HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-132 Municipal Lands Inventory & Management Plan CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Kat Sorensen
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
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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
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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.
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation(✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
✓ Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
✓ Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund(✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
FYes Attorney Signature:
v] Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Resolution
Other:
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SEWARDALASKA
City of Seward Municipal
Lands Inventory and Management Plan
Alaska Starts Here...
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
2023-2024
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
Right of Ways, Encroachments, and Easements...........................................................11
Right of Ways..........................................................................................................11
Encroachments........................................................................................................11
Easements...............................................................................................................11
Access.....................................................................................................................12
Levees....................................................................................................................12
Utility......................................................................................................................12
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 10% 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - GENERAL
Map 2. Public Facility Lands - General
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Map 3. City Hall and Fire Hall
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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
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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
17
Map 4. City Hall Annex and Seward Community Library and Museum
18
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 retain ownership until the Electric Department and Parks and Recreation
Department can be relocated.
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
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.
Seward Community Library and Museum
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
19
Map 5. Public Works Facility/Former Animal Shelter Site
20
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 replatted, 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
21
Map 6. Seward Animal Shelter
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Map 48. Electric Utility Facility,
Water Well, and Citizen’s BallfieldWater Well, and Citizen’s Ballfield
Map 77. Fort Raymond Map 77. Fort Raymond
Vacant Lots - South of Vacant Lots - South of
Sea Lion AveSea Lion Ave
Map 34. Cemeteries Map 34. Cemeteries
Within City LimitsWithin City Limits
Map 68. Seward Map 68. Seward
Chamber of Chamber of
CommerceCommerce
Map 9. Parks Map 9. Parks
and Recreation and Recreation
WarehouseWarehouse
22
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
23
Map 7. Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
24
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
25
Map 8. Providence Seward Medical and Care Center
Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails
and Lowell Creek Diversion and Lowell Creek Diversion
Tunnel and OutflowTunnel and Outflow
Map 80. Map 80.
Marathon Addn. Marathon Addn.
Vacant LotVacant Lot
26
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
27
Map 9. Parks and Recreation Warehouse
Map 68. Seward Map 68. Seward
Chamber of Chamber of
CommerceCommerce
28
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
29
Map 10. Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care Facility
Map 25.Gateway Water Map 25.Gateway Water
Tank and North Water Tank and North Water
Storage Tank and Pump Storage Tank and Pump
FacilityFacility
30
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
31
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Seward Boat Harbor
Map 11. Public Facility Lands - Seward Boat Harbor
32
Map 12. Harbormaster Building and Center Parking Lot
Map 53. Kenai Fjords Map 53. Kenai Fjords
National Park Visitor National Park Visitor
Center and Saltwater Center and Saltwater
Safari CompanySafari Company
Map 55. Harbor Map 55. Harbor
LeasesLeases
Map 54.Map 54.
BoardwalkBoardwalk
SitesSites
33
Map 12. Harbormaster Building and Center Parking Lot
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
Harbormaster Building
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
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).
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Map 13. Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp
Map 56. Map 56.
Northeast Northeast
Harbor LeasesHarbor Leases
35
Map 13. Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp
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
Northeast Parking Lot, Northeast Launch Ramp,
X-Float, and Z-Float
36
Map 14. North Parking Lot, Pump Station #2
Map 39. Map 39.
Harbor Harbor
ParksParks
Map 55.Map 55.
HarborHarbor
LeasesLeases
37
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
38
Map 15. South Parking Lot
Map 39. Map 39.
Harbor Harbor
ParksParks
Map 55.Map 55.
HarborHarbor
LeasesLeases
Map 53. Kenai Map 53. Kenai
Fjords Fjords
National Park National Park
Visitor Center Visitor Center
and Saltwater and Saltwater
Safari CompanySafari Company
Map 16.Map 16.
