TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida; Approving a Replat of a Portion Of Tract “A-1”, Palmera at Wellen Park, Phases IA, IB, IC & ID Consisting of ± 11.4591 Acres, Located to the North of Foxtail Loop, to the East of Foxtail Loop and to the West of Foxtail Loop; Establishing a Parcel for an Amenity Center and to Dedicate Required Easements; Providing for Findings; Providing for Recording; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-63 as presented.
Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-63 as presented.
• Pros: This action causes the dedication of land for the establishment of an amenity center, along with the provision of both public and private easements. Furthermore, it clarifies the ownership, responsibilities, and maintenance obligations associated with the property, thereby reducing uncertainty regarding the parties accountable for various aspects of management and upkeep.
• Cons: The comprehensive staff analysis concluded that there are no identifiable drawbacks to the approval of Resolution No. 2025-R-63. Not clearly defining tracts of land and their designated purposes, along with the specification of maintenance obligations, creates ambiguity regarding property responsibility.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-63
• Pros: The staff analysis concluded that denying Resolution No. 2025-R-63 does not provide any observable advantages. Additionally, the existing plat complies with the provisions outlined in Florida Statutes, Chapter 177.
• Cons: Denying Resolution No. 2025-R-63 could result in issues related to property ownership, responsibilities, and maintenance obligations associated with the property.
Background Information
On February 10, 2025, Robert R. Cunningham, on behalf of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., submitted an application to the City of North Port for the approval of a Subdivision Replat for Palmera at Wellen Park, Tract A-1. The purpose of this replat request is to create a parcel for an amenity center and to dedicate public utility easements, including waterline easements, drainage easements, and an access easement for ingress and egress over Tract A-1R, for the performance of official duties.
The proposed uses for the property, which include mixed-use development, residential areas, and accessory uses such as amenity centers, are permitted uses for the Property’s Future Land Use Designation of Village and the Property’s Zoning District of Village and the Village I Village District Pattern Plan (VDPP).
Village I is located south of Manasota Beach Road, north and east of the City’s boundaries, and east of Preto Boulevard. Village I will include four Residential Neighborhoods, one Mixed-Use Residential Neighborhood with civic and potentially commercial uses, and one 80-acre Mixed Use area identified as a Village Center with non-residential and residential uses. The Mixed-Use area will be located at the southwest corner of Manasota Beach Road and Preto Boulevard. The Village is entitled to 2,179 dwelling units, 37,500 square feet of commercial space, and 12,500 square feet of office space. The replat meets the approved standards outlined in the Village I VDPP.
The city staff and the contracted City Surveyor have reviewed the replat and determined that it is in compliance with Chapter 177 of the Florida Statutes and, furthermore, it is consistent with the North Port Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC), and the approved Subdivision Concept Plan SCP-23-068.
Resolution No. 2025-R-63 has been reviewed by the Interim City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Economic Development & Growth Management
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2025-R-63 with Exhibit A
2. Letter of Approval from the contracted City Surveyor
Prepared by: Sherry Willette-Grondin, Planner III
Gabriel Quintas, AICP, CFM, Assistant Director, Development Services Department
Lori Barnes, AICP, CPM, Deputy Director, Development Services Department
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Director, Development Services Department