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PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS& PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE June 2, 2020 SEWARD
PLANNING AND ZONINIG COMMISSION MEETING
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Because the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to
Coronavirus Disease 2019 ( COVID- 19), alternate methods for providing Citizen Comments and Public
Participation have been created:
How to Attend the Work Session in person:
Due to the size of the Council chambers and the required social distancing no more than 5 members of
the community can be in the room at one time with the commission. If there are more people interested
in attending in person groups of 5 will be rotated in from distanced waiting stations in the hall.
Participants will be required to wear a face covering during the meeting.
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2. Watch on television.Tune into GCI Cable Channel 9.
How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Email your written Citizen Comments to planning@citvofseward.net no later than 2: 00 p.m. on
Tuesday,June 2, 2020. Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD at the meeting or
EMAILED to the commission upon receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud will be delivered
verbally to council by the planner during Citizen's Comments. In response to your email, you should
expect to receive a verification email from the planner—if you do not receive this email, please call the
planner at 224-4020.
2. If you wish to be called on the telephone during the meeting to provide your comments
telephonically, send an email request to the Planner along with your contact information to
planning@citvofseward.net, including your full name and the telephone number you wish to have
called.The planner must receive your request no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020. Please be
prepared to answer your phone starting at 7:00 p.m. In response to your email, you should expect to
receive a verification email from the planner—if you do not receive this email, please call the planner at
224-4020.
All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes.The telephone number will be called
ONE time; if there is no answer,the planner will move on to the next citizen.
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
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Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
Cindy Ecklund
Chair
Term Expires 02123 1. Call to Order
Gary Seese 2, Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner
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3. Roll Call
Tom Swann
Commissioner 4. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
Term Expires 02/22
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be
Craig Ambrosiani given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per
Commissioner speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item]
Term Expires 02122
5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of
Nathaniel Charbonneau Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*).
Commissioner Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a
Term Expires 02121 Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is
returned to the Regular Agenda.]
Kelli Hatfield
Commissioner 6. Special Reports & Presentations
Term Expires 02121
Liz DeMoss A. City Administration Report
Commissioner B. Other Reports, Announcements &Presentations
Term Expires 02123 None
Scott Meszaros
City Manager
Jackie C. Wilde
Community Development
Director
Eric Kozielski
Planner
Andy Bacon
Planning Assistant
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
June 2, 2020
7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to S minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first
opportunity to speak]
A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None
B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
1. Resolution 2020-05 Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough
Approval Of The Point Subdivision; Creating Two (2) Tracts, Each
Located Inside And Outside Seward Municipal Boundaries; Vacating
Lot Lines, Dedicating Rights-Of-Way And Utility Easements; Located
On Nash Road Within The Industrial(1) Zoning District .........Page 4
2. Resolution 2020-06 Recommending City Council Approval Of The
Rezoning Of Lots 2, 3, 4-5 And N1/z Of Lot 6 Block 16 From Multi-
Family Residential(R3) To Central Business District(CB) ......Page 14
8. Unfinished Business —None
9. New Business
A. Resolution 2020-07 Recommending City Council Approval of The
Planning And Zoning Commission Priorities From April 2020 To April
2021...................................................................................Page 24
B. Discuss design and development specifications for communication towers, per
Planning and Zoning Commission priorities
C. Discuss rescheduled work session topic from May 191h 2020
D. Approval of March 3, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes................................Page 27
10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required)-
A. Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter.....................................Page 34
B. Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2016 DRAFT v.3.0 ....................Page 39
C. FEMA Region X Newsletter......................................................................Page 69
D. 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule............................................Page 72
E. City Calendars ........................................................................................Page 73
11. Commission Comments
12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to S minutes per individual Each individual has one opportunity to
speak]
13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
14. Adjournment
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
June 2, 2020
Sponsored by: Applicant
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2020-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE POINT SUBDIVISION;
CREATING TWO (2) TRACTS, EACH LOCATED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
SEWARD MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES; VACATING LOT LINES,
DEDICATING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND UTILITY EASEMENTS;
LOCATED ON NASH ROAD WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, McLane Consulting Inc. has submitted a preliminary replat, to be known as
The Point Subdivision, to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS, this platting action will vacate interior lot lines creating two (2) Tracts
totaling 45.89 acres and dedicate right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed, commented and support the proposed The Point
Subdivision Replat; and
WHEREAS, the portion of property within this replat is zoned Industrial (I); and
WHEREAS, this subdivision is located in municipal service area zone two and therefore no
subdivision installation agreement is required; and
WHEREAS,it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory
capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and
WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval,
property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision,
and the property was posted with public notice signage.
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution 2020-05
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of The Point
Subdivision
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of
June, 2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC,
City Clerk (City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 2, 2020
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
l'hrough: Jackie C. Wilde,Community Development Director 4
Eric Kozielski,Planner 64k
From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Point
Subdivision;Creating Two(2)Tracts,Each Located Inside And Outside
Seward Municipal Boundaries;Vacating Lot Lines,Dedicating Rights-
Of-Way And Utility Easements; Located On Nash Road Within The
Industrial (I)Zoning District
BACKGHQUND &JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by McLane Consulting Inc. on
behalf of property owner Timothy McDonald..
This replat will vacate interior lot lines and dedicate right of way,combining eight(8) parcels into
two(2)tracts,to be known as Tract A and Tract B,totaling approximately 45.8 acres. The parcels
are comprised of a triangular shaped deed lot and six(6) lots in the Clyde King Subdivision,
outside City limits,and all of TI S RI W Sec I Seward Meridian,Gov Lot 1,located within City
limits..
In accordance with Borough requirements,the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission must
review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for final approval.
SUBDIVISION REYIE3
Zoning:
The portion of this replat located within City limits is within the Industrial(1) zoning district. The
Industrial (1)zoning district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for
business, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, repair, assembly, storage,wholesaling and
distributing operations,which may create some nuisance and which are not properly associated
nor compatible with residential land uses. It is intended to provide environmental safeguards For
people employed in or visiting the district. Some visual amenity is expected in this district to
make it compatible with adjoining residential or business districts.
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda Statement—Resolution 2020-05
Page 2 of 3
Utilities:
Electrical service is available on the proposed tracts. This property is located in municipal service
area zone two, as specified in SCC 5.25. No subdivision installation agreement is required for this
replat.
Size:
If approved, The Point Subdivision will create two Tracts totaling 45.897 acres. Tract A will be
approximately 21.04 acres and Tract B will be approximately 23.32 acres.
Existing Uses:
That portion to be known as Tract A includes a mix of uses including camping and storage. The
proposed Tract B is undeveloped.
Flood Zone:
A portion of the proposed subdivision is located within FEMA zone AE, as indicated on the
preliminary replat. A floodplain development permit with the City will be required for
development activities taking place within that portion of the subdivision located both within City
limits and inside FEMA flood zones.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017)
1 X
3.2 Land Use: Promote residential and commercial development (page 1-13)
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
2 X
Growth Management and Land Use
Promote Residential and Commercial Development inside the City. (page 9)
Staff Comments
Staff has reviewed the preliminary plat and no objections were reported.
Department Comments No Comment N/A
Building Department X
Fire Department X
Public Works Department Public works stated that the
proposed right of way is currently
obstructed, and that no structures
may be located within a platted right
of way.
Harbor Department X
Police Department X
Electric Department City of Seward Electric Department
requests a 20-foot utility easement
centered on existing overhead
owerline
Telecommunications X
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda Statement—Resolution 2020-05
Page 3 of 3
Public Comment
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the parcel were notified of this proposed replat.
Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward
City Code §15.01.040 Public Hearings were complied with.
At the time of the publication of this report, staff received no inquiries on this preliminary plat
application. Any comments received after this publication will be presented as a lay down to the
Commission and the public at the June 2, 2020 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Planning and Zoning Resolution 2020-05 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough
approval of The Point Subdivision.
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Plat Review-Mc Clure Consulting, Inc.
Taxes Payable - Sales 4.90
Zoning Fees 70.10
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Sponsored by: Applicant
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2020-06
RESOLUTION 2020-06 OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REZONING OF LOTS 2, 3, 4-5 AND Nl/Z
OF LOT 6 BLOCK 16 FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB)
WHEREAS, Applicant Big Mama Love LLC via owner Ristine Cassagranda has
submitted an application and the filing fee, with and adjacent lot owners Charles Buswell, and
Peter Cannava requesting Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 & N1/2 6 Block 16, Original Townsite of Seward, be
rezoned from Multi-Family Residential (R3)to Central Business District(CB); and
WHEREAS, the current Zoning Designation of the parcels is Multi-Family Residential
(R3) and the Future Land Use map recommends the property be zoned Central Business District
(CBD); and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (lc) allows the
initiation of the zoning change by a petition a majority of the property owners in the area to be
amended
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) allows the
consideration of this rezone because the parcels are contiguous to the requested zoning district
and would bring the parcels into conformance with the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, goal 3.2.2.1 of the Seward Comprehensive Plan is to, "Maintain community
vision through the rigorous implementation and update of the Comprehensive and Land Use
Plans"; and
WHEREAS, an objective of the Seward Strategic Plan is to, "Work towards bringing the
Zoning Map into conformance with the Land Use Plan"; 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 June 2, 2020.
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Resolution 2020-06
Page 2
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 of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5 & N1/2 6 Block 16, Original Townsite of Seward, be rezoned from
Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central Business District (CB); and recommends that
Ordinance 2020- be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of
June 2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 2, 2020
Through: Jackie C. Wilde Community Development
Director c
From: Eric A. Kozielski, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2020-06 of The Seward Planning and.Zoning
Commission of The City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending
City Council Approval of The Rezoning of Lots 2, 3, 4-5 and
N% of Lot 6 Block 16 From Multi-Family Residential (R3)
To Central Business District(CB)
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Seward City Council
is Resolution 2020-06, amending the zoning designation of Lots 2, 3, 4-5 & N 1/2 Lot 6
Block 16, Original Townsite of Seward, from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Central
Business District(CB). (see attached map)
The applicant submitted for a Land Use Plan Amendment - Rezoning and paid the
requisite filing fee on May 8, 2020. The proposed area to be amended included three (3)
parcels consisting of approximately .31 acres. The applicant is requesting this rezone in
order to bring the lots into compliance with the Future Land Use Plan approved in the
2030 Comprehensive Plan and to provide for future commercial uses allowed within the
Central Business District, possibly for a communications tower.
The Central Business District (CB) district is intended to provide for an area of
convenient, attractive, concentrated commercial development primarily intended for
retail, financial, entertainment and professional services occurring within enclosed
structures. Regulations applying to this zone are designed to encourage a compact
group of businesses of the type which are mutually beneficial and located close enough
together to encourage walk-in trade.
The Future Land Use Map approved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, delineates Lots 2,
3, 4-5 & N 1/2 Lot 6 Block 16, Original Townsite of Seward,as Central Business District
(CB). The area is less than I acre; however, the requested rezone meets the requirement
for consideration per Seward City Code SCC §15.01.035, Amendments, (b) (3) which
allows the consideration of this rezone because the parcels are contiguous to the
requested zoning district and would bring the parcels into conformance with the Land
Use Plan.