South Uplands South Uplands
Parking Lot, Parking Lot,
South Launch South Launch
Lot, South Lot, South
Launch Ramp 2Launch Ramp 2
39
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
40
Map 16. South Uplands Parking Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch Ramp 2
Map 44. Waterfront Map 44. Waterfront
Park and CampgroundPark and Campground
Maps 12, 52-54Maps 12, 52-54
41
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, O, 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
42
Map 17. Travel-Lift Dock
Map 56.Map 56.
Northeast Northeast
HarborHarbor
LeasesLeases
Map 39. Map 39.
HarborHarbor
ParksParks
43
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
44
Map 18. Seward Boat Harbor Basin
45
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
46
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Seward Marine Industrial Center
Map 19. Public Facility Lands - SMIC
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.
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Map 20. Harbormaster Building, Ship-lift Rails, Vessel Washdown Facility
Map 62.Map 62.
SMIC LeasesSMIC Leases
Map 85 Lands Available for Map 85 Lands Available for
Lease in SMIC AreaLease in SMIC Area
Map 62. SMIC LeasesMap 62. SMIC Leases
48
Map 20. Harbormaster Building, Ship Lift Rails, Vessel Washdown Facility
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
Harbormaster Building and Boat Storage
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
Travel Lift Road Easement and Vessel Washdown Facility
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
Ship Lift Rails and Transfer Carriage
49
Map 21. Docks, Basin, and Breakwater
Map 45. Spring CreekMap 45. Spring Creek
CampgroundCampground
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
50
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.
51
Map 22. Rock Quarry
Map 32. Fourth of Map 32. Fourth of
July Creek LeveeJuly Creek Levee
52
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
53
Map 23. Interior Service Roads
Map 50.Map 50.
SMICSMIC
ElectricElectric
SubstationSubstation
Map 62. SMIC LeasesMap 62. SMIC Leases
Map 20. Map 20.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
BuildingBuilding
Map 85. Lands Map 85. Lands
Available for Available for
Lease in SMIC Lease in SMIC
AreaArea
Map 20. Vessel Map 20. Vessel
Washdown Washdown
FacilityFacility
Map 20. Ship Lift RailsMap 20. Ship Lift Rails
Map 85. Lands Map 85. Lands
Available for Available for
Lease in SMIC Lease in SMIC
AreaArea
54
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
55
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Water and Watersheds
Map 24. Public Facility Lands - Watersheds
56
Map 25. Gateway Water Tank and North Water Tank and Pumping Facility
Map 10. Seward Map 10. Seward
Mountain Haven Mountain Haven
Long Term Care Long Term Care
FacilityFacility
57
Map 25. Gateway Water Tank and North Water Tank
and Pumping Facility
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.
Gateway Water Tank
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
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
North Water Tank and Pumping Facility
58
Map 26. Mt. Marathon Trails, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and Out Flow
Map 44. Map 44.
Waterfront Waterfront
Park and Park and
CampgroundCampground
Map 81. Tideland Map 81. Tideland
Unsubdivided Unsubdivided
RemainderRemainder
59
Map 26. Mt Marathon Trails, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel
and Out Flow
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.
Mount Marathon Trails, Water Tanks, Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel
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
60
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
Lowell Creek Tunnel Out Flow / Bear Mountain
61
Map 27. Lowell Point Sewage Treatment Lagoon
62
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
63
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Rivers/Streams, Conservation Lands
Map 28. Public Facility Lands - Rivers/Streams, Conservation Lands
64
Map 29. Resurrection River Floodway (East of Airport)
65
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 ½ 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 ½ Govt. Lot 5 87,991 SF
(2.02 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Retain
Ownership
66
Map 30. Scheffler Creek Watershed and Viewshed
Map 79. Map 79.
Bayview Bayview
Vacant LotVacant Lot
67
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 ½ 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
68
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
Map 69. Map 69.
Seward Seward
Military Military
ResortResort
Map 37. Map 37.
Forest Acres Forest Acres
Park, Bike Park, Bike
Park, and Park, and
CampgroundCampground
Map 78. Fort Map 78. Fort
Raymond Vacant Lot - Raymond Vacant Lot -
North of Hemlock AveNorth of Hemlock Ave
69
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
70
Map 32. Fourth of July Creek Levee
71
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
72
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Cemeteries
Map 33. Public Facility Lands - Cemeteries
The City owns three (3) Cemeteries.
