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Case No. ZON-21-13 (Philip and Erin Gregory)
A request for a change of Zoning from R-2, Single Family Residential to R-E, Residential Estate on approximately 1.06 acres located at 8990 131st Street North in unincorporated Seminole. (Quasi-Judicial)
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. ZON-21-13 is recommended for approval:
A Resolution approving the application of Philip and Erin Gregory for a change in zoning from R-2 (Single Family Residential) to R-E (Residential Estate).
• The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 1.06-acre property that is currently developed with a single-family home.
• The proposed uses are a single-family home and the boarding of a horse.
• The subject property is located within a predominately single-family residential area with equestrian uses in the vicinity.
• The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended approval of the request (vote 4-0). No one appeared in favor or opposition.
• One letter in favor and an online petition with 749 signatures in favor have been received.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
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Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
The subject property is one parcel totaling approximately 1.06 acres located at 8990 131st Street in unincorporated Seminole. The property is designated Residential Low (RL) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM), which allows up to five (5) residential units per acre, and it is zoned R-2, which allows single family detached homes as the primary use on minimum lot sizes of 7,500 square feet.
A zoning amendment to R-E is proposed, which allows detached single-family homes and accessory personal agricultural uses on minimum lot sizes of 32,000 square feet. The RL FLUM category, which is not subject to change, would allow up to five (5) residential units on the property, however the requested R-E zoning district would not allow more than one (1) unit based on its minimum lot size requirement. The applicant plans to keep the existing main residential structure but would like to board a horse on the property, along with associated structures such as a stable/barn. In comparison, the existing R-2 zoning could allow up to the five (5) residential units provided by the RL land use. Either way, any new development would be subject to the appropriate review process and permitting as required per the land development code. Specific use standards related to the keeping of horses would also apply. For example, a horse cannot be boarded within 100 feet of a residence on an adjacent property and proper waste containment and disposal would be required.
The subject property is within a predominately low-density residential area with properties of various widths and sizes. There are single family homes surrounding the subject parcel, all of which are zoned R-2. The broader surrounding area includes properties within R-E and R-A (Residential Agriculture) zoning districts and there are equestrian uses within the vicinity.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment to R-E is appropriate for the subject property. The request is a down-zoning that will provide for single family detached residential development at a density and scale that is less than much of the surrounding development pattern. The potential maximum number of residential units would decrease therefore additional impacts to infrastructure are not anticipated. In general, the proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for this location.
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Background Information:
The LPA unanimously recommended approval of the request during its February 14, 2022 public hearing (Vote 4-0).
Surrounding property owners within 400 feet of the subject property were notified by mail. A sign advertising the public hearings was posted on the subject property.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A.
Staff Member Responsible:
Carol Stricklin, Director, Housing and Community Development
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
LPA Report
Case Maps
Resolution
Response to Question #13
Correspondence
Boundary Survey
Public Notification Map
Power Point Presentation
Legal Ad
Legal Ad Map.