HomeMy WebLinkAbout04022024 Planning & Zoning Laydown Res2024-009 Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Through: Daniel Meuninck, Community Development Director
From: Courtney Bringhurst, Planner
Agenda Item: Substitute Resolution 2024-009: Recommending City Council approval of
the Land Use Amendment to rezone two city owned properties located at
2301 Crabapple Street and 537 First Ave, to the recommended zoning stated
in the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan
Background and justification:
On November 27, 2023, the City Council approved the 2023 update to the Municipal Lands
Inventory and Management Plan (MLIMP) that was recommended to them by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. This plan identifies municipal owned lands, explains the current use of each
land, and provides recommendations for the future management of the lands. Certain properties
within the plan were recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission to be rezoned. This
Resolution addresses two of those properties.
Page 57-58 of the MLIMP identifies the location of the North Water Tank and Pumping Facility
on parcel 14535153 or 2301 Crabapple Street. The parcel is currently zoned single-family
residential. A public utility facility requires a conditional use permit (CUP) within a single-family
residential zoning district. This facility received a CUP in 2015 by Resolution 2015-002. The CUP
will remain in effect regardless of the change in zoning and the following conditions should be
retained for the life and use of the structure to protect the facility and adjacent properties:
1. The applicant shall provide safety and security fencing for the project.
2. The applicant shall install security lighting to reflect away from adjacent residential areas.
3. Any proposed modification plans shall be subject to the public notice and public hearing
requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing fee established by
resolution of the City Council.
4. The water storage tank shall be a non-white color that blends with the environment.
An institutional zoning district allows a public utility facility outright. Since the area will never be
developed for housing, and is larger than one acre, the Commission has recommended that it be
rezoned from single-family residential to institutional.
Page 87-88 of the MLIMP identifies the location of the Mt Marathon Hiking Trailhead. It is located
on parcel 14803004 or 537 First Avenue. The parcel is currently zoned single-family residential.
The parcel will never be developed for housing, but rather has indefinite plans to continue its use
as a trailhead and emergency vehicle access to Mt Marathon. The Commission has recommended
that the parcel be rezoned from single-family residential to park.
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
Plan:
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.1 “Improve existing and develop additional
recreational infrastructure.”
• Identify, protect, and preserve scenic and natural areas for
recreational enjoyment.”
Vol 1, Chapter 3.6.1.2
• Ensure that Municipal land acquired for or converted to long-term
or permanent-park or recreational uses are officially dedicated as
park land.
Strategic Plan:
N/A
Other:
Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan
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 land use amendment 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
Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(1)(b) allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to initiate a
land use amendment on its own motion. Seward City Code 15.01.035(B)(3) also allows a Land
Use Amendment to be approved if the area is larger than one acre or brings the parcel into
conformance with the land use plan. 2301 Crabapple Street is larger than one acre, and both
proposed zoning changes are supported in the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan,
which was recently approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
Sponsored by: Staff
Public Hearing: April 2, 2024
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 2024-009
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 TWO CITY
OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2301 CRABAPPLE STREET AND
537 FIRST AVE, TO THE RECOMMENDED ZONING STATED IN THE
MUNICIPAL LANDS INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2023 the City Council approved the 2023 update to the
Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan contains
recommendations for each of the city owned properties; and
WHEREAS, for certain properties, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
that the zoning be changed to more accurately reflect the land uses taking place on the property;
and
WHEREAS, the north water tank and pumping facility is located at 2301 Crabapple Street,
which is currently zoned single-family residential; and
WHEREAS, this facility received a CUP in 2015 by Resolution 2015-002 for the
construction and operation of a 600,000-gallon water storage tank; and
WHEREAS, the CUP conditions recommended by staff and the public in Resolution 2015-
002 will remain in effect and should be retained to protect the facility and adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, the parcel is over 1 acre and the proposed zoning for 2301 Crabapple Street
is Institutional; and
WHEREAS, a public utility facility is allowed outright in an Institutional zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, the Mt Marathon hiking trailhead is located at 537 First Ave, which is
currently zoned single-family residential; and
WHEREAS, the traditional and current use of the property is as the trailhead to the Mt
Marathon Hiking Trail and emergency access to Mt Marathon; and
WHEREAS, the traditional and current use of the trailhead property will not change in the
foreseeable future; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the public’s benefit to protect the property with an appropriate zoning
designation that represents the recreational and emergency access use; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning for 537 First Ave is Park; 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 PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission approves substitute Resolution 2024-009
and recommends an Ordinance be forwarded to City Council to approve the land use amendment
to rezone 2301 Crabapple Street from single-family residential to institutional and to rezone 537
First Ave from single-family residential to park.
Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve
updating the Municipal Land Inventory and Management Plan page 58, changing the zoning from
single-family residential to institutional.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve
updating the Municipal Land Inventory and Management Plan page 88, changing the zoning from
single-family residential to park.
Section 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approve
updating the current and future Land Use Maps to reflect these Land Use Amendments.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day of
April, 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Carol Griswold, Presiding Officer
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Kris Peck
City Clerk
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