HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 01 21 - Land Use Amendment Only1225 MAIN STREET ■ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
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January 21, 2005
REFERENCE: Transmittal of "Land Use Amendment Only" to Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance No. 0-05-02 — Cypress Bend Subdivision
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RULE 9J-11.006
This letter and accompanying attachments are intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 9J-
11.006 of the Florida Administrative Code. This proposed amendment does not qualify as an
exemption from the provisions of Section 9J -11.006(1)(a)7.
CHANGE OF LAND USE
During a regularly scheduled meeting on January 12, 2005, the City Council held a public
/'+\ hearing (transmittal) and approved the following Ordinance for transmittal to the Department of
Community Affairs:
Ordinance No: 0-05-02: Approving an amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan, from C-3 (Conservation, 1 unit per 2.5 acres —
Indian River County) to LDR (Low Density Residential, 5 units per
acre) for 46 acres of land pending annexation.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PER SECTION 9J-11.006(1), F.A.C.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a)1. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
July 15, 2004 concerning the proposed land use amendment.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 2. The City Council held a public hearing on January 12, 2005. The
week of January 24, 2005, this department submitted copies to the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, St. John's River Water
Management District, Department of Transportation, Department
of Community Affairs, Florida Department of State, and Indian
River County Planning Department.
'Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 3. The City of Sebastian requests the Department of Community
Affairs review the proposed amendment.
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Summary: The Russell Family Limited Partnership filed an application for annexation of a 46 -
acre parcel of land immediately north of San Sebastian Springs Subdivision, which is located
north of County Road 512 along the banks of the St. Sebastian River within Indian River County.
The property is currently zoned A-1 (Agricultural) with a C-3 (Conservation, 1 unit/2.5acres)
land use designation with a request to re -zone the property to RS -10 (10,000 SF minimum lot
size) with a comprehensive land use designation of LDR (low density residential). A conceptual
subdivision plan submitted concurrent with the land use application reflects incorporation of 71
single-family lots on 46.1 acres, for a proposed density of approximately 1.54 units/acre, whereas
the low-density residential land use category permits a maximum of 5 units per acre.
The primary point of ingress and egress will be a direct connection to Gardenia Street along the
southeastern quadrant of the property, with an emergency access to Gardenia at the intersection
of Potomac Avenue along the northeast corner. Applicant will be required to reconstruct
Gardenia Street to a full two-lane roadway as an element of required subdivision improvements.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 4. The city anticipates adopting this Ordinance in April of 2005.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 5. The western edge of the property is adjacent to the south prong of the
St. Sebastian River, which includes environmentally sensitive and
^' protected lands. The development plan will be required to include
necessary conservation easements and preservation measures to
assure compliance with protection of areas of critical State concern.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 6. N/A
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 7. The proposed amendment does not qualify as an exemption.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 8. The City of Sebastian has submitted the proposed land use element
to the following agencies: 1) Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council, 2) Indian River County Planning Department, 3) St. John's
River Water Management District, 4) Department of Transportation,
5) Department of Environmental Protection, 6) Department of State.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 9. The proposal is being processed solely by the City of Sebastian.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 10. Tracy E. Hass, AICP, Director of Growth Management, City of
Sebastian, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958, telephone
(772) 589-5518, fax (772) 388-8248.
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Section 9J-11.006(1)(a)10(b). Attached you will find the following map:
1. City's adopted Future Land Use Map and a drawing indicating the surrounding
street and thoroughfare network.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 10(b) 2. The aforementioned map also indicates the present land use
designation of the subject property and the abutting properties
Future Land Use designation.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 10(b) 3. The subject property is approximately 46 acres, more or less.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 10(b) 4. The following provides for the availability of demand on the
following public facilities:
1. Sanitary Sewer. Currently, sanitary sewer service
is available east of the project site located along
Roseland Road (CR 505). Additionally, the City
and Indian River County Utility Services will
require that the developer extend the existing sewer
line to service the proposed development.
2. Solid Waste. Disposal of all solid waste may occur
either through County -City interlocal recycling
program, as adopted by the City through passage of
Resolution No. R-92-05, on January 8, 1992, or at
County landfill sites, usage established on May 10,
1989, through the solid waste agreement,
Resolution No. R-89-25. This is consistent with the
City's adopted plan.
3. Potable Water. Currently, potable water service is
available east of the project site located along
Roseland Road (CR 505). Additionally, the City
and Indian River County Utility Services will
require that the developer extend the existing water
line to service the proposed development.
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4. Traffic Circulation. The subject property is
located immediately north of Sebastian along
Gardenia Street (single -lane roadway), which once
improved will improve access for the subject
subdivision and surrounding neighborhoods. The
primary subdivision access point will be via the
proposed improvements to Gardenia Street along the
southeastern quadrant of the subdivision.
Staff has determined that the proposed land use
change from C-3 (1 unit/2.5acres) to LDR (5
units/acre), and being 46 acres, will not adversely
impact the current level of service for the existing
roadway network, as infrastructure and capacity
improvements are planned for Gardenia Street as
mentioned above. However, the City of Sebastian
has sufficient land development regulations,
including concurrency management requirements,
and subdivision review procedures in place to
ensure the proposed development will not
negatively impact the roadway network and will
provide sufficient roadway improvements so as to
assure acceptable levels of service are maintained
on the City/County thoroughfare network.
5. Recreation. The proposed will not adversely
impact the existing recreational facilities owned by
the City of Sebastian. Residents of Cypress Bend
Subdivision will be required to contribute to the
City's recreation impact fee program, just as all City
residents are, in order to facilitate park development
consistent with local and state guidelines for
providing parks/recreation areas for the populace.
Section 9J -11.006(1)(a) 10(c). Three (3) copies of staff, Local Planning Agency, and local
governing body recommendations are being provided for your review.
Section 9J-11.006(1)(a)10(c) 2. N/A
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If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me at
(772) 589-5518.
Sincerely,
Tracy E. Hass, AICP
Director of Growth Management
cc: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Indian River County Planning Department
St. John's River Water Management District
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of State.
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