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Case No. Q Z-31-11-15 (Paul W. & Nancy J. Guilmette)
A request for a zoning change from A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential to RPD-7.5, Residential Planned Development, 7.5 units per acre on approximately 2 acres located on the east side of Summerdale Drive, approximately 460 feet south of Hammock Pine Boulevard in the unincorporated area of Clearwater.
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Recommended Action:
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Adoption of Case No. Q Z-31-11-15: A resolution approving the application of Paul W. & Nancy J. Guilmette for a change of zoning from A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential to RPD-7.5, Residential Planned Development, 7.5 units per acre regarding approximately 2 acres located on the east side of Summerdale Drive 460 feet south of Hammock Pine Boulevard.
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5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
Summary:
The subject property is currently designated Residential Urban (RU) and Transportation/Utility (T/U) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM), and is zoned A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential. The T/U area coincides with the Duke Energy power line easement on the westernmost (front) 85 feet of the property. This area can be used for ingress and egress but little else. There is currently one single family residence on the property. Much of the site is heavily vegetated. Under A-E zoning, the subject area could only accommodate one single family home. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to RPD-7.5 that would allow for the construction of up to 14 residential units, based on the property’s acreage. These units could be either single-family, multi-family or a combination of both. The applicant is proposing all units as single family residences. There is no guarantee, however, that the maximum number of units could be constructed due to potential environmental, stormwater management and/or other constraints that will be addressed during site plan review.
The subject property is adjacent to single-family residential homes to the south and to the west across Summerdale Drive. A mobile home park is to the east and vacant County-owned land is to the north. The neighboring subdivision to the west is zoned RPD-7.5 and developments similar to the one proposed exist a short distance to the south. The RPD district requires a certain amount of open space and has more flexible development standards than traditional residential zoning districts, which should enhance the applicant’s ability to preserve additional trees and other native vegetation. It is staff’s conclusion that the proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan, and there are no anticipated issues with the request.
Background Information:
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) unanimously recommended approval of the request during its November 12, 2015 public hearing (Vote: 6-0).
At the LPA meeting some residents from the Hammock Pine multifamily development to the north raised a concern about the maintenance of sanitary sewer service in the area, specifically with regard to repair costs of the system within their own development. This issue was also voiced via correspondence to staff. Their concern is that additional development along Summerdale Drive will cause additional sewer problems. Sewer service within the area is provided by a private utility. The LPA determined that the repair problems experienced within the Hammock Pine Community are an internal private matter between the community and the utility and should not prevent the rezoning of the subject area. Along with other infrastructure, the provision of sanitary sewer service to the proposed development will be addressed during site plan review.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Gordon Beardslee, Director, Planning
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