Subject:
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Case No. CW 22-02 - City of Dunedin
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Low Medium and Preservation to Recreation/Open Space and Preservation, regarding 44.68 acres more or less, located at Keene Road and 1900 Virginia Avenue.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No. CW 22-02, a proposal by the City of Dunedin to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Residential Low Medium and Preservation to Recreation/Open Space and Preservation, regarding 44.68 acres more or less, located at Keene Road and 1900 Virginia Avenue.
• The two parcels of the amendment area were acquired by the City of Dunedin in May 2021 with significant financial assistance from Pinellas County in addition to contributions from others.
• The purpose of this property acquisition was to preserve this land for public enjoyment as parklands which are also known as the Gladys E. Douglas Preserve.
• The amendment area consists of two properties, the first of which is approximately 33 acres of vacant land, and the second of which is approximately 10 acres containing single-family residential homes and other accessory structures.
• After completion of the acquisition process, the City of Dunedin took steps to complete the annexation of the property into its jurisdiction to facilitate the intended use of the subject properties as public parklands, hence the proposed amendment to the Recreation/Open Space category.
• Only the areas that are designated Residential Low Medium will be amended to Recreation/Open Space, while the portions of the amendment area designated Preservation will remain the same.
• Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously recommended approval of the proposal.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
Summary
Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, voted 11-0 to recommend approval of the proposal. The Planners Advisory Committee recommended approval of this case by a vote of 12-0.
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Background Information:
Forward Pinellas documentation is attached.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Rodney Chatman, Planning Division Manager, Forward Pinellas
Partners:
City of Dunedin
Attachments:
Ordinance
Case Maps
Forward Pinellas Staff Analysis
Draft PAC Minutes
Presentation/Site Visit Photos
Supporting Documentation
Affidavit of Publication