lease expires July 1, 2036 with one 5-year extension option. Assessed Land Value (2023): $118,400.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534021
3301 Jellison
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 1, Block 3
37,897 SF
(0.87 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Jag Industrail Marine (L09-126)
Lease expires December 31, 2113. Assessed Land Value (2023): $253,400.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534022
3305 Jellison
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 2, Block 3
108,900 SF
(2.5 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Harmon Properties, LLC (L13-108)
Original lease in 2013 to expire January 31, 2034, with two additional 5-year extensions. Lease
extension by Resolution 2014-073 to January 31, 2113. Assessed Land Value (2023): $217,800.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534023
3405 Jellison
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 3, Block 3
108,900 SF
(2.5 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Joseph Tougas (L2O-064 and L2O-065)
Leases expire September 22, 2040 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023)
for Lot 4, Block 3: 14534024: $42,300; 14534025: $42,300; Total Value: $84,600.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534024
3409 Jellison
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 4, Block 3
13,504 SF
(0.31 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534025
301 Olga St
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 5, Block 3
13,504 SF
(0.31 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
4JBC (L2O-075)
Lease expires October 14, 2040 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023):
$75,600.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534056
208 Nash
Road
Fourth of July
Creek Subdivision,
SMIC, Lot 2, Block
4, Raibow Replat
18,731 SF
(0.43 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Exit Marine, LLC (L18-04)
Parcel 14534061 is currently leased to Exit Marine, LLC and expires March 14, 2037 with one 5-year
extension option. Assessed Land Value (2023): 14534059: $181,600; 14534061: $127,800. Total
Value: $309,400.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534061
3408 Morris
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 4, Block 4, Exit
Marine Replat
39, 640 SF
(0.91 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534059
3409 Morris
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 4D, Block 7,
Raibow Replat
76, 665 SF
(1.76 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Polar Seafoods (Polar Equipment, Inc.) (L21-020), Polar Seafoods
Dock Processing Plant/Storage (Polar Equipment, Inc.) (L06-048)
The dock was constructed and deeded to the City as advance payment for 20 years use of the dock.
Processing plant is on the dock with storage and parking on Parcel 14534051. Lease expires March
24, 2041 with two 5-year extension options. Assessed Land Value (2023): 14534032: $42,300;
14534065: $93,800; Total Value: $136,100.
Recommendations are to retain lands and dock and continue lease.
Parcel ID
1 Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534032
3207 Morris
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 2, Block 7
15,000 SF
(0.34 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534065
3201 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Polar Seafood Re -
plat, Lot 2A, Block 9
86,249 SF
(1.98 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Jag (L95-094 and L95-095)
Originally leased to Seward Ships Drydock in 1988 as a 2-acre site including the 300-foot dry rail
berth for 30 years. A 1993 amendment expanded the lease site to 5 acres and added one of the
180-foot dry rail berths. A new agreement approved January 1995 further enlarged the site. Lease
extended by Resolution 2012-038 until June 30, 2040. Resolution 2014-044 approved assignment of
lease to Vigor Alaska -Seward, LCC. Reassignment of lease to JAG Industrial Marine in 2018. Lease
expires June 30, 2040. Assessed Land Value (2023): 14534045: $208,900; 14534046: $525,900;
Total Value: $734,800.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534046
3306 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Seward Ship's Dry-
dock Replat, Lot 1A,
Block 7
319,730 SF
(7.34 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534045
3208 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Seward Ship's Dry-
dock Replat, Lot 3,
Block 7
81,893 SF
(1.88 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
USCG Radio Locator Beacon Tower (US Government) (L93-083)
Fenced in tower site between Sorrel Road and the shoreline. Area of the shoreline is eroding due
to storm surge. This is a no cost lease, it was renewed by Resolution 2010-044. Lease expires
September 31, 2025. Assessed Land Value (2023): $10,900.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease. Discuss alternate site with lessee.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534035
3215 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 2, Block 8
3,485 SF
(0.08 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Global Tower Assets (L11-050)
Lease expires on July 31, 2026 with two 5-year extensions. Assessed Land Value (2023): $31,300.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534029
103 Delphin
Street
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, SMIC,
Lot 1, Block 6
10,019 SF
(0.23 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Map 63. Sawmill Tideland
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City VVater
0 130 260 Feet
Map 82. Nash
Road Properties
and Tidelands
14'533O16 ' •
Map 82. Nash
Road Properties
and Tidelands
graphic representation
rnagery ynot.match true parcel boundaries.
Map 63. Sawmill Tideland (L98-110)
This tideland parcel was leased in support of the former sawmill site and chip loading dock. Lease
expires June 15, 2053. Assessed Land Value (2023): $41,800.
Recommendations are to retain ownership of Tidelands and ensure public access along beach.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533016
3000 Bette
Cato Ave (at
Nash Road)
Alaska Tideland
Survey (ATS) 1380
619,423
SF (14.22
acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
LEASED LANDS INVENTORY - WEST SIDE OF THE BAY
OTHER THAN HARBOR
The following City -owned lands are currently under lease or obligation to private and public parties.
Lease terms vary from one to 99 years with twenty to thirty being most common. They generally
have some development requirements. Rent varies from free to fair market value. Most lease rents
are adjusted by appraisal every five years. The number in parenthesis (Lease 00-000) is the City's
administratively assigned lease number.
Map 64. Leased Lands - Others
Auto Comm erdal
Central Business
District
Industrial
Institutional
Park
Res] urce
tlono gement
4>J
1
7,
0 0.2 ` 0.4 Mile HERE, Gamin, Intemap, increment PCorp., GEE CO, USES.
