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Q Z-17-12-17 (Pinellas County)
A request for a zoning change from Preservation/Conservation to Resource-Based Recreation on approximately 12.4 acres located on the north side of Wilcox Road between Jackson Street and Pine Street in unincorporated Largo (second hearing).
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Recommended Action:
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Adoption of Case No. Q Z-17-12-17:
A resolution approving the application of Pinellas County for a change in zoning from Preservation/Conservation to Resource-Based Recreation (RBR) on approximately 12.4 acres located at on the north side of Wilcox Road between Jackson Street and Pine Street.
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Summary:
This is the second of two required Board public hearings on this case. The first hearing was held on January 23, 2018.
The subject area consists of four County-owned parcels totaling approximately 12.4 acres in the Greater Ridgecrest and Dansville area on the north side of Wilcox Road between Jackson and Pine Streets. The property is primarily open space and contains a stormwater retention pond. It is currently designated PC, Preservation/Conservation on the Zoning Atlas and Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). A zoning amendment to RBR, Resource-Based Recreation, is requested in order to allow a broader range of passive recreation type uses. The existing PC zoning district is primarily limited to stormwater management, natural resource/wildlife management activities, environmental education, and nature trails. The RBR district allows the uses permitted by the PC district, in addition to things like picnic shelters, community gardens, playgrounds and special events.
No significant new impacts are anticipated as a result of this request. The proposed RBR zoning district will complement the development pattern of the area, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate for this location.
Background Information:
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the request during its December 14, 2017 public hearing (Vote 6-0).
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
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LPA Report
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