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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd1990-639Sponsored by: Schaefermever CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 639 SUBSTITUTE OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY SEWARD, ALASKA, MODIFYING THE SEWARD ZONING CODE, TABLE 15.10.225, "LAND USES ALLOWED", ALLOWING DOCKS AND PASSENGER TERMINALS IN PARKS AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the City and the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Alaska Marine Highway system state), have mutually worked toward development of new ferry terminal and dock facilities (Facility) in Seward; and WHEREAS, after a lengthy evaluation process, it appears that the only feasible and prudent site remaining in Seward that fulfills the criteria for the Facility is located in Waterfront Park, along the waterfront east of an extension of B Street; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 638 addresses the issue of rezoning the proposed Facility site from Park to Institutional; and WHEREAS, although the existing Seward Zoning Code lists marinas and harbors as permitted uses in Institutional districts, it does now allow for docks and passenger terminals in that district, uses that are not inconsistent with the current allowed uses; and WHEREAS, similar uses, allowed by conditional use permit, may also be beneficial in the Park zoning district if the City pursues a southerly expansion of its small boat harbor; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that: section 1. Table 15.10.225, "Land Uses Allowed", "Boat Marine)" uses, is hereby amended to read as follows: Boat (Marine) RR R1 R2 R3 OR AC HC CB I INS P RM Building/Fabrication - NO CHANGE - Charter Office - NO CHANGE - Docks - ADDED 0 0 C C C Marina/Harbor - AMENDED 0 0 C C C Marine Related Facility - NO CHANGE - Passenger Terminal - ADDED C C C C C Repairs - NO CHANGE - Storage - NO CHANGE - Note: 0 = Use Permitted outright; C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit; Blank = Use prohibited)