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Home My WebLink About04082025 Planning & Zoning PacketPlanning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Council Chambers, City Hall 7: 00 p.m. 1963 1965 2005 kintual All-Amenca City 1 I I.. The City of Seward, Alaska PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Please silence all cell phones and devices during the meeting Chair Carol Griswold Vice Chair Brenan Hornseth Commissioner Nathaniel Charbonneau Commissioner Vanessa Verhey Commissioner Clare Sullivan Commissioner Rhonda Hubbard Commissioner June Pemberton Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck City Planner Courtney Bringhurst Executive Assistant Clara Brown City Clerk Kris Peck April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed under Item 6. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commissioner requests. No second or vote is needed. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda. Marked with *) 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve March 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 5 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements - None D. Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by the commission.) - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Chair shall ask if any commissioner needs to declare a conflict of interest at this time. Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda April 8, 2025 2 A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-013 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Tirebrand LLC to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district 10 *This is a quasi-judicial hearing. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. 2) Resolution 2025-014 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court, vacating the eastern portion of the Lowell Court right-of-way and vacating the southern 10' of the property located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road 25 3) Resolution 2025-015 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula approval of the preliminary plat of 1312 Vista Avenue, 1305 First Avenue, 1303 First Avenue, 104 Mill Street, 112 Mill Street, and 1303 Chamberlin Road, vacating a portion of First Avenue right-of-way and alleyway rights -of -way and combining the six lots and vacated rights -of -way into one tract of land 47 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone the property located at 1604 Phoenix Road from a Two -Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district 72 *This is a quasi -legislative hearing. Commissioners may discuss items pertaining to this Resolution. This item was postponed at the March 4, 2025 meeting for the applicant and more commissioners to be present at the following scheduled meeting. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None B. Other New Business - None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Canceled work session on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 in lieu of Comprehensive Plan Town Hall meetings (see below). 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6`1', 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. B. Other Items 1) Comprehensive Town Hall workshops Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda April 8, 2025 3 a. Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 at 5:30pm at the K.M Rae Building b. Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Bear Creek Fire Station c. Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Seward High School library 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (There is no sign -in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda April 8, 2025 4 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Volume 8, Page CALL TO ORDER The March 4, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Carol Griswold. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Pemberton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Carol Griswold, presiding, and Brenan Hornseth Nathaniel Charbonneau Vanessa Verhey Rhonda Hubbard Clare Sullivan June Pemberton comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner Clara Brown, Executive Assistant Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Excused—Hornseth, Verhey, Hubbard Absent — None Vacant — None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT - None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Charbonneau/Sullivan) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approve February 4, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Approve February 18, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 5 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Volume 8, Page SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS City Administration Report Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck congratulated the newest commissioner, June Pemberton, as well as the reappointed commissioners Hornseth and Hubbard. He was excited to have a full commission. Meuninck provided the newly updated P&Z Rules of Procedure to the commission. He noted the City Planner and himself will be attending the National Planning Conference in Denver, Colorado and they were excited to bring back new ideas. Meuninck announced the next work session on April 22, 2025 will be canceled due to three town halls meetings scheduled for that week. He lastly reminded everyone of the surveys for the comprehensive plan remain open until May 31, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Resolution 2025-009: of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone the property located at 1604 Phoenix Road from a Two -Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district Motion (Charbonneau/Sullivan) Resolution 2025-009 Griswold explained this resolution should be postponed because the applicant could not make this meeting in person to explain their intentions for this rezone. The commission postponed Resolution 2025-009 to the meeting on April 8, 2025. Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous 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 Motion (Sullivan/Pemberton) Approve Resolution 2025-010 City Planner Country Bringhurst summarized from page 35 of the agenda packet. This proposed rezone was based on the recommendation from the 2023 update to the Municipal Lands Management and Inventory Plan. The goal of this rezoning is to preserve these recreational areas for public use, including activities like fishing, beach access, camping, and other suitable recreational purposes. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. 6 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Volume 8, Page Mark Nelson, outside city limits, was interested in the intent behind this rezoning effort from industrial zoning to park land. Mark expressed concern about Spring Creek, which had been closed off due to a rock wall, affecting salmon escapement. He had tried to address the issue with the State of Alaska. He was worried about the impact on the salmon habitat. Griswold suspended the rules to explain the creek reopened naturally due to heavy rains and flooding. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2025-011: of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone Fourth of July Beach Park; Located at 3311 Sorrel Road, from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district Motion (Pemberton/Charbonneau) Approve Resolution 2025-011 Bringhurst explained how the replat separated the Fourth of July Beach parking and beach area, along with the adjacent tidelands, from the larger parcel, making it its own separate parcel. She added that the replat action also separated out an area for parking across Sorrel Road. She highlighted that the rezoning is specifically for the beach area, the tidelands, and the current parking area, which will be rezoned to park to ensure the preservation of this recreational area. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2025-012: of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending the City Council amend Seward City Code § 15.10.140 definition of an efficiency apartment; Seward City Code § 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table, adding attached and detached accessory dwelling units; and updating Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking for accessory dwelling units Motion (Sullivan/Charbonneau) Approve Resolution 2025-012 Bringhurst spoke to the proposed resolution and code change issues with the definition of "efficiency apartment." She addressed some issues when individuals wanted to build detached efficiency apartments. A way to resolve these issues was to amend Seward City Code and replace "efficiency apartment" with "accessory dwelling unit" (ADU). Bringhurst also mentioned that the parking code is updated accordingly, but the parking requirements remain unchanged for now. City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Volume 8, Page Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Sullivan appreciated how this resolution helped clarify what could be put on one's property. Motion Passed Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Select Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 Pemberton nominated Carol Griswold as Chair. There were no other nominations. Motion (Pemberton/Charbonneau) Select Griswold as Chair for 2025 Motion Passed Unanimous Charbonneau nominated Brenan Hornseth as Vice Chair. T re were no other nominations. Motion (Charbonneau/Sullivan) Select Hornseth as Vice Chair for 2025 Motion Passed Unanimous Work Session topics for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 The topics were determined to be Building Height and a Mini Training: How to read a plat INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings Work session on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall Work session on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall Topic: Presentation regarding the status of the Safe Streets and Roads for All projects Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall PUBLIC COMMENTS — None COMMISSIONERS AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 8 City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 Volume 8, Page Meuninck thanked the commission for an efficient meeting. The ADU discussion has been ongoing for a while, so it was great to finally have that formal recommendation in place. He was excited to see a full commission. Bringhurst said it was great to work with all the commissioners and she appreciated their service. Charbonneau thanked everyone for their hard work. The commission had been working on some of these resolutions for a while and it felt good to wrap them up. Sullivan appreciated the concept of a mini training session because trying to learn everything at once can feel overwhelming She also acknowledged Meuninck's work as Community Development Director had been impressive. She also described how Meuninck and Bringhurst had made the transition smooth, especially during those tumultuous times with staffing changes and the lack of commissioners. It's been a job well done! She also thanked the Clerk's Office and Clara Brown for their support. Pemberton thanked the commission and appreciated the hard work they do. She appreciated the warm welcome that city staff has given her. Griswold appreciated how Pemberton jumped right in during her very first meeting. She stated that this was the shortest P&Z meeting in history, so Pemberton was getting off easy. Griswold welcomed Pemberton aboard and thanked her for stepping up. She gave a big thanks to the Community Development staff and the acknowledged the work that goes into preparing these agendas. She thanked the Clerk's Office and Clara Brown for all the behind -the -scenes work to make everything look so polished and professional. Lastly, she thanked to the audience for attending and appreciated their presence. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Jodi Kurtz Carol Griswold Deputy City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 9 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 8, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-013, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Tirebrand LLC to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Background and justification: Tirebrand LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue. The property is located within the Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district and has historically been used as an auto service station (i.e. tire and lube shop). The 2023 and 2024 business license applications described the business activities as "tire repair/change; oil, lube services". An auto service station is allowed outright in the AC zoning district and is defined as "a place used primarily for the retail dispensing of motor fuels and/or installation of tires, batteries and other accessories and services which do not customarily or usually require the services of a qualified automotive mechanic." The 2025 business license application updated the business description to add, "general automotive repair". An auto repair station requires a CUP in the AC zoning district and is defined as "a place where a qualified automotive mechanic provides services such as general motor vehicle and engine repair, reconditioning or rebuilding, and collision service including body, frame and fender straightening and repair, painting, and undercoating of motor vehicles." The applicant has complied with all the public hearing requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040. Regarding conditional uses, Seward City Code § 15.10.320 states, "It is recognized that there are some uses which may be compatible with designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. The conditional use permit procedure is intended to allow flexibility in the consideration of the impact of the proposed use on surrounding property, and the application of controls and safeguards to assure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surroundings. The commission shall permit this type of use if the conditions and requirements listed in this chapter (Title 15) are met." 10 Prior to granting a conditional use permit, the Commission shall establish that the use satisfies the following conditions as listed in SCC § 15.10.320(D): 1. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning district; 2. The value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired; 3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan; 4. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use; 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare; 6. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above - mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: Development Requirements: The building being used for automotive service and repairs was built in 1958. It is a legal non -conforming structure since it was constructed across a platted property line, which was not prohibited by city code until 1987 (Ord. 596, 1987). Surrounding Land Use: The properties to the west and southwest are residential dwellings and are zoned Office Residential. The properties to the north, south, and east are a mix of commercial and residential uses and are all zoned Auto Commercial. The property to the southeast is an insurance agency and is zoned Office Residential. Floodplain status: According to the Kenai Peninsula Floodplain Map, the property is not located within a FEMA-mapped floodplain. Utilities: City water, sewer, and electricity are connected to the property. Parking: A total of 5 parking spaces are required for the size of the building to be used as an auto repair shop. The adjacent lot north of the building provides the required parking. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 3.1.1.4 — "Support private sector business, employment, and Plan: programs" • "Support and encourage the growth of business." Strategic Plan: N/A 11 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 Public Notice Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the location of the proposed Conditional Use Permit action 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 Community Development Department has not received public inquiries regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commissioners for their review. Recommended Conditions 1. Per Seward City Code § 15.10.325(f). an approved CUP shall lapse six months from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not been implemented or a building permit obtained. The Commission may grant a six-month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. 2. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application by the permittee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission: a. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval. b. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City Council Resolution. The proposed use is permittable through the Conditional Use Permit process, which allows the Commission the opportunity to ensure that the use is consistent with the purpose of the zoning district and surrounding land uses, is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan, and will not be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare. 12 Sponsored by: Applicant Public Hearing: April 8, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO TIREBRAND LLC TO OPERATE AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AT 801 THIRD AVENUE WITHIN AN AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Tirebrand LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue; and WHEREAS, the property is in an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district; and WHEREAS, the property has historically been used as a tire and lube shop, which is classified as an auto service shop; and WHEREAS, an auto service shop is allowed outright in the AC zoning district and is defined as "a place used primarily for the retail dispensing of motor fuels and/or installation of tires, batteries and other accessories and services which do not customarily or usually require the services of a qualified automotive mechanic;" and WHEREAS, the 2025 business license application submitted by Tirebrand LLC added "general automotive repair" to their description of business activities; and WHEREAS, an auto repair station requires a CUP in the AC zoning district and is defined as "a place where a qualified automotive mechanic provides services such as general motor vehicle and engine repair, reconditioning or rebuilding, and collision service including body, frame and fender straightening and repair, painting, and undercoating of motor vehicles;" and WHEREAS, the property is located on the corner of Third Avenue and B Street; and WHEREAS, the properties to the west and southwest are residential dwellings and are zoned Office Residential; and WHEREAS, the properties to the north, south, and east are a mix of commercial and residential uses and are all zoned Auto Commercial; and WHEREAS, the property to the southeast is an insurance agency and is zoned Office Residential; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code § 15.10.320 recognizes that there are some uses that may be compatible with designated principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met; and 13 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-013 WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with all of the public hearing requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: Section 1. The Commission finds that the proposed use satisfies the following conditions as specified in SCC §15.10.320.D. A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district. a. Finding: Yes, an auto repair station is allowed in the Auto Commercial zoning district with an approved CUP. B. The value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired. a. Finding: The property has been used as an auto service shop for many years. The nature of the work is technically expanding, but it will not change the impact the business currently has on the surrounding properties. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. a. Finding: Yes, the proposed use is supported by the Comprehensive Plan Vol 1, Chapter 3.1.1.4 — "Support private sector business, employment, and programs" and "Support and encourage the growth of business." D. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. a. Finding: Yes, city water, sewer, and electricity are connected to the property. The property has access to Third Avenue and B Street. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare. a. Finding: This condition has been met. Section 2. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the Commission to fulfill the above -mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. Approval of the CUP shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. Per Seward City Code § 15.10.325(f). an approved CUP shall lapse six months from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not been implemented or a building permit obtained. The Commission may grant a six-month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. 2. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application by the permittee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission: a. When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval. b. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. c. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City Council Resolution. 14 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-013 Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use, subject to the above conditions satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed on Section 2 are met by the applicant, and authorizes administration to issue a conditional use permit to Tirebrand LLC to operate an auto repair shop on Lots 1-2, Block 14, Federal Addition, Original Townsite of Seward, located at 801 Third Avenue. Section 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320: Conditional Use Permits. A Conditional Use Permit may be transferred to a new owner per §15.10.320(G), in which case the new owner will be required to maintain conformance to the conditions of the permit. Section 5. Administration shall periodically confirm the approved conditional use conforms to the standards of its approval. Nonconformance to these above stated conditions shall be grounds for revoking the Conditional Use Permit. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 8th day of April, 2025. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair 15 P FLOAT BOA OAT AT Context Map Single-family Residential Urban Residential Office Residential Central Business Auto Commercial Institutional Park 200 feet Conditional Use Permit Application Property Map RES 2025-013 - Granting a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair shop Location: 801 Third Ave Parcel #: 14714016 16 2/26/25, 10:46 AM CUP-25-1 City of Seward, AK February 26, 2025 CUP-25-1 Conditional Use Permit Application Status: Active Submitted 0n: 2/26/2025 Applicant Information FCC Mag Address Tirebrand LLC RIMEox E�1 Holier ilbthEralndak com 907-422-0369 Property Information Uplic Hteperty owner ?* Property° Niter No Maverick Enterprises LLC Property° inner th Property° der Address PESIBox .com 806-640-4519 Hither A 14714016 Z®iii A LiltA g6tnmercial ) °die sig District d156 arcgis .room Apps webappviewerbc ? 17 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/3927/react-form-detai Is/3927 1/5 2/26/25, 10:46 AM Leg® ascription A Lek F ederb A Tina CUP-25-1 tion hgin T6tvnsite ewa✓I 1§k a The legal description of a property and the KPB Parcel number can be found at this link bttps giskpb vis ittrri¢bc r trutigiaoretUrgiaddricasr from the left that looks like a pin and says when you hover your mouse over itiffyize. in your address and press Click on your parcel..A white box with information in it should appear on your screen The parcel ID number is at the top.,The Legal name of the property is in the middle under the heading Legal :" Development Information jiEpa it es ?* 0 Commercial Building dry threperty currently Bilk* atp shop limped ?* rap shop tituelupment ?* via 18 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/3927/react-form-details/3927 2/5 2/26/25, 10:46AM CUP-25-1 Requirements for Consideration Please note that prior to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit,lhaltdllished that the proposed use satis (ttifiEhlsk)hgexocr Qjtgiceode ti City Code requirements) litirpsy Meld municode .room geward nodes a&ieances E how fistisimEbealit illithlairements ewad Z6ning tfibign tigt alp r `:, stent fiiIta 416rothliadImkcl!ofngidi#heoile liriblrpsy municode .room zik geward nodes ataffcances bdeld Deycribe imp unties property vbaes yffe 6cted via blwfisepietzeht (isle below) employment ewfitl ®mprehensive E agile Aries ew c0q mmunity a -round Seward Comprehensive Plan https www.diztyrcalseward gI 0 313m0Y1612t ®00 19 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/3927/react-form-details/3927 3/5 2/26/25, 10:46 AM CUP-25-1 D�il6libes >131ilities Wised (i ergo ds utilities y roilities not wed fistitdatment iihemic bd gr avel tth fety ad welfae D hseribe tireposed Doycribe mitig thin lyres yjimialted tth tety ad welfae . kropri tety ethers) E,gul , Document Uploads 20 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/3927/react-form-details/3927 4/5 2/26/25, 10:46 AM CUP-25-1 Include building elevation plans and a site plan drawn to scale. The site plan should include • Property dimensions • Location and dimensions of proposed and existing buildings • garttlicon • Driveways and access • Natural features • Other pertinent information Be tbleciln Bpporting ocuments • As-Built_801 Third Ave.pdf Bpporting ocuments No File Uploaded Bpporting ocuments No File Uploaded ' No File Uploaded Signature h *Owing pMaiiesty Owner of record I understand that this item will be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting 9n1 if all application materials are submitted not Tess than (*) eeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting ttigTiul as ala g eifi rffg$ or erieei tht h e I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge Aplic hie Property011jmer *Ohs O *Ohs F26 2025 F26 2025 tnber 21 https://sewardak.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/3927/react-form-details/3927 5/5 10 11 1 2 0 0 20' 5 N89°57t09”W libod Fence os Lot 5 100.11' 40 0 Propane Tank ° & Bollards 3 cP BLOCK 14 37.5' 27.3' .—Roof Line 13.2' • - Cr 35.2' N89°58'28”W 100.12' B STREET BLOCK 7 80' rtl dk1116111111111111111144 4OF Ai 11 Pf<411. ...... m a • • • • • • %... 0 1,Wm. Nicholas line/ . • • LS-756% S'•• ar *4144:44,,, ,HuF.' • E.. ss... ex* 11111Miniala. 1 hereby certify that on February 25th 2004, I surveyed the improvements on Lots 1-4, Block 14, USS 1116, Federal Addition, Plat no 4, Seward Recording District, and that the improvements ore shown in the correct relationship to the recovered monuments. NOTE: Budding setbacks restrictions and easements, if any exist, are NOT shown hereon. AS —BUILT SURVEY LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 14 U.S.S 1116, FEDERAL ADD1710N CLINE & ASSOCIATES P.O. BOX 2703 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 907-224— 7324 FIELD BOOK:04-01 DATE: 03/01/04 DWG: 04-08A SCALE: 1"=30' 22 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE P_cocrA, upon oath, deposes and states: That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of Seward, Alaska; and that on ck - H 2xi '20L< ; she mailed a Notice of Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of Original Townsite of Seward, Federal Addition, Lots 1-2, Block 14; Located at 801 Third Avenue as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015. Affirmed and signed this 2C day ofNta— k 2025. 23 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I, (-1-1)0\igni hereby certify that I have posted a Notice of Public Hearing, as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015 on the property located at Fort Raymond Original Townsite of Seward, Federal Addition, Lots 1-2, Block 14; Located at 801 Third Avenue on which the applicant has petitioned for a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto repair shop, within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District. The notice was posted on MAMA ✓ , which is 1 i 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 (2-0 day ofr(1 I. , 2025. Signature 24 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 8, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-014, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court, vacating the eastern portion of the Lowell Court right-of-way and vacating the southern 10' of the property located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road Background and justification: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC on behalf of the City of Seward. The proposed plat is a subdivision of Lot 10 and Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, creating Lot 10A and Lot 6A, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, City Replat. During the 2023 update of the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan, the Commission recommended that the 50' right-of-way between 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court be vacated and that the southern 10' of 204 Lowell Canyon Road be vacated to create a minimum 50' right-of-way for Lowell Canyon Road. This would allow the city to list 204 Lowell Canyon Road as surplus land and sell with an RFP for residential housing. This preliminary plat is the first step in fulfilling that recommendation. Seward City Code § 16.01.015(A) states that "No preliminary or final plat for the subdivision or resubdivision of land located within the city limits shall be approved by the city unless all of the required improvements set forth in section 16.05.010 are provided for by the subdivider, owner, proprietor or developer in the manner described in sections 16.05.015." Both properties have access to city water, sewer, and electrical lines, and 206 Lowell Court has already been developed. The parcel located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road is still vacant. Both properties will have access to Lowell Canyon Road via Lowell Court. Thus, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat. Kenai Peninsula Borough Code §20.65.060 requires the vacated street ROW to be split equally and attached to the lots bordering the vacation. All conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015(C), Conditions to plat approval, were met. The property owners within 300 feet of the requested preliminary plat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage. 25 In accordance with City and Borough requirements, the Seward City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission must review and comment on a preliminary plat of city -owned land before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoning: Lot 10A is zoned single-family residential (R1) and Lot 6A is zoned urban residential (UR). Size: Lot 10A will be 11,644 square feet and Lot 6A will be 7,432 square feet. Utilities: Both Tracts of land have access to city water, sewer, and electricity. Existing Use: Lot 10A is currently being used for a single-family dwelling. Lot 6A is vacant. Access: Lot 10A and Lot 6A have access to Lowell Court, which connects to Lowell Canyon Road. Lot 6A has direct access to Lowell Canyon Road. Flood Zone: Neither of the parcels are located within a FEMA mapped flood zone, however, the southern portion of 204 Lowell Canyon Road is located within a Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFDA). Any development within this area may require additional permitting. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.11 Plan: • "Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established." 