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Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1452, 1473, and 1479 Grove Circle Court (Grove Circle Subdivision Lots 8, 12, and 13 in Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 15 East); and pass Ordinances 8596-14, 8597-14 and 8598-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-07013)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves three parcels of land totaling 0.719 acres. Two parcels are occupied by a single-family dwelling, and the third parcel is currently vacant. The three lots are on Grove Circle Court generally south of Sunset Point Road (SR 576), east of Kings Highway, north of Palmetto Street, and west of North Highland Avenue. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City, and will connect to City sewer when it is available in the future, as part of the City's Grove Circle Court Septic-to-Sewer Project. The properties are contiguous to existing City boundaries along at least one boundary. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
· The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The applicants will connect to the City's sanitary sewer service when it is available, and are aware of the fee that must be paid in order to connect and the financial incentives available. The properties are located within Police District II and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the properties by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve the properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
· The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family residential properties upon request.
· The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject properties are consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties exceed the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City boundaries along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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