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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 403
Consent
January 9.2006
Meeting
Mgr. /Dept
REQUEST: Community Development Department requests that the Commission approve the
Jesup's Landing Townhomes final subdivision plat revision and authorize its recordation, subject
to conditions.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to approve for recordation, the final subdivision
plat revision for Jesup's Landing. This subdivision plat contains 17 acres and creates 185
townhome lots. The plat was revised to incorporate language further describing the 12 foot wide
easement along much of the east side of the site, which will function as an alley between units 165
through 185 and the western-most units ofthe adjacent Artesian Park subdivision. The revisions
have been incorporated into the plat as follows: (1) notes 2 and 8 on sheet 1 were expanded
with language referencing the recently recorded easements in favor of the adjacent VBBC
(Artesian Park) development and (2) the easements in favor of VBBC were depicted and
labeled on plat sheets 4, 5, and 6
APPLICABLE CODE:
Code Section 9-75. Final Plat, contents and recording procedures.
(a) The final plat shall conform substantially to the approved preliminary plan,
and shall be submitted to the city planner as follows:
(1) The final plat shall include one (1) linen original. Ifmore than one (1) sheet
is required, a suitable index map showing the entire development with index
for the various sheets shall be shown on the first sheet.
(2) The final plat shall show streets, lots, blocks and easements indicating the
centerline, width and sidelines of all easements.
(3) Surveys and surveying data on the final plat shall be in accordance with
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acceptable professional practices and principles for land surveying and preparation
of plats. Special consideration shall be given to the relationship of the proposed
plat to existing abutting plats to prevent unintended overlap or omission of lands.
(4) Mortgage holders shall execute before two (2) witnesses and a notary public
the following certification on plats: "The mortgagee(s) consents and agrees to the
platting oflands embraced in this plat and to the dedication(s) shown herein; and
further, should it become necessary to foreclose the mortgage covering the
property, that all pieces and parcels dedicated to the public will be excluded from
the suit and the dedication shall remain in full force and effect."
(5) A dedication to the public by the owners of all roads, streets, alleys, easements
and other rights-of-way, however designated, shown on the plan for the perpetual
use of all public purposes.
(b) Three (3) copies of all protective or restrictive covenants to be recorded shall
be submitted with the final plat.
(c) A letter from an acceptable abstractor shall certify the following:
(1) That the parties executing the plats are owners of the land included therein.
(2) All recorded mortgages, liens and other encumbrances.
(3) That taxes and assessments have been paid to date.
(4) That the description shown on the plat is correct.
(d) An appropriate bond submitted in accordance with the bonding procedures
set forth in section 9-76 shall be required for all developments within which
improvements are to be dedicated to the public.
Section 9.77. Approval of final plat.
The city commission may approve the final plat, considering any applicable agency
reports, if the plan is in substantial conformity with the approved preliminary plans
and it complies with regulations established by this chapter. Action by the city
commission may be taken expeditiously, but not to exceed thirty (30) days after
receipt ofthe final plat and supporting data by the city unless delay is requested or
caused by the applicant. Ifthe commission certifies that the development has met
all requirements hereof, the plat shall be endorsed as finally approved by the mayor
and attested by the city clerk in order that the same may be recorded among the
public records of the county.
Code Section 9-78. Recording/distribution of the final plat.
Upon completion of all approval action, the city planner shall be responsible for
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ensuring that the original linen is signed and sealed, and the plan and deed
restrictions, if any, are delivered to the appropriate authority for recording. The
developer shall submit to the city the recording fee as specified in the current fee
schedule.
Chapter 177, Florida Statutes.
Chapter 197, Florida Statutes (Section 197.333 When taxes due; delinquent).
FINDINGS:
1) The plat is consistent with the approved Development Agreement and its
modifications.
2) The plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and City Code.
3) The City's surveying consultant has reviewed the plat and has certified that it
meets the platting requirements of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes.
4) Staff has reviewed the plat revision and recommends approval subject to the
following conditions being completed before the City executes and records the plat
and restrictive covenants:
a. the plat meets the City Attorney's approval;
b. the applicant reimburse the City for the City Attorney's review fees;
and
c. the property taxes be paid before recordation.
RECOMMENDATION:
The recommendation is that the City Commission approve and authorize staff to
record the Jesup's Landing Townhomes final subdivision plat revision, subject to
the conditions set forth in item 4 of the above findings.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Jesup's Landing Townhomes Revised Final Subdivision Plat
COMMISSION ACTION:
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