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 Preliminary Subdivision Plat for West Lake a 156-Lot Residential Single-Family Subdivision on Approximately 164.48 Acres Located South and West of Preto Boulevard and North of Playmore Road; Providing for Findings; Providing for Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL).
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-72.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Resolution No. 2025-R-72.
* Pros:
o Consistent with the Village D Pattern Plan: The project is located within Village D of Wellen Park, in an area planned for residential growth per the Village D Village District Pattern Plan (VDPP) and supports the City's intent to provide a range of housing options in proximity to the Wellen Park Town Center.
o Stormwater Management: The addition of 3 new lakes and expansion of 2 existing lakes provides on-site treatment and attenuation of stormwater runoff, designed within the Village D Master Infrastructure stormwater model for regional consistency.
o Availability of Infrastructure: The proposed development was anticipated through the VDPP process. Infrastructure including roadways, utilities, emergency services are available to serve the future residents of the project. Proposed utilities-including sanitary sewer and potable water mains-will be constructed to modern standards and conveyed to public entities (North Port Utilities and West Villages Improvement District), ensuring long-term maintenance and reliability.
* Cons:
o Traffic Impacts: The addition of 156 single-family homes may increase vehicular trips in the area, impacting traffic flow on surrounding roadways.
Option 2: Deny Resolution No. 2025-R-72.
* Pros:
o Traffic Mitigation: Deni...
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