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Home My WebLink About250402 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on April 2, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Council Calendars are released every week and contain all the latest information on meeting results, agendas, public hearings, upcoming meetings & work sessions, and vacancies on the boards & commissions. The last page contains QR codes to Council, P&Z, PACAB, and Historic Preservation meeting information and other links to help you stay informed on your local government! ***This edition is for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve March 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements - None D. Presentations - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-013 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Tirebrand LLC to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district *This is a quasi-judicial hearing. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public 2) Resolution 2025-014 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court, vacating the eastern portion of the Lowell Court right-of- way and vacating the southern 10’ of the property located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road 3) Resolution 2025-015 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula approval of the preliminary plat of 1312 Vista Avenue, 1305 First Avenue, 1303 First Avenue, 104 Mill Street, 112 Mill Street, and 1303 Chamberlin Road, vacating a portion of First Avenue right-of-way and alleyway rights-of-way and combining the six lots and vacated rights-of-way into one tract of land 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone the property located at 1604 Phoenix Road from a Two-Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on April 2, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us *This is a quasi-legislative hearing. Commissioners may discuss items pertaining to this Resolution. This item was postponed at the March 4, 2025 meeting for the applicant and more commissioners to be present at the following scheduled meeting. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None B. Other New Business - None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Canceled Work Session on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in lieu of Comprehensive Plan Town Hall meetings (see below). 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. B. Other Items 1) Comprehensive Town Hall workshops a. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the K.M. Rae Building b. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bear Creek Fire Station c. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Seward High School library 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Historic Preservation Work Session & Meeting Thursday, April 10, 2025 Rescheduled to Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the meetings PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, April 8, 2025: Resolution 2025-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone the property located at 1604 Phoenix Road from a Two-Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district [Quasi-legislative item. Commissioners may discuss any items about this Resolution 2025-009 with the applicant or the public. This item was postponed at the March 4, 2025 meeting for the applicant and more commissioners to be present at the following scheduled meeting] City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on April 2, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Resolution 2025-013, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Tirebrand LLC to operate an auto repair shop at 801 Third Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] Resolution 2025-014, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court, vacating the eastern portion of the Lowell Court right-of-way and vacating the southern 10’ of the property located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road Resolution 2025-015, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 1312 Vista Avenue, 1305 First Avenue, 1303 First Avenue, 104 Mill Street, 112 Mill Street, and 1303 Chamberlin Road, vacating a portion of First Avenue right-of-way and alleyway rights-of-way and combining the six lots and vacated rights-of-way into one tract of land Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025: Ordinance 2025-005: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Spring Creek Park and the Tidelands to The North; Located at 403 Nash Road and 3007 Bette Cato Avenue, from an Industrial (I) Zoning District to a Park (P) Zoning District Ordinance 2025-006: Approving the Land Use Amendment to Rezone Fourth of July Beach Park, Located at 3311 Sorrel Road, from an Industrial (I) Zoning District to a Park (P) Zoning District Ordinance 2025-007: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definition of an Efficiency Apartment; §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table, Adding Attached and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units; and Updating §15.10.215 Parking for Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance 2025-008: Amending Seward City Code, Title 2, Electric Utility Department – Powers and Duties, to Include the Provision of Cashier and Utilities Billing Services All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion or write to the City Clerk at clerk@cityofseward.net continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on April 2, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & CITY REPRESENTATIVE VACANCIES Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There is one seat available for a resident inside city limits with a term expiring in July 2026. PACAB meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us. Completed application forms must be filed with the City Clerk. CORRESPONDENCE IS WELCOME If you wish to communicate with the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board, or the Historic Preservation Commission, send an email to clerk@cityofseward.net and specify which group you want to receive it. In return, you will receive an email confirmation back from the City Clerk verifying your email has been forwarded as you requested. Please note that all correspondence may be subject to public record requests. 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