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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 1608 Levern Street; together with certain right-of-way of Levern Street; and pass Ordinances 8917-16, 8918-16 and 8919-16 on first reading. (ANX2016-05017)
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SUMMARY:
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.215-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a single family dwelling. It is located on the north side of Levern Street approximately 95 feet west of Ridge Avenue. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City. The property is not contiguous to existing city limits; however, it is in an enclave surrounded by city property on all sides (Type A) and is eligible for annexation pursuant to the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Pinellas County. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the 0.193-acres of abutting Levern Street right-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed. 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 Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Bonair Street right-of-way one block south, and is therefore not readily available to the property. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. 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 the property with solid waste, 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.
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 property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. 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 not contiguous to City boundaries but is located in a Type A Enclave; therefore, the annexation is consistent with the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 171.204.
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