SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for an unaddressed parcel on Pine Place and pass Ordinances 9287-19, 9288-19 and 9289-19 on first reading. (ANX2019-05012)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.452-acre property consisting of one parcel of land which is currently vacant. The property is located approximately 230 feet north of Pine Place and approximately ¼ mile east of North Highland Avenue. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries on all sides. The annexation of the property will eliminate an enclave. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) 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 does not currently receive any services from the City of Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer and water lines are located to the south within the Pine Place right-of-way, and future connections would occur through the utility and drainage easement along the southeastern portion of the property. The applicant is aware that the City's sewer and water impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and is aware of the additional costs to extend city sewer and water service to this property should it redevelop in the future. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. 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 this property by Station #51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, water, 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.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. If this parcel were to develop in the future, any proposed development would be required to meet the standards of the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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