Subject:
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Case No. CW 21-02 - City of Tarpon Springs
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Low Medium to Public/Semi-Public, regarding 0.58 acre more or less, located at Anclote Boulevard and L and R Industrial Boulevard.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No. CW 21-02, a proposal by the City of Tarpon Springs to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Residential Low Medium to Public/Semi-Public, regarding 0.58 acre more or less, located at Anclote Boulevard and L and R Industrial Boulevard.
• The subject property is owned by the City of Tarpon Springs and was annexed into its boundaries in January 2021 for the proposed new use.
• There is a small water production well on the site but is otherwise it is predominantly vacant.
• The city intends to utilize the property as a public works/public services storage facility, specifically to store emergency-use generators.
• This type of facility falls under the Transportation/Utility use.
• This use would be allowable under the Countywide Plan Residential Low Medium category; however, it is not allowable under the current local future land use category.
• Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each voted unanimously to recommend approval of this proposal.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
Summary
Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning Council, voted 11-0 to recommend approval of the proposal. The Planners Advisory Committee recommended approval of the case by a vote of 14-0.
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Background Information:
Forward Pinellas documentation is attached.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Rodney Chatman, Planning Division Manager, Forward Pinellas
Partners:
City of Tarpon Springs
Attachments:
Ordinance
Case Maps
Forward Pinellas Staff Analysis
Annexation Ordinance
Draft PAC Minutes
Support Documents
Presentation/Site Visit Photos
Affidavit of Publication