AO, NP-5, NRCAN,GeoRase, IGN, Kadaster ra L Crdnance Survey, Esri Japan,
METI, Esri China (Hon 1;bn0), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS
Use Community
Map 65. Pacific Resurrection Bay Seafoods
..'. �
Map 26. Mount
Marathon Trails
and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel ''4
and Outflow
Legend
City Property
Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
• City Water
0 70 140 Feet
I i I
A
046.
148 3009
Map 81.
Tideland
Unsubdivided
Remainder
Data is for graphic representation only. imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 65. Pacific Resurrection Bay Seafoods (L91-070)
Tideland parcels. The two lease parcels are open storage in support of fish processing plant. The
easement is a mutual no cost exchange allowing lessee's dock and buildings to remain indefinitely on
tidelands in return for a Lowell Point Road/utility easement on lessee's adjacent private land. Lease
expired September 20, 2021 and was renewed till March 29, 2042 with two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): 14823009: $61,300; 14823010: $104,900; Total Value: $166,200.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease and easement.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14823009
200 Lowell
Point Road
ATS 174 Portion
Lease Parcel 1
30,534 SF
(0.07 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
301 Lowell
Point Road
USS 1806 Road
Easement
20,602 SF
(0.47 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
301 Lowell
Point Road
ATS 174 Portion
Dock & Buildings
44,663 SF
(1.03 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14823010
300 Lowell
Point Road
ATS 174 Portion
Lease Parcel 2
19,756 SF
(0.45 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Map 66. Waterfront Tracts - South
14920016
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 120 240 Feet
149 0015
1 1J20012
Map 81.
Tideland
Unsubdivided
Remainder
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true
parcel'6ounidaries_
The following parcels are within what has been called the Waterfront Tracts. It is made up of lands
from two sources — former Alaska Railroad property and tidelands.
Map 66. Waterfront Tracts - South
Chugach Regional Resources Commission - CRRC (L06-091)
Includes operating agreement for the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute and Shellfish Hatchery. Site is
subject to flooding/gravel inundation by nearby waterfall. This site was previously a sublease from
UAF next door. The lease was redone in 2022 to a direct lease that expires June 30, 2069. They have
made an offer to the city to purchase the land and are in the replatting process for that purchase.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $496,300.
Recommendations are to retain tideland ownership and continue lease/agreement as needed and sell
CRRC/APMI.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14920016
101 Railway
Avenue
Waterfront Tracts
Mariculture Addition
Tract 18
68,389 SF
(1.57 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Sell
Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute Tideland Easement
(Alaska Department of Fish & Game) (LO6-097)
Easement agreement for intake (± 565 ft long) and effluent (± 45 ft long) pipes in support of the
CRRC/APMI. Lease Expires June 30, 2025.
Recommendations are to retain tideland ownership and continue agreement as needed.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14920015
201 Railway
Avenue,
213 Railway
Avenue
Portion of ATS 174
242,629 SF
(5.57 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Seward Marine Center (L70-017)
Site is developed with warehouse, lab, support buildings, and a dock. About 30% of this seven -acre
site is tideland. It is under a 99-year lease, no cost lease. Assessed Land Value (2023): $1,040,900.
Recommendation is to sell. Adjust east boundary to conform with uses on adjacent ASLC lease on
Parcel 14920012.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14920015
201 Railway
Avenue,
213 Railway
Avenue
Waterfront Tracts
Mariculture Addition
Tract 1 A
242,629 SF '
(5.57 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Sell
Alaska Sealife Center (SAAMS) (L95-095)
The underlying land was originally Alaska Railroad. It came to the City after the 1964 earthquake as
a trade for tidelands at the head of the bay for construction of a new dock. Land was subsequently
subdivided in the Waterfront Tracts. A freshwater intake pump and building are just south of the
waterfall. Waterline is in the Lowell Point Road/Railway Ave right of way. Lease expires April 28,
2045. Assessed Land Value (2023): $5,633,400.
Recommendations are to sell to SAAMS. Adjust west boundary to conform with uses on adjacent
ASLC lease on Parcel 14920015. Include location of intake and effluent pipes into tidelands and
establish an official easement.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
1
Zoning
Retention
Status
14920012
301 Railway
Avenue, 409
Railway Ave-
nue
Waterfront Tracts,
Tract 2A
321,908 SF
(7.39 acres)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Sell
14Q134 001
Permit Area 2
Permit Area 3
14'734004
Permit Area 1
❑ata is for graphic repression only_ Imagery may not match trueparcellbpundaries_
'Map 67. Waterfront Tracts - North
MONROE
Legend
City Property
Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 70 140 Feet
I i I
Map 67. Waterfront Tracts - North
GCI Fiber Optic Cable (GCI Communications Corp) (Contract 03-111)
Approved by Resolution 2003-111 states agreement good until October 30, 2028 with two 5-year
extension options. Working file in Harbor Master's Office. Contract for areas 1, 2 and 3. See table
below for permit area locations.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue contract.
