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Home My WebLink About01032006 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning Commission ". Agenda Packet . ~ January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:30 p.m. Seward Planning & Zoning Commission January 3, 2U06 Marianna Keil Chair Term Expires 02/07 Tom Smith Vice-Chair Term Expires 02/07 Sue Banas Commissioner Term Expires 02/06 Carol Griswold Commissioner Term Expires 02/06 Lynn Hohl Commissioner Term Expires 02/08 Sandie Roach' Commissioner Term Expires 02/07 Kay Strobel Commissioner Term Expires 02/08 Clark Corbridge City Manager Malcolm Brown Planner Donna Glenz Planning Assistant 7:3U p.m. Re~ular Meeting l' l , Ity CounCIl Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Opening Ceremony A. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Reports & Presentations A. City Administration Report B. KPB Planning Commission Report - Lynn HoW C. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations 1. Liaison from Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda item) 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) Planning & Zoning Commission January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Resolution 2006-01 granting a Conditional Use Permit to Icicle Seafood to allow a bunkhouse within the Industrial Zoning district on Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision. . . . . . . . . . . Pg. :3 B. Resolution 2006-02 recommending City council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the City owned: Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafood Replat; a replat of Lots 1 and 2 Block 9 and Tract A, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center and recommending Council approval of the proposed lease amendment requested by \Q Polar Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pg. \ 8. UnfInished Business - None 9. New Business A. Review of minimum lot width requirements for subdividing. Pg. ;Z l Pg. 3~ * B December 6, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes. . . 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) Approved, as amended 2006 Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedule. .. Pg. L\ 0 A. 11. Commission Comments 12. Citizens' Comments [Limit to 5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 13. Commissions and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments 14. Adjournment Planning & Zoning Commission January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ICICLE SEAFOODS TO ALLOW A BUNKHOUSE WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT ON LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 3, LEIRER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the Icicle Seafoods has applied for a Conditional Use Permit from the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission for a bunkhouse at Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the Industrial Zoning District; and WHEREAS, according to the Seward City Code, Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.225, bunkhouses are allowed in the Industrial Zoning District as a conditionally permitted use; and WHEREAS, many employees can not afford conventional housing; and WHEREAS, the bunkhouse will provide a better housing option for employees and will improve sanitation, public safety and health in the area and will facilitate a campus type setting; and WHEREAS, the bunkhouse is intended to provide housing for over two hundred employees and will support more options for processing operations during the winter and spring; and WHEREAS, the location of the bunkhouse onsite will mitigate traffic congestion in the area; and WHEREAS, the new structure will be built to compliment the lines of the warehouse to the east and it will enhance the aesthetics of the corridor into the community; and . WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process, on January 3, 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: rr]b 'I ::i) Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-01 Page 2 of 5 Section 1. According to SCC 15.10.320.D., the Commission shall establish a finding that the use satisfies the following conditions prior to granting a conditional use permit: A. The use is consistent with the purpose of this chapter (the Seward Zoning Code) and the purposes of the zoning district Finding: This condition has been met. The property is zoned Industrial <no The Industrial Zoning District provides an area for business, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, repair, assembly, storage, wholesaling and distributing operations, which may create some nuisance and which are not properly associated nor compatible with residential land uses. It is intended to provide environmental safeguards for people employed in or visiting the district. Some visual amenity is expected in this district to make it compatible with adjoining residential or business districts, SCC 15.05.025. (b) (10). Operating a bunkhouse is allowed by Conditional Use Permit and is consistent with the other uses in the Industrial Zoning District. The site plan, dated December 27, 2005 and the application identify that the bunkhouse will meet all of the required zoning development requirements including: 34 foot maximum building height; setbacks and maximum lot coverage. The Zoning Code does not have a specification for parking for bunkhouses, which is probably due to the scarcity of bunkhouses. This degree of flexibility allows for site- specific proj ections, based on the historical use patterns of the applicant. A ratio of one parking space to ten (1 to 10) occupants at maximum capacity should be sufficient, based on current and historic usage. B. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired Finding: This condition has been met. This property is located in an area which has compatible land uses, such as a hardware store with boat storage to the North, a car rental business and the processing plant to the South, a bulk fuel tank farm and an employee campground to the East, boat maintenance and railroad operations to the West There is no indication that a bunkhouse would negatively impair the value of adjoining property. Using the same building lines as the building to the East will be visually pleasing and landscaping will help to improve the aesthetics of this development. C. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: The proposal is in harmony with the Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (2005) and Strategic Plan (1999) in that both plans encourage growth of year-round business. Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (2005) The Comprehensive Plan promotes commercial development within the city of Seward in accordance with community values. Section 3.3.1.1 supports a range of housing choices that meet the needs of people in various income and age groups (page 22). Section 2.2, Community Values, Community Appearance encourages landscaping "Continue to require landscaping plans Li Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-01 Page 3 of 5 for conditional use permits as feasible (page 11)." Section 2.2, Community Values, Economic Base, "Promote expansion and development oflocal entrepreneurial businesses (page 16)." Stratesrlc Plan (1999) The Strategic Plan recommends encouraging citizens as well as the City, to take an active role in beautifying the community by planting trees, shrubs and wildflowers (page 15). Harbor merchants and the City have been working on landscaping projects to beautify the harbor and surrounding area. D. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: Water, sewer, telephone and electrical service are available to the property, as well as adequate emergency services. Garbage dumpsters are available onsite. Public utility easements are onsite and there shall not be any encroachments, above or below ground, in the utility easements. E. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Finding: There is an identified need for seasonal housing in Seward, particularly for low income employees. A fire access route with ingress/egress points along Leirer Road and Port Avenue will be needed. An additional fire hydrant along Leirer Road will be needed. Providing adequate parking for the employees will mitigate parking concerns in the area. Runoff from storm water and snow melt can be mitigated by having a landscape plan which incorporates retention and a slower rate of discharge offsite. No building, except a single family residential, are allowed to be constructed across lot lines, (SCC 12.01.030). A platting action vacating the interior lot line of Lot 4 and Lot 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision will need to be done in order to construct the bunkhouse. Use of the bunkhouse will facilitate the removal of camper shells and other non- permanent structures from ''tent city". F. Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above-mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. 1. One off-street parking space per ten occupants at maximum capacity shall be provided for the life of the bunkhouse. The required parking must meet the requirements of Seward City Parking Code 15.10.215. 2. A fire access route with ingress/egress points along Leirer Road and Port Avenue shall be approved by staff. ...... ::> Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-01 Page 4 of 5 3. A landscaping plan shall be approved by staff. 4. A storm water runoff plan shall be approved by staff. 5. Modifications to the site plan dated December 27, 2005 which was approved by the Commission as a supporting document for this Conditional Use Permit, shall be approved by staff or the Commission prior to implementation. 6. There shall be an as-built survey depicting all existing and planned construction features, including utility easements and above-ground utility infrastructure. 7. There shall be no encroachments, above or below ground, on the public utility easements. 8. The interior lot line between Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision shall be vacated. 9. 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 a conditional use permit provided the conditions listed on Section 1, Subsection F are met by the applicant, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to the Icicle Seafoods to allow for a bunkhouse of not more than two hundred twenty four rooms (224) at Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision, 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 a 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. to Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-01 Page 5 of5 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of January, 2006. THE CITY OF SEWARD Marianna Keil, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ArrEST: Jean Lewis, City Clerk (City Seal) 1 P &Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: January 3, 2006 Clark Corbridge, City Manager CfJ. f 2 - 30-Q Malcolm G. Brown, Planner/U~ "~O~1! !:- ,I>;" ~~.....o " ~"cc,~. -,;-'... ~~ ~OlS"'l': Through: From: Agenda Item: A request from Icicle Seafoods for a Conditional Use Permit for a bunkhouse at Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Icicle Seafoods has applied for a Conditional Use Permit in order to construct and operate a bunkhouse. The applicant would like to have a bunkhouse with cooking and dining facilities in order to offer a campus lifestyle and improve the housing options for their seasonal workforce. The new bunkhouse will be an improvement over the current "tent city" and will benefit the quality of life for the workers, the surrounding area and the community at large. "Housing, bunkhouse" is allowed as a Conditional Use in the Industrial (1) Zoning District, as per Seward City Code (SCe) Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.225. The Industrial district is intended to provide an area "in which the principal use of land is for business, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, repair, assembly, storage, wholesaling and distributing operations, which may create some nuisance and which are not properly associated nor compatible with residential land uses. It is intended to provide environmental safeguards for people employed in or visiting the district, SCC 15.05.025" Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: The proposed development site is surrounded by a variety of industrial and commercial uses. The properties to the South have a car rental business and the Icicle processing plant. The properties to the North are Icicle's older bunkhouse and marine hardware/boat storage. The properties to the East are Icicle storage and warehousing. The properties to the West are marine repair. At the time of publication of this report, staff had not received any inquiries from the public. Parking: One concern is that adequate parking be provided. Although on site parking is not required for bunkhouses, other uses in this district and other districts have commonly been required to provide parking for their activities. A ratio of one parking space to each ten (1 to 10) occupants is proposed. This ratio is based on current and historic usage rates, as most of the seasonal workers do not have vehicles. Development requirements: An interior lot line vacation will be necessary, as per SCC 12.01.030 "Platted property lines. No building, except a single family residence, may be ~ constructed across platted property lines." The applicant leases the land and has said the landowner has no objections to an interior lot line vacation. Floodplain status: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, this property is not located in a floodplain. Drainage: Although the grade of the land is almost level, providing a drainage plan for storm water and snow melt will benefit the surrounding lands. Since the City does not have storm water retention facilities yet, drainage issues could be mitigated by having a landscape plan which incorporates retention and a slower rate of discharge off site. Landscaping: Although landscaping is not commonly associated with industrial uses, since people will be living onsite, landscaping will benefit their quality of life. The addition of vegetation also helps with drainage. Utilities: The property is served by existing public utilities and developed streets. An additional fire hydrant 'will be needed along Leirer Road. A fire access route with ingress/egress points on Leirer Road and Port Avenue will be needed. Location: Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision Size: Approximately 2.3 acres, platting will be required to vacate an interior lot line Zoning: Industrial (I) Existing Use: Bunkhouse, welding shop and storage Proposed Use: dining facilities Bunkhouse with approximately 224 rooms, including cooking and CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No 1. Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2005) ..1L The Comprehensive Plan encourages landscaping as components of conditional use permits, and promotes residential and commercial development within the City of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values and also promotes ensuring uniform and consistent enforcement ofthe zoning code. 2. Strategic Plan (1999) ~ The Strategic Plan recommends encouraging citizens as well as the City, to take an active role in beautifying the community by planting trees, shrubs and wildflowers (page 15). ~ RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Resolution 2006-01, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Icicle Seafoods for a bunkhouse on Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Leirer Industrial Subdivision in the Industrial Zoning District, subject to approved conditions. \D --- --- --- --- --- - -- - ---- -- ......... - \ -- --- - -- Cf. - -- - __ -4-1212 .... ---:. 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Box 167 . Seward, Alaska 9966 (907) 224-4048 DEe 11 2005 PlANNING OFFICE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION This completed application is to be submitted to the Community Development Department no later than three (3) weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held the first Tuesday of each month. . The application must be accompanied by the $250.00 filinq fee; and if property is already developed, an as-built survey prepared by a surveyor registered in the State of Alaska; or scaled site and elevation olans for undevelooed land. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant: rCrc.(.t .seA Food5 r,uc,. Se~Adu hshavcs , Address: P t) BC?C 8 $&//h'lD Telephone No.: ?-z'I :3 38/ Property Owner (if other than applicant): .LE'/2.~1L €NfmpR'ee T I h N 5(,3-/"5'75 I Zt.'1- 5'165 e ep one 0.: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ;< j>a4.Gd.s M'// /M';~ -It) &. ;nAve.u.. -Ie ONE. 77Ilj lJJ~<J w&,.,/e/ tJRoss A ~ CQ/ bWC. Q 4rS d/3Aat.s Lot Size: ~J. f I. ,eZ-A (acres/SF) Address: Address: lot 5 Block..3 Subdivision 4>1 "I "DlocJc 3 land Use Plan Designation: 8u,<Jk.to()S~. Tax Parcel No. Zoning Designation: .:7,1/ /)(/$U,;' Y DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL INFORMATION .. - " . ., A. What structures are located onthe property? II BllJJt~DI)~_. &ot6,.,,<';,F, u;e,.ld shoO , . I , p,fJO S1DIlAC'(c "Bv,',d',;'Uj' B. What is the existing use of the property? l. ;,,,,*-0 A A..",;-. C. What i~ the proposed use of the propertyOvtJ UDV~ : Crol:J..ol~ ~-Io{L~ t ~ GeAte) ~ ~ CC/IJ-h/,)ue -fo o~A-J..e. ~ l,J~(d Shop F~ 1~: All ~I Y/'It;Vt- 't2p . D. Whatis:ourdeV~lopmenttimeschedule? .=51M4 t'PrY1,..:;.JlZvc. I CA12/y o'5.p;u;"'7 200 b Wlt/IJ /tJ+~N+ 70 6CCu.pY 'B()Nkho()~ ~ 5p~ 2bo::r. CUP PERMIT 11/99 1 of 3 \r:2 , I,. E. Prior to the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), it shall be established that the use satisfies the following conditions (SCC ~ 15.10.3201: The applicant hereby alleges that: 1. The use is consistent with the purpose of the Seward Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district: ''-/lc;1E AM Af U71sf /hace o-fht:7t.. t};.WkhevSES ;,..... 7J....e AI2a4. -;rAJOv5'fR,,41 ....?(:IN/AI, 11// ~u)5 .1-0,1- Th~ ,4,Jpl/CA-IJeY, 0';:- &JI//)"f,~.AJA I elSe Poel1!' "r ~12 13w./~/'DL'~u1lo or ~A7 Dhl/~7j WJ:.t1. J,.J 7/1-4]" ..::rA/DV#~n11 6,ve: / , / 2. The. value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired: ~/f)/~~ ~7f)Q1l;;~ lJ/.QuP~;;H;:: 77<lxAfJJ/~ uu.2,,()./,"j ,"5hou/d to v~ A pA 'lI'h. I D~v /".' . 3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan: Y~5i ?J?'OV/D;,J'1 h~-flF/Z Jlr,d5/:";~ h,e h/rs e~ylo fa J.J u.), thIN<. ~ ",,-,'-17' 4. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use: YE:S. 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare~ :If t,hovld ~JicoVt +~ Stl(-ely A/lJ!!.- h(;A 1ft 6+ pOL. Pt1AD (oyt>e 6.Jho yfl 15r..--f ~,c /EA/r< Art/v IA.-.-I-o DR.Y) t..M.tt'VY1 Bu,'lrl..:...,?S. -rJ./~ ('ookhfJuSR wd/ . VL.v-.nIlnVE The D/NtVIAJ'j terrd,..It~s -f;t!. emfJ lo'f~ S AS well. . I Any and all specific conditions deemed necessary by the commission to fulfill the above- mentioned conditions shall be met by the applicant. These may include but are not limited to measures relative to access, screening, site development, building design, operation of the use and other similar aspects related to the proposed use. CUP PERMIT 1 1/99 2 of 3 \L\ , F. Include building elevation plans and a site plan, drawn to scale. . The site plan should include: a) property dimensions; b) location and dimensions of existing and planned buildings; c) parking configuration; d) driveways/access; e) natural features; and f) other pertinent information. .. I hereby certify that the above statements and other information submitted are- true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I. as applicant, have the following legal interest in the property: (I Owner of record; (I Lessee; ( ). Contract Purchaser; ]>a Authorized to act for a person who has the following leg!,!1 inte~est:. rexc1.E e.H~a..I€'E:, /1ACf:tcfov..1tJd ~ PIAN! MMJ~{;7Z.' '5cw,wiO hS'f,otJ{;"$/ 75D1FocdSJ L.~~5oR 0 F The p~pt;7Z--Iy FlZoM tdt2..~'71- EA/fE7Zj/tZl'2 e$". I also understand that this item will be scheduled for action only if all application materials are submitted not less than three weeks in advance of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Id the first Wednesday of each month. %fc Applicant's Signature: Property Owner's Signature Enclosed: Fee: $250 ( ) Site Plan ( ) Elevation Plans ( I Location Map ( I -- Other ( ) :see ~11ot Ifl~~/ -<; - ~ CUP PERMIT 11/99 3 of 3 \< SEWARD FISHERIES division of ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 8 SEWARD, ALASKA 99664 (907) 224-3381 Fax (907) 224-3285 1b I (I CLE~ Dee 1, 2005 City of Seward Community Development Office Planning and Zoning P.O. Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 Regarding: Conditional Use Pennit. Icicle Seafoods is currently looking into the feasibilities of constructing a new Bunkhouse / Cookhouse here at Seward Fisheries location. The goal is to provide: . more housing for our seasonal employees . an alternative to living in tents . better bath room and laundry facilities for employees . A larger capacity cooking and dinning facility. The facility would be built on the two adjacent lots which we have leased from Leirer Enterprises since 1975. The northern lot, Lot 4 Block 5 currently contains our bunkhouse and cook house. That building has an address of 1608 Leirer Road. The southern lot, Lot 5, Block 3, contains our weld shop, 504 Port Ave and the "boat sheds", 500 Port Ave. The proposed building would set to the north of the weld shop and south of the current cook house. The area is currently used as seine storage. The lot line between these two parcels would have to be vacated to accommodate the proposed building. Through verbal communication with Mr. Steve Leirer, it is my understanding that he has no objection to combining these two lots into one and building the building as is finally proposed within the city code guidelines. Our current lease for these parcels extends to the year 2035. We are currently working with an architectural finn to come up a conceptual drawing package that we can put out to bid. The design concepts that we are working with would fit the follow profile. \10 HOME OFFICE 4019 21ST Avenue West - Seattle, WA 98199 P.O. Box 79003 - Seattle, WA 98119- Tel: 206-282-0988 - Fax: 206-282-7222 The building would be a three story, with a maximum height below the 34 foot as per city code. It would set with the "front side" facing Leirer Road. The foot print of the foundation would have a maximum dimension of 144 feet by 57 feet. This size may become smaller, as the drawings and costs estimates firm up. Stair ways, awnings and other accessories may be out side of these dimensions. The plans would comply with property line setback limits. The right of way easement to the West of our warehouse, between the mentioned lots and Lot 2 Block 3 would stay in tact. It could continue to be used by Hertz as an alley. Service vehicles and emergency responders would have access to all existing buildings as well as the new building along this easement. It would also continue to provide storm water drainage towards Port Avenue. The length and height of the build would compliment the warehouse thus fit into the area aesthetically. It would not block the view or shadow any other building, other then our current cook house. The top two floors are for sleeping quarters. Each floor would have two bath rooms of adequate size. The Ground floor would contain a cafeteria style kitchen and dinning faculties. Bath rooms and a Laundry facility would also be on this floor. The building would house approximately 224 people if it is built to the proposed maximum size. The proposed construction area is zoned Industrial. Bunkhouses are allowed within the Industrial zone with a Conditional Use Permit. There are currently three other bunkhouses, (including ours), in the immediate area for employee housing. This is appropriate and a necessary use of this property. Long hours, on call work schedule and lack of transportation make it necessary to have the seasonal work force close to the work site. Water, sewer and power are all already on the lot. Most tenants do not have vehicles. There would be space to park diagonally along the west length of the building. This should be more then enough to accommodate for parking. This new facility would improve the living conditions of employees who have had to live in tents in the past. We may still have a few tents during peak season however it will be reduced a few people for a shorter period oftime. The new bath rooms and laundry facilities will improve the sanitation, safety and health for everyone involved within the employee campus life setting here. I understand that a conditional use permit can not be completely approved until final plans are reviewed; however, Icicle has already committed time and money into this project. I would like to establish open communication with the Community Development Office and Planning and Zoning Board in order to determine if there is any opposition to this plan as it currently stands. I would like to move forward knowing that I have your support. I hope to have bid packages ready by January 6th, 2006, Icicle Board of Director's Approval completed by early Feb and ground breaking by April 1 st. The timeliness of the conditional use permit process will be an important part of meeting these goals. \"1 Icicle Seafoods, Inc. is committed to do business in and being a part of Seward long into the future. With the advent of this project we will be able to provide our employees with a better living alternative, making them a happier and more productive part of our community as a whole. Thank you for your time and consideration. Charles McEldowney p~ 71(ttl/~ Seward Fisheries \~ Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE CITY OWNED: FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER, POLAR SEAFOODS REPLAT, A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2 BLOCK 9 AND TRACT A, FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER AND RECOMMENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT REQUESTED BY POLAR SEAFOODS WHEREAS, Polar Equipment, Inc., dba Polar Seafoods has submitted a preliminary plat which proposes to expand the existing lease area within the Seward Marine Industrial Center for review and recommendation to the City of Seward and to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City's lease policies and procedures established by Resolution 94-101, requests for land that have been identified as available for lease are to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, this platting action subdivides Lot 1, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision and vacates the interior lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 9, creating Lot lA and Lot 2A, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, and WHEREAS, this platting action will also provide a properly rounded turning radius for the northwest corner of Tract A3, commonly known as Morris Avenue and Sorrel Road; and WHEREAS, this platting action will provide the additional land needed to expand Polar Seafoods processing and freezing operations onsite; and; WHEREAS, the additional land will now be eligible for adding to the long term lease which Polar Seafoods has with the City of Seward; and WHEREAS, the removal of junk and other debris from the additional land will be a condition of the lease and will contribute to public safety, environmental protections and will prevent the devaluation ofland in that area and will provide access to the utility easements; and \~ Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-02 Page 2 WHEREAS, the property is zoned Industrial (I) and the minimum lot sizes and widths as required by Code are met; and WHEREAS, Lot lA is currently serviced by municipal roads, water, sewer, electric and other utilities but Lot 2A does not have sewer and therefore a subdivision installation agreement shall be required; and WHEREAS, public beach access and space for mooring is needed along the beachfront, providing an easement for public access and moorage will meet this need; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Seward City Code, the Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary plat at their January 3rd, 2006 regular meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission recommends City Council approval of Polar Seafoods' proposal to lease the additional land which will be available through this platting action and will have a legal description of Lot 2A, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. Lessee shall be responsible for completing the replat, and the lease agreement shall not take effect until the final approved plat is recorded. 