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Home My WebLink AboutRes2007-013 Sponsored by: City Manager CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2007-013 ..... A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION OF ATS NO. 174, WITHIN THE NW y.. OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, MARINA SUBDIVISION, SEWARD RESORT ADDITION, TO CREATE A "TRACT A" WHEREAS, Cline and Associates on behalf of the Department of the Army has submitted a preliminary plat which would create "Tract A" by the subdivision of Alaska Tidelands Survey 174 located within the northwest 1/4 of section 3, Township 1 south, Range 1 west, Seward Meridian in Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addition, to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat with conditions at their regular meeting January 4,2007; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned HC, Harbor Commercial; and WHEREAS, this platting action creates a new lot known as Tract A with an area of approximately 2546 square feet; and .... WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision meets the requirements of Title 15, the Seward Land Use Code; and WHEREAS, the newly created lot may be leased to the Department of the Army by the City of Seward for the development of a new marine dispatch building; and WHEREAS, the proposed Tract A is currently serviced by municipal water and electric services; and WHEREAS, the property is not currently serviced by municipal sewer service and the Seward Public Works Department has stated that a modified subdivision agreement may be required for this subdivision for the provision of sewer service or be provided for in the lease agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Council recommends that the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the subdivision of ATS No. 174, within the NW 14 of section 3, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian, Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addition, to create a "Tract A" , subject to the following conditions: .... a. The lessee will be responsible for provision of an access easement, as required and, CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2007-013 I ...... engineering and installation of connection to the city sewer system; b. The existing building will be removed or modified in compliance with setback requirements prior to the finalization of the plat. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th day of February, 2007. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA - JI~AJLtA-~C/ Vanta Shafer, Mayor i ..... AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Valdatta, Bardarson, Schafer, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer None Dunham None ATTEST: J~ Lewis <,,_ ) Cl Clerk - ,,,,UUU"!, ...,.", Or SEl1.,' "" ..~ ~-4- ......... ~~~ '4/'.,. (City Seal) ~ r':- ,,'::"?-?O~'~" <:> ~ ~ 'V. VV ; '^ . " .. .. ~ '<:> ... ':. ... :~- ----- .- - . . - : : SEAL : 0 : nO. . .... ~.." . . .. ~... --- .:: \ ~S~~'~VN,", 1 '\~~~.~~ I ~A "I". .. f;;: . ... c~ ~ .-~ ':.</'Jj ........ ~p ",1ft 'P"~~ 1.: OF p..\. ",.. li"."U\'\' J Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 12, 2007 Through: Marvin Yoder, Interim City Manager From: D. Scott Williams, Interim Planner Recommending Seward City Council and Agenda Item: Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the subdivision of ATS No. 174, within the NW ¼ of section 3, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian, Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addition, to create a “Tract A” BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Council’s review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat for the subdivision of Alaska Tideland Survey (ATS) 174, within the NW ¼ of Section 3, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian, Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addition to form a new “Tract A.” Cline and Associates, on behalf of the Department of the Army, has submitted a preliminary plat delineating the proposed subdivision. The resulting parcel will consist of an area approximately 2,546 square feet. The newly created parcel will be leased by the City of Seward to the Department of the Army for the development of a marine dispatch center and operator’s apartment. The property is physically located on the southwest corner of the “Z” float and launching ramp parking lot, north of the Seward Harbor. 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 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission passed P&Z Resolution 2006-25 at their January 4th, 2006 meeting, which recommended approval of the preliminary platting action, subject to certain conditions. Subdivision Review: Zoning: The subject property is zoned Harbor Commercial (HC). Size: The newly created Tract A will be 2,546 square feet. The lot size created by this subdivision conforms to the Seward Land Use code because there is no minimum lot size required in the Harbor Commercial zoning district. Utilities: Tract A is currently connected to electrical service. Water service is also connected but may not be sufficient to accommodate future uses of the intended development and will require an upgrade. Sewer service is not connected to the building and, in addition to a water service upgrade if necessary, will require a subdivision agreement or provision in the lease agreement to establish responsibility for the installation. A fire hydrant is located an acceptable distance to the north of the proposed Tract A. Existing Use: The existing use of the parcel “area” is for the Seward Resort Marina dispatch. The newly created lot will have the same use. Access: Access to the newly created Tract A will be through the north harbor parking lot via an access easement to be filed by the applicant prior to final platting. Flood Zone: The newly created lot appears to be within a Coastal V Flood Zone as mapped by FEMA and is subject to further determination, and development may require a floodplain development permit, variance and elevation certificate, as may be appropriate. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST YES NO N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (2006) X _ ___ ___ The Comprehensive Plan encourages the “growth and development of efficient, functional small boat harbor that meets Seward’s commercial and recreational needs.” SCP 3.5.1.1 (page 23 Vol. I). 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X _ ___ ___ The Strategic Plan for Economic Base supports the development of undeveloped commercial property under bullet item five. (page 5) 3. Municipal Land Management Plan (MLMP) (1995) X _ ___ ___ In the “Disposal” section and subsection “Lease” of the MLMP, disposal of city-owned land is discouraged with given to preference of long-term lease(s); The Plan also cites: Parking Lot, East Harbor and NE Launch Ramp (Marina Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 4). A ± 4 acre parcel within the Harbor Commercial district originally acquired by state tideland patent and developed from dredge fill during construction of the small boat harbor. Located off of Port Avenue, it was recently graded and partially paved for parking in support of the new boat launch ramp and X float. The launch ramp was constructed in 1994 with grant money under the condition that the city dedicate ±200 mixed parking spaces to accommodate ramp users. A public restroom will be constructed on site before the 1995 season begins. The subdivision plat incorrectly includes Recommendation: Retain lands deeded to the US Govt for development of the small boat harbor. land ownership and continue use for public parking. Replat to separate out federally owned portion. Consider leasing portions not needed for parking. Seek fee simple ownership of tidelands associated with the harbor . Harbor Fund. (map 4-39) FISCAL NOTE: The City will not incur any expenses from this platting action. All costs associated with the platting shall be borne by the applicant. Approved by Finance Department _______________________ RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 2007-XX, recommending that the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve of the subdivision of Alaska Tidelands Survey 174 located within the northwest 1/4 of Section 3, Township 1 south, Range 1 west, Seward Meridian in Marina Subdivision, Seward Resort Addition subject to the conditions below. a. The lessee will be responsible for provision of an access easement, as required and, engineering and installation of connection to the city sewer system; b. The existing building will be removed or modified in compliance with setback requirements prior to the finalization of the plat.