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Ordinance No. 1202 Page 1 of 4
ORDINANCE NO. 1202
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; UPDATING
THE FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS MANDATED BY FLORIDA STATUTES
SECTION 163.3177(3)(b); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Section, 163.3177(3)(b) requires local governments to annually
update a Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements which is consistent with the Plan
and may be accomplished by ordinance rather than as an amendment to the Local
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Board, acting as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed the
proposed Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements, at a duly advertised meeting
held on February 20, 2020, and hereby forwards its recommendation to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed with the recommendations of the Planning Board that
the proposed Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements complies with the
requirements of Florida Statutes, Section 163.3177(3)(b), that the proposed
improvements are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt this Schedule to guide future development of
the City and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council for 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 design ee, as Chief Presiding
Officer for the City:
SECTION 1 : Revision . The City Council hereby revises the Capital Improvements
Element of its Comprehensive Plan by updating the Five-Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements (Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan) attached as Exhibit "A":
SECTION 2: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by a Court
of competent jurisdiction to be v oid, unco nstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining
provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4 : Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 17th day of March, 2020.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 1202 Page 2 of 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 7th day of April, 2020.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
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Ordinance No. 1202
Exhibit “A”
Capital Projects Funding
Source FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 Five Year
Total
Transportation Projects
Median Replacement & Right of Way Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 50,000
Install Baffle Box & Raise Road Elevation DEP $ 177,537 $ $ $ $ $ 177,537
SW 5th Avenue Project SCOP $ 334,951 $ $ $ $ $ 334,951
SCOP Grant Asphalt SCOP $ $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 300,000
Asphalt Program Gas Tax $ 120,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 420,000
Sidewalk Program Gas Tax $ 15,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 255,000
Sign Repair/replacement Gas Tax $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 70,000
Traffic Signal Upgrades (school and
RRFB) Gas Tax $ 7,500 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 67,500
Street Improvements-SE 8th Ave DEP $ 209,000 $ $ $ $ $ 209,000
Sub Total $ 893,988 $ 255,000 $ 245,000 $ 245,000 $ 245,000 $1,883,988
Stormwater Projects
ROW Drainage Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 50,000
R&M Roads and Culverts Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 70,000
Storm Water Infiltration Repair Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 75,000 $ 185,000
Storm Water Ditch Adjustments Gas Tax $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 50,000
Sub Total $ 40,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 85,000 $ 110,000 $ 355,000
Parks & Recreation Projects
Tree Program General $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 75,000
Centennial Park - Solar Area Lights (6) General $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ $ $ $ 12,000
Centennial Park - Landscaping General $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ $ $ $ 20,000
Centennial Park - 20x40 Pavilion and
Restroom General $ 60,000 $ $ $ $ $ 60,000
Centennial Park - Tables/trash cans General $ 6,000 $ $ $ $ $ 6,000
Centennial Park - Playground fencing General $ 5,000 $ $ $ $ $ 5,000
Centennial Park - Picnic Table Shelters General $ $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ $ 30,000
Boat Ramp Replacement Dock General $ $ 110,000 $ $ $ $ 110,000
Centennial Park - Dock General $ $ $ 150,000 $ $ $ 150,000
Centennial Park - Observation Gazebo General $ $ $ $ 100,000 $ $ 100,000
Sub Total $ 102,000 $ 151,000 $ 175,000 $ 125,000 $ 15,000 $ 568,000
Total Expenditures $1,035,988 $ 466,000 $ 480,000 $ 455,000 $ 370,000 $2,806,988
Source: City of Okeechobee 2019-2020 Annual
Budget
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Ordinance No. 1202
Exhibit “A”
Okeechobee County School District
Summary of Revenue/Expenditures Available for New Construction and Remodeling Projects Only
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Five Year
Total
Total
Revenues $0 ($6,489,479) ($5,104,479) ($4,719,479) ($4,809,479) ($21,122,916)
Total
Project
Costs
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Difference
(Remaining
Funds)
$0 ($6,489,479) ($5,104,479) ($4,719,479) ($4,809,479) ($21,122,916)
Source: Okeechobee County School District 2018-19 Work Plan
Okeechobee County School District Capacity Project Schedules
Project
Description Location 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Total Funded
Project
description
not
specified
Location
not
specified
Planned
Cost:
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
No Student Stations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Classrooms 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gross Sq. Ft 0 0 0 0 0 0
District
Totals
Planned Cost $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Student Stations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Classrooms 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gross Sq. Ft 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: Okeechobee County School District 2018-19 Work Plan
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Staff Report
To: Okeechobee Planning Board
From: Ben Smith, AICP
Meeting Date: February 20, 2020
Subject: Capital Improvement Schedule Update for 2019-2020
Each year, the City is required to update its Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements in the Capital
Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan. This schedule typically includes those capital
expenditures the City Administration feels are necessary to maintain the adopted level of service
standards identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The City has adopted level of service standards for
potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, transportation, recreation & open space, drainage and public
schools. Projects that are typically included on the schedule include public works types of improvements
such as street paving, sidewalks, curb & gutter, stormwater/ drainage, and recreation improvements. The
City does not directly control public school standards or the related projects to maintain the standards.
