HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2007-007 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: September 24,2007
Public Hearing Date: October 8,2007
Pulled by Administration: October 8,2007
Re-introduced with no changes : November 13,2007
Public Hearing Date: November 26,2007
Enactment Date: November 26,2007
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2007-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND
REZONING OF TRACT D, OF THE USS 1864, SEWARD LONG
TERM CARE FACILITY SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY PLAT)
AND REZONING THE NORTH PORTION OF TRACT A-1, OF
THE USS 1864, SEWARD LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY PLAT) FROM SINGLE FAMILY
(RI) TO INSTITUTIONAL (INS)
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has requested a rezone of Tract D, USS 1864,
Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat); and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough as owners of the adjoining Tract Al,
USS 1864, Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (preliminary plat) have
requested the northern portion of Tract Al be included in the proposed rezone; and
WHEREAS, the single parcel, approximately 8 acres, known as Tract D, Seward
Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) is proposed to provide land for
the development of the community Long Term Care facility and is currently zoned Single
Family Residential (R1); and
WHEREAS, the northern portion, approximately 12.5 acres known as Tract Al,
Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat), contains the new
Seward Middle School and is currently zoned Single Family Residential (R1) and the
Land Use Map recommends this same area become Institutional (INS); and
WHEREAS, the total area of the land being rezoned is approximately 20.5 acres;
and
WHEREAS,the properties to the South and East are currently zoned Institutional
(INS), and the properties to the West and North are currently zoned Single Family
Residential(R1); and
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WHEREAS, providing land for the development of the community health care
needs is supported in both the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and will be beneficial
for the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the official Zoning Map and Land Use Map as described in SCC
§15.01.030 will have to be amended from Single Family Residential (R1) to Institutional
(INS) in response to this zoning and land use map change; and
WHEREAS, required by Title 15 of Seward City Code, public notice and public
hearing procedures for amending zoning and land use district designations, all property
owners within three hundred (300) feet and in addition all local property owners who use
the Forest Acres road network were notified of the proposed zoning and land use change,
and the property was posted with public notice signs; and
WHEREAS, at the September 4, 2007 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, held the public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the
proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. Changing the land use designation of Tract D, USS 1864, Seward
Long Term Care Facility (Preliminary Plat) (as displayed in attached preliminary replat)
from Single Family Residential (R1) to Institutional (INS) hereby amends the official
Land Use Map of the City. (as depicted in the attached exhibit)
Section 2. Changing the zoning designation of Tract D, USS 1864 Seward Long
Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) and the northern approximate 12.5
acres of Tract Al, Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) (as
displayed in attached preliminary replat) from Single Family Residential (R1) to
Institutional (INS) hereby amends the official Zoning Map of the City. (as depicted in the
attached exhibit)
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
THIS 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007.
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November I3, 2007
Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager _
From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant
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Agenda Item: Approval of Ordinance 2007- which
will amend the Land Use Plan and rezone the area of USS
1864, Tract D, Seward Long Term Care Facility
Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) from Single Family
Residential (RI) to Institutional (INS) and Rezone the
Northern portion of Tract Al, from Single Family
Residential (Rl) to Institutional (INS).
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Ordinance 2007-07 was placed on the September 24, 2007 Council Agenda for introduction, then
placed for adoption on the October 8, 2007 Council Agenda. On October 4, 2007 the current
owners of USS 1864, Tract D, Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat)
requested the item be pulled from the October 8, 2007 Council Agenda for further review and
discussion. At the request of the City Manager the Council pulled Ordinance 2007-07 from the
October 8, 2007 Agenda, taking no action.
On October 16, 2007 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public work session on the
requested rezone. The work session was attended by members of the community, by the current
property owner and the City Manager. Following a lengthy discussion the current property
owner, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Manager supported the rezone from
the current Single Family Residential (Rl) to Institutional (INS).
Attached for the City Council's review and adoption is Ordinance 2007-XX, amending the Land
Use Plan and Rezoning of USS 1864, Tract D, Sewazd Long Term Caze Facility Subdivision
(Preliminary Plat) from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Institutional(INS), and the Rezone of
Tract Al, Sewazd Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) from Single Family
Residential (Rl) to Institutional (INS).
