Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05072024 Planning & Zoning PacketRegular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda May 7, 2024 1 | Page The City of Seward, Alaska PLANNING & ZONING COMMISION MEETING AGENDA City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Please silence all cell phones and devices during the meeting Chair Carol Griswold Vice Chair Brenan Hornseth Commissioner Nathaniel Charbonneau Commissioner Vanessa Verhey Commissioner Sean Ulman Commissioner Rhonda Hubbard Vacant Seat Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck City Planner Courtney Bringhurst Executive Assistant Clara Brown City Clerk Kris Peck May 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.ROLL CALL 4.CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed under Item 7. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commissioner requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda. Marked with *.) 6.SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A.Proclamations and Awards - None B.City Administration Report C.Other Reports and Announcements - None D.Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by the commission.) 1)Passenger Dock project and other port improvements – The Seward Company and ARRC 7.CONSENT AGENDA A.Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve April 2, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes………….3 8.PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda May 7, 2024 2 | Page A.Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2024-010, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending the City Council Amend Seward City Code 15.10.226 – Land Uses Allowed Table, Prohibiting Cluster Subdivisions in all Zoning Districts……...8 2) Resolution 2024-011 , of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of a horizontal layout for the printed version of the official Seward Zoning Map, which will display all zoned lands within the Seward City limits…………….……………….………………………...……...22 3) Resolution 2024-012, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to OLV LLC to Construct and Operate a Camper Park on The Point Subdivision Tract A, That Point Thereof Lying Within the Seward City Limits, Located at 1823 Nash Road; Within an Industrial (I) Zoning District……………………………………………………………………………....27 9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.Resolutions - None 10.NEW BUSINESS A.Resolutions - None B.Other New Business 1)Reschedule upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting dates…………………...…….42 a.August 20 – State Election b. October 1 – Municipal Election c.November 5 – National and State Election 2)Discuss work session topic for May 21, 2024. 11.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A.Reminder of Meetings 1) Work session on May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm. 2) Regular meeting on June 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm. B.Other Items 12.CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13.COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14.ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Volume 8, Page CALL TO ORDER The April 2, 2024, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Presiding Officer Carol Griswold (Clerk’s Note- Due to lack of Chair and Vice Chair, Commissioner Griswold was selected to be the Presiding Officer) OPENING CEREMONY Presiding Officer Carol Griswold led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Vanessa Verhey (Vice Chair) Nathaniel Charbonneau Brenan Hornseth Sean Ulman Carol Griswold (presiding) Rhonda Hubbard comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Danny Meuninck, Community Development Director Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner Clara Brown, Executive Planning Assistant Kris Peck, City Clerk Excused – Verhey, Hubbard Absent – None Vacant – One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARINGS- None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Charbonneau/Hornseth) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Griswold requested Resolution 2024-009 be moved to the first public hearing to accommodate the public in attendance. There was no objection from the commission. Griswold requested Resolution 2024-007 be deleted from the agenda. There was no objection from the commission. Motion Passed Unanimous 3 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Volume 8, Page The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approve the February 6, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS Proclamations and Awards Recognition of Clare Sullivan for her service on Planning and Zoning Commission was presented by Commissioner Charboneau and received by Sullivan. City Administration Report Community Development Director Danny Mueninck thanked the commission for the double header tonight with the work session and the meeting. He said newly appointed Commissioner Hubbard would make her debut at the next work session. Vice Chair Verhey was currently taking a leave of absence. Meuninck noted there were a lot of new staff and commissioners and there was a lot to learn. He was looking into revising the P&Z Rules of Procedure manual which was last updated in 2014. Meuninck also wanted to increase the public understanding of the applications and processes of the Community Development office. He noted that three future P&Z meeting nights would conflict with the Tuesday election dates in the latter half of 2024. Meuninck also updated the commission on various grant opportunities, Comprehensive Plan, Municipal Land Use Management Plan, new harbormaster building plans, port improvements, and future work session topics. Other Reports and Announcements - None Presentations - None PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Resolution 2024-009, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the Land Use Amendment to rezone two city owned properties located at 2301 Crabapple Street and 537 First Ave, to the recommended zoning stated in the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan Motion (Charbonneau/Hornseth) Approve Resolution 2024-009 City Planner Courtney Bringhurst said 2301 Crabapple Street property was the location of the north water tank and pumping facility. She noted there was an incorrect statement in the resolution about the Conditional Use Permit requirement. There was a substitute version Resolution 2024- 009 that corrected the error. Bringhurst summarized the zoning recommendations from the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan. The second property referenced in this resolution was the Mt. Marathon Hiking Trail trailhead. This parcel was currently zoned for single family housing, and this rezone would officially zone the trailhead property as a park. 4 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Volume 8, Page Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Sharyl Seese, inside city limits, said she was happy to hear the property at 537 First Ave would be used exactly as it is now. Seese requested there be better signage for parking at the Mt. Marathon hiking trailhead. Historically there had been several issues with parking in the area and many phone calls to the police to come deal with enforcement. Seese also hoped there would be no parking allowed on each corner of First and Monroe because it impacted visibility of traffic. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Charbonneau said the Crabapple Street portion of the resolution made perfect sense. The First Avenue portion of the resolution was carefully evaluated to make sure it would not be considered illegal spot zoning. Motion (Charbonneau/Hornseth) Approve Substitute Resolution 2024-009 Bringhurst explained the substitute version of the resolution. She said it corrected an error about the Conditional Use Permit as well as clarified the recommendation for action to city council. The substitute version of Resolution 2024-009 was amended to include: Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve upgrading the signs at the trail head to a uniform height and larger size that say: “No Parking Emergency Vehicle Access Only” with red arrows pointing towards the center. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve adding two signs on the north and south sides of Monroe and First Ave that say: “No Parking From Here to the Corner.” Main Motion As Amended Passed Unanimous Resolution 2024-007, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending the City Council Amend Seward City Code 15.20 – Signs [Resolution 2024-007 deleted from agenda] Resolution 2024-008, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 7, Lot 10A-2, Located at 905 Sea Lion Ave, from an Institutional (Ins) Zoning District to an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Motion (Charbonneau/Ulman) Approve Resolution 2024-008 5 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Volume 8, Page City Planner Courtney Bringhurst said there was a small parcel that was still zoned institutional, and it was surrounded by auto commercial zoning. She recommended the lot be rezoned to auto commercial. She noted there was a substitute resolution as a laydown which recommended updates to the Muni Land Plan and future land use maps. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Motion (Charbonneau/Ulman) Approve Substitute Resolution 2024-008 Charbonneau said it was pretty straight forward clean up. Main Motion Passed Unanimous UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions - None Other New Business Nominate and select a Chair Motion (Charbonneau/Ulman) Nominate and Select Commissioner Carol Griswold as Chair Motion Passed Unanimous Nominate and select a Vice Chair Motion (Charbonneau/Ulman) Nominate and Select Commissioner Brenan Hornseth as Vice Chair Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss work session topic for April 16, 2024 Bringhurst wanted to bring forward the deleted Resolution 2024-007 to the work session to make corrections and revisions. The secondary topic would be further discussion on Title 16 Subdivisions. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of Meetings Work session on April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 6 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024 Volume 8, Page Regular meeting on May 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm. CITIZEN COMMENTS - None COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Ulman thanked the citizens for their comments during the public hearing. He thanked the city staff for setting up P&Z for success. Charbonneau thanked administration for all their hard work. He thanked the newly appointed commissioners for joining and congratulated the new chair and vice chair. Hornseth thanked everyone for putting in the long hours for P&Z topics. He thanked the newly selected chair. Griswold thanked the public for the wonderful turnout of people and she appreciated their comments. She thanked administration for the substitute resolutions which she felt were stronger than the originals. Lastly, Griswold appreciated the very productive work session prior to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. _____________________________ _________________________________ Kris Peck Carol Griswold City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 7 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 7, 2024 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner Subject: Resolution 2024-010: Recommending the City Council Amend Seward City Code 15.10.226 – Land Uses Allowed Table, Prohibiting Cluster Subdivisions in all Zoning Districts Background and justification: On April 2, 2024, Community Development held public work sessions with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss Planned Unit Developments and to determine if any specific regulations should be incorporated into city code. As part of the discussion, Cluster Subdivisions were brought up since they are a form of a Planned Unit