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Home My WebLink AboutPZ Res2025-034 Replat 516 and 518 First AveL Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2025-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 516 AND 518 FIRST AVENUE, VACATING THE INTERIOR LOT LINE AND CREATING ONE LOT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 29A, BLOCK 27, SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE BUDD REPLAT WHEREAS, Eric Budd and Kay Spear -Budd have submitted a preliminary plat for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat vacates the interior lot line between Lots 29 and 30, Block 27, Original Townsite of Seward, and creates one lot, Lot 29A, Block 27, Seward Original Townsite, Budd Replat; and WHEREAS, Lots 29 and 30 are currently vacant; and WHEREAS, the owners plan to develop Lot 29A; and WHEREAS, both lots are zoned single-family residential (R1); and WHEREAS, the size of Lot 29A meets the required minimum lot size and lot width for the single-family residential zoning district; and WHEREAS, according to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, Lot 29A is not within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); and WHEREAS, Lo 29A has access to city water, sewer, and electricity; and WHEREAS, Lot 29A has access to First Avenue; and WHEREAS, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat; and WHEREAS, Seward City Code § 16.01.015(F) states that a plat submitted to create a single parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from the public hearing and notification requirements; and 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: CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2025-034 Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Lots 29 & 30, Block 27, Original Townsite of Seward, creating Lot 29A, Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of December, 2025. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Brenan Hornseth, Vice Chair AYES: Charbonneau, Verhey, Pemberton, Hubbard, Sullivan, Hornseth NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None VACANT: One ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) OFSFI1r% •,cS, .. ar, 07izi..11%/p,<;\ i SEAL •i•= T. ` I ammenram \ V1 TF OF A\-P ‘• 1 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Meeting Date: December 2, 2025 To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director From: Applicant Agenda Item: Resolution 2025-034, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 516 and 518 First Ave, vacating the interior lot line and creating one lot to be known as Lot 29A, Block 27, Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat Background and justification: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Eric Budd and Kay Spear -Budd. The proposed plat vacates the interior lot line between Lots 29 and 30, Block 27, Original Townsite of Seward, and creates one lot, Lot 29A, Block 27, Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat. The applicants own Lots 29 and 30, which are currently vacant. The owners plan to build a new structure on Lot 29A, which will meet the development requirements for the single-family zoning district. 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 section 16.05.015." The proposed plat has access to developed rights -of -way and city water, sewer, and electricity. Thus, a subdivision agreement will not be required with this plat. Seward City Code §16.01.015(F) states that a plat submitted to create a single parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from the public hearing and notification requirements. In accordance with City and Borough requirements, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission must review and comment on a preliminary plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision Review: Zoninz: The property is currently zoned single-family residential (R1). Size: Lot 29A will be 6,000 square feet. The required minimum lot size is 3,000 square feet. Utilities: Lot 29A has access to city water, sewer, and electricity 11 Existink Use: Both lots are vacant. Access: Lot 29A has access to First Avenue. Flood Zone: The property is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.11 Plan: • "Promote infill development by encouraging and promoting construction on vacant sites in areas of the city which are already established." Strategic Plan: N/A Department Comments No Comment N/A Building Department X Fire Department X Public Works Department X Harbor Department X Police Department X Electric Department X Telecommunications X At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has received no public inquiries. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be submitted to the Commissioners for their review. Recommendation The Commission is required to provide a recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission if they feel it has met the requirements in Seward City Code Title 15 and 16. [SCC 16.01.015 B] 12 IAAf-1. \1 FL ■m■ 11111 .Q 1 ‚fuji1111111 Pow Context Map Preliminary Plat Application Property Map RES 2025-034 - Vacating the interior lot line between 516 & 518 Fifth Avenue to create one lot to be known as Lot 29A, Block 27, Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat Location: 516 & 518 Fifth Avenue Parcel #: 14805003 & 14805023 15 T1S R1W SM S 4 S S9 B St SEWARD•A Si a at St Replat " Locatill'lal 190n t st N C a Y L Y //R ,od f &LI'" St m Si Adams St Washlnaion St Z 0 0 LIJ Elf IY W Elf VICINITY 1" = 2000' MAP LEGEND ► 4— Stone Monument, Record USS 726 • — Lot comer set in plat SWD#1, not described. (C)— Calculated from record information, SWD#1. Seward Original Townsite Budd Replat Preliminary Plat A replat combining Lots 29 & 30 Block 27 Seward Original Townsite, SWD #1. Located in USS 726, Within the NW 1/4 Section 10, T1S R1W, Seward Meridian, City of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Seward Recording District Kenai Peninsula Borough File Prepared for Prepared by Eric Budd Johnson Surveying 2100 Nanning Bay Circle P.O. Box 27 Anchorage, AK 99515 Clam Gulch,Ak 99568 (907) 262-5772 SCALE 1" = 30' AREA = 6,000 sq ft 3 October, 2025 NOTES: 1. This replat is subject to City of Seward Land Use and Zoning regulations. 2. 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. 3. Lot is served by City water & sewer. 4. This is a paper plat. A field survey was not performed in accordance with KPB 20.60.200(A). Monumentation shown is of record (SWD #1) and not recovered. 5. Contour interval 5'. There are no wet areas on the poperrty. USS 726 Corner 4 Lot 25 SWD 19 Lot 24A SWD 87-11 Lot 23A SWD 87-11 Lot 22 SWD 19 WASTEWATER DISPOSAL 20.40.070 Plans for wastewater disposal, that meet regulatory requirements are on file at the Department of Environmental Conservation uJ `0 ce LL. a 80' BASE BEARING USGL❑ 1903 EAST 2125.86' N Lot 34 SWD 1 Lot 33 SWD 1 Lot 32 SWD 1 Lot 31 SWD 1 EAST 100.0' Lot 29A 6,000 sq ft former lot line L❑C< • WEST 100,0' Lot 28 SWD 1 Lot 27 SWD 1 Lot 26 SWD 1 Lot 25 SWD 1 0 N Lot 7 SWD 1 Lot 8 SWD 1 Lot 9 SWD 1 Lot 10 SWD 1 Lot 11 SWD 1 Lot 12 2 7 SWD 1 Lot 13 SWD 1 Lot 14 SWD 1 Lot 15 SWD 1 USS 726 Corner 1 / 18