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REZ2011-01001; 1475 SUNSET POINT RD; FAMILY DOLLAR STORE @ SUNSET POINT REZ2011-01001 1475 SUNSET POINT RD Date Received: 1/31/201110:59:06 AM Family Dollar Store @ Sunset Point ZONING DISTRICT: Office LAND USE: Residential/Office General ATLAS PAGE: 261A PLANNER OF RECORD: CL PLANNER: Cate Lee, Planner III CDB Meeting Date: May 17, 2011 Case Number: REZ201 1 -01001 Owner/Applicant: Cay 1475 LLC Address: A Portion of 1475 Sunset Point Road Agenda Item: E_2 STAFF REPORT ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Request: To amend the Zoning Atlas designations from Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Office (O) Districts to the Commercial (C) District. Location: 1475 Sunset Point Road, located on the south side of Sunset Point Road, approximately 150 feet west of Highland Avenue Overall Site Area: 66,211 square feet or 1.52 acres MOL Portion of Site Area Subject to Amendment: 53,578 square feet or 1.23 acres MOL II. BACKGROUND This case involves a portion of a 1.52-acre property located at 1475 Sunset Point Road and owned by Cay 1475 LLC. The property is comprised of one parcel and is currently occupied by a structure formerly used as a bank. The property currently has three zoning designations: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR), Office (O) and Commercial (C). The request is to change the property's Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Office (O) to Commercial (C). The applicant has indicated that the intended use of the property will be retail sales and services (Family Dollar). A Development Agreement and a request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the property from Residential Urban (RU), Residential/Office General (R/OG) and Commercial General (CG) to Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R) are being processed concurrently with this case (see DVA201 1 -01001 and LUP201 1 -0100 1). The Development Review Committee approved a Flexible Standard Development application for the Family Dollar at its March 3, 2011 meeting (issuance of development order pending approval of the associated cases). In June 2010 Belleair Development Group, LLC requested to amend the Zoning Atlas designations to Commercial (C). On July 20, 2010 the Community Development Board recommended denial of the request and on August 5, 2010, City Council denied the request. Community Development Board - May 17, 2011 - Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 1 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ201 1 -01001 Staff Report.docx III. SITE AND VICINITY CHARACTERISTICS A. Site Characteristics The subject property functioned as a bank beginning in 1965 and ending in May 2007 with the closure of Bank of America. The former bank site contains a building, parking lot, and entrance on the north portion of the property fronting on Sunset Point Road, and a drive through and drive isle traversing the eastern portion of the property, connecting to Highland Avenue. The applicant intends to demolish the current building to develop the site as a Family Dollar retail store. B. Table 1: Surrounding Future Land Use and Zoning Designations Existing Conditions Direction Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning Atlas Designation North: Single family residential Residential Urban (RU) Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) East: Vacant gas station Commercial General Commercial (C) (CG) South: Single family residential Residential Urban (RU) Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR West: Retail store Residential/Office Office (O) General (R/OG) IV. REVIEW CRITERIA No amendment to the Zoning Atlas shall be recommended for approval or receive a final action of approval unless it complies with the standards contained in Section 4-602.17, Community Development Code. A. Consistency of Development with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code and City Regulations [Sections 4-602.F.1 and 4- 602.F.21 Recommended Findings of Fact: Applicable goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan which are not supportive of the proposed amendments include: Policy A.2.2.3 Commercial land uses shall be located at the intersection of arterial or collector streets and should be sited in such a way as to minimize the intrusion of off-site impacts into residential neighborhoods. New plats and site plans shall discourage the creation of "strip commercial" zones by insuring that adequate lot depths are maintained and by zoning for commercial development at major intersections. Goal A.5 The City of Clearwater shall identify and utilize a citywide design structure comprised of a hierarchy of places and linkages. The citywide design structure will serve Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 2 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ201 1 -01001 Staff Report.docx as a guide to development and land use decisions while protecting those elements that make the city uniquely Clearwater. Policy A.5.5.1 Development should be designed to maintain and support the existing or envisioned character of the neighborhood. Objective A.6.2 The City of Clearwater shall continue to support innovative planned development and mixed land use development techniques in order to promote infill development that is consistent and compatible with the surrounding environment. Map A-14 (and Attachment) Neighborhood Shopping Centers and Surrounding Non- residential Uses - Neighborhood Centers typically consist of a limited number of commercial