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Agenda Statement—Resolution 2020-06
Page 2 of 3
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North of the requested rezone is Lot 1 Block 16. It is zoned Central Business District
(CB) and contains a General Commercial business.
To the south is one parcel, S1/2 Lot 6 & Lots 7-8 Block 16. This parcel is zoned
Multifamily Residential (R3)there is one Residential Dwelling existing.
The lots east across 5ch Ave. are zoned Central Business (CB) and Multifamily
Residential (R3). There are 3 Residential Dwellings on 30' lots and 5 Residential Vacant
lots making up 3 parcels. Three of the vacant lots are used as off-street parking sites for
hotels.
The lots directly west across the ally are zoned Central Business (CB). There are
currently Commercial Businesses and Residential Vacant lots adjacent to the rezone area.
FLOODPLAIN STATUS
All of the lots are located in FEMA designated, Zone X.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Strategic Plan (Approved by Council Resolution 99-043):
Goal: Pursue the community's vision through rigorous
implementation of the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans.
1. (Page]0, Large Bullet 2) X
Objective: Update the Zoning Code in order to implement the
Comprehensive Plan
(Small Bullet 4)
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
2. 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)
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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Agenda Statement—Resolution 2020-06
Page 3 of 3
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning application and no objections were reported.
De artment Comments No Comment N/A
Building Department x
Public Works Department x
Harbor Department x
Police Department x
Electric Department 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 one request for more information from an
adjacent land owner but no comments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Community Development staff recommends amending the rezoning application to
include the remaining Multifamily Residential (R3) lots immediately to the south, and
those east across 5th Avenue currently zoned Multifamily Residential (R3), and approval
of the rezoning to Commercial Business District(CB).
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R-nCEIPT# 33685
CITY OF SEWARD 5/o6/2020
410 ADAMS STREET
• PO BOX 167 Received
SEWARD AK 99664 From
.� phone: (907)224-4050
•
Lookup Name
Payment Tvae Check# Amounts
09 Due 300.00
11122 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Check 00012 Tendered 300.00
Change Due
Description•
Re-Zone Application-Ristine Casagranda-335 5th Ave.
Taxes Payable-Sales 19.63
Zoning Fees 280.37
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Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2020-07
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 2020 TO APRIL 2021
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 February 25, 2020; 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, 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 2020 TO APRIL 2021 PRIORITIES
Short and Medium Term
1) Review/Update all of Title 15
2) Support Council in exploring available funding/policy for infrastructure development
(hold jointly with City council, if possible)
3) Current planning and zoning, including the subdivision of land
4) Provide research, analysis, and insights in an accessible and straightforward way on
current topics—including demographics, housing, lodging, economic development,
resiliency and sustainability.
5) Promote public interest and understanding of the comprehensive plan and review process
6) Communication tower education /work session with an industry expert. (Hold jointly
with City Council, if possible.)
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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) Ground truthing of City for Comprehensives Plan
3) 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.--This is an annual review
4) 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
5) Seward Marine Industrial Center new zoning district
6) Fort Raymond Property planning and platting (former USAF Rec. Camp)
7) Did You Know Code Education
8) 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 2nd day of June, 2020.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk (City Seal)
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 2, 2020
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Directoi6�)
Eric Kozielski, Planner &4'—'
From: Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from
April 2020 to April 2021.
BACKGROUND&JUSTIFICATION:
Annually,the Plamzing and Zoning Commission establishes priorities. The Planning and Zoning
Commission and Seward City Council held a joint work session on February 25,2020. During
the joint work session,the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Planning and Zoning
Draft Priorities List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
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."
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2020-07,recommending City Council approval of
the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities from April 2020 to April 2021.
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CALL TO ORDER
The March 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Charbonneau led the pledge of allegiance to the flag
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Nathanial Charbonneau Tom Swann Martha Fleming
Craig Ambrosiani Gary Seese
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Also Present
Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
Andy Bacon, Planning Assistant
Excused
Kelli Hatfield
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Tony Baclaan,inside city, thanked the Commission for their work on the walkable mural policy.
Baclaan welcomed commissioner DeMoss to her first P&Z meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Approve the agenda and consent agenda
Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Amend the agenda to add New Business
item D to discuss process for presenting a
gold pan to Martha Fleming
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Swann/DeMoss) Amend the agenda to add New Business
item E to discuss and request staff move
forward on beach restoration project
Motion Passed Unanimous
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Motion (Ecklund/Swann) Motion to remove February 4, 2020 from
the consent agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
Main Motion Passed Unanimous
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Jackie Wilde updated the Commission on the following business items
• Wilde presented the Commission with 2020 Alaska Planning Association Conference
hand painted mugs.
• Wilde announced that a job offer for the new City Planner was accepted and the new
hire is set to begin work on April 6.
• Bacon discussed a couple of sessions he attended from the 2020 planning conference,
including one on coastal hazard mapping, and one on tourism best management
practices from the City of Juneau.
Other Reports,Announcements, and Presentations
Planning conference report from attendees: Ecklund, Charbonneau, and Swann
Swann discussed some aspects of the Commissioner training program involving making findings
on variance applications, which he found very educational and relevant to tonight's meeting. Swan
found the conference to be very beneficial, and looks forward to attending future conferences.
Charbonneau stated that the meeting sessions were very beneficial, and discussed a session on
public noticing that outlined various ways of providing public notice in addition to direct mailing
and public posting. Ecklund discussed ways in which meeting procedure might be modified to
allow additional input from applicants or their representatives,based on some discussion from the
Commissioner training session.
New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
Resolution 2020-03 Granting a Variance From Seward City Code 15.10.222 Development
Requirements Table To Charles McEldowney, Permitting An Exception To The Zoning
Code To Allow A 5 Foot Side Yard Setback To A Street On Lot 20, Block 38, Original
Townsite Seward 601 Fourth Avenue,Within The Office Residential Zoning District
Bacon stated that the applicant requested this variance to expand the buildable envelope on their
lot from fifteen feet to twenty feet. Bacon discussed the current site plan and use of the property,
and noted the house presently located on the lot is a legal nonconforming structure with
encroachments into 2 setbacks and the right of way. The applicant's development plan would
eliminate encroachments into the right of way. Bacon discussed surrounding zoning and land uses.
Bacon stated that no objections from staff were received, and all public notice requirements were
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met. Bacon stated that staff recommends approval of this variance application with conditions that
the owner work with the electric and building departments on any requirements for the new site
plan, and that the applicant adhere to a 10 foot rear yard setback.
Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item
Mark Chilman, inside city, discussed concerns with the ability to maintain adequate room for
drainage and sidewalks along rights of way in this area.
Wanice Cowles, inside city, stated that she lives next door to the subject property and wanted to
clarify that this item does not affect her property and that she is here in support of the applicant.
Motion (Fleming/Swann) Approve Resolution 2020-03 Granting a
Variance From Seward City Code
15.10.222 Development Requirements
Table To Charles McEldowney,
Permitting An Exception To The Zoning
Code To Allow A 5 Foot Side Yard
Setback To A Street On Lot 20, Block 38,
Original Townsite Seward 601 Fourth
Avenue, Within The Office Residential
Zoning District
Swann stated that he is in favor of the application, and believes that the applicant meets the criteria
where approval is acceptable. Swann stated a finding that the setback restriction was put in place
after the property was platted, causing this corner lot to have a buildable restriction greater than
the neighboring lots. Swann agreed with the finding in the resolution that the variance requested
was the minimum variance necessary to permit the reasonable use of the property, ad stated tjat
the applicant is not asking for greater relief than what is permittred in the surrounding lots.
Ecklund asked to clarify some comments from the staff report, regarding possible alternatives.
Swann addressed public comment by noting that the sidewalks and gutters were on city property
and that the applicants request for variance is wholly on their property so the two do not conflict.
Ambrosiani thanked staff for all the information provided in the packet.
Motion passed AYES: Swann, Seese, Charbonneau,
Ambrosiani, DeMoss, Ecklund
NOES: none
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Resolution 2020-04 Granting A Conditional Use Permit To Sockeye Point Marine Services
LLC To Construct and Operate A Bunkhouse On Tract F Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision
Number Two Within The Industrial Zoning District
Bacon described the subject property size and current use. Bacon referred to an aerial image of the
property, showing where the proposed bunkhouse would be located in relation to the road and the
industrial uses taking place on the property. Bacon described the proposed bunkhouse structure
based on application materials. Bacon described surrounding land use and zoning, on-site utilities
available,and stated that the applicant is planning on using a septic pumping service in conjunction
with two 2,000 gallon holding tanks for wastewater disposal. City staff have reviewed the project,
and their comments are provided in the packet and reflected in the conditions. Public notice was
provided in accordance with City Code.
Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item
Charles McEldowney, outside city, stated that he supports this resolution based on the identified
community need for employee housing in Seward. McEldowney stated that he has attended public
meetings over the years on economic development and promoting the marine trades, and that the
need for additional employee housing is discussed often.
Tony Baclaan, inside city, stated that he supports this application, and supports ideas to promote
mixed uses of property and increasing housing in Seward. Baclaan stated that he liked the idea of
pumping out wastewater so as not to put additional strain on City facilities adjacent to SMIC.
Rob Enderbrock, outside city, stated that he was the applicant, and has worked on the North
Slope for 35 years, and has lived in similar housing during his career. The unit he proposed to
move down to Seward was up until very recently being used for housing.
Tim Jagielski 11,inside city,stated that JAG has grown considerably since taking over the drydock
and is really struggling to find housing for their employees. Jagielski stated concerns about lost
work opportunity as a result of not having places to house employees and visiting boat crews who
utilize local hotels and restaurants. Jagielski stated that the increased business that would result
from having more housing would benefit multiple sectors of the Seward economy.
Motion (Ambrosiani/Swann) Approve resolution 2020-04 Granting A
Conditional Use Permit To Sockeye Point
Marine Services LLC To Construct and
Operate A Bunkhouse On Tract F Fourth
Of July Creek Subdivision Number Two
Within The Industrial Zoning District
Ambrosiani stated that he looked forward to hearing comments from Fire Chief Crites because
we are hearing two really important sides to this issue in the need for more housing while also
ensuring safety of residents, especially in the SMIC area which is located farther away from first
responders. Ecklund requested the Fire Chief come to the podium and discuss building safety for
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this application. Clinton Crites stated in response to Ambrosiani that there are just a few single
family houses that are in the SFD coverage area along Nash Road. Crites stated that he understands
and supports the creation of additional employee housing in the SMIC area, but cautioned the
Commission that increased response times to reach that area in an emergency necessitated
additional building safety measures, and urged the Commission to act in their abilities to support
that mission. Crites stated that any building relocated into City Limits needed to meet adopted City
Codes. In response to Ecklund, Crites gave an overview of fire department assets in the SMIC
area. Swann stated that he supports this application, and noted that at the last meeting the
Commission reviewed a CUP for employee housing in tents, and at that meeting the Commission
discussed wanting to see more permanent structures used for employee housing, and as such
approved the use of tents for just one more year. Swann suggested adding a condition to maintain
a vegetative buffer between the housing and industrial work taking place on the property.
