HomeMy WebLinkAbout01182022 Planning & Zoning Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Planning&Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2022 Volume 7, Page 517
CALL TO ORDER
The January 18, 2022 special meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Tom Swann.
OPENING CEREMONY
Commissioner Clare Sullivan led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Tom Swann presiding, and
Gary Seese Craig mbro Tani
Nathaniel Charbonneau Vanessa Verhey
Clare Sullivan
Comprising a quorum of the Commission; and
Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Excused—Ambrosiani,Verhey
Absent—None
Vacant—One
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Charbonneau/Sullivan) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Administration Report. Community Development Director Jason Bickling stated the
city had recently collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce to create a brochure for the 2022
Legislative Priorities; this document would be used with legislators to pursue funding for the
projects outlined within. In addition, Bickling reported that the Community Development
Department had been looking into potential avenues for addressing housing needs, including
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looking at the Hemlock campground, and the bench above the Seward Marine Industrial Center
(SMIC) area, among others. Bickling was working on a new application for the Developer
Reimbursement Program, had been examining empty lots around the city to see if there was an
effective way to in-fill those spaces, and had been busy processing business licenses. Bickling
said there was the possibility that there would be a public meeting held in March to get a better
idea what issues the community was facing relating to housing.
Other Reports and Announcem ents—None
Presentations—None
PUBLIC HEARINGS—None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
Resolution 2022-001, Of The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Seward,
Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Preliminary Replat Of Lot 7A,
Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 1 Creating Two Lots; Lot 7A And Lot 7B; CreatingA
20' By 20' Access Easement On Lot 7A, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 2.
Motion (Charbonneau/Sullivan) Approve Resolution 2022-001
Taryn Oleson-Yelle from R&M Consultants recited the terms contained in the agenda
statement and recommended approval.
In response to Sullivan, Swarm clarified that the lot was identified as 7A, and this
resolution would split the property to create two lots named 7A-1 of 7.732 acres to the north and
7A-2 of 3.311 acres to the south.
Motion Passed Unanimous
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
2022 Planning&Zoning Meeting Schedule
Bickling brought attention to a few dates where the commission's regular meetings or
work sessions conflicted with holidays or election days, and provided alternate dates. There were
no objections from the commission for using the alternate dates.
CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Sullivan appreciated the work being done in the Community Development Department,
and thanked staff for answering all the questions she had about this resolution.
Charbonneau thanked staff for all their hard work.
Seese welcomed Selena Soto to the city.
Swann appreciated the work that was accomplished by the commission at the last
meeting. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Bidding welcomed Selena Soto as the new Planning Assistant; she had great experience
in GIS mapping and he was happy to have her on staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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