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Home My WebLink About05302017 City Council Special Meeting PacketSeward City Council Agenda Packet Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall5:00 p.m. 1 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will meet in a special meeting on Tuesday,May 30, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. for conducting a third public hearing on the following resolution: Resolution 2017-028,Adopting And Recommending The Kenai Peninsula Borough Approve Volumes I And II Of The Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan To Include The Land Use Plan Map. The meeting will be conducted at Seward City Hall,Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend. BRENDA BALLOU ACTINGCITY CLERK POSTED: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building 2 The City of Seward, Alaska Special City Council Meeting May 30, 2017 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Jean Bardarson 1.Call To Order Mayor 2.Pledge Of Allegiance Term Expires 2017 3.Roll Call 4.Citizen Comments On Any Subject Except Those Items Marianna Keil Scheduled For Public Hearing. \[Those Who Have Signed In Will Vice Mayor Be Given The First Opportunity To Total Time For This Agenda Item.\] Term Expires 2018 5. Approval Of Agenda And Consent Agenda \[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Ristine Casagranda Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council Council Member member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is Term Expires 2018 returned to the Regular Agenda.\] 6.Special Orders, Presentations And Reports – None David Squires Council Member 7.Public Hearing Term Expires 2017 A.Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Sue McClure Council Member Resolution 2017-028, Adopting And Recommending The Kenai Term Expires 2017 Peninsula Borough Approve Volumes I And II Of The Seward Deborah Altermatt 2030 Comprehensive Plan To Include The Land Use Plan Map. Council Member (Clerk’s Note: this is the thirdpublic hearing, intended to come Term Expires 2017 for adoption tonight; revised to incorporate amendments made at the May 22, 2017 regular City Council meeting.) Erik Slater Council Member 8.Council Comments Term Expires 2018 9.Citizen Comments James Hunt City Manager 10.Council And Administration Response To Citizen Comments Johanna Kinney 11.Adjournment City Clerk Will Earnhart City Attorney City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda September 6, 2016 Page 1 3 Sponsored by:Planning and Zoning Commission First Public Hearing:May 8, 2017 Second Public Hearing:May 22, 2017 Third Public Hearing: May 30, 2017 Enactment Date: May 30, 2017 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING AND RECOMMENDING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVEVOLUMES I AND II OF THE SEWARD 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE LAND USE PLAN MAP WHEREAS,the 2020 Seward Comprehensive Plan was approved by City Council on August 8, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is a document the Council uses to manage and facilitate the decisions made in the growth of our community; and WHEREAS,during the last twelve (12) years the community of Seward has experienced significant growth and change; and WHEREAS, in January 2015 the City applied for and received Kenai Peninsula grant funding to assist with the update of the 2020 Compressive Plan; and WHEREAS,through the RFP process the City selected PDC Engineers to gather public input, work with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City staff to complete the update of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, over the last two years the Planning and Zoning Commission has held thirteen (13) public work sessions and meetings working on the updates; and WHEREAS, PDC Engineers has completed the update and submitted the final draft of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan including the Land Use Map for approval by the City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, all amendments to the City Comprehensive Plan must be approved by Ordinance of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, as per KPB Ordinance 21.01.025, A; and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process on April 18, 2017 the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing and approved Resolution 2017-06, recommending the City Council adopt and recommend the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve volumes I and IIof the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include the Land Use Plan Map. 4 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2017-028 ___________________________ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1.The Seward City Council hereby approves the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, to include the Land Use Plan Map. Section 2. The Council further recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the 2030 Seward Comprehensive Plan. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. nd PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22day of May, 2017. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Jean Bardarson, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: _________________________ Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 5 6 7 MEMORANDUM Date: May 30, 2017 To: City Council From:Brenda Ballou, Deputy City Clerk RE: Highlights of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update At a regular meeting on May 22, 2017, the City Council held a second public hearing for Resolution 2017-028, Adopting And Recommending The Kenai Peninsula Borough Approve Volumes I And II Of The Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan To Include The Land Use Plan Map. At this meeting, two citizens brought forthsuggestions for council’s consideration for amending the document, and council took action at the meeting to make amendments, but also directed administration to make further edits to reflect the citizens’ concerns. The amendments and edits only impacted Volume I, and have been highlighted in tonight’s packet inyellow. To facilitate the review and approval of these edits, below is a list of the pages affected: I-2 I-3 I-7 I-8 I-9 I-10 I-13 8 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VOLUME I CITY OF SEWARD ¯±¤¯ ±¤£ ¡¸Ȁ May 24, 2017 PDC Engineers 9 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 1 Table of Contents 1INTRODUCTION2 1.1A GUIDE TO THE USE OF THE SEWARD 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN2 1.2PURPOSE OF THE SEWARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN2 1.3ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SEWARD 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN3 2SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES6 2.1COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES FOR 20306 2.2COMMUNITY VALUES6 3GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS12 3.1ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT12 3.2LAND USE13 3.3HOUSING14 3.4TRANSPORTATION15 3.5PORT AND HARBOR DEVELOPMENT15 3.6RECREATION16 3.7PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES17 3.8NATURAL HAZARDS18 3.9QUALITY OF LIFE19 APPENDICES - MAPS21 10 INTRODUCTION I - 2 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 A GUIDE TO THE USE OF THE SEWARD 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN the 2030 Plan, the goals, objectives and implementation The 2030 Seward Comprehensive Plan Update (2030 Plan) action items are listed for the each of the plan elements. goals, objectives, and implementation action items, updat- - ed and developed for each comprehensive plan element. mographics of Seward, and then presents the background Volume II presents background information and planning I. The intent of this volume is to supply important sup- plemental information to assist the City of Seward in The nine comprehensive plan elements include: economic attaining the goals and objectives set forth in Volume I. development, land use, housing, transportation, port and harbor development, recreation, public facilities and ser- vices, natural hazards, and quality of life. The planning 1.2PURPOSE OF THE SEWARD issues are community issues that have developed over COMPREHENSIVE PLAN time and are necessary to consider in implementing new projects that follow from the plan. of change since it was established as a port and selected The intent of Volume I is to provide a readily useable guide as the southern terminus for the Alaska Railroad in the to aid the City of Seward and its citizens in the prepara- early 1900s. Over the past two decades, the community tion, adoption, amendment, revision, and implementation has experienced the increases in the cruise ship industry, increases in charter boat and railroad bookings, the opening from the vision embodied by the goals and objectives. of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), and intermittent of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), and intermittent In this introduction, the accomplishments of the 2020 coal shipments to various locations, primarily various locations, primarily Korea. Korea. Plan are listed as a baseline from which to proceed. The overall community vision and values follow immediately use, economy, and character of the community. 11 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 3 • Guide the city on how to best use lands it owns through The continuing challenge is to retain Seward’s unique municipal entitlement under the Alaska Statehood Act. historic, small-town character, while pursuing modern • Develop priorities and justify funding requests to the economic development opportunities and accommodat- local community, Alaska State Legislature, United ing changes in business services, public facilities, and States Congress, and public agencies for capital and affordable housing. The 2030 Plan is the community’s transportation improvements. guide for managing this process. • Maintain the health and safety of residents and visitors. Seward is among the most active communities in Alas- • Coordinate and involve public agencies affecting the ka in planning projects using the public process. The economic and social life of Seward. 1998 community vision project, which culminated in the • Preserve and enhance the town’s best features. development of the 1999 strategic plan, recommended • Foster participation of Seward residents in making revising the comprehensive plan in accordance with the public decisions, evaluating community progress, goal: “Maintain Comprehensive and Land Use Plans that and developing community consensus on the future of the city. utilized the information gathered in previous commu- nity surveys, plans, the Partnership 2000 process, and This plan has been prepared with the assistance of City the strategic plan visioning process to revise the present Staff, community members, and representatives of rele- comprehensive plan. vant organizations through a series of public meetings. In the spirit of achieving long-term objectives for the As dictated by the Seward City Code, the 2030 Plan - contains both advisory and binding elements. The ad- vate as well as public lands, facilities, and services. It visory elements include strategies for improving public anticipates future needs and opportunities for the city. services and facilities, promoting economic development, It is designed to ensure that Seward is a better place for and maintaining and enhancing the quality of life. The people to live and work. binding element is the land use plan, which can be changed only by amendment, upon petition by the land owners or 1.3 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE at the initiation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The land use plan forms the basis for updating land use SEWARD 2020 COMPREHENSIVE regulations and policies. PLAN Title 29 of the Alaska State Statutes requires that zoning 1.3.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT regulations be based on a current comprehensive plan. The updated 2030 Plan helps to evaluate discrepancies Goal: Strengthen and diversify the economy of Seward by working with the private sector and other govern- as preferred land use; thereby dictating what changes mental units. should be made to the existing zoning ordinance. • Completion of Army and Air Force military recreation Additional purposes for updating a comprehensive plan camp enhancement projects. are that it will: •Construction of a new cargo dock by Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC). • Anticipate trends in the community; forecast needs • Continued development of the Seward Marine In- for land use, city infrastructure, public services, and dustrial Center (SMIC). economic development; and develop strategies to • Development of heritage tourism and other historic achieve community goals and objectives. heritage opportunities.heritage opportunities. • Provide guidance on how land use and infrastruc- • Replaced the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)-opReplaced the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)-opReplaced the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)-op-- ture decisions can create opportunities for economic erated UNOLS research vessel.erated UNOLS research vessel. development. 12 INTRODUCTION I - 4 1.3.2 LAND USE1.3.4.1 Utilities • Completed construction of an electric emergency Goal: Maintain Seward’s Land Use Plan as the primary generation plant and warehouse. local tool to ensure quality community land use arrange- • Continued placement of utility lines underground ments, growth, and development to the year 2010. throughout the service area. •Constructed new Community Library and Museum. • Completed electric utility rates study. • Constructed North Forest Acres Levee and Transfer • Major upgrade of Third Avenue water main. Facility Road. • Construction of new 600,000 gallon water storage tank. •Adopted All Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2010. • Adoption of Floodplain Management Ordinance, 1.3.4.2 Waste Management Amended 2013 and 2016. • Major upgrade and dredging of sewer lagoons at • Reviewed and updated the Sign Code. Lowell Point and SMIC. • in Title 15 of the city code. • Updated the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) 1.3.4.3 Health Care & Social Services Plan. • Completed new long-term care facility. • Adoption of Municipal Lands Management Plan in • Explored the feasibility of providing veterans care 2014 locally. • 1.3.3TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES provide more affordable access to primary health care. Goal: Maintain Seward’s Transportation Plan as the 1.3.4.4 Public Safety primary local tool to ensure safe and convenient trans- portation facilities that address the needs of Seward res- • ADA public sidewalk improvements, ongoing. idents, businesses and visitors to the year 2010. • Supported Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Bear Safe Community Program. • Completed construction of a new road from the Seward • Highway to the transfer facility that bypasses the • Relocated U.S. Coast Guard building a moorage to Forest Acres Subdivision. enhance response time and capability. • Updated city code provisions for driveway widths. •Constructed a new road to Seward Mountain Haven long-term care facility. 1.3.4.5 Governmental Services •Constructed a new SMIC breakwater to create a har- • Continued review of sites to identify an alternative bor basin. location for the city shop facility. • Upgraded the electrical service to the SMIC north • Compiled, distributed, and posted on the City’s web dock. site a City of Seward directory of information. • electrical upgrades. 1.3.4.6 Parks and Recreation 1.3.4PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES • Platted, zoned, and dedicated for park purposes, Two Lakes Park, Waterfront Park, and Benny Benson Me- Goal: Continue to improve the quality of public facilities morial Park. and services made available to the residents of Seward. • Continued efforts to refurbish the Seward Community Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery. • Kawabe Park. 13 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 5 • Completed automation of campground pay stations. • Continued to work with ALPAR, the Kenai Penin- sula Borough and other agencies in the cleanup and reduction of trash and litter. 