HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-003 Replat Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: January 10, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RECOMMENDING KENAI
PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT
OF JESSE LEE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LOTS 6 & 7, BLOCK 1,
LOCATED AT 206 & 208 GREAT BEAR CIRCLE; MOVING THE
INTERIOR LOT LINE FURTHER TO THE EAST TO RESOLVE A SHED
ENCROACHMENT ISSUE; CREATING JESSE LEE HEIGHTS GREAT
BEAR ADDITION, LOTS 6A & 7A,BLOCK 1.
WHEREAS, Scott Wilde and James Hunt have submitted a preliminary replat to the City
of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS,this replat does not create any new parcels and the intent of the platting action
is to correct an encroachment issue of a shed located on Lot 7 that is owned by the property owner
of Lot 6; and
WHEREAS, Lot 6 will increase in size and become known as Lot 6A and Lot 7 will
decrease in size and become known as Lot 7A; and
WHEREAS,the parcels are zoned Single-Family Residential (R1); and
WHEREAS, the parcels are each larger than the minimum requirement of 6,000 square
feet; and
WHEREAS, each of the subdivided parcels currently have access to a platted 60-foot
public right of way; and
WHEREAS, each of the subdivided parcels currently have access to water, sewer, and
electric; and
WHEREAS,all conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat
approval, were met; the property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of
the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an
advisory capacity to the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals.
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-003
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City
Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the Replat of
Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision, Lots 6 & 7, Block 1; Located at 206 & 208 Great Bear Circle;
Creating Jesse Lee Heights Great Bear Addition, Lots 6A& 7A, Block 1.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 10th
day of January,2023.
THE C Y SEWARD,ALASKA
Cla e Su ivan, Chair
AYES: Monaco, Staggs, Charbonneau, Hornseth, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Verhey, Ulman
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 10, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-003: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of
the Preliminary Replat of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision, Lots 6 & 7, Block 1,
Located at 206 & 208 Great Bear Circle; Moving the Interior Lot Line Further
to the East to Resolve a shed Encroachment Issue; Creating Jesse Lee
Heights Great Bear Addition, Lots 6A & 7A, Block 1.
Background and justification:
Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission is a preliminary replat submitted by Scott Wilde and James Hunt. This platting action is
proposed in order to adjust the lot line between 206 & 208 Great Bear Circle. The lot line will be
moved further to the east, allocating more land to 206 Great Bear Circle to resolve an encroachment
issue of a shed that was placed on the edge of 208 Great Bear Circle.
This platting action does not create any new parcels of land. Lot 6 will increase by approximately
1,893 square feet and become known as Lot 6A, Block 1, Jesse Lee Heights Great Bear Addition. Lot
7 will decrease in size and become known as Lot 7A, Block 1, Jesse Lee Heights Great Bear Addition.
Both of these lots are currently connected to City water, sewer, electric, and road.
Public posting and notification requirements as specified in §16.01.015(c)(d)(e) have been
completed.
In accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before
submittal to the Borough for approval.
Subdivision Review:
ZoninThe property is zoned Single -Family Residential (R1).
Size: Lot 6A will be 21,023 s.f. and Lot 7A will be 18,335 s.f. (Required: Minimum of 6,000 s.f)
Utilities: The lots currently have access to water, sewer, and electric.
Existing Use Both parcels contain a single-family dwelling.
Access: Primary access to the two lots will continue to be from Great Bear Circle.
Flood Zone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, the lots are not within a
Flood Zone.
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Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other: Seward City Code 7.05.515 — This platting action resolves an existing
encroachment issue, which brings Lot 6 into compliance with §7.05.515
Staff Comments
Department
Comments
No
Comment
N/A
Building Department
X
Fire Department
X
Public Works
Department
X
Harbor Department
X
Police Department
X
Electric Department
X
Telecommunications
X
Public Comment
Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of this
public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property and all other public hearing
requirements of Seward City Code §15.01.040 were complied with.
At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has not received public
inquiries. If any correspondence is received after publication of this agenda statement, it will be
submitted to the Commissioners for their review.
Recommendation
Commission approve Resolution 2023-003, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the
Preliminary Replat of Jesse Lee Heights Subdivision, Lots 6 & 7, Block 1, Located at 206 & 208 Great
Bear Circle; Moving the Interior Lot Line Further to the East to Resolve a shed Encroachment Issue;
Creating Jesse Lee Heights Great Bear Addition, Lots 6A & 7A, Block 1.
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