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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 22:08
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMIS-
SION, APPROVING A VARIANCE TO WAIVE THE MINIMUM
BUILDABLE LOT SIZE REQUIREMENT FOR LOTS 9A AND lOA, PARK
PLACE SUBDIVISION, REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO TEN
FEET, AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING IN THE
PROPOSED TWO CAR GARAGE
WHEREAS, Spinell Homes, Inc. proposes to construct a single-family residence with
attached two car garage on Lots 9A and lOA, Park Place Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, due to the steep topography and limited buildable area of the parcel, Spinell
Homes, Inc. has requested a variance to reduce the minimum buildable area to less than 3,000
square feet, reduce the front yard setback to ten feet, and to provide the required off-street parking
within the two car garage; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing meeting the requirements set forth in ~
15.01.040 of the Seward Zoning Code was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
November 3, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. In accordance with Seward City Code ~ 15.10.325, the Planning and Zoning
Commission made the following findings of fact and conclusions based on the applicant's request,
and information provided by the administration:
A. The proposed action must be consistent with all of the general conditions
required for a conditional use permit:
1. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the purposes of
the zoning district. This condition has been met. The property is zoned Urban Residential (DR)
and a single-family home is allowed outright in the DR District. Except for the requested front
yard setback variance and minimum buildable lot size waiver, all other zoning code development
requirements will be met.
2. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired. This
condition has been met. There is no indication that granting the requested variance will negatively
impact the adjoining property.
3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan.
This condition has been met. The proposed residential use is in harmony with the land use plan
of the area. The Seward 2010 Comprehensive Plan states that, "Developable Land in Seward is
Scarce Yet There Is a Desire to Accommodate as Much Projected Demand for Housing as Possible
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 22:Q8
D. Financial hardship or inconvenience shall not be a reason for granting a
variance. Financial hardship or inconvenience does not appear to be a factor with regard to this
variance request. The topography of the land has resulted in a parcel which fails to meet the
minimum required buildable area and consequently, generated the need for a variance.
E. Other nonconforming land use or structures within the district shall not be
considered grounds for granting a variance. This condition has been met. There are no other
nonconforming lots and structures associated with or being compared to this project.
F. A variance shall be the minimum variance necessary to permit the reasonable use
of the land or structure. This condition has been met. Based on the site plan submitted by the
applicant and a field investigation of the site, staff has concluded that the applicants request to
reduce the minimum buildable lot size requirement, reduce the front yard setback to 10 feet and
allow for the required off-street parking to be provided in the proposed two car garage appears to
be the minimum variance necessary to allow for the development of a single-family home on the
property.
G. A variance shall not be granted which will permit a land use in a district in which
that use is otherwise prohibited. This condition has been met. The proposed single family
residence is allowed outright within the DR district.
Section 2. Based on the findings and conclusions established in Section 1, the Planning
and Zoning Commission hereby authorizes the Community Development Department to issue
Spinell Homes, Inc. a variance permit to waive the minimum buildable lot size requirement for
development on Lot 9A and lOA, Park Place Subdivision, reduce the front yard setback to ten feet
and allow the required off-street parking to be provided in the proposed two car garage. The
permit shall be subject to the following condition:
The owner of the property shall provide the required off street parking in
conformance with the Seward Zoning Code by designating and maintaining two
parking spaces within the first floor garage.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 10 days after its approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd
day of November, 1999.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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