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Home My WebLink About09042012 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2012 Volume 6, Page 502 Call to Order The September 4, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 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 Bixler McClure Tena Morgan comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, City Planner Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Excused was: Martha Fleming City Administration Report City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • Glenz noted a storm warning and flood watch for Resurrection River. • There had been three complaints involving chickens attracting nuisance bears to residential neighborhoods. • The Friends of the Seward Community Library were selling a 1964 Earthquake movie for $10 per copy. • A PACAB meeting was scheduled for noon on September 5, 2012. • A Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 11, 2012. • A day -long boat show was planned for September 8, 2012 in the Seward Small Boat Harbor north parking lot. Morgan asked where in town bears had caused problems with chickens. The general area had been the Dora Way neighborhood, Glenz said. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2012 Volume 6, Page 503 Commissioners and Administration further discussed issues related to livestock permits and problem bears. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations — None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing — None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Ecklund/Butts) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: August 21, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing Resolution 2012 -13 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska granting Dennis and Pat Perry a Floodplain Variance from Seward City Code Chapter 15.25 Floodplain Management to construct an aircraft hangar up to 4 feet below base flood elevation on Lot 7, Block 200 Seward Airport, 2106 Airport Road Glenz noted the proposed development location and referred Commissioners to the wall maps to identify the proposed development area. The proposed development was within a flood hazard area and required a floodplain development permit. The applicant was seeking a variance in order to build without adding fill to elevate the hangar, because the added height and incline would render the hangar unusable. Glenz noted there had not been flooding in that area of the airport during recent flooding events. FEMA flood vents would be installed in the structure, as well as other required construction features. Ecklund asked if the resolution might be amended to also include what was required of the developer by City Code. Glenz said conditions could be added, but the City- required development features had been detailed in the variance request. Glenz noted that a series of developers had added hangars to the airport and the basic conditions and circumstances had not changed. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2012 Volume 6, Page 504 Applicant Dennis Perry spoke to the Commission, relating his aviation experience and the damage that had occurred to planes that were not protected from the weather. Perry indicated he had no intentions to operate a commercial flight business. The project was to be completed in November, he said. Morgan asked about a generator the applicant proposed to use to produce electricity, because it would need to be elevated above potential flood levels. Butts asked Perry if he would be subletting space in the hangar. Perry noted the generator installation would meet requirements and said he did not have plans for others to use the hangar. Commissioners continued to ask Perry questions about the design and size of the proposed hangar. Motion (Morgan/Ecklund) Approve Resolution 2012 -13 Morgan noted she was in favor of approving the variance request because the development was essentially the same as others that had been approved. Roach' added that she was pleased to see new development being added to the airport. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2012 -14 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat, creating four (4) parcels; vacating undeveloped rights -of -way and utility easements while dedicating new rights -of -way and utility easements; located north and south of the North Forest Acres Levee and predominately within the Resource Management Zoning District Glenz noted the replat had been prepared by Nick Cline of Cline & Associates and identified the location of the included parcels. Glenz explained the details of the replat, including proposed easements. Once completed, City staff would bring forward any required rezone actions, Glenz stated. Some members of the public had asked for clarification of lot lines and the nature of the easements being granted. All of those questions were answered, Glenz said. Roach' asked administration if an amendment might be added to better describe the replat location noted in the resolution. Glenz said it would be helpful to include north and south as part of the location. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2012 Volume 6, Page 505 Commissioners asked Administration to explain the history of the replat and the negotiations that took place. Glenz explained the history and referred to the maps on the wall to indicate what portions of land were included. Notice of public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Surveyor Nick Cline stated his support for the replat and said he would be available to answer any technical questions regarding the platting. Motion (Butts/Ecklund) Approve Resolution 2012 -14 Motion (Morgan/Ecklund) Amend Ordinance 2012 -12, adding "north and," to the location description to read "Resolution 2012 -14 of the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Forest Acres Subdivision Levee Replat, creating four (4) parcels; vacating undeveloped rights -of -way and utility easements while dedicating new rights -of -way and utility easements; located north and south of the North Forest Acres Levee and predominately within the Resource Management Zoning District." Motion Passed Unanimous Main Motion Passed, as Amended Unanimous Unfinished Business — None New Business — None Informational Items and Reports (No action required) September 18 Work Session Reminder 2012 Planning and Zoning Meeting / Work Session Schedule NFIP / CRS Update, August 2012 Commission Comments City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes September 4, 2012 Volume 6, Page 506 ism Morgan said she was pleased to have several members of the public attend the meeting. She also thanked staff for the meeting preparations. McClure noted he was excited to see a new structure added to the airport. Butts thanked staff for providing information to the Commission. Roach' thanked Dennis Perry for investing in the community and also thanked Nick Cline for his efforts and willingness to attend the meeting. Citizens' Comments — None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:52 ..' '. 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