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 1764 El Trinidad Drive East; and pass Ordinances 8799-16, 8800-16 and 8801-16 on first reading. (ANX2015-10028)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a single parcel of land totaling 0.185 acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling and is located on the west side of El Trinidad Drive East approximately 85 feet south of North Terrace Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste and sanitary sewer service from the City. The property is contiguous to existing city limits to the west, east, and north. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and the 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 County. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant has paid the City’s sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the property by Station 48 located at 1700 Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be provided by the County. 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 the property. The Residential Low (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). The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) 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 limits to the west, east, and north; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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