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Home My WebLink AboutRes2005-013 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE LEASE OF FIVE (5) CITY OWNED LANDS FOR USE AS A RACETRACK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEWARD CITY CODE, SECTION 15.10.130, AS AN UNLISTED USE. THE LANDS HAVE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF: FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SUB. UNSUBDlVIDED REMAINDER OF BLOCK 6, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ADDN. NO. 1 LOT 2 BLOCK 6, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER ADDN. NO.1 LOT 3 BLOCK 6, AND FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUB. SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER LOT 1 BLOCK 6. WHEREAS, the Seward Racing Lions Club have applied for the use offive parcels of City owned land located at the Seward Marine Industrial Center for use as a racetrack. The lots have a total size of approximately 12.26 acres, are vacant and undeveloped; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward, Alaska (the "City") wishes to allow the Seward Racing Lions Club to operate a racetrack on the five parcels; and WHEREAS, the City zoning code does not list a racetrack as an allowed use, but a racetrack may be eligible for consideration as an unlisted use; and WHEREAS, the presence of a racetrack may enhance the community's opportunities for enjoyment and participation in motor sports and provide an additional winter recreational activity which would be a draw for the winter tourist industry; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to allow the presence of the racetrack in a manner that is compatible with surrounding land uses and provides a structured activity that will encourage the responsible use of racing vehicles; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to assist with a structured activity which will encourage the responsible use of racing vehicles; and 's;)Sn JO SSBFll;)qlo Alffi lffiql S;)Sn }lI!llSnpll! ql!M ;)N!lBdw03 ;)lOW SW;);)S l! 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In the event that the lease for the five (5) properties is awarded to the Seward Racing Lions Club, the Commission shall authorize operation of a racetrack as an unlisted use in accordance with the following conditions: (a) An evaluation of noise impacts on properties located within one mile of the racetrack. The evaluation shall identifY the projected or actual dBA levels. Ifthe projected or actual noise level exceeds the standards set in the Seward City Code noise ordinance, Section 9.25.020, the evaluation shall identifY mitigation measures. (b) A plan to control dust and litter and a description of the methods for collecting trash on the site. (c) A plan to ensure compliance with the applicable environmental laws (for example petroleum substances and other hazardous materials). (d) An operation plan that will include identification ofthe appropriate individual(s) responsible for security, enforcement, noise, operation, dust control and environmental plans developed by the operator. The operation plan shall also include provisions to monitor and enforce prohibition of alcoholic beverages on the premises. (e) A plan to mitigate traffic impacts on access roads and the immediate neighborhoods. Such plan shall include mandatory transportation of racing motor vehicles to the site, as well as methods to prevent casual access to and from the site and mitigate adverse effects of the racetrack upon adjacent land uses. (t) A landscape plan emphasizing retention of native vegetation, in order to provide visual enhancement, noise buffers, screening and as a natural erosion control method. (g) A parking plan in accordance with SCC 15.10.215. (h) A plan for public sanitation facilities. (i) An emergency response plan. 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