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FLD2010-05001; 113 BETTY LN N; COUNTRY CLUB HOMES LLC (2)FLD2010-05001 q 113 N Betty LN Date Received: 5/3/2010 11:01:30 AM Country Club Homes, LLC ZONING DISTRICT: MHDR LAND USE: RH ATLAS PAGE: 287B PLANNER OF RECORD: S -K PLANNER: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III CDB Meeting Date: November 16, 2010 Case Numbers: FLD2010-05001 A Agenda Item: D. 5. Owner/Applicant: SP Country Club Homes, LLC Representative: Sean Cashen P.E. Gulf Coast Consulting,_Inc. Addresses: 113 North Betty Lane CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT GENERAL INFORMATION: REQUEST: Delete a condition of gpproval (#8 on Development Order of July 20, 2010 requiring the existing overhead utility lines which run alongN Betty Lane to be placed underground and amend the conditions of gpproval. ORIGINAL REQUEST: Flexible Development approval for 33 attached dwellings (townhomes) in the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) District with a lot area of 96,239 square feet, lot widths of 310 feet (along Drew Street), 310 feet (along Fredrica Avenue) and 310 feet (along Betty Lane), front (north) setbacks of 15 feet (to building) and five feet (to pavement and wall) where 10 feet is allowable but may be varied based on the Flexibility criteria, front (east) setbacks of 15 feet (to building) and five feet (to wall) where 10 feet is allowable but may be varied based on the Flexibility criteria, front (west) setbacks of 20.33 feet (to building) and 10.07 feet (to wall) where 10 feet is allowable but may be varied based on the Flexibility criteria, a side (south) setback of 1.36 feet (to pavement and wall) where zero feet is allowable, a building height of 25 feet (to midpoint of roof) and 78 parking spaces as a Residential Infill Project under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2.404.F, as well as reductions landscape buffers from 15 feet to seven feet (north), from 10 feet to seven feet (east), and from 10 feet to 1.36 feet (south) as part of a Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 3-1202.G. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: At its meeting of July 20, 2010, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved the above referenced request, subject to the following conditions: 1. That, prior to the submission for a site development building permit, a Release of Unity of Title and Minor Lot Adjustment application for the division of the original Verizon property be submitted to and approved by the Planning and Development Department; 2. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, an outfall separate from the stormwater collection system shall be provided for Pond #1; Community Development Board - November 16, 2010 FLD2010-05001A -Page 1 of 3 3. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, a subdivision plat for the project shall be recorded; 4. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, the easternmost 10 feet of the 20 foot right-of-way easement on the subject property along Betty Lane be vacated; 5. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, additional pedestrian accesses be provided to the north of the building at the southeast corner and to the north of the three-unit building on the west side of the site; 6. That, prior to the issuance of any building permits, any applicable Public Art and Design Impact Fee be paid; 7. That, prior to the issuance of any building permits, all Parks and Recreation fees be paid; 8. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the existing overhead utility lines which run along N. Betty Lane be placed underground; 9. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the relocation of the existing overhead utilities serving 22 N. Fredrica Avenue be done in a manner and location acceptable to, and at no expense to, that property owner; 10. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all utility and communication lines be placed underground and electric panels and boxes be painted the same color as the building; and 11. That the final design and color of the building is consistent with the plans approved by the CDB. Subsequent to this approval, the applicant met with representatives of Progress Energy to discuss the condition of approval #8, the undergrounding of the overhead utilities along N. Betty Lane. The result of the meeting was that it was determined to be impracticable to underground the utilities along N. Betty Lane based upon the following reasons: ¦ The existing power on the overhead lines is 3-phase power. Typical distribution lines have single-phase power, but this existing 3-phase power connects to the Verizon building to the south. Undergrounding would require separate distribution lines for both single-phase and 3- phase power. ¦ Removing the poles would also result in the elimination of the street lights that are attached to the poles. ¦ In order to provide underground service to the residences on the west side of N. Betty Lane, the lines would need to be directionally bored under the street and carefully located to avoid the existing gas main and water line which would be costly. ¦ Once the service lines are undergrounded they will be routed to private property to connect to the homes. This would require an easement for each home. Further, the meter cans for each of these homes would have to be upgraded to current requirements and there is the possibility that the individual homeowners would have to upgrade the entire electrical wiring. Based upon the above, the applicant has requested to delete condition of approval #8 requiring the undergrounding of utilities along N. Betty Lane. RECOMMENDATION: This request has been found to have no impact upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth with the original approval granted by the CDB. Moreover, the original condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities associated with the Community Development Board - November 16, 2010 FLD2010-05001A - Page 2 of 3 development proposal has been found to be impracticable, and therefore, pursuant to Community Development Code Section 3-912, need not be installed underground. Therefore, the Planning and Development Department recommends APPROVAL of the request to eliminate condition of approval #8 on the Development Order of July 20, 2010, requiring the existing overhead utility lines which run along N. Betty Lane to be placed underground. f Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff: '?e. A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III Community Development Board - November 16, 2010 FLD2010-05001 A - Page 3 of 3 Resume A. Scott Kurleman 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 727-562-4553 scott.kurleman(a),myclearwater.coin PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Planner III • Planner II August 2008 to present June 2005 to August 2008 Regulate growth and development of the City in accordance with land resource ordinances and regulations related to community development. Landscape plan review including: conceptual, variance, and conditional use. Reviews and analyzes site plans and conducts field studies to determine the integrity of development plans and their compatibility with surroundings. Interdepartmental and zoning assistance. Respond as a City representative to citizens, City officials, and businesses concerning ordinances and regulations. Make recommendations and presentations at staff level at various review committees, boards, and meetings. • Land Resource Specialist City of Clearwater June 1996 to June 2005 Coordinates with City Legal Department to initiate legal proceedings for non-compliance with City land resource regulations. Landscape re-inspection program. Plans and directs program to ensure that plant material installed per the approved landscape plan remains in a healthy growing condition in perpetuity and restores deficient landscaped with new plant material.; Certificate of Occupancy Inspection. Perform inspections with contractors, owners, and City departments to monitor the installation of required landscape material per an approved site plan. Process tree permits ensuring that regulations governing the removal criteria are followed. Provide technical tree evaluations for structural defects, hazards, proper pruning, and identification for trees on public and private properties. • Account Manager Cherry Lake Farms, IMG Enterprise, Inc. 1993 - 1996 Groveland, FL Supervised and managed existing territory accounts, while handling a strategic marketing plan. Planned and directed in-field inspection program for landscape architects, municipalities and private corporations. Prepared technical training modules for corporate employees and customers regarding arboricultural techniques related to trees. • Licensed Marketing Representative Allstate Insurance Company 1991-1993 Clearwater, FL Field inspections of insured structures. Policy service and account maintenance. • Store Manager William Natorp company, Inc. 1983-1991 Cincinnati, OH Managed a team of 20 sales people and sales associates in a landscape center. Responsible for teams of employees including but not limited to payroll, budgeting, sales, store and equipment maintenance, workplace safety, and advertising. Managed outdoor staff, merchandised and cared for all outdoor products. Responsible for all indoor staff and horticultural products. EDUCATION GRADUATE - Certificate: Community Development, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FLORIDA. Currently pursuing. BS in Sustainability Management, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA. Currently pursuing. BA in Business Administration, ST. LEO UNIVERSITY, ST. LEO, FLORIDA. Graduated July, 2002 Cum Laude. Major: Management AA in Business Administration, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA. Graduated 1998. Major: Management. AS in Ornamental Horticulture, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, WOOSTER, Graduated 1984 Cum Laude. Major: Horticulture Technology with emphasis in Arboriculture. ISA, International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist, FL-0414.