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CITY OF SEWARD,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2022-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA, CONFIRMING THAT PHIL
ZIMMERMAN'S DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS SET BY CODE 5.22.030
WHEREAS, The City of Seward has established and funded the Developer
Reimbursement Program; and
WHEREAS, City Code 5.22.030 states:
(a)The city may, so long as funds are available,reimburse developers for up to 50 percent of the
costs of installing a public utility on undeveloped land for which a special improvement district
was created. In order to be eligible for consideration, developers must complete and file an
application for reimbursement with the city clerk. The application shall be available at the city
clerk's office.
(b)In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the application must be completed in full and the
filing fee paid in full.The clerk will submit a notice of filing to the applicant and the city manager
within ten days of receiving the application so long as the application sections have been
completed,the application is signed and dated, and the application fee has been paid in full.
(c)Planning and zoning commission shall review the application and determine if the applicant
meets the requirements for reimbursement and forward recommendations to the city manager's
office. No more than three regularly scheduled council meetings after receiving the notice of
filing and complete application from the clerk, the city manager shall submit a written
memorandum to council, which shall include a recommendation to approve or deny the
application, a recommended amount of reimbursement, if any, and a statement regarding the
reasons for granting or denying the application. Council shall adopt or deny the city manager's
recommendation by resolution. Council's decision to reject or accept the application shall be a
final decision by the city.
(e)The developer's application shall include the following:
1.A statement of the properties owned within the special improvement district and the total
cost of the installation of the improvement to the developer.
2.An itemized report, with supporting documentation,of the actual direct cost of the extension
to the developer.
3.A statement by the developer that the city council may reimburse all, none or a portion of the
pro-rated share of the improvements under Title 5 and the developer accepts his, her or its
obligation to pay his, her or its pro-rated share of the assessment.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2022-002
Page 2 of 2
4.Details regarding the purpose and use of developer's property and the ways in which the use
promotes the public interest and complies with the City comprehensive plan.
WHEREAS,there are adequate funds available for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS,the City Clerk has confirmed that the application is complete; and
WHEREAS,the applicant has requested 50%of the costs to be reimbursed; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is building multiple types of housing that will help meet the
needs of the community; and
WHEREAS,the conditions in 5.22.030 (e)have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission hereby confirms that the applicant meets the
requirements for reimbursement.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 15th
day of February 2022.
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TH 'CITY OF SE Agit r,, ALASKA
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e Charbon i eau, Acting Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Brenda Ballow, MC c O
City Clerk ' �� ��•'
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