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 26 Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action 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 Community 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 The Commission is required to provide a recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Commission if they feel it has met the requirements in Seward City Code Title 15 and 16. [SCC 16.01.015 B] 27 Sponsored by: Applicant Public Hearing: April 8, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING SEWARD CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 204 LOWELL CANYON ROAD AND 206 LOWELL COURT, VACATING THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE LOWELL COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE SOUTHERN 10' OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 204 LOWELL CANYON ROAD WHEREAS, AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf of the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat is a subdivision of Lot 10 and Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, creating Lot 10A and Lot 6A, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, City Replat; and WHEREAS, Lot 10 is currently developed with a single-family dwelling and zoned single- family residential (R1), and Lot 6 is vacant and zoned urban residential (UR); and WHEREAS, the proposed plat vacates a portion of the Lowell Court right-of-way in between the two lots as well as the southern 10' of Lot 6; WHEREAS, during the 2023 update of the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this platting action so that the city -owned property (Lot 6) could be listed as surplus land and sold with an RFP for residential housing; and WHEREAS, the size of proposed Lots 10A and 6A meet the required minimum lot size and lot width for the single-family residential and urban residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, according to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, Lot 10A and Lot 6A are not within a FEMA mapped flood zone; and WHEREAS, the southern half of Lot 6A is within the Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFD); and WHEREAS, construction within the southern half of Lot 6A may require additional permitting; and WHEREAS, both Lot 10A and 6A have access to city water, sewer, and electricity; and 28 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-014 WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat; and WHEREAS, Kenai Peninsula Borough Code §20.65.060 requires the vacated street ROW to be split equally and attached to the lots bordering the vacation; and WHEREAS, all conditions required by Seward City Code § 16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, were met; the property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage; and WHEREAS, any preliminary plat of city -owned property must be approved by the Seward City Council; and WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals within the City of Seward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015B, the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Lots 10 and 6; Located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court; Creating Lots 10A and 6A, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, City 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 April, 2025. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck - City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair 29 Context Map HOSPITAL 100 feet Preliminary Plat Application Property Map RES 2025-014 - Vacating a portion of Lowell Court ROW and vacating 10 ft on the south side of the property located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road Location: 204 Lowell Canyon Road Parcel #: 14801003 30 Community Development/ Planning & Zoning 410 Adams Street, Seward, Alaska 99664 •(907) 224-4049 • (907) 224-4020 or email: planning@cityofseward.net PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM ['PRELIMINARY PLAT ❑ REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT (no fee required) 1=1131-IASED PRELIMINARY PLATO PRELIMINARY 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. Marathon Addition To Seward Townsite City Replat PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description Lot 10 and Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Plat No. 19 Section, Township, Range Section 9, T1S, R1W, SM General area description Lowell Canyon Road near Mount Marathon hike City Seward Total Acreage 0.438 SURVEYOR Company: AK Lands Land Surveying Contact Person: Stacy Wessel Mailing Address: PO Box 110485 City, State, Zip Anchorage, AK 99511 Phone: (907) 744-LAND e-mail: stacy@aklands.com PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY WASTEWATER on site 0 City WATERDon site ❑✓ City SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A preliminary plat application will be scheduled for the next available Planning_and Zoning meeting after a complete application has been received. ✓QElectronic file of Plat and Preliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee $200.00- ['Certificate to plat for ALI. parcels included in the subdivision QDocumentation showing proof of signatory authority (partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, etc.) a Public Notice Sign(s) Posted on property - City staff will contact you to pickup 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. KPB 20.30.120 (A1) 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) Name (printed): Stacy Wessel Signature: a -mail: stacy (tut/J'NPhone: aklands.com (907) 744-LAND Name (printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: Name (printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUBMITTED 31 Receipt # The preliminary plat shall be drawn to scale of sufficient size to be clearly legible and shall clearly show the following: 1. Within the title block: Not applicable to my plat. The required information has been shown/noted. a. Name of the subdivision which shall not be the same as an existing city, town, tract, or subdivision of land in the borough, of which a plat has been previously recorded, or so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause confusion; I `V' b. Legal description, location, date, and total area in acres of the proposed subdivision; and c. Name and address of owner(s), as shown on the KPB records and the certificate to plat, and registered land surveyor; 2. North point; v 3. The location, width and name of existing or platted streets and public ways, railroad rights -of -way, and other important features such as section lines or political subdivisions or municipal corporation boundaries abutting the subdivision; 4. A vicinity map, drawn to scale showing location of proposed subdivision, north arrow if different from plat orientation, township and range, section fines, roads, political boundaries, and prominent natural and manmade features, such as shorelines or streams; 5. All parcels of land including those intended for private ownership and those to be dedicated for public use or reserved in the deeds for the use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision, together with the purposes, conditions, or limitations of reservations that could affect the subdivision; V 6. The names and widths of public streets and alleys and easements, existing and proposed, within the subdivision; 7. Status of adjacent lands, including names of subdivisions, lot lines, block numbers, lot numbers, rights -of -way; or an indication that the adjacent land is not subdivided; 8. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation, flooding, or storm water overflow, the line of ordinary high water, wetlands when adjacent to lakes or non -tidal streams, and the appropriate study which identifies a floodplain, if applicable; 9. Approximate locations of areas subject to tidal inundation and the mean high water line; 10. Block and lot numbering approximate dimensions and total numbers of proposed lots;\\/ 11. The approximate location of known existing municipal wastewater and water mains, and other utilities within the subdivision and immediately abutting thereto 12. Contours at suitable intervals when any roads are to be dedicated unless the planning director or commission finds evidence that road grades will not exceed 6 percent on arterial streets, and 10 percent on other streets; N/A 13. Approximate locations of slopes over 20 percent in grade and if contours are shown, the areas of the contours that exceed 20 percent grade shall be clearly labeled as such; N/A 14. Apparent encroachments, with a statement indicating how the encroachments will be resolved prior to final plat approval N/A Subdivision Name: 32 Date AKLANDS — fond SurveyIn — October 18, 2024 Vince Piagentini Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://akiands.com Subject: Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite City Replat — Letter of Authorization Mr. Piagentini, I, 'wi, .,..l;,ke, , is the owner, or authorized agent of Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Plat No. 19 arr6 authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent us before the City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the platting action, right of way vacation, right of way dedication and KPB exception request and its related activities. /9—I. City of Seward Date R'. 1 Ric�l.l�—tC� 1 of 1 33 cAKLANDS :.-...Lond Surveying — October 18, 2024 Vince Piagentini Kenai Peninsula Borough 144 N. Binkley St. Soldotna, AK 99669 PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com Subject: Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite City Replat — Letter of Authorization Mr. Piagentini, I, Kevin Finch , is the owner of Lot 10, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Plat No. 19 and authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent us before the City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the platting action, right of way vacation, right of way dedication and KPB exception request and its related activities. Kevin Finch, Owner Date 1 of 1 34 CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER CITY OF SEWARD 410 ADAMS STREET CITY HALL BUILDING SEWARD, AK 99664 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: DAY OF 2024. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER KEVIN FINCH 206 LOWELL CT. SEWARD, AK 99664 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE DAY OF 2024. THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICIAL IDENTIFIED BY NAME AND TITLE IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT AND HEREBY ACCEPTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR PUBLIC USES AND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED BY THIS PLAT INCLUDING EASEMENTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: THE ACCEPTANCE OF LANDS FOR PUBLIC USE OR PUBLIC PURPOSE DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE PUBLIC OR ANY GOVERNING BODY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN IMPROVEMENTS. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME PLAT APPROVAL THIS PLAT WAS APPROVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2023. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AUTHORIZED OFFICAL SIGNATURE LEGEND RECORD PER PLAT 19 ELECTRIC METER FUEL VALVE/FILL POWER POLE TELE. PEDISTAL WATER VALVE OHP )10JLO GRAVEL RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION RIGHT OF WAY VACATION OVERHEAD POWER LINE S UNDERGROUND SEWER LINE (GIS) w w UNDERGROUND WATER LINE (GIS) LOT 8 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 LOT 7 LOT 1 BLOCK 1 Gar TRACT C PRIVATE DRIVE 22' UNSUBDI VI DED [RESOURCE MANAGEMENT] LOT 9 LOT 1 LOT 2 a, BLOCK 2 LOWELL CANYON TOWNHOUSE SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 82-11 [URBAN RESIDENTIAL] LOT 10 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 9647 SQ.FT ± 0.221 ACRES LOT 8 LOT 2 0 N 0 PROPOSED LOT 10A 11,644 SQ.FT ± 0.267 ACRE w LOT 6 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 6,766 SQ.FT± 0.155 ACRES PROPOSED LOT 6A 7,432 SQ.FT ± 0.171 ACRES S87°05'442"W 71.98' UTILITY ESMT TO BE DEDICATED BY PLAT LOT 4A MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE, PART 2 PLAT NO. 79-8 [URBAN RESIDENTIAL] TURNAROUND ESMT TO BE DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT N89°57'30"W 129.59' RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION 1,331 SQ.FT. 0.031 ACRES N89 57'30' W 132.90' (R) LOWELL CANYON ROAD TRACT B PRIVATE DRIVE 22' 0 w 0 TRACT A N 0 0 w S \ LOT 1A MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE, PART 2 PLAT NO. 97-21 \ \ LOT 5 PLAT NO. 66 LOWELL ESTATES [URBAN RESIDENTIAL] w S LOT 4 w w4, 0 N 0 LOT 3 T1N R1W SM �y T1S R1W SM 5 8 SCHEFFLER CREEK 2 J 1- u 0 cc THIS PLAT a A ST 0 m JEFFERSON ST. ADAMS ST_ WASHINGTON ST.. SMALL BOAT HARBOR 10 2 11 VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 1/2 MILE NOTES: 1. THIS IS A PROPOSED PLATTING ACTION. NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THE BOUNDARY IS RECORD PER PLAT NO. 19. 2. NO EASEMENTS VACATED THIS PLAT 3. ZONING INFORMATION, UNDERGROUND WATER, AND SEWER LINES AND ARE FROM THE CITY OF SEWARD GIS INTERACTIVE MAP. 4. OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NOT SHOWN HEREON, MAY EXIST ON LOT 10 AND LOT 6. 5. THERE ARE OTHER SITE FEATURES ON LOT 10 THAT IS NOT SHOWN HEREON. 0' N A A 20' 40' SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I, STACY M WESSEL, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM PROPERLY REGISTERED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAND SURVEYING IN THE STATE OF ALASKA, THAT THIS PLAT REPRESENTS A SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION, THAT THE MONUMENTS SHOWN HEREON ACTUALLY EXIST AS DESCRIBED, AND THAT ALL DIMENSIONS AND OTHER DETAILS ARE CORRECT. PRELIN/k ky PLAT • H / Stacy M. Wessel ri�`o, .. No. 107877 . •� i PROfESSIONAI`• ,� AUK 4w' Plat of: MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE CITY REPLAT CREATING LOT 10A AND LOT 6A CONTAINING 0.438 ACRES A SUBDIVISION OF: LOT 10 AND LOT 6 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 19 CITY OF SEWARD SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH LOCATED WITHIN: NE1/4 OF SECTION 9, T1S, R1W, S.M., AK. OWNER (LOT 10) KEVIN FINCH P.O. BOX 3536 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 OWNER (LOT 6) CITY OF SEWARD P.O. BOX 167 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 ((kAN DS �Lond Surveying — AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99511 aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com (907) 744-LAND VACATE LOT LINES EDGE OF PAVEMENT Date: 04/02/2025 Scale: 1"= 20' Date of Survey: 7/9-10,12/2024 Sheet: 1 of 1 Drawn: SMW PN: 1438 Field Book: 10/56-57, 10/61 KPB No. N/A s5 ((?AN DS Land Surveying — October 18, 2024 City of Seward Planning Commission 410 Adams St. Seward, AK 99664 Subject: Preliminary Plat -Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite Dear Commission Members of the City of Seward, PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com AK Lands, Land Surveying is requesting approval to subdivide Lot 10 and Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Plat No. 19, located at 206 Lowell Ct. and 204 Lowell Canyon Road, respectively. These lots are zoned for single-family residential and urban district use, respectively, and border single-family residential, urban residential, and Resource Management zoning. Request for Right -of -Way Vacation We are seeking to vacate the 50-foot right-of-way between Lot 10 and Lot 6. This right-of-way, Lowell St., was originally platted in 1952. Since then, several subdivision plats have vacated portions of this right-of-way. Notably: • In 1979: Plat 79-8 vacated the middle section of the right-of-way. Please refer to the attached plat for details. • In 1997: The remaining section of Lowell St. right-of-way, from First Avenue to the original right- of-way vacation, was vacated, leaving only a small 80-foot-long portion near the cul-de-sac. See attached plat. Our current proposal includes: • Lot 10A: Will absorb half of the vacated Lowell St. right-of-way, approximately 25 feet by 80 feet. Lot 10A will continue to have access via the existing cul-de-sac on Lowell Ct. • Lot 6A: Will absorb the remaining half of the vacated Lowell St. right-of-way, approximately 25 feet by 80 feet. Lot 6A will have access via Lowell Canyon Road, a fee simple thoroughfare leading to a dead-end. Rationale for Right -of -Way Vacation 1. Minimal Traffic: The right-of-way currently serves no traffic and terminates at the back of townhouse homes. 2. No Road Presence: There is no actual road within this right-of-way. Any necessary utilities will be accommodated through dedicated easements. 3. Encroachment Resolution: Vacating the right-of-way will eliminate an existing encroachment by a shed on the northern lot. Page I of 2 36 4. Economic Considerations: The right-of-way is currently unused and unlikely to be developed further, making its continuation unnecessary. Request for Exception to KPB Code 20.30.120 - Streets: Width Requirements We request an exception to the KPB code that requires a minimum right-of-way width of 60 feet. We propose dedicating only 10 feet of additional right-of-way for the following reasons: 1. Minimal Traffic: Lowell Canyon Road is a dead-end, primarily leading to a hiking trail entrance. 