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Home My WebLink About07172012 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Special Meeting Packet of SE 1 $1 , w July 17, 2012 City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m. I Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting July 17, 2012 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Sandie Roach' 1. Call to Order Chair Term Expires 02/13 2. Opening Ceremony Martha Fleming A. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner g g Term Expires 02/14 3. Roll Call Tena Morgan Commissioner 4. Special Reports & Presentations Term Expires 02/13 A. City Administration Report Bixler McClure Commissioner B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Term Expires 02/15 Cindy Ecklund 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Vice Chair scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will Term Expires 02/14 be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda Dale Butts item] Commissioner Term Expires 02/13 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *). Vacant Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Commissioner Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the Term Expires 02/15 item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] Jim Hunt City Manager Ron Long Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz Planner Dwayne Atwood Planning Technician Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda July 17, 2012 1 7. Public Hearings [Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak] A. Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None B. New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None 8. Unfinished Business — None 9. New Business A. Resolution 2012 -10 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the preliminary replat of Lots 26 -28, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward, Wilson Replat, creating one lot to be known at Lot 26A, located at 312 First Avenue Page 3 * B. June 5, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) - A. 2012 Planning and Zoning Meeting / Work Session Schedule Page 14 B. FEMA Region X July, 2012 Newsletter Page 15 C. Seward Highway Bridge Replacement Update Page 17 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 and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda July 17, 2012 2 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT OF LOTS 26 -28, BLOCK 13, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF SEWARD, WILSON REPLAT, CREATING ONE LOT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 26A, LOCATED AT 312 FIRST AVENUE WHEREAS, Cline and Associates Land Surveyors submitted a preliminary plat to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, this replat combines three (3) existing lots -- Lots 26 through 28, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward -- into one (1) new lot; and WHEREAS, the one (1) lot to be known as Lot 26A will consist of 8,991 square feet; and WHEREAS, the property is zoned Residential R -1; and WHEREAS, the property is currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric and other utilities; and WHEREAS, City staff have stated that a subdivision installation agreement is not required for this replat. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: I Section 1. The Commission recommends the Kenai Peninsula Borough approve the Seward Original Townsite, Wilson Replat combining Lots 26 through 28, Block 13, into one (1) new lot to be known as Lot 26A, of approximately 8,991 square feet. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 3 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2012 -10 Page 2 of 2 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 17th day of July, 2012. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sandie Roach', Chair AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: McClure ABSTAIN: None VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) 4 P &Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 17, 2012 - G ov sett, Ron Long, Assistant City Manager n. rte" Through: Donna Glenz, Planner �tAA.A., a�AS�P From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician r A" -- Agenda Item: Preliminary Plat Review of Lots 26 through 28, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward, Wilson Replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat. This replat will combine three (3) originally platted lots -- Lots 26 through 28, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward -- into one lot to be known as Lot 26A. The proposed replat vacates two interior lot lines. The new parcel will contain 8,991 square feet. 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 lots are currently zoned R -1 -- which is consistent with the Land Use Plan SCC 15.05.025 (b) (2) Single - family residential district (R1). Intended to provide for stable and quiet low to medium density (one to five dwelling units per acre) detached, single - family residential development, free from other uses except those which are both compatible and convenient to residents of such a district. Utilities: The property is served by the existing public utilities and maintained streets, therefore a subdivision agreement is not required. Water, sewer and electric lines are established. There are fire hydrants within an approved distance. Size: The new lot will contain 8,991 square feet. The new lot will meet the requirement for minimum lot width and buildable lot size for the single - family residential district. Existing Use: Currently a residential structure built over Lots 26, 27 and 28. The nearby properties are residential and the land along the west side of First Avenue includes the base of Little Bear Mountain and is undeveloped. 