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IV. NEW BUSINESS.
A. Consider Petition 03-006-SE: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc is the Kelly Hill, representative of LaRue Planning and Management, explained that the applicant
property owner and applicant. Faye Haverlock is the representative. The purpose submitted a letter to the Board requesting that the petition be tabled to the December 16, 2003
for the request of a special exception is to allow for an assisted living facility meeting in order to submit all of the requested information for her Special Exception request. This
within a Residential Single Family (RSF) zoning district. The property is located item was tabled at the October 28, 2003 meeting and remained on the table for this meeting. It will
at 309 S.W. 15th Street. again be discussed at the December 16, 2003 meeting. There was no discussion on this item, at
this time.
V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairman There being no further items on the agenda Chairman Walker adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment
with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. General Services tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department.
Jerry Walker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Katrina Vinson, Secretary
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PA_G_E-.~_: _
CITY OE:OKEECHOBEE . NOVEMBER 20, 2003-
I::iUARDUF ADJUSTMENTS . HANDWRITTEN ~U-T'-~'~
I. CALL TO I~RDFR. I~.h~ir?=renn.klnwmh~r ')Il, '~PIFIq, I:In=rH n~ '~'?'°~'~ont ~ .... ,.,. iA^~:.~ '7.nn
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II. CHAIRPERSON, BOARD MEMBER STAFF ATTENDANCE. Secretary.
~- _ , Present A_h~nL
;Chairperson Jerry Walker
:Board Member Daniel Creech v/
~~ber Dawn Hoover "
~' Board Member Thomas Keller ~/
Board Membe~ Ledferd ~
,: oar, em~ er ~h-~ro~es ..................................
-:Beard Member Douglas McCoy ........... ~
-~.tt_omey .John R. Cook ............................................................................... ~ ......
: Secretary Katrina Vinson __ ¢/
III. IINUTES · SeCretary.
A. ~oard Member tjLd[~O-c~ moyed to_dispense with the reading and ap.~rovPJ, be. Suma~qt-y af
Agency Action for t~ October 28 2003 Regular Meeting; seconded by Board Member
Creech
Keller
Mavroide=
............... McCoy
Walker
............................. MO~ION~:.__ D~NIED ................ ~ .....................
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IV. Cew Business - City Planning Consultant
A. ~. Bnnrd Member moved to mmnv~ frnm
~ ]~oi~skiur ;e~ii. ion 03-O06-SE: $o. um. ern Plan~fio~. of O~~~P~ owner
e request
ntial Sin~ Family
............... V ' AD~lrpers~)-~ Walker at ~ p.m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER: Board of Adjustment November 20, 2003, 7:00 p.m. - Chairperson Walker.
II. CHAIRPERSON, BOARD MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jerry Walker
Board Member Daniel Creech
Board Member Dawn Hoover
Board Member Thomas Keller
Board Member William Ledferd
Board Member Christopher Mavroides ~'
Board Member Douglas McCoy
Alternate Sandra Jones
Alternate Teresa Sallette
Attorney John R. Cook
Secretary Katrina Vinson
III. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Agency Action for October 28, 2003 regular meeting.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - City Planning Consultant.
A. 1. Motion to remove from the table Petition 03-006-SE.
2. Vote on motion to remove from the table Petition 03-006-SE.
B. Consider Petition 03-006-SE: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc is the property owner and applicant. Faye Haverlock is the
representative. The purpose for the request of a special exception is to allow for an assisted living facility within a Residential Single
Family (RSF) zoning district. The property is located at 309 S.W. 15t~ Street.
V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Walker.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any ~erson desires to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested ~
person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of thc proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal :
is to be based. Tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department.
SOUTHERN PLANTATION OF OKEECI IOBEE, INC.
309 S. W. 15TM STREET
OKEECI IOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
November 4,2003
Ms. Katrina Vinson
General Services Coordinator
City of Okeechobee
General Services Departmen!