2. Lessee shall be required to remove the abandoned vehicles, broken processing equipment and other debris and junk from the leased site and shall keep all obstructions and processing equipment off the easements, both current and proposed. 3. Lessee shall maintain clear, unobstructed access of at least fifteen (15) feet around the existing fire hydrant, shall provide twenty (20) feet emergency service vehicle access on the dock to the edge of the water and shall provide an emergency service vehicle access route with ingress/egress points on Nash Road, Sorrel Road and the dock, as approved by staff. 4. Lessee shall not allow any camping on the leased property unless the lessee obtains all required permits for an employee campground. Section 2. The Commission recommends that the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafoods Replat, a Replat of Lot 1 and 2 Block 9 and Tract A, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, subject to the following conditions: ~D .' Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2006-02 Page 3 1. A sixty (60) foot wide public access/moorage easement shall be added to the plat and shall run North-South along the beachfront. 2. A subdivision agreement shall be required. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 3rd day of January, 2006. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Marianna Keil, Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jean Lewis City Clerk (City Seal) ~\ P &Z Agenda Statement From: January 3, 2006 Clark Corbridge, City Manager W- Il- Jo-o) Malcolm G. Brown, Planner ~/V -- .. o~s~1t<., ~1\ .. ,Ii.; ~''''''o lJ ~" ~~."... ~"" w~~ 'l~As.<:" Meeting Date: Through: Agenda Item: Recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafoods replat, a replat of Lots I and 2 Block 9 and Tract A, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center and recommending Council approval of the proposed lease amendment requested by Polar Seafoods BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by Integrity Surveys on behalf of Polar Seafoods. This platting action subdivides Lot 1, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision and vacates the interior lot lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 9, creating Lot lA, a 1.871 acre parcel and Lot 2A, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, a 1.978 acre parcel. Polar Seafoods has a long term lease on the portion which protrudes into the bay and has a current legal description of: Lot 2, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision. This is where their building is located. They lease the South portion of the uplands for storage on a monthly basis. The current legal description for the uplands is: Lot I, Block 9, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision. Polar Seafoods would like to amend their lease and obtain more land in order to expand their processing operations and become more involved with fisheries in the off season, such as: Pacific (Grey) cod, sole and the "A" fishery for pollock, which runs from January to March. More land would also facilitate additional freezer operations for the black cod (sablefish) and halibut fisheries. Providing additional land for an expansion of their processing operations will be beneficial to the community in terms of employment, commerce and the growth of the commercial fishing industry. There is an inordinate amount of abandoned processing equipment, vehicles and junk on the proposed lease site, especially along the beachfront. All of this junk is a public safety hazard, and is a public nuisance which devalues land in the area. The junk needs to be removed. The utility easements are impassable and also need to have all obstructions removed. r:l~ Additional public safety concerns involve access and employee camping. Access needs to be provided to the fire hydrant, additionally ingress/egress points for emergency service vehicles needs to be established along Nash Road, Sorrel Road and at the dock. Employee camping will need to be done only as allowed through the permitting process for employee campgrounds. These public safety and public nuisance issues can be handled as conditions to the lease and do not affect the platting process. Lot 1A is currently used to support barge operations and will need to have a public access easement along the beachfront. The easement will be needed for shore support for mooring and should be at least sixty (60) feet wide and run the length of the beachfront to the dock. In accordance with Borough requirements, the City must review and comment on a plat before submittal to the Borough for approval. Since the City of Seward is the property owner, the approval of City Council is also required for this platting action. The recommendation to lease is being forwarded concurrently with the platting recommendation. Subdivision Review: Zoning: The properties are zoned Industrial (I). The two lots created by this subdivision exceed the minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet and width of 100 feet. Size: Lot 1A is 1.871 acres and Lot 2A is 1.978 acres. Utilities: Lot 2A is served by the existing public utilities, maintained streets and a hydrant, but there is no sewer to Lot 1A. Therefore, a subdivision agreement will be required. The light pole on Lot IA has had a twenty (20) foot utility easement added. Existinf! Use: Lot 1A is a barge staging area owned and operated by the City. The South portion of Lot 2A is leased on a monthly basis for storage to Polar Seafoods, the portion which protrudes into the bay is leased on a long term basis to Polar Seafoods. Access: The beach will need to be accessible to the public and for mooring vessels to the dolfins offshore. This accessibility can be maintained by having a sixty (60) foot access for public use and mooring drawn on the plat. It will need to run from the North to the South, excluding the Southern portion with the dock which protrudes into the bay. Providing a proper turning radius for the West side of Tract A3 (commonly referred to as Morris Avenue and Sorrel Road) will create more useable land. Flood Zone: The lots are not within a Flood Zone. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST YES NO N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council. 2005) ...K- - - The Comprehensive Plan encourages completing the development of SMIC as a revenue source with year-round employment opportunities (page 16). ')..."?, ;--- 2. Strategic Plan (1999) --K- - - The Strategic Plan supports the promotion of residential and commercial development inside the city (page 9). . 