Title of Item:
REJECT PETITION TO CREATE THE HARMONY RANCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 19-2019; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LAND AND WATER ADJUDICATORY COMMISSION TO REJECT THE PETITION OF HOBE SOUND RANCH LTD. TO ESTABLISH THE HARMONY RANCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The Harmony Ranch property has land use and zoning designations of agricultural and has been approved by Martin County for the development of 129 20-acre lots on its currently undeveloped 2,717 acres.
The petition request to create a Community Development District (CDD) would allow the future provision of a full range of urban or community development services and capital infrastructure without further State authorization.
Resolution 19-2019 supports the rejection of a petition to the Florida Land and Water Adjucatory Commission to establish the Harmony Ranch community development district. The recommendation to reject the petition is considered to be urban sprawl and contrary to the City's position as a urban center and the 1000 Friends of Florida 2070 alternative plan for a managed growth pattern for Martin County.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve |