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2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2019-23: Glenn D. Storch requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 28.54± acres of land located east of South Ridgewood Avenue and south of Jones Fish Camp Road as RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development) and approval of the associated RPUD Agreement.
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OWNER: Martin J. Cassidy Estate
REQUESTED ACTION: Amend the Official Zoning Map to include property as RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development) and approval of the associated RPUD Agreement.
LOCATION: East of South Ridgewood Avenue and south of Jones Fish Camp Road
AREA: 28.54± acres
PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residential
CURRENT LAND USE: Vacant
FLUM DESIGNATION: Volusia County Urban Medium Intensity
ZONING DISTRICT: Volusia County R-4W (Urban Single Family Residential) and R-6W (Urban Two Family Residential)
VOTING DISTRICT: 4
SURROUNDING AREA:
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Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
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North |
Vacant/Single Family Residence |
Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay/High Density Residential with Conservation Overlay/ Volusia County Urban Medium Intensity |
RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development/Volusia County R-4W (Urban Single Family Residential) |
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East |
Single Family Residence/River |
Volusia County Urban Medium Intensity |
Volusia County R-4W (Urban Single Family Residential) |
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South |
Single Family Residential/Manufactured Homes |
Volusia County Urban Medium Intensity |
Volusia County R-4W (Urban Single Family Residential)/MH-1W (Mobile Home Park) |
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West |
Vacant/Boat Storage & Sales |
Volusia County Urban Medium Intensity |
Volusia County R-4W (Urban Single Family Residential) |
Background: The subject property located south of Jones Fish Camp Road encompasses several parcels and is currently vacant.
Annexation and the amendment to the Future Land Use Map shall occur simultaneously with the Zoning Map amendment.
The applicant is proposing a 92-lot residential development with 125 units, which will include a mix of single family, two-family and townhouse units. There is an existing dock on-site and a park with river-access as well as a gazebo will be included in the future development.
The associated PUD Agreement addresses development requirements for the property including, but not limited to, minimum lot size, setbacks, installation of infrastructure and ownership and maintenance of all common areas. The subject property lies adjacent to waters designated as Class II by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency; therefore development must be consistent with the regulations set forth in Chapter 72, Article III, Division 16 of the Volusia County Code of Ordinances, including maintaining a minimum of 35% open space landscaped with existing or planted native species.
Prior to development of the subject property a Preliminary Plat and Subdivision Construction Plans must be approved. The installation of all required infrastructure, including but not limited to, interior roads, utilities, stormwater retention and recreation and open space will be the responsibility of the developer.
A Traffic Impact Analysis and Environmental study, to include listed species and wetlands, shall be reviewed with the constructions plans, any improvements and/or required mitigation will be the responsibility of the developer. A Letter of Concurrency from the Volusia County School District acknowledging adequate capacity will also be required prior to the issuance of a development order.
Adjacent property owners were notified of the request on September 30, 2019; staff received concerns from adjacent property owners regarding the environment and traffic. The applicant subsequently met with residents of the neighborhood and provided details of the proposed development and the development process. During the meeting the applicant agreed to add language to the PUD Agreement regarding the relocation of gopher tortoises, a buffer for the adjoining property owner to the west, limiting the proposed dock to sightseeing only and to include language in the HOA documents prohibiting short term rentals.
At their regular meeting of December 11, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to City Council. City Council approved the request at first reading on January 6, 2020.
This item was continued from the April 6, 2020 meeting.
Land Use Compatibility: The surrounding area consists of mostly single family residences with a mix of stick-built and manufactured homes; as well as a substantial amount of vacant property. A 15-unit development known as River Colony is located to the north; the infrastructure has been constructed for a mix of single family and multi family dwelling units.
Adequate Public Facilities: The subject property has access from Jones Fish Camp Road, via South Ridgewood Avenue. The installation of all required infrastructure, including but not limited to, interior roads, utilities, stormwater retention and recreation and open space will be the responsibility of the developer.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies contained in the Future Land Use Element, Coastal Element, Conservation Element and Recreation & Open Space Element. The Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) District is intended to provide a flexible approach for unique and innovative land development, which would otherwise not be permitted by the Land Development Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-O-23.