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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1996-017 Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 26.:J1 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF PROVIDENCE SEWARD MEDICAL CENTER ON LOTS 1, 2, 3,13,14,15,16,17 and 18, MARATHON ADDITION AS AUTHORIZED BY 15.10.320 OF THE SEWARD ZONING CODE WHEREAS, Providence Health Systems and ECI/Hyer Inc. requested a Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of Providence Seward Medical Center on Lots 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Marathon Addition; and WHEREAS, an application meeting the requirements of Section 15. 10. 320(B), was submitted and received on September 12, 1996; and WHEREAS, this request is located on land zoned Institutional; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), a hospital is permitted within the Institutional Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing, meeting the requirements of Section 15.01.040 was held by the Commission on October 2, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION of the City of Seward that: Section 1. In accordance with SCC ~ 15.10.320 (D), the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a medical center on Lots 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Marathon Addition and made the following Findings of Fact: A. A completed application and fee was submitted. The application and $250.00 fee was received by the city on September 12, 1996 B. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning district, to wit: Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2Q;11 Page 2 1. Designating, regulating and restricting the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, commerce, trade, industry or other purpose. The proposed site is zoned Institutional (INS). Development standards in the INS district are intended to set a high standard to assure that the activities provide visual amenity to the surrounding area. A hospital is allowed within the INS District by Conditional Use Permit. 2. Regulating and limiting the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures hereinafter erected, or alterations of existing buildings. The proposed hospital meets all of the development requirements of the INS District including building height, setbacks and lot coverage. 3. Regulating and determining the size of yards and other open spaces in order to provide adequate open space for light and air, and to prevent and fight fires. The INS District requires the following setbacks: front = 20 ft; rear = 15 ft; side = 10; & side adjacent to a street = 10. The development proposal meets all of the required setbacks. 4. Regulating and limiting the density of population by preventing an undue concentration of population. It does not appear that the proposed development will increase the permanent resident population in the area surrounding the project or community wide. 5. Lessening congestion on streets and highways. The project plans identify a public entrance/exit off of First Avenue and an ambulance entrance and separate exit on Lowell Canyon Road. The site plan identifies a greater number of public and employee parking spaces for the proposed hospital than what is required by the Zoning Code. C. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired. Because the proposed development will be replacing an existing use on the property, there is no evidence that the project would have any significant negative impact on adjoining property nor would it make any change in property values community wide. D. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan states the following: '*' The Need Exists to Replace the Current General Hospital and Physicians Clinic (physical therapy building) To: Accommodate the Growing Health Care Needs of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 26:l1 Page 3 Community; Provide Health Care Facilities Which Meet Critical Building, Fire and Life Safety Code Requirements; and Meet the Demands for New Technologies In Therapeutic and Laboratory Equipment '*' The Need Exists to Enhance Emergency and Critical Care Transportation Services To Ensure Essential Transport Services for Patients Needing Health Care Facilities Outside Seward... Examine the feasibility of developing a helicopter landing facility in proximity to the hospital E. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed site. Adequate water, sewer and power appear to be available to the property as well as adequate fIre, police and solid waste disposal services. According to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, "Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks are Needed Throughout the Community." There is a public need for sidewalks in the area of the proposed facility to ensure that pedestrians have a safe place to walk. Sidewalks would deter pedestrians from walking in the paved roadway where the emergency vehicles will be traveling. F. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. There is concern that planting trees in the city right-of-way would impede emergency exit visibility and prohibit the construction of a sidewalk along the north side of the Lowell Canyon Road right-of-way. G. 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 to the proposed use (See Section 2). Section 2. Based on the Findings of Fact specified in Section 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission authorizes the City Clerk to issue a Conditional Use Permit to Providence Health Systems for the construction and operation of a hospital on Lots 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Marathon Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. Any significant plan amendments or future expansion/development plans (i.e. medivac helipad, future building) will be submitted to the P&Z Commission for further review, approval and possible conditions. 2. An informational and directional sign plan will developed and approved by the Commission. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 96-17 Page 4 3. All parking areas and driveways will be paved within one year from the demolition of the existing hospital. 4. In accordance with Seward City Code ~ 15.10.215 (H), lighting of all parking areas shall be developed to reflect away from adjacent residential areas and all public streets. 5. If, at any time, the vegetative screening between Glacier View Apartments and the hospital property is removed it must be replaced by either a solid wood fence or hedge not less than four feet or more than six feet in height. 6. The site plan will be amended in accordance with SCC ~ 15.10.215 (N) which prohibits any fence, wall, hedge, or other planting, structure or vehicle, forming a material impediment to visibility, within the required site distance triangle. 7. Landscaping, based on the plan submitted with the Conditional Use Permit application, shall be completed within one year from the date of the certificate of occupancy, with the exception that trees will not be permitted within the public right-of-way. 8. Solid waste dumpster(s) will be screened from public view with a solid wood fence. 9. The permittee will submit final grade elevation plans and a drainage plan to the city for review and approval. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, this 2nd day of October, 1996. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2Q=11 Page 5 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABST AlN: Carpenter, Castellina, Clark, Kincheloe, Niebrugge, Skibeness None Bardarson None ATTEST: (City Sean ",nlllf", ~,..., ",e ,/~#~ 1>.... ..,..t ',.I I ..''''1 ~~ ~.. ,.~'\,.."'";'.~e',(~<,. . '.' ;.~ ~~ !'>i ..., ..':''0p' " "<' ,. :: ,/..~"", -:- .. . ,"",;, ... : : : = ... &l ("'^ ~. '\ a :: ~~. v _ "-'.) " .- '~ ~. :: \~ "" ~y'> lll:t .' ','.1. .' _ ... t~ '"_';; ~ 4'&,~ '__":)'\"""I't~ '1'::';t",L.l"':_'~'\\.""'l'''''''~'\.'\!jo "'I.' . -", ".,:,1J,t> iil.1~li~'ilTht."