Fiber Optic Cable (Kodiak Kenai Cable Company, LLC)(Contract 06-082)
Approved by Resolution 2006-082. Cable was placed across tidelands, within Waterfront Park and
into the City ROW. (Same location as GCI Fiber Optic Cable, Contract 2003-111) Expires August 31,
2031, plus two 5-year extension options. Contract for areas 1 and 3 only.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue contract.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14734001
(Permit Area 1)
Monroe
Street
Tidelands, Water-
front Park
8,903 SF
(0.2 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownershiop
14734001
(Permit Area 2)
Monroe
Street
Tidelands, Water-
front Park
10,800 SF
(0.25 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
14734004
(Permit Area 3)
Monroe
Street
Original Townsite
of Seward, Water-
front Park Tract D
645 SF
(0.015 acre)
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
End of Waterfront Tract leases.
Map 68. Seward Chamber of Commerce
GOOLIDGE DR
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
• City Water
11
40 80 Feet
ASPEN
14 502611
Map 77. Fort
Raymond Vacant
Lots - South of
Sea Lion Ave
Data is fo.rtg phi�epresentation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 68. Seward Chamber of Commerce (L89-077)
Originally part of the Air Force Recreation camp lease. Otherwise unused, it was separated out when
the Air Force renewed the lease. Leased to Chamber in 1989 for 20 years at no cost as an office and
visitor information center. It is encumbered by a main underground electric vault and line. Lease
expires November 1, 2026, with no extension option. Assessed Land Value (2023): $383,400.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease as a contribution to the Chamber
of Commerce or sell to Chamber of Commerce.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502611
2001 Seward
Highway (at
Coolidge
Drive)
Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Lot 4
43,996 SF
(1.01 acres)
General
Fund
Auto
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Map 69. Seward Military Resort
Legend
City Property
Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
0 90 180 Feet
1456604
Map 77. Fort
Raymond Vacant - -
Lots - South of -
Sea Lion Ave ...it-.
in& We]] No 2.:;
or •
,graphic representtion only
AV.
Map 37.
-forest Acres
Park, Bike
Park, and
Campground
imagery may not match tru
parcel boun
Map 69. Seward Military Resort (L64-034)
Originally leased by US Government from State in 1964, the City acquired the land in 1983 with the
lease intact. New leases were negotiated in 1985 for $10,000 per year, which is less than fair market
value. Lease expires June 30, 2027 with a two-year option to extend. Assessed Land Value (2019):
$1,487,200.
Recommendations are to retain land ownership and continue lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502604
2209
Dimond Blvd
Fort Raymond
Subdivision Replat
1, Lot 9A
514,879
SF (11.82
acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
LANDS LEASED TO THE CITY
Map 70. Lands Leased to the City
"AP
Zoning
City Limits
Institutional
Industrial
Harbor
Commercial
Ron
�l fYrr }n'
for
✓ bei.m CI
• nti
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0 0.175 _, .35'Mile AC:.!'filP.S. NRCAN,GeoDase, ION, Kadaster NL, Crdnance Survey. all Japan.
N NNNETM, Esri China (Hong Kong), ( OpenStreetMap contributors, and the CIS
Use. Community
Map 71. J Dock Used Oil Shed & Fish Cleaning Stations
Legend
Leased Land to the City
Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this mar
group
City Properly
1 All Others
City Sewer
— City Water
30 60 Feet
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery,ma}r,not.match true-parcelLLboundaries
Map 71. J Dock Used Oil Shed & Fish Cleaning Stations
(Leased to the City from ARRC)
Two parcels leased at $0.00 from the Alaska Railroad Corporation in return for Harbor 360 parking.
Parcel 1 is for the J Dock used oil container/shed & Parcel 2 is for J-Dock Fish Cleaning Station.
Lease expires April 9, 2038.
City Council Resolution 2014-086 approved agreement with Alaska Railroad, October 27, 2014,
which exchanged small tracts of undevelopable land (sliver of land used for harbor 360, J-Dock, and
Chinooks parking - parcels 14733026 and 14733011) for this long-term lease and the lease of the
Fish Cleaning Station and Oil Recycling Facility at J-Dock.
Recommendations are to continue lease and use until ARRC lease and sale agreement are finalized.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
Fourth
Avenue
Parcel 1 Contract
7885 (Used Oil
Shed)
225 SF
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Continue
Lease
Fourth
Avenue
Parcel 2 Contract
7885 (Fish Dock)
4,473 SF
(0.1 acre)
General
Fund
Harbor
Commercial
Continue
Lease
Map 72. Seward Boat Harbor Z Float and East Breakwater
Legend
Leased Land to the City
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
City Property
All Others
City S ewer
City Water
0 155 310 Feet
A
Data is for graphic representation only Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 72. Seward Boat Harbor Z Float and East Breakwater
(Leased to the City from ARRC)(Contract 8670)
Leased from ARRC for placement of Seward Boat Harbor East Breakwater. Lease expires October 3,
2058.
City Council Resolution 2014-086 approved agreement with Alaska Railroad, October 27, 2014,
which exchanged small tracts of undevelopable land (sliver of land used for harbor 360, J-Dock, and
Chinooks parking - parcels 14733026 and 14733011) for this long-term lease and the lease of the
Fish Cleaning Station and Oil Recycling Facility at J-Dock.
Recommendations are to continue lease and use.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
Within
14502517
X-Float Road
ATS 174 a portion
of ARRC Reserve
Appx
152,460 SF
(3.5 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Continue
Lease
Map 73. Hemlock Street Water Well
Legend
Leased Land to the City
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
City Properly
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
40 80 Feet
i I
145O262
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 73. Hemlock Street Water Well
(From KPB by City)
Leased from Kenai Peninsula Borough. Assessed Land Value (2023): $143,800.
