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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL
OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT OF THE GATEWAY SUBDIVISION,
CREATING FOUR TRACTS TO BE KNOWN AS TRACTS C4, C5, C6 AND
C7, GATEWAY SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO.2 AND DEDICATING THE
RIGHTS -OF -WAY EXTENSIONS TO BE KNOWN AS OLYMPIA ROAD
AND AFOGNAK AVENUE, LOCATED WITHIN THE SE % SECTION 33;
WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, CRW Engineering Group, LLC has submitted a preliminary plat to the City of
Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this replat subdivides the existing Tract C -1, Gateway Subdivision into four (4)
parcels to be known as Tracts C4, C5, C6 and C7, containing approximately 33.55 acres; and
WHEREAS, this replat dedicates the extension of two platted rights -of -way, Afognak
Avenue and Olympia Road and numerous utility easements; and
WHEREAS, the 1.44 acre Tract C -6, located in the northeast corner of this subdivision is the
proposed site for the new City water tank; and
WHEREAS, the property within this replat is all zoned Single Family Residential (R1); and
WHEREAS, this subdivision area is not currently serviced by municipal water, sewer,
electric, other utilities or constructed public rights -of -way; therefore a subdivision installation
agreement is required before final approval recording of this replat; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013 the Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public
hearing and approved Resolution 2013 -07 recommending City Council and the Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the Gateway Subdivision No. 2 replat; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission further recommended the City Council
approve the dedication of the rights -of -way for the extension of Afognak Avenue and Olympia Road
as proposed by the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 replat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -034
Section 1. The Seward City Council approves the submittal of the Gateway Subdivision
Addition No. 2 replat, subject to conditions approved by P &Z Resolution 2013 -07, to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough for final approval.
Section 2. The Seward City Council further approves the dedication of Rights -of -way for
Afognak Avenue and Olympia Road as proposed by the Gateway Subdivision, Replat No.2.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 28 day of
May, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Ron Long, Assistant City Manager
From: Donna Glenz, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution ,2013 -034 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2, Replat
BACKGROUND & JUSTIEJCATION:
Attached for the Councils review and 'recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by CRW Engineering Group, LLC. In accordance with
Kenai Peninsula Borough code 20.12.050 all subdivision or resubdivision of land located within the
City limits shall be approved by the city before being submitted to the Borough.
The proposed replat subdivides the existing Tract C -1, Gateway Subdivision into four (4) parcels to
be known as Tracts C4, C5, C6,and C7, containing approximately 33.55 acres. This platting action
will dedicate the 60 foot Rights -of -Way extensions of Olympia Road and Afognak Avenue,
providing legal dedication of Olympia Road through to Afognak Avenue. Also dedicated are
numerous utility easements.
Tract C -6, located in the northeast corner of this subdivision is the proposed site for the new City
water storage tank. This tract is accessed via the existing 34 foot right -of -way known as Hemlock
Street and the 33 foot section line easement, running south from the intersection of Hemlock and
Afognak Avenues.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW:
Zoning:
The parcels within this replat are within the Single Family Zoning District. The zoning surrounding
the replat is as follows: Single and Multi- Family zoning to the south and west, Institutional and
Single Family zoning to the east and Rural Residential and Resource Management zoning to the
north
Utilities:
The subdivision area is not currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric, other utilities or
constructed public rights -of -way; therefore a subdivision installation agreement is required before
final approval recording of this replat. Staff is currently working on a subdivision agreement.
Existing Uses:
There is currently no infrastructure or permanent structures located within this replat area.
Flood Zone:
This area is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020): 3.2 Land Use
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the City of
Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values
1. Public Safety X
Establish alternative north -south routes throughout the community for
emergency evacuations. Page 14.
2. Strategic Plan: X
3. Other (list): X
Staff Comments:
Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to review and
discuss this platting action. All concerns have been addressed or will be through the Subdivision
Agreement and all City department heads recommend approval of this preliminary replat.
INTENT:
Review and recommend to Kenai Peninsula Borough Platting Commission the Gateway Subdivision
Replat Addition No. 2. Approve the dedication of Rights -of -way extensions for Afognak Avenue
and Olympia Road
FISCAL NOTE:
Costs of this replat were covered with the funds for the new water storage tank location funds.
Approved by Finance Department:. it" - fir L,jeej
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2013 -034 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Gateway
Subdivision, Addition No. 2, replat, subject to conditions listed in P &Z Resolution 2013 -07.
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