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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Council Chambers, City Hall
7: 00 p.m.
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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
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Community Development Director
Daniel Meuninck
City Planner Courtney Bringhurst
Executive Assistant Jamie Crocker
City Clerk Kris Peck
August 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
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 July 1, 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.)
A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda August 5, 2025
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1) Resolution 2025-023 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Harbor Holdings LLC to construct and
operate an employee campground at 1713 Alameda Street within an Industrial zoning
district 8
2) Resolution 2025-024, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval
of the revised preliminary plat of the property located at 3207 Sorrel Road, creating
Spring Creek Park Replat ..24
3) Resolution 2025-025, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of
the property located at 2007 Olympia Road, creating Lots 22-27 Gateway Subdivision
2025 Addition 40
4) Resolution 2025-026, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of
Tract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4
and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2 50
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolutions - None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions — None
B. Other New Business
1) Discuss the need for an enforcement officer (added by Chair Griswold).
2) Discuss request for updates from the KPB Planning Commissioner (added by Chair
Griswold).
3) Discuss work session topic for August 19, 2025.
a. Parking
11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.)
A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings
1) Work session on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City
Hall.
2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at
City Hall.
B. Other Items
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
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda August 5, 2025
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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda August 5, 2025
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City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The July 1, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Chair Carol Griswold.
[Clerk's Note — This meeting was held in the Seward Community Library due to Council
Chambers being unavailable]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Vanessa Verhey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Carol Griswold, presiding, and
Brenan Hornseth
Charbonneau
Vanessa Verhey
Rhonda Hubbard
Clare Sullivan
Pemberton
comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner
Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk
Excused — Charbonneau
Absent — Pemberton
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Mike Calhoon, inside city limits, requested the flagpole in the community room of the library be
repaired.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Verhey/Hubbard) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Chair Griswold requested to move Resolution 2025-022 to the Consent Agenda.
Motion as Amended Passed Unanimous
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City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the June 3, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Resolution 2025-022, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 213 Fifth Avenue,
vacating the interior lot line and creating one lot
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATION, AND REPORTS
Proclamations and Awards - None
City Administration Report
Community Development Director Daniel Meuninck announced a new hire for the Community
Development Executive Planning Assistant position. He also said the department was continuing
to work on the Comprehensive Plan survey analysis and it will be in the next City Council packet.
Presentations — None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business
Discuss work session topic for July 15, 2025
The commission decided the topic would be: Missing Middle Housing
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings
Work session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
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City of Seward, Alaska Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025 Volume 8, Page
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Meuninck thanked everyone for the productive meeting. He informed the commission that he
will be on vacation and Courtney Bringhurst will be Acting Community Development Director.
Meuninck planned to be back for the meeting and work session in August.
Hubbard inquired about having a joint work session on parking with the City Council.
Sullivan appreciated that Resolution 2025-022 was moved to the consent agenda to save time.
Griswold wished everyone a Happy Fourth of July!
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Jodi Kurtz Carol Griswold
Deputy City Clerk Chair
(City Seal)
Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Applicant
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-023 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Harbor
Holdings LLC to construct and operate an employee campground at
1713 Alameda Street within an Industrial zoning district
Background and justification:
Harbor Holdings LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Seward Planning
and Zoning Commission to construct and operate an employee campground at 1713 Alameda Street.
The property is located within the Industrial (I) zoning district. An employee campground is allowed
with an approved CUP in this zoning district. An employee campground is defined as "an area
operated by an established business with high seasonal employment of transient workers as a
housing alternative and not construed to be a construction camp." An employee campground may
only be open for 180 days per calendar year, and may not open earlier than April 15, nor remain
active later than September 30, unless approved by City Council through Resolution.
Camping units, defined as "a tent or recreational vehicle", are not allowed within an employee
campground, however, Seward City Code § 15.10.226(J)(2) states, "for the purposes of this section, a
camping unit is described as a modified camping connex, providing living facilities for one or more
persons". Sanitary and shower facilities are required to be provided for the employees within the
employee campground. The units will contain a microwave and refrigerator. Individuals residing in
these units will be employees at various restaurants in the Harbor.
The property currently has three connected ATCO trailers that are used for employee housing. There
are also three large train cars on the property that are used for storage. The applicant is proposing to
add 5 connex units. Four of the connexes would be used for housing, installed as two back-to-back
units, and one unit would be used for sanitary and shower facilities in compliance with SCC
§8.15.425 B. Sanitary facilities. The units will be placed on a permanent foundation for safety;
however, they are considered "camping units" and will not be built or inspected for life safety
requirements by the Fire and Building Department. For this reason, the Fire Chief has safety
concerns for these units being used as dwellings.
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
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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."
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 development requirements have been met. The property is in
the Leirer Industrial Subdivision. The height of the structures is less than 38'. The minimum
buildable lot size is greater than 10,000 square feet and the minimum lot width is greater than
100 feet. The setbacks meet the required front 10', side yard 10', and rear yard 10'. Lot coverage
is 100% except for the required setbacks. There must be at least 10' clear space between the
camping units. Sanitary facilities are being provided and must comply with SCC 8.15.425.
Surrounding Land Use: The surrounding properties are all zoned Industrial, and are used for
employee campgrounds, industrial storage, bunkhouses, fuel farm, and marine industry.
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 adjacent to the property.
Parking: There are no required parking minimum for an employee campground. However, a
bunkhouse is required to have 1 parking space per 4 residents at maximum capacity, and at least
one ADA parking space in a parking lot providing 1-25 parking spaces. The employee
campground will house a maximum of 24 residents. Parking spaces must be a minimum of
9'x18'.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Vol 1 Ch 3.3 - Housing
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Plan:
• "Encourage development of new housing in Seward."
• "Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people
in various income and age groups
• "Encourage the development of seasonal employee housing."
Strategic Plan: N/A
Department
Comments
No
Comment
N/A
Building Department
X
Fire Department
Per city code, these are not classified as temporary
structures nor permanent buildings, so no code
review or inspections will be performed. The fire
and building department suggests an annual self -
inspection and attestation to community
development, verifying that the following conditions
are met.
1. Each sleeping area has a working smoke
detector and is less than 10 years old.
2. Fire Extinguishers are professionally
inspected and tagged annually, are easily
accessible and labeled, and are within 75' of
all occupants.
3. No electrical hazards exist to include open
junction boxes, extension cords used for
permanent wiring, or multi -use plug
adaptors.
4. Each mod has an identification numbering
system, "Address" for emergency response.
5. Exits and Exit doors are free of obstruction,
and doors swing freely.
Public Works
Department
X
Harbor Department
X
Police Department
X
Electric Department
X
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.
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1. The connexes shall be placed on permanent foundations for safety.
2. Fire and carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each dwelling unit within the modified
camping connex containers.
3. A fire extinguisher shall be installed in each dwelling unit and professionally inspected and
tagged annually.
