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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PRIORITIES FOR JANUARY 2025 TO JANUARY 2026
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code §2.30.225(B) states that "the Commission shall
act in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the Seward Zoning Code,
Seward Comprehensive Plan, Official Zoning Map, Official Land Use Plan Map, and
other duties as requested by the City Council"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed their priorities during
the January 21' work session; and
WHEREAS, City Council will address a resolution adopting these
recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission, that:
Section 1. The following list of priorities are hereby recommended to the City Council for
approval:
SHORT TERM (2025) SPECIFIC PRIORITIES
• Through the powers of the Commission, contribute and collaborate as needed
to help be part of the solution for the housing issues that Seward is facing
including recommending changes to the Muni Land Plan and Title 15.
o Current discussions to be continued throughout 2025 are building height
regulations and accessory dwelling units.
• Comprehensive Plan Update: Continue to promote public engagement in the
Comprehensive Plan update process and provide assistance as requested.
• Complete update of Planning and Zoning Rules and Procedures document.
• Review parking requirements in City Code.
• Revise requirements and improve compliance and enforcement for
Conditional Use Permits: Create a higher standard for applications and approved
developments and improve compliance.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-007
• Revise and update Sign Code: Using Anchorage's 2024 sign code update as a
guide, revise Title 15.20 Signs to bring it into compliance with the Supreme Court's
ruling in the Reed v Town of Gilbert case from 2015.
• Review and update the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan
(MLIMP) for 2025. Preferably conduct two reviews, one in the spring and one in
the fall before fmal approval.
ONGOING PRIORITIES
• Review and make recommendations to update Title 15 and Title 16 as needed.
• Review and update the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan
(MLIMP) to meet the current and future needs of the City of Seward.
• Review the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) development plan with
the Harbor Master and Port and Commerce Advisory Board. Collaborate on
how to integrate updated maps from the MLIMP and a future zoning overlay into
the plan.
• Work with the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board on any projects
or plans that pertain to flooding issues within the City of Seward.
• Planning & Zoning Commissioner education and training (Conduct mini
training sessions during work sessions throughout the year. Attend any trainings
provided by the Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association)
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 4th day
of February, 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Carol Griswold, Chair
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-007
AYES: Sullivan, Ulman, Charbonneau, Hornseth, Hubbard, Griswold
NOES: None
ABSENT: Verhey
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 4, 2025
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-007, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval
of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2025
to January 2026
Background and justification:
Under the direction of the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes
priorities annually. During their January 21 st work session, the Commission discussed which topics
should be their priorities for 2025.
The attached Resolution contains the updated priorities meant to guide the Planning and Zoning
Commission during the year 2025.
Intent:
To establish the 2025 Planning and Zoning priorities and recommend the City Council's
approval of those priorities.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive The priorities of the Commission are based on the goals and objectives
Plan:
established in the Comprehensive Plan.
Strategic Plan: N/A
Recommendation
Community Development Department staff recommend approval of Resolution 2025-007
approving the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2025 to January 2026.
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