PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
TITLE:
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REQUEST PLAT APPROVAL FOR TWIN OAKS PROJECT (K050-002)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) who applied on behalf of D.R. Horton, Inc., for approval of the Twin Oaks, f/k/a Kanner Oaks Plat. The Plat is to be consistent with the final site plan which contains a 28-lot single-family home subdivision on approximately 16.86 acres. The site is located at 8821 SW Kanner Oaks Drive, on the west side of SW Kanner Highway, north of SW Tropical Avenue, approximately 0.44 miles west of the Florida’s Turnpike overpass in Stuart. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Brian Elam, PMP
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: McCarthy, Summers et.al., Christen Spake, Esq.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Twin Oaks Project, formally known as Kanner Oaks received minor final site plan approval on January 26, 2022 for the development of 28 single family residential lots and the associated infrastructure on an undeveloped approximate 16.86-acre parcel.
Pursuant to Article 10 of the Martin County Land Development Regulations, review of this application by the Local Planning Agency was not required. Final action on this application is required by the Board in a public meeting pursuant to Table 10.5.F.9, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.
The following supporting items are attached:
Staff Report
Plat
Draft Contract for Construction of Required Improvements and Infrastructure
Draft Surety
Approved Engineers Opinion of Probable Costs
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest
Sign Certification
Resolution to Deny Plat
Exhibit A Legal Description
Staff Presentation
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Because this request involves the application of a policy specific application and site, it is a quasi-judicial decision. Quasi-judicial proceedings must be conducted with more formality than a legislative proceeding. In quasi-judicial proceedings, parties are entitled - as a matter of due process - to cross examine witnesses, present evidence, demand that witnesses testify under oath, and demand a decision that is based on a correct application of the law and competent substantial evidence in the record.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
1. Move the Board receive and file the agenda item and its attachments including the staff report as Exhibit 1.
2. Move the Board approve the Twin Oaks Plat and the Contract for Construction of Required Improvements and Infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $13,600 application fee and the $290 completeness fee.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
☒Other: Plat
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