Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dunedin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with medium priority
Howell Street neighbors' privacy and the city easement
A last-minute letter from neighbor Bill Faulkner asked for mature trees along the project's southern border. A 15-foot city-owned right-of-way sits between the site and the Howell Street homes, and the LPA asked staff to explore letting the HOA plant trees and a fence there. Neighbor Deborah Mobourne also came with concerns that her fence would be removed — the developer clarified it won't be.
Voluntary annexation of 1991 Spanish Pines Drive into Dunedin
A couple who has lived in the area since 1971 is formally joining the city of Dunedin, picking up city trash service and paying city property taxes. Neighbors in the 47-lot subdivision may follow, since the enclave is pre-approved for annexation under the county interlocal agreement.
Restrictive covenant protections for the surrounding neighborhood
The covenant limits the property to a short list of uses — service industry, homes, group home, religious, or educational — with no manufacturing, and requires wall and fence repairs. Board member Kynes pushed on whether the covenant is airtight enough, and the board added a six-month repair deadline as a condition.
Trailer and unregistered vehicle violations at 1670 Country Lane
A homeowner has been storing a utility trailer and an unregistered military vehicle in his front yard for months, citing illness and cost. The board gave him until July 21 with fines of $150/day for the trailer and $50/day for the vehicle.