2. Existing Infrastructure: The road already has sufficient infrastructure, including utilities and drainage, making further right-of-way dedication unnecessary. 3. Redundancy: The road serves only a small housing development and terminates at city property. Additional right-of-way dedication offers no substantial benefit. We believe these points meet the criteria for granting an exception: • Special Circumstances Affecting the Property: The unique location and existing infrastructure of Lot 6 make the standard 60-foot right-of-way impractical. • Necessary for Preservation of Substantial Property Rights: Granting the exception allows the property owner to effectively use and enjoy their land without unnecessary encumbrance. • No Detriment to Public Welfare or Adjacent Properties: The reduced right-of-way width will not negatively impact traffic flow, safety, or the character of the neighborhood. Conclusion Vacating this right-of-way and granting the requested exception will align with existing development patterns, resolve unnecessary encroachments, and preserve property value. We believe this proposal is in the best interest of both the community and the City of Seward. For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact me by phone or email. Sincerely, AK Lands, Land Surveying, LLC by Stacy Wessel Page 2 of 2 37 044 LOT 9 Ld O /�� O LOT 10 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 9647 SQ.FT ± 0.221 ACRES 0 PROPOSED \ LOT 10A 11,644 SQ.FT ±'4 0.267 ACRES LOT 6 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 6,766 SQ.FT± h 0.155 ACRES °y)� 37.18, °17_25 ��` S82 LEGEND RECORD PER PLAT 19 ELECTRIC METER FUEL VALVE/FILL POWER POLE TELE. PEDISTAL WATER VALVE /- GRAVEL OHP RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION RIGHT OF WAY VACATION OVERHEAD POWER LINE S UNDERGROUND SEWER LINE (GIS) W W UNDERGROUND WATER LINE (GIS) VACATE LOT LINES EDGE OF PAVEMENT 0' 20' LOT 4A MARATHON ADDITION TO `ram SEWARD TOWNSITE, %.13 PART 2 PLAT NO. 79-8 c6, s6', PROPOSED LOT 6A 7,432 SQ.FT ± 0.171 ACRES [URBAN RESIDENTIAL] OHP S N89°57 3W 129.59' RIGHT-OF-WAY0" DEDICATION 1,331 SQ.FT. 0.031 ACRES N89°57'30"W 132.90' (R) LOWELL CANYON ROAD EXHIBIT DATE April 2, 2025 PROJECT NO. 1410 PLAT NO. 82-439 DATE OF FIELD SURVEY MAR 14-15, 2024 FIELD BK. AND PG. 08/52-55 40' TURNAROUND ESMT TO BE DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT N�0\ q `9sV N 0 0 NOTES 1. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXHIBIT IS TO SHOW THE VACATION OF THE LOWELL STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND A 10-FOOT DEDICATION OF THE LOWELL CANYON ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. i i 38 L—i --6o•s/) Lo.7— — — I T I l I f I I - I _I_ ____ J_I 1 _ .4411, t h;g 3r1N3tiV 15aU •ce.za.603) /s.m.005 ((foss) ,rm Wm. Fig Z F g5..4.h6 a-Qo 01 oQui tC CA a p o Alt 'le °� j'' FS'li� � !' 141 ,;, "T a „-.:. y'• — ' \ b C ' g, as L , Ix Icy yA,. dp �9 ./..0/90 VL•1 1v ssa.Ivoilif 40 Planning Department 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 • (907) 714-2200 • (907) 714-2378 Fax PETITION TO VACATE PLATTED RIGHT OF WAY / PLATTED PUBLIC EASEMENT / PLATTED PUBLIC AREA PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED Upon receipt of complete application with fees and all required attachments, a public hearing before the Planning Commission will be scheduled. The petition with all required information and attachments must be in the Planning Department at least 30 days prior to the preferred hearing date. By State Statute and Borough Code, the public hearing must be scheduled within 60 days of receipt of complete application. Initially, a sketch may be included with the vacation petition for review by the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission takes action on the vacation, a Subdivision Plat must be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. The plat will be processed in accordance with KPB 20.10.080. Platting authority is vested in the Planning Director. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A platted right of way vacation (ROWV) application will be scheduled for the next available planning commission meeting after a complete application has been received. l l - $500 non-refundable fee to help defray costs of advertising public hearing. Plat fees will be in addition to the vacation fees. LL] - City Advisory Planning Commission. Copy of minutes at which this item was acted on, along with a copy of City Staff Report. 7Lowell Street platted public right of way proposed to be vacated was dedicated by the plat of MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE Subdivision, filed as Plat No. 19 in the Seward Recording District. - 3 copies of the plat or map showing the platted right of way to be vacated. Must not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size. Area to be vacated must be clearly depicted. Proposed alternative public access to be shown and labeled on the sketch. ❑ - REASON FOR VACATING The petitioner must attach a statement with reasonable justification for the vacation of the platted right of way / platted easement / platted public area. Has the platted right of way been fully or partially constructed? Yes ✓ No Is the platted right of way used by vehicles / pedestrians / other? Yes I No Is alternative right-of-way being provided? Yes ✓ No Are there utility easements associated with the right of way to be vacated? . Yes No Is the platted right of way and or associated utility easement in use by any utility company? ✓ Yes No if so, which utility provider? Public Works -Water LEGAL DESCRIPTION ADJOINING LAND: Lot, Block, Subd. or street address LOT 10 AND LOT 6 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 19 Section, township, range Section 9, T1S, R1W City (if applicable) Seward General area Mount Marathon The petition must be signed by owners of a majority of the land affected by the platted right of way proposed to be vacated. Each petitioner must include address and legal description of his/her property. Attach additional signature sheets if needed. Submitted by: Land Owner Name (printed): City of Seward Signature / I e-mail: cbringhurs#@cityofseward.net Address: Q " f to F otarris Si — Owner of: Lot 10 Land Owner: Name (printed): KEVIN FINCH e-mail: Owner of: Lot 10 Signature Address:206 Lowell Ct. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUBMITTED KPB FILE # 41 VACATION OF PLATTED RIGHT OF WAY 1 PLATTED PUBLIC EASEMENT / PLATTED PUBLIC AREA 20.65.010. Authority; Legislative intent; Scope. This chapter is enacted under the authority of AS 29.40. A vacation decision is a discretionary legislative land use decision. The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the vacation of a platted public right-of-way, public area, or other public easement dedicated on a borough approved plat, and to provide procedures for the alteration, including removal, of platted utility easements. This chapter does not apply to easements or property owned or held by a city or the borough in their proprietary capacity which may only be extinguished through the terms of the controlling document or applicable law. This chapter does not apply to private easements. 20.65.030. Vacation Criteria. Vacation of a platted public right-of-way, access, area or other easement granted for public use or public benefit must conform to the requirements of this chapter and AS 29.40.120 through AS 29.40.160 as now enacted or as amended. 20.65.040. Vacation Application. An informal pre -application conference by appointment with borough staff prior to the submittal of the application for vacation of a public right-of-way is encouraged. The application shall include the following items. A. A petition, provided by the borough planning department, signed by: 1. The owners of the majority of the land abutting the area being vacated; or 2. An official representative of the state, the borough, an affected utility, or a city when the area to be vacated is within the city. B. A sketch that depicts the area to be vacated, a preliminary vacation plat, or a copy of the existing plat showing the proposed alteration or replat. The format and number of copies of the sketch submittal shall be determined by the planning director; C. Written recommendations, comments, or meeting minutes from the planning and zoning commission of the affected city, if the area to be vacated is within a city. The sketch or submittal provided to an affected city must be the same submittal that is provided to the borough. D. The appropriate fee; and E. Applicant statement containing the reasons in support of the vacation. 20.65.050. Action on vacation application. A. Staff shall review the application and supporting materials for compliance. If the application is incomplete, staff will return it to the applicant with a written list of deficiencies to be satisfied for acceptance. B. After acceptance of the application, staff will: 1. Send notice of the proposed vacation and the public hearing in accordance with KPB 20.10.100. 2. Prepare a staff report that evaluates the merits of the proposed vacation. Revisions to the application submitted subsequent to the preparation of the staff report and after notice is sent will not be considered at the scheduled public hearing. Any such revisions will be treated as a revised application under this chapter. C. An accepted application shall be placed on the agenda of a regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. The public hearing on the vacation may not be more than 60 days after acceptance of the application, unless the applicant requests postponement. D. The planning commission shall consider the merits of each vacation request. A platted dedication to public use of land or interest in land may be vacated if the dedication is no longer necessary for present or future public use and in all cases the planning commission shall deem the area being vacated to be of value to the public. In evaluating the merits of the proposed vacation, the planning commission shall consider whether: 1. The right-of-way or public easement to be vacated is being used; 2. A road is impossible or impractical to construct, and alternative access has been provided; 3. The surrounding area is fully developed and all planned or needed rights -of -way and utilities are constructed; 4. The vacation of a public right-of-way provides access to a lake, river, or other area with public interest or value, and if so, whether equal or superior access is provided; 5. The proposed vacation would limit opportunities for interconnectivity with adjacent parcels, whether developed or undeveloped; 6. Other public access, other than general road use, exist or are feasible for the right- of-way; 7. All existing and future utility requirements are met. Rights -of -way which are utilized by a utility, or which logically would be required by a utility, shall not be vacated, unless it can be demonstrated that equal or superior access is or will be available. Where an easement would satisfactorily serve the utility interests, and no other public need for the right-of-way exists, the commission may approve the vacation and require that a utility easement be granted in place of the right-of-way. 8. Any other factors that are relevant to the vacation application or the area proposed to be vacated. E. The planning commission may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements and purpose of this title. 42 F. The borough will consider realignment of a right-of-way by vacation and rededication where the planning commission finds that the right-of-way realignment will enhance access and the realigned right-of-way is located to provide reasonable means of ingress and egress. G. Where the planning commission finds that a right-of-way must be preserved, but determines there is excessive width for all intended uses within the right-of-way, the commission may approve a partial vacation of a right-of-way such that the width is reduced to the maximum necessary for the intended use. Such vacation shall conform to this title for the class of right- of-way involved except where the right-of-way is not intended to be used for vehicular purposes. H. A planning commission decision to approve a vacation is not effective without the consent of the city council, if the vacated area to be vacated is within a city, or by the assembly in all other cases. The council or assembly shall have 30 days from the date of the planning commission approval to either consent to or veto the vacation. Notice of veto of the vacation shall be immediately given to the planning commission. Failure to act on the vacation within 30 days shall be considered to be consent to the vacation. This provision does not apply to alterations of utility easements under KPB 20.65.070 which do not require the consent of the assembly or city council unless city code specifically provides otherwise. Upon approval of the vacation request by the planning commission and no veto by the city council or assembly, where applicable, the applicant shall have a surveyor prepare and submit a plat including the entire area approved for vacation in conformance with KPB 20.10.080. Only the area approved for vacation by the assembly or council may be included on the plat. The final plat must be recorded within one year of the vacation consent. J. A planning commission decision denying a vacation application is final. No reapplication or petition concerning the same vacation may be filed within one calendar year of the date of the final denial action except in the case where new evidence or circumstances exist that were not available or present when the original petition was filed. K. An appeal of the planning commission, city council or assembly vacation action under this chapter must be filed in the superior court in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. 20.65.060. Title to vacated area. A. The title to the street or other public area vacated on a plat attaches to the lot or land bordering the area in equal proportions, except that if the area was originally dedicated by different persons, original boundary lines shall be adhered to so that the street area that lies on one side of the boundary line shall attach to the abutting property on that side, and the street area that lies on the other side of the boundary line shall attach to the property on that side. The portion of a vacated street that lies inside the limits of a platted addition attaches to the lots of the platted addition bordering on the area. If a public square is vacated, the title to it vests in a city if it lies inside the city, and in the borough if it lies inside the borough but outside all cities. If the property vacated is a lot, title vests in the rightful owner. B. If the municipality acquired the street or other public area vacated for legal consideration or by express dedication to the municipality other than as a subdivision platting requirement, before the final act of vacation the fair market value of the street or public area shall be deposited with the platting authority to be paid to the municipality on final vacation. C. Other provisions of this subsection notwithstanding, the planning commission may determine that a portion of the area proposed to be vacated should be reserved and if so, title to the area vacated and held for another public easement purpose remains in the borough or city, as applicable. 43 �ylb-\ PENINX& m�� Planning Department o R o VIG 144 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 • (907) 714-2200 • (907) 714-2378 Fax EXCEPTION REQUEST APPLICATION NAME OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OR PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM: Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite City Replat PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description: Lot 6, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, Plat No. 19 General area location: Lowell Canyon Road near Mount Marathon hike 20.50.010. - EXCEPTIONS TO REGULATIONS —PROCEDURE —COMMISSION AUTHORITY. A. Unless prohibited under this title, the commission may authorize exceptions to any of the requirements set forth in this title. Application for an exception shall present the commission with substantial evidence, justifying the requested waiver or exception stating fully the grounds for the application and the facts relied upon. The commission shall make findings of fact meeting the following standards before granting any exception: 1. That special circumstances or conditions affecting the property have been shown by application; 2. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with the intent of this title; 3. That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated. B. Where a design requirement of this title is addressed by a zoning regulation adopted by the borough assembly or city council, the variance procedures of the applicable zoning code shall be utilized in lieu of the exception procedures. C. All exceptions must be requested and granted at the time of preliminary plat approval. Exceptions may not be requested with a final plat submittal. D. Upon reconsideration of a plat committee decision following the procedure in KPB 20.25.120, an appeal of a decision of the planning commission made under this section shall be taken to the SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Identify the exceptions requested including the section identifier of KPB code. Provide evidence justifying the requested exceptions that fully states the grounds for the exception request, and the facts relied upon. A letter can be attached to this application. See attached Letter. Exception requested for KPB 20.30.120 (A1) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUBMITTED KPB FILE # 44 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Ci A rC& -c v' m , upon oath, deposes and states: That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of Seward, Alaska; and that on Mayk'20, 2o2 she mailed a Notice of Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of Seward Townsite, Marathon Addition, Lot 6; Located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015. Affirmed and signed this .2 0 day of2025. 45 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I, C ire. wr , hereby certify that I have posted a Notice of Public Hearing, as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040 for the property located at Seward Townsite, Marathon Addition, Lot 6; Located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road, the owners of which have petitioned for a Public Hearing to replat the above named property, vacating a portion of the Lowell Court ROW and vacating 10' of the southern edge of the property creating Lot 10A and Lot 6A, Marathon Addition to Seward Townsite, City Replat. The notice was posted on ' &r , , which is / 3 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 2IIt�� day of N , 2025. Signature 46 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 8, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-015, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 1312 Vista Avenue, 1305 First Avenue, 1303 First Avenue, 104 Mill Street, 112 Mill Street, and 1303 Chamberlin Road, vacating a portion of First Avenue right-of- way and alleyway rights -of -way and combining the six lots and vacated rights -of -way into one tract of land Background and justification: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC on behalf of the City of Seward. The proposed plat is subdividing Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite with alleyway rights -of -way and First Avenue right-of-way vacations, creating Tract 1A, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Walker Replat. The property owners began cutting a driveway into Lot 1, Block 6 (104 Mill Street) in early 2024. Due to the steep terrain, the construction of the driveway encroached onto the platted right-of-way (ROW) of First Avenue. Even though this is an undeveloped ROW, the development of a private driveway is not permitted in a ROW. The city does not have plans to develop this ROW due to the steep terrain, and recommended that the property owners work with a surveyor to vacate the ROW. Vacating the ROW and creating one single parcel of land will allow the owners to complete the development of their driveway, which will give them better access to their land to explore the best locations for a residential dwelling and the necessary utility connections. On August 28, 1984, the property owner of Lot 1, Block 9, Cliff Addition signed an agreement granting the City of Seward a portion of Lot 1 adjacent to Chamberlin Road for the construction, maintenance, repair and expansion of public utilities, roadway and embankment. As part of this agreement, the City agreed to support vacation of the alley right-of-way between Lots 1 and 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and the First Avenue right-of-way north of Mill Street between Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 6, Cliff Addition in the future event of a replat being submitted for the above property. Seward City Code §16.01.015(A) states that "No preliminary or final plat for the subdivision or resubdivision of land located within the city limits shall be approved by the city unless all of the required improvements set forth in section 16.05.010 are provided for by the subdivider, owner, proprietor or developer in the manner described in sections 16.05.015." 47 The proposed plat has access to developed rights -of -way and city water, sewer, and electricity. Thus, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat. All conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015(C), Conditions to plat approval, were met. The property owners within 300 feet of the requested preliminary plat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage. Seward City Code §7.05.510(D) states that "The city manager may, at the direction of the City Council convey, quitclaim, release, cancel, or otherwise relinquish any real property easement, right-of-way, permit or license the city may have or hold for the purpose of installing, constructing or maintaining a public improvement or utility, whenever the interest is no longer used or useful for that purpose." In accordance with City and Borough requirements, the Seward City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission must review and comment on a preliminary plat of city -owned land before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoninz: The property is currently zoned single-family residential (R1). Size: Tract lA will be 1.913 acres or 84,375 square feet. Utilities: Tract IA has access to city water, sewer, and electricity Existink Use: Tract lA is currently vacant. Access: Tract IA has access to Mill Street and the intersection of Ravina Street and Vista Avenue. Flood Zone: The south edge of the property adjacent to Mill Street is located within the Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFD). Development in this area is unlikely due to the very steep terrain, however, development within the SMFD may require additional permitting. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.11 Plan: • "Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established." Strategic Plan: N/A 48 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 IMIu Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action 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 Community 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 The Commission is required to provide a recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Commission if they feel it has met the requirements in Seward City Code Title 15 and 16. [SCC 16.01.015 B] 49 Sponsored by: Applicant Public Hearing: April 8, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING SEWARD CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 1312 VISTA AVENUE, 1305 FIRST AVENUE, 1303 FIRST AVENUE, 104 MILL STREET, 112 MILL STREET, AND 1303 CHAMBERLIN ROAD, VACATING A PORTION OF FIRST AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALLEYWAY RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND COMBINING THE SIX LOTS AND VACATED RIGHTS -OF -WAY INTO ONE TRACT OF LAND WHEREAS, AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf of the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat is a subdivision of Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite with alleyway rights -of -way and First Avenue right-of-way vacations, creating Tract 1A, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Walker Replat; and WHEREAS, all of the Lots are currently vacant and zoned single-family residential (R1); WHEREAS, the property owners began construction of a driveway from Mill Street in WHEREAS, due to the steep terrain, the driveway ended up encroaching substantially into the First Avenue right-of-way (ROW); and and 2024; WHEREAS, the First Avenue ROW in the Cliff Addition is undeveloped and the City of Seward does not have plans to develop it; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Director and Community Development staff recommended that the property owner work with a surveyor to vacate the ROW; and WHEREAS, vacating the ROW and creating one single parcel of land will allow the owners to complete the development of their driveway; and WHEREAS, a completed driveway will give the owners better access to their land to explore the feasibility for residential dwellings and the necessary utility connections; and 50 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-015 WHEREAS, a portion of Lot 1, Block 9 was granted to the City of Seward in an agreement dated August, 28, 1984 for the construction, maintenance, repair and expansion of public utilities, roadway and embankment; and WHEREAS, in consideration of this dedication of land for city use, the 1984 agreement stated that the City agrees to support vacation of the alley right-of-way between Lots 1 and 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and the First Avenue right-of-way north of Mill Street between Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 6, Cliff Addition in the future event of a replat of the above property; and WHEREAS, the size of proposed Tract lA meets the required minimum lot size and lot width for the single-family residential zoning district; and WHEREAS, according to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, Tract 1A is not within a FEMA mapped flood zone; and WHEREAS, the southern edge of Tract lA is within the Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFD); and WHEREAS, development on the southern edge of Tract lA is unlikely due to the steep terrain, however, development within the SMFD may require additional permitting; and WHEREAS, Tract 1A has access to city water, sewer, and electricity; and WHEREAS, Tract lA has access to Mill Street and the intersection of Ravina Street and Vista Avenue; and WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat; and WHEREAS, all conditions required by Seward City Code § 16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval, were met; the property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code §7.05.510(D) states that "The city manager may, at the direction of the City Council convey, quitclaim, release, cancel, or otherwise relinquish any real property easement, right-of-way, permit or license the city may have or hold for the purpose of installing, constructing or maintaining a public improvement or utility, whenever the interest is no longer used or useful for that purpose"; and WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals within the City of Seward. 51 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-015 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, that: Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite with alleyway rights -of -way and First Avenue right-of-way vacations, creating Tract 1A, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Walker 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 April, 2025. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair 52 t & a;i�:::1111g111�� mi �__a za wi11i11Rfi%ir � ■E .,7: - '°;.•f111111 -IRIIIi11ii ®I iri . ,may 11 if r �r7 iff 1411-149 p f..-�.�-..__y_ ilingklfr Ilki I_ M Ew Ta e Oo pqmH I, 'J3Y9}? �f , 23 MI' mi Kil Context Map 200 feet Preliminary Plat Application Property Map RES 2025-015 - Vacating a portion of First Avenue ROW and alley to the east, and combining Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite Location: 1312 Vista Ave, 1305 First Ave, 1303 First Ave, 104 Mill St, 112 Mill St, 1303 Chamberlin Rd Parcel #: 14705016, 14705008, 14705007, 14705006, 14721001, 14721007 ,!*� 53 Community Development/ Planning & Zoning 410 Adams Street, Seward, Alaska 99664 •(907) 224-4049 • (907) 224-4020 or email: planning@cityofseward.net PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM EPRELIMINARY PLAT ❑ REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT (no fee required) PHASED PRELIMINARY PLATO PRELIMINARY 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. CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE WALKER REPLAT PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description LOTS 1-6, AND 12, BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 1, AND 12-14, BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 Section, Township, Range SE1/4 OF SEC. 4 AND THE SW1/4 OF SEC 3, T1S, R1W General area description West of Seward Lagoon City Seward Total Acreage 1.916 acres SURVEYOR Company: AK Lands Land Surveying Contact Person: Stacy Wessel Mailing Address: PO Box 110485 City, State, Zip Anchorage, AK 99511 Phone: (907) 744-LAND e-mail: stacy@aklands.com PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY WASTEWATER ✓❑ on site City WATERnon site City SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A preliminary plat application will be scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning meeting after a complete application has been received. ❑,/ Electronic file of Plat and ▪ Preliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee $200.00- �✓ Certificate 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 - City 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. KPB Code 20.130.120 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) Name (printed): Stacy Wessel Signature: �, / Phone: (907) 744-LAND e-mail: stacy(a�aklan s.com Name (printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: Name (printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SUBMITTED 54 Receipt # The preliminary plat shall be drawn to scale of sufficient size to be clearly legible and shall clearly show the following: 1. Within the title block: Not applicable to my plat. The required information has been shown/noted. a. Name of the subdivision which shall not be the same as an existing city, town, tract, or subdivision of land in the borough, of which a plat has been previously recorded, or so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause confusion; b. Legal description, location, date, and total area in acres of the proposed subdivision; and c. Name and address of owner(s), as shown on the KPB records and the certificate to plat, and registered land surveyor; 2. North point; 3. The location, width and name of existing or platted streets and public ways, railroad rights -of -way, and other important features such as section lines or political subdivisions or municipal corporation boundaries abutting the subdivision; 4. A vicinity map, drawn to scale showing location of proposed subdivision, north arrow if different from plat orientation, township and range, section lines, roads, political boundaries, and prominent natural and manmade features, such as shorelines or streams; 5. All parcels of land including those intended for private ownership and those to be dedicated for public use or reserved in the deeds for the use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision, together with the purposes, conditions, or limitations of reservations that could affect the subdivision; 6. The names and widths of public streets and alleys and easements, existing and proposed, within the subdivision; 7. Status of adjacent lands, including names of subdivisions, lot lines, block numbers, lot numbers, rights -of -way; or an indication that the adjacent land is not subdivided; 8. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation, flooding, or storm water overflow, the line of ordinary high water, wetlands when adjacent to lakes or non -tidal streams, and the appropriate study which identifies a floodplain, if applicable; 9. Approximate locations of areas subject to tidal inundation and the mean high water line; 10. Block and lot numbering approximate dimensions and total numbers of proposed lots; 11. The approximate location of known existing municipal wastewater and water mains, and other utilities within the subdivision and immediately abutting thereto 12. Contours at suitable intervals when any roads are to be dedicated unless the planning director or commission finds evidence that road grades will not exceed 6 percent on arterial streets, and 10 percent on other streets; 13. Approximate locations of slopes over 20 percent in grade and if contours are shown, the areas of the contours that exceed 20 percent grade shall be clearly labeled as such; 14. Apparent encroachments, with a statement indicating how the encroachments will be resolved prior to final plat approval Subdivision Name: 55 Date ((kAN DS — Lond Surveying — January 16, 2025 City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com Subject: CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE WALKER REPLAT— Letter of Authorization To whom is may concern, We, GREGG GEORGE WALKER &KATHLEEN MARIE STUBBLEFIELD DAVIS , are the owners, or authorized agents of LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 and LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite Plat no. 3 and authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent us before the City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the platting action, right of way vacation, and its related activities. <?-%I/LEEAI MIME- DAU1s Name /-moo-02.02 Signature Date Name Signature Date 1 of 1 56 (6kAN DS iLand Survey€ng January 16, 2025 City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com Subject: CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE WALKER REPLAT— Letter of Authorization To whom is may concern, I, ERIC JOHN WALKER , is the owner, or authorized agent of LOTS 1-6, 12 BLOCK 6 and LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite Plat no. 3 and authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent us before the City of Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the platting action, right of way vacation, and its related activities. f` Name Signature Date ;av _272c2 1 of 1 57 PO Box 1 L0485 .+4Thd OrdEt. A}C 94S t S K LAI ID$ I 91n 744-1"'D -- .rN'enq - akleap]Y i.oQra himpeilakIm d, c er January 16, 2.025 City of. Seward and Kenai Peninsula Borough Su* LI: LIMP ADDITION TO EWARID']O WNSITE WALKER REPL.A I I tter o I- A uthori tion .10 whom is may concern, We, E E E .I T!-!i.E•:f�.1 h��} I I• 1.LD DAVIS_, are the owrictrs, or authorized agents of LOT I.3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 and LOTS 1,I2-14, BLOCK, C'lilf Addition to Seward To . n s ite Plat nO. 3 and iivathorize AK Lands, Land Survey ing LLC to represent us before the City of i. ward and Kenai Peninsula. Borough for all requests related to the planing action, right of way vacation, and its related activities. Name S Name ez4z-,-67( 3-2ozs- LDate Sigriatute 58 Date CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER LOTS 1-6, &12 BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 ERIC JOHN WALKER 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, AK 99645 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: DAY OF 2024. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER (LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9) GREGG GEORGE WALKER P.O. BOX 4381 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77210 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: DAY OF 2024. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER (LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9) KATHLEEN MARIE STUBBLEFIELD DAVIS 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, ALASKA 99645 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE DAY OF 2024. THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICIAL IDENTIFIED BY NAME AND TITLE IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT AND HEREBY ACCEPTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR PUBLIC USES AND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED BY THIS PLAT INCLUDING EASEMENTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: THE ACCEPTANCE OF LANDS FOR PUBLIC USE OR PUBLIC PURPOSE DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE PUBLIC OR ANY GOVERNING BODY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN IMPROVEMENTS. LOT 6A BLOCK 3 CLIFF ADDITION ROAD VACATION OF CLIFF AVE. PLAT 81-14 LOT 5 BLOCK 3 LOT 4 LOT 3 CLIFF ADDITION TO — — SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 2 LOT 1A BLOCK 3 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 78 LOT 6A BLOCK 2 LOT 5 LOT 4 LOT 3 LOT 2 BLOCK 2 ccDI0 LOT 1A CLIFF ADDITION LINVILLE REPLAT PLAT NO. 2000-17 PLAT APPROVAL VISTA AVENUE 40' V) VISTA AVENUE a 0 0 41 LOT 12 3,858 SQ. FT. 61.18' (R) LOT 18 BLOCK 5 DAIRY HILL SUBDIVISION & CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE 2017 ADDITION PLAT 2018-13 / o LOT 7A O'BRIEN SUBDIVISION PLAT 84-4 EAST (R) 221.18' 61.18' (R) 20' (R)\I NN O Oto I. 100 �12 SQ.FT.lo 20=(R)\ WEST (R) 81.18' LOT 13 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 14 BLOCK 6 LOT 158 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE THOMAS REPEAT NO. 2 PLAT 2018-17 oQ� a 0 LOT 168 LOT 17 BLOCK 6 LOT 18 MILL STREET S BLOCK 7 LOT 6 THIS PLAT WAS APPROVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2023. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AUTHORIZED OFFICAL SIGNATURE NORTH (R) 290.00' 0 0 0 LOT10 BLOCK 6 LOT 9 100.00' (R) BLOCK 6 LOT 6 5,000 SQ. FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 5 5,000 SQ. FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 4 5,000 SQ. FT. EAST 100.00' (R) LOT 3 5,000 SQ. FT. 100.00' (R) E.:ri O 0 0 of 0 6 0 0 a 40' 3NV1 Wlf1H BLOCK 6 LOT 2 5,000 SQ. FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 1 4,527 SQ. FT. 01 0 0 0.60' (R) CD 80' FIRST AVENUE cc cc 0 80' (R) CC SQ.FT. 40' (R) PROPOSED 84,375 SQ.FT 1.916 ACRES BLOCK 8 CLIFF ADDITION DEICKGRAEFF REPLAT #2 PLAT NO. 2005-11 OHP LOT 10 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 11 100.00' (R) LOT 12 5,000 SQ.FT. BLOCK 9 100.00' (R) CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 13 5,000 LEGEND OVERHEAD POWER LINE (GIS) SEWER LINE (GIS) WATER LINE (GIS) VACATE LOT LINES 100.00' (R) BLOCK 9 LOT 14 LOT 8 LOT I9A LOT 2A BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION CHAMBERLAIN ROAD REPLAT PLAT 93-3 EAST (R) 289.66' 2,590 / 00 cri CV 0 RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, ROADWAY AND EMBANKMENT BK. 32 PG. 897 20' DRAINAGE ESMT. rSERIAL NO. 2013-000695-0 / EAST 69.75' MILL STREET BLOCK 8 LOT 17 LOT 16 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 20 RIGHT OF WAY VACATION CITY OF SEWARD ZONING DESIGNATION 149.66' (R) LOT 1 BLOCK 9 LOT 14 PLAT NO. 3 CO 141R/Ei cc 0 60' VARIES TRACT A CLIFF ADDITION REPLAT NO. 2 PLAT NO. 86-02 VARIES 40' LOT 2A BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION CHAMBERLAIN ROAD REPLAT PLAT NO. 93-3 LOT IA CLIFF ADDITION PLAT 87-26 TRACT 1 OCEANVIEW SUBDIVISION BENNY BENSON PARK REPLAT PLAT NO. 2016-3 0' 40' 80' 5 8 T1S R1W SM 4 THIS PLAT — 9 LU SEA LION AVE. 34 SMALL BOAT = HARBOR 35 cc A JEFFERSON ST. 0 2 RESURREC—ION BAY VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 1/2 MILE NOTES: 1. THIS IS A PROPOSED PLATTING ACTION. NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THE BOUNDARY IS RECORD PER PLAT NO. 3. 2. NO EASEMENTS VACATED THIS PLAT 3. ZONING INFORMATION, WATER LINES, AND SEWER LINES ARE BASED ON THE CITY OF SEWARD GIS INTERACTIVE MAP AND ARE APPROXIMATE. 4. OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NOT SHOWN HEREON, MAY EXIST ON THE SUBJECT PARCELS. 5. THERE ARE OTHER SITE FEATURES ON LOT 10 THAT IS NOT SHOWN HEREON. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I, STACY M WESSEL, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM PROPERLY REGISTERED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAND SURVEYING IN THE STATE OF ALASKA, THAT THIS PLAT REPRESENTS A SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION, THAT THE MONUMENTS SHOWN HEREON ACTUALLY EXIST AS DESCRIBED, AND THAT ALL DIMENSIONS AND OTHER DETAILS ARE CORRECT. YPRELIN/k P LAT stacym. Wessel Plat of: CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE WALKER REPLAT CREATING TRACT 1A CONTAINING 1.916 ACRES A SUBDIVISION OF: LOTS 1-6, AND 12, BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 1, AND 12-14, BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 WITH ALLEYWAY RIGHTS OF WAY AND FIRST AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY VACATIONS CITY OF SEWARD SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH LOCATED WITHIN: SE1/4 OF SECTION 4 AND THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3, T1S, R1W, S.M., AK. OWNER LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 GREGG GEORGE WALKER &KATHLEEN MARIE STUBBLEFIELD DAVIS 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, ALASKA 99645 OWNER LOTS 1-6, 12 BLOCK 6 LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 ERIC JOHN WALKER 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, AK 99645 N DS 16k1(17Ay ng AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99511 aklands@aklands.com (907) 744-LAND AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME Date: 03/17/2025 Date of Survey: N/A Sheet: 1 of 1 Drawn: SMW PN: 1470 Field Book: N/A CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER LOTS 1-6, &12 BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 ERIC JOHN WALKER 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, AK 99645 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: DAY OF 2024. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER (LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9) GREGG GEORGE WALKER P.O. BOX 4381 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77210 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: DAY OF 2024. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS THE OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON AND THAT I ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AREAS TO PUBLIC USE AND GRANT ALL EASEMENTS TO THE USE SHOWN. OWNER (LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 & LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9) KATHLEEN MARIE STUBBLEFIELD DAVIS 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, ALASKA 99645 AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR: ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE DAY OF 2024. THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICIAL IDENTIFIED BY NAME AND TITLE IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT AND HEREBY ACCEPTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR PUBLIC USES AND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE DEDICATED BY THIS PLAT INCLUDING EASEMENTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY, ALLEYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: THE ACCEPTANCE OF LANDS FOR PUBLIC USE OR PUBLIC PURPOSE DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE PUBLIC OR ANY GOVERNING BODY TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN IMPROVEMENTS. LOT 6A BLOCK 3 CLIFF ADDIT'i\I ROAD VACAT6N OF CLIFF AVE. PLAT 81-14 LOT 5 BLOCK 3 — LOT 4 LOT 3 CLIFF ADDITION TO / — — SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 2/ LOT 1A BLOCK 3 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 78 LOT 6"/ BLOCK 2 1 LOT 5 41\ LOT 4 LOT 3 LOT 2 2BLOCK / LOT 1A CLIFF ADDITION LINVILLE REPLAT PLAT NO. 2000-17 PLAT APPROVAL 96 40' 0 LOT IB BLOCK 5 DAIRY HILL SUBDIVISION & CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE 2017 ADDITION PLAT 2018-13 61.18(R) LOT 12 3,858 SQ.FT. 61.18' (R) WEST (R) 81.18' LOT 13 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 14 BLOCK 6 LOT 158 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE THOMAS REPLAT NO. 2 PLAT 2018-17 LOT 168 LOT 17 BLOCK 6 LOT 18 w MILL STREET BLOCK 7 LOT 6 THIS PLAT WAS APPROVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2023. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AUTHORIZED OFFICAL SIGNATURE V) LOT 10 BLOCK 6 LOT 7A O'BRIEN SUBDIVISION PLAT 84-4 100.00' (R) BLOCK 6 LOT 6 5,000 SQ.FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 5 5,000 SQ.FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 4 5,000 SQ.FT. EAST 100.00' (R) LOT 3 5,000 SQ.FT. 100.00' (R) BLOCK 6 LOT 2 5,000 SQ.FT. 100.00' (R) LOT 1 4,527 SQ.FT. x x 40' (R) 0.60' (R) <‘,/ •K'Z' / :5es, \-* 75' LOT 18A / \ 70' 80' (R) 18,781 40' (R) BLOCK 8 CLIFF ADDITION DEICKGRAEFF REPLAT #2 PLAT NO. 2005-11 / OHP LOT 2A BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION CHAMBERLAIN ROAD REPLAT PLAT 93-3 LOT 10 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE \ PLAT NO. 3 LOT 11 EAST (R) 289.66' 100.00' (R) LOT 12 5,000 SQ.FT. BLOCK 9 _100.00' (R) CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 13 5,000 SQ.FT. 100.00' (R) BLOCK 9 LOT 14 7,424 SQ. FT. LEGEND OVERHEAD POWER LINE (GIS) SEWER LINE (GIS) WATER LINE (GIS) VACATE LOT LINES 20' (F,) \ v>, BLOCK 8 LOT 8 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 20 RIGHT OF WAY VACATION CITY OF SEWARD ZONING DESIGNATION 149.66' (R) LOT 1 BLOCK 9 11,195 SQ.FT. RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, ROADWAY AND EMBANKMENT BK. 32 PG. 897 20 DRAINAGE ESMT. SERIAL NO. 2013-000695-0 49.75' (R) / EAST 69.75' VV-- MILL STREET oo LOT 17 LOT 16 1111k LOT 14 PLAT NO. 3 E >20% SLOPE E 20%- 40% SLOPE • 40%- 60% SLOPE • < 60% SLOPE 5' CONTOUR 60' CI 60' VARIES 14) <<sj, ‹Z \\•Cb<C4R TRACT A CLIFF ADDITION REPLAT NO. 2 PLAT NO. 86-02 TRACT I VARIES 40' LOT 2A BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION CHAMBERLAIN ROAD REPLAT PLAT NO. 93-3 30' LOT IA BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION PLAT 87-26 TRACT 1 OCEANVIEW SUBDIVISION BENNY BENSON PARK REPLAT PLAT NO. 2016-3 40' 80' SEA LION AVE. 32 33 R1W SM T1S R1W SM SMALL BOAT = HARBOR JEFFERSON ST. 35 2 RESURREC—ION BAY VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 1/2 MILE NOTES: 11 1. THIS IS A PROPOSED PLATTING ACTION. NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THE BOUNDARY IS RECORD PER PLAT NO. 3. 2. NO EASEMENTS VACATED THIS PLAT 3. ZONING INFORMATION, WATER LINES, AND SEWER LINES ARE BASED ON THE CITY OF SEWARD GIS INTERACTIVE MAP AND ARE APPROXIMATE. 4. OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NOT SHOWN HEREON, MAY EXIST ON THE SUBJECT PARCELS. 5. THERE ARE OTHER SITE FEATURES ON LOT 10 THAT IS NOT SHOWN HEREON. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I, STACY M WESSEL, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM PROPERLY REGISTERED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAND SURVEYING IN THE STATE OF ALASKA, THAT THIS PLAT REPRESENTS A SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION, THAT THE MONUMENTS SHOWN HEREON ACTUALLY EXIST AS DESCRIBED, AND THAT ALL DIMENSIONS AND OTHER DETAILS ARE CORRECT. YPRELIN/k• stacym. Wessel I ‘:.x1181 .0e 00 ‘`‘,P• • • (4'"P • • • ••• P*% PLAT Plat of: CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE WALKER REPLAT CREATING TRACT 1A CONTAINING 1.916 ACRES A SUBDIVISION OF: LOTS 1-6, AND 12, BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 1, AND 12-14, BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 WITH ALLEYWAY RIGHTS OF WAY AND FIRST AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY VACATIONS CITY OF SEWARD SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH LOCATED WITHIN: SE1/4 OF SECTION 4 AND THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 3, T1S, R1W, S.M., AK. OWNER LOTS 1-3, 5-6, BLOCK 6 LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 GREGG GEORGE WALKER &KATHLEEN MARIE STUBBLEFIELD DAVIS 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, ALASKA 99645 OWNER LOTS 1-6, 12 BLOCK 6 LOTS 1,12-14, BLOCK 9 ERIC JOHN WALKER 2600 N AURORA LN. PALMER, AK 99645 16k1(N DS Surveying AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99511 aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com (907) 744-LAND AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE TITLE PRINTED NAME Date: 03/17/2025 Scale: 111= 40' Date of Survey: N/A Sheet: lof 1 Drawn: SMW PN: 1470 Field Book: N/A KPB No. N/A bU AK LANDS �Lond Surveying March 17, 2025 City of Seward Planning Commission 410 Adams St. Seward, AK 99664 Subject: Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite-ROW Vacation Dear Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Seward, PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com On behalf of AK Lands and the Walker family, I am pleased to submit this request for a replat of multiple parcels located within the Cliff Addition to the Seward Townsite, Plat No. 3. Our goal is to consolidate several steep and largely inaccessible lots into one lot that meets single-family residential zoning requirements while addressing the challenges posed by the area's extreme topography. Overview of Proposed Replat The replat involves two blocks, and the vacation of First Avenue right-of-way and 2 alleyways into one newly configured lot, specifically: 1. Proposed Tract A-1-1.916 acres o Created by combining Lots 1-6, and 12, Block 6, plus the adjoining alleyway and a portion of First Avenue and combining Lots 12-14, and 1, Block 9, plus the remaining portion of First Avenue and the alleyway. Supporting Materials • Three Preliminary Plats: 1. Without contours or slope shading (to clearly depict the subdivision boundaries) 2. With topographic contours 3. With both contours and hatched slope areas • Additionally, an exhibit is provided as a close-up view of the proposed parcel, highlighting contours and slope hatch areas that exceed 20%, 40%, and even 60% in some places. • Easement Document (Book 34, Page 897, dated August 24, 1984) In 1984, an easement was granted to the City for the expansion of public utilities, roadway, and embankment. Within this document, the City expressed support for vacating the alley right-of-way between Lots 1 and 12, 13, 14, Block 9 and the First Avenue right-of-way north of Mill Street between Lots 12, 13, 14, Block 9 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 6. The current request aligns with that earlier intent by consolidating steep, underutilized corridors and providing more manageable access. Page 1 of 3 61 Reason for Replat and Right -of -Way Vacations Steep Terrain and Inaccessibility • Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 6: Sarah Walker intends to build a single-family home on these lots, yet access is currently impractical. The slopes approach 30% to the north (where First Avenue is platted) and over 60% to the south (where we are vacating), making a driveway virtually impossible. Alley access is also rendered unsafe by similarly steep grades. • Lots 12,13, 14, and 1, Block 9: These lots face comparable challenges, with slopes exceeding 60%, Road connections from Mill Street or Chamberlain Road cannot be developed feasibly due to extreme terrain, which is in some places essentially a cliff. • Lots 6, 5, and 4, Block 6: These lots also lack viable access from either First Avenue or existing alleys because of the high grades. Because of this topography, maintaining platted but undeveloped roads and alleys is neither practical nor beneficial to the public. Currently, there are no existing utilities within the lots and vacated rights -of -ways. Sewer, water and electric utilities will be served from Vista Avenue and Ravina Street. Responses to Right -of -Way Vacation Criteria 1. Current Use: The rights -of -way to be vacated are not being used and are unlikely to be developed for public traffic due to severe slopes. 2. Construction Impracticality: Road construction on 20%-60%* grades is impossible or unreasonably hazardous; therefore, alternative access has been proposed through private easements. 3. Fully Developed Surrounding Area: The steep topography limits further road network expansion. Combining parcels into one makes them more suitable for single-family use. 4. Public Access to Valued Resources: No public resources (lakes, rivers, etc.) exist here, so vacating these unused rights -of -way does not affect public access. 5. Potential Interconnectivity: Prospects of interconnection with adjacent parcels are impractical due to intense slopes. Other property owners in this area may similarly vacate First Ave. and reconfigure, if needed. 6. Alternative Access: The proposed lot has access off of Vista Avenue and Ravina St. 7, Utility Requirements: This is vacant land. There are no existing utilities. Water, sewer, and electric can be served off of Vista Avenue and Ravina St. S. No Other Public Need: Retaining these steep, undeveloped corridors creates undue maintenance burdens and does not support safe or feasible public use. Conclusion and Request Due to the extreme terrain, current parcel boundaries and rights -of -way are not conducive to practical development. By reconfiguring the lots into Proposed Tract A-1, we will ensure a suitable residential parcel that is safer to develop and access. We therefore respectfully request: 1. Approval of the Replat: Adoption of the attached preliminary plat configuration. 2. Right -of -Way Vacations: Allowance for vacation of unused, steep portions of alleys and First Avenue. 2 of 3 62 Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to working with the City of Seward and the Kenai Peninsula Borough to ensure a successful and responsible subdivision. AK Lands, Land Surveying by Stacy Wessel , Professional Land Surveyor 3 of 3 63 RIGHT -OF -ENTRY PERMIT BOO K This agreement is made this ZITO day of , 19 $ , by and between Gregg G. Walker, Executor for the estate of Mark C. W lker, hereina ter referred to as "Grantor", and the City of Seward, Alaska, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Stale of Alaska, hereinafter referred to as "City". WITNESSETH: 3___PAGE eward Recordirp4 District WHEREAS, Grantor is the fee simple owner of certain real property described below which is located within the City of Seward, Alaska; and WHEREAS, the City desires to construct improvements to the public road on grantor's property, and install public utilities in the roadway; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Grantor does hereby grant to the City a Right -of -Entry in the real property described below for the location, construction, maintenance, repair and expansion of public utilities, roadway and embankment. 2. The said Right -of -Entry shall exist in favor of City, its successors and assigns for so long as the City, its successors or assigns deem the presence of public utilities, roadway and embankment. 3. The said agreement shall and does hereby exist in the following described real property: PARCEL 7A Real property in the City of Seward, Alaska, being a portion of Lot 1, Block 9, Cliff Addition as described on Survey Plat 1k1117 recorded at the Seward Recording Office; more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1 and also being on the South line of Lot 2, Block 9, Cliff Addition and West line of Government Road; thence along the North line of Lot 1 West 26.69 feet; thence leaving said North line South 37°33'26" West 86.12 feet to the angle point of the East line of Lot 1 and the West line of Government Road; thence leaving said East and West lines South 31058'29" West 72.19 feet to the South line of Lot 1; thence along the South line of Lot 1 East 17.5 feet to the East line of Lot 1; thence leaving said South line along the East line of Lot 1, also being the West line of Government Road North 18°42' East 64.65 feet to the angle point of the East line of Lot 1 and North 49°14' East 104.55 feet to the North line of Lot 1 and the point of beginning; containing 1446.9 square feet. 4. City agrees to hold Grantor harmless from claims arising out of injuries to persons or property caused by City's defective utility fixtures, construction and repairs to roadway and embankment. 5. In consideration of the foregoing, the City agrees to support vacation of the alley Right -of -Way between Lots 1 and 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and the First Avenue Right -of -Way North of Mill Street between Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Block 9 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 6, Cliff Addition at the time application for a replat of the above property is submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Planning Commission. 6. Grantor agrees to grant to the City title and all rights to the property described as Parcel 7A above at such time when the property is replatted by owner. A 64 ' RIGHT -OF -ENTRY PERMIT (Cont'd) GRANTOR: BOOK 34 PAGPL8 19. Seward kexr=: li ct CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Clegg.• n�i, ie Estate of Mark C. Walker. STATE OF ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) ss. ATTEST: CITY CLERK (CITY SEAL) r . .: 1 1* r_� s . BEFORE ME, the unde5signed Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared 45.y1,3 „et1C L_fCyU , known to me and to me known to be the Grantor herein named and who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to me that J C signed and sealed the same freely and voluntarily for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 2 J day of i--, 19 S,?Ci, NOTARY PUBLIC in and for Alaska My Commission Expires: STATE OF ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) ss. • BEFORE ME, the undersigned Nota,ry Public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared f'( A. Zak_lI, known to me and to me known to be the City Manager of the City of Seward, Al ska, and who executed the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged to me that signed and sealed the same freely and voluntarily for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this : Qj L-` day of PeU L L) i , 19 '4 . .S. 8 4-1 5 6 9 �3- ILED DISTRI�CT DING Huber NOTT� IC in and for a ka My Commission Expires: `- Zl REQUESTED BY _4, Sew arc ADDRESS B0 j GO S'e-wct,r-cT aQ(o , 41 65 (AI -?AN DS lurveying— i April 2, 2025 City of Seward Planning Commission 410 Adams St. Seward, AK 99664 Subject: Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite-KPB exception Request Dear Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Seward Officials: PO Box 110485 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 744-LAND aklands@aklands.com http://aklands.com On behalf of AK Lands and the Walker family, I am pleased to submit this request for a replat of multiple parcels within the Cliff Addition to the Seward Townsite, Plat No, 3. Our goal is to consolidate several steep and largely inaccessible lots into a single lot that meets single-family residential zoning requirements while addressing the area's extreme topography. In conjunction with this replat, we respectfully request an exception to Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Code 20.30.120—which generally requires a 60-foot right-of-way (ROW) width for streets —due to the following unique conditions: 1. Overview of Proposed Replat 1. Proposed Tract A-1 (1.916 Acres) o Combines Lots 1-6 and 12 of Block 6 (including the adjoining alleyway and part of First Avenue) with Lots 12-14 and 1 of Block 9 (including the remaining portion of First Avenue and an alleyway). o Vacating First Avenue and two alleyways will create one consolidated parcel better suited for single-family residential use. 2. Request for Exception to ROW Widths o Vista Avenue: 40-46.5 feet wide (Plats 2018-17, 2018-13) o Mill Street: 59.62 feet wide (Plats 2002-21, 2005-11) o Ravina Street: 43.5 feet wide (Plat 2018-3) o Chamberlain Road: 59.7 feet wide plus an embankment/utility easement effectively exceeding 60 feet 2. Responses to Required Criteria for Exception (KPB Code) Criterion 1: "That special circumstances or conditions affecting the property have been shown by application." • Extreme Topography: Slopes range from 30% to over 60%, making standard road construction infeasible. • Minimal Traffic: These segments do not serve high -traffic corridors. • Existing Infrastructure: Roads such as Mill Street, Chamberlain Road, and Vista Avenue already provide utilities and drainage; requiring a few extra feet for ROW width offers little improvement. Page 1 of 2 66 Criterion 2: "That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right and is the most practical manner of complying with the intent of this title." • Preservation of Usable Lot: Strictly enforcing a 60-foot ROW would force impractical dedication, preventing feasible construction on already steep parcels. • Previously Granted Exceptions: Past plats (2002-21, 2005-11, 2018-17, 2018-3) have recognized similar challenges and provided exceptions ranging from 40 to 59.62 feet. Criterion 3: "That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which said property is situated.' • Not a Main Thoroughfare: Vista Avenue, Ravina Street, and other ROWs in question are low -traffic. • No Public Need for Additional ROW: Fractional differences from 60 feet do not hinder public access or utility installation; existing infrastructure is sufficient. • Steep, Undeveloped Corridors: Retaining unused steep ROWs creates maintenance liabilities without public benefit. 3. Conclusion We believe the proposed replat and associated ROW exceptions serve both private and public interests. Extreme slopes, minimal traffic, and existing infrastructure, along with prior plat exceptions, confirm that strict 60-foot ROW compliance is unnecessary. Granting this request allows the property to be responsibly developed without compromising public safety or welfare. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me with any questions or if further information is needed. AK Lands, Land Surveying by Stacy Wessel, Professional Land Surveyor 2 of 2 67 ROW WIDTHS GRANTED EXCEPTIONS FOR VISTA \ AVE. AND RAVINA ST. PER PLAT 2018-13 46.5' 40' VISTA AVENUE 78.8' 4,0 LOT12 LOT13 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 14 BLOCK 6 VISTA AVE. ROW WIDTH GRANTED EXCEPTIONS PER PLAT 2018-17 LOT15B rn 0 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE THOMAS REPLAT NO. 2 PLAT 2018-17 LOT16B LOT 17 BLOCK 6 LOT18 MILL STREET LOT 7A O'BRIEN SUBDIVISION PLAT 84-4 LOT 7A O'BRIEN SUBDIVISION PLAT 84-4 EAST (R) 221.18' BLOCK 6 CLIFF ADDITION TO — _ SEWARD TOWNSITE - — PLATNO. 3 BLOCK 6 LOT18A 0 2 cc O z PROPOSED TRACT 1A 84,375 SQ.FT 1.916 ACRES 18,781 SQ.FT. 3 LOT 11 LOT 12 BLOCK 9 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 LOT 13 BLOCK 9 LOT14 ROW WIDTHS / GRANTED / EXCEPTIONS FOR MILL ST. PER PLAT 2002-21 AND PLAT 2005-11 BLOCK 8 CLIFF ADDITION DEICKGRAEFF REPLAT #2 PLAT NO. 2005-11 / 0' EAST (R) 289.66' 00 0 BLOCK 8 / LOT17 LOT1 RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, ROADWAY AND EMBANKMENT BK. 32 PG. 897 20' DRAINAGE ESMT. F/ QO SERIAL NO. 2013-000695-0 / a o / 'EAST 69.75' VARIES LOT 2A BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION CHAMBERLAIN ROAD REPLAT PLAT NO. 93-3 LOT 1A BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION PLAT 87-26 MILL STREET o LOT 17 LOT 8 LOT16 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 3 N 50' LEGEND �\ ROW VACATION 60' c) c m Z 0 0 TRACT 1 OCEANVIEW SUBDIVISION BENNY BENSON PARK REPLAT PLAT NO. 2016-3 NOTES 1. THIS EXHIBIT ILLUSTRATES THE PROPOSED VACATION OF TWO ALLEYWAY RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND A PORTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND APPROVALS FOR KPB EXCEPTION TO ROW WIDTHS SURROUNDING THE SUBJECT PARCEL. 2. NO SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED FOR 100' THIS EXHIBIT. 3. THIS EXHIBIT IS PART OF THE PROPOSED PLATTING ACTION FOR THE CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE, WALKER REPLAT. EXHIBIT PROJECT NO. DATE DATE OF FIELD SURVEY 1470 04-02-25 N/A 68 Ravino Street •11- 1 a r b 1 4 0 it \\ 1 A^ 'd, �4 (86-02) m � ss a �9� • \ \ /Zc \ 4'g \ \ \ \c$k \ \ \\ c3 \ ..—\6.00 . EAST 73.36 1 66-02) \ _/6( ROW —29.87' p / EAST a \ /9 7 /•ik01)44-11/ C ono ' J / ,/04 EAST EAST 175.52 MILL STREET l4 SURVEYOR'S CERT/F/CATE /, GERALD. B. KURTZ , professional /ondsurveyor do hereby certify that this p/ot is o true and correct representot/on of the /ands oc/uol/y surveyed and that the distances and bearings ore shown correctly ond that a// lot corners hove been set and stoked. PLA T A PPROVA L This plat Mns opproved by the Kenai Penins /o Borou/onn/ng Commission of the meeting of April Kenai Peninsula Borough by: icio/ EAST 79.58' (GL0) 'I\ 4,0\0 sGo 00 4 — �- \ °� l \ 4'- \• ,ci, \ \5,,9 \ r OF Ail\ • 4i •1... 