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Case No. CW 16-23 - City of Clearwater
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Public/Semi-Public, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space to Public/Semi-Public, Retail and Services, Preservation, Recreation/Open Space and Residential Low Medium.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No. CW 16-23, a proposal by the City of Clearwater (City) to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Public/Semi-Public, Preservation & Recreation/Open Space to Public/Semi-Public, Retail & Services, Preservation, Recreation/Open Space & Residential Low Medium, regarding 131.05 acres more or less, located at 3400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard (regular amendment).
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
The site in question, located approximately 900 feet east of Bayshore Boulevard, currently contains an educational facility. The City would like to remove encumbrances in place through the Development Agreement prior to purchasing the property. If approved, this amendment will allow the City’s Future Land Use Map to conform to the Countywide Plan Map.
Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, voted 12-0 to recommend approval of the proposal and staff concurs with this recommendation. The Planners Advisory Committee recommended approval of this case by a vote of 13-0.
Background Information:
Forward Pinellas documentation is attached.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning Department
Partners:
City of Clearwater
Attachments:
Forward Pinellas Cover Memo
Ordinance
Forward Pinellas Staff Report
Case Maps
Resolution Terminating Development Agreement
Draft PAC Minutes
PowerPoint Presentation/Site Visit Photos
Affidavit of Publication