HomeMy Public PortalAboutFebruary 15, 2011Annexation Dual Referendum Vote: Gulf Stream
February 15, 2011
Annexation Process and Method of Votine:
Annexation of a portion of the County unincorporated area nearest the Town of Gulf Stream is being considered
for annexation into the Town. The process to determine the possible annexation is a "dual referendum vote" of
affected registered voters. On March 8, 2011 registered voters of both the Town and the area considered for
annexation will cast their votes. In order for annexation to occur, the ballot question must be approved by a
majority vote of both the Town's registered voters and the registered voters of the area being considered for
annexation. If it passes only in one area, but not the other, the annexation will not occur. The registered voters
from both areas will be able to vote at Town Hall from 7 AM to 7 PM March 8, 2011. Request Forms for an
absentee ballot can be picked up at Town Hall.
Composite of the Areas:
There are approximately 16.6 acres of land mass with 103 property owners and 94 registered voters. Presently,
there are 102 dwelling units with another 34 dwelling units approved for future development. In 2010 the
assessed value was $69,070,537 and the estimated market value was $74,010,655.
Gulf Stream Annex Area
Single Family Units 439 0
Multi -Family Units 196 102
Proposed at 4001 34
2010 Assessed Value $693,680,184 $69,070,537
2010 Market Value $787,253,295 $74,010,655
Development/Redevelopment Considerations:
Since the proposed area is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Palm Beach County, the building and
zoning regulations are the responsibility of, and are controlled by the County. As such, two very key
redevelopment issues, density (number of dwelling units per acre) and overall height of the planned structures
are substantially more lenient than the Town's Land Development Regulations. In essence, the land area
immediately north of the Town could easily be overdeveloped compared to Gulf Stream standards and
realistically have a negative effect on the present quality of life of Town residents.
Services To Be Provided:
Generally, all services presently provided to the Town's residents will be provided to the proposed annexed area
with the exception of water and sewer, which will continue to be provided directly from Boynton Beach. The
Gulf Stream Police will be extending their responsibility to the proposed annexed area and Delray Beach will
provide fire and emergency medical services. This increased area of services has been evaluated and it has been
determined that there is sufficient capacity for delivery of these services.
Let the PeoDle Decide:
The Town Commission wants the affected residents to decide what they want their community to be and how its
future will be controlled or influenced. If you have any further questions, please call Town Hall at 561-276-
5116.
Sincerely enco raging you to vote,
i Liam F. Koc r., Mayor �j—