Commission discussed adding additional life safety conditions beyond what is currently
recommended. Ecklund stated that she was in support of the resolution as written, and stated that
she hoped to see additional fire department resources in the future. DeMoss stated that she
supported the resolution as written, and would defer to the Fire Department to ensure buildings
were up to code.
Motion (Swann/Charbonneau) Amend section F7 of resolution to delete
the word "animal" and replace with
"bear"
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion (Swann/ Charbonneau) Amend section F6 of resolution to state
that a vegetation greenbelt shall be
maintained surrounding the bunkhouse
Motion Passed Unanimous
Motion passed AYES: Swann,Ambrosiani Charbonneau,
Seese,DeMoss,Ecklund
NOES: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none
NEW BUSINESS
A. Elect Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Motion (Swann/Seese) Elect Cindy Ecklund as Planning and
Zoning Commision Chair
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Motion (Swann/Ambroasiani) Elect Tom Swann as Planning and Zoning
Commision Chair Vice Chair
Motion Passed Unanimous
B. Set work session topic for March 17, 2020 as"Comprehensive Plan review: Land Use" and
"Discuss crosswalk(walkable murals) application process"
Commission discussed and set work session topics to those recommended in the agenda. The Chair
polled the Commission for availability
C. Approval of February 4, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chair Ecklund pointed out a housekeeping omission from the February 4, 2020 meeting minutes
D. Discuss presenting a gold pan to former Commissioner Fleming
Motion (Swann/Seese) Order a gold pan for Commissioner
Martha Fleming to be presented by
Council at a future meeting.
Motion Passed Unanimous
E. Request staff write a letter re beach nourishment
Motion (Swann/Ecklund) Direct staff to write a letter to the flood
service area board requesting funding for
project design for beach revitalization and
place two test piles of fill material above
the high-water mark for the purpose of
observing natural erosion
Motion Passed Unanimous
Commission Comments:
Charbonneau- Thanked staff for their work and thanked the public for attending the meeting
Swann-updated staff and commission about upcoming meeting availability
Seese- Thanked Ecklund and Swann for their service as officers
Ambrosiani- Thanked staff for the information provided in the packet
Ecklund- Thanked the public for attending and providing input on the public hearing items.
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Citizens' Comments:
Tony Baclaan, inside city, thanked Liz DeMoss for joining the Commission and congratulated
Commissioners Swann and Ecklund for their willingness to serve as officers. Baclaan discussed
mitigating measures to allow for the increase in housing opportunities at SMIC.
Tim Jagielski II, inside city, thanked the Commission for their work, and highlighted the
importance of employee housing to the growth of businesses in Seward. Jagielski stated that he
would be totally open to adding fire suppression systems to employee housing.
Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
ADJOURNMENT (Swann)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM
Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ecklund
Community Development Director Chair
(City Seal)
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Conflicts of Interest for Planning Commissioners
A conflict of interest is a contradiction between an individual's personal interest and his or her public duty. Such conflicts can
exist whether or not money is involved, and whether the conflict is actual or only perceived. Questions about conflicts of interest
are part of larger due process considerations concerning the impartiality of the planning board or commission. Such conflicts
threaten the right of applicants to receive a fair hearing and decision, To ovoid conflicts,a planning commissioner must maintain
independence, neutrality, and objectivity in an environment of often competing Interests.
Scenarios. Circumstances that may involve a conflict of interest include:
• a personal bias or prejudice concerning any interested party or representative of a party in a matter before the commission;
• a personal or financial relationship with an party or party representative; or
• an action on a matter that may substantially affect the personal or financial interests(either directly or indirectly)of the
commissioner or the commissioners family, such as owning nearby property.
Most communities have guidelines governing these types of financial conflicts of interest through state legislation or local ethics
ordinances. Even if the ordinances are written to cover only elected officials, they are an excellent benchmark regarding com-
munity expectations. A planning commissioner is in a position of high public trust and must scrupulously avoid even the
appearance of using zoning decisions to assist the Financial prospects of family members.
Key players and special interests. Each member of a planning commission brings to the commission an
individual history, including education, training, and experience.Several studies have examined the occupations
of members. Those studies show that some jurisdictions, when appointin commission members, seek people
with professional or business familiarity,while other communitiescave "unwritten guidelines" preclud-
ing developers and realtors from sitting on the commission in order to help minimize
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potential conflicts of interest. While an individual's involvement in special interest groups,such as home builders associations, real
estate boards, environmental advocates,or neighborhood groups does not automatically create conflicts of interest,the perception of
bias may arise.
HOW TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Protocol when conflicts occur.When a commission member is being
asked to participate in a decision in which he or she feels a conflict of
interest may exist, that member's duty is to publicly disclose the nature of
the potential conflict. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest is grounds for
removal from a planning commission or zoning board. On finding an
actual or apparent conflict of interest, the commission chair shall excuse ti
the member from participation in the matter. It is also acceptable for indi-
vidual commissioners to rxcuse themselves in the Face of a possible conflict.
For example, if a friend's or relative's business or property is under consid-
eration, a commission member should disqualify himself or herself from
influencing the decision. Determining when disclosure alone is enough or
when recusal or withdrawal is the more appropriate course of action can
be a challenge. Leaving the decision up to the board can remove the bur-
den from the individual and allow for a more trustworthy decision-making
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process but could require extended conversation and questioning to deter- 1
mine the real or apparent conflict. A good alternative is to use the "disin_ r6•r hit-',rri/h /rw mlr cr,rrjlicls r41111rre"O OW M rrr rvrrll
terested person" test. If someone with no background or experience in the r'owlm-i r,l'rrl,lrrrirr�rr.ti.
matter would think there is a conflict, act as if there is one.
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Familial Contacts. What is reasonable in terms of familial contacts may vary from community to community; for example, in some
small jurisdictions, extended families have been around for generations and interrelationships between applicants and commission
members are common. Such contacts may be so pervasive that a commission member could not regularly be excused from participa-
tion; if that were the case, the commission might not ever achieve a quorum. However,a commission member can publicly declare the
relationship and make an affirmative statement that the relationship, although it exists,will not impair his or her'judgment. Again, if
the conflict of interest is financial, even if it might be common practice to vote on matters of direct financial gain, the ethical planning
commissioner should not do so.
Outside Communications. Ex party communications (i.e., communications between a commissioner and an interested party out-
side the commission meeting) can give the appearance of unfairness or impropriety and result in a conflict of interest. If a commission-
er receives communications about a proposal outside of a commission meeting, the member has the duty to reveal the communications
during the consideration of the proposal. Also, members should avoid committing themselves to a position on particular issues during
any outside communications.
Be Proactive.Advance planning can stop potential conflicts before they happen. Scheduling informal discussions about situations
that might result in conflicts of interest and consideration of how these situations might be avoided would be helpful. An annual "ethics
check" gauging commissioners' familiarity with local and state ethics laws is a good idea.Such an assessment also gives individuals
an opportunity to consider how business and personal affiliations relate to their roles as a planning board member. Also, commission-
ers should consider drafting and adopting their own ethical guidelines for dealing with not only conflicts of interest but the overall con-
duct of appointees.
Planning Commissioner Training.All newly appointed members should participate in training programs. Excellent programs
designed by the local planning agency, the state APA chapter, or the statewide government organizations, such as municipal leagues,
exist. Commission members should fulfill continuing education requirements annually. Effective training programs educate members
about the ethical standards for commissioners, including instruction on avoiding potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Developing
a shared set of values through training and discussions can help elevate the ethical standards of a planning commission,
ETHICAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
State and Local Ethics Regulations. Several states, including Connecticut, Idaho,and Michigan, have provisions specifying appro-
priate conduct for members of planning commissions.Most states have some legislation addressing conflicts of interest for appointed offi
cials, which include planning commissions. Because state statutes may change, commissioners need to rely on their planning staff or legal
staff to regularly review laws affecting open meeting and ethical requirements for elected and appointed officials. Some local planning
commissions have also adopted administrative rules that speak to good ethics, especially in terms of conducting Fair meetings.
APXs Statement of Ethical Principles in Planning. Planning commissions or zoning boards without their own statement of
ethical conduct should consider adopting language from APA's statement of Ethical Principals in Planning.
Planning professionals and planning commissioners should:
• make public disclosure of all "personal interests" they may have regarding any decision to be made in the planning process in
which they serve,or are requested to serve, as advisor or decision maker;
• define "personal interest" broadly to include any actual or potential benefits or advantages that they, a spouse, family member, or
person living in their household might directly or indirectly obtain from a planning decision; and
• abstain com letely from direct or indirect participation as an advisor or decision maker in any matter in which they have a personal
interest, and leave any chamber in which such a matter is under deliberation, unless their personal interest has been made a matter
of public record.
For the full text of the APA's Ethical Principles in Planning, see www.planning.org/ethics/ethics.himl.
The AICP Code of Ethics. In setting forth principles to which planning professionals should aspire,the AICP Code states:
We shop avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers.
For the full text of the A/CP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, see www.planning.org/ethics/ronduct.htrnl-
Personal Ethics. Even under the ethical guidelines set forth by governments and professional organizations, gray areas exist where
indiscretions could go unnoticed. In these cases, each planning commissioner must work to ensure an unbiased process, uphold the
commission's credibility, and, most importantly, maintain the public trust. Patrick C. Smith
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Famiiial Contacts.What is reasonable in terms of familial contacts may vary from community to community; for example, in some
small jurisdictions, extended families have been around for generations and interrelationships between applicants and commission
members are common. Such contacts may be so pervasive that a commission member could not'regularly be excused from participa-
tion; if that were the case, the commission might not ever achieve a quorum. However, a commission member can publicly declare the
relationship and make an affirmative statement that the relationship, although it exists, will not impair his or her judgment.Again, if
the conflict of interest is financial, even if it might be common practice to vote on matters of direct financial gain, the ethical planning
commissioner should not do so.
Outside Communications. Ex parte communications (i.e.,communications between a commissioner and an interested party out-
side the commission meeting)can give the appearance of unfairness or impropriety and result in a conflict of interest. If a commission-
er receives communications about a proposal outside of a commission meeting, the member has the duty to reveal the communications
during the consideration of the proposal. Also, members should avoid committing themselves to a position on particular issues during
any outside communications.
Be Proactive.Advance planning can stop potential conflicts before they happen. Scheduling informal discussions about situations
that might result in conflicts of interest and consideration of how these situations might be avoided would 6e helpful. An annual "ethics
check" gauging commissioners' familiarity with local and state ethics laws is a good idea. Such an assessment also gives individuals
an opportunity to consider how business and personal affiliations relate to their roles as a planning board member. Also, commission-
ers should consider drafting and adopting their own ethical guidelines for dealing with not only conflicts of interest but the overall con-
duct of appointees.
