2007-04-19
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS APRIL 19, 2007
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
AGENDA
PAGE 1 OF 15
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson.
Planning Board/Board or Adjustment and Appeals April 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Ledferd called to order the April 19, 2007 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals at 6:00 P. M.
II. CHAIRPERSON, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Board Secretary Clement called the roll:
Chairperson William Ledferd
Vice-Chairperson Dawn Hoover
Board Member Terry Burroughs
Board Member Kenneth Keller
Board Member Devin Maxwell
Board Member Douglas McCoy
Board Member Carol Johns
Alternate Member Epifanio Juarez
Alternate Member Mike O'Connor
Attorney John R. Cook
City Planner Jim LaRue
Secretary Betty Clement
Present
Present
Present
Absent (with consent)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present (moved to voting position)
Present (entered Chambers at 6:02 p.m.)
Present (Bill Brisson, representing LaRue Planning and Development)
Present
III. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Vice Chair Hoover motioned to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the March 15, 2007
Action for the March 15, 2007 regular meeting. Regular Meeting; seconded by Board Member Maxwell.
LEDFERD - YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE
KELLER - ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
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ISCUSSION - VOTE
IV. AGENDA - Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Chairperson Ledferd asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's
agenda. agenda? There were none.
V. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING - Chairperson.
A.
Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map
Amendment Application No. 07 -OOS-SSA The application is being
submitted by Steve Dobbs, on behalf of property owner InSite
Development Group. The application is to change the Future Land Use
from Single Family (SF) to Multi-Family (MF) for vacant property located
between Northwest Sth and 7th Avenues and Northwest 11th and 13th
Streets. Legal description: all of Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22, City of
Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 11.29 acre(s). This
succeeds the 10 acre limitation as allowed for an area designated Rural
Area of Critical Economic Concern. The proposed use is to construct a
multi-family development - Planning Consultant.
CHAIRPERSON LEDFERD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:00 P. M.
Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07 -OOS-SSA submitted by
Steve Dobbs, on behalf of property owner InSite Development Group. The application is requesting to change the Future
Land Use designation from Single Family (SF) to Multi-Family (MF) for vacant property located between Northwest Sth and
7th Avenues and Northwest 11th and 13th Streets. Legal description: all of Blocks 11, 12,21 and 22, City of Okeechobee
Subdivision, and is approximately 11.29 acre(s). This succeeds the 10 acre limitation to be considered as a small scale.
However, this is allowed as Okeechobee has been designated as a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern. The proposed
use is to construct a multi-family development.
Mr. Brisson, City Planning Consultant, presented the Planning Staff Report Findings. The Applicant has submitted plans to
the City for the development of the property, therefore some findings will be based on facts submitted with the site plan
review application. Initial concerns with the application are as follows: 1. Property address/directions to the property. The
application should correctly identify the properties involved. 2. Parcel Identification Numbers: (Exhibit A) duplicates parcel
identification numbers. For example, 3-1S-37-3S-001 0-0021 0-0060 is listed twice, in line three and at the end of line four.
3. Current Zoning Designation. The Zoning Map indicates Blocks 11, 12,21, and 22 as all being zoned RSF-1, the Applicant
listed the zoning is MF and SF. 4. Required Attachments. The survey submitted with the application is for Blocks 13 and
20, which are not part of this Small Scale Amendment application. A survey needs to be provided for the area encompassed
by Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22.
Analysis. A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. The Applicant is requesting to amend the
Future Land Use Map from Single Family to Multi-Family. As prescribed by the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy
2.1 (b), permitted uses in the Multi-family Residential Future Land Use category include apartments, duplexes, condos, single
family houses and public facilities. The maximum density is 10 units per acre. Thus, using the maximum density and the
minimum lot requirements in the Land Development Code, the Applicant could develop these Blocks with approximately 113
units. Based on the application, the proposed use of multi-family development is consistent with the Multi-Family Residential
Future Land Use category as described in the Comprehensive Plan. Multi-family dwelling units are the predominant land use
in areas within this category.
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
AGENDA
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ACTION -
USSION . VOTE
A. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment However, it is less clear that all of the Comprehensive Plan Policies are being met with this request. This is shown later in
Application No. 07-00S-SSA continued. such areas as Infrastructure Level of Service (Roads) and Parks and Open Space.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. According to the U.S. Census, the City of Okeechobee averages
approximately 2.7 persons per household (pph). Thus, the development of this property could generate approximately 30S
additional residents (2.7 pph x 113 diu).
Roadways. The City's adopted level of service standard (LOSS) for local roads is LOS D. The subject property will be
serviced by local roads. The Applicant has just presently submitted a revised traffic analysis and this analysis needs
to be reviewed prior to any recommendation is made concerning possible degradation of Transportation LOS.
Potable Water: The adopted LOSS for potable water is 114 gpcpd. The impact for the proposed development is as
follows:113 units x 2.7 pph x 114 gpcpd = 34,781 gpd.
Sanitary Sewer. The adopted LOSS for sanitary sewer is 130 gpcpd. The impact for the proposed development is as
follows: 113 units x 2.7 pph x 130 gpcpd = 39,663 gpd.
Solid Waste. The adopted LOSS for solid waste is 13 Ibs/person/day. The impacts for the proposed development is as
follows: 113 units x 2.7 pph x 13 Ibs/person/day = 3,966 ppd.
The Applicant has stated that representatives of the County Solid Waste Facility provided confirmation that the landfill had
a life of SO years. But, the Applicant's analysis uses the adopted LOSS from Okeechobee County not the City's LOSS. This
analysis should be completed and a letter from Waste Management or the County should be provided to the City confirming
the landfills ability to serve the proposed development.
Drainage. The proposed development will be required to meet all standards required by the City of Okeechobee and the
South Florida Water Management District.
Parks & Recreation. The adopted level of service standard (LOSS) for parks and recreation is 3 acres/1,000 persons.
Based on the estimated population, the minimum acreage requirement for parks and recreation would be approximately
0.915 acres. The Applicant has stated that this would be met by on-site facilities and provision of fair share contribution.
AGENDA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE I
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment However, upon review of the Applicant's proposed site plan, no such facilities have been provided. There has also been
Application No. 07 -OOS-SSA continued. no mention of a fair -share contribution by the Applicant. Also, the estimate of 130 dwelling units is in conflict with the
maximum of 113 dwelling units allowed under this submittal.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The proposed land use will not create any adverse impacts on
the surrounding property as nearby properties are Multi-Family to the South and the East.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies (as
they are intended) would allow for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Multi-Family Residential. This proposed
multi-family development would be consistent with the uses allowed by the Multi-Family Residential category.
Conclusion: The existing Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies will support Residential Multi-Family uses
at this location whether proper infrastructure planning is concurrent with this requested change. However, there are
discrepancies within the Comprehensive Plan Policy impact analysis which must be addressed more clearly before a positive
recommendation for this Future Land Use change can be granted: 1. Traffic Analysis: While the traffic analysis has just
been resubmitted, it must be reviewed to ascertain whether prior Staff Transportation comments have been addressed. The
overall analysis addressed twenty-five acres and 250 dwelling units, the analysis must be able to distinguish how this
proposed change flows with the prior Future Land Use change and future development to the East. 2. Pertaining to the
Conservation Element, the Applicant states that the conversion to a Multi-Family Land Use Designation will allow
development that will be more sensitive to the natural systems of the area. Further, in the later "Analysis of primary
indicators" section of the application, the Applicant states that adequate site design techniques will be employed to protect
and conserve natural systems such as wetlands, native vegetation, etc. The Applicant further states in a subsequent section
on "Natural Resource Protection" that there are no wetlands or areas of native vegetation, but that a full environmental
assessment will be conducted of the entire property as part of any future development application. The Applicant has already
submitted preliminary development plans for the first phase involving Blocks 4, 13 and 20 of its project, which plans also
included the development layout for the property involved in the application (Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22). The Applicant has
not as yet submitted any environmental assessment for any of the properties, and neither the site plans nor the associated
text refer to techniques intended to protect and conserve the natural areas or system. So far, all site plan submissions have
been designed only to maximize density on the properties. 3. Recreation Element: The Applicant makes reference to
objectives in the Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan, not those of the City. However, the Applicant does state that,
'The proposed project can easily accommodate the recreation needs of its anticipated population through the provision of
on-site facilities",
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A.
AGENDA
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-005-SSA continued.
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ACTION- DISCUSSION - VOTE I
However, preliminary site plans for the project, including both Phase I and Phase II show no on-site recreational facilities.
In a subsequent section of the submittal under the heading 'Parks and Recreation' the Applicant notes that 'The project
will be designed to provide residents with a variety of recreational facilities and open space to ensure the community's quality
of life". So far, no plans submitted by the Applicant show such facilities.
This section goes on to identify that based on 130 units and a population of 2.5 per unit, the estimated population of 325
people would require at least 0.975 acres for recreation and open space. The Applicant further states that this park and open
space mandate will be met through on-site facilities and provisions of fair-share contribution. No such facilities have been
shown on the most recently submitted plans and there has been no mention of a fair-share contribution by the Applicant.
The estimate of 130 units is also inconsistent with the number of units cited in the section entitled 'Maximum Allowable
Development', which indicates a possible maximum of just 113 units.
4. Pertaining to the Applicant's section 'Discouraging Urban Sprawl': Applicant's response to primary indicators of
Urban Sprawl #13: The proposed change will not result in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space,
'With the conversion to a Multi-Family Residential Future Land Use, the proposed land use will provide significant
amounts of functional open space that will be planned for active and passive recreation by residents of the new
community and others". The most recent plans submitted by the Applicant show no evidence or provision of on-site
recreational facilities.
Chair Ledferd inquired whether anyone from LaRue Planning talked with the developer regarding moving the application
to a future meeting to address the areas of omission and concern? They had not. After some discussion, Mr. Dobbs was
asked to postpone the application until all requirements are met. He agreed.
Chair Ledferd asked whether anyone from the public had any comments? There were none.
Board Member O'Connor moved to postpone Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment No. 07-005-SSA until the May 17,
2007 regular Planning Board meeting or until the appropriate documentation/reports have been received by the City and
Planning Staff; seconded by Vice Chair Hoover.
AGENDA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A.
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-00S-SSA continued.
LEDFERD-YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
VOTE
KELLER - ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 Application will not be forwarded to the May 1, 2007 City Council. meeting as there was no recommendation.
before City Council.
B. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-006-SSA submitted by
Amendment Application No. 07-006-SSA. The application is being Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owner, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC. The application is requesting to change the
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owner Future Land Use designation from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue.
A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC. The application is to change the Future Land Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). The
Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for a medical office.
608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block
78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). Mr. Brisson presented the Planning Staff Report findings. The property is developed with a vacant single family residence
The proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for a medical office that the applicant is proposing to convert into a home health office.
- Planning Consultant.
Analysis: A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. Based on the application, it would appear
that the request is consistent with the Commercial Future Land Use Category as described in Objective 2 and its
corresponding policies within in the Future Land Use Element. B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. The
subject property is already developed and has adequate public facilities. However, this will be reevaluated during the site
plan review phase. C. Compatibiiity with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The requested Future Land Use designation
will be compatible with adjacent land use categories. The proposed use will be consistent as the neighborhood has been
slowly transitioning to incorporate light commercial uses as evidenced by recent land use and zoning changes to the east
and south of the subject property. When approved, the future land use change should not lead to future encroachments into
stabilized residential neighborhoods. D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan. The proposed Future Land
Use Map Amendment is in compliance with the specific standards of the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion: The existing Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies will support commercial uses at this location.
LaRue Planing Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Single Family
to Commercial as the request is consistent with the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
AGENDA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
B. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Chair Ledferd asked Mr. Nooruddin whether he wished to address the Board. Mr. Nooruddin expressed a desire to change
Amendment Application No. 07-006-SSA continued. the application to remodel the house for the office and construct an assisted living facility. Attorney Cook advised Mr.
Nooruddin that there is a waiting time period for submitting land use applications on the same property.
Chair Ledferd asked whether there were any comments from the public? There were none.
Board Member Maxwell moved to postpone a recommendation on Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application No.
07-006-SSA until the May 17, 2007 regular Planning Board meeting to give the applicant time to decide which direction he
would like to move in; seconded by Board Member Burroughs.
LEDFERD-YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
VOTE
KELLER-ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 Application will not be forwarded to the May 1,2007 City Council. meeting as there was no recommendation.
before City Council.
C. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA, submitted by
Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA. The application is being Gianinna Mitchell, on behalf of property owner, Jesus Silvas. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single
submitted by Gianinna Mitchell on behalf of property owner Jesus Silvas. Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block
The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) 8, South Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 acre(s). The proposed use is to remodel the existing
to Commercial (C) for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue. residence for a profeSsional business office.
Legal description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 8, South Okeechobee
Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 acre(s). The proposed u~e is to ... Mr. Brisson presented the Planning Staff Report findings. The subject property is located in the Southwest quadrant of the
remodel the existing residence for a professional bUSiness office - City. The property is developed with a 1-story wood frame house. The applicant would like to convert this residence into an
Planning Consultant office which will be used by a contractor. The zoning for the subject property is RSF-1 which is consistent with the current
Future Land Use classification and the existing use of the property.
The surrounding area is a single family neighborhood and a commercial office would be out of place.
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
C.
AGENDA
Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map
Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA continued.
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Analysis: A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. The applicant's request for a Commercial
Future Land Use category is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Single Family neighborhoods should be protected
from intrusive land use types which generate traffic and other activities inconsistent with the quiet residential character of
the area. Policy 2.4 states that the City must establish compatibility criteria for adjacent land uses. The proposed
Commercial category at this location would be contrary to the intended use of commercial areas as prescribed by the
Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code. B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. When approved,
adequate public facilities will be available to the site. C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The
requested Commercial Future Land Use classification for the subject property is not deemed compatible with the residential
neighborhood in which it is located. Nearby commercial uses have more direct access to roadways, which serves the
commercial uses located along them (such as, Parrott Avenue and Southwest 2nd Avenue). Approval of the Commercial
Future Land Use category could cause potentially more commercial traffic in the neighborhood as a result of any number
of more intense commercial uses, which could be permitted to operate at this site. D. Compliance with Specific Standards
of the Plan. The proposed map change will cause more intensive uses than the other existing and future land uses in this
neighborhood.
Conclusion: LaRue Planning Staff does not recommend approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land
Use Map to Commercial because the proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and could be
detrimental to the surrounding residential area.
Chair Ledferd requested the applicant address the Board. Mrs. Gianinna Mitchell stated that her request was to have a
construction office. The Board expressed a concern of keeping the commercial sector to the first two blocks along Parrot
Avenue and this would be encroaching with the residential area. Attorney Cook asked whether this could be a home
occupation? The reply was that there could be no employees. Chair Ledferd noted there could potentially be traffic issues.
Chair Ledferd asked whether there were any comments from the public? There were none.
Board Member O'Connor moved to find Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA submitted
by Gianinna Mitchell on behalf of property owner Jesus Silvas to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to
Commercial (C) for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue, inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and
recommends denial to City Council; seconded by Board Member Burroughs.
AGENDA
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
C.
Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map
Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA continued.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1,
2007 before City Council.
D.
Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07-004-R. The petition is being
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of owner A.M.S.A.
Holdings, LLC. The petition is to change the zoning designation from
Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional
Office (CPO) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal
description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee
Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). This petition is
associated with Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use
map Amendment Application 07-006-SSA - Planning Consultant.
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SION..VOTE
LEDFERD - YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
VOTE
KELLER - ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1,2007 before City Council.
Rezoning Petition No. 07-004-R, is submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin, on behalf, of owner A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC. The
petition is to change the zoning designation from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional Office
(CPO) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of
Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). This petition is associated with Comprehensive Plan Small
Scale Future Land Use map Amendment Application 07 -006-SSA.
Mr. Brisson presented the Planning Staff Report findings. The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to CPO to allow
commercial uses on the subject property. The property is developed with a vacant single family residence that the applicant
is proposing to convert into a home health office.
Analysis: 1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. The proposed zoning is not contrary
to the general Comprehensive Plan requirements for properties classified as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map.
Additionally, the requested zoning change to CPO would be most compatible with this specific neighborhood as there are
already properties on this Block with the same zoning and being used in a similar way. 2. The proposed use being applied
for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. The proposed use being applied
for is authorized under the Zoning District in the Land Development Code 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse
effect on the public interest. An office use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. 4. The use is appropriate
for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing
land use patterns. The CPO zoning and the proposed use as a home health office as requested by the applicant is
appropriate for the location proposed. CPO zoning would be more compatible with adjacent land uses. Office use is not
contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns and would be accommodated in the CPO District. 5. The proposed
use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of
adjacentpropeny.
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AGENDA
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
D.
Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07 -004-R continued.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 15,
2007 before City Council.
It
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The proposed rezoning to CPO will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor will it be a deterrent to the
improvement or development of adjacent properties. 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses,
so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. The office use can be suitably buffered from
surrounding uses when necessary. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. The proposed zoning will not create a density pattern that would
overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic
congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. The proposed use will not create traffic
congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately
burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public
welfare. The proposed zoning change to CPO will not be granting a special privilege to the owner.
Conclusion and Recommendation: The applicant's request to CPO zoning will be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan when the Small Scale Amendment is approved as Commercial. LaRue Planning Staff recommends
approval of the request to allow rezoning from RSF to CPO permitting the applicant to convert the existing use from a single
family residence to a home health office.
Chair Ledferd asked if there were any comments from the public? There were none.
Based on the disposition of Application No. 07 -006-SSA being submitted and postponed, Board Member Mawxell made a
motion to postpone Petition No. 07-004-R until the May 17, 2007 meeting; seconded by Board Member McCoy.
LEDFERD-YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
VOTE
KELLER - ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Application will not be forwarded to the May 15, 2007 City Council. meeting as there was no recommendation.
AGENDA
QUASI-JUDICIAL
E.
Consider Special Exception No. 07 -003-SE to allow a car wash within a
Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LDR's Sec. 90-283(2))
submitted by property owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujan. The subject
property is located at 906 South Parrott Avenue. Legal description:
Lots 3 through 5 of Block 6, South Okeechobee Subdivision - Planning
Consultant.
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Special Exception No. 07-003-SE to allow a car wash within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LDR's Sec. 90-
283(2)) was submitted by property owners, Ivan and Zoraida Lujan. The subject property is located at 906 South Parrott
Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 of Block 6, South Okeechobee Subdivision.
Mr. Brisson presented the findings for the LaRue Planing Staff Report: When reaching a conclusion on a Special Exception,
the Board of Adjustment shall consider and show in its record the following findings: A. The use is not contrary to the
Comprehensive Plan requirements. No, the use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements. As stated earlier,
the property has been used as a car wash for the past 19 years. But, the applicant discovered that the previous owner had
never applied for a special exception for the property. As such, to make the property compliant with the City's Land
Development Regulations the applicant submitted this request. B. The use is specifically authorized as a special exception
use in the zoning district. The subject property is within the CHV Zoning District and a car wash is allowed by special
exception under Section 90-283(2). C. The use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.. Because this is an
existing use that will be continued, it will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. D. The use is appropriate for the
proposed location, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. Yes,
this use is appropriate for the location and is compatible with the surrounding uses. The car wash is not detrimental to
urbanizing land use patterns. E. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a deterrent
to the development of adjacent property. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the development of adjacent property. F. The use may be required to be screened from surrounding uses to
reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to adjacent uses. Because the property is already being used as a car wash,
it may not be necessary to require the screening. However, the landscaping is not sufficient for the use it may be required
to be property landscaped and designed to avoid negative traffic impacts and unsightliness. G. The use will not create a
density pattern that will overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. Density is not an issue in
this case. H. The use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
Traffic should not pose a problem and it is reasonable to assume that flooding or drainage concerns were handled during
the site plan review phase for this site.
Recommendation: LaRue Planning Staff move that Petition No.07-003-SE be approved based on the findings contained
in the Planning Consultant's report dated April 11 , 2007.
Chair Ledferd asked whether anyone was present representing the applicant? Ms. Gail Brown addressed the Board,
explained that the applicant was seeking a Special Exception due to the sale of the property.
AGENDA
QUASI-JUDICIAL
E.
Consider Special Exception No. 07 -003-SE continued.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
A.
Consider and discuss requests for amendments to the City's Land
Development Regulations - Chairperson.
B.
Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD)
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401) - Planning Consultant
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ACTlON-.DISeUSSIQN-.VOTE I
Chair Ledferd then inquired whether the Board or the public had any questions? There were none.
Board Member Johns moved to approve Special Exception Petition No. 07-003-SE to allow a car wash within a Heavy
Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LDR's Sec. 90-283(2)) submitted by property owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujant for
property located at 906 South Parrott Avenue with the condition the landscaping be improved; seconded by Board Member
O'Connor.
LEDFERD-YEA
BURROUGHS-YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA
VOTE
KELLER - ABSENT
JUAREZ - NON-VOTING
MCCOY -YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
HOOVER-YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
CHAIRPERSON LEDFERD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:13 P.M.
Chair Ledferd asked whether anyone had any new requests for amendments to the LDR's? There were none.
Mr. Brisson presented new points for the memorandum that was distributed at the April 3, 2007 workshop regarding changes
to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations. He went on to say that his goal tonight was to listen to what the
Planning Board would like to add to the PUD regulations. First he reviewed each pOint and referenced them by page and
item number. The changes to the ordinance as prepared are as follows: Page one, Sec. 90-401 (b) Mixed-use PUD, shall
be permitted only on land designated as mixed-use residential in the comprehensive plan. (c) Should read: A conceptual
site plan of the proposed development shall be submitted and approved prior to a change to the mixed-use PUD zoning
district. Adding (d) in addition to the requirements and limitations of these sections, 90- 401 through 90- 406 a mixed-use
PUD shall comply with all limitations and standards set forth in policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
This is a temporary situation for the mixed-use PUD zoning. Initially the Planning Staff was only trying to prepare a PUD for
the residential, but while doing so the two should be separated. Vice Chair Hoover inquired as to what the ordinance was
referencing?
AGENDA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
B. Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Mr. Brisson stated that it is different criteria than in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Policy 2.1 of the Future Land Use
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401) continued. Element. One example is development in this category will be required to cluster in order to maximize open space and
natural spaces ans shall include single family and multi-family site acreage.
Residential shall not be less than 45 percent of the mix and the commercial shall not exceed 15 percent. The percentages
are in the Comprehensive Plan, but at the time the Planning Staff was preparing this, they had not been adopted. There
are other uses that are allowed in the category besides residential, commercial being one. He reported that he was
concerned about not incorporating all facets of the categories that would be allowed in the mixed-use.
Board Member Maxwell interjected that we need to get some mixed-use zoning into the Comprehensive Plan in order for
this to be applicable. Mr. Brisson agreed, he also reported that it is in the Comprehensive Plan but not the land use. When
it is in the land use you will have it to refer to in the Ordinance. Otherwise people may not look at it and think they can do
the old mixed-use land use. It is a stop gap measure to make sure that the Comprehensive Plan is referred to when applying
for the Mixed-Use PUD.
Vice Chair Hoover asked, when referring to mixed-use residential versus mixed-use, are those not two different categories?
Mr. Brisson answered yes, but referred to the Comprehensive Plan stating that the mixed use residential as incorporating
other uses that are non-residential.
Board Member Maxwell asked would a mixed-use normally include residential? Mr. Brisson answered yes. All forms of the
elements are sited in the Comprehensive Plan. Paragraph (b) should not refer to residential at all. If there is residential in
any part of 90-401 (b)it should be stricken. It is just a mixed-use PUD. No reference to residential. Mr. Brisson went on to
refer to page four. Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R) District, 90-421 (b)2)) will add enhanced common open
space and/or amenities and an improved living environment. There really should be a common open space, that is the whole
idea behind the PUD. That does not mean that your yard area cannot count as your open space, but they should not
comprise all of it. Also added was (d) to require a conceptual site plan of the proposed development shall be submitted at
time of application and approved prior to a change in zoning to the PUD-R zoning district.
On page six Sec., 90-423 (e) change width to dimension, to read ''The minimum open space dimension must be 10 feet."
Length or width, in other words, no dimension should be less than 10 feet. In next section (9(a)) line five 6,250 square feet,
add "1,250 square feet for duplexes" in essence the same density. Also density greater than seven units per acre should
be five units per acre.
AGENDA
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ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE I
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
B. Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) The reason for that is a 6,250 square foot lot is about seven units per acre, but when developing, there are streets and cul-
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401) continued. de-sacs, in reality what you end up with is five units per gross acre when you add in drainage and possible roadways.
Essentially what the Planning Staff is saying is that the City should be providing some small improved recreation area.
Mr. Brisson went on to add we used a zero lot line subdivision as an example of how to assess the impact of the new PUD
regulations. The purpose was to show how those regulations did not really create a situation which would significantly lower
the number of units than what you could get if you did the development in the standard zoning. It was to show that they are
less flexible. The PUD should always enhance the land. Some would prefer the PUD to be very flexible. The problem with
this is, agreement with the developers.
Vice Chair Hoover mentioned that most of the PUDs' she has investigated leave open space for negotiation. Mr. Brisson
responded that he preferred not not battle over subjective opinions. Board Member O'Connor asked where the Planning
Staff came up with the 15 feet between buildings? Mr. Brisson answered less than 15 feet would not allow for light and air.
Mr. Wally Sangar addressed the Board stating that on a zero lot line you are give easement to maintain your building. Mr.
Cardenas from Royal Concrete Concepts explained with a drawing about zero lot line. He said there is a two foot easement
from neighboring property to maintain the side of your house. The shortest distance between houses that Mr. Brisson wants
to see is 12 feet. Mr. Cardenas said he would like to see 10 feet between buildings, allowing for a small recreation area.
Mr. Sangar suggested 12 feet between buildings. Mr. Brisson said he had no problem with 12 feet. Board Member
Burroughs stated that we could always increase it. Mr. Brisson was asked about the overhang of the roof in relationship to
the space between buildings. The space is calculated stucco to stucco.
Board Member O'Connor suggested that open space be flexible for retired occupancy versus family occupancy. Board
Member Maxwell suggested that the conceptual site plan also include elevation drawings.
Mr. Cardenas remarked that page eight (c) is limited to design. Board Member Maxwell added that we are a rural community,
and we need to develop what we can live with. Mr. Bill Bartlett suggested that the City needs to know what growth is needed
and base the PUD on that information. Mr. Jeff Sumner of LBFH Engineering expressed a desire to eliminate the separation
between buildings. Mr. Brisson responded he did not like the idea of not have any open space between buildings.
AGENDA
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
II
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ACTION- DISCUSSION - VOTE I
B. Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Board Member Maxwell inquired about landscaping. Mr. Brisson replied that the weakness in the PUD is parking and
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401) continued. buffering. He stated that he would not like to get involved with specific landscaping for the PUD at this time, it should be
addressed in the landscaping section of the LDR's.
VII. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any
decision made by the Land Planning Agency 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.
ATTEST:
William Ledferd, Chairperson
Betty J. Clement, Secretary
Mr. Brisson finalized his presentation with a request for Board members to send him their ideas and he review them for
incorporation into the current proposed PUD regulations. Mr. Maxwell said that he wanted clarification on line of review.
Mr. Sumner requested that the requirements for the PUD be on the application.
Board Member O'Connor re-iterated his comments for smart growth. The key is to keep it as simple as we can. We are the
stewards of the City, we need to help not restrict. Board Member Maxwell again noted his difference of opinion and that the
City needs specifics.
Mr. Brisson stated that he felt with instruction and discussion from this meeting and the comments he will be receiving from
the Board that he could have a workable ordinance for the Board to recommend to the City Council at the May 17 meeting.
Chair Ledferd asked whether there were any remaining questions from the Board or public. There were none.
There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson Ledferd adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - April 19, 2007 .
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
HANDWRITTEN MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER. Chairperson:
April 19, 2007, Planning Board/Board of Adiustment and Appeals Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
II. CHAIRPERSON, BOARD MEMBER STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary
Present
Chairperson Ledferd
Vice Chairperson Hoover
Board Member Maxwell
Board Member McCoy
Board Member Burroughs
Board Member Keller
Absent
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Board Member Johns
Alternate Juarez
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Alternate O'Connor
Attorney Cook
Planner LaRue
Secretary Clement
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III. MINUTES - Secretary
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals Action
for the March 15, 2007, regular meeting.
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Board Member~~",,- moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the March
15, 2007 regular meeting; seconded by Board Member
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
LEDFERD
HOOVER
BURROUGHS
KELLER
MAXWELL
MCCOY
JOHNS
JURAREZ
O'CONNOR ,). .
MOTION: (!cVvWcL.
IV. AGENDA - Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
No f\)E-
V. CHAIRPERSON LEDFERD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT f.o.~ t~O P.M.
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A. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-005.SSA The
application is being submitted by Steve Dobbs, on behalf of property owner InSite Development Group. The
application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Multi.Family (MF) for vacant property located
between Northwest 5th and 7th Avenues and Northwest 11th and 13th Streets. Legal description: all of Blocks 11, 12,21
and 22, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 11.29 acre(s). This succeeds the 10 acre limitation as
allowed for an area designated Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern. The proposed use is to construct a multi.
family development - Planning Consultant.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
Summary
The Applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Map to allow multi-family uses on the subject property. Block 21 has
four (4) lots which are developed with single family residences but the rest of the property (Blocks 11, 12, and 22) is vacant.
The Applicant has submitted plans to the City for the development of the property, so some information within this Report will
be based on facts submitted with the site plan review application.
Some initial concerns with the application are as follows:
1. Property address/directions to the property: The application should correctly identify the properties involved. 2. Parcel
Identification Numbers: Exhibit A duplicates parcel identification numbers. For example, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060 is listed
twice, in line three and at the end of line four. 3. Current Zoning Designation: The Zoning Map shows Blocks 11, 12, 21, and
22 as all being zoned RSF-1 but the Applicant states the zoning is MF and SF. 4. Required Attachments (page 2 of 2 of the
application): The survey submitted with the application is for Blocks 13 and 20, which are not part of this Small Scale
Amendment application. A survey needs to be provided for the area encompassed by Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22.
LaRue Planning Staff would suggest that the Applicant modify the application and submit it to the City with the above corrections
and required information.
Analysis
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. The Applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land
Use Map from Single Family to Multi-Family. As prescribed by the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy 2.1 (b), permitted
uses in the Multi-family Residential Future Land Use category include apartments, duplexes, condos, single family houses and
public facilities. The maximum density is 10 units per acre. Thus, using the maximum density and the minimum lot requirements
in the Land Development Code, the Applicant could develop these Blocks with approximately 113 units.
Based on the application, the proposed use of multi-family development is consistent with the Multi-Family Residential Future
Land Use category as described in the Comprehensive Plan. Multi-family dwelling units are the predominant land use in areas
within this category. However, it is less clear that all of the Comprehensive Plan Policies are being met with this request. This
is shown later in such areas as Infrastructure Level of Service (Roads) and Parks and Open Space.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. According to the U.S. Census, the City of Okeechobee averages
approximately 2.7 persons per household (pph). Thus, the development of this property could generate approximately 305
additional residents (2.7 pph x 113 diu).
Roadways. The City's adopted level of service standard (LOSS) for local roads is LOS D. The subject property will be serviced
by local roads. The Applicant has just presently submitted a revised traffic analysis and this analysis needs to be
reviewed prior to any recommendation is made concerning possible degradation of Transportation LOS.
Potable Water: The adopted LOSS for potable water is 114 gpcpd. The impact for the proposed development is as
follows:113 units x 2.7 pph x 114 gpcpd = 34,781 gpd
Sanitary Sewer. The adopted LOSS for sanitary sewer is 130 gpcpd. The impact for the proposed development is as follows:
113 units x 2.7 pph x 130 gpcpd = 39,663 gpd
Solid Waste. The adopted LOSS for solid waste is 13Ibs/person/day. The impacts for the proposed development is as follows:
113 units x 2.7 pph x 13 Ibs/person/day = 3,966 ppd
The Applicant has stated that representatives of the County Solid Waste Facility did provide confirmation that the landfill had
a life of 50 years. But, the Applicant's analysis uses the adopted LOSS from Okeechobee County not the City's LOSS. This
analysis should be completed and a letter from Waste Management or the County should be provided to the City confirming
the landfills ability to serve the proposed development.
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Drainage. The proposed development will be required to meet all standards required by the City of Okeechobee and the South
Florida Water Management District.
Parks & Recreation. The adopted LOSS for parks and recreation is 3 acres/1,000 persons. Based on the estimated
population, the minimum acreage requirement for parks and recreation would be approximately 0.915 acres. The Applicant has
stated that this would be met by on-site facilities and provision of fair share contribution. However, upon review of the
Applicant's proposed site plan, no such facilities have been provided. There has also been no mention of a fair-share
contribution by the Applicant. Also, the estimate of 130 dwelling units is in conflict with the maximum of 113 dwelling units
allowed under this submittal.
Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The proposed land use will not create any adverse impacts on the
surrounding property as nearby properties are Multi-Family to the South and the East.
Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies (as they
are intended) would allow for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Multi-Family Residential. This proposed multi-
family development would be consistent with the uses allowed by the Multi-Family Residential category.
Conclusion: The existing Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies will support Residential Multi-Family uses at
this location if proper infrastructure planning is concurrent with this requested change. However, there are discrepancies within
the Comprehensive Plan Policy impact analysis which must be addressed more clearly before a positive recommendation for
this Future Land Use change can be granted:
Traffic Analysis: While the traffic analysis has just been resubmitted, it must be reviewed to ascertain whether prior
Staff Transportation comments have been addressed. The overall analysis addressed twenty-five acres and 250
dwelling units, the analysis must be able to distinguish how this proposed change flows with the prior Future Land
Use change and future development to the East.
Pertaining to the Conservation Element, the Applicant states that the conversion to a Multi-Family Land Use Designation will
allow development that will be more sensitive to the natural systems of the area.
Further, in the later "Analysis of primary indicators" section of the application, the Applicant states that adequate site design
techniques will be employed to protect and conserve natural systems such as wetlands, native vegetation, etc. The Applicant
further states in a subsequent section on "Natural Resource Protection" that there are no wetlands or areas of native
vegetation, but that a full environmental assessment will be conducted of the entire property as part of any future development
application.
The Applicant has already submitted preliminary development plans for the first phase involving blocks 4, 13 and 20 of its
project, which plans also included the development layout for the property involved in the SSA (blocks 11, 12,21 and 22). The
Applicant has not as yet submitted any environmental assessment for any of the properties, and neither the site plans nor the
associated text refer to techniques intended to protect and conserve the natural areas or system. So far, all site plan
submissions have been designed only to maximize density on the properties.
Recreation Element: The Applicant makes reference to objectives in the Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan, not those
of the City. However, the Applicant does state that, "The proposed project can easily accommodate the recreation needs of its
anticipated population through the provision of on-site facilities". However, preliminary site plans for the project, including both
Phase I and Phase /I (the portion of the project for which the Amendment is being requested) show no on-site recreational
facilities.
In a subsequent section of the submittal under the heading 'Parks and Recreation' the Applicant notes that "The project will
be designed to provide residents with a variety of recreational facilities and open space to ensure the community's quality of
life". So far, no plans submitted by the Applicant show such facilities.
This section goes on to identify that based on 130 units and a population of 2.5 per unit, the estimated population of 325 people
would require at least 0.975 acres for recreation and open space. The Applicant further states that this park and open space
mandate will be met through on-site facilities and provisions of fair-share contribution. No such facilities have been shown on
the most recently submitted plans and there has been no mention of a fair-share contribution by the Applicant.
The estimate of 130 units is also inconsistent with the number of units cited in the section entitled 'Maximum Allowable
Development', which indicates a possible maximum of just 113 units.
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Pertaining to the Applicant's section 'Discouraging Urban Sprawl': Applicant's response to primary indicators of Urban Sprawl
#13: The proposed change will not result in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space, "With the conversion to
a Multi-Family Residential Future Land Use, the proposed land use will provide significant amounts of functional open space
that will be planned for active and passive recreation by residents of the new community and others". The most recent plans
submitted by the Applicant show no evidence or provision of on-site recreational facilities.
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Board Member() (CJJ.,(/ICC1. moved to find Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application No. 07-00S.SSA
submitted by Steve Dobbs on behalf of property owner Insite Development Group to change the Future Land Use from Single
Family (SF) to Multi-Family (MF) for vacant property located between Northwest 5th and 7th Avenues and Northwest 11 th and
13th Streets, consi~tentlinconsistent with the com. pre,hensive Plan, an.d reco. ,:"mend/deny to City Council; seconded by
Board Member :iliJj~v\.- . --\:c 'i)'\cLl_l ,7 e-+CO 7
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
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MOTION: ~,cl'.
B. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-006-SSA. The
application is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owner A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC. The
application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 608
Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision and is
approximately 0.64 acre(s). The proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for a medical office. Planning
Consultant.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
Summary: The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Map to allow commercial uses on the subject property.
The property is developed with a vacant single family residence that the applicant is proposing to convert into a home health
office.
Analysis:
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. Based on the application, it would appear that the
request is consistent with the Commercial Future Land Use Category as described in Objective 2 and its corresponding policies
within in the Future Land Use Element.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. The subject property is already developed and has adequate public facilities,
However, this will be reevaluated during the site plan review phase.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The requested Future Land Use designation will be compatible with
adjacent land use categories. The proposed use will be consistent as the neighborhood has been slowly transitioning to
incorporate light commercial uses as evidenced by recent land use and zoning changes to the east and south of the subject
property. If approved, the future land use change should not lead to future encroachments into stabilized residential
neighborhoods.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan. The proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment is in compliance with
the specific standards of the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion: The existing Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies will support commercial uses at this location.
LaRue Planing Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land Use Map from Single Family
to Commercial as the request is consistent with the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
Application No. 07-006-SSA Page 1
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Board Member1}h,~u.Jk!t-- moved to find Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application No. 07-00S-SSA
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owner A. V,SAHoldings, LLC to change the Future Land Use from
Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue, consistent/inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, and recommendldeny to City Council; seconded by Board Member
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
LEDFERD
HOOVER
BURROUGHS
KELLER
MAXWELL
MCCOY
JOHNS
JURAREZ
O'CONNOR \ .
MOTION: 0-tX}-vuJ -fi.
C. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA. The
application is being submitted by Gianinna Mitchell on behalf of property owner Jesus Silvas. The application is to
change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd
Avenue. Legal description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 8, South Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 acre(s).
The proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for a professional business office.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
Summary: The subject property is located in the southwest quadrant of the City. The property is developed with a 1-story wood
frame house. The applicant would like to convert this residence into an office which will be used by a contractor, The zoning
for the subject property is RSF-1 which is consistent with the current Future Land Use classification and the existing use of the
property. The surrounding area is a single family neighborhood and a commercial office would be out of place if allowed,
Analysis:
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. The applicant's request for a Commercial Future Land
Use category is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Single Family neighborhoods should be protected from intrusive
land use types which generate traffic and other activities inconsistent with the quiet residential character of the area. Policy 2.4
states that the City must establish compatibility criteria for adjacent land uses. If approved, the proposed Commercial category
at this location would be contrary to the intended use of commercial areas as prescribed by the Comprehensive Plan and the
Land Development Code.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities. If approved, adequate public facilities will be available to the site.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The requested Commercial Future Land Use classification for the
subject property is not deemed compatible with the residential neighborhood in which it is located. Nearby commercial uses
have more direct access to roadways, which serves the commercial uses located along them (such as, Parrott Avenue and SW
2nd Avenue.) Approval of the Commercial Future Land Use category could cause potentially more commercial traffic in the
neighborhood as a result of any number of more intense commercial uses, which could be permitted to operate at this site.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan. The proposed map change will cause more intensive uses than the
other existing and future land uses in this neighborhood,
Conclusion: LaRue Planning Staff does not recommend approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land Use
Map to Commercial because the proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and could be detrimental
to the surrounding residential area.
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Board Member(~) ~/I1C4U)L moved to find Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA
submitted by Gianinna Mitchell on behalf of property owner Jesus Silvas to change the Fut Land Use from Single Family
(SF) to Commercial (~) for roperty located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue, c sistent/,' consist t'with the Comprehensive
Plan, and recomme den 10 City Council; seconded by Board Member 'LhI \1-~ ce-/
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
LEDFERD
HOOVER
BURROUGHS
KELLER
MAXWELL
MCCOY
JOHNS
JURAREZ ..
O'CONNOR
MOTION: \.xJ~f
NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
D. Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07-004.R. The petition is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of
owner A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC. The petition is to change the zoning designation from Residential Single Family-One
(RSF.1) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description:
Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). This petition is
associated with Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use map Amendment Application 07.006-SSA.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 15, 2007 before City Council.
Summary: The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to CPO to allow commercial uses on the subject property. The
property is developed with a vacant single family residence that the applicant is proposing to convert into a home health office.
Analysis:
1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. The proposed zoning is not contrary to the general
Comprehensive Plan requirements for properties classified as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map. Additionally, the
requested zoning change to CPO would be most compatible with this specific neighborhood as there are already properties
on this Block with the same zoning and being used in a similar way.
2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations.
The proposed use being applied for is authorized under the Zoning District in the Land Development Code.
3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. An office use will not have an adverse effect on
the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or
detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. The CPO zoning and the proposed use as a home health office as requested by
the applicant is appropriate for the location proposed. CPO zoning would be more compatible with adjacent land uses. Office
use is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns and would be accommodated in the CPO District.
5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or
development of adjacent property. The proposed rezoning to CPO will not adversely affect property values or living conditions,
nor will it be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent properties.
6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard
to the neighborhood. The office use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses if necessary.
7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility
services. The proposed zoning will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets,
and utility services.
8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. The
proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The proposed use has not been
inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public
welfare. The proposed zoning change to CPO will not be granting a special privilege to the owner.
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Conclusion and Recommendation: The applicant's request to CPO zoning will be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan if the Small Scale Amendment is approved as Commercial.
Staff recommends appro va/ of the request to allow rezoning from RSF to CPO permitting the applicant to convert the existing
use from a single family residence to a home health office.
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Board Member ./VtiliiUH.QJ moved to find Rezoning Petition No. 07-004-R, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin
on behalf of owner A.M.SA Holdings, LLC. to change the zoning designation from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to
Commercial Professional Office (CPO) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue, consiste!1~inconsistent with
Comprehensive Plan and recommended/deny to the City Council; seconded by Board Member (~ ~ .
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
LEDFERD
HOOVER
BURROUGHS
KELLER
MAXWELL
MCCOY
JOHNS
JURAREZ
O'CONNOR I~... .' ~
MOTION: ~.
QUASI-JUDICIAL
E. Consider Special Exception No. 07-003-SE to allow a car wash within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District
(ref. LOR's Sec. 90-283(2)) submitted by property owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujan. The subject property is located at
906 South Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 of Block 6, South Okeechobee Subdivision _ Planning
Consultant.
Summary: When reaching a conclusion on a Special Exception, the Board of Adjustment shall consider and show in its record
the following findings:
A. The use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements. No, the use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan
requirements. As stated earlier, the property has been used as a car wash for the past 19 years. But, the applicant discovered
that the previous owner had never applied for a special exception for the property. As such, to make the property compliant with
the City's Land Development Regulations the applicant submitted this request.
B. The use is specifically authorized as a special exception use in the zoning district. The subject property is within the CHV
Zoning District and a car wash is allowed by special exception under Section 90-283(2).
C. The use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.. Because this is an existing use that will be continued, it will
not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
D. The use is appropriate for the proposed location, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses and is not detrimental to
urbanizing land use patterns. Yes, this use is appropriate for the location and is compatible with the surrounding uses. The car
wash is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
E. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a deterrent to the development of adjacent
property. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a deterrent to the development of
adjacent property.
F. The use may be required to be screened from surrounding uses to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to adjacent
uses. Because the property is already being used as a car wash, it may not be necessary to require the screening. However,
if the landscaping is not sufficient for the use it may be required to be property landscaped and designed to avoid negative traffic
impacts and unsightliness.
G. The use will not create a density pattern that will overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
Density is not an issue in this case.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 716, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY
SECTION 90-401 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION
90-402 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-403 OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-404 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-405 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-406 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND SECTIONS 90-407 TO 90-440 OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, REVISING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT AND ADDING DIVISIO~, 13 FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPENT (PV[)~R~. DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Council of the City of Okeechobe.~;;':Florida',:has adopted Ordinance
Number 716 known as the Land Development R~gulations, aiic(included requirements
for planned unit development zoning districts wi~/:lin:th~ City; and">',.,
WHEREAS, upon review of same, the City of;:;'RkeeChobf;:!e, through s~ff.~nalysis, has
determined that current PUD regulations'd(fij,c)t.adequ~~ely safeguard the.~City's interest
and promote improved development patterns; 'afjd' >. ..;,;, : '
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WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee ha~, determined that 's:e.:WQg forth specific regulations for a
comprehensive set of reg u lationij'':J9f:: ,residential Planff~(t~nit developments are in the
best interests of the City of Okeecn()lSee,::~(ld an appropriate and necessary promulgation
of its authority; .",',
NOW THEREFORE, be it.orgained by the City.Council of .the City of Okeechobee, Florida;
presented at a dulY adv€!rtised public meting; and passed by a majority vote of the City
Council; and properly exeCuted by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for
the City: "
Section 1.
Sectlpos. 90~01{$0-:40~J90-403, 90-404, 90-405, 90-406, and 90-407
- 90 '440 of cjrd'iniri~~'No. 716 be amended as follows:
DIVISION 12. MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
. , DISTr(fCT
Sec. 90-401. Generally.
(ar.erovisi~~'is made for mixed-use planned unit development (PUD) zoning
d~~ri!?t~in which diverse residential, commercial, institutional or recreation
uses; may be brought together under a unified plan of development which is
in the interest and general welfare of the public,
(b) Mixed-use PUD zoning districts shall be permitted only on land designated
as .ftJttlFe leAs t:JS9 ciilt&gories" single .family 'residerltlat' '~multifamily
residential. Of mixed use fesiaefltial in the comprehensive plan.
(c) A conceptual site plan of the proposed development shall be submitted and
approved prior to a changein-zone eittier to 3ingle-family-or1t~
'ic'tlu- re~ideAtiaJ. PUD zoning district, subject to the regulations of this division.
(LOR) 1998, 9 430)
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DRAFT for discussion purposes only.
Revised April 2, 2007
Page 1 of 8
Sec. 90-402. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the mixed-use PUO
district:
(1) Attached and detached S~ingle-family dwellings.,
(2) Zero lot line sinQle-familv dwellinQs.
rn!3) Two-family dwelling~.
(4) Town homes.
{3.}(5) Multiple-family dwelling~.
(4.}(6) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities.
f&}(7) Oay care center, nursing home.
fet(8) Professional office, business office, l'l1edieal office.
m(9) Retail store, retail service. '
f3}(10) Restaurant.
<<>>(11) Personal service, dry cleaner:"
f4.Q.}(12)Mechanical and repair services.
(44.)(13)Auto service station. '
~14)Private club, nightclut>.
f.1.3.}(15)Hotel, motel.
(13)Mobile home park.
(14)RecroatioAal vehicle park. ",
(16) Craft studio.
(17) Businessschool.
(18) Commetcfcllindoor recreation.
(19) Outdoor recre'a'tion, commercial dtrtd()Or recreation, golf course.
(20) Marina.' .
(21) Community center.
(22) School.
(23) 'House of worship:
(24) Public facility or use.
'(25) OPen space.
(26) Public utility.
(LOR 1998',~431r
Sec. 90403.S~cial exception uses.
Special ex~ption us~S' in the mixed-use PUO district are permitted uses in
excess of 4S1eet in height.
(LOR 1998, ~';432)
Sec~ 90-404.
, ;,
Customary accessory uses.
Eachp~rTnitted principal use in the mixed-use PUO district is also permitted to
have the customary accessory uses for that use.
(LOR 1998, 9 433)
Sec. 90-405. Area, lot and structure requirements.
Area, lot and structure requirements in the mixed-use PUO district are as follows:
(1 )
Minimum PUD area.
Minimum size of mixed-use planned unit devel-
opment zoning district shall be:
5 acres
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(2) Maximum ~verall density in a mixed use PUD district shall
not exceed 7.5 dwellina units per qross acre.
Following 3m the m3xirnum densities permitted:
Residential Z-6Rinf} QiE;tFiGt Type ef NeusiRg Maximum GFGSS Qens.ity
(3)
Single family PUD Conventional <1 dwelling !,Jnils peraGre
Single family PUD Affer-9able f:1e!,Jsing
pr-egrams Ii owelliRg !,Jnits per acre
Single family PUD Mobile heme paFk 6 oVJelling !,JAils per aGre
M!,Jltifamily PUD CenveRtional all
f:1eusing types 1 g owelliRg !,Jnits /'ler aGFe
M!,Jltifamily PUD Affordable
pregrams all "
f:1o!,Jsing tY!'le~,.: 1 rowelling wRils !'ler asre
Commer-sial PUD ReGreatiofl')e.l:licle
!'lark .' ,1"5~Yt~ts per acre
Minimum lot area.
All uses: Area
Width
As approPri~te to the use
As appropri'B~::!O the use
',:'../',
(4)
Minimum yard requ~m(3nts.
PUO district yard mini'm~l'r1;
All uses:.
Front
Side
"Rear
.,- 20 feet on all property
boundaries
As appropriate to the use
A~ appropriate to the use
As appropriate to the use
(5) Maximum lotcoverage;'
MaximumCOverage Maximum Impervious Surface
All uses >40 percent 60 percent
(6) Maximum height of structures.
Except where further restricted by these regulations for a
particular use, the maximum height shall be as follows: All uses
shall f)e'~;'feet;iJnless a special exception is granted.
- (LDR'1998, ~ 434): -
Sec. 90-406.- Additicmal regulations.
Additional reg(Jlations which shall apply to all uses in the mixed-use PUO district
include, but are not limited to:
(1) Concurrency regulations.
(2) Parking and loading regulations.
(3) Landscaping regulations.
(4) Sign regulations.
(5) Accessory use regulations.
(6) Supplementary use regulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater regulations.
(8) Utilities regulations.
(LOR 1998, ~ 435)
Sees. 90-407 - 90-440420. Reserved.
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DIVISION 13. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-R)
DISTRICT
Sec. 90-421. Generallv.
(a) Defined. A parcel to be planned and developed as a sinale entity
containina one or more types of residential dwellina units. Appropriate
recreational. public and semipublic uses may be included if such uses
are primarily for the benefit of the residential development.
(b) Purpose and intent. The PUD-R district is established to:
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6<.~1V
(1 )
(2-)--
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Encouraae innovative creative desians~
---Ensure enhancea;lopen space and/or amenities and an improved
Iivina environment: " ;';;', , ' '
Protect environmentally sensitive areas:::
Promote hiah standards in the'tayout. d'esian and construction:
Ensure development of..~. site in a m'anfier harmonious with
surroundina areas ancf:ccommunity facilities:-al1tl:
Provide for safe.a'nd efficient internal ariCl..";external traffic
circulation. ."0"";':'. ,.,.; '.;.;
Location. A PUD-R district is D~i~sible only on tracts within areas
desianated on the Future Land UsEf:M,ap in the comprehensive plan as
sinale-family residential or multi-family reSidentiaL
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(c)
Sec. 90-422. Permitted uses;
(1) Allowable uses in a PUD-Rdistricfl()Cated on lands desianated sinale-
famllV'resi~ential on thEfFuture Land 'Use Map include:
(a)
(bY
(c)
(d)
Detached sinale' family dwellinas. zero lot line sinale-family
dweJlinas,
MohifeJlomes in a mobile home parle
~:'i~Public fcicftltiE!'S':"
"AcCessory uses and structures that are customary and incidental
to'tf1eprimary residential use.
(2)
AlloW'8ble uses in a PUD-R district located on lands desianated
multi~i'niIY residential on the Future Land Use Map include:
(a) ;.
" '(6)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(9)
Detached sinale family dweJlinas. zero lot line sinale family
dweJlinas.
Mobile homes in a mobile home park,
Two-family dweJlinas.
Multiple-family dweJlinas,
Adult family care or assisted Iivina facilities.
Public facilities,
Accessory uses and structures that are customary and incidental
to the primary residential use.
(d) t-t-(-c~..O.A.. LL) CfA.;'^-Zx.,,(1f; ,~j} (k,~ ~Q..,2.Q__ ~ ' IJ
U r~ ( ~'-""? /i..,Lto_,/l.~'.
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Sec. 90-423. Dimensional standards.
The dimensienal standards fer the PUD-R zenino district shall be as fellews:
(1) Minimum parcel size: Five centiQueus acres under sinQle .ownership with
a minimum frentaQe .of 100 feet en a public street. Preperties will be
censidered centioueus if they are separated en Iv bv public riQhts-ef-wav
and ne individual parcel is less than twe acres in area.
(2) Maximum density: Maximum density allewable in the PUD-R zeninQ
district shall be as fellews:
Land Use
Desi nation
ill Sinale-familv
2
(3)
Maximum heiaht: Allewable htilql)t in:'Cfevelepments in a'PUD-R district
shall be determined after review'ofs'urreundinQ land uses te ensure that
the prepesed development will not:~'create any external impacts that
weuld adverselv~ffect surroundinQ d€VEllopment. existinQ .or propesed,
Ne buildinQ. strucfuf~: 'or part thereef sf-lair exceed a tetal heioht .of 45
feet. except as appr~ve(f6vs'peci,al exceptid'n.
Maximum buildina dimensien. The maximum dimensien .of any structure
e(orbub .of attached stfi:ictures shall net exceed 160 feet fer any .one
buildinqfa'ce.
Mihimum berimeter setback: Ne buildinQ .or structure shall be lecated
cldserthan cihe-half,thestructure heiQht .or 20 feet. whichever is Qreater.
te anvP'eri.meter 1)6uhd~ry .of the PUD-R district.
.Minimum 'iiepsratien between buildinas. BuildinQs shall be separated
frdltf'each etheFbv a distance eQual te ene-half the heiQht .of the taller
buildtl'lq .or 15leet. whichever is Qreater.
Maxiitwm let ceveraae and impervieus surface CDveraae. Maximum
allewable let CDVeraQe is 40% and the aQQreQate .of let CDVeraQe and
imperviDus surface area is 60% .of the QrDSS land area .of the PUD-R
. 'i::tistrict.
(4)
Open Space Reauirement. A minimum .of 40% .of the PUD-R district
area shall be reserved fDr landscapino and .open space. The fellewino
uses may centribute te the .open space reQuirements provided the mini-
mum dimensiens are met:
(a) Buffers and landscaped areas in .off-street parkinQ areas:
(b) Dry detentien areas and existino Dr propesed bedies .of water.
includinQ wet stDrmwater manaQement areas. may count UP te a
maximum .of 50% .of the .open space reQuirement:
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(c)
(d)
e
(f)
Active and passive recreation areas such as plaVQrounds. Qolf
courses. lake-beach frontaae. nature trails. bike paths.
pedestrian ways. tennis courts, swimminQ pools and other similar
areas count as open space as 10nQ as a not more than 20% of
the recreational area counted as open space consists of
impervious surface:
Outdoor active and passive public use areas such as plazas.
atriums. courtyards and other similar public areas. may be used .
u to a maximum of 20% of the re uired 0 en s ace'k
The minimum 0 en s ac' us e 10 feet. and C f}~").,-
The minimum open space must be 200 square feet.
(a)
(9) Improved recreation areas reauired.
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i. Said recreation arel:t:sh€lll have at least 15 square feet of
I~Nd.,area for each'aw~UinQ unit with two or more
bedrooms:, . w.<. ..'
ii. The:miilTmUrnsize for said/recreation area shall be 750
sQucire feetJirfcr'the, improved recreation area shall be
located away from 'sfili:lets. lakes or canals or shall be
fenced:':-and .
Iii.' The improved recreation area shall be constructed in
accordante with the U. S. Consumer Products Safety
CommissidWQuidelines.
,< .'..- ., .,,,
:This rea~ffeilient shall not applv to developments, or portions
''th'sreof. that are restricted bv deed. notation on the face of the
plst/orother recorded instrument which. in the opinion of the city
attorrtSV:-limits occupancy within the development. or portion
thereof, to adults.
Sec. 90-424." General development review standards.
