HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2020-002 Sponsored by: Planning&Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: March 9,2020
Postponed due to COVID-19
Public Hearing Date: April 27, 2020
Enactment Date: April 27, 2020
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING
DESIGNATION 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 (R1)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 & Zoning Commission held public a hearing on January 7,
2020 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 (R1); and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code SCC 15.01.035 (b)(3) allows the consideration of this
amendment to the zoning districts 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
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-002
WHEREAS, the inconsistency of the proposed amendment with the Future Land Use
map is outweighed by the benefits the proposed amendment has on the public at large and its
furtherance of the overarching goals of the Comprehensive Plan, which include, but are not
limited to, an increase in housing options within the City; and
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; and
WHEREAS, at the February 4, 2020 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission
reviewed the application, held a public hearing, and recommended City Council approval of the
proposed zoning amendment included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City by amending the zoning designation of Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ and XX
Forest Acres Subdivision from Single Family Residential (R1) to Multi-Family Residential (R3).
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Section 2. The Seward City Council hereby amends the official Land Use Map of the
City by changing the land use designation of Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ and XX Forest Acres
Subdivision from Single Family Residential (RI) to Multi-Family Residential (R3).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 27th day of April, 2020.
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AYES: Osenga, McClure, Butts, Crites, Baclaan, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-002
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 9, 2020
To: City Council `
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
Agenda Item: Amending the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Forest
Acres Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ and XX, From Single Family
Residential (Rl) to Multi Family Residential (R3)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Council's review and enactment is Ordinance 2020-_ amending the land use
plan and zoning designation of Forest Acres Lots 00, PP, NN, BJ and XX from Single Family
Residential (RI) to Multi-family Residential (R3) Zoning.
The property owners of Lots 00,PP,and XX submitted an application and filing fee on November
27, 2019, requesting their lots be rezoned from Single Family Residential (R1) to Multi-Family
Residential (R3). During 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 zoning of the whole block. At their January 7,
2020 public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended postponing decision on
Resolution 2020-02 for additional public notice. The Commission held additional public hearing
on this item at their February 4, 2020 regular meeting and adopted substitute resolution 2020-02,
recommending council amend the zoning designation of the above-named properties.
The Future Land Use Map approved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, delineates Lots 00, PP,
NN, BJ and XX as Single Family Residential (Rl). Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035 (b) (3)
allows the consideration of this rezone because the area encompassed by the proposed ordinance
contains more than one acre. Lots PP (.83 acres), XX(2.02 acres), and BJ (.3 acres) are all vacant
properties. Lot 00 (2.06 acres) contains a shop building near the north property line but is
otherwise vacant. Lot NN (.82 acres) includes a single-family home. The total proposed area
included in the proposed amendment is 6.03 acres.
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. The R3 District
provides a transition between more intensive multi-use districts and lower density residential
areas. The City and property owners in the R3 districts generally employ screening and design
features in the R3 district to protect multi-family residences from undesirable effects arising
from the districts proximity to districts with commercial or other higher-density uses. While Rl
and R3 districts are similar, R3 districts permit additional uses such as multi-family dwellings,
townhouses, condominiums, convenience stores, retirement homes, senior or teen centers, and
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Council Agenda Statement
Ordinance 2020-
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licensed childcare facilities.
INTENT
Amend the Land Use Plan and Zoning Designation of Lots 00, PP,NN, BJ and XX,Forest Acres
Subdivision from Single Family Residential (Rl)to Multi Family Residential (R3).
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30,
20I7):
3.2.2.1 Maintain community vision through the rigorous
implementation and update of the Comprehensive and
Land Use Plans (page 14)
* Update the zoning code in order to implement the
Comprehensive Plan and bring the zoning map into X
conformance with the Future Land Use Plan (page 14,
1. bullet 3)
3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable divers, year-round X
housing through appropriate land use regulations.
3.3.1.1 Support a range of housing choices that meet the needs of X
people in various income and age groups
3.3.1.2 Create incentives to provide land for housing X
development within the City of Seward
2.
Strategic Plan. (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
• Promote Residential and Commercial Development X
inside 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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Council Agenda Statement
Ordinance 2020-_
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Property owners within three hundred (300)feet ofthe affected area were notified of this proposed
land use amendment. Public notice signs were posted on each block in the area to be amended and
all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use Plan and
change of zoning designation.
Approved by Finance Department
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
At the time of this review no public concerns have been submitted to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff Recommend:
March 6, 2020 the Council introduces Ordinance 2020- amending the Land Use Plan and
Rezoning portions of Lots 00, PP,NN,BJ and XX, Forest Acres Subdivision from Single Family
Residential (Rl) to Multi Family Residential (R3)
April 27, 2020 the Council conducts a public hearing and enacts Ordinance 2020-002
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