1.3.4.7 Cultural Facilities • Options studied on refurbishing the Jesse Lee Home with local advisory board and recommendations lined out in Historic Structure Report. 1.3.5 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Goal: Support efforts to continually improve the quality of educational facilities located in Seward and ensure that these facilities continue to enhance the community. • Adjoined campuses for the pre-K-12 schools complex with a new bike path. •Replaced middle school. • AVTEC construction of new dormitory, new culi- nary arts facility, new heavy equipment and diesel maritime simulator facility. • 1.3.6COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Goal: Improve the appearance of the entire community control efforts, through more attention to sign control and through promoting the preservation of Seward’s historic architecture. (See Parks and Recreation for accomplish- ments meeting this goal concurrently.) • Many private businesses and residences along the Seward Highway/Third Avenue corridor and in the entire community landscaped their properties. • Installation of three new community signs: Welcome to Seward, Small Boat Harbor, and Downtown signs along the Seward Highway/Third Avenue corridor. • Removal of numerous abandoned and dilapidated buildings by both city and private property owners. • Improved pedestrian pathway for access to and from schools. • Upgraded downtown decorative lights to LED. 14 SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES I - 6 SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES 2 2.1 COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES FOR 2030 • the type and quantity of human activities in the area Building on its impressive heritage and natural setting, as shown by economic indicators, vital statistics and the community’s vision for itself includes: population data, education and health statistics, and other data; • the opinions and experiences that the community collectively embodies. In order to maintain or improve the overall quality of life, these underlying community values must be known and respected. The following are key community values - rections for the plan. 2.2.1 Small Town Feel and Atmosphere 2.2 COMMUNITY VALUES of its life. This quality is also impacted by such factors as: • geographic, cultural and historic features that are unique to a community; 15 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 7 • Strive to reduce energy consumption, waste generaStrive to reduce energy consumption, waste generaStrive to reduce energy consumption, waste genera-- tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production contributing to Seward’s small town atmosphere: of greenhouse gases.of greenhouse gases.of greenhouse gases. • people are friendly and you know your neighbors •• Work to clean up environmentally impacted lands Work to clean up environmentally impacted lands Work to clean up environmentally impacted lands •a comfortable, relaxed attitude that impede a sustainable environment.that impede a sustainable environment.that impede a sustainable environment. • a dynamic historic downtown and a thriving boat •• Actively seek funding for and promote restoration of Actively seek funding for and promote restoration of Actively seek funding for and promote restoration of harbor formerly developed parcels within the city.formerly developed parcels within the city.formerly developed parcels within the city. •a high level of citizen commitment to the community •• Strive to meet or exceed standards and regulations Strive to meet or exceed standards and regulations Strive to meet or exceed standards and regulations • convenient access throughout town; a pedestrian for compliance with state and federal environmental for compliance with state and federal environmental for compliance with state and federal environmental friendly downtown regulations. regulations. • pride in our historic downtown district and historical • Develop a beach erosion and storm surge protection surrounding areas program. •an attractive community appearance • Protect our ecosystem and public health. • Preserve and protect the scenic views of the mountains and Resurrection Bay. 2.2.2Natural Environment and Open Space • Seek ways to protect the watershed and mitigate de- velopment impacts on the slopes of Bear Mountain, Marathon Mountain, Mount Benson and the Mount Alice bench. • Encourage education and support our environment. 2.2.3 Community Appearance •Consider how to best design construction that can Consider how to best design construction that can Consider how to best design construction that can • Encourage citizens as well as the city to take an active be maintained over time without damaging the enbe maintained over time without damaging the enbe maintained over time without damaging the en-- role in beautifying the community. vironment, balancing near-term interests with the vironment, balancing near-term interests with the vironment, balancing near-term interests with the • Maintain a clean, litter-free community. protection of future generations. protection of future generations. protection of future generations. • Support an effective recycling program. •• Recognize the interdependence of environmental Recognize the interdependence of environmental Recognize the interdependence of environmental • Continue to require landscaping plans for conditional quality, economic growth and social justice. quality, economic growth and social justice. quality, economic growth and social justice. use permits as feasible. ••Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order • Continue the enforcement method for violations of to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no city codes affecting community appearance. harm to the environment.harm to the environment. • Support activities initiated by the Seward Historic •• Strive to reduce energy consumption, waste generaStrive to reduce energy consumption, waste generaStrive to reduce energy consumption, waste genera-- Preservation Commission (SHPC). tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production tion, our dependence on fossil fuels and production • Implement aesthetics when designing and maintain- of greenhouse gases.of greenhouse gases.of greenhouse gases. ing roadways. •• Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order Plan for the careful use of natural resources in order • Encourage historic conservation and preservation to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no to prevent depletion, prevent pollution and to do no within our city. harm to the environment.harm to the environment. 16 SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES I - 8 2.2.4 Recreation • Support the mission and programs of the Alaska Vo- cational Technical Center to develop the workforce. • Support educational opportunities which are enhanced by Seward’s physical geography and economic activities. • Support the efforts of all educational organizations and government agencies, including the Seward Community Library and Museum, Alaska SeaLife Center, National Park Service (NPS), and US Forest Service (USFS), to provide educational opportunities • Update the 1993 City of Seward Parks Master Plan that incorporate community resources into education and encourage regular updating. programs. • Include a dog park in the Parks Master Plan. • Support quality after-school education programs, • Support the development of indoor and outdoor rec- including the Boys & Girls Club. reational facilities. • Support adequate funding for education, including Explore development of a community center. intra-school district sports and art and music programs. Complete construction of new restroom at Wil- liams Park. 2.2.6 Health Care Expand utility sites in campgrounds, based on demand. 2.2.5 Education • Explore the feasibility of a borough health care ser- vice area. • Support additional beds and short-term stay beds at the hospital. • Support co-location of long-term care facility and medical center. • Explore the feasibility of providing veterans care locally. • Support medical health care professionals to relocate to Seward. • Pursue affordable health care insurance through bor- ough, state and federal sources. • Support the return of a Community Schools concept • Encourage cooperation between all health care pro- for adult education. viders. • • Support educational, preventative and rehabilitation by supporting the development of adjoining campuses social services. for a pre-K-12 schools complex. • Retain Seward as the hub for social services on the • Support a local Head Start program. Eastern Kenai Peninsula. • Support the development of local University of Alaska Support the development of local University of Alaska • Continue to support Independent Living Center, campus (campus (campus (campus (UAF-College UAF-College UAF-College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), SeaView Community Services and Seward Senior the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)-Kenai the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)-Kenai the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)-Kenai Center and other similar organizations. PPeninsula College (KPC) Resurrection Bay Extension eninsula College (KPC) Resurrection Bay Extension eninsula College (KPC) Resurrection Bay Extension • Explore the After Birth Services for families in Seward. Site, associated courses and degree programs.Site, associated courses and degree programs.Site, associated courses and degree programs. • Pursue program for restoring ground ambulance ser- • Support infrastructure for the Support infrastructure for the R/V R/V SSikuliaqikuliaq and their and their vice between Seward and Anchorage. research. 17 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 9 • • Explore the possibility of annexing surrounding areas, which provides federal funding and access to afford-studying economic and social effects. able health care for the uninsured and underinsured.• Support for continued legislative services and lobbyists. • Create a funding mechanism for the repair and re- placement of city infrastructure. 2.2.7 Community Partnerships • Replace outdated technology to improve productivity and public service. 2.2.9 Public Safety • Encourage all citizen participation in community organizations. • Support adequate police services and equipment. • Continue support for active city/borough relationships • Periodically review, evaluate, update, and conduct in areas of mutual interest that impact our community. simulations of all emergency plans, especially the • Continue supporting community organizations and Emergency Preparedness Plan, training core city staff their private grants that enhance our community. and community members. • Approve resolutions of support for endeavors and • Support a safe house for victims of domestic violence. projects of various organizations and individuals • Maintain an effective public safety communications network in Seward, including an enhanced emergency • Continue community support for the collaboration Continue community support for the collaboration 911 system and corrected street addresses. between the Seward Library between the Seward Library & & Museum and the ResMuseum and the Res- • Encourage annual reporting of crime statistics, analysis urrection Bay Historical Society (RBHS), and the of crime incidents, and recommendations for solutions. Seward Community Library Association. • Encourage marine safety activities. • Establish additional north-south routes throughout 2.2.8 City Government the community for emergency evacuations. • Identify & support an appropriate site for a new an- imal control shelter. • - munity by periodic evaluation and update of the Fire Master Plan. • Continue support of Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Anticipate future demands for their services and how to best meet those needs. • Support the installation of ambulance warning lights at the intersection of Third and D Street. • Keep up-to-date the City of Seward directory of in- • Continuously plan for future police services to ensure formation on the City’s web site. the highest level of public safety within the community. • Continue to review and update the city code. • Review, update and support the Hazard Mitigation • Develop practical enforcement procedures for code Plan. violations. • Continue to support Alaska Department of Fish and • Recommend the development of a policy and proce- Game’s Bear Safe Community Program. dure manual for each department. • Continue support of the Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board. 18 SEWARD COMMUNITY VISION AND VALUES I - 10 • Improve and increase the availability of public parking. • Encourage the development of infrastructure expan- • Improve the safety of city-owned buildings. sion plans for currently undeveloped residential and • Improve pedestrian and street lighting.commercial property. • • - equipment. moting construction on vacant sites in areas of the • city which are already established station.• Explore incentives to attract more year-round private sector industries to augment the tax base. • Support the promotion of sporting, cultural events, 2.2.10 Land Development conventions and other activities year-round. • Support an aggressive Chamber of Commerce mar- keting campaign highlighting the quality of life and diverse resources that make Seward a desirable place to live and establish a business. • - cluding the addition of a crane and grid. • Support Seward schools to attract and retain families.Support Seward schools to attract and retain families. • Support expansion of the Support expansion of the IMS UAF-CFOS-Seward IMS UAF-CFOS-Seward MMarine Center and R/V arine Center and R/V SikuliaqSikuliaq infrastructure. • Develop a land use plan for the former Air Force • Improve and expand port facilities to attract more Recreation Camp property. maritime trade. • • Continue development of SMIC as a revenue source • Encourage home ownership opportunities. with year-round employment opportunities. • Develop a land use plan for the east side of Resur- • Encourage the prudent management of resources for rection Bay. • Enable a more viable property use at Fifth Avenue • Promote and protect wild salmon habitat to reduce and B Street by encouraging the relocation of the dependency on hatchery-raised salmon smolt. State maintenance facility.State maintenance facility. • Promote expansion and development of local marine • Enable a more viable property use at the site of the Enable a more viable property use at the site of the Enable a more viable property use at the site of the entrepreneurial businesses. existing public works facility by encouraging the existing public works facility by encouraging the existing public works facility by encouraging the • Maintain haul out facilities for all vessels. valuation of the public works facility.valuation of the public works facility. • Educate and encourage historic economic incentives.Educate and encourage historic economic incentives. • Support expansion course and degree offerings in Support expansion course and degree offerings in Support expansion course and degree offerings in 2.2.11 Economic Base Seward by the University of Alaska through either Seward by the University of Alaska through either Seward by the University of Alaska through either UAF-CFOS or KPC-RBE.UAF-CFOS or KPC-RBE. 2.2.12 Transportation Facilities • Support adoption and incorporation of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Growth Plan. • Provide modern communications infrastructure. • Explore ways to reduce energy costs. 19 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 11 2.2.12.1 Traffic Management2.2.12.4 Sidewalks, Bike Paths and Rights of Way • Develop a transportation plan for Seward. • Approve a sidewalk and pathway policy to enhance • pedestrian mobility and safety. in residential neighborhoods. • Support efforts to maintain integrity of the waterfront • Support enhanced public transportation throughout bike path. the community. • Support efforts to extend the bike path out the Seward Highway. 2.2.12.2 Parking, Loading Areas, and • Extend boardwalk to the South harbor uplands. Transportation Facilities • Support reconstruction of the Benny Benson Lagoon boardwalk. 2.2.12.5 Air traffic • the community’s quality of life. • Support commercial commuter service. • Support the State’s airport improvement plan. 2.2.12.6 Marine • Support establishment of Alaska Marine Highway System service. • Assure adequate public parking and loading areas for the harbor slip-holders. •Encourage safe on-site loading areas for service ve- hicles in commercial and institutional zones. 2.2.12.3 Road construction •Support adequate funding to maintain safe roads year round. • Support forward funding for major road repairs and upgrades. • Enforce sight triangles at major intersections to im- • Work with the Alaska Railroad Corporation to im- prove local railroad crossings. 20 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS I - 12 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS 3 3.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3.1.1Attract new business and industry to 3.1.1.2 Update and expand infrastructure for the greater Seward area. commercial and industrial properties that are currently underdeveloped. 3.1.1.1Develop an active marketing campaign that highlights the diverse resources Encourage development of Seward’s Industrial Zone. and quality of life that makes Seward • Support railroad expansion plans and extend utilities an attractive place in which to to Alaska Railroad lands. live and to establish a business or industry. • Support and improve the airport. • Improve roads within the industrial zone. • Support efforts of village and regional Alaska Native •Encourage and support downtown revitalization ef- corporations to expand business activities and services. forts on vacant and dilapidated buildings. • Encourage the enhancement of private businesses in • Support development of modern communications downtown Seward as the community’s traditional infrastructure. retail core. • Continue to support efforts to develop alternative • Promote seasonal and year-round tourism, including energy sources. heritage tourism. • Improve and expand maritime facilities (see Port and • Promote year-round sporting events, cultural produc- Harbor Development). tions, conventions and other activities. •Support Alaska Native cultural events and activities. 21 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 13 3.1.1.3 Enhance Seward’s international role in 3.2 LAND USE trade and tourism. • Explore foreign trade zone. • Develop Heritage Tourism and other historic heritage opportunities. 3.1.1.4 Support private sector business, business, employment, and programs. • Support home businesses.Support home businesses. • Support and encourage the growth of small business.Support and encourage the growth of small business. 3.1.1.5 Support public sector employment and programs. 3.1.1.6 Support existing public institutions in their effort to maintain, expand and 3.2.1Promote residential and commercial develop. development within the city of Seward and its vicinity in accordance • Continue to advocate on behalf of the University of Continue to advocate on behalf of the University of with community values. Alaska in their efforts to enhance research and inAlaska in their efforts to enhance research and in-- structional activities in Seward.structional activities in Seward. 3.2.1.1Manage land use to facilitate • Continue to advocate the Department of Corrections economic development while and Alaska State Legislature to expand the Spring maintaining the historic, small town Creek Correctional Center (SCCC). character of Seward. • Continue to advocate for the growth of the Alaska • Use city-owned land and tidelands to encourage feasible Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). and sound economic development by setting devel- • Continue to support external funding for the Alaska opment standards and performance periods through SeaLife Center (ASLC). the leasing process. • Support existing public institutions in their efforts •Update, as needed, the Municipal Lands Manage- to maintain, expand and develop. ment Plan. • Develop infrastructure and utility expansion plans for 3.1.1.7 Encourage and assist in the all undeveloped residential and commercial property development of new public services within city limits. and facilities. •Ensure uniform and consistent enforcement of the zoning code, building code, subdivision ordinance, • Support the construction of a courthouse/public safety and city lease agreements, and evaluate potential code building in Seward. changes to make enforcement easier. • Encourage additional military facilities that upgrade • Raise public awareness of development requirements Seward as a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) in each zoning district. destination. • Support the on-going dialogue with the Alaska Rail- • Continue to explore economic renewable energy road Corporation and the State of Alaska regarding projects. the status and disposition of their undeveloped lands. • Develop and adopt open space overlay district. 22 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS I - 14 3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, used in planning, code revisions, purchasing, selling, diverse, year-round housing through and development proposals. appropriate land use regulations. • Support mixed commercial and residential uses in 3.3 HOUSING the Seward downtown business district. • Support apartments and other high density residential development, including seasonal worker housing. 3.2.1.3 Establish an attractive highway corridor from Mile 0 to 8. • Coordinate with local residents and the Kenai Peninsula land use plan for the corridor from Resurrection River to Mile 8 and areas adjacent to the city. 3.2.2 Continue to support and improve the 3.3.1Encourage development of new capacity of the office of Community housing in Seward. Development. 3.3.1.1Support a range of housing choices 3.2.2.1 Maintain community vision through that meet the needs of people in rigorous implementation and update of various income and age groups. the Comprehensive and Land Use plans. • Develop a comprehensive housing plan to identify • - sive and Land Use plans through public participation within the city, and to provide a reasonable range of in town meetings, outreach to community groups, housing options. and increased public relations. •Obtain information from comparative communities • Review and recommend administrative and legisla- throughout the nation concerning their housing pro- tive decisions for consistency with the goals of the cesses, including subdivision development. Strategic and Comprehensive plans. •Encourage the development of seasonal employee • Update the zoning code in order to implement the housing. Comprehensive Plan and bring the zoning map into conformance with the Land Use Plan. 3.3.1.2Create incentives to provide land for housing development within the City 3.2.2.2 Improve the capability of the office of of Seward. Community Development to develop land use and other maps in Seward. 3.3.1.3 Assess solutions to extend cost- to home sites • Continue to support and fund in-house Geographic on land zoned for residential Information System (GIS) capability by coordinat- development. ing with other agencies to build on existing borough •Set priorities for utility extension in a manner that mapping that shows zoning, subdivisions, existing encourages orderly residential development within uses, natural hazards, and other GIS data. and outside city limits. • Obtain equipment, software and training necessary • Authorize engineering studies to determine the costs to produce custom maps with overlays for presenting of utility extensions to developable land within the city. land use information necessary for project exhibits 23 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 15 3.4.2 Expand and maintain existing sidewalks • Study forming Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) to and the multi-purpose trail system in create an equitable method of paying for extensions order to provide safe, fully accessible, by developers, buyers, and/or the city. pedestrian pathways throughout the • city. • Develop an improvement plan for safe pedestrian 3.4 TRANSPORTATION extensions and year-round maintenance of pedestrian pathways. 3.4.1 Provide safe and efficient vehicular transportation facilities that meet the • Support the construction of sidewalks throughout the needs of the community. community. • Connect schools and residential areas through the • Facilitate and develop the public right of way connec- development of safe public rights of way, sidewalks tion of Benson Drive through to Dora Way. and trails. • Complete the development of the existing Hemlock • Support the construction of a pedestrian and bike Avenue right of way east from Afognak through to paths within the community. the Seward Highway. • Examine and implement the development of a round- about at the Hemlock Avenue and Dimond Boulevard 3.4.3 Improve the usability of the state intersection. owned airport. • Support enforcement/compliance of legal parking, • Encourage the State to: storage and use of the public right of way. • Improve public transportation between downtown and the harbor. • Enforce parking consistently in the downtown and Upgrade navigational aids with the latest, indus- harbor areas. trial standard technology. • Examine and implement a range of public parking solutions in the boat harbor area including: 3.4.4 Support the return of the Alaska operations to provide offsite private parking for Marine Highway presence in Seward. their patrons. 3.5 PORT AND HARBOR Continue to provide information on parking lo- cations and regulations.DEVELOPMENT • • Support the upgrade of Lowell Point Road. • Pave Oak Street route to Seward Mountain Haven care facility. • Pave Dieckgraeff Road to Dimond Blvd intersection. 24 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS I - 16 3.5.1 Maintain a thriving port of Seward 3.6 RECREATION through harbor improvements, infrastructure expansion, and implementation of management plans. 3.5.1.1 Encourage the growth and development boat harbor that meets Seward’s commercial and recreational needs. • Ensure sound development of private and public har- bor uplands with a plan that addresses the needs of harbor users and visitors by reviewing allowed uses in the harbor zoning district, including public parking and amenities. • Continue to add public amenities and improve the look of the harbor area through landscaping, and 3.6.1Improve, expand and diversify litter control. year-round parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. 3.5.1.2 Plan for adequate port infrastructure that will serve the needs of users 3.6.1.1Improve existing and develop in the main industrial/Alaska Railroad additional recreational infrastructure. area and at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). • Improve playgrounds. • Maintain city campgrounds to include planting of • Support the Alaska Marine Highway System and native trees and shrubs, and ensures protection of Alaska Railroad to continue intermodal dock im- the beach habitat. provements. •Develop a landscape plan for Waterfront Park that • Continue working with the Alaska Marine Highway provides for additional green space. System (AMHS), Alaska Railroad, and cruise ship • Encourage and continue development of walking and industries to develop convenient and well-publicized bike paths that connect residential areas to schools, local, state, and national transportation connections parks and retail locations which are safe and as un- from the port areas. encumbered by vehicles as possible. • Coordinate with Seward Terminal and the Alaska • Sustain current zoning for city park lands. Railroad in developing multiple uses of the coal load- • Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas ing dock. for recreational enjoyment. • Support the SMIC Development Plan to include new • Continue to protect and preserve all city parks. market trends and modern technologies for ship repair •Add additional park restrooms. and construction, shipping of natural resource prod- • Address coastal erosion impacting waterfront camp- ucts, boat storage, and other compatible industries, ground and bike path. soliciting support from Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) and the US Economic Development Administration (EDA). • Support breakwater and harbor development that would accommodate large vessels. 25 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 17 3.6.1.2 Update the 1993 Parks and Recreation 3.7.1 Support efforts to continuously Master Plan for improving and improve the quality of educational parks, facilities and services. playgrounds, day-use areas, camping areas, and trails, addressing the 3.7.1.1 Support development of infrastructure following items: and acquisition of land that promotes educational activities. • Maintain public access to beaches by continuing City ownership of tidelands and upland access points. • Promote improved telecom capabilities for long dis- • Develop an acquisition strategy to identify and secure tance learning opportunities at the public schools, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Alaska SeaLife Center, and other places of learning in the community. and other public facilities, including easements to • Continue to coordinate with the Kenai Peninsula Bor- access these public lands. ough, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, • Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted and the community to provide limited, safe access to long-term or permanent-park or recreational uses between Seward Elementary and Seward Middle and Seward High schools for emergency and bus transport purposes. • Continue to identify and acquire land, working with 3.6.1.3 Develop and promote winter tourism the Kenai Peninsula Borough to develop the pre-K-12 by expanding opportunities, creating advertisements, and marketing public school campus fully with adequate playing incentives to visit Seward during winter months. • Support visitor studies that eliminate the duplication 3.7.1.2 Support, strengthen and develop of counts and provide year-round visitor counts to diverse educational and research target marketing. programs at various public and non- • Support and promote existing back-country activities profit institutions. in cooperation with state and federal park agencies, • Support continued development and dissemination Seward Parks and Recreation, and Seward Chamber of educational programs and research at the Alaska of Commerce, and plan for future opportunities. SeaLife Center. • Encourage the expansion of cross-country skiing and • Support the expansion of research and public infor- snow machining trails and the development of infra- mation capabilities of the Seward Marine Center, structure for alpine skiing and ice- skating/hockey. University of Alaska Fairbanks. • Continue working with the Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska Anchorage to form a degree-grant- 3.7 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ing branch. • Support the life-long learning needs of community residents through a variety of formal and informal educational opportunities. • Support the continued home porting of the research vessel Sikuliaq. • Provide opportunities for integrating arts and culture support programs in developments throughout the community. • Encourage the year-round use of public schools as neighborhood and community centers. 26 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS I - 18 3.7.1.6 Maintain and actively enforce a • Support the design, funding and construction of a hazardous material disposal program new indoor recreation facility. that coordinates with Borough, State, and Federal regulatory agencies. 3.7.1.3 Continue to improve the quality and efficiency of city governmental 3.7.1.7 Encourage the development of cost- services. efficient options for renewable energy production in Seward. • Continue to revise and update the Seward City Code. • Adopt a community impact review process for pro- 3.7.1.8 Support and develop opportunities posed retail developments over 15,000 square feet. for individual and community health improvement. 3.7.1.4 Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs and 3.8 NATURAL HAZARDS encourage future development. • Evaluate and implement ways to equitably extend utilities to areas that are priorities for residential de- velopment (see Housing). • Continue to conduct rate studies on utilities as needed. • energy and feeding into the power grid. • Expand customer base within the Seward Electric Utility area as a means to reduce energy costs and improve services. 3.7.1.5 Plan to relocate and rebuild selected city facilities to improve compatibility with land uses and increase cost- effectiveness of services. 3.8.1Promote community safety from • Relocate the city shop to a more appropriate area. natural disasters through mitigation • Support the design and construction of a recreation measures and preparedness training. facility. • Relocate the animal shelter facility to a more appro- 3.8.1.1Develop an open spaces overlay priate area. district. • Study the feasibility of a new city hall facility that - 3.8.1.2Protect citizens from natural hazards by using appropriate land use policies and regulations. • Support expansion and modernization of health care facilities. 3.8.1.3Create sound public uses of potentially hazardous lands. • Continue to identify areas subject to natural haz- ards with appropriate state and federal agencies and understand the nature of these hazards particularly landslides, and saturated soils. 27 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 19 • Use potentially hazardous public lands for low risk 3.9 QUALITY OF LIFE uses such as open space, wildlife and bird habitat protection, and recreation activities. 3.8.1.4 hazards. • mitigation plan for Resurrection River and Japanese Creek. • Maintain the Fourth of July Creek dike system and keep channel clear of debris. • Continue support of the Bear Creek/Seward Flood Service Area in planning, developing and implement- impact the safety and functioning of the city. • Continue planning with USACE and Federal Delegation for replacement of the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel. 3.8.1.5 Control development on lands subject to risks from seismic activity, floods, steep slopes prone to erosion, avalanches, landslides, and saturated soils. • Support building codes and practices that allow safe 3.9.1Enhance the “sense of community” utilization of potentially hazardous lands and conform including its economic and historic to state and federal regulations. significance among residents of the • Investigate land trades and other mechanisms for greater Seward area. acquisition of potentially hazardous lands. • Advocate building standards and planning in areas 3.9.1.1Maintain Seward’s small town, family- outside the city working with the Bear Creek/Seward oriented character throughout the Flood Service Area to avoid inappropriate development. growth process. • Secure funding to continually and adequately clear • Encourage citizen participation in local organizations river channels of gravel and debris. and task forces. • Develop and implement a beach restoration program. • Support community engagement programs that promote positive adult-youth relationships and cross genera- 3.8.2 Plan and prepare for disasters.tional activities that enhance health and well-being. • Encourage community appreciation of local history • Continue to participate in the National Flood Insur- and support the continuation of traditions such as the ance Program. Mount Marathon Race and other historical events. • Coordinate with the Kenai Peninsula Borough to an- nually review and update all disaster emergency plans. • Coordinate community wide disaster preparedness training and public education efforts. • Strengthen the capacity of Seward Mountain Haven commons to serve as an alternate emergency operation center in the event of a declared disaster. 28 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTION ITEMS I - 20 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition, • Support creation of a sustainable, comprehensive rehabilitation and preservation recycling program. of prehistoric and historic sites, • Support the Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Re- transportation routes, trails, cycling (ALPAR). buildings, objects and artifacts. • Support Parks and Recreation Volunteer Community • Support the Seward Historic Preservation Commission’s Clean Ups. (SHPC) efforts to raise public awareness regarding the • Support Christmas Tree Recycling for wood chips. inventory of local historic properties; as well as those • Evaluate citywide curbside pickup of recyclables. properties listed on local, state and national registers; • Support community gardens. • Evaluate incentives, procedures, and regulations to 3.9.2.2 Preserve and protect the scenic views - of the mountains and Resurrection Bay. sition, preservation, and restoration of buildings and sites. • Seek ways to minimize development impacts on the • Develop with SHPC appropriate information, guide- slopes of Bear Mountain, Mt. Marathon, Mt. Benson, lines and incentives for owners to incorporate historic and the Mt. Alice bench utilizing watershed protec- preservation using the Secretary of Interior’s Stan- tion measures. dards for Historic Preservation or locally determined • Ensure zoning that maximizes park purposes along standards. the waterfront and waterway buffer areas, in partic- • Add a voluntary historic resources survey as part ular dedicating Waterfront Park for open space in of the application for city building and conditional perpetuity. use permits. • Promote ways to increase public awareness of historic • Encourage planning and adaptive use of historic prop- erties to promote residential, cultural, commercial, and heritage tourism purposes: 3.9.2.3 Preserve the quiet of residential • Clarify roles of SHPC, Planning and Zoning Com- neighborhoods. mission, and the City of Seward in regulating historic • Support the ordinance on quiet hours. preservation and integrating it into the planning process. • - • Encourage preservation of historic landscaping, sup- trol units, and other sources of noise in commercial port the Seward Historic Preservation Commission’s or institutional zones adjacent to residential zones. Historic Plant and Tree Register. 3.9.2 Improve the appearance of and reduce unnecessary noise in the entire community. 3.9.2.1 Encourage citizens, as well as the city, to take an active role in beautifying the community. • Encourage the landscaping of developed property. • Increase recycling efforts to reduce litter and impact • Evaluate measures to control improper signage and • Support and encourage solid waste management “3R’s 29 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume I I - 21 Appendices - Maps 30 D I E C K G R A E F F R D . D .I TE SC RK E G D LR A A E F F R D . WOOD ST. COTTON . T S R A D E C B I .R ST ASH C AS H A V H E. Single S Single T . Family Family Rural Residential Rural Residential Residential Residential Auto Commercial Auto Commercial . T S R E IP N U J H E M L O C K A MLOCK AVE.V HEE . Park Park VE. SEA LION A Single Family Residential Single Family Residential I M Institutional .Institutional AR I KC T Auto Commercial Auto Commercial . R I C HE DE DR. RIVERSI L Y P I. AD R Two Two Family Family ASPEN LN. B ST. Residential Residential DINAH ST.DARRELL ST. COOLIDGE DR. F O R G E T M C E I R N . Multi DR.O Multi BENSON T P Single Family Family Single Family Family E Residential ResidentialResidential Residential N I P A D R K .S C BLUEFIELD DR. IR . Industrial Industrial CAINES ST. Rural Residential Rural Residential BEAR DR. ST. Two Family Two Family Residential Residential MARATHON DR. R CHISWELL U BARWELL ST. E T I O N BLVD. . R D E C . IE V A . LT R O T P A PHOENIX RD.S K AIALIK ST. C O D - T Resource Resource Management Management Rural Residential Rural Residential Harbor Harbor .W / N R L L R L R Commercial I Commercial A H K S A Y L A R I A D /W R R R A K S A L A N. HARBOR ST. SMALL BOAT RAVINA ST.HARBOR A M . Single Single T E S A I N N I Family Family R V D A . R Residential Residential . S. HARBOR ST . T S L L I M HULM CIR. FORMERLY PARK PL. SW RES 96-3) Urban Urban EN ST. VAN BUR Gray Line Denotes City Limits Rural Residential Rural Residential Residential Residential Auto Auto D ST. Commercial Commercial Area of Detail Institutional Institutional B A L L A Two Two I N E B L SMIC Family V Family D . Residential Residential ST. B Institutional Institutional Park Park A ST. Park Park ST. MONROE Single Urban Urban Single Residential Family Residential Family Residential Residential Institutional Institutional ISON ST. MAD Office Office Institutional Institutional Residential Residential Institutional WELL CT. LO Institutional N ST. JEFFERSO ANYON RD. LOWELL C Office Office Industrial BETTE CATO AVE.Industrial Residential Residential CHURCH ST. Urban Residential Urban Residential Park Park Industrial Industrial ADAMS ST. JELLISON AVE. MUSTANG AVE. . D GTON ST. WASHIN R H S A N Resource Management Resource Management . T MORRIS AVE.S Park Park N I .H P D L R E LD E R. T R S O SA G L O Central Central SMIC Business Business Institutional Institutional RREL RD. SO District District Resource Resource Legend Management Management City Limits Rural Residential Future Land Use Map Single Family Residential Two Family Residential Multi Family Residential Comp Plan Update Urban Residential Office Residential Date: 5/12/2017 Harbor Commercial Auto Commercial Map produced by Quinn Tracy - City of Seward August 2003 Central Business District Updated By Alaska Map Company 2017 - www.akmapco.com Industrial Institutional Park Resource Management 00.250.51 Miles Red Line Indicates 31 Undeveloped Right-Of-Way Gray Line Denotes City Limits Area of Detail SMIC . COTTONWOOD ST T. SH S A A SH AV E . . HEMLOCK AVE E. SEA LION AV C H RSIDE DR. RIVE ASPEN LN. B ST. DINAH ST.DARRELL ST. COOLIDGE DR. DR. BENSON BLUEFIELD DR. Y E L L A ' 0 2 CAINES ST. BEAR DR. MARATHON DR. ST. BARWELL LV D. PHOENIX RD. IALIK ST. A N. HARBOR ST. SMALL BOAT RAVINA ST.HARBOR S. HARBOR ST. (F O R M E R L Y G O V E R N M E N T R D . ) HULM CIR. FORMERLY PARK PL. SW RES 96-3) T. VAN BUREN S D ST. B ST. A ST. NROE ST. MO TE CATO AVE. BET MADISON ST. LOWELL CT. . JEFFERSON ST LOWELL CANYON RD. JELLISON AVE. MUSTANG AVE. MORRIS AVE. AMS ST. AD SMIC SORREL RD. N ST. WASHINGTO Official City of Seward Zoning Map Seward Zoning Map City of Seward October 2016 Legend This is to certify that this is the official City Limits Seward zoning map referred to in Adopted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough as part Sec. 15.01.030. of Title 15 of the The graphics on this map were produced from the best Rural Residential Seward City Code.This zoning map of the Borough Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 85-77) available sources. The City of Seward assumes no replaces all previous official zoning Single Family Residential Nov. 5, 1985, amended (Ord. 88-10) May 3, 1988. responsibility for any omissions, inaccuracies, or other maps and is intended to incorporate Adopted by the City of Seward Ord. 626 Nov. 6, errors that may exist.On 6/25/2015 the Zone boundaries Two Family Residential and contain all revisions as enacted 1989. Effective Jan. 2, 1990. were updated to match the current parcel information. by ordinances as of this date. 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It is a snapshot of current conditions that includes historical data and forecasts to illustrate changes over time, as well as possible future conditions. Understanding these items is important to ensure that the comprehensive plan is a realistic and responsive document. At the end of each section is a summary of planning issues and trends. These summaries are a result of research, stakeholder interviews, and public outreach. The issues and trends are used to help inform and determine the long-term goals and objectives of the community. 39 History of Seward II - 4 History of Seward 1 Seward, founded in 1903 as the ocean terminus of a Seward’s small-town scale and historic character has been retained through the years. It has kept its original as a city in 1912. Congress purchased the private line town site as a vital residential and commercial center. in 1915 and completed the rail linkages that now consti-The town site, which was established in 1903 by the Bal- tute the Alaska Railroad. The Anchorage rail link was laine brothers while they were working for the Railway, completed by the year 1918; the rail to Fairbanks was features well-kept older homes that line paved streets, completed by 1923. The ice-free port facilitated export and downtown stores concentrated within easy walking of the state’s agricultural, mineral, and timber resources. distance of each other. Larger commercial and industrial Seward’s population gradually rose to about 1,000 people development is isolated from residential areas. The city until World War II, when it grew rapidly as a military shows less of the growing pains of haphazard development post. By the early 1950s, when the Seward Highway was found elsewhere in Alaska. completed, the town had reached a population of 2,100. The number of residents fell substantially after the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, but grew again in the 1970s in response to the construction of the Alyeska Trans-Alaska 40 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 5 Natural Setting 2 Seward is situated at the northern end of Resurrection Average winter temperatures range from 17° to 38° Fahr- Bay on the southeast coast of the Kenai Peninsula, 126 enheit (F), and the summer averages from 49° to 63° F. highway miles south of Anchorage. The depth and width Annual precipitation averages 66 inches of rain and 80 of Resurrection Bay create moderate tides with slight inches of snowfall. variations in extent. There are no overhead or navigational obstructions, and the bay’s waters and shores are ice-free Resurrection Bay, framed by mountains covered by snow year round. Fair winds, inconsequential tide ranges, weak currents, and a north-south orientation make for relatively in the summer, gives the town a spectacular setting. Mt. calm water in the bay.Marathon provides the western backdrop; its westernmost peak reaches 4,866 feet, while the nearer peak is 3,022 Seward is located at 60° 07’ N Latitude, 149° 26’ W feet. A glacial fjord itself, Resurrection Bay serves as Longitude (Sec. 10, T001S, R001W, Seward Meridian). the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Other enti- Its maritime climate zone with cool summers and rela-ties that preserve and manage the natural setting of the surrounding area include the Chugach National Forest of 890,000 acres, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife of Alaska.Refuge, and Caines Head State Park. 41 Geological Setting II - 6 Geological Setting 3 The glacial fjord of Resurrection Bay, approximately 18 miles long and 2 to 5 miles wide, extends southward Seward area, the topography of the region suggests the from the mouth of the Resurrection River. The sides and valley system extending north to Kenai Lake and south bottom of the bay are generally quite steep, with near to Resurrection Bay is partially fault controlled. Surveys shore depths increasing quickly to a maximum depth of nearly 1,000 ft. The depth of the fjord in the vicinity of shear zones and small faults in the Seward area. Seward is approximately 500 ft. Most of the downtown portion of the City of Seward is built on the alluvial fan of Lowell Creek, which extends into the northwest corner of Resurrection Bay. This fan is approximately 1.25 miles long and 0.5 miles wide. Its maximum elevation of 130 feet is found at the mouth of the Lowell Creek canyon. Drilling performed after the 1964 earthquake suggests that Lowell Creek deposits average about 100 feet thick, with considerably thicker segments exceeding 300 feet found near the Seward end of the tongue. 42 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 7 Demographics 4 4.1 Population The sections below provide further information on the composition of Seward’s population over the years. decade, but has seen an overall pattern of growth over the last 100 years. Seward saw its greatest periods of 4.1.1Race and Ethnicity growth in the 1940’s and 1980’s, corresponding with the post-world war II boom and opening of the Spring Creek The city of Seward has a racial composition similar to Correctional Center in 1988 (capacity, 412 inmates). The Alaska’s statewide racial composition. A majority of the population has remained stable in recent years. It was population (69%) is white, with American Indian/Alaska measured at 2,693 people in the 2010 Census, and was Native as the second largest racial group (17%), and 8% estimated at 2,740 people in 2015. of the population comprised of two or more races (see Figure 3). 3000 2500 Diversity in the City of Seward increased markedly be- 2000 tween 1990 and 2010. In 1990, racial minorities comprised 1500 32% (See Figure 4). It is important to note, however, that 1000 Population non-white persons are over represented in the institution- 500 alized population. Excluding institutionalized persons, 0 191019201930194019501960197019801990200020102015 the non-white population is 24% of the total. Year 1% &¨¦´±¤ ΐ ȃ Seward Population Growth, 1910-2015 2% Two or more races 8% Other Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Develop- 17% Asian ment, Research and Analysis 69% American Indian/AK Native 3% Black 3000 White &¨¦´±¤ Β ȃ Seward Racial Composition, 2010 2500 Population 3000 Two or more races 2500 2000 Other 201020112012201320142015 2000 Year Asian 1500 American Indian/AK Native &¨¦´±¤ Α ȃ Seward Population, 2010-2015 1000 Population Black 500 White 0 199020002010 Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Develop- Year ment, Research and Analysis &¨¦´±¤ Γ ȃ Changes in Sewards diversity, 1990-2010 43 Demographics II - 8 4.1.2 Age and Gender Distribution This is an indication of changing age demographics in the institutionalized population rather than a change in Over the 20-year period from 1990 to 2010, the median the general noninstitutionalized population. age of Seward’s population increased steadily from 32 Sixty-two percent of Seward’s population is male, which to 38 (see Figure 5). 40 The median age of males in Seward is 36.6, and the 35 median age of females in Seward is 41.3 (see Figure 7). 30 25 Creek Correctional Center. Excluding institutionalized 20 persons, male population is 52.5% of the total noninsti- 15 10 tutionalized population. Median Age 5 0 199020002010 0 - 4 Year 5 - 9 10 - 14 15 - 10 &¨¦´±¤ Δ ȃ Seward Median Age, 1990-2010 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 34 350 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 49 Population 50 - 54 300 55 - 59 60 - 64 65 - 69 250 70 - 74 75 - 79 80 - 84 85 + 200 050100150200250300 Population Year 150 Male Female 100 &¨¦´±¤ Ζ ȃ Seward population by age and gender, 2010 50 Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Develop- 0 199020002010 Year Over the past 15 years, in-migration and out-migration 75 years and over 20 to 24 years45 to 49 years patterns have largely kept pace with each other. There has 65 to 74 years 15 to 19 years40 to 44 years been an overall slight decrease in people moving away from Seward, and a slight increase in people moving in. 60 to 64 years 10 to 14 years35 to 39 years 5 to 9 years30 to 34 years 55 to 59 years Figure 8 illustrates the annual pattern of in-migration and 50 to 54 years Under 5 years25 to 29 years out-migration from the city of Seward from 2000 – 2014. &¨¦´±¤ Ε ȃ Age Breakdown of Seward Residents Although the median age for Seward continues to rise, there is currently a larger portion of the population between the ages of 20 and 29 than at any point in the past 20 years. 44 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 9 4.2 Summary of Planning Issues and 600 Trends 500 r Population decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010, but seems to be on an upward trend again. r Population has grown faster outside city limits. 400 Population r The Seward population is aging – the median age has increased from 32 to 38 since 1990. 300 200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 Year Moved into Seward Moved away from Seward &¨¦´±¤ Η ȃ Migration patterns, 2000-2014 Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce The population has continued to grow faster outside of Seward’s city limits. Total population in the Census area surrounding Seward increased by 2% between 2000 and 2010, while the population within city limits declined by 5% over this same period. 4.1.3Population Projections Projections for the population within the City of Seward are provided in Table 1 and below. These estimates rep- resent a steady growth rate of 0.3% per year. The Kenai Peninsula and the entire state of Alaska are projected to grow at about 0.7% per year over the same period (Depart- ment of Labor and Workforce Development, 5/11/2016). within Seward’s city limits. Any changes to city services and infrastructure should consider the total population of the areas adjacent to city limits. 4 ¡«¤ ΐ ȃ Seward Population Projections 2015 2,740 2025 2,834* 2035 2,928* Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development *Numbers extrapolated using least squares regression 45 Economy II - 10 Economy 5 300 For a community of its size, Seward has a diverse local 250 economy. This is due in part to its historic role in the growth of the state of Alaska; its location on a scenic, 200 deep-water, ice-free bay; and the actions of its leaders and citizens. In the past, it long served as the southern 150 terminus of the Alaska Railroad connecting passengers Number of Jobs 100 and cargo coming by sea with the rest of Alaska. More recently, it has served as a port for various cruise line 50 itineraries, using highway and rail connections. Marketing the local scenery and proximity to Prince William Sound 0 200120102014 and to national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges has Year contributed to a growing tourism sector. Professional and Business Services Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Manufacturing Leisure and Hospitality Construction Educational and Health Services - Other Local Government erations. Community leaders have actively lobbied for Financial Activities State Government economic development, resulting in the development of Natural Resources and Mining thriving institutions such as the Alaska Vocational Techni- Information cal Center (AVTEC), the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), the Institute of Marine Science (IMS) of the University &¨¦´±¤ Θ ȃ Employment Trends by Industry of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC). Seward has also used municipal lands Table 2 compares employment by industry gains and and resources to support the development of the Seward losses between 2000 and 2014. Overall, employment Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), and construction of has decreased in construction, State government, man- the Providence Seward Medical Center. ufacturing, information, and leisure and hospitality. The greatest growth in employment over this period was seen 5.1 Employment in professional and businesses services. Educational and health services, and local government, also saw a slight In 2014, 983 (61%) of Seward’s working-age residents increase in employment over this period. were employed, a majority of whom were employed year 4 ¡«¤ Α ȃ Seward Employment by Industry, 2000 to 2014 round (67%). Most workers were employed in the private Gains and (Losses) sector (78%), 11% were employed by State government, and another 11% were employed by local government. IndustryGains and (Losses) Of those employed in 2014, 65.4% were private wage Information(1%) and salary workers, 25% were on the payroll of federal, state, or local government, and 9% were self-employed Natural Resources and Mining0 (U.S. Census 2016). Employment in the city of Seward generated $35,913,820 in wages in 2014 (Alaska De- Financial Activities0 partment of Labor and Workforce Development 2016). Construction(2%) Figure 11 shows the changes in employment in Seward by industry between 2001 and 2014. Total employment Manufacturing(1%) during this period decreased from 1,135 jobs in 2001 to 983 jobs in 2014. 46 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 11 80000 IndustryGains and (Losses) 70000 2014 Professional and Business 6% 60000 2000 Services 50000 State Government(2%) 40000 30000 Local Government1% Median Annual Income ($) 20000 Educational and Health 2% 10000 Services 0 Per CapitaHouseholdsFamilies Leisure and Hospitality(1%) &¨¦´±¤ ΐΏ ȃ Measurements of Income in Seward Trade Transportation and 0 Utilities 600 500 2014 The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the 5-year average unemployment rate (2010-2014) for Seward to be 8.2%. 2000 400 The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Devel- opment estimated that the March 2016 unemployment 300 rate for the Kenai Peninsula Borough was 9.7%. They estimated the average unemployment rate for the entire 200 Number of Households state of Alaska that month to be 6.6%. 100 5.2 Income 0 Less than $50 K$ 50 - $ 75 KAbove $ 75 K Measurements of income in Seward show increases between &¨¦´±¤ ΐΐ ȃ Household Income in Seward 2000 and 2014. Per capita income in 2014 was $30,076; the median household income was $49,432; and median 5.2.1Business family income was $69,158. Household income includes the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 and older in the household, whether they are related to The predominant industries in Seward by total sales are the householder or not. Family income is the incomes of Construction, Guiding (water), Retail, and Wholesale all members 15 years and older related to the household-Trade. er, and are summed and treated as a single amount (US Census Bureau). The largest percent of household and Table 3 summarizes the gross business sales in Seward, family income remained within the $50,000 to $74,999 according to industry. income bracket over this period (19% and 20% respec- tively). An estimated 5.5% of the population was listed as below the poverty level in 2014. 47 Economy II - 12 4 ¡«¤ Β ȃ City of Seward Gross Business Sales, in thousands, 2009-2013 Business Type20132012201120102009 Admin, Waste Mgmt$2,514$2,077$1,772$1,575$1,306 Ag, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting$27$10**$0 Arts & Entertainment$58$252$616$534$93 Construction Contracting$26,040$29,769$23,956$22,290$33,687 Educational Svs$39$56$57$40$17 Finance & Insurance$47$144$446$118$86 Guiding Land$604$151$149$195$80 Guiding Water$23,936$20,968$21,080$19,769$17,258 Health Care, Social Asst$1,310$1,165$1,225$1,495$1,694 Hotel/Motel/B&B$13,892$12,604$11,601$10,207$9,401 Information$3,705$3,644$3,845$3,915$3,967 Manufacturing$16,941$20,175$16,136$13,979$14,522 Mining/Quarrying$0$0$0$0$72 $8,624$10,257$11,314$9,942$7,062 Public Admin$7,399$7,366$7,076$6,793$6,987 Remediation Svs$0$0$0$0$0 Rental Commercial Prop$1,845$1,973$1,516$1,739$1,705 Rental Non-Residential Prop$426$348$262$298$352 Rental Self-storage & Miniwarehouses***** Rental Personal Prop$133$160$149$140$125 Rental Residential Prop$7,865$5,257$5,397$4,369$5,506 Restaurant/Bar$13,192$12,005$11,132$10,052$9,197 $54,276$52,178$51,417$49,972$46,894 Services$14,361$17,973$10,434$1,886$2,420 $396$480$493$610$405 48 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 13 Business Type20132012201120102009 $9,722$7,127$4,631$4,277$4,592 Utilities***** $31,627$31,537$26,292$22,343$18,426 $238,980$237,677$210,994$186,539$185,854 Annual % change0.5%12.6%13.1%0.4%-11.6% The trend in gross business sales from 2009 to 2013 20142015 shows overall growth. Some industries have seen greater January2633 growth, such as wholesale trade and services, while some industries felt the impact of the great recession more than February6374 others. One industry, Construction Contracting, has not recovered to pre-recession levels. March103461 April185205 5.3Tourism May7721,338 Tourism is a major economic engine for the City of Seward. June3,5814,320 The months of June, July, and August are the primary months for tourism, with approximately 80-90% of all July5,2605,188 visitors arriving during that time. Winter tourism has seen an increase, with events such as the Polar Bear Plunge. August5,1343,207 Cruise ships bring a substantial number of visitors to September2001,014 Seward. Over 90,000 cruise ship passengers passed through October34126 data on the economic impact of tourists in Seward. November345 4 ¡«¤ Γ ȃ Seward Chamber of Commerce visitor counts, 2014- December215 2015 Source: Seward Chamber of Commerce 5.4Factors Affecting Seward’s Economy 5.4.1National Economic Trends impact on Seward’s economy. For example, the “great recession” in the contiguous United States impacted tour- 49 Economy II - 14 services in the tourism industry saw reduced revenue between 2008 and 2009, and took some time to climb back up to 2009 levels. 5.4.2 State Spending Reduced state budgets can mean less money available to communities such as Seward. Grants and other funding programs for local government are often cut or elimi- nated when state revenue declines. This can mean less money available for staff positions or capital improvement projects that would employ locals. Fiscal year 2017 state budget cuts eliminated nearly $500,000 for the City of Seward (approximately 5% of the City’s annual budget). 5.4.3 Transportation Infrastructure - ing, or other natural events could impact the local econ- omy. As the only overland route between Seward and goods into and out of Seward. 5.5 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r The Service sector has grown considerably since 2010 r Most industries have rebounded to pre-recession levels r- prehensive plan update r State budget cuts have reduced local government funding 50 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 15 Land Use 6 r Work to obtain rights of way within the Clearview The City of Seward completed the Municipal Lands In- Subdivision. ventory and Management Plan in December 2014. That document addresses the City’s land asset holdings and 6.1 Land Ownership management of city-owned lands. The primary recom- Seward’s developed area is primarily composed of pri- mendations of the plan are: vately owned property. Much of the public land within the city limits has been developed and is owned by the City r Budget time and attention to applying for the remain- of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough, State of Alaska, ing municipal entitlements. and Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC). The city and r Budget time and attention to applying for the remainder ARRC also own substantial undeveloped lands within of state tidelands and replatting as needed. city limits. r Establish a land bank where funds acquired from the sale of surplus property accrue to a special account Undeveloped city land is concentrated in the southwest for acquisition of other needed lands. part of town and along the northeastern side of Resur- r rection Bay. Large blocks of state land are located along lease commercial and industrial lands rather than sell. the Resurrection River and the western boundary of city r Consider using different rental percentage rates to land. The ARRC owns blocks in the harbor and industrial parts of town. These are strategic locations, which can (i.e. the Seward Marine Industrial Center where land is available and development is encouraged, and the The borough owns lands developed for the schools and Boat Harbor where land is in short supply and high the waste transfer facility while the state has parcels demand). developed throughout town for AVTEC, the airport, and r Vacate otherwise undevelopable Rights of Way to road maintenance facilities. enlarge and/or consolidate adjacent lands. (Note: This is generally accomplished when adjacent lands are replatted) 6.2 Land Use Patterns r Plan rights of way acquisitions to: 6.2.1 Residential Develop Hemlock Avenue and Olympia Road to the Seward Highway. Residential uses are zoned into single-family, two-fam- Extend Chamberlain Road above the horse pasture ily, multi-family, and rural residential. In some areas of to Phoenix Road to provide an alternate parallel Seward these uses are concentrated, such as along First route to relieve pressure on the Seward Hwy. and Second Avenues and in various subdivisions like Clear View, Gateway, and Forest Acres in the northwest Extend Benson Drive from Swetmann Drive to portion of town. In other areas, they are mixed in with Phoenix Road to provide a safer alternate egress commercial development such as along portions of Fourth, from Gateway Subdivision. (Note: Two private parcels stand between the end of Benson Drive residential and urban residential zones). ROW and Phoenix Road) r Modify and enforce the City code to discourage the Multi-family residential use is scattered throughout parts use of rights of way for the storage of personal prop- of downtown and along First and Second Avenues. Large erty such as trailers, inoperable /unlicensed motor lot residences not hooked up to city water and sewer vehicles, and commercial equipment. occur in Forest Acres, and in scattered areas on the east r Continue to keep an accurate and complete inventory side of Resurrection Bay. data base of all easements. 51 Land Use II - 16 6.2.5 Public/Institutional As indicated previously, there has been residential growth north of city limits adjacent to the Seward Highway and - Nash Road and in subdivisions. These residences use lic and institutional use. This includes facilities owned, on-site wells and septic systems. leased, or operated by the City of Seward; state facilities such as AVTEC, SCCC, the airport, and road maintenance 6.2.2Commercial facilities; the Institute of Marine Science; the ASLC; General commercial activity in Seward is concentrated Kenai Fjords National Park Service Visitor Center, and into three areas. The downtown business district, which US Forest Service Seward District Ranger Station. Most extends along Third, Fourth, and Fifth Avenues between of these facilities are scattered throughout the city. Jefferson Avenue and the bay, is the largest area of activity. - Public and institutional uses cluster on the southern part rine recreational and tourism-oriented businesses located of downtown along or up from the waterfront, in the busi- in the small boat harbor and its immediate vicinity. The ness district along Fourth and Fifth Avenues, in midtown third area extends along the Seward Highway from Port blocks along First, Second, Third, and Fourth Avenues, Avenue to the northern city limits. As with residential in the boat harbor on the eastern side of Fourth Avenue, growth, commercial growth north of city limits relies in the industrial area bounded by the highway and Port on highway access. Avenue, and near SMIC. Availability of land not subject to City sales and property In 2014, the city updated the Municipal Lands Manage- taxes may encourage continued development outside the ment Plan. city, although limited or lack of services such as sewer, 6.2.6 Resource Management a deterrent. The City of Seward and the State of Alaska own a large amount of undeveloped land and tidelands within city 6.2.3 Marine Industrial limits. These lands are concentrated on the east side of Resurrection Bay, along the Resurrection River, and the boat repair and storage, marine fuel storage, transship- steep slopes on the western city limits. Much of this land ment, commodity and passenger transfer, and staging for is zoned under Resource Management, which allows a marine research vessels and projects. These uses occur wide variety of uses. It may be more appropriate to use in four general areas: on the south edge of downtown the district as a holding zone that requires rezoning before Seward, partway out to Lowell Point; in the vicinity of development or sale. the boat harbor; in the area at the head of Resurrection Bay between the boat harbor and the mouth of the Resur- 6.2.7 Open Space/Recreation rection River; and at SMIC. There is currently additional land available for this type of use at SMIC. Additional A certain amount of land in Seward functions as open railroad-owned lands may also be available. space and recreational use land, including much of the area zoned as Resource Management. Waterfront Park, 6.2.4Upland Industrial a shore side park with developed campsites for both RVs and tents, stretches from the south of the boat harbor to Upland industrial uses are located adjacent to marine the ASLC on the west side of Resurrection Bay. There industrial uses, and generally have some relationship to are also small municipal parks at various locations. marine access. The same areas described in marine in- dustrial apply to upland industrial use. 52 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 17 6.3 Zoning and Subdivision ZoningIntent Ordinances Provide for water-dependent or water-re- lated uses with particular emphasis on 6.3.1 Zoning Districts Harbor Com- transportation, tourist, recreational, com- mercial mercial or industrial enterprises that derive Table 5 presents the existing zoning districts. The num- harbor location. existing land uses in many areas, leading to requests Provide areas to accommodate high- for rezoning, conditional uses, and variances before the way-oriented commercial activities such Planning and Zoning Commission when owners wish to Auto Com- improve their property. As a result, some districts have mercial limited personal services and retail uses a broad range of uses. requiring substantial outdoor activity, 4 ¡«¤ Δ ȃ Zoning Districts Public and private educational, admin- ZoningIntent istrative, government and health care Institutional uses, including public land reserved for Rural Resi-Provide stable, quiet, low-density detached District future public development. The develop- single-family residential development. dential ment standards are high to assure that the activities provide visual amenity to Single-family Provide stable and quiet, low to medium the surrounding area. density detached single-family residential Residential development. Designate park, recreation and commem- Provide medium density traditional Parks District orative property owned by the city, state Two-family housing area with a mix of single and or federal governments for recreation and residential two-family units. other compatible public purposes. Provide opportunities for a higher density Lands that are generally undeveloped and residential setting with a mix of housing Multi-family cannot be precisely zoned due to inadequate units, which are predominantly multi-fam- Resource Residential information on the extension of public ily housing units close to concentrations Management services and utilities; the suitability of of public services, employment, and/or the land to support commercial, residen- recreation. tial, industrial or public uses; and other possible environmental consideration. Allow an area of higher density mixed residential uses from detached single-fam- Urban Resi-Established as a district in which the ily housing to multi-family apartments in principal use of land is business, manu- dential conjunction with compatible low impact facturing, processing, fabricating, repair, Industrial assembly, storage, wholesaling and dis- downtown business district. District tributing operations; which may create some nuisance and are neither properly Provide for a medium density residential, associated nor compatible with residential - - land uses. signed to act as a transition zone between dential the high density central business district and surrounding medium-high density residential districts. 53 Land Use II - 18 6.3.2 Subdivision Ordinance Responsibility for platting is shared by the City of Seward and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; each has a subdivi- sion ordinance. The party subdividing a parcel of land within city limits must conform to the city ordinance to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. Once approved, the city prepares and submits written com- ments with the plat to the Borough Planning Department, Borough Planning Commission that deviate from the preliminary plat, in a manner not approved by the city, are sent back to the city for review. 6.3.3 Road Standards The City of Seward currently has no adopted road stan- dards, which becomes an issue when land is subdivided. The developer builds roads within a subdivision, and those roads are turned over to the city for maintenance. Roads that are not built to proper standards can create safety and maintenance problems. In some cases, the city may elect not to take responsibility for road maintenance, which leaves that responsibility to homeowners. The city should evaluate and adopt road construction standards as part of the subdivision ordinances. 6.3.4 Infill Development There is a need to concentrate and enhance existing devel- opment in conformance with the Land Use Plan. There is also a need to limit unguided expansion of land uses throughout the community. 6.3.5 Vacant Residential Land Vacant, developable, privately-owned residential land in the City of Seward is limited to about 120 acres. Seven- ty-three acres are in parcels less than 5 acres in area. In total, there are over 301 vacant, developable residential parcels in the city. Together, these parcels equal over $11.5 million in taxable land value. &¨¦´±¤ ΐΑ ȃ Map with vacant private residential parcels valued over $10,000 per acre. 54 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 19 Housing 7 2000 - OccupancyHousing Value Table 6 and Table 7 present Seward housing characteristics Married Couples409$1,500 or more5 for the years 2000 and 2010. Over this period, the total number of housing units increased by 6%. The portion of Male House- housing units that were vacant increased 4%. The portion holder of single detached housing units increased by 11%. The number of renter occupied units remained roughly equal Female House-111 to the number of owner occupied housing units over this holder entire period. Median rental rates went up by approxi- Non-Family361 mately 5%. The largest change during this period was in - Persons per 2.4 ber of houses in the $200,000 and over range increased Household from roughly 50 to 250 over this period. Between 2000 Persons Living in and 2010, the number of homes with a reported value of 628 Group Quarters under $100,000 decreased by half, while median home values increased from $138,400 to $191,900. 4 ¡«¤ Ε ȃ Seward Housing Characteristics for the Year 2000 4 ¡«¤ Ζ ȃ Seward Housing Characteristics for the Year 2010 2000 - OccupancyHousing Value Occupied Hous-917Less than $50,0008 2010 - OccupancyHousing Value ing Units Occupied Housing 928Less than $50,0000 Owner Occupied461$50,000 to $99,99990 Units Renter-occupied456$100,000 to $149,999137Owner Occupied459$50,000 to $99,99944 Vacant housing 141$150,000 to $199,99987Renter-occupied469$100,000 to 149 units$149,999 UNITS IN STRUCTURE$200,000 to $299,99938Vacant housing units196$150,000 to 147 $199,999 1 Unit Detached585$300,000 or more13 UNITS IN STRUCTURE$200,000 to 38 1 Unit Attached30RENTAL RATES $299,999 2 - 4 Units165Less than $200321 Unit Detached873$300,000 or more81 5 - 9 Units123$200 to $299471 Unit Attached30RENTAL RATES 10 or more Units142$300 to $499872 - 4 Units128Less than $2000 Mobile Home, 5$500 to $7491135 - 9 Units111$200 to $2990 Trailer 10 or more Units166$300 to $49992 HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE$750 to $99983 Mobile Home, Trailer0$500 to $749138 Families556$1,000 to $1,49950 55 Housing II - 20 7.1 Summary of Planning Issues and 2010 - OccupancyHousing Value Trends HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE$750 to $99983 r 2000 and 2010. Families474$1,000 to $1,49991 r The portion of single unit detached housing increased Married Couples364$1,500 or more0 markedly between the years 2000 and 2010. The num- ber of structures with 2 or more units fell from 41% Male Householder32 to 31% of the total housing stock. r The rate of housing developed outside city limits Female Householder78 continues to outpace development within Seward. Non-Family454 This trend could have long term implications, such as increased cost of services, the development of nat- Persons per Household2.14 ural amenities, and a change in the “character” of Seward. The city can continue to explore incentives Persons Living in 709 to develop reasonably priced housing within Seward, Group Quarters It is also important to point out the change in rental rates between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2010 there are no rentals available below $300 per month, and the distri- What this information does not show is the number or rate of housing units developed outside the city limits, but still connected to the services and opportunities provided by Seward. Population and housing continue to grow at a faster rate outside of Seward’s city limits. Between 2000 and 2010, Seward‘s total housing stock grew by 6%. Over that same period, the total housing stock in the Census area surrounding Seward grew by 16% (see Figure 12). 2500 2010 2000 2000 1500 1000 Housing Growth (units) 500 0 Surrounding AreaSeward &¨¦´±¤ ΐΒ ȃ Housing growth within City of Seward versus surrounding area, 2000-2010 56 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 21 Transportation 8 8.2 Transit Seward has several modes of transportation available There is a city-operated seasonal shuttle bus that provides for traveling to and from the community. The Seward service between the railroad depot, cruise ship terminal, Highway remains the primary access route to and from and downtown. The shuttle is funded with cruise ship Seward to the rest of Alaska. The Alaska Railroad’s taxes. southern terminus is at Seward and provides scheduled service to Anchorage. There is no regularly scheduled bus service within Seward and the surrounding area. Seward Bus Lines provide ser- 8.1Parking and Traffic vice between Seward and Anchorage, with connections to other Kenai Peninsula destinations on a daily basis. 8.1.1Traffic A Senior Center van currently serves the older residents. The Seward Public Transit Human Services Coordina- tion Plan (2015) (not adopted) analyzed demographics, services, and geographies in Seward and the surrounding area. The purpose was to understand the current needs signals within the city. and provide high quality access to the city and region’s human services. Based on this analysis, it was estimated 8.1.2 Parking that between 20 and 400 trips per day were being unmet The City of Seward has six parking lots in the boat harbor. in Seward and the surrounding area, and that additional The North Lot and South Lot provide parking for those public transportation services were needed in order to provide a desired level of access. The plan recommended Center Lot is located in the heart of the boat harbor and a combination of checkpoint and route deviation services. is strictly a two-hour maximum lot. The South Harbor Making this combination of transit available will require Uplands Lot and Northeast Lot accommodate vehicles the coordination and cooperative efforts of the City, the with trailers. These lots contain 50 foot stalls and are Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. (CARTS), hu- located near the west boat ramp and northeast boat ramp. man service organizations, and a number of other local The Permit Lot is strictly for permit holders and is also entities (LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., 2015). fees are now collected via automated pay stations in the 8.2.1Railroad harbor area. Daily rail service between Anchorage and Seward is pro- vided from May through September. The Alaska Rail- road owns a 350.6-acre reserve in Seward that is used for train operations, as well as a passenger depot and terminal facilities. These lands include the docks and adjacent uplands, which support intermodal operations. Portions of the land used to support railroad operations, or those not set aside for future capital and expansion opportunities, are made available for lease or permitted use (Alaska Railroad Corporation, 2014). On-street parallel parking is available throughout the city with angled on-street parking available along sections of Fourth and Fifth Avenues. On-street parking is free. 57 Transportation II - 22 ARRC acquired the Seward Coal Loading Facility (SCLF) in 2003 and has made subsequent repairs and improve- ments to the facility. As of 2014, the SCLF is the only facility available in Alaska to export coal. 8.2.2Airport The State of Alaska maintains paved airstrips at the north end of Resurrection Bay. The main runway is 4,240 feet long and 100 feet wide. The second, short runway is 2,200 feet long and 75 feet wide. 10 years, including multiple occurrences in 2013. The State is currently overseeing an Airport Improvement and Design project to develop engineering alternatives to protect the airport facilities from further recurrent - able, no scheduled commercial service is available at the airport. 