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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 2655 Morningside Drive and 1836 Marilyn Drive and pass Ordinances 9214-19, 9215-19, and 9216-19 on first reading. (ANX2018-10020)
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SUMMARY:
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.381 acres of property consisting of two parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are located generally north of SR 590, west of North McMullen Booth Road, east of US Highway 19, and south of Sunset Point Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City.
The property at 1836 Marilyn Drive is contiguous to existing City limits to the north, south and east. The property at 2655 Morningside Drive is not contiguous to existing city boundaries; however, it is located 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. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and be assigned a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer lines are located in the adjacent Morningside Drive and Marilyn Drive rights-of-way, respectively. The applicants are aware that all sewer impact and assessment fees must be paid in full prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to these properties. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The properties are located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by Station 48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The properties will continue to receive water service from Pinellas County. The proposed annexations will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote 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.
Policy A.7.2.4 Allow voluntary annexations for noncontiguous properties that are within an enclave as defined by Section 171.031(13)(a), Florida Statutes (“Type A” enclaves) and as authorized by the 2014 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA) between Pinellas County and municipalities, including the City of Clearwater.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category to be assigned to both properties is consistent with the Countywide Plan designation. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to both properties is Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject properties is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the properties exceed the District’s minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation at 1836 Marilyn Drive is contiguous to existing city limits to the north, south and east; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. The property proposed for annexation at 2655 Morningside Drive 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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