establishments that fulfill the basic needs of residents within one mile of the center. Table 2: Parcels West of the Subject Property to King's Highway Along Sunset Point Road Address(es) Linear Distance' FLI ' JM Designation Zoning Atlas Designation Current Use Building SiZe3 1463 0' Residential/Office Office (O) Retail store 3,680 SF 1465 General R/OG 1455 100' Residential/Office Office (O) Dentist office 3,800 SF General R/OG 1453 200' Residential/Office Office (O) Veterinarian 4,200 SF General (R/OG) 1425 300' Residential/Office Office (O) Vacant 1,750 SF General (R/OG 1419 400' Residential/Office Office (O) Daycare 4,688 SF General R/OG 1413 500' Residential High Medium High Vacant lot N/A (RH) Density Residential MHDR) 1872 667' Residential High Medium High Vacant lot N/A 1874 King's (RH) Density Residential HNvy (MHDR) Notes: 1. Linear distance in feet from the western property edge of 1475 Sunset Point Road. 2. Current use for which a current Business Tax Receipt has been obtained and recorded in City permitting software. 3. Total finished building square footage (source: Pinellas County Property Appraiser) 4. Retail sales and services is allowable only as an accessory use in the Office (O) zoning district, and is therefore, in these two cases, a nonconforming use. Recommended Conclusions of Law The request conflicts with the goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan as indicated in the following. The proposed extension of commercial uses along the predominantly residential Sunset Point Road corridor could negatively impact the adjacent single-family residential neighborhoods to the north and south. Sunset Point Road, west of Highland Avenue, is primarily residential in nature with office and nonconforming retail uses (see Table 2). The Citywide Design Structure, as shown on Map A-14, depicts the southeast corner of Sunset Point Road and Highland Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 3 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ201 1 -01001 Staff Report.docx Avenue, Sunset Square Shopping Center, as a Neighborhood Shopping Center. Neighborhood Centers are intended to fulfill the basic needs of residents within one mile of the center. This Neighborhood Center does not include the property to the west of Highland Avenue as it recognizes there is sufficient commercially designated land currently in place. The proposal to expand commercial use designations outside of the Neighborhood Center creates more commercial land than is needed to support the basic needs of the surrounding residents. Currently, the two shopping centers at the southeast corner of Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue have 19,490 square feet of vacant commercial space. Approval of more land west of Highland Avenue for commercial use will add more commercially designated property in a neighborhood that has an overabundant supply of existing vacant commercial space. The proposed amendment would allow for additional uses not allowed by two of the three subject property's current zoning designations. Some of these potential uses are incompatible with the surrounding environment and envisioned character of the neighborhood. While the applicant is proposing a Development Agreement that would limit the more severe incompatible uses (adult entertainment, night clubs or bars and new and used car sales), the Agreement only endures for ten years, at the end of which the restrictions expire. However, at termination of the Development Agreement, the Zoning Atlas designation, and allowed uses, stays with the property. B. Compatibility with Surrounding Property/Character of the City & Neighborhood [Sections 4-602.F.3 and 4-602.F.41 Recommended Findings of Fact: The subject property is located on the south side of Sunset Point Road, between Kings Highway and North Highland Avenue. The character of the neighborhood is a mix of single family residences, multi-family residences, retail, offices, and a gas station. To the north and south are single family homes. To the east is an automobile service station. But the property has not been used as such since July 2003 and has been vacant since that time. To the west is a 3,680 square foot building that contains two units, one a nonconforming retail store and the other is vacant (formerly used as a printing shop). The proposed Commercial (C) District primarily permits overnight accommodations, restaurants and retail sales and services uses. Therefore, the category and district as proposed do not appear appropriately located. Commercial uses (retail) are generally not compatible with single-family uses. A less intensive use, such as office, would be more appropriate located contiguous to single-family homes and fit in with the character of Sunset Point Road west of Highland Avenue. The proposed change intensifies the uses allowed on the portion of the property that abuts single family homes. This request is not compatible with the surrounding area and may unreasonably affect the use of the property in the area. Recommended Conclusions of Law The proposed Zoning Atlas designation is not in character with the overall Zoning Atlas designations in the area. It is not compatible with surrounding uses and not consistent with the character of the immediate surrounding area and neighborhood. Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 4 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ2011-01001 Staff Report.docx C. Sufficiency of Public Facilities [Section 4-602.F.51 Recommended Findings of Fact: Based on the proposed Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R) Future Land Use, the proposed Commercial (C) District would permit four additional dwelling units, but 6,903 square feet fewer of nonresidential floor area on the subject property (see Table 3). Table 3. Development Potential for Existing & Proposed FLUM Designations Site Area 0.08 AC (3,485 SF) 1.15 AC (50,094 SF) 0.29 AC (12,632) 1.52 AC (66,211 SF) Present FLUM Present FLUM Present Requested FLUM Designation Designation " " FLUM Designation Net Change "RU" R/OG Designation «JUO/R" "CG" 0 DUs 17 DUs 6 DUs 27 DUs 4 DUs Maximum 1,394.0 SF 25,047.0 SF 6,947.6 SF 26,484.4 SF -6,904.2 SF Development 0.40 FAR 0.50 FAR 0.55 FAR 0.40 FAR -0.08 FAR Abbreviations: FLUM - Future Land Use Map DUs - Dwelling units AC - Acres FAR - Floor area ratio SF - Square feet The uses currently allowed under the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) district include attached and detached dwellings, community residential homes, non-residential off-street parking, parks and recreation facilities, schools, and utility/infrastructure facilities. The Office (O) District primarily permits offices, places of worship and nursing homes. Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 5 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ2011-01001 Staff Report.docx Table 4. Public Facilities Level of Service Analysis Niaximum Potential Impact to Public Facilities/Serv ices Public E Facility/ Present FLUM Present FLUM Present FLUM Requested FLUM Net Change C Available? Service Designation Designation Designation Designation "RU" " R/OG " "CG " "NO/R" Streets I Trip 19 Trips 13 Trips 49 Trips 16 Trips Yes Potable 694.8 GPD Yes Water 156.2 GPD2 2,504.7 GPD2 2,648.4 GPD2 -707 GPD Wastewater 140.6 GPD 2,003.8 GPD 555.8 GPD 2,118.8 GPD -581 GPD Yes 1.52 46.34 12.85 74 Yes Solid Waste Tons/Year Ton/Year Ton/Year 135.07 Ton/Year Ton/Year Parkland 0.0 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.0 Acres 0.0 Acres 0 N/A Public Yes School Facilities3 0.51 Yes Elementary 0.09 Students 2.55 Students 0.9 Students 4.05 Students Students Middle 0.24 Yes School 0.04 Students 1.19 Students 0.42 Students 1.89 Students Students 0.34 Yes High School 0.06 Students 1.7 Students 0.6 Students 2.7 Students Students Notes: 1. Based on P.M. Peak Hour Trip Generation Rates, Pinellas County Countywide Plan Rules. - Residential Urban - Residential/Office General - Commercial General - Residential/Office/Retail 2. GPD - Gallons per day. 3. Based on 4.0 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons and 2.2 persons per unit. 4. Pinellas County School Board student generation rate per unit: - Elementary School: 0.15 students per unit x 1 unit - Middle School: 0.07 students per unit x 1 unit - High School: 0.10 students per unit x 1 unit As shown in Table 4, the potential additional maximum daily trips associated with the requested amendment to the Commercial (C) District would not lower the operating level of service for Sunset Point Road. Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 6 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ201 1 -01001 Staff Report.docx Table 5: Trip Generation Comparison by Zoning Atlas Designation PM Net Development Avg- Net Change Peak PM Peak Change Land Use Potential Daily Avg Daily Trips Trips PM Trips Trips Avg Peak Rate Trips Existing Designation: Off ice District General Office Building 25,047 SF 275 N/A 1.49 37 N/A (11.01 trips/1,000 SF GFA) Existing Drive-in Bank 10,586 SF 1,568 N/A 25.82 273 N/A (148.15 trips/1,000 SF GFA Existing Designation: Low Medium Dens i Residen tial District Single-Family Detached 0 DU 0 N/A 1.02 0 N/A Housin 3 (9.57 trips/unit) Proposed Designation: Commercial Distr ict Free-Standing Discount 26,484 SF 1,516 -52 5.00 132 -141 Store4 (57.24 trips/1,000 SF GFA Abbreviations and Notes: N/A = Not Applicable. 1. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 710. 2. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 912. 3. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 210. 4. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 815. 5. Total gross floor area ratio permitted by the underlying R/OG Future Land Use Map category is 0.50. 6. The Pinellas County Property Appraiser website provides the square footage. 7. Total gross floor area ratio permitted by the underlying R/O/R Future Land Use Map category is 0.40. Recommended Conclusions of Law Free-Standing Discount Store developed at the maximum intensity in the Commercial (C) District (26,484 square feet) would result in 132 PM Peak trips on Sunset Point Road, which is less than the PM Peak trips for the current drive-in bank use. Even though banks are considered an office use in the Community Development Code, the trip generation characteristics of this use is similar to restaurants, gas stations, and other service type uses. Therefore, a typical general office building use was also given as an example to show traffic generation characteristics of a typical office use. In this scenario, the proposal would result in an increase in PM Peak trips on Sunset Point Road. However, based upon the findings of fact, it its determined that the traffic generated by the proposed amendment will not result in the degradation of the existing level of service on Sunset Point Road. There is an increase in demand of solid waste service, but there is adequate capacity to accommodate the maximum demand generated by the proposed amendment. Furthermore, parkland, recreation facilities, public school facilities and mass transit will not be affected by the proposed amendment. Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 7 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ201 1-01 001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ201 1 -0 1001 Staff Report.docx D. Location of District Boundaries [Section 4-602.F.61 Recommended Findings of Fact: The location of the proposed Commercial (C) District boundaries is consistent with the boundaries of the subject property, which are irregularly shaped. The proposed Commercial (C) District boundaries would consolidate the subject property into a single zoning district. However, the proposed Commercial (C) District is not compatible with the single-family uses to the north and south. Recommended Conclusions of Law The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and classifications of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment. V. RECOMMENDATION Based on the foregoing, the Planning & Development Department recommends the following action: Recommend DENIAL of the request for a Zoning Atlas amendment from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Office (O) districts to the Commercial (C) District. Prepared by Planning & Development Department staff: ?A"_ 1_1_? Catherine Lee Planner III Attachments: Resume Application for Future Land Use Plan Amendment Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Existing Surrounding Use Map Site Photographs Community Development Board -May 17, 2011 -Case REZ2011-01001 -Page 8 of 8 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Sunset Point Rd 1475 REZ2011-01001- Cay 1475 LLC\Staff Report\REZ2011-01001 Staff Report.docx Catherine Lee, LEED Green Associate 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 727-562-4557 catherine.lee( ,myclearwater.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Planner III, Long Range Division October 2010 to Present Planner II, Long Range Division November 2008 to October 2010 City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida Responsible for numerous aspects of the Growth Management Act of Florida such as comprehensive planning, Future Land Use Plan amendments, rezonings, and annexations. Update Community Development Code by Ordinance. Prepare staff reports for the City Council and Community Development Board. Coordinate and manage various projects. Planner I and Planner H, Development Review Division City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida March to October 2008 Provided information to the public concerning the City's Community Development Code, Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Beach by Design and general zoning information. Reviewed building plans for compliance with the Community Development Code. Presented Flexible Standard Development applications before the Development Review Committee. • Research Assistant Geography Department, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah September 2007 to January 2008 Contributed research on various land use and planning issues, including locally unwanted land uses and their roles in the American West for Dr. Richard H. Jackson, AICP. • Teaching Assistant Geography Department, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah January 2007 to December 2007 Explained North American land use patterns and concepts to students, including planning history and current practices. Graded student writing and exams, providing feedback for improvement and clarification of planning concepts. Planning Intern City of Port Angeles, Port Angeles, Washington May to August 2007 Assisted citizens at the zoning counter regarding the City's Municipal Code. Performed research related to intergovernmental cooperation, comprehensive plan amendments, and code changes. Presented research findings to the Planning Commission. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning, Brigham Young University, 2007 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP American Planning Association LEED Green Associate , r { : °Y J ST Q 1„ 1 ' ? 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SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH 'N1YR1-LE AVENUE, 2"' FLOOR PL10NE (727) 562-4567 FAX(727)562-4576 APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND AGENT INFORMATION: APPLICANT NAME: Cay 1475, LLC MAILING ADDRESS: Please use agent (List all owners) SITE INFORMATION: LOCATION: near SWC Sunset Point and Highland STREET ADDRESS: 1475 Sunset Point Road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see survey PARCEL NUMBER: 02-29-15-00000-320-0200 EXISTING ZONING: O, C, LMDR PROPOSED ZONING: C LAND USE PLAN CLASSIFICATION: R/OG, RU SIZE OF SITE: 1.52 acres REASON FOR REQUEST: See attached I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made in this application are true and accurate to the best of my of property Pressman, Pry§. P>-sstiian & Assoc., Inc. STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINEL S S n to and subscribed before me this day of A.D., 49- to me and/or b who is personally my commission DANYLLE JO GRAY Notary Public - State of Florida My Comm. Expires Dec 27, 2013 Page 1 of 2 Cay 1475, LLC Zoning Amendment Response to Standards for Review 1) The proposal is consistent with the goals and policies in regard that this proposal does provide an infill rejuvenation of a blighted site and it is located along an intersection of higher intensity and is located adjacent to similar uses. It is important to state that the use of the development agreement allows the elimination of any perceived impacting negative uses at this site. It is also important