HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-125 Replat No 7 Lots 10A-1 and 10A-2 Sponsored by: Planning and Zoning Commission
Public Hearing: November 27, 2023
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FORT RAYMOND
SUBDIVISION, REPLAT NUMBER 1, LOT 10A; LOCATED AT 905 SEA
LION AVENUE; CREATING FORT RAYMOND SUBDIVISION, REPLAT
NUMBER 7,LOTS 10A-1 AND 10A-2
WHEREAS,AK Lands,Land Surveying has submitted a preliminary plat on behalf of the
City of Seward and Seward City Tours for review by the City Council and recommendation to the
Kenai Peninsula Borough; and
WHEREAS,the parcel being subdivided,located at 905 Sea Lion Ave,is currently owned
by the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-099
authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute the purchase and sale agreement and related
documents with Seward City Tours for the sale of 1.40 acres of land from Lot 10A,Fort Raymond
Subdivision, Replat No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat is subdividing Lot 10A into two parcels, Lot
10A-1, which will be sold to Seward City Tours, and Lot 10A-2, which will remain under
ownership of the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, proposed Lot 10A-1 will be 1.40 acres and Lot 10A-2 will be 0.716 acres;
and
WHEREAS, the parcels are currently zoned Institutional (Ins); and
WHEREAS,the parcels are not located within a mapped FEMA flood zone; and
WHEREAS, City water, sewer, electric, and roads are currently available to all three
parcels; 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, on November 7, 2023, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
approved Resolution 2023-019,recommending approval of the Fort Raymond subdivision, Replat
Number 7,Lots 10A-1 and 10A-2; and
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-125
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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 Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1, Lot 10A; Located at 905 Sea Lion Ave; Creating
Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7, Lots 10A-1 and 10A-2.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 27th
day of November 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: November 27, 2023
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Planning &Zoning Commission
Subject: Resolution 2023-125: Recommending The Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of
the Preliminary Plat of Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 1, Lot 10A;
Located at 905 Sea Lion Avenue; Creating Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat
Number 7, Lots 10A-1 and 10A-2
Background and justification:
Attached for the Council's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission is a preliminary replat submitted by AK Lands, Land Surveying on behalf of the City of
Seward and Seward City Tours.
The City of Seward currently owns all of Lot 10A. On August 4t'', 2023, Seward City Tours sent the City
Manager a letter requesting discussion with City Council regarding a proposal to purchase the north portion
of Lot 10A.
On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-099, which authorized the City
Manager to enter into and execute the purchase and sale agreement and related documents with Seward
City Tours for the sale of 1.40 acres of land on the northern portion of Lot 10A.
One of the required related documents in order to process the sale of the 1.40 acres is an approved replat of
the parcel separating the northern 1.40-acre portion from the rest of the property. The remaining southern
portion of the property will continue under ownership of the City of Seward.
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.
On November 7, 2023, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 2023-019,
recommending approval of the Fort Raymond Subdivision, Replat Number 7, Lots 10A-1 and 10A-2.
In accordance with Borough requirements,the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to
the Borough for approval.
Subdivision Review:
Zoning: The property is zoned Institutional (Ins).
Size: Lot 10A-1 will be 1.40 acres(60,992 sq. ft.) and Lot 10A-2 will be 0.716 acres (31,180 sq. ft.)
Utilities: All city utilities are already available to be easily connected to the property.
Existing Use: The parcel is currently vacant and has a 100' wide utility easement running east to west on
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the southern portion of the property.
Access: Both lots have access to Dimond Blvd and Lot 10A-1 has access to Sea Lion Ave.
Flood Zone: According to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Floodplain map, the parcels are not within a
mapped FEMA flood zone.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with(citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: Vol 1, Chapter 3.1.1.4 "Support and encourage the growth of business."
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: N/A
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 EWater F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Available Fund Balance $
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
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Administration Recommendation
eAdopt Resolution
Other:
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or email: planning@cityofseward.net
PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTAL FORM
❑✓ PRELIMINARY PLAT ❑REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT(no fee required)
F_JPHASED PRELIMINARY PLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PRIVATE STREETS/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 Lot 10A, Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 1, Plat 87-12
Section,Township,Range Sec. 34 T1N R1W SM AK
General area description East of Dimond Blvd By Electrical Facilities West of Seward High
City Seward Total Acreage 2.116
SURVEYOR
company: AK Lands Land Surveying Contact Person: Stacy Wessel
Mailing Address: PO Box 110485 City,State,Zip Anchorage, AK 99511
Phone: 907-744-LAND e-mail: stacy@aklands.com
PROPOSED WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY
WASTEWATER on siteZCity WATER Qon siteFCity
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$75.00-
QCertificate to plat for ALL parcels included in the subdivision
QDocumentation showing proof of signatory authority(partnerships,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.
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):Stacy Wessel Signature:
Phone: 907-744-LAND e-mail: stacVaaklands.com
Name(printed): Signature:
Phone: e-mail:
Name(printed): Signature:
Phone: e-mail:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY DATE SUINtgD Receipt #
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
so nearly the same as to mislead the public or cause X
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
surveyor; X
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
such as section lines or political subdivisions or municipal X
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
adjacent land is not subdivided; X
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
grades will not exceed 6 percent on arterial streets,and 10 percent X
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: Fort Raymond Subdivisi�rplat No. 7 Date 10-9-23
Letter of Authorization
I, ���1 ���� SOrPI JCS] am the owner or authorized agent of Lot 10A, Fort
Raymond Subdivision Replat Number 1 and authorize AK Lands, Land Surveying LLC to represent me
before the Seward City Tours, City of Seward, and Kenai Peninsula Borough for all requests related to the
platting action and its related activities.
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