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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11032020 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7,Page 426 CALL TO ORDER The November 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund. OPENING CEREMONY Commissioner Nathanial Charbonneau led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Cindy Ecklund presiding and Nathanial Charbonneau Craig Ambrosiani Gary Seese Kelli Hatfield Tom Swann (telephonic) comprising a quorum of the Board; and Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk Eric Kozielski, Planner Excused—None Absent—None Vacant—One CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Ambrosiani/Charbonneau) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The Planner read the following consent agenda items into the record: Approval of October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Administration Report. Planner Eric Kozielski said 43 building permits had been approved this year. In 2019, there were 6 new homestarts and 6 new multi-family. In 2020, there were 9 new homestarts. 102 new business license renewals had been reviewed this year. The City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7, Page 427 demolition of the Jesse Lee Home was underway but the timeline had been pushed back by some time delays. Jackie Wilde said there had been a lot of requests asking to receive materials. On October 26, 2020, the renaming of Rush Loop was approved and Former City Manager Scott Meszaros was terminated at this meeting. On November 4, 2020, there will be a special council meeting to discuss the hiring of a permanent city manager and conduct an executive session on the Jesse Lee Home. In response to Ecklund,City Planner Eric Kozielski said Community Development reviews all new business licenses and renewals. Other Reports,Announcements,and Presentations—None PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions for Public Hearing and Enactment Resolution 2020-12 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission,Recommending That The City Council Amend The Land Use Plan And Zoning Designation Of Lots 15a And 1 5b, 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) Motion (Charbonneau/Ambrosiani) Enact Resolution 2020-012 Community Development Planner Eric Kozielski said at the July 13,2020 city council meeting, the city council mentioned having the Jesse Lee Home turned into a park.Parks&Recreation had no objection to the addition of this site.Administraion requested more public input prior to hearing this case, as the restrictions for gatherings are still in effect the use of a survey was suggested for gathering input. Staff recommended that the commission postpone this resolution and schedule a work session on this topic for November 17, 2020. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened All comments were submitted in writing, unless otherwise noted Sarah Walker said in person she was with an organization named HYPER. They did not want the Jesse Lee Home land to be turned into a park. She wanted it to be turned into a daycare or children museum. She encouraged the commission postponing this resolution. Tanguy Libbrecht spoke in person in support of the Jesse Lee Home being rezoned to a park.He thanked the commission for preserving some portions of the land and building. Sharon Steven Ganser supported the rezoning of the Jesse Lee Home to park. This would assure everyone how special this area is to the City of Seward and the State of Alaska. Marianna Keil respectfully asked that a portion of the Jesse Lee Home be rezoned to park and the rest of the property be subdivided for housing. City of Seward,Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7, Page 428 Rhonda Hubbard was in favor of a Jesse Lee Home Memorial Park. She encouraged the commission to engage the Seward Historic Preservation Commission in the decision. Tom Tougas said the lack of quality housing in Seward was a major issue.He asked that the commission fail Resolution 2020-012. No one else appeared and the public hearing was closed. Craig Ambrosiani believed the commission did more zoning than planning.He believed the Jesse Lee Home area would be a good spot for multi-family housing, a recreation center, or a daycare. In response to Ambrosiani, Ecklund said planning had been done in public processes. Kelli Hatfield was concerned about housing but she also liked the idea of the Jesse Lee Home being turned into a park. Motion to Postpone(Hatfield/Charbonneau) Postpone Resolution 2020-012 to the December 2020 meeting. Motion to Postpone Passed Unanimous UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS Other New Business Items Set work session topic for November 17,2020. The work session topic for November 17, 2020 was set as"Discuss ideas for use of the Jesse Lee Home property". INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS Planning and Zoning Commissioner Newsletter. FEMA Region X Newsletter. 2020 Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule. City Calendars. COMMISSION COMMENTS Charbonneau thanked staff and the public. City of Seward, Alaska Seward Planning&Zoning Commission Minutes November 3, 2020 Volume 7, Page 429 Ambrosiani thanked staff and the public. Seese thanked staff and the public. Ecklund thanked staff. She said she looked forward to the November 17,2020 work session. CITIZEN COMMENTS Sarah Walker suggested some of the wood be used for a gazebo in the Jesse Lee Home memorial. Judy Andriana thanked the commission for postponing Resolution 2020-012. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Eric Kozielski said the demolition company was trying to preserve pieces of the Jesse Lee Home for a memorial. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Jessica Stallard, C Cindy Eck Depoty City Clerk Chair (City Seale..• 'Slof T • SEAL . L i ePJ,••.••+fie..