Nevertheless, the City is required to adopt the level of service standards set by the Okeechobee County
School Board and include in its Five-Year Schedule, the Okeechobee County School Capacity Program
adopted by the School Board each year as part of its annual Work Plan.
Due to the legislative changes passed in 2011, the annual update to the capital improvement schedule is
still required, but the update is no longer considered an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The LPA must still hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the
update’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This recommended update specifically implements
the requirements of Objective 4 and Policies 4.3 and 4.4 of the Capital Facilities Element.
As you’ll see, the previous 2018-19 five year schedule is stricken and replaced by the 2019-20 schedule.
Similarly, the previous 2018-19 school district tables are stricken and have been replaced by the latest
tables from the School District’s 2018-19 Work Plan.
February 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 20, 2020, PLANNING BOARD MEETING
DRAFT SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hoover called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee
to order on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 6:05 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
b) The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Hoover.
II. ATTENDANCE
Planning Board Secretary Burnette called the roll. Chairperson Dawn Hoover, Vice-Chairperson
Doug McCoy, Board Members Phil Baughman, Karyne Brass, Rick Chartier, and Mac
Jonassaint were present. Alternate Board Member Jim Shaw was present. Board Member Les
McCreary was absent with consent and Alternate Board Member Felix Granados was absent
without consent.
CITY STAFF: City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky and City Planning Consultant Ben Smith were
present.
Chairperson Hoover moved Alternate Board Member Shaw to voting position.
III. AGENDA
A. A motion was made by Member Brass to defer to the next meeting scheduled for March
19, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., Public Hearing Item VI.B. and Quasi-Judicial Item VII.A.
[Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Application
No. 20-002-SSA, from Single Family Residential (SF) and Multi-Family Residential (MF)
to Industrial on 2.87± acres located in the 500 to 600 blocks of Southwest 7th Avenue;
and Rezoning Petition No. 20-001-R, from Residential Multiple Family (RMF) to Industrial
on 2.87± acres located in the 500 to 600 blocks of Southwest 7th Avenue]; seconded by
Member Baughman.
Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass,
Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
B. A motion was made to adopt the amended agenda by Member Baughman; seconded by
Member Brass.
Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass,
Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
IV. MINUTES
A. A motion was made by Member Chartier to defer until the next meeting scheduled for
March 19, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., the dispensing of the reading and approval of the Minutes
for the November 21, 2019 Workshop; seconded by Member McCoy.
Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass,
Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
A motion was made by Member Brass to dispense with the reading and approve the
December 19, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes seconded by Member Baughman.
Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass,
Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried.
February 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Chairperson Hoover yielded the floor to City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of LaRue
Planning and Management Services. He referenced his Staff Report explaining that each
year the City is required to update its Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements in the
Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan. This Schedule typically
includes those capital expenditures the City Administrator feels are necessary to maintain
the adopted Level of Service Standards identified in the Comprehensive Plan. These
usually deal with public works types of improvements such as street paving, sidewalks,
curb and gutter, stormwater/drainage, and recreation improvements. The City is also
required to include in its Five-Year Schedule, the Okeechobee County School Capacity
Program adopted by the School Board each year as part of its annual work plan. His
recommendation is to update the CIE with the information provided on page 9-10 of
Exhibit A which would replace page 9-8 of the current CIE. Page 9-9 of Exhibit A will be
replaced with the new information received on page 9-11 by the School Board.
There were no questions from the Board Members and no one from the Public offered
comments.
A motion was offered by Member Brass to the recommend to the City Council approval
of the updated schedule to the CIE Five-Year Schedule, finding it to be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan; seconded by Member McCoy.
Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass,
Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried. The
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public
Hearing, tentatively April 7, 2020, 6:00 P.M.
VI. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:12 P.M.
