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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED AT 303 SECOND AVENUE VACATING
THE INTERIOR LOT LINES AND CREATING ONE LOT
WHEREAS, AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf
of Matthew and Karin Evans for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat vacates the interior lot line between Lots 19 and 20, Block
13, Original Townsite of Seward, and creates one lot, Lot 19A, Block 13, Seward Original
Townsite, Evans Replat; and
WHEREAS, the Evans own three adjacent lots, Lot 18, 19, and 20; and
WHEREAS, there is a single-family home located on Lot 18, which fits entirely within
the lot boundaries, but is nonconforming due to the front and side yard setback requirements; and
WHEREAS, there is a shed located on Lot 19, which the owners plan to demolish and
remove from the property; and
WHEREAS, the owners plan to develop Lot 19A; and
WHEREAS, all of the lots are zoned single-family residential (R1); and
WHEREAS, the size of Lot 19A 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, Lot 19A is not
within a FEMA mapped flood zone; and
WHEREAS, Lo 19A has access to city water, sewer, and electricity; and
WHEREAS, Lot 19A has access to Second Avenue and Adams Street; and
WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code § 16.01.015(F) states that a plat submitted to create a single
parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from the public hearing and
notification requirements; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-019
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to 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 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat
of Lots 19 & 20, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward, creating Lot 19A, Block 13, Seward
Original Townsite, Evans Replat.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day
of June, 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES: Charbonneau, Verhey, Hubbard, Sullivan, Hornseth, Pemberton, Griswold
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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