HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2020-015 Sponsored by: Planning&Zoning Commission
Introduction Date: December 14, 2020
Public Hearing Date: January 11, 2021
Enactment Date: January 11,2021
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN AND REZONING LOTS
15A AND 15B OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO 4,
WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 101 & 105 BENSON DRIVE,
FROM MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R3)TO PARK(P)
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has requested a rezone of Lots 15A and 15B, Of
Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park (P);
and
WHEREAS, the two parcels, known as Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights
Subdivision Addition No 4 is proposed to provide land for the development of the Jesse Lee
Memorial Park is currently zoned Multi-Family Residential (R3); and
WHEREAS,the total area of the land being rezoned is approximately 2.66 acres; and
WHEREAS, the properties to the North, South, and East are currently zoned Multi-
Family (R3), and the properties to the West are currently zoned Single Family Residential
(R1); and
WHEREAS, providing land for the development of the Jesse Lee Memorial Park is
supported in both the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and will be beneficial for the
community at large; and
WHEREAS,the official Zoning Map and Land Use Map as described in SCC
§15.01.030 will have to be amended from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Parks (P) in
response to this zoning and land use map change; and
WHEREAS, required by Title 15 of Seward City Code, public notice and public hearing
procedures for amending zoning and land use district designations, all property owners within
three hundred (300) feet were notified of the proposed zoning and land use change, and the
property was posted with public notice signs; and
WHEREAS, at the December 1, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission,
held the public hearing and recommended City Council approval of the proposed zoning
amendment included in this ordinance.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2020-015
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City by amending the zoning designation of 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee
Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 from Multi-Family Residential (R3)To Park(P).
Section 2. The Seward City Council further amends the official Land Use Map of the
City by changing the land use designation of Lots 15A and 15B, Of Jesse Lee Heights
Subdivision Addition No 4 from Multi-Family Residential (R3)To Park(P).
Section 3.This ordinance shall take effect ten(10)days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 11th day of January, 2021.
THE CIT OF WARD AL SKA
risty Terry Mayor
AYES: Baclaan, DeMoss, Casagranda, Seese,McClure, Osenga,Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: December 14, 2020 '
To: City Council Alt—
From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
Agenda Item: Ordinance Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission,
Recommending That The City Council Amend The Land Use Plan
And Zoning Designation Of Lots 15A and 15B,Of Jesse Lee Heights
Subdivision Addition No 4 With The Physical Address Of 101& 105
Benson Drive From Multi-Family Residential (R3) To Park(P)
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The City Council directed the City Manager or his designee to demolish the buildings and build a
memorial to the residents and staff of the facility using respectfully remove salvageable wood and/
or property features.
The City was awarded a Department of Commerce,Community,and Economic Development Grant
in the amount of$1,073,441.46 to mitigate the Jesse Lee Home structure, to remove, dispose, and
abate environmental hazards remaining on the property, including asbestos,underground fuel and I
or other tanks,buildings,fencing and structures,and to respectfully remove salvageable wood and I
or property features to build a memorial to the residents and staff of the facility. At the July 13,2020
council meeting, the council voiced their request to see the area made into a park with a
pavilion/memorial for all to use.
On November 9, 2020, Community Development created a survey asking citizens what they
envisioned for the space. 309 citizens participated in the survey and 168 of them left comments.
The current Land Use Plan and Zoning designation of the property is Multi Family Residential(R3)
Business District.
The Park Zoning District �k-as established i o pro,.ide areas for recreation and commemorative
property owned by the city,state or federal governments for recreation and other compatible public
purposes.
The proposed development of Jesse Lee Memorial Park is consistent with the park zoning
designation and the creation of a memorial.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan (2030, approved by Council May 30, 2017):
2.2.1 Building on it impressive heritage and natural setting the community's
1 vision for itself includes an attractive, healthy vibrant community; a X
strong diverse economy with quality business educational and
recreational opportunities;........ (page 1-6)
3.6.1.1 Identifprotect, and preserve scenic and natural area, or recreation
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enjoyment(page 1-16)
3.6.1.2 Develop an acquisition strategy to identify and secure sufficient and
suitable public Iands for^arks.......(page 1-17)
Strategic Plan (Approved by COL111 1 Resolution 99-043):
Develop a neighborhood park in the Gateway Subdivision ( Page 12)
2. Update the Zoning Code to implement the Comprehensive Plan X
(Pages 10-11, Small Bullet 4)
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the affected area were notified of this proposed
land use amendment. Public notice signs were posted on each block in the area to be amended and
all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with.
FISCAL NOTE:
The City of Seward will have no costs associated with this amendment to the Land Use Plan and
change of zoning designation.
Approved by Finance Department _...
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No
RECOMMENDATION: On December 1,2020 Planning and Zoning approved resolution
2020-012, recommending that the City Council amend The Land Use Plan and Zoning
Designation of Lots 15a and 15b,of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Addition No 4 with the
physical address of 101& 105 Benson Drive from Multi-Family Residential(R3)To Park(P)
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