HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-004 Review Comprehensive Plan Sponsored by: Staff
Public Hearing: February 7, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, TO REVIEW THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN A PUBLIC HEARING AND BEGIN
GATHERING PUBLIC INPUT FOR FUTURE UPDATES
WHEREAS, Seward City Code §2.30.225(A)(3) states that the Commission
shall "review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis and conduct a
minimum of one public hearing"; and
WHEREAS,the current Comprehensive Plan for the City of Seward needs to be
updated before 2030; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commissions role to gather public
input regarding the Comprehensive Plan and forward that input to the City Council
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. A public hearing has been held in 2023 to review the City of Seward
Comprehensive Plan. All recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council,
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th
day of February, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-004
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 7, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-004: A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Seward, Alaska, To Review the Comprehensive Plan in a Public
Hearing and Begin Gathering Input for Future Updates
Background and justification:
One of the powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission as stated in SCC
2.30.225(A)(3) is to "Review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis and
conduct a minimum of one public hearing. Said recommendations shall be forwarded to the council
for consideration."
The City of Seward's current Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated before 2030. City Council and
City administration have voiced their desire to see the Comprehensive Plan updated sooner than the
original timeline, and to conduct annual reviews to keep it more up to date on a regular basis.
Per City Code requirements and the request of City Council and City administration, the Planning and
Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to review the Comprehensive Plan and begin
gathering input for the future update of the Plan. There will be many other work sessions and public
hearings on this matter before the Comprehensive Plan is officially updated.
Intent:
To review the Comprehensive Plan in a public hearing setting and then forward the
recommendations received from the public and the Commission to the City Council.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.2.2.1—Maintain community vision through rigorous implementation and update
of the Comprehensive and Land Use Plans
• Regularly review, update, and affirm the Comprehensive and Land Use
plans through public participation in town meetings, outreach to
community groups and increased public relations
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other: SCC 2.30.225(A)(3) "Review the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan on
an annual basis and conduct a minimum of one public hearing. Said
recommendations shall be forwarded to the council for consideration."
Recommendation
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of Resolution 2023-004 reviewing
the Comprehensive Plan in a public hearing to gather input for future updates.