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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of July 27, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page l l of 15 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. Ordinance 20-1535 —Voluntary Annexation of 3110 Howell Branch Road and 3128 Orava Lane The City Attorney read Ordinance 20-1535 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION; MAKING FINDINGS; ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, CERTAIN LANDS GENERALLY LOCATED IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST AT 3110 HOWELL BRANCH ROAD AND 3128 ORAVA LANE; REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INTERIM PROVISION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING THAT, EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, THE PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED SHALL BE ASSESSED FOR PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE COPIES OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE SEMINOLE COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Community Development Director Chris Bowley stated Ordinance 20-1535 provides for the voluntary annexation of two (2) properties located at 3110 Howell Branch Road and 3128 Orava Lane consisting of approximately 18.25 acres. The current owner of the subject parcels is the not-for-profit corporation Slovak Gardens, A Home for American Slovaks, Inc. The subject properties have a Seminole County Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of High Density Residential and an R-4 (Multifamily) zoning district. The parcels proposed for annexation are contiguous to the municipal boundary; are well- defined and are a compact area; are not included within the boundary of any other municipality; and do not create a pocket or enclave. The City followed the notification requirements of Section 171.004, Florida Statutes as follows: a) Seminole County was notified of the City's intent at least ten (10) days prior to advertising the action for City Commission approval; b) City Commission first reading is scheduled on July 27, 2020; c) if approved on first reading, Notice of Public Hearing will be placed in the Orlando Sentinel for two consecutive weeks (August 13, 2020 and August 20, 2020) prior to the City Commission adoption hearing on August 24, 2020; d) after adoption, the City Clerk will notify the Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Chief Administrative Officer of the County, and the Department of State within seven (7) days of the adoption. Once the properties are annexed into the City, the properties will be provided a City Future Land Use Map and Zoning designation similar to the adjacent properties. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Ordinance 20-1535 on first reading. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 20-1535.