HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2024-011 Seward Zoning MapSponsored by: Staff
Public Hearing: May 7, 2024
I 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 does not show the entire city limits, and uses different scales; and
WHEREAS, the printed version of the official land use and zoning map is included and
refereneed in the Seward Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, all land within the city of Seward limits have a designated zoning distriet,
and should be included on the official land use and zoning map; and
WHEREAS, the new layout is a horizontal layout, rather than vertical, which includes the
entire city limits and uses a uniform scale; and
WHEREAS, the proposed printed version of the offieial 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 inelude 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 ehanged; 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.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-011 I
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this day
of May, 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
Hubbard, Charbonneau, Hornseth, Griswold
Verhey, Ulman
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ATTEST:
IKris Peck
City Clerk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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