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Home My WebLink AboutORD2024-001 Rezone Fort Raymond - Lot 10A-1 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 9th, 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 Jot 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 l0A-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 12`h day of February 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA cciAtPINK Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Calhoon, Crites, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) '� nF SEW** 01, • SEAL S • � Nril NE1 °' • Q. 'o*/#1e1nor% * Ordinance 2024-001 City Council Agenda Statement 9 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 9tn 38 Ordinance 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. 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: N/A Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: S 0 This legislation(✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in amount of. $ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ ✓ Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted ✓ Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund(✓): General SMIC Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare Motor Pool Other Note:amounts are unaudited Available Fund Balance $ Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review e✓ Yes Attorney Signature: /s Kody P. George Not applicable Comments: 39 Ordinance 2024-001 Administration Recommendation �✓ Adopt AM Other: 40 12/26/23, 11:45 AM 103 Ordinance 2024-001 City of Seward,AK 12/26/2023 103 Primary Location Applicant Zoning Amendment 905 SEA LION AVE Jonah Swiderski Application SEWARD,AK 99664 907-491-0274 Status:Active Owner info@sewardcitytours.com Submitted On: 11/14/2023 PO BOX 2031 SEWARD CITY OF PO BOX 167 SEWARD,AK 32981 Myrtlewood Circle 99664 Seward,Alaska 99664 Applicant Information Name* Mailing Address* Jonah Swiderski PO BOX 2031 Seward,AK 99664 Phone* Email* 907-491-0274 info@sewardcitytours.com Property Information Address* Size of subject area* 905 Sea Lion Avenue 1.4 Acres Legal Description T 1N R 1W SEC 34 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0870012 FORT RAYMOND SUB REPLAT NO 1 LOT 10A 43 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/2380/react-form-details/2380 1/6 12/26/23, 11:45 AM 103 Ordinance 2024-001 The legal description of a property and the KPB Parcel number can be found at this link: https://gis.kpb.us/map/index.htmI?viewer=basic Click on the icon four from the left that looks like a pin and says "find parcel by address" when you hover your mouse over it.Type in your address and press "enter". Click on your parcel.A white box with information in it should appear on your screen. The parcel ID number is at the top.The Legal name of the property is in the middle under the heading, "Legal:" Current Zoning* Request to rezone to:* Institutional (Ins) Auto Commercial (AC) Reasons for Rezone Intended use of property and reason for rezoning:* Employee Bunkhouse and Office/Maintenance building, Rezoning to auto commercial will better suite our use of the property. Property in the area is already zoned AC and will have little to no impact on adjacent properties. How does the proposed amendment comply with the Seward Comprehensive Plan:* The rezoning fully adheres to the Seward Comprehensive Plan, specifically 3.2.1 "Promote residential and commercial development within the city of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values." 3.3.1 "Encourage development of new housing in Seward" Seward Comprehensive Plan: https://www.cityofseward.us/home/Showpubl isheddocument/60/637001929598130000 What is the effect of the zoning amendment on the surrounding property owners and on the community at large?* The surrounding area is owned by the city of Seward and will have no impact.To the south there is one property that is already zoned auto commercial and it will not have any effect on those owners. 44 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/2380/react-form-details/2380 2/6 12/26/23, 11:45 AM 103 Ordinance 2024-001 Select the method by which this Rezone application Petition Signatures* is being initiated:* By petition of a majority of the property Jonah Signature.jpeg owners in the area to be amended Document Uploads Map of area* Proof of ownership of rezone area ta SEWARD CITYTOURS LAND , 905 Sea Lion Zoning.JPG SALE. df +�� p Declaration Page I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature* Jonah Swiderski Nov 14,2023 Attachments Property Map_905 Sea Lion Ave.pdf Property Map_905 Sea Lion Ave.pdf Uploaded by Courtney Bringhurst on Nov 16,2023 at 12:57 PM 45 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/2380/react-form-details/2380 3/6 0rd�Ik111v2Q247 w r r , 7- V.a. - 4 11 Y \0\ ` l WWAW f `C c rt ' Y i �•.2ii 1'^ -{n Fri�� .r *.-t5 '4Sp `4r F r .1♦ A. Pr door t Y i y Rezone of Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat 905 Sea Lion Ave / \Number 7, Lot 10A-1 from Institutional (INS) to - � � �1 Drawn By: Selena Soto Auto-Commercial (AC) N 0 25 50 100 Feet Due to different data sources property lines and aerial imagery do not overlay correctly. Map is to be used for orientation and reference purposes only. 46 Ordinance 2024-001 Zoning IF x1... x a SEAJLIO N " SEA _ION T d y�,."'' � �' �� yr• � rm hAJ y ,yr'ryY APT ti h ry MT t a. ;v A ., s *'x •y rsfw a x y ("'4' r; is Are 47