HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-012 Dairy Hill Subdivision Rezone Sponsored by: Applicant
Public Hearing: May 9,2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2023-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT TO REZONE A
PORTION OF PROPOSED TRACT 5A, DAIRY HILL SUBDIVISION
ADDITION NO. 1, FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1)
ZONING DISTRICT TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (RM) ZONING
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Steve Leirer has submitted a rezone application to the City of Seward for
review and recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the majority of property owners in the area to be amended have petitioned
to rezone a portion of proposed Tract 5A, Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1 as specified in
Seward City code §15.01.035(b)(1) ; and
WHEREAS,the area to be amended is adjacent to an existing contiguous portion of land
zoned Resource Management,which is one of the necessary requirements as specified in Seward
City code §15.01.035(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the area to be amended is the remnant of a proposed, but never developed
subdivision from the 1962 Seward City zoning map when First Ave was planned to connect the
south end of town to north of the Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, this previously proposed subdivision is not currently platted and there are
no plans for it to be platted in the future; and
WHEREAS, the public notification process was complied with and the appropriate
public hearing as required by Seward City Code §15.01.040.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission supports the proposed zoning
change and recommends Resolution 2023-012 be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Seward Planning and Zoning
Resolution 2023-012
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 9th day of
May, 2023.
THE C SEWARD,ALASKA
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Clar Sullivan,Chair
AYES: Charbonneau, Ulman,Hornseth,Monaco,Verhey, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Staggs
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Bal ou, M
City Clerk
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Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Jason Bickling, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-012: Recommending City Council Approval of the Land Use
Amendment to Rezone a Portion of Proposed Tract 5A, Dairy Hill Subdivision
Addition No. 1, from Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to
Resource Management (RM) Zoning District.
Background and justification:
Steve Leirer has submitted an application to rezone the southwest portion of proposed Tract 5A in
the Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1 from Single-Family Residential to Resource Management.
The initiation for a land use amendment to rezone this portion of Tract 5A is by the petition of the
majority of the property owners in the area to be amended, as required by Seward City code
15.01.035(b)(1).
The majority of Tract 5A is already zoned Resource Management and has been zoned Resource
Management since 1992. The southwest corner zoned Single-family Residential is a remnant of the
R1 zoning district created in 1962 for a proposed subdivision on the west side of Tract 5A when
First Avenue was mapped to go from the south of town through to the north of the Lagoon.
The portion of land being requested for a rezone is contiguous with the proposed zoning district,
which meets the requirements in Seward City code 15.01.035(b)(3).
The public notification process was complied with, and the appropriate public hearing as required
by Seward City Code § 15.01.040.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Vol 1, Chapter 3.2.1.1 —"Manage land use to facilitate economic development
Plan: while maintaining the historic, small town character of Seward."
Strategic Plan: N/A
Other: N/A
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Staff Comments
Department Comments No N/A
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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 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 2023-012, recommending City Council approve amending the Land
Use Plan and rezone a portion of proposed Tract 5A, Dairy Hill Subdivision Addition No. 1, from
Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Resource Management (RM) Zoning District.
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