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#22-39 - Authorizing the Purchase of Nine Lots Within the Old Valdez Townsite to Include Lots 1, 2, 9-12, Block 43 and Lots 4-6, Block 55, US Survey 439 from Steve Alley in the Amount of 36,000
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SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Planning Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $36,000
Unencumbered Balance: $36,000
Funding Source: 350-8000-55000.582
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Approve resolution #22-39 authorizing the purchase of nine lots within the Old Valdez Townsite to include lots 1, 2, 9-12, Block 43 and Lots 4-6, Block 55, US Survey 439 from Steve Alley in the amount of $36,000.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Mr. Steve Alley contacted the Planning Department because he owns nine parcels located on the south side of the Richardson Highway in the Old Valdez Townsite. Mr. Alley inherited these parcels and would like to sell them to the City of Valdez. The parcels are about 7,000 square feet in size and have not been modified since the original plat. The lots are not accessible. The area has been platted, but is unimproved.
The terrain near the mouth of Valdez Glacier Stream has changed drastically since the 1891 plat and has increased access issues due to some of the platted roads now being located in the streambed. The lots for sale are not impacted, but this contributes to the challenges with establishing access to the area.
The parcels in this area are zoned light industrial, in part due to concerns related to soil stability, and the desire to prevent residential development from occurring in the old town area. The Comprehensive Plan depicts place types of industrial business & production (closer to the highway) and working waterfront (closer to the water.) Additionally, in the development suitability map, the areas closer to the water are not recommended for development, due to significant environmental constraints.
In order for this area to be developed, access will need to be established, requiring changes to the existing plat. Also, the sm...
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