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Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting
August 3, 2021 7: 00 p.m. City Council Chambers,
410 Adams Street
Cindy Ecklund
Chair
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Tom Swann
Vice -Chair
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Gary Seese
Commissioner
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Craig Ambrosiani
Commissioner
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Nathaniel Charbonneau
Commissioner
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Vanessa Verhey
Commissioner
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Clare Sullivan
Commissioner
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Janette Bower
City Manager
Jackie C Wilde
Community Development
Director
Courtney Bringhurst
Planner
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items
scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in
will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to
3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this
agenda item]
5. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of
Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk
Consent Agenda items are not considered separately
unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a
request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.]
6. Special Reports & Presentations
A. City Administration Report
B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations
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7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first
opportunity to speak]
A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing - None
B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing
1. Resolution 2021-017 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning Commission, Granting a
Variance From Seward City Code 15.10.20 Signs, To Harbor St Creamery,
Permitting An Exception To The Zoning Code To Allow For An Awning Sign
Located At 305 South Harbor St, Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8, In The
Harbor Commercial (HC) Zoning District..........................................Page 4
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
1. Resolution 2021-018 of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, Recommending the City Council Attest the City of Seward Zoning
Map With Current Updates............................................................ Page 20
2. Resolution 2021-016 of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City of
Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Adoption of the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan — 2021 Update ................................... Page 24
3. Joint work session with Flood Board and PACAB on August 11, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
Topic: "Seward Airport and Preliminary ROWAcquisition Plat"
4. Joint work session with City Council on August 17, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Topic: "Review of Seward City Code Regarding Dwelling, Housing and Lodging"
5. Reschedule P&Z August 17m work session to September 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
Topic: "Ground Truthing and Land Use Table process "
6. Approval of July 6, 2021 regular meeting minutes..............................Page 104
10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) -
A. PAS Quick Notes- Planning with foresight ............................................. Page 112
B. 2021 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule ............................................ Page 114
C. City Calendars....................................................................................... Page 115
11. Commission Comments
12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual Each individual has one opportunity to
speak]
13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments
14. Adjournment
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Sponsored by: Applicant
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SEWARD CITY CODE 15.20 SIGNS TO
HARBOR ST CREAMERY, PERMITTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE ZONING
CODE TO ALLOW AN AWNING SIGN OVER THE BUILDING ENTRY TO BE
PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 305 SOUTH HARBOR ST,
WITHIN THE HARBOR COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Harbor St Creamery has applied for a Variance from the Seward Planning
and Zoning Commission to place an awning sign over their North entry; and
WHEREAS, the proposed location is within the Harbor Commercial (HC) district; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 15.20.055 allows the Planning and Zoning Commission
to grant variances in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Code so long as the
spirit and benefits of the Code will be preserved; and
WHEREAS, the Commission may vary the rules and regulations or provisions of the
Code provided that the Commission, upon due and diligent investigation, makes specific findings
that all of the conditions listed in Seward City Code 15.20.055 (3) have been considered; and
WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code § 15.01.040, Public Hearings, property
owners within 300 feet of the requested variance parcel were notified of the proposed action, and
the property was posted with public notice signage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
that:
Section 1. In accordance with SCC§15.20.055 (a), the Planning and Zoning Commission is
authorized to grant special variances from the provisions of the chapter in accordance with the
following restrictions. The Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a Sign Code
Variance to allow an exception to the Zoning Code to allow for an awning sign over the North
entry at 305 South Harbor St, Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8, in the Harbor
Commercial (HC) Zoning District, and made the following Findings of Fact:
1. To encourage the use of signs which are harmonious with Seward's scenic beauty
and historic character, the commission may issue a variance for specific signs up to
1.5 times larger than provided in this chapter. The total area of the proposed sign
would not be greater than 1.5 times what is allowed without permit. Photos submitted
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provide for evidence that the proposed signage is consistent with the Institutional zoning
and.
2. A variance may be granted in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this
Code by varying the application of rules, regulations or provisions so long as the
spirit and benefits of this Code will be preserved. According to the sign ordinance, in
the Harbor Commercial District the following property frontages may be combined at one
square foot per lineal foot of frontage to maximum of ZOO square feet of signage per
parcel:
i. A street;
ii. The harbor basin;
iii. The public boardwalk;
iv. Where a building faces toward a street but does not abut it; or
v. A public parking lot.
Harbor St Creamery is located on a parcel with various businesses. Each business has
multiple signs, which were installed before the recent changes to the Sign Code in 2019.
The current code states that there cannot be more than 200 square feet of signage on one
parcel. Since there are multiple businesses on the parcel located at 305 South Harbor St,
they far exceed the 200 square foot limit. However, that sign code does not address what
should be done for parcels that have multiple businesses, and would thus require more
signage. Harbor St Creamery would be removing the current sign on the north side of
their building and then adding the awning sign. A variance would meet the intent of this
requirement.
3. The commission may vary the rules and regulations or provisions of this Code
provided the commission, upon due and diligent investigation, makes specific
findings that all of the following conditions have been considered:
i. The variance will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent
with the limitation upon signage and uses of other properties in the vicinity
and zone in which the property, on behalf of which the application as filed,
is located; This would not constitute special privilege as any citizen could apply
for a variance within this parcel or district.
ii. That such variance is necessary because of special circumstances such as, but
not limited to, health and safety or the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property, to provide it with signage use rights
and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in
which the subject property is located. The signage exceeds the allowed footage
for a parcel, but the sign code does not take into consideration what should be
allowed if there is more than one business on a parcel.
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iii. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the subject property or improvements in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is situated. There is no
indication that granting this sign variance will be materially detrimental to the
public welfare, or other property in the vicinity or the Harbor Commercial
Zoning District where the subject property is situated.
Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves, the applicant's request for a
Sign Code Variance to allow an exception to the Zoning Code to allow an awning sign on the
North entry for a total sign area on the parcel greater than 200 sq. ft., at Seward Small Boat
Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8, 305 South Harbor St in the Harbor Commercial (HQ Zoning District.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of
August, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC,
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
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P&Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 3, 2021 s,
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: RESOLUTION 2021-017 Of The Seward Planning And Zoning
Commission, Granting a Variance From Seward City Code 15.10.20
Signs, To Harbor St Creamery, Permitting An Exception To The
Zoning Code To Allow For An Awning Sign Located At 305 South
Harbor St, Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8, In The
Harbor Commercial (HC) Zoning District
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Young Jin Park has applied for a Sign Variance from the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission to install an awning sign over the entry to the Harbor St Creamery. The awning
would be 48 square feet and project out 3 feet.
According to Seward City Code, 15.20 Signs, a single parcel can have a maximum of 200 square
feet of signage. The parcel which the Harbor St Creamery is located, already has an excess of 200
square feet of signage, and is a nonconforming lot. Adding or replacing signage on this parcel
would add to the nonconformity. However, the Seward City Cod does not address if allowances
should be made for parcels which contain more than once business, which is the case for this
particular parcel, which has a total of 6 business.
Young Jin Park has also stated that the awning sign is not simply to add signage, but in lieu of the
recent pandemic and the need for social distancing, he has had more customers waiting in line
outside, or wanting to eat their ice cream outside. By installing an awning over the entrance to his
business, he could provide additional space for his clients that is protected from the typical rainy
weather of Seward.
The Commission is authorized to grant special variances from the provisions of Chapter 15.20 in
accordance with the following restrictions
1. To encourage the use of signs which are harmonious with Seward's scenic beauty and
historic character, the commission may issue a variance for specific signs up to 1.5 times
larger than provided in this chapter. Each applicant for such variance shall submit a scale
drawing and a color rendering of the proposed sign(s) in relation to its surroundings.
The total area of the proposed sign would not be greater than 1.5 times what is allowed
without permit. Photos submitted provide for evidence that the proposed sign would be
harmonious with the scenic beauty of the area. The proposed awning sign follows the
same style and pattern of other similar awning signs for other businesses within the
same building.
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2. A variance may be granted in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Code by
varying the application of rules, regulations or provisions so long as the spirit and benefits
of this Code will be preserved.
A variance would meet the intent of this requirement.
3. The commission may vary the rules and regulations or provisions of this Code provided
the commission, upon due and diligent investigation, makes specific findings that all of the
following conditions have been considered:
a. The variance will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent with the
limitation upon signage and uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in
which the property, on behalf of which the application was filed, is located;
This would not constitute special privilege as any citizen could apply for a
variance within this parcel or district.
b. That such variance is necessary because of special circumstances such as, but not
limited to, health and safety or the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property, to provide it with signage use rights and
privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the
subject property is located;
The signage exceeds the allowed footage for a parcel, but the sign code does not
take into consideration what should be allowed if there is more than one business
on a parcel.
c. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the subject property or improvements in the vicinity and in
the zone in which the subject property is situated.
There is no indication that granting this sign variance will be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or other property in the vicinity of the Harbor
Commercial Zoning District where the subject property is situated.
4. In granting a variance, the commission may attach thereto such conditions regarding the
location, character and other features of the proposed sign as it may deem necessary to
carry out the spirit and purpose of this code of moderating the size, number and obtrusive
placement of signs and reduction of clutter in the public interest.
Staff Comments
Staff has reviewed the Sign Variance Application and no objections were reported.
Department
Comments
No Comment
N/A
Building Department
x
Fire Department
x
Public Works
Department
x
Harbor Department
x
Police Department
x
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Electric Department I x l
Telecommunications x
Public Comment
Real property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the parcel were notified of this proposed
Sign Variance. A public notice sign was posted on the property, and all other public hearing
requirements of Seward City Code § 15.01.040 Public Hearings were complied with. Any
comments received after this publication will be presented as a lay down to the Commission and
the public at the August 3, 2021 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the findings provided in Resolution 2021-017, staff recommends granting a variance
from Seward City Code 15.10.20 Signs to Young Jin Park, permitting an exception to the zoning
code to allow for an awning sign over the entry of Harbor St Creamery located at 305 South
Harbor St, Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8, in the Harbor Commercial (HC) Zoning
District.
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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
City of Seward
Planning and Zoning
P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska, 99664
907-224-4048
This completed application is to be submitted to the City Clerk no Later than three (3) weeks in
advanceof the next regularly scheduled Planning &Zoning Commission meetingheld the first
Tuesday of each month.
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Zoning: []City Limits ❑Rural Residential (RR) ❑Single Family Residential (R1) }
❑Two Family Residential (R2) ❑Multiple Family Residential (R3) 0Urban Residential (UR)
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❑ Central Business District (CB) ❑ Industrial (I) ❑ Institutional (INS) ❑ Park (P) ❑ Resource
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The application must be accompanied by:
Yfee $300.00
i'KAs-Built Survey by a surveyor registered in the State of Alaska ((if already developed)
or
J Scaled site plan of undeveloped land which shows:
1 Property dimensions ❑ location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings
-i parking configuration 171 driveways/access; ❑ natural features
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ApPlicant seeks a variance from the following general re uirement s :
A. Variance Request for Code Sections #: Code must be referenced
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he Planning & Zoning Commission may only grant a variance if the Commission finds all of
he following conditions are met. Each condition must have a response in as much detail as it
takes to meet the condition. Please use additional paper if there is not enough room here for
our response. Failure to document your case reduces the likelihood of your variance being
ranted.
The Applicant hereby alleges that:
1. The proposed action is consistent with all q f the general conditions required for a
conditional use permit as follows:
A. The use is consistent with the purposed of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning:
B. The value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired:
C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan:
D. Public services and facilities are adequate to servethe proposeduse:
E. The proposed use WILL NOT be ha1-rnful to the public safety, health or welfare:
. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or structures involved
and which are not applicable to other lands and structures in the same district These special
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S. Other non -conforming land use or structures within the district shall not be considered grounds for
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I hereby certify that all statements and other information submitted are true and accurate to the
est of my keno ledge, and that I, as applicant, have the following legal interest in the
property: 1' Owner of record; Lessee; Contract Purchaser; duly authorized to
act for a person who has the following legal interest : and that the
caner of record is knowledgeable of this application if I am not the owner. I understand that
he variance fee is non-refundable to cover the cost associated with processing this
application and that it does not as yr&qpproval of the variance.
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PROVISIONS: The applicant is advised that issuance of this permit will not relieve responsibility of the
owner or owner's agents to comply with the provisions of all laws and ordinances, including federal, state
and local jurisdictions, which regulate construction and performance of construction, or with any private
deed restrictions,
Office Use Only Below This Line
Fee $300.00 Site Plan Kocation Map K1Fee As -Built Survey
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(Ord. 626, § 3, 1989: Ord. 649, § 5, 1991; Ord. 94-56, Ord. 97-15; Ord. 98-06)
SITE PLAN
HLOUIREMENTS
1. Drawing showing dimensions, including elevations, of lot on which activity/construction is
planned.
2. Existing streets, alleys, sidewalks, driveways, easements, including widths.
3. Existing buildings/structures on the property, their location, dimension and proximity to lot
lines or other structures. (Measured from closest point on structure to other lot lines, structures,
etc.)
4. Proposed construction —including location, dimensions, and proximity to lot lines orother
structures. (Measured from closest point on structure to other lot lines, structures, etc.)
5. Existing and proposed non -building improvements, including surface water drainage plan,
driveway placernent, culvert(s), off street parking (location and dimensions), on -site water
and/or wastewater handling systems.
6. Shore lines, steep slopes, or other evidence of natural hazards,
7. If zero lot line construction proposed, show plan for handling snowdrop onto adjoining
properties.
It is strongly recommended that an as -built survey be performed prior to submittal of the
application.
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SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant: Ca'eAusiness Name:
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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Address: ?d s So .,4-I-, r (oo,r Zoning District:
Lot l Block 0 Subdivision Sask &f � Parcel Number 14 7
Lot: Frontage FT Side FT Side FT Area: (AC/SF)
Sign types: Wall, Freestanding, Marquee, Root-, Projecting and Reader Board
Lighting: Internal, External and None
Describe below all sign(s) on property including proposed sign(s). Attach additional sheets if necessary,
How many signs are currently on the property?
How many of the existing signs will be removed?
List the dimensions of each existing sign that will remain:
Sien #1: Location Size: XJo/—=-4sf
Height: ft Type : { Existing/Proposed) Lighting_
Si rr #2: Location_
Size: X = sf
Height: — 15 —ft Type : ( Existing/Proposed) Lighting
SilZn #3 Location
Size: X — sf
Height: ft Type: ( Existing/Proposed) Lighting
SigLItk Location
Size: X — sf
Height: ft Type : ( Existing/Proposed) Lighting
Your application cannot be processed without the following information:
l . A completed, signed application.
2. $30 applicationfee Date Paid Receipt Number
1 Scale drawing of all proposed and existing signs including sign dimensions, installed height of
sign(s), and graphic design.
4. Scale plot plan showing location of buildings, signs and lighting (if applicable) on the property.
Color renderings of each individual sign including: sign structure/mounting type, dimensions, square
footage, illumination, colors, lettering, and materials.
5. Installation plan for proposed signs. Please identify existing and proposed signs.
6. Visit https://Iibrqiy.municode.com/ak/se 15.20,010 for the complete Sign Code
Applicant's Signature: Property Owner's Signature:
Updated IW2017 Page 16 of 116 Z`Comn,unity_Derelopment_Folder-Applications
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Sponsored by: Staff
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST THE CITY OF SEWARD ZONING MAP WITH CURRENT
UPDATES
WHEREAS, City of Seward Code §15.01.030 states that Seward must have an official
Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, § 15.01.030 states that the official land use and zoning maps of the City
shall be maintained by the City and made available for public review. Each map is adopted by
reference and declared to be part of this title in the exact form as it existed in April 1988, with all
subsequent amendments adopted by the City Council. These official maps shall be the final
authority as to the current land use and zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other
structures in the City; and
WHEREAS, § 15.01.030 states that no changes of any nature shall be made to the official
maps except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized change of
whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and
punishable as provided in this title; and
WHEREAS, for visual purposes changes were made by updating the colors and adding
ordinance numbers allows for a user-friendly zoning map; and
WHEREAS, City of Seward Code §2.30.225 states that the commission shall act in an
advisory capacity to the city council regarding the Seward Official Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the official maps shall bear the adoption date and shall be signed by the
City Clerk. Amendments and the date thereof shall be immediately added to the official maps;
and.
WHEREAS, the current Zoning Map has not been attested or signed by the City Clerk.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Council attest the Current City of Seward
Zoning Map, as attached.
Section 2. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, this 3rd day of August, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L. Ecklund, Chair
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 3, 2021
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jackie Wilde, Community Dev. Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Recommending Council Attest Current Zoning Map For The City Of
Seward
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward has made various changes to the Zoning Map over the past 22 years. Each
specific change has gone through a public hearing and been approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council. However, a complete Zoning Map, that shows the updates that
have occurred in the past 22 years has not been approved and attested. The Zoning Map presented
to the Planning and Zoning commission today, is the most current map.