~~~
Thef'ollowfnQ Qeneral standards shall be utilized in evaluatinQ and establishinQ
conditions for a PUD-R district and in reviewinQ conceptual and final site plans:
(1) Physical characteristics of the site. The property shall be suitable for
development in the manner proposed without hazard to persons or
property. on or off the site. Conditions of soil. Qroundwater level.
drainaQe. and tOPoQraphv shall be appropriate to both tvpe and pattern
of use intended.
(2) Compatibility. PUD-R districts shall be located and desiQned so as to
minimize the neQative effects of external impacts resultinQ from factors
such as traffic. noise. or liQhts. Proiect control shall be accomplished
throuQh techniques such as bufferinQ. site desiQn. heiQht limitations. and
density or intensity limitations.
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(3) Relationship to adiacent properlY. Developments in a PUD-R district
shall include additional screenina. bufferina. transitional uses or other
desian features. as necessary. to adeauately protect existina or probable
uses of surroundina property.
-
Opaaue durable fencina. masonry walls; or a veaetative screen which is
continuous within one year after time of plantina. shall be provided at the
periphery of a PUD-R district development to protect occupants from
undesirable views. liahtina. noise or other off-site influences. and to
protect occupants of adioinina properties from similar adverse influences.
(4) Access. Principal vehicular access points shall be desianed to
encouraae smooth traffic flow with controffEili... access and tumina
movements and minimize hazards to vehicuJ~r and pedestrian safety.
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(7) Density:.' Densitv shall not exceed maximums established in the
Comprehensive Plan ancf. shall be established after consideration of
criteria in the Comprehensive Plan. neiahborhood compatibility. and site
deskin." ;
(81' Screenihq'of trash and refuse containers. All central refuse. trash and
bafbaae cb/lection containers. or those servina multiple dwellina units.
shl3U:be scre~h~ from siaht or located in a such a manner so as not to
be Visible frorriany public area within or adiacent to the PUD-R district.
See. 90-425...' Additional reaulations.
Addltibnalreaulations which shall apply to all uses in the PUD-R district include.
but are riot limited to:
(1) Concurrency reaulations.
(2) Parkina and loadina reaulations.
(3) Landscapina reaulations.
(4) Sian reaulations.
(5) Accessory use reaulations.
(6) Supplementary use reaulations.
(7) Environmental and stormwater reaulations.
(8) Utilities reaulations.
Sees. 90-426 - 90-440. Reserved.
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Section 2.
Conflict.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3.
Severability .
If any provisions 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 4.
Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage,;"
INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final publi(: 'he~ring on this _ day of
,2007. ..'.
James' E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this
,2007. ' ,
day of
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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H. The use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. Traffic should
not pose a problem and it is reasonable to assume that flooding or drainage concerns were handled during the site plan review
phase for this site,
Recommendation: LaRue Planning Staff move that Petition NO.07-003-SE be approved based on the findings contained in
the Planning Consultant's report dated April 11 , 2007.
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VOTE
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HOOVER
BURROUGHS
KELLER
MAXWELL
MCCOY
JOHNS
JURAREZ . / I
O'CONNOR \JI '
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YEA
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NAY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
NOT SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson. 7'. I~ f r~l .
VI. NEW BUSINESS - Chairperson.
A. Consider and discuss requests for amendments to the City's Land Development Regulations - Chairperson,
NO~
B. Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations - Planning Consultant
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS MEETING APRIL 19, 2007
OFFICIAL AGENDA
PAGE 1 OF 3
I. CALL TO ORDER: Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals, April 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - Chairperson.
II. CHAIRPERSON, BOARD MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson William Ledferd
Vice-Chairperson Dawn Hoover
Board Member Terry Burroughs
Board Member Kenneth Keller
Board Member Devin Maxwell
Board Member Douglas McCoy
Board Member Carol Johns
Alternate Epifanio Juarez
Alternate Mike O'Connor
Attorney John R. Cook
City Planner Jim LaRue
General Services Secretary Betty Clement
III. MINUTES. Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals Action for the March 15,2007, regular meeting.
IV. AGENDA. Chairperson.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
V. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson.
APRIL 19, 2007 - PB/BOA AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 3
..
A. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-005-SSA The application is being submitted by Steve Dobbs,
on behalf of property owner InSite Development Group. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Multi-Family (MF) for vacant
property located between Northwest 5th and 7th Avenues and Northwest 11 th and 13th Streets. Legal description: all of Blocks 11, 12,21 and 22, City of Okeechobee
Subdivision, and is approximately 11.29 acre(s). This succeeds the 10 acre limitation as allowed for an area designated Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern.
The proposed use is to construct a multi-family development - Planning Consultant.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
B. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07 -006-SSA. The application is being submitted by Muhammad
Nooruddin on behalf of property owner AM.SA Holdings, LLC. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C)
for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.64
acre(s). The proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for a medical office - Planning Consultant.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
C. Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-007-SSA. The application is being submitted by Gianinna
Mitchell on behalf of property owner Jesus Silvas. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial (C) for property located
at 1001 Southwest Jd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 8, South Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 acre(s). The proposed
use is to remodel the existing residence for a professional business office.
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 1, 2007 before City Council.
D. Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07-004-R. The petition is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of owner AM.SA Holdings, LLC. The petition
is to change the zoning designation from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) for property located at 608 Northeast
2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). This petition is associated with
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use map Amendment Application 07-006-SSA
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on May 15, 2007 before City Council.
QUASI.JUDICIAL
E. Consider Special Exception No. 07 -003-SE to allow a car wash within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LDR's Sec. 90-283(2)) submitted by property
owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujan. The subject property is located at 906 South Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 of Block 6, South Okeechobee
Subdivision - Planning Consultant.
APRIL 19, 2007 . PB/BOA AGENDA . PAGE 3 OF 3
.1
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. Chairperson.
VI. NEW BUSINESS. Chairperson.
A. Consider and discuss requests for amendments to the City's Land Development Regulations - Chairperson.
B. Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations - Planning Consultant
VII. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that all interested parties and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard at these public hearings. Any person
deciding to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing
will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based.
General Services tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS MARCH 15,2007
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
AGENDA
II
ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
PAGE 1 OF 8
I
I. CALL TO ORDER. Chairperson.
Planning Board/Board or Adjustment and Appeals, March 15,2007,6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Ledferd called to order the March 15,2007 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals at 6:00 P. M.
II. CHAIRPERSON, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Board Secretary Clement called the roll:
Chairperson William Ledferd
Vice-Chairperson Dawn Hoover
Board Member Terry Burroughs
Board Member Kenneth Keller
Board Member Devin Maxwell
Board Member Douglas McCoy
Board Member Carol Johns
Alternate Member Epifanio Juarez
Alternate Member Mike O'Connor
Attorney Jo~n R. Cook
City Planner Jim LaRue
Secretary Betty Clement
Present
Present
Absent (with consent)
Present
Present
Absent (without consent)
Present
Present (moved to voting position)
Present (moved to voting position)
Present (entered Chambers at 6:07 p.m.)
Present
Present
III. MINUTES. Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Board Member Hoover motioned to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the February
Action for the February 15, 2007 regular meeting. 15,2007 Regular Meeting; seconded by Board Member Maxwell.
VOTE
LEDFERD.YEA
BURROUGHS.ABSENT
O'CONNOR. YEA
HOOVER. YEA
JOHNS. YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
KELLER. YEA
JUAREZ-YEA
MCCOY.ABSENT
MAXWELL. YEA
AGENDA
IV. AGENDA - Chairperson.
March 15,2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS- PAGE 2 OF 8
ACTION - DI SSION - VOTE
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Chairperson Ledferd asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's
agenda. agenda. There were none.
V. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING - Chairperson.
A.
Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map
Amendment Application No. 07-004-SSA, submitted by Warren Snyder,
President of Southeast Contractors & Engineer, Inc. on behalf of property
owners Donald McBrayer and Marty Stevens. The application is to
change the Future Land Use designation from Single Family (SF) to Multi-
Family (MF) for property located at 1925 Southeast 9th Avenue. Legal
description: a parcel of land lying in and comprising of a portion of
Section 27, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee county,
Florida - Planning Consultant.
CHAIRPERSON LEDFERD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:05 P. M.
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map AmendmentApplication No. 07-004-SSA, was submitted by Warren
Snyder, President of Southeast Contractors & Engineer, Inc. on behalf of property owners, Donald McBrayer and Marty
Stevens. The application is to change the Future Land Use designation on 19.1 acres of the existing Blue Heron Golf and
Country Club Subdivision, from Single Family (SF) to Multi-Family (MF) for property located at 1925 Southeast 9th Avenue.
Mr. LaRue of LaRue Planning and Management presented the Planning Staff report.
Background and Summary: The entire Blue Heron Subdivision was approved several years ago and presumably with the
existing amenities (golf course, clubhouse and tennis). Unfortunately, the golf course and clubhouse and amenities were
not platted as Recreation and Open Space, nor were they turned over to the Blue Heron's Home Owner's Association. Over
the last few years, the golf course has fallen into disrepair and the golf course and open space areas have been sold to a
private entity. The applicant states that improvements to the open space areas are contingent upon modification in density
and a conversion of vacant property to develop able lands. Therefore, the applications have been submitted as shown.
The subject property is currently classified on the Future Land Use Map as Single Family. Some of the structures which are
currently on one of the parcels supported the previous use as a golf course or clubhouse and are dilapidated. The applicant
is requesting this Future Land Use Map Amendment and rezoning to Multi-Family in order to develop the property for multi-
family uses. The Multi-Family Future Land Use Category will allow apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes on the
property at a density of up to ten dwelling units per acre. Thus, the property could potentially be developed with up to 191
units for both parcels. The applicant is requesting 192 units to be developed on the property. The applicant states that when
the development is complete, it would consist of a revised golf course, a new clubhouse, 48 single family homes, 60 villas,
and 84 condominiums. As stated, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed under the proposed Multi-Family category
would be 191 dwelling units, so the applicant would need to remove one of the proposed units from the development if
approval for a Future Land Use change were granted.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Based on the application, it would appear that the proposed use (multi-family/golf course
development) is not consistent with Objective 2 of the Future Land Use Element and its corresponding Policies.
AGENDA
II
MARCH 15, 2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS. PAGE 3 OF 8
ACTION. DISCUSSION. VOTE I
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A.
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-004-SSA continued.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis Continued. Additionally, a decrease of open space from what was approved by a prior
Development Order accelerates the potential for incompatibility. The proposed Multi-Family designation in an existing Single-
Family development is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Policies. Also, the inclusion of a restaurant within this
request, which could be used by the public and a more active golf course, adds more commercial impacts to a residential
area.
The City has just passed several "Best Management Practice" Policies. The current application has not addressed how these
Policies can be met since Open Space areas contiguous to water bodies are requested to be diminished if this application
is approved. These potential environmental impacts have not been assessed.
The application includes information supporting the fact that Villas and Golf Courses are a usual development option, but
what is not apparent in this application, is the pre-planning of infrastructure and location of units, which is required prior to
development rather than a "spot" land use approach after having already built a Single-Family Subdivision.
Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities: Before this request can be approved, the City must consider the proposed
realistic impact on public facilities. This existing Single-Family street network does not have the capacity of accommodating
nearly 200 more units in this Subdivision. The traffic comments included by the applicant do not refute this analysis.
Potable Water Supply: The subject property is within the service area of the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) who
provides this service to City residents. The adopted LOS for potable water is 114 gpcpd. Given that the City has
approximately 2.7 persons per household (U.S. Census), this level of service can be construed as 308 gallons per day.
Impacts of this development are demonstrated: 191 units x 114 gpcpd x 2.7 pph = 58,790 gpd. Existing WTP Capacity 6.00
MGD, Committed and Used Capacity = 2.80 MGD, Excess Capacity 3.20 MGD.. Currently, the net combined average daily
demand on the WTP is about 47% of the system capacity, according the OUA's Executive Director. As shown above, the
existing capacity of the surface and ground water supply plants are 6 MGD, with 2.8 MGD already committed to use. As
such, the OUA has an excess of 3.2 MGD.
The OUA has a pending Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) renewal application with the South Florida Water Management
District for 4 MGD. In April of 2005, the OUA completed the expansion of the Surface WTP to bring the DEP permitted
capacity to 5 MGD. The Ground WTP has permitted capacity of 1 MGD. Thus, the QUA water treatment capability is 6 MGD.
For the current 12 month analysis completed by the OUA, there is approximately 0.8 GPD of available CUP capacity and
4 MGD of treatment plant capacity. As such, the OUA would have capacity to serve the proposed development.
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A.
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-004-SSA continued.
MARCH 15, 2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS - PAGE 4 OF 8
ION. DISCUSSION.
Wastewater Disposal: The adopted LOS for wastewater disposal is 130 gallons/ capita/day. The subject property is within
the service area of the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA). The impacts for the subject property are as shown: 191 units
x 130 gpcpd x 2.7 pph = 67,041 gpd. Existing WWTP capacity = 1.00 MGD, committed and used capacity = 0.86 MGD
excess capacity 0.14 MGD.
At this time, the plant is not showing enough capacity. Although expansion of the wastewater plant is contemplated in the
future, there are two Large Scale Plan Amendments recently approved that would have priority over this application, and
would accommodate the new projected capacity of an expanded Wastewater Treatment Plant. Also, the clubhouse when
refurbished with a restaurant would also have an impact that has not been contemplated in this application.
Solid Waste Disposal: The City has an adopted LOS of 13 Ibs/capita/day and 3 years available landfill capacity for solid
waste disposal. The proposed residential development would generate approximately 6,704 Ibs/day of solid waste. The
applicant has not provided confirmation from Okeechobee County which determines whether the existing landfill will have
capacity to serve the proposed development.
Drainage/Stormwater Management: The adopted LOS for drainage is Design Storm, 25-year/24 hour duration. The
proposed development is required to meet all conditions and standards required by the City of Okeechobee and the Florida
Administrative Code. Because of the vulnerability of Taylor Creek, there has been a more specific delineation of the Best
Management Practices used for water quality enhancement in stormwater discharges. The applicant will be required to
adhere to these newly created Objective and Policies and it is not clear that the proposed change in Future Land Use would
be consistent with these Policies.
Recreation and Open Space: The adopted LOS for Recreation and Open Space is 3 acres/1,OOO persons. The proposed
development is projected to increase the City's population by approximately 516 additional people. The development would
need approximately 1.5 acres of recreational facilities in orderto meet the adopted LOS for parks. Unfortunately, the absolute
number of acres for Recreation use has been diminished.
Roads and Traffic Circulation: The City's minimum LOS standard for principal arterial roadways is LOS C. All other roads
have an LOS D. This LOS must be maintained on the site for all roadways serving the site. The applicant has provided a
traffic summary which intends to show how traffic would be impacted by the proposed Development. It was estimated that
the proposed land use change would result in an increase of 292 daily trips. This traffic summary is inadequate to justify
that the existing Level of Service for local roads would not be degraded.
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A.
AGENDA
Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-004-SSA continued.
MARCH 15,2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS. PAGE 5 OF 8
. DISCUSSION. VOTE
Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses; the proposed land use change to Multi-Family at 10 dwelling units per
acre for the entire site would not be compatible for this location. The above analysis indicates that this level of density would
not be appropriate for this site. The Goals, Objectives and Policies, as they are intended within the Comprehensive Plan,
would not support an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Multi-Family as has been explained above.
Analysis and Conclusion: Planning Staff recommends denial of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land Use
Map to Multi-Family as it is inconsistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Warren Snyder of Southeast Contractors & Engineers, Inc. presented a power point presentation of the proposed
changes to redevelop Blue Heron Golf and County Club.
Chairperson Ledferd asked whether there were any question from the Board Members? Board Member Hoover inquired
about the traffic, stating that there are only two primary routes in and out of Blue Heron. Mr. Snyder answered that pending
all unit owners were here at the same time and made two trips in and out every day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. the net effect
would be an average of one vehicle every 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Discussion ensued, two major concerns needing
further study are the traffic impact and drainage. No formal traffic study was presented by the developers.
The Chair then asked for public comments. The Chambers was packed to capacity with citizens including downstairs, where
they were viewing the meeting via the television and camera set up. Citizens who addressed the Board with concerns
regarding the project were, Anita Nunez, Frank Irby, Chan Garrett, Barb Wilson, Lisa Spiller, Jim Rath, Roger Wilson, Tom
Jankowski, Chris Close, Randy Huckabee and Don Sagmen.
After much discussion, Board Member Juarez made a motion to table (postpone a recommendation on) Application No. 07-
004-SSA until Mr. LaRue and the City can get clarification on the traffic and drainage issues; seconded by Board Member
Hoover.
VOTE
LEDFERD-YEA HOOVER-YEA
BURROUGHS-ABSENT JOHNS. YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
KELLER. YEA
JUAREZ-YEA
MCCOY-ABSENT
MAXWELL. YEA
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on April 3, 2007 before Postponed until the April 19, 2007 Planning Board meeting or the appropriate documentation/reports have been received by the
City Council. City and Planning Staff..
AGENDA
II
MARCH 15,2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS - PAGE 6 OF 8
ACTION. DISCUSSION. VOTE I
V. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
B. Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07-003-R submitted by Warren Snyder, Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07-003-R submitted by Warren Snyder, President Southeast Contractors & Engineers, Inc.
President Southeast Contractors & Engineers, Inc. on behalf of property on behalf of property owners Donald McBrayer and Marty Stevens. The petition is to change the current zoning from
owners Donald McBrayer and Marty Stevens. The petition is to change the Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Residential Multiple Family (RMF) for property located at 1925 Southeast 9th
current zoning from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Residential Avenue. The petition is for the same property discussed previously and in connection with Application No. 07-004-SSA.
Multiple Family (RMF) for property located at 1925 Southeast 9th Avenue.
Legal description: a parcel of land lying in and comprising of a portion of Board Member Hoover moved to table (postpone a recommendation on) Rezoning Petition No. 07-003 until the
Section 27, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida concurrencies issues (traffic and drainage) can be looked at in more detail; seconded by Board Member Juarez.
Planning Consultant.
LEDFERD-YEA HOOVER. YEA
BURROUGHS.ABSENT JOHNS. YEA
O'CONNOR. YEA MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE
KELLER-YEA
JUAREZ-YEA
MCCOY-ABSENT
MAXWELL. YEA
Application will be forwarded in ordinance form for a final Public Hearing on Apri/17, 2007 Postponed until the Apri/19, 2007 Planning Board regular meeting or the appropriate documentation/reports have been
before City Council. received by the City and Planning Staff..
QUASI.JUDICIAL
C.
Consider Special Exception No. 07-002-SE, submitted by property owners
Michael and Angela Armstrong. The application is to allow mechanical and
repair services and an outdoor vehicle sales lot within a Heavy Commercial
(CHV) Zoning district (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-283(7)(18)). The property is
located at 712 North Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 11 through 13
inclusive, of Block 57, City of Okeechobee - Planning Consultant.
Consider Special Exception No. 07-002-SE, submitted by property owners Michael and Angela Armstrong. The application
is to allow mechanical and repair services and an outdoor vehicle sales lot within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning district
(ref. Code Book Sec. 90-283(7)(18)). The property is located at 712 North Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 11
through 13 inclusive, of Block 57, City of Okeechobee
Mr. LaRue presented the Planning Staff Report. Consistency with LOR's: The use is not contrary to the Comprehensive
Plan requirements. The proposed use as a used car sales lot is appropriate for an arterial roadway such as US 441. Section
90-283(18) of the Land Development Code includes an outdoor vehicle sales lot as a special exception use. This use will
not have an adverse effect of the public interest. The proposed use should be compatible for the location. However, through
the site plan review process, there must be particular attention given to parking, buffering and trash collection facilities being
appropriately screened. If the proposed use demonstrates that it will have the required ingress/egress and landscaping at
the site plan review phase, it will not adversely affect property values nor be a deterrent to the development of the
surrounding area. This use must be properly landscaped and designed to avoid negative traffic impacts and unsightliness.
Parking spaces for customers should be properly marked.
QUASI.JUDICIAL
A.
Consider Special Exception No. 07-002-SE continued.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
VI. NEW BUSINESS.
MARCH 15, 2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS. PAGE 7 OF 8
. VOTE
Density is not an issue in this case. The applicant will be required to properly design the site in order to prevent traffic
congestion in terms of ingress/egress. The subject property is approximately 0.5 acre(s) on the corner of N Parrott Avenue
and NE 8th Street and is subject to this Special Use Exception petition. The applicant intends to develop the vacant parcel
as a used car lot. The dwelling will have public utilities and the adjoining property users are as follows: North: Railroad
Tracks, East: Repair Shop, South: Oil Change Shop, West: Car Lot. Recommendation: Move that Petition No. 07-002-
SE be approved with adequate provisions given for ingress/egress, available parking and landscaping. These conditions
should be examined during the site plan review phase
Chairperson Ledferd asked the Board whether they had any questions. There were none. He then addressed the citizen
for any questions. Mrs. Angela Armstrong, property owner gave a brief description of the request.
Board Member Maxwell moved to approve Special Exception No. 07-002-SE for Lots 11 through 13 inclusive, of Block 57,
City of Okeechobee to allow mechanical and repair service and an outdoor vehicle sales lot within a Heavy Commercial
Zoning District, with the special conditions of site plan approval to address the adequate provisions for ingress/egress,
adequate parking and landscaping requirements as recommended by Planning Staff; seconded by Board Member Juarez.
VOTE
LEDFERD.YEA
BURROUGHS-ABSENT
O'CONNOR. YEA
HOOVER. YEA
JOHNS-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
KELLER-YEA
JUAREZ-YEA
MCCOY.ABSENT
MAXWELL. YEA
CHAIRPERSON LEDFERD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:50 P.M.
A. Consider and discuss requests for amendments to the City's Land Chairperson Ledferd asked whether anyone had any new requests for Amendments to the LDR's? There were none.
Development Regulations - Chairperson.
B.
Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD)
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401) - Planning Consultant.
Chairperson Ledferd yielded the floor to Staff to explain the proposed amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
section of the Code Book. Attorney Cook explained that he and Mr. LaRue realized that the existing PUD regulations are
for the most part non-existent, nothing that is manageable, or can be used. Prior to the City Council addressing the changes
to this section, this Board has to consider the request, and make a recommendation to the City Council.
VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
B.
Consider and discuss proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD)
regulations (ref. Code Book Sec. 90-401), continued.
VII. ADJOURNMENT. Chairperson
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Land Planning Agency
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.
William Ledferd, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Betty J. Clement, Secretary
MARCH 15,2007 PLANNING BOARD/BoARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ApPEALS. PAGE 8 OF 8
SION . VOTE
Mr. LaRue distributed a copy of proposed language to create a "Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development" for discussion
purposes only. He then briefly explained the hand-out. There was never a Mixed-Use PUD adopted, only strictly a SF or
MF. What we are proposing is that there be a Mixed-Use PUD, a Single Family PUD and a Multi-Family PUD. Mr. Bill
Brisson (also of LaRue Planning) presented a Memorandum for additional PUD guide lines to be considered.
Chairperson Ledferd asked for comments from the Board. Discussion on regarding open space and distance between
houses was the majority of the concerns. Chairperson Ledferd then asked whether there were any comments from the
citizens. Mark Goodbread, Ken Treadwell, Mary Haaksma, Jeff Sumner, Bob Tucker, and Mr. Cardenas, asked for
clarifications on special permits, set backs, green space and house separation.
Board Member Maxwell asked several questions as well. It was determined that a workshop with the City Council was in
order to further review these proposed amendments. City Administrator Whitehall will set up a workshop with the City Council
and the Planning Board before the next regular meeting (April 19, 2007) or as close thereafter as possible.
Board Member O'Connor made a motion to table (postpone) the recommendation for the amendments to the Planned Unit
Development Regulations until early April, pending a workshop with the City Council; seconded by Board Member Juarez.
VOTE
LEDFERD.YEA
BURROUGHS. ABSENT
O'CONNOR. YEA
HOOVER. YEA
JOHNS. YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
KELLER. YEA
JUAREZ. YEA
MCCOY.ABSENT
MAXWELL. YEA
There being no further items on the agenda, chairperson ledferd adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
City of Okeechobee
General Services Department
S5 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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Parcel #'s 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010, 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170, 3-15-37-35-
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210 NW Park Street, Suite 204
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Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Future Land Use Change from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential
Miscellaneous Data
Legal Description
Please refer to the attached legal and sketches that comprise this application for future land use
amendment.
Maximum Allowable Development
Existing Future Land Use - Single-Family Residential allowing up to 4 units per acre
Proposed Future Land Use - Multi-Family Residential allowing up to 10 units per acre
11.29 x 10 = 113 units
The following Parcels make up the total future land use change requested
Parcel Control Number Acreage
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010 11.29
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010
3-15-37 -35-0010-00210-0040
3-15-37 -35-0010-00210-0060
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0170,
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00110-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00220-0010
Existing FLU Propose FLU
Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential
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Compliance with Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan
The proposed amendment is consistent with the following objectives and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan which are relevant to the subject request. As the CGMP has been found to be internally
consistent as required by State statutes, the proposed amendment is thus also consistent with the
remainder of the Comprehensive Plan.
Future Land Use Element
Objective 1 - The location of future development in the City of Okeechobee shall continue to be guided
by the availability and efficient use of public facilities and services as well as site characteristics such as
soil conditions and topography. With public water and wastewater already onsite, this site is most
advantageous for the change of future land use from Residential Single Family to Residential Multi-
family. While the soils are not the most advantageous for urban development according to the Soil
Survey of Okeechobee County, the two concerns for this soil type are wetness and high water table.
With improved drainage, which this site will benefit from and the existing public sewer system these
items will not be a concern for this development. The topography of this site has been partially
developed due to road beds in the City Right of Way being prepared and is well suited for this level of
development. This site is perfectly located to provide attainable multi-family housing for the resident of
the City of Okeechobee due to its strategic location just blocks from downtown, an elementary school,
middle school, freshman campus and senior high school. This site meets and exceeds this objective.
Policy 2.1.alb - The primary purpose of these categories is to manage future growth. Since the current
future land use on this parcel is Single-Family Residential and land to the south and east is multi family,
it is reasonable to change this area to a higher density classification to help curtail urban sprawl. This
project will help manage the future growth by providing higher density housing.
Transportation Element
Objective 7 - Calls for the City to establish levels of service standards that are acceptable for existing
and future conditions. Please refer to the traffic statement prepared by McMahon Associates, Inc.
Housing Element
Policy 1.1 - The City is to permit new residential development only where facilities such as roads,
sanitary sewer, and potable water are available and adequate. There is an adequate road system
available as seen in the traffic statement prepared by McMahon Associates, Inc., adequate water and
sanitary sewer service is available onsite and capacity exist at the plants to serve this project refer to
water and sewer statement prepared by Rudd Jones, P. E. & Associates.
Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Recharge
Element
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Objective 1 - The City determine availability of service capacity based on the minimum level of service
and the demand generated by development. Please refer to Sanitary Sewer and Potable Water and
the Drainage statement prepared by Rudd Jones, P. E. & Associates for compliance with this objective.
Conservation Element
Goal - The City is committed to conserve, protect, and appropriately manage the natural resources to
promote the highest environmental Conversion to the Multi-Family Residential designation will aI/ow
for a development program to be brought forward that will be sensitive to natural systems of the area.
Recreation Element
Objective R. 1 - Requires that recreation facilities meet the existing and future needs of the County's
population through the planning period. Please refer to the Adequate Public Facilities Analysis section
of this report for a specific analysis of the additional demand for public facilities caused by this request.
Objective R.2 - Requires the County to coordinate with the private sector to provide recreational
facilities. The proposed project can easily accommodate the recreation needs of its anticipated
population through the provision of on-site facilties. In addition, through a fair-share cost basis, the
proposed project, at time of development application, can also provide for its required recreation needs.
Compliance with State Growth Management Requirements.
Florida's Department of Community Affairs evaluates local plan amendments for consistency with Rule
9-J5, Florida Administrative Code, which sets out criteria for determining whether a proposed plan
amendment demonstrates consistency with the mandates of the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning and Land Development Regulation Act and the State Comprehensive Plan. The applicant
must demonstrate that the proposed plan amendment is consistent with all state requirements.
Since the City of Okeechobee's Comprehensive Plan has been found to be consistent with aI/ state
requirements, a demonstration of compliance of the proposed amendment with the City of Okeechobee
Comprehensive Plan in turn demonstrates compliance with aI/ state requirements. Please refer to the
section titled Compliance with City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan for the applicant's
demonstration of compliance.
The proposed future land use must also not encourage urban sprawl as outlined in Sections 9J5-
006.(5)(g) through (5)0) of the Florida Administrative Code. The noted regulations set forth the major
components of a methodology to determine the presence of urban sprawl. Paragraph (5)(g) identifies
13 primary indicators of urban sprawl which are to be applied and analyzed as set forth in the rule.
Paragraph (5)(h) describes how land use aspects of a plan shall be analyzed. The land use element,
including both the future land use map and associated objectives and policies, represents the focal
point of the local government's planning effort. Paragraph (5)(i) describes the unique features and
characteristics of each jurisdiction which provide the context of the analysis and which are needed to
evaluate the extent, amount or frequency of an indicator and the significance of an indicator for a
specific jurisdiction. Paragraph (5)(j) recognizes that land use plans generally may be significantly
affected by other development policies in a plan which may serve to mitigate the presence of urban
sprawl indicators based on the land use plan alone. Paragraph (5)(j) describes development controls
which may be used by a local government to mitigate the presence of sprawl.
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In general, Section 9J-5.006(5)(!) states that provision of innovative planning such as urban villages,
new towns, satellite communities, area-based allocations, clustering and open space provisions, mixed-
use development and sector planning that allow the conversion of rural and agricultural lands to other
uses will be recognized as methods of discouraging urban sprawl and will be determined consistent
with the provisions ofthe state comprehensive plan, regional policy plans, Chapter 163, Part II, FS.,
and the Florida Administrative Code regarding discouraging the proliferation of urban sprawl. As such,
the proposed future land use amendment to the MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL district, which allows
the creation of mixed-use development, urban villages, and open space, is thus consistent with the
requirements for discouraging urban sprawl. Nevertheless, a detailed urban sprawl analysis is
provided below. Our analysis of consistency is provided within a text block following each indicator.
Analysis of primary indicators
1. Promotes, allows or designates for development substantial areas of the jurisdiction to develop as
low-intensity, low-density, or single-use development or uses in excess of demonstrated need.
The proposed request to Multi-Family Residential will actually increase densities within the urban area
of the City in close proximity to the urban center while also ensuring a balanced mix of uses and their
intended benefits.
2. Promotes, allows or designates significant amounts of urban development to occur in rural areas at
substantial distances from existing urban areas while leaping over undeveloped lands which are
available and suitable for development.
The proposed request to Multi-Family Residential will actually increase densities within the City in close
proximity to the urban center. The proposed request is also adjacent to an existing designation of
Multi-Family Residential on the future land use map.
3. Promotes, allows or designates urban development in radial, strip, isolated or ribbon patterns
generally emanating from existing urban developments.
The location of the proposed future land use amendment is not in a radial, strip, isolated or ribbon
pattem generally emanating from existing urban developments.
4. As a result of premature or poorly planned conversion of rural land to other uses, fails adequately to
protect and conserve natural resources, such as wetlands, floodplains, native vegetation,
environmentally sensitive areas, natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas, lakes, rivers, shorelines,
beaches, bays, estuarine systems, and other significant natural systems.
The proposed request to a Multi-Family Residential future land use will not result in the premature or
poorly planned conversion of undeveloped land to other uses. Adequate site design techiques will be
employed to adequately to protect and conserve natural resources, such as wetlands, floodplains,
native vegetation, environmentally sensitive areas, natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas, lakes,
rivers, shorelines, beaches, bays, estuarine systems, and other significant natural systems.
5. Fails adequately to protect adjacent agricultural areas and activities, including silviculture, and
including active agricultural and silvicultural activities as well as passive agricultural activities and
dormant, unique and prime farmlands and soils.
The location of the proposed future land use amendment is within a future land use of Single-Family
Residential and will not impact agricultural operations to the west. From the SCS Soil Survey of
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Okeechobee County designated the soil in this area as not productive for Agriculture.
6. Fails to maximize use of existing public facilities and services.
The proposed site will be served by a full complement of existing urban services.
7. Fails to maximize use of future public facilities and services.
A higher utilization of this site will ensure that future pubIc services are minimized within outlining areas.
8. Allows for land use patterns or timing which disproportionately increase the cost in time, money and
energy, of providing and maintaining facilities and services, including roads, potable water, sanitary
sewer, stormwater management, law enforcement, education, health care, fire and emergency
response, and general government.
The proposed site will be served by a full complement of existing urban services. Because the property
is within the public facility service area, it will enable public facilities and services to be extended in an
orderly manner without disproportionate increases in cost.
9. Fails to provide a clear separation between rural and urban uses.
The proposed site is adjacent to other lands within the City of Okeechobee with a Multi-Family
Residential future land use designation and thereby maintains clear separation between urban and
rural uses.
10. Discourages or inhibits infill development or the redevelopment of existing neighborhoods and
communities.
This project is infi" of existing lands designated for housing and only looks to increase the density
allowed by changing the Future Land Use Classification from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family
Residential.
11. Fails to encourage an attractive and functional mix of uses.
The proposed site being adjacent to other lands designated Multi-Family Residential, Public and Single-
Family Residential allows for an attractive and functional mix of uses.
12. Results in poor accessibility among linked or related land uses.
The proposed project will provide for reasonable connections to surrounding development to ensure
among linked or related land uses.
13. The proposed change will not result in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space.
The proposed change will not result in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space. The
existing use does not provide functional open space. With the conversion to a Multi-Family Residential
future land use, the proposed land use will provide significant amounts of functional open space that
will be planned for active and passive recreation by residents of the new community and others.
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Encroachment of Incompatible development
As the City of Okeechobee experiences development, a mix of uses has evolved such as residential,
hotels, restaurants, and service businesses, repair shops and retail stores. The residential uses in the
area though have remained largely the same stock that has been in place for a number of years. This
project will bring to fruition many failed attempts to bring housing to this area.
The subject site is bound on the west by a cattle stockyard with an Agricultural future land use
designation, to the south by a DOT maintenance yard with a Public future land use designation, to the
east by undeveloped land with a Multi-Family Residential future land use designation and to the north
by undeveloped land with a Single-Family Residential future land use designation.
Given the adjacent existing and future land uses, the proposed request for Multi-Family Residential
future land use will not result in the encroachment of incompatible development but will actually
complement the existing and planned uses and provide a balanced mix of uses in a well planned
development.
Natural resource protection
The site is currently devoid of native vegetation or wetlands. A full environmental assessment will be
conducted for the entire property as part of any future development application.
Adequate Public Facilities Analvsis
The following analysis demonstrates that adequate facilities are present or planned to accommodate
the incremental demand that may be generated by the proposed future land use. The analysis
determines the net incremental demand from a worst-case development scenario of the existing and
proposed future land use categories. The net demand is then compared to the existing and planned
capacity. The current demand from the existing future land use is assumed to be addressed within the
background growth assumptions of the City's local concurrency management system and the long term
planning horizon of the capital Improvement Element. The later analysis has previously been
determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be internally consistent based upon the current
future land use maps.
Transportation
Please refer to the enclosed traffic statement.
Schools
Currently, the Okeechobee County School District has adequate capacity at the middle and upper
school levels; however, the elementary school system is currently at capacity. The School Board has
programmed additional elementary school capacity through the State's Rural Schools Program.
Funding has been requested through the legislative delegation. Appropriation is expected in FY2007
with construction to commence by 2008. The Okeechobee School District has utilized this funding
source for expansion to the school system in the past.
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The timing is concurrent with the expected timeframe of proposed project. The request for a future land
use amendment is expected to be transmitted to the State Department of Community Affairs in 2007
with final adoption expected by mid-2007. With the State's new requirements for public school
concurrency passed during the 2005 legislative session, the proposed project is expected to meet the
concurrency requirements through mitigation proportionate to the demand for capacity as allowed by
State statutes. As the local government application for site plan approval is not expected to be
submitted untillate-2007, with approval granted in early-2008, the certainty of the funding program for
the additional capacity will be in place. Site construction would then commence with the first certificate
of occupancy in late-2008 - the expected time line for the construction of the new elementary school.
Please refer to the enclosed letter of Okeechobee County School Board for confirmation.
The closest elementary school, Central Elementary, is located at 610 SW 5th Avenue and is
approximately 2 miles from the site. The closest middle school is Yearling Middle located at 925 NW
23rd Lane and is approximately 2 miles from the site. The closest high school, Okeechobee High, is
located at 2800 N.W. Highway 441 North and is approximately 2 miles from the site.. The closest
Freshman Campus is located at 610 SW 2nd Avenue and is approximately 2 miles from the site.
Water & Wastewater
The water and wastewater service for this project is provided by the Okeechobee Utility Authority.
Application for capacity reservation has been submitted to ~UA.
Existing Conditions
Under the current Single-Family Residential future land use, the property would be served by a central
Water and Sewer System.
Proposed Conditions
The following is an analysis of the water and wastewater flows for the property with the proposed future
land use designation allowing up to 4 units per acre. The analysis is based upon maximum
development scenario of 130 units. The estimated water and wastewater flows are as follows:
Use Measure Rate Gallons per
day
Multi Family 118 units 114 GPD - water 13,452 water
Residential 130 GPD - sewer 15,340 sewer
*Reference: HRS 10D-6
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Based on information obtained from the Okeechobee Utility Authority, the permitted capacity of the
surface water treatment plant is 5.0 mgd with the ground water treatment plant rated at 1.0 mgd. The
wastewater treatment plant permitted capacity is currently 1.0 mgd.
The Okeechobee Utility Authority is currently in the construction phase of additional filters which will
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bring the wastewater treatment plant to a temporary capacity of 1.23 mgd. This work should be
completed by June 2006. Additionally, the wastewater treatment plant is under a design/permitting
phase for an expansion of 3.0 mgd that will bring the total treatment plant capacity to 4.0 mgd and
should be operational by June 2008.
The average daily flow of the combined water treatment plant finished water production is 1.93 mgd for
the period of January 2005 through December 2005. The average daily flow of the wastewater
treatment plant is 0.89 mgd for the same time period. The Okeechobee Utility Authority reports an
outstanding water treatment plant flow commitment of approximately 0.25 mgd with an outstanding
wastewater treatment plant flow commitment of approximately 0.1 mgd.
Water
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Based upon these figures, the Okeechobee Utility Authority will have on or before June 2008 adequate
capacity to serve the proposed demand created by the increased density of the proposed future land
use amendment.
Police
The nearest police station is located at 55 SE 3rd Avenue. No additional police stations are scheduled.
The existing police station should be able to maintain its level of service standard with the proposed
amendment given that the project is immediately adjacent to other land designated for urban
development, is within the public service area, and is approximately 3 miles from the site.
Fire
The nearest fire station is located at 55 SE 3rd Avenue. No additional fire stations are scheduled. The
existing fire station should be able to maintain its level of service standard with the proposed
amendment given that the project is immediately adjacent to other land designated for urban
development, is within the public service area, and is approximately 3 miles from the site.
Solid Waste
The Okeechobee County solid waste level of service is 4.1 pounds per capita per day and a three year
availability of landfill capacity. Given the 100 maximum number of potential units with 2.5 person per
dwelling, the maximum demand for the project would be approximately 1,025 punds per day.
Okeechobee County operates the regional solid waste landfill. A letter from the solid waste service
provider, Waste Management, pertaining to solid waste service was not available. However,
confirmation was provided by Joe Fazula, Solid Waste Manager, that 50 years capacity is available.
Consequently, the existing landfill has surplus capacity in excess of three years.
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Stormwater Management
The project is located in the City of Okeechobee and FEMA FIRM Panels do not include the City of
Okeechobee, however, this site is adjacent to the City Limits Ditch to the north that has a bottom
elevation of 17.0 NGVD and discharges in to Taylor Creek to the east, which is controlled at elevation
13.5 NGVD. There are currently no known flooding or erosion control problems associated with the
project site. No 1 DO-year flood prone areas exist on site, therefore no structures, roadways or utilities
are proposed within any 1 DO-year flood prone areas.
There are no existing wellfields located within two miles of the project site.
Potential adverse impacts to ground and surface waters will be minimized by implementation of
appropriate erosion control measures during construction in accordance with the NPDES Generic
Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities. Erosion control
measures that may be implemented include stabilization practices such as temporary seeding,
permanent seeding, mulching, geotextiles, or sod stabilization; structural practices such as silt fences,
earth dikes, diversions, swales, sediment traps, check dams, or storm drain inlet protection; and
sediment basins.
Storm water runoff quantity and quality are strictly regulated by the City and the SFWMD to ensure that
pre-development drainage conditions are maintained. The proposed rate of discharge from the site will
be less than or equal to the existing discharge rate from the site. The discharges off-site will be
minimized by on-site detention within the stormwater management system. The drainage system will
be owned, operated and maintained by a public entity or a responsible property owners association
acceptable to the City and the SFWMD. The Stormwater Management System will employ, wherever
practical, a variety of Best Management Practices (BMP). The following are a list of potential BMP that
could be integrated into the Water Management System during the final design and permitting stage:
· Oil and grease skimmers;
· Environmental swales;
· Minimize "short-circuiting" of pond flow patterns;
· Raised storm inlets in grassed swales;
· Utilize stormwater retention where feasible; and
· Street cleaning and general site maintenance.
Parks and Recreation
The project will be designed to provide residents with a variety of recreational facilities and open
spaces to ensure the community's quality of life. No land will be removed that was previously used by
residents of the region for any recreational use. No existing recreational trail is designated across the
property. Therefore, the project doesn't have the potential for impacting a recreational trail designated
pursuant to Chapter 260, F.S. and Chapter 16D-7, F.A.C.
The City's adopted level of service standard for recreation and parks is 3 acres per 1,000 people.
Based on the estimated population of 325 people (130 units x 2.5 ppd), the project's minimum acreage
requirement for recreation and park space is approxmately 0.975 acres. The project will meet the park
and open space mandates through on-site facilites and provision of fair-share contribution. The planned
system of parks and open spaces is consistent with the City of Okeechobee's Comprehensive Plan.
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InSite Development, LLC
Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Future Land Use Change from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential
Historical/Archeological Resources
There are no known archeological or historical sites within the project boundaries. A request has been
sent to the Florida Division of Historic Resources. Given the improvements made to date (improved
pasture), the likelihood of the presence of a historic or archeological site regarded as potentially eligible
for listing on the National Register of Historic Sites to occur on the parcel is limited.
Hurricane Preparedness
According to information in the Treasure Coast Transportation Analysis Hurricane Evacuation Study
Update 2003, dated November 2003, the property is not located in any storm surge zone. The property
is not within the Category 3 Hurricane Evacuation Area.
It is estimated that the majority of people will remain in their homes within the project during a hurricane
event, due to the project location relative to the Atlantic coastline. However, in the event of a significant
hurricane, the County Emergency Operations Center (EOG) may activate evacuation shelters
throughout the County as it deems necessary. The evacuation shelters are typically opened in areas
within the hurricane's 100-mile path. Many of the public schools in Okeechobee County serve as
evacuation shelters.
US-441, east of the project site, is the closest evacuation route. Additionally, SR-70, approximately 2
miles to the south will assist in evacuation of the area by providing additional evacuation routes. All
traffic control devices will utilize hurricane tested mast arms and street lights further minimizing service
interruptions and enhancing safety prior to, during, and after a major hurricane.
It should also be noted that due to recent changes to the Florida Building Code, specifically, Chapter
16, Structural Design, as well as the construction methods to be used in the project, the residential
homes will provide shelter for residents during hurricane events. As a result of the changes in the
construction process, residents will have safer and more secure homes, thereby reducing evacuation
volumes and shelter space requirements. In addition, underground utilities will be used throughout the
development reducing potential service interruptions. Finally, additional mitigation measures for special
needs populations will be determined through the local government approval process of the Planned
Unit Development.
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InSite Development, LLC
Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Future Land Use Change from Single-Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential
Miscellaneous Data
Legal Description
Please refer to the attached legal and sketches that comprise this application for future land use
amendment.
Maximum Allowable Development
Existing Future Land Use - Single-Family Residential allowing up to 4 units per acre
Proposed Future Land Use - Multi-Family Residential allowing up to 10 units per acre
11.29 x 10 = 113 units
The following Parcels make up the total future land use change requested
Parcel Control Number Acreage
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010 11.29
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170
3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0170,
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00110-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00220-0010
Existing FLU Propose FLU
Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential
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Southern Trace Site
Parcel #'8 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010, 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170, 3-15-37-35-
0010-00120-0110,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080,3-15-
37-35-0016-00210-0070,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040,
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-
0060,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080,3-15-37-35-0010-
00210-0100,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0170,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0110,3-15-37-35-
0010-00110-0010, and 3-15-37-35-0010-00226-0010
City of Okeechobee, FL
Preliminary Storm-water Statement
Prepared 9/29/06
By:
Rudd Jones, P .E. & Associates, P.A.
1905 S. 25th Street, Suite 200
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
772-461-6997
1. Proiect Description:
The referenced project is a 11.29 acre +/- site located in The City of Okeechobee; west
of Highway 441 N, just south of the City Limits Ditch between NW 5th and 7th Avenues
and NW 11 th and 13th Streets.
II. Soil ConditionslTooograohy:
According to the USDA Soil Survey of Okeechobee COWlty, the site is made up of only
one soil classification that is Immokalee Fine Sand.
In natural conditions, Immokalee Fine is described as smooth slopes that are slightly
concave or convex and range from 0 to 2% slope and poorly drained sand with a depth to
water table of 0.5 to 1.5 feet from JWle to September and below 1.5 to 3.5 feet for the
remainder of the year.
Historic improvements in the general vicinity include single family residences to the east,
commercial property to the north, multifamily and agricultural to the west and a FDOT
maintenance yard to the south. Just to the north of this parcel is the City line ditch that
drains to the east into Taylor Creek that is maintained at elevation 13.5. The bottom
elevation of the City Line Ditch is approximately 17.0 which remains dry after rain
events while the average elevation of this parcel is approximately 28.0. We have
obtained soil borings to determine depth to water table and hydraulic conductivity rates.
The soil conditions contained in the report are very similar to the above stated Soil
Survey information.
III. Existing Drainage:
The site currently drains to City Line Ditch via direct sheet-flow and via existing ditches.
These ditches are in the City Right of Way on all sides of these parcels and drain throught
the adjacent ditches to the north into the City Line Ditch.
IV. Proposed Drainage: .
The proposed drainage system will be designed to meet all of the applicable water quality
and discharge rate requirements of the City ofOkeechobee and the South Florida Water
Management District. These requirements will be met by a combination of wet and/or
dry detention areas designed to meet these requirements. The design of this storm-water
management system will be typical for project's of this type, in this area of the State.
V. Conclusions:
The proposed project will be designed to meet the storm-water requirements of all local,
state and federal agencies with authority to regulate the proposed improvements. Based
on my preliminary evaluation of the site, and in my professional opinion, I find no
unusual circumstances that would preclude the development of this site in such a fashion
as to meet these requirements.
Southern Trace Site
Parcel #'s 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010, 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170, 3-15-37-35-
0010-00120-0110,3-15-37-3~010-00210-0100,3_15_37_35-O010-00210-0080,3-1~
37-35-0010-00210-O070,3-1~37-35-0010-O0210_0060,3_15_37_35-0010-00210-0040,
3-1~37-35-0010-00210-0010,3-15-37-3~0010_00210_0040,3_15-37-35-0010-00210-
0060, 3-1~37-3~0010-00210-0070, 3-1~37-35-0010-O0210-0080, 3-15-37-35-0010-
00210-0100,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0170,3_15_37_3~010_00210-0110,3-15-37-3~
0010-00110-0010, and 3-15-37-35-0010-00220-0010
Preliminary Water & Sewer Statement
Prepared 9/29/2006
By:
Rudd Jones, P.E. & Associates, P.A. (#8303)
1905 S. 25th Street, Suite 200
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
772-461-6997
I. Proiect Description:
The referenced project is a 11.29 acre +/- site located in The City of Okeechobee; west
of Highway 441 N,just south of the City Limits Ditch between NW 5th and 7th Avenues
and NW 11th and 13th Streets.
IT. Description of Available Utilities:
Potable water and sewer service will be provided to the site by Okeechobee Utility
Authority. There is an existing gravity sewer collection system with a liftstation in the
area that have to be extended to provide service to this project. The sewer liftstation will
require an additional pump to provide adequate service once this project is added to the
system.
There are watermains that run through this project that will again have to be extended to
provide service to this proect
ITl. Proposed Utility Construction:
The proposed site improvements will require extension of water and sewer services
onsite. The water main extensions will be sized to provide adequate fire suppression
flow throughout the site.
A gravity sewer connection will be all that is required since the liftstation is already in
place and with the addition of a pump will have adequate capacity to serve this project.
The utilities will be placed in the road right of ways which will provide access to these
proposed utilities for operation and maintenance by Okeechobee Utility Authority. The
system will be designed to meet the requirements of the Okeechobee Utility Authority
and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
IV. Required Capacity
Based on Okeechobee Utility Authority's policy of250 gallons per ERC, this project
would require 111 ERCs or 27, 750 gallons per day.
V. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Based on information obtained from the Okeechobee Utility Authority, the permitted
capacity of the surface water treatment plant is 5.0 mgd with the ground water treatment
plant rated at 1.0 mgd. The wastewater treatment plant permitted capacity is currently
1.0 mgd.
The Okeechobee Utility Authority is currently permitted to treat 1.232 MGD or
wastewater at their current facility; however, while the plant is permitted they are
currently in the construction phase of additional filters which will bring the wastewater
treatment plant to that capacity of 1.23 mgd. This work should be completed by June
2006. The current capacity of the plant is used up as the current plant is permitted for 1.0
MGD and the average daily flow is approximately 0.89 MGD and they currently have 0.1
MGD of Executed Developer agreements. This portion of the plant has no excess
capacity, but once the expansion as described above is complete, there will be sufficient
capacity to serve this project.
Additionally, the wastewater treatment plant is under a design/permitting phase for an
expansion of3.0 mgd that will bring the total treatment plant capacity to 4.0 mgd and
should be operational by June 2008.
The average daily flow of the combined water treatment plant finished water production
is 1.93 mgd for the period of January 2005 through December 2005. The average daily
flow of the wastewater treatment plant is 0.89 mgd for the same time period. The
Okeechobee Utility Authority reports an outstanding water treatment plant flow
commitment of approximately 0.25 mgd with an outstanding wastewater treatment plant
flow commitment of approximately 0.1 mgd.
Water
6.00 m d
1.93 mgd
0.25 mgd
3.82 mgd
Based upon these figures, the Okeechobee Utility Authority will have on or before
December 2006 adequate capacity to serve the proposed demand created by the increased
density of the proposed future land use amendment.
I. Proiect Description:
The referenced project is a 11.29 acre +/ - site located in The City of Okeechobee; west
of Highway 441 N, just south of the City Limits Ditch between NW 5th and 7th Avenues
and NW 11th and 13th Streets.
II. Soil Conditionsff ooographv:
According to the USDA Soil Survey ofOkeechobee County, the site is made up of only
one soil classification that is Immokalee Fine Sand.
In natural conditions, Immokalee Fine is described as smooth slopes that are slightly
concave or convex and range from 0 to 2% slope and poorly drained sand with a depth to
water table of 0.5 to 1.5 feet from June to September and below 1.5 to 3.5 feet for the
remainder of the year.
Historic improvements in the general vicinity include single family residences to the east,
commercial property to the north, multifamily and agricultural to the west and a FDOT
maintenance yard to the south. Just to the north of this parcel is the City line ditch that
drains to the east into Taylor Creek that is maintained at elevation 13.5. The bottom
elevation of the City Line Ditch is approximately 17.0 which remains dry after rain
events while the average elevation of this parcel is approximately 28.0. We have
obtained soil borings to determine depth to water table and hydraulic conductivity rates.
The soil conditions contained in the report are very similar to the above stated Soil
Survey information.
III. Existing Drainage:
The site currently drains to City Line Ditch via direct sheet-flow and via existing ditches.
These ditches are in the City Right of Way on all sides of these parcels and drain throught
the adjacent ditches to the north into the City Line Ditch.
IV. Proposed Drainage:
The proposed drainage system will be designed to meet all of the applicable water quality
and discharge rate requirements of the City of Okeechobee and the South Florida Water
Management District. These requirements will be met by a combination of wet and/or
dry detention areas designed to meet these requirements. The design of this storm-water
management system will be typical for project's of this type, in this area of the State.
v. Conclusions:
The proposed project will be designed to meet the storm-water requirements of all local,
state and federal agencies with authority to regulate the proposed improvements. Based
on my preliminary evaluation of the site, and in my professional opinion, I find no
unusual circumstances that would preclude the development of this site in such a fashion
as to meet these requirements.
Southern Trace Site
Parcel #'s 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010, 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170,3-15-37-35-
0010-00120-0110,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080,3-15-
37-35-0010-00210-0070, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040,
3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-
0060,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070,3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080,3-15-37-3~010-
00210-0100,3-15-37-35-0010-O0210-0170,3-15-37-3~010~210-0110,3-15-37-35-
0010-00110-0010, and 3-15-37-35-0010-00220-0010
Preliminary Water & Sewer Statement
Prepared 9/29/2006
By:
Rudd Jones, P.E. & Associates, P.A. (#8303)
1905 S. 25th Street, Suite 200
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
772-461-6997
1. Project Description:
The referenced project is a 11.29 acre +/- site located in The City ofOkeechobee; west
of Highway 441 N,just south of the City Limits Ditch between NW 5th and 7th Avenues
and NW 11 th and 13th Streets.
II. Description of Available Utilities:
Potable water and sewer service will be provided to the site by Okeechobee Utility
Authority. There is an existing gravity sewer collection system with a liftstation in the
area that have to be extended to provide service to this project. The sewer liftstation will
require an additional pump to provide adequate service once this project is added to the
system.
There are watennains that run through this project that will again have to be extended to
provide service to this proect
III. Proposed Utility COnstruction:
The proposed site improvements will require extension of water and sewer services
onsite. The water main extensions will be sized to provide adequate fire suppression
flow throughout the site.
A gravity sewer connection will be all that is required since the liftstation is already in
place and with the addition of a pump will have adequate capacity to serve this project.
The utilities will be placed in the road right of ways which will provide access to these
proposed utilities for operation and maintenance by Okeechobee Utility Authority. The
system will be designed to meet the requirements of the Okeechobee Utility Authority
and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
IV. Required Capacity
Based on Okeechobee Utility Authority's policy of250 gallons per ERC, this project
would require 111 ERCs or 27, 750 gallons per day.
V. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Based on information obtained from the Okeechobee Utility Authority, the permitted
capacity of the surface water treatment plant is 5.0 mgd with the ground water treatment
plant rated at 1.0 mgd. The wastewater treatment plant permitted capacity is currently
1.0 mgd.
The Okeechobee Utility Authority is currently permitted to treat 1.232 MGD or
wastewater at their current facility; however, while the plant is permitted they are
currently in the construction phase of additional filters which will bring the wastewater
treatment plant to that capacity of 1.23 mgd. This work should be completed by June
2006. The current capacity of the plant is used up as the current plant is permitted for 1.0
MGD and the average daily flow is approximately 0.89 MGD and they currently have 0.1
MGD of Executed Developer agreements. This portion of the plant has no excess
capacity, but once the expansion as described above is complete, there will be sufficient
capacity to serve this project.
Additionally, the wastewater treatment plant is under a design/permitting phase for an
expansion of3.0 mgd that will bring the total treatment plant capacity to 4.0 mgd and
should be operational by June 2008.
The average daily flow of the combined water treatment plant fInished water production
is 1.93 mgd for the period of January 2005 through December 2005. The average daily
flow of the wastewater treatment plant is 0.89 mgd for the same time period. The
Okeechobee Utility Authority reports an outstanding water treatment plant flow
commitment of approximately 0.25 mgd with an outstanding wastewater treatment plant
flow commitment of approximately 0.1 mgd.
Water Sewer
Plant Capacity 6.00 mgd 1.232 mgd
A vg. Daily Flow 1.93 mgd 0.890 mgd
Committed Capacity 0.25 mgd 0.100 mgd
Excess Capacity 3.82 mgd 0.242 mdg
Based upon these fIgures, the Okeechobee Utility Authority will have on or before
December 2006 adequate capacity to serve the proposed demand created by the increased
density of the proposed future land use amendment.