Planning Commissioner Training. All newly appointed members should participate in training programs. Excellent programs
designed by the local planning agency, the state APA chapter, or the statewide government organizations, such as municipal leagues,
exist. Commission members should fulfill continuing education requirements annually. Effective training programs educate members
about the ethical standards for commissioners, including instruction on avoiding potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Developing
a shared set of values through training and discussions can help elevate the ethical standards of a planning commission.
77MCAL RULEE)' AND GUMUMES
State and Local Ethics Regulations. Several states, including Connecticut, Idaho,and Michigan,have provisions specifying appro•
priate conduct for members of planning commissions. Most states have some legislation addressing conflicts of interest for appointed offi
cials,which include planning commissions. Because state statutes may change,commissioners need to rely on their planning staff or legal
staff to regularly review laws affecting open meeting and ethical requirements for elected and appointed officials. Some local planning
commissions have also adopted administrative rules that speak to good ethics,especially in terms of conducting fair meetings.
APRs Statement of Ethical Principles in Planning. Planning commissions or zoning boards without their own statement of
ethical conduct should consider adopting language from APA's statement of Ethical Principals in Planning.
Planning professionals and planning commissioners should:
make public disclosure of all "personal interests" they may have regarding any decision to be made in the planning process in
which they serve,or are requested to serve, as advisor or decision maker;
■ define "personal interest" broadly to include any actual or potential benefits or advantages that they, a spouse, family member, or
person living in their household might directly or indirectly obtain from a planning decision; and
• abstain com letely from direct or indirect participation as an advisor or decision maker in any matter in which they have a personal
interest, and leave any chamber in which such a matter is under deliberation, unless their personal interest has been made a matter
of public record.
For the full text of the APA' Ethical Principles in Planning, see www.planning.org/efhics/ethics.htmi.
The AICP Code of Ethics. In setting forth principles to which planning professionals should aspire,the AICP Code states:
We shall avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers.
For the full text of the AiCP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct see www.planning.org/ethics/conduct.html,
Personal Ethics. Even under the ethical guidelines set forth by governments and professional organizations, gray areas exist where
indiscretions could go unnoticed. In these cases, each planning commissioner must work to ensure an unbiased process, uphold the
commission's credibility, and, most importantly, maintain the public trust. Patrick C. SmA
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American Planning Association THE COMMISSIONER
Creating Great Communities for All 2020 VOLUME 26,NUMBER 2
TOOLS ' BEST PRAc inces
THE COMMISSIONER I POOLS 6,000 jobs in hotels,motels,and B&Bs;
THE TRUE VALUE and 9,000 jabs in retail establishments.
OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION Market choices
Study results shorn that historic districts can be significant economic For many metrics we use the economists'
drivers for local communities. By Donovan Rypkemma concept of"revealed preference"—the idea
that market preferences are"revealed"not
through a response to a survey but in the
N 2015,THE United Nations adopted 1. decisions made.We used this approach
a series of"sustainable development in studying the preferences of small and
goals."The goals were a response to the start-up businesses in places as diverse as
fact that over half the population of the New York City,Indianapolis,Savannah,
planet lives in cities,and that number and Raleigh,North Carolina.We found
will grow to two-thirds by 2050.One of that a disproportionate share of new and
those finals,SDG 11,strives to:"make sinall businesses chose to locate in local
cities inchisive,safe,resilient and sustain- historii districts.In Savannah,while
able."'1'odayv,at least in the US.,that goal 30 per,xnt of all jobs are in historic dis-
is beim,ntet most often in local historic tricts,nearly half of the businesses that
districts.Over the last several years,our employ fewer than 20 people are located
firm has focused on conducting historic in these areas.
preservation impact studies on the city 1 What is true of small and start-up busi-
level.Three things have made this work ._ nesses is also true of knowledge-centered
possible:the availability of"big data,the 4 and creative enterprises.Our findings
use of GIS;and the recognition that,in r t reveal that historic districts claim a dispro-
the U.S.,it is at the local level where the y portionate share of jobs.In New York City,
only real protection of heritage resources while eight percent of all jobs are in local
takes place. historic districts,more than 10 percent
These citywide studies have yielded of professional,scientific,and technical
new evidence of the significant economic { services jobs are in historic districts and
impacts of historic preservation. so are more than 1.3 percent of jobs in the
Factors walk,a restored historic district information field.Historic districts also
Jobs and tourism along the rivertront in Savannah,Georgia, draw creative minds:more than 20 percent
i5 a popular tourist destination..
Our study findings show that historic of New York's arts,entertainment,and rec-
rehabilitation is truly labor intensive. reation jobs are in historic districts.
In Savannah,Georgia,one of our most rehabilitation of 285,000 buildings,more
historic cities,$1 million invested in the than 640,000 net new jobs,and nearly Property values and homeownership
rehab of a historic building generates 144,000 net new businesses. Property values have received an
1.2 more jobs and$62,000 more income Our studies show that heritage visitors enormous amount of attention recently--
for Georgia citizens than the same spend more than other tourists in each of with some surprising results.Properties
amount spent on new construction. the five categories of tourism expenditure: in historic districts outperform the
Center cities—large and small—have lodging,food and beverage,local trans- market,whether the comparison is with f
seen a renaissance throughout North portation,retail purchases,and amuse- similar non-designated neighborhoods, '
America over the last two decades.For ments and entertainment.San Antonio, the market as a whole,or before-and-
40 years,the Main Street program,orig- Texas,is the home of the Alamo and five after designations.Claims that historic o
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inally run by the National Trust for 18th-century Spanish missions,which districts,and their accompanying r
Historic Preservation,has made the nevi- were recently put on UNESCO's World regulations,hurt property values have a
talixation of historic buildings the cen- Heritage List.About 47 percent of the simply not been found to be true.In o
terpiece of its very effective downtown city's day visitors and 58 percent of over- Indianapolis,as an example,between 2002
revitalization program.Since 1980, night visitors fall into the"heritage tour- and 2016,the value of a single-family =
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Main Street districts in more than ist"category.The heritage portion of San house in a local historic district increased o
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2,000 communities have seen a cumu- Antonio's tourism industry alone directly an average of 7.3 percent each year,
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lative investment of$79 billion,the creates 11,000 jobs in food and beverage; compared with just under 3.5 percent for Cr
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Joei All),rc .., i et Executive Officer,y7 2020 American Planning Associaton,which has offices at 205 N.Michigan Ave..Ste-1200.
Chicane IL 6060`-5927 and':03015th St-NW,Suite 7S0 West,Washington.DC 20005.1503;planning,org,All rights reserved-No part of
this pub6 cal:o,-ay be rvp•n:;ur@ri or utd¢ed in any form or by any means without oermission in%%Fitmg from APA.
houses not in historic districts.
Beginning in late 2007:*nd lading THE COMMISSIONER I BEST PRACTICES
three or four ycaisinmostpleic•�.Il,t� LESSONS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE DAIS
U.S.(and emit h of the world)exp,,- By ELIZABETH TYLER,rAlcP
rienced tin r;valcst economic col-
lapse in two gciwl-atinns.'The major everal years ago,I volunteered to serve as a planning commissioner in my
impact of the Grcat itccessioil vas on town—an experience that fundamentally changed my view of planning practice.
housing values.Yet in 30 c it ics that Not long before,I had moved from the West Coast to the heartland of America
we studied we found that Iorec ocalrc (Urbana,Illinois>and was eager to reconnect with the local planning community.The
rates were far lower in historic dis- interesting thing is that It was not my credentials as a planner that got me appointed to
tricts(both rich and poor)than in the planning commission.Rather,it was a personal referral to the mayor from my boss
the cities as a whole. at the local engineering firm where I worked at the time."Libby's from Berkeley;'he told
In Raleigh,for instance,between the mayor,"but she's okay."I guess that was an important endorse-
January 2008 and December 2013, ment for a right-leaning administration working with a left-leaning
our ti udic5 1'evvalcd that for every _ city council.
i,000 sin le Ia;nily houses outside While I was technically well prepared for the position,I had much
0t historic districts, 100 faced fore- ,: to learn in terms of political dynamics,brinksmanship,and smoothing
clu urc.In historic districts the rate the conflicts between the ideal planning solution and the solution
was only 28.8 houses per thousand. demanded by a vocal public.As a planning consultant working in the
In general,our studies show that community,my position on the commission was complicated both
properties in historic neighborhoods by the occasional conflict of interest and by the tension that can
go up in value faster than in the city arise when a member is wearing two hats.The good news is that the planning staff was
as a whole in up markets.In down unfailingly gracious and patient with its new member even when we disagreed on a
markets the value decline begins later policy point.
and is shallower,and recovery begins I learned the most from my fellow commissioners.We were a diverse bunch,feeling
sooner than in the rest of the city. our way in an era when the need to limit ex parte communications and to maintain an
The National Association of Real- open process was becoming ever clearer in the courts.By improving our bylaws and
tors periodically analyzes genera- establishing a set of internal norms we were ultimately able to raise the standards of the
tional patterns among hornebuyers. entire commission,although the process was not without its share of partisanship and
In its most recent such study,it found friendly bickering,
that millennials(who have surpassed A few years after I completed my second and final term on the commission,I joined
baby boomers as the largest demo- the city's planning staff,ultimately serving as the department director.In addition to
graphic group in the U.S.)purchased working with the planning commission,my department provided staff support to a
34 percent of all houses,but 44 per- dozen other boards and commissions.I vividly remembered what it was like to serve as
cent of the houses built between 1913 a commissioner,sometimes struggling to make the right decision and often being on
and 1960,and 59 percent of houses the receiving end of public pressure campaigns.
built before 1912.Clearly,they are As a result.I resolved to treat our volunteers like the heroes they really were.
making those decisions based on the Whenever a staff report was presented,I considered what it was like to be on the other
Three Cs—cost,convenience,and side of the dais.I advised my staff to respect the commissioners,and I made sure to
character—the hallmarks of historic provide strong administrative support and to budget for educational opportunities and
districts, special events.
There are other contributions of It is by such measures that the true joy of public service and engagement can be
historic buildings and neighborhoods sustained.Attending a ribbon-cutting for a new recreation center or an affordable
that might be called"economics once housing project is a lot more gratifying than slogging through a planning case.Even
removed."These include walkability more important,it reminds us why we serve in the first place.Working together to
availability of public transportation, achieve our community's goals is what it's always been about—the public as the drivers
density at a human scale,fewer neg- of our community values,the elected officials as the keepers of the trust,the planning
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SEWARD PARKS &
RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
MASTER PLAN
SEWARD, ALASKA
July 2016
DRAFT — Ver. 3.0
(March 9, 2016)
Prepared by:
The City of Seward Parks &Recreation Departanent Staff
Prepared For and Adopted by:
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council of the City of Seward
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number Topic
1 Seward Parks &Recreation Mission Statement
2 1 iitroduction
3 Plans/Goals To Be Met
5 Cemeteries
6 - 9 Parks&Park Lands
10 - 11 Pocket Parks/Gardens
12 - 14 Trails
15 - 16 Fields/Playfields
17 - 19 Facilities& Out-buildings
20 - 21 Playgrounds
22 - 25 Campgrounds
28 Acronyms and Abbreviations
26 - 27 General SPRD Goals & Priorities
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SEWARD PARKS & RECREATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Seward Parks and Recreation Department (SP.RD) is to provide and facilitate
recreational, educational, social and cultural activities for our community and visitors. The
departmental staff is professionally committed to protecting, improving, and promoting City of
Seward park lands and natural resources. The department strives to improve the quality of life and
the physical and mental well-being of individuals through positive opportunities and choices. Our
goal is to provide ".Mountains of Recreation" to all residents and visitors to Seward, AK.