3. Municipal Land Management Plan (1995) --K- - - Inlet Fish Producers Inc. fish processine (L-085) (Prelim FOJC Subd SMIC Block 7 Lot 3 & Block 8 Lot 2 (these are not the current leJ[al descriotions). This lease includes a 13,500 SF site on the Inlet Dock and 15,000 SF across Sorrel Road for parking and loading. The dock was constructed and deeded to the city as advance payment for 20 years use of the dock. The parking area is leased for 15 years. Recommendation: Retain lands and dock and continue leases. Harbor Fund. (map 5-17), (page 15). Note: this lease has been assigned to Cook Inlet Processing and now to Polar Seafoods. Fourth of Julv Creek Subdivision - Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) Block 9. This three acre parcel fronts the waterfront between the Inlet Dock and the North Dock. Recommendation: Retain ownership. Lease for marine dependent uses. Harbor Fund. (map 5-29), (pages 21-22). RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Resolution 2006-02, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Polar Seafoods replat, a replat of Lots I and 2 Block 9 and Tract A, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center and recommending Council approval of the proposed lease amendment requested by Polar Seafoods. ~L\ ,~ :.; , "r .,~ . w }~ :} f !lj ]t"1 I !~ J" ~lf.ltM · :i! : ~jd ~!~! ~ II · IliOtljf = !' ; f:f! 'It. i j~ - .....i'n 'i f. f Wi :lJ~J ! ,; .. ~11i.: ,. 1 I_J,. j l-ii.: I;: i!,"1 -'5, .. t .i I 1 ,:.: 11"'I"l 11 I . C!"1= ~.ll.i:' III t - , 'nf : f,~ i;t !~ . lhif! ,'~. ", 'i ~ n n.:~ dill is h % -= '" "' -.. I ! . Ii ; ~.. t 0" I ':;j! ~. I I ~ II ~!ii '~., 1 b .~u f i r~ J 1 ~ li "'1 · i ~. i '. : f , I I I.~ ;! . f .'.' . a ..~~ ... ~d! h =1 i lU ill i : ! t e]! It U ~ I ~. I I '" · Il . . 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NLO m~ 0Cl Z 60' -- - - - - - - - - - - - -,- - - - - - - - - - -- 20 Utility Easement --------------~-------------- ~ """Z TlUS /5 ,1It- '1117 WHICH /5 C(/HttlJ7 A5' ();;; ~tCfM'D#f!\ ;H, ')CoS. 7111.$ ;lM7 ;ViS K~ ~A/ TAxPliJM :;~ /,,7. A~ See Detail lI; ... ... POLAR EQUIPMENT, INC. dba Polar Seafoods December 12,2005 CITY OF SEWARD r DEe 1 3 1C.j5 1 I ! .....____.._._._.. _.,.,. _..__.___....l PLi\M.mn nFFlCE City of Seward RE: Lease Polar Equipment, Inc. dba Polar Seafoods would like to enter into a long term lease for additional property at SMIC. The property to be leased is immediately north of Polar Equipment, Inc.' s existing lease. A surveyed plat from integrity surveyors is attached. The new lease is required for the long range expansion plans of Polar Equipment, Inc. in Seward. Polar Equipment, Tnc. plans to install a blast freezer tuoo.l, which wl11 enhance it's fish proce$sing capability. It will also allow Polar Equipment. Inc. to take advantage of mare fisberies, such as the Pollock fishery and the grey cod fishery in addition to the hr.Ji.but, sablef1sh and salmon fisheries. Polar F^luipment, Inc. would like a term offive (5) yeaTS, with twO (2) five year options for renewal. Sincerely, Polar Equipment, Inc. ~~ William Fejes Plant Manager Attachment 1035 W. Northern Lights Blvd. . Anchorage, AK 99503 Ph (907) 272-0404 . Fax (90n 272-854Z ~, ... ~ I . ; "- [b@~ '00& I ...... C'j 5[k ~ f ~ 0\ 0; I ('oj ... N 0 - j ~ w CllY OF SEWARD C,,) l-. , DEe' 1 3 2005 1 . L ~ ill S'" s.... g - -r- - - 11 :z . , ..... , -.J L-._____.._.._.._._._ Pl_,,\;".!NI".H_~ I")Fr:CE OOD@@~ II 'O~ I I i I ~ I ! I O'~'oe'"W 545.28' (S) o'ad) IOO'Je'OS"W ~.98' 250.00' -, I S ~ ~ I ~8 ~ Lot 2A ...11- :'\I ~ i5 291.48' 501'02'11 592.29' ,0 'o"-'_s\\fJ f\,{.'-" e..'f..l ~ @ ~,,{.\., ~ cJ\. s..(/ . l.,-€.V f,e.e.,'t<( See Detail it? ~t. ~\AI 'It -- l I [l,@u ~ I I ". lIDO@@[k '0 @ 500'03'( ~"b P &Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: January 3, 2006 Clark Corbridge, City Manager {IJ- Malcolm G. Brown, Planner/~ ~ I' Through: From: Agenda Item: Review of minimum lot width requirements for subdividing BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Staff has been asked what options are available for subdividing a parcel in the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District. The parcel fronts on Oak Street, which is a developed and maintained road and has water, sewer and electricity available. The back of the parcel is on Pine Street, which is not a developed road and has no utilities. If the lot were subdivided from East to West, the frontages on Oak Street would be 100' and 50' and vice versa on Pine Street. As the lot is approximately 44,866 square feet, the portions would be larger than the 20,000 minimum lot size required for the RR. The concern of staff is "lot width". SCC 15.10.140, Definitions reads "Lot width. The average horizontal distance separating side lot lines of a lot and at right angles to its depth. .. Staff is requesting that the Commission provide a recommendation as to whether this specifies the minimum distance for lot width or if this width only applies to the lot width on a developed road frontage. A subdividing option which would be more costly would be to divide the lot from North to South, this would then require that Pine Street be developed with utilities and a road be constructed. For this type of platting, there is no question about the minimum lot width, the lots will be approximately 150' x 150'. RECOMMENDATION: Commission provide guidance to staff on the criteria for "minimum lot width" and the subdividing options for the parcel under review. ~~ - - - I I A I '" <> -- ~ Ii IL ~ .... .... Ii) 1 - ~ - ILl ::l - ~ ILl ~ ~ I\v" .... ~ - ~ t, o IL ~ "- 3D (> o " -r-----.. 1000. iu ILl ~A ...... .... ii) IU .1..1 "- ~ ...... .=- ~ \-- I.l.j ''-I ~ '" "'" '<l::. o "', c' .. r 12 ~'JI!:!) e t\ i-\'J EN tI =: .-- hi III ~AI .... ..... Zi) '" nl LI ~ ::l ~ - ~ - ~ "< ~ - '<( nl ~ <:) > I~()'" iSO'" ~ ~ v e;:. .- \ "' ~ ~ - ..... ~ t' 0 LL ~ 3\ -r---- L- hi III ~AI .... ..... ti) III J.... ~ ~ ..... .-- ~ r 12 ~'~I tDe ,\;.\'t} 2~\J tJ:: UJ }J .... tn .;, l-:l en .g '0 [ ~ z p o ';" .... Table 15.10.220. Development Requirements ZoninR Districts Princivallv Residential Principally Commercial Principally Public RR Rl R2 R3 UR OR AC HC CB I RM INS P MmdmumBuilmngHcigM 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 Varies 34 34 34 34 34 (ft.) (See Note 1, next page) 26 or 34* Minimum Buildable Lot 20,000 Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies None Varies 10,000 20,000 None None Size (sq. ft.) (See Notes 2 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 6,000 3,000 and 7, next page) to to to to to to to 7,000* 7,000* 9,000* 9,000* 9,000* 9,000* 9,000* Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 100 Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies 60 or 30 Varies 100 100 None None (See Notes 3 and 7, next 30 to 30 to 30 to 30 to 30 to 90* 30 to pa.rce) 60* 60* 90* 90* 90* 90'" Minimum Front Yard Set- 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 None None 20 20 20 20 back (ft.) (See Note 7, next p~e) Minimum Side Yard Set- 10 5 or 5 5 or 5 10 5 5 5 5 None 10 10 10 20 back (ft.) (See Notes 4 and min. min. 7, next page) with with 15 to- 15 to- tal'" tal* Minimum Side Yard Set- 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 None None 20 10 10 20 back Adjacent to Street (ft.) (See Note 7 next page) Minimum Rear Yard Set- 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 None, None 10 10 15 20 back (ft.) (See Notes 5 and 5 and 7, next pa.rce) 10* Maximum Accessory 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 34 34 20 34 20 Building Height (ft.) Maximum Lot Coverage 30 35 35 40 40 35 50 100* 100 100* 30 50 10 (%) (See Note 6, next page) ......... "tl ..",., i 4.