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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 28:06
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, RATIFYING AND AMENDING THE APRIL 1, 1998
DECISION TO GRANT PAUL CARTER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO DEVELOP A HOTEL ON LOTS 21-25, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE OF SEWARD, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF FIFTH AND
RAILWAY AVENUE
WHEREAS, on February 10, 1998 Paul Carter submitted an application for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to develop a hotel on Lots 21-25, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation for Lots 21-25, Block 8, Original
Townsite of Seward is Central Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, according to the Zoning Code, Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.225, hotels
and motels are allowed in the CBD by CUP.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 4, 1998 and April 1, 1998; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. In accordance with SCC ~ 15.10.320 (D), the Planning and Zoning
Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a CUP to develop a hotel in the CBD and
made the following findings of fact and conclusions:
A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes of the zoning
district. The property is zoned CBD. The purpose of the CBD is to provide for an area
of convenient, attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended for
retail, financial, entertainment and professional services occurring within enclosed
structures. Regulations applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact group
of businesses of the type which are mutually beneficial and located close enough together
to encourage walk-in trade. A hotel is allowed in the CBD by CUP.
Setbacks: There are no building setbacks required in the CBD, except where the CBD
abuts a residential district a minimum setback equal to that required of the abutting
residential district is required. The property immediately north of the proposed
development is zoned Multi-Family Residential (R3) and requires a 10 foot side setback.
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 98-06
Community Appearance Goal: Improve the appearance of the entire community through
increased landscaping, beautification and litter control efforts... The Plan recommends
continuing to require landscaping plans as a condition of CUPs where feasible (page 17).
Economic Development Goal: Enhance Downtown Seward as the community's traditional
retail, convenience and attractive core. The Plan states that there is a need to concentrate
and enhance commercial development and activity that occurs in the downtown and
recommends: 1) continuing to encourage infill and redevelopment of Downtown sites; 2)
in conjunction with the development of new buildings in the Downtown, requiring
developers to provide weather protection alternatives for sidewalks including awnings and
sidewalk warming elements; 3) continuing efforts to enhance handicapped access
throughout the Downtown -- including curb-cuts and designated parking spaces; and 4)
increasing the level of landscaping throughout the Downtown -- including the placement
of trees, shrubs, and flowers -- and additional streetscape facilities -- including benches,
banners, wall murals and trash containers (page 20 & 21).
Land Use Goal: Maintain Seward's Land Use Plan as the primary local tool to ensure
quality community land use arrangements, growth and development to the year 2010. The
Plan recommends concentrating Commercial Development in order to enhance and protect
the Downtown and Small Boat Harbor commercial operations and encourage sound
community growth and development (page 29).
Transportation Facilities Goal: Maintain Seward's Transportation Plan as the primary
local tool to ensure safe and convenient transportation facilities that address the needs of
Seward residents, businesses and visitors to the year 2010. The Plan states that the
Downtown does not have adequate off-street parking facilities to accommodate customer
demand during peak summer visitor periods and recommends continuing to require the
development of off-street parking facilities through provisions within the zoning ordinance.
The Plan also states that curbs, gutters and sidewalks are needed throughout the
community and recommends that sidewalks in the downtown area be upgraded and
increased (page 34-38). The only existing sidewalk around the project site is located in
front of Lots 21 and 22 (Bowling alley). There is a public need for sidewalks in the area
of the proposed facility to ensure that pedestrians have a safe place to walk in any area
where the streets are anticipated to become very busy with buses and private vehicles
traveling to and from the Alaska SeaLife Center, proposed hotel and existing downtown
businesses. The construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks around the project site will
be necessary to ensure pedestrian safety in an increasingly high traffic area.
D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed site. Adequate water,
sewer, and power are available to the property. Adequate fire, police and solid waste
disposal services are available. City sewer lines are located in the alley as well as
overhead electric lines. City code requires that every business within the City must
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Resolution No. 98-06
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 29th
day of April, 1998.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Carpenter, Darling, Griswold, Larson, Martin, Niebrugge, Smith
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