HomeMy WebLinkAbout11052019 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes
November 5, 2019 Volume 7, Page 364
CALL TO ORDER
The November 5, 2019 regular meeting of the Seward Planning& Zoning Commission
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Seese led the pledge of allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Gary Seese Nathanial Charbonneau
Kelli Hatfield Martha Fleming
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Jackie Wilde, Community Development Director
Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Excused
Tom Swann Craig Ambrosiani
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items
• Wilde told the Commission that on Thursday November 7th the Clerk will be holding
training on Boards and Commissions rules and procedures.
• Wilde notified the Commission on the need for an upcoming quarterly report to
Council
• Wilde notified the Commission of an upcoming appeal hearing on November 12,
2019 at 5:00 PM
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations
Historic Preservation Commissioner Sue Ward presented a draft version of a document titled
Downtown Historic District Design Standard and Guidelines, an addendum to the 2017 Historic
Preservation Plan. Ward stated that the bulk of this plan was taken from a document adopted by
the City of Juneau. Ward discussed some of the key features of historic architecture seen in
downtown Seward. Ward stated that the plan was in its early phases, and requested input from
the Planning and Zoning Commission on technical aspects relating to the plans adoption to our
City Code.
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Cole Petersen, outside city, thanked Commissioners for their support of his past apartment
building project. Petersen stated that he has had good feedback on the apartments so far, and
stated that he appreciated the work that the Commission did in implementing changes to City
Code.
Jena Petersen,outside city,thanked Commissioners for the time they spend reviewing plans and
listening to what everybody has to say about their projects. Petersen stated that she appreciated
the Commission's willingness to work with them.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Fleming/Charbonneau) Approve the agenda and consent agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The September 3, 2019 regular meeting minutes were approved on the consent agenda
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2019-017 Granting A Conditional Use Permit To Cole Petersen dba C & J
Properties LLC To Construct And Operate A 12 Unit Multiple Family Dwelling Unit On
Tract C-3, Gateway Subdivision No. 1, Located At 100 Benson Drive; Within The Multi-
Family Residential(R-3) Zoning District
Wilde stated that the property contains approximately 35,719 square feet, and the proposed
project will meet all City of Seward Development Requirements described in §15.10.222. Wilde
stated the neighboring properties are all zoned Multi-family Residential (R3). The properties to
the west/northwest of the subject parcel contain two fourplex dwellings and two single-family
dwellings. The property to the east contains a single-family dwelling, and the adjacent property
to the south is the site of the Jesse Lee Home. There is no indication this development will have a
negative impact on adjoining property values. Wilde stated this property is not located in a
special flood hazard area. Wilde described the available utilities on site and discussed some site
development needs in order to connect the building to municipal sewer services. Wilde stated
that this hearing item was properly noticed, and staff has presented all received citizen
correspondence to the Commission.
Cole Petersen, outside city, described the project to Commission. Petersen stated this apartment
building was very similar to the studio apartments he built on Third Avenue, with the exception
of the end units, which are larger. Commission went off the rules to discuss the project with Mr.
Petersen.
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Jena Petersen, outside city, thanked Commissioners for reviewing this application. Petersen
stated that she wanted this building to contribute to the neighborhood. Petersen discussed the
positive feedback she has received on the studio apartment building on Third Avenue.
Commission went off the rules to discuss the project with Mrs. Petersen.
Motion (Fleming/Charhonneau) Approve Resolution 2019-017 Granting A
Conditional Use Permit To Cole Petersen
dba C & J Properties LLC To Construct
And Operate A 12 Unit Multiple Family
Dwelling Unit On Tract C-3, Gateway
Subdivision No. 1, Located At 100 Benson
Drive; Within The Multi-Family
Residential(R-3) Zoning District
Commissioner Fleming stated that her questions about the sewer system had been answered by
the applicant during citizen's comments. Fleming noted the underutilization of that portion of the
Benson Road Right of Way and the eventual need to improve that access. Charbonneau stated
that all his questions were answered in discussion during citizen's comments. Ecklund discussed
some surrounding properties. Hatfield asked if Benson Drive had drainage, to which Wilde
replied that the 100 block of Benson did not currently have ditching, but that it would be added.
Motion passed AYES: Hatfield, Seese, Charbonneau,
Fleming,Ecklund
NOES: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Commission discussed the draft 2020 calendar,and that was approved by consensus.
B. Commission set topic for November 19, 2019 Work Session as Joint Work Session with
Historic Preservation Commission to Discuss Downtown Historic District.
Fleming- Told Commission that she had to give up her seat on the School Board due to
unforeseen circumstances. Fleming also congratulated Wilde on her promotion to Community
Development Director.
Hatfield-Updated Commission on her meeting availability
Charbonneau-Thanked staff for their work
Seese-Thanked staff for their work
Ecklund- Stated that she was happy to be home, and thanked the staff and the Commission for
their work. Ecklund pointed out the Commission rules and procedure document that was
presented as a laydown, and encouraged fellow Commissioners to attend the training.
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Citizens' Comments- none
Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments- none
ADJOURNMENT(Charbonneau)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM
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