HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2024-037 Renaming Gateway Subdivision Add No 2Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
I CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-037
A RESOLUTION OE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING RENAMING THE EAST PORTION OF THE
NORTH/SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY CURRENTLY KNOWN AS OLYMPIA
ROAD TO PHOENIX ROAD, LOCATED WITHIN THE GATEWAY
SUBDIVISION HILLTOP ADDITION AND THE GATEWAY
SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO. 2
WHEREAS, the Gateway Subdivision Hilltop Addition, Plat #2023-014 was approved by
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on April 10, 2023, and given final approval
on February 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Subdivision Hilltop Addition Subdivided Tract C-4 of the
Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 into 87 lots and three rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, one of the rights-of-way that was established in the plat connected the north
side of Phoenix Road to the north portion of Olympia Road that extends past the Afognak Ave
intersection; and
I WHEREAS, this middle segment of right-of-way was given the name of Olympia Road
to maintain continuity with the north segment of Olympia Road since the Gateway Subdivision
Hilltop Addition could only address the undesignated, middle portion of this previously incomplete
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, this portion of right-of-way designated as Olympia Road causes an unnatural
end to Phoenix Road; and
WHEREAS, it would maintain better continuity to Phoenix Road if that right-of-way were
to continue through the eastern portion of the Hilltop Addition and end at the Afognak Ave,
Olympia Rd intersection on the north end of the subdivision; and
WHEREAS, there are two intersections along the Olympia Road right-of-way where it
could naturally end rather than circling around the entire subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the continuity of Phoenix Road supports emergency 911 response; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the adjacent lots to this portion of right-of-way have been
notified and expressed support to have the road renamed from Olympia Road to Phoenix Road;
and
WHEREAS, past plats for the Gateway Subdivision show that the names of various rights-
of-ways have been changed as the land has been subdivided and rights-of-ways have been
established and connected; andI
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-037
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WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution
2024-015, recommending City Council approve renaming the east portion of the north/south right-
of-way currently known as Olympia Road to Phoenix Road; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough requires approval from the city council to
rename a right-of-way within Seward city limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves renaming the eastern portion of Olympia
Road in the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 and Hilltop Addition to Phoenix Road.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 8“’
day of July 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
Osenga, Finch, Barnwell, Crites, Calhoon, Wells, McClure
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ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Planning and Zoning Commission
Subject: Resolution 2024-037: Approving Renaming the East Portion of the
North/South Right-Of-Way Currently Known as Olympia Road to
Phoenix Road, Located Within the Gateway Subdivision Hilltop
Addition and the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2
Background and justification:
Prior to 2023, Tract C4 of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 was a 21.3-acre parcel of
unsubdivided land located between the north end of Dora Way and Phoenix Road and the south
end of Afognak Ave. The west side of the parcel was bounded by Olympia Road, but there was
not a designated right-of-way on the east side of the property to connect Phoenix Road to the
northern portion of Olympia Road.
In 2023, the owners of Tract C4, Hilltop Properties LLC, subdivided the parcel, creating 87 lots
and three rights-of-way. One of the rights-of-way that was established in this subdivision
connected the north side of Phoenix Road to the north portion of Olympia Road that extends
past the Afognak Ave intersection. This middle segment of right-of-way was given the name of
Olympia Road to maintain continuity with the north segment of Olympia Road since the
Gateway Subdivision Hilltop Addition plat could only address the name of the undesignated,
middle portion of this previously incomplete right-of-way.
It is a natural flow of continuity that supports emergency 911 response to allow Phoenix Road
to continue north through the Hilltop Addition and connect all the way to Afognak Ave. This
would create a three-way intersection, turning onto Afognak Ave to the north and Olympia Road
to the southwest.
The south end of Olympia Road would continue east along the south side of the Hilltop Addition
and connect to Phoenix Road at a T-intersection, that would allow an individual to turn north or
south onto Phoenix Road.
A review of past recorded plats for the Gateway Subdivision shows that as the land has been
developed and subdivided, various rights-of-ways have been left incomplete, and then named
and renamed as new rights-of-ways have been developed.
The parcels affected by this proposed street rename are all undeveloped and the majority of them
not addressed. The property owners that would be affected by the renaming of Olympia Road to
Phoenix Road have been notified of this proposed action and have expressed support for the
rename.
On July 2nd, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2024-015,
recommending City Council approve renaming the east portion of the north/south right-of-way
currently known as Olympia Road to Phoenix Road.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, 2.2.9 Public Safety – “Maintain an effective public safety
communications network in Seward, including an enhanced emergency 911
system and corrected street addresses.”
Strategic Plan:
Other:
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
Available Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
Street Renaming Resolution Property Map
RES 2024-015- Renaming the east portion of the north/south right-of-way currently
known as Olympia Road to Phoenix Road
Location: Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition and Addition No. 2
Parcel #: NA
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