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Home My WebLink AboutORD2024-001 Rezone Fort Raymond - Lot 10A-11 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction Date: January 22, 2024 Public Hearing Date: February 12, 2024 Enactment Date: February 12, 2024 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 7, LOT 10A-1, LOCATED AT 905 SEA LION AVE, FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL (INS) ZONING DISTRICT TO AN AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Seward City Tours has submitted a rezone application to the City of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on January 9`h, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-001 recommending the City Council approve the Land Use Amendment to rezone 905 Sea Lion Ave from an Institutional zoning district to an Auto Commercial zoning district; and WHEREAS, a purchase and sale agreement was approved and signed by the City on September 11, 2023, selling Lot 10A-1 to Seward City Tours; and WHEREAS, the majority of property owners in the area to be amended have petitioned to rezone Lot 10A-1, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7; and WHEREAS, the total area to be amended exceeds the required one acre as specified in Seward City code § 15.01.035(b)(3); and WHEREAS, the proposed Land Use Amendment would rezone Lot 10A-1, from Institutional (Ins) to Auto Commercial (AC); and WHEREAS, the property directly to the west of Lot' 10A-1 is zoned Auto Commercial; and WHEREAS, Seward City Tours intends to use Lot 10A- 1 to construct a bunkhouse and an auto / machine shop to support their business; and WHEREAS, auto or machine shops are not allowed in an Institutional zoning district, but are allowed with an approved Conditional Use Permit in an Auto Commercial zoning district; and WHEREAS, a bunkhouse is allowed in an Institutional zoning district and an Auto Commercial zoning district with an approved Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-001 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. Seward City Council hereby approves the Land Use Amendment to rezone Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7, Lot 10A-1, located at 905 Sea Lion Ave, from an Institutional (Ins) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this 12th day of February 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Calhoon, Crites, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: GZ Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 1 1 1 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: Ordinance 2024-001: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7, Lot 10A-1, Located at 905 Sea Lion Ave, from an Institutional (Ins) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Background and justification: Seward City Tours has submitted an application to rezone the 1.4 acres that they purchased at 905 Sea Lion Ave to an Auto Commercial zoning district. On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-099, which authorized the City Manager to enter into and execute the purchase and sale agreement and related documents with Seward City Tours for the sale of 1.40 acres of land on the northern portion of the property located at 905 Sea Lion Ave. On November 7, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-019 approving the preliminary plat creating Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7, Lot 10A-1. Seward City Tours purchased this property with the intention to construct a bunkhouse for employee housing and a maintenance shop to support their business. An auto repair shop is not allowed in an Institutional zoning district, nor is a general machine shop. Both uses are allowed in an Auto Commercial zoning district with an approved Conditional Use Permit. A Bunkhouse is allowed in an Institutional zoning district as well as an Auto Commercial zoning district with an approved Conditional Use Permit. Since both a bunkhouse and an auto repair or machine shop are allowed in an Auto Commercial zoning district, Seward City Tours is requesting that the zoning of Lot 10A-1 be changed from Institutional to Auto Commercial. Lot 10-1 is larger than one (1) acre, and the property adjacent to the west is zoned Auto Commercial, which meets the requirements of Seward City code 15.01.035(B)(3) amending the zoning of a parcel of land. The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-001 on January 9th, recommending the City Council approve the Land Use Amendment to rezone 905 Sea Lion Ave from an Institutional zoning district to an Auto Commercial zoning district. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.1.1.4 — "Support private sector business, employment, and programs." Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1 "Promote residential and commercial development within the city of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values." Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1 — "Encourage development of new housing in Seward." Strategic Plan: Other: N/A Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable $ 0 Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorne Review Yes Attorney Signature: /s Kody P. George Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Adopt AM Other: