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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2019-051 Sponsored by: Planning&Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2019 TO APRIL 2020 WHEREAS, at its March 19, 2019 work session, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council held a joint work session, and reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List; and WHEREAS, at its April 2, 2019 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2019-005 which recommended City Council adoption of the Commission's April 2019 to April 2020 Priority List. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that: Section 1. The following Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for April 2019 through April 2020 are hereby adopted: Short and Medium Term 1) Review/Update Seward City Code, Section 15 a. Lodging 15.10.225 b. Definitions 15.10.140 2) Support City Council in exploring available funding/policy for infrastructure development(hold jointly with City Council, if possible) 3) Pursue possible localized Planning&Zoning Compliance Officer 4) Current planning and zoning, including the subdivision of land 5) Provide research, analysis, and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on current topics — including demographics, housing, lodging, economic development, resiliency and sustainability 6) Seward Marine Industrial Center new zoning district 7) Fort Raymond Property(former USAF Rec. Camp) 8) Communication tower education / work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly with City Council, if possible) CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-051 ini 9) Review planning options for possible Historic District code 10)Review and update the 2016 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Continuing 1) Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments that support the neighborhood's growth and vitality 2) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping, junk vehicles, etc. 3) Identify and implement land use and zoning changes, as well as other actions needed to support the short-term recovery and long-term vitality of City 4) Did You Know code education 5) Planning& Zoning Commissioner training a. Seek additional training funding if possible Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 13`1' day of May, 2019. 1 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA I i (C:)a),"--C. , r David Squires, May AYES: Osenga, McClure, Towsley, Lane, Seese, Horn, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: rends J. Ballo , MMC 6) City Clerk of Fh,• (City : '4", ec> .�' ••. �� N���s • SEAL !F S Meeting Date: To: Through: From: Council Agenda Statement May 13, 2019 City Council Scott Meszaros, City Manage� Jackie C. Wilde, Planner Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2019 to April 2020. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Annually, the Planning and Zoning Commission establishes priorities. The Commission began this year's process by reviewing their Priority List at their joint work session with Council on March 26, 2019. During the joint work session, the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning Draft Priorities List. At their April 2, 2019 meeting the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2019-005 recommending Council adoption of the Commission's April 2019 to April 2020 Priority List CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Commission 1. wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives established in X the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities X addressed by the Commission. Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure: Rule 34 (c.) "The 3. Commission shall meet in a joint work session with the City Council in X March of each year to discuss areas of mutual interest." No NIA INTENT: Adopt the April 2019 to April 2020 Planning and Zoning Priorities List. FISCAL NOTE: '1W �� · Approved by Finance Department: �� RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2019-051, recommending City Council approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2019 to April 2020. 37 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2019-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM APRIL 2019 TO APRIL 2020 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Seward City Council held a joint work session, reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning annual Priorities List on March 26, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Seward City Council Rules of Procedure, adopted March 14, 1994, state that the Council should meet in an annual joint work session with the Commission to address areas of mutual concern; and WHEREAS, at the April 19, 2019 work session the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the Planning and Zoning Priority List; and WHEREAS,Council will address a resolution adopting these recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The following list of priorities with status updates and timelines is hereby recommended to the City Council for approval: APRIL 2019 TO APRIL 2020 PRIORITIES Short and Medium Term 1) Review/Update the Title 15 a. Lodging 15.10.225 b. Definitions 15.10.140 2) Support Council in exploring available funding/policy for infrastructure development hold jointly with City council, if possible) 3) Pursue possible localized Planning&Zoning Compliance officer. 4) Current planning and zoning, including the subdivision of land 38 5) Provide research,analysis,and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on current topics—including demographics,housing, lodging,economic development, resiliency and sustainability. 6) Seward Marine Industrial Center new zoning district 7) Fort Raymond Property(former USAF Rec. Camp) 8) Communication tower education/work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly with City Council, if possible.) 9) Review planning options for possible Historic District code Continuing 1) Look at current and future community needs to identify a wide range of strategies and investments that support the neighborhood's growth and vitality. 2) Continue to pursue compliance with the Seward City Zoning Code by prioritizing the outstanding health and safety issues, such as snow removal, illegal camping,junk vehicles,etc. 3) Identify and implement land use and zoning changes as well as other actions needed to support the short-term recovery and long-term vitality of City 4) Did You Know code education 5) Planning&Zoning Commissioner training a. Seek additional training funding if possible Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2"d day of April. 2019. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Martha Fleming, a Chair AYES: Ambrosiani, Seese, Hatfield, Fleming, Charbonneau, Swann, Ecklund NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: None s•A OF V(.G° R SEAS T•'• t' renda Ballou, *MC City Clerk d, •, g`>o.• City Seal)1 .o' R ti,, E 39