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Staff Report - Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Prepared fOr:
Applicant:
The City ofOkeechobee
Steven Dobbs, InSite
Development Group
Petition No.
07-005-SSA
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: Steven Dobbs, InSite Development
Petition No.: 07-005-SSA
General Information
Applicant:
Steven L. Dobbs, PE
Insite Development Group
2010 NW Park Street, Ste. 204
Okeechobee. Fl34972
863-467-0076
863-467-0019
Applicant Address:
Applicant Phone Number:
Applicant Fax Number:
Owner:
Owner Address:
D. Curtis Lundberg
2 Nublick Lane
Columbine Valley, CO 80123
Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District
Use of Property
Existing
Single-Family
RSF-l
Single family homes
and vacant land
11.29
Proposed
Multi-Family
RMF
Multi-family
development
11.29
Acreage
Location: Blocks 12 and 21 - West of US Highway 441, South of City limits ditch between
NW 5th and ih Avenues and NW 11 th and 13th Streets. Blocks 11 and 22 - West side
of NW ih Avenue between NW 11 th and 13th Streets.
Legal Descriptions
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00110-0010: Lots 1 to 6, Block 11, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0010: Lots 1 to 10, Block 12, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0110: Lots 11 to 16, Block 12, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00120-0170: Lots 17 to 26, Block 12, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 21, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0040: Lot 4 and the E 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 21, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060: Lot 6 and the W 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 21, CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0070: Lot 7 and E 25 feet of Lot 8, Block 21, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0080: W 42.5 feet of Lot 8 and E 32.5 feet of Lot 9. Block
21, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100: W 15 feet of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, Block 21, CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0110: Lots 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, and 16, Block 21. CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0170: Lots 17 to 26, Block 21, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.
PIN 3-15-37-35-0010-00220-0010: Lot 1 to 6 inclusive of Block 22. CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE.
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: Steven Dobbs, InSite Development
Petition No.: 07-005-SSA
Request:
The matter for consideration is an application for a Future Land Use Map Amendment from
Single Family to Multi-Family. Based on the size of the property (11.29 acres), this application
qualifies under Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes as a Small-Scale Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan because the State Statutes allow up to 20 acres under the Small Scale Plan
Amendment procedures in a County designated as Economically Distressed.
North: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
West: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Single Family
RSF-I
Single family residences
Multi Family
RMF
Vacant, owned by the applicant and
is being proposed for multi-family
development in conjunction with this
property.
Multi-Family and Public Facilities
RMF and PUB
Vacant and FOOT property
Single Family
Holding
Single family residences
Summary:
The Applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Map to allow multi-family uses on the
subject property. Block 21 has four (4) lots which are developed with single family residences
but the rest of the property (Blocks 11, 12, and 22) is vacant. The Applicant has submitted plans
to the City for the development of the property, so some information within this Report will be
based on facts submitted with the site plan review application.
Some initial concerns with the application are as follows:
1. Property address/directions to the property: The application should correctly
identify the properties involved.
2. Parcel Identification Numbers: Exhibit A duplicates parcel identification
numbers. For example, 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0060 is listed twice, in line three
and at the end of line four.
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Petition No.: 07-005-SSA
3. Current Zoning Designation: The Zoning Map shows Blocks I I, 12, 21, and 22 as
all being zoned RSF - I but the Applicant states the zoning is MF and SF.
4. Required Attachments (page 2 of2 of the application): The survey submitted with
the application is for Blocks 13 and 20, which are not part of this Small Scale
Amendment application. A survey needs to be provided for the area encompassed
by Blocks I 1,12,21 and 22.
Planning staff would suggest that the Applicant modify the application and submit it to the City
with the above corrections and required information.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis _
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies.
The Applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Map from Single Family to Multi-
Family. As prescribed by the Comprehensive Plan, specifically Policy 2.1 (b), permitted uses
in the Multi-family Residential Future Land Use category include apartments, duplexes,
condos, single family houses and public facilities. The maximum density is 10 units per acre.
Thus, using the maximum density and the minimum lot requirements in the Land
Development Code, the Applicant could develop these Blocks with approximately I 13 units.
Based on the application, the proposed use of multi-family development is consistent with
the Multi-Family Residential Future Land Use category as described in the Comprehensive
Plan. Multi-family dwelling units are the predominant land use in areas within this category.
However, it is less clear that all of the Comprehensive Plan Policies are being met with this
request. This is shown later in such areas as Infrastructure Level of Service (Roads) and
Parks and Open Space.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities
According to the U.S. Census, the City of Okeechobee averages approximately 2.7 persons
per household (pph). Thus, the development of this property could generate approximately
305 additional residents (2.7 pph x I 13 diu).
Roadways: The City's adopted level of service standard (LOSS) for local roads is LOS D.
The subject property will be serviced by local roads. The Applicant has just
presently submitted a revised traffic analysis and this analysis needs to be
reviewed prior to any recommendation is made concerning possible degradation
of Transportation LOS.
Potable Water: The adopted LOSS for potable water is 114 gpcpd. The impact for the
proposed development is as follows:
113 units x 2.7 pph x 114 gpcpd = 34,781 gpd
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Petition No.: 07-005-SSA
Sanitary Sewer: The adopted LOSS for sanitary sewer is 130 gpcpd. The impact for the
proposed development is as follows:
113 units x 2.7 pph x 130 gpcpd = 39,663 gpd
Solid Waste: The adopted LOSS for solid waste is 13 lbs/person/day. The impacts for the
proposed development is as follows
113 units x 2.7 pph x 13 lbs/person/day = 3,966 ppd
The Applicant has stated that representatives of the County Solid Waste Facility did
provide confirmation that the landfill had a life of 50 years. But, the Applicant's
analysis uses the adopted LOSS from Okeechobee County not the City's LOSS. This
analysis should be completed and a letter from Waste Management or the County
should be provided to the City confirming the landfills ability to serve the proposed
development.
Drainage: The proposed development will be required to meet all standards required by the
City ofOkeechobee and the South Florida Water Management District.
Parks & Recreation: The adopted LOSS for parks and recreation is 3 acresll ,000 persons.
Based on the estimated population, the minimum acreage requirement for parks and
recreation would be approximately 0.915 acres. The Applicant has stated that this
would be met by on-site facilities and provision of fair share contribution. However,
upon review of the Applicant's proposed site plan, no such facilities have been
provided. There has also been no mention of a fair-share contribution by the
Applicant. Also, the estimate of 130 dwelling units is in conflict with the maximum
of 113 dwelling units allowed under this submittal.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses
The proposed land use will not create any adverse impacts on the surrounding property as
nearby properties are Multi-Family to the South and the East.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan.
The City's Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies (as they are intended) would
allow for an Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Multi-Family Residential. This
proposed multi-family development would be consistent with the uses allowed by the Multi-
Family Residential category.
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Applicant: Steven Dobbs, InSite Development
Petition No.: 07-005-SSA
The existing Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies will support Residential Multi-
Family uses at this location if proper infrastructure planning is concurrent with this requested
change. However, there are discrepancies within the Comprehensive Plan Policy impact analysis
which must be addressed more clearly before a positive recommendation for this Future Land
Use change can be granted:
1. Traffic Analysis: While the traffic analysis has just been resubmitted, it must be
reviewed to ascertain whether prior Staff Transportation comments have been addressed.
The overall analysis addressed twenty-five acres and 250 dwelling units, the analysis
must be able to distinguish how this proposed change flows with the prior Future Land
Use change and future development to the East.
2. Pertaining to the Conservation Element, the Applicant states that the conversion to a
Multi-Family Land Use Designation will allow development that will be more sensitive
to the natural systems of the area.
Further, in the later "Analysis of primary indicators" section of the application, the
Applicant states that adequate site design techniques will be employed to protect and
conserve natural systems such as wetlands, native vegetation, etc. The Applicant further
states in a subsequent section on "Natural Resource Protection" that there are no
wetlands or areas of native vegetation, but that a full environmental assessment will be
conducted of the entire property as part of any future development application.
The Applicant has already submitted preliminary development plans for the first phase
involving blocks 4, 13 and 20 of its project, which plans also included the development
layout for the property involved in the SSA (blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22). The Applicant
has not as yet submitted any environmental assessment for any of the properties, and
neither the site plans nor the associated text refer to techniques intended to protect and
conserve the natural areas or system. So far, all site plan submissions have been designed
only to maximize density on the properties.
3. Recreation Element: The Applicant makes reference to objectives in the Okeechobee
County Comprehensive Plan, not those of the City. However, the Applicant does state
that, "The proposed project can easily accommodate the recreation needs of its
anticipated population through the provision of on-site facilities ". However, preliminary
site plans for the project, including both Phase I and Phase II (the portion of the project
for which the Amendment is being requested) show no on-site recreational facilities.
In a subsequent section of the submittal under the heading 'Parks and Recreation' the
Applicant notes that "The project will be designed to provide residents with a variety of
recreationalfacilities and open c'pace to ensure the community's quality of ltfe ". So far,
no plans submitted by the Applicant show such facilities.
This section goes on to identify that based on 130 units and a population of 2.5 per unit,
the estimated population of 325 people would require at least 0.975 acres for recreation
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and open space. The Applicant further states that this park and open space mandate will
be met through on-site facilities and provisions of fair-share contribution. No such
facilities have been shown on the most recently submitted plans and there has been no
mention of a fair-share contribution by the Applicant.
The estimate of 130 units is also inconsistent with the number of units cited in the section
entitled 'Maximum Allowable Development', which indicates a possible maximum of
just 113 units.
4. Pertaining to the Applicant's section 'Discouraging Urban Sprawl': Applicant's
response to primary indicators of Urban Sprawl #13: The proposed change will not result
in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space, .. With the conversion to a
Multi-Family Residential Future Land Use, the proposed land use will provide signfficant
amounts of functional open space that will be plannedfor active and passive recreation
by residents of the new community and others ". The most recent plans submitted by the
Applicant show no evidence or provision of on-site recreational facilities.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
April 12,2007
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Prepared For:
InSite DevelqpmentGrpup, LLC
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Okeecbobee, FL. 33972
PJ:epared by:
McMahon AssoCiates, Inc.
June 2006
March 2007 (Revised)
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Jeneral Services Department
5S S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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Actions Requested: ~Rezone (~ Special Exception ~ Variance
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I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The infornlation included in this application is for use by
the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to
$500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application.
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TIllS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO:
Shannon Kelly
Elite Title, Inc.
311 NE 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Property Appraisers Parcel Identification (Folio) Numbers: 3-1S-37-3S-0010-00780-0050
Space Above This Line For Recording Data
THIS wARRANTY DEED, made the 16th day of February, 2007 by William S. Welder, a single man, whose post
office address is 608 NE 2nd Avenne, O~obee, FL 34972 herein called the grantor, to A.M.S.A. Holdings LLC ,
whose post office address is 906 SW Lighthouse Drive, Palm City, FL 34990, hereinafter called the Grantee:
(Wherever used herein the terms "grantor" and "grantee" include all the parties to this instrument and the heirs, legal representatives
and assigns of individuals, and the successors and assigns of corporations)
WIT N E SSE T H: That the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum ofTEN AND OO/IOO'S ($10.00) Dollars and
other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, remises,
releases, conveys and confirms unto the grantee all that certain land situate in OKEECHOBEE County, State of Florida,
viz.:
LOTS 3, 4, S, AND 6, BLOCK 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK S, PAGE S, PUBIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Snbject to easements, restrictions and reservations of record and taxes for the year 2007 and thereafter.
TOGETHER, with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the same in fee simple forever.
AND. the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the
grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land, and hereby warrants the title to said land and will
defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except
taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 2006.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
C;':C,OUI' itll ~.
Witness #\ Signature ~O-
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William S. Welder
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Witn'ess #2 Printed Name
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged befo~ me this ~day of February, 2007 by William S. Welder
who is personally known to me or has produced !U i ~..I\/.) ( t .I' 0 ,.., 'J as identification.
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Notary Public, State
My Comm. Expires June ,
Comm. No. 00332394 !
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SHANNON MULHOLLAND
Notary Public. State at Florida
My Comm. Expires June 24.2008
Comm. No. DO 332394
File No: 07-3267
BOUNDARY SURVEY PREPARED FOR A.M.S.A.
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LOTS'>; 4, 5 AND 0; BLOCK 74 CITY OF' ()I(EEr:HOBEE; ACCORDINC
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OF THe PUlN.IC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COI/NTY, fLOf//DA.
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1) I/NLESS SHOIW OTHER/IISE, AJ.J. 0IJIENS/(lNS ARE PLA T(P) AND UEASlIRDJ(II).
2) SITE: AOORE:SS: 608 N.E. 2ND A ',E}fUE.
J) PARCEL 10: 3-15-37-35-0010-00780-0050.. .
4) THE 0F:SCRIP7ION SHOIW HO/EON WASPROV/OEI) BY THE CLJENT OR THE Q./f}fl"S IID'RF:!iD!TATI'IE:.
5) BEAf/ING REFO/ENCE.. THE NORTH UNE OF BLOCK 78 IS TAKeN TV 8EAH NORTH 89'47"38" EAST.
6) t:1.H.1.f. ZONE: ZONE IJNDET01MiNED. PARCl1. UCS It1THiN THEOKEECHOBEE .ClTY IJMITS:
7) THIS SlIRIfY IS NOT IN7lMiE1I 70 OO'ICT .AJRlSDlC7IONAL AREAS OR OTHER A/i!;4$ OF LOG<< CTJNCDIN.
6) THE SUHIfY OO'ICTED HOlE IS NOT COI1!lll!l7 BY PI<<JFESS1ONAL I1AB/l./Tr INSlIRANCC. AlJOfT/ONS OR
IiO.ET1ONS 70 SlIRIfY UAPS OR IW"OI/TS BY OTHER THAN THE SlGNING PARTY OR. PARTIES IS PRrH8I7ED
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1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206
Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845
Phone: 239-334-3366 Fax: 239-334-6384
Email: info(aJ.larue-planning.com
LaRue Planning &
Management Services, Inc.
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Prepared fOr:
Applicant:
From:
To:
Petition No.
The City ofOkeechobee
A.MSA. Holdings, LLC
RSF
CPO
07-004-R
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant: A.M.S.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
Petition No.: 07-004-R
General Information
Applicant:
Applicant Address:
Muhammad Nooruddin, contact
A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC
P.O. Box 448
Okeechobee, FL 34973
863-763-7973
863-763-6619
Applicant Phone Number:
Applicant Fax Number:
Future Land Use Map
Classification
Zoning District
Use of Property
Existing
Single-Family
Acreage
RSF-l
Residential structure and
empty lots
0.64
Location: 608 NE 2nd Avenue
Proposed
Commercial
CPO
Home Health Care Office
0.64
Legal Description: Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5,
Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Request:
Applicant is requesting a rezoning for the above shown property from RSF-l to CPO. The
applicant would like to use the subject property as a home health office.
North: Future Laud Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Industrial
IND
Vehicle sales and open storage
Commercial
CPO
Church
Commercial and Single Family
CPO and RSF-I
Vacant
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant: A.M.S.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
Petition No.: 07-004-R
West:
Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
CHV
Church
Summary:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to CPO to allow commercial uses on the
subject property. The property is developed with a vacant single family residence that the
applicant is proposing to convert into a home health office.
Analysis
1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
The proposed zoning is not contrary to the general Comprehensive Plan requirements for
properties classified as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map. Additionally, the requested
zoning change to CPO would be most compatible with this specific neighborhood as there
are already properties on this Block with the same zoning and being used in a similar way.
2. The proposed use being appliedfor is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the
Land Development Regulations.
The proposed use being applied for is authorized under the Zoning District in the Land
Development Code.
3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
An office use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent
land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
The CPO zoning and the proposed use as a home health office as requested by the applicant
is appropriate for the location proposed. CPO zoning would be more compatible with
adjacent land uses. Office use is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns
and would be accommodated in the CPO District.
5. The proposed us'e will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a
deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property,
The proposed rezoning to CPO will not adversely affect property values or living conditions,
nor will it be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent properties.
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant: A.M.S.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
Petition No.: 07 -004-R
6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered.from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact
of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood
The office use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses if necessary.
7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities
such as schools, streets, and utility services.
The proposed zoning will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities
such as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or
otherwise affect public safety.
The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or
otherwise affect public safety.
9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner
as contrasted with the public we{fare.
The proposed zoning change to CPO will not be granting a special privilege to the owner.
Summary and Conclusions Prior to Certification
The applicant's request to CPO zoning will be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan if
the Small Scale Amendment is approved as Commercial.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request to allow rezoning from RSF to CPO permitting the
applicant to convert the existing use from a single family residence to a home health office.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
Planning Consultant
April 11, 2007
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City of Okeechobee
General Services' Department
55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
FaX:. (863) 763-1686
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Parcel Jdentification Number:
V Confirmation ofInfonnation Accuracy
I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by
the City of Okeechobee in processing my request_ False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to
$500_00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application.
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w.c, "Bill" Sherman, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422
PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0040..00060-0030 - REPAIR SER (002500)
SOUTH OKEECHOBEE LOTS 3 4 5 BLOCK 6
Name: LUJAN IVAN & ZORAIDA landVal
Site: 906 S PARROTT AVE, Okeechobee BldgVal
. 10820 NW 160TH STREET ApprVal
Mall: OKEECHOBEE, FL 349720000 JustVal
Sales 1/912001 $155,000.001/ Q Assd
Info 4/1/1990 $0.001/ U Exmpt
5/1/1979 $40,000.001/ Q Taxable
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This information, Last Updated: 3/1212007, was deriliedfrom data which' was,compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's
Office solely for the govemmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a
determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data
herein, it's use, or ifs interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad
valorem assessment purposes.
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F. ELGIN BAYLESS, JR. RM
"_0. BOX 1804. SEBRING, FLORIDA 33871
U.S. HIGHWAY 441 - FACING NORTH
U.S. HIGHWAY 441 - FACING SOUTH
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Gn'n1r:e 11 TIN: 590-76-5354
Gn'n1r:e n, TIN: 594-71-6955
Warranty Deed
This Indenture, Made this 9th day of January, 2001 A.D." .:;Between
RIO RANCHO CORPORATION, a corporation existing under the laws of
the state of Florida
of the Couoty of Okeechobee Slale of Florida , grantor" and
IVAN LUJAN and ZORAIDA LUJAN, his wife,
whoseaddressis:10820 NW 160th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972
of the Couoty of Okeechobee Slate of Florida , grantees.
