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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 201.3-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL
OF THE CITY OWNED LOT 4, BLOCK 7, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK
SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER, (SMIC),
WASHDOWN PAD REPLAT, LOCATED WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a
preliminary plat of City owned Block 7, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Cline and Associates has submitted the preliminary plat to be known as Fourth
of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Washdown Pad Replat; and
WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Lot 4, Block 7, Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, creating three (3) parcels Lot 4A, 4B and 4C, totaling
approximately 15.4 acres; and
WHEREAS, the property is located within the Industrial Zoning District (I), minimum lot
size and width as required by City Code have been met; and
WHEREAS, the new Lot 413 contains the recently completed vessel wash down pad, existing
driveway and utility easements, and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed, commented and voiced no concerns with the
proposed replat as presented; and
WHEREAS, Block 7 is currently serviced by private roads, municipal water, sewer, electric
and other utilities; no subdivision installation agreement shall be required; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory
capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat
proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
November 7, 2013 and approved Resolution 2013-19, recommending Council and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Washdown Pad Replat; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013-107
WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), no preliminary
plat of city -owned property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for approval without
prior consent of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Washdown Pad Replat.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect 30 days after passage and posting as required by
Seward City Code § 7.05.145.
PASSED AND APPROVED by Seward City Council this 9"' day of December 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Butts
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 9, 2013
To: City Council
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager
Ron Long, Assistant City ManagW
From: Donna Glenz, Planner ltjl�
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Agenda Item: Resolution 2013- 1recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine
Industrial Center, Washdown Pad Replat
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Cline and Associates on behalf of the City of Seward.
In accordance with Seward City Code (SCC) 16.01.015(B) "No preliminary plat of City -owned
property may be submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval
without the prior consent of the City."
This replat is located near the south end of the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). This
platting action subdivides Lot 4, Block 7, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision creating three (3) parcels to be known as Lot 4A, 4B and 4C, totaling approximately
15.4 acres. The new Lot 4B establishes the boundary and provides parcel lot lines for the new vessel
wash down pad and the existing driveway and utility easements.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW:
Zoning:
The replat is within the Industrial Zoning District. Development surrounding this replat includes the
Seward Ship's Drydock and the Polar Seafood lease parcels. To the North across Tract 3 (known as
Morris Avenue) is the City boat storage yard.
Utilities:
The replat area is currently serviced by private roads, municipal water, sewer, electric and other
utilities; no a subdivision installation agreement shall be required.
Existing Uses:
Lot 4A is a large undeveloped lot containing approximately 11 acres. Lot 413 is approximately 1.5
acres and contains the new Vessel Washdown Pad, Driveway and Utility Easements. Lot 4C is
approximately 2.8 acres and contains the transfer rails for the vessel syncrolift.
Flood Zone:
The area is within a Flood Zone D, which are areas of undetermined flood hazards.
INTENT:
To establishes the boundary and provides parcel lot lines for the new vessel wash down pad and
existing driveway easements. I q
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2005)
3.5 Port and Harbor Development (page 23)
1.
Section 3.5.1 Create a thriving port of Seward through harbor
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improvements, infrastructure expansion, and implementation of
management plans.
2.
Strategic Plan (1999)
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Seward City Code:
16.01.015. Conditions to plat approval.
3.
b) No preliminary plat of city -owned property may be submitted to the
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for approval without
the prior consent of the City Council,
Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan (April 2008):
Land Use (page 5)
1. Maintain accurate maps through the survey and plat amendment for
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all current and future leases. (Development)
Environment and Waste Management ment (page 8)
4. . Pave wash down station with rain water encapsulations
FISCAL NOTE:
Costs for surveying were paid for from available funds with Community Development Contracted
Services Budget.
Approved by Finance Department: J(4� 424lL 1.•
Staff Comments:
All department heads and administration reviewed the proposed replat, no concerns were voiced.
Public Comment:
Lease holders within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of this
public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing
requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040 were complied with.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2013-1 01 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fourth of
July, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Washdown Pad Replat.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2013-19
RESOLUTION 2013-19 OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH APPROVAL OF CITY OWNED FOURTH OF DULY CREEK
SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (SMIC),
WASHDOWN PAD REPLAT, A RE -SUBDIVISION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 7,
FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LOCATED WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, administration hired Cline and Associates Land Surveyors to prepare a
preliminary plat of City owned Block 7, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision; and S?
WHEREAS, Cline and Associates has submitted the preliminary plat to be known as
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Washdown Pad
Replat; and
WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Lot 4, Block 7, Seward Marine Industrial
Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, creating three (3) parcels Lot 4A, 4B and 4C, totaling
approximately 15.4 acres, and
WHEREAS, the property is located with the Industrial Zoning District (1); minimum
lot size and width as required by City Code have been met; and
WHEREAS, the new Lot 4B contains the recently completed vessel wash down pad,
existing driveway and utility easements; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed, cone-nented and voiced no concerns with the
Fourth of July, SMIC Washdown Pad Replat; and
WHEREAS, Block 7 is currently serviced by private roads, municipal water, sewer,
electric and other utilities; no a subdivision installation agreement shall be required; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Conurnission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding
subdivision plat proposals; and
WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval,
property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed
subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage.
Seward Plariming and Zoning Coinmission
Resolution No. 2013-19
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Conunission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code
Section 16.01.015 (B), the City Council approve the submittal of the Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Washdo�ni Pad Replat to the Kenai Peninsula
Borough for approval.
Section 2. The Commission ffirthez recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of
the Four-tb of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Washdown Pad Replat.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoilfi1g Commission this 7th
day of November 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sandie Roach'_ Chair
AYES:
Shaffer, Ecklund, McClure, Fleming, Butts, Roach'
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
VACANT:
One
ATTEST:
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Clerk
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City of Seward, Alaska
November 7, 2013
Planning Commission Minutes
Volume 7, Page 59
Ecklund said she would vote in favor of the Conditional Use Permit, because the
apartments have added to the base of affordable housing.
Fleming said the Conditional Use Permit requirement was appropriate and prudent to
provide for health and safety.
Commissioner further discussed the history of the use of the apartment units.
Motion Passed
Unanimous
Resolution 2013-19 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula
Borough approval of the City owned Fourth .of July creek Subdivision,
Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), Washdown Pad Replat, a re -
subdivision of Lot 4, Block 7, Fourth of'.Iuly Creek Subdivision, .Seward
Marine industrial Center, located within the Industrial Zoning District
Glenz explained the purpose of replat and pointed out it e. location, referring to wall maps.
Boats were to be washed before being placed in, upland storage, Glenz said. Surrounding property
owners were notified of the replat and no comments had been received.
Glenz said the private drives within
Seward Marine Industrial Center project bel
the establishment of rights of way within the
Fleming asked Glenz to explain the recent
area.
leTopmett had been established soon after the
he 1984s City Administration did not support
ial area, Glenz said.
history surrounding the development
Glenz referred Commissioners to the original plat and subsequent plats, which indicated
the utility .casements and un-subdivsded;remainders that were to be included in the proposed replat.
ission further discussed the utility easements within the industrial area.
Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted
and the public hearmg. was opened. There were no requests to be heard and the public
hearing was closed.
Motion (McClure/Butts) Approve Resolution 2.013-19
Ecklund asked if the washdown pad was subject to environmental review of any Kind.
Glenz said the project had been through various permitting review processes.
Motion Passed Unanimous