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INTRODUCTION
With the above mission in mind, the Seward Parks and Recreation Department has developed
this Master Plan in conjunction with the community to facilitate improvements and additions to
parks and recreation facilities and to encourage preservation of park lands within the City of
Seward.
The process included several components, including an inventory of current parks and facilities
and their condition, and a listing of proposed improvements, a time line and estimated cost for
completion. Information used to compile this plan came from a variety of sources, including a
community telephone survey completed for SPRD in January 1992. Four public meetings were
held in the fall of 1992 to solicit community input. Recommendations from the Seward
Comprehensive Plan were included along with informal contributions from the community. A
formal petition for a park in Gateway was submitted to City Council in 1992. The Parks and
Recreation staff contributed ideas and information, particularly regarding repair and maintenance
of current facilities, and provided a comprehensive inventory of current facilities. Public meetings
were held at the beginning of the process. A group of citizens volunteered to continue working on
the plan in order to submit a working draft to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to City
Council prior to the budget preparation for FY 15. Throughout 2014 and 2015,the ad-hoc Seward
Recreation Committee, as appointed by the Mayor and Council, met during regular and special
meeting times,reviewed, edited and added suggestions and long-term plans for park areas.
Each section lists overall goals, priorities and benchmarks in the first paragraph. Then, each
individual location provides specific-to-site actions.
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PLANS / GOALS TO BE MET
The plan is designated as a S year plan for FY 2016 through FY 2021 (The Seward Comprehensive
Plan will be updated in 2016 and 17.) In order to continue upgrading facilities and parks,this plan
can and should be updated annually, prior to budget development for the following year. A new
version of the Master Plan should be developed with public input and approved by council every
five years. Priorities and needs can change,as funds may be available or in short supply. The plan
is flexible enough to allow projects to move from year to year as needed.
The goals listed at the beginning of each category heading were drawn from the wording from the
Comprehensive Plan, our Mission Statement and public meetings.
THE MASTER PLAN GOALS: Authorize and adhere to an action-oriented document to
guide the City and partnerships in completing the improvement of outdoor and indoor
recreation programs and places.
The SPRD Master Plan becomes a component of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan.
Whereas the Comprehensive Plan contains both advisory and binding elements, this Master Plan
contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues and actions. The binding element of
the Comprehensive Plan is the Land Use Plan which is a legal document that must be adhered to
and can be revise only by ordinance. An effective plan is one which is implemented.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION GOALS: For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the
SPRD MP,actions must be taken not only by the City of Seward,but by many other agencies,
volunteers and key players within the community and other governmental agencies.
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Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure the successful implementation of this
plan:
Adopting a plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should,by resolution, adopt
the plan based upon the recommendations of the community groups and the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and development of
the programs, activities,parks and recreation sites. Consistent with its original intent,the plan will
remain flexible. While it is intended that all actions presented in the plan should be implemented,
it is recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate modifications of planed
actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy local needs. The City recognizes the
critical role of plans as key program documents to guide the community's capital budgeting
process.
Review the SPR❑ MP (Master Plan) annually and update every five years or more often, as need.
An annual review will help track accomplishment, changes and inadvertent omissions.
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CEMETERIES
CEMETARY GOALS; Improve the City cemeteries 10% each year. Level gravesites and
grounds for effective maintenance. Level walking areas for safety. Create safe walking paths
where there are none. Research and identify grave sites and mark unmarked sites. Consider
and develop procedures for crematoriums and ashes sites. Develop a reservation system.
City Cemetery
Follow City Cemetery Plan and Historic Preservation Plan. Seek grant funding to research,
purchase and place permanent markers per City Code. Level sunken sites and remove mounds in
raised sites, add topsoil and grasses. Improve turf and landscaping by ten percent each year,
repairing grave sites,markers, landscaping, trails, services, etc. Continue to host volunteer clean-
up programs. The old, City Cemetery was closed to new grave sites in 2013. Begin use of the old
Oddfellows cemetery area,temporarily named Cemetery East.
Woodlawn Cemetery
Continue hazard tree mitigation. Continue to maintain. Develop off-street parking for visitors and
park staff. Consider selling the southern, (presumably unused or unoccupied) portion of this lot,
with an intentional and improved land sale in which funds from the sale can,be designated to other
cemetery uses and improvements in Seward. Provide benches and tables. Work with Historic
Preservation to develop a user-friendly directory or memorial to guide people to the proper sites.
Improve or replace headstones,when needed.
City Cemetery East
Cemetery east must be measured and cordoned via a working grid, physically and on paper for
future burial sites.
General
Continue to work with Community Development and Borough GIS specialist to enter cemetery
sites into an on-line data base for record keeping and searches. Level sunken sites and remove
mounds in raised sites, add topsoil and grasses. Improve turf and landscaping by ten percent each
year, repairing grave sites, markers, landscaping, trails, services,etc. Continue to host volunteer
programs.
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PARKS
PARK GOALS: Improve parks appearances, safety and turf by 10% each year. Grade and
level turf areas. Create safe walking paths. Promote, improve and protect park lands and
natural resources. Designate additional park and recreation areas. Enhance and improve
historic park sites as identified as important by the community. Set aside a small,protected
plot of land to grow healthy turf for turf patches in sports fields, parks and other.
(Parks are not listed alphabetically, but generally listed in order from the south of Seward to the
north.)
Hoben Park
Continue toward goals of the Leguineche plan and the Gateway Historic district plans. Contract
an arborist to care for the giant poplar. Continue to monitor tree health. Eventual removal ofpost-
1940 trees: Spruce, Mountain Ash other. Eventual removal of ASLC garden in SW comer. Create
an ADA, Code-quality hand railing prior to the reinstallation of old, historic wrought iron fence.
Seek grant funds to create and install replica, 2-foot high, historic, wrought iron fence. Add
concrete steps from Railway into the Park. Add historically accurate, southern border post and
screen fence,per historic photos. Add bird houses. Remove and replace shrubs in southeast corner,
replace with replica greenery, lilacs.
Kawabe Park and Bus Stop Retain use as `City Square' and park. Retain use as bus stop, per
construction grant requirements. Continue to improve and expand "Adopt-A-Park" garden
program. Replace brick gardens and accent pieces. Improve turf health and gardens to highlight
this park as a Level One garden.Eventually remove and replace sidewalks with thermal-heat-pump
coils below the concrete, eliminating the need for street salt and plowing, providing longer, safer
life to sidewalk. Improve ADA access and mitigate any safety concerns.
Founders'Monument Area
Beach erosion prevention activity required. Continue improvement via turf, gardens, memorial
clean-up. Market as photo op and fishing area.
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Lowell Canyon Picnic Area:
Retain use as `Independence Day celebration' meeting area and park. Improve turf health and
gardens to highlight this park. Clean and improve smaller trails for play and use. Improve picnic
tables and add park benches, especially for thousands of visitors to this area during Independence
Day events. Over time, improve and add parking along Lowell Canyon Road, immediately east of
limited parking now. Discuss zoning this area, `Park.' Add outdoor music and rhythm elements
for an interactive,outdoor music park. Place existing outdoor chimes here.
Note: This picnic area is not zoned Park. Zoned Resource Management.
Waterfront Park as a park Continue uses. Complete the development of Waterfront Park to meet
the needs and expectations of the citizens of Seward who request a quality recreational facility
along the Bay. Replace all flower gardens' borders, removing creosote and using treated lumber
and/or rock or brick. Add updated Tsunami evacuation, drill, siren and information to bulletin
boards. Update: Three flower gardens were upgraded from creosote railroad ties to decorative
rock gardens in 2015. Update: The City recently received a permit to add B-Rock to the
Resurrection Bay beach area to protect the bike path and Waterfront Park from additional erosion.
Obihiro Park
Improve ADA access;replace grills when needed;refurbish and reclaim path. Replace D 1 (gravel)
path with pavers or other,more structurally sound material;control vegetation and keep grass from
growing into walkways,parking pads and gazebo areas; find larger,white,decorative rock for the
Obihiro gift Gazebo's border; level surface on the west end; clean, pressure-wash, stain or replace
benches, wall or structure of gazebo. Clean, pressure-wash, stain or replace interpretive panel on
the water-side of the bike path.With volunteers,develop a Memorial Walkway(similar to Kenai's)
with decorative bricks, pavers or tiles from the Loop to Obihiro Gazebo and around the garden.
(Funds raised can be delegated to Waterfront Park&/or the City Cemetery.)
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Williams'Park
Remove brush and scrub. Add ADA camp sites & remove rolling bumps and divots for safer
camping surfaces. Improve tent sites with identified tent pads with borders, i.e. Forest. Service
style,defined,tent pads.Plant younger trees to replace taller trees.Work with adjacent land-owners
regarding fence repair. Add Sue Kaanta restroom/shower house&/or identify new location. Run
electricity to the Pat Williams spruce tree for Christmas lighting and to the NE tree for possible
future holiday lighting. Stub in possible, fixture utilities to one Campground Host campsite, at a
minimum, when adding w al cr and electricity for the restroom/shower house.
Two Lakes Park
Inventory and identify bridges and little boardwalks for replacement and hand railing, where
needed. Continue to add D-1 (gravel) to trails. Continue to seek volunteer groups for major
projects. Seek overnight park hosts to report and prevent inappropriate park uses. Develop host
camp site. Add and improve trail delineators to direct users to the trail and reduce off-trial,human
uses. Request support and recommendations from Historic Preservation Commission regarding
metal mining and other objects dotted throughout the park and trail. If to be retained, create
intentional interpretive panels and methods to highlight, yet protect. If not historically significant,
haul out of the park for safety and aesthetics.
Second Lake
Continue to use Second Lake for ice skating. Encourage use by properly maintaining ice with a
lightweight ice resurfacing device. Add holiday lights around the border for improved visibility.
Benny Benson Memorial Park and Lagoon
Re-plat, erase lot lines, and provide utility easements. Develop and follow fish habitat plan.
Develop floating dock plans to connect Third Ave Boardwalk to the Second Ave,paved bike path.
Budget and contract Boardwalk replacement and improvement. Improve turf area while
developing parking and drive way areas. The City's Electric Department and other utilities using
the power poles should underground utilities along this habitat. **See also Boardwalk comments,
under Trails section. Update: The replat is before the Borough Assembly for action.
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Mariners'Memorial
Add a small turf area after the completion of the memorial construction. Apply for LWCF and
other grants to develop an ADA fishing pier. Build a small pocket park in the Northeast corner,
behind parking area. Consider lease of ONE — and only one - portion of the park area (Bay or
south side) for revenue-generating private use, such as a restaurant, and use lease funds to build
and operate an encompassing Community Center, Aquatic Center or other. Install bumper stops,
jersey barriers or other to delineate parking and prevent erosion or vehicle rolling.