Witnesseth that the GRANTOR. fOT and in consideratioo of the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TEN & NO/IOO($lO.OO) - - - - - - - DOL~,
and other good and valuable consideratioo m GRANTOR in hand paid by GRANTEES, the receipt whereof is heTeby acknowledged, has
gnored, baTgained and sold m the said GRANTEES and GRANTEES' heirs and assigns foreveT, the following descnbed land. situate.
lying and being in the County of Okeechobee State of Florida to wit:
Lots 3, 4 and 5, BlDck 6, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, according to the
plat thereof recorded in plat Book 5, Page 7, public records of
Okeechobee County, Florida.
SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easements of record,
if any, which are not reimposed hereby, and taxes subsequent to
December 31st, 2000.
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and the gnntoT does herehy fully warrant the title to said land, and will defend the same against lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
In Witness "Whereof, the gnomT has hereunto set his hand and s tbe day and year first above written.
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The foregoing insrrument was acknowledged before me iliis
JENARO CALLE, President of RIO
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This Documenr Prepared By:
T TOM W_ CONELY. ill
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POST OFFICE DRAWER 1367
~OKEECHOBEE, FL 34973-1367
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TALLAHASSEE MERIDIAN
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DESCRIPTION
Lots 3, 4 ond 5, Block 6, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE,
according to the plot thereof recorded in Plot
Book 5, Poge 7, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florido.
LOT 12
~,URVEYORS NOTES
Subject to easements and restrictions of record,"
Londs described hereon not abstrocted by this office.
CORNDl or CUI?8 ..---1 -
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Underground utilities ond foundotions are not shown.
LOT 12
The description shown hereon wos provided by the
client ond/ or his/her agent.
Not volid without the s'lgnoture ond the originol raised
seol of 0 Florida licensed surveyor ond mopper.
; The surveyor did not interview odjoining land owners
lor unrecorded deeds or eosements,
CORIltEI'l or CONCl'lm
N-IO,l,SPH.\.U O)'W
'Elevotions, if any, are bosed upon ossumed dotum.
LOT 12
CORNER or CONCRElE --
ANa ASPHALT Q,Yw
,Lands shown hereon ore in Flood Zone C, os scoled from
FEMA FIRM ponel no. ,120177 0200B, doted 2-4.,..81.
: Address: 906 SOUlH P ARROTT AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, FL
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SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the attached sketch of survey
of the hereon described property is true and correct
to the best of my knowledge ond belief as surveyed
in the field under my direct supervision. Subject to
the qualifications noted ereon, "
LOT 12
CORNER or ASPH^\.'
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CERTIFIED TO ONLY THE FOLLOWING PARTIES:
IVAN AND ZORAIDA LUJAN
RIVERSIDE NA110NAL BANK OF FLORIDA,
mes R, Almond, PSM ~6N~~;~5o~gN:r~/~: ASSIGNS
Professional Surveyor-Mopper CHICAGO mLE INSURANCE COMPANY LOT 12
€Iorido Registration No. LS5081
JAMESR. ALMOND PSM
PROP&88tONAL LAND 8IJRVEVOA _ LtA~ _ ObNmL T ANT
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OKEECHO~EE, FLORIDA 34974-26e4
TEL: (883) 467-5700 F~X: (863) 487-6121
E"MAIL: almondOokeechobee.com
SCALE' 'LIlaK PAGE RE;1SI0NS SURVEY DATE: DECEMBER 12, 20er
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SOUTH OKEECHOBEE
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
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Staff Report - Special
Exception Request
Prepared for: The City of Okeechobee
Applicant: Ivan and Zoraida Lujan
Petition No.: 07-003-SE
Staff Report
Special Exception Request
Applicant's Name: Ivan and Zoraida Lujan
Petition No. 07-003-SE
General Information:
Owner:
Contact Person
Owner Address:
Ivan and Zoraida Lujan
Ivan Lujan
3761 NW 160th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-634-0512, Fax: 863-357-6564
Owner Phone Number:
legal Description of Subject Property:
Location of Property: 906 S. Parrott Avenue
Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 6, South Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 7, public records ofOkeechobee County, Florida.
Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record, if any, which are not
reimposed hereby, and taxes subsequent to December 315\ 2000.
Item before the Board of Adjustment:
The matter for consideration by the City of Okeechobee Board of Adjustment is an
application requesting a Special Exception in the Heavy Commercial Zoning District for
property located at 906 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.
Background:
The subject property is approximately 0.488 acre(s) fronting on US 441 which is subject to
this Special Use Exception petition. The applicant purchased the property 10 years ago and
it has been used as a car wash for approximately 19 years. Now, the applicant intends to
sell the property, but upon researching the land discovered that the previous owner did not
apply for a special exception to operate the car wash when it was initially constructed. The
dwelling has public utilities and the adjoining property users are as follows:
North:
East:
South:
West:
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Consistenc with land Development Re ulations:
When reaching a conclusion on a Special Exception, the Board of Adjustment shall
consider and show in its record the following findings:
A. The use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements.
No, the use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements. As stated
earlier, the property has been used as a car wash for the past 19 years. But, the
applicant discovered that the previous owner had never applied for a special
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Special Exception Request
Applicant's Name: Ivan and Zoraida Lujan
Petition No. 07-003-SE
exception for the property. As such, to make the property compliant with the City's
Land Development Regulations the applicant submitted this request.
B. The use is spec(fically authorized as a special exception use in the zoning district.
The subject property is within the CHV Zoning District and a car wash is allowed
by special exception under Section 90-283(2).
C. The use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
Because this is an existing use that will be continued, it will not have an adverse
effect on the public interest.
D. The use is appropriate for the proposed location, is reasonably compatible with
adjacent uses and is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
Yes, this use is appropriate for the location and is compatible with the surrounding
uses. The car wash is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
E. The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the development of adjacent property.
The use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the development of adjacent property.
F. The use may be required to be screenedfrom surrounding uses to reduce the impact
of any nuisance or hazard to adjacent uses.
Because the property is already being used as a car wash, it may not be necessary to
require the screening. However, if the landscaping is not sufficient for the use it
may be required to be property landscaped and designed to avoid negative traffic
impacts and unsightliness.
G. The use will not create a density pattern that will overburden public facilities such
as schools, streets, and utility services.
Density is not an issue in this case.
H. The use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or
otherwise affect public safety.
Traffic should not pose a problem and it is reasonable to assume that flooding or
drainage concerns were handled during the site plan review phase for this site.
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Special Exception Request
Applicant's Name: Ivan and Zoraida Lujan
Petition No. 07-003-SE
Recommendation:
Move that Petition No.07-003-SE be approved based on the findings contained in the
Planning Consultant's report dated April 11, 2007.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
Planning Consultant
April 11, 2007
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To: City of Okeechobee, Planning Board Members, City Administrator, and Jim LaRue
Frvm: Mary Haaksma, Registered Certifying Agent, Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc.
Date: 4/612007
Re: New PUD Regulations
As you consider the new PUD regulations for Residential and Mixed Use Developments, I would like to
present to you the following information:
1. Gettino to Smart Growth, a publication by the EPA and Smart Growth Community. The
potential for Green Building starts from the very beginning with looking at how much land we
need for housing, and how much green space we can protect. Placement of communities and
their designs and the best intentioned Zoning Laws and Ordinances effect our ability to truly
build green. I would invite you to read the entire publication, but knowing you may not have
time to do that, I have taken the liberty to mark Chaoter 2: Article 9 that is specific to set backs
and space between buildings.
For further information on Green BuildinQ I have included:
2. A recent article in the Fort Pierce Tribune, showing that Green Building is not necessarily
expensive and how little things can make a huge difference in the amount of water we use and
wastewater we produce.
3. A copy of Xeriscape from South Florida Water Management with information about
landscaping that needs little or no water.
4. Florida Green Building Coalition information on Local Green Governments.
a. A copy of the Gainesville Green Building Program Ordinance.
b. A copy of the Sarasota County Resolution for Green Building.
Gainesville, Sarasota County, Pinellas County, The City of S1. Petersburg, Orange County
Government, and the City of Dunedin are all adopting Green Ordinances. What I am proposing is that
we take this opportunity to build "Green" into our PUD regulations, since a PUD is perfect for "Green
Communities.
What I hope you come away from all of this with is an understanding of Development Planning using
"Green Principles". Homes closer tooether will helo orovide lamer "Green Soaces" that will support
wildlife and native species of plants and trees, which give us cleaner air and water. The 40-foot space
between two buildings will not provide enough space for a mature tree or homes for animals. If we
place buildings closer together the collateral effect on the available "Green Space" is much greater.
Homes that are closer together will also use less imoervious surface and undemround utilities, because
the distance between the buildings is greatly reduced. Fire and Safety concerns are addressed in
many creative ways in these developments and in some cases are more practical.
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I hope you will consider these ideas in your planning. I sincerely appreciate your time to review the
enclosed information. I am available for any questions you may have at Close Construction Inc. 467-
0831.
Kindest Regards,
Mary Haaksma
6649 SE 5151 Street
Okeechobee,FL 34974
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with 23 percent overall in the Reston-lIlTndUIl hi -It'ch
enclave. "Even in a soft market, there's a Hight to ljUaill.l.Lnants
want to be as close as possible to amc:nities, tht restaLlrJJ~t., '1l1c1
retail.'", Compact development makes these amenities de:,
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t~tfategiCally reduce or remove minimum lot size requirements. '
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straightforward. Larger lots mean more expensive hOuse' ,md
thus more tax revenues. Spreading out development will sprl"ld
out traffic and reduce congestion. PUt the same house 011 " brc;er
piece of land and leave more open space. There is an intu;me
appeal to this thinking. However, many Communities I1,J\'c had
counterintuitive results, with larger lot sizes sometimes exacertm-
ing the very problems they were meant to avoid.
Here's why. \Vhile government requirements for large lcm CJO
drive up housing costs, the extra tax revenues may be offset h:'
other factors. For instance, longer distances between houses mC;lll
extra infrastructure and higher capital Costs-not only within the
development (where the developer likely pays). but also between
developments that the local government generally pays for. In
addition, larger lots mean a development consumes more land
than it would otherwise. \Vhen this land is farmland or other
"working land," the locality loses a valuable taxpayer. Unlike
houses. working lands almost always pay more in taxes than they
demand in services. Finally, zoning exclusively for large lots and
houses may mean that more incoming households will be families
with school-age children. Schools are often the largest cost for
local government. Zoning that provides for families, retirees,
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IlOusehold base and thereby reduce school costs.
In response, localities are now looking at the advantages that can
come with strategic reductions. or in certain parts of a commu-
nity, with the removal of minimum lot sizes. Like large lot zoning
under 1 unit per 20 acres, zoning for smaller lots does not directly
presen'e open space. However, unlike larger lot zoning, smaller
I( It sizes can actually reduce market pressure on undeveloped
Lnd, providing communities with time to preserve impOrtant
();lee space. In some cases communities have linked these two
ideas, providing more building oppOrtunities in one area in
exchange for preservation in another through tradable develop-
ment rights. For instance, in Montgomery County, Maryland,
Lllld in the more rural upcounty area was downzoned from 1 unit
per 5 acres to 1 unit per 25 acres, and landowners were allowed to
sell the difference in development rights to downcounty areas
where greater density was allowed.
10.
Manage the transition between higher- and lower-density
neighborhoods.
Providing a variety of housing, neighborhood. and transportation
choices is one of smart growth's principal goals. To provide
,'hoices. a variety of development-including main streets with
,hops and townhouses, business centers with offices and apart-
~'1ents, and single-family neighborhoods with yards-is needed.
\dington CounlY, Virginia, is an example of a community that
hs been able to successfully integrate higher- and lower-density
development. Arlington's many neighborhood types meet a vari-
c; ,\1 of living preferences and economic means. Residents can
~hoose to live in any number of amenity-rich neighborhoods that
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Congratulations to Pinellas County - the first local government in the state to
receive this comprehensive environmental designation!
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Overview of the Florida Green Local Government Standard
The Florida Green Local Government Standard designates Green Cities and Green Counties for outstanding
environmental stewardship.
It is expected that certified green city and county governments will not only gain recognition and publicity, but also
function in a more efficient manner though better internal communication, dollar savings, and effective risk and asset
management. FGBC is actively working towards the availability of incentives that are based on compliance with this
standard.
This standard presents a comprehensive list of criteria, organized In terms of local government department functions.
It focuses on improving their environmental performance through a number of mediums (energy, water, air, land,
waste), and evaluates:
. Environmental practices done "in-house."
. Incentives and ordinances to foster green practices.
· Educational activities to improve the environment.
The Florida Green Local Government Standard is similar to other green standards currently in effect in Florida and
many other states, yet very unique in its target. In essence, a list of criteria is presented, and each is assigned a point
value. A minimum total point value is set that represents a bar, and local governments who incorporate sufficient
criteria such that they meet or exceed the bar are "certified" or "registered" as a Green Local Government. Typical
components of green building programs have traditionally targeted individual buildings and land developments. One of
the goals of the Local Government Standard is to Increase the penetration of many types of green activities.
The Florida Green Local Government Standard leverages many existing programs, and also presents new criteria.
Existing programs that are leveraged include statewide programs such as Waterfronts Florida, and Florida Main Street
Designation, and national programs such as Tree City USA from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Examples of
criteria that are not defined by an existing program include developing local government energy reduction plans,
instituting an environmentally preferable purchasing program, utilizing green fleet management, and working with
water utilities to promote conservation.
Background
The Florida Green Local Government Standard was created by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), working under
a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Florida Energy Office. A number of organizations and agencies
served as subcontractors or contirubted, Including:
. The Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. FGBC will maintain the standard over time and award ail designations.
. The Miami Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management put together educational modules on fleet
management and on landscape maintenance to assist local governments with the process.
. Sarasota, Alachua and Miami-Dade counties and the City of Gainesville helped with creation and review of the
standard.
. City of Orlando representatives also participated in development of the standard.
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It is envisioned that successful local governments will create and enforce landscape codes that help preserve natural
Florida ecosystems, conserve water, create pedestrian-friendly environments, and follow green policies throughout
their own organization in everything from ball field maintenance to in-house recycling.
The standard is presented in such a way that It is much more than just a program - it is a powerful tool. The guiding
documents of the standard are designed to act as educational material for a wide audience of readers. Here, the
documents not only present opportunities for a local government to "be green", but also provide examples and
resources covering how to do it. In many cases, based on current application of criteria in pilot Florida cities and
counties, as well as other US local governments, quantifiable results can also be presented such as dollar savings,
tons of CO 2 reduction, pounds of waste diverted from landfill, etc. With such a broad scope and the uniqueness of
tying in many suggestions, resources, existing programs to leverage, etc. into one comprehensive standard, a "one
stop shop" of information is created so to speak. In this case, the standard is an excellent reference for Florida local
governments to refer to when trying to accomplish environmental goals - whether from a regulatory, a risk / asset
management, an economic development, or a cost reduction standpoint. The standard is meant to be a useful
reference even for those local governments who have no interest in becoming certified, but are trying to accomplish a
singular goal, rather than the big "green" picture. For those that do wish to become certified, there are flexible paths
to qualification so that cities and counties can tailor qualification to meet their goals, while still maintaining the well-
rounded profile that has come to define "green". FleXibility is also important, for no two local governments look alike,
nor do they all perform the same functions.
Part of what started the development of the Florida Green Local Government Standard was a desire of the Florida
Energy Office and the US Department of Energy to achieve "Energy and Environmental Integration" within
government. A solicitation was announced, and The Florida Solar Energy Center (part of the University of Central
Florida ), the Florida Green Building Coalition, and Miami/Dade Department of Environmental Management (DERM)
teamed together on a winning proposal. The original request for proposal indicated that while energy and
environmental elements are tightly linked in natural and economic systems, federal, state, and local governments
have traditionally approached these two issues by segmenting them into separate organizations in a way that
obscures their connections. One goal of the Florida Green Local Government Standard Is to bring together entities with
common objectives and overlapping interests to develop integrated energy/environmental solutions to statewide as
well as local issues. Such integrated energy/environmental strategies offer new opportunities for increased energy
efficiency, multi-pollutant prevention, and environmental improvements as well as greater operational efficiency,
increased customer service, and expanded public acceptance. These goals can be well accomplished by incorporating
the actions of green building Into the framework of local governments, through the process of striving to meet a green
building standard. Part of the process for determining qualification with the standard is to look across all local
government departments to determine what is currently being done, what the needs/desires are, and what remains to
be done in order to qualify. This process inherently requires extensive communication between departments,
eventually identifying areas of potential cooperation to better achieve common goals.
Another aspect is that as local governments learn more about how being green can help them accomplish their goals,
they will see the benefit of encouraging the private sector to apply the same principles through the creation of green
homes, green commercial buildings, and green land developments. There are already standards in effect for these
sectors in Florida, and green local governments can increase the penetration of green buildings and land
developments through various incentives. The City of Gainesville recently passed an ordinance giving a $300 discount
on building permits for certified green projects, as well as free fast track permitting (a $350 value). They are also
actively promoting and publicizing such projects. Green building is not just good for the property owner or those living
on the property, it is good for the whole community.
Developing a standard, rather than a comprehensive guidebook is important for a number of reasons. Creating a
standard and setting a bar gives local governments a meaningful goal to aim towards. The bar Is designed to be a
realistic one (based on pilot City/county involvement), and gives local champions of the effort something to point
towards in order to keep things on track. It may provide enough driving force to push a local government who would
have only achieved 50% of the bar with a simple guidebook achieve 100% of the bar such that they can become
certified. The certification will allow a local government to publicize their efforts in order to gain the recognition they
deserve from the local community as well as the state. other stakeholders will also be taking part In publicizing the
existence of the standard, as well as the efforts of certified cities and counties. It is also envisioned that the standard
will act as an excellent metric on which to base eventual statewide incentives to cities and counties who become
certified. It could also be used in the regulatory arena, where a non-compliant local government could be given the
option of achieVing the certification, as oDDosed to other regulatorv actions that may be taken against them.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
A Resolution of The Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County, Florida which
demonstrates a substantial commitment on the part of Sarasota County (herein referred to
as the "County"), to finance, plan, design, construct, manager, renovate, commission,
maintain, and deconstruct County facilities in accordance with sustainable building
standards.
Whereas, the County has already demonstrated its commitment to sustainable principles,
practices, and technologies through the County's Sustainability Resolution No. 02-119;
and
Whereas, the County is a member of the u.S. Green Building Cowlcil, The United States
Department of Energy's Rebuild America Program, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR @ program and the Florida Green Building
Coalition, all of which advocate for high performance buildings; and
Whereas, The u.s. Green Buildings Council (USGBC) has developed the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system that is a voluntary, consensus
based certification program for design of sustainable buildings. LEED buildings
conserve materials, energy, water and other natural resources as well as provide
occupants with healthier and more productive interior environments; and
Whereas, high performance sustainable building and development is a means of
balancing economic development with the preservation of quality of life; and
Whereas, the County has set an example and demonstrated its commitment and
leadership through high performance design and construction beginning with the Florida
House Learning Center, the Twin Lakes Park Green Office Complex, the North County
Library, and obtaining and ENERGY STAR rating for the Judicial Center; and
Whereas, private entities within Sarasota County are voluntarily