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Home My WebLink AboutOrd2011-001 Sponsored by: Oates Introduction: 3/29/2011 Public Hearing: 4/11/2011 Enactment: 4/11/2011 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2011 -001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION OF SEVERAL SMALL PORTIONS OF CITY OWNED LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TWO LAKES PARK BOUNDARY OF BLOCK 15B, FEDERAL ADDITION, TWO LAKES PARK REPLAT, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1), RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM), AND INSTITUTIONAL (INS) TO PARK (P) WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a preliminary plat of the City owned lands, establishing the perimeter boundary of the historical area commonly known as Two Lakes Park; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2010 -013, dated February 22, 2010, Seward City Council ... recommended the Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee approve the Two Lakes Park replat; and WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Two Lakes Park Replat which was recorded as plat 2010 -13 in the Seward Recording District on December 28, 2010; and WHEREAS, the parcel known as Two Lakes Park contains 25.1 acres having a legal description of Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park replat; and WHEREAS, located within the established park boundary were several small, left behind areas of Single Family (R1), Resource Management (RM), and Institutional (INS) Zoning Districts; and WHEREAS, in general the Land Use Plan Map supports parcel 15B known as Two Lakes Park be designated as Park Zoning; and WHEREAS, Two Lakes Park was recommended to the Seward Register of Historic Places by the Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 99 -04 and accepted to the Register by Seward City Council Resolution 1999 -055; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held several public work sessions during which the public and the Commission expressed strong requests that the Two Lakes Park be held in s... perpetuity as a Park; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2011 -001 WHEREAS, at their March 1, 2011 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation amendments included in this ordinance. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that: Section 1. The official City of Seward Land Use Plan and Zoning Maps are hereby amended by changing the land use plan and zoning designation of all lands within Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park Replat to Park Zoning District. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment. ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 11 day of April, 2011. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Bob Valdatta, Counc lmember AYES: Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Valdatta NOES: None ABSENT: Smith, Bardarson, Dunham ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 7 '76 / 4- A Y 11-efl\-At I +' fit, /Johanna Kirin y, CMC , City Clerk (Cafy Seal� ��b ti r. 7 4 r a w 2 0 i !_ {1• Ri Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: March 29, 2011 e 40f Se�9 Through: Phillip Oates, City Manager ,, I1, From: Donna Glenz, Planner q P Agenda Item: Ordinance 2011- 001Amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Several Small Portions of City Owned Land Located Within the Two Lakes Park Boundary BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Council's review and enactment is Ordinance 2011 -xxx, amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of several small remaining portions within Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park Replat to Park Zoning District. Administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a preliminary plat of the City owned lands, establishing the perimeter boundary of the historical area commonly known as Two Lakes Park. By Resolution 2010 -013, dated February 22, 2010, Seward City Council recommended the Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee approve the Two Lakes Park replat. The Kenai Peninsula Borough approved the Two Lakes Park Replat which was recorded as plat 2010 -13 in the Seward Recording District on December 28, 2010. The parcel known as Two Lakes Park contains 25.1 acres having a legal description of Block 15B, Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park replat. Located within the established park boundary were several small, left behind areas of Single Family (R1), Resource Management (RM), and Institutional (INS) Zoning Districts. Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this rezone because the land is contiguous to the requested Park Zoning District and is recommended in general by the Land Use Plan. The Land Use Map, as adopted by the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, designates the area requested for rezone as Park (P) as defined in SCC 15.05.025 (b)( (12) Parks district (P). Is intended to designate park, recreation and commemorative property owned by the city, state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public purposes. STAFF COMMENTS: Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to review and discuss the Two Lakes Park plat and the required zoning designation changes. All departments support the requested zoning changes. PUBLIC COMMENT: Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of Block 15B, Two Lakes Park Replat were notified of the requested rezone. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 1, 2011 and approved P &Z Resolution 2011 -03 to recommending Seward City Council approve Ordinance 2011 -xxx, amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of several small portions of City owned land located within the Two Lakes Park boundary. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X — — 2.0 Community Vision and Values for 2020 Recreation: "We value diverse, year- round, indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds." (Bullet 3, page 12) Protect open space by ensuring that Two Lakes Park is platted, zoned, and dedicated for park purposes in perpetuity. Yes No N/A 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X — -- Recreation and Leisure(page 12) Develop and Improve Public Playgrounds (Bullet 2) Complete Two Lakes Park Improvement Plan STAFF COMMENTS: Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to review and discuss the Two Lakes Park plat and the required zoning designation changes. All departments support the requested zoning changes. INTENT: Amend the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of several small portions of City owned land located within the Two Lakes Park Boundary, Block 15B, Two Lakes Park Replat. FISCAL NOTE: The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the change of zoning designation. Approved by Finance Department: A , - 034 `_ • rdi ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No RECOMMENDATION: The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission recommends by P &Z Resolution 2011 -03: March 29, 2011: Council introduces Ordinance 2011 -° Rezoning small portions of Block 15B, Two Lakes Park Replat, from Single Family (R1), Resource Management (RM), and Institutional (INS) Zoning Districts to Park (P). April 11, 2011: Council conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 2011 -xxx.