Whale Park/Bus stop
Improve the western border retaining wall to be able to replant the spruce and shrubbery to remove
the sight-line to Napa store. Repaint park elements as needed.
Historic `junk'from Fort Raymond in Forest Acres Park
After receiving "aye or nay" input from Historic Preservation and the City Council, haul rusted
metal and concrete foundation pieces out of the park. Grade and improve with heavy equipment
and fill. Expand camping opportunities, if continued minimal use of the Bittick BMX Track.
Update:Due to Senior Housing complex action of 2015,a new entrance to the BMX track or other
park uses will be required.
Concrete slab, memorial in Forest Acres Park
After receiving input from Historic Preservation and the City Council, contract to destroy and
remove the large, empty, concrete,memorial foundation piece from the park. Continue to improve
the area through hazard tree removal, landscaping and park amenities. If retention is
recommended, clean, enhance and improve the memorials.
Music Park, chimes, drums, other
Work with Seward Music and Arts Council to select an appropriate location for outdoor art in the
form of weather-hearty music and drums. The City owns chimes,ready for installation. Consider
Lowell Canyon picnic area as music park site.
Dog Park
Work with concerned citizens to develop a,safe,"easy-to-maintain"dog park concepts and design
for the eventual construction of an animal shelter and adjacent dog park.
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POCKET PARKS AND GARDENS
POCKET PARK GOALS: Improve pocket parks 10% each year with color, safety,
accessibility and care. Level walking areas and create safe walking paths.
GARDEN GOALS: Improve or increase the City gardens or flower beds 10% each year.
Continue to seek sponsors for annual Adopt-A-Park revenues to fund flowers. Buy or build
a small, manageable greenhouse for a percentage of garden flowers; continue to purchase
local flowers from private businesses.
Larry Urbach's (Pocket)Park
Remove or thin mugo pines into more attractive pieces or replacements. Work with sponsor to
continue to improve the park with color. Select SPRD's best picnic table for this location. Trees
with well-established root systems within the pines or other flora present a unique challenge to
maintain long-term health. Continue to seek professional input on the health of the Mountain Ash
and improvement of this park. Update: The City removed a dozen, looming and hazardous
Cottonwood immediately north of this park in early 2016, such that the gardens may be more
visible in future growing seasons.
Rotary(Pocket) Park
Volunteer work from the Seward Rotary Club constructed a seasonal picnic and pocket park area
immediately south of the Rotary Gazebo on the south side of the Lagoon. The only access to the
park is through the gazebo and down the back stairs. The area floods annually with tidal action.
Parks and Recreation policy is to remove creosote railroad ties and old telephone poles, so the ties
within this pocket park must be removed. Several planted spruce trees have died. The small
walking loop around the park will remain intact after the railroad ties have been removed.
Eventually, a second entrance to the park might be desired.
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Brotherly Love(Pocket) Park
Built in 2015 with private funds by Matthew Genovese, in memory of his late brother, Jay, this
new,little pocket park consists of a picnic table,bench, small garden and fire grill. Monitor eagle-
roosting, hazard Cottonwoods; protect the beach from erosion. Start new tree growth. Add fill,
gravel and dirt to maintain a safe, walking surface. Protect, improve and increase beach, rye
grasses.
Triangle (Pocket)Park
Continue to improve the park through removal of bumps and dips in the turf. Improve turf and
mowing over time. Add interpretive panels and city maps. Remove shrub and unwanted invasive
plants. Clear the west edge of the park to improve bike path use safety during dark hours. Badly
buckled and damaged areas of the bike path need to be cut, removed and replaced. Continue to
improve the inner portion via removing unwanted or hazard trees. Over time, add park benches
and picnic tables. Add fill and engineer appropriate water runoff, drainage swales and culverts,
etc. to prevent flooding, improve aesthetics and encourage park use.
Other Gardens: Friendship Garden, Obihiro, Earth Day, Benny Benson Gardens, Tribute
Garden, Forest Acres flower Reds, Little League/ Waterfront Park Welcome, Founders East
and West Gardens, Kawabe Park Gardens, Whale Tail Park Gardens, Lagoon I, II& III Tri
Gardens, and Six Wood Flower Boxes
Continue to hire gardeners and designers to strategically plant and maintain the decorative gardens
and pocket parks. Highlight Adopt-A-Park sponsors. Continue to develop micro-parks to welcome
and attract guests who drive along Ballaine. Pair a small garden or outdoor art with each
campground entrance. Improve 10% each year by focusing on late-September or early-October
winterizing of gardens, after the season.
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TRAILS
TRAILS GOALS: Develop complete and connecting trail systems to access parks, the
waterfront, the schools and Nash Road. Create and identify `bike lanes' if and where
sidewalks or bike paths are not available. Develop a separate,budget line item to budget for
major and minor trail improvements,ADA requirements and regular, annual maintenance.
Zone trails as park.
Lovell Canyon Picnic Area & Mani Trails
Retain use as `Independence Day / Fourth of July' meeting area and park. Clean and improve
smaller,internal trails for play and use. Over time,improve and add parking along Lowell Canyon
Road,immediately east of limited parking now.Discuss zoning this area, `Park.' Note:This picnic
area is not zoned Park-zoned Resource Management.
National Historic Iditarod Trail Bike Path
Update identifying signs and stencils. Improve the bike path, improve drainage, and add culverts.
Protect Waterfront Park with beach erosion mitigation. Badly buckled and damaged areas of the
bike path need to be cut, removed and replaced. The bike path outside of(east) of Boulder Field
requires significant erosion prevention, protection and mitigation. Parts of the path flood in high
tides or storms. Update:The Seward Iditarod Trailblazers are seeking Iditarod stencils to identify
this bike path as part of the historic trail.The Iditarod symbol or logo will be painted on the asphalt
bike path. Update: The City recently received a permit to add (Rip Rap, armor rock) B-Rock to
the Resurrection Bay beach area to protect the bike path and Waterfront Park from additional
erosion.
The Jeep Trail
The Jeep Trail is not officially under the purview of the Parks &Recreation Department,but staff
often care for the parking area at the trailhead, signs and park benches. Identify and fund the
appropriate level of care for this popular emergency trail access via City bi-annual budget.
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Scheffler Creek.Area:
Identify a section or shoulder area of"Lift Station Road" to the south side of Scheffler Creek
Bridge as pedestrian and bike area,no vehicles. Develop a bike path from Scheffler Creek Bridge,
north, along the Harborside Condos to the paved, Parking Permit Lot, then connect to the Fourth
Ave sidewalk. Sign and stencil when completed. Remove creosote logs and used,power poles and
replace with enviro-friendly or concrete bumper stops. Continue to track, monitor and mitigate
against beach erosion. As park plans develop and beach protection provides more area,create bike
path connections from Wellington Picnic Area, separate from"Lift Station Road."
Two Lakes Trail
Inventory and identify bridges and boardwalks for replacement and hand railing, where needed.
Continue to add D-1(gravel)to trails. Continue to seek volunteer groups for major projects and for
annual, minor maintenance. Seek overnight park hosts to report and prevent inappropriate park
uses. Develop host camp site. Add and improve trail delineators, such as rock or treated lumber
borders and edges, to direct users to stay on the trail and reduce off-trail, human uses. Request
support and recommendations from.Historic Preservation Commission regarding metal mining and
other objects dotted throughout the park and trail. If to be retained, create intentional interpretive
panels and methods to highlight, yet protect historic pieces. If not historically significant,haul out
of the park for safety and aesthetics.
.Soy Scout steps
Remove and replace steps. Add D-1 (gravel) to/from trails. Increase the height of the foot bridge
from Second Avenue to the steps trailhead.
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Dale B. Clemons Memorial Boardwalk
Several areas of the Boardwalk are failing. New support structure under the boardwalk is required
to handle the load and heavy use. The seven or so boardwalk bump-out areas which display
interpretive panels are the highest priority for replacement and repair. The decking of the
boardwalk should be converted to aluminum or other metal grate-style decking,rather than treated
lumber, to best assist with snow load, people-load, snow removal and improved daylight for fish
habitat. The east-to-west connection of the boardwalk should be replaced with stronger or
improved engineering for low-maintenance and high use. One proposed concept is to bring rip
rap/armor rock to create a rock and gravel walking path, using culverts to allow tide influxes. A
second concept is the idea of a floating dock or fishing platform, but the question of rising and
falling and freezing and thawing tides are a concern. The remaining,short section of old boardwalk
from Second Avenue to the Rotary Gazebo must be removed and replaced with improved
engineering and design.
Jesse Lee Area
Overtime, develop the informal trail on the outside of Citizens' Field fence into an exercise trail.
&/or incorporate into the High School cross-country`Metco Trails' system. Develop a trail leading
from the NW corner of the High School property's cross country trail north to the very back/west
side of the Seward Long-Term Care Facility homes. Tie this loop into an eventual sidewalk or
bike path to `Metco Trails' &/or the Seward Highway bike path.
Bike Path from Softball field to Seward Highway
Maintain surface by cleaning and sealcoating when necessary. Continue to improve and repair
minor holes, etc. Add appropriate signs and stencils where needed. Maintain safe walking
conditions year round. Seek grants for solar-powered lighted walkways for students and staff who
daily use this path.
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FIELDS / PLA►YFIELDS
SPORTS FILEDS AND PLAYFIELDS GOALS: Improve City balifields, sports fields and
playfields 10% each year by purchasing and adding healthy, organics and top soil. Grade
fields for water run-off for successful, short growing seasons. ADA accessibility is required
to all fields.
Jon Perry Field. Owned by Kenai Peninsula Borough
Work with owner, KPB, to request 8-foot high or 10-foot high fence. Repair sloughing off hill
onto Right Field. Add turf infield. Repair or replace warning track. Over time,remove and replace
dugouts with larger and improved dugouts.ADA improvements required.Continue to develop and
host volunteer,"Field-Lovin' Days"with caring,capable adults who donate time and skill to work
on short-term, field and facilities' improvement projects. Update: Parks and Recreation has
requested authorization to repair Right Field fence line. Parks and Recreation has notified the
Borough of the request to increase the outfield fence height.
Citizen's Field
ADA access and improvements are required to the field and to amenities near the field. Improve
infield and outfield. Add topsail and grass to promote healthy turf.Repair or replace warning track.
Add information and regulation signs to the overall area/softball complex. Switch dugouts to
appropriate fence openings to improve spectator viewing. Develop an overnight Park Host site for
security. Continue to develop,expand and host"Field-Lovin' Days"with caring, capable adults to
work on short-term projects. Add rip rap or other material behind Center Field to prevent further
erosion. Overtime,develop the informal trail on the outside of the field fence into an exercise trail
&/or incorporate into the High School cross-country `Metco Trails' system.