4. The operator shall ensure that there are no electrical hazards in or around the units such as
open junction boxes, extension cords used for permanent wiring, or multi -use plug adapters.
5. The operator is required to establish an identification number or "address" for each dwelling
unit and ensure that it is visibly marked on the outside of the unit for emergency response.
6. Exits and exit doors shall be kept free of obstruction, and the doors must be able to swing
freely.
7. Connections to the water, sewer, and electric utilities are required prior to a certificate of
occupancy being issued. The applicant will work with the appropriate city departments.
8. Operator will comply with the requirements of SCC §8.15.425(b) Sanitary facilities.
9. The maximum occupancy is 24 people.
10. A minimum of 6 parking spaces shall be provided on site. At least one (1) of those parking
spaces shall be compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).
11. All parking and maneuverability shall remain on site for the life of the use.
12. Functioning bear -resistant carts designed to prevent the upsetting or spillage by wind,
weather, animals, or accident, shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of the
use.
13. A three -walled structure with roof must be provided on site to house the bear -resistant carts.
14. Operator will comply with the requirements of SCC §8.15.340 Garbage and refuse.
15. 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.
16. 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.
Recommendation
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.
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Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: August 5, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO HARBOR HOLDINGS LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND
OPERATE AN EMPLOYEE CAMPGROUND AT 1713 ALAMEDA STREET
WITHIN AN INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Harbor Holdings LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from
the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to construct and operate an employee campground
at 1713 Alameda Street; and
WHEREAS, the property is in an Industrial (I) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, an employee campground is allowed with an approved CUP in the Industrial
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code §15.10.226(J)(2) describes a camping unit as "a modified
camping connex, providing living facilities for one or more persons"; and
WHEREAS, the applicant plans to install 4 camping connex units installed as two back-
to-back units on a permanent foundation, and 1 connex shower and bathroom house subject to
SCC §8.15.425; and
WHEREAS, the surrounding properties are also zoned Industrial and contain a mixture of
employee campgrounds, bunkhouses, bulk fuel tanks, and other industrial uses; 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
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 employee campground is allowed in the Industrial zoning
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RESOLUTION 2025-023
district with an approved CUP.
B. The value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired.
a. Finding: The surrounding properties are zoned Industrial and already contain
a mixture of employee campgrounds, bunkhouses, bulk fuel tanks, and other
industrial uses.
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 Ch 3.3 - Housing
• "Encourage development of new housing in Seward."
• "Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in
various income and age groups."
• "Encourage the development of seasonal employee housing."
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 Alameda Street.
E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health, or welfare.
a. Finding: These modified camping connex units cannot be regulated and
inspected per building and fire codes and thus do not meet the standard
requirements for life safety that other dwelling units are required to meet.
Ensuring the safety of the dwelling units, such as installing fire and carbon
monoxide alarms, ensuring there is adequate egress, installing fire
extinguishers, etc., will be the responsibility of the applicant.
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. The connexes shall be placed on permanent foundations for safety.
2. Fire and carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each dwelling unit within the modified
camping connex containers.
3. A fire extinguisher shall be installed in each dwelling unit and professionally inspected and
tagged annually.
4. The operator shall ensure that there are no electrical hazards in or around the units such as
open junction boxes, extension cords used for permanent wiring, or multi -use plug
adapters.
5. The operator is required to establish an identification number or "address" for each
dwelling unit and ensure that it is visibly marked on the outside of the unit for emergency
response.
6. Exits and exit doors shall be kept free of obstruction, and the doors must be able to swing
freely.
7. Connections to the water, sewer, and electric utilities are required prior to a certificate of
occupancy being issued. The applicant will work with the appropriate city departments.
8. Operator will comply with the requirements of SCC §8.15.425(b) Sanitary facilities.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-023
9. The maximum occupancy is 24 people.
10. A minimum of 6 parking spaces shall be provided on site. At least one (1) of those parking
spaces shall be compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).
11. All parking and maneuverability shall remain on site for the life of the use.
12. Functioning bear -resistant carts designed to prevent the upsetting or spillage by wind,
weather, animals, or accident, shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of
the use.
13. A three -walled structure with roof must be provided on site to house the bear -resistant
carts.
14. Operator will comply with the requirements of SCC §8.15.340 Garbage and refuse.
15. 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.
16. 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.
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 Harbor Holdings LLC to construct and operate an employee campground
on Lot 4, Block 2, Leirer Industrial Subdivision, located at 1713 Alameda Street.
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 5th day
of August, 2025.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-023
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Address:
Lot: 4
CITY OF SEWARD
P. O. Box 167
410 Adams Street
Seward, Alaska 99664
Community Development
907.224.4048- Director
907.224.4020- Planner
907.224.4049- Planning Assistant
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This completed application is to be submitted to the Community Development Department no later than
four (4) 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 $374.50 nonrefundable filing fee. In addition, please provide an as -built survey if the property has
been developed or a scaled site plan with elevations if the property is undeveloped.
Applicant: Harbor holdings IIc
Address: PO box 2753 seward ak 99664
Telephone Number: (907) 491-1044 Email: harborholdings@yahoo.com
Property Owner (if other than applicant):
Address:
Telephone Number: Email:
Property Description
1709 alameda Lot Size:
72,025ft
Block: 2
Subdivision: leir
Kenai Peninsula Borough Tax Parcel ID Number: I &/ A. O J '1
Development Information
What structures are on the property? storage facilities and crew house
How is the property being used? storage facilities and crew housing
What is the proposed use of the property? storage facilities and crew housing
What is the development timeline? done by spring of 26
Please note that prior to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use
Permit, it shall be established that the proposed use satisfies the following conditions of Seward
City Code 15.10.320 (See the attached pages for specific City Code requirements)
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A) The proposed use is consistent with the requirements of the Seward Zoning Code and the
designated zoning district. Please describe the use. Central Business (CB)
I will plane 1 rnnnexes nn fhP prnpirty fnr rrPw housing and a shower hathrnnm iinit
B) Describe any impacts to the adjoining properties and how property values may be affected.
The property is Iitterally sum -minded by crew hnrises sn there mill he nn effect nn
adjacent property
C) How is the proposed use consistent with the Seward Comprehensive Plan? Explain. You can
view the plan at: http:llwww.citvofseward.usl
Wall i wniilri say that their is.a serious shnrtagP of hnusing fnr seasnnal workers and
houses are being used to house them, T_hisyvill alleviate the need for 3 houses freeing
them up for families.
D) Describe / list the public services and facilities that will serve the proposed use. (i.e., roads,
utilities.)
I will need to bring power, sewar, and water to the facilities. It is on Alameda
E) The proposed project or use must not be harmful to the public health, safety and welfare.
Describe any mitigation measures that may be needed to protect the public health, safety and
welfare.