5 Flood Zone: The property is not within a FEMA mapped Flood Hazard Zone. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (2020) X 2. Strategic Plan (1999) X 3. Seward City Code X The Commission shall perform the following duties: (2) Review and act upon requests for variance permits, conditional use permits, and other matters requiring consideration under the Seward Zoning Code. 2.30.225. - Powers and Duties. A plat submitted to create a single parcel through the vacation of interior lot lines shall be exempt from subsection (c), public posting, (d), proof of posting and (e), notification of neighboring property owners, under the Seward Zoning Code. 16.01.015. (f) Conditions to Plat Approval. Staff Comments All City department heads recommend approval of this preliminary replat. RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve Resolution 2012 -10 recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of Lots 26 through 28, Block 13, Original Townsite of Seward, Johnson Replat. 6 SW Corner 2 � 2U 26 'Y - WASTEWATER DISPOSAL A • e 4 AI N\ - — q Plans for wastewater disposal, that meet regulatory / I....`" P DOT &PF 9 ■mm requirements are on file at the Deportment of / u' STA EFTa15°N S' -f- mm 3 Environmental Conservation. /"'A N° �o Av z OHO MOD Resurrection Bay I EWAO I-- SEWARD POW a -e �1 III i 1 G as / IS 7222 ;,� IIIIB�I ID tt i. 32 9 00G8 e / / 9 >!I11,11 i� i� m 11 � � ` S n a L 44 —i Q r — D '/ I T irk. ° / Y, W 1 10 P R G Nt S, R1 W,SM.,AK. 6^ I 06 6 / I a in pF .4 4 / VICINITY MAP 1" =2000' ^ �— — — e p � S k C i G�% — — J CER77F7CA7E OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION 0 5� / I We hereby certify that We are the owners of the real property 2 �u o shown and described hereon and that we hereby adopt this plan 29A K. w I / 11 I of subdivision, and grant all easements by our free consent. cy o z - -/ H z Y 12 d ° (EAST to07 I / I Lucky H. Wilson Sharyn U. IYdson 1601 •(� 589 5/ 22 E 100 S5 Seward, xAK 685 P.O. 99664 Seward, AK 99664 _ EMSIWa 5 EASE4ENT ST' 2001 0016ae o ( ,:$771517 . I r y " j NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT , m Lot 26A I ro 13 I SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS • 2ae • ' . ....- ,_;._._; : ._,._.._.,- ...,_... _- I L Q DAY OF ,20 t TR A ;u .t• 8991 S.F. ^ 14 0 (n §; .. y. $ I I NOTARY FOR ALASKA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Et p �. Qv _o W o ° 2 Block 13 I ^g I 1 5 glo (/) (EAST 100') I • (20') (EAST 100) § M I p N89 49'52 'W 100.05' i T 20' 99.83' --T 2 I 25 S89 49 52 E I 1 W 219.88' 219.88' 16 I I I% L L I t o I I 24 Ile I 17 NOTES V I 1 This parcel is subject to the City of Seward's zoning r+.r. and land use regulations. I PLAT APPROVAL 2 No permanent structure may be constructed or placed 23 I 1 8 I within a utility easement which would interfere with This plot was approved by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning II* I I the ab7ity of a Utility to use the easement. ry Commission in accordance with Section 20.04.070 Kenai Peninsula d 1 —1 Borough Subdivision Regulations. —1'-' Date SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWVSI TE 22 13 2 I 19 I WILSON REPLAT 1y g L J A RESUBDI NSION OF: ry Borough Official P LOTS 26 -28, BLOCK 13 $ 20 SURVEYORS CER77f7CA FE SEWARD ORIGINAL TOWNSITE 21 I PLAT NO. 1, SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT LEGEND I i hereby certify that; I am properly registered and licensed LOCATED WHIN THE SW 1/4 of SECAON 10 I_ l_ J to practice land surveying in the State of Alaska, this plot TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH RANCE 1 WEST �1 Found Monument represents o survey made by me or under my direct supervision, SEWARD MERIDIAN, ALASKA the monuments shown hereon actually exist as described, and 6) Found Rebar & PL Cop LS 7569 all dimensions and other details are correct to the normal CITY OF SEWARD standards of practice of land surveyors in the State of Alaska. SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT • Found 5/8' Rebor KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH �N��"aN• Found 5 /8'x30" Bridge Bolt ADAMS ST. #•(7 CF CONTAINING 0.21 ACRES (J Replaced with 5/8"x30" Rebor Date " " "•• "' and Plastic Cop, LS 7569 .1P:.:., CLINE AND ASSOCIATES 0 Set 5/8x30' Reber 49th t LAND SURVEYORS Plastic Cop, LS 7569 • 416 4th AVENUE PO BOX 270,7 SEWARD, AK 99664 (too•) Record Data Seward Townsite V. Ni che _ (907) 224 -7324 FAX (907) 224 -6088 Plot No. 1, Seward Rec. District — --1 % dm LS - 7559 CIM t DATE 06/25/2012 SCALE: 1" = 30' • 100.05' Measured this survey I •� " ""E E ••••• y +r NQQ Lot Lines Vacated by this Plot 29A I I 1 i Am - W DRA F.D. : *NC BK: 04 -04 & 12 -01 BLOCK 12 N•a N I DRAWING NO.: 12 -10PP1 KP.B. FILE at 2012- _.j • . • ,, ' . 1 � M t' LL 'T q' ' ' 1^ ‘ t ••- ...k'. atiekt � ti , ,.�. t jr .d . �l" # , 4 4 ' v , ,, ' \ 't • • , '. yam. '. ,, . J 1 \t, , O' L • a 1 • 1 � . ,,, on: 4 P L . , 14.1iS 0. it , ". 07, 8 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 5, 2012 Volume 6, Page 4 8 4 Call to Order The June 5, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Roach'. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Butts led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Sandie Roach' presiding, and Dale Butts Cindy Ecklund Tena Morgan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Donna Glenz, City Planner Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician City Administration Report City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • The ALPAR (Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling) crew had begun working for the summer season. • PACAB was scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 6 at noon in Council Chambers. • The Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance was to begin restoring the bank vegetation along lower Scheffler Creek on June 26. • City staff was continuing to work on two foreclosure parcels. One parcel was in the • Crawford Subdivision in the Resurrection River area, and one was along First Avenue between Madison and Monroe streets. • State Sen. John Torgerson was scheduled to visit Seward on June 8 and tour town projects. • City Planner Donna Glenz planned to be on vacation from the last week of June through the first week of July, 2012. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations — None 9 .. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 5, 2012 Volume 6, Page 4 8 5 Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing Audience member Bixler McClure spoke to the Commission, introducing himself and expressing interest in filling one of the Planning & Zoning Commission vacancies. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (EcldundButts) Approve the Agenda and the Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: May 1, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — Resolution 2012 -09 of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No. 3, to facilitate the land exchange between the City and Kenai Peninsula Borough as supported by City Council Resolution 2012 -01; located to the south of Sea Lion Avenue Glenz noted the replat submitted by Cline and Associates. She explained the replat was the result of the negotiations between the City and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The new lot boundaries were identified and located on the wall map for the Commission and the public. The planned land exchange was intended to create a location to build an Electric Department warehouse. Staff had received no public comment regarding the proposed land swap and recommended approval of the replat. Assistant City Manager Ron Long explained that the natural flow of a nearby bike path was provided for in the land exchange agreement. Commissioners discussed the lot designations and the proposed replat. In response to Butts, Glenz said the negotiated agreement dedicated the bike path route, and it was essentially on the west edge of the City parcel. Roach' asked if staff was aware that students don't use the back door of the school on the west side of the building. Roach also expressed an interest in placing a sidewalk to provide a flow to the front of the elementary school building. 10 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 5, 2012 Volume 6, Page 4 8 6 Long said the Electric Department and the City Administration offered the land exchange involving two parcels in equal value. Details relating to the path placement and flow were worked out separately in the agreement, he said. Motion (Ecklund/Morgan) Approve Resolution 2012 - 09 Ecklund asked if Administration had adopted the list of development requests put forward by the Seward Schools Site Based Council. Long said the Seward Schools Site Based Council was not a regulatory entity that could be negotiated with directly, but all of the suggestions were taken into consideration by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City Administration. Morgan asked who would pay for the cost of the development. In response to Morgan, Long noted the Electrical Department capital budget would be used to construct the warehouse and move the bike path and other improvements. Glenz added that the proposed replat needed to be approved in order for the project to move forward, but the agreement between the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City had been completed in March. Commissioners further discussed the proposed replat and land trade. Motion Passed Unanimous Unfinished Business — None New Business — Resolution 2012 -08 of the Planning & Zoning Commission supporting a Council recommendation to place a proposition before the qualified voters to exempt municipal officials from the Alaska Public Officials Commission (APOC) fmancial disclosure law and establishing local guidelines Glenz noted the City intent to establish local reporting requirements for financial disclosure and explained the proposed changes. She noted the Resolution before the Commission was to support the Council recommendation to place a proposition before the voters. Motion (Morgan/Butts) Approve Resolution 2012 -08 Motion (Ecklund/Butts) Amend the Resolution 2012 -08 title language to read: supporting a Council recommendation to place a proposition before the qualified voters at the October 2, 11 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 5, 2012 Volume 6, Page 4 8 7 2012 regular municipal election to establish local forms and guidelines for fmancial disclosure for elected and appointed officials and exempting elected and appointed officials from the State of Alaska Public Official Financial Disclosure Law (Alaska Statute 39.50) Ecklund said the title language for Resolution 2012 -08 should not state any intent to exempt officials from reporting or give that impression. The City Council non -code ordinance language that had been drafted seemed a better explanation of the intent, Ecklund