55 S. E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Re: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
Application for Special Exception
Dear Katrina:
Per our conversation on Monday, we are requesting our
application be tabled at the November Board of Adjustments to the
following month of December due to time needed to complete the traffic
study that was requested at the October 28~ meeting.
Please advise if you need any other information.
Sincerely,
City of Okeechobee rote: C~., '~9 or'%-O ~ Petition No. 05'(~t)
General SPlices Department peepaid:~ ~.O~ Jurisdiction: ~A
55 S.E. 3~ Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 217 ~ub~ication Oaths: ] ~_/~_~ ~ / ~ .~_~
Fax: (863) 763-1686 Notices Mailed: I ~- [ ~-~
Uniform Land Use Application
Rezone · Special Exception · Variance
~ Name of prope~owner(s): SOUTHE~ PL~TATXO~ OF OKEECHOBEE, X~G.
A Owner mailing address: 309 S. ~. 15TH ST., OKEECHOBEE, FLORXDA 34974
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P Name of applicant(s) if other than owner (s~ate relationship):
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I Applicant mailing address:
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A Name o~contact person (state relationship): FAYE A. ~VE~OCK~ PRESZDE~
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T Contact person da~ime phone(s): 863-357-2442 Fax: 863-357-1228
I,," Property address / directions to property: 309 S.W. 15TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974
Indicate current use of property: PRIVATE HOME
Describe improvements on property, including number/type of dwellings and whether occupied (it' none, so state):
RESTORATION OF HOUSE~ POOL~ PATIO & GARDI~iq AREAS - CIIRRE~T TwO OCCU?_~_U.T_e
Approximate number of acres: 2.12 Is property in a platted subdivision?
Is there a current or recent use of the property that is/was a violation of county ordinance? If so, describe:
P N0
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O Have there been any land use applications concerning all or part of this property in the last year? If so, indicate date,
P nature and applicant's name: N'0
E
R Is a sale subject to this application being granted? blO
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y Is the subject parcel your total holdings at that location? If not, describe the remaining or intended uses:
YES
Describe adjoining land uses / improvements to the North: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FA.MILY
South: SAME East: SAME West: SAME
Existing zoning: RSF i 1 Future Land Use classification: RSF 1
Actions Requested: ( ) Rezone ( X ) Special Exception ( ) Variance
Parcel Identification Number: 2-28-37-0A00-00005-0000
i[ 1Confirmation of Information Accuracy
II i hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by
II the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to
II $500.00~, nd imprisonment of up to30 da. ys and may result in the summary denial of this application.
II r'-,_7//J~/ FAYE A. ItAVERLOCK SEPTEMBER 22.. 200't
1[ ST~n~[t~:e" ..... Printed Name Date
Uniform Land Use Application (rev. 1/03) Page 1 of 2
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Southern PI notion o£Okeechobee, Inc.
309 SW 15fl~ Street, Okecchobee, Florida 34,974,
September 17, 2003
Statement of special reasons and basis for the request.
The existing Dunklin Assisted Living Facility, 407 NW 2nd Ave., is on property
owned by the County and is slated to become a parking area for the new Okeechobee
County Court House Complex. All current residents will have to be moved to a new
location.
The building located at 309 SW 15th Street is a landmark of past history created by
the late Charles McArthur. This 7,000 square foot Colonial Style structure would be a
beautiful home where elderly citizens could enjoy the secure pool, patio and garden areas
which feature tropical landscaping and birds of many colors.
Over the past three years, my husband, Hershel, and I have spentmany hours
repairing and restoring this lovely home and have enjoyed its spaciousness. As you may
imagine, it is way too much house for two people and we believe it is not being utilized
to its potential. What a beautiful setting for our beloved seniors to enjoy.
Our elderly Okeechobee residents, who need such a place to reside, will live in an
environment providing the highest quality of life possible while ensuring safety, privacy
and dignity. Having been in the assisted living business here in Okeechobee for many
years, Hershel and I truly understand the need for such a place and ask for your support
toward making this dream a reality.