Seward city code §15.01.030 states that no changes of any nature shall be made to the official
maps except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized change of
whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable
as provided in this title
For visual purposes changes were made by updating the colors and adding ordinance numbers
allows for a user-friendly zoning map
INTENT:
To provide a recommendation to Council to attest the current Zoning Map allowing for a user-
friendly zoning map for the City of Seward.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1
Comprehensive Plan: (2030, approved by Council 201 7)
X
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here):
X
Seward City Code:
§2.30.225 The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the city
3.
council regarding the Seward Official Zoning Map
X
§ 15.01.030 Official maps shall bear the adoption date and shall be
signed by the City Clerk.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission approve Resolution 2021-018 recommending the City Council
approve and attest the updates zoning map.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2021-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF THE MUNICIPAL LANDS INVENTORY AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2021 UPDATE
WHEREAS, the City is the owner and custodian of public lands and having an accurate
inventory of municipally owned lands is necessary to make informed land management decisions;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a plan for the current existing and proposed uses of
municipal lands; and
WHEREAS, the original Municipal Lands Management Plan was adopted by Council
Resolution 95-039 on May 22, 1995 and most recently updated in November 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public work sessions on 06/01/21,
06/15/21, 07/06/21 and 07/20/21 reviewing and updating the Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Council approval of the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan — 2021 update, as attached.
Section 2. This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward,
Alaska, this 6m day of July, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda Ballou, MMC — City Clerk
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Cindy L Ecklund, Chair
(City Seal)
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P & Z Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 6, 2021
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Recommending Council Adoption of the Municipal Lands Inventory and
Management Plan — 2021 update
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward is the owner and custodian of public lands. The first Municipal Lands
Management Plan was adopted by Council Resolution 95-039 in May of 1995 and added to the
City Code by Ordinance 95-17 by reference in the Seward Comprehensive Plan. There were many
changes to the municipal lands during the next 19.5 years. The 2014 update included those
changes. Once more the City has a need to update the Municipal Lands Management Plan, as it is
used to make informed land management decisions by providing current existing and proposed
uses for municipal lands.
Planning and Zoning Commission held public work sessions on 06/01/21, 06/15/21, 07/06/21 and
07/20/21 reviewing and updating the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan.
INTENT:
To provide a recommendation to Council on the adoption of the 2021 updates to the Municipal
Lands Management Plan.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan: (2030, approved by Council 201 7)
1.
The Municipal Lands Management Plan is a supporting document to
x
the Comprehensive Plan.
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here):
X
Seward City Code:
3.
§ 15.05.015 Incorporation of additional documents, (7) Municipal
X
Lands Management Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission approve Resolution 2021-016 recommending the City Council
adopt the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan as presented.
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CITY OF SEWARD
MUNICIPAL LANDS INVENTORY AND
MANAGEMENT PLAN
2021 - Update
Prepared by
City of Seward
Community Development Department
Recommended by Planning and Zoning Resolution 2021 - 016
Adopted by City Council Resolution 2021 - XXX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CityCode........................................................................................................................2
FairMarket Value............................................................................................................2
Nominations....................................................................................................................2
FundClassification..........................................................................................................2
ACQUISITION
MunicipalEntitlement......................................................................................................2
StateSelections...................................................................................................2
Tidelands.............................................................................................................3
Donation/Gift...................................................................................................................3
Eminent Domain/Condemnation......................................................................................3
Tax/Lien Foreclosure.......................................................................................................3
Purchase.........................................................................................................................3
Trade/Exchange..............................................................................................................4
DISPOSAL
Sale.................................................................................................................................4
Lease..............................................................................................................................4
Trade/Exchange..............................................................................................................5
RIGHTS OF WAY, ENCROACHMENTS, and EASEMENTS
Rightsof Way..................................................................................................................5
Encroachments...............................................................................................................6
Easements......................................................................................................................6
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Access.................................................................................................................6
Dikes/ levee........................................................................................................6
Utility....................................................................................................................6
LAND INVENTORY
Public Facility Lands - General....................................................................................7
CityHall...............................................................................................................7
CityHall Annex....................................................................................................7
SewardAnimal Shelter.........................................................................................8
CityShop.............................................................................................................8
Senior Center - Tee.p 11 v^--th GeRteF Boys and Girls Club...................................8
FireHall...............................................................................................................9
Library/ Museum.................................................................................................9
Hospital..............................................................................................................10
Parks and Recreation Warehouse....................................................................10
Seward Mountain Haven / Long Term Care Facility...........................................10
Public Facility Lands - Small Boat Harbor Area.......................................................11
HarborMaster Building......................................................................................11
Parking Lot (East Harbor)..................................................................................11
Parking Lot (The Sliver).....................................................................................12
Parking Lot (Middle Harbor)...............................................................................12
Parking Lot (North Harbor).................................................................................12
Parking Lot (South Harbor)................................................................................13
SouthHarbor Uplands.......................................................................................13
TravelLift Dock..................................................................................................13
SmallBoat Harbor Basin....................................................................................14
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Public Facility Lands - SMIC......................................................................................14
Harbor Master Building and Boat Storage..........................................................14
Ship Lift Rails and Transfer Carriage.................................................................15
Travel -lift Road Easement and Vessel Washdown Facility.................................15
Docks, Basin and Breakwater............................................................................15
RockQuarry.......................................................................................................16
Interior Service Roads.......................................................................................16
Waterand Watershed..................................................................................................16
GatewayWater Tank.........................................................................................16
North Water Storage Tank (Gateway Subd.)......................................................17
Lowell Creek Tunnel - Waterfall; Bear Mountain...............................................17
Lowell Creek Tunnel - Entrance; Water Tanks; Hydro Plant..............................17
Lowell Point Sewage Treatment Lagoon............................................................18
Rivers / Streams - Conservation Lands....................................................................18
Resurrection River Floodway (east of airport)....................................................18
Sheffler Creek Watershed and Viewshed...........................................................19
Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels...........................................19
Fourth of July Creek Levee................................................................................20
Cemeteries...................................................................................................................20
CityCemetery....................................................................................................20
Oddfellows.........................................................................................................21
Woodlawn..........................................................................................................21
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Parks............................................................................................................................21
ForestAcres Park..............................................................................................21
Forest Acres Campground.................................................................................22
Gateway Playground Park.................................................................................22
Mt. Marathon Trailhead (Jeep Trail)...................................................................23
HobenPark........................................................................................................23
KawabePark.....................................................................................................23
Benny Benson — Lagoon Park............................................................................24
HulmLane Pocket Park.....................................................................................24
Lowell Canyon Picnic Area................................................................................25
Jesse Lee Memorial Park......................................................................25
Spring Creek Campgrounds(SMIC)...................................................................25
Third Avenue Playground...................................................................................26
TwoLakes Park.................................................................................................26
WaterfrontPark..................................................................................................27
Whale's Tail Park...............................................................................................28
Electric System Infrastructure....................................................................................28
City Generators; Electric Warehouse; Substation...............................................28
Electric Storage Yard.........................................................................................29
SMICSubstation................................................................................................29
Transmission Line Parcels.................................................................................30
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LEASED LAND INVENTORY
General - other than SMIC and Small Boat Harbor...................................................30
Resurrection Bay Seafoods (1-91-070)...............................................................30
Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery(1-06-091)...........................................................31
Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery Tidelands Easement(1-06-097)..........................31
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Seward Marine Center (1-70-017) .....................32
Alaska Sealife Center (1-95-095)........................................................................32
Fiber Optic Cable (Contract 06-082)..................................................................32
GCI Fiber Optic Cable (Contract 2003-111).......................................................33
Seward Chamber of Commerce(1-89-077).........................................................33
United States Army - Seward Resort (1-64-034)................................................33
SmallBoat Harbor Area..............................................................................................34
Kenai Fjords National Park (1-85-045)................................................................34
Saltwater Safari Co. (97-107).............................................................................34
Kenai Fjords Tours Adventure Building (1-97-102)..............................................35
Major Marine Tours / Seward Wildlife Cruises (1-08-002)...................................35
Aurora Charters (1-97-104).................................................................................35
Seward Wildlife Cruises (1-97-105).....................................................................35
Lighthouse Gifts / Northern Outfitters (1-97-106).................................................36
Dockside Ventures(1-09-039).............................................................................36
Chamber of Commerce - Derby Booth (1-02-002)..............................................36
Kenai Fjords Tours - Welly WaRsei4 (1-87-062)...................................................36
Ray's Restaurant (1 8 (1-17-036)...............................................................37
Hotel 360 - Parking Area (1-03-006)..................................37
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Harbor Holdings, LLC. (1-97-070).......................................................................37
Fish House / Bay Traders (1-68-009)..................................................................38
, Breeze Inn Motel and Restaurant(1-04-096)........................38
j6lFiS MiRdeRbepgs, Gift Shop Vacant (Previously Mermaid Co.) (1-06-008) ........38
`n ild IFis Alaska Starfish Co.(L09-095)............................39
Seward Lodging III (f9FmeFMaFiRa o S,,,,raRt)(L04-017).........................................39
Harbor Gateway (1-00-002)................................................................................39
Seward Fisheries (L73 071)(1-18-055)...............................................................40
Bay BaFge-Go Fjords Trading Post (1-94-086)....................................................40
United States Coast Guard Facility (1-10-041)....................................................40
Army Dispatch Building(1-64-034)......................................................................41
Fiber Optic Cable Landing (1-90-079).................................................................41
Airport Aviation and Hazard Easement Area(1-66-001)......................................41
SMICArea....................................................................................................................42
AOS GellulaF DhE)ne Vertical Bridge Tower LLC(L94-092)..................................42
NOAA Weather Radio Tower®(L18-056).............................................42
GCI Communication Corp(13-073)....................................................................43
United States Coast Guard Radio Beacon Tower (1-93-083)..............................43
Vigep Al Seward Ship Yard (1-2012-038).....................................................43
Polar Seafoods (1=06 048) (1-21-020)..................................................................44
Global Tower Assets(L11-050)..........................................................................44
AVT€S Fire Safety Training Facility(1-08-005)...................................................44
Alaska Logistics, LLC (1-09 -126).......................................................................45
Harmon Properties, LLC (1-13-108)....................................................................45
Raibow Fiberglass and Boat Repair(L13-048)...................................................45
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Raibow Fiberglass and Boat Repair „ (1-15-074)..................................46
Raibow Fiberglass and Boat Repair „� (1-15-073)..................................46
Sawmill Tidelands(1-98-101)..............................................................................46
LAND LEASED BY THE CITY FROM OTHERS
J Dock Used Oil Shed and J Dock Fish Cleaning Station...................................47
Small Boat Harbor East Breakwater...................................................................47
Hemlock Street Water Tank...............................................................................47
Iron Mountain Shooting Range (1-06-029)..........................................................48
VACANTLAND
Lands Other Than SMIC Lease Area..........................................................................48
Lots 34 and 35, Block 16, Original Townsite of Seward.....................................48
FormerUSCG Site.............................................................................................49
Former Air Force Recreation Camp...................................................................49
Fort Raymond (south corner Sea Lion Avenue & Seward Hwy) .........................49
Fort Raymond (north corner Hemlock Avenue & Seward Hwy) ..........................50
Bayview.............................................................................................................50
MarathonAddition..............................................................................................50
Tidelands Unsubdivided Remainder...................................................................51
Nash Road Shore Property - 1..........................................................................51
Nash Road Shore Property - 2...........................................................................51
Nash Road Shore Property-3............................................................................52
Tidelands (along Nash Road).............................................................................52
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Tidelands - SMIC..............................................................................................52
Nash Road Bench Area / Fourth of July Creek Valley........................................53
SMCCompost Area..........................................................................................53
Lands Available For Lease - SMIC.............................................................................53
Block2...............................................................................................................54
Block3...............................................................................................................54
Block5...............................................................................................................54
Block6...............................................................................................................55
Block7...............................................................................................................55
Block8...............................................................................................................55
Block9...............................................................................................................56
Block10.............................................................................................................56
SURPLUS LANDS NONE
TAX FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES NONE
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LANDS TO CONSIDER FOR ACQUISITION
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Additional Land for City Hall / Public Safety Complex........................................57
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State of Alaska DOT/PF Parcel..........................................................................58
GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Items for Consideration.......................................................................................58
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
APPENDIX
GeneralComments............................................................................................59
Maps 1 thru 8
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INTRODUCTION
Public lands are a finite community asset held in trust. This document addresses the city's land
asset holdings and needs. The issues related directly to the management of city owned lands
are numerous.
* Land management decisions are being made without full knowledge of city owned
lands.
* How should the city determine a fair return to the community for the use of public lands?
* City lands such as the city shop and Boulder Field may not be being used at their
highest and best use.
* How should funds from the disposal of public lands be used?
* The City has not completed its selection of state entitlement lands.
* Do we have sufficient lands to accommodate future public facility and transportation
needs?
* Is the City taking the greatest advantage of its land as a source of direct and indirect
revenues?
Whereas the Land Use Plan segment of the Comprehensive Plan is the primary tool to ensure
quality community land use arrangements, this Municipal Lands Management Plan is a
component that will provide an action guide specifically for the management of city -owned lands.
The goals of the plan are to:
* Provide an inventory of city owned lands, describing their present and proposed uses
* Assist in establishing a successful land management program by identifying:
* city lands surplus to public needs
A land acquisition needs for future public facility development
A lands for economic development
* Assist in implementing the Seward Comprehensive Plan
A Land Management Plan was last completed in May 1995. In the ensuing 19 years many parcels
of land were sold, acquired, leased, altered, re -platted, etc. All City owned lands have been
individually updated on enclosed tables and maps.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
City Code Seward City Code (SCC) Chapter 7.05 is the basis for all municipal land
transactions and defines "Real Property" as an estate or holding in land including tide and
submerged lands, or improvements thereon.
Fair Market Value SCC 7.05 states that unless otherwise found to be in the public
interest, the City may not dispose of any real property interest without an appraisal of the fair
market value. Fair market value is defined as the highest price, described in terms of money,
which the property would bring if exposed for sale for a reasonable time in the open market, with
a seller, willing to buy, both being fully informed of all the purposes for which the property is best
adapted or could be used. Once that appraised fair market value is determined, the property may
not be sold for less than that amount without a finding in the public interest by the City Council.
Nominations Although this plan will identify lands for disposal through lease or sale, city
Resolution 94-101 outlines procedures for the nominating public lands for disposal. Resolution
94-101 procedure allows individual entrepreneurs to make recommendations for specific lands
without publicly revealing their particular development plans.
Fund Classification Within the city's accounting functions there are different fund types.
The General Fund includes government wide functions such as fire, police, streets, planning,
parks, and other services provided to the public as a whole. Each city enterprise such as the
Harbor, Electric Utility, Parking, and Water/Sewer Utility has a separate fund to account for its
specialized activity. Each of these funds has land associated with its operation such as electric
substation, sewer treatment plant and harbor uplands. Although land is not a depreciated asset,
it may be a vehicle to generate revenues through leases or user fees which benefit that enterprise
fund.
ACQUISITION
Seward City Code allows the city to acquire or dispose of property by three methods: negotiation,
public auction or sealed bid. City Code defines "acquisition" as obtaining ownership and holding
real property within or outside the city boundaries by purchase, gift, donation, grant, dedication,
exchange, redemption, purchase or equity redemption, operation of law, tax or lien foreclosure,
adverse possession, condemnation or declaration of taking, annexation, or by any other lawful
means of conveyance.
Municipal Entitlement. State law allows local governments to acquire certain public
lands.
State Selections The Alaska Statehood Act allowed the state to select 400,000 acres of
national forest lands for community expansion, development and recreation. Municipalities (cities
and boroughs) were authorized to select certain state lands within their corporate limits. The City
has acquired 515 acres of its authorized 565-acre entitlement. Unfortunately, the State no longer
budgets its staff to process municipal entitlement requests. In an attempt to work with the State
on the remaining entitlement lands the State has noted there are no lands available for selection
within the Municipality at this time. Should new lands become available the City will apply.
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Recommendation: Budget time and attention to applying for the remaining
municipal entitlement. Possible State lands to watch are: State storage on the southwest corner
of Fifth and B; now that the current State shop is at 408 B Street.
Tidelands. Alaska Statutes provide for municipalities to request and receive patent to
state owned tidelands within its corporate limits. The city has acquired two such patents; 1330
acres stretching from Anderson Dock north along the Waterfront Park shoreline and across the
head of the Resurrection Bay, to Nash Road; and 92 acres Seward of Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC). The remaining tidelands within the city include those on the west side of the bay,
south of Anderson Dock. Some tidelands have been filled to accommodate commercial and
industrial development such as the small boat harbor, railroad dock, Waterfront Tracts, and SMIC.
Although the city deeded some tidelands to the U.S. Government for construction of the small
boat harbor basin, breakwater, and railroad dock, the Corps of Engineers determined that an
easement would have been sufficient for the small boat harbor project and have deeded those
harbor basin tidelands back to the city.
Recommendation: Budget time and attention to applying for the remainder of State
tidelands and re -plating as needed.
Donation/Gift On occasion private individuals have donated land to the city, usually for
park purposes. Most notable examples of this have been around the lagoon.
Eminent Domain/Condemnation Government has the legal authority to acquire or "take"
private property for public purpose upon paying fair market compensation to the owner. This type
of acquisition is generally used only as a last resort after other acquisition efforts have failed.