The City of Seward is requesting this rezone in order to provide land suitable for the relocation
of the community's Long Term Care (LTC) facility. The parcel to be known as Tract D contains
approximately eight (8) acres of undeveloped land. Both the current Land Use Map and Zoning
Map show Tract D currently zoned Single Family Residential (Rl). Changing the current
Zoning and Land Use Maps to Institutional Zoning will allow the relocation and development of
the community LTC facility with a conditional use permit (CUP), as per Table 15.10.225, Land
Uses Allowed.
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The new Seward Middle School is located on the northern portion Tract Al, Seward Long Ter{rl
Care Facility Subdivision {preliminary plat), this approximate 12.5 acre portion is currently
zoned Single Family Residential (R]). The Land Use Map recommends the pazcel be rezoned to
Institutional (INS). Staff has contacted the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB), the current owners
of Tract Al and requested the parcel be included in the current rezone action. The KPB supports
the request and has asked to be included in the rezone process.
The properties to the South and East are currently zoned Institutional {INS), and the properties to
the West and North are currently zoned Single Family Residential (Rl).
The Single Family Residential (R1) areas to the West and North are designed for smaller, low to
medium density lots with single-family homes. Institutional (INS) areas to the South and East
are large areas designed for public and private educational and health care uses.
The Seward City Code 15.05.025 defines the Institutional district (INS) Public and private
educational, administrative, government and health care uses, including public land reserve for
future public development, The development standards are intended to set a high standard to
assure that the activities provide visual amenity to the surrounding area.
The Seward City Code 15.05.025 defines the Single family residential district (RI) Intended to
provide for stable and quiet low to medium density (one to five a'welling units per acre)
detached, single family residential development, free from other uses except those which are
both compatible and convenient to residents of such a district.
Recognizing the primary concern of all land use regulatory actions including zoning, is to
promote public health, safety, and general welfare, as per SCC 15.01.010, administration
recommends this rezone for several reasons:
L This rezone will provide more land for the health care needs of the community,
specif tally for the proposed LTC facility. The intent for the LTC facility is to have a
campus like setting which will feature five buildings versus one lazge structure. The
campus setting promotes a "home" environment within a residential setting with
landscape buffers between the adjacent roads, versus the traditional medical
institutional setting.
2. While there are limitations involved with attempting to prioritize health care land use
needs over the land use needs for single family homes or any other activities, the
community has a very limited selection of land available for a health care facility,
whereas more options are available for land for single family homes.
3. The 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the 1999 Strategic Plan encourage improving the
health care capacity of the community.
The Seward City Council by Resolution 2007-60 directed the City Manager to proceed with
the acquisition of the parcel now proposed as Tract D, to provide land for the development of
the community's Long Term Care Facility.
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As required by Seward City Code, the property owners within three hundred (300) feet of TTaGt
Al and Tract D, Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat), in addition all
local property owners who use the Forest Acres road network were notified of the proposed
rezone action in order to provide more opportunity for public involvement and the property was
posted with public notice signs.
At the time of this printing the Community Development Office had received several verbal
public inquires regarding the proposed rezone however none of the comments or inquires have
been opposed to the rezone of either pazcel.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X _
The Comprehensive Plan states "Relocate the jLTC] facility and the hospital to a site which will
support expansion and modernization". (page 26).
2. Strategic Plan (1999) X _
The Strategic Plan states "We are a community that provides an integrated array of health caze
services designed to protect and improve the quality of life for all citizens". (page 19)
PLANNING AND ZONING REVIEW
At the September 4, 2007 Planning and Zoning meeting the Commission approved Resolution
2007-16 recommending City Council adopt Ordinance 2007-XXX, amending the Land Use Plan
and Rezoning of USS 1$64, Tract D, Seward Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary
Plat) from Single Family Residential (RI) to Institufionat (INS) and Rezone of Tract Al, Seward
Long Term Care Facility Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) from Single Family Residential (RI) to
Institufional (IlVS).
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use Plan and
change of zoning designation.
Approved by Finance Department
RECOMMENDATION: ,may;.,
Staff recommends Council introduce and adopt Ordinance 2007-, amending the Land Use
Plan and rezone the area of USS 1864, Tract D, Sewazd Long Term Care Facility Subdivision
(Preliminary Plat) from Single Family Residential (RI} to Institutional (INS) and Rezone Tract
Al, from Single Family Residential (Rl) to Institutional (INS) (as depicted in the attached
exhibits).
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