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2016-01-05CITY OF OKEECHOBEE JANUARY 5, 2016, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION 1{9 PAGE 1 OF 5 I AGENDA I COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I I. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor January 5, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES Invocation to be given by Reverend Jim Shevlin of Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Gary Ritter Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director David Allen V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Present a Ten Year Longevity Service Award to Jack Boon, Police Department. IV. AGENDA - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Kirk called the January 5, 2016, Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The invocation was offered by Reverend Shevlin of Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kirk. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present On behalf of the City, Mayor Kirk and Police Chief Davis presented to Mr. Jack D. Boon a leather embossed portfolio and a framed certificate which read, "In recognition of your ten years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City of Okeechobee, its citizens, and your fellow employees, as a Police Officer and Detective, from December 9, 2005 to December 9, 2015. " Detective Boon, who was accompanied with his wife Chris, daughter Alex and son Joshua, offered his gratitude to the Mayor, Council and Chief Davis for the opportunity and for accepting him and his family into the community, they have enjoyed making it their home. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Items were not added or removed, however, a revised published agenda was distributed prior to the start of the meeting which re -categorized and corrected wording on several items. 4q JANUARY 5, 2016 — REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5 AGENDA C4UNCILACTION -DISCUSSION—VOTE VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LDR TEXT AMENDMENTS - Mayor MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LDR TEXT AMENDMENTS AT 6:08 P.M. A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1130 by title only, and set January Council Member Chandler moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1130 by title only, and set January 19, 2016, as a 19, 2016, as a final public hearing date, regarding Land Development final Public Hearing date, regarding Land Development Regulation -(LDR) Text Amendments, Application No. Regulation Text Amendments, Application No. 15-005-TA — City Planning 15-005-TA; seconded by Council Member Watford. Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1130 by title only VOTE: KIRK — YEA CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1130 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO PART 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 66-GENERAL PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION WITHIN SECTION 66-1 FOR YOUTH CENTER; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE III -DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY. DIVISION 5-RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 90-193, TO INCLUDE YOUTH CENTER AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 90-25Z TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SECTION 90-253, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER/DETOX CENTER AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 90-28Z TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE AND INDOOR AUCTION HOUSE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SECTION 90-283, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER/DETOX CENTER, INDOOR AUCTION CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL PUMPS, RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE) WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 10-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-34Z TO INCLUDE RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE) WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE IV SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 3, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION 90-512-SPACE REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION (2) COMMERCIAL USES, TO INCLUDE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR AUCTION HOUSES WITH AND WITHOUT FIXED SEATING, NAIL SALON, RETAIL SERVICE AND PERSONAL SERVICE, AMENDING CHAPTER 90-ZONING, SECTIONS 90-105 AND 90-572 TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR AND INCORRECT REFERENCE, RESPECTIVELY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB►LITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." JANUARY 5, 2016 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 3 OF 5 q5 VI. LDR PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED A.2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1130. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and O'Connor to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1130. Mayor Kirk yielded the floor to City Planning Consultant, Mr. Bill Brisson of LaRue Planning and Management to review the City initiated proposed amendments as well as the recommendation of approval by the Planning Board. A Youth Center definition is being added. The use of a youth center as well as a Recovery Center and/or Sober Home use are being provided for as Special Exceptions within Residential Multiple Family Zoning. Light Commercial Permitted Uses would be expanded from the existing six listed to add Convenience Store; and the Special Exception Uses list of 19 will now include Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers and/or Detox Centers, and Recovery Centers and/or Sober Homes. Heavy Commercial Permitted Uses will provide two new uses to their existing 15 by adding Convenience Store and Indoor Auction House; the Special Exception Uses of 22 will add five more to provide for Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers and/or Detox Centers, Convenience Store with Fuel Pumps, Retail Pool Supplies and Equipment, Water Treatment Services, and Pest Control (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sales for the last three listed). Industrial Permitted Uses would be expanded from 29 to 32 by adding Retail Pool Supplies and Equipment, Water Treatment Services, and Pest Control (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sales for each). Commercial Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations will expand the criteria to include retail and personal service, nail salon, and indoor auction house. Council Members Watford and Ritter asked whether any existing, established business would have to meet these new requirements, or would this impact them in any way? Planner Brisson replied no, they would be grandfathered in since they are in operation at the time of the amendment. Council Member Chandler followed -up by asking whether that also applied should they sell the business or change names, or would that cause them to have to meet these new requirements? Planner Brisson answered normally no, they are operating as a use that's permitted when these went into effect and would be grandfathered in. No additional questions or discussion was offered. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. KIRK — YEA RITTER — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor I MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LDR TEXT AMENDMENTS AT 6:16 P.M. JANUARY 5, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County Economic Development Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2015 — John Gurney, Business Development Director B. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application for Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend Festival on January 16, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., submitted by Sylvester Whitaker, Okeechobee Community Improvement Association — City Administrator (Exhibit 2). Mr. John Gurney, was recently appointed as the Business Development Director by the Chamber of Commerce, and provided an Economic Development Report covering the last quarter of 2015. He traveled with representatives of the Research Coast Economic Coalition (Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Martin counties) to Dallas, Texas, to meet with site selector companies. The purpose of this trip was to promote the region in order to attract companies to bring their industry or operations here. Insights gained were that companies are interested in the availability of buildings and shovel ready land, how many potential employees live within an hour drive, and a skilled workforce. Companies do not look at areas with high unemployment rates coupled with low median annual income as it indicates a lack of skilled workers. They want to have access to searchable inventories of available properties, as well as easily find what incentives are available. He also attended the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit held in Orlando, in which he learned there is a trend for companies to locate and develop areas inland, from Lake Okeechobee and northward. The experts at the Summit said "Florida's rural counties are ripe for development." They also stressed the need for shovel ready properties and a trainable workforce. Solutions to the hurdles that are holding back the City and County are to partner with School Superintendent Ken Kenworthy, IRSC Provost Russ Brown, and Heartland Career Source to expand the skilled workforce and decrease the high school drop -out rate; have all available and marketable properties on the Enterprise Florida website, which lists commercial and industrial -zoned properties within the state. The incentives currently in place need to be promoted more and from multiple sources. Additionally, he is researching other types of incentive packages that could be implemented. Projects already in the development stages are the Guy Harvey and Elite Resorts scheduled to open July 4, 2017; Harbor Freight Tools is close to completion, they hosted a job fair in which 150 people attended and 51 were hired; AEGEA World Resort will be meeting next week with the investors and working with CSX on the possibility of creating a rail freight loading and unloading facility. Other projects being pursued are: a bakery on demand at IRSC; a truck stop, green energy biomass company, fertilizer pellets manufacturer and a manufacturer of medical equipment, along with the need of a building to house a boat and RV refurbish and resale company. The Chamber continues to assist in marketing the Airport Industrial Park and the City Commerce Center. The Council thanked Mr. Gurney for his presentation. No official action was required on this item. Council Member Watford moved to approve a Temporary Street Closing Application for Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend Festival on January 16, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., as submitted by Sylvester Whitaker of the Okeechobee Community Improvement Association; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was a brief discussion on this item. JANUARY 5, 2016 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 is /� 97 VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application for Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend Festival on January 16, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., continued. VIII. ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City dia are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTE T: of Lane Gamiotea, C C, City Clerk KIRK — YEA RITTER — YEA VOTE: CHANDLER — YEA O'CONNOR — YEA WATFORD — YEA MOTION CARRIED. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 6:52 P.M. The next Regular Meeting will be January 19, 2016. AWIM ANDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. USA STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a�/�� t� in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County., Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and stscribed bef re me this S0 day of AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large .ter.11.r h Y ANGIE BRIDGES MY COMMISSION # EE 177653 ^:c EXPIRES: April 20, 2016 pe'nrft` Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters 0 Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-31.34 J a.,as, 2oi ip ntiee:ktiq VYw(, Lda T�-� CCRL� PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council for the City of Okeecho- :onduct aregular meeting o�Tues, Tan S, 2015, 6 PM, or as eafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Meecho- The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda may ed from cityofokeechobee.com or by calling the Office of the Citv 3tnr. RAI-791_1171 „„ , ncP wIR'th�Nsped to anti m0 a PD.rtdered ateth somemeting well need t)C ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accor- dance with the Americans with Disabilitles Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to par- dcipate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two )uslness days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. 