Sincerely;
Faye A. Haverlock
$outhcrt P], r don o£ Ok¢¢chobe¢, I c.
309 SW 15th Street, Okcechobee, Florida 34974
September 23, 2003
Statement of interest in property
RE: Property Located At: 309 SW 15th Street, Okeechobee, Florida
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
UNIFORM LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Please be advised that Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc., owner of the property located at
309 SW 15th Street in Okeechobee, will be filing an application for a Special Exception, allowing the ~
establishment of an ALF (Assisted Living Facility) on the site, with the City of Okeechobee Board of
Adjustments at their regularly scheduled hearing date of October 28, 2003.
This application is in compliance with the current zoning of RSF1 (Residential Single-Family).
Under Sec. 90-103. Special exception uses: "The following uses and structures are permitted in the
RSF 1 district after the issuance of a special exception use petition: (2) Adult family care homes or
assisted living facilities as provided by law." If approved, the new facility will have minimal impact on
the area including motor vehicle traffic.
Sincerely:
Faye A. Haverlock, President
Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
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D~umentary Stamps paid
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ThisReturnlnSlrumentTo: Prepared By / Cla~,s C Int~n~ib_la 'l:ax paid In the amount
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Larry E. Buchanan. Esquire Sharon Roberl~oll, Clerk of Clrcul! Court
CRARY, BUCHANAN, BOWDISIt, BOVIE, Okeecho~COul'jlv, Flo~da
BERES, NEGRON & THOMAS, CHARTERED ~
555 S.W Calotado Avenue, Suile 1 l~y: · , D,C.
Posl Office Drawer 24 Date: I
Stu~rl, Florida 34995-0024
WARRANTY DEED
(STATUTORY FORM - SECTION 689.02 F.$.)
THIS INDENTURE, Made IMls ~l~. day of October, 2000, Between HERSHELL I_. CLARDY, a single man
JEFFREY ALLEN FADLEY, a married man and JODY JAMES FADLEY, whose posl office address 309 SW
151t~ Sir.el, Okeechobee --- ~1974. of Iha Counly of Okeechobee, State of Florida, grantor', and
SOUTHERN PLANrA T/ON OF OKEECHOBEE, /NC., a Florida corporation, whose post office address Is 3003
SW 2811~ Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974, grantee~,
WITNESSETH, Thai said granlor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NOIIO0 ($10.00)
DOLLARS. and o~her valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, by these presenls does
grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release, convey and confirm unto Ihe granlee, a~d grantee's heirs and assigns
forever, ell Ihet certain land siluate in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit:
Commence at the SW corner of the NE 114 of NW 114 of the NE 114 of Section 28,Township 37 Soulh,
Range 35 East and run NoMh along Ihe West boundary thereof a distance of 523.8 feet Io Ihe South
boundary of Soulhwesl 15th Street {formerly 9th Streel) as now Iocaled; thence run Easl along the South
boundary of said Soulhwesl 151h Slreet (formerly 9th S~reet) a distance of 310 feet to Ihe point of
beginning; thence continue East along the South boundary of Soulhwest 15th Street (formerly 9th Street)
a d~slance of 350.0 feel. more or less, to a point on the West boundary of Ftrsl Addition to Soulh
Okeechobee; Ihence run SoutheHy along Ihe West boundary thereof e dlslance of 264 feet to a point;
thence run West -~t right angles for a dislance of 350,0 feet to a point, thence run Northerly at right angles
m d~slance of 284 Itel 1o point of beginning lying In and comprising a part of the NE 114 of NW 114 of NE
114 o! S~.chon 7§, Township 37 South, Range 35 East; said property lying and "etng In Okeechobee