Boulder Field
Convert into a park, RV campground and parking. If retaining use as a ballfield: level the field;
address the seasonal flooding from Scheffler Creek high tide floods,remove and replace fencing,
small concession/storage building and dugouts,upgrading all to ADA specifications.Develop plan
to improve the swale between Fourth Ave and D Street and the Scbeffler Creek run-off area. Use
rip-rap or other,then level the land between the Boulder Shack and the Wellington Picnic area for
overflow camping and parking.
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Seward Little League Field Note: Owned by the City.
Consider sale of ballfield area to private, commercial for the use of the land sales to create a third
baseball/softball field near the three schools and other fields: Jon Perry and Citizens. Repair and
replace fencing. Apply weed mitigation controls to encourage pure grass growth in the outfield
and infield. Prevent vegetation from growing into the infield (skinned) dirt. If retained by the
City, add topsoil and turf to safe levels. Add infield materials to safe levels. Remove and replace
retaining wall behind home plate and back stop. Convert restrooms in Concession Stand to ADA
standards.
Evan Casey Skate Park
Include the Evan Casey Skate Park in the to-be-written Playground Replacement Plan, as
components will wear over time and new elements will add interest.Continue receiving input from
skaters. Add top soil and grass seed behind Adams Street Restroom on the immediate west border
of the Skate Park, to prevent erosion. Remove hazard trees and replace with young trees.
Bittick BMX Track
Convert to seasonal camping,which will require the addition of yards of fill and heavy equipment
work, due to noted minimal use of this park as a bike path. Develop bike or pedestrian only
entrance/egress from Dimond. (No vehicle access from Sea Lion.) Continue hazard tree
assessment and removal. Plant and protect new trees. If continued use as a bike path, remove
historic pieces, remove hazard trees, improve area for better use.
Basketball Court, Tennis Court(Forest Acres)
Remove and replace or rehabilitate basketball hoops, tennis standards and net. Use commercial
materials (hot air lance, sealcoat, etc.) to level and resurface tennis court. Stripe half-basketball
courts in addition to tennis courts. Continue the removal of hazard trees in the area. Improve
signage, parking and add picnic tables and park benches along Dimond. (Develop temporary
camping sites for overflow `peak' seasons such as Fourth of July and Salmon Derby.)
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FACILITIES & OUT-BUILDINGS
FACILITIES(BUILDINGS AND OUT-BUILDINGS)GOALS: Develop a City-wide budget
policy which will forward-fund building and facility replacement. Continue to improve
facilities and out-buildings each year by conducting regular and deferred maintenance.
Level designated walking areas and create safe walking paths. ADA access is required and
must be a top priority.
Branson Pavilion
Improve ADA access from Ballaine and from the Adams Street restroom to Branson Pavilion.
Improve short,20-foot ADA path south of`the grassy knoll' with sign and materials. Remove old
park benches and replace with sponsored, matching recycled plastic benches. Install a short,
retaining wall and railing on the east side of the pavilion, to delineate turf area from gravel area,
and add interest to the landscaping. Continue to budget annual maintenance on the structure,
windows, turf and barbeque grill and fan. Improve the drainage swale via depth &/or culvert that
runs from Ballaine to the Bay, research materials such as for swales or drainage. Remove dying
spruce and replace with intentional dirt mounds and new spruce and alders, thus identifying the
swale,directing foot traffic to established pathways and providing an improved location for spruce
trees or landscaping.
Kawabe Restroom
This kit restroom serves the community's visitors as the only downtown,public restroom. Regular
maintenance on the facility is required. The possible heat-pump project at Adams Street may
facilitate possible year-round 60-degree(warm)water to provide hot water for in-floor heating and
customer uses.
Kawabe Bus Stop/Pavilion
Kawabe bus stop serves the community's visitors for picnic and transportation uses. Lexan
`windows' were recently upgraded to more pleasing safety glass. Regular maintenance is
required. ADA access via the sidewalk must be improved. Wood panels require maintenance.
Remove and replace broken pavers and cracked concrete with heat-tube or similar such that
sanding and salting sidcwalks would NOT be required in the future, plower beds need to be
removed and replaced.
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Adams Street Restrooni
Constructed of all concrete, this non-heated, cold-water restroom facility has outlived its useful
life. The community and visiting park users are seeking a more aesthetically pleasing and greener
facility that can operate year-round,despite cold temperatures. The possible heat-pump project at
Adams Street may facilitate possible year-round do-degree(warm) water to provide hot water for
in-floor heating and customer uses. Solar-power, propane water heaters, in-floor heating and
`green'(er) construction should replace this facility with an equal number of restrooms and
seasonal shower facilities.
First Lake Picnic Area & Gazebo
Redesign and rework the park entry for more naturally flowing and logical use of interpretive
panels, park and trail map, etc. Add a handrail to ADA entry path. Continue to improve ADA
access to the waterfall. Continue to delineate park land from private ownership lots. Seek
recommendation from experts on dates,times and schedules for installing and removing the creek
grate in order to promote fish habitat and health. Add interpretive panels. Develop grassy, picnic
area with table sand benches for `level' sandy area, west of the creek. Update: the area trail map
has been relocated and better-positioned.
Rotary Gazebo
This gift from Seward Rotary to the City requires regular and deferred maintenance. The City has
requested Rotary volunteers to sand the wood surfaces and refinish or repaint. A damaged floor
(plastic) faux-board replacement is required.
Wellington Picnic Area
Create a smaller version of the Branson Pavilion for picnic area. Improve turf and turf area.
Remove and replace concrete restroom with more efficient model over time. Consider moving the
restrooms, bike path and pavilion project toward Ballaine for improved parking and increased
greens space. Add a temporary, canvas-type `wedding tent' in the summer months to serve as a
summer-use pavilion. Little by little, "move" Lift Station Road south, over time, nearer to the
drainage swale to provide more, useable recreation space.
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Wellington Restroom
Constructed of all concrete, this non-heated, cold-water restroom facility has outlived its useful
life. The community and visiting park users are seeking a more aesthetically pleasing and greener
facility that can operate year-round, despite cold temperatures. The possible heat-pump project at
Adams Street may facilitate possible year-round 60-degree(warm)water to provide hot water for
in-floor heating and customer uses. Solar-power and green construction should replace this facility
with an equal number of restrooms and seasonal shower facilities. When replacing the facility,
proximity to the bike path and future Wellington Pavilion should be considered for optimal space
use and parking provision.
Boulder Field Shack
This shack served as a concession stand during the softball community's softball glory years of
the 1970s and 80s. It has since been converted to Paid Parking storage of assets and serves as a
quick meeting place for the ALPAR youth litter patrol crew. A vehicle damaged the south side,
concrete wall. A faux exterior wall now covers the damage. This out-building should be replaced
with a safer facility of similar size.
SPRD Warehouse:
702 Aspen Lane,budget for new facility due to decline of this facility. Consider moving the PM&C
operations base to: the abandoned Air Force Rec Camp property owned by the City in conjunction
with Public Works Department relocation; Forest Acres Park; the Citizens' Field Complex or
nearer to Waterfront Park. Pre-sell the coveted hard woods used in flooring and siding. Use
revenues from sale as budget for new project.Use`green' initiatives to reduce the annual operating
expenses of the facility. Add improved ADA access for the public conducting PM&C business.
TYC Council Concession Stand North
Move the facility within the softball complex area to a location water, sewer and electricity can be
added to operate the concession stand during athletic events.
Forest Acres Restroom
Constructed of all concrete, this non-heated, cold-water restroom facility has outlived its useful
life. The community and visiting park users are seeking a more aesthetically pleasing and greener
facility that can operate year-round, despite cold temperatures. Replace this facility with an equal
number of restrooms and possibly seasonal shower facilities.
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PLAYGROUNDS
PLAYGROUND GOALS: Develop local playgrounds by improving accessibility, surfacing
and equipment. Increase toys & the number of playgrounds to serve growing residential
areas & younger users. Playgrounds are an important part of the park system. The Parks
and Recreation Department owns and maintains five Playgrounds. The playgrounds
currently do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] standards for accessibility.
The City could attempt to adapt the current facilities to meet ADA standards, or redesign
the playgrounds and replace all the equipment with structures and surfaces which are
accessible.ADA requires all facilities to be accessible as soon as possible.
Third Avenue Playground
Popular, well-loved, highly used playground. Add benches and picnic tables. Remove old rock
surface and replace with updated ADA surface. Develop a long-term Playground Replacement
plan for all playgrounds, which annually updates equipment, elements and amenities over time,
rather than large, rare $100,000 projects. Include Evan Casey Skate Park (and similar) in
Playground Replacement Plan. Sell this land only with a sound development plan. Recommend
City Council adopt a policy to consider the sale of Park (or public or Resource Management type
lands)only after 90%of the adjacent area(estimate two-square-blacks)is used in some productive
capacity, not just empty lots used for parking or listed for sale. Update: The TYC Teen Council
has adopted this playground as their "30 year anniversary Legacy Project." With the City
Manager's 2015 authorization, the Teen Council and alumni will raise funds to rehabilitate this
downtown park and playground.
PARKS Playground
Continue to work with volunteers from PARKS Playground (named Seward Community
Playground) regarding annual upkeep of the playground: adding surfacing materials, clean and
refresh the art and paint and color upkeep, etc.
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&allaine Playground
Remove and replace old elements with all-inclusive playground. Remove and replace short fence
with an appropriate-height fence. Remove and replace gravel using appropriate and ADA safety
surfacing. Address land-ownership issues with State Shop site, i.e. the playground and
pitching/hitting cage is+/- 10 feet on State Shop land. State Shop fence is+/- 10 feet on Waterfront
Park triangle area near the Sewer Dump Station.
Gateway Park(playground on Dora Way)
Conduct neighborhood polls on use. Improve via removing sand as surface material and adding
ADA playground surfacing. Improve signs. Remove brush on City lands from outside the fence.
Add a safe element to replace the beloved merry-go-round or carousel.
Forest Acres Playground
Remove existing structure and convert to a camp site. Develop and move a replacement
playground south to the tennis court/basketball court area. Build with improved.ADA and other
climbing structures befitting the area,such as forest friends,tree health,camping and outdoor play..
Remove sand or wood chips surfacing and replace with new,ADA-accessible,intentional and safe,
low-maintenance playground surface.
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CAMPGROUNDS
CAMPGROUND GOALS: Improve parks appearances,safety and turf by 10% each year..
Grade, and level parking and turf areas. Create safe walking paths. Identify and designate
additional,future campground areas. Rename campground areas with relevant and useful
names for improved communications and customer service. Enhance and improve park
amenities such as water+electric camp sites,free Wi-Fi,more shower facilities,picnic tables,
park benches, interpretive panels, fire rings and as identified as important by the
community. Expand the volunteer park host and campground host program, when
favorable to the City. Research, select and obtain a reservation system for a select, small
portion of the campground as a test for success.
Iditarod Park and RV area
Retain uses as an RV camping and winter snow storage area. Eventually add water, sewer,
electricity and internet for premium fees. Update Iditarod sign. Develop Wylie dog sled as a photo-
op destination. Add landscaping. Continued winter snow storage use until the construction of
utility sites removes that possibility. See also Waterfront Park, below.