8.2.3 Alaska Marine Highway The State-run ferry service discontinued service to Seward in 2005. 8.3 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r Investigate the viability of year-round public transit services. r Conduct an inventory of non-ADA compliant side- walks and bring them into compliance. r Ensure connectivity between the harbor and downtown. 58 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 23 Port and Harbor 9 9.1 Seward Marine Industrial Center9.3 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends The City of Seward has expanded the Seward Marine r The Seward Marine Industrial Center’s recent and Industrial Center (SMIC) considerably since the last com- ongoing upgrades will potentially stimulate additional prehensive plan update. Most recently, construction of marine industry economic activity. the much-anticipated breakwater began in 2016. This r Seward’s marine facilities may see increased use with improvement project will allow vessels to dock at the the opening of the Northwest Passage and additional SMIC without fear of damage from waves, a concern prevalent in the past. Plans include adding new linear crane. A vessel washdown pad was installed which allows for containment and proper disposal of washdown water. A new 330-ton boat lift was added in 2015. Vigor Industrial operates a full-service shipyard at the SMIC, including a 5,000-ton lift that can handle vessels up to 300 feet long. 9.2 Seward Boat Harbor overall commercial and economic picture of the City of Seward. The existing harbor was constructed immedi- ately following the 1964 earthquake and had minimal upgrades until 1998. At that time, the harbor was owned by the State of Alaska, but operated by the City. In June 1998 the Seward City Council authorized the City Man- ager to negotiate a transfer of the harbor and all of the associated improvements from the State of Alaska to the City of Seward. The 2014 Seward Boat Harbor Plan provides in-depth analysis of the current and planned facilities, operating costs, and physical characteristics. Recent harbor up- lift dock, creation of the south harbor uplands and an expanded breakwater. The Alaska Railroad is also moving forward with harbor improvements that include additional moorage/wharf ca- pacity, new roads, and increased industrial space. 59 Recreation II - 24 Recreation 10 r Continued increases in tourist numbers may impact The City of Seward is surrounded by many opportunities recreation facilities. for outdoor recreation. This includes hiking, boating, 10.1 Campgrounds The City of Seward operates seven separate campgrounds, six of which are within Waterfront Park. All sites are on groups of 10 units or more can be made. The City will begin testing a pilot program in 2017 / 2018 to allow pre- paid reservations. Ninety-nine sites have electrical and water hook-ups for RVs. These sites cost $40 per night. Tents can camp in designated ‘tent camping’ areas along Ballaine Boulevard and in Forest Acres campground. There is no tent camping during the winter, due to lack of water / sewer and restroom facilities. Winter camping is available at times to self-contained RVs. All camping fees are collected via automated self-serve kiosks. Waterfront Park offers free Wi-Fi, and a self-pay sewer dump station is located on Ballaine Boulevard. Approximately 10 miles from Seward, the National Park Service operates a walk-in, 12-site, tent campground at Exit Glacier. Seward area, and one military recreation area that offers camping and RV sites. 10.2 Parks, Ball Fields, and Picnic Areas The City of Seward maintains nine public parks, three ball reserved through the Parks and Recreation department. 10.3 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r Outdoor recreation is a major attraction for visitors and residents of Seward. 60 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 25 Public Facilities and Services 11 and illnesses requiring specialized care are sent by air 11.1 Education or ground medivac to Anchorage. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District operates three schools in Seward covering grades K-12. Seward Chugachmiut North Star Health Clinic is available to Elementary School, Seward Middle School, and Seward members of the Chugachmiut tribe. It provides primary High School are located near each other on the north care services with a focus on preventative patient education end of town. and screening. Services include acute and chronic illness care, emergency care, illness prevention education, rou- Enrollment has remained steady over the past four school tine screening exams, well childcare and immunizations, prenatal care, and behavioral health. school year, sixth grade was moved from the elementary school to the middle school. The Seward Community Health Center is a federally-qual- 4 ¡«¤ Η ȃ Seward K-12 School Enrollment such as wellness visits, family medicine, labs, well child care, physical examinations, and health education and School Enrollment counseling. School‘15/’16‘14/’15‘13/’14‘12/’13 SeaView is a mental/behavioral health care provider that Elementary296282338336 services individuals with disabilities through residential and support services such as assisted living, community Middle1231188183 prevention programs, family development services, and substance abuse and recovery services. High164182175182 Source: 11.3 City Government & Finances The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) Seward is a home-rule city located within the Kenai Pen- maintains facilities in the City of Seward and offers nu- insula Borough. An elected seven-member council directs merous courses, including maritime trades, information the city manager (see Figure 13). City services are funded technology, building technology and culinary arts. The through taxes and service charges. Taxes include a four Alaska Maritime Training Center provides a variety of percent sales tax, a four percent bed tax, and a property US Coast Guard approved courses, and is distinguished tax of 3.12 mils. for its state-of-the-art radar navigation and ship’s pilot training programs. The bulk of Seward’s sales tax (47%) is generated during 11.2 Health Care & Social Services visitors. Seward offers a broad range of health care services, which The City’s taxpayers have become more diverse over the last several years, but still lean toward an over-dependence Providence Medical Center is city-owned and managed on tourism-related businesses and the visitor industry. by Providence Health Services, and includes a 24-hour emergency department; laboratory and radiology ser- vices; physical, speech, and occupational therapies; and a long term care facility. Those with serious injuries 61 Public Facilities and Services II - 26 &¨¦´±¤ ΐΓ ȃ City of Seward organizational chart 11.3.1Kenai Peninsula Borough Borough School District, which is managed by a super- The Kenai Peninsula Borough functions similarly to counties intendent hired by an elected nine-member school board. in other states. Incorporated in January 1964 as a second-class borough under the authority of the State of Alaska, the bor- 11.4 Summary of Planning Issues and ough is responsible for area wide education, solid-waste Trends management, planning and zoning, taxation, and assessment. The borough has delegated planning and platting advisory r Identify a mechanism for prioritizing and funding city authority to the city. Locally authorized service areas provide infrastructure improvements and major maintenance - of existing assets. ed mayor serves as the chief administrator and works with r an elected nine-member legislative assembly. The borough assistance to local governments. delegates education responsibilities to the Kenai Peninsula 62 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 27 Public Safety 12 with tanks (three 1,500-gpm), two rescue units, a ladder rig, and three support vehicles. Other equipment includes sworn volunteers that assist in times when the population swells for special events. The department also provides 1,250 gpm truck and a rescue unit. There are two hydrant a Safe Kids program, drug awareness instruction, an systems, one on the west side of the bay and a separate one for SMIC. The department is staffed by a full-time licensing, a 12-bed jail, and 24-hour dispatch and radio chief and deputy, administrative assistant and building communications for all emergency services on the eastern peninsula. Vehicles include ten (10) police cars. and rescue, vehicle extrication, inspections, plan reviews, The Seward Animal Shelter, operated by the police de- and public training and education. The City of Seward partment, provides animal licensing and control. has a mutual aid agreement with the Lowell Point, Moose The police department maintains the 911 service locally and state forestry. The latter operate a rural volunteer with monitors that display incoming caller information, phones for the hearing impaired, marine VHF, emergen- community and is under the jurisdiction of the Kenai cy Citizens Band radios, and civil defense phones. This Peninsula Borough. service is integrated with the Kenai Peninsula Borough system. 12.1 Emergency Medical Services The Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SVAC) covers a service area to Mile 38 on the Seward Highway, and also provide ground transportation to Anchorage. They provide emergency medical services using 18 trained volunteers and three Type-1 Advance Life Support Ambu- lances. Due to fewer volunteers, SVAC no longer provides ground transportation to Anchorage. This has resulted in &¨¦´±¤ ΐΔ ȃ City of Seward Police Station consider how to reestablish ground ambulance service between Seward and Anchorage. The city and Providence The State Troopers service most of the eastern peninsula are conducting a feasibility study to determine the costs (up to Mile 52 on the Seward Highway and up to Mile of adding the ambulance service. 62 on the Sterling Highway), with one sergeant and two troopers based in Seward. The State Troopers have a The Seward Fire Station and the Bear Creek Fire Service mutual aid agreement with the city to assist each other Area both have search and rescue response capability and with law enforcement. All search and rescue operations automatically respond with SVAC calls. are coordinated by the troopers, and include the US Coast Guard and Civil Air Patrol as necessary. One wildlife 12.2 Emergency Preparedness The City of Seward operates under an Emergency Op- - erations Plan that provides direction and control during tion is located on Fourth Avenue, with a satellite station periods of emergency. It gives emergency instructions for located in SMIC. The main station houses three engines use with the public, and directs coordination with outside 63 Public Safety II - 28 assistance from private, state, federal and national relief organizations. The plan includes check lists to provide for maximum protection of life and property, as well as recovery efforts after an emergency. This plan is updated and maintained by the Seward Fire Department, and can city departments. It was last updated in 2015. 12.3 Library Museum The Seward Community Library & Museum is a unique combined public library, museum, archives and com- munity center serving Seward and the surrounding area providing opportunities for equal access to information, technology, lifelong learning, community enrichment, and the preservation of Seward’s heritage. The museum is a partnership between the City of Seward and the Resurrection Bay Historical Society, whose col- lection of objects, photographs, and archives is housed and exhibited in the museum spaces. 12.4Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r The public safety building is over 60 years old and needs to be updated. r Diminishing state funding for State Troopers and community jails may increase responsibilities of local law enforcement. 64 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 29 Utilities 13 area is treated at SMIC. The two main components of the 13.1 Water wastewater system are the two sewer treatment ponds at The City of Seward provides water to its residents from Lowell Point and SMIC. Both are dredged and repaired groundwater sources at 3,800 gallons per minute (gpm). to include new oxygenation system upgrades in 2016. Total reserves equal 620,000 gallons. Water consumption has averaged 1.2 million gallons per day (gpd). Much The sewer system consists of a network of collector sew- of the existing water system in Seward was built by the ers that serve residential and commercial customers, and USACE prior to the construction of the Seward Highway. then discharge into the main line interceptor sewer at Originally designed as a conventional loop system, it has various points along its length. The interceptor system subsequently developed in a linear fashion due to the consists of a combination of gravity sewers, pump sta- topography of the area. tions, and force mains that transport sewage, beginning from the Forest Acres Subdivision in the north. It then collects sewage along the Seward Highway, Fourth Ave- that water capacity was adequate in 1990, but stated that “the infrastructure is old and will eventually be in need discharges it to the sewage treatment lagoon located off of replacement.” A recent water and sewer plan produced Lowell Point Road. detailed recommendations for system improvements. Major improvements have been made in recent years. 13.3Electricity - The Seward Electric System (SES) operated by the City sures regarding water service, including the restriction of Seward purchases its electrical power from Chugach of development in the Lowell Creek watershed area to Electric Association. Several improvements have been protect the city’s potable water supply, and the extension of made to the city’s electrical system in recent years. The water service to SMIC, and the upgrade of the water main power system was upgraded to include the 115 KV line from Mile 0 to 1 of the Seward Highway. In addition, two from Mile 44 to Mile 25. The power line from mile 18 to new wells have been installed at Fort Raymond, one well mile 3 was also upgraded to 115 KV in capacity, although was upgraded, one water storage was refurbished and a that segment is energized only to 69 KV. Two additional new 600,000 gallon water storage tank was constructed plans call for the upgrading of electrical distribution and in the northern part of the city. underground burial of electrical corridors where possi- ble. A new 5,000 square foot electric utility warehouse 13.2 Wastewater and storage building was constructed at Fort Raymond allowing four (4) of the current six (6) generators to be The Seward wastewater system serves the immediate city relocated in the building and offering indoor storage of and the Fourth of July Creek area, which is a separate inventory and upgraded electronic control systems for the system. Some areas, such as the airport and Cliff Addition, generators. Two replacement generators were purchased are not currently served. Usage is approximately 700,000 2008. In 2016 the utility operated 2,800 meters, including gpd through the sewer main and pump station. It is rated 70 miles of distribution lines, 48 miles of transmission at 880,000 gpd. The system has a capacity of twice that lines and three (3) substations. The average annual load volume. Wastewater for the city proper is treated at the was 8 megawatts, with sales of approximately 53,000,000 Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant by a series of KWH. four lift stations. The treatment plant is located approx- imately one mile south of the central business district, Electric rates change seasonally to offer rate relief to outside city limits. Wastewater for the Fourth of July year-round residential and general service customers. 