C. ounly, Flodda.
PARCL-'L I [3 t/02-28.37.35.0A000.00005.0000
THE PROPERTY [3ESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT THE HOMESTEAD OF JEFFREY ALLEN
FADLEY OR JODY JAMES FADLEY WHO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMESTEAD AT:
.[O.')..__._S_.P.- ..... ./J':.._.~/-'~,.a ~'7 __and -~o5 $,~J I& $ ~E,r:? ,,"~',,aT' ,'~
'.h~blect to rnstrlctlons, r~ervolions, covenants, conditions, end easements of record; I. axes for 2000 ~nd Ihe years
~ul~snq~mnl themlo, nnd all applicable laws, ordinances and governmental regulations, including without limitation,
~('tnltlU ai,,~rJ bHlldln(,~ co, les and o~dinancos
nnd smd grnntor does hereby fully warrant the [itle to said land, and will defend Ihe same against the lawful claims
Of ~111 lielsons wh()msoever
°"(~ra~'do~°' nnd "y~m~lue" are u~ed for singular and plural, as conlext requires.
IN WI t NI_: ',~;'.~ VV~ Ir_FtEOF. Grantnr ha* hereunlo sel granlor's hand and seal Ihe day and year §rst above written,
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IPRINT NAME OF ~'TNE.~$I
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
The Iorego{ng Instrument was acknowledged before ma this ~OI~r~ day o! October, 2000 by HERSHELL
ONE O1: THE FOLLOWING) [-~ IS personally known to
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STATE OF FLORIDA ".
COUN'[Y OF
The foregoing Instrument was acknowledged before me this I 0'~. day of OctolSer, 2000 by JEFFREY
ALLEN FAD. LEY and JODY JAI[VIES FADLEY, They {PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOW, NO) O are personally known
to me or E~have produced ,..~..~,. ~ . (~PE OF I~ENTIF~TIO~B~ Identification,
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SOUTHERN
GIS Map Owner's Name PLANTATION OF
OKEECHO
309 SW 15TH ST,
General Info Site Address Okeechobee
Exemptions Mailing 3003 SW 28TH STREET
OKEECHOBEE, FL
Address 349740000
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Mkt Land Value cnt: (1) $57,500.00 Just Value $305,922.00
Ag Land Value cnt: (0) $0.00 Class Value $0.00
Building Value cnt: (1) $223,844.00 Assessed $305,922.00
XFOB Value cnt: (11) $24,578.oo Value
Total Exempt Value $o.oo
Appraised $30s,922.00 Total Taxable $305,922.00
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Sales History
Sale Date Book/Page Inst. Type Sale Vlmp Sale Qual Sale RCode Sale Price
10/10/2000 445/592 WD I Q $250,000.00
9/20/2000 444/1658 PB I U O1 $0.00
5/28/1999 423/263 QC I U 03 $0.00
Building Characteristics
1 SINGLE FAN (000100) 1964 5295 7053 $223,844.00
Extra Features & Out Buildings
Code Desc Year Bit Value Units Dims Condition (% Good)
FIRE 3 ].STORY A B 1964 $4,942.00 2.000 0 x 0 x 0 PD (75.00)
ASPH 8 TENNIS CT 1983 ; $1,836.00 6000.000 100 x 60 x 0 PD (20.00)
FENC 6 10'C/I_[NK 1983 $73]..00 200.000 0 x 0 x 0 PD (50.00)
FENC ! 4'C/LINK ].983 $976.00 507.000 0 x 0 x 0 PD (50.00)
OCR OPN CC R/F 2001 $165.00 56.000 8 x 7 x 0 PD (80.00)
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CERTIFICATION FOR POSTING SIGN
Instructions:
1. The sign must be posted on the subject property.
2. The sign must be posted prominently.
3. The sign must be visible from the most traveled street adjacent the subject property.
4. There is no specific height requirement, provided that the sign can easily be seen
by cars or pedestrians that pass by the property.
5. The sign must be posted beginning 15 days (not including Sundays) prior to the
public hearing and must be posted continuously during this time. If a second public
hearing is required before the City Council the sign must remain posted until that ,.':'
hearing has been conducted. The sign must be removed within 7 days of the final "
public hearing.
