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Home My WebLink AboutPZ Res2025-010 Rezone Spring Creek ParkSponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: March 4, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE SPRING CREEK PARK AND THE TIDELANDS TO THE NORTH; LOCATED AT 403 NASH ROAD AND 3007 BETTE CATO AVENUE, FROM AN INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT TO A PARK (P) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP), recommends that the Spring Creek campground, beach, and city tidelands to the north should be platted into one parcel and rezoned as Park; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-001, recommending Council approval of the preliminary plat to subdivide 3207 Sorrel Road into two tracts of land, separating the Industrial area from the Spring Creek campground and beach parking; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution 2025-007 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the same preliminary plat; and WHEREAS, due to the complexity of the plat, the city tidelands to the north which include a significant stretch of beach used by the public were not included in the recent plat that created a separate parcel for the Spring Creek campground and beach; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(3) allows the Commission to initiate a land use amendment to rezone a parcel to a different zoning district than the surrounding properties as long as that parcel is a minimum of one acre; and WHEREAS, the two parcels being rezoned are 22.496 acres and 7.23 acres; and WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to, "ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as Park"; and WHEREAS, the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent city tidelands to the north have been used as a recreational area for many years and are a popular place for locals and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, rezoning the land to Park would ensure that the public has continued access to this location in years to come; and PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-010 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission approves Resolution 2025-010 and recommends an Ordinance be forwarded to City Council to approve the land use amendment to rezone Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat, Located at 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574, located at 3007 Bette Cato Avenue from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve updating the current and future Land Use Maps for this location from Industrial to Park. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 4th day of March, 2025. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Cetiwc Carol Grisw d, Chair AYES: Pemberton, Charbonneau, Sullivan, Griswold NOES: None ABSENT: Hubbard, Verhey, Hornseth ABSTAIN: None VACANT: None ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) III of ISt Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 4, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-010 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone Spring Creek Park and the tidelands to the north; Located at 403 Nash Road and 3007 Bette Cato Avenue, from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district Background and justification: The Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP) 2023-2024 Update (page 99- 100) recommends platting the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent city tidelands to the north into one parcel and rezone as Park. On January 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-001 recommending Council approval of the preliminary plat of Spring Creek campground and beach. On February 10, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-007, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the same preliminary plat. Due to complications with the plat, the tidelands to the north of Spring Creek campground, which include a significant stretch of beach used by the public, were not included in the recent plat that created a separate parcel for the Spring Creek campground and beach area. However, Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(3) allows the Commission to initiate a land use amendment to rezone a parcel to a different zoning district than the surrounding properties as long as that parcel is a minimum of one acre. Tract A is 22.496 acres and Tract B is 7.23 acres. The proposed land use amendment would rezone Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat, located at 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574, located at 3007 Bette Cato from an Industrial (I) Zoning District to a Park (P) Zoning District. The Comprehensive Plan highlights the importance of recreational areas in Seward and outlines a goal to "ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as Park." The Spring Creek campground and beach has been used as a recreational area for many years and is a popular place for locals and visitors alike. Rezoning the land to Park would ensure that the public has continued access to this location in years to come. The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. 31 Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 "Improve existing and develop additional Plan: recreational infrastructure." • Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas for recreational enjoyment." Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.2 • Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as park land. Strategic Plan: N/A Other: Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan Staff Comments 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 Public Comment Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed land use amendment 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. At the time of this publication the Conununity Development Department has received no public inquiries. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be submitted to the Commissioners for their review. Recommendation Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(1)(b) allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate a land use amendment on its own motion. The preliminary plat was recently approved by the Commission and Council. The proposed zoning change of the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent tidelands to the north to Park is the next step as recommended by the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan 2023-2024 Update. The proposed zoning change would protect the campground and beach area, ensure public parking, and provide public access to this beloved beach area. 32 Rezone Application Property Map RES 2025-010 - Approval of the land use amendment to rezone Spring Creek Park and Tract B from the Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574 from an Industrial zoning district to a Park zoning district Location: 403 Nash Road & 3007 Bette Cato Avenue Parcel #: 14534040 & 14533021 35 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ora b-nwTh , upon oath, deposes and states: That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of Seward, Alaska; and that on rebsrucu-i 12, 20 7_5 she mailed a Notice of Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring Creek Park Replat; physical address 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Tidelands Survey 1574; physical address 307 Bette Cato Ave as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040. Affirmed and signed this ) 2 day of 2025. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I, ('. (614_ (ov )-\ , hereby certify that I have posted a Notice of Public Hearing, as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040 on the property located at Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring Creek Park Replat; physical address 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Tidelands Survey 1574; physical address 307 Bette Cato Ave the owners of which have petitioned for a Public Hearing to Rezone the property from an Industrial Zoning District to a Park Zoning District. The notice was posted on ke kt.t . 1 7,71 'Lo 25 , which is 9 days prior to the public hearing on this petition. I acknowledge this Notice must be posted in plain sight, maintained and displayed until all public hearings have been completed. Affirmed and signed this I3 day off-- ► , 2025. Signature