ThQ �jir. hPaRtb vvil� rent a I way
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F) Include building elevation plans and a site plan, drawn to scale. The site plan should include:
1) Property dimensions
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2) Location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings
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3) Parking configuration
4) Driveways and access
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5) Natural features
6) Other pertinent information
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I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge and that I have the following legal interest in the property:
Gene Minden
I understand that this item will be scheduled for action only if all application materials are
submitted not less than three 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: ��.� • li9. ��
Property Owner Signature: A/ZL
Enclosed:
$374.50 Paymea'
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campground
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
awni Q CoCk9 r, upon oath, deposes and states:
That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of
Seward, Alaska; and that on W) S she mailed a Notice of
Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of
Leirer Industrial Subdivision, Lot 4, Block 2; Located at 1713
Alameda Street as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015.
Affirmed and signed this day of\ ju kj 2025.
-
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
I, 9 &- e - / �-„AI
, 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 Leirer Industrial
Subdivision, Lot 4, Block 2; Located at 1713 Alameda Street on
which the applicant has petitioned for a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct an employee campground, within an Industrial (I) Zoning
District.
The notice was posted on T/ ! aS , which is 1 LI
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 Z 2- day of .1—u (y , 2025.
Signature
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Applicant
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-024, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of Seward, Alaska, recommending Seward City Council and Kenai
Peninsula Borough approval of the revised preliminary plat of the property
located at 3207 Sorrel Road, creating Spring Creek Park Replat
Background and justification:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council and Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission revised preliminary plat submitted by AK Lands, Land
Surveying LLC on behalf of the City of Seward.
The original preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on February 10, 2025 through
Resolution 2025-007. The platting action divided the current tract of land legally known as, That
Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots 1 & 2, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC into two tracts
of land to be known as, Tract A & B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring
Creek Park Replat. It also vacated a 50-foot wide public access easement which provided access
from Nash Road through the Spring Creek campground to the tidelands.
Upon submitting the original preliminary plat to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, documented
approval from the State of Alaska was required before the 50-foot public access easement could
be vacated. When the land for the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) was platted in 1997,
the plat vacated various public access easements that ran along the ordinary high-water mark.
These easements had originally been established by State of Alaska Patent No. 5914 and shown
on the Alaska State Land Survey plat 76-69. The Department of Natural Resources for the State
of Alaska approved the vacation of the 50-foot public access easement along the ordinary high-
water mark within the SMIC subdivision, but only in exchange for the establishment of two new
public access easements through Tideland Patent No. 362, that would provide the public access to
the tidelands at the north and south end of the SMIC subdivision.
The State of Alaska has an application process to request permission to vacate an access easement
that has been established by State patent; however, the State has expressed through initial
conversations that they still have an interest in maintaining those public access easements. For this
reason, and the subsequent denial of rezoning the Spring Creek Campground to Park on April 14,
2025, administration recommends maintaining the 50-foot public access easement through
proposed Tract A (Spring Creek campground) at this time.
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."
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The parcel has access to city water, sewer, and electrical lines adjacent to the property on the east.
The parcel also has access to Nash Road. 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.
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: The property is currently zoned Industrial (I).
Size: Tract A will be 22.469 acres. Tract B will be 70.524 acres.
Utilities: Both Tracts of land have access to city water, sewer, and electricity on the east side of
the property.
Existing Use: Tract A is currently being used as a dry campground and parking area to access
the Spring Creek beach. Tract B is used as a boat harbor, storage, and beach access to Fourth of
July beach.
Access: Tract A has access to Nash Road. Tract B has access to private roads such as Mustang
Ave and Sorrel Road.
Flood Zone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, Tract A and B have
portions of land located within the Seward Mapped Flood Data Area (SMFD) and FEMA flood
zones D, AE, and VE. Any development within these areas would require a floodplain permit.
omnrehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1 — Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks
Plan: and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1
• Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas for
recreational enjoyment.
• Continue to protect and preserve all city parks.
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term
or permanent park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as
park land
Strategic Plan: N/A
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Staff Comments
Department
Comments
No
Comment
N/A
Building Department
X
Fire Department
X
Public Works
Department
X
Harbor Department
X
Police Department
X
Electric Department
X
Telecommunications
X
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
If the Commission finds the proposed preliminary plat meets the requirements in Seward City
Code Titles 15 and 16, they will recommend approval to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission.
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Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: August 5, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-024
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
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3207
SORREL ROAD, CREATING SPRING CREEK PARK REPLAT
WHEREAS, AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC has submitted a revised 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 parcel being subdivided is located at 3207 Sorrel Road; and
WHEREAS, the current parcel is one tract of land comprising the tidelands and harbor to
the west of SMIC, the Spring Creek campground / beach area, and the Fourth of July beach; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat will divide the single tract into two parcels, Tract A, which
will encompass the Spring Creek campground, beach, and adjacent tidelands, and Tract B, which
will comprise the remainder of land south of the Spring Creek campground down to the Fourth of
July beach; and
WHEREAS, the original plat was approved by the City Council on February 10, 2025,
and included the vacation of a 50-foot wide public access easement providing access from Nash
Road through the Spring Creek campground to the tidelands; and
WHEREAS, this easement was established through Tideland Patent No. 362 by the State
of Alaska in 1997; and
WHEREAS, this easement, as well as a similar one to the south, were established to
replace a 50-foot wide public access easement that ran along the ordinary high-water mark but was
vacated with the creation of the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and
WHEREAS, the State has expressed interest in maintaining the 50-foot wide public access
easement through proposed Tract A (Spring Creek campground); and
WHEREAS, the revised preliminary plat reflects these wishes, and does not vacate the 50-
foot public access easement; and
WHEREAS, the tract of land being subdivided is currently zoned Industrial (I); and
WHEREAS, both Tracts of land have access to city water, sewer, and electricity on the
east side of the property; and
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-024
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, 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 16.01.015 (B), the Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the
submittal of the revised preliminary plat of Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center (SMIC), That Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots 1 & 2; Located at 3207 Sorrel
Road; Creating Tract A & B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring Creek
Park Replat
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th day
of August, 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-024
City Clerk (City Seal)
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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)
▪ 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.
Fourth of July Creek Sub., Seward Marine Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
legal description Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Sub., SMIC,Plat No. 97-27
Section, Township, Range Section 18, T1 S, R1E, S.M., AK.
General area description Seward Marine Industrial Center
City Seward Total Acreage
92.993
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
WASTEWATERn on siteliCity
WATERQon 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.)
o 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 20.30.030(A) KPB 20.30.170 KPB 20.30.210
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:
,5-,Z
Phone: (907) 744-LAND
e-mail:
stacy(c�aklands.com
Name (printed):
Signature:
Phone:
e-mail:
Name (printed):
Signature:
Phone:
e-mail:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
DATE SUBMITTED
Receipt #
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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;
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:
Date
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((kAN DS
- Land Surveying -
June 30, 2025
City of Seward
Planning Commission
City Hall Building
410 Adams St.
Seward, AK 99664
PO Box 110485
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 744-LAND
aklands@aklands.com
http://aklands.com
Subject: Request for Exceptions to Regulations for Subdivision of Block 10, Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision - SMIC
Dear Members of the City of Seward Planning Commission,
The City of Seward is replatting within the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), which is
situated on the eastern side of Resurrection Bay at the end of Nash Road, just six road miles
from the city center. SMIC is a specialized heavy industrial area encompassing 0.16 square
miles of coastal land, owned entirely by the City of Seward. It serves as a critical hub for
maritime services, including full -service shipyards, maritime boat areas, and port facilities. The
area is constantly evolving to meet the maritime needs of Alaska.
