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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05072013 Planning & Zoning Packet Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Packet A of sett, ,t 4 q� v P AS • May 7, 2013 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Seward Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 7, 2013 7.•00 p.m. City Council Chambers Sandie Roach' Chair 1. Call to Order Term Expires 02/16 2. Opening Ceremony Martha Fleming Commissioner A. Pledge of Allegiance Term Expires 02/14 Alexis Campestre 3. Roll Call Commissioner Term Expires 02/16 4. Special Reports & Presentations Bixler McClure A. City Administration Report Commissioner Term Expires 02/15 B. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations Cindy Ecklund 5. Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items Vice Chair Term Expires 02/14 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak Time is limited to 2 Dale Butts minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this agenda Commissioner item] Term Expires 02/16 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda. [Approval of Vacant Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk ( *). Commissioner Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Term Expires 02/15 Commissioner so requests. In the event of such a request, the 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 May 7, 2013 v 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 1. Resolution 2013 -07 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary replat of the Gateway Subdivision, creating four tracts to be known as Tracts C4, C5, and C7, Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 and dedicating the rights -of -way extensions to be known as Olympia Road and Afognak Avenue, located within the SE % Section 33; within the Single Family Zoning District Page 4 2. Resolution 2013 -08 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to James R. Woodside, dba Saltwood Smoke House, to operate a commercial seafood processing and smoking business on USS 149, Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway, within the Auto Commercial Zoning District Page 11 8. Unfinished Business — None 9. New Business — A. Discussion of Proposed Watchman / Caretaker Definition Changes Page 25 B. Reschedule May 21 Special Meeting Page 26 * C. Resolution 2013 -09 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Council support the KPB approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update Page 27 * D. April 2, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 33 10. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) A. FEMA Region X Newsletter & Special Addition Page 39 B. Permitting & Agency Information Day flyer Page 48 C. 2013 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule Page 49 D. May 14 Ethics Training Reminder Page 50 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda May 7, 2013 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 May 7, 2013 Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013 -07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL AND KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY REPLAT OF THE GATEWAY SUBDIVISION, CREATING FOUR TRACTS TO BE KNOWN AS TRACTS C4, C5, C6 AND C7, GATEWAY SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO. 2 AND DEDICATING THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY EXTENSIONS TO BE KNOWN AS OLYMPIA ROAD AND AFOGNAK AVENUE, LOCATED WITHIN THE SE 1/ SECTION 33; WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, CRW Engineering Group, LLC has submitted a preliminary plat to the City of Seward for review and recommendation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, this replat subdivides the existing Tract C -1, Gateway Subdivision into four (4) parcels to be known as Tracts C4, C5, C6 and C7, containing approximately 33.55 acres; and WHEREAS, this replat dedicates the extension of two platted rights -of -way, Afognak Avenue and Olympia Road and numerous utility easements; and WHEREAS, the 1.44 acre Tract C -6, located in the northeast corner of this subdivision is the proposed site for the new City water tank; and WHEREAS, the property within this replat is all zoned Single Family Residential (R1), with Single and Multi - Family zoning to the south and west, Institutional and Single Family zoning to the east and Rural Residential and Resource Management zoning to the north; and WHEREAS, this subdivision area is not currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric, other utilities or constructed public rights -of -way; therefore a subdivision installation agreement is required before final approval recording of this replat; and WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility to act in an advisory capacity to the Seward City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding subdivision plat proposals; and Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -07 Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, as required by Seward City Code §16.01.015, Conditions to plat approval; property owners within 300 feet of the requested replat were notified of the proposed subdivision, and the property was posted with public notice signage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Commission recommends that, in accordance with Seward City Code Section 16.01.015 (B), the City Council approve the submittal of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 replat, subject to certain condition, to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for approval. Section 2. The Commission further recommends the City Council approve the dedication of rights -of -way for the extension of Afognak Avenue and Olympia Road as proposed by the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 replat. Section 3. The Commission further recommends Kenai Peninsula Borough approve of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 replat subject to the following conditions: 1. A subdivision agreement or an exception to a subdivision agreement shall be entered into before this preliminary plat is finalized for recording by Kenai Peninsula Borough. 2. The surveyor shall work with the City Electric and Public Works Departments to provide utility easements for all existing and proposed utilities. 3. Proposed rights -of -way extension for Olympia Road and Afognak Avenue shall be labeled on the final plat, officially naming the corresponding rights -of -way. 4. Correct note 2, replacing the Kenai Peninsula Borough with the City of Seward. 5. Correct the Section number to 33 in the Title Box. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -07 Page3 of 3 PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7 day of May, 2013. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sandie Roach', Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) P &Z Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 7, 2013 Pof Stk. To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through Ron Long, Assistant City Manager From: Donna Glenz, Planner (i'i Agenda Item: Resolution 2013 -07 recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2, Replat BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Attached for the Commission's review and recommendation to City Council and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is a preliminary plat submitted by CRW Engineering Group, LLC. In accordance with Kenai Peninsula Borough code 20.12.050 all subdivision or resubdivision of land located within the City limits shall be approved by the city before being submitted to the Borough. The proposed replat subdivides the existing Tract C -1, Gateway Subdivision into four (4) parcels to be known as Tracts C4, C5, C6 and C7, containing approximately 33.55 acres. This platting action will dedicate the 60 foot Rights -of -Way extensions of Olympia Road and Afognak Avenue, providing legal dedication of Olympia Road through to Afognak Avenue. Also dedicated are numerous utility easements. Tract C -6, located in the northeast corner of this subdivision is the proposed site for the new City water tank. This tract is accessed via the existing 34 foot right -of -way known as Hemlock Street and the 33 foot section line easement, running south from the intersection of Hemlock and Afognak Avenues. SUBDIVISION REVIEW: Zoning: The parcels within this replat are within the Single Family Zoning District. The zoning surrounding the replat is as follows: Single and Multi - Family zoning to the south and west, Institutional and Single Family zoning to the east and Rural Residential and Resource Management zoning to the north Utilities: The subdivision area is not currently serviced by municipal water, sewer, electric, other utilities or constructed public rights -of -way; therefore a subdivision installation agreement is required before final approval recording of this replat. Staff is currently working on a subdivision agreement. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Statement — Resolution 2013 -07 Page 2 of 2 Existing Uses: There is currently no infrastructure or permanent structures located within this replat area. Flood Zone: This area is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan (2020): 3.2 Land Use 1. 3.2.1 Promote residential and commercial development within the City X of Seward and its vicinity in accordance with community values 2. Strategic Plan (document source here): X 3. Other (list): X Staff Comments: Community Development staff has held several meetings with department heads to review and discuss this platting action. All concerns have been addressed or will be through the Subdivision Agreement and all City department heads recommend approval of this preliminary replat. Public Comment: Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed platting action were notified of this public hearing. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. At the time of this publication the Community Development Department has received one written comment requesting clarification on the location. 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'. w - • �C a Vtt >r ,,fir ".' tiYvr "- v..= Y'o* i , ry"JL.j. �tti} - � ,µ ''" T '-_ G r ti r mow' A �. ,•... .•.y. �,. 1MIh.0 +tire �')'t✓".�' ' ��'� -tee+ c +fir Sponsored by: Applicant CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013 -08 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO JAMES R. WOODSIDE, dba SALTWOOD SMOKE HOUSE, TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL SEAFOOD PROCESSING AND SMOKING BUSINESS ON USS 149, LOT 1, TRACT B, 2101 SEWARD HIGHWAY, WITHIN THE AUTO COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, James R. Woodside has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a seafood processing business on USS 149, Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway; and WHEREAS, the property is located south of Sea Lion Avenue and fronting the Seward Highway, within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225), commercial seafood processing businesses are allowed within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC) by Conditional Use Permit (CUP); and WHEREAS, having complied with the public notification process; on May 7, 2013, the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held the required public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. In accordance with SCC § 15.10.320 (D), the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the applicant's request for a CUP to operate a commercial seafood processing and smoking business on Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway, and declared the following Findings of Fact: 1. 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 established. The property is located within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC). The Auto Commercial Zone is established as a district in which to provide areas to accommodate highway oriented commercial activities such as offices, certain institutional uses, and limited personal services and retail uses requiring substantial outdoor activity, traffic and parking, and which also serve the offices and nearby residential areas, and which do not materially detract from nearby residential areas. Commercial seafood processing Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page 2 of 4 businesses are allowed in the Auto Commercial Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit. 2. The value of adjoining property will not be significantly impaired Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. The neighboring properties are largely commercial uses, including the industrial areas on the east side of the Seward Highway. The area adjoining to the west and southwest is the Air Force Recreation Camp, with a parking lot and outbuildings. The parcels to the east and northeast across the highway and Leirer Road are leased by numerous industrial users. Parcels to the South of Sea Lion Avenue contain largely undeveloped land. There is no indication the commercial seafood processing business will negatively impact the value of any of the nearby properties or businesses. 3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan. Finding: This Condition has been met. The Seward Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Plan support the attraction of new business and industry to the greater Seward area. The expansion of the commercial seafood processing business is consistent with these plans. Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2005) The Comprehensive Plan recommends a stable economic environment, economic diversity, year - round businesses, environmentally responsible industry and employment that promotes a high standard of living. • Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial businesses. (page 16) Strategic Plan (1999) The Strategic Plan encourages development that promotes economic diversity, encourages growth of year -round businesses, and desires environmentally - responsible industry. (page 3) 4. Public Services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use. Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. Water, sewer, and power are available to the property. Upgrades to the services may be required to adequately cover any increased demand. Adequate fire, police and solid waste disposal services are available to the property. City code also requires that every building or building site within the City must provide containers suitable for refuse collection (SCC 14.05). 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page 3 of 4 Finding: This condition has been established or shall be through the conditions. There is no evidence the commercial seafood processing and smoking business will cause any additional concerns to public safety, health or welfare. Any interior remodeling construction shall meet all current building and fire code requirements and be reviewed through the building permit process. The applicant has provided an onsite parking plan depicting five (5) required parking spaces based on the square footage of the building and one residential rental unit. Two parking spaces are required for the upstairs apartment. Three spaces are required for the proposed business, which will occupy the lower level of the main building, utilizing approximately 736 square feet. 6. 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. Based on the above findings and conclusions, approval of the CUP shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish all required upgrades to the public utilities. 2. The applicant shall obtain any required licenses, including State of Alaska and City business licenses. 3. Animal / Bird resistant dumpsters / containers shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of the use. 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify this conditional use permit if changed uses no longer conform to the standards and legal requirements justifying its present approval, or if the permittee applies for a modification to meet a different development plan that conforms to the standards and legal requirements for approval of a conditional use permit. 5. Any proposed modification plan shall be subject to the public notice and public hearing requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing fee established by resolution of the city council. Section 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds 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 6, are met by the applicant, and authorizes the administration to issue a conditional use permit to James R. Woodside to operate a commercial seafood processing business at 2101 Seward Highway, subject to the above conditions. Section 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that adherence to the conditions of Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 2013 -08 Page4of4 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. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7 day of May 2013. THE CITY OF SEWARD Sandie Roach,' Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kinney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) P &Z Agenda Statement e of set Meeting Date: May 7, 2013 � �.,,�� Through: Ron Long, Assistant Ci ► � :er /Community ,gy ''• Development Direct • r I '1tASKP Donna Glenz, City Planner 64 From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Ole Agenda Item: Resolution 2013 -08, granting a Conditional Use Permit to James R. Woodside, dba Saltwood Smoke House, to operate a commercial seafood processing and smoking business on USS 149, Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway, within the Auto Commercial Zoning District BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Applicant James R. Woodside has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a commercial seafood processing and smoking business on Lot 1, Tract B, 2101 Seward Highway. This property is owned by Kevin and Karen Clark and the applicant intends to purchase it. The property is located south of Sea Lion Avenue and is on the west side of the Seward Highway, within the Auto Commercial Zoning District (AC). The proposed business would be the only commercial fish smoking operation within the City limits. The applicant intends to process, package and ship to other locations for sale. The applicant does not intend to custom smoke products for the general public. The applicant may offer limited sales at an onsite storefront in the future. The main structure includes an apartment on the second floor, which the applicant intends to maintain as part of the business plan. The Auto Commercial Zone is established as a district in which to provide areas to accommodate highway oriented commercial activities such as offices, certain institutional uses, and limited personal services and retail uses requiring substantial outdoor activity, traffic and parking, and which also serve the offices and nearby residential areas, and which do not materially detract from nearby residential areas. Commercial seafood processing businesses are allowed in the Auto Commercial Zoning District by Conditional Use Permit, in accordance with the Land Uses Allowed Table (15.10.225). SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: The neighboring properties are commercial uses which predominantly provide season recreational services and / or support for the industrial / harbor area. The area across the highway to the east includes the Alaska Railroad right -of -way. Several Leirer Road businesses include the use of warehouses; storage and the bunkhouse for Icicle Seafoods. The area to the north of Sea Lion Avenue is zoned Institutional, but largely is undeveloped. There is no indication a commercial Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2013 -08 Page 2 of 3 seafood processing and smoking business will negatively impact the value of any of nearby properties or businesses. Floodplain status: According to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, this property is located with a mapped A Zone. Utilities: The property is served by existing public utilities and developed streets. Upgrades to the services may be required to adequately cover the increased demand. The developer has been made aware of these possible upgrades and will continue to work with staff, through the building permit process, to address and accomplish these upgrades. Adequate fire, police and trash services are available. Parking: Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking, requires five (5) onsite parking spaces be provided. The applicant has provided an onsite parking plan depicting the five (5) required parking spaces based on the square footage of the building and residential apartment. Public Safety, Heath and Welfare: Any interior remodeling construction shall meet all current building and fire code requirements and be reviewed through the building permit process. There is no evidence the commercial seafood processing business will cause any additional concerns to public safety, health or welfare. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No Seward 2020 Comprehensive Plan (approved by Council, 2005) X The Comprehensive Plan recommends a stable economic environment, economic diversity, year - round businesses, environmentally responsible industry and employment that promotes a high standard of living. • Promote expansion and development of local entrepreneurial businesses. (page 16) Yes No Strategic Plan (1999) X The Strategic Plan encourages development that promotes economic diversity, encourages growth of year -round businesses, and desires environmentally responsible industry. (page 3) Property owners within three hundred (300) feet of 2101 Seward Highway were notified of this proposed conditional use permit action. Public notice signs were posted on the property, and all other public hearing requirements of Seward City Code §15. 01.040 were complied with. At this time of publication of this report, staff has received no public comments. If any comments are received after this publication, they will be presented as a lay down to the Commission and the public at the May 7, 2013 meeting. Planning and Zoning Agenda Statement Resolution 2013 -08 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall continue to work with staff through the building permit process to address and accomplish all required upgrades to the public utilities. 2. The applicant shall obtain any required licenses, including State of Alaska and City business licenses. 3. Animal / Bird resistant dumpsters / containers shall be provided for all garbage and refuse for the life of the use. 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify this conditional use permit if changed uses no longer conform to the standards and legal requirements justifying its present approval, or if the permittee applies for a modification to meet a different development plan that conforms to the standards and legal requirements for approval of a conditional use permit. 5. Any proposed modification plan shall be subject to the public notice and public hearing requirements of law, which shall occur only after payment of the filing fee established by resolution of the city council. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department staff recommends approval of Resolution 2013 -08 granting a Conditional Use Permit to James R. 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The application must be accompanied by the $250.00 filing 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 plans for undeveloped land. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant: 'Sr°11'11 C S / ∎ V" C 1T S / !) L= Address: ���� L� Q UA» � �/> Telephone No.: 70 4 7' e lS / C r Property Owner (if other than applicant): /R E LAN (L 19 - /c C, i3�X 3 S hone No.: Address: ?0 ..5��.'' Telephone � " p G P 3 - S « � PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address:)) 0% E,,,i o Hi6rrti gr Lot Size: (,U. ( /SF) 7- 0Ti3 - 3 s Lot 1 Block Subdivision % � ;/2ic}y/Yjci i) Tax Parcel No. Land Use Plan Designation: J Zoning Designation: 1h DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL INFORMATION - A. What structures are located on the property? / - .ST Y h,, / 0 uu, B. What is the existing use of the property? RE. 1 DEN./7tl4 L C. What is the proposed use of the property Sc:.tt/CO / Slty " .S%7CKc F'ST i D. What is your development time schedule? ? - L/',_ tom) ) c. A.' " ' .S c.')3 / fl,5S f ct ' C/' / � 1 G 1✓ cu 1 /99 1 of 3 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 § 1 5.10.320): 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: • C ° f Se SE S - L o e, 2. The value of the adjoining property will not be significantly impaired: T LO T SSrv 6 ;S i EE -PE /N , 3. The proposed use is in harmony with the Seward Comprehensive Plan: //1/J 4 6 40 E G _ ,k 6 50//1/E45 / [ 4/07/7 7‘. %Fwi iiFL mo o' _ E. "Ow a,:v • . i� v i o .,• ,it)) .; n' • 'vicJc7S S) ' S .- /Sh' Cr P *C • Ae -: _ Ln^I o - O PP Plv�vir -f 4. Public services and facilities are adequate to serve the proposed use: P 1. E A-,V1) Sfla 4'E ,4' • 5. The proposed use will not be harmful to the public safety, health or welfare: Wog /A 6 77 I _ T )?- ' 1 na ) a ee L v e� • 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 11/99 2 of 3 • • • h 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: ( 1 Owner of record; 1 ) Lessee; 0 Contract Purchaser; 1 ) Authorized to act for a person who has the following legal interest: 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 held the first Wednesday of each month. Applicant's Signature: 0 „ ,, _K /'./, , Property Owner's Sig ature Enclosed: Fee: $250 ( ) Site Plan ( ) Elevation Plans ( ) Location Map ( ) Other ( ) CUP PERMIT 11/99 3 of 3 1 / \ .L5 -5 0 I • , : - ._:.., , cie • • -, 4... Q i tki I *4 V °) t v 1 Qe: , — 0 . , c,,,..,>049 cu. 0 s; .7.".. ry" -. tot .„/ t" L'I t k ck. 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Memorandum e a0C sew Date: May 7, 2013 gtas�P To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner q../ 0 From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician 0 Subject: April 16, 2013, Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session and Proposed Changes to the Watchman or Caretaker Definition During the April 16, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission work session the current definition for Watchman or Caretaker Dwelling was discussed, with input from local businessman Blaine Bardarson. The current definition is as follows, under 15.10.140 (30. n.) dwelling: Watchman or caretaker dwelling. An accessory dwelling associated with a commercial or industrial building or structure for the purpose of housing a watchman or caretaker and immediate family. After discussion, the proposed definition would be listed under 15.10.140 (43. f.) and drafted to read (approximately) as follows: Watchman or caretaker housing. Housing, subject to a building permit, associated with a commercial or industrial use and occupied by an employed watchman or caretaker. The Allowed Uses Table would, per the work session discussion, be amended to allow the watchman or caretaker housing in the Industrial and Resource Management zones by Conditional Use Permit. Currently, a watchman or caretaker dwelling is allowed "outright" in the Industrial Zone and by Conditional Use Permit in the Resource Management Zone. Recommendation: Staff recommends that Commissioners discuss the proposed definition and allowed uses changes and direct staff to bring the changes forward for adoption, or schedule an additional work session that would include input from the Building Department. Memorandum of Sett,. Date: May 7, 2013 l eAS`` P To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: May 21, 2013, Regular Work Session / Special Meeting Date Local businessman Gene Minden has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application that could be reviewed by Commissioners on Tuesday, May 21. Unfortunately, that regularly scheduled work session / special meeting date is the same evening as the annual Seward High School graduation ceremony. It is anticipated that several Commissioners will want to attend the graduation event and a quorum will not be available. It is suggested that the Commission reschedule the May 21 special meeting date to May 22 or May 23. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commissioners discuss the May 21 special meeting date and reschedule. Sponsored by: Staff CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013 -09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL SUPPORT THE KPB APPROVAL OF THE SEWARD BEAR CREEK FLOOD SERVICE AREA 2013 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all states to submit a Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible for any FEMA funding in disasters; and WHEREAS, the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) supplements the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Multi - Jurisdictional All - Hazard Mitigation Plan as annex I; and WHEREAS, FEMA disaster recovery funding and grant programs require regular updates to the Plan; and WHEREAS, the KPB on behalf of the SBCFSA received a grant from the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $230,220 for the purpose of updating the existing FMP; and WHEREAS, the SBCFSA's LHMP is a joint planning effort by the SBCFSA Board, City of Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough; and WHEREAS, this plan serves as guide for citizens and policy makers in the SBCFSA in order to mitigate potential natural hazard disaster damages and to ensure public awareness and involvement; and WHEREAS, the complete Kenai Peninsula Borough's A11- Hazard Mitigation Plan, including the City of Seward and SBCFSA LHMP annexes, is scheduled for review and adoption July 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The Commission recommends Seward City Council support the Kenai Peninsula Seward Planning and Zoning Resolution 2013 -09 Page 2 Borough approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 7 day of May, 2013. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sandie Roach', Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: VACANT: One ATTEST: Johanna Kenney, CMC City Clerk (City Seal) Agenda Statement Meeting Date: May 7, 2013 To: Planning and Zoning Commission t of sett, Through: Ron Long, Assistant City Manager 4 CA5*- 0 ' From: Donna Glenz, Planner Agenda Item: Recommending Council Support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) update. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) is in the process of updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) which is annex I of the multi jurisdictional Kenai Peninsula Hazard Mitigation Plan. SBCFSA received a grant to review and update the LHMP and hired URS Consultants; meetings for the update began in September 2012. The plan addresses emergencies and mitigation measures for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, tsunamis and severe weather events, avalanches and erosion hazards that pose high risk to the SBCFSA. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex (LHMP) will facilitate proactive, sustainable flood risk, adaptation practices and mitigation projects in the Seward /Bear Creek Flood Service Area. The plan incorporates a comprehensive evaluation of flood risk (physical, economic and social), that will improve upon the previous assessments that focused predominately on flood hazards. In addition to assessing present day risks, the study also considers the potential impacts of climate change and how that may evolve the risk over time. The plan utilizes the HAZUS -MH MR4 flood module to quantify risk(s) within the SBCFSA and identifies a prioritized list of mitigation projects within the SBCFSA. INTENT: Provide a recommendation to Council to support the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: 1 The Comprehensive Plan supports the value of a safe community and a X feeling of security. (Public Safety, Volume 1, page 14 Strategic Plan: 2. The Strategic Plan supports Mitigation of Flood Hazards and to Plan and X Prepare for Natural Disasters. Page 11 3. Other (list): The full Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is available for review through the Borough Clerk's and Planning departments, both of which can be reached from www.borough.kenai.ak.us. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution 2013 -09, recommending City Council support the Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area: 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update Executive Summary The Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area (SBCFSA) 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) supplements the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Multi - Jurisdictional Ali- Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan's "All Hazards" approach enables the participating communities to fully integrate essential emergency planning activities. The SBCFSA's LHMP is a joint planning effort by the SBCFSA, City of Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This HMP is intended to serve the SBCFSA's citizens and decision makers to implement actions that would reduce or eliminate future and potentially damaging natural hazard event impacts to their critical facilities, residential structures, and population. This HMP was drafted and adopted to fulfill requirements mandated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, under Public Law 106 -390, amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Title 42 of the United States Code (5121 et seq.). Local governments are required to have a FEMA approved, local government adopted natural hazard mitigation plan for FEMA grant programs' eligibility. Special service areas are encouraged to participate in jurisdictional mitigation planning activities or to develop independent plans because their responsibilities span multiple jurisdictions which would be best served by an independent HMP. The SBCFSA therefore determined that a separate HMP would strengthen KPB's mitigation capabilities. The methodology used for developing the SBCFSA LHMP consisted of the following tasks: • Plan development, review, and maintenance • Public and agency coordination and involvement • Critical facility inventory development • Hazard impact area identification and description • Population risk assessment and critical facility vulnerability identification • Mitigation strategy development identifying, selecting, prioritizing, and implementing mitigation actions • Local HMP adoption following a public hearing • Periodic evaluation, review, and update The HMP is divided into nine sections: Introduction, Community Description, Planning Process, HMP Adoption, Hazard Profiles, Vulnerability Analysis, Mitigation Strategy, and Reference List, with applicable supporting appendices. The SBCFSA is at risk from eight identified natural hazards: earthquakes, erosion, flood, ground failure, severe weather, tsunamis, volcanic activity, and wildland fire. The primary threat to the SBCFSA is from severe weather and storm events. The Planning Team identified mitigation measures that span a broad spectrum of activities for all potential hazard impacts. They include: • Promote recognizing and mitigating all natural hazards that affect the SBCFSA. • Reduce loss and damage possibility from all natural hazards that affect the area. Page 1 of 2 • Cross reference mitigation goals and actions with other partners' planning mechanisms and projects. • Reduce structural vulnerability to earthquake, erosion, flood, ground failure, severe weather, tsunami, volcano, and wildland fire damages. • Maintaining city monitoring and warning systems, e.g. the City's tsunami warning and early alert broadcasting siren systems. The plan will be monitored, reviewed, and evaluated annually; and updated every five years. It will also be reviewed and updated as appropriate, such as when new funding sources become available, or after a disaster occurs that significantly affects the SBCFSA. This plan serves as guide for citizens and policy makers in SBCFSA in order to mitigate potential natural hazard disaster damages. Periodic review of this plan is necessary in order to continually evaluate its effectiveness and to make the most efficient use of mitigation resources as they become available. The 2013 SBCFSA Local Hazard Mitigation Plan developed initiatives will be incorporated into existing SBCFSA, City, Tribal, and Borough planning initiatives such as their respective Comprehensive, Capital Improvement, Emergency Response, and Transportation Plans as appropriate. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 14 Call to Order The April 2, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Roach'. Opening Ceremony Commissioner McClure led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Sandie Roach' presiding, and Cindy Ecklund Martha Fleming Dale Butts Bixler McClure Alexis Campestre comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz, City Planner Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician City Administration Report City Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • Glenz thanked Commissioner Campestre for joining the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Glenz said FEMA had recently sent notice that the updated floodplain maps for the Seward area were submitted for local adoption. • The City of Seward had issued one floodplain development permit to Leif Olson for the filling of property north of the airport. • The City of Seward had participated in a statewide tsunami warning exercise on March 28 and the exercise was successful. • City Manager Jim Hunt had participated in a FEMA training at the agency's training center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. • City Staff had also been participating in FEMA training at the City Fire Department. The two day ICS 300 class involved incident command training. • The 22 Annual Pink Cheeks Triathlon was scheduled for May 4. • Seward Fire Chief David Squires was on hand at the meeting to provide information about proposed changes to the building code. • The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly was scheduled to meet in City Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on April 16. The Planning and Zoning Commission work session slated for the City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 15 same time and location was scheduled to be held at the Library Museum, in the Community Room. Butts asked if the maps would be reviewed and approved by Planning and Zoning. Glenz said the map adoption would include a City Code change, so the Commission would review the new maps and proposed changes. Ecklund asked Administration who attended ICS 300 class. Glenz noted that the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, and other City staff attended. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations — None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those items scheduled for Public Hearing — Kenai Fjords National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow, inside City, said he was available for questions regarding the Old Solly's Replat action that was before Commissioners. He encouraged adoption and said the replat presented no issues of concern. Mow also said the National Park would soon be reducing the number of properties it owned in the community. Tim McDonald, inside City, described a trial project he was proposing for the tidal flats / estuary area at the head of Resurrection Bay. The proposed "Baseline Trail" would provide a connection from Port Avenue to the Nash Road area, McDonald said. The trail concept was in its early stages of planning, but could potentially provide access to numerous resources, including salmon fishing and bird viewing, McDonald said. Mark Teckenbrock, inside City, said he had suggestions for City Code amendments to allow transient merchants to operate more freely. Teckenbrock said the rules for transient merchants need revision, such as allowing operators to set up on side streets during certain hours. Currently, the rules do not allow vendors to operate on City streets, he said. Commissioner Ecklund asked Techenbrock if he had any suggested revisions to provide the Commission. Teckenbrock said he would provide his suggested revisions to the Community Development Office. Commissioner Butts asked Teckenbrock was being prevented from conducting business. Teckenbrock said he had a private property location on which to operate his food truck and could conduct business. He said he was still interested in amending the transient merchant rules for other operators to allow more flexibility in terms of where to operate. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 16 City Fire Chief David Squires, inside City, said four codes would be revised: the International Fire Code, International Building Code, International Residential Code and International Mechanical Code. City Council approval of the Code changes was required, Squires said. Squires said the International Fire Code, International Building Code and International Mechanical Code was to be brought forward for introduction at the City Council meeting scheduled for April 8, 2013. The residential Code would follow, at the direction of City Council, Squires said. Chair Roach' requested unanimous consent to suspend the rules, then allowed Squires to exceed the allotted speaking time of two minutes. Commissioners agreed by unanimous consent to suspend the rules. Squires explained the various proposed local changes. Squires said a significant proposed change in the Building Code was an increase in the size of a structure that could be built without a building permit to 200 square feet. Squires also noted that new rules would also allow temporary structures to be permitted annually for up to five years. Squires explained additional changes, which had to be approved by City Council. Squires said another significant proposed change was the requirement that new townhouses greater than 3,600 square have sprinkler systems installed. That requirement would be extended to new, one- and two- family dwellings as well, if they exceeded 3,600 square feet, he said. Ecklund asked if proposed changes would create conflicts with other parts of the City Code. Squires said the Code revision should, ideally, eliminate existing Code conflicts. Commissioners discussed the various proposed changes and the timeline for City Council approval and public comment. Squires said the adoption of the rules would probably not occur before late June or July. Ecklund asked if any of the Code revisions would come back to Commissioners for comment. Squires said Commissioners could provide comments at upcoming public hearings. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Fleming/Ecklund) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 17 The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: March 5, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes Unfinished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing — None Unfinished Business — None New Business — Resolution 2013 -06 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Original Townsite of Seward, Old Solly's Replat, creating one lot to be known as Lot 1A, located at 411 Washington Street Glenz noted the location of the proposed replat and described the zoning designations for the surrounding properties. The historic Old Solly's Building, constructed in 1916, encroached into the City right of way on three sides and an encroachment permit was required as part of the remodel project. No members of the public voiced concerns about the project, Glenz said. Ecklund asked to recuse herself from voting on the proposed replat so that she would be able to vote on the matter when it came before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. Roach' and Commissioners agreed that Ecklund recuse herself from voting and Ecklund took a seat in the audience. Fleming asked Administration how long an issued encroachment permit would be in effect. Glenz said an encroachment permit would last for 30 years or the life of the structure. Glenz said she had been working with Administration and the City Attorney to draft the permit. Roach' asked about the encroachment of an awning on Washington Street at the entrance to the Old Solly's Building. Glenz said the awning would replace a former awning, and that awnings are allowed in the Central Business District. Roach' asked how wide the awning was compared to the sidewalk width. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 18 Glenz said the awning would extend approximately four feet, and the sidewalk was approximately 10 feet wide. Fleming asked about the building encroachment into the alley and if that presented any issues for the use of the alley. Glenz said the alley was a standard 20 -foot wide platted right of way. When the building was constructed, it encroached approximately six inches into the alley. The alley would continue to be used, Glenz said. Motion (Butts/McClure) Approve Resolution 2013 -06 Motion Passed Unanimous Ecklund returned from her seat in the audience to continue her participation with the Commission. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) FEMA Region X Newsletter 2013 Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting Reminder April 16 Work Session Reminder Commission Comments Fleming thanked the members of the public who attended the meeting and said she was pleased that the Old Solly's Building was being renovated. Fleming also said she would review the proposed Code amendments presented by Fire Chief David Squires and provide comments. Campestre said he felt welcome on the Commission and looked forward to learning more about serving. Butts thanked Fire Chief David Squires for his presentation. McClure thanked staff and welcomed Commissioner Compestre. McClure also thanked Squires for presenting the proposed Code changes. Ecklund said she appreciated the work City staff performed to prepare the proposed City Code changes, as well as the preparations for the meeting. Ecklund asked if staff could provide an older version of the Old Solly's Plat for the Kenai Peninsula Borough to review. City of Seward, Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2013 Volume 7, Page 19 Glenz said the older version of the plat would be available, but it lacks the kind of detail needed for a thorough review. Roach' thanked Campestre for joining the Commission and the members of the public for attending. Citizens' Comments Squires said he looked forward to receiving Commissioner comments on the proposed Code changes. Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments — None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Dwayne Atwood, Sandie Roach' Planning Technician Chair (City Seal) A Reon X 'f4S Rlrk Reuaiin N e� m Approval Received for within the NFIP Community Rating April System Program (CRS) to allow for Volume 3, Issue ue 4 4 2013 CRS Manual implementation of certain changes The 2013 Community Rating System and activities to meet the (CRS) Coordinator's Manual has requirements of the Reasonable and been approved by the Office of Prudent Alternatives (RPAs). The Inside this Issue Management and Budget (OMB). RPA related changes to the CRS The manual is available for were part of a comprehensive download on the STARR website. revision to the CRS driven by the 2008 -2013 CRS Strategic Plan. 1 2013 CRS Manual At its first cycle verification visit after April 1, 2013, each The CRS Strategic Plan included participating CRS community will coordination processes that gathered 2 NORFMA News need to meet the new prerequisites input from numerous CRS and credit criteria set out in the 2013 stakeholders, including community manual. No new requirements will floodplain managers, insurance 3 Featured Training take effect until the one -on -one industry stakeholders, academic review with the ISO /CRS Specialist researchers, other federal agency and the community at the next cycle representatives as well as 3 Hazus Software Online individuals and organizations with a visit. As with all verification visits, g the ISO /CRS Specialists will work particular interest in floodplain 3 with comm unities on items needed natural function, which includes Calendar for credit verification, and to some of the interests associated with identify additional activities for the stewardship of endangered 4 Shoshone County Concludes which the community may not have species habitat. Following numerous Flooding Pilot Project been receiving credit. forums and the distribution of various draft documents, the content 4 Silver Jackets in The new manual will affect each of the new CRS Coordinator's Washington CRS community differently. Some Manual was agreed upon in fall of will see an increase in credit for 2011, with a final sign -off by 4 Biggert - Waters Flood their existing activities. For Federal Insurance and Mitigation Insurance Rate Changes example, there will be more credit Administration leadership in spring for Open Space Preservation. Other 2012. This comprehensive effort communities will see a decrease in involved far more changes to the credit for certain activities. For CRS than those related to the RPAs. example, the credit points provided The CRS is a highly integrated for Map Information Services are insurance flood risk rating program being reduced. or "schedule." Changes to any one Region X's Role Incorporating RPAs of the 18 CRS Activities or 80 CRS FEMA Region X worked with the Activity Elements require a CRS Task Force to incorporate compensating adjustment to other recommendations from Puget Sound CRS Activities or Elements. Hence, changes within CRS to Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction Biological Opinion Element 4 of the accommodate the RPAs FEMA Region X Service Center Reasonable and Prudent Alternative 44th into the CRS program. Significant Continued on next page 20700 44 Avenue West, Suite 110 p g g Lynnwood, Washington 98036 effort has been expended by FEMA (425) 329 -3699 in recent years to modify procedures RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together APRIL 2013 www.starr - team.com NEWS FROM REGION X Page 2 CRS Manual (cont.) governing The Paperwork package of information is sent from needed to be carefully considered, Reduction Act (44 USC §3501 et a coordinating office in FEMA to a due to the inherent seq.) Adhering to these requirements coordinating office in DHS who interconnectedness of all CRS requires researching, preparing and sends the package to the Office of Elements. submitting a lengthy and highly Management and Budget which has detailed analysis of the impact to the final approval authority. As with any programmatic materials public of the information collected, or procedures that gather called an Information Collection Between April and August 2012, information from entities external to Review (ICR) Supporting considerable effort was expended in drafting and finalizing the a Federal agency, the new CRS Statement. The analysis requires Coordinator's Manual had to be statistical projections of burden Supporting Statement materials, reviewed and approved in hours, cost and privacy related data. which was particularly difficult for accordance with regulations The resulting Supporting Statement the CRS because it is such a comprehensive and complex Summary of Changes in RPA4 program. Stormwater Credits: The Stormwater credits have been added to include an In September 2012, the ICR incentive for 1.10 techniques. This credit is now a standalone activity (Activity package was provided to DHS with 450 ), a request for an Emergency Open Space Credits: Additional Credits have been provided for open space with Processing, due to the urgency bonus credits available for open space that has natural and beneficial functions, associated with the ESA is located in areas identified as habitat for listed species, or has been preserved compliance deadlines in the Puget through a restoration plan. Sound. Retaining end increasing Riparian Functions: The CRS program has always NORFMA News awarded points for this activity. The revised manual changes the rating standards and increases the number of ways to earn the credit such as maintaining a natural shoreline. NORFMA is the 35 ASFPM Chapter Structural mitigation: The weighting forum changed the ratio of points for natural and beneficial functions vs. structural mitigation to incentivize Z The ASFPM Board communities to choose activities that provide protection of natural and . £ approved NORFMA's beneficial functions. application for chapter Levee Setbacks: The increase in open space credit and natural and beneficial status during the functions credit will incentivize communities to set levees back and create March board meeting, making it the additional open space. first ASFPM chapter in FEMA Relocate pre -FIRM development The new manual will reduce the points Region X. available for mitigation of structures. The increase in credits available for open space, storm water, and bonus multipliers for Repetitive Loss (x2) and Severe Ask the Help Desk Repetitive Loss (x3) mitigation continue to incentivize mitigation of existing structures. Repetitive Loss and Severe Repetitive Loss structures are typically Have a question about floodplain pre FIRM structures, management regulations, a Levee Credit Credit has always been provided if a levee owner can provide mapping project or mitigation certification for a vegetated levee. The credit has been revised to require a planning? The Region X Service maintenance plan and performance of required maintenance. The community Center can research your question must demonstrate that all required permits were received for their maintenance and connect you to the resources program. you need. Highlight actions that benefit Saimonlds: There are nine activities that provide We can be reached via email at points for Natural and Beneficial Functions. As an additional incentive the new RegionXHelpDesk@starr - team.com. CRS Coordinators Manual will require a perquisite number of points obtained in these nine activities for communities to advance to a Class 4 and an additional number of points in these activities to advance to a Class 1 Buyout Credits: As mentioned above, the credits for buying structures in the floodplain have been reduced, however, additional credits have been introduced for retention of open space and increased watershed master planning especially Jj J( * if the plan has a mechanism to fund recovery projects. increasing Restlhence Together APRIL 2013 www.starr - team.com NEWS FROM REGION X Page 3 Featured Training more complete LOMC requests that can be processed more quickly and Upcoming Events & Biggert Waters NFIP Reform with fewer additional data requests. Training April 1", 10:00 am The community's role with regards (All times Pacific) to the MT -1 process will also be The Biggert- Waters National Flood discussed. This course is designed Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Insurance Program Reform Act O f Earthquake Damage -FEMA E -74 for State and Local officials, April 9 _ Spokane. WA 2012 (BW -12) resulted in major engineers, surveyors, and anyone April 22 - Richland, WA changes to the NFIP. This session, interested in learning more about the April 24. Yakima, WA presented by FEMA Region X, will MT -1 process. Lisa.VanHagen @nii.wa.gov provide an overview of the changes Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings and what is being done to One CEC for CFMs for Potential Seismic Hazards - FEMA implement the legislation. Presenter: Brock Remus, STARR 154 April 10 - Spokane, WA The Biggert- Waters Flood Insurance To register for online courses, visit April 23 - Richland. WA Reform Act of 2012 requires FEMA STARR's training site online at April 25 - Yakima. WA to take immediate steps to eliminate j.mp /starrwebtraining, or email Lisa. VanHagen @mii.wa.gov a variety of existing flood insurance RXTraining@starr - team.com. Earthquake Mitigation for Hospitals - subsidies and calls for a number of FEMA P -767 changes in how the program Hazus Software Online April 11 � - Spokane, WA gov operates. The new rates will reflect Starting in mid-April 2013 Hazus Elevation Certificates for A Zones full flood risk of an insured building users will be able to download April 11. 10am 12:30pm and some insurance subsidies and Hazus software and state dataset Online* - 2 CECs discounts will be phased out and information online instead of Biggert Waters NFIP Reform Act of eventually eliminated. Based on ordering a DVD. Users can visit the 2012 various conditions set forth in the April 17. 10am law, subsidies and grandfathered Map Service Center (MSC) site Online* - 1 CEC rates will be eliminated for most (https:J /msc.fema.gov) to download NFIP Basics the Hazus software. International properties in the future. users are not eligible to download April 18, 10am g Online* - 1 CEC One CEC for CFMs Hazus software and must continue to request a DVD through the MSC Preparing Data for Hazus Presenter: Mark Riebau, FEMA April 24, 10am Region X site. Online* - 1 CEC Benefits of the online download MT - Basics MT -1 Basics: A comprehensive Overview of the MT -1 process and • No waiting for a DVD in the mail April e5, lOarn Discussion of Common Application g Online* 1 CEC Setbacks • Choice of downloading Hazus Washington State Earthquake !t }riJ 5. 