SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the annexations, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1468 Carolyn Lane and 1824 West Drive, and pass Ordinances 9399-20, 9400-20 and 9401-20 on first reading. (ANX2020-06007, ANX2020-07009)
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SUMMARY:
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.376-acres of property consisting of two parcels of land both occupied by single-family dwellings. The parcels are located on the north side of Carolyn Lane approximately 330 feet west of North Highland Avenue and on the west side of West Drive approximately 410 feet north of Greenlea Drive. The applicants are requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The properties are contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. It is proposed that the properties 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 annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The closest sanitary sewer line to 1468 Carolyn Lane is located in an easement along the north property line, and the closest sanitary sewer line to 1824 West Drive is located in the West Drive right-of-way. The owners of 1468 Carolyn Lane are aware of the sewer impact and assessment fees that must be paid in full prior to connection and of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to the property, and the owner of 1824 West Drive has paid all sewer impact and assessment fees in full and has been connected to the City sewer system. The properties are 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 these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. 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.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the 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 properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city limits in at least one direction. Therefore, the annexations are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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