The purpose of this letter is to request exceptions to Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Code
20.30.030(A), 20.30.170, and 20.30.210. These exceptions are essential to facilitate important
community enhancements and support ongoing industrial developments.
Spring Creek Park Replat
The replat involves subdividing Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision Seward Marine
Industrial Center, Plat No. 97-27, into two lots, one of which encompasses the current Spring
Creek Campground area. Currently, Block 10 encompasses 92.993 acres. The campground is
located in the northern section of SMIC and is fronted by Nash Road, a 100-foot dedicated
public right-of-way. The subdivision aims to divide Block 10 along an existing fence line,
designating the campground area as Tract A, which will be 22.469 acres.
This campground has historically been used by tourists and residents for camping and fishing.
By creating a distinct parcel, the City intends to utilize this area independently to better serve
public needs.
The southern portion of the parcel, to be labeled Tract B, fronts Tract A4—a private service
road —and will comprise the remaining 70.534 acres.
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Exceptions Requested
1. Exception to KPB Code 20.30.030(A) - Proposed Street Layout Requirements and KPB
Code 20.30.210 - Lots Access to Street
KPB Code 20.30.030(A) states that streets provided on the plat must provide fee simple
right-of-way dedications to the appropriate governmental entity.
KPB Code 20.30.210 requires that each lot shall abut on a fee simple dedicated street
except as provided by KPB 20.30.030(B).
o Explanation: In the Spring Creek Park Replat, proposed Tract A fronts Nash Road,
a fee simple dedicated right-of-way available for public use. However, Tract B,
the southern remainder, does not front a dedicated right-of-way but fronts on
Tract A4, a private 60-foot-wide tract developed as a service road serving SMIC's
needs. The City wishes to retain control over this tract to manage access within
SMIC, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Justifications for Exception:
2. Special Circumstances or Conditions Affecting the Property
■ Controlled Industrial Access: SMIC's heavy industrial nature requires
controlled access to ensure safety and security for operations and
personnel. Introducing dedicated public rights -of -way could compromise
these critical needs.
■ Unique Ownership Structure: The City owns all lands within the
subdivision, including Tract A4, allowing for internal management of
access without impacting public road systems.
3. Necessity for Preservation and Enjoyment of a Substantial Property Right
■ Operational Efficiency and Safety: Retaining private control over Tract A4
is essential for managing traffic flow, restricting unauthorized access, and
maintaining safety protocols within the industrial area.
■ Practical Compliance: Granting these exceptions is the most practical way
to comply with the intent of the KPB Code while addressing the unique
requirements of an industrial maritime center.
4. No Detriment to Public Welfare or Injury to Other Property
■ Uninterrupted Access: All lots will continue to have access via Tract A4 or
Sorrel Road, ensuring no lot is denied access.
■ Enhanced Public Amenities: Creating dedicated park and campground
areas enhances public welfare by providing recreational spaces without
impeding industrial operations.
■ Safety Considerations: Controlled access reduces the risk of accidents in
heavy industrial zones, protecting both the public and industrial
personnel.
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2. Exception to KPB Code 20.30.170 - Block Length Requirements
KPB Code 20.30.170 requires blocks to be not less than 330 feet nor more than 1,320
feet in length.
o Explanation: The current block configuration and proposed subdivisions do not
conform to these block length requirements due to the unique layout and
ownership structure of the industrial area. All lands within the subdivision are
owned by the City, and block lengths are dictated by existing industrial uses and
geographic constraints. The block was originally subdivided in 1997.
Justifications for Exception:
2. Special Circumstances or Conditions Affecting the Property
■ Geographic Constraints: The area's geography and existing industrial
infrastructure make it impractical to conform to standard block length
requirements.
• Existing Industrial Uses: Operational needs of the industrial facilities
require larger parcels for efficient functioning.
3. Necessity for Preservation and Enjoyment of a Substantial Property Right
■ Operational Efficiency: Strict adherence to block length requirements
would disrupt existing industrial operations and hinder efficient land use.
■ Practical Compliance: Granting the exception allows the City to optimize
land use while maintaining compliance with the overall intent of the
code.
4. No Detriment to Public Welfare or Injury to Other Property
• No Impact on Adjacent Properties: Since the City owns all surrounding
land, there is no adverse effect on neighboring properties.
■ Public Benefit: The subdivision facilitates the creation of public amenities
such as parks and campgrounds, enhancing community welfare.
Additional Considerations
• Compliance with Road Width Standards: Tract A4 has been established with a width of
60 feet, meeting KPB Code requirements for road dedication widths and ensuring
adequate access dimensions.
• Historical Precedent: The City has previously undertaken similar plats and replats within
SMIC to meet evolving needs. These have been reviewed and approved by the Seward
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, setting a precedent
for the current request.
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• Future Ownership Considerations: As the City is the sole owner of the lands within the
subdivision and plans to retain ownership, the exceptions will not adversely affect
future development or ownership transitions.
Conclusion
In light of the special circumstances and the unique configuration of SMIC—bounded by
Resurrection Bay —the City of Seward respectfully requests that the Commission grant the
exceptions to KPB Code 20.30.030(A), 20.30.210, and 20.30.170. These exceptions are
necessary for the practical, safe, and efficient development of the area and align with the intent
of the KPB Code without causing detriment to public welfare or adjacent properties and keeps
the industrial area secure and operational.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and are available to provide any additional
information or answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Respectfully,
AK Lands, Land Surveying by
Stacy Wessel , Professional Land Surveyor
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Key
Industrial
Plat Boundary
Proposed subdivision boundary
Context Ma•
Preliminary Plat Application Property Map
RES 2025-024 - Subdividing Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center, That Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots 1 & 2; Creating Tract A
& B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial
Center, Spring Creek Park Replat
Location: 3207 Sorrel Road Parcel #: 14534040
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CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
CITY OF SEWARD HEREBY ADOPT THIS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY MY FREE
CONSENT DEDICATE ALL RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND PUBLIC AR. TO PUBLIC USE
AND GRANT ALL .SEMENTS TO THE USESHOWN
OWNER
CITY OF,SEWARD
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SEWARD, AK 99664
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE
TITLE PRINTED NAME
NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FOR
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NOTES:
1. THIS IS A PROPOSED PLATTING ACTION. NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAS BEEN
PERFORMED
3. LOT 1, BLOCK 10 LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE DUE TO .CK OF DIMENSION TIES PER
THE RECORD PLAT.