Petition Number(s): O'~- OO~2 - ,..~F ?'~C)LL'~tO ¥ ~
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF SIGN
I, N.J oU,~,.h ~3-~.dD~'N~:~'' , hereby ce~i~ that I have
po~tedlthe "Notice of P~blic Hearing" sign in accordance with the above requirements.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUN~ OF OKEECHOBEE
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of ~C~ ~oC ,20 ~. Personally known
to me OR produced YL ~ ~ O~ r ~ L cr ~ ~ as identification and did/did not take an oath.
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1375 Jack ~"~. Street, Suite 206
Fort Mye~ .)lorida 33901-2845
Phone: 239-334-3366 Fax: 239-334-6384
Email: larue-planning~att.net
Staff Report- Special
ExcePtion Request
Prepared for: The CiO/ofOkeechobee
Applicant: Sou&em Plantation of
Okeechobee, Inc.
Petition No. ' 03-006-SE
Staff Report Applicant's Name: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee
Special Exception Request Petition No. 03-006-SE
Owner: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
Contact Person Faye A Haverlock
Owner Address: 309 S.W. 15th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Owner Phone Number: 863-357-2442
Commence at the SW corner of t, he NE ¼ of NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28, Township
37 South, Range 35 East and run North along the West boundary thereof a distance of
523.8 feet to the South boundary of the Southwest 15th Street (Formerly 9th Street) as now
located; thence run East along the South boundary of said Southwest 15th Street (Formerly
th
9 Street) a distance of 310 feet to the point of beginning.; Thence continue East along the
th th
South boundary of Southwest 15 Street (Formerly 9 Street) a distance of 350.0 feet,
more or less, to a point on the West boundary of First Addition to South Okeechobee;
thence run Southerly along the West boundary thereof a distance of 264 feet to a point;
thence run West at right angles for a distance of 350.0 feet to a point, thence run Northerly
at right angles a distance of 264 feet to point of beginning lying in and comprising a part of
the NE ¼ of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 37 South, Range 35 East; said
property lying and being in Okeechobee County, Florida.
The matter for consideration by the City of Okeechobee Board of Adjustment is an
application requesting a Special Exception to operate an assisted living residential facility
in the Residential Single Family Zoning District for property located on 309 S.W. 15th
Street.
The subject property is approximately 2.12 acre(s) fronting on S.W. 15th Street which is
subject to this Special Use Exception petition. The applicant intends to restore a house,
pool, patio and garden area. The dwelling has public water and the adjoining property users
are as follows:
North: Residential Single Family
East: Residential Single Family
South: Residential Single Family
West: Residential Single Family
When reaching a conclusion on a Special Exception, the Board of Adjustment shall
consider and show in its record the following:
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Staff Report Applicant's Name: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee
Special Exception Request Petition No. 03-006-SE
A. The use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements.
There are several Comprehensive Plan Policies and objectives that speak to
"Special Housing" needs and the City's responsibility to ensure adequate
siting for such developments. Policy 5.1 speaks of special housing needing
to be at a density scale compatible with surrounding residential densities.
The special Exception request is at a level that is incompatible with
surrounding residential densities.
{ SEQ CHAPTER ~h Xr l}Policy 5.1: The principles and criteria for siting DOH
licensed or -funded group homes and foster care
facilities shall be as follows:
· to ensure that group homes and foster care facilities
of a residential scale will be located in areas of
residential character;
· zoning shall not be used to prohibit such facilities of a
residential scale in areas of residential character so
long as proposed facilities are compatible with
surrounding residential densities; and
· to provide clients of such facilities adequate public
facilities and services on the basis of a fair-share
distribution of costs.
B. The use is specifically authorized as a Special Exception use in the zoning
district.
The use as requested does fall under the Special Exception uses listed in this
zoning district.
C. The use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
The public interest would be better served in a location that is more
appropriate in residential scale such as a multi-family environment.