Recommendations are to continue agreement and use.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502622
503 Hemlock
Ave
Ft. Raymond Subdi-
vision Replat No.2
Lot 8A-2
18,731 SF
(0.43 acre)
General
Fund
Institutional
Continue
Lease
Map 74. Iron Mountain Shooting Range
Legend
Leased Land to the City
Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
City Property
All Others
City Sewer
- City Water
310 620 Feet
i I
Data is for graphic representation only Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 74. Iron Mountain Shooting Range
(from KPB to City)(L06-029)
A portion of the landfill leased from KPB as a shooting range. Operated by Iron Mountain Shooting
Club. Lease expires March 31, 2026. This lease is for a term of approximately 20 years commencing
April 27, 2006 and terminating March 31, 2026 unless sooner terminated. The annual lease rental for
the term of this Lease is $1.00. The City leases the property for the purpose of a shooting range to
be operated by the Iron Mountain Shooting Club.
Assessed Land Value (2023): 14424004: $4,250,000; 14424005: $1,511,600; Total Value:
$5,761,600.
Recommendations are to continue agreement with the Borough and make it more accessible to
the public. Require better road maintenance, cut the brush for better visibility, post new sign with
requirements that include hours/contact information and by-laws. Also include improvements for
other possible user groups, such as archery.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14424004
3200
Dieckgraeff
Rd
T 1N R 1W Section
28, Seward
Meridian, SW NW
1/4 NE 1/4 & S 1/2
NE 1/4
120 acres
General
Fund
Institutional
Continue
Lease
14424005
3300
Dieckgraeff
Rd
T 1N R 1W SEC 28
SEWARD MERIDIAN
SW NE1/4 NE1/
40 acres
General
Fund
Institutional
Continue
Lease
VACANT LANDS AND TIDELANDS - OTHER THAN SMIC LEASE AREA
Map 75. Vacant Lands and Tidelands - Other than SMIC Area
v
r `r
Tidelands
City Limits
Zoning
Urban
Residential
Central
Business
District
Industrial
Institutional
Park
Resource
Management
Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment PCarp., GE9CD, LSGS,
0.35 0.7 Miles FAO, NPS, HRCAH,Geo8ase, leN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, EsriJapan
I I I METI, EsriChina (Hong Kong), tc} OpenStreEtra1ap contributors, an CIS
User CamMil nity
Mao 76. 328 Fourth Avenue
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
40
I i I
JEF ERSON
14912007
Map 3. City Hall
and Fire Hall
-10
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries •
Map 76. 328 Fourth Avenue
Located north of fire hall. Property was donated to the City for the benefits of the community by JB
Woods family in November 2012.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and acquire Parcel 14912007 at 322 Fourth, from the
Seward Volunteer Fire Department and replat all five parcels as a single parcel for a new fire hall, and
possible municipal offices, courthouse, and public safety building complex.
A Public Safety (Fire Department and Police Department) facility feasibility study is being completed
in 2023.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14912008
328 Fourth
Avenue
Original Townsite of
Seward, Lots 34 &
35, Block 16
6,098 SF
(0.14) acre
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Retain
Ownership
Map 77. Fort Raymond Vacant Lots - South of Sea Lion Avenue
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
85 170 Feet
SEALI ON AVE •
•
' rElectrical Easement
14502628
5.4
Data is for graphic representation only Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 77. Fort Raymond Vacant Lots - South of Sea Lion Avenue
Former Air Force Rec Camp
Originally leased by the US Government from the State in 1964 for an Air Force Rec Camp, the
City acquired the 11.04-acre parcel in 1983 with the Air Force Camp lease intact. A new lease was
negotiated in 1987, charging $1.00 annually. The City was notified of the camp closure and reversion
to the City in 2013.
City Council Resolution 2021-038 authorized City Manager to negotiate the sale of 3.31 acres on the
south end to Chugachmiut for a Regional Healthcare Facility.
At a Special City Council Meeting on August 8, 2022, the City Council unanimously selected the
southern portion of the Fort Raymond property as the location of the new public works facility
(approximately 4.5 acres). It is currently being replatted for the facility along with the powerline and
easement between that and the remaining parcel to the north.
Recommendation for the remainder of the parcel is to lease or sell (with a sound development plan)
to purchase other desirable city facility properties.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502627
(northern
remainder)
2101, 2105,
and 2109
Dimond Blvd
Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Replat
No. 1, 2022 Addn,
Lot 7A-1
3.25 acres
General
Fund
Auto-
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502627
(Public
Works)
2101, 2105,
and 2109
Dimond Blvd
Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Replat
No. 1, 2022 Addn,
Lot 7A-1
4.5 acres
General
Fund
Auto-
Commercial
Retain
Ownership
Fort Raymond (905 Sea Lion Ave)
Located south of Sea Lion Avenue and west of the Seward Highway.
This parcel was originally part of a larger parcel to the north which was purchased for $1 from
the State in 1967 for development of an Alaska Centennial Campground (now called "Forest Acres
Campground"). This parcel became separated with the development of Sea Lion Avenue. The deed
was restricted to"public recreational purposes." The restrictions were subsequently removed, and the
larger parcel was subdivided. This parcel remains vacant except for a 100-foot-wide transmission line
easement which bisects the lot, which will be replatted with the Public Works facility development.
Recommendation for the remainder of the parcel is to lease or sell (with a sound development plan)
to purchase other desirable city facility properties.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502608
905 Sea Lion
Avenue
Fort Raymond Sub-
division Replat No.
