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Case No. Q Z-21-9-16 (Paul W. and Nancy J. Gillmette)
A request for a zoning change from RPD-7.5, Residential Planned Development, 7.5 units per acre, to R-5, Urban Residential, and a variance to allow a single family subdivision with up to 10 lots fronting a private road where frontage along a publicly-accessible right-of-way is required, and a variance to allow a 6-foot front setback for structures on the east side of proposed lot 9 and the west side of proposed lot 10 adjacent to the T-type turnaround where 10 feet is required in an R-5 zone on approximately 2 acres located at 2881 Summerdale Drive in the unincorporated area of Clearwater.
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Recommended Action:
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Adoption of Case No. Q Z-21-9-16: A Resolution approving the application of Paul W. and Nancy J. Gillmette for a zoning change from RPD-7.5, Residential Planned Development, 7.5 units per acre to R-5, Urban Residential, along with a variance to allow a single family subdivision with up to 10 lots fronting a private road where frontage along a publicly-accessible right-of-way is required, and a variance to allow a 6-foot front setback for structures on the east side of proposed lot 9 and the west side of proposed lot 10 adjacent to the T-type turnaround where 10 feet is required in an R-5 zone, subject to the following conditions related to the variances: 1) all required permits shall be obtained and applicable fees paid; 2) full site plan review; and 3) the development shall maintain substantial conformance with the submitted concept plan, regarding approximately 2 acres located at 2881 Summerdale Drive.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
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 RPD-7.5, Residential Planned Development, 7.5 units per acre throughout. The T/U area coincides with the power line easement on the westernmost (front) 85 feet of the property. There is currently one single family residence on the property.
In December 2015 the Board approved a zoning change on the subject property from A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential to the current RPD-7.5 district. After the zoning was changed, the applicants discovered that multiple variances and waivers would be required to construct a single family subdivision, primarily due to the narrowness of the property (approximately 130 feet) not being able to accommodate individual lot depth in addition to the various components of the required access road.
The applicants are currently proposing an amendment to the R-5, Residential Urban district, which is a relatively new option adopted in August 2015. The R-5 district facilitates compact infill (re)development by allowing housing types with small lots and minor structural setbacks. It permits single family homes, townhomes, duplexes and triplexes. Its flexibility and smaller lot size requirements will allow the development of the proposed subdivision with fewer variances. This is the first R-5 rezoning application the County has processed.
The applicants are requesting two variances in association with the zoning change: 1) to allow for the construction of a single family subdivision with up to 10 lots fronting a private road where frontage along a publicly accessible right-of-way is required, and 2) to allow for six-foot front setbacks for structures on the east side of proposed lot 9 and the west side of proposed lot 10 adjacent to the T-type turnaround where 10 feet is required in an R-5 zone.
Staff has no objection with the proposed variances, as they are internal to the development and will not detrimentally impact surrounding properties. The proposed conditions will ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles. The requested setback relief is on a ‘secondary’ frontage and the proposed six-foot setbacks will maintain continuity with the side setback distances of the other proposed single frontage lots.
The requested zoning amendment and associated variance proposals are appropriate based on the surrounding land uses and development pattern. The R-5 district provides enhanced flexibility for creative site development. The proposal is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for this location.
Background Information:
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of all components of the request, with the variances subject to the staff recommended conditions, during its September 15, 2016 public hearing (Vote 5-0).
During the previous rezoning process, residents from the Hammock Pines multifamily development to the north of the subject property raised concerns about the maintenance of sanitary sewer service in the area, specifically with regard to repair costs of the system within their own development. Their concern was that additional development along Summerdale Drive will cause additional sewer problems. The residents are once again raising that concern regarding this current zoning proposal. Sewer service within the area is provided by a private utility.
During the previous rezoning process, the Board determined that the repair problems experienced within the Hammock Pines Community are an internal private matter between the community and the utility and should not prevent the rezoning of the subject property. Along with other infrastructure, the provision of sanitary sewer service to the proposed development will be addressed during administrative site plan review. The private utility has affirmed its capacity to service the proposed development.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
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