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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 93-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
BRAD SNOWDEN FOR DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A HOTEL
ON ALASKA RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN THE SMALL BOAT
HARBOR AS AUTHORIZED BY ~ 15.10.320 OF THE SEWARD CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Brad Snowden has requested a Conditional Use Permit for
development and operation of a hotel on Alaska Railroad right of way within the Small
Boat Harbor area; and
WHEREAS, an application meeting the requirements of City Code ~ 15.10.320 B.
was submitted and received on April 15, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located on land zoned Harbor Commercial; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing, meeting the requirements of City
Code ~ 15.01.040 was held by the Commission on May 5, 1993, and a second public
hearing was conducted on June 2,1993;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
D.
Section 1. The proposed use satisfies the conditions specified in SCC ~ 15.10.320
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a Conditional Use Permit
to Brad Snowden for the development and operation of a hotel on Alaska Railroad Right
of Way within the Seward Small Boat Harbor area immediately north of J Dock fire lane
access and subject to the following conditions:
a. A more detailed dimensioned site plan, coordinated with the city and the
Alaska Railroad, will be submitted to the Commission for further review, comments and
possible conditions. The plan must show:
1. specific street and sidewalk realignment;
2. impact on passenger rail spur length;
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 93-012
3. utility relocation;
4. property boundaries;
5. associated tideland development;
6. public parking spaces lost;
7. parking areas created;
8. specific easement location for public restrooms;
9. boardwalk/sidewalk route;
10. building dimensions and elevation heights; and
11. sign plan.
b. In accordance with the Harbor Management Plan, applicant must extend
the public boardwalk along the shoreline to a point that will access the train passenger
shelter.
c. The city will cooperate with applicant regarding the relocation of Fourth
Avenue but will oppose any proposals to eliminate the Fourth Avenue access to Port
Avenue.
d. A replacement RV dump station will be provided by the applicant at either
the Chamber of Commerce visitor center or on the Waterfront Park.
e. All costs involved in relocating and paving Fourth Avenue and relocating
the RV dump station and public utilities will be at other than city expense.
f. A more detailed landscaping plan will be submitted to the Commission for
review and approval.
g. Parking areas will be paved.
h. The applicant must provide the same number of parking spaces for the
hotel as would be required if the project were located in the Auto Commercial zone.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 93-012
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this
2nd day of June, 1993.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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B ine Bardarson, Chairman
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bardarson, Carpenter, Castellina, Shaw
None
Kowalski, Nelson, Sutherland
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the City of Seward,
Alaska
(JJ4r7.~A
Thomas F. Klinkner
City Attorney
(City Seal)