73
Map 33. Public Facility Lands - Cemeteries
Map 34. Cemeteries Within City Limits
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Map 48. Electric Utility Facility,
Water Well, and Citizen’s BallfieldWater Well, and Citizen’s Ballfield
74
Map 34. Cemeteries Within City Limits
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
Cemetery - City
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
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
Cemetery - Oddfellows
75
Map 35. Cemetery Outside City Limits
76
Map 35. Cemetery Outside City Limits
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
Cemetery - Woodlawn
77
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - Parks and Campgrounds
Map 36. Public Facility Lands - Parks and Campgrounds
78
Map 37. Forest Acres Park, Campground, and Bike Park
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot -
North of Hemlock AveNorth of Hemlock Ave
Map 69. Map 69.
Seward Seward
Military Military
ResortResort
Map 77. Fort Map 77. Fort
Raymond Vacant Raymond Vacant
Lots - South of Lots - South of
Sea Lion AveSea Lion Ave
79
Map 37. Forest Acres Park, Campground, and Bike 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 Park
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
Forest Acres Campground
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
Bike Park
80
Map 38. Parks Near Dora Way
81
Map 38. Parks Near Dora Way
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
Gateway Playground (Dora Way Playground)
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.
Jesse Lee Memorial Park
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
82
Map 39. Harbor Parks
*Northern-most parcel is for reference purposes only. This parcel does not have a parcel ID.
Map 14. Map 14.
North North
Parking Parking
Lot, Pump Lot, Pump
Station Station
#2#2
Map 55.Map 55.
HarborHarbor
LeasesLeases
Map 12.Map 12.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
Building, Building,
Center Parking Center Parking
LotLot
Map 16. South Map 16. South
Uplands Parking Uplands Parking
Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch
Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch
Ramp 2Ramp 2
Map 15. Map 15.
South South
Parking Parking
LotLot
83
Map 39. Harbor Parks
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
“Whale Tail” Park (Corner of Fourth and Port Avenue)
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.
Benny Benson Memorial Park
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
84
Map 40. Two Lakes Park and Hulm Lane Lot
Map 39. Map 39.
Harbor Harbor
ParksParks
Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails and Lowell Map 26. Mount Marathon Trails and Lowell
Creek Diversion Tunnel and OutflowCreek Diversion Tunnel and Outflow
85
Map 40. Two Lakes Park and Hulm Lane Lot
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
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
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.
Hulm Lane Lot & Access Easement
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
86
Map 41. Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead (Jeep Trail)
Map 26. Mount Marathon Map 26. Mount Marathon
Trails and Lowell Creek Trails and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel and Diversion Tunnel and
OutflowOutflow
87
Map 41. Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead (Jeep Trail)
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
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.
88
Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area, Mt Marathon Race Trail Trailhead
*Yellow dashed line is for reference purposes only. Not actual boundary
89
Map 42. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area,
Mt Marathon Race Trail Trailhead
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
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.
90
Map 43. Downtown Parks
91
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.
Kawabe Park
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
Map 43. Downtown Parks
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.
Third Ave Playground (Dino Park)
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
92
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.
Hoben Park
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
93
Map 44. Waterfront Park and Campground
Map 26. Mount Map 26. Mount
Marathon Trails Marathon Trails
and Lowell Creek and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel Diversion Tunnel
and Outflowand Outflow
Map 40. Map 40.
Two Lakes Two Lakes
Park and Park and
Hulm Lane Hulm Lane
LotLot
94
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 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 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 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
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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 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 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 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
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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
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, Scheffler 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.
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Map 45. Spring Creek Campground
Map 21. Docks, Map 21. Docks,
Basin, and Basin, and
BreakwaterBreakwater
Map 50. SMIC Map 50. SMIC
Electric Electric
SubsationSubsation
Map 20. Map 20.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
BuildingBuilding
Map 20. Map 20.