1, Lot 10A
92,347 SF
(2.12 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Lease or
Sell
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - North of Hemlock
Legend
City Property
'Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City VVater
0 70 140 Feet
Map 31. Japanese
Creek North Forest
Acres Levee Parcels
14502601
re
rr wwoi
f{� *r#
Datalis.fororaphic representation only. Imager mayinot-match true parcel boundaries.
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - North of Hemlock
Fort Raymond (North Corner - Hemlock Ave & Seward Hwy)
A narrow triangular shaped parcel along Hemlock Avenue. It is a portion of a larger parcel
purchased from the State in 1967, for $1, for development of an Alaska Centennial Campground
(now called Forest Acres Campground). This parcel became separated from the larger parcel with
the construction of Hemlock Ave. The deed restricted its use to "public recreational purposes." Deed
restrictions have been removed. It is within 100-year flood plain.
Recommendation is to sell with a sound development plan.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502601
1000 Hemlock
Avenue
Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Lot 13
94,090 SF
(2.16 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Retain
Ownership
Map 79. Bayview Vacant Lot
•
_ •
Map 30. Scheffler
Creek Watershed
& Viewshed
)941..
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
City Water
55 110 Feet
A
Data is for graphic representation only Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 79. Bayview Vacant Lot
Vacant, undeveloped timbered land on the lower slopes of Mt. Marathon, southwest of Barwell Street.
Due to steep slopes, recommendation is to retain for watershed and scenic viewshed. Add a
Conservation Overlay. Replat parcel to join with parcel 14823014 to the west, the Scheffler Creek
Watershed and Viewshed.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14708001
1601 Harold
Avenue
Bayview Addition,
Block 11, Lots 1-8
35,719 SF
(0.82 acre)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Map 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
Map 26. Mount
Marathon Trails and
Lowell Creek Diversion
Tunnel and Outflow
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Sewer
- City Water
25 50 Feet
I I
A
Data is for araDhic r•.r- -n iin inls Ii
rv� s11
Ma 61
Providence
Medical- and
Care Cente
Map 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
(West of Glacier View Apartments)
This wooded lot is one of three lots on a poorly defined cul-de-sac at the end of platted Lowell
Canyon Road ROW. The lot is large enough for different options for dwelling units and is in a prime
downtown neighborhood.
Recommendations: Require removal of private property stored on the interior and south side of lot.
Define cul-de-sac ROW. Vacate and replat the 50' ROW between this lot and Parcel 14801004 to
north, which would give each parcel half of the ROW while still providing access to both parcels.
Vacate and replat south property line to create a minimum 60' ROW for Lowell Canyon Road. Declare
as surplus and sell with RFP / bid for residential housing. Rezone to R1 or UR.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14801003
204 Lowell
Canyon Road
Marathon Addition
Lot 6
6,534 SF
(0.15 acre)
General
Fund
Urban
Residential
Sell
Map 81. Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder
MI11HI111-
1450241.9
,14g34D01
14g34D09
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
- City Water
0.2 0.4 Miles
i I
1450 41.9
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 81. Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder
Tideland Survey 174 originally contained 1,330.44 acres more or less, and stretched from just south
of the waterfall, along the shoreline to a point between C & D Street, then straight east across the
bay. City tidelands vary from deep water to mud flats. Land use Planning/Zoning designations of
tidelands match adjacent uplands.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and replat as need and budget allows.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502419*
No physical
address
Alaska Tideland
174 remainder
±900 acres
General
Fund
Not
Applicable
Retain
Ownership
14734001**
No physical
address
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract A
57.51 acres
General
Fund
Park
Retain
Ownership
14734009
No physical
address
Waterfront Park
Replat, Tract A
excluding that
portion de-
scribed in ease-
ment recorded
at Book 21,
Page 182
30.04 acres
General
Fund
Not
Applicable
Retain
Ownership
*The west portion of parcel 14502419 is also in Map 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin
**Parcel 14734001 was originally with the Alaska Tideland Survey 174, but has been replatted as Waterfront
Park Replat, Tract A and can be found in map group, Map 44. Waterfront Park.
Map 82. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands
City Property
Parcels sho*ing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
J All Others
1-3 City Limits
City Sewer
- City Water
0.075 0.15 Miles
I i I
Map 83. Nash
Road / SMIC Bench
and Fourth of July
Creek Valley
fo.rttgphic,represe.ntation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries
Map 82. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands
Nash Road Shore Property 1
This parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Bay with no dedicated road access. Terrain is
generally steep. Much of it is in a canyon. No public water, sewer or electric available.
Recommendations are to keep as Resource Management and lease or sell with a planned unit
development.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533009
1201 Nash
Road
US Survey 3924,
Lot 1
57,935 SF
(1.33 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Lease or
Sell
Nash Road Shore Property 2
This parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection and has direct access from Nash Road via an
old road. Terrain is generally moderate. No public water, sewer or electric available.
Recommendations are to keep as Resource Management and lease or sell with a planned unit
development.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
]
14533024
1217 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Roberts
Replat Tract H 1
409,464 SF
(9.4 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Lease or
Sell
Nash Road Shore Property 3
This long narrow parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Bay has direct access from Nash
Road; however, it is very steep down to the shore and would be a challenge to develop. No public
water, sewer or electric available. There is a public access trail from Nash Road by Parcel 14533018,
the location of the communications tower."
