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Home My WebLink AboutRes2020-13 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2020-13 RESOLUTION 2020-13 OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BLAINE BARDARSON FOR STORAGE IN PLACE OF THE OBI/ICICLE EMPLOYEE CAMPGROUND UNITS LOCATED AT 1607 NORTHWESTERN CIRCLE LEIRER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION LOT 2 BLOCK 3, FOR THE PURPOSE' OF MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION, IN THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, Blaine Bardarson has applied for a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission to store in place the 36 temporary housing units leased to OB/Icicle in the Industrial (I) Zoning District; and WHEREAS,the units are currently located at 1607 Northwestern Circle; and WHEREAS, OB/ Icicle Seafoods, Inc. (OBI) leases the units from Mr. Bardarson for their employee campground; and WHEREAS, per the OBI Conditional Use Permit to operate an employee campground, the modified cargo containers used as temporary structures to serve as employee living quarters/ bunkhouses must meet the current building code requirements each year as adopted by the Seward City Council; and WHEREAS, OB/ Icicle Seafoods, Inc. (OBI) requests temporary structure permits for their operational season but ownership of the units remains with Mr. Bardarson; and WHEREAS, City adopted building code requires temporary structures to be erected for no more than 180 days;and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process, on November 25, 2020 the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. According to SCC 15.10.320.D., the Commission shall establish a finding that the 111 use satisfies the following conditions prior to granting a conditional use permit: Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-13 Page 2 of 4 A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The property is located within the Industrial (I) Zoning District. Container storage is allowed outright within the Industrial zoning district. However, these containers are used as temporary living quarters in an employee campground, which is allowed by Conditional Use in the Industrial Zoning district. Use as temporary living quarters requires a permit for temporary structures. B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The neighboring properties are zoned Industrial (I) Zoning District and serve as support to the operations of OBI and services for the employee campground. There is no indication the development will negatively impact the value of any adjoining properties. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This condition has been met. The proposal is in harmony with the Seward 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) in that it supports seasonal worker housing and provides for port infrastructure to serve the needs of the main users in the area. Comprehensive Plan (2030,approved by Council 2017): The Comprehensive Plan promotes economic development within the City of Seward in accordance with community values. 3.2.1.2 Expand the opportunity for affordable, diverse, year-round housing through appropriate land use regulations. Support apartments and other high-density residential development, including seasonal worker housing. (page I-14). 3.5.1.2 Plan for adequate port infrastructure that will serve the needs of users in the main industrial/Alaska Railroad area and at the Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC). (page I-16) D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. Water and electrical service are available on site. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Finding: This condition has been met or shall be by required conditions. The conditions recommended would require these units meet all current International Building and Fire Code requirements for permanent structures within 1 year or remove all temporary structures after the expiration of their temporary permit without further exception. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-13 Page 3 of 4 F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. 1) The owner of the units shall bring the units up to current International Building Code and International Fire Code for permanent structures within 1 year of the approval date. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Structural and Architectural Stamped Engineered drawings shall be approved by the Building Official. 2) Failure to meet current International Building Code and International Fire Code for permanent structures within the allotted timeframe requires that the units must be removed after the expiration of the temporary structure permit without further exception. No new temporary structure permit shall be issued until the conditions are met. 3) Per Seward City Code §15.10.325.F. an approved CUP shall lapse six months from the date of approval if the use for which the permit was issued has not been implemented or a building permit obtained. The Commission may grant a six-month extension upon finding that circumstances have not changed sufficiently since the date of initial permit approval. 4) Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application by the permitee,be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission: • When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to the standards for its approval. • To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for its approval. • The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set by City Council Resolution. Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use, subject to the above conditions satisfies the criteria for granting a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed on Section 1, Subsection F are met by the applicant and/or the agent, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to Blaine Bardarson for storage in place of the Obi/Icicle Employee Campground Units Located at 1607 Northwestern Circle Leirer Industrial Subdivision Lot 2 Block 3, for the Purpose of Maintenance and Renovation, in the Industrial (I)Zoning District, subject to the above conditions. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320, Conditional Use Permits, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2020-13 Page 4 of 4 Additionally, the administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the standards of its approval. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 15th day of December, 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD Cindy L. clund, Chair AYES: Seese, Hatfield,Ecklund NOES: Swann ABSENT: Ambrosiani, Charbonneau ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Brenda Bal ou, M C, City Clerk �*':4 OF SE ••• • • '°4•�••�••...••.•..• i •O� (City S�'ale••••GoePo'4•r�••/:6 :. SEAL • a,,,_..•. 1 1 ,o�c;. L ti•TFOF