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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 815 Woodruff Avenue (Oak Acres Block A, Lot 11 in Section 14, Township 29 South, Range 15 East) together with all abutting right-of-way of Woodruff Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8613-14, 8614-14 and 8615-14 on first reading. (ANX2014-09018)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.323-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located along the east side of Woodruff Avenue approximately 300 feet south of Druid Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.138-acres of abutting Woodruff Avenue right-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
· The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The closest sanitary sewer line is approximately 320 feet north of the subject property in the Druid Road right-of-way. Due to the distance of this line, sewer service is not readily available to the applicant's property. The property is 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 property by Station 47 located at 1460 Lakeview Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
· The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes 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 property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
· The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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