SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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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 2135 Pleasant Parkway and pass Ordinances 9785-24, 9786-24, and 9787-24 on first reading. (ANX2024-07006)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.637-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on the south side of Pleasant Parkway approximately 330 feet south of Bell Cheer Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the city. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries on all sides; therefore, the annexation would result in the elimination of an enclave. It is proposed that the property 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 annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located within the adjacent Pleasant Parkway right-of-way. The applicant has not paid the required sewer impact fee and is aware that the impact fee must be paid in full prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to the property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the city. The property is located within Police District III 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 this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The property will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public services and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the orderly annexation of the city’s existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 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 the property. The proposed RL 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 on all sides and results in the elimination of an enclave; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city’s Strategic Plan by reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city’s service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
