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RESOLUTION 2021-006 Sponsored by: Staff
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,2109 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 IN R
1W SEC 34 SEWARD MERIDIAN SW 0870012 FORT RAYMOND Sub Replat No 1 Lots 7A
& 10A 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 I lots 7A and 10A; 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 10A; 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 10A
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
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WHEREAS, Planning 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 2"J day of
March, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Cindy L. Ecklu d,Chair
AYES: Ecklund, Seese, Swann,Verhey
NOES: Charbonneau
ABSENT: Ambrosiani
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VACANT: One
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