A. Mr. Smith briefly reviewed the Planning Staff Report for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale
FLUM Amendment Application No. 20-001-SSA, which requests to change the Future
Land Use (FLU) designation from SF Residential to Commercial, on 0.41± acres located
at 604 Northeast Park Street and 1.26± acres located along Southeast 6th Avenue. He
explained the area that is currently occupied by a Burger King restaurant and parking
facilities is already designated Commercial on the FLUM. The remainder of that parcel
and the entirety of the Southern parcel is designated SF Residential on the FLUM. The
Applicant intends to demolish the existing structure and redevelop with a new Burger King
restaurant with increased drive through and parking capacity. Utilizing 1.75 acres for
redevelopment of the restaurant and associated parking facility and reserving 0.83 acres
for future development. The existing Burger King structure is 2,720 square feet with 80
customer seats and a single lane drive through. The proposed structure is 3,910 square
feet with 70 customer seats and dual drive through ordering lanes which merge into a
single lane for payment and pickup. The applicant has not proposed a specific use for the
remaining 0.83 acres that will be reserved for future development. Mr. Smith further
commented that the Technical Review Committee reviewed the site plan this morning and
made a motion for approval with approval of this FLUM change as a contingency.
The maximum standard density allowable in the SF Residential FLU Category is four units
per acre or five if the units qualify as affordable housing. With the affordable housing
bonus, maximum development potential for 1.67 acres would be eight single-family
dwellings. However, in order to develop single family dwelling units at this property, a
zoning map amendment would be required, as single family dwelling units are not
permitted in the Heavy Commercial, (CHV) Zoning District; and since this property is
located along the City’s commercial corridor, it would not be appropriate to allow a change
in the zoning of this property to single family. While the Commercial FLU category allows
for a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.0, the CHV zoning district only allows a
maximum building coverage of 50 percent and a maximum building height of 45 feet
(without a special exception approval). These limitations allow for a potential four-story
structure, a maximum FAR of 2.0 and a maximum floor area of approximately 145,000
square feet. However, given the parking requirements for most commercial uses and the
maximum impervious surface ratio allowed in the CHV zoning district of 85 percent, it
would be difficult to provide sufficient parking for 145,000 square feet of commercial use.
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1. Mr. Robin Kendall, representative for the Applicant, Bravoflorida, LLC, was present and
available for questions from the Board. There were none.
2. Chairperson Hoover opened the floor for public comment and there was none.
3. No Ex-Parte disclosures were offered from Board Members.
4. Planning Staff findings are as follows: The Application was found to be consistent with
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy 2.2 and Objective 12 of the FLU
Element. The subject property is directly adjacent to State Road 70 (Park Street), which
is one of the City’s commercial corridors, and is adjacent to other existing non-residential
uses. The continuation and expansion of the Burger King restaurant use is appropriate in
this location and compatible with adjacent uses. Regarding adequacy of public facilities,
services will continue to be provided by the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) and there
will be adequate excess capacity to accommodate the demand for potable water and
wastewater treatment that would be associated with the proposed development. The
Applicant has stated there are no wetlands on the site, and the site has no significant or
unique characteristics regarding environmental sensitivity, wildlife habitat, or soil
conditions. A small portion of the site adjacent to Taylor Creek is within a flood zone.
A traffic impact statement prepared by RAYSOR Transportation Consulting, LLC was
submitted and indicates that the proposed redevelopment is expected to generate an
increase of 336 net new daily external vehicle trips, 24 net new external AM peak hour
trips, and 20 net new external PM peak hour trips. These projected increases are not
expected to have a significant impact on the surrounding roadway network.
A motion was offered by Member Chartier to recommend approval to the City Council for
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Amendment Application No. 20-001-SSA, which
requests to change the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from SF Residential to
Commercial, on 0.41± acres located at 604 Northeast Park Street and 1.26± acres located
along Southeast 6th Avenue and find it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the urbanizing pattern of
the area; seconded by Member Jonassaint.
a) The board offered no further discussion.
b) Chairperson Hoover, Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman,
Brass, Chartier, Jonassaint, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Motion Carried. The
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public
Hearing, tentatively March 17, 2020, 6:00 P.M.
B. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No 20-
002-SSA, from Single Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential to Industrial on
2.87± acres located in the 500 to 600 blocks of Southwest 7th Avenue was deferred until
the March 19, 2020 Regular Meeting.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING-QUASI-JUDICAL ITEM
A. Rezoning Petition No. 20-001-R was deferred until the March 19, 2020 Regular Meeting.
CHAIRPERSON HOOVER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:17 P.M.
VIII. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Hoover adjourned the meeting at 6:17
P.M.
Dawn T. Hoover, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Patty M. Burnette, Secretary
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