7/16/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• Future Land Use Pattern The subject property and land to the north and east are designated AG -1, Aiicultural-1, on the county's future land use map. The AG -1 designation permits agricultural uses and residential uses with densities up to 1 unit/5 acres. To the west ofthe subject property, across 82nd Avenue, land is designated L-1, Low - Density Residential -1. The L-1 designation permits residential uses with densities up to 3 units/acre. Land to the south of the subject propery is designated C/I, Commercialflndustrial. The C/I designation permits various commercial and industrial zoning districts. Environment The±80 acres of the site consist of undisturbed wooded pasture, native uplands, wetlands, and ponds The northernmost 40 acres are more heavily wooded than the southern half. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, the subject property is not within a flood hazard area. Utilities and Services The site is outside the Urban Service Area (USA) ofthe county. Potable water distribution lines extend from the South County Reverse Osmosis Plant along 82nd Avenue (a USA boundary) adjacent to the site Wastewater collection lines from the West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant also extend along 82nd Avenue adjacent to the site. Transportation Svstem The site is bounded on the west by 82nd Avenue. Classified as a rural principal arterial roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, this segment of 82nd Avenue is a two-lane road with approximately 60 feet of public road right-of-way 82nd Avenue is planned as a future four lane roadway within a proposed 136 foot public road right-of-way alignment The site is bounded on the north by 15` Street, SW and on the south by 5th Street, SW. Both of those roads are classified as rural major collector roadways on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map. First Street, SW is a two-lane dirt road with 30 feet of public road right-of-way. Fifth Street, SW is a ten foot wide grass travelway within 30 feet ofpubhc road right-of-way. Neither of those roads is currentlyplanned for future expansion. Previous Amendment Request In January, 2000, a land use amendment request for the subject 80.48 acre property and an adjacent 115.22 acres was submitted to the county. That request was to amend the land use designation ofthe 195.7 acres from AG -1, Agricultural -1 (up tp 1 unit/5 acres), to L-1, Low Density Residential -1 (up to 3 units/acre), and to expand the USA to include the property. Following review and discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at its May 11 2000 meeting, recommended denial of this request. The amendment was then scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners consideration at a public hearing on July 11, 2000. The applicant, however withdrew his request prior to the scheduled Board hearing. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review Procedures Although the number ofplan amendments that a local government may consider is not limited, the frequency with which local governments can amend their comprehensive plan is regulated by state law. Accorcing to Flonda Statutes, plan amendments are limited to twice per calendar year. For that reason, the county For nt tha JULY 16, 2002 • • t.r