4. TRACT AO IS A SERVICE ROAD ACCESS AND UTILITY .EMENT, ACCESS RESTRICTED
TO LESSEES, CITY OF SEWARD, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
5. THIS PROPER,' IS SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS AS CONTAINED IN
AMENDMENTS THERETO AS SHOWN IN 'NOTICE'', RECORDED MAY 26, 1993, BOOK
6 S AND EXCEPTIONS AS CONTAINED IN
STATE OF A.KA PATENT S914 RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1981 AT BOOK 23 PAGE 956
AND RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS AS CONTAINED IN STATE OF A.KA PATENT
A. PUBLIC ACCESS .MENT DESCIBED WITHIN STATE OF A.. PATENT OF ASLS
76-69 AS 50 FOOT ALONG THE ORDINARY HIGH WiER OF FOURTH OF ILY CREEK
AND OTHER UNNAMED 1228Es a PORTRAYED ON THE aEM SURVEY
PLAT OF
B. 25 FOOT PEDESTIAN ACCEPTED /MlDELINE OF
RESURRECTION BAY DESCRIBED ON SURVEY P. OF ASLS 76-59
C. PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIBED WITHIN THE STATE OF A.. PATENT
NO, 5914 FOR LIS, SUM/EV 4227 AS 50 FOOT ALONG THE ME. HIGH WATER MARK
8. EASEMENTS ON PLAT 97-27 AND P. 2007-2 WERE NOT FULLY DIMENSIONED,
LOCATION SHOWN HEREON ARE APPROXIMATE,
9 NO PERMANENT STRUCTURE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OR PLACED WITHIN A UTILITY
.EMENT WHICH WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF A UTILITY TO USE THE
T0 WASTEWATER REEQUTEMEENPLANS ON FILE AT THE A.KA DEPARTMENT of
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
11 LOTS WITHIN THIS SUBDIVISION MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN A DESIGNATED FLOOD
HAZARD AR.; IF SUCH IS THE CASE, DEVELOPMENT MUST COMP, WITH TITLE 15
OF THE CIN OF SEWARD'S CHARTER AND THE ELEVATION OF THE PROPERTY MAY BE REQUIRED va OR TODE OF LAWS. A DCONSTTR CONSTRUCTION
12. A PORTION OF THIS PROPER, IS IN FLOOD ZONE VE AND ZONE AE THATIS IS DEFINED
AS, SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AR. SUBJECT TO INUNDATION BY THE ANNUAL
E.CT DESIGNATION CAN ONLY BE DETERMINED BY AN ELEVATION CERTIFICATE
VrT,,E,F=0A07,DHFL00,1,,, gIRE DELINEATION ARE GIS DATA PROVIDED BY THE
Plat of:
FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION
SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
SPRING CREEK PARK REPLAT
CREATING TRACI' AAND TRACT 13, BLOCK 10
FOURTH OP CREEK SUBDIVISION
SEWARD MARINEDIDLISTRIAL CENTER
FILED UNDER PLAT., 97-27
CITY OF SEWARD
SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT
K., PENINSULA BOROUGH
(LANDS
11-1, -
AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC
13521 Venus Way
alcharis@eklaffisemu
(91LAND �Date 5
Chocked NIA 1PN1a36
Date of Survey WA
Field Book: N/A
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
)cxm Q_ Cr oc-b+' , upon oath, deposes and states:
That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of
Seward, Alaska; and that on I 0 she mailed a Notice of
Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center,
that Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots 1 & 2; Located at 3207 Sorrel
Road as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015.
Affirmed and signed this 15 day of 2025.
/7 I l
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
I, :Su. \Q Cvcck' , 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 Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward
Marine Industrial Center, that Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots
1 & 2; Located at 3207 Sorrel Road, the owners of which have
petitioned for a Public Hearing to replat the above named property, creating
Tract A & B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center, Spring Creek Park Replat.
The notice was posted on a 1 a0a- , which is a
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 01 day of TAy , 2025.
Signature
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Applicant
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-025, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of
the preliminary plat of the property located at 2007 Olympia Road,
creating Lots 22-27 Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition
Background and justification:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Bradley Chastain.
The proposed plat will subdivide Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 1, Tract C-2; creating six
new lots, Lots 22-27, Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition.
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."
The proposed plat has access to developed rights -of -way and all city utilities. 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.
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: The entire parcel is zoned multi -family residential (R3).
Size: Each of the 6 lots will be greater than 10,000 square feet.
Utilities: All of the lots have access to city water, sewer, and electricity.
Existing Use: The parcel is currently vacant.
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Access: Lots 22-27 will have access to Olympia Road, and Lot 27 will also have access to
Phoenix Road.
Flood Zone: None of the lots are located within a FEMA-mapped flood zone.
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
• "Promote residential and commercial development within the city
of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values."
Strategic Plan: N/A
Staff Comments
Department
Comments
No
Comment
N/A
Building Department
X
Fire Department
X
Public Works
Department
X
Harbor Department
X
Police Department
X
Electric Department
X
Telecommunications
X
Public Comment
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed 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
If the Commission finds the proposed preliminary plat meets the requirements in Seward City
Code Titles 15 and 16, they will recommend approval to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission.
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Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: August 5, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2007 OLYMPIA ROAD, CREATING
LOTS 22-27, GATEWAY SUBDIVISION 2025 ADDITION
WHEREAS, Bradley Chastain has submitted a preliminary plat for review and
recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat is a subdivision of Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 1,
Tract C-2; creating six new lots, Lots 22-27, Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition; and
and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat has access to developed rights -of -way and all city utilities;
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, 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 Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 1, Tract C-2; creating Lots 22-27, Gateway Subdivision
2025 Addition
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5th day
of August, 2025.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-025
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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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)
PHASED PRELIMINARY PLAT❑ PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRIVATE STREETS / GATED SUBDIVISION
All requirements of Seward Code Title 16 apply and must be met.
!Gateway
PLAT NAME: must not include business names, contact staff for assistance if needed.
!gateway Subdivisinn 2025 Addition
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Legal Description Tract C-2, Block 2, Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 1
Section, Township, Range SE 114 Section 33, Ti N R1 W
General area description Gateway Subdivision
City Seward, Alaska Total Acreage
1.402 acres
SURVEYOR
Company: Johnson Surveying
Contact Person: Gerard Johnson
Mailing Address: PO Box 27
city, state, zip Clam Gulch, AK 99568
Phone: 907-262-5772
e-mail: iohnsonsurveyingra'7,hotmail.com
PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY
WASTEWATERn on site ZCity
WATER❑on 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
QPreliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee $200.00 + $14.00 Tax = $214.00
Certificate to plat for ALL parcels included in the subdivision
Documentation showing proof of signatory authority (partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts,
etc.)
o 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.
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)
Na (printed:
L1LrGj kQ�ht . GAAS-1 A
Sign-
a
6..ii....„7.____
j
1 r...). .. % ,. elk.`., .s.rli-
Phone' A/1S�7Pwl..... 4e•L
Name (printed):
Phone:
Signature:
e-mail:
Name (printed):
Signature:
Phone:
e-mail:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
DATE SUBMITTED
Receipt tt
15L1 .. cam
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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;
v
2.
