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Home My WebLink AboutORD2025-005 Spring Creek Rezone FAILED1 1 1 FAILED Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction: March 24, 2025 Public Hearing: April 14, 2025 Failed: April 14, 2025 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2025-005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE SPRING CREEK PARK AND THE TIDELANDS TO THE NORTH; LOCATED AT 403 NASH ROAD AND 3007 BETTE CATO AVENUE, FROM AN INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT TO A PARK (P) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP), recommends that the Spring Creek campground, beach, and city tidelands to the north should be platted into one parcel and rezoned to a Park zoning district; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-001, recommending Council approval of the preliminary plat to subdivide 3207 Sorrel Road into two tracts of land, separating the Industrial area from the Spring Creek campground and beach parking; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution 2025-007 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the same preliminary plat; and WHEREAS, due to the complexity of the plat, the city tidelands to the north which include a significant stretch of beach used by the public (Tract B) were not included in the recent plat that created a separate parcel for the Spring Creek campground and beach; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(3) allows the Commission to initiate a land use amendment to rezone a parcel to a different zoning district than the surrounding properties as long as that parcel is a minimum of one acre; and WHEREAS, the two parcels being rezoned are respectively 22.496 acres and 7.23 acres; and WHEREAS, a goal of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to, "ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as Park;" and WHEREAS, the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent city tidelands to the north have been used as a recreational area for many years and are a popular place for locals and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, rezoning the land to a Park zoning district would ensure that the public has continued access to this location in years to come; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2025-005 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, on March 4, 2025, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-010 recommending City Council approve this land use amendment; 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, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. The Council hereby approves the land use amendment to rezone Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat, located at 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574, located at 3007 Bette Cato Avenue from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district. Section 2. The Council hereby approves updating the current and future Land Use Maps for this location from Industrial to Park. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this 14th day of April 2025. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA FAILED Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: None NOES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Warner, Crites, McClure ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: FAILED Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 1 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 24, 2025 To: City Council From: Planning and Zoning Commission Subject: Ordinance 2025-005: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Spring Creek Park and the Tidelands to the North; Located at 403 Nash Road and 3007 Bette Cato Avenue, From an Industrial (I) Zoning District to a Park (P) Zoning District Background and justification: The Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP) 2023-2024 Update (page 99- 100) recommends platting the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent city tidelands to the north into one parcel and rezoning it to a Park zoning district. On January 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-001 recommending Council approval of the preliminary plat of Spring Creek campground and beach. On February 10, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-007, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the same preliminary plat. Due to complications with the plat, the tidelands to the north of Spring Creek campground, which include a significant stretch of beach used by the public, were not included in the recent plat that created a separate parcel for the Spring Creek campground and beach area. However, Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(3) allows the Commission to initiate a land use amendment to rezone a parcel to a different zoning district than the surrounding properties as long as that parcel is a minimum of one acre. Tract A is 22.496 acres and Tract B is 7.23 acres. The proposed land use amendment would rezone both Tract A, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat, located at 403 Nash Road; and Tract B, Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574, located at 3007 Bette Cato from an Industrial (I) Zoning District to a Park (P) Zoning District. The Comprehensive Plan highlights the importance of recreational areas in Seward and outlines a goal to "ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as Park." The Spring Creek campground and beach has been used as a recreational area for many years and is a popular place for locals and visitors alike. Rezoning the land to a Park zoning district would ensure that the public continues to have access to this location in years to come. On March 4, 2025, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2025-010 recommending City Council approve this land use amendment. The public notification process was complied with and the appropriate public hearing, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040. ITIL Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Informatio This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 "Improve existing and develop additional recreational infrastructure." • Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas for recreational enjoyment. Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.2 Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term or permanent -park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as park land. N/A Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Yes $ $ $ SMIC Parking Other Electric Water $ Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorney Signature: /s Kody George Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Adopt Resolution Other: Rezone Application Property Map ORD 2025-XXX - Approval of the land use amendment to rezone Spring Creek Park and Tract B from the Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574 from an Industrial zoning district to a Park zoning district Location: 403 Nash Road & 3007 Bette Cato Avenue Parcel #: 14534040 & 14533021