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Home My WebLink AboutRes2009-064Sponsored by: Oates SEWARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2009-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE CITY OWNED LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 8, SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, LIBRARY REPEAT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET & SIXTH AVENUE WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a replat of city-owned property described as Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, into a single parcel; and WHEREAS, Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward were purchase in preparation for the proposed new Library/Museum Facility; and WHEREAS, the replat vacates the interior lot lines of Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward creating one lot approximately 17,90 square feet, to be known as Lot lA, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned Central Business District (CBD); and WHEREAS, the new lot meets the minimum lot size and width requirement of the Seward City Code; and WHEREAS, the property is served by existing public utilities and developed streets, and therefore meets all of the requirements of the Seward Subdivision Code; and WHEREAS, the existing structures located on this property are currently vacant and planned to be demolished in preparation for the new Library/Museum project; and WHEREAS, at their July 7, 2009 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2009-17 recommending the City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Seward Original Townsite, Library Replat, subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the Subdivision Code 16.01.015 (B) stipulates that no preliminary plat ofcity- owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission for approval without prior consent of the city council. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2009-064 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council hereby recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward Original Townsite, Library Replat, subject to the following conditions: A. The title of the replat be changed to Library/Museum Replat. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of Seward, Alaska this 27`" day of July 2009. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~~' ~, Cr G~ fi~ ~~il-~' -- Willard Dunham, Vice Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Kellar, Smith, Dunham NOES: None ABSENT: Bardarson, Keil, Corbridge ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ~ , ~ ~< r' t Jei~nn Lewis, CMG ~ C%~y Clerk a.~aa~~rss~~ ~~'~' QF ~~~I~~~i • (City Seal) ~~,~~V~~ ~pKQO~AT••~~Q~•.~ 3 '+~' -..-- ~ SEAL • s j ~"~'~ r • ryr • ~ P ~ ~~~ tP ;;yE 1.'~'~.~'°.~.~'~~ ~j Iy' .......~ Cj ''•~rF OF~A ~P •°~ COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: July 27, 2009 Through: Phillip Oates, City Manage j,~'',~irl From: Donna Glenz, Associate Planner Agenda Item: Resolution 2009 ~ R commending City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, Library Replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is the preliminary plat to vacate the interior lot lines of Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward. These lot line vacations will combine Lots 1-6 into a single parcel of approximately 17,990 square feet. These lots were purchased as the site location for the new Seward Library/Museum project. The lots currently contain several vacant structures which are planned to be demolished in preparation for the new facility. The vacation of interior lot lines is in accordance with the following sections of City Code: §12.01.030. No building, except a single family residence may be constructed across platted lot lines; and § 15.10.140. Lot. 4.... in the case of multiple lots or portions thereof, the property shall be replatted to eliminate interior lot lines. City Code § 16.01.015 (B) stipulates that no preliminary plat of city-owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission for approval without prior consent of the City Council. And in accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. It is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at its July 7, 2009 regular meeting and approved Resolution 2009-17 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Library /Museum Replat. Subdivision Review: Zoning: The parcel is zoned Central Business District (CBD) which allows for the planned Library/Museum project and the current subdivision request meets the minimum lot size and width requirements of the Seward Zoning Code. Utilities: The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets, therefore a subdivision agreement is not required. Existing water, sewer and electric lines are located in the adjacent rights-of--way. There are several fire hydrants within an approved distance. City staff reviewed the replat and made one recommendation as follows: Change the title of the replat to read Library/Museum replat. Size: The new lot will contain approximately 17,990 square feet. The new lot will have a frontage width on Sixth Avenue of approximately 180 feet and a frontage on Adams Street of 100 feet both of which meet the requirement for lot widths in the Central 13usiness District. EYlSt111~T USe: Currently the parcel contains three (3) structures which are to be demolished for the new Library/Museum facility. Flood Zone: The property is not within a FEMA mapped Flood Hazard Zone. 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. INTENT: These lots were purchased as the project site location of the new Seward Library/Museum Facility. The current Seward City Code requires the vacation of all interior lot lines prior to the development of any structure other than a single family home; therefore the administration has requested this replat move forward. ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A FISCAL NOTE: The surveying and associated fees to complete the re at w e included in the current Community Development budget. Approved by Finance Department ~~/~ RECOMMENDATION: f Council approves Resolution 2009 L~ recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Lots 1-6, Block 8, Original Townsite of Seward, Library Replat subject to the following condition: Change the title of the replat to read Library/Museum replat.