Tax/Lien Foreclosure State statutes require that tax foreclosed property within the City
limits be deeded to the City. It gives the City the opportunity to declare by ordinance whether a
foreclosed property is needed for a public purpose. If so, all redemption avenues by the former
owner are closed. If property is not needed for a public use, the former owner has first right of
redemption for up to 10 years. Any funds over and above taxes, penalties, interest and
administrative costs gained from the sale of tax foreclosed property are made available to the
former property owner within the 10-year limit.
Purchase Many of the City's parcels have been purchased from private land owners.
Such purchases are generally based on a fair market appraisal value. Funding for such
purchases is on a cash available basis from appropriated funds.
Recommendation: Establish a Land Bank where funds acquired from the sale of
surplus property accrue to a special account for acquisition of other needed lands.
Trade/Exchange The city has acquired some lands through trades with private and public
sources.
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DISPOSAL
Seward City Code defines "disposition" as the transfer of City interest in real property by warranty
or quitclaim deed, easement, grant, permit, license, deed of trust, mortgage, contract of sale of
real property, plat dedication, lease, tax deed, will, or other lawful method or mode of conveyance
or grant.
Sale After conducting a public hearing, City Council may approve the negotiated, sealed
bid or public outcry auction sale of public property. The sale price or minimum bid price must be
at fair market value unless otherwise found to be in the public interest by the Council. The sale
of land converts a capital asset to cash which accrues to the city's general fund or one of the
enterprise funds. It may then be appropriated through the budget process to many different uses.
There has been increasing discussions about establishing a Land Bank fund in which the
proceeds for land sales would accrue for the acquisition of future municipal lands, thereby
benefiting present and future citizens and promoting the orderly development and achievements
of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation: Establish a Land Bank where funds acquired from the sale of
surplus property accrue to a special account for acquisition of other needed lands.
Lease City Council Resolution 94-101 established the most recent policy and procedure
relating to the lease of public lands. The essential terms and conditions of city leases generally
include length of the lease, rental rate, and development requirements. With the exception of
those to the state or federal government, all leases require proof of liability insurance naming the
city as an insured party. Leases are allowed to be assigned or sublet with written city consent. A
condition of any sublet consent is that the city receives a copy of the sublet agreement including
the rental value. This information is important to the city in the development of fair market land
values.
Although the Comprehensive Plan suggests that the city continues to dispose of
commercial and industrial public land through long term leases rather than sale; lessees continue
to lobby for the fee simple transfer of their sites. Although the sale of these lands would generate
a large one-time cash infusion to the city, it would have a significant long term adverse impact on
annual city budgets. Leases currently generate revenues of over $554,000.00 per year; and this
amount generally increases over time due to periodic appraisal adjustments and new leases.
These lost revenues would have to be offset in some manner in the budget process. Note:
Preliminary estimates of interest that might be earned from the deposited projected lease site sale
income show that it will not replace lease income revenues.
Recommendation: Reaffirm the Comprehensive Plan by continuing to dispose of
commercial and industrial lands through long term leases rather than sale.
City lands are normally leased at fair market rental rates based on a percent of fee simple
land value. The City uses an 8% rate. Reviews of other community and public agency lease
policies show that this rate varies from 6% to 10% throughout the state. The lower rates appear
to apply where there is strong desire to encourage development and higher rates where the
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demand for land is high. In Seward, there is an exceptionally high demand for land in the small
boat harbor where there are no vacant lands available for lease. On the other hand, the city is
trying to encourage development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
Recommendation: Consider using different rental percentage rates to reflect
supply and demand on various city land areas i.e. the Seward Marine Industrial Center
where land is available and development is encouraged and the Small Boat Harbor where
land is in short supply and high demand.
Trade/Exchange. The city has disposed of substantial acreage through land trades with
both public agencies and private individuals.
RIGHTS OF WAY, ENCROACHMENTS, and EASEMENTS
Rights of Way (ROW) While Rights of Way normally do not convey any warranty or title
interest and are not considered real property under general accounting procedures; they are a
part of the city's overall land management efforts. These are lands acquired by reservation,
dedication, forced dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be used for public
access, roads, trails, parking, and utilities. Rights -of -Way are normally dedicated to the public
during the subdivision platting process, and there is usually no deed transferring ownership. They
generally fall under the management authority of the local municipality providing road services.
All ROW within the city are under city jurisdiction, except for Third Avenue/Seward Highway,
Airport Road and a small portion of Nash Road which are State ROW. The city is responsible for
developed as well as dedicated but yet un-developed Rights of Way (streets and alleys). There
are platted Rights of Way which will never be developed or used because of topography and there
are additional Rights of Way that the city should plan for in the future.
Recommendation:
a) Vacate otherwise undevelopable Rights of Way to enlarge and/or consolidate
adjacent lands. (Note: This is generally accomplished when adjacent lands are
re -plated)
b) Plan Rights of Way acquisition to:
2) Extend Chamberlain Road above the horse pasture to Phoenix Road to
provide an alternate parallel route to relieve pressure on the Seward Hwy.
(Note: This is private land and should be worked on when the developer
choses to subdivide and replat the land)
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c) Modify and enforce the City code to discourage the use of rights of way for
the storage of personal property such as trailers, inoperable /unlicensed motor
vehicles, and commercial equipment.
Encroachments City code provides for issuance of permits to allow an encroaching
structure to remain on public right of way for the life of the structure. The purpose of this provision
is to legitimize older structures that have been inadvertently constructed across a property line
into a public right of way. It is not intended to condone trespassing or to allow construction in the
public right of way. Most encroachments occur in the older central part of town because of small
lots and zero lot line construction. They are generally discovered as a result of as -built surveys
done during financing.
Easements An easement is a right given by a land owner to another party for a specific
limited use. The property owner retains title to the property. Government agencies generally
authorize or convey such uses by permit. Generally, easements and permits are granted for
access, public utilities and flood control devices on subdivision plats and by separate individual
agreements. The City Code authorizes the city to grant easements not to exceed 20 years. The
Community Development Department is continuing to catalog and inventory recorded and platted
easements and permits issued to the City.
Recommendation:
a) Maintain an accurate and complete inventory data base of all easements.
b) Work to obtain legal access/utility easements within the Clearview
Subdivision
Access Lowell Point Road is the most notable example of an access agreement held by
the City. It is by permit from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The city has
also retained numerous access easements on the Prisc site to allow city crews to serve public
utility systems. Afognak Beach is accessed from Nash Road ROW. Spring Creek Beach is
accessed from unnamed gravel road paralleling Spring Creek. The North Boat Basin is accessed
from the public boat launch ramp. Fourth of July beach is accessed from Jellison Avenue to
Delphin Street to Sorrel Road.
Dikes/Levees The city has easements for a number of flood control levees, one alongside
Gateway Subdivision for upper Japanese Creek, continuing along the West property lines of
Afognak Acres Subdivision to the Transfer Station Road. To the South of Japanese Creek, is the
easement for the west end of the North Forest Acres Levee and the Dieckgraeff Road Right of
Way extends to the Seward Highway. A levee located on the south side of Spruce Creek at
Lowell Point, to protect the sewer lagoon. Another levee to the North of Fourth of July Creek has
a legal description of Tract B, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision.
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Utility Water, sewer and electric are the most common easements held by the city. They
are generally very specific as to size and location. In some instances, a land owner will place
conditions on an easement relative to cutting trees or for a specific time period.
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LAND INVENTORY 2021Updates in RED for easy reading
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS — General
PUBLIC BUILDINGS and PUBLIC USE LANDS
City Hall
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
410 Adams Street
Original Townsite, Lots 16-20, Block 16
14912011
0.34 acre
(North Parking Lot)
Original Townsite, Lots S 20' 10, 11-15, Block
14912012
0.38 acre
16
(City Hall Storage Bldg.)
Original Townsite, Lot 9 & N10' of 10, Block 16
14912013
0.09 acre
(West Parking Lot &
Original Townsite, Lots 23 & 24, Block 16
14912019
0.14 acre
Urbach Memorial Pocket park
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District CBID)
Central Business District (CBD)
Map 1 — 12
Administration
Description: includes city hall, parking lots, a storage building, communications tower, equipment shed and satellite dishes. Acquired
from the state, through private purchase, and tax foreclosure. The City Hall building was constructed in 1966 by the Corps of
Engineers during post -earthquake reconstruction. Areas of the structure are leased to the State. The storage building was built in
2004 and replaced an old stucco frame building.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Replat to vacate internal lot lines. Continue to develop as an expanded City Hall - Public
Safety Building Campus.
City Hall Annex — Old Library
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
238 Fifth Avenue
Original Townsite, Lots 38-40, Block 8
14913010
9,000 SF
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Central Business District CBD
Central Business District CBD
Ma 1 — 15
Administration
Description. The land and building were acquired in 1990 from the Seward Community Library Association, and served as the City
Library until 2013. March of 2014 the building became the offices of Community Development and Electric Department. The
southwest wing of the building basement is used for the local Community Food Bank. The south lot line of this parcel is located in
the middle of the stairs of the adjacent apartment building. The owner should be noticed to remove or provide liability coverage for
city.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership
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Seward Animal Shelter
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
412 Sixth Avenue
Original Townsite Lot 27 & South 12 feet of Lot 28, Block21
14817005
4,200 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Urban Residential UR
Auto Commercial AC
Map 1 — 8
Police
Description: The animal shelter uses the south 42 feet of the City owned lots fronting the east side of Sixth Ave.
Recommendation: Retain until the animal shelter is relocated to Sea Lion Ave, and then sell.
City Shop
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
ixth Avenue (East side if alley
Original Townsite, Lots 1-18, Block 21
14817004
1.24 acre
shed/stora e
ixth Avenue (West side of
Original Townsite, North 18 feet of Lot 28 and Lots 29-
14817005
37,800 sq. ft.
ain shop building)
40, Block 21
FSixth
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Residential UR
Auto Commercial AC
Ma 1 — 6
Public Works
ption: This parcel includes city shops, sand building, and storage yard. The shop building was constructed underthe post -earthquake Urban
al Project. It was formally a storage yard for the power company. Thus far no suitable alternate sites have been identified that are available,
ble, or suitably located. Additionally, developers have tended to shy away from the site because of potential environmental issues related
istorical use.
mendation: Evaluate alternative shop locations and costs. Market it as available for sale or trade provided there isg
from the agreement and/or other sources to replace the facilities elsewhere in the community. Rezone Urban Residential
Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
336 Third Avenue
Original Townsite Community Center Replat Lot 37A Block 15
14909019
13,990 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District
(CBD)
Central Business District (CBD)
Map 1 — 10
Parks & Rec
Description: It is the former post office building that was remodeled and acquired from a private developer in 1988 with $866,700 public bond and
grant funds. The building covers about a third of the site and currently houses the senior citizens programs, teen youth center and the Parks and
Recreation Department offices.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and use.
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Fire Hall
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
308 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite, Lot 25, Block 16
14912004
3,000 SF
South side parking lot
310 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite, Lot 26, Block 16
14912005
3,000 SF
South side parking lot
316 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite, Lots 27-30 + S 2ft 31, Block 16
14912006
12,200 SF
(Fire Hall)
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District CBD
Central Business District (CBD)
Map 1 — 11
Fire
Description: The fire hall was built by volunteers in the early 1960's. The parking lot to the south was acquired from the non-prIthe
volunteer fire department. As fire trucks become larger and heavier, the building becomes less useable. New fire equipment
most likely necessitate an addition and/ or structural improvements to the building. The Fire Master Plan recommends a new stat
be constructed in the mid -town area to be more centrally located within the community. Should the fire department be relocated,
site has been discussed fora ublic safet buildin .
Recommendation: Retain land ownership as fire hall, acquire lots north of fire hall from Volunteer Fire Department, and replat a
single parcel.
Libra / Museum
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
239 Sixth Avenue
Original Townsite, Lot 1A, Block 8, Library Museum
Replat
14913022
17,990 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District CBD
Central Business District (CBD)
Map 1 — 16
Librar
Description: The land was acquired from private ownership in 2006 for the construction of the new library/museum facility. The new
facility opened January 2013.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and use
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Hospital
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
417 First Ave
Marathon Addition, Lot 1A
14801010
2.32 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
De artment
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 1 —25
Administration
Description: This parcel was originally part of the Brownell Homestead (USS 703). It was acquired in 1950 and later quiet titled in
1964 along with other nearby mountainside land. It is the site of the Prov/Seward hospital.
Recommendation. Retain land ownership and use.
Parks and Recreation Warehouse & Offices
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
702 Aspen Lane
Fort Raymond Subdivision, Lot 5
14502609
0.69 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 3 — 12
Parks & Rec
Description: Adjacent to the cemetery. It was originally part of the Air Force Recreation Camp leased lands acquired from the State
through municipal entitlement. The warehouse itself is WWII vintage and was badly burned inside. 2012 an engineer study found
the structure in need of immediate structural repair, repair was completed with a 24-month life expectance.
Recommendation: Relocate warehouse functions to a central shop location with other city departments. Remove the building and
use the site as a possible lease or sell.
Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care Facility
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2203 Oak Street
Jesse Lee Home Subd Long Term Care Facility Replat, Tract D
14502138
8.0 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 3 — 14
Administration
Description: Developed with four residential units and a central administrative building.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and use.
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PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS —Boat Harbor
Harbormaster Building
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1300 Fourth Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 15, Block 6
14733040
.26 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Map 2 — 18
Harbor
Description: This site is located on dredge filled tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal government.
The building was constructed by the Corps of Engineers during post -earthquake reconstruction. Site includes utility easements.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue current use. Should a new harbormaster building be constructed elsewhere,
evaluate options for the existing site. These include leasing the present building, or removing it for additional small shops or public
plaza.
Parkin Lot East Harbor), X-Float and East Harbor Launch R
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1505 X Float Road (at Port Ave)
Marina Subd, Coast Guard Replat Lot 4A-1, Block 2
14524019
3.93 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 6
Harbor
Description: Originally acquired by state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the boat harbor.
Located off of Port Avenue, it was recently graded and partially paved for parking in support of the East Harbor boat launch ramp
and X float. The launch ramp was constructed in 1994 with grant money under the condition the city dedicate ±200 mixed parking
spaces to accommodate ram users. A public restroom was constructed 1995.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use for public parking.
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Parkin Lot Middle .!walk, Float Acce,
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
318 Fourth Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 16, Block 6
14733041
2.56 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
arbor Commercial HC
[Recommendation:
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 33
Harbor/Parks
escription: Parking lot is located between D and F Floats. Access from Fourth Avenue is via two parking lot entrances, provides
ublic/emergency access to B through F float ramps. The parcel is paved and designated short-term public parking for the boat
arbor, the Harbor plaza area and boardwalk. Filled tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state and federal govt.
Retain land ownership and continue current public uses.
Parkin Lot North Harbor), Pump Station #2
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1407 Fourth Ave (between N. Harbor St& PortAve)
Seward Small Boat Harbor Pruitt Replat, Lot2A, Block 10
14510434
1.86 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 10
Parks & Rec
Description: Acquired through state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the boat harbor. Currently
used for public parking in support of the small boat harbor. Access is from Fourth Avenue. The area is paved. A main sewer pump
station # 2 is located toward the NE corner. Includes numerous utility easements.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership; continue as managed public parking and Seward lift station.
Parkin Lot South Harbor
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1209 Fourth Ave (South of South
Harbor Street
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 2, Block 8
14731022
1.93 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
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Parkin Lot South Harbor
Harbor Commercial HC Harbor Commercial HC Ma 2 — 21 I Parks & Rec
Description: Parcel was developed from dredge fill during construction of the boat harbor. It is currently used for public parking in
support of the boat harbor. Access via both Fourth Avenue and South Harbor Street. Contains numerous utilityeasements.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue use as public parking.
South Harbor Uplands
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
11206 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite, Waterfront Park Replat, Tract H
14734008
8.7 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Harbor Commercial HC /Park P
Harbor Commercial HC /Park P
Ma 2 — 22
Harbor/Parks
Description: Parcel is located immediately north of the Waterfront Park. Parcel contains the west harbor boat launch, access from
Fourth Avenue to the South Harbor Uplands, parking lot, access to S and O floats, public restrooms and the Mariners Memorial.
Area has been designated short term public parking in support of the small boat harbor. Filled tidelands and breakwater by the Corp
of Engineers. North side is zoned Harbor Commercial and the south side Park.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue public uses.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
413 Port Avenue
Marina Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 2
14524010
0.18 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 4
Harbor
Description: Site of the 50-ton travelift dock.
Recommendation: Retain ownership.
Continue existing use, and attain funding
for improvement.
Harbor Basin
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
IHarbor
Portion of tidelands ATS 174
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2
Harbor
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Description: Site is located on tideland originally acquired from state, transferred to Corps of Engineers for development of harbor
and reacquired from the Corps. Also includes the North East Harbor Boat Launch and access to X and Z float.
Recommendation: Retain ownershipand continue existinguse.