North point;
ler-
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;
J
✓
5.
Alf 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;1.7
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 ftoodplain, 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:
Date
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Key
200 feet
Preliminary Plat Application Property Map
Context Map
Rural Residential
Single-family Residential
Two-family Residential
Multi -family Residential
Institutional
Resource Management
RES 2025-025 - Subdividing 2007 Olympia Road into six lots, creating Lots 22-27,
Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition
Location: 2007 Olympia Road
Parcel #: 14535103
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LOCATION
S3 S34
54 53 T 1 S
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Bear Dr j
SEWARD
T1N
Srna L 1
Boat
Harbo
VICINITY 1" = low MAP
Notes
i
Gateway Subdivision 2025 Addition
A subdivision of Tract C-2 Block 2 Gateway Subd. Addn No. 1 , SWD 85-9.
Located within the SE 1/4 Section 33, T1N R1W, SM, city of Seward, Alaska
Seward Recording District Kenai Peninsula Borough
Prepared for
Seward Futures, LLC
1219 H St.
Anchorage, AID 99501
Scale 1" — 100'
1, This plat is subject to City of Seward Planning and zoning regulations.
2, Subject to utility easements depicted. No permanent structures shall be
constructed or placed within a utility easement which would interfere
with the ability of a utility to use the easement.
3,WASTEWATER DISPOSAL Plans for wastewater dispposal that meet regulatory
requirements are on file at the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
4,FLOOD HAZARD NOTICE: Some or all of the property shown on this plat has
been designated by FEMA as a flood hazard area district as of the date this plat
is recorded with the district recorders office. Prior to development, the Kenai
Peninsula Borough flood plain administrator should be contacted for current
information and regulation. Development must comply with chapter 21.O6 of
the Kenai Peninsula Borough Code. See FEMA FIRM panel 020012-4539D.
Lo
t
5wu 84-18
Prepared by
Johnson Surveying
PO Box 27
Clam Gulch, AK 99568
(907) 262-5772
1.402 acres 1 June, 2025
Lot 3
81k 6 Lot 2
SWD Blk 6
2024-2 20 4-2
Lot 21
Blk 2
SWD 84-18
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Lot 22 s
10.137egf't
Lot 35
Blk 2
SWD 85-9
0.
Lot 50
- Blk 6
2SR
� 2024-2
Lo
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SwI
2024-2
Lot 23
t-iy 1043 eq ft
01.
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Lot 131kk 24
Styli 85-9
0 Lot `f Lot 24 ' '
�� 10,19 sq f•
INNS 5,
Lot 32
Blk 2
SWD 85-9
Lot 33
Blk 2
Swu 85-9
u� 2
10,127 sq ft
Lot 49
Blk 6
Styli
2024-2
Preliminary Plat
Lot 48
Blk 6
swn
2024-2
5
`3
`1Lot 26
10•
•s ,
6
b.0
EAST 75.00' .. w
18.00' 57.00'
N
10' utility
per SWD
Lot
131k 21
SWD 85-9
4-
Lot 27
10,155 sq f't
80 00'
7S°q,6'5B"
easement
85-9
Lot 30
131k 2
SWD 85-9
0
0-
0 60'
Lot 21
Blk 4
D
2n 4-2
Lot 20
131k 4
Lot 19 SWD
2024-2
Lot 18
Lot 17
131k 4
Swll
2024-2
Lot 16
131k 4
gill 85-9
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
mk Ct oc Ic.n r , upon oath, deposes and states:
That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of
Seward, Alaska; and that on 1 1 U S she mailed a Notice of
Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of
Gateway Subdivision, Addition No. 1, Tract C-2; Located at 2007
Olympia Road as prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015.
Affirmed and signed this 15 day of <-1
t1 2025.
1
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
I, V)/i') / Zl vonitiAt. , 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 Gateway Subdivision, Addition No. 1, Tract C-2;
2007 Olympia Road, the owners of which have petitioned for a Public
Hearing to replat the above named property, creating Lots 22-27, Gateway
Subdivision 2025 Addition.
The notice was posted on 111 Lo 1.D.o a_c , which is dO
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 f(.0 day of 5c.) , 2025.
Signature
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Applicant
Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-026, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract 5B-2, Forest
Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4
and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway
Properties No. 2
Background and justification:
Attached for the Commission'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 Robert Williams and Travis Maurer.
The proposed plat will subdivide Tract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway
Properties; creating Lots 1-4 and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway
Properties No. 2.
Tract 5B-2 was created from the land swap of city -owned property and privately -owned property
that was approved by City Council on August 12, 2024, with Resolution 2024-041. The Planning
and Zoning Commission reviewed the approved the first preliminary plat on May 6, 2025 through
Resolution 2025-017. The current preliminary plat creating Lots 1-4 and Tract 5B-3 is phase one
of a two-phase development plan for the 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."
The proposed plat will create a new ROW to access the four new lots and Tract that are being
created with this preliminary plat. Utilities will also need to be brought to the innermost lots, thus
a subdivision agreement will be required with this preliminary 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.
In accordance with City and Borough requirements, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
must review and comment on a preliminary plat of land located within the City of Seward before
submittal to the Borough for approval.
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Subdivision Review:
Zoning: The entire parcel is zoned auto commercial (AC).
Size: Lot 1 is 21,185 square feet, Lot 2 is 17,929 square feet, Lot 3 is 19,383 square feet, Lot 4
is 19,264 square feet, and Tract 5B-3 is 147,814 square feet (3.393 acres).
Utilities: None of the lots currently have access to city water, sewer, and electricity, but will be
provided for through a subdivision agreement.
Existing Use: The parcel is currently vacant.
Access: Lots 1 & 4 have access to Hemlock Avenue and Robbie Circle. Lots 2 & 3 and Tract
5B-3 have access to Robbie Circle. Tract 5B-3 has access to the Seward Highway and
Dieckgraeff Road.
Flood Zone: The southern portion of the property (Lots 1-4) are located within a FEMA-mapped
AE flood zone. The northwest corner and a small portion on the west side of Tract 5B-3 are also
located within a FEMA-mapped AE flood zone.
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
• "Promote residential and commercial development within the city
of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values."
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
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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
If the Commission finds the proposed preliminary plat meets the requirements in Seward City
Code Titles 15 and 16, they will recommend approval to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission.
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Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: August 5, 2025
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2025-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
TRACT 5B-2, FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION, SEWARD GATEWAY
PROPERTIES; CREATING LOTS 1-4 AND TRACT 5B-3, FOREST ACRES
SUBDIVISION, SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES NO. 2
WHEREAS, AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf
of Robert Williams and Travis Maurer for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula
Borough; and
WHEREAS, the land being subdivided, Tract 5B-2, was created through the land swap of
city -owned land and privately -owned land approved by City Council through Resolution 2024-
041; and
WHEREAS, the proposed plat will necessitate the development of a new right-of-way to
access Lots 2 & 3, as well as the extension of public utilities; and
WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement will 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, 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 Tract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4 and Tract
5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 5t' day
of August, 2025.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-026
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
54
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.
