HomeMy WebLinkAbout03082021 City Council LAYDOWN Ft Raymond PropertyMeeting Date:
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Agenda Statement
March 8, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
From: Jackie Wilde, Community Development Director
Agenda Item: Discuss P&Z meeting results regarding Fort Raymond property
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
On January 25, 2021 the City Council discussed a request from Chugachmiut to buy 3.31 acres of
city land located at Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 lot 7A
The City of Seward currently owns property, legally described as: T IN R 1 W SEC 34 SEWARD
MERIDIAN SW 0870012 FORT RAYMOND Sub Replat No 1 Lots 7A & I OA with the Physical
Addresses of: 2101 Dimond Blvd, 2109 Dimond Blvd and 905 Sea Lion Ave
Seward City code 7.05.120 states City Council may acquire or dispose of an interest in real property by
negotiation, public auction, or sealed bid
February 1, 2021 Council held a work session regarding the possible disposition of city land
located at Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 lots 7A and I OA at the conclusion of this work session
Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the possible subdivision and
sale of city property located at Fort Raymond
February 11, 2021 Planning and Zoning held a work session to discuss possible land sale/uses,
both public and private, of municipal lands, including but not limited to, the Ft. Raymond
Subdivision. The commission worked with 29 participants virtually during this work session
conclusion of the work session commission requested that staff bring back a resolution for
discussion at their March 2, 2021 regular meeting with their determination that it is would best
interest of the City of Seward to retain at least the west 3.47 acres of lot 7A for Public Works
building relocation and subdivide, appraise and sell the remaining portions of the lot 7A and 1 OA.
Planning and Zoning agrees with the development of the west 3.47 acres of lot 7A for possible
relocation of Public Works building by positioning of resources in the area to better serve the
community due to the geographic location of the city and the potential for being physically divided
during certain natural disasters.
March 2, 2021 Planning and Zoning approved resolution 2021-006 Recommending City Council
Approval Of The Subdivision, Appraisal And Sale Of City Land Located At Fort Raymond Sub
Replat No 1 Lots 7a And 1 Oa Physical Addresses Of 2101 Dimond Blvd, 2109 Dimond Blvd And
905 Sea Lion Ave
Seward City code 7.05.120 (a) states the city shall not sell any real property interest without first
making an appraisal of the fair market value of that interest, unless the City Council finds that the
public interest will not be served by an appraisal; and
INTENT: Have City Council discuss the recommendation from Planning and Zoning
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
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Comprehensive Plan (document source here):3.1.1 Attract new business
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and industry to the greater Seward area 3.2.1 Promote residential and
commercial development within the city of Seward and its vicinity in
X
accordance with community values.
Strategic Plan (document source here):
Economic Base:
We are a community that promotes. economic diversity; encourages
growth of year-round businesses, desires environmentally -responsible
industry, and seeks jobs that promote a higher standard of living.
Growth Management and Land Use Planning:
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We have an attractive community in which to live, work, be educated
and recreate, where growth is orderly and driven by community
consensus. Growth and land use planning are coordinated through the
collaboration ofprivate and public entities. We promote and facilitate
balanced development.
Economic Base:
We are a community that promotes economic diversity, encourages
growth of year- round businesses, desires environmentally -responsible
industry, and seeks jobs that promote a higher standard o living.....
3.
Other (list): 2014 Municipal Lands inventory and management plan
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-006
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE SUBDIVISION, APPRAISAL AND SALE OF CITY
LAND LOCATED AT FORT RAYMOND SUB REPLAT NO 1 LOTS 7A AND
10A PHYSICAL ADDRESSES OF: 2101 DIMOND BLVD, 21.09 DIMOND BLVD
AND 905 SEA LION AVE
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2021 the City Council discussed a request from
Chugachmiut to buy 3.31 acres of city land located at Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 lot 7A
Physical Addresses of: 2101 Dimond Blvd, 2109 Dimond Blvd; and
WHEREAS, The City of Seward currently owns property, legally described as: T 1N R
I W SEC 34 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0870012 FORT RAYMOND Sub Replat No 1 Lots 7A
& I OA with the Physical Addresses of: 2101 Dimond Blvd, 2109 Dimond Blvd and 905 Sea Lion
Ave
WHEREAS, Seward City code 7.05.120 states City Council may acquire or dispose of an
interest in real property by negotiation, public auction, or sealed bid
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2021 Council held a work session regarding the possible
disposition of city land located at Fort Raymond Sub Replat No 1 lots 7A and I OA; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2021 Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission
to review the possible subdivision and sale of city property located at Fort Raymond Sub Replat
No 1 lots 7A and I OA; and
WHEREAS, Planning and Zoning held a work session on February 11, 2021 to discuss
possible land sale/uses, both public and private, of municipal lands, including but not limited to,
the Ft. Raymond Subdivision.; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2021 Planning and Zoning determined that it is in the best
interest of the City of Seward to retain at least the west 3.47 acres of lot 7A for Public Works
building relocation
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2021 Planning and Zoning determined that it is in the best
interest of the City of Seward to subdivide, appraise and sell portions of the lot 7A and I OA
excluding the west 3.47 acres of lot 7A; and
WHEREAS, Seward City code 7.05.120 (a) states the city shall not sell any real property
interest without first making an appraisal of the fair market value of that interest, unless the City
Council finds that the public interest will not be served by an appraisal; and
Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Resolution 2021-006
WHEREAS, PIanning and Zoning agrees with the development of at will provide for
positioning of resources in the area to better serve the community due to the geographic location
of the city and the potential for being physically divided during certain natural disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission supports the concept of subdividing, appraisal and sale of city -
owned Lots 7A and 10A, Fort Raymond Subdivision.
Section 2. The Commission further recommends that the council dedicate the west 3.47
acres of lot 7A for possible city use and pursue funding for the relocation and construction of the
Public Works building. (Area described attached in exhibit A)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of
March, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
AYES: Ecklund, Seese, Swann, Verhey
NOES: Charbonneau
ABSENT: Ambrosiani
ABSTAIN:
VACANT: One
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou. City Clerk
(City Seal)
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