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The following City Infrastructure is located within the Fourth of July Creek Area which is a replat of USS 4827, USS 4827,
AS 76-69, ATS 1222 and Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E. The Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) is considered to
be the ±100 acres supporting the ship-lift/north dock basin. These lands were acquired through municipal entitlement under
the Alaska Statehood Act and through land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. With the exceptions as noted, they
are all zoned Industrial. All descriptions are based on the preliminary subdivision plat of this area.
ddress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
ad
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision SMIC
Communications North Addition That portion of
Block 4 excludingLot 1A
14534027
12.27 acres
d Use Plan
rnewbuilding
ZoningMa
#
Department
]and
dustrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 11
Harbor
Harbormaster building, located in SW corner of Block 4 was constructed 1991. It includes an office, storage area
s housin a fire um er truck, and other a ui ment. The remainder of the block is used for boat stora a and re
ation: Retain land ownership and continue use as harbormaster administration site. For long term look at construc
large enough to accommodate two fire trucks, police vehicle and grader.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3212 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek SMIC Washdown Pad
Replat, Lot 4C, Block 7
14534055
2.82 acres
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Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial (1)
Industrial (1)
Map 4 —25
Harbor
Description: This parcel is between two (2) leased site parcels and contains the Ship -lift Rails and Transfer Carriage.
Recommendation: Retain Ownership and current uses
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3303 Morris Avenue
Fourth of July Creek SMIC Washdown Pad
Re lat, Lot 4B, Block 7
14534054
1.45 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-27
Harbor
Description: This parcel is on the south side of Morris Avenue at the end of Nash Road and contains the Travel -lift Road Easement
and Vessel Washdown facility.
Recommendation: Retain Ownership
and current uses.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2307 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision Seward
Marine Industrial Center That portion of
Block 10 excluding Lots 1 and 2
14534040
82 acres +-
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-28
Harbor
Description: Includes Spring Creek Campground (see Parks). Includes North Dock, Barge Ramp, rock breakwater, Travel -lift dock,
Ship -lift Dock, Sheet Pile breakwater and tidelands. Ship -lift is operated by Lessee under an agreement. There is public access to
the fisherman float / boat launch.
Recommendation: Retain land and facility ownership. Subdivide the lot to separate out the park. Continue development.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
102 Delphin Street
Fourth of July Creek Tracts, Tract C
14532005
56.7 acres
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Land Use Plan
I Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial (1)
1 Industrial (1)
Map 4 — 9
Public Works
Description: Acquired from Kenai Peninsula Borough through a land trade and located behind the prison facility. It is a bedrock
outcrop developed as a rock quarry, providing rip rap for flood control dikes and harbor armor facing and breakwater. It is also the
key tie in for the Fourth of July Creek flood control levee.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership for the near future. Continue extraction of rock. Re-evaluate status after quarry is
exhausted.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
All Service Roads within SMIC
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision SMIC Polar
Seafood Replat Amended Tract A3
14534052
10.23 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 30
Harbor
Description: ROW — Jellison, Del
hin & a portion of Sorrel.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and current use.
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS —Water and Watershed
Gateway Water Tank
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
I Parcel Size
2120 Unimak Circle
GatewaySubdivision Tract A
14535001
63.83 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Resource Management RM
Ma 3 — 15
Water/Sewer
Description: The Gateway Subdivision is a replat of the Terminal Addition and portions of the Bayview Addition. This site is generally
steep and undevelopable remainder of the Gateway Subdivision. The Gateway water tank sits on less than an acre at the toe of the
mountain slope. An old WWII bunker is located behind the tank; and a second bunker is located south of the tank.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership for watershed and the water tank.
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North Water Storage Tank(Gateway)
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2301 Crabapple Street
Gateway Subdivision addition 2, Tract C-6
14535153
1.44 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Single FamilyR1
Single FamilyR1
Ma 3 — 13
Water/Sewer
Description: This property is a replat of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 1. This site was purchased for the construction on
the North Water Storage Tank, to be constructed in the 2014 — 2015 season.
Recommendation: Retain land ownershi for the water stora a tank.
Lowell Creek Tunnel Out Flow / Bear Mountain
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
100 Railway Ave @ Lowell Pt Rd
Mineral Survey MS 981
14823007
81.13 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Resource Management RM
Map 1 — 23
Water
Description: This parcel is on steep mountain slopes located south of Lowell Canyon. It was acquired in the 1930's to provide land
to construct the Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel. The city Christmas tree is on this hillside.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership, continue use for watershed, scenic backdrop, Christmas tree and diversion tunnel. Lease
or sell with a sound development plan.
Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel Water Tanks Hydro Plant
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
312 Lowell Canyon Road
USS 703 except Marathon Addition, Lowell Estates and
MS 981, and Two Lakes Park Replat
14823006
248 acres +
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Resource Management RM
Ma 1 — 26
Water
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Lowell Creek Diversion Tunnel, Water Tanks, Hydro Plant
Description: This was the Brownell Homestead. Itwas acquired in the late 1930's by the city in part to build the Lowell Creek diversion
tunnel and levee. Later in the 1950's the lower portion was subdivided as the Marathon Addition. This parcel is located in the Lowell
Creek drainage area at the end of Lowell Canyon Road. The majority of the parcel is Lowell Creek and Mount Marathon.
Development includes the Mt. Marathon Hiking trail which is a 4x4 access to a fenced in water catchment area. The canyon area
includes a hydroelectric plant, two water storage tanks, a water chlorination building, security fencing, the Lowell Creek Diversion
Tunnel entrance, safety fencing, diversion culvert and a road gate. Portions of the area are subject to avalanches. The hydroelectric
plant, built as part of the Marathon water system, is no longer functional; and surface water environmental chlorination requirements
have made the Marathon water source uneconomical. The water piping through the hydroelectric building is used for 15t lake and
211 Ave. drainage flood control.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Do not extend housing any further up the canyon. Generally, manage as a scenic
backdrop and as watershed. Continue working with our congressional delegation to transfer ownership and maintenance
responsibility of the diversion wall, tunnel and flume to the Army Corpof Engineers. Restore Hydro Electric plant.
Lowell Point Sewage Treatment Lagoon
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
13910 Lowell Point Road
Deacon Subdivision No. 2, Lot 3
18928003
11.12 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
not applicable, outside city limits
not applicable, outside city limits
Map 5 — 1
Sewer
Description: Purchased in 1979 for the city sewage treatment plant. At one time a corner of the parcel was leased to the Alaska
State Parks fora parking lot in support of the Caines Head Trail. They have since relocated to state land.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership for sewage treatment lagoon.
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS — Rivers / Streams — Conservation Lands
Resurrection River Floodwa east of airport)
ddress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
F�1600�Dinanreet
Crawford Subd, Lot 1-4, Block 1
14509101
0.46 acre
reet
Crawford Subd, Lot 5, Block 1
14509105
0.11 acre
ood Lane
E'hGovt. Lot 5
14509202
1.74 acre
ood Lane
Crawford Subd, Tract A Lot 1
14509304
0.25 acre
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Resurrection River Floodwa east of airport)
1906 Sharon Avenue
W'h Govt. Lot 5
14509201
2.02 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Community
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Map 6 — 1
Development
Description: Portions of the Crawford Subdivision, located east of the airport. All parcels were acquired through tax foreclosures
with the designated use as public conservation. Subdivision access was cut off after the '64 earthquake. The property is subject to
tidal fluctuations and partially within the Resurrection River. It is designated Resource Management and is mapped wetlands. It has
no dedicated right of way access.
Recommendation: Retain ownership, protect from development. Develop a "conservation overlay district."
Sheffler Creek Watershed & View -shed
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
211 Barwell
S '/z USS Survey 931, known as a strip of land 200 ft
wide on each side of the center line of Sheffler Creek
14823014
18.71 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Resource Management RM
Ma 2 — 1
Community
Development
Description: On the hillside above Jesse Lee Home area. Steep slopes. Part of watershed and viewshed. This creek tends to flood
downstream during extreme storms. Possible need to do title search.
Recommendation: Retain ownership. Maintain as unaltered viewshed above town. Develop a "conservation overlay
district."
Ja anese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2616 Oak Street
Forest Acres Subd Lot AW
14503309
1.09 acres
2617 Maple Street
Forest Acres Subd Lot AV
14503310
1.09 acres
2620 Birch Street
Forest Acres Subd Lot DA
14505211
0.47 acres
2618 Birch Street
Forest Acres Subd. Lot MM
14505212
0.93 acres
2501 Laurel Street
Forest Acres Subd. Levee Replat, Tract 5C
14502143
8.0 acres
2501 Seward Highway
Forest Acres Subd, Levee Replat Tract 5A
14502141
32.84 acres
2500 Laurel Street
Forest Acres Subd, Levee Replat Tract 5B
14502142
6.09 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
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Japanese Creek North Forest Acres Levee Parcels
Resource Management RM Resource Management RM Map 3 — 1
Description: An area purchased for the construction of the North Forest Acres Levee and access road along Japanese Creek. Some
fill has been added. Resolution 2009-021 Appropriating Funds, For The North Forest Acres Levee/Road Project. (Currently named
Deick raff Road) Resolution 2009-022, Execute and Record Restrictive Covenants on Tracts 5A and 5C.
Recommendation: Retain ownership. Develop a "conservation overlay district." Tract 5B possible Public Works relocation site
Fourth of July Creek Levee
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
100 Del hin Street
Fourth of July Creek Tract, Tract B
14532004
15.46 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 4 — 10
Public Works
Description: A narrow winding parcel which conforms to the foot print of the Fourth of July Creek Levee.
road access to the Tract C quarry site.
It provides a single lane
Recommendation: Retain land ownership,
maintain as access to quarry and as a flood control levee
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS — Cemeteries
The City owns three (3) cemeteries.
Cemetery - City
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
300 Coolidge Drive
Fort Raymond Subd Replat No. 2, Lot 1A
14502619
4.2 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 3 — 9
Parks & Rec
Description. The City and Oddfellows cemetery are all that remain of the original 40-acre Cemetery Reserve (USS 1759) acquired
in 1933. About two thirds of the parcel remains undeveloped and heavily wooded. The underbrush was cut out of this area in 1989
but has regrown. The Jesse Lee Cemetery is located in the NW corner of this parcel.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue use as municipal cemetery. Clear a path and identify Jesse Lee section.
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Cemetery - Oddfellows
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
304 Coolidge Drive
Fort Raymond Subd Replat No. 2, Lot 15
14502617
0.92 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 3 - 10
Parks & Rec
Description: Acquired in late 1990's from Oddfellows Washington. Originally one acre, reduced to increase Coolidge Drive right of
way. The local Rotary Club developed a memorial to all those buried in the cemetery complex.
Recommendation: Retain ownership
and use for expansion of City Cemetery. Add columbarium to new expansion section.
Cemetery - Woodlawn
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Salmon Creek Road
Stewart Subd of Ole Martin Homestead replat Lots 1 &
14411003
5.58 acres
2, Block 2,
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
not applicable outside city)
not applicable outside city)
Map 7 — 3
Parks & Rec
Description: Acquired and re -platted in 1916 as a cemetery. Salmon Creek shifted channels in the 1920's, causing the water table
to rise too high to continue using the property as a cemetery. Many of the bodies were exhumed and relocated in the current city
cemetery. A few remain at the north end of the property. It has been maintained by volunteers. The south half is vacant and un-
subdivided. It is a level, heavily wooded area with high water table and road access on three sides.
Recommendation: Cemetery Plan recommend subdivide into two parcels. Retain N1/2 already subdivided as cemetery plots for
future above ground mausoleums or cremains. Surplus the S1/2 with proceeds going to cemetery budget.
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS — Parks and Campgrounds
Forest Acres Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2300 Dimond Blvd (between Sea
Lion & Hemlock
Fort Raymond Subd Replat, Lot 11A
14502603
4.77 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Park P
Map 3 — 4
Parks & Rec
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Forest Acres Park
Description: Park parcel located on the east side of Dimond Blvd. Acquired as USS 149 Tract B Lot 2 from the state for a campground
Centennial site; and the military recreation camps USS 242 Tract A Lots 1-3 from the state through municipal entitlement. Originally
deed restricted to "public recreation" uses. Restrictions have been removed. It is currently developed as a day use park with
basketball courts, sanitarium monument, restroom and playground equipment. A fenced -in sewer pump station is located along
Dimond Blvd. The park is adjacent to Forest Acres campground.
Recommendation: Continue use as a public park. Sell with a sound development offer.
rorest Acres Campground
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
911 Hemlock Street (between
Seward Hwy. & Dimond Blvd
Fort Raymond Subd Replat, Lot 12A
14502602
11.57 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Map 3 — 3
Parks & Rec
Description: In 1996 the City requested the removal of the "for public purposes only" from the deed. In 1997 the State granted the
request and removed the deed restriction & reverter clause, and counted the 22.923 acres of land towards the City's Land Entitlement
fulfillment.
Recommendation: Continue use as a campground and bike park. Sell with sound development plan
Gateway Playground
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
911 Dora WayGatewaySubd
Amended, Lot 6, Block 1
14535242
0.27 acres
Land Use Plan
[Recommendation:
ZoningMa
#
Department
Single FamilyR1
Single FamilyR1
Ma 3 — 16
Parks & Rec
Description: A neighborhood
pocket ark playground.
Transfer playground
e ui ment to Jesse Lee Memorial park and sell as a single-family lot.
Mt Marathon Trailhead(Jeep Trail
Address I Legal Description I KPB Parcel ID I Parcel Size
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Mt Marathon Trailhead(Jeep Trail
7 First Ave (at Monroe St)
Marathon Addition Lot 29
14803004
7,500 SF (0.18
acre
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Single FamilyResidential R1
Ias
Single FamilyResidential R1
Ma 1 —1
Parks & Rec
escription: Located at the west end of Monroe Street. This lot was purchased to provide access to the Marathon Mountain water
stem. It varies from flat toward the street to extremely steep toward the mountain. Development includes a rough 4x4 road, security
te, and trailhead bulletin board.
ecommendation: Clear and develop a small trailhead parking to serve the trail. Rezone to Park. Retain land ownership and maintain
waters stem and Marathon Trail access.
Hoben Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
401 Railway Avenue
Waterfront Tracts 1998 Replat, Lot 2A
14920019
0.29 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park (P)
Park (P)
Map 1 — 18
Parks & Rec
Description: Located at the south end of Fourth Ave, this is the most historic park in Seward. Although alternatively known through
the years as Niles, Arcade, Ladies and Iditarod Park, Harry Hoben is credited with actually developing it. In order to restore it
historically the Historic Preservation Commission worked to have the park officially named and place on the national historic register.
The fountain has been restored. The Iditarod Trail Sign and George Wiley Memorial monument were relocated to the Founder's /
Iditarod Park area. The wall has been rebuilt in the correct location.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue historic park preservation.
Kawabe Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
237 Fourth Ave @ Adams St
Original Townsite, Lot 3, Block 10
14908031
3,000 SF
Original Townsite Lots 1 & 2, Block 10
14908027
6,000 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park (P)
Park (P)
Map 1 — 13
Parks & Rec
Description: Named for Harry Sotaro Kawabe. Park includes a bus/trolley stop shelter, public restrooms, bulletin board, landscaping,
community Christmas tree and a freestanding mural.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue existing use. Replat as a single parcel.
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Benny Benson — Lagoon Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
211 Dairy Hill Lane, 1112
Oceanside Subdivision, Benny Benson Park Replat, Tract 1
14733046
10.54 acre
Second Avenue, 1121 Third Ave
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Ma #
Department
Park P
Park P
Map 2 — 15
1 Parks & Rec
Description: The lagoon, located west of the Seward Highway was acquired as state tidelands, covers about 7 acres of the park.
Portions along the west shore were either purchased or donated The Benny Benson monument, City Welcome Sign, duck area, and
Dairy Hill Lane are on a portion of USS 249 acquired from the Leirer family. The road has never been dedicated as a public right of
way. The Dale Clemens Memorial Boardwalk along the highway was built by the Chamber of Commerce. It is under state permit in
the highway right of way and now owned and maintained by the city. The boardwalk at the south end of the lagoon was donated by
the Rotary Club. A gazebo, located at the SE corner of the lagoon, was donated and constructed by the Rotary Club. Block 13A
was acquired for 2014 Dairy Hill Drainage Project.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Dedicate as conservation overlay district to remain undeveloped for flood relief.
Hulm Lane Lot & Access Easement
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1102 Hulm Lane
Lot 2B, Park Place Subdivision, Snowden Replat
14718027
0.22 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Urban Residential UR
Map 2 — 20
Parks & Rec
Description: Located on the North side of Hulm Lane. Provides access easement to Lot 1 B and Lot 9A of the Snowden
Subdivision.
Recommendation: Sell with sound development plan.
Lowell Canyon Picnic area, Mt. Marathon Runner's Trailhead
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Lowell Canyon Road
Un-subdivided portion USS 703
Within 14823006
+- 1.0 acre
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Park P
Resource Management RM
Ma 1 — 26
Parks & Rec
Description: This site was developed as a Memorial Day use picnic park in response to the request of the Hansen family whose son
died in the Lowell Creek Tunnel. It includes signs, bulletin board, tables and BBQ stands. It is not platted as a separate parcel. It
is close enou h to be considered the trailhead for the Mt. Marathon Race Trail.
