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Introduction Date: April 28, 2008
Public Hearing Date: May 12, 2008
Enactment Date: May 12, 2008
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2008-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, A14'iENDING CITY ZONING MAP BY
RE%ON 1 NG LOTS 27, 28 AND 29, BLOCK 17, ORIGINAL
TOV1~'NSITE OF SEW'ARD FROM MULTI-FAMILY
RE.SiDF:NTIAL (R3) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
WHEREAS, az~ applicant has requested a rezone of Lots 27, 28, and 29, Block
17, Original Townsite of Seward, from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central
Business District (CBD); and
WHEREAS, the total area of land being rezoned is approximately 3,000 square
feet; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC § 15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3)
allows the consideration of this rezone because the land is contiguous to the requested
zoning district and is recommended by the Land Use Plan Map; and
WHEREAS, the official Zoning Map described in SCC 15.01.030 will be
a--t~ended from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD) as
recommended on the official Land Use Plan map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has complied with public
n~~t,cc anti public hearing procedLires for amending zoning and land use district
designations, as required by Title 15; and
WHEREAS, at the April 1, 2008 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed the application, held a 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. The official Zoning Map of the City is hereby amended to change the
zoning designation of Lots 27, 2$ and 29, Original Townsite of Seward from Multi-
Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CBD) (as displayed in attached
document)
City of Seward
Ordinance No. 2008-009
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten {10) days following enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
THIS 12th DAY OF MAY 2008.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, Ai.ASK,4
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Willard Dunham, Vice 1la~or
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Kellar, Dunham
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amberg, Smith, Corbridge
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: Apri128, 2008 ,
To: Phillip, Oates, City Manager ~ J
Through; Bob Hick, Community Development Director
From: Donna Glenz, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Amending the City of Seward Zoning Map by rezoning Lots
27, 28 and 29, Block 17, Original Townsite of Seward, from
Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District
(CBD)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the City Council's review and adoption is Ordinance 2008-c~ amending the
City of Seward Zoning Map by rezoning Lots 27, 28, and 29, Block I7, Original
Townsite of Seward, from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District
(CBD). (see attached map)
The applicant is requesting this rezone in order to provide land suitable for future
commercial uses allowed within the Central Business District and to bring the lots into
compliance with the current Land Use Plan approved in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
The lots directly to the East, across the alley, are currently zoned Auto Commercial. The
lots North to Jefferson Street and South to Adams Street are a mixed zoning of Central
Business District (CBD) and remaining Multi-Family (R-3). The area to the West is
zoned Central Business District (CBD) with the exception of several remaining Multi-
Family lots near Jefferson Street. (see attached zoning map)
The current uses on the lots to the North consist of the Edgewater parking lot and single
family homes. The uses to the South are a single family home and two commercial
buildings. The uses to the West are commercial structures and several single family
homes. The uses to the East are a mix of commercial structures and single family homes.
Each of the three (3) lots being considered for the rezone is approximately 30 feet by I00
feet, totaling approximately 3,000 square feet, which is less than one acre. However the
requested rezone meets the Seward City Code by bringing these parcels into compliance
with the current Land Use Plan Map SCC 1 S. Ol. 035, Amendments, (b) (3) states "Except
for an ordinance altering the boundaries of existing, contiguous zoning districts or an
ordinance which brings a parcel into conformance with the land use plan, no ordinance
altering zoning within the city shall be considered if the area encompassed by the
proposed ordinance contains less than one acre, not including street or alley right-of-
ways. " The parcels being considered for the requested zoning change are also contiguous
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to the Central Business District (CBD) lots directly to the North and West.
SCC 15.05.025. Land use districts--Established, definitions
a) Established. The city is hereby divided into land use districts which shall be bounded
and defined as shown on the official land use map. This official map, together with all
explanatory matter thereon, as exhibited at the time of public hearing, is hereby adopted
by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.
T'he current zoning of the area requested for rezone is Multi-Family Residential (R3)
defined in SCC 15.05.025 (b} "Definitions--Purpose (4) ~l~Iulti family residential district
(R3). Intended to provide opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix
of housing units which are predominately multi family units close to concentrations of
public services, employment and/or recreation. This district may provide a transition
between more intensive districts and lower density residential areas if sufficient
screening and design features are provided to protect multi family residences from
undesirable effects."
The requested zoning change is to Central Business District (CBD) defined in SCC
15.05.025 (b.) "Definitions--Purpose (9) Central business district (CBD) Provides for an
area of convenient, attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended
for retail, financial, entertainment and professional services occurring within. enclosed
structures. Regulations applying to this Zone are designed to encourage a compact group
of businesses of the type which are mutually beneficial and located close enough together
to encourage walk-in trade. "
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
YES NO N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X
"We value orderly growth and balanced development that is driven by community
consensus in conformance with the land use plan." (page 14)
2. Land Use Plan (2006) X
The Land Use Plan supports this rezone.
3. Strategic Plan (1999) X
"Work towards bringing the honing Map into conformance with the Land Use Plan."
(page 11)
At the time of this review one verbal public inquiry had been received by staff. This
inquiry came from a neighboring property owner who requested information on the
applicants current plans for the lots and what other land uses were allowed in the Central
Business District. After explaining the current plans fora "summer market" and other
uses allowed within the Central Business District, the neighboring property owner voiced
no objections and supported the rezone.
PLANNING AND ZONING REVIEW
As required by the City Code§ 15.01.040, neighboring property owners within 300 feet of
the area subject to review were notified and the property was posted. The Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 1, 2008 and approved Resolution
2008-OS recommending City Council adopt Ordinance 2008-~ rezoning Lots 27, 28
and 29, Block 17, Original Townsite of Seward, from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to
Central Business District (CBD).
FISCAL NOTE:
The Gity of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the change of
zoning designation. ~,
Approved by Finance Department ~^ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~:~ ~-
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission recommends:
April 28, 2008: Council introduces Ordinance 2008-(X~ rezoning Lots 27, 28 and
29, Block 17, Original Townsite of Seward, from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to
Central Business District (CBD). May 12, 2008: Council conducts a public hearing
and adopts Ordinance 2008-~.