ITEM TITLE:
Discussion: The Future of City of Valdez Parcels in Airport Industrial Subdivision
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Planning Director
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RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion only.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Staff has received interest from multiple members of the public in one City-owned parcel in Airport Industrial Subdivision - Lot 1, Block 1, Airport Industrial Subdivision (596 Hobart Street). This lot is currently zoned heavy industrial.
Recently, a CUP was granted by the Planning & Zoning Commission to a local business owner who is seeking a lease of this property, however the CUP gives no preference to the parcel, or permission for use of this City land - a lease or land sale must be granted by City Council for the CUP to be utilized.
Two other applicants are seeking to purchase this lot via negotiation with City.
Because staff cannot bring forward conflicting applications for one parcel, we are starting with a discussion with both the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. Ultimately, Council will decide on any land sale or lease application, but will look to the Planning & Zoning Commission for comments.
For this reason, staff is seeking input from Planning & Zoning regarding the future of the Airport Industrial Subdivision and whether City-owned parcels in this area should be sold or leased at this time.
Tonight’s discussion will begin with a short presentation from staff regarding the information that we have collected about the area and the proposed plans for development and zoning changes within the subdivision.
Please see the attached plat of the Subdivision and map showing City owned parcels in the area.