ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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AR-2025-0211: Request for minor site plan approval for a residential Triplex for the property located at 2904 India Palm Drive.
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OWNER:
Trish Bruno
APPLICANT:
Chris Casey
LOCATION:
Florida Shores
PROPOSED USE:
Triplex
CURRENT LAND USE:
Vacant
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Medium Density Residential (8 dwelling units per acre)
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-4
BACKGROUND:
The applicant first applied for a minor site plan on January 3rd, 2025. Since the first submission, the applicant has undergone three revisions. The Technical Review Committee has reviewed the application and has found that the application is compliant with the land development code and comprehensive plan.
On July 1st, a resident questioned the legality of approving a site plan in Florida Shores without the development meeting the City of Edgewater's stormwater requirements including the 25 year storm event and the more stringent standard of retaining a 100 year storm event. The Technical Review Committee subsequently tabled the item until an opinion could be issued from the City Attorney. The City Attorney has made the following statement "In my opinion the acceptance of the Florida Shores plat via annexation and issuance of the Environmental Resource Permit would fall under the exemption to permit requirements pursuant to LDC 21-53.03(d). Pursuant to this section of the LDC the acceptance of the plat (through the voluntary annexation) "shall be construed to include an approval of the stormwater management system and a separate permit under this section is not required." Article V, Section 21-53.03(d), Exemptions to Permit Requirements, states:
The acceptance of a plat by the City Council in accordance with the subdivision regulations or approval of a site plan, shall be construed to include an approval of the stormwater management system and a separate permit under this Section is not required. Subsequent changes or additions not reflected by the accepted plat, or site p...
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