> ~. ~ c:: UJ t<1 g:: ~ 0 ....,'" Z UJ '''", City afSeward, Alaska December 6, 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page Call to order The December 6, 2005, regular meeting of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Marianna Keil. Opening ceremony Chair Marianna Keilled the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Roll call There were present: Marianna Keil presiding and Tom Smith Carol Griswold *Lynn HoW Kay Strobel Sandie Roach' comprising a quorum of the Council; and Malcolm Brown, Planner Clark Corbridge, City Manager Jean Lewis, City Clerk Absent - Sue Banas - excused *Lynn HoW arrived at 7:35 p.m. Special orders, presentations and reports City Administration Report. City Planner Malcolm Brown stated there were some fmal conditions added to the DNR historic preservation grant for Hoben Park. This grant was for $19,000 federal pass through dollars, to put up historic wrought iron fencing. Other highlights of his report were: );> Work continued with the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board, the Borough and the Kenai Watershed organization on map modernization. );> There had been 53 building permits issued this year to date. );> The Long Term Care Facility design was a campus style ofliving with homes and a support structure instead of one big facility. );> DOT's Airport Master Plan was waiting for the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be completed. It was stalled temporarily while their hydrologist worked on Hurricane Katrina. 3?> City of Seward. Alaska December 6. 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page In response to questions by the Commission, Brown stated he had no feedback on the Coastal Zone Management master plan. He emphasized the Long Term Care Facility was homes for elders that were staffed with some assisted living. The concept was to move away from the traditional "institutional nursing home atmosphere." Brown explained it was his understanding that nursing care was a need for most of the residents, and once they were eligible to move in, they stayed for the duration. City Manager Clark Corbridge noted the strict timeline to complete this project and agreed the public was too kept apprised of the plans on the Long Term Care Facility. He disagreed with the public concerns that there would be less nursing care. Brown reported one portion of the land was zoned institutional, and the southern portion of the park would require re-zoning. He agreed there was re-platting and a conditional use permit also needed. KPB Planning Commission Report. Lynn Hohl stated the Seward Comprehensive Plan passed along with the vacation of Washington Street. She thought this decision could still be appealed. The plat for the paving of Bear Lake Road received administrative approval. There would be a draft available about January 9th on the maintenance and dredging of the Railroad dock which was being reviewed. A subdivision was approved in the Salmon Creek flood plain that bordered the railroad, subject to comments by Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Board. Hohl stated Elhard re- plat was approved in the Bear Lake Subdivision along with final approval of the Federal addition to the Orr re-plat. City Planner Malcolm Brown established that A VTEC would be expanding to add a long distance training structure to the south of their existing building which would need title agent review. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations. Liaison from Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board. - No one was present. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing. Charles McEldowney, gave the commission a heads up that Seward Fisheries was planning to build another bunkhouse this spring, which would require a conditional use permit. This would provide more housing for seasonal employees and an alternative to the tent living that now existed. The proposal was for a three story building that included sleeping quarters on the top two levels, with the ground quarters being a bathhouse, laundry, and improved cook house. McEldowney stated it was zoned Industrial with three bunkhouses already in the area. There was power, sewer and water in the area. They had spoken with the owner of the two lots, Steve Leirer who agreed to the required vacation of an interior lot line and a 30-year lease was currently in plaace. McEldowney articulated the timeline with architectural drawings by the end of December, to bid in January, construction to begin in the spring, with occupancy by 2007. The bunkhouse was to 3L\ City of Seward, Alaska December 6, 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page house 194 minimum, and 224 maximum, and the 144 ft. by 57 ft. building was to be aligned on the property with the current warehouse. He addressed a need to maintain the easement between the Hertz building for drainage and fire access and tho~ght a work session would be helpful to hold in January. Tylan Schrock, notified he gave a proposal to the city to lease tidelands. He was excited to begin a strategic planning effort and plan out the next five years. A master planning effort was also planed. Portico was awarded the RFP and was working with the Sealife Center on their master plan, which was to take into consideration adjoining properties and their plans. Motion to suspend the rules To allow more time for Schrock to explain their ideas for the Alaska Sealife Center. Motion passed Unanimous Schrock wanted to lease tidelands to go forward with this planning effort. He wanted to keep the floating dock and take educational interpretive tours of Resurrection Bay. This request was unique because of its relationship with the city. Schrock wanted to take the existing lease and stay within the parameters and expand the leasehold area to include the tidelands adjacent the Sealife Center. This would increase the size of the existing lease, and keep all terms and conditions the same. The Sealife Center wanted to create a tidewater exhibit, continue to provide open access for fishing and would like to build a fishing pier. Schrock was looking at shore-side opportunities and reminded that money was set aside from the federal government for overall waterfront concept and effort, and for projects that took in the spirit of waterfront development. He stated the current lease did not cover the existing intake lines in the tidelands, and the freshwater line did not have an easement. In response to questions about the appearance of misalignment on the map, Darryl Schaefermeyer stated he drew this property on the tidelands map free hand years ago. Much of the Sealife Center property was tidelands already. In response to questions from Hohl, Schrock stated an enclosed basin was better than a floating dock, but