Development. The definition of a cluster subdivision is, “A development design technique that permits a reduction in lot area provided there is no increase in the number of lots permitted under a conventional subdivision or increase in overall density of development by concentrating buildings in specific areas on a site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas”. Currently our city code allows cluster subdivisions to be built in single-family, two-family, and multi-family residential zoning districts with an approved conditional use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission supports the current minimum lot size requirements in city code for each of these zoning districts and does not want to allow lot sizes to be any smaller. Prohibiting cluster subdivisions would not restrict future developments to be able to set aside land for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas, it would simply mean that any such dedications would have to be done according to the current lot size requirements in city code. The effect of this legislation would be to prohibit cluster subdivisions in all zoning districts within the City of Seward. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, 2.2.8 “Continue to review and update the city code.” 8 Vol 1, 3.2.1.1 “Manage land use to facilitate economic development while maintaining the historic, small town character of Seward.” Strategic Plan: Other: SCC 15.01.035(A) & SCC 15.01.035 (B)(1b.) Recommendation The public notice and public hearing process has been complied with as required by 15.01.035(C)(1) and 15.010.040. If the Commission is in favor of the proposed amendment, SCC 15.01.035 gives the Commission power to provide a recommendation to City Council to amend Seward City Code 15.10.226 – Land Uses Allowed as outlined in the attached Ordinance 2024- XXX. 9 Sponsored by: Staff Public Hearing: May 7, 2024 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.226 – LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE, PROHIBITING CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.035, the Planning and Zoning Commission by its own motion may recommend amendments to Title 15 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session on April 2, 2024, to review the use and regulation of Planned Unit Developments in city code; and WHEREAS, during that work session, Cluster Subdivisions were also discussed as they are a type of a Planned Unit Development; and WHEREAS, the definition of a Cluster Subdivision is, “A development design technique that permits a reduction in lot area provided there is no increase in the number of lots permitted under a conventional subdivision or increase in overall density of development by concentrating buildings in specific areas on a site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas”; and WHEREAS, Cluster subdivisions are currently allowed in single-family, two-family, and multi-family residential zoning districts with an approved conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, the Commission voiced that they supported the current minimum lot size requirements in city code for each of those zoning districts, and would not want lot sizes to be any smaller; and WHEREAS, future developments will still be able to set aside land for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas as long as the lot sizes meet the development requirements specified for the zoning district in which the land is being developed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: 10 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-010 Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2024-XXX attached and incorporated herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of May, 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 11 Sponsored: Planning and Zoning Introduction: May 28, 2024 Public Hearing: June 10, 2024 Enactment: June 10, 2024 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 15.10.226 – LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE, PROHIBITING CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.035, the Planning and Zoning Commission by its own motion may recommend amendments to Title 15 to City Council; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session on April 2, 2024, to review the use and regulation of Planned Unit Developments in city code; and WHEREAS, during that work session, Cluster Subdivisions were also discussed as they are a type of a Planned Unit Development; and WHEREAS, the definition of a Cluster Subdivision is, “A development design technique that permits a reduction in lot area provided there is no increase in the number of lots permitted under a conventional subdivision or increase in overall density of development by concentrating buildings in specific areas on a site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas”; and WHEREAS, the Commission voiced that they supported the current lot size requirements in city code for each zoning district, and would not want lot sizes to be any smaller; and WHEREAS, future developments will still be able to set aside land for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas as long as the lot sizes meet the development requirements specified for the zoning district in which the land is being developed; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-0XX recommending City Council amend Title 15.10.226, prohibiting cluster subdivisions in all zoning districts on the land uses allowed table. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that: Section 1. Seward City Code Title 15.10.226 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined, and deleted language is stricken): 12 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX TABLE Zoning District Designations The following zoning district abbreviations are provided for information and interpretation: RR = Rural, very low density single-family residential R1 = Single-family, low density residential R2 = Single and two-family, medium density residential R3 = Single, two and multi-family, high density residential UR = Urban residential, a mix of residential uses and low impact home professional offices OR = Office residential AC = Auto and neighborhood oriented, light commercial HC = Harbor commercial CB = Central business district - dense downtown commercial I = Industrial RM = Resource management - partially developable lands subject to floodplains and steep slopes INS = Institutional, public, quasi-public uses P = Parks Table 15.10.226. Land Uses Allowed Key: O – Use Permitted Outright H – Home Occupation C – Use Requires Conditional Use Permit P – Use Requires Administrative Permit Blank – Use Prohibited Zoning Districts Principally Residential Principally Commercial Principally Public Uses RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P Accessory building O O O O O O O O O O O O O Adult entertainment INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Agency, i.e., travel, insurance, title, real estate, etc. O O O O O 13 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Agriculture O Airport and related services O C Amusement or recreation facility O O O Animal shelter O C C Antenna, personal TV, satellite dish O O O O O O O O O O O O Art gallery O O O O O Assemblages, temporary large, i.e., circus, fair P P P P P P P Attraction, permanent major visitor C C C C C Auditorium O O O Auto repair, i.e., mechanic, glass body, upholstery C O Auto service/gas station O O O Auto/RV sales and rentals O O O Boat sales O O O Boat, commercial building/fabrication O O Boat, harbor/marina C C C C C Boat, repair and maintenance O O O C Boat, storage commercial O O O C Bulk material, i.e., concrete, gravel, sand, asphalt C C Business, marine retail sales and service O O O O C Business, package liquor O O O Business, retail sales and service O O O O Business, retail sales and service, industrial O 14 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Campground, municipal C/P C/P C/P C/P Campground, camper park, private C/P C/P C/P Campground, employee C/P Car/boat wash O O O Cemetery O C O Center, community/civic O O C C Center, mariner's O O O O Center, senior or teen C C C O O C C Child care, licensed center C C O O O C Child care, licensed home O O O O O O O O O Church C C C C C C O O O O Clinic, medical O O O O O Clubs, fraternal/lodges/socia l/ veterans C O O C Cluster subdivision C C C Cluster subdivision INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Commercial Communications tower less than 16 feet diameter or 75 feet in height C C C C C C Commercial Communications tower 16 feet diameter or greater than 75 feet in height C C C Correctional/prison facility C C C C Crematory O Docks/wharves, industrial cargo O O C C Dock, passenger O O O C O 15 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Drinking establishment, i.e., bar, nightclub, lounge C C C Drive-in facility— Fast food, banking, etc. C C C C C Dwelling, apartment in a commercial building (limited to one unit) O O O O O C Dwelling, apartment in a commercial building (two or more units) O O C C Dwelling, apartment, efficiency or accessory O O O O O O O Dwelling, apartment, studio C C C C C C Dwelling, attached single-family, i.e., townhouse, row C C C C C C C Dwelling, condominium C C C C C C C Dwelling, detached single-family O O O O O O O C C Dwelling, group home O O O O O O C Dwelling, guest house O O C Dwelling, multi- family (3 or more units) C C C C C C C Dwelling, two- family or duplex O O O O O C C Dwelling, watchman or caretaker O C Emergency services, pub/vol; i.e., fire, ambulance, rescue C C C C C C O C O O C O Financial institution, i.e., bank, S&L C O O Flea market, open air retail other than occasional C C C Fuels, bulk storage and sales C 16 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Golf course O O C Golf driving range O O O O C Greenhouse/nursery —Commercial O O O Grocery, convenience store C C C O O O O Grocery, supermarket, foodmart O O Health club C C O O O Home occupation O O O O O O O O O O Hospital C C Housing, bunkhouse C C C Housing, dormitory O O Housing, nursing, retirement, convalescent C C C Kennel, commercial, musher or fancier INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Laundry, dry cleaning O C O O Library O O O O Livestock, excluding chickens and rabbits P P Livestock, chickens and rabbits P P P P P P P P P Lodging, B&B H/P H/P H/P H/P H/P O/P O/P O/P O/P Lodging, hostel P P P P P P Lodging, hotel, motel, lodge, inn C O C C Lodging, short-term rental H/P H/P H/P H/P H/P P P P P Lumber yard/building supply C O C Manufacturing— noxious, heavy C Manufacturing, light fabrication, assembly C C O 17 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Merchant, transient O O O O Mobile home park C/P Mobile home, residential, not in park INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Mobile home sales O O Mobile medical unit O O O Mobile vendor P P P P P P P P P P P Mortuary/funeral home O O O Museum C O O O O O Office, boat charter, guide O O O O O C Office, business or professional O O O O O Office, government/quasi- government administration O O O O O O O Office, mobile/temporary on construction site P P P P P P P P P P P P P Office, home, professional O O O O O Parking lot C C O O O O O O O O Personal services, i.e., beauty, shoe, tailor O O O O Planned unit development C C C C C C Playground, public tot lot O O O O O O O O O O O Railroad C C C C Recreation, commercial indoor, i.e., bowling, skating O O O C Recreation, outdoor, i.e., miniature golf O C C C Recreation, shooting range C C C 18 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Recycling center C C O C Recycling, self- service drop-off point O O O O O O O O Rental, Long-term O O O O O O O O O O C C Repair service, i.e., large appliance C C O Resource extraction, commercial subsurface, i.e., mining C C C Resource extraction, commercial surface, i.e., gravel C C C Resource extraction, commercial timber harvesting C C Restaurant, food service, catering, brew pub O O O O O C Rooming or boarding house O/P O/P O/P O/P Roving Vendor P P P P P P P P P P P Salvage—auto, wrecking, scrap, junkyard C Sawmill or lumbermill C C School, college C C C School, public/private elementary/secondary C C C C C C C C C School, vocational C O O C O C Seafood processing, i.e., canning, rendering C C C C Shop, i.e., welding, sheetmetal, machine, steel fab. C C O Shop, i.e., wood, signs, cabinet, upholstery C C O C O Shopping center (mall) C C 19 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX Solid waste disposal, i.e., baler, transfer, landfill C C C Storage, container P P P P O P Storage, explosives P Storage, outdoor, yard, material/equipment C O O C Storage, self service O O O O Storage, warehouse and distribution O O O C C Studio, radio/television C O O O O C Tanks, aboveground associated with service station C C O Taxidermy O O O O O Terminal, i.e., bus, truck, freight O C O C Terminal, marine/boat passenger O C O O C Theater, concert, movie O O Tool/equipment rental O O Temporary structure P P P P P P P P P P Utility facility, public electric, water, sewer, etc. C C C C C C O O O O O O Vehicle impound lot O O Vending machine repair, storage O O C Veterinary hospital C C C Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA the 10th day of June, 2024. 20 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-XXX THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 21 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 7, 2024 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner Subject: Resolution 2024-011: Recommending City Council approval of a horizontal layout for the printed version of the official Seward Zoning Map, which will display all zoned lands within the Seward City limits Background and justification: Seward City code requires that the official zoning map be adopted by City Council and signed by the City Clerk (SCC 15.01.030(C)). City code 15.01.030(D) also states that “no changes of any nature shall be made to the official maps except in conformity with the procedures set forth in” Title 15, which procedures are the requirements for a public hearing. The City of Seward has an online zoning map and a printed zoning map. The printed version of the zoning map is a vertical layout that focuses primarily on the portion of the city that is located on the west side of Resurrection Bay. The Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) is placed on the map as an inset graphic. An even smaller inset graphic shows the entire city limits and the other portions of land that are not included in the two main areas of detail. The vertical map layout has been used for some time since displaying the entire City of Seward limits on a printed map is difficult and results in many of the parcels being reduced to a size that is difficult to see. However, as the printed version of the zoning map is what is included in the Seward Comprehensive Plan, it is essential that the map include the entire city limits. Understanding the complexities of planning within Seward and how the various zoning districts coincide is necessary to have maps that display the entire city limits. The new layout will include a table that displays the Ordinances that have approved Land Use Amendments since 1990. The numbers from the lines on the table are listed on the corresponding parcels where land use amendments have been approved. This new layout of the printed version of the Seward Zoning Map will not change any of the current zoning designations. On April 16, 2024, Community Development held a public work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the new layout for the official land use and zoning map. 22 Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, 3.2.2.2 “Improve the capability of the office of Community Development to develop land use and other maps in Seward.” Strategic Plan: Other: SCC 15.01.030(C) & 15.01.030(D) Recommendation The official printed version of the Seward Zoning Map is what will be included in the Comprehensive Plan. It is important that all zoned parcels located with city limits be represented on a map that is included in the Comprehensive Plan. 23 Sponsored by: Staff Public Hearing: May 7, 2024 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A HORIZONTAL LAYOUT FOR THE PRINTED VERSION OF THE OFFICIAL SEWARD ZONING MAP, WHICH WILL DISPLAY ALL ZONED LANDS WITHIN THE SEWARD CITY LIMITS WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.030C, official land use and zoning maps shall bear the adoption date and shall be signed by the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward has two viewing formats for the official land use and zoning map, an online version, and a printed version; and WHEREAS, the current printed version of the official land use and zoning map is displayed in vertical format and does not show the entire city limits; and WHEREAS, the printed version of the official land use and zoning map is included and referenced in the Seward Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, all land within the city of Seward limits have a designated zoning district, and should be included on the official land use and zoning map; and WHEREAS, the new proposed layout is a horizontal layout, rather than vertical, which will include the entire city limits; and WHEREAS, the proposed printed version of the official land use and zoning map only changes the formatting of the map and does not change any of the zoning designations; and WHEREAS, the new layout will also include a chart listing all of the Ordinances that have approved land use amendments since the year 1990 and lists the corresponding number on the properties where the zoning designations were changed; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a work sessions on April 16, 2024 to review the new layout for the official land use and zoning map. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: Section 1. The Commission recommends this printed version of the official land use and zoning map, incorporated herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. 24 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-011 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of May, 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 25 PH O E N I X R D HEMLOCKAVE PORT AVE CL I F F V I E W P L SEW A R D H W Y JES S E L E E D R LOWELL CANYON RD MILL S T PAR K S P L IR O N D R DI M O N D B L V D WASHINGTON ST CAINES ST BARWELL ST ADAMS ST BENSON DR H UL M LN RESURRECTION BLVD MORRIS AVE TH I R D A V E FO U R T H A V E LO W E L L CT SEA LION AVE A S H ST NO R T H S T A R C I R VI S T A A V E OA K S T FOR G E T M E N O T C I R RAVINA S T CH A MB E RL I N RD BA Y V I E W P L AIALIK ST FIR S T MADISON ST MONROE ST DE L P HI N ST D ST VAN BUREN ST A ST JEFFERSON ST BEAR DR B ST CHURCH ST HEMLOCK AVE C ST ASPEN LN O LY M P I A R D COTTONWOOD ST NO R T H W E S T E R N C I R RAILW A Y A V E OL G A S T BA L L A I N E B L V D DA I R Y HI LL L N PH O E NI X RD AL A M E D A S T FI R S T A V E SE C O N D A V E FI F T H A V E A I R P O R T R D SI X T H A V E SWETMAN N AV E MUSTANG AVE BLUEFIELD DR SORREL RD JELLISON AVE AL I C E D R JUNIP E R S T LAT O U C H E CIR FI R S T A V E ALDE R S T LA U R E L S T HA R O L D A V E MA P L E S T PI N E S T B I R C H S T BETTE CATO AVE EVERGREE N ST D IE C K G RA E FF RD CR A B A P P L E S T CH I S W ELL ST PA R K A V E PH O E N I X RD BR O W N E L L S T SE C O N D A V E SP R U C E S T COOLIDGE DR D O R A W A Y UN I M A K C I R T D O C K S T EL M S T CE D A R S T AFO G N A K A V E MARATHON DR D U N H A M DR LO W E L L P O I N T R D SEW A R D H W Y W.ASH ST DIM OND BL VD LE I R E R R D PUM P S T ATI ON RD FO U R T H A V E NA S H R D NA S H R D SO R R E L RD 48 29 28 933 49 50 3 6 42 11 39 18 46 41 38 19 11 4 32 3 15 14 12 10 5 6 51 52 54 13 5 11 37 16 17 22 23 25 26 33 34 35 36 44 47 3 24 20 53 55 55 56 57 58 27 27 88 7 40 4348 45 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 31 31 30 48 1 2 City of Seward Zoning Map Map produced by Quinn Tracy - City of Seward August 2003 Updated by Alaska Map Company 2005 - 2020 Updated by Soto GIS Consulting Inc. 2024 Official Seward Zoning Map This is to certify that this is the official Seward Zoning Map referred to in Sec. 15.01.030 of Title 15 of the Seward City Code. This zoning map replaces all previous official zoning maps and is intended to incorporate and contain all revisions as enacted by ordinances as of this date. Attest: Kris Peck, City Clerk The graphics on this map were produced from the best available sources. The City of Seward assumes no responsibility for any omissions, inaccuracies, or other errors that may exist. Adopted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough as part of the Borough Comprehensive Plan on Nov. 5, 1985, (Ord. 85-77), amended May 3, 1988 (Ord. 88-10). Adopted by the City of Seward (Ord. 626) on Nov. 6, 1989. Effective Jan. 2, 1990. S. HARBOR ST N. HARBOR ST SEWARD BOAT HARBOR RIVERSIDE DR B ST DINAH ST DARRELL ST SH A R O N D R CO T T O N W O O D L N DA V I D A V E BO U N D A R Y A V E NA S H R D ¯0 1 20.5 Miles 0 1.5 30.75 Kilometers Historic District Resource Management Park Institutional Industrial Central Business District Auto Commercial Harbor Commercial Office Residential Urban Residential Multi Family Residential Two Family Residential Single Family Residential Rural Residential City Limits Legend Undeveloped Right-Of-Way 26 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 7, 2024 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner Subject: Resolution 2024-012: Granting a Conditional Use Permit to OLV LLC to Construct and Operate a Camper Park on The Point Subdivision Tract A That Point Thereof Lying Within the Seward City Limits, Located at 1823 Nash Road; Within an Industrial (I) Zoning District Background and justification: Phil Zimmerman has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to construct and operate a camper park at 1823 Nash Road. The property it located within an industrial zoning district, which allows the land use of a camper park with an approved CUP and an annual administrative permit, which is issued by the City Clerk’s office. This property has been used for camping and parking for many years, although it has never been properly permitted. The conditional use permitting process will ensure that the use is consistent with the purposes of the zoning district, that the value of the adjoining land will not be significantly impaired, that the proposed use is in harmony with the comprehensive plan, that public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use, and that the proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. The administrative permitting process will ensure that the use is compliant with Title 8.15 Article 4 – Camper Parks. During the summer months, the tidelands adjacent to this property are used by a numerous amount of fisherman. There is a public parking area further east off of Nash Road, but it is not large enough to accommodate the many visitors that come to fish in Seward. The use of 1823 Nash Road to provide additional parking and camping for fishermen will relieve the congestion of vehicles parking along Nash Road. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Development Requirements: All development within this planned unit development will comply with Seward city code §8.15 Article 4 – Camper Parks. Surrounding Land Use: The property to the west is zoned Resource Management, vacant, and owned by the State of Alaska. Tidelands, owned by the City of Seward, are located to the south. The property to the north is outside of city limits but is privately owned and also operated as a campground. The property to the east is zoned Industrial and vacant land. 27 Floodplain Status: The northern portion of the property is located within an AE flood zone. Any development within this area will require additional permitting through the city and borough. The parking of RV’s within a flood zone are required to abide by §15.25.050(E). Utilities: The camper park will be for dry camping and only accessible to self-contained RV’s. Parking: There is no additional parking required for a camper park. However, there will be parking provided for individuals to access the tidelands for fishing. The use of the land for a parking area is allowed outright and will abide by §15.10.215(H). RV parking spaces will abide by the regulations in §8.15.415, which requires at least 10 feet of clear space between camping units. 