said. Glenz noted the Commission's resolution was simply a means of support for the Council action and had nothing to do with actual ballot language. Commissioners further discussed the merits of the proposed amendment to the resolution title language. Long added that the ballot language was what mattered the most. The drafted ballot language will indicate the need for appropriate financial accountability. Motion Passed Unanimous Butts said the problem with the current method of financial reporting was privacy. In some cases a business owner or contractor had to disclose information that may potentially, give information to competitors. Commissioners further discussed the benefits of establishing local reporting guidelines. Vote on Main Motion As Amended Motion Passed Unanimous Informational Items and Reports (No action required) 2012 Planning and Zoning Meeting / Work Session Schedule Seward Highway Bridge Repair Notice Commission Comments Ecklund noted that the City Clerk calendar on the back of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting packet needed to be corrected. Butts said the staff work for the packet was substantial and he appreciated the efforts. 12 City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes June 5, 2012 Volume 6, Page 4 8 8 Morgan also said she appreciated all the staff work required for the meeting. Roach' and other Commissioners said they were looking forward to the addition of more members. Citizens' Comments — Audience member Lynn Hohl told Commissioners she had planned to be at the meeting earlier, but had a schedule conflict. She intended to learn more about the proposed replat that was approved on the agenda, she said. Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — Ecklund said she would need to be excused from the scheduled June 19 Planning & Zoning Commission work session. With that information, Commissioners agreed to cancel the June 19, 2012 work session due to a lack of quorum. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Sandie Roach' Planning Technician Chair (City Seal) 13 Memorandum e H�► sett CITY OF SEWARD u _"�'��•''''. l a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 &ASitP Date: November 15, 2011 To: Planning & Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: 2012 - Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2012. Unless otherwise noted the P & Z regular meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. The "Scheduled Special Meetings" shall be held ONLY if a Public Hearing item is on the agenda and will commence at 7:00 pm, otherwise the gathering will be held as a work session commencing at 6:00 pm. Month Regular Meeting Special P &Z Meeting for Public Hearings 7:00 pm OR scheduled Work Sessions Commence at 6:00 pm January January 3 January 17 February February 7 February 21 March March 6 (Note: March 6 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) March 20 April April 3 April 17 May May 1 May 15 June June 5 (Note: June 5 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) June 19 July 3 CX'd July 17 Special Meeting August August 7 August 21 September September 4 (Note: September 4 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) September 18 October October 4 (Thursday) October 16 (Borough & Local Elections on October 2) November November 8 (Thursday) November 20 (National Election on October 6) December December 4 (Note: December 4 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) Deeember-1-8 CX'd January January 3 January 15 If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, plea --" 224 -4049 or email datwood @cityofseward.net. 14 Nev T A R cote on X RR _ Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction July 2012 NFIP Legislation Building Sciences Volume 2. 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RAFT is a increasing Resilience Together JULY 2012 www.starr-team.com 16 /12/12 7/11 Seward Highway Bridge Repair Weekly Update navigator Seward Highway Bridge Replacement CONSTRUCTION UPDAT_ 7/11 Weekly Update- Project Overview: The Alaska Department of • Now through the end of July, expect flagging Transportation, in operations, PILOT -CAR OPERATIONS and partnership with Hamilton DELAYS, on the Seward Highway, from south of Construction Company, is working to improve travel on Ptarmigan Creek to Trail River Bridge during the the Seward Highway, from following days and times: Trail River to Ptarmigan Mondays through Thursdays (24 -hour operations) Creek. Work will include Fridays between 12:00am and 4:00pm replacement of the Trail Saturdays between 7:00am and 7:00pm River, Falls Creek and Sundays from 10:00pm to midnight Ptarmigan Creek bridges and widening of the Seward Highwayfrom milepost 22.4 • Be alert to heavy equipment and construction to 25.4. We will do our best to workers on the roadway and shoulder. keep you informed as work continues, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during construction. The project is scheduled to be complete by June 2013. For more information, please call DOT at 288 - 2204, Hamilton Construction at 288 -5102, or visit Alas kaNavigator.org. rnA;TRUCRCN UFOATES AT -,A-t Alaska 1 STATE of ALASKA DEPARTMENT of %' ? TRANSPORTATION fi PUBLIC FACIINTIBS � 1 , ' '' �. �'� s campaign archivel. com/? u= b7183c2af20ee779fab8c1427 &id= 4d224eb5f 17 D292d1da 1/ July 2012 July 2012 August 2012 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 Monday Tuesday I Wednesday Thursday y I Friday I3 4 15 6 Offices Closed; 4th of . 12:30pm Sen. 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