D. The use is appropriate for the proposed location, is reasonably compatible
with adjacent uses and is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
State Law does provide for low intensive special housing facilities within all
residential areas regardless of zoning. However, this request is not
compatible with a Single-Family environment.
E. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be
a deterrent to the development ofadjacentproperty.
Although special need housing normally is not a deterrent to development of
nearby properties the intensity of the proposed use might adversely impact
the Single-Family character of the neighborhood.
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Staff Report - Applicant's Name: Souther~Plantation of Okeechobee
Special Exception Request Petition No. 03-006-SE
F. The use may be required to be screened from surrounding uses to reduce the
impact of any nuisance or hazard to adjacent uses.
Screening would not appreciably reduce the intensity of this project.
G. The use will not create a density pattern that will overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
The intensity of this facility with 10-12 residents, and five employees would
be more taxing on public infrastructure than is normally contemplated in a
Single-Family District. It appears that the existing residence is served by a
septic system.
H. The use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or
otherwise affect public safety.
It is not known what the traffic congestion would be considering employees
and potential visitors even though residents would probably not be driving.
The traffic would potentially be more intensive than is contemplated within
a Single-Family District.
{ SEQ CHAPTER \h h' 1}Move that Petition No. 03-006-SE be denied based on the
findings contained in the Planning Consultant's report dated { TIME \~ "MMMM d,
yyyy" }.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
Planning Consultant
{ TIME '~ "M/d/yy" }
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Law Office of
Burney J. Carter, P.A.
1623 N. U.S. #1, Suite A-2
Post Office Box 780266
Sebastian, Florida 32978-0266
Telephone: (772)589-3156
Fax: (772)388-2680
October 2, 2003
City of Okeechobee Board of Adjustments
Land Planning Agency and Planning Board
55 S.E. 3ra Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Via U.S. Mail & Facsimile: (863)763-1686
Re: Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
Application for Special Exception
Dear sirs:
I am writing on behalf of Barbara Jane Richardson, who is the owner of property located at 311
S.W. 17th Street, Okeechobee, Florida. Ms. Richardson strongly objects to the granting of the
Special Exception applied for by Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc., located at 309 S.W. 15th
Street, Okeechobee, Florida.
Ms. Richardson has been notified that Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc., will be filing their
application for a Special Exception with the City of Okeechobee Board of Adjustments, Land
Planning Agency and Planning Board, at their regularly scheduled hearing date of October 7 or
21, 2003.
Please take this objection into consideraOon and contact this office with any questions that you
may have regarding this matter .....
BJC/dd ~ '
cc: Barbara Jane Richardson
Faye Haverlock, President, Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
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NOTICE OF INTENT
UNIFO~M ~D D~ELOPMENT CODE, Cl~ OF OKEECHOBEE, BOARD OF ~JU~YMENT,
~ar Prope~ Owne~
Pl~se b. advl.ed ~t 8ou~.m Plantin of Ok..chob~., Inc., owner of ~e pm~e~ Io~t.d at
e~bl~hm~nt of an ALF (~is~d Uving Familia} on ~e .ile, w~h the Oi~ of Ok~ohob~ Boa~ of
~just~n~, ~nd P~nnlng
O~o~r' 7' or 21, g003.
Thi. appli~tlon Is in ~mpllan~ with the currant zoning of R~F1 (R~id.nlial Sinfll~Fami~).
., Under Sec, ~0-~ 03.
the area in~uding minor vehicle ~,
If you, as r~l~ter~ ~er 0f ~e prope~ listed ~ove, have. any question, or. resections towa~
the ginning of this Special ~ption, please con~ Faye Havefl0ck at ~863) ~7-~2 before 5 pm
Monday, September ~, 2~3 prior to the filing on Tuesday, Septem~r 23, 2003.
Anyone not maki~ ~nta~ prior to th~ date will be considered ~ not having any problem with th~
Special Exception pet~on.
Sin~mly:
I6~ N. U.S. ~1, Suite A-2
Faye K Havefl~k, President ~o~t
Southern PianO, on of Oke~h~ee, inc. 8eba,fi~ Rod~ 32~2~
To: LaRue Planning and Management
Board of Adjustments, City of Okeechobee
From: Neighborhood Residents
Re: Request for Special Exception of Property located at
309 SW 15th Street, Okeechobee, Florida
Date: 10/14/03
Attached are copies of letters that we received from Faye A. Haverlock, President
of South Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc. advising that she was seeking a Special
Exception for her property at 309 SW 15th Street. The residents listed feel that the
granting of this Special Exception would have a negative impact on our
neighborhood for the following reasons:
1. We fee! that an assisted living facility in a residential neighborhood would
reduce our property value.
2. The increase of motor traffic would be detrimental. An assisted living residence
would require the delivery of laundry, food, and various other supplies as well as
emergency vehicles. The residents would also have to be transported to their
medical appointments. Traffic would also be increased by staff workers. This is a
special concem because there are small children living on an adjoining lot as well
as directly across the street. There are also many children that use our street going
to the library. Many of these children walk and others ride bikes and skateboards.
3. We have concerns about the size or the number of septic tanks that would be
required for such a facility since SW 15th Street is not connected to the city sewer
system. The house already had seven-and-a-half bathrooms.
4. A serious concern is the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
5. Obviously a parking facility for staff and visitors would have to be provided.
Additional illumination would have to be provided since the facility would have
shift workers that would come and go during the evening or early moming hours.
We feel that this increased illumination would commercialize our neighborhood.
6. We belive that it would be inconsistent with proper city planning to have
$out ¢ra Plantation o£ Oke¢chobee, Inc.
309 SW 15th Slrect, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
September 17, 2003
James A. & Gisela Reneta Vavra
500 SW 15th St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974-5264
RE: Your Property Located At: 500 SW 15th Street .
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
UNIFORM LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
LAND PLANNING AGENCY AND PLANNING BOARD
Dear Property Owner;
Please be advised that Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc., owner of the property located at
309 SW 15th Street in Okeechobee, will be filing an application for a Special Exception, allowing the
establishment of an ALF (Assisted Living Facility) on the site, with the City of Okeechobee Board of
Adjustments, Land Planning Agency and Planning Board at their regularly scheduled hearing date of
October 7 or 21, 2003.
This application is in compliance with the current zoning of RSF1 (Residential Single-Family).
Under Sec. 90-103. Special exception uses: "The following uses and structures are permitted in the
RSF 1 district after the issuance of a special exception use petition: (2) Adult family care homes or
assisted living facilities as provided by law." If approved, the new facility will have minimal impact on
the area including motor vehicle traffic.
If you, as registered owner of the property listed above, have any questions or reservations toward
the granting of this Special Exception, please contact Faye Haverlock at {863) 357-2442 before 5 pm
Monday, September 22, 2003 prior to the filing on Tuesday, September 23, 2003.
Anyone not making contact prior to this date will be considered as not having any problem with the
Special Exception petition.
Faye A. Haverlock, President
Southern Plantation of Okeechobee, Inc.
309 SW 15th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
September 17, 2003
Dear Neighbors;
The building located at 309 SW 15th Street is a landmark of past history created by
the late Charles MeArthur. This 7,000 square foot Colonial Style structure would be a
beautiful home where elderly citizens could enjoy the secure pool, patio and garden areas
which feature tropical landscaping and birds of many colors.
Over the past three years, my husband, Hershel, and I have spent many hours
repairing and restoring this lovely home and have enjoyed its spaciousness. As you may
imagine, it is way too much house for two people and we believe it is not being utilized
to its potential. What a beautiful setting for our beloved seniors to enjoy.
Our elderly Okeechobee residents, who need such a place to reside, will live in an
environment providing the highest quality of life possible while ensuring safety, privacy
and dignity. Having been in the assisted living business here in Okeeehobee for many
years, Hershel and I truly understand the need for such a place and ask for your suPport
toward making this dream a reality.
Sincerely;
Faye Haverlock