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Home My WebLink AboutRES2024-007 Planning & Zoning Priorities Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR JANUARY 2024 TO JANUARY 2025 WHEREAS, the Seward City Code §2.30.225(B) states that "the Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the Seward Zoning Code, Seward Comprehensive Plan, Official Zoning Map, Official Land Use Plan Map, and other duties as requested by the City Council"; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed their priorities during the review of the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan at the end of 2023; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-006 requesting that Council approve the below stated priorities. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that: Section 1.The City Council hereby approves the following list of priorities for the Planning and Zoning Commission for January 2024 to January 2025: SHORT TERM (2024) SPECIFIC PRIORITIES • Through powers of the Commission, contribute and collaborate as needed to help he part of the solution for the housing issues that Seward is facing including recommending changes to the Muni Land Plan and Title 15. • 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review and Update Recommendations: Hold a public hearing to do a preliminary update identifying items that have been `completed' in the Comprehensive Plan. Hold work sessions to discuss a plan for carrying out a more extensive update to the Comprehensive Plan to be implemented by 2025. • Revise requirements for Conditional Use Permits: Create a higher standard for applications and approved developments and improve compliance. • Attend a joint work session with Seward Bear Creek Flood Board, Parks and Recreation, and Trout Unlimited Alaska: Discuss the NFWF Coastal Resiliency grant and its use in the waterfront restoration. ONGOING PRIORITIES CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-007 Page 2 of 3 • Review and make recommendations to update Title 15 as needed. (Title 15 is a living document and keeping it current is part of the role of Community Development and the P&Z Commission.) Topics to address this year include signs, height restrictions, parking, development standards, etc. • Review and update the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan(MLIMP) to meet the current and future needs of the City of Seward.(Annual Review at Regular meeting in September.) • Promote public interest and understanding for the upcoming review process of the Comprehensive Plan (Different pieces of the comprehensive plan can be reviewed each year to help keep up to date before the official review every 10 years. Code requires that we have one public hearing on an annual basis and recommendations shall be forwarded to council for consideration.) • Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies, including land use and zoning changes,to support the long- term vitality of the City. • Joint Work sessions with Seward Bear Creek Flood Board regarding city/borough projects: Lidar mapping, Flood mitigation, Airport, Second Avenue culvert project, Resurrection River,Japanese Creek, Lowell Canyon, Beach revitalization project(Annual Joint Work session) • Work with PACAB on the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) new zoning overlay and development plan(Annual Joint Work session) • Work with Historic Preservation Commission to develop methods to preserve the historic downtown(Annual Joint Work session) • Planning & Zoning Commissioner education and training (Annual trainings for both pro(eclure and content) Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 22nd day of January 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ELK Sue McClure, Mayor CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-007 Page 3 of 3 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: / / Kris Peck City Clerk ,st Ifrrrrr.,�� .�`s F SEW 4 (City Seal) .•': �' �O ��4#% V{v Oe T. sE a..-' •••, s,,•(SHE 1;**** c•�-,��• Resolution 2024-007 City Council Agenda Statement . Meeting Date: January 22, 2024 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Courtney Bringhurst, Acting Community Development Director Subject: Resolution 2024-007: Approving the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2024 to January 2025 Background and justification: Under the direction of the City Council,the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes priorities annually. During discussions throughout 2023 and especially at the end of the year while the Commission reviewed the Municipal Lands Management and Inventory Plan, the Commission discussed and updated their priorities for 2024. The attached Resolution contains the updated priorities meant to guide the Planning and Zoning Commission during the year 2024. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with(citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: The priorities of the Commission are based on the goals and objectives established in the Comprehensive Plan. Strategic Plan: N/A Other: N/A 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 106 Resolution 2024-007 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 AM Other: 107