TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy Stillings, Planning, Zoning and Building Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: August 16, 2016
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CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR SEAGATE VILLAS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BUCIDA ROAD AND VENETIAN DRIVE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Move Approval for the Final Plat for Seagate Villas, by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report and finding that the request and approval thereof is consistent with the criteria set forth in Section 2.4.5(K)(Minor Subdivisions) of the Land Development Regulations.
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Background:
The item before the City Commission is approval of a final plat for a new 3-unit townhouse development to be platted as Seagate Villas. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Bucida Road and Venetian Drive (1017 Bucida Road).
The proposed Seagate Villas subdivision is a replat of Lot 3, Block 13, Seagate Section ”A” according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 48, being in Section 21, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The property contains a single family residence constructed in 1950. The site is zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density). The proposed development consists of a three-story townhouse building containing three units with two-car garages fronting on Bucida Road and Venetian Drive; and, roof top plunge pool and grade level swimming pools.
The 14,866 square foot property will be subdivided into Lot 1 (5,633 square feet), Lot 2 (3,500 square feet), and Lot 3 (5,733 square feet).
Two new 5’ general utility easements are being provided. The utility easement located along the front of the lots on Bucida Road will cover proposed utilities. An additional utility easement located at the northwest corner of the site will cover existing power lines and guy wires. Drainage easements dedicated to the owners of the proposed Lots 1, 2, and 3 are provided throughout the site.
A 5’ special access easement is being provided in the rear of Lots 1, 2 and 3 (along the north property line). The purpose of the access easement is to provide exterior access to the rear yards of the lots to service the pools and for landscape maintenance.
A 5-foot wide sidewalk will be constructed within the right-of-way for Bucida Road and Venetian Drive.
Plat Analysis:
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(K)(5), no specific findings are necessary for the approval of a final plat for a minor subdivision, except that when it is a boundary plat for a single parcel which is to be developed pursuant to an approved site and development plan, a finding must be made by the City Commission that the final plat is consistent with the findings made upon approval of the site and development plan.
A Class V site plan was approved by the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board on April 27, 2016. As a condition of approval, a plat for the subject property is to be recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit.
City staff has reviewed the plat and determined that all technical comments have been satisfied and that the final plat is consistent with the findings made upon approval of the site and development plan.
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(K)(1), Minor Subdivision (Boundary Plat, Lot Split): Rule, the platting of a minor subdivision shall involve only the City Commission. The City Commission shall be the final authority in this subdivision process. The City Commission may approve or deny the final plat. Therefore, no additional Boards have reviewed the plat for recommendation.
Courtesy Notices:
Courtesy notices have been provided to the following groups and neighborhood associations:
• Beach Property Owners Association
• Delray Citizen’s Coalition
• Via Marina
To date, no letters of objection or support for the Plat have been received. Any future letters of support or objection will be presented at the City Commission meeting.
Attachments:
• Seagate Villas Plat
• Site Plan Review and Appearance Board Staff Report of April 27, 2016
• Applicant Consent Agenda Acknowledgement
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Timing of Request:
There is no time sensitivity for this item.