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Home My WebLink AboutORD2024-002 Rezone Mount Alice Estates1 1 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 2024-002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE MOUNT ALICE ESTATES PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PHASE 1, LOTS 1-11 AND TRACTS B-D, LOCATED AT 1303 NASH ROAD, FROM A RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM) ZONING DISTRICT TO A MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Ken and Jonathon Lang have submitted a rezone application on behalf of Resurrection Bay Investments LLC 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 2024-003 recommending the City Council approve the Land Use Amendment to rezone Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D, Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1 from a resource management zoning district to a multi -family zoning district; and WHEREAS, the majority of property owners in the area to be amended have petitioned to rezone Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D within the Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1 from a resource management (RM) zoning district to a multi -family (R3) zoning district; 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 multi -family (R3) zoning district is intended to provide opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units which are predominately multi- family units close to concentrations of public services, employment, and/or recreation; and WHEREAS, this development would provide more housing options near recreation and employment opportunities on Nash Road; and WHEREAS, the developer has expressed a desire for the construction of residences to be primarily single-family homes with one or more condominiums in the larger tracts; and WHEREAS, single family homes and duplexes are allowed outright in an R3 zoning district; and WHEREAS, multi -family dwellings, condominiums, and townhomes are allowed with an approved conditional use permit in an R3 zoning district; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-002 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. Seward City Council hereby approves the Land Use Amendment to rezone Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1, Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D, Located at 1303 Nash Road, from a Resource Management (RM) Zoning District to a Multi -Family Residential (R3) 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: Crites, Calhoon, Finch, Osenga, Wells, Barnwell, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk �vo s t i s,,,�� (City Seal) ,,a%®F S E W. .,. �Of'9 i • • pL -.d nn J.OF iSS 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 2024-002: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1, Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D, Located at 1303 Nash Road, from a Resource Management (RM) Zoning District to a Multi -Family Residential (R3) Zoning District Background and justification: Ken and Jonathon Lang have submitted an application on behalf of Resurrection Bay Investments LLC to rezone the portion of land south of Nash Road in the proposed Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1. On January 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-002 approving the preliminary plat creating Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1, Lots 1-11 and Tracts A-D. The owner of Resurrection Bay Investments LLC intends to develop Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D as a private, gated community. There will be certain covenants and restrictions established for the private community that will maintain a high standard of development for the community. The developer intends for the majority of housing within the community to be single-family homes, but also desires the flexibility to construct condominiums on the larger tracts of land. For this reason, the developer has submitted a land use amendment application to rezone Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D from resource management (RM) to multi- family residential (R3). The total area of land to be amended exceeds the required one acre as specified in Seward City code § 15.01.035(b)(3), and the majority of property owners in the area to be amended have petitioned the city in support of this rezone. The multi -family (R3) zoning district is intended to provide opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units which are predominately multi -family units close to concentrations of public services, employment, or recreation. The location of this private community on Nash Road places the future housing proximate to recreation and employment opportunities. The developer has expressed the intention to construct a condominium on the larger tract with primarily single-family homes on the other lots. 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 2024-003 on January 9th, recommending the City Council approve the Land Use Amendment to rezone Lots 1-11 and Tracts B-D, Mount Alice Estates Planned Unit Development, Phase 1 from a resource management zoning district to a multi -family zoning district. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: 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 3.2.1.2 — Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year- round housing through appropriate land use regulations. Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1— Encourage development of new housing in Seward. Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1.1 — Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in various income and age groups N/A Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (V): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable $ $ $ Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Yes SMIC Parking Other Fund Balance Information Electric Water $ Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorney Signature: /s Kody P. George Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Adopt AM Other: