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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE KENAI PENINSULA HOUSING INITIATIVE
(KPHI), DONATING APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF THE
SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOT 11A, FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION
REPLAT NUMBER 1, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN
INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY UPON CONDITION OF
KPHI BEING AWARDED ALL OTHER NECESSARY FUNDING FOR
THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the lack of senior housing in Seward has been identified as a leading cause
of seniors needing to leave the community in order to find adequate living facilities;and
WHEREAS, relocating away from family, friends, and medical and social support
systems is especially traumatic for our seniors; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated group of local volunteers has for years explored options for
111 developing an appropriate non-income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most
recently partnered with the Kenai Peninsula-Housing Initiative (KPHI)to formalize and further
their effort on behalf of the community; and
WHEREAS, KPHI is a private non-profit corporation who has successfully developed
housing projects across the Peninsula serving seniors, special needs, and low income
populations; and
WHEREAS, KPHI's experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity
to successfully procure grant funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward;and
WHEREAS, key to a successful grant application is a commitment of site control for the
location of the proposed facility; and
WHEREAS, KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or
six-plex structure; and
WHEREAS, KPHI desires to accomplish the replatting necessary to delineate the
southern portion of Lot 1 1A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, to acquire this property and to develop
the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s) sufficient to fund the project; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior housing in
the community; and
*This Resolution was amended by Resolution 2015-081
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2015-046
WHEREAS, Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision is currently zoned Park (P), the newly
created 1.7 acres parcel would require a rezone and Land Use Map amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan (2014 update)
supports disposal of Lot 11A Fort Raymond, with a sound development plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 5,
2015 and approved P&Z Resolution 2015-11 with findings as attached hereto, recommending
Council approve the donation of 1.7 acres of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat 1, for
Senior Housing with conditions; and
WHEREAS, donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and
requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of
authorizing the transfer; and
WHEREAS, prior to the transfer of title to the land, the City shall require KPHI, to
complete to the satisfaction of the City, the replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient
to complete the development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager pursuant SCC
7.05.120 and 7.05.150 to execute, upon completion of necessary replatting, rezoning, and proof
of financing for the development, the transfer of title for the property referenced here as the
southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 1; approximately 370 feet
from the southern lot line to the north, compromising a total of approximately 1.7 acres, to the
Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) for less than fair market value and for the sole
purpose of developing a senior housing facility.
Section 2. The Seward City Council further finds the KPHI agrees to complete at its own
expense all zoning, replatting and rezoning actions necessary for the development of the
property; and to provide proof of financing sufficient for the project as prior conditions of the
transfer of title; and to pay all closing costs and fees for said property as consideration to the City
for the properties.
Section 3. The Seward City Council further finds the disposal of the parcel, as described
in Section 1 above, to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Seward and that the
public interest shall be served by disposing of the property interest for less than the fair market
value, in accordance with the recitals above which are incorporated herein. No appraisal is
necessary pursuant to SCC 7.05.150.
*This Resolution was amended by Resolution 2015-081
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RESOLUTION 2015-046
Section 4. The Seward City Council further find that if the action items in Section 2
above are not completed by May 26, 2020 the authorization to transfer the land lapses unless
further authorized by the City Council.
Section 5. The Seward City Council further finds that pending the transfer of title, the
lapsing or the re-authorization of this proposed transfer, the land remains available for use by the
City.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage and posting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 26th day of
May, 2015.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
can Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Terry, Butts, Squires, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil, Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
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*This Resolution was amended by Resolution 2015-081
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 26,2015 (.) AT,, o
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Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai
Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) Donating approximately 1.7 Acres of
the Southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision for a non-
income based Senior Housing Facility
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
A lack of non-income based senior housing in Seward has been identified as a leading cause of
seniors leaving the community in order to find adequate facilities. Relocating away from family,
friends, and medical and social support systems is especially traumatic for our seniors. A
dedicated group of local volunteers has explored options for developing an appropriate non-
income based senior living facility in Seward, and has most recently partnered with the Kenai
Peninsula Housing Initiative (KPHI) to formalize and further their effort on behalf of the
community. KPHI is a private non-profit corporation that has successfully developed housing
projects across the Peninsula serving senior, special needs, and low income populations. KPHI's
experience and history suggest that they are the most likely entity to successfully procure grant
funding to develop a senior housing facility in Seward. Key to a successful grant application is a
commitment of site control for the location of the proposed facility.
KPHI proposes to develop the facility in two phases; each to be a five or six-plex. They desire to
do the replatting necessary to delineate the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond, to
acquire this property, and to develop the senior housing facility, all subject to grant award(s)
sufficient to fund the project. The City desires to support and facilitate where feasible senior
housing in the community.
On March 23, 2015 the Seward City Council held the first of two public hearings on Resolution
2015-020,regarding a request from KPHI for the donation of 1.8 acres of the northern portion of
Pat Williams Park for the development of a senior housing facility. Following the public
hearing, the Council amended the original resolution, downsizing the area and amount of land to
the northwest area of Pat Williams Park consisting of approximately .7 acre. The Council also
requested the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public hearing on April 7, 2015 to
provide additional public comment time and provide a recommendation to Council on Resolution
2015-020, as amended.
Following the public hearing on April 7, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to fail
P&Z Resolution 2015-08, thereby recommending the council fail Resolution 2015-020. The
Commission's recommendation was moved forward to Council on April 13, 2015 where the
Council failed Resolution 2015-020 and recommended an alternate piece of property owned by
the City. The Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing
and provide recommendation on the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond,
Replat Number 1, containing approximately 1.7 acres.
On May 5, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing, reviewed and
discussed the recommendation on the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
and declared the following findings:
A. The use as a non-income based senior housing facility is consistent with the purpose of
this chapter(the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district
Finding: This condition can be met:
Lot 11A, Fort Raymond is currently zoned Park. The zoning could be amended by City
Council Ordinance to allow the senior housing facility (multi-family residential) by
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) within the following zoning districts: Multi-Family(R3);
Urban Residential (UR); Office Residential (OR); or Auto Commercial (AC). This
rezone would be allowed by Seward City Code §15.01.035. Amendments. Once the
rezone was enacted by the City Council the use as a non-income based senior housing
development would be allowed by CUP.
B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired
Finding: This condition can be met.
The adjoining properties to the north include the remainder of Lot 11A, used as the Forest
Acres Park and further out a mix of single family homes and undeveloped vacant land.
To the west is the large City owned parcel, zoned Institutional, leased to the US Army for
a resort and lodging. Areas to the southwest and south include the City owned parcel
previously leased to the US Air Force as a resort and campgrounds and a vacant parcel
abutting the Seward Highway, both parcels are zoned Institutional. The parcel to the east
is vacant and currently used for campgrounds, also zoned Institutional. There is no
indication the proposed senior housing facility will negatively impair the value of any
adjoining properties.
C. The proposed use is in harmony with the City adopted plans.
1. Comprehensive Plan, (2020—approved by Council August 8,2005)
Finding: This condition can be met.
While not all areas of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan support Park land be rezoned and
used for development, other areas of the plan support the project and housing needs.
2. Strategic Plan, (approved by Council Resolution 99-043)
Finding: This condition can be met.
The Strategic Plan supports expanding the availability of affordable, diverse, year round
housing and encourages the construction of residential housing at all market levels.
3. Municipal Lands Management Plan (adopted by Council Resolution 2014-095)
Finding: This condition has been met.
The Municipal Lands Management Plan supports the disposal of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond
with a sound development plan. SCC 7.05.120 and 7.05.150 allows the Council to
dispose of City land by negotiation, public auction or sealed bid and at less than fair
market value with findings the public interest will be served. Disposal of this parcel for
the development of non-income based senior housing fulfills the intent of a sound
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development plan.
D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use.
Findings: This condition has been met.
Access to the parcel will be from the public right-of-way(ROW) of Dimond Boulevard.
All public utilities of water, sewer, and electric are available in the adjacent ROW. If any
additional utility needs arise during development they will be the sole responsibility of
the developer.
E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare.
Findings: This condition can be met.
The applicant is required to obtain a City of Seward Building Permit and meet all
commercial building code and life safety requirements.
Upon review of the above findings for the disposal of this parcel for the development of non-
income based senior housing, the Commission approved P&Z Resolution 2015-011,
recommending the disposal of the southern portion of Lot 11 A, Fort Raymond,with conditions.
The parcel zone designation is currently Park, and rezoning for the lot newly created through
replat would be required. Donating land constitutes a less than fair market value transaction, and
requires the Council to find such a transaction to be in the public's interest as a condition of
authorizing the transfer. As a condition of transfer of title to the land, the City will require that
replatting, rezoning, and proof of financing sufficient to complete the development are
completed to the satisfaction of the City.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005)
1) Recreation
We value diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational
opportunities and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Recreation 3.6
1. 3.6.1 Improve, expand and diversify year-round parks and X
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Sustain current zoning for City park lands. (page 25,Bullet 6)
3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-
term permanent park or recreational uses shall be officially
dedicated as park land. (Bullet 3,Page 25)
Comprehensive Plan (2020, approved by Council August 8, 2005):
3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the
2. city of Seward in accordance with community values. (page 19) X
3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of
people in various income and age groups. (page 22)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Pursue the community's vision through rigorous implementation of
the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans
• Ensure that all legislative and administrative decisions are
consistent with the goals of the Strategic and Comprehensive
Plans (Page 10&Bullet 3)
• Expand availability of affordable, diverse, year-round
3. housing. X
o Seward has a wide range of housing alternatives to meet
the varied needs of Seward's long term and seasonal
residents (Page 18,Bullet 3)
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside
the City. (Page 9,Bullet 2)
o Encourage construction of residential and seasonal
housing at all market levels(Page 9,Bullet 2-1)
Municipal Lands Management Plan: (Adopted by Council Resolution
2014-095)
2300 Dimond Blvd (between Sea Lion & Hemlock Avenues) Lot 11A,
4. Fort Raymond Subd Replat, X
Description: Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd.
Recommendation: Continue use as a public park. Sell with a sound
development plan. (Page 20)
Seward City Code
SCC.7.05.120"The city council may acquire or dispose of an interest in
real property by negotiation,public auction, or sealed bid."
SCC'7.05.150, "(a) The city shall not sell any real property interest
without first making an appraisal of the fair market value of that
5. interest, unless the city council finds that the public interest will not be X
served by an appraisal. (b) If an appraisal is made, the property interest
shall not be disposed of for less than the appraised fair market value,
unless the city council finds by resolution that public interest will be
served by disposing of the property interest for less than the appraised
fair market value."
INTENT:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Housing Initiative (KPHI) donating approximately 1.7 Acres of the southern portion of Lot 11A,
Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1 for the sole purpose of developing an independent
senior housing facility.
FISCAL NOTE:
Lot 11A of Fort Raymond Subdivision has an assessed value of$1,729,500 for the entire 4.77
acre property, as determined by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The pro-rated value of the 1.7
acres being donated to KPHI is $616,384. The property is not currently on the tax rolls.
Approved by Finance Department: AL, e ,
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes: No: X
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No attorney review is required for the approval of donating the southern portion, approximately
1.7 acres of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond for the development of a senior housing facility.
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2015- OAD Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Kenai Peninsula Housing Facility (KPHI) donating approximately 1.7 acres
of the Southern portion of Lot 11A, Fort Raymond Subdivision for the sole purpose of
developing an independent senior housing facility upon condition of KPHI being awarded all
other necessary funding for the project development and completion.