to state that the project has received outstanding support from the immediate community. Comprehensive planning policy: A.6.4 Objective - Due to the built-out character of the city of Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development Code. This policy also includes looking at smaller parcels, but the direction is that development should be looked at existing sites and should be accomplished thru assistance with the CDB. Comprehensive planning policy: A.2.2.3 Commercial land uses shall be located at the intersection of arterial or collector streets and should be sited in such a way as to minimize the intrusion of off-site impacts into residential neighborhoods. New plats and site plans shall discourage the creation of "strip commercial" zones by insuring that adequate lot depths are maintained and by zoning for commercial development at major intersections. This policy does recognize the locational aspects of this site as it spans a high intensity traffic corner and this site is currently hoped to be re-developed along with the commercial corner parcel, but does have access rights and development rights that span the intersection corner. There is plenty of commercial development at this commercial node, and far away from the commercial node, in fact the commercial node matching to the East of the intersection exists with commercial categories. So in parity in regard to configuration, the Commercial level has existed to the East much further than the West - and has worked fine. Comprehensive planning policy: A.6 GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL UTILIZE INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES, AND URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS IN ORDER TO PROTECT HISTORIC RESOURCES, ENSURE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION, REDEVELOP BLIGHTED AREAS, AND ENCOURAGE INFILL DEVELOPMENT. A.6.1 Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation of Pg. 2/13elleair redevelopment and special area plans, the construction of catalytic private projects, city investment, and continued emphasis on property maintenance standards. The uses at this intersection are older and some are blighted. Especially the site under consideration has been boarded up, is unsightly and is a negative element in this vicinity. This proposal will bring investment, improvement and a new use to add to the immediate area. 2) There are intensive uses that abut this site. To the immediate East is an existing gasoline station. To the immediate West is a convenience/food store, a printing store and a number of other intensive commercial type enterprises. While residential uses are present across the street, there is a reasonable distance between the uses - approximately 150' to 160' directly - along with Sunset Point road separating the uses. The long term existence of commercial uses along Sunset Point - both East and West of the Highland intersection - has been a long standing posture and one that works well. This proposed use will join a long term existence of strong commercial uses at this intersection and along Highland Avenue to the South. 3) The category proposed meets and integrates with the existing commercial uses at the intersection node. The uses at the node are well established and are needed commercial uses for neighborhood and community support. The uses that would be permissible under the commercial category would be everyday activities and shopping needs of the immediate community, and are now restricted by the development agreement. The reinvestment and renovation would also be a tremendous improvement or the immediate area- versus having a closed and boarded 2 story structure as a blighted mess. 4) Again, the category would allow the integration of the parcels together to make a use that would be an asset to the community and remove blight from the area. With similar uses in the abutting and immediate area, and with enough separation factors between the residential and the proposed commercial, the category will be a good fit into the community. These uses have been existing for a long time in the position they exist and they have worked well with integration with the surrounding residential community. 5) As the prior use was a high impact office use and was in combination a part of the whole commercial node, and that access is gained on 2 major rights of way, the transportation impact will be minimal as compared to the prior use. 6) This is certainly the case. You need to look no further than the depth of the commercial on the opposite side of Highland, running East of Highland. In that regard the commercial category runs far deeper than the depth from highland running West. In fact it is significantly deeper and shares the same configuration in regard to its association with residential use. Even more important is that intensive commercial uses abut this site - where they do not on the east side. r Names of persons or corporations having a contractual interest in the property: Hunt RE Acquisitions, LLC c/o Hunt Real Estate Services, Inc. Attn: Hamilton Hunt 5100 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 225 Tampa, FL 33609 Fla. Sec' of State: Principal Address 5100 WEST KENNEDY BLVD. 225 TAMPA FL 33609 Mailing Address PO BOX 320342 TAMPA FL 33679 Changed 04/23/2010 Registered Agent Name & Address HUNT REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. 5100 WEST KENNEDY BLVD. 225 TAMPA FL 33609 US Manager/Member Detail Name & Address Title MGR HUNT REAL ESTATE SERVICES 5100 WEST KENNEDY BLVD TAMPA FL 33609