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Home My WebLink AboutRes2024-022 313 315 Fourth ReplatSponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD, LOTS 12, 13, 14 & NORTH'4 OF LOT 15, BLOCK 15; LOCATED AT 313 & 315 FOURTH AVE; CREATING LOT 14A, SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE WISEL REPLAT. WHEREAS, John Wisel has submitted a preliminary plat for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat is vacating three interior lot lines, formerly separating Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15 on Block 15 in the Original Townsite of Seward, creating one parcel which will be called Lot 14A; and WHEREAS, the applicant plans to develop the property and Seward City Code § 12.01.030 prohibits any building except for a single-family home to be constructed across platted property lines; and WHEREAS, the existing use of the property is an abandoned building on the southern portion and vacant land on the northern portion; and WHEREAS, the parcels are currently zoned Central Business (CB); and WHEREAS, none of the parcels are located within a mapped FEMA flood zone; and WHEREAS, the proposed single parcel is 10,500 square feet; and WHEREAS, the parcel has access to Fourth Ave on the east, a one-way street on the north, Church Street, and an alley on the west; and WHEREAS, the lot is currently served by Citywater, sewer, and electric; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code §16.01.015(F), states that a plat submitted to create a single parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from the requirements of a public hearing; and WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding plat proposals within the City of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-022 Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Original Townsite of Seward, Lots 12, 13, 14 & North %2 of Lot 15, Block 15; Located at 313 & 315 Fourth Ave; Creating Lot 14A, Seward Original Townsite W sel Replat. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 8th day of October, 2024. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold", Chair Sullivan, Ulman, Verhey, Hubbard, Griswold None Charbonneau, Homseth None Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 1 1 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: October 8, 2024 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2024-022: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Original Townsite of Seward, Lots 12, 13, 14 & North'/2 of Lot 15, Block 15; Located at 313 & 315 Fourth Ave; Creating Lot 14A, Seward Original Townsite Wisel Replat Background and justification: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary replat submitted by John Wisel. This plat will vacate the interior lot lines that formerly separated Lots 12, 13, 14, & 15 of Block 15, Original Townsite of Seward, and create one, single lot which will be known as Lot 14A, Seward Original Townsite Wisel Replat. The applicant has plans to develop the property, and Seward City Code § 12.01.030 states that "no building, except a single-family residence, may be constructed across platted property lines." A public hearing is not required for this plat as Seward City Code § 16.01.015(F) states that a plat submitted to create a single parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from the requirements of a public hearing. In accordance with Borough requirements, the city must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoninj': The property is currently zoned Central Business (CB). Size: The parcel will be 10,500 square feet. Utilities: The parcel has access to all city utilities (water, sewer, and electric). Existirm Use: There is an abandoned building on the southern portion of the parcel, and the northern portion is vacant. Access: The parcel has access to Fourth Ave on the east, a one-way street on the north, Church Street, and an alley on the west. 39 Flood Zone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map the parcel is not within a FEMA mapped flood zone. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive N/A Plan: Strategic Plan: N/A Department Comments No Comment N/A Building Department X Fire Department X Public Works Department X Harbor Department X Police Department X Electric Department X Telecommunications X Recommendation It is the Commission's responsibility to provide a recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough to approve this plat if the Commission feels that it meets the requirements outlined in Title 16 of Seward City Code. 40 Context Map !WAVE ;325 THIR.0 AVE or- 323 THIRD] AVF NW: - .319 irHIRDAVF 7 1 H IRI3 AVF TH IRD'AVE 367 T.H IRO AVE al• 3D5 ti+EF 100 feet TkIRD mgc 302 • NIJRC 9335r' o ;;. AVE CHURCH ST ADAMS ST ; x'304 AD(%iviS ST 223 THIRD AVE 5 FOURTH AVE FCWITF!