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Substitute Resolution
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 202(1-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE REZONING OF FOREST ACRES LOTS 00, PP,
NN, BJ AND XX FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RI) TO
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3)
WHEREAS, the property owners of Lots 00, PP, and XX Forest Acres Subdivision
have submitted an application and filing fee, requesting their lot be rezoned from Single Family
Residential (RI)to Multi-Family Residential (R3); and
WHEREAS, during the public notice period the property owner of Lot NN stated interest
in adding their property to the area to be amended, and the Community Development
Department recommended consistent zoning of the entire block; and
WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission held public a hearing on January 7th
and moved to postpone decision to provide additional public notice; and
WHEREAS, the property owner of Lot BJ stated no objection to the land use
amendment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed area to be amended includes five (5) parcels containing
approximately 6.03 acres; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning of the parcels are Single Family Residential (R1), and
the future Land Use Plan map designation recommends the parcels be zoned Single Family
Residential (RI); and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the
consideration of this rezone because the area encompassed by the proposed ordinance contains
more than one acre; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Family Residential (R3) district is intended to provide
opportunities for a higher density residential setting with a mix of housing units which are
predominately multi-family units close to concentrations of public services, employment
and/or recreation. This district may provide a transition between more intensive districts and
lower density residential areas if sufficient screening and design features are provided to
protect multi-family residences from undesirable effects; and
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WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate
public hearing as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040 was conducted by the Commission
on February 4, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning
change and recommends Resolution 2020-02 be forwarded to City Council for enactment as
Ordinance 2020-_attached and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 4th day of
February 2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALAS
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Cindy L. klund Chair
AYES:Swann, Charbonneau,Ambrosiani,Fleming, Ecklund
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:None
ATTEST:
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Through: Jackie C:. Wilde, Community Development Direct(
From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item. Resolrrtiran 2020-02 Recommending City Council
Approval of the Rezoning of Forest Acres Lots , PP, 1'9l"^+l, 13J
and XX, From Single Family Residential (R1) to Multi family
Residential (R3)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council is
Resolution 2020-02, amending the zoning designation of forest Acres Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ and
XX from.. Single Family Residential (Rl) to Multi-family Residential (R3)Zoning.
The applicant submitted an application and filing; fee on November 27, 2019. The proposed area
to be amended included three (3) parcels, luring the public notice process, the property owner of
Lot NN contacted City Staff stating that they would like to be added to the area amended. Upon
review, the Community Development department recommended contiguous :coning of the whole
black. At their January 4„ 2020 public hearing,, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended postponing decision on Resolution 2020-02 for additional public notice.
The Future Land Use Map approved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, delineates Lots O0, PP,.
NN, BJ and XX as Single Family Residential (RI), Seward City Code SCC 1 .01.03 ,
Amendments, (b) (3) allows the consideration of this rezone because the area encompassed by
the proposed ordinance contains more than one acre,
The Multi-Farnily Residential (113) district is intended to provide opportunities for a higher
density residential setting with a mire of housing units which are predominately nmlti fancily
units close to concentrations of public services, employment and/or recreation. This district
may provide a transition between more intensive districts and lower density residential areas if
sufficient screening and design features are provided to protect inulti-fainily residences from
undesirable effects.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND Z l�lll'�
Lot. PP, XX, and BJ are vacant properties. Lot 00 contains a strop building near the north
property line and is otherwise vacant. Lot NN contains a single family home. Parcels to the west.
across Spruce Street are zoned Rural Residential (RR) and include single family homes. Parcels
to the south are zoned Single family (RI) residential and include a single fancily home and a
vacant parcel, Parcels to the north and east are zoned Resource Management (RM) and are
owned by the City of Seward, The parcel to the east is used for snow storage and utility pole
storage, and the City's electric transmission line runs along the eastern property line and along
the Juniper Street right of way. The City-owned parcel to the north is restricted conservation
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land, designated as such during the Dieckgraeff Road levee project.
Elopelain status
A majority of the land within the subject area is located in FEMA designated Special Flood
Hazard Area, Zone AE. The base flood elevation for this area is determined at 39 feet.
Development of these parcels will be subject to City of Seward floodplain regulations, and a
floodplain development permit will be required.
Utilities
The subject parcels in this rezoning application are served by some City utilities. Development
will require compliance with Chapter 16 of Seward City Code in extending City utility
infrastructure. The Juniper and Laurel Street rights of way are currently undeveloped. The
Electric Department and Public Works Department noted in staff comments the presence of the
City electric transmission line running along the Juniper Street Right of Way.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30,
2017):
3.2.2.1 Maintain community vision through the rigorous
implementation and update of the Comprehensive and
1. Land Use Plans (page 14) X
* Update the zoning code in order to implement the
Comprehensive Plan and bring the zoning map into
conformance with the Land Use Plan (page 14, bullet 3)
2.
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside X
the City. (Page 9,Bullet 2)
Seward City Code
SCC §15.01.035, Amendments (b):
(1) Changes in this title may be initiated by the following
means: (c.) By petition of a majority of the property
owners in the area to be amended;
3 (3) Except for an ordinance altering the boundaries of X
existing, contiguous zoning districts or an ordinance
which brings a parcel into conformance with the land
use plan, no ordinance altering zoning within the City
shall be considered if the area encompassed by the
proposed ordinance contains less than one acre, not
including street or alley rights-of-way.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning application and no objections were reported.
Department Comments No Comment N/A
Building Department X
Public Works Department Power poles are down the middle of
the Juniper ROW,which is only
access to the East lots.
Storm water floods into the north
end of the proposed areas
Harbor Department X
Police Department X
Electric Department Electric transmission line may run
down middle of Juniper Street ROW
Telecommunications X
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed land use action were notified of
the requested rezone. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public
hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. At the time of
publication, staff has received two comments from the owners of Lot BJ and Lot NN, within the
subject area, stating no objections to the land use amendment. Those comments are included in
the meeting packet.
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission Approve substitute Resolution 2020-02, Recommending City Council Approve The
Attached Ordinance Amending The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Forest Acres
Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ And XX, From Single Family Residential (R1) To Multi Family
Residential (R3).
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