HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2020-07 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, and recommend
draft ordinance to Council
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 ongoing 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
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AYES: Hatfield, Swann, DeMoss, Ambrosiani, Seese, Charbonneau, Ecklund
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