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Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Commercial General (CG) and Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Commercial (C) and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Districts for 1718 North Betty Lane, together with the abutting right-of-way of North Betty Lane, and pass Ordinances 9602-22, 9603-22, and 9604-22 on first reading. (ANX2022-07011)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 2.15-acre property consisting of one parcel of vacant land. The property is located on the west side of North Betty Lane approximately 500 feet north of Overbrook Avenue. The applicant, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, plans to develop at least 11 detached dwellings. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive potable water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste service from the City, upon availability of service and construction. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.69 acres of abutting North Betty Lane right-of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the west. It is proposed that the property be assigned Future Land Use Map designations of Commercial General (CG) and Residential Urban (RU) and Zoning Atlas designations of Commercial (C) and 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 is not connected to potable water, but the city would provide water service when the property is redeveloped. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Mary L Road right-of-way. The applicant is aware that the property owner is responsible for evaluating the proper method to connect to the City’s sewer system, as well as for the additional costs to extend and connect to the sewer system and any for upgrades to the existing system that may be necessary to receive additional wastewater flows. 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 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The city has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, water, solid waste, police, and 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 Commercial General (CG) and Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map categories are consistent with the current Countywide Plan designations of the property. The proposed CG category does not typically allow residential uses, but residential units can be permitted as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project if criteria are met at a density of 24 units per acre. The proposed RU category primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to the property are the Commercial (C) and the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Districts. The proposed use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the districts and the property exceeds the minimum dimensional requirements of both districts. 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 west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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