public access would be improved not diminished. Schaefermeyer stated the existing lease required the Sealife Center to maintain access to Fourth Avenue dock. The dock was dilapidated and a safety hazard as it stood. They hoped to improve that. Corbridge stated they would have to move forward in increments to work through things like incomplete as-built surveys and things, and staff needed a more detailed site plan. They would have to work hand in hand as the master plan was being developed. In response to Hohl, Brown thought this expansion would come back to the CUP process. ~s: City of Seward, Alaska December 6, 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page Corbridge stated there were a lot of gaps in the records that needed to be filled in on the city end and Schrock stated there were no as-built surveys for the Sealife Center. Rick Blythe, Director of the Sealife Center, thought Tylan stated all that was needed and would be available for any additional comments. Darryl Schaefermeyer, stated the Sealife Center had good communication and great cooperation with the city staff. He reiterated they enjoyed their unique relationship. He also reminded the Sealife Center paid a very substantial utility bill, offered PILT, and was a great economic engine for the community. This lease would allow the Sealife Center to expand their payroll and continue the growth. Jeff Mow, Superintendent of Kenai Fjords National Park, updated the commission on the plans of the Mary Lowell Center partnership. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission approved the petition to vacate Washington Street. They were proceeding with schematic design to answer questions. Visuals on actual elevations of the building should be completed next week. Mow stated an advisory committee with seven members was established, and would meet Thursday at noon to organize and look at six focus areas. They are: ~ appearance of the building. ~ how to comply with vacation requirements. ~ use of public art in the building. ~ design of lobby area and how it interpreted the Solly's area and streets. ~ compliance with ADA. ~ conference function. Approval of agenda and consent agenda Motion (Strobel/Smith) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda The following was pulled from the consent agenda: Approval of the Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule for 2006. Motion passed Unanimous The following consent agenda items were approved: The September 6, 2005, & November 1, 2005 regular meeting minutes and the October 13, 2005 special meeting minutes were approved. Public hearings - None 36 City of Seward, Alaska December 6, 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page Unfinished business - None New business Discussion of Alaska Sealife Center request to lease tidelands. Keil noted that a lengthy discussion had been held during the public comment period and asked if there was further discussion: Griswold stated that portions of the planned operations by the Sealife Center appeared to be in direct competition with the local businesses. She voiced concerns about the weather issues that had caused the failure of previous dock operations in the tidelands area. Approve the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule for 2006. Motion (Griswold/Bohl) Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule for 2006. Keil, Roach' and Griswold all had conflicts with Wednesday meetings. Amendment (KeillHohl) Change Wednesday meetings to Thursdays. May 3rd to 4th, July 5tb to 6tb, October 4tb to Stband November 8tb to 9tb. Amendment Passed Unanimous Amendment (HohIlGriswold) Add a footnote at the top ofthe P&Z cutoff dates page that says: "Reminder: Per SCC 2.30.220 (a), the Commission shall meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers on the lot Tuesday of each month." Amendment passed Unanimous HoW voiced concern that a scheduled meeting and a work session had been cancelled earlier in the year. She felt that since the Code stated the Commission "shall meet" that scheduled meetings could not be cancelled. She noted that she found noting in the code to address the procedure to cancel a meeting. The Commission held a lengthy discussion on the cancellation of a meeting. Main Motion Passed Unanimous Informational items and reports 31 City of Seward, Alaska December 6, 2005 P&Z Minutes Volume, Page Neighbors hope to derail radioactive isotope plans. Anchorage Daily News article written by Rosemary Shinohara and submitted by Lynn Hohl. Coundl comments Roach and Griswold thanked the Sealife Center for their presentation, and were sorry Commissioner Sue Banas could not attend. Strobel thanked Charles McEldowney for coming in and thought the bunkhouse was a great idea long overdue. She also was very appreciative of the Sealife Center and thought it was a great educational facility. Hohl expressed her love of the Sealife Center and was excited to begin work on their project. She still had the shovel her daughter used in the groundbreaking. Smith thanked both the Sealife Center and Seward Fisheries for coming in early and advising of their upcoming projects. Keil also was excited about the Sealife Center's project and hoped it would not take as long as the racetrack to get underway. She pointed out there were limits to people's patience. Citizens' comments Tylan Schrock, appreciated the Commission listening and hoped they understood the spirit and intent of their project. He thought he may have thrown the Administration a curve ball but hoped he gave the Commission a broad scope of the project, even if it may have to be segmented. Schrock responded to concerns of competing with private enterprise and assured the Sealife Center took the relationships of the community businesses very seriously. Even though there were some aspects of competition with private enterprise, they hoped to focus on a certain niche market. The Sealife Center would be looking for a smaller dollar amount, shorter time frames, possibly children who could not afford a boat trip, and smaller groups, and he felt they would not be competing with the mass market of the tour boats. Council and administration response to dtizens' comments Brown was not opposed to any curve balls thrown as long as they were in the strike zone. He loved sports. Strobel was appreciative of the dollar value for educational programs. Smith wanted the CUP items identified on the Sealife Center. Keil stated the Sealife Center lunch bar was now open. ~~ City of Seward, Alaska December 6, 2005 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Jean Lewis City Clerk (City Seal) P&Z Minutes Volume, Page Marianna Keil Chair 3~ City of Seward 2006 Planning Zoning Commission Agenda Cut-Off Dates Reminder: Per SCC2.30.220(a), the Commission shall meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers on the 1st Tuesda of each month Public Hearing Items Variance/CUP/Plat Reviews (3 weeks prior to meeting) Non Public Hearing Notice Items (2 weeks prior to meeting) Meeting Date j:: o G:ICommunity Development FolderIFormets - DonnalP and ZlCommission Meetings\P&z mtg Cut Off Dates 2006.xfs