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08-23-21 Attachment -PowerPoint by Amanda 275 Sailfish DriveRequest for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment to change the designation of 275 Sailfish Dr. from Residential Low Density (RL) & Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH) COMP21-0001 & Ord. No. 90-21-246 275 Sailfish Dr. Background •The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) is part of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and aims to provide for appropriate land development within the city. •The FLUM designates residential densities (dwelling units per acre) throughout the city •i.e. low density allows 6 dwelling units per acre of land •Med. density allows up to 14 units per acre of land •High density allows up to 20 units per acre of land The FLUM is not the same as the zoning map Required for every municipality in Florida Existing FLUM Site Context and Details Atlantic Blvd Site Context and Details •Currently has two future land use designations •Majority of the property is designated low density (RL) and a small portion is designated medium density (RM) •1.89 acres in size •~1.74 acres in RL •~.15 acres in RM •The current FLUM designation allows about 12 total residential units on this property Site Context and Details •Apartment complex with 32 units •Built in 1975, prior to the city’s first FLUM and Comp Plan •Legally existing non-conforming use (exceeds density) Site Context and Details •Allowed to continue as is (“grandfathered in”) •However, code prohibits expansion or relocation of non-conforming uses. So they can remodel/renovate but cannot expand. Proposed Amendment Proposal is to amend the FLUM to designate this property Residential High Density (RH). This would allow up to 37 total units on the site (32 existing). The applicant recently purchased the property and has plans to remodel/renovate. Applicant would like to bring the property into conformance with the FLUM to allow potential additions/expansions. Considerations Consistency with Comprehensive Plan (in staff report) Objective A.1.5 Sound Development Patterns Objective A.1.10 Surrounding Land Uses Objective A.1.11 Appropriate Land Use Patterns Currently has 32 apartment units Built prior to FLUM designations Change to High Density would allow 5 additional units Required Action CDB RECOMMEND approval of FLUM held a public hearing and Vote on Ord. No. 90-21-246 which will change the future land use designation from residential low and medium density to residential high (requires two public hearings).