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Home My WebLink About04042017 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2017 Volume 7,Page 225 Call to Order The April 4, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Martha Fleming. Opening Ceremony Commissioner Ambrosiani led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call There were present: Martha Fleming presiding, Gary Seese, Margaret Anderson, Craig Ambrosiani, comprising a quorum of the Commission; and Donna Glenz,Planner Dwayne Atwood,Planning Technician Excused was Cindy Ecklund, Tom Swann and David Carlton City Administration Report Planner Donna Glenz updated the Commission on the following business items: • No new floodplain development permits had been issued since the previous meeting. • The Seward Marine Industrial Center breakwater construction had resumed and the project was on schedule, including upland development, Glenz said. • Boat Harbor staff had completed numerous boat lifts and it was announced that longtime Harbor Department employee Flip Foldager was retiring during April, Glenz said. • The ongoing repair to the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel was nearing completion, possibly within weeks, Glenz said. • Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre was slated to address budget issues at a local town hall meeting on April 5. • Commissioners were reminded to complete their Alaska Public Offices Commission paperwork and return it to the City Clerk's office. • The annual spring Permitting & Agency Information Day event was scheduled for April 20 in the Community Room of the public library. Glenz suggested that the Commission amend the agenda to include an Item D under New Business to discuss the availability of a quorum for an April 18 special meeting. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2017 Volume 7, Page 226 Fleming asked about the possibility of scheduling a field trip to learn more about the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel project. In response to further questions, Glenz explained that it would not be possible to enter the tunnel. Glenz said she would contact the City Public Works director to determine if a visit to the site was possible. Other Reports, Announcements & Presentations—None Citizens' Comments on any subject except those scheduled for Public Hearing— None Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion(Anderson/Ambrosiani) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, and add an Item D under New Business as "Commission discussion and availability of a quorum for an April 18 special meeting." Motion Passed, as amended Unanimous The following item was approved on the Consent Agenda: February 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes Special Items— Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Glenz stated the rules for the nomination. Fleming opened the floor to accept nominations for Chair. Motion(Anderson/Seese) Close the nominations for Chair and elect Commissioner Ecklund as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Glenz noted that Ecklund had indicated in writing her desire to accept nomination. Fleming opened the floor to accept nominations for Vice Chair. City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2017 Volume 7,Page 227 Motion (Ambrosiani/Seese) Close the nominations for Vice Chair and elect Martha Fleming as Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Unfmished Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None New Business Items requiring a Public Hearing—None Unfinished Business—None New Business Items— Resolution 2017-02 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary replat of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 17, Original Townsite of Seward, creating one lot to be known as Lot 14A,White Replat Glenz noted the location of the property and directed Commissioners to the maps that had been provided. The property was within the Auto Commercial Zoning District and served by full utilities, Glenz said. Motion (Anderson/Ambrosiani) Approve Resolution 2017-02 Ambrosiani asked if the vacation of interior lot lines would result in any impact to the surrounding properties. Glenz said the interior lot line vacation would make one 9,000 square foot lot and would not create any conformity issues. In response to Ambrosiani, Glenz added that the developer had expressed interest in remodeling the existing home to a duplex, which required the interior lot line vacation. The developer could, ultimately, expand the structure to construct a triplex, she said. Bob White, the property owner, added that the proposed duplex remodel project would not expand the structural footprint of the house. In response to Anderson, Glenz said that much of the property situated north along Sixth Avenue was zoned Auto Commercial. One property on the street was zoned Single Family, Glenz said. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2017-03 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska recommending the City Council approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission priorities from April 2017 to April 2018 City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2017 Volume 7,Page 228 Motion (Ambrosiani/Anderson) Approve Resolution 2017-03 Glenz stated the history of the work sessions leading up to the establishment of the annual priorities. Staff recommended adoption of the priorities as listed. Commissioners questioned aspects of the Camping Code and how the Commission would be involved in any amendments. Glenz cited the history of earlier revision efforts and the portions of the City Code that provided guidance on camping. The Community Development Department and the City Clerk's office worked on the Camping Code, but priorities changed when staff was directed to work on the Mobile Vendor Code, Glenz said. Other priorities, including the Comprehensive Plan update, had taken energy away from revising the Camping Code. Glenz further explained some of the camping issues that resulted in complaints from the public. Glenz said staff would bring forward a revision to the Camping Code in the near future. Motion Passed Unanimous Commission discussion and availability of a quorum for an April 18 special meeting Glenz said a special meeting was needed in order to hold three public hearings in a timely fashion. Glenz was concerned that a quorum might not be available and asked Commissioners to check their schedules and determine if they were available. Commissioners discussed the date and determined the members present would be available to meet on April 18. The Commission set the special meeting time for 7 p.m. Informational Items and Reports (No action required) FEMA Region X Newsletter 2017 Planning& Zoning Meeting Schedule April 10 Planning and Zoning Quarterly Report to City Council April 18 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting Reminder Update on Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area Projects Glenz directed Commissioners to the flood board update provided by Stephanie Presley, service area coordinator. Commissioners said they appreciated the quality of the report provided by Presley. In response to Anderson, Glenz said the City had been involved in several flood mitigation projects that were coordinated with the flood service area board. Potential future projects City of Seward,Alaska Planning Commission Minutes April 4, 2017 Volume 7,Page 229 included a portion of the road leading into the Kenai Peninsula Borough solid waste transfer facility, Glenz said. Commission Comments— Fleming encouraged Commissioners to contact Kenn Carpenter, the new Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly representative for District 6, which included the Seward area. Fleming said she was most concerned with education funding. In response to Anderson, Glenz said the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan update had been received. The plan would need to be approved and adopted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough in June. The final draft was scheduled to come before Commissioners on April 18, Glenz said. During further discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, Glenz directed Commissioners to the Land Use Map and pointed out some of the minor changes that were to be adopted. Citizens' Comments—None Commission and Administration Response to Citizens' Comments—None Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. - 7/2 411.. D ayne Atwoo. 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