HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2024-006 Rezone 537 First AveSponsored by: Sorensen
Introduction Date: April 15, 2024
Public Hearing Date: April 29, 2024
Enactment Date: April 29, 2024
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE
SEWARD TOWNSITE MARATHON ADDITION, LOT 29, LOCATED AT
537 FIRST AVE, FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RI) ZONING
DISTRICT TO A PARK (P) ZONING DISTRICT, AS RECOMMENDED IN
THE MUNICIPAL LANDS INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-132
update to the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan contains
recommendations for each of the city owned properties; and
WHEREAS, for certain properties, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
that the zoning be changed to more accurately reflect the land uses taking place on the property;
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WHEREAS, the Mt Marathon hiking trailhead is located at 537 First Ave, which is
currently zoned Single-Family Residential; and
WHEREAS, the traditional and current use of the property is as the trailhead to the Mt
Marathon Hiking Trail and to provide emergency access to Mt Marathon; and
WHEREAS, the traditional and current use of the trailhead property will not change in the
foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public’s benefit to protect the property with an appropriate zoning
designation that represents the recreational and emergency access use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning for 537 First Ave is Park; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commissioner approved
Resolution 2024-009 recommending the City Council approve a rezone of 537 First Ave to be Park
zoning designation; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with, and the appropriate public
hearing as required by Seward City Code §15.01.040.
I NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-006
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Section 1. Seward City Council hereby approves the Land Use Amendment to rezone
Seward Townsite Marathon Addition, Lot 29, located at 537 First Ave from a Single-Family
Residential (Rl) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district.
Section 2. Seward City Council hereby approves updating the Municipal Land Inventory
and Management Plan page 88, changing the zoning from Single-Family Residential to Park.
Section 3. Seward City Council hereby approves updating the current and future Land Use
Maps from Single-Family Residential to Park.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this
29'^ day of April 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ISue McClure, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Finch, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
None
Osenga
None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 15, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
Subject:
Ordinance 2024-006; Approving the Land Use Amendment To Rezone
Seward Townsite Marathon Addition, Lot 29, Located A t 537 First Ave,
From A Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District To A Park (P)
Zoning District, As Recommended In The Municipal Lands Inventory And
Management Plan
Background and justification:
On November 27, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-132 update to the
Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP) that was recommended to them
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This plan identifies municipal owned lands,
explains the current use of each land, and provides recommendations for the future
management of the lands. Certain properties within the plan were recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission to be rezoned. This Ordinance addresses one of those
properties.
Page 87 -88 of the MLIMP identifies the location of the Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead. It is
located on parcel 14803004 or 537 First Avenue. The parcel is currently zoned Single-Family
Residential. The parcel will never be developed for housing, but rather has indefinite plans
to continue its use as a trailhead and emergency vehicle access to Mt Marathon. The
Commission has recommended that the parcel be rezoned from Single-Family Residential
to Park.
On April 2, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-009,
recommending City Council approve the land use amendment to rezone 537 First Ave.
The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as
required by Seward City Code §15.01.040.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 “Improve existing and develop additional recreational
infrastructure.”
• Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas for
recreational enjoyment.” Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or
permanent-park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as park
land.
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other: Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan
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
Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature: /s Kody George
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance
Other:
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Rezone of Seward Townsite Marathon Addition
Lot 29 from Single Family Residential (R1)
to Park (P)
Drawn By:Selena Soto
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.
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537 First Ave
Current Zoning
Address: 537 First Ave Proposed Zoning: Park
Current Use: Mt Marathon Jeep Trail Trailhead