65 Utilities II - 30 That is, the rate paid by customers during the winter is limits on the west side of the bay, to SMIC, and the lower than that paid by customers during the summer.airport continues to be a need. r People value the quality of city water. Replacement of aging infrastructure for water distribution, and 13.4 Solid Waste & Recycling protecting the city’s potable water supply in the Lowell Canyon watershed, continues to be a concern. Solid waste generated in Seward is collected by Alaska r ongoing concern; energizing the transmission line to located on the north edge of town, was closed in 1992 and a higher voltage into Seward remains a possibility. replaced by a solid waste transfer facility. The transfer The city is also interested in bringing liquid natural facility is contracted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough gas as a fuel, if a viable distribution system can be to Alaska Waste. established and gas can be shipped into Seward at a Annually, the Seward Transfer and Recycle Center sends feasible rate. Such an effort may be more likely with over 5,000 tons of solid waste to the Central Peninsula the development of a natural gas line. r Area wide animal control is an issue. The Kenai Pen- insula Borough does not provide this function, but the city does and is called on to handle problems. Animal opened to accept land clearings, metal scraps, and con- control services, in cooperation with the borough in struction materials up to a given limit annually. Excess areas beyond the city, should be continued. Reloca- inert material is transferred out. tion of the animal shelter to a more suitable location should be addressed. 13.4.1 Communications r Most communication transmissions to and from Seward go through a limited number of main trunks, which The local telephone system has a capacity of 15,000 lines, are a limited slow speed. Although much improved, with over 3,300 lines currently in service. The local util- continued updating of telephone and telecommuni- ity provides long-distance service through several other cations equipment and lines is necessary to provide communications providers, including internet services fast, reliable service so agencies and businesses can through the local TV cable system, and a recently laid although AVTEC, Providence Seward Medical Center and ASLC are equipped and can use videoconferencing in their operations. Cellular service is available through a provider. Upgrading and expanding connections to modern telecommunications networks need to be continued to support business and government operations. 13.5 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r Generally, the city needs to have public utilities and services which are not out-of-date in order to maintain and attract new businesses, industry, and residents. Some development within city limits is stymied by - tension of the sewer system to properties within city 66 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 31 Natural Hazards 14 14.2 Flooding and Floodplain The City of Seward is particularly susceptible to earth- Development aggravated by heavy rains, melt runoff, heightened tid- al action, and severe winds. During winter, deep snow and avalanches occasionally hamper transportation and historically occurred in Seward and the outlying areas. emergency response in the community, which is poten- - tially a major factor during a disaster. Natural hazards are ticipates in the National Flood Insurance Program, and something the City of Seward is all too familiar, and the community has taken a variety of steps to mitigate their in the 2003 Kenai Peninsula Borough election to form affects. In addition to controlled development, land use may be subject to requirements of other programs such Creek Flood Service Area will address the most persistent, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), regularly occurring problem areas. and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 14.2.1 Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel and 14.1 Tsunamis Canyon The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake had a devastating Much of Seward is built on the alluvial fan created by effect on Seward with loss of life, destroyed livelihoods, Lowell Creek, prior to the tunnel being built to divert property damage, and a changed landscape. The waterfront Lowell Creek away from Jefferson Street and the down- area along the west side of Resurrection Bay suffered the town area. The Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel drains most lasting damage due to the loss of the Port of Seward Lowell Creek and Lowell Canyon streams through Bear and Alaska Railroad facilities. Development should con-Mountain to Resurrection Bay. The tunnel is constructed tinue to be controlled in this area of high seismic risk, through rock, and is grouted and lined with rails on the with zoning restricted to Parks.bottom designed to help prevent damage from heavy cause extensive damage and erosion, which requires pe- In response to the 1964 earthquake, Seward became the riodic rebuilding and repair to the interior of the tunnel. There is potential for catastrophic damage as the tunnel conducted a study that located hazardous zones. Seward is susceptible to clogging up; the rock above the portal is has placed warning signs in those areas and has restrict- ed development, keeping the beachfront as a park and down the canyon to Jefferson Street and downtown. There camping area. In order to protect property owners and are several homes in the canyon with only one way out, - which could be a life threatening situation. lated to natural hazards, the City of Seward participates 14.2.2 Lowell Point system and programs. This allows for the reduction of insurance liability and rates, and provides incentives for The stream at Lowell Point, which had a landslide during more safety measures. and avoid impacting the sewage lagoon that is directly in its course. 67 Natural Hazards II - 32 14.2.3 Japanese Creek 14.3 Avalanches and Landslides Steep slopes, which may be susceptible to avalanches next to the water tank. The Creek is at high velocity at and landslides, occur on the edge of town west of First Avenue, on the west side of Resurrection Bay along Low- straight out of a narrow steep canyon and then makes a ell Point Road, and the eastern section of Nash Road as left turn heading toward the transfer facility. If Japanese it goes up the hill toward the Fourth of July Creek area. Creek breaks through near this corner it will head directly The potential for avalanche/landslide hazards to develop for the two schools, possibly the Forest Acres Recreation in areas of steep slopes should be analyzed. Camp, and many homes below. There is also a potential for avalanches to close the Seward Highway. A 1982 avalanche study by the Alaska Divi- 14.2.4 Resurrection River 60 avalanche paths along the Seward Highway. several times in the last decade. Protection of the airport 14.4 Summary of Planning Issues and by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Trends Facilities. r The Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel could in times 14.2.5 Clear Creek of high water clog up or collapse, resulting in The small stream at Mile 2 Seward Highway is exca- vated each year. Clear Creek should be channeled every the hospital. couple years to avoid coming out of its banks as it did The stream at Lowell Point is susceptible to land- lower reaches are not constantly cleared, the road in this area is susceptible to being destroyed.The dike next to the water tank could breach from high velocities of water from Japanese Creek, 14.2.6Fourth of July Creek property in Forest Acres subdivision. Resurrection River channel problems can lead stage. During past years it has exceeded its limits. During for roads and structures in the industrial area, as the potential threat of heading directly for the ship lift. If the short breakwater on the northern side of the valley behind the Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) causing damage. were to break, it could enter the Correctional Center. the dike at Fourth of July Creek could endanger lives at Spring Creek Correctional Center and/or community security. 14.2.7 Subdivision Flooding Some subdivisions, because of the way buildings events occurs outside of municipal boundaries. The Old Mill Subdivision and the Questa Woods area are very 68 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 33 Quality of Life 15 As a community, Seward has taken many deliberate steps to retain and improve the quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors. Investments in city services and infrastructure, educational and economic opportunities, health and social services, housing, recreation, and historic assets have been discussed throughout this plan. Many of these efforts are the results of previous comprehensive ongoing today. Previous plans and surveys reveal positive factors as expressed by its residents: r Pristine natural resources r Recreational opportunities r Low crime rates r r Slow pace of life r High quality public services r Cultural variety r Highway and boat accessibility r Small town community atmosphere r Less congestion than other towns r Good place to raise children r Business and job opportunities r Heritage and history r Factors that negatively impact the quality of life ac- cording to residents include the following: r Poor climate r Drug and alcohol abuse r Lack of shopping options r Lack of cultural activities r r Shortage of full-time, year-round employment r Isolation from other towns r High cost of living r r Lack of housing options r These values and concerns will be explored in more depth during the comprehensive planning process. 69 Natural Environment and Community Appearance II - 34 Natural Environment and Community Appearance 16 Ray Building, the Brown and Hawkins store, and new Seward is surrounded by a dynamic ecosystem of moun- signage at Urbachs clothing store. In 2016, rehabilitation tains, ice and ocean. The natural environment supports a of the Osbo building on 4th Street began. The City of vast array of wildlife, including sea otters, orcas, whales, Seward has in addition to historical structures on the sea lions, sea birds, eagles and bears. Boat and plane National Historic Register, a local Register of Historical tours, as well as kayaking and hiking bring people closer Places. In 2016, the Eide-Stotko house (built 1905-10) to these natural assets. located at 420 Third Ave was added to the local register The Kenai Peninsula has an impressive trail system that on 6th Avenue began its restoration. is constantly developing. This also includes World War Two Army installations In addition to increased restoration of historic buildings, scattered within and outside the city of Seward. In the Kenai Fjords National Park, one can view calving gla-(Seward Historic Preservation Commission – Historic Plant & Tree Register provides an inroad to increase Exit Glacier entrance. The ASLC offers a close up view of Alaska’s marine ecosystem through its aquariums.given more attention to sign control (Planning & Zoning Commission – Seward Community Development Depart- There are many different areas in Seward to view dif- ment), enhanced litter control with recycling collection ferent types of birds. In Kenai Fjords National Park one bins established around town, assist in the increased can see a variety of sea birds. At Exit Glacier, one can community cleanup efforts. These events include the an- view owls and watch for nesting dippers. In the marsh nual Super Saturday cleanups hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department in May, painted dumpsters at city wetland species, and in the boat harbor, different types campgrounds, and the annual coastal clean-ups hosted of gulls and loons. by RBCA (Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance) and Sometimes the natural environment is shaped by political and natural events. The Caines Head State Recreation Area Seward themes on different wall expanses around town. is the scenic site of abandoned World War II structures including Fort McGilvray and the South Beach Garrison. The 1964 earthquake has left some visible history be- 16.1 Historic Preservation hind, although it may not be immediately recognizable. - The Seward Community Library and Museum offers a ment (CLG) affords the city the opportunity to request variety of displays depicting Seward’s history as well as assistance from state and federal experts in a wide variety historical videos for viewing by residents and visitors. of preservation disciplines. As a requirement of CLG status, the city created the SHPC in 1992. This body Accepted as a great asset by its citizens, the eclectic nature of appointed citizen volunteers was tasked to look into - Seward’s historic assets including historic buildings, ar- sity of Seward. Seward’s tremendous community pride chaeological sites, and documents. They were charged with is evident in the showcase of its historic structures and the development of a historic preservation plan. (Seward museum collections. The Seward Historic Preservation Historical Preservation Plan 1996 currently in process of Commission in assistance with the city’s Community revision, will be titled, Seward Historical Preservation Development and Library – Museum Departments have inventoried many of its historic properties, providing and prehistoric resources, making recommendations for research and working closely with local citizens. Down- properties eligible for the National Register, and acting as town has seen restoration of the Railroad Depot, L. V. 70 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Volume II II - 35 an advisory body to the city council, city administration, additional local regulations and zoning requirements and other boards and commissions.as a strategy to implement historic preservation. Com- munity opinion may be shaped by a lack of awareness In 1974, the State of Alaska passed the Alaska Historic of historic preservation goals, lack of explicit incen- Preservation Act. The commissioner of the Alaska Depart- tives, and unclear procedures to follow. ment of Natural Resources was given overall responsibility for historic preservation duties. To assist the commissioner are the Alaska Historic Commission and the State Historic Federal Historic Preservation Fund Program. It serves as a “clearinghouse” of information on the state’s historic, prehistoric and archaeological resources; and encourages and assists local governments in historic preservation activities through the CLG program. The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) was en- acted in 1966 requiring that historic and prehistoric prop- erties be taken into consideration during implementation of all federally funded projects. The NHPA established several programs to encourage historic preservation. These include the National Register of Historic Places and matching grant funds administered through state 16.2 Summary of Planning Issues and Trends r The Historic Preservation Plan, Phase II (1996) has set forth community goals for historic preservation in Seward along with the historical perspective and background for the political and economic framework within which these goals will be achieved. The Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1996) is currently in re- vision process by the Seward Historic Preservation Commission and be eliminated when the updated r Current responsibility for historic preservation over- sight is administrated in cooperation with the staff of the Seward Library and Museum, Seward city administration, and the Community Development Department. 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