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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, DENYING A REQUEST BY BRAD
SNOWDEN TO PURCHASE TRACT H1 FOURTH OF JULY
CREEK SUBDIVISION, ROBERTS REPEAT, TO PRESERVE
ACCESS TO CITY-OWNED TIDELANDS
WHEREAS, Brad Snowden has applied to purchase a portion [approximately
five (5) acres] of Tract Hl, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Roberts Replat for future
development and his residence; and
WHEREAS, Tract H1 is located in the Resource Management Zoning District
which allows for residential and commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, Tract Hl is not specifically mentioned in the Municipal Lands
Management Plan (1995), which is the primary document for determining status for
disposal of City owned lands; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Management Plan (1995) recommends the
~'"' Nash Road Bench areas be retained and evaluated for future uses as industrial,
commercial, residential and/or resource management; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May
15, 2007 and approved Resolution 2007-10, recommending City Council dispose of a
portion of Tract H1 and the Commission found the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
was in the best interest of the City and recommended that the RFP process be followed;
and
WHEREAS, increased development in this area will require additional public
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, tract Hl Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Roberts Replat, provides
access to the tidelands and beach; and
WHEREAS, the loss of public access to the tidelands and beach will limit the
City's ability to use or develop this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-092
Section 1. The request to sell an approximate five (5) acre portion of Tract H1,
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision Roberts Replat, is denied. It is in the best interest of
the public to preserve access to City-owned tidelands at this time.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect ten (10) days following its adoption.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
THIS 24t" DAY OF September 2007.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES: Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 24, 2007 ,
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager/~
Agenda Item: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, DENYING A
REQUEST BY BRAD SNOWDEN TO PURCHASE
TRACT H1 FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, ROBERTS
REPEAT, TO PRESERVE ACCESS TO CITY-OWNED TIDELANDS
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City has received a proposal from Brad Snowden to purchase approximately five (5) acres of
Tract H1, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Roberts Replat. Tract H1 is a 9.4 acre pazcel
located on the east side of Resurrection Bay. Tract H1 has frontage along Nash Road on the east
and beach frontage on the West sides of the parcel. There is an old cat trail traversing through
the parcel and into a gully at the South portion of the property. The gully has a history of being
inundated during flood events. There is a high bluff along the West side of the property above
Resurrection Bay. Tract H1 is in the Resource Management zoning district. The applicant has
requested to purchase approximately five (5) acres of the Northern portion of Tract Hl for future
development and a single family home.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2007-10, recommending disposal of
a portion of Tract Hl, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Roberts Replat, at the May 15, 2007
meeting; however they voiced concern for the lack of a development plan of the Nash Road
Bench azea.
The staff review has focused on infrastructure concerns and access to the tidelands and beach in
this azea. The Fire, Electric and Public Works Departments have expressed concerns regarding
the lack of public infrastructure to support current development of properties along Nash Road.
Specific concerns voiced by the Fire and Police Departments were line of site issues for
driveway access to Nash Road and general snow removal. Public Works voiced concerns with
the lack of public services, including water, sewer and electric. The Electric Department voiced
strong concerns with allowing development without subdivision agreements being in place.
Increased development in this azea will require additional public infrastructure.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
The Municipal Lands Management Plan (1995) recommends the Nash Road Bench azeas be
retained and evaluated for future uses as industrial, commercial, residential and/or resource
management.
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FISCAL NOTE: oI
Approved by Finance Department: ~~~L~.t:lct~i~,
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2007-9Z, denying a request to sell an approximate five (5) acre
portion of Tract Hl, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision Roberts Replat and determining it in the
best interest of the public to preserve access to City-owned tidelands at this time.
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