3E ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video rr items to the Couhcil in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; copy of the document, picture, video, 6r item MUST be provided to the :ity Clerk for the City's records. yy Mayor3ames E. Kirk 73998 ON 12/30/2015 I CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 JANUARY 5, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING REVISED OFFICIAL AGENDA CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: January 5, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00"p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation to be given by Reverend Jim Shevlin of the Church of Our Savior; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel Chandler ✓ Council Member Mike O'Connor t l Council Member Gary Ritter Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea✓ Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner , Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director David Allen IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A PresOjph nt a en -Year LongevityService Aw rd to Jack Boon, Police Departme . G(E � t.'°"J ' �v �u9� CA_,�- V. GENDA - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, eferral or withdrawal of items � n toda 's enda. fc�� q � y g � u� e,r�/ L P5 Pl.k - ,�►t �— QLtv v's �I ;J IN#,, , , �' PAGE 1 OF 2 VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LDR TEXT AMENDMENTS - Mayor 6;ey A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1130 by title only and set January 19, 2016, as a final public hearin date, regarding Land Development Regulation Text Amendments, Application No.15-005-TA - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). GM b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. %2 C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1130 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.1130. NJ b) Publi com ents and d's ussion. G� T J b /rat ? a c) Vote o motion. ��,xQ t ��) W -,6,4 c ryi r f t�- � VII. NEW BUSINESPLI A. n Chamber o Commerce of Okeechobee County Economic Development Report for the 4th quarter of 2015 - John Gurney, Business Development Director 01:-P c Fb e) B. Consider a Temporary Street Closing Application for SW 3rd and 4+h Avenues between North and South Park Streets for the MLK Weekend Festival on January 16, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, submitted by Sylvester Whitaker, Okeechobee Community Improvement Association - City Administrator (Exhibit 2). M ig(s VIII. ADJOURNMENT- Mayor; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. 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K ATTEST Lane Ganniotea, cm, ti®��®��►;. �� , � �,�.' �f11��;-® �=.y�i1t!� ,�11��,-`�=-s��t1� �,�lijs—�=—��jtt�!' o!� � ,' 4r, fiiie�or'r`? �, ♦ 11 N-1 y orP r �: OI aA �'r ♦ !au unsie/ a♦ : I,B ®�>:'�' ivu mv/ ,`♦°�`b �a �1, � �'� ®reu Inrr�/I��"♦°`� ♦,t �.' #; �se`r �.Va1 �ei,y® `♦aari �► ®P;s♦'e.: e'w *'ice O°I�•,J.. ^ .�♦♦„ri �. `; `. .`' ♦ eii s °p♦°.``. e r ♦ i 'mac / ImsLo� a' �nl aw.�%Ii °♦ . ♦o'` `1��e �In Io"I°`�. . ia•, °�/►.®`. /rJ/re ♦ P� I�/� ♦ .e ♦ r®�_ �® � •`:• Y ♦ ,N._. �.�'� ♦ '" ♦r�'�\� w'.I/It .♦ �i�i•�` � f 0�e 4°e �. �•�,`��i�O ! 01�s ��r�1:i l.� .. e�� % �►�i �i�i �:� �,� aar`i�i Citij cd Okinorhohiow. awz n "ee1in9 SpIa &&iej December 28, 2015 Mr. Jack Boon 4951 Southeast 128th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Dear Mr. Boon: Time sure does fly when you are having fun! Can you believe it has been 10 years since you first became a member of the "City Family." At this milestone the Mayor and Council would like to take time during the January 5, 2016 meeting to recognize your contributions to the City. A presentation is being scheduled at the very start of the meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m., to extend to you a longevity service certificate and award. As a way of saying "Thank You" to our employees for their dedication, I would also like to point out that by reaching this milestone there will be changes to your benefits. Beginning this month, your annual leave accrual will increase to 10 hours per month and 50 percent of your sick leave balance is eligible as a paid benefit, so long as separation with employment is on good terms. You have met the number of years of service that Education Reimbursement Contracts are no longer required. Then finally, you are now considered a vested member of the Police Officer's Retirement Fund. It is an honor for me to have the opportunity, along with the Mayor and Council, to offer a most sincere, "Congratulations, for a job well done." May there be several more years to come. Should a scheduling conflict arise, please call my office, 763-3372 ext. 215. We will be sure and give you a reminder call the day of the meeting. Feel free to invite family members and friends so that they too, may share in this occasion. Sincerely, V�� ZL� Lane Gamiotea, CIVIC City Clerk/Personnel Administrator LG/mj Ecopy: Police Chief Davis 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 - (863) 763-3372 - Fax: (863) 763-1686 Planning & Management Services, Inc. Exhibit 1 Jan 5, 2016 Memorandum To: Mayor and City Council From: Bill Brisson, AICP Sr. Planner, LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc. Date: December 28, 2015 Subject: Explanation of changes proposed in 15-005-TA The following provides explanations for each of the proposed changes to the LDRs contained in the proposed ordinance associated with for the City -initiated text amendment 15-005-TA. The Planning Board, sitting as the LPA unanimously recommended approval at its last meeting. Youth center: We have suggested a definition for youth center. While we recognize that a "youth center" could be considered to fall within the definition of a "community center" the special requirement for a community center would severely limit the opportunities for the small scale youth center. For example, while a community center is allowed as a Special exception use in the RSF 1, RSF 2, RMF, and RMH zoning district, the minimum parcel size is 20,000 square feet. It is our impression that this category of use anticipated the type of community center that might be associated with a residential subdivision, mobile home subdivision or a larger multi -family project. The definition we suggest would allow for the smaller scale facilities that have been associated with the recent inquiries. The proposed definition for a youth center is as follows: "Youth center means a social and recreational center providing supervision and opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition. They typically offer organized instructional programs for physical activities, academic and arts programs as well as opportunities for unstructured activities such as game playing, socializing, club meetings, and outdoor play." We also propose that a Youth center be a Special exception use in the RMF District. 