ORDINANCE 03-33(S)(A)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, EXTENDING SECTION 1 (A, B, C, AND D), SECTION 2 AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 02-53(S)(A) FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, AND DURING THIS TIMEFRAME THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL SUBMIT AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ACT UPON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONTAINING CRITERIA STANDARDS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT, UTILITIES AND SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL, COMMUNITY, AND FISCAL IMPACTS USED TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF LARGE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE STRUCTURES.

WHEREAS, on January 14, 2003 Ordinance 02-53(S)(A) became effective for a period of six months at which time the provisions of that ordinance will lapse and be of no further effect; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance 02-53(S)(A) is of a temporary nature with the intent that specific large retail and wholesale structure development criteria standards written by the Homer Planning Commission and the Large Store Task Force be submitted to the Homer City Council for consideration and action; and

WHEREAS, the process of developing comprehensive retail and wholesale development standards is complex and timely; and

WHEREAS, the Homer City Council requests the Homer Planning Commission to use the extended timeframe identified in this resolution to conduct and complete an intensive review of the Large Store Task Force report with existing City Code and community needs; and

WHEREAS, during the extended six-month timeframe provided through acceptance of this resolution, it is necessary to maintain large store developer requirements as noted in Ordinance 02-53(S)(A).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF HOMER HEREBY ORDAINS:

Section 1.

that the following portions of Ordinance 02-53(S)(A) are extended for a period of six months:

Section 1,A. For purposes of this ordinance “Very large retail and wholesale structure” means any structure or combination of connected structures greater than 30,000 square feet in building area (see HCC 21.32.065) that includes one or more retail and wholesale businesses.

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Section 1,B. This ordinance applies to all zoning districts within the City.

Section 1,C. Any large store application submitted to the City prior to Planning and Planning Commission submitting recommendations required by this ordinance to the Council and prior to the Council approval of said recommendations will be required to:

a. conduct early developer-community meeting scheduled and publicized in cooperation with the City, and

b. include an impact report addressing items ~~1-7~~ a. through g. identified in (D).

Section 1,D. The Planning Director, working with the Planning Commission shall immediately initiate necessary steps to be followed for the development of retail and wholesale structures of 30,000 or more square feet of building area and identify a process required for early developer-community meetings as a part of the large structure application process. At the time of application, the developer will submit an impact report including, but not limited to:

a. compatibility of structure to small-city atmosphere presently enjoyed in Homer,

b. impact of structure on vehicular flow, parking, and emergency services,

c. cost impact to City services: police, fire, and emergency,

d. assess environmental impact and potential costs resulting from both waste water, surface water run-off, and lighting,

e. impact to community to include potential public and private employment/unemployment, City revenue gained/lost, and ramifications to presently established business,

f. feasibility study addressing potential use of comparably-sized, vacant structure(s) existing in Homer, and

g. impact to neighboring residences.

Section 2. That the Planning Commission use the time extension to conduct and complete an intensive review of the Large Store Task Force report containing large retail and wholesale structure development impact statements and standards and to submit a proposed ordinance for these standards to the City Council. Planning Commission action and final action by the City Council will occur in the extended six-month period.

Section 3. Until such time as this ordinance is no longer in effect, all present and future applicants for any permit for a very large retail and wholesale structure shall be provided a copy of this ordinance.

Section 4. This ordinance is of a temporary nature and shall not be included in the City Code.

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PASSED AND ENACTED by the Homer City Council this 27th day of May, 2003.

CITY OF HOMER

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JACK CUSHING, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MARY L CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Introduction: May 27, 2003

Public Hearing: June 9, 2003

Second Reading: June 9, 2003

Effective Date:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:

Reviewed and approved as to form and content:

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Walt Wrede, City Manager Gordon Tans, City Attorney

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Date Date

Fiscal Note: NA