Forest Acres Subdivision Seward Gateway Properties No. 2
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Legal DescriptionTract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties
Section, Township, Range Sec. 34, T1 N, R1W, SM, AK
General area description South of Resurrection River
City Seward Total Acreage
5.716
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(a�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 + $14.00 Tax = $214.00
�✓ 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.
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:
c&rz6t/.2-
e
Phone: 907) 744-LAND
e-mail:
stacy(c�aklands.com
Name (printed):
Signature:
Phone:
e-mail:
Name (printed):
Signature:
Phone:
e-mail:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY
DATE SUBMITTED
Receipt #
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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:
Date
56
Context Map
Tract 5B-2
AIRPORT
250 feet
Preliminary Plat Application Property Map
RES 2025-026 - Subdividing Tract 5B-2 to create five new parcels to be known as Lots
1-4 and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2
*Previous plat is still in process, so one address and parcel # have not been created yet
Location: 2405 & 2413 Seward Hwy and a portion of 1000 Hemlock Ave
Parcel #: 14502133, 14502140, and a portion of 14502601
57
Context Map
AE: Areas with a 1% annual chance of
Flooding and specific base flood elevations
X: Areas of minimal flood hazard
Floodplain Map
RES 2025-026 - Subdividing Tract 5B-2 to create five new parcels to be known as Lots
1-4 and Tract 5B-3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2
*Previous plat is still in process, so one address and parcel # have not been created yet
Location: 2405 & 2413 Seward Hwy and a portion of 1000 Hemlock Ave
Parcel #: 14502133, 14502140, and a portion of 14502601
58
AK LAN DS
— Lond Surveying —
April 9, 2025
City of Seward and
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Subject: Forest Acres Subdivision — Letter of Authorization
PO Box 110485
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 744-LAND
aklands@aklands.com
http://aklands.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I, , am the owner (or authorized agent) of Lot B1, Forest Acres Subdivision, Levee
Replat, and the unsubdivided portion of U.S. Survey No. 149, described as Parcel No. 2 per the Warranty
Deed recorded on September 19, 2022, at Serial No. 2022-000966-0. 1 hereby authorize AK Lands, Land
Surveying LLC to represent me before the City of Seward and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for all matters
related to the platting action, including any necessary KPB Exceptions to code, Right -of -Way dedication,
and all related activities.
Aeti47- aJ//L/41?k(
Name
Signature Date
1 of 1
59
kANDS
— Land Surveying
April 9, 2025
City of Seward and
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Subject: Forest Acres Subdivision — Letter of Authorization
PO Box 110485
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 744-LAND
aklands@aklands.com
http://aklands.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I, , am the owner (or authorized agent) of Lot B1, Forest Acres Subdivision, Levee
Replat, and the unsubdivided portion of U.S. Survey No. 149, described as Parcel No. 2 per the Warranty
Deed recorded on September 19, 2022, at Serial No. 2022-000966-0. I hereby authorize AK Lands, Land
Surveying LLC to represent me before the City of Seward and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for all matters
related to the platting action, including any necessary KPB Exceptions to code, Right -of -Way dedication,
and all related activities.
-zs
Signature Date
1 of 1
60
LOT 4
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142 ACRES
1
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I
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FOREST ACRES SUB.
COX ADDITION r
PLAT NO. SW96-22 I
[RURAL
RESIDENT IAL]I
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FOREST ACRES SUB.
WILLIAMS ADDITION
PLAT NO. SW84-14
EE-1
DD
FOREST
ACRES SUB.
PLAT NO.
SW17
50'
50'
00
TRACT 5B-3
147,814 SQ.FT
3.393 ACRES
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(M&R2)
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LEVEE REPLAT
PLAT NO. 2012-17
ZONE AE
so,
FOREST ACRES SUB.
PLAT NO. SW17
LET3
19,3gS SQ.FT
0.445 ACRES
o
LOT 11A1
FORT RAYMOND SUB.
REPLAT NO. 4
PLAT NO. 2016-4
[PARK]
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[RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT]
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FORT RAYMOND SUB. NO. 1
HEMLOCK ADDITION
PLAT NO. 2023-9.
[INSTI TUT IONAL]
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 OF
TRACT 5B-2, FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION, SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES
ROBERT W WILLIAMS
7671 SCHUSTER ST
LAS VEGAS, NV 89139
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE
TITLE PRINTED NAME
NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FOR:
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TRACT 5A
FOREST ACRES SUB.
LEVEE REPLAT
PLAT NO. 2012-17
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SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES
TRACT 5B-1
PLAT NO. 2025-XX
ONQ
LOT 3
20,542 SQ.FT
0.472 ACRES
/
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION
COMMERCIAL]
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 OF
TRACT 58-2, FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION, SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES
TRAVIS E MAURER
4301 REID DR. NW
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE
TITLE PRINTED NAME
NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FOR:
ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF 2025. ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME THIS
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
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
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR ALASKA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
PLAT APPROVAL
DAY OF 2025.
THIS PLAT WAS APPROVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING
COMMISSION AT THE MEETING OF
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
AUTHORIZED OFFICAL SIGNATURE
[RESOURCE MANAGEMENT]
LOT 4
USS 9000
/
0'
/
100'
LOT 5
USS 9000
200'
LEGEND
0 FOUND/SET MONUMENT AS DESCRIBED
O FOUND 5/8" REBAR, BENT, MEASURED TO POE
O FOUND 1-1/4" YELLOW PLASTIC CAP,
STAMPED CLINE LS7569
FOUND 1-1/4" YELLOW PLASTIC CAP,
O STAMPED AKLAND 107877
FLUSH WITH GRADE
SET 1-1/4" YELLOW PLASTIC CAP,
• STAMPED AKLAND 107877
FLUSH WITH GRADE
M#
DTP
NOTHING FOUND OR SET
MEASURED BEARING AND/OR DISTANCE
COMPUTED BEARING AND/OR DISTANCE
HELD BEARING AND/OR DISTANCE
RECORD PER PLAT SW1986-10
RECORD PER PLAT NO. 2012-7
RECORD PER PLAT NO. 2025-X
RECOVERED MONUMENT
DEDICATED THIS PLAT
CURVE DETAILS
POWER POLE
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[CITY OF SEWARD ZONING]
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CURVE
RADIUS
DELTA ANGLE
ARC LENGTH
CHORD BEARING
CHORD LENGTH
C1
20.00'
075°47'40"
26.46'
N66°19'00"E
24.57'
C2
230.00'
004°01'09"
16.13'
N30°25'44"E
16.13'
C3
230.00'
009°25'28"
37.83'
N37°09'02"E
37.79'
C4
25.37'
038° 19 57„
16.97'
N 18° 51 57" E
16.66'
C5
50.00'
265°38'35"
231.82'
S47°37'24"E
73.35'
C6
25.00'
044°18'58"
19.34'
S63°02'24"W
18.86'
C7
170.00'
001° 38 10„
4.85'
S40° 03 50" W
4.85'
C8
170.00'
010°49'35"
32.12'
S33°49'57"W
32.07'
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20.00'
104 12 20
36.37'
S23 4100E
31.56'
LOT DETAIL
1"=60'
/
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S7504 j,10 E 141 02,
LOT 2
17,929 SQ.FT
0.412 ACRES
S75 °47,1 p „E 175. 72'
LOT 1
21,185 SQ.FT
0.486 ACRES
10' UTILITY ESMT. DTP/
188.55'
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BK 37 PG 820
TRACT 5B-3
147,814 SQ.FT
3.393 ACRES
�10'UTILITY ESMT. DTP
S75 °47'10 „E 171 00'
LOT 3
19,383 SQ.FT
0.445 ACRES
S75 °47'10 „E 17412'
LOT 4
19,264 SQ.FT
0.442 ACRES
148.43,
M3
66-09,
10' GCI PERMIT ROUTE
SERIAL NO. 2012-000551-0
41)
CO
MONUMENT DETAILS
M1
M2
FOUND 2-1/2" ALCAP
IN MONUMENT CASE
1.7' BELOW RIM.