2. Recovery Center/sober home: In February, 2015 we added a definition for this term to the LDC, but did not identify where this use should be allowed. The definition is: "Recovery center/sober home means a facility, used by addicts recovering from substance abuse, which serves as an interim environment between rehabilitation and a return to their former lives. These facilities provide a Providing Planning and Management Solutions for Local Governments Since 1988 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206 Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-334-3366 wWWAarueplanning.com 140 safe and supportive place in which people can live while they are in recovery and are primarily meant to provide housing for people who have just come out of rehabilitation (or recovery centers) and need a place to live that is structured and supporting for those in recovery. A recovery center/ sober home is not a group home because it is not licensed by a state or federal agency." We are proposing that a Recovery center/sober home be allowed in the RMF and CLT District as a Special exception use. This would largely avoid placing such facilities in close proximity to bars and lounges which are most likely to be located in the CHV District. Convenience store and Indoor auction house: In February, 2015 we added definitions for these terms to the LDC, but did not identify where these uses should be allowed. The definitions are: "Convenience store means a retail establishment offering for sale pre- packaged food products, beverages, household items, newspapers and magazines, sandwiches and other freshly prepared foods for consumption off the premises." "Auction house (indoor) means an establishment where objects of art, furniture, and other goods are offered for sale to persons who bid on the object in competition with each other. This definition does not include out- door or open-air auctions where vehicles, farm and construction equipment and the like are auctioned." We are proposing that Convenience store be allowed as a Permitted use in both the CLT and CHV Districts and that Indoor Auction house be allowed as a Permitted use in the CHV District. 4. Alcohol & drug rehabilitation center/detox center: In February, 2015 we added a definition for this term to the LDC, but did not identify where this use should be allowed. The definition is: "Alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center means a facility provid- ing an active rehabilitation treatment program run throughout the day, where the residents receive intensive individual and group counseling for their substance abuse. Residents typically stay for one to six months." We are proposing that Alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center be allowed as a Special exception use in the CLT and CHV Districts. 5. Convenience store with fuel pumps: In February, 2015 we added a definition for this term to the LDC, but did not identify where this use should be allowed. The definition is: "Convenience store with fuel pumps means a convenience store providing motor vehicle fuels and which may also stock within the principal structure and offer for sale prepackaged motor oil and other small prepackaged auto- motive -related accessories." We are proposing that Convenience store with fuel pumps be allowed as a Special exception use in the CHV District. -77 2 $r Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 '14W *4w 6. Retail pool supplies and equipment, water treatment services, and pest control (all including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale: There have been a few inquiries concerning where and how these types of uses are allowed in the City. Each of these uses is essentially a retail use, but involves the storage and sale of chemicals. We are proposing that this use category be allowed as a Special exception in the CHV District and as a Permitted use in the I (Industrial) District. It should be noted that the storage of chemicals on site is limited to use on the premises or for retail sale directly to the ultimate consumer. This category does not permit bulk storage, which is storage for resale to distributors or retail dealers. 7. Parking requirements: Most of the new uses that have been added fall within one or another of the general categories of use for which parking standards have been provided in Section 90-512.-However in some instances, specific parking requirements or clarifi- cation of existing requirements are needed. Each of the changes to the parking require- ments are briefly explained below: (a) There has been confusion in the past as to how to treat retail service and personal service use. They should have the same parking requirements as retail use unless the service provided relies on stations, chairs or beds such as barber shops, beauty shops and nail salons. This is the basis for including the phrase "except as may otherwise be specifically identified in this section". It is also why "nail salon" has been added to the parking standard applying to barber and beauty shops. (b) Indoor auction house is a newly listed use and is proposed to have the same parking requirement as another place of assembly — storefront churches. Therefore, the term "auction house (indoor)" has simply been added to those parts of Sec. 90-512 dealing with the parking requirement for storefront churches. This also ties in with the method employed by the Fire Department in calculating allowable occupancy of an assembly area. 8. Corrections of typographical errors and misplaced references. These changes are self-explanatory in the proposed ordinance. Serving Florida Local Governments Since 1988 VOW ORDINANCE NO. 1130 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO PART II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 66-GENERAL PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION WITHIN SECTION 66-1 FOR YOUTH CENTER; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE III -DISTRICT AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY: DIVISION 5-RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE -FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 90- 193, TO INCLUDE YOUTH CENTER AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 7- LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 90-252, TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SECTION 90-253, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER/DETOX CENTER AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 90-282, TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE AND INDOOR AUCTION HOUSE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SECTION 90-283, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER/DETOXCENTER, INDOOR AUCTION CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL PUMPS, RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE) WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 10-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-342, TO INCLUDE RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE) WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE IV SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 3, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION 90-512-SPACE REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION (2) COMMERCIAL USES, TO INCLUDE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR AUCTION HOUSES WITH AND WITHOUT FIXED SEATING, NAIL SALON, RETAIL SERVICE AND PERSONAL SERVICE; AMENDING CHAPTER 90-ZONING, SECTIONS 90-106 AND 90-672 TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR AND INCORRECT REFERENCE, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as amended, known as the Land Development Regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its ordinances and land development regulations in order to address certain inconsistencies or outdated regulations contained in the codes; to make amendments to meet changing community standards, or to accommodate new development; and to create new ordinance or regulation to better serve the public and to make the code a more consistent and easier to understand document; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency, reviewed and discussed the proposed amendments, also known as Land Development Regulation Text Amendment Application No. 15-005-TA, at duly advertised Public Hearing held on November 19, 2015, and based on findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes, amendments or modifications to the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for Ordinance No.1130 - Page 1 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is stFuGk t Tough. *4r *4w ordinance adoption and codification; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the Planning Board and concludes that enacting such amendments to be in the best interest of its citizens of said City, that said amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Land Development Regulations more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City: SECTION 1: Amendment and Adoption to Section 66-1. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 66- General Provisions, Section 66-1 to include and amend the following definition: Youth center means a social and recreational center providing supervision and opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enioyment, friendship, and recognition. They typically offer organized instructional programs for physical activities, academic and arts programs as well as opportunities for unstructured activities such as game playing, socializing, club meetings, and outdoor play. SECTION 2: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-193. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90- Zoning, Article III -District and District Regulations, Division 5-Residential Multiple Family District, Section 90-193 Special Exception Uses to expand the list of uses to include youth center and recovery center/sober home, as follows: The following uses and structures are permitted in the RMF district after issuance or a special exception use petition and may have additional conditions imposed at the time of approval: (1) Guesthouse, provided that the lot area shall be not less than 12,500 square feet. (2) Boardinghouse. (3) Bed and breakfast establishments. (4) Group home. (5) Day care center. (6) House of worship, on a lot of less than five acres. (7) Community center. (8) Indoor recreation. (9) Outdoor recreation. (10) Public utility. (11) Permitted uses in excess of 45 feet in height. (12) Residential migrant housing facility. (13) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities as provided by law. (14) Youth center (15) Recovery center/sober home SECTION 3: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-252. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90- Zoning, Article III -District and District Regulations, Division 7-Light Commercial Ordinance No. 1130 - Page 2 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is slFask threugh. District, Section 90-252 Permitted Uses to expand the list of uses to include a convenience store as follows: The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CLT district: (1) Professional office, business office, medical office. (2) Retail store, retail service. (3) Personal service. (4) Craft studio. (5) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi -use building or shopping center. (6) Pet grooming. (7) Convenience store. SECTION 4: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-253. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90- Zoning, Article III -District and District Regulations, Division 7-Light Commercial District, Section 90-253 Special Exception Uses to expand the list of uses to include alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center, and recovery center/sober home as follows: The following uses and structures are permitted in the CLT district after issuance of a special exception use petition and may have additional conditions imposed at the time of approval: (1) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe. (2) Dry cleaner/laundry, laundromat. (3) Private club, nightclub. (4) Business school. (5) Radio, television or cable reception, transmission or operational facilities. (6) Commercial indoor recreation. (7) Commercial parking garage or lot, taxistand. (8) Outdoor vehicle sales lot. (9) House of worship. (10) Marina, dock, pier. (11) Enclosed storage. (12) Public facility or use. (13) Public utility. (14) Permitted uses in excess of 45 feet in height. (15) One dwelling unit per commercial building. (16) Group home. (17) Adult family care homes, assisted living facilities as defined in F.S. § 429.02(5). (18) Nursing homes. (19) Taxidermist. (20) Alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center. (21) Recovery center/sober home. SECTION 5: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-282. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90- Zoning, Article III -District and District Regulations, Division 8-Heavy Commercial District, Section 90-282 Permitted uses to expand the list of uses to include convenience store and indoor auction house, as follows: The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the CHV district: (1) Professional office, business office, medical office. (2) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise. (3) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe. (4) Personal service. (5) Dry cleaner/laundry, laundromat. (6) Funeral home. Ordinance No.1130 - Page 3 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is strask-threugh. CM .