1 !I: t)0 ; r i� software and/or individual state May Scenario C datasets This webinar is designed to give a Online* 1 CEC broad overview of the MT -1 review • Easy access to customer service Elevation Certificates process and review procedures that Once the online download option is May 9, loam Online* 10am CECs will help applicants submit a available on the MSC, FEMA will completed MT -1 application to notify the Hazus community. If Using DFIRMS and Other Digital processing by FEMA. M a y Data facilitate p g y users would prefer to receive the May 15, loam Attendees will learn what is required Hazus software on a DVD instead of online* - 1 CEC to submit a complete application, using the online download feature *To register for online courses, visit including how to fill out the forms they may do so through the MSC. If STARR's training site online at l.mp /starrwebtraining, or email and use FEMA's new online LOMC you have any questions, please RXTrainmg @Starr- team.com. submittal tool. In addition, the email the Hazus Outreach team at course will outline the differences hazus @arcaspicio.com. between LOMAs, eLOMAs, LOMR -Fs, and conditional LOMCs. Participants will learn how to submit Ris IUV1iP Increasing Resttwence Together APRIL 2013 www.starr - team.com NEWS FROM REGION X Page 4 Shoshone County projects that will be able to reduce Silver Jackets Team flood risk within the watershed. The Concludes Watershed project also catalogued past studies Official in Washington Flooding Pilot Project and plans so that the working group The Silver Jackets program provides could access all flood related a formal and consistent strategy for A yearlong pilot project that information in one place. The examined flood risk in the South information compiled by the an interagency approach to planning and implementing measures to Fork Coeur d'Alene Watershed Working Group is an important set reduce the risks associated with concluded in February with the in recognizing specific flood related flooding and other natural hazards. establishment of a local flood risk issues in the watershed, and management group. The Idaho developing solutions to mitigate The State of Washington Silver Silver Jackets coordinated the them. Jackets Core Team Charter project and worked with Shoshone establishes and formalizes the County and its seven incorporated This cooperation of local, state and expectations for implementation of cities, the Coeur d'Alene Basin federal agencies over the course of the Silver Jackets Team for the State Environmental Improvement Project the project has set the stage to of Washington. The charter will be Commission, and the Panhandle reduce the impact of flooding in the reviewed annually by the core Health District to enhance the South Fork Coeur d'Alene member agencies. watershed flood mitigation watershed. This plan will have no management plan previously immediate effect on floodplain The State of Washington Silver outlined in the County Multi- boundaries of the National Flood Jackets Team vision statement is: Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Insurance Program, but will over Serve as a catalyst to increase Plan. The local working group is time reduce the effects of flood efficiency and coordination between comprised of county and municipal related damage within the affected State and Federal agencies in elected officials, floodplain area. developing comprehensive and enc sustainable solutions to flood hazard administrators and emer g Y The Idaho Silver Jackets is a team of issues including response, recovery, managers that will continue to work federal and state agencies whose together on flood related issues. preparedness, and mitigation." to g mission is to provide a unified Funded by a $100,000 grant to the interagency approach to reducing The signed charter can be viewed flood risk and minimizing the online at www.starr team.com `` "t Idaho Silver Jackets from the U.S. g Army Corps of Engineers, the expenditures for flood response and project identified and prioritized recovery. Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Rate Changes Floodplain managers from around the country have been asking about the impact of Biggert Waters on future flood insurance rates. Please see the below invitation from FEMA to participate on a conference call, where this issue will be discussed. Regardless of whether you participate on the call, you can always find updated information (FEMA bulletins, etc.) on ASFPM's website at www.floods.org and clink the link at the bottom of the page titled "Information Page for Biggert - Waters 2012 NFIP Reform Act Implementation ". You are invited you to call into an intergovernmental stakeholder briefing being conducted by FEMA Flood Insurance and Mitigation staff, to explain the flood insurance rate changes. The briefing call will take place as follows: Date: April 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM EST Participant call -In line: 1- 800 -368 -1782 PIN: 2742176 There is a fact sheet and a short slide presentation that can be used during the call. Link to fact sheet Link to slide presentation. RI s k MAP Increasing Resilience Together APRIL 2013 www.starr- team.com NeWS :4� X m R T RR '1 tra tegc Alliance or Risk Reduction April 2013 Volume 3. Issue 5 DITION SPECIAL. EDITION B ggert- Waters Reform On the following pages, you will Act of 2012 find a fact sheet that addresses two sections of this Act dealing Inside this Issue The National Flood Insurance primarily with the elimination of Program (NFIP), administered by subsidized rates and moving policy Biggert - Waters Reform the Department of Homeland premiums to more accurately reflect Act of 2012 Security's Federal Emergency the full risk rate. Please use this as a Management Agency (FEMA), is a reference, and consider forwarding program with a large number of it to other interested parties. stakeholders. FEMA partners with Future Updates floodplain managers and planners in There are many more sections of the NFIP- participating communities, legislation that will be developed local, State, and Federally elected and implemented over time. We officials, and a wide range of private encourage you to subscribe to this sector organizations such as newsletter, as we will be providing insurance agents, lending updates on BW12 policy institutions, builders, surveyors, development and implementation as engineers, etc. to successfully that information becomes available. deliver the most effective protection For newsletter subscription against flood losses to instructions, email policyholders: flood insurance. rxnewsletter @starr - team.com. When Congress passed the Biggert- Waters National Flood Insurance Questions? Reform and Modernization Act of If you have questions regarding 2012 (BW12), the NFIP was not BW12, please visit only reauthorized for another 5 www.floodsmart.gov or email years, but significant reforms were asktheexpert@riskmapcds.com. put in place to stabilize the program . TA financially so that residents could continue to benefit from the protection flood insurance provides. Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction FEMA Region X Service Center 20700 44th Avenue West, Suite 110 Lynnwood, Washington 98036 (425) 329 -3699 I i s1iVI P Increasing Resilience Together APRIL 2013 — BIGGERT- WATERS SPECIAL EDITION www.starr- team.com 6Y�\ c .......} ' Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform .4 ivi) st Act of2012 Impact of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Changes Note: This Fact Sheet deals specifically with Sections 205 and 207 of the Act. I n 2012, the U.S. Congress passed the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 which calls on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies to make a number of changes to the way the NFIP is run. Some of these changes have already been put in place, and others will be implemented in the coming months. Key provisions of the legislation will require the NFIP to raise rates to reflect true flood risk, make the program more financially stable, and change how Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) updates impact policyholders. The changes will mean premium rate increases for some — but not all — policyholders over time. Background: In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Since most homeowners' insurance policies did not cover flood, property owners who experienced a flood often found themselves financially devastated and unable to rebuild. The NFIP was formed to fill that gap and was designed to incorporate community adoption of minimum standards for new construction and development to minimize future risk of flood damage. Pre - existing homes and businesses, however, could remain as they were. Owners of many of these older properties were eligible to obtain insurance at lower, subsidized rates that did not reflect the property's true flood risk. In addition, as the initial flood risk identified by the NFIP has been updated, many homes and businesses that had been built in compliance with existing standards have received discounted rates in areas where the risk of flood was revised. This "Grandfathering" approach prevented rate increases for existing properties when the flood risk in their area increased. After 45 years, flood risks continue and the costs and consequences of flooding are increasing dramatically. In 2012, Congress passed legislation to make the NFIP more sustainable and financially sound over the long term. What this means: The new law eliminates some artificially low rates and discounts which are no longer sustainable. Most flood insurance rates will now move to reflect full risk, and flood insurance rates will rise on some