SCARRED
FOUND 1.5" ALCAP
ON 5/8" X 30" REBAR
FLUSH WITH GRADE
FOUND 1.5" ALCAP
ON 5/8" REBAR
1.3' BELOW GRADE.
ILLEGIBLE
VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 1/2 MILE
NOTES:
1. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN ALASKA STATE PLANE ZONE 4 NAD 83. ALL
DISTANCES ARE GROUND DISTANCES USING A COMBINED SCALE FACTOR OF
1.000091535 EXPRESSED IN U.S. SURVEY FEET.
2. NO EASEMENTS VACATED THIS PLAT
3. ZONING INFORMATION, UNDERGROUND WATER, AND SEWER LINES AND ARE FROM
THE CITY OF SEWARD GIS INTERACTIVE MAP. FEMA FLOOD ZONES ARE BASED ON THE
FEMA NFHL (NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER WEB MAP SERVICE) DOWNLOADED ON
APRIL 4, 2025 AND BEST FIT TO THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PARCEL DATA.
4. OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, NOT SHOWN HEREON, MAY EXIST WITHIN THE
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION.
5. SURVEY PERFORMED IN WINTER CONDITIONS, SITE FEATURES NOT SHOWN HEREON
MAY HAVE BEEN CONCEALED BY ICE AND/OR SNOW. DRIVEWAYS AND PADS
DEPICTED REPRESENT PLOWED AREAS AND MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE FULL
EXTENT OF THESE SITE FEATURES.
6. A PORTION 0 THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO A CLEAR ZONE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF
THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF AVIATION,
RECORDED ON MARCH 5, 1963 AT BOOK 35R PAGE 192.
7. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN DEED, EXECUTED BY
THE STATE OF ALASKA, RECORDED ON MARCH 2, 1967 IN BOOK 31D PAGE 5, AND
FURTHER SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF LAND
AND WATER MANAGEMENT RELEASE OF CONDITION IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 4,
1982 IN BOOK 27 AT PAGE 75; STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES DIVISION OF LAND DIRECTORS FINAL DECISION, RECORDED OCTOBER 3,
1997 IN BOOK 87 AT PAGE 863; AND STATE OF ALASKA QUITCLAIM RELEASE NO. 2,
RECORDED APRIL 8, 2004, UNDER SERIAL NO. 2004-0000620-0.
8. 10' UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON TRACT B1, PER PLAT 2012-17 HAS BEEN
VACATED PER KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
2019-25.
9. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO A PERMIT AGREEMENT RECORDED MAY 22, 2012 AS
SERIAL NO. 2012-000551-0. THIS PERMIT EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2020.
10. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS AS CONTAINED IN
U.S. PATENT RECORDED AT
11. DEVELOPMENT OF THESE LOTS IS SUBJECT TO THE CITY OF SEWARD'S ZONING
12. NO PERMANENT STRUCTURE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OR PLACED WITHIN A UTILITY
EASEMENT WHICH WOULD INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF A UTILITY TO USE THE
EASEMENT.
13. LOTS WITHIN THIS SUBDIVISION MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN A DESIGNATED FLOOD
HAZARD AREA; IF SUCH IS THE CASE, DEVELOPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH TITLE 15
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CHARTER AND CODE OF LAWS. A SURVEY TO DETERMINE
THE ELEVATION OF THE PROPERTY MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
14. THIS PLAT WAS GRANTED EXCEPTIONS TOKPB 20.30.120 (STREET WIDTH
REQUIREMENTS), BY THE KPB PLAT COMMITTEE MEETING OF , 2025.
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.
PRELM
PLAT
At
r
•• Stacy M. Wessel
Plat of:
FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION
SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES NO. 2
CREATING LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND TRACT 5B-3
CONTAINING 5.716 ACRES
A SUBDIVISION OF:
TRACT 5B-2, FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION
SEWARD GATEWAY PROPERTIES, PLAT 2025-XX
CITY OF SEWARD
SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
LOCATED WITHIN: THE E1/2 OF SECTION 34, T1N, R1W, S.M., AK.
OWNER (TRACT 5B-2)
TRAVIS E MAURER ROBERT W. WILLIAMS
4301 REID DR. NW P.O. BOX 167
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664
::,_„,"
AK LANDS
AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC
PO Box 110485
Anchorage, AK 99511
aklands@aklands.com
(907) 744-LAND
TITLE PRINTED NAME
M3
Date: 07/24/2025
Drawn: SMW
PN: 1538_2
Date of Survey: JAN. 15-17, 2025
Field Book: 12/65-71
•
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
50,m tp Lrcr Irpv , upon oath, deposes and states:
That she is employed in the Community Development Office of the City of
Seward, Alaska; and that on �- a 7 ) 0 o aS she mailed a Notice of
Public Hearing to the real property owners within a 300-foot periphery of
Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties, Tract 5B-2;
Located at 1000 Hemlock Ave, 2405 & 2413 Seward Highway as
prescribed by Seward City Code 15.01.040/16.01.015.
Affirmed and signed this a day of 73,,H 2025.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
1, "1�,r+n, sg <'fCrVO r , 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 Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway
Properties, Tract 5B-2; Located at 1000 Hemlock Ave, 2405 &
2413 Seward Highway the owners of which have petitioned for a Public
Hearing to replat the above named property, creating Lots 1-4 and Tract 5B-
3, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties No. 2.
The notice was posted on ad -As- , which is I a
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 i \y _, 2025.
Signature
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