✓ (7) Hotel, motel. (8) Private club, nightclub. (9) Craft studio. (10) Business school. (11) Commercial indoor recreation. (12) Commercial parking garage or lot, taxistand, bus terminal. (13) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi -use building or shopping center. (14) Taxidermist. (15) Pet Grooming. (16) Convenience store. (17) Indoor auction house. SECTION 6: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-283. That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90, ZONING, ARTICLE III -District Regulations, Division 8-Heavy Commercial District, Section 90-283 Special exception uses to expand the list of uses to include Alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center; Convenience store with fuel pumps; and Retail pool supplies and equipment, water treatment services, and pest control (all including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale), to read as follows: The following uses and structures are permitted in the CHV district after issuance of a special exception use petition and may have additional conditions imposed at the time of approval: (1) Drive -through service. (2) Auto service station, car wash. (3) Wholesale, warehouse not including bulk storage of flammable liquids. (4) Enclosed warehouse and storage. (5) Outdoor sales and storage, building trades contractor. (6) Flea market. (7) Mechanical and repair services. (8) Commercial outdoor recreation. (9) Veterinary service. (10) Crematory. (11) Marina, dock, pier. (12) Recreational vehicle park, for transient recreation use. (13) Radio, television or cable reception, transmission or operational facilities. (14) Public facility or use. (15) Public utility. (16) Permitted uses in excess of 45 feet in height. (17) One dwelling unit per commercial building. (18) Outdoor vehicle sales lot. (19) House of worship. (20) Hospitals, which means in -patient hospital care. (21) Adult family care homes, assisted living facilities as defined in F.S. § 429.02(5). (22) Nursing homes. (23) Alcohol and drug rehabilitation center/detox center. (24) Convenience store with fuel pumps. (25) Retail pool supplies and equipment (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). (26) Water treatment services (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). (27) Pest control (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). SECTION 7: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-342 That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90, ZONING, ARTICLE III -District Regulations, Division 10-Industrial District, Section Ordinance No.1130 - Page 4 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is s#ask through. 90-342 Permitted uses to expand the list of uses to include Retail pool supplies and equipment, water treatment services, and pest control (all including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale) to read as follows: The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the IND district: (1) Business office. (2) Business school. (3) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise. (4) Research laboratory. (5) Manufacturing, processing, except those which produce explosives. (6) Mechanical and repair services. (7) Bulk storage of nonhazardous material. (8) Off -site sign. (9) Outdoor sales and storage, building contractor. (10) Wholesale sales and distribution. (11) Enclosed warehouse and storage. (12) Commercial laundry, dry cleaner. (13) Printing. (14) Auto service station, car wash. (15) Drive -through service. (16) Parking garage, parking lot. (17) Radio, television or cable reception, transmission or operational facilities. (18) Veterinary service. (19) Railroad facilities. (20) Public utility. (21) Public facility. (22) Storefront church located in a unit in a multi -use building or shopping center. (23) Cafe. (24) Barbershop, beauty shop. (25) Dry cleaner/laundry. (26) Nail care. (27) Shoe repair. (28) Tailor. (29) Limited agriculture of a commercial nature on properties on which there is an active agricultural exemption, which was granted by the Okeechobee Property Appraiser not later than September 19, 2013. (30) Retail pool supplies and equipment, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). (31) Water treatment services, (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). (32) Pest control (including storage of chemicals for use and/or retail sale). SECTION 8: Amendment and Adoption to Section 90-512 That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90, ZONING, ARTICLE IV -Supplementary District Regulations, Division 3 Off-street parking and loading, Section 90-512-Space regulations, Subsection (2) Commercial uses, to include minimum parking requirements for indoor auction houses with and without fixed seating, nail salon, retail service, and personal service, to read as follows: (2) Commercial Uses: Shopping center, Rretail store, retail service, and personal service, 1 per 300 square feet of floor area service, except as may otherwise be specifically identified in this section. or Furniture or appliance store 1 per 500 square feet of floor area Professional office, business 1 per 300 square feet of floor area service Medical office 1 per 180 square feet of floor area Nursery, lumberyard 1 1 per 250 square feet of floor area Restaurant, nightclub 1 1 per 75 square feet of floor area Ordinance No. 1130 - Page 5 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is 6tFUGk t xeugh. En *41W Barbershop, beauty shop, and nail 2 per service chair salon Hotel, motel 1 per bedroom, plus 5 spaces, plus accessory uses Auto service, repair or wash 1 per 150 square feet of floor area Automobile sales 1 per 400 square feet of floor area, plus 1 per 1,500 square feet of outdoor area used for sales or display. Auction house (indoor), or 1 per 3 seats in the area used for the storefront church with fixed seating auction, or in the assembly area used for worship. For pews, each 18 inches shall a ual one seat. Auction house (indoor), or 1 space for each 90 square feet of storefront church without fixed area used for the auction or assembly seating area used for worship up to 1,470 square feet, plus 1 space for each 45 square feet of additional assembly area used for the auction or worship in excess of 1,470 square feet. SECTION 9: Amendment and Adoption to Sections 90-105(b) and 90-572(a)(3) That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart B-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 90, ZONING, Sections 90-105(b) and 90-572(a)(3) to correct a typographical error and incorrect reference, respectively, to read as follows: Section 90-105 (b) Minimum yard requirements. The maximminimum yard requirements in the RSF 1 district, except where greater distance is required by yard setback, shall be as follows: Section 90-572(a) (3) Where building signs are placed upon more than one side of the building, the combined sign face areas, shall not exceed that amount permitted by subsection {a) M above. SECTION 10: Conflict. That all laws or ordinances in conflict with any provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 11: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 12: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 5`h day of January, 2016. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CIVIC, City Clerk Ordinance No.1130 - Page 6 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is strask-ttxeugh. cm cm PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 1 g`h day of January, 2016. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Ordinance No.1130 - Page 7 of 7 Language to be added is underlined. Language to be deleted is StFUGk thFough. *0`0' a�NDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. USA STATE, OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEF Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a a , , in the matter of� / 1�&14- Lu in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy 4 advertisement, and afhant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and s bscribed be re me this day of j4,11Y (? l AD Notary Public, Statel of Florida at Large / r Y e ANGIE 5FWGES MY COIMIIISSM N EE 1776533 . EXPIRES: Aprh 20, 2016 "+P,;,6 8.ded ThN NnIarY PuW uwenmime Okeechobee News V011111111111110 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-3134 NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION TEXT AMENDMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE: the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, FL, will on Tries, Janu- ary 5, 2016, at 6:00 PM, or as scpn thereafter possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL, conduct a Publle'Hearing to consider First Reading for proposed Ordinance into law. No. 1130: AN ORILNNANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO PART II OF THE CODE OF OR- DINANCES, SUBPART B-LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 66-GENERAL PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION WITHIN SECTION 66-1 FOR YOUTH CENTER; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE III -DISTRICT AND DIS- TRICT REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY: DIVISION 5-RESIDENTIAL MULTI- PLE -FAMILY DISTRICT SECTION 90-193, TO INCLUDE YOUTH CENTER AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEP- TION USES; DIVISION 7-LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 90-252, TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SECTION 90-253, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER/DETOX CEll AND RECOVERY CENTER/SOBER HOME WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL CEPTION USES; DIVISION 8-HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 282, TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE STORE AND IN- DOOR AUCTION HOUSE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES AND SEC- TION 90-283, TO INCLUDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CEN- TER/DETOX CENTER, INDOOR AUCTION, ONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL PUMPS, RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE) WITHIN THE LIST OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES; DIVISION 10-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 90-342, TO INCLUDE RETAIL POOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND PEST CONTROL (ALL INCLUDING STORAGE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AND/OR RETAIL SALE WITHIN THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES; PROVID- ING FOR AMENDME S TO CHAPTER 90-ZONING, ARTICLE IV SUPPLE- MENTARY DISTRICT EGULATIONS, DIVISION 3, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, SECTION 90-512-SPACE REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION (2) COMMERCIAL USES, TO INCLUDE MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR AUCTION HOUSES WITH AND WITHOUT FIXED SEATING, NAIL SALON, RETAIL SERVICE AND PERSONAL SERVICE; AMENDING CHAPTER 90-ZONING, SECTIONS 90-105 AND 90-572 TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPH- ICAL ERROR AND INCORRECT REFERENCE, RESPECTIVELY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EF- FECTIVE DATE. The proposed amendment may be viewed on the website, cilyofokeechobee.com, or at the Office of the Clay Clerk, during normal business hours, Mon -Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM, at the address above. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accom- modation to participate in this proceeding, cortact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the docu- ment, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the City Clerk for the Cry's records. Published by: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk v � i I `G Economic Development Report 2015 4th Quarter Okeechobee County & City of Okeechobee John Gurney, Economic Development Director Board Member Of: c7l� ier of Commerce CareerSource r.6fr�c�n% a A�mi Kr- � �PSrC�QBSt HEARTLAND (l�z��2rc.� 9�nr:�,Rrr tent �,xirl t,1 4?rtirC�hrrtxi. Dallas Site Selector Trip — November 8-10, 2015 + Traveled with reps from Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties (FRCEDC) + Met with 6 of 7 top Site Selector companies + Presented as a Region, Promoted as a County + Concerns were availability of shovel ready land, buildings and available, skilled workforce + Very appreciative of receiving the information and thanked us for meeting with them + Mailed a complete Okeechobee presentation folder to all seven Insight Gained: They didn't really care how many people lived within a 2-1/2 hour drive from the county since they do not directly deal with end customers — unless their project requests those numbers — which is rare. What they cared about was how many potential employees live within a 60-minute drive. They also said a low unemployment rate, coupled with a low median wage, is a red flag to them as it signals a lack of skilled workers. 2015 Florida Rural Economic Development Summit November 15-17, 2015 at Orlando, Florida + Gained a lot of information over the three days + Talked with several people I hadn't seen in a while and met new people + Took a lot of notes and traded business cards with select people + Great presentations and panel discussions. + Met with Terry Burroughs and Robbie Chartier to go over the notes as well as talking about ways to move Okeechobee forward in being competitive in the market. Insight Gained: A consistent message throughout the Summit was there is very little commercial property south of the lake through Miami. If you can find anything, it is really cost prohibitive. Per project stakeholder requests, site selectors are also moving away from the states coastal areas due to the high costs, including labor, heavy congestion and high cost of living. They are now focused on Florida's rural areas, which is where the future growth will be. They also stressed the need for shovel -ready properties, with building if possible, and heavy