Recommendations are to keep as Resource Management and lease or sell with a planned unit
development. Maintain public access to beach.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533026
705 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Roberts
Replat Tract H2
683,021
SF (15.68
acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Lease or
Sell
Tideland (along Nash Road)
Tidelands east side of Resurrection Bay. Parcel 14533022 contains a Mitigation site established May
25, 2015, to comply with USACE Permit #POA-1980-468-M13 for the SMIC Breakwater Project.
Recommendation is to retain ownership. Maintain public access to beach and tidelands.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533022
1103 Nash
Road
Tidelands Survey
ATS 1574 Tract A
Replat Tract A-1
59.11 acres
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
14533023
909 Nash
Road
Tidelands Survey
ATS 1574 Tract A
Replat, Tract A-2
96.11 acres
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
Tideland SMIC
Parcel fronts private land in the center of Fourth of July Creek valley. Submerged tidelands and part
of popular Spring Creek Beach, accessed from Spring Creek Campground.
Recommendation is to retain ownership. Maintain public access to beach and tidelands. Seek
acquisition of tidelands and beach or easement from adjacent private property on Parcels 14533004
and 14533005. Rezone from Industrial to Resource Management.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14533021
3007 Bette
Cato Avenue
Alaska Tidelands
Survey 1574, Tract
B
314,939 SF
(7.23 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Map 83. Nash Road / SMIC Bench and Fourth of July Creek Valley
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
City Water
0.175 0.35 h,1iles
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundarie
Map 83. Nash Road / SMIC Bench and Fourth of July Creek Valley
Nash Road / SMIC Bench, Fourth of July Creek Valley
This large tract is located around the valley of the industrial area going from the bench on Nash
Road, toward Godwin Glacier, and around toward Fourth of July Beach. The area was acquired from
the KPB as part of land trade for the elementary school site.
Nash Road was extended south along the steep forested, western slope of Mt Alice to create access
to Fourth of July Valley for the development of SMIC in 1980. This large tract is surrounded by DNR
and USFS land to the north, and DNR land to the west and south. It encompasses the shoulder and
slopes of Mt Alice, a portion of Fourth of July Creek Valley containing a long stretch of Fourth of July
Creek flowing from Godwin Glacier, and the steep, forested slope of Fourth of July Peak to the south.
The Nash Road Bench, also known as "SMIC Bench" and "Mt Alice Bench" is an approximately 800-
acre area on the northwest portion of the parcel. A portion with up to 20% slope lies between
700- and 1050 feet elevation. Spring Creek originates in this area and flows south down the steep
mountainside. Development of this bench has been a topic of interest for 30 years. City Council
approved a feasibility study in 2021 to explore the options to provide housing. After a presentation at
a Special Meeting on September 26, 2022, Council declined to pursue the development any further at
this time due to extremely high cost to bring utilities in (over $100million).
Recommendations are to retain with the possibility of a public recreation site or lease/sell with a
sound development plan. Keep zoning as Resource Management.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14532003
700 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision No. 2,
Tract G excluding
Lot G-1 Anderson
Replat
1,828.5
acres
General
Fund
Resource
Retain
600 Nash Road and Bette Cato Avenue
This parcel has some frontage on Nash Road and all along Bette Cato Avenue. It was at one time
used for composting sewer lagoon sludge. It is anticipated that when the composted material is inert,
it will be sold or spread for soil.
Recommendations: Develop timeline and methods for disposal of sludge that is currently composting
and any finished compost. Find alternative site for composting sludge or funding to haul it away.
Lease or sell for residential development or commercial support properties for the SMIC Area.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14532006
600 Nash
Road (at
Bette Cato
Avenue)
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision No. 2,
Tract D-1
30.2 acres
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Lease or
Sell
VACANT LANDS - LANDS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE SMIC AREA
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision — Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) — a replat of Fourth of
July Creek Tracts A-E, USS 4827, USS 4828, USS 3924, ATS 1222 and ASLA 76-69. These lands were
acquired by state patent through municipal entitlement and by land trades with the Kenai Peninsula
Borough. There are no deed restrictions other than easements to public waters. The Seward Marine
Industrial Center Development plan recommends that utilities be extended throughout the area to
encourage development.
Map 84. Vacant Lands - SMIC Area
Zoning
City Limits
Industrial
Sources: Esri, H ERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GE8 CO, USGS,
0 0.05 0.1 Miles FAO, NPS, NRCAN,Ceoease, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance survey. Esri Japan,
14ET1 • Esr i C h ina {Hong Kong}, {r} OpenStreetMa p contributors, and the C IS
US ET Corrrrunity
Map 85. Lands Available for Lease in SMIC Area
14'534062
14534063
M•a•p�0.
Vessel
Washdown
Facility
MUSTANG AVE
Map M. -
Harbormaster
Building
rM�RR�f
Map 20.
Ship Lift Rails
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
• City Water
0 162.5 325 Feet
I i I
14534058
M **•. !
7. rE =.. ' of. 4. ; `.
Data is for graphic representation only -Imagery may not match true parceltoiindaries
Map 85. Lands Available for Lease in SMIC Area
*Important Note: There are a number of events (replats, potential land sales, and
recommendation changes) that are in process / forthcoming will require significant changes in
descriptions, maps, and moving land to other categories. We have also found that the Borough
imagery does not match what we know to be true, which we need to resolve. We started to make
revisions but are going to pause until all of the outcomes are determined and will then bring those
revisions forward at a later time for discussion and approval.