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 3.6.1.1 – Improve existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure. Strategic Plan: N/A Other: Staff Comments Department Comments No Comment N/A City Clerk Camper Park permit will be required per SCC 8.15.210 Building Department X Fire Department Access roads should be a min of 26’ wide. Provide an emergency vehicle parking area. Public Works Department X Harbor Department X Police Department X Electric Department X Parks and Recreation X Telecommunications X Public Comment Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed Conditional Use Permit were notified of this public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with. 28 At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has not received public inquiries. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be submitted to the Commissioners for their review. Recommended Conditions 1. The access roads into and through the camper park shall be constructed and maintained at a minimum width of 26’. 2. An emergency vehicle parking / staging area shall be designated along the southwest end of the property and marked as such to prevent any other vehicles from parking in that location. 3. Per Seward City Code §15.10.325(f). an approved CUP shall lapse six months from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not been implemented, a building permit obtained, or other definitive steps taken to begin implementation of the planned unit development. The Commission may grant a six-month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. 4. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application by the permitee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission: a. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval. b. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City Council Resolution. Recommendation The proposed use is permittable through the Conditional Use Permit process, which allows the Commission the opportunity to ensure that the use is consistent with the purpose of the zoning district and surrounding land uses, is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan, and will not be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare. 29 Sponsored by: Applicant Public Hearing: May 7, 2024 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OLV LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A CAMPER PARK ON THE POINT SUBDIVISION TRACT A THAT POINT THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE SEWARD CITY LIMITS, LOCATED AT 1823 NASH ROAD; WITHIN AN INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Phil Zimmerman has submitted a conditional use permit application on behalf of OLV LLC to construct and operate a camper park at 1823 Nash Road; and WHEREAS, the property is located within an industrial zoning district; and WHEREAS, a camper park is allowed in the industrial zoning district with an approved CUP and an administrative permit issued by the City Clerk’s office; and WHEREAS, the property has been historically used for camping and parking to provide access to the adjacent tidelands for fishing, however, it was never properly permitted; and WHEREAS, the proposed camper park will be required to comply with the regulations specified in Seward city code Title 8.15 Article 4 – Camper Parks; and WHEREAS, the applicant has stated that the camper park will be dry camping and only accessible to self-contained RV’s; and WHEREAS, Seward city code §8.15.425(A) states that “where only self-contained campers or travel trailers are serviced or accommodated, no special toilet facilities will be required”; and WHEREAS, public parking along Nash Road to access the tidelands for fishing is inadequate to accommodate the total the number of visitors that come to fish; and WHEREAS, providing parking and camping on private land for fisherman to access the tidelands would greatly alleviate the traffic congestion on Nash Road; and WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with all the public hearing requirements of Seward city code §15.01.040. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: 30 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012 Page 2 of 4 Section 1. According to SCC 15.10.320.D., the Commission shall establish a finding that the use satisfies the following conditions prior to granting a conditional use permit: A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district. Finding: According to the Land Use Allowed Table, §15.10.226, a camper park is allowed within an industrial (I) zoning district with an approved conditional use permit. The purpose of an industrial zoning district is to “establish a district in which the principal use of land is for business, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, repair, assembly, storage, wholesaling and distributing operations, which may create some nuisance, and which are not properly associated nor compatible with residential land uses. It is intended to provide environmental safeguards for people employed in or visiting the district. Some visual amenity is expected in this district to make it compatible with adjoining residential or business districts.” B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired. Finding: This condition has been met. This property has operated as a campground for many years, however, it was never properly permitted or developed according to city regulations. While the proposed use is the same, it will now be legal and constructed and operated according to current standards and regulations for campgrounds. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This condition has been met. The proposal is in harmony with the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Seward Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, May 30, 2017) Vol 1, Chapter 3.1.1.4 – Support private sector business, employment, and programs. Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 – Improve existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure. D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: This condition has been met. The proposed use is dry camping. Only self- contained RV’s will be allowed. Any changes to the use will be required to follow the regulations as outlined in Title 8.15 Article 4 – Camper Parks. The property has access to Nash Road. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Finding: This condition has been met. All construction will abide by International Fire Code and International Building Code. All improvements, where applicable, will also meet DEC requirements. 31 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012 Page 3 of 4 F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use, and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. The access roads into and through the camper park shall be constructed and maintained at a minimum width of 26’. 2. An emergency vehicle parking / staging area shall be designated along the southwest end of the property and marked as such to prevent any other vehicles from parking in that location. 3. Per Seward City Code §15.10.325(f). an approved CUP shall lapse six months from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not been implemented, a building permit obtained, or other definitive steps taken to begin implementation of the planned unit development. The Commission may grant a six-month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. 4. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application by the permitee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission: a. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval. b. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City Council Resolution. Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use, subject to the above conditions satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed on Section 1, Subsections A through F are met by the applicant, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to OLV LLC to construct and operate a camper park at 1823 Nash Road legally known as The Point Subdivision Tract A That Point Thereof Lying Within the Seward City Limits; within an industrial (I) zoning district. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320: Conditional Use Permits and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit. Section 4. Administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the standards of its approval. Nonconformance to these above stated conditions shall be grounds for revoking the Conditional Use Permit. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption. 32 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-012 Page 4 of 4 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of May, 2024. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 33 34 35 36 Conditional Use Permit Application Property Map RES 2024-012 - Granting a conditional use permit to construct and operate a camper park Location: 1823 Nash Road Parcel #: 14517008 Ript i d e L a n e Ript i d e L a n e N a s h R o a d N a s h R o a d 100 feet Context Map 37 38 39 40 AFFIDAVIT OF NG PUBLIC HEARING OTICE hereby ceftify that I have posted a Notice of Public Hearing, as properfi located at T 01 bed by Seward City Code 15.01.040 for the R 01W Sec O1 Seward Meridian SW 2020010 The Point ivision, Tract An That Point Thereof City Limits; physical address 1823Lying Within the Nash Road, the owners have petitioned for a Public Hearing for a The notice was posted on which is I / days prior to the public must be posted in plain s hearings have been Affirmed and signed this ng on this petition. ht, maintained and I acknowledge this Notice displayed until all public 2024. 41 Planning and Zoning Memorandum Meeting Date: May 7, 2024 To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director Subject: Rescheduling certain Planning & Zoning meeting dates that conflict with election dates Background and justification: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds regular meetings on every first Tuesday of the month, and work sessions on every third Tuesday of the month. This year, there is a State election scheduled to take place on August 20th, which is a P&Z work session; a Municipal election scheduled to take place on October 1st, which is a P&Z regular meeting; and a State and National election on November 5th, which is a P&Z regular meeting. On these election dates, the Council Chambers will be occupied all day, and the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk are unavailable. Community Development staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve these suggested changes to the meeting dates / locations to accommodate the elections: Tuesday, August 20th – Since this is a work session, we will keep this date, but move the meeting location to the library Community room. Tuesday, October 1st – Since there are five Tuesdays in October, we would push back both October P&Z meeting dates one week. The new P&Z regular meeting in October would be on Tuesday the 8th (instead of the 1st), and the new P&Z work session would be on Tuesday, October 22nd (instead of the 15th). Tuesday, November 5th – We cannot move this meeting date back a week since City Council is meeting on November 12th to avoid meeting on Veteran’s Day (Nov 11th). So, we would like to have the November 19th P&Z work session double as a regular meeting and work session. We will plan to hold the work session from 5:30-6:45 pm, and then have the regular meeting follow at 7:00 pm. 42