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Home My WebLink AboutRES2025-039 Marathon Addn Replat1 1 1 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING 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 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 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 between the two lots as well as the southern 10' of Lot 6; and 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 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 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-039 Page 2 of 2 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, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this preliminary plat on April 8, 2025 and recommended the City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval through Resolution 2025-014; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code §7.05.5 10(D) requires City Council approval for the vacation of city -owned rights -of -way; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council must review and comment on a preliminary plat of city -owned land before submittal to the Borough for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The Council hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015, the 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 City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28th day of April 2025. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Cu-'� I\''Tdm.rt Sue McClure, Mayor Osenga, Warner, Wells, Crites, McClure None Barnwell Finch 2z„ Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) i 1 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 28, 2025 To: City Council Through: Planning and Zoning Commission Subject: Resolution 2025-039: Recommending 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 Council's review and recommendation to the 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. On April 8, 2025, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this preliminary plat and recommended the City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval through Resolution 2025-014. 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 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. Existinj 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 Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.11 "Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established." Strategic Plan: Other: N/A Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: 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 Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Yes SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Administration Recommendation Adopt Resolution Other: Context Map HOSPITAL 100 feet Preliminary Plat Application Property Map RES 2025-0XX - 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 LOT 9 s; CP LOT 10 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 9647 SQ.FT ± 0.221 ACRES 0 PROPOSED LOT 10A 11,644 SQ.FT ± 0.267 ACRES LOT 6 MARATHON ADDITION TO SEWARD TOWNSITE PLAT NO. 19 6,766 SQ.FT ± y�I 0.155 ACRES ` �)� 7.18' 1 ~ °17'25 = �S82 � 40' TURNAROUND ESMT TO BE DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT LEGEND RECORD PER PLAT 19 ELECTRIC METER FUEL VALVE/FILL POWER POLE TELE. 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