Block 5
Block 5 is located toward the back of the industrial area. It is bounded on four sides by roads. A
25-foot ground water drainage ditch/easement is along its west side along Olga Street. A portion of
Block 5 was replatted with Block 2 for the Fire Department Training Site to form parcel 14534067 on
the north end of this area. This is the remainder that sits to the south.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and lease.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534068
205 Delphin
Street
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC,
Fire Department
Replat, Lot 1, Block
5
119,790 SF
(2.75 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Block 6
Block 6 is located in the SE section of SMIC. It is bounded by Olga Street to the west, Sorrel Road
to the south, and Delphin Street to the east. There is a 25-foot-wide drainage ditch/easement along
the west side along Olga Street. Parcel 14534044 was recently replatted by Duchess inc. That
information will be added once the Borough finalizes the plat and updates the parcel viewer. There
are four platted parcels in Block 6. All are currently vacant and undeveloped except for Lot 1 in the
SE corner which is leased to Global Tower (see page 139).
Recommendations are to retain ownership and keep available for lease. Clear for vessel storage.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534042
3504 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creed
Subdivision SMIC,
Lot 2 Block 6
46,609 SF
(1.07 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534043
3500 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC,
Lot 3, Block 6
26,136 SF
(0.6 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534044
110 Olga
Street
Fourth of July Creek
UnSubdivided
Remainder of Block
6
264,845 SF
(6.08 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Block 7
Block 7 currently consists of seven parcels. Lot 1A, Lot 3, and Lot 4C are leased to JAG Marine and
Indusrial Services. Lot 2 is leased to Polar Seafoods. Lot 4B contains the City Travel -lift access to boat
basin, and washdown pad. Lot 4D is leased to Exit Marine for boat work and storage. (See Map 61.
SMIC Leases).
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue current leases.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534058
3305 Morris
Avenue
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Raibow Replat, Lot
4A1, Block 7
419,047 SF
(9.62 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Block 8
This block lies between Sorrel Road and the undeveloped shoreline. There is about an acre of
useable land. Portions of the shoreline are eroding. Lot 2 is leased to USCG, Shore Infrastructure.
Recommendations are to retain ownership, evaluate shoreline erosion, and maintain an easement to
access the beach.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534034
3213 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Seward's Ship
Drydock Replat, Lot
1, Block 8
1,307 SF
(0.03 acre)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534049
3311 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Seward's Ship
Drydock Replat, Lot
3, Block 8
77,101 SF
(1.77 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Block 9
These Parcels were subdivided as part of the USCG subdivision and land sale.
Parcel 14534062 currently provides access to the Float and Ramp.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue leasing.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534062
3205 Mustang
Ave.
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Polar Seafoods Re -
plat Amended, Lot
1A-1, Block 9
44,866 SF
(1.03 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
14534063
209 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
Polar Seafoods Re -
plat Amended, Lot
1A, Block 9
37,026 SF
(0.85 acres)
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
Legend
City Property
*Parcels showing parcel
ID number are in this map
group
All Others
City Limits
City Sewer
- City Water
250 500 Feet A
Map 45. Spring
• Creek Campground
MUSTANG
Data is for graphic representation only. Imagery may not match true parcel boundaries.
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
*Important Note: There are a number of events (replats, potential land sales, and
recommendation changes) that are in process / forthcoming will require significant changes in
descriptions, maps, and moving land to other categories. We have also found that the Borough
imagery does not match what we know to be true, which we need to resolve. We started to make
revisions but are going to pause until all of the outcomes are determined and will then bring those
revisions forward at a later time for discussion and approval.
Block 10
Block includes the tideland basin, North Dock, barge dock, breakwater, travel lift dock, (See Map
21. Docks, Basin and Breakwater) and Spring Creek Campground (See Map 45. Spring Creek
Campground). The land was mostly created from dredged tidelands during the development of the
Seward Marine Industrial Center. It is a large cargo staging area in support of the North Dock.
Recommendations are to retain land and facility ownership, continue use of beach next to Spring
Creek as a campground and public access to beach, and complete development of uplands as a
support area to the North Dock.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14534040*
3207 Sorrel
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision SMIC
That portion of
Block 10 excluding
Lots 1 & 2
92.99 acres
General
Fund
Industrial
Retain
Ownership
*This parcel is also in Map groups, Map 21. Docks, Basin and Breakwater and, Map 45. Spring Creek Campground.
SURPLUS LANDS
These lands appear to have no public use and do not appear suited for lease development. They are
generally considered surplus and it is recommended that they be disposed of through sale or trade.
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
Parcel
ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14502141
2501 Seward
Highway
Forest Acres Subdi-
vision Levee Replat
Tract 5A
1,430,510
SF (32.84
acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
or Trade
*Recommendation to trade with the DNR for either DNR land by Fourth of July Beach or 707 Fifth Ave (parcel
14723017)
Map 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14801003
204 Lowell
Canyon Road
Marathon Addition,
Lot 6
6,534 SF
(0.15 acre)
General
Fund
Urban
Residential
Sell
TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY - NONE
At the time of this revision of the land management plan, the City does not have any tax foreclosed
properties in its inventory. Properties for tax foreclosure inside city limits are deeded to the City by
State Statutes, tax foreclosure properties are presented to the City Council to declare whether they
are needed for a public use or surplus.
LANDS TO CONSIDER FOR ACQUISITION
As the community develops, public land needs expand beyond what is already owned by the City. The
following is a list of properties that have been identified for acquisition.
Map 87. Lands for Acquisition
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Map 88. Lands to Consider for Acquisition
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Map 88. Lands to Consider for Acquisition
Additional Land for City Hall / Public Safety Complex
Lots to the north of fire hall (see Map 3), owned by the Volunteer Fire Department.
