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Home My WebLink AboutOrd2015-001 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction: February 9, 2015 Public Hearing: February 23, 2015 Enactment: February 23, 2015 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA ORDINANCE 2015-001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF SEWARD CITY CODE §15.10.140.B DEFINITIONS, AND §15.10.225 LAND USES ALLOWED TABLE, TO ALLOW STORAGE, WAREHOUSE AND OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ZONING DISTRICT BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, members of the public have requested a code change to allow the construction and operation of warehouses in the Resource Management Zoning District; and WHEREAS, November 18, 2014 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public work sessions to discuss land use and development issues related to storage, warehouse and or distribution; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to maintain a City Code that reflects community needs; and WHEREAS, at its January 6, 2015 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed City Code amendments. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that: (Deletions are Bold Strikethrough Additions are Bold Underline) Section 1. Seward City Code is hereby amended as follows: SCC§15.10.140(B). Definitions. 89. Storage. A structure or designated area that provides space for storing. * * * * d. Warehouse and distribution. A building used primarily for the storage and / or distribution of goods, products, materials, supplies and equipment, but excluding bulk storage of materials that are flammable or explosive or that create hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2015-001 SCC Table 15.10.225. - Land Uses Allowed Table * * * Districts: Principally Residential Principally Principally Commercial Public Uses RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P Storage, warehouse and distribution 0 0 0 C C 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 23rd day of February, 2015. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA / ! I can Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Squires, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Butts ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: -' „ .i1Mil!I 4 4 k J hanna Ki Mg MC C ty Clerk City Seal) .........e,,,� :� -�_ 0 ;• • SEAL ;_• • d'j. E 1,1�,��'•. 4' . gTF•' • ..,••P***** Agenda Statement Meeting Date: Introduction: February 9, 2015 ` Public Hearing: February 23, 2015 To: City Council Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager Ron Long,Assistant City Manager From: Donna Glenz, Planner Agenda Item: Amending portions of Seward City Code(SSC) §15.10.140(B) Definitions and §15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table; to allow Storage, Warehouse and or Distribution in the Resource Management Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public work session on November 18, 2014 to review and discuss issues related to the construction and use of warehouses and/or distribution within the Resource Management Zoning District. Members of the public have expressed interest in developing warehouses within the Resource Management Zoning District. Other commercial uses such as Boat, Repair and Maintenance; Boat, storage commercial; Business, marine retail sales and service; Lumber yard/building supply; and many more are allowed within the Resource Management Zoning District. The Commission determined the current City code to be restrictive in not allowing the warehouse use. The Commission has recommended changes and updates to §15.10.140.(B) Definitions, and §15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table. Specific additions, deletions or changes are as follows: (Deletions are Bold Strikethroughs; Additions are Bold Underline) SCC§15.10.140(B). Definitions. * * * * 89. Storage. A structure or designated area that provides space for storing. * * * * d. Warehouse and distribution. A building used primarily for the storage and / or distribution of goods, products, materials, supplies and equipment, but excluding bulk storage of materials that are flammable or explosive or that create hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions. 9 SCC Table 15.10.225. - Land Uses Allowed Table (Deletions are Bold Strkethroughs; Additions are Bold Underline) Districts: Principally Residential Principally Principally Commercial Public Uses RR R1 R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P Storage, warehouse and distribution 0 0 0 C C INTENT: Amend and update the City code regarding the Storage, Warehouse and/or Distribution in the Resource Management Zoning District. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: (2020): 3.2 Land Use 1 3.7.3 Continue to improve the quality and efficiency of city X governmental services. • Continue to revise and update the Seward City Code (page 27) Strategic Plan (1999): Goals and Objectives 2 * Adjust local development regulations, where appropriate, to X encourage development that is consistent with our economic base vision Seward City Code§15.01.035(c)(2)&(3) provides that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing and forward written recommendations to the City Council before the City Council amends or repeals any land use regulations, or changes zoning or land use boundaries. On January 6, 2015 the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing and approved Resolution 2015-01 recommending City Council amend the Seward City Code §15.10.140(B) Definitions and §15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table, by enacting the attached Ordinance. As per City Code §15.01.040 Public Hearings; the public notice requirements were met. At the time of publishing this agenda, no public inquiry had been received. FISCAL NOTE: There is no financial burden to the City for this amendment. Approved by Finance Department: ,,_IA ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: X No: RECOMMENDATION: Council introduce Ordinance 2015- 0°1 , on February 9, 2015 and conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 2015-tOt on February 23, 2015 amending portions of Seward City Code §15.10.140(B) Definitions and §15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed Table to allow Storage, Warehouse and/or Distribution in the Resource Management Zoning District, by Conditional Use Permit.