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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2006-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ISSUED BY P&Z RESOLUTION 97-03
TO ALLOW THE SEWARD ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF MARINE SCIENCE (SAAMS) (COMMONLY KNOWN AS ALASKA
SEALIFE CENTER) TO INSTALL AND OPERATE A DOCK FOR TOUR
BOAT OPERATION
WHEREAS, the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Sciences
(SAAMS) has applied for a land use activity which shall require an amendment to their
Conditional Use Permit from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission for an expansion of
their operation to include a floating dock and boat tours at Tract 2A, Waterfront Tracts and on a
portion of the adjacent Alaska Tidelands Survey 174; and
WHEREAS, SAAMS wishes to provide another option for visitors who want more
exposure to the marine environment; and
WHEREAS, providing boat tours from this location can contribute to the economic and
social vitality of both the Alaska SeaLife Center and the downtown area and community at large;
and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the Central Business Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process, on March 7, 2006 the
Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Conditional
Use Permit application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission that:
Section 1. According to SCC 15.1O.320.D., the Commission shall establish a finding that the
use satisfies the following conditions prior to granting a conditional use permit:
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Seward Planning and Zoning Commission
Resolution No. 2006-08
Page 3 of4
1. Modifications to the site plan dated February II, 2006, which was approved by
the Commission as a supporting document for this amendment to the Conditional
Use Permit, shall be approved by staff or the Commission prior to
implementation.
2. The portion of the tidelands requested for lease shall have a proper legal
description prior to entering into the lease.
3. There shall be no encroachments, above or below ground, on any public utility
easements.
4. The use of the tidelands for a dock and boat shall be done in a manner which
minimizes conflicts with public use of the beach and tidelands.
5. Modification of final approval of a conditional use permit may, upon application
by the permitee, be modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission:
A When changed conditions cause the conditional use to no longer conform to
the standards for its approval.
B. To implement a different development plan conforming to the standards for
its approval.
C. The modification plan shall be subject to a public hearing and a filing fee set
by City Council Resolution.
Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the proposed use, subject to the
above conditions satisfies the criteria for granting an amendment to the conditional use permit
issued to Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Sciences provided the conditions
listed on Section I, Subsection F are met by the applicant, and authorizes the administration to
issue an amended conditional use permit to the Seward Association for the Advancement of
Marine Sciences to allow for a floating dock and tour boat operations at Tract 2A, Waterfront
Tracts and the adjacent portion of Alaska Tidelands Survey 174, subject to the above conditions.
Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of
this permit is paramount in maintaining the intent of Seward City Code Section 15.10.320,
Conditional Use Permits, and authorizes the administration to issue an amended conditional use
permit. Additionally, the administration shall periodically confirm the use conforms to the
standards of its approval.
Section 4.
This resolution shall take effect 10 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of
March,2006.
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