Ship Lift RailsShip Lift Rails
Map 20. Map 20.
Vessel Wash-Vessel Wash-
down Facilitydown Facility
Map 62. SMIC Map 62. SMIC
LeasesLeases
98
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”.
Map 45. Spring Creek 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.
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Private OwnerPrivate Owner
Private OwnerPrivate Owner
Private OwnerPrivate Owner
Spring Creek Campground Spring Creek Campground
Plat into one parcelPlat into one parcel
Rezone to ParkRezone to Park
Owner: Owner:
City ofCity of
SewardSeward
Owner: Owner:
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Map 20. Map 20.
Vessel Wash-Vessel Wash-
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Map 62. SMIC Map 62. SMIC
LeasesLeases
Map 20. Map 20.
Ship Lift RailsShip Lift Rails
Map 62. SMIC Map 62. SMIC
LeasesLeases
Map 85. Lands Map 85. Lands
Available for Lease Available for Lease
in SMIC Areain SMIC Area
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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
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
Map 46. Fourth of July Beach
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PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS - ELECTRIC SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
Map 47. Public Facility Lands - Electric System Infrastructure
104
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Water Well, and Citizens Ballfield
Map 6. Map 6.
Seward Seward
Animal Animal
ShelterShelter
Map 77. Fort Map 77. Fort
Raymond Raymond
Vacant Lots - Vacant Lots -
South of Sea South of Sea
Lion AveLion Ave
Map 34. Cemeteries Map 34. Cemeteries
Within City LimitsWithin City Limits Map 9. Map 9.
Parks and Parks and
Recration Recration
WarehouseWarehouse
Map 68. Map 68.
Seward Seward
Chamber of Chamber of
CommerceCommerce
105
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.
Map 48. Electric Utility Facility, Water Well, and Citizens Ballfield
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
106
Map 49. Electric Storage Yard
107
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 49. Electric Storage Yard
108
Map 50. SMIC Electric Substation
Map 62. Map 62.
SMIC LeasesSMIC Leases
Map 62. Map 62.
SMIC LeasesSMIC Leases
109
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.
Map 50. SMIC 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
110
Map 51. Transmission Line
111
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 ¼ NW ¼
NE ¼ W ½ W
½ SW ¼ NE
¼ lying W of
Seward Hwy
169,884 SF
(3.9 acres)
General
Fund
Not Applicable
(Outside City
Limits)
Retain
Ownership
Map 51. Transmission Line
112
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
113
LEASED LAND INVENTORY - SEWARD BOAT HARBOR AREA Map 53. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Saltwater Safari Company
Map 12. Map 12.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
Building, Building,
Center ParkingCenter Parking
Lot Lot
Map 54. Map 54.
Boardwalk Boardwalk
SitesSites
Map 16. South Map 16. South
Uplands Parking Uplands Parking
Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch
Lot, South Launch Lot, South Launch
Ramp 2Ramp 2
114
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.
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center (USDI Park Service) (L84-045)
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
Map 53. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and
Saltwater Safari Company
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.
Saltwater Safari Company (L97-107)
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
115
Map 54. Boardwalk Sites
Map 12. Map 12.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
Building, Building,
Center ParkingCenter Parking
Lot Lot
Map 53. Kenai Fjords Map 53. Kenai Fjords
National Park Visitor National Park Visitor
Center and Saltwater Center and Saltwater
Safari CompanySafari Company
116
Day cruise tours, kayak tour office. Lease expires September 23, 2027, with no further extensions.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $73,800.
Kenai Fjords Tours Adventure Building
(Alaska Heritage Tours Inc.) (L97-002)
Map 54. Boardwalk Sites
Day cruise tour office. Lease expires February 27, 2027 plus two 5-year extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Major Marine Tours (Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC) (L08-002)
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
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
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.
Charter office and espresso shop. Lease expires September 23, 2030 with two 33-year extension
options. Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Aurora Charters (L97-104)
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
117
Day cruise tour office. Lease expires February 27, 2027 plus two 5-year extension options. Assessed
Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC (L97-105)
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
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.
Northern Outfitters (L97-106)
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
Charter office and Coffee shop. Lease expires June 11, 2029 with two 5-year extension options.
Assessed Land Value (2023): $65,500.
Dock Side Ventures (L09-039)
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
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.
Derby Booth (Chamber of Commerce) (L02-002)
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
118
Map 55. Harbor Leases
Map 39. Map 39.
Harbor ParksHarbor Parks
Map 12. Map 12.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
Building, Building,
Center ParkingCenter Parking
Lot Lot
Map 54. Map 54.
Boardwalk Boardwalk
SitesSites
119
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.
Kenai Fjords Tours (Alaska Heritage Tours Inc.) (L87-062)
Map 55. Harbor Leases
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.
Ray’s Restaurant (L17-036)
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
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
120
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.
Harbor Holdings, LLC (L09-070)
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.
Fish House Bay Traders True Value (L68-009)
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
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
121
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.
Breeze Inn Motel Restaurant (L04-096)
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.
Forest, Tides & Treasures (L06-008)
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
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
122
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.
Alaska Starfish Co. (L09-095)
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
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.
Seward Lodging III (L04-017)
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
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.
Harbor Gateway (L00-002)
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
123
Map 56. Northeast Harbor Leases
Map 13. Map 13.
Northeast Northeast
Parking Lot, Parking Lot,
Northeast Northeast
Launch RampLaunch Ramp
124
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.
Ocean Beauty Icicle (OBI) Seafoods LLC (L18-055)
Map 56. Northeast Harbor Leases
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.
Fjords Trading Post (L94-086)
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
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
125
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.
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Lease Site (10-041)
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.
Army Dispatch Building (L64-034)
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
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
126
Map 57. Fiber Optic Cable Landing
127
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.
Map 57. Fiber Optic Cable Landing
AT&T Alascom Inc., Pacific Telecom (L90-089)
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
128
Map 58. Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area
129
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.
Map 58. Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area
Easement 66-001
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
130
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
131
Map 60. Cellular Phone Tower
Map 82. Nash Map 82. Nash
Road Properties Road Properties
and Tidelandsand Tidelands
Map 83. Nash Map 83. Nash
Road / SMIC Road / SMIC
Bench and Bench and
Fourth of July Fourth of July
Creek ValleyCreek Valley
132
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.
Map 60. Cellular Phone Tower
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
Vertical Bridge Tower - AWN (L94-092)
133
Map 61. Electronic Sites
Map 50. SMIC Map 50. SMIC
Electric Electric
SubstationSubstation
Maps 21, 45, & 86Maps 21, 45, & 86
134
Map 61. Electronic Sities
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.
NOAA Weather Radio Tower (US Government) (L18-056)
GCI Communication Corp. (Satellite TV Dishes) (L13-073)
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
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
135
Map 62. SMIC Leases
136
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.
Map 62. SMIC Leases
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.
Hamilton Construction, LLC (L16-072)
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
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
Lease expires December 31, 2113. Assessed Land Value (2023): $253,400.
Recommendations are to retain ownership and continue lease.
Jag Industrail Marine (L09-126)
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
Fire Safety Training Facility/AVTEC (State of Alaska Department of
Administration) (L08-005)
137
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.
Harmon Properties, LLC (L13-108)
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
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
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.
Joseph Tougas (L20-064 and L20-065)
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.
4JBC (L20-075)
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
138
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
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.
Exit Marine, LLC (L18-04)
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 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
139
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
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.
Jag (L95-094 and L95-095)
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.
USCG Radio Locator Beacon Tower (US Government) (L93-083)
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
140
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.
Global Tower Assets (L11-050)
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
141
Map 63. Sawmill Tideland
Map 82. Nash Map 82. Nash
Road Properties Road Properties
and Tidelandsand Tidelands
Map 82. Nash Map 82. Nash
Road Properties Road Properties
and Tidelandsand Tidelands
142
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
143
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
144
Map 65. Pacific Resurrection Bay Seafoods
Map 26. Mount Map 26. Mount
Marathon Trails Marathon Trails
and Lowell Creek and Lowell Creek
Diversion Tunnel Diversion Tunnel
and Outflowand Outflow
Map 81. Map 81.