Recommendations are to acquire lots from Volunteer Fire Department to consolidate property for City
Hall, courthouse, public safety complex.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14912001
300 Fourth,
404 Adams
Original Townsite of
Seward, Lot 21 & 22,
ACS Site, Block 16
6,098.4 SF
(0.14 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Acquire
14912007
322 Fourth
Avenue
Original Townsite of
Seward, Lots 32 & 33
and the North 28 feet
of Lot 31, Block 16
8,712 SF
(0.2 acre)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Acquire
DOT/PF Maintenance Shop and Storage Lot
The City and the State have a Memorandum of Understanding that addresses the need to move this
type of use out of the core town area. Funding has been the big limitation. If it becomes vacant, it
might be available to the City under municipal entitlement.
The shop lot is located on the north side of B Street at the Fifth Avenue intersection. The State of
Alaska DOT/PF built a new shop and maintenance facility at mile 23 Seward Hwy in 2013. The old
facility currently remains open in Seward. The storage lot is located on the southeast corner of B
Street and Fifth Avenue, it is used for overflow storage.
Recommendations are if the State Shop completely moves out of town, to pursue acquiring the
properties under the municipal entitlement, and rezone to Urban Residential (UR). Do a phase 1
environmental study before making the decision to acquire.
Parcel ID
Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size
Fund
Zoning
Retention
Status
14732006
412 B Street
Oceanview
Subdivision, Lot 6,
Block 4
87,991 SF
(2.02 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional
Acquire
14723017
707 Fifth
Avenue
Federal Addition Lot
1, Block 9
22,216 SF
(0.51 acre)
General
Fund
Auto
Commercial
Acquire
GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Where possible the City should strive to:
a. Retain all currently City -owned land as a general rule.
b. Require dedication of land during subdivision re -platting to widen sub -standard rights -of -way.
c. Lease terms should be for the shortest term possible to amortize development financing and
allow for windows of opportunity to make changes consistent with then current policy.
d. Replat city property to vacate lot lines and consolidate lots where appropriate.
e. Continue to require leases to replat parcels into legal subdivisions.
f. Maximize long term revenues from city lands.
g. Where possible, when leases expire and it is mutually determined to continue the lease, issue
new agreement documents updated to current standards.
h. Develop a Land Bank account to use for the sale and purchase of city lands. Leverage sale of
land for infrastructure expansion.
i. Develop a Conservation Overlay District to protect critical natural lands.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
While it is hoped that actions presented in this plan will be implemented, it is recognized that plans
must be flexible to reflect condition changes and funding availability necessary to implement certain
recommendations. Plans are key program documents and should be utilized to assist in capital
budgeting process of the City of Seward. The goal of any plan is for it to be implemented. In order
to ensure the successful implementation of this Municipal Lands Management Plan and enable
the City to realize its benefits, it should be adopted by City Council resolution and incorporated by
reference as a part of the Comprehensive Plan.
The City normally reviews its Comprehensive Plan annually with an overall update every five years. It
is strongly urged that the Municipal Land Management Plan be reviewed and updated annually. An
annual review and update will help track accomplishments, changes and any inadvertent omissions.
Because dynamic changes in community needs and politics occur daily, it is vital that up to date
information upon which to make management, planning and budgeting decisions is available to the
public, administration, and the City Council.
PRIORITIES BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Priorities:
1. Assisting in residential development
2. Continue Title 15 code/land use review/revision.
3. Annual Municipal Lands Inventory and Use Plan Review and Revision
4. Cemetery Master Plan Revision
5. Tighten up Conditional Use Permit standards
6. Waterfront park revitalization
(create more of a "green space'; move fire pits away from beach side of pathway)
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS
Short Term (<1 year)
1. Work Sessions:
a. Have a joint work session with Parks and
campgrounds and Spring Creek Campground
b. Have a joint work session with Parks and
and Recreation Master Plan
2. Replats:
a. Citizen ballfield and Electrical building
b. New Public Works building site
c. Juniper ROW
Recreation to discuss Waterfront
Recreation to provide input on the Parks
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS
Long Term (>1 year)
1. Work Sessions:
a. Discuss new name for"North Dock"
b. Discuss Conservation Lands
i. Identify other anadromous streams, wetlands, tidelands, etc. that can be added to
the Plan
ii. Define the term, "conservation overlay"
c. Discuss "Lands for Acquisition"
d. Discuss solutions for widening and improving Nash Road
2 Replats:
a. Replat the two parcels that make up the future Jesse Lee Home Memorial Park into
one parcel
b. Replat the two parcels that make up Kawabe Park into one parcel
c. Replat Lowell Canyon Picnic Area to its own parcel (Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic
Area, Mt Marathon Runner's Trailhead)
d. Sorrel Road (make sure plat reflects the road vacation)
e. Road to rock quarry
3. General Policy Recommendations:
a. Section (a) — consider implementing the Kenai Peninsula Borough's standards for
road widths
4. Maps:
a. Update maps with the most recent parcel boundaries from pending replats
APPENDIX
Accomplishments
2022/3:
Completed:
Fourth of July Beach Recommendation — focus on maintaining public access, adding signage,
dedicated parking spaces for RVs, and replatting area.
Spring Creek Campground Recommendation — focus on maintaining public access to the beach,
adding signage, a land acquisition for easement, and rezoning area.
Borough access easement to Citizens / Lewi Field
In the process of replatting the remainder of Fort Raymond for new Public Works building