1 GERALD 8 KURTZ " i t LS-6297 .:I it II ✓.4• .•a ....;. F� }: 4 41414s:?. 187.14' (GL0) 4; /_ 0 DETAIL /'1= 30' rti • Found rebar with I I/2" Alum. cop O Set 5/8" x 30" rebar flush w/ ground • Utility, Constructi on, and Slope Easement LOT I 25295 SF CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION / hereby certify that / am -are the owner of the property shown and described hereon and that / Joe hereby adopt this plan of subdivision, and dedicate all right-of-ways topublicuse, and grant all easements to the use shown. 7i,".44) KARENA ADLER Owner P C Box /121 SEWARD, AK 99664 NOTARY 'S ACKNGWLEDGMENT Subscr/bed and sworn before me thisiday of for KARENA ADLER_ My commission expires ei : ae cL3) Dcic. 7 h u.a C:r:4, 5 J or VICINITY MAP I 25000 GOVERNMENT ROAD rh is Plot 4t MILL Sr 7 • 7 _-1 PLAT OF SEWARD TOWNSITE, CLIFF ADDITION LOT IA BLOCK 12 REPLAT a VACATION T. / S. R / W. A REPLAT OF LOT I BLOCK 12 CLIFF ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE UNITD STATES SURVEY No. 1117 Located within T. 1 S. R. 1 W., S.M. Containing I Iot in 0.63 Ac. more or less. SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT AGUA FR/A SURVEYORS 9024 VANGUARD DRIVE ANCl/ORAGE, AK. 99507 349-4688 Date Feb. 5, 1987 1 Scale I"= 50' W. O. 87= 03 Fb. 87- 01 Pg 6 KPB. Fi/e No. 87-030 • 69 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE C C2v,o- , upon oath, deposes and states: That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of Seward, Alaska; and that on \ k --c 1-, 2 o 2 uL she mailed a Notice of Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12- 14, Block 9; Located at 1312 Vista Ave, 1305 First Ave, 1303 First Ave, 104 Mill St, 112 Mill St, 1303 Chamberline Rd as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015. Affirmed and signed this 20 day of 1`. i�r c:i, 2025. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE , hereby certify that I have posted a Notice of Public Hearing, as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040 for the property located at Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9; Located at 1312 Vista Ave, 1305 First Ave, 1303 First Ave, 104 Mill St, 112 Mill St, 1303 Chamberline Rd, the owners of which have petitioned for a Public Hearing to replat the above named property, vacating a portion of First Avenue ROW and alley to the east, and combining Lots 1-6 & 12, Block 6 and Lots 1 & 12-14, Block 9, creating Tract 1A, Cliff Addition to Seward Townsite, Walker Replat. The notice was posted on 1\i1c.-ch 2_0 f 2o7_S , 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 7i day of \ --t rc-, 2025. Signature 71 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 4, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone Lot 19, Clearview Subdivision No. 6; Located at 1604 Phoenix Road, from a Two -Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district Background and justification: Jacob Bridges, the owner of 1604 Phoenix Road, has submitted a land use plan amendment application to the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone his property from Two -Family Residential to Auto Commercial. Seward City Code §15.01.035(B)(3) states that "except for an ordinance altering the boundaries of existing, contiguous zoning districts or an ordinance which brings a parcel into conformance with the land use plan, no ordinance altering zoning within the City shall be considered if the area encompassed by the proposed ordinance contains less than one acre." The area of land owned by the applicant is 0.27 acres, however, it is adjacent to an Auto Commercial zoning district to the southwest, which meets the requirement allowing the alteration of the boundaries of existing, contiguous zoning districts. The properties to the north, northwest, and northeast are zoned Two-family Residential. The property directly to the north is vacant. The property to the northeast is a duplex, and the property to the west is a single-family home. The properties to the southeast and east are zoned Auto Commercial and are utilized for a seasonal parking lot, two employee bunkhouses, and a warehouse. The property to the southwest, across from Phoenix Road, is a vacant lot zoned Resource Management. The applicant is requesting this rezone in order to better utilize his property to provide long-term housing and space for a small business operation. He would like to use the property to construct a duplex, which is allowed outright in the Two -Family Residential zoning district, and a large workshop. The applicant plans to use the workshop commercially for small boat repairs and a woodshop. The applicant only plans to move one or two vessels into the workshop in the fall to work on them during the winter and then move them out in the spring. Woodshops and boat repair and maintenance are not allowed in the Two -Family Residential zoning district. Both uses are allowed outright in the Auto Commercial zoning district. The applicant would also like to add a small garage to the building where the residents of the duplex can park their vehicles. Due to the setback requirements and lot coverage restrictions, this possibility is limited if the property remains zoned as Two -Family Residential. The applicant intends to use the duplex for long-term rentals, which is a demonstrated need in the community, 72 and would like the extra flexibility of the Auto Commercial zone in lot coverage and setbacks to provide reasonably sized units adequate for families to rent. Two -Family Residential setback requirements are 20' in the front, 5' minimum on the sides with a total of 15' from both sides, and 10' in the back. The maximum lot coverage allowance is 35%. This specific property has additional restrictions that limit the amount of land that can be developed due to a 20' easement in the back and a 10' easement to the southeast. Changing the property's zoning to Auto Commercial, which requires a 10' setback in the front, 5' on the sides, and 10' in the back, would not reduce the setbacks on the side, due to the easement restrictions, but it would provide more flexibility in the front. The maximum lot coverage allowance in the Auto Commercial zoning district is 50%. Although the Seward Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map does not support a rezone from Two-family Residential to Auto Commercial, the Seward Comprehensive Plan has a goal to "promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established". This property is a vacant piece of land within a developed neighborhood. All public utilities are available to the property. The Seward Comprehensive Plan also recommends "creating incentives to provide land for housing development within the City of Seward". The proposed rezone would provide the applicant with incentives to develop his vacant lot through the additional developable square footage and the multi -use opportunity of combining residential and commercial space. The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.11 Plan: • "Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established." Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1.2 — "Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year-round housing through appropriate land use regulations." Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1.1 — "Support a range of housing choices that meeting the needs of people in various income and age groups." Vol 1, Chapter 3.3.1.2 — "Create incentives to provide land for housing development within the City of Seward." Strategic Plan: N/A Other: 73 Staff Comments Department Comments No Comment N/A Building Department Buildings constructed for commercial purposes in a commercial zoning district are required to be structurally engineered 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 Community Development Department has received public inquiries, which were forwarded to the Commission for their review. 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 15.01.035B(1)(c) allows an individual to initiate a land use amendment application by petition of a majority of the property owners in the area to be amended if it is altering the boundaries of existing, contiguous zoning districts. Seward City Code 15.01.035C(3) also states that "the commission shall, upon public hearing, forward its written recommendation to the City Council along with all certified minutes and public records relating to the proposed amendment." The City Council may or may not adopt the amendment as a City ordinance [SCC 15.01.035 C (5)]. 74 Sponsored by: Applicant Public Hearing: March 4, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-009 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 LOT 19, CLEARVIEW SUBDIVISION, NO. 6; LOCATED AT 1604 PHOENIX ROAD, FROM A TWO-FAMILY (R2) ZONING DISTRICT TO AN AUTO COMMERCIAL (AC) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Jacob Bridges, the owner of 1604 Phoenix Road submitted a land use plan amendment application to rezone his property from Two -Family Residential to Auto Commercial; and WHEREAS, the size of the parcel is 0.27 acres; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code §15.01.035(B)(3) states that "except for an ordinance altering the boundaries of existing, contiguous zoning districts or an ordinance which brings a parcel into conformance with the land use plan, no ordinance altering zoning within the City shall be considered if the area encompassed by the proposed ordinance contains less than one acre"; and WHEREAS, the proposed rezone location is contiguous to an Auto Commercial zoning district to the southwest; and WHEREAS, the applicant would like to utilize the property to construct a duplex and a large workshop; and WHEREAS, the applicant intends to use the workshop commercially for small boat repairs and woodworking; and WHEREAS, woodshops are not allowed in the Two -Family Residential zoning district, but are allowed outright in the Auto Commercial zoning district; and WHEREAS, boat repair and maintenance is not allowed in the Two -Family Residential zoning district, but it is allowed outright in the Auto Commercial zoning district; and WHEREAS, the applicant intends to use the duplex for long-term rentals, and would like the extra flexibility in lot coverage and setbacks to provide reasonably sized units adequate for families to rent; and WHEREAS, the Seward Comprehensive Plan advocates to "promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established"; and 75 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-009 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the Seward Comprehensive Plan recommends "creating incentives to provide land for housing development within the City of Seward"; and WHEREAS, the proposed rezone would provide the applicant with incentives to develop his vacant lot through the additional developable square footage and the multi -use opportunity of combining residential and commercial space; and 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 2025-009 and recommends an Ordinance be forwarded to City Council to approve the land use amendment to rezone Lot 19, Clearview Subdivision No. 6; located at 1604 Phoenix Road, from a Two -Family Residential (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) 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 Two -Family Residential to Auto Commercial. 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. AYES: NOES: AB SENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: Kris Peck - City Clerk - (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Carol Griswold, Chair 76 200 feet Context Map Single-family Residential Two-family Residential Multi -family Residential Auto Commercial Harbor Commercial Resource Management • Rezone Application Property Map RES 2025-009 - Rezoning 1604 Phoenix Road from two-family residential to auto commercial Location: 1604 Phoenix Road Parcel #: 14510439 77 CITY OF SEWA_tD 11)7 110lams Siit'ri Community Development J07.211. 100 plaiming cityokovinl,uct LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT - REZONING APPLICATION This completed application is to be submitted to the Community Development Department no later than six (6) weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. The application must be accompanied by the $300 filing fee. Petitioner: Jacob Bridges Address: 12336 Nautical Ave. PO box 792. Seward, AK 99664 Telephone Number: (907) 223-7985 Email: bridgesjak@yahoo.com Property Description Address: 1604 Phoenix. T1S R 1W SEG3 Seward Meridian SW 2005015 Lot: 19 Block: Subdivision: Clearveiw 1 Size of subject area: 127 acres Number of parcels within subject area: Additional Information Located in Historic Overlay District? Yes Lj No L] Intended use and/or reason for rezoning: Reason for rezone request is to increase allowable h,iiilriahlp'rrre ini1 rdF?rrpaprt cPthark rPgiiirrmantq. Cliir riirrPnt plPin invnlve a cinglP hiiilriinn roughly 44'x80'to include two stacked dwelling spaces and an attached shop/garage. Each living space to include 3 bedrooms/2 bath @1600 sq' each. Remaining area as shop space accessible by tread door tacing Phoenix Hd. Does the proposed amendment comply with the Comprehensive Plan? Please list how below. Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan Volume I: https:,/www.cityotscwill'd.usilmine'showdocument?id=1705 Volume II: Itttpsalwww.citvofscward.us/hoinc;showdocumetrt?id-1707 ver- 78 Does the proposed amendment comply with the Historic Preservation Plan (skip if not within Historic Overlay District) What is the effect of the zoning amendment on the property owners and on the community at large? This zoning amendment, in my opinion does not negatively impact the neighbors any more than having a neighbor. Furthermore, I believe the amendment allows for the maximum benefit due to limited lots and facilitates development for necessary long term family housing. I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this item will be scheduled for action only if all application materials are submitted not less than six (6) weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month. Applicant Signature: Enclosed: c:__ $300 Payment ( ) Map of the subject area ( ) Other: ._ . ( ) A map is required to accompany this application. Proof of ownership for parcel(s) must be available if Borough tax roles do not indicate applicant's name. The APPLICATION and MAP (indicating the specific area) must be submitted together, with a FEE of $300.00 (payable to the City of Seward) to the Community Development Office. Please mark the method through which this Rezone application is being initiated: (SCC 15.01.035 (b)) ( ( ( ( ) By the City Council on its own motion; ) By the commission on its own motion; ) *By petition of a majority of the property owners in the area to be amended; ) *By petition bearing the signatures of 50 registered voters within the City; or ) *By petition as provided by the home rule charter of the City. *If the initiated method was through petition, please include the signatures on the page provided or additional pages if needed. 79 WASTEWATER DISPOSAL RES 2006-53 VACATE KPB NOTE : PLAT APPROVAL 0UCt O 4 _ z s 06.70•3e- a 281.s+1 S00' 9'J9 C 282.84' A 6= �5 5 4 ' a1 95 551 }a BAYWEW PLACE m 0 U CC U O 7 ce Found Reba, & N. Cap LS 3753 * k (01.3 zV mz n .eroa'.�• wl N 59:J8'02" W �k3; o" � ron�.'o.Vhh"6 zzzzzzzzz 3I333; F pt1Pi», v O M .. h a^ N b d A O: Y Wh0'hO- Ljx_.. �d°A RQb :n. rrk� is iiYI ^� 0 0 1, 1 z m Owh h h A '8a8o8888888 a� 'In .. 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Affirmed and signed this e dayof 2025. 9 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I, (A.) , \ 2dci_,) C,L , 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 Lot 19, Clear View Subdivision No. 6; physical address 1604 Phoenix Road, the owners of which have petitioned for a Public Hearing to Rezone the property from a Two -Family Zoning District to an Auto Commercial Zoning District. The notice was posted on 1"4" ualiu)1..2 y 101 , which is I Ci 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 ) day of -bn, L , 2025. Signature 88