focus on a nearby, trainable workforce. Consistent hurdles are holding the County and City back * Lack of a nearby, skilled Workforce * No searchable inventory of available properties * Lack of strong incentives What are solutions? * Workforce Green Gardening Okeechobee High School, Ken Kenworthy and Eric Swant IRSC, Russ Brown CareerSource Heartland, Donna Doubleday and Maggie Thresher * "FIND PROPERTIES" feature on Enterprise Florida's site Commercial & Industrial zoned property Lists * Incentives No Impact Fees Others on case by case basis Based on performance Current Projects Startup or Small: * Bakery -On -Demand (Incubator at IRSC) * Potential Truck Stop * Time To Escape * Girl With A Gun Mobile Spray Tanning and Facial Scrubs * The Lounge at Sacred Sanctuary Larger Companies: * Okeechobee Town Centre project * Guy Harvey/Elite Resorts * Manufacturer of Medical Equipment * Green Energy Biomass Company * Pier II Resort * Boat/RV Refurbish & Resale Company * Fertilizer Pellets Manufacturer * Harbor Freight * AEGEA World Resort Current Projects Governmental: Working with Kathy Scott to help market Airport Industrial Park Putting list together of available properties in City Commerce Park to market Special Project: Working with CSX on possibility of creating a rail freight loading/unloading facility in Okeechobee County Questions � Comments ■ A CrION LIST - Jan uary 5,�201,8' pout ilP ee I from the City Administrator's Desk SS SE 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974 - Okeechobee Music Festival — Meetings have been held with County to discuss traffic and potential assistance in emergency services. Upcoming meeting January. - Termites at City Hall Complex —Purchase order in process to Truly Nolan — to be completed first of the year. - Centennial Time Capsule — Please bring in items if any for capsule, deadline extended thru December. - Centennial Park — Engineering and permit is underway. Staff continues searching for additional grants to be sought for shoreline stabilization and docks. - Grant Assistance /Administration — Preparing RFQ for assistance in obtaining grants for Centennial Park, City Ramp and FDOT transportation submissions. - Equipment — Requests for; Fire, Police Dept, and Public Works are continuing. - Animal Control — awaiting County MOA to Sheriff's Dept. to further discuss and cease payment to county. - Sound Ordinance — Still under review by City staff for implementation for Highway Traffic (no exhaust brake area) - Centennial Walk — construction complete, final brick paver order will be end of January. First two rows of pavers on approach will be City Staff. Awaiting bronze logo quote for walkway. ORDERS DUE BY JANUARY 31, 2016. - City Hall Municipal Sign - to be rehabilitated at first of the year- currently obtaining quotes. Planned project for first quarter of 2016. - Primitive Baptist Church — awaiting family donation pending for the facility. Page 1 fr. Page 1 of 3 '' Exhibit 2 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Jan 5, 2016 55 SE THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Tele: 863-763-3372 ext. 218 tax: 863-763-1686 PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/ SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received: % Date Issued: A lication No: Dates of Event: 1 i i Information: t :i'Zdal Organization: k e e ja.Tax Exempt No: Mailin Address: 3`3 1\ v-- l —d (A - Contact Person: E-Mail Address: 0 C! D TeIe hone: WorHome: PoZ3 •- Zcj Cell: Summary of activities: (V l{ t>LQ A-k-f- \%C'... -04� J'AekL&Ae tLvie Cl fl�'aL G- �L[� -LCc�> rc ; se ►�. �xc'c v,. p" L(C'ZDLtp LAM�� D Pe -k� L) Proceeds usage: Please check requested Parks: bo Flagler Parks: ❑ City Hall Park ❑ 91 Memorial Park �93 1.74 85 ❑#6 ORX92 Address of event: Parcel ID: U cm Page 2 of 3 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION (If not using Park(s), provide event address) Street Address "' I City State Zip Code Streets to be closed: �ri,� 3� t -n-1 a 6,MtE— F Al 6R 7c, v 6w K, Dates to be closed: ,j �- Zo t Times to be closed: yp Purpose of Closing: % •,,;�,, , t ,J "kJL MLY, Attachments Required: Charitable Function Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing ® Site Plan >- Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. >- Copy of liability insurance in the amount of '9 Copy of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as additional insured. additional insured. I -Proof of non-profit status r1 If any items are being sold on City streets or sidewalks, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) must be A Letter of Authorization from Property Owner attached for each business. TUP can be obtained from the General Services Department. 1s State Food Service License, if applicable. 1s State Food Service License, if applicable. ',- State Alcoholic Beverage License, if applicable. (Alcoholic beverage can be served only on private property. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on City property, this included streets and sidewalks.) Note: 1- Clean-up is required within 24 hours. 1- No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property/business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). A The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. Is Dumpsters and port-o-lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the City and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the City harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arising out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the City for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual cost incurred by the City pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, Police, Fire, Public Works or other departmental expenses. The City reserves the right to require from an applicant a cash or cashier's check advance deposit in the sum approximated by the City to be incurred in providing City services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the apnlicant. Page 3 of 3 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03- 08 and 04-03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property, that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulation, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance of this Charitable Function Permit. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF OKEECPIOBEE AS ADDITIONAL ApplicaAJ Signature Date omaoOFFICE USE ONLY11660 Staff Review Fire Department: Date: Building Official: Date: (2 - Z — i5 Public Works: Date: Police Department: Date: BTR Department: Date: City Administrator: Date: City Clerk: Date: NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved Date Date -FS-1�tkf � � k StA—) `'. c-j A cal 7— v f I VI-t x ' 1LM11i , vc Ix- He i i.)a& NvPz- 2- r SGY,C-8cje 1 t"C�_,u ZC� 'P��bz v�� t� �-�� o U\ C3