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Lowell Canyon Picnic area, Mt. Marathon Runner's Trailhead
Recommendation: Retain land ownership, and continue use as a day use park and Mt. Marathon Trailhead
Jesse Lee Memorial Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
101 & 105 Benson Drive
703 Jesse Lee Heights Sub Addn No 4
Lots 15A &15B
Within 14502320 &
1450232
+- 2.66 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Park P
Map 3 — 17
Parks & Rec
Description: This site was developed as a Memorial Day use picnic park in response grant received from the State. It includes signs,
dog park, community garden, benches and tables. It is not platted as a separate parcel.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership, and continue use as a day use park
Spring Creek Campground at SMIC
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3207 Sorrel Road
Unsubdivided portion Fourth of July Creek
Subd SMIC Block 10
14534040
small portion of
92.99 acres
3.0 acres +-
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 28
Parks & Rec
Description: A small, undeveloped camping area at the mouth of Spring Creek. Access is via an unimproved road from Sorrel Road.
Improvements include bulletin board and temporary placement of porta potty and dumpster in the summer. Transfer of lands from
the state required public access to streams and saltwater. The re Tat of the industrial area denotes this area a public access.
Recommendation: Retain use as a primitive camp area, maintain the public access to the beach.
Third Avenue Playground
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
228 Third Avenue
Original Townsite, Lots 35-37, Block 10
14908011
9,000 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Park P
Map 1 — 14
Parks & Rec
Description: These parcels are covered with wood chips. The tot lot was developed the 1960's. Two of the lots were acquired by
quitclaim deed in 1921. The title of one lot is not clear and needs further research or quiet title action.
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Third Avenue Playground
Possible Title Issue: Old city tax assessor ledgers indicate the Lot 37 was in the name of the Harriman National Bank from 1927
through 1931. Suddenly the ledgers show the property in the name of the City. It has been in the city's name since that time. There
is no indication of tax foreclosure. Never found a deed.
Recommendation: Clear up Lot 37 title through title search and/or quiet title. Replat to vacate internal lot lines. Continue use as a
tot -lot, and upgrade to a better park.
Two Lakes Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
811 Second Avenue
Federal Addition, Two Lakes Park Replat, Block 15B
14701005
25.01 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park P
Park P
Map 1 — 38
Parks & Rec
Description: Originally there were three lakes - the middle one filled in with avalanche debris in the early 1900's. Over the years the
City acquired the parcels as a large in -holding from the University of Alaska, gifts and tax foreclosure. After nearly 20 years of
research and work the City was able to obtain deeds to all remaining lots. In 2010 the area was replatted as Two Lakes Park. The
emergency evacuation route has become part of the Two Lakes Trail. A portion of the trail encroaches onto private land, which is
covered by an access easement.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and park status.
Waterfront Park
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
910 Ballaine Blvd.
Waterfront Park, Tract G
14734007
8.83 acres
Map 2 — 37
Description: This parcel is located at the North end of Waterfront Park, between the South Harbor Uplands, Pump Station Road,
Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection Bay. This area contains the RV/motorhome parking area, the "fish ditch" Boulder field, the site for
the north pavilion and um station #2.
Recommendation: Allow public Replat to separate Boulder field and develop public covered courts (basketball courts / ice skating
rink
808 Ballaine Blvd.
Waterfront Park, Tract D
14734004
10.61 acres
Ma 1 —4
Description: This parcel is located between Pump Station Road, Madison Street, Ballaine Blvd and Resurrection Bay. This area
contains several access points to the park and RV/Camper parking.
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Waterfront Park
430 Ballaine Blvd.
Waterfront Park, Tract C
14734003
4.83 acres
Map 1 — 7
Description: This parcel is located between Madison Street, Jefferson Street, Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection Bay. This area
contains public restrooms and RV/Cam er arkin .
613 Railway
Waterfront Park, Tract B
14734002
6.51 acres
Map 1 — 17
Description: This parcel is located at the South end of Waterfront Park, between Jefferson Street, the Sealife Center parking lot,
Railway/Ballaine Blvd. and Resurrection Bay. This parcel contains tent camping, playground, skate park, Branson Pavilion, the
Founders Monument and the Iditarod Trail Head.
901 Ballaine Blvd.
Waterfront Park, Tract F
14734006
2.76 acres
Map 2 — 39
Description: This parcel is located on West side of Ballaine Blvd. between Fourth Avenue on the North and B Street to the South.
The parcel contains the Little League Field, the Play/Tot lot area and the RV/motorhome dump station.
509 B Street
Waterfront Park, Tract E
14734005
3.14 acres
ap 1 — 3
Description: This parcel is located on the West side of Ballaine Blvd. between B Street and Monroe Street. The parcel contains the
dedicated Williams Park, tent camping with orta- otties.
No Address
Waterfront Park Tract A
14734001
57.51 acrs
Map 1 — 5
Description: This parcel is located within the tidelands east of the Waterfront Park.
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Park (P)
Park (P)
Maps 1 & 2
Park & Rec
see above
General Description & History: Access points are numerous. Located on tidelands and railroad right of way acquired from the state,
federal government and tax foreclosure. The park stretches approximately 1 mile along the waterfront totaling over 36 acres. This
park is made up of many different parcels from a number of subdivisions including Original Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner
Addition, tidelands, ARR ROW, USS 605, USS 606, USS 1116, USS 2830. The city re -platted the entire area in June 2012. The
park is divided into various public campgrounds and day use areas. Facilities include public restrooms, showers, the Founder's
Monument, day use areas, a playground, the Iditarod Trail bike path, fishing sites, a gazebo, benches and a ballfield. Portions of
the site are used in the winter for snow storage. The City has received open space credit within the National Flood Insurance
Program for the Waterfront Park area.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue existing uses. Develop a "conservation overlay district."
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Whale's Tail Park corner Fourth & Port Ave
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1503 Fourth Avenue
Portion ARRC Right of Way SBH Lease Parcel
Lot 10
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 3
Parks & Rec
Description: A portion of ARRC ROW, developed by State DOT as part of Port Ave / Fourth Ave reconstruction. City Parks and Rec
manages the site. Used as a rest area.
Recommendation: Continue to maintain as a pocket park and rest area
PUBLIC FACILITY LANDS — Electric System Infrastructure
City Generators, Water Well, and Citizens Ball field
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
605 Sea Lion Ave
Fort Raymond Subd Replat No. 3, Lot 6A-2
14502623
10.7 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Map 3 — 8
Parks &Rec (ball field).
Water Dept. (well),
Electric (generation plant
& warehouse
Description: Part of original 40 acre USS 1759 Cemetery Reserve acquired 1933. Uses included ball field, waterwells 4 & 5, electric
substation, generation plant, electric warehouse, paved pedestrian path, and animal shelter.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Continue existing and proposed uses.
Electric Storage Yard
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
11555 Seward Highway
Folz Subd Replat Lot 6A
14409130
1.84 acres
Folz Subd Lot 5
14409121
0.46 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
not applicable (outside city)
not applicable (outside city)
Map 7 — 2
Electric
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Electric Storage Yard
Description: Lot 6A is fenced. Lot 5 is outside the fenced area, currently used as electric pole and equipment storage yard.
Originally urchased and designed for Transmission Line easement and substation.
Recommendation: Consolidate with other City Shop and sell.
SMIC Electric Substation
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
400 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek, Seward Marine Industrial
Center, Lot 1, Block 1
14534017
2.03 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 33
Electric
Description: Services the Fourth of July Creek area. A portion of the site has been filled to accommodate the substation. Located
adjacent to Spring Creek. The remainder would have to be filled for substation expansion or la down storage.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership for continued use as electric substation.
Transmission Line
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Seward Hwy at Grouse Creek Rd
Old Mill Subdivision Tract H
12537007
1.01 acre
Seward Highway (west side, between
road into Old Mill and Grouse Lake
Road)
T1 N R1 W Sec 12 SM, prtns SW'/4 SW
'/4 NW'/4 NE'/4 W'/z W'/z SW'/4 NE
'/4 lying W of Swd Hwy
12537090
3.9 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
De artment
not applicable outside city)not
applicable outside city)Ma
7 — 1
Electric
Description: These tracts were acquired in 1992 in lieu of an easement during the T-line construction project. Tract H is critical to
Ihe power line as it is an angle point where the power line changes direction. It also includes an important switch that allows the
power to be isolated when the city is on generators. The second parcel parallels the highway, above Grouse Creek and contains
the T-line.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Restrict public access for safety reasons.
LEASED LAND INVENTORY
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LEASED LANDS — other than SMIC and the Small Boat Harbor:
The following city owned lands are currently under lease or obligation to private and public parties. Lease terms vary from
1 to 99 years with twenty to thirty being most common. They generally have some development requirements. Rent varies
from free to fair market value. Most lease rents are adjusted by appraisal every five years. The number in parenthesis
(Lease 00-000) is the city's administratively assigned lease number.
Resurrection Bay Seafoods Anderson Dock 1-91-070
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
200 Lowell Point Road
ATS 174 portion Lease Parcel 1
14823009
30,534 SF
301 Lowell Point Road
USS 1806 road easement
No number
20,602 SF
301 Lowell Point Road
ATS 174 portion for Dock & Buildings
No number
44,663 SF
300 Lowell Point Road
ATS 174 portion Lease Parcel 2
14823010
19,756 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management RM
Industrial INS
Map 1 — 22
Com Dev
Description: Tideland parcels. The two lease parcels are open storage in support of fish processing plant. The easement is a mutual
no cost exchange allowing lessee's dock and buildings to remain indefinitely on tidelands in return for a Lowell Point Road/utility
easement on lessee's adjacent private land. Lease expires 9/20/2021. No extension options.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease and easement
The following parcels are within what has been called the Waterfront Tracts. It is made up of lands from two sources -
old Alaska Railroad property and tidelands.
Alutliiq Pride Shellfish Hatcher (Chugach Regional Resources Commission -CRRC
1-06-091
Address
I Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
213 Railway Avenue
Waterfront Tracts Mariculture Addition Tract 1 B
14920016
1.57 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 1 —21
Admin
Description: Includes operating agreement for the Seward Mariculture Research Center and Shellfish Hatchery. Site is subject to
flooding/gravel inundation by nearby waterfall. Lease expires 6/30/2069
Recommendation: Retain tideland ownership. Continue lease/agreement as needed.
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Alutliiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery Tideland Easement Alaska Dept of Fish & Game L06-097
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
213 Railway Avenue
Portion of ATS 174
No number
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Admin
Description: Easement agreement for intake (+- 565 ft long) and effluent (+-45 ft long) pipes in support of mariculture shellfish
hatchery research center. Lease expires 6/30/2025.
Recommendation: Retain tideland ownership. Continue agreement as needed.
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Seward Marine Center L70-017
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
213 Railway Avenue
Waterfront Tracts Mariculture Addn Tract 1A
14920015
5.57 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 1 —20
Com Dev
Description: Site is developed with warehouse, lab, support buildings and a dock. About 30% of this seven -acre site is tideland. It is
under a 99 year, no cost lease.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease. Request more public use of property since it is a no cost lease.
Alaska SeaLife Center (SAAMS) (L95-095)
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Railway Avenue
Waterfront Tracts ,Tract 2A
14920012
7.39 acres
ll Point Road
Portion USS 703
No ID number
+- 625 SF
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
usiness District CBD
E2045.
Central Business District CBD
Ma 1 — 19
Administration
n: The underlying land was originally Alaska Railroad. It came to the city after the earthquake as a trade for tidelands at
of the bay for construction of a new dock. Land was subsequently subdivided in the Waterfront Tracts. A fresh water intake
uilding are just south of the waterfall. Waterline is in the Lowell Point Rd / Railway Ave right of way. Lease expires Apr 28,
endation: Retain land ownership and continue lease
Fiber Optic Cable Contract 06-082
Address I Legal Description KPB Parcel ID Parcel Size
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Fiber Optic Cable Contract 06-082
Monroe Street
Tidelands, Waterfront Park
none
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Engineering
Park P
Park P
Description: Approved by Resolution 2006-82. Cable was placed across tidelands, within Waterfront Park and into the City ROW.
(Same location as GCI Fiber Optic Cable, Contract 2003-111) Expires 8/31/2031 plus two 5-year extension options. ( no original
signed document were found, workingfile in CommunityDevelopment)
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue contract.
GCI Fiber O tic Cable GCI Communications Corp)Contract 2003-111
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Monroe Street
Tideland, Waterfront Park
none
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Park P
Park P
Engineering
Description: Approved by Res 2003-111 states agreement good until 10/30/2028 with two 5-year extension options. (no original
signed document were found workingfile in CommunityDevelopment).
Recommendation: Retain land ownershipand continue contract
Seward Chamber of Commerce L89-077
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2001 Seward Highway at Coolidge Dr.
Fort Raymond Subd, Lot 4
14502611
1.01 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Map 3 — 11
Community Development
Description: Originally part of the Air Force Rec camp lease. Otherwise unused, it was separated out when Air Force renewed the
lease. Leased to Chamber in 1989 for 20 years at no cost as an office and visitor information center. It is encumbered by a main
underground electric vault and line. Lease expires 11/1/2021 with one 5-year extension.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease as a contribution to the Chamber of Commerce.
sort L64-034
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2209 Dimond Blvd
I Fort Raymond Subd Replat 1. Lot 9A
14502604
11.82 acres
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Army Seward Resort L64-034
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Map 3 — 5
Community Development
Description: Originally leased by US Govt from state in 1964, the City acquired the land in 1983 with the lease intact. New leases
were negotiated in 1985 for $10,000 per year, which is less than fair market value. The camps are hemmed in with no growth
potential. If the camps were removed, this area could be used for elementary school expansion, a park and/or campground, or
residential and highway commercial uses. Lease expires 6/30/2027 with a two-year option to extend.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Continue lease
LEASED LANDS — Seward Boat Harbor Area
The following parcels are located in the Seward Boat Harbor Area. Land was acquired through tideland patent from the state and
railroad right of way from the federal gov't. Most of the area is fill from dredge spoils during the construction of the harbor.
Kenai Fords National Park Visitor Center USDI Park Service L85-045
ddress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
h Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 13, Block 6,
14733038
5,836 SF
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 14, Block 6,
14733039
10,591 SF
d Use Plan
rHarbor
ZoningMa
#
Department
mmercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 23
Harbor
: US Park Service Kenai Fjords National Park headquarters & visitor center. They pay fair market value on the building
ot 14). Lot 13 is at no cost in return for construction of a public restroom facility, public boardwalk, and interpretive kiosks.
ervice has ac uired new facilit downtown. Lease ex ires 09/30/2075. Includes one 5- ear extension.
dation: Retain land ownership. Continue lease.
Saltwater Safari Company L97-107
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1208 Fourth Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 12, Block 6
14733037
5,389 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 24
Harbor
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Saltwater Safari Company L97-107
Description: Waterfront parcel originally developed as a charter office, retail and restaurant building. Subsequently added 2°d floor
and restaurant area remodeled as small hotel. Development of a portion of the public boardwalk on the water side of the building
was a condition of this lease. Boardwalks on both sides now closed to public. Lease expires Jan 11, 2034. No extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease. Open boardwalks to the public.
The following seven (7) lease sites, commonly called the Boardwalk Sites, are located within Block 6 of the Small Boat
Harbor Subdivision. Initiated in the mid 1980's, the original concept was to provide a low-cost site to encourage small
business development in the harbor area. Originally buildings were allowed on skids; water and sewer were not required;
each site was ±900 square feet and was leased for a 10-year period with a single three-year extension option. In the late
1990's, at the end of the leases, the sites were required to install water and sewer, the lease sites were expanded and
buildings were required to meet building codes. Most buildings were removed and new ones constructed. A few were
raised and foundations built beneath them. Recommendation for all Boardwalk Sites is to retain land ownership and leases.
Kenai Fords Tours Adventure Building Alaska Heritage Tours Inc. L97-102
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1302 Fourth Ave
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 5. Block 6
14733030
1,372 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 31
Harbor
Description: Day cruise tours, kayak tour office. Lease expires 09/23/2022 and has one 5- ear extension.
Major Marine Tours (Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC)
(L08-002)
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1302 Fourth Ave
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 6, Block 6
14733031
1,211 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 30
Harbor
Description: Day cruise tour office. Lease expires 2/27/2027 plus two 5-yr options.
Aurora Charters L97
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1302 Fourth Ave
I Seward Small Boat Harbor; Lot 7; Block 6
14733032
1,211 SF
Page 70 of 116
Aurora Charters L97-104
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Map 2 — 29
Harbor
Description: Charter office and espresso. Lease expires 09/23/2030 with two 33 ear extension options.
Seward Wildlife Cruises LLC 11-97-105
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
I1302 Fourth Ave
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 8, Block 6
14733033
1,232 SFLand
Use Plan
Zonin
Ma #
De artment
arbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 28
Harbor
escription: Day cruise tour office. Lease expires 2/27/2027 plus two 5-yr options.
Light House Gifts/ Northern Outfitters L97-106
dress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
ve
F�D�escript,Con:
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 9, Block 6
14733034
1,211 SF
Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
ercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 27
Harbor
shop in front, fishing charter office facing the boardwalk. Lease expires 09/23/2030 with two 33-year extension options.
