HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2022-015 Rezone Hemlock Subdivsion to Park Sponsored by: Bower
Introduction Date: November 14, 2022
Public Hearing Date: November 28, 2022
Enactment Date: November 28,2022
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2022-015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL,AMENDING THE
LAND USE PLAN TO REZONE PROPOSED TRACT B, HEMLOCK
SUBDIVISION, FROM INSTITUTIONAL (INS) ZONING DISTRICT TO
PARK(P) ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022, the City Council passed Resolution 2022-097
authorizing the City Manager to execute a task order with R&M Consultants, Inc. to replat and
rezone Lot 12A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No 1. also known as 911 Hemlock Ave; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2022 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved
Resolution 2022-022 recommending City Council approval of the Land Use Amendment to rezone
proposed Tract B, Hemlock Subdivision, from Institutional (Ins)to Park(P); and
WHEREAS, the current and future use of proposed Tract B is that of a community bike
park; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning allows many uses outright that could jeopardize the
intended future of the Seward Community Bike Park as a Park if its zoning designation is not
changed.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the amendment of the official
Zoning Map of the City of Seward by amending the zoning designation of proposed Tract B,
Hemlock Subdivision, from Institutional (Ins)Zoning District to Park(P)Zoning District.
Section 2.The Seward City Council further amends the official Land Use Map of the City
of Seward by changing the land use designation of proposed Tract B,Hemlock Subdivision,from
Institutional (Ins)Zoning District to Park(P)Zoning District.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten(10)days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,the
28th day of November,2022.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2022-015
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 14, 2022wL!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
Agenda Item: Ordinance 2022-015: Amending the Land Use Plan to Rezone Proposed
Tract B, Hemlock Subdivision, from an Institutional (INS) Zoning District
to Park (P) Zoning District
Background and justification:
On September 12, 2022, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2022-097, which
authorized the City Manager to execute a task order with R&M Consultants, Inc. for the replat
and rezone of Lot 12A, Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat No. 1, which contains the Forest Acres
Campground and the Seward Community Bike Park.
Although the Institutional Zoning District and Park Zoning District both allow a playground'as an
outright use, the intended long-term use of the parcel of land where the Seward Community Bike
Park is located is that of a Park.
The Institutional Zoning District allows many uses outright that could potentially jeopardize the
Seward Community Bike Park if its long-term viability is not protected by rezoning it as a Park.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 2.2.4 Recreation —"We value diverse, year-round, indoor
and outdoor recreational opportunities and facilities for residents and
visitors of all ages."
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1 —"Improve, expand, and diversify year-round parks
and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors."
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 — "Improve existing and develop additional
recreational infrastructure"
-improve playgrounds
-sustain current zoning for city park lands
-continue to protect and preserve all city parks
Strategic Plan: Recreation and Leisure(pg. 12): "We provide diverse, year-round, indoor
and outdoor recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities and
facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
-Develop and improve public playgrounds
-Encourage cultural activities, expand library services, and develop
additional recreation facilities"
Other:
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ NA
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
x Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
x Not applicable
Unassigned Fund Balance and Available Unrestricted Cash Balance Information
Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Unassigned Fund Balance*: $ *unaudited numbers
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance*: $
Finance Signature:
Attorney Review
eYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
e✓ Adopt Ordinance
Other:
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