Waterfront Park Campground(as a campground)
Continue to improve campground sites through site leveling,grading lanes,water run-off features,
replacing spruce and cottonwood trees as needed, and recommending additional sites offering
water, electricity and similar services. Track the successes and challenges of the automated pay
stations and recommend needed changes. Continue to develop and improve the SPRD Volunteer
Campground Host program. Add updated Tsunami evacuation, drill, siren and information to
bulletin boards.
Sewer Dump Station:
Zoned Park. Retain use as a water refill and dump station. Add greenery, landscaping. Minimal
other uses allowed. Note: the State of Alaska's State Shop fenced area encroaches onto Seward
Park land about eight to ten feet. See also, Ballaine Playground, below. Update: $5 fee via
automated pay station was added and used in 2015. Revenue budget was exceeded.
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Tent area: 22 dry sites:
Remodel area, consider at least one, landscaping tier to reduce sloping camp sites. Move pay
station and garbage location to increase one camp site. Add park benches as site delineation. Add
wild rose bushes or other low-lying greenery to promote privacy and site separation. Improve turf.
Allow RV camping.
Resurrection South: 74 dry sites+12 Utility sites:
Remove the gentle slope by adding one tier at the utility site extension. Install water, sewer (if
possible) electricity and internet, Increase camping fees. Continue to add green landscaping.
Improve drainage. Remove "second driving lane" from Jefferson Street extended. Create several
campsites and improve landscaping. Update:This area is slated to convert 40 dry camping spaces
to 25 water+ electricity sites.
Resurrection North: 74 Utility sites; 11 dry
Develop and implement a sound, small scale landscaping plan and continue to provide greenery
and turf without adding evasive weeds, plants or trees. Remove rock fire pits, replace with metal
and ADA fire rings. Prohibit the use of beach rock for fire rings.
Donut Loop: 14 dry sites:
Redesign, remodel attractive camping sites. Budget and build water and electricity utility sites.
Improve the entrance/egress. Landscape and improve the Ballaine berm.
Willianes Park:31 dry sites:
Redesign, remodel attractive camping sites. Improve and add ADA sites. Budget and build water
and electricity utility sites, for a campground host at a minimum.Add Sue K.aanta Restroom here.
Improve the entrance/egress. Landscape and improve the Ballaine. (See also Williams Park in the
Park section, above.)
Marathon: 50 dry sites: Y"No generator"sites:
Continue to add D-1 to increase elevation of this low-lying area. Continue, winter snow-storage
use. Many repeat customers appreciate this more affordable,no-utility camping option. SPRD will
develop a plan to incrementally install utilities for premium camping, while providing solar-
powered RVs an option to camp. Develop a plan to limit generator noise&/or develop a Marathon
section which prohibits generators. Add a small,micro-park. Improve greenery, add landscaping.
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Mount Alice Camping: 13 dry sites:
Continue to improve landscaping and site delineators, such as park benches. Work with.
professionals regarding the Scheffler Creek and run-off areas to continue to expand the camping
square-footage.
Harhorside:27 dry sites:
Develop a bike path from Scheffler Creek Bridge,north,along the Harborside Condos to the paved,
Parking Permit Lot, then connect to the Fourth Ave sidewalk. Sign and stencil when completed.
Remove creosote and replace with friendly or concrete bumper stops. Continue to track, monitor
and mitigate against beach erosion.
Forest Acres Campground: 44 dry sites:
Retain as park use. Continue to remove hazards trees as needed. Continue to develop safe,healthy
and attractive campsites as budget allows. Add a small picnic gazebo. Re-design entrance to
encourage campers to pull into the park before payment. Overtime,remove and replace concrete,
cold-water only restrooms with ADA improvements and hot-water and coin-op showers for
campers. Replace dated and aging equipment. Fell trees to increase sunlight exposure. Add trees
to replace hazard trees. See also Forest Acres Park, above. Add utility sites to five, entry sites and
for Campground Host volunteer. Rehabilitate entrance/egress. Remove shrub and weeds from the
park borders, add berms of dirt, and then plant sustainable greenery for park health and aesthetics.
Research the costs and benefits of adding an additional camping sewer dump station along
Dimond Boulevard to capture Forest Acres campers, residual Army Resort campers and
Waterfront Park campers who choose not to wait in line. (There is often a back-up line at the WFP
sewer dump station on Ballaine.)
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Spring Creek Campground(unlimited, maybe up to 70 dry sites):
Retain use as a campground and fishing public area while SMIC continues to be developed.
Consider adding a public restroom or vault toilet in partnership with SMIC development. Retain
and protect the public access `roadway' from Nash to the Bay. Develop weather-hearty interpretive
panels and signs to inform the public about sea life, fishing and SMIC development. Install a vault
toilet or other to serve the public and replace port-a-patty with a stronger, more weather-resistant,
more vandal-proof,high use, restroom facility. Retain use as camping and public access to fishing
and sight-seeing.
Air Force Ree Camp
Obtain authorization to use green,grassy tent area for City-controlled,revenue-producing camping
until the City Council determines the highest, best use of this lot,
Other
Develop minimal, dry camping in Resource Management land adjacent and created by the North
Forest Acres Levy for over flow camping.
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GENERAL SPRD GOALS AND PRIORITIES
1. SPRD staff will annually update the Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) to ensure the public
and decision-makers are in tune with needs. Continue to inform all regarding the need for
a waterfront erosion control plan,budget and activities, as a top priority.
2. Dovetail the SPRD ADA transition plan into the City's ADA transition plan. Budget and
schedule improvements to be completed by 2020. Also a top priority.
3. Develop a long-term Playground Replacement plan for all playgrounds, which annually
updates equipment, elements and amenities over time, rather than large, rare +$100,000
projects. Include Evan Casey Skate Park (and similar) in Playground Replacement Plan.
Sell playground properties only with a sound development plan.
4. Recommend City Council adopt a policy to consider the sale of Park land (or public or
Resource Management type lands) after 90% of the adjacent area is used in some
productive capacity,not empty lots for sale or for speculation.
5. Recommend City Council adopt a policy to set a special account for Fish Habitat and Fish
replenishment, comprised of 10% of the annual, revenue surplus (profit) from the
campground operations. Develop and implement a plan for Two Lakes Park's lakes and
creeks improvements; Scheffler Creek improvements; Benny Benson Improvements;
Boulder Field area swales and drainage run-up improvements,etc.
6. Recommend City Council adopt a second policy to set a special budget or account for
specific, campground amenities improvement, comprised of 10% of the annual, revenue
surplus(profit) from the campground operations.
7. Complete and implement the Cottonwood Replacement&Abatement Plan
8. Contract the inclusion of commercially made and updated Tsunami warning and
information signs.
9. Develop and implement uniformity policy regarding the design, look and presentation of
park and campground area signs and specific area regulations.
10. Develop and implement an improved storm water run-off and rain water drainage plan and
program for Waterfront Park and all otlier park and campgrounds areas. Protect the bike
path and other pathways via intentional water run-off features such as swales,culverts,etc.
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11. Over time, remove rocks from turf and camping areas. Create and post policies to prevent
the use of rocks for unplanned fire pits. Goal: improved mowing and turf care; reduced
safety hazard; improved beautification. Ex: only one fire pit allowed per camp site, in
designated areas only. Encourage campers to use provided fire rings. Discourage campers
from removing beach rock. Remove rocks from turf areas.
12. "No pushki, dandelions or devil's club in public areas." Encourage the use and growth of
alders, spruce, hemlock, beach rye grasses, wild Alaska Sitka roses, other natural grasses
and trees. Continue to encourage these plants in non-public park areas such as off-trail or
wild areas where the public is requested to stay on the trails.
13. Add unidentified park areas to the Land Use Map and other official plans:Whale Tail Park;
Lowell Canyon Picnic Area & Park; the Jeep Trail; Seward Meridian marker pull-out;
Iditarod Trailhead; WoodIawn Cemetery; others. Improve Nash Road pull-outs for photo
opportunities via services and interpretive panels..
14. Update and improve the SPRD Memorial Handbook Guide
15. Develop outdoor art and photo opportunities to continue to attract visitors and encourage
"selfies"via the use of social media to market Seward for tourism and fishing.
16. Continue to update and improve all the addendum listed below:
Master Plan Addendum:
SPRD Memorial Handbook Guide update needed
SWOT,All Divisions
Hazard Tree Mitigation Plan & CRAP update needed
Park Inventory Plan:Survey,List update needed
Park Maintenance Plan update needed
(Capital Improvement Projects) CIP update needed
Gardeners'Guide
Recreation Committee's Comments
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To be prepared:
* Facility Assessment and replacement plan: restrooms; gazebos, etc.
* Playground Replacement Plan (including Skate Park elements)
* Inventory of community murals on SPRD sites or facilities
* Public Comments
Abbreviations:
ASLC: Alaska SeaLife Center
City: City of Seward municipality
PM&C: Parks Maintenance & Campgrounds (a Division of SPRD)
MP: Master Plan
SPRD: Seward Parks &Recreation Department
WFP: Waterfront Park
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moving along for the purpose of program will not issue a full new FEMA continues to take proactive
fostering community readiness for edition of the Coordinator's Manual steps to address the COVID-19
spring floods and the upcoming in January 2021. Instead, CRS will pandemic and to help serve its
hurricane season. Flood-risk be issuing a brief "addendum" that National Flood Insurance Program
reduction outreach communications communities will use in conjunction (NFIP) customers who may be
remain important, as does the with the current 2017 Coordinator's experiencing financial hardships, the
importance of flood insurance. Manual. agency is extending the grace period
to renew flood insurance policies
CRS Verification Visits: ISO/CRS The Addendum will be a short from 30 to 120 days.
Specialists are, and will be, document, limited in scope to
conducting cycle verification visits clarifications, simplifications, new To avoid a lapse in coverage,there is
with communities remotely. Until credit opportunities, and FEMA typically a 30-day grace period to
further notice there will be no in- initiatives. renew National Flood Insurance
person verification visits. ISO/CRS Program policies. However, due to
Specialists will be in touch with An additional change expected in the widespread economic disruption
community CRS Coordinators to the Addendum is a new prerequisite arising from this pandemic, FEMA
schedule calls and/or online for achieving Class 8: enforcement recognizes that policyholders may
meetings. of a freeboard standard for not meet the standard deadline.
residential buildings. At verification
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recertification packets will continue CRS community will be required to time for policyholders who may be
to be sent out. The CRS Resource enforce at least 1 foot of freeboard struggling financially to pay
Specialists recognize that many for all new and substantially insurance premiums and ensure their
community officials are working improved residential buildings in its policies are not cancelled for
from home but note that numbered A and V Zones in order to nonpayment of premium due to
recertification of many CRS credited become (or remain)a CRS Class 8 or circumstances beyond their control.
elements do not require attachments. better community. Communities that If a policy has an expiration date
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scheduled for this spring are being limited to a CRS Class 9 rating. 15,2020,then the NFIP insurer must
postponed. The CRS Webinar Series receive the appropriate renewal
will be back starting in May 2020. premium within 120 days of the
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