Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 23-71, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Providing for the Amendment of the Planned Unit Development Document and Concept Plan for LTC Ranch (West) Residential (P22-278) Located South of Midway Road and Northwest of Glades Cut Off Road, and within the LTC Ranch DRI.
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Submitted By: Anne Cox, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): Amending the conceptual plan to remove a 3.91-acre wetland and change the proposed bus stops on Wylder Parkway. The elimination of the 3.91-acre wetland is to accommodate the design of a proposed golf course community in the southwest area of the PUD. This will result in 225.19 acres of preserved wetlands and 12.52 acres of wetland impacts within the PUD. Wetland mitigation for the additional impacts will be provided through on site enhancement and purchase of offsite mitigation credits in accordance with the South Florida Water Management District permit. The PUD document has been updated since the 1st reading of the ordinance to provide clarification regarding bus stops. All school bus stops will be provided internal to the residential development pods.
The PUD document has been updated since the 1st reading of the ordinance to provide clarification regarding bus stops. All school bus stops will be provided internal to the residential development pods. The concept plan currently shows five bus stops along Wylder Parkway. The applicant is proposing to eliminate the two bus stops on the east side of Wylder Parkway. The three bus stops proposed along the west side are to accommodate future mass transit stops.
The amendment also includes updating the development standards and the legal description and adding roadway cross sections for the proposed roadways.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the PUD amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the PUD amendment.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the PUD Amendment at their January 11, 2023 meeting. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the PUD amendment at their October 3, 2023 meeting.
Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is located south of Midway Road and northwest of Glades Cut Off Road.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Exhibit A - PUD Document, 3. Staff Report, 4. Application, 5. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 23223-01
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.