policies. Actions such as buying a property, allowing a policy to lapse, or purchasing a new policy can trigger rate changes. You should talk to your insurance agent about how changes may affect your property and flood insurance policy. There are investments you and your community can make to reduce the impact of rate changes. And FEMA can help communities lower flood risk and flood insurance premiums. What is Changing Now? Most rates for most properties will more accurately reflect risk. Subsidized rates for non - primary/secondary residences are being phased out now. Subsidized rates for certain other classes of properties will be eliminated over time, beginning in late 2013. There are several actions which can trigger a rate change, and not everyone will be affected. It's important to know the distinctions and actions to avoid, or to take, to lessen the impacts. April 2013 1 Federal Emergency Management Agency Not everyone will be affected immediately by the new law — only 20 percent of NFIP policies receive subsidies Talk to your agent about how rate changes could affect your policy. Your agent can help you understand if your policy is impacted by the changes. • Owners of non - primary /secondary residences in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) will see 25 percent increase annually until rates reflect true risk — began January 1, 2013. • Owners of property that has experienced severe or repeated flooding will see 25 percent rate increase annually until rates reflect true risk — beginning October 1, 2013. • Owners of business properties in a Special Flood Hazard Area will see 25 percent rate increase annually until rates reflect true flood risk -- beginning October 1, 2013. (Each property's risk is different. Some policyholders may reach their true risk rate after a couple years of increases, while other policyholder increases may go beyond five years to get to the full risk rate required by the new law. Rate tables on true risk will not be available until June 2013.) Primary residences in SFHAs will be able to keep their subsidized rates unless or until: • The property is sold; • The policy lapses; • You suffer severe, repeated, flood losses; or • A new policy is purchased. Grandfathering Changes Expected in 2014 The Act calls for a phase -out grandfathered rates and a move to risk -based rates for most properties when the community adopts a new Flood Insurance Rate Map. If you live in a community that adopts a new, updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), grandfathered rates will be phased out. This will happen gradually, with new rates increasing by 20% per year for five years. Implementation is anticipated in late 2014. What Can Be Done to Lower Costs? For home owners and business owners: • Talk to your insurance agent about your insurance options. • You will probably need an Elevation Certificate to determine your correct rate. • Higher deductibles might lower your premium. • Consider incorporating flood mitigation into your remodeling or rebuilding. o Building or rebuilding higher will lower your risk and could reduce your premium. o Consider adding vents to your foundation or using breakaway walls. • Talk with local officials about community -wide mitigation steps. For community officials: • Consider joining the Community Rating System (CRS) or increasing your CRS activities to lower premiums for residents. • Talk to your state about grants. FEMA issues grants to states, which can then distribute the funds to communities to help with mitigation and rebuilding. April 2013 2 Federal Emergency Management Agency Key Dates and Triggers • Homeowners with • 25 percent increase • BW 12 calls for the subsidized insurance rates in premium rates phase -out of subsidies on non - primary residences each year until and grandfathered rates • Properties receiving premiums reflect full on flood insurance subsidized insurance rates risk rates premiums. are those structures built • This premium increase is January 1, 2013 prior to the first Flood outlined in Section Insurance Rate Map (pre- 100205 FIRM properties) that • The phase out of have not been subsidies affecting non - substantially damaged or primary residences was improved. also mandated by earlier 2012 legislation, HR 5740. • Owners of business • 25 percent increase • BW 12 calls for the properties with in premium rates phase -out of subsidies subsidized premiums each year until on flood insurance • Owners of severe premiums reflect full premiums. repetitive loss properties, risk rates • These premium which are defined as any increases are outlined in October 1, 2013 property that has Section 100205. incurred flood- related damage in which the cumulative amounts of NFIP claims payments exceeded the fair market value of the property • Full -risk rates will • BW 12 calls for the • Owners of property: apply to these phase -out of subsidies 1. not insured as of the policies. on flood insurance October 1, 2013 date of enactment of premiums. BW 12 (7/6/2013); • These premium continued 2. with a lased NFIP P increases are outlined in policy; or Section 100205. 3. purchased after the date of enactment of BW 12. April 2013 3 Federal Emergency Management Agency • Owners of properties • Full risk rates will • BW 12 calls for the phase -out insured by the be phased in of subsidies and Prefered Risk Policy annually with grandfathered rates on flood (PRP) Eligibility average annual insurance premiums. Extension, which has increases of 20 • The phase -out is a policy October 1, 2013 allowed structures percent until decision to align all subsidies mapped into a high risk premiums reach with the BW 12 changes and continued g area to remain insured at full risk rates. maintain the PRP for low risk lower PRP rates. These properties outside the SFHA. are properties mapped into the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on or after October 1, 2008. • All policyholders • A 5 percent • BW 12 calls for the except Preferred Risk premium increase establishment of a reserve Policies (PRPs), Group will go towards fund to meet the expected October 1, 2013 Flood Insurance building a reserve future obligations of the Policies, and fund for the NFIP. NFIP. policyholders losing • The reserve fund is outlined their subsidies. in Section 1310A. • Other property • Full -risk rates will • BW 12 calls for the phase -out owners, including non- be phased in over of grandfathered rates on subsidized five years at a rate flood insurance premiums. policyholders, affected of 20 percent per • This premium increase is by map changes year to reach full outlined in Section 100207. risk rates. Late 2014 • The NFIP will not retroactively collect premiums for map changes occurring after the date of enactment (7/6/2012). 4 April 2013 Pelimethig &lige") 3 .4,,r- .t fs,, 'lip W infOITha U10 1 74` 'Li .11.11f1 trf MA V „N} 1 5' 1 1 a 3 PM Se'w rd Co e� �y. Corner of Ern �'njtY Library s��s,,f� Adams Y Ave Mood C� f�3 BF3 1' °F � ) a -..' 1 7 'N c 'B ea Creek Vin; r �;� egill 1 0 • Mr,ua Corps of Engineers • Memorandum r .4O CITY OF SEWARD .'1-.: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT :.: ' Date: November 8, 2012 To: Planning & Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician Subject: 2013 - Planning & Zoning Meeting Schedule This memo is to provide a schedule of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings for the calendar year 2013. 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 15 (New Year's Holiday on Tuesday, January 1) February February 5 February 19 March March 5 (Note: March 5 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) March 19 April April 2 April 16 May May 7 May 21 June June 4 (Note: June 4 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) June 18 July Jul 2 July 16 August August 6 August 20 September September 3 (Note: September 3 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) September 17 October October 3 (Thursday) October 15 (Borough & Local Elections on October 1) November November 7 (Thursday) November 19 (National Election on November 5) December December 3 (Note: December 3 Flood Board Work Session at 6:00) Deeen-7 January January 7 January 21 If you have questions or concerns or cannot attend, please call 224 -4049 or email datwood @cityofseward.net. Memorandum f j off s is, Date: May 7, 2013 ICA — stk-P To: Planning and Zoning Commission Through: Donna Glenz, Planner aeir From: Dwayne Atwood, Planning Technician efr Subject: May 14 Ethics Training for City Council, Boards and Commissions The City is offering ethics training from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 in City Council Chambers. Jeff Lucas of the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association will lead the training. The training session will provide insight into ethical behavior, inherent conflicts and exercising individual judgment and reasoning in addressing ethical dilemmas. Recommendation: Interested Commissioners attend the scheduled ethics training. of SE 9, PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all members of the Seward City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Port And Commerce Advisory Board, and Seward Ad Hoc Recreation Committee have been invited to the following training session: City Council, Boards & Commissions Training Session Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Ethics The training session will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. PUBLISHED: Will be published in Seward Phoenix Log on Thursday, May 2 & 9, 2013 under City Calendar. 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