Approve preliminary subdivision creating two residential lots on SW 60 Court

DATE: September 6, 2022 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, LEED-GA Village Manager FROM: Stephen R. Olmsted, AICP, LEED-GA Planning Director RE: Crimson Ibis Subdivision; 9300 SW 60 Court Preliminary Subdivision Plat PETITION REQUEST Crimson Ibis, LLC (Owner), and Lou Campanile, Jr. (Applicant) are requesting approval of a Preliminary subdivision plat (“Crimson Ibis”) for the division of property and creation of two (2) single-family residential lots on property located at 9300 SW 60 Court, Pinecrest, Florida, within the EU-1, Residential Estate zoning district. Lot 1 is proposed to be 1.625 acres in net area; and lot 2 is proposed to be 2.619 acres in net area. OWNER/APPLICANT Crimson Ibis, LLC (Owner), and Lou Campanile, Jr. (Applicant) SITE LOCATION The subject property is located at 9300 Southwest 60 Court, Pinecrest, Florida 33156 within the EU-1, Residential Estate zoning district. Page 2 of 5 EXSTING CONDITIONS The property is 4.24 acres in area. A single-family residence currently exists on the subject property and portions of the structure extend across the proposed lot line between lots 1 and 2. The Applicant has indicated that the owner plans on remodeling the structure to comply with required building setback requirements. Remodeling of the structure to comply with required setback requirements will be required prior to approval of the final subdivision plat, if approved. PUBLIC COMMENT The Building and Planning Department has not received any correspondence regarding the proposed subdivision plat. PINECREST LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Article 8 of the Pinecrest Land Development Regulations contains standards for the subdivision and platting of property in the Village of Pinecrest. County water will be extended to the subject property as part of Phase 3B of the Village’s Watermain extension project. Extension of County water to the subject property will be required prior to approval of the final subdivision plat. Division 3.2, Paragraph (m) requires fire hydrants to be provided and spaced no more than 300 feet apart and no more than 150 feet to the center of any lot. One fire hydrant exists at the northeast corner of Lot 2 and another exists approximately 500 feet to the north at the at the southeast corner of SW 60 Court and SW 92 Street. Installation of two (2) additional fire hydrants will be required prior to approval of the final subdivision plat. SUBJECT PROPERTY Page 3 of 5 Sewage disposal is proposed to be provided by on-site septic tanks. Approval by the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management will be required. All utilities are required to be installed underground within easements to be shown on the final plat. The proposed subdivision allowing for the addition of one new residence on the property will have a de minimus impact on the adjoining transportation network. Construction of a pedestrian sidewalk along the frontage of the subject property adjacent to Southwest 60 Court or payment of a fee in lieu of construction will be required as determined by the Administrative Official. The applicant has advised that access to the lot will be provided from SW 60 Court. Staff has no objections. Construction of any future driveway will require a driveway permit from the Pinecrest Public Works Department. Stormwater management is proposed to be addressed in conjunction with the issuance of a building permit. Mature trees exist on the subject property. A tree removal permit will be required before building permits are issued for the construction of a new home on either lot. The Dimensional Requirements of the EU-1, Residential Estate zoning district are provided for the Village Council’s consideration as follows: a. Minimum lot area: One acre, including one-half of the rights-of-way adjacent to the site. b. Maximum density: One principal dwelling unit per one gross acre. c. Maximum height: Principal use - One-story structure or portion of the structure that is one story: 24 feet to the top of the parapet. If the roof of the one story structure has a pitch of at least 6/12, then the peak of such roof may be 28 feet in height, provided the height to the top of the tie beam does not exceed 24 feet. Two-story structure or portion of the structure that is two-stories: 35 feet. However, any portion of the building or structure with a flat roof, or sloped roof concealed by a Page 4 of 5 parapet, shall not exceed 28 feet to the top of the roof or 29.5 feet to the top of the parapet. d. Maximum lot coverage: i. Maximum building coverage (inclusive of all structures): 20 percent for 2 story structures; 25 percent for one story structures. ii. Maximum impervious surface ratio: 45 percent. iii. Minimum green space: 55 percent. e. Minimum lot width and street frontage: 125 feet. f. Minimum lot depth: 200 feet. The measurement shall be from the centerline of the abutting front right-of-way. g. Minimum setbacks and maximum floor area ratios: All development must comply with setbacks for wetlands. Also, the following setbacks apply within the EU-1 district: Front: 50 Feet; Rear: 25 feet; Side 20 Feet; Street Side: 30 Feet h. Minimum size living area: 1,800 square feet. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final subdivision plat subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. Extension of County water to the subject property prior to approval of the final subdivision plat. 2. Installation of fire hydrants in compliance with the Village’s fire hydrant spacing requirements prior to approval of the final subdivision plat. 3. Approval of installation of septic tanks by the Florida Department of Health and Miami- Dade County. 4. Indication of utility easements on the final plat and installation of utilities underground. 5. Installation of pedestrian sidewalks adjacent to the west side of SW 60 Court or payment in lieu of construction as required by the Administrative Official. Page 5 of 5 6. Approval of driveway connection permits by the Village of Pinecrest prior to the issuance of building permits. 7. Approval of a stormwater management plan prior to the issuance of building permits. 8. Review and approval of a separate tree removal permit prior to the removal of any trees from the subject property or adjoining road right-of-way. 9. Confirmation of the setting of lot corners and permanent reference monuments or submittal of a surety bond to the Village of Pinecrest in the amount of $100.00 per lot corner and $300.00 per PRM with a 25% contingency prior to recording of the final plat, if approved by the Village Council.