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Home My WebLink AboutRes2023-107 UAF CRRC Replat Sponsored OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Sorensen RESOLUTION 2023-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT OF WATERFRONT TRACTS MARICULTURE ADDITION, TRACTS lA & 1B AND WATERFRONT TRACTS, TRACT 2A; LOCATED AT 201, 101, AND 301 RAILWAY AVE; CREATING WATERFRONT TRACTS RESUBDIVISION,TRACTS lA-1, 1B-1,AND 2A-1 WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf of the City of Seward and Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC), University of Alaska Fairbanks(UAF),and the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science dba Alaska SeaLife Center(SAAMS dba ASLC) for review by the City Council and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the three tracts are owned by the City of Seward, and leased by the three above stated entities; and WHEREAS,the preliminary plat is proposing minor property boundary changes between the three properties to correctly delineate the land that each organization is using; and WHEREAS, necessary utility and access easements are being established in this preliminary plat; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023 the City Council approved Resolution 2022-122 which authorized the City Manager to enter into and execute the purchase and sale agreement and related documents,of which this preliminary plat is included,with CRRC for the sale of 1.52 acres located at 101 Railway Avenue; and WHEREAS, existing Tracts 1 A and 1 B are zoned Institutional and 5.57 acres and 1.57 acres respectively; and WHEREAS,existing Tract 2A is zoned Central Business and 7.39 acres; and WHEREAS, the proposed plat will create Waterfront Tracts Resubdivision, Tracts 1 A-1, 1B-1, and 2A-1; and WHEREAS,proposed Tract lA-1 will be 5.51 acres and continued to be leased by UAF; and WHEREAS,proposed Tract 1 B-1 will be 1.51 acres and sold to CRRC; and WHEREAS, proposed Tract 2A-1 will be 7.49 acres and continued to be leased by SAAMS dba ASLC; and CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-107 WHEREAS,portions of Tract 1 A-1 and 2A-1 are located within a flood zone; and WHEREAS, City water, sewer, electric, and roads are available to all three parcels; and WHEREAS, all conditions required by Seward City Code §16.01.015(C, D, E), 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, City Code §16.01.015(B) states that no preliminary plat of city-owned property may be approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission without prior consent of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Council hereby recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the submittal of the preliminary plat of Waterfront Tracts Mariculture Addition, Tracts IA & 1 B and Waterfront Tracts, Tract 2A; Located at 201, 101, and 301 Railway Ave; Creating Waterfront Tracts Resubdivision,Tracts 1A- 1, 1B-1, and 2A-1. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day of September, 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: Wells, Barnwell, Calhoon, Finch, Osenga, McClure NOES: None ABSENT: DeMoss ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: •``,�-\d 40 31 b '••, ...*...........,!• r^ w te Kris Peck • �N 3 • City Clerk ' p -- 41 /• ,I„IIII0 City Council Agenda Statement t Meeting Date: September 25, 2023 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Courtney Bringhurst, Acting Community Development Director Subject: Resolution 2023-107: Recommending the Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Replat of Waterfront Tracts Mariculture Addition, Tracts I& I and Waterfront Tracts, Tract 2A; Located at 201, 101, and 301 Railway Ave; Creating Waterfront Tracts Resubdivision, Tracts IA-I, 113-1, and 2A-1 Background and justification: A preliminary replat has been submitted by Stantec Consulting Services Inc.on behalf of the City of Seward and Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC), University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), and the Seward Association for the Advancement ofMarine Science dba Alaska SeaLife Center(SAAMS dba ASLC) for review by the City Council and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough. All three parcels are owned by the City of Seward,but Waterfront Tracts mariculture Addition Tract IA is leased by UAF and Tract 1B is leased by CRRC.Waterfront Tracts,Tract 2A is leased by the Alaska Sea Life Center. The sale of the parcel that CRRC is currently leasing was approved by the City Council on December 12, 2022 through Resolution 2022-122. The sale of this land requires the placement of certain utility and access easements on the property before the sale can be finalized. The preliminary plat is also proposing minor property boundary changes between the three parcels to more accurately delineate the land that each organization is using. 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. In accordance with Borough requirements,the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Subdivision review: Zoning: Proposed Tract lA-1 and 113-1 are currently zoned Institutional(Ins)and will remain as such. Proposed Tract 2A-1 is currently zoned Central Business(CB)and will remain as such. Size: Tract IA is 5.57 acres and is being platted as Tract IA-1 and 5.51 acres. Tract 1B is 1.57 acres and is being platted as Tract 113-1 and 1.51 acres. Tract 2A is 7.39 acres and is being platted as Tract 2A-1 and 7.49 acres. Utilities: Water, sewer, electricity, and roads are all available to each of the parcels. 128 Exisdnz Use: Tract IA-1 is leased by UAF. Tract 1B-1 will be sold to CRRC. Tract 2A-1 is leased by SAAMS dba ASLC. Access: All three parcels are accessed from Railway Ave. Flood Zone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map,portions of Tract IA-1 and 2A-1 are within an AE and VE Flood Zone. Tract 1B-1 is not within a flood zone. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1,Chapter 3.2.1—"Promote residential and commercial development within the City of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values." Strategic Plan: Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the City(Page 9-10) Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation(✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ ✓ Has no fiscal impact Funds are(✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted ✓ Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund(✓): General SMIC Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare Motor Pool Other Note: amounts are unaudited Available Fund Balance $ Finance Director Signature: No Fiscal Impact Attorney Review Yes Attorney Signature: ✓ Not applicable Comments: 129 Administration Recommendation e✓ Adopt Res. Other: 130 Community Development/ Planning & Zoning 410 Adams St,Seward,Alaska 99664 '(907)224-4048 • (907)224-4020 or email: planning@cityofseward.net PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM ❑✓ PRELIMINARY PLAT REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT(no fee required) PHASED PRELIMINARY PLAT[—]PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRIVATE STREETS f GATED SUBDIVISION All requirements of Seward Code Title 16 apply and must be met. SUBDIVISION PLAT NAME:must not include business names,contact staff for assistance if needed. PROPERTY INFORMATION: legal description Plats 97-18 and 95-13 Section,Township,Range Section 10 Township 1 S Range 1 W General area description Seward Marine Center City Seward Total Acreage 14.51 SURVEYOR Company: Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Contact Person: John Brad Mailing Address: 475 RiVerstone Way, Unit 3 City,State,Zip Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: 907-343-5100 e-mail: john.brady@stantec.com PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY WASTEWATER❑on siteOCity WATERDon site❑City SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A preliminary plat application will be scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning meeting after a complete application has been received. ✓Electronic file of Plat and QPreliminary plat NON-REFUNDABLE submittal fee$7S.00- QCertificate to plat for ALL parcels included in the subdivision Documentation showing proof of signatory authority ipartnerships,corporations,estates,trusts, etc.) ❑Public Notice Sign(s)Posted on property-City staff will contact you to pick up sign EXCEPTIONS REQUESTED TO PLATTING CODE:A letter,to be presented to the Planning and Zoning commission,with substantial evidence justifying the requested exception and fully stating the grounds for the exception request,and the facts relied upon,MUST be attached to this submittal. 1. 2. 3. KPB Code 20.60.200 APPLICANT: SIGNATURES OF ALL LEGAL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE REQUIRED.Additional signature sheets can be attached.When signing on behalf of another individual,estate,corporation,LLC, partnership,etc.,documentation is required to show authority of the individual(s)signing. Contact KPB staff for clarification if needed. OWNER(s) Name(printed): Signature: P r Phone: e-mail: Name(printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: Name(printed): Signature: Phone: e-mail: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED BY DATE SU BM ITTE D Receipt # 133 The preliminary plat shall be drawn to scale of sufficient size to be clearly legible and shall clearly show the following: 1. Within the title block: Not applicable The required to my plat. information has been shown/noted. a. Name of the subdivision which shall not be the same as an existing city,town,tract,or subdivision of land in the borough,of which a plat has been previously recorded,or X so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause confusion; b. legal description,location,date,and total area in acres of the proposed subdivision;and X C. Name and address of owner(s),as shown on the KPB records and the certificate to plat,and registered land X surveyor; 2. North point; X 3. The location,width and name of existing or platted streets and public ways,railroad rights-of-way,and other important features X such as section lines or political subdivisions or municipal corporation boundaries abutting the subdivision; 4. A vicinity map,drawn to scale showing location of proposed subdivision,north arrow if different from plat orientation,township and range,section lines,roads,political boundaries,and prominent X natural and manmade features,such as shorelines or streams; 5. All parcels of land including those intended for private ownership and those to be dedicated for public use or reserved in the deeds for the use of all property owners in the proposed subdivision, X together with the purposes,conditions,or limitations of reservations that could affect the subdivision; 6. The names and widths of public streets and alleys and easements, existing and proposed,within the subdivision; X 7. Status of adjacent lands,including names of subdivisions,lot lines, block numbers,lot numbers,rights-of-way;or an indication that the X adjacent land is not subdivided; 8. Approximate locations of areas subject to inundation,flooding,or storm water overflow,the line of ordinary high water,wetlands when adjacent to lakes or non-tidal streams,and the appropriate X study which identifies a floodplain,if applicable; 9. Approximate locations of areas subject to tidal inundation and the mean high water line; X 10. Block and lot numbering approximate dimensions and total numbers of proposed lots; X 11. The approximate location of known existing municipal wastewater and water mains,and other utilities within the subdivision and immediately abutting thereto X 12. Contours at suitable intervals when any roads are to be dedicated unless the planning director or commission finds evidence that road X grades will not exceed 6 percent on arterial streets,and 10 percent on other streets; 13. Approximate locations of slopes over 20 percent in grade and if contours are shown,the areas of the contours that exceed 20 X percent grade shall be clearly labeled as such; 14, Apparent encroachments,with a statement indicating how the encroachments will be resolved prior to final plat approval X Subdivision Name: Waterfront Tracts Resubdivision pate 08/16/2023 134 v �t u � El Ll O .. 41, i� T h I J t'. w O 1"� Cn,. i, t ,a r ILL ADAMS ST g lfwwl m I ' r1 G, - r f � A, LL U— r '� � `�` �•_ �Vic"' M s, �. 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