Tideland Tideland
Unsubdivided Unsubdivided
RemainderRemainder
145
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
146
Map 66. Waterfront Tracts - South
Map 81. Map 81.
Tideland Tideland
Unsubdivided Unsubdivided
RemainderRemainder
Map 43. Map 43.
Downtown ParksDowntown Parks
147
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
Parcel ID Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size Fund Zoning Retention
Status
14920016 101 Railway
Avenue
Waterfront Tracts
Mariculture Addition
Tract 1B
68,389 SF
(1.57 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional Sell
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
14920015 201 Railway
Avenue,
213 Railway
Avenue
Portion of ATS 174 242,629 SF
(5.57 acres)
General
Fund
Institutional Retain
Ownership
Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute Tideland Easement
(Alaska Department of Fish & Game) (L06-097)
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.
148
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
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
14920012 301 Railway
Avenue, 409
Railway Ave-
nue
Waterfront Tracts,
Tract 2A
321,908 SF
(7.39 acres)
General
Fund
Central
Business
District
Sell
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.
Alaska Sealife Center (SAAMS) (L95-095)
149
Map 67. Waterfront Tracts - North
Permit Area 2Permit Area 2
Permit Area 1Permit Area 1
Permit Area 3Permit Area 3
150
Map 67. Waterfront Tracts - North
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
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)
End of Waterfront Tract leases.
151
Map 68. Seward Chamber of Commerce
Map 9. Parks Map 9. Parks
and Recreation and Recreation
WarehouseWarehouse
Map 77. Fort Map 77. Fort
Raymond Vacant Raymond Vacant
Lots - South of Lots - South of
Sea Lion AveSea Lion Ave
152
Map 68. Seward Chamber of Commerce (L89-077)
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
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.
153
Map 69. Seward Military Resort
Map 77. Fort Map 77. Fort
Raymond Vacant Raymond Vacant
Lots - South of Lots - South of
Sea Lion AveSea Lion Ave
Map 37. Map 37.
Forest Acres Forest Acres
Park, Bike Park, Bike
Park, and Park, and
CampgroundCampground
154
Map 69. Seward Military Resort (L64-034)
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
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.
155
LANDS LEASED TO THE CITY
Map 70. Lands Leased to the City
156
Map 71. J Dock Used Oil Shed & Fish Cleaning Stations
157
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
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.
Map 71. J Dock Used Oil Shed & Fish Cleaning Stations
(Leased to the City from ARRC)
158
Map 72. Seward Boat Harbor Z Float and East Breakwater
159
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
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.
Map 72. Seward Boat Harbor Z Float and East Breakwater
(Leased to the City from ARRC)(Contract 8670)
160
Map 73. Hemlock Street Water Well
161
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
Leased from Kenai Peninsula Borough. Assessed Land Value (2023): $143,800.
Recommendations are to continue agreement and use.
Map 73. Hemlock Street Water Well
(From KPB by City)
162
Map 74. Iron Mountain Shooting Range
163
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
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.
Map 74. Iron Mountain Shooting Range
(from KPB to City)(L06-029)
164
VACANT LANDS AND TIDELANDS - OTHER THAN SMIC LEASE AREA
Map 75. Vacant Lands and Tidelands - Other than SMIC Area
165
Map 76. 328 Fourth Avenue
Map 3. City Hall Map 3. City Hall
and Fire Halland Fire Hall
166
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
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.
Map 76. 328 Fourth Avenue
167
Map 77. Fort Raymond Vacant Lots - South of Sea Lion Avenue
Maps 6 & 48Maps 6 & 48
168
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
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.
Map 77. Fort Raymond Vacant Lots - South of Sea Lion Avenue
Former Air Force Rec Camp
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
169
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
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.
Fort Raymond (905 Sea Lion Ave)
170
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - North of Hemlock
Map 31. Japanese Map 31. Japanese
Creek North Forest Creek North Forest
Acres Levee ParcelsAcres Levee Parcels
Map 37. Forest Map 37. Forest
Acres Park, Acres Park,
Bike Park, and Bike Park, and
CampgroundCampground
171
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
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.
Map 78. Fort Raymond Vacant Lot - North of Hemlock
Fort Raymond (North Corner - Hemlock Ave & Seward Hwy)
172
Map 79. Bayview Vacant Lot
Map 30. Scheffler Map 30. Scheffler
Creek Watershed Creek Watershed
& Viewshed& Viewshed
173
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
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.
Map 79. Bayview Vacant Lot
174
Map 79. Marathon Addition Vacant LotMap 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
Map 8. Map 8.
Providence Providence
Medical and Medical and
Care CenterCare Center
Map 26. MountMap 26. Mount
Marathon Trails and Marathon Trails and
Lowell Creek Diversion Lowell Creek Diversion
Tunnel and OutflowTunnel and Outflow
175
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
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.
Map 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
(West of Glacier View Apartments)
176
Map 81. Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder
177
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.
178
Map 82. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands
Map 83. Nash Map 83. Nash
Road / SMIC Bench Road / SMIC Bench
and Fourth of July and Fourth of July
Creek ValleyCreek Valley
179
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
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.
Map 82. Nash Road Properties and Tidelands
Nash Road Shore Property 1
Parcel ID Physical
Address
Legal
Description
Parcel Size Fund Zoning Retention
Status
14533024 1217 Nash
Road
Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Roberts
Replat Tract H1
409,464 SF
(9.4 acres)
General
Fund
Resource
Management
Lease or
Sell
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.
Nash Road Shore Property 2
180
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
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.
Nash Road Shore Property 3
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
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.
Tideland (along Nash Road)
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
181
Map 83. Nash Road / SMIC Bench and Fourth of July Creek Valley
Map 82. Map 82.
Nash Road Nash Road
properties properties
and and
TidelandsTidelands
Map 22. Map 22.
Rock QuarryRock Quarry
182
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
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.
Map 83. Nash Road / SMIC Bench and Fourth of July Creek Valley
Nash Road / SMIC Bench, Fourth of July Creek Valley
183
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
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.
600 Nash Road and Bette Cato Avenue
184
VACANT LANDS - LANDS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE SMIC AREA
Map 84. Vacant Lands - 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.
185
Map 85. Lands Available for Lease in SMIC Area
Map 20. Map 20.
Harbormaster Harbormaster
BuildingBuilding
Map 20. Map 20.
Vessel Vessel
Washdown Washdown
FacilityFacility
Map 20. Map 20.
Ship Lift RailsShip Lift Rails
Map 62. SMIC LeasesMap 62. SMIC Leases
186
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 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.
Map 85. Lands Available for Lease in SMIC Area
Block 5
*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.
187
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 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.
Block 6
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 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.
Block 7
188
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
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.
Block 9
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
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.
Block 8
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Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
Map 45. Spring Map 45. Spring
Creek CampgroundCreek Campground
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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
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.
Map 86. SMIC Vacant Lots - Block 10
Block 10
*This parcel is also in Map groups, Map 21. Docks, Basin and Breakwater and, Map 45. Spring Creek Campground.
*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.
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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.
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 80. Marathon Addition Vacant Lot (204 Lowell Canyon Road)
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
Map 31. Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
*Recommendation to trade with the DNR for either DNR land by Fourth of July Beach or 707 Fifth Ave (parcel
14723017)
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.
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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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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
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.
Map 88. Lands to Consider for Acquisition
Additional Land for City Hall / Public Safety Complex
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
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.
DOT/PF Maintenance Shop and Storage Lot
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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.
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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 Recreation to discuss Waterfront
campgrounds and Spring Creek Campground
b. Have a joint work session with Parks and Recreation to provide input on the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan
2. Replats:
a.Citizen ballfield and Electrical building
b. New Public Works building site
c. Juniper ROW
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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
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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
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