HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Res2025-033Sponsored by: Staff
Public Hearing: November 4, 2025
Postponed: November 4, 2025
Amended & Approved: January 6, 2026
CITY OF' SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 2025-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF' SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
AMEND SEWARD CITY CODE §15.10.215 PARKING
WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.035, the Planning and Zoning
Commission by its own motion may recommend amendments to Title 15 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the Seward zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions on May 20, 2025,
June 17, 2025, August 19, 2025, and September 16, 2025 to discuss parking minimums in Seward
City Code and recommend changes; and
WHEREAS, there is no reliable metric for calculating needed parking spaces for each type
of land use; and
WHEREAS, parking requirements can be a barrier to development if the minimum
requirement does not reflect the needs and situation of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Commission aims to ensure the appropriate management of private
parking within public right-of-ways and to reduce traffic congestion and negative impacts on
nearby properties; and
WHEREAS, the Commission primarily received public input regarding parking needs for
hotels, residential apartments in a mixed -use building, multi -family dwellings, and businesses
within the harbor and central business zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the proposed code change is consistent with values and goals expressed in
the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission, that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2026-XXX attached and incorporated
herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2025-033
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 6°i day
of January, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST: /�
Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Verhey, Hubbard, Charbonneau, Hornseth, Sullivan
Pemberton
Wilder