•A FNB ADAM 5 ST a i .;FC)I:RTH AVE FOURTH AVE Preliminary Plat Application Property Map FIRE STATION FOURTH-AVE.-- • .I I • 1.14 F sH VE 1312.t1 , AVE 6 FIFTH CITY HALL 231 FIFTH'AVE 229-QV-Aft Ir. RES 2024-022 - Vacating the interior lot lines separating Lots 12, 13, 14, & North 1/2 of Lot 15, Block 15, Original Townsite of Seward; Creating Lot 14A, Seward Original Townsite Wisel Replat Location: 313 & 315 Fourth Ave Parcel #: 14909011 & 14909012 43 i T1S R1W S 4+S 3 SM B S SEWARD. A S %0;7 St `+ c7 4' R..d Jefferson S Replat Location Washing -ton Q raQ VICINITY 1" = 2000' MAP LEGEND ED- AK DOT brass cap, Record SWD 20 1-10— Brass cap, ATS 174 RM 6, Record • — Lot corner set in plat SWD#1, not (C)— Calculated from record information, L C Lot 31 SWD 1 Lot 29 SWD 1 Lot 28 SWD 1 Lot 27 SWD 1 Lot 26 SWD 1 -roc Lot 25 SWD 1 Lot 24 SWD w J 0 02-14 SWD 2002-14. described. SWD 2002-14. Seward Original Townsite Lsel Replat Preliminary Plat A replat combining Lots 12, 13, 14, & N 1/2 15 Block 15 Seward Original Townsite, SWD #1. Located in USS 726, Within the SW 1/4 Section 10, T1S R1W, Seward Meridian, City of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Seward Recording District Kenai Peninsula Borough File #2019-011 Prepared for Prepared by Grace Group Properties 1, LLC P.O. Box 3565 Seward, AK 99664 SCALE 1" = 30' AREA Johnson Surveying P.O. Box 27 Clam Gulch,Ak 99568 (907) 262-5772 = 10,500 sq ft 9 August, 2024 NOTES: 1. This replat is subject to City of Seward Land Use and Zoning regulations. 2. No permanent structure shall be constructed or placed within a utility easement which would interfere with the ability of a utility to use the easement. 3. Lot is served by City water & sewer. 4. This is a paper plot base on data from SWD plot #1 and SWD 2001-14. No field survey was performed in conjunction with preparing this plat, no corners were found or set. 5. Contour interval 5'. There are no wet areas on the poperrty. N89°58'20"E 1199.97' Record SWD 2002-14 15 Lot 5A SWD 95-26 CHURCH ST. BASE BEARING SWD 1 IC) EAST 100.0' former lot line LOT 14A 10,500 sq ft f orrmer lot line former lot line 15 WEST 100,0' S1/2 Lot 15 ec Lot 16 SWD 1 Lot 17 SWD 1 WASTEWATER DISPOSAL 20.40.070 Plans for wastewater disposal, that meet regulatory requirements are on file at the Department of Environmental Conservation 0 L.- 1 0 0' Lot 30 SWD Lot 29 SWD 1 Lot 28 SWD 1 Lot 27 SWD 1 ) Lot 26 —1 SWD 1 r Lot 25 SWD 1 Lot 24 SWD 1 44 PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM E RELIMINARYPLAT EIREVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT (no fee required) PHASED PRELIMINARYPLATOPRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRIVATE STREETS / GATED SUBDIVISION All requirements of Seward Code Title 16 apply and must be met. SUBDIVISION PLAT NAME: must not include business names, contact staff for assistance if needed. et..) cur or t C t wA i 'To ets t k. )J $c.I Ref Ia ` .. L§ i Pr PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description Lots fx,13 , IY el •fri, 'h_ af !S'F ak,,/,,_ ..ewtira! Oriyi no. I Town. i k 15 Section, Township, Range ,1 Is ig I (1j se( /0 General area description City 5e4.6.yeLral Total Acreage /Oi zrQ s54ur�r-e 4c.t SURVEYOR Company: -To iniAS[r,.. Su, ve r.i 1l.yc{ Contact Person: Mailing Address: PO f�jo)c 2-7! City, State, Zip Glavh q 4 ia,r Fig_ eteo: Phone: 96-7 — 7.6 -2,-5 -771 e-mail: PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY WASTEWATER on site Ettity WATERIDon site City SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A preliminary plat application will be scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning meeting after a c mplete application has been received. Electronic file of Plat and reliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee $200.00- HCertificate to plat for ALL parcels included in the subdivision ®Documentation showing proof of signatory authority (partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, etc.) ❑ Public Notice Sign(s) Posted on property - CO staff will contact you to pick up sign EXCEPTIONS REQUESTED TO PLATTING CODE: A letter, to be presented to the Planning and Zoning commission, with substantial evidence justifying the requested exception and fully stating the grounds for the exception request, and the facts relied upon, MUST be attached to this submittal. 1. 2. 3. APPLICANT: SIGNATURES OF ALL LEGAL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE REQUIRED. Additional signature sheets can be attached. When signing on behalf of another individual, estate, corporation, LLC, partnership, etc., documentation is required to show authority of the individual(s) signing. Contact KPB staff for clarification if needed. OWNER(s) �j ente : 1 LO �., ( :ftP7 Name {printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: Name (printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUBMITTED Receipt # 45