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FINAL PLAT - GAINESVILLE COHOUSING A CLUSTER SUBDIVISION (B)
Resolution No. 170113
A resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida, approving the final plat of "GAINESVILLE COHOUSING A CLUSTER SUBDIVISION," located in the vicinity of 4751 NW 27th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, as more specifically described in this resolution; accepting the dedication of the public rights-of-way, easements, and other dedicated portions as shown on the plat; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Security Agreement to secure the construction of improvements; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.
explanation
On January 5, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 150714, which approved the conditional final plat for "GAINESVILLE COHOUSING A CLUSTER SUBDIVISION" located in the vicinity of 4751 NW 27th Avenue. This subdivision includes 24 single-family lots and uses a development concept that allows residents to maintain private homes on lots that are smaller than typical subdivision lots while allowing for more communal open spaces that can be used for gardening, playgrounds, and common gathering places.
As a conditional final plat, Resolution No. 150714 required all subdivision improvements required per the ordinances of the City of Gainesville to be completed within two years of the effective date of that resolution. In addition, conditional final plats may not be recorded in the Public Records of Alachua County and no building permits may be issued on the property until the subdivision improvements have been completed and approved by the City and the conditional final plat has been converted to a final plat by the City Commission. Resolution No. 150714 and Section 30-186 of the Land Development Code allow the owner, upon the posting of security for the cost of the uncompleted improvements, to have the conditional final plat conv...
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