Dock Side Ventures (L09-039)
dress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
ve
F�Harbor
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 10, Block 6
14733035
1,211 SF
Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
ercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 26
Harbor
harter office. Lease expires 06/11/2029 with two 5-year extension options.
Derby Booth Chamber of Commerce L02-002
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
:Address
1302 Fourve
Seward Small Boat Harbor BIKE Lot 11
14733036
1211 SF
LaUse Plan
Zonin
Ma #
De artment
Harbor Coercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 25
Harbor
Page 71 of 116
Derby Booth Chamber of Commerce L02-002
Description: Lease expires 9/30/2022. No extension options.
Recommendation for all Boardwalk Lease Sites: Retain land ownership, continue all seven boardwalk leases. Lease to Chamber
for 1 month, no cost, and then lease for payment the next 11 months.
Kenai Fords Tours Alaska Heritage Tours Inc. L87-062
ddress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
th Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor Lot 4 Block 6
14733029
5,895 SF
nd Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
mmercial HC
FofficesLeased
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 32
Harbor
: A waterfront parcel developed as a commercial retail/office building currently housing Kenai Fjords Tours counter, retail store and
sed in 1987. Conditions of lase were to develop a portion of the public boardwalk on the water side of the structure and allow public
omsin return for removin a restroom facilit to make room for this lease develo ment. Lease ex ires 11/11/2027. No extension.
ndation: Retain land ownership, continue lease.
Ray's Restaurant (L17-036)
dress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 3, Block 6,
14733028
8,607 SF
Use Plan
FFHarborCommercial
ZoningMa
#
De artment
ercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 34
HarborAt
F Float fire lane. Leased in 1987 for 30 years at fair market value. Development of a portion of the public boardwalkide of the buildin was a condition of this lease. Lease ex ires 09/23/2047. No extension
ation: Retain land ownership and continue lease with waterside boardwalk development.
360 Parkin Alaska Railroad Cor L03-006
dress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
FHotel
;Fourth;Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 6, the
North of J-dock access.
14733026
3,537 SFortion
Use Plan
Zonin
Ma #
De artment
ercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 —North 36
Harbor
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Hotel 360 Parkin Alaska Railroad Corp)1-03-006
Description: A sliver of land between the Fourth Avenue Right of Way and Alaska Railroad property. It is paved and stretches from
the driveway access into the Holiday Inn Express, south to J Dock access. Lease is an exchange with ARRC for J Dock Fish
Cleaning Dock and Oil Recovery Tank. Lease expires 4/9/2038. CC Resolution 2014-086 approved lease & sale agreement with
the Alaska Railroad, October 27, 2014.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue agreement with ARRC
Harbor Holdings LLC 1-09-070
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
307 South Harbor Street
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 1, Block 8
14731021
20,729 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 19
Harbor
Description: Originally developed in 1968 as a marine parts/equipment business. Lease included an illegal exclusive float moorage
clause. A new 30-year fair market lease was issued in 1988 as an incentive to close out the moorage agreement. Building was later
used as a restaurant and then the original Park Service office/visitor center. The back area was fenced for outdoor storage by the
Fish House. Subsequently, the structures were all removed. The current building was developed, which now houses Subway, the
Creamery, Bakery, a charter office, small fish processingoperation, and an apartment. Lease expires 7/12/2030 plus two 5- r options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Fish House/Bay Traders True Value 1-68-009
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Fourth Ave at S. Harbor St
Marina Subd Replat, Lot 1A, Block 1
14731018
24,025 SF
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
[EHarmborCommercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 17
Harbor
ription: Originally two lots, leased in 1969 as the Fish House and the Silver Salmon Cache. Later combined as one parcel. The
on cache was torn down to make way for Bay Traders, which was connected to the old Fish House. More recently the old Fish
A frame was removed and Bay Traders building was added on to create the current building. Lease expires 12/31/2034 w/
-yr extension options.
mmendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Breeze Inn Motel, Restaurant 1-04-096
Address I Legal Description KPB Parcel ID Parcel Size
Page 73 of 116
Breeze Inn Motel, Restaurant L04-096
1311 Fourth Avenue
Marina Subdivision Mindenbergs Replat,
14731023
1.70 acres
Lot 313, Block 1
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 16
Harbor
Description: This is now a combination of what was three lots. The larger on which the motel is located was leased in 1975, a new
30-year fair market lease was issued in 1984 to enable lessee to finance a major expansion of the motel. Lot 3 was originally leased
in 1967 for a restaurant. That lease was superseded in 1984 with a new 30-year fair market lease which combined Lots 3 and 4 to
accommodate further development of the restaurant and commercial shops. Lease expires 9/30/2035 plus three 5-yr options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Vacant(Previously Mermaid Co. Boutique) 11-06-008
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1317 Fourth Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor, Lot 513, Block 1
14731020
4,252 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 14
Harbor
Description: Entire lot originally leased in 1971, the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it out for RFP in 1988.
Two proposers opted to split the site into two equal size lots. Each party was issued a separate lease. This is currently a sub -lease.
Current lease expires 2/20/2036 plus two 5- r options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Alaska Starfish Co. L09-095
Address
Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1319 Fourth Avenue
-Legal
Seward Small Boat Harbor Lot 5A Block 5
14731019
4,252 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 13
Harbor
Description: Entire lot originally leased in 1971, the site was never developed. City took the site back and put it out for RFP in 1988.
Two proposers opted to split the site into two equal size lots. Each party was issued a separate lease. New lease issued in 2009 and
amended in 2018. Lease expires 06/11/2048 with two 5-year extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
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Seward Lodging III L04-017
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1321 Fourth Ave
Marina Subdivision, Lot 6, Block 1
14731006
8,357 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 12
Harbor
Description: Originally developed under a 1971 lease agreement. Current building houses a restaurant (Marina Restaurant) and a
fishingcharter office. Lease expires 3/24/2034. Plus, three 5- r extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownershi and continue lease.
Harbor Gateway L00-002
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1401 Fourth Avenue
Seward Small Boat Harbor Pruitt Replat,
Lot 1A, Block 10,
14510433
18,078 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Map 2 — 11
Harbor
Description: It includes a gas station, convenience store, liquor store, restaurants and second floor office space. The original 1978
lease was for a car wash. New lease issued in 1984 to expand building. Building has been added and expanded to current
configuration. Current lease expires 8/23/2030 plus two 5- r extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Seward Fisheries 11-18-055
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
601 Port Avenue
Marina Subd Block 2 Replat, Lot 2A
14524015
2.61 acres
1501 T Dock St
Marina Subd Block 2 Replat, Lot 3A
14524016
2.28 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Ma #
Department
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Harbor Commercial (HC)
I Map 2 — 5
I Harbor
Description: The fish processing plants were originally developed in the early 70's on five lease lots in the Seward Industrial Park.
In 1988 the site was re -platted as Block 2 of the Marina Subdivision to accommodate a major expansion of the processing plant. At
that time a new 30-year fair market value lease was issued to aid the lessee in financing the plant expansion. Lessee also has a
referential use agreement for the wharf and docks in front of the plant. Lease expires 07/25/2038 with two 5-year extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
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Fords Trading Post L94-086
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1503 X-Float Road
Marina Subdivision, Coast Guard Replat,
Lot 4B, Block 2
14524021
2,400 SF +-
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 8
Harbor
Description: Lease is located on tideland acquired from state, transferred to Corps of Engineers for development of harbor and
reacquired from the Corps. Lease site was included in the Coast Guard replat of the Marina Subdivision. Lease expires 06/30/2025
with no extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
USCG Lease Site L10-041
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1507 X Float Road
Marina Subdivision, Coast Guard Replat,
Lot 4A-2, Block 2
14524020
.64 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 7
Harbor
Description: 2011 Relocation site for the USCG Shore Support Building. Lease expires 9/30/2031
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Army Dispatch Building 11-64-034
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1409 X-Float Road
Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addn.
Tract A
14524022
.06 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial HC
Harbor Commercial HC
Ma 2 — 9
1 Community Development
Description: Army Resort dispatch building was built in 2010. The parcel lease was to be included with the current Army Resort
Lease L64-034. Lease expires 6/30/2027 with a two-year extension option.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Continue Lease
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Fiber O tic Cable Landing AT&T Alascom Inc.
Pacific Telecom L90-079
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1111 Port Avenue
portion ATS 174
14502514
10.57 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 6-2
Harbor
Description: A tideland parcel at the head of the bay leased for a fiber optic communications cable. Lease expires 08/31/2025 with
one 5-year extension option. Res 90-064 & 90-089.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease and easement.
Air ort Aviation and Hazard Easement Area
Easement 66-001
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1500 Airport Road
T1S R1W Sec 2 SM, SW That portion of
ATS 174 Seward Airport Aviation and
Hazard Easement Area
14502402
23.6 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial (1)
Industrial (1)
Map 6 — 3
Community
Development
Description: Tideland mud flats at the head of the bay.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue easement.
LEASED LANDS — SMIC Area
The following leases are all located within the Fourth of July Creek Area which is a replat of USS 4827, USS 4827, AS 76-
69, ATS 1222 and Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E. The Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) is considered to be the
±100 acres supporting the ship-lift/north dock basin. These lands were acquired through municipal entitlement under the
Alaska Statehood Act and through land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. With the exceptions as noted, they are
all zoned Industrial.
Vertical Bridge Tower —AWN)
Address Legal Description I KPB Parcel ID Parcel Size
Page 77 of 116
Vertical Bridge Tower — AWN
707 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC
No. 2, Tract H, Lot 1
14533018
2,800 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Map 4 - 2
Harbor
Description: This parcel is located just off Nash Road before it drops into the Fourth of July Creek valley. Original lease to ACS
Wireless, Lease Assignment to Alaska Wireless Network AWN by Resolution 2013-007. Lease expires June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
L18-056
ddress
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
ad
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC, Lot 1,
Block 10
14534039
.04 acre
rNash
nd Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
ndustrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 - 32
Harbor
This 625 SF parcel is grouped with other electronic sites along Nash Road next to Spring Creek. It has a single wood
ched antenna and a small electronics shelter. It is a 10 year no cost lease dating from 1987. Lease expires 09/30/2037
ar extension options.
ation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
405 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Lot 1,
Block 10
14534039
1,500 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 32
Harbor
Description: Same electronic site as the NOAA weather lease. Provides cable TV to prison. It is developed with two satellite TV
dishes. Lease expires 06/22/2023 with two 5-year extension options.
Recommendation: Retain land ownershi and continue lease.
Page 78 of 116
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3215 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC, Lot 2,
Block 8
14534035
.08 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4-24
Harbor
Description: Fenced in tower site between Sorrel Road and the shoreline. Area of the shoreline is eroding due to storm surge. This
is a no cost lease, it was renewed by Resolution 2010-044. Lease expires 9/31/2025
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease. Discuss alternate site with leasee.
Seward Ship Yard
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3306 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC Seward
14534046
7.34 acres
Ship's Drydock Replat, Lot 1A, Block 7
3208 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC Seward
14534045
1.88 acres
Shi 's Dr dock Replat, Lot 3, Block 7
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4-22
Harbor
Description: Originally leased to Seward Ships Drydock in 1988 as a 2-acre site including the 300-foot dry rail berth for 30 years. A
1993 amendment expanded the lease site to 5 acres and added one of the 180-foot dry rail berths. A new agreement approved
January 1995 further enlarged the site. Lease extended by Resolution 2012-038 until June 30, 2040. Resolution 2014-044 approved
assignment of lease to Vigor Alaska -Seward, LCC. Reassignment of lease to JAG Industrial Marine in 2018. Lease expires
6/30/2040
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Polar Seafoods (Polar Equipment, Inc.) (11-21-020)
Polar Seafoods Dock Pirnro,ggGinn M nint r S4nrnge (Pninr E ui moint linr 1 N nA 048
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3207 Morris Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Blk 7, Lot 2
14534032
15,000 SF
3205 Morris Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC Polar Seafood Replat
Lot 2A, Block 9
14534051
1.98 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-26
Harbor
Page 79 of 116
(L21-020)
Description: The dock was constructed and deeded to the city as advance payment for 20 years use of the dock. Processing plant
is on the dock. Storage and parking are across Sorrel Road from fish processing plant. New lease to combine the two old leases
approved by Resolution 2006-048 to expire 6/20/2016, with two five-year extension options. Lease expires 03/24/2041 with two 5-
ear extension options.
Recommendation: Retain lands and dock and continue lease.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
103 Delphin Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd, SMIC Lot 1,
Block 6
14534029
.23 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4 — 19
Harbor
Description: Lease expires 07/31/2021 with three 5-year extensions
Recommendation: Retain land ownership and continue lease.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3504 Jellison Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Sub SMIC Block 1
excluding Lots 1 & 2
14534019
7.79 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 13
Harbor
Description: Lease expires 2/28/2038 w/ option to purchase at end of lease.
Recommendation: Retain ownership
and continue lease
'tics, LLC (11
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3305 Jellison Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 2, Block 3
14534022
2.5 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4 — 34
Harbor
Description: Lease expires 12/31/2113 with no extension options.
Page 80 of 116
LLC
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3405 Jellison Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 3, Block 3
14534023
2.5 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Ma #
De artment
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 12
Harbor
Description: Original lease in 2013 to expire January 31, 2034 with two (2) additional five-year extension.
Resolution 2014-073 to January 31, 2113.
Lease extension by
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3409 Jellison Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 4, Block 3
14534024
0.31 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial (1)
Industrial (1)
Map 4 — 14
Harbor
Description: Original lease in 2013 to expire 7/31/2033 with 2 additional 5-year extensions
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease
L15-074
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3409 Morris Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd. SMIC Lot 4D,
Block 7, Raibow Replat
14534059
1.76 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Ma #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4 —36
Harbor
Description: Lease expires 6/30/2035 with two 5-year extension options.
Recommendation: Retain ownership
and continue lease
L15-073
Address Legal Description I KPB Parcel ID Parcel Size
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L15-073
208 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd. SMIC, Lot 2, Block
4, Raibow Replat
14534056
.43 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 35
Harbor
Description: Lease expires 6/30/2035 with two 5-year extension options.
Recommendation: Retain ownership and continue lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
P:aen
3000 Bette Cato Ave at Nash Rd
Alaska Tideland SurveyATS 1380
14533016
1
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
DIndustrial
I
Industrial I
Ma 4-5
Descri tion: This tideland arcel was leased in su ort of the old sawmill site and chi loadin dock. Lease ex ires 53.
Recommendation: Retain ownership of Tidelands
LAND LEASED BY THE CITY FROM OTHERS
J Dock Used Oil Shed & J Dock Fish Cleaning Stations
from ARRC by city)
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Fourth Avenue
Parcel 1 Contract 7885 Used Oil Shed
225 SF
Parcel 2 Contract 7885 Fish Dock
4,473 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Harbor Commercial (HC)
Harbor
Description: Two parcels leased from Alaska Railroad Corporation in return for Weli ay IRR F=xpFe&s Harbor 360 Parking. Parcel 1
is for the J Dock used oil container / shed & Parcel 2 is for J-Dock Fish Cleaning Station. Lease expires 4/9/2038. CC Resolution
2014-086 approved lease & sale agreement with the Alaska Railroad, October 27, 2014.
Recommendation: Continue lease and use until ARRC lease & sale agreement is finalized.
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Seward Boat Harbor East Breakwater from ARRC by cit Contract 8670
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
X-Float Road
ATS 174 a portion of ARRC Reserve
No ID number
82,951 SF
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Harbor
Description: Leased from ARRC for placement of Small Boat Harbor East Breakwater. Lease expires 10/3/2058.
2014-086 approved lease & sale agreement with the Alaska Railroad, October 27, 2014.
CC Resolution
Recommendation: Continue agreement and use until ARRC lease & sale agreement is finalized
Hemlock Street Water Well from KPB by Ci
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
503 Hemlock Ave
Ft. Raymond Subd Replat No. 2 Lot 8A-2
14502622
0.43 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
Water
Description: Leased from Kenai Peninsula Borough
Recommendation: Continue agreement and use
Iron Mountain Shooting Range from KPB by City) 11-06-029
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3200 Dimond Blvd
SW1/4NE1/4NE1/4 & S1/2NW1/4NE 1/4NE1/4
14424004
2.3 acres
Sec 28 T1 N R1W SM
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Community
Development
Description: A portion of the landfill leased from KPB as a shooting range. Operated by Iron Mountain Shooting Club. Lease
expires 3/31/2026. This Lease is for a term of approximately 20 years commencing April 27, 2006 and terminating March 31, 2026
unless sooner terminated. The annual lease rental for the term of this Lease is $1.00. The City leases the property for the purpose
of a shooting range to be operated by the Iron Mountain Shooting Club.
Recommendation: Continue agreement with the Borough and make it more accessible to the public
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VACANTLANDS
VACANT LANDS - other than SMIC lease area
ks 34 & 35, Blo
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
328 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite of Seward, Lots 34
and 35, Block 16
14912008
.14 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District (CBD)
Central Business District (CBD)
Map 1 - 9
Community
Development
Description: Located North of the Fire Hall. Property was donated to the City for the benefit of the community by the J B Woods
family in November 2012. Staff has proposed incorporating these 2 lots with the current City Hall lots to construct a future
Municipal / Safety Plaza.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership.
Continue to develop a Municipal Offices and Public Safety Building
Campus.
Former Air Force Rec Cam -
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
2109 Dimond Blvd
Fort Raymond Subd, Lot 7A
14502607
7.5 acres
Page 84 of 116
Former Air Force Rec Cam
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Ma #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Auto Commercial (AC)
Map 3 — 7
Community Development
Description: Originally leased by US Govt. from state in 1964, the City acquired the land in 1983 with the Air Force lease intact.
New leases were negotiated in 1987. The camp fronts Dimond Blvd. It includes city water wells 1, 2 and 3, which will be abandoned,
and a major transmission line easement. In 2013 City was notified of lease closure. CC Resolution 2021-038 authorized City
Manager to negotiate the sell 3.31 acres to Chu achmiut.
Recommendation: Retain land ownership. Review possibilities for city owned recreation center and public works building. Sell with
sound development plan
Fort Raymond south corner Sea I !on Ave & Seward HI
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
905 Sea Lion Avenue
Fort Raymond Subd Replat No. 1, Lot 10A
14502608
2.12 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Map 3 — 6
Community
Development
Description: Located south of Sea Lion, between Dimond Blvd. and the Seward Highway. The original larger parcel was purchased
from the State in 1967, for $1, for development of a campground as part of the Alaska Centennial. The deed restricted use to "public
recreational purposes." The restrictions have been removed. The property was subsequently subdivided. This parcel remains vacant
except for a 100-foot-wide power line easement. It is not within a FEMA mapped floodplain. Transmission Power Lines bisect the
I ot.
Recommendation: Retain ownership. Retain easement for power line. Evaluate opportunities as they are presented. Consider
parcel for Fire Department Annex Station as per Resolutions 2002-007 & 034. Work with KPB to update LOMAR mapping. Rezone
to Auto Commercial.
Fort Raymond 'nlock Ave & Rn—ird i
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1000 Hemlock Avenue
Fort Raymond Subd Lot 13A
14502601
2.64 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Institutional (INS)
Institutional (INS)
Map 3 — 2
Community Development
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Fort Raymond north corner - Hemlock Ave & Seward H
Description: A narrow triangular shaped parcel along Hemlock Ave. It is a portion of a larger parcel purchased from the State in 1967,
for $1, for development of an Alaska Centennial campground (now called Forest Acres Campground). This parcel became separated
e from the larger parcel with the construction of Hemlock Avenue. T"deed 6168 Tesreati^, peses." ID
Recommendation: Sell with sound development plan
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1601 Harold Ave
Ba view Addition, Block 11, Lots 1-8
14708001
0.82 acre
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Single Family (R1)
Resource Management (RM)
Map 2 — 2
Community
Development
Description: Vacant, undeveloped timbered land on the lower slopes of Mt. Marathon, southwest of Barwell St.
tatted with no developable right of wayaccess.
It has been paper
Recommendation: Rezone to R1 and sell.
"marathon Addition (west of Glacier View Apartments)
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
204 Lowell Canyon Road
Marathon Addition Lot 6
14801003
6,000 SF +-
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Urban Residential UR
Urban Residential UR
Map 1 - 24
Description: An oddly shaped lot located behind the Glacier View Apartments.
waste dum ster.
Being partially used by Glacier View as access to
Recommendation: Rezone to R1 and sell.
Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
Alaska Tideland 174 remainder
No number
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
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Tideland Unsubdivided Remainder
Description: Tideland Survey 174 originally contained 1,330.44 acres more or less, and stretched from just south of the waterfall,
along the shoreline to a point between C & D Street, then straight east across the bay. City tidelands vary from deep water to mud
flats. Land Use Planning/ZoningPlanning/Zoning designations of tidelands match adjacent uplands.
Recommendation: Retain ownership. Replat as need and budget allows.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
01 Nash Road
US Survey3924, Lot 1
14533009
1.33 acres
Land Use Plan
[Recommendation:
ZoningMa
#
Department
esource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Ma 4 — 3
escription: This parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Bay just north of the old freight line dock. It has no dedicated
ad access. Terrain is generallysteep. Much of it is in a canyon. No public water, sewer or electric available.
Rezone to R2 and sell with planned unit development.
Nash Road Shore Property 2
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1217 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd. Roberts Replat
Tract H1
14533024
9.4 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Ma 4 — 3
I Administration
Description: This parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Bay just north of the old freight line dock. It has direct access
from Nash Rd via an old road. Terrain is generallymoderate. No public water, sewer or electric available.
Recommendation: Rezone to R3 and sell with lanned unit develo ment.
Nash Road Shore Property 3
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
705 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd Roberts Replat
Tract H2
14533026
15.68 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management (RM)
Resource Management (RM)
I Map 4 — 3
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Nash Road Shore Property 3
Description: This thin parcel is located on the east shore of Resurrection Bay just south of the old freight line dock. It has direct
access from Nash Road; however, it is very steep down to the shore. A very long, narrow property.
Recommendation: Rezone to R3 and sell with planned unit development.
Tideland(along Nash Road
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
1103 Nash Road
Tidelands SurveyATS 1574 Tract A Replat
14533022
59.11 acres
909 Nash Road
Tidelands SurveyATS 1574 Tract A Replat
14533023
96.11 acres
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Ma 4 — 1
Administration
Description: Tidelands east side Resurrection Bay. Contains a Mitigation site established May 25, 2015 to comply with USACE
Permit #POA-1980-468-M 13.
Recommendation: Retain ownership
Tideland SMIC
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3007 Bette Cato Avenue
Alaska Tidelands Survey 1574, Tract B
14533021
7.23 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4 — 6
Harbor
Description: Parcel fronts
private land in the center of Fourth of July Creek valley. Submerged tidelands
Recommendation: Retain ownership
Nash Road Bench, Fourth of July Creek Vallev
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
700 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd No. 2, Tract G
excludin Lot G-1 Anderson Replat
14532003
1828.5 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Ma 4 — 4
Description: This large tract is located in the valley upstream of the industrial area toward Godwin Glacier and on the bench above
Nash Road. This area was acquired from the KPB as part of land trade for the elementary school site.
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Nash Road Bench, Fourth of July Creek Valle
Recommendation: Replat to separate out a section to rezone as R2 with larger lots, leave remainder as Resource Management. Sell
with a planned unit development.
Compost Area
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
600 Nash Road (at Bette Cato Ave)
Fourth of July Creek Tracts Subdivision No.
2, Tract D-1
14532006
30.2 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Resource Management RM
Resource Management RM
Ma 4 — 7
Harbor
Description: Located North of Bette Cato, currently used for composting sewer lagoon sludge. Portions of the site have been
excavated for ravel. It is anticipated that when the compost material is at an inert stage and will be read to sell ors read for soil.
Recommendation: Rezone to UR and sell as commercial su ort ro erties for Nash road bench residential and SMIC area.
VACANT LANDS - Lands Available for Lease - SMIC
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision - Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) - a replat of Fourth of July Creek Tracts A-E,
USS 4827, USS 4828, USS 3924, ATS 1222 and ASLA 76-69. These lands were acquired by state patent through municipal
entitlement and by land trades with the Kenai Peninsula Borough. There are no deed restrictions other than easements to
public waters. The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan recommends that utilities be extended throughout
the area to encourage development.
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3500 Mustang
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Block 2
14534020
2.0 acres
205 Del hin Street
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Block 5
14534208
4.28 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Map 4 — 15 & 17
Harbor
Description: Block 2 is located toward the back of the industrial area. It is bounded on four sides by roads. A 25-foot ground water
drainage ditch/easement is along its west side along Olga St.
Block 5 is located toward the back of the industrial area. It is bounded on four sides by roads. A 25-foot ground water drainage
ditch/easement is along its west side along Olga St.
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Recommendation: Retain Ownership, CC Resolution 2021-031 replat for Fire Department combined Block 2 and Block 5 a
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3301 Jellison Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd. SMIC, Lot 1, Block 3
14534021
Map 4-31
.87 acre
301 Olga Street
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 5, Block 3
14534025
Ma 4-16
0.31 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
see above
Harbor
Description: Block 3 is located between Jellison and Mustang midway in the industrial area. Lot 2 is leased to Alaska Logistics.
Lot 3 is leased to Harman Properties. Lot 4 is leased. Lots 1 & 5 are available for lease.
Recommendation: Retain ownership available for lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
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Land Use Plan
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Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3504 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 2, Block 6
14534042
Map 4-20
1.07 acres
3500 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Lot 3, Block 6
14534043
Map 4-20
.6 acre
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110 Olga Street
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC, Unsubdivided
remainder of Block 6
14534044
Map 4 — 18
6.08 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
see above
Harbor
Description: Block 6 is located toward the back of the industrial area. It is bounded on four sides by roads. Currently Lot 1 is leased
to Globel Tower, the remainder is undeveloped.
Recommendation: Retain ownership available for lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3305 Morris Avenue
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Washdown Pad Replat, Lot 4A, Block 7
14534053
11.15 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial (1)
Industrial (1)
Map 4 - 21
Harbor
Description: Lots 1A and 3 are leased to JAG. Lot 2 is leased to Polar Seafoods. Lot 4B contains the Travel -life road and Wash -
down Facility. Lot 4C contains the ship -lift transfer carriage. Lot 4A, excluding that portion which is leased, is available for lease.
Recommendation: Retain ownershi and current leases
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3213 Sorrel Rd
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Seward Ship's
Dryclock Replat, Lot 1, Block 8
14534034
.03 acre
3311 Sorrel Rd
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Seward Ship's
Dryclock Re Iat,Lot 3, Block 8
14534049
1.77 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-23
Harbor
Description: This block lies between Sorrel Road and the undeveloped shoreline. There is about an acre of useable land. Portions
of the shoreline are eroding. Lot 2 is leased to the USCG, Shore Infrastructure.
Recommendation: Retain ownership, evaluate shoreline erosion. Maintain an easement to access beach.
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Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
209 Nash Road
Fourth of July Creek Subd SMIC Polar Seafoods
Replat Amended, Lot 1A Block 9
14534050
1.87 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-29
Harbor
Description: This parcel fronts the waterfront between the Fish Processing Dock and the North Dock.
Seafoods.
Lot 2A is leased to Polar
Recommendation: Retain ownership and lease
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
3207 Sorrel Road
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision Seward Marine
Industrial Center That portion of Block 10 excluding
Lots 1 & 2
14534040
93 acres
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Industrial I
Industrial I
Ma 4-28
Harbor
Description: Block includes the tideland basin, north dock, barge dock, breakwater, travel -lift dock, ship lift dock (See Public Facilities)
and Spring Creek Campground (see Public Facility Parks). The land was mostly created from dredged tidelands during the
development of the Seward Marine Industrial Center. It is a large cargo staging area in support of the North Dock.
Recommendation: Retain land and facility ownership. Continue use of beach next to Spring Creek as a campground and public
access to beach. Complete development of uplands as a support area to the North Dock.
SURPLUS LANDS (None)
These lands appear to have no public use and do not appear suited for lease development. They are generally considered
surplus and it is recommended that they be disposed of through sale or trade.
TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY (None)
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At the time of this revision of the land management plan, the city does not have any tax foreclosed properties in its inventory.
Properties for tax foreclosure inside the city limits are deeded to the city by State Statutes, tax foreclosure properties are
presented to the City Council to declare whether they are needed for a public use or surplus.
LANDS TO CONSIDER FOR ACQUISITION
As the community develops, public land needs expand beyond what is already owned by the city. The following is a list of
properties that have been identified for acquisition
Additional Land for City Hall/Public Safety Complex
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel Size
322 Fourth Avenue
Original Townsite of Seward, Lots 32 & 33 and the
North 28 feet of Lot 31, Block 16
14712007
.2 acre
Land Use Plan
Zoning
Map #
Department
Central Business District (CBD)
Central Business District CBD
Description: Lots to the North of the Fire Hall, owned by the Volunteer Fire Department.
Recommendation: Acquire lots from volunteer fire department to consolidate property for cityhall, courthouse, public safetycom lex.
DOT/PF maintenance shop site.
The city and the state have a Memorandum of Understanding that addresses the need to move this type of use out of the
core town area. Funding has been the big limitation. If it becomes vacant, it might be available to the city under municipal
entitlement.
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DOT/PF Maintenance Shop and Storage Lot
Address
Legal Description
KPB Parcel ID
Parcel SizI
412 B Street
Lot 6, Block 4, Oceanview Subdivision
14732006
2.02 acre
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
Department
Institutional INS
Institutional INS
707 Fifth Avenue
Lot 1, Block 9, Federal Addition
14723017
.51
Land Use Plan
ZoningMa
#
De
Auto Commercial AC
Auto Commercial ACDescription:
The shop lot is located on the north side of B Street at the Fifth Avenue intersection. The State of Alaska DOT/PF ba new shop and maintenance facility at mile 23 Seward Hwy in 2013. The old facility currently remains open in Seward. The storlot is located on the southeast corner of B Street and Fifth Avenue, it is used for over flow stora e.
Recommendation: If the State Shop completely moves out of town pursue acquiring the property under the municipal entitlem
and rezone to UR
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Where possible the city should strive to:
a) Require dedication of land during subdivision re -platting to widen sub -standard rights -of -way.
b) Lease terms should be for the shortest term possible to amortize development financing and allow for windows of
opportunity to make changes consistent with then current policy.
c) Replat city property to vacate lot lines and consolidate lots.
d) Continue to require leases to replat parcels into legal subdivisions.
e) Maximize long term revenues from city lands.
f) Where possible, when leases expire and it is mutually determined to continue the lease, issue new agreement
documents updated to current standards.
g) Develop a Land Bank account to use for the sale and purchase of city lands.
h) Develop a Conservation Overlay District to protect critical natural lands.
i) Develop a bank of funds from land sales to use for City projects and infrastructure.
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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
While it is hoped that actions presented in this plan will be implemented, it is recognized that plans must be flexible to reflect
condition changes and funding availability necessary to implement certain recommendations. Plans are key program
documents and should be utilized to assist in capital budgeting process of the City of Seward. The goal of any plan is for it
to be implemented. In order to ensure the successful implementation of this Municipal Lands Management Plan and enable
the City to realize its benefits, it should be adopted by City Council resolution and incorporated by reference as a part of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The City normally reviews its Comprehensive Plan annually with an overall update every five years. It is strongly urged that
the Municipal Land Management Plan be reviewed and updated on the same schedule. An annual review will help track
accomplishments, changes and any inadvertent omissions. Because dynamic changes in community needs and politics
occur daily, it is vital that up to date information upon which to make management, planning and budgeting decisions is
available to the administration and the City Council.
PRIORITIES BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
1. City Shop move
2. City owned, covered basketball court / ice skating rink on Boulder Field
3. 3rd Ave Park improvements
APPENDIX: Maps
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CALL TO ORDER
The July 6, 2021 regular meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cindy Ecklund.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Vanessa Verhey led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Cindy Ecklund presiding, and
Clare Sullivan Gary Seese
Vanessa Verhey Tom Swann
Craig Ambrosiani
Excused — Nathaniel Charbonneau
Absent — None
Comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Jackie C. Wilde, Community Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst, City Planner
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Citizen Carol Griswold asked the commission to consider postponing the Muni land Use plan to
have another work session. She also asked that the commission postpone the Title 15 Definitions
for housing. Griswold thanked the commission for being in attendance on this holiday, but asked
them to consider talking a break during the holidays, it might help the Community Development
department catch up, and allow for more public participation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Swann/Sullivan) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Swann recommend postponing Resolution 2021-016 to the September 7, 2021 regular meeting.
Motion Passed
AYES: Swann, Verhey, Seese, Sullivan,
Ecklund
NOES: none
May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved on the consent agenda
May 20,2021 Special Meeting Minutes were approved on the consent agenda
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SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report
Community Development Director Jackie Wilde introduced the new City Manager,
Janette Bower.
Wilde asked the Commission to bear with the Community Development department as
they are always working with two different hats and have many projects on their plates. She also
brought up the point that the work session packets and meeting packets for the Commission are
very large, and that the Community Development department wants to move away from printed
copies.
Community Development will make a Facebook page for the community so that they can
have more access to what is going on.
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing:
Resolution 2021-014 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Right of Way (ROW)
Acquisition Plat for the Seward Airport on Various Legal Located in Sec 2 & 3, T1S, R1W
and Sec 34 & 35, T1N, R1W, Seward Meridian SW, that point known as the Seward Airport,
Physical Location, 2310 Airport Road
Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item.
Applicant Comments:
Brian from PDC engineers presented the Airport ROW Acquisition Plat project. The project and
acquisitions of parcel are meant to make the airport safer and prevent further damage from weather
and flooding.
Janel Brickman from the DOT didn't have anything to add about the project.
Stephanie Presley from the flood board didn't have anything to add.
Bob Keiner from the DOT didn't have anything to add.
Comments from the public:
Leif Olsen said that he has property next to the airport and expressed that he was concerned about
trees being cut down and a pond being filled in.
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Carol Griswold said that the Resolution should be postponed because she felt like she had not
received enough notice. She also expressed concerns that the changes to the airport would create
harmful effects to the surrounding wildlife and vegetation. She also expressed that the change
would prevent further adequate use of the airport. She did not support this Resolution.
Bob Linville just heard about the Airport Replat today. He expressed to the Commission that this
Airport ROW Acquisition Plat would negatively affect Seward by limiting the types of aircraft
that can come into Seward. Linville also brought up that the airport is one of the best bird habitats
in the area, and that it would cause the river to fill up on this side of the bay. Linville said that what
the residents of Seward had wanted was to build up the existing runway. Linville urged the
Commission to postponed the Resolution and have the City discuss again the possibility of taking
over the airport. He stated that if the Commission lets this go through that it will have a huge
negative effect economically and environmentally on Seward.
Response from applicant:
Brian from PDC mentioned that they had missed the first citizen's comments. Ecklund restated
the questions that Leif Olsen had asked. Brian responded to the concerns, stating that the pond
would not be filled in, and that the Airport project has been in process since 2014. They have been
trying to involve the public as much as they can. They only had to submit the project details of the
ROW Acquisition Plat to the City of Seward because one of the parcels that they wish to acquire
is owned by the City of Seward. Normally, the DOT would just go to the separate land owners and
get the needed permitting. An environmental study had been done on the property and no
significant impact was discovered. The DOT has information on their website for the public, and
there are opportunities for the public to ask questions.
Motion (Ambrosiani/Swann) Resolution 2021-014 Recommending City Council
and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the
Preliminary Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition
Plat for the Seward Airport on Various Legals
Located in Sec 2 & 3, T1S, R1W and Sec 34 & 35,
T1N, R1W, Seward Meridian SW, that point
known as the Seward Airport, Physical Location,
2310 Airport Road
Chair Ecklund closed public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Wilde stated that the preliminary plat was submitted by the DOT. The plats that are being acquired
are Parcel 1, 4, and 5. Wilde read the description of the project from the Agenda Statement for
Resolution 2021-014. Wilde stated that letters had been sent to all property owners and a sign was
posted on the property.
Ambrosiani wanted to verify if Runway 16/34 would be extended and asked what would happen
to Runway 13/31. Brian from the PDC explained that the shorter runway would be lengthened to
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3300ft, and Runway 13/31 would be closed. Ambrosiani asked if there would be opportunities to
expand the airport in the future. Brian explained that there was an option in the future to extend
the runway. Ambrosiani asked if it would impact the current Medevac planes that are currently
coming in, and how much runway a King Air needs to land. Brian said that they had contacted all
of the Medevac flight companies that use the Seward Airport, and all of them said they would be
able to use the proposed runway. Brian also clarified that a King Air does not need length to land,
it would be to take off, but that they can take off within the length that would be provided.
Swann and Seese had no comment. Sullivan asked DOT about the different companies that may
want to provide flight service into Seward, such as Kenai Air. Brian said that he had not been
approached by any companies as of right now that were interested in starting flight service to or
from Seward. Verhey asked Brian of the DOT what the website was where citizens could find out
more information. Janelle Brickman from the DOT provided the website address for everyone in
attendance. Ecklund mentioned that the Port and Commerce board had been involved with the
Airport project in the past, and asked Wilde if they had been notified of this ROW Acquisition
Plat. Wilde responded that since this was a preliminary replat, that it did not involve the Port and
Commerce, and that they were currently in a hiatus. Ecklund asked the project team if there was
a rush to approve the Preliminary Replat. Brian responded that they would need all the approvals
at least 4 months before they want to begin construction, which would be the summer of 2022.
Ecklund asked Wilde when the Port and Commerce board would come off of their hiatus because
she would prefer that they could be more involved in this Resolution before the Commission
decided one way or the other. She also expressed confusion as to why the DOT could bring in a
bunch of rocks and adjust Runway 16/34, but could not do that for Runway 13/31. Swann
commented that this Airport project has been a 10-year project, and that they have taken into
consideration the needs of Seward and the funding available to create the best possible solution.
Swann expressed that he feels like the DOT and other engineers on the project have really put a
lot of thought and work into this project, and that they have gone through the process of involving
the public. Swann was in favor of approving the resolution. Ecklund expressed that she would
still be in favor of postponing the item and waiting for the Port and Commerce Board to reconvene
so that they could be involved in the process. Swann asked if there was a way to move this
Resolution forward, but still allow for public Comments and Port of Commerce involvement when
the Resolution went before the City Council. Brian clarified that in order to move forward with
the ROW for the Airport project, they would need the City's approval much sooner than
September, which was what was currently being discussed by the Commission. He stated that if
the Commission postponed the resolution tonight, that it would delay the project.
Motion (Ecklund/Sullivan) Postpone Resolution 2021-014 to the
September 7, 2021 regular meeting
Swann mentioned that the Port and Commerce board is mainly meant to provide feedback for the
City Council, and that the main purpose of the Planning and Zoning Commission was to decide if
the City owned parcel was appropriate to allow the ROW, not whether the entire proj ect was viable.
Ambrosiani expressed that he did not feel like he had enough information to decide at this time.
Motion Passed AYES: Seese, Sullivan, Ambrosiani Verhey,
Ecklund
NOES: Swann
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Resolution 2021-015 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Granting a conditional Use Permit to Jarad Groom to Operate a Boat Repair and Boat and
RV Storage Business on Lot AT, Forest Acres Subdivision, Located at 2607 Dimond Blvd;
within a Rural Residential Zoning District.
Chair Ecklund opened public hearing on this item.
Carol Griswold stated that the need for housing is more important than for a location to store and
repair boats. She said that the lot is zoned as RR and that it should be reserved for single family
homes.
Motion (Swann/Verhey) Resolution 2021-015 Granting a conditional Use
Permit to Jarad Groom to Operate a Boat Repair
and Boat and RV Storage Business on Lot AT,
Forest Acres Subdivision, Located at 2607
Dimond Blvd; within a Rural Residential Zoning
District.
Chair Ecklund closed public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Wilde read the description of this CUP from the P&Z Agenda Statement and Resolution. Swann
stated that he felt like we had enough information about the property off of Dieckgraff road
currently zoned at Resource Management to rezone them as Auto Commercial, and that this
property is right next to that property. He also stated that he felt like the property values to the
south would be affected. He also stated that the current houses in the neighborhood with large
garages were very different from a full -on boat yard storage. Sullivan said that she didn't feel like
there would be any issues with allowing this CUP. Seese stated that the lot was small enough that
it would naturally limit how many boats could be put on the property. Seese stated that it was close
enough to another property doing running a similar business that he didn't see that there would be
any issues with approving the CUP. Ambrosiani asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission
was looking at this CUP if the Land Use Table didn't even list a CUP as an option for this Zoning
District. Wilde said that the applicant could apply for a rezone, but that would create spot zoning,
so the CUP would maintain the nature of the current zoning. Plus, as the Commission is scheduled
to review the Land Use Table, it shows them a situation where a change to the Land Use Table
might be necessary to address these discrepancies. Ecklund brought up the point that the
Commission would be discussing the Land Use Table and making changes in the next few work
sessions, and that they could specifically look at this request during those changes. Swann stated
that he felt like as the parcel was currently zoned, he did not feel like the Commission could move
forward with the Resolution, but that if the Commission could discuss the option for rezone and
then review the CUP again. Ambrosiani stated that there are boats being parked in town because
there are not enough places for boat storage, so there is a definite need for specific areas where
boats can be stored.
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Swann made a motion to postpone Resolution 2021-015 to an uncertain date. Commissioner
Ambrosiani seconded the motion.
Motion (Swann/ Ambrosiani)
Postpone Resolution 2021-015 to a date
uncertain.
Swann stated that this would give the commission the ability to review and update the Land
Uses Allowed Table. Wilde stated that they would work with applicant regarding the code
change process
Motion Passed AYES: Sullivan, Swann, Ambrosiani,
Verhey, Ecklund
NOES: Seese
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2021-012 of the Planning And Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Recommending the City Council amend portions of Sward City code 15.10.140 Definitions
and 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed to change, update, and accommodate the wishes of the
public.
Motion (Ambrosiani/Sullivan)
Motion (Swann/Sullivan)
Resolution 2021-012 Recommending the
City Council amend portions of Sward
City code 15.10.140 Definitions and
15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed to change,
update, and accommodate the wishes of
the public.
Amend Resolution 2021-012 to read as
follows
Swann made a motion to amend Resolution 2021-012 through "Wordy Amendments" as follows:
Add to 44 under housing unit ---substance abuse treatment facility A facility for the purposes of
temporary or long-term inpatient treatment of victims of alcohol or drug use or addiction. Page 9
"Hosted Lodging unit" An owner occupied single-family residential dwelling where the owner
resides 4eep-s- at the dwelling unit while it is being rented. A room or group of rooms in which
sleeping accommodations are furnished for compensation and fneals or other services may be
furnished by the owner or operator to any individual not a family member. A hosted lodging is
limited to a home occupation within an owner -occupied dwelling which is the owner's principal
place of residence and to the rental of not more than 50 percent of the bedrooms to a maximum of
five. Page 10 add back (4) Within single and two-family residential districts, lodging is limited to
a home occupation within an owner -occupied dwelling which is the owner's principal place of
Page 109 of 116
residence and to the rental of not more than 50 percent of the bedrooms to a maximum of five.
Page 11 #7 remove A
Motion Passed AYES: Sullivan, Seese, Swann, Ambrosinai,
Verhey, Ecklund
NOES:
Main Motion Passed AYES: Sullivan, Seese, Swann, Ambrosiani,
Verhey, Ecklund
NOES:
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Developer Reimbursement Program in relation to Philip Zimmerman and Larry
Harmon's application
Community Development is seeking the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval for the City
Manager to move forward with Developer Reimbursement for developers to construct utility
infrastructure for future housing developments in Seward.
Chair Ecklund confirmed with Wilde that the specific development projects had already been
approved by Planning and Zoning. Wilde confirmed that they had.
Motion (Sullivan/Seese)
General discussion was given
Approval of sending a memo to the City
Manager that the Developer
Reimbursement applications for Phil
Zimmerman and Larry Harmon are
viable projects.
Motion Passed AYES: Sullivan, Seese, Swann, Ambrosiani,
Verhey, Ecklund
NOES:
Commission set the July 20, 2021 work session at 5:30 pm with topics of:
"Continue review of the 2021 Municipal Land Use Plan DRAFT" "Start review of the Land Use
Table and Definitions. In conjunction with the uses of Light and Heavy Manufacturing"
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Verhey said that she felt like they had accomplished a lot in the meeting, and that she was
appreciative of the work that Community Development does.
Sullivan agreed.
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Seese thanked staff
Swann had no comment
Ambrosiani had no comment.
Ecklund thanked Community Development for their assistance and support. She also
thanked the public for their participation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bob Linville thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their work. He said that it was hard
as a member of the public to sit in the crowd and not be able to make comments while the meeting
was in progress. He clarified some points about the Airport project, stating that it was not just
extending the small runway, but putting in a whole new runway. Linville stated that there were
flight companies in Kenai that wanted to fly to Seward, but would not because the runway was not
long enough. He stated that the use of the Airport is growing, and that the DOT should consider
making the airport more capable for the expanded growth.
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Commissioner's thanked Bob Linville for his comments.
ADJOURNMENT (Swann)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Jackie C. Wilde Cindy L. Ecklund
Community Development Director Chair
(City Seal)
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Planning With Foresight
The accelerated pace of change and increased uncertainty about the future make it ever more dif-
ficult to imagine what is to come. Creating a community vision and planning for it require knowl-
edge about potential drivers of change and a nimble process that allows planners to pivot while the
future is approaching.
Foresight (also called strategic foresight) is an approach that aims at making sense of the future, under-
standing drivers of change that are outside of one's control, and preparing for what may lead to success
or failure in the future. Applying foresight in cycles creates agility and enhances one's preparedness for
disruption before it happens. In today's quickly changing world, it is important for planners to integrate
foresight into their work to make their communities more resilient.
BACKGROUND
In the business world, strategic foresight is used to "future -proof" a product, a business plan, or an entire
company. Understanding how markets, consumer behaviors and preferences, or applications may
change can help businesses to adapt as needed to remain successful and become more resilient.
Using foresight in planning provides multiple benefits. Planners can use foresight to help their communi-
ties navigate change and uncertainty. It can make long-range planning more resilient and nimbler. And it
can foster community engagement and allow for more inclusive and equitable outcomes.
There are multiple approaches and methodologies to practicing foresight.The most important
components (and most relevant to planning) include the following:
Trendscanning: researching existing, emerging, and potential future trends (including societal,
technological, environmental, economic, and political trends, or STEEP) and related drivers of change
Signalsensing: identifying developments in the far future and in adjacent fields outside of the
conventional planning space that might impact planning
Forecasting: estimating future trends
Sense -making: connecting trends and signals to planning to explore how they will impact cities,
communities, and the way planners do their work
Scenario planning: creating multiple plausible futures
In foresight, engaging diverse teams with diverse perspectives is critical to avoid missing signals or trends
that might not be obvious or seem immediately related to planning. For planners, engaging the commu-
nity in foresight makes the process more inclusive and will result in equitable and sustainable solutions.
INTEGRATE FORESIGHT INTO YOUR COMMUNITY VISION
It is important to understand the difference between creating a vision and practicing foresight. In a vision-
ing process, the community together with planners create a vision of the future and identify goals and
objectives based on the community's values. A visioning process usually starts in the present, analyzing
current challenges that need to be overcome, current and potential future needs that must be addressed,
and mutual goals and objectives that need to be achieved. In short, community visioning starts in the
present and creates goals for the future.
In contrast, foresight starts with the future and reverse -engineers what needs to happen today to
achieve the most desirable outcome in the future. Foresight combines the processes of forecasting
and backcasting (understanding how to prepare for what's to come with a vision of the ideal community
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in mind).Trend scanning, signal sensing, and the understanding of external drivers of change will reveal
potential roadblocks the community might encounter along the way toward its envisioned future. A
good understanding of these potential disruptions is crucial to be able to create a plan—notjust for
what the future in 10 or 20 years will look like, but for how to achieve the community vision and goals
while pivoting and adapting along the way.
PREPARE FOR MULTIPLE PLAUSIBLE FUTURES
The practice of foresight is not a crystal ball and will not predict the future. Rather, it helps to develop
ideas of what the future could potentially look like. Planners can use foresight to consider multiple plau-
sible futures based on different potential drivers of change.
Exploratory scenario planning is a useful tool to create alternative futures. It can help planners prioritize
different drivers of change and create scenarios with the ones that seem to have the biggest impact,
that communities are least prepared for, and that are most likely or certain to occur. Exploratory scenario
planning can be done in a variety of ways, including SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
threats) analysis, formulating "what if'questions (what will happen if trend X occurs...), and using axes
of uncertainty (a two -by -two matrix that interconnects different drivers of change to create alternative
plausible futures and to assess future risks or opportunities).
Ideally, scenarios range from visionary (best case, success, or transformative scenarios) to expectable
(conventional expectations) to challenging (worst case, failure, or dystopian scenarios) to cover all
grounds when creating alternative paths towards the future.
CREATE A NIMBLE PLAN FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE
Long-range planning is important, but it needs to be agile and adjustable.The goal of integrating fore-
sight into community visioning is to prepare for uncertainty on the path towards the future.
As the world around us is changing, the community vision and the plan to achieve it need to be regular-
ly updated and adjusted. What might be an ideal future from today's perspective could be unachievable
or problematic in five or 10 years. For instance, in 2005 no one would have thought that a telephone
would change the ways people move around town, how planners connect with their communities, or
how data is collected.Then the iPhone changed everything.
To create the needed agility and a nimble plan that allows for pivoting and changing directions, fore-
sight needs to be practiced in cycles. Continuous observations, discovery, and sharing of signals and
trends, including regular scenario planning to create alternative paths towards the future, are crucial.
It can be helpful to create a"trend radar," categorizing trends and drivers of change as immediate (or
critical), near -term, or long-term.This will provide guidance on what decisions are needed now, what
planners need to start preparing for, and what they need to keep watching and learning about to
understand potential implications.
Continuous monitoring of developments around us and on the horizon and adjusting the plan every
one or two years will enhance the community's resilience and preparedness for the future.
CONCLUSIONS
Planners play crucial roles in shaping inclusive and equitable futures for their communities —and they
must be able to imagine the future to shape it and prepare for it. Practicing foresight and future literacy
provides an opportunity for planners to create more resilient communities by better preparing for po-
tential disruptions, by developing equitable solutions before a challenge arises, and by finding inclusive
mechanisms to change directions when needed without leaving anyone behind.
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FURTHER READING
Published by the American
Planning Association
American Planning Association. 2021.
APA Foresight.
Hurtado, Petra. 2020."COVID-19, Com-
munities, and the Planning Profession"
APA Blog, April 8.
. 2020. "Learn, Prepare, Act
APA's Approach to Foresight" Planning,
February.
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Beard, Alison, and Curt Nickisch, with
Mark Johnson. 2020."To Build Strategy,
Start with the Future' HBR IdeaCost, May
12, Episode 740.
Lincoln Institute for Land Policy. 2021.
Consortium for Scenario Planning.
Ryan, Rebecca. 2021. What Is Foresight?
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