ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
1st Reading - Ordinance 2024-O-49: Request for annexation into the City of Edgewater for 2.72 acres of property at 267 Carol Ann Drive.
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OWNER:
Oak Grove on Park Ave, LLC
APPLICANT:
Jeffrey Bock
LOCATION:
South of Park Avenue, west of Mango tree drive at 267 Carol Ann Drive
AREA:
2.72 Acres
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Volusia County Rural
ZONING DISTRICT:
Volusia County MH-4A Rural Mobile Home
VOTING DISTRICT:
Tentatively Council District 1, Councilperson Charlotte Hope Gillis
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
PLANNING BOARD:
September 11th, 2024
CITY COUNCIL:
October 7th, 2024
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting voluntary annexation into the City of Edgewater from Volusia County for 2.72 acres located at 267 Carol Ann Drive. The subject property is located south of Park Avenue, west of Mango tree Drive and it is contiguous to the current boundaries within the City of Edgewater. The subject parcel is within the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA) with Volusia County and the Utility Service Area for the City of Edgewater.
The applicant has concurrently applications for rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment to include this parcel in the larger proposed Mango Key Townhomes project.
Figure 1: Location Map
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
The proposed annexation ensures consistency with the following comprehensive plan policies:
• Policy 1.8.2: In order to reduce land use conflicts and for efficient public service provision, the City shall investigate and, where feasible, annex all enclaves as soon as possible
o Staff Response: The surrounding area to the south and west on Carol Ann Drive represents an enclave of properties still retaining Volusia County zoning. Annexing this parcel will further reduce the existing enclaves within City limits.
• Policy 1.8.3: New development proposed within the County
Surrounding Area:
The adjacent land uses and zoning classifications for the adjacent parcels are illustrated in the following table. Existing uses shown below are not intended to be an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of types of uses near the subject property. The subject parcel is outlined in the aerial exhibit.
Table 1: Surrounding Area, FLU Designations, Zoning Designations
|
|
Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
|
North |
Undeveloped |
Medium Density Residential |
MH-1 |
|
East |
Borrow Pit |
Public/Semi-Public |
Agriculture |
|
South |
Undeveloped |
Volusia County Rural |
Volusia County MH-4A |
|
West |
Undeveloped |
Volusia County Rural |
Volusia County MH-4A |
Public Facilities Adequacy:
The City of Edgewater has sufficient capacity to service the property with regards to water, wastewater, parks, and transportation while meeting the Level of Standard as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is serviced by the City of Edgewater for municipal water services, sewer, and solid waste. All are operating with enough capacity to support the project.
Public Notice:
In accordance with Florida Statues Chapter 166.041, a Public Notice sign was posted on the site on August 28,2024. In addition, Public Notices were mailed to all addresses within 500’ of the proposed project.
The Planning and Zoning Board sent a favorable recommendation to City Council with seven in support and zero in opposition.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2024-O-49