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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 2139 and 2143 Bell Cheer Drive and 2140 Burnice Drive; and pass Ordinances 8802-16, 8803-16 and 8804-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-10029)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves three parcels of land totaling 0.71 acres. All parcels are occupied by single family dwellings. The three lots are located south of Druid Road, east of South Hercules Avenue, west of South Belcher Road and north of Lakeview Road. 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 Belcher Area Sanitary Sewer System Extension Project. The 2140 Burnice Drive parcel is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the north, east and south. The properties located at 2139 and 2143 Bell Cheer Drive are not contiguous to existing City boundaries; however, they are in an enclave surrounded by City property on all sides (Type A) and are eligible for annexation pursuant to the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Pinellas County. It is proposed that the properties 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 annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. 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. They are aware of the sewer impact fee that must be paid in order to connect, as well as the financial incentives available. The properties are located within Police District II and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be provided by the County. 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 is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties meet with 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 property proposed for annexation at 2140 Burnice Drive is contiguous to City limits along at least one boundary; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. The properties proposed for annexation located at 2139 and 2143 Bell Cheer Drive are not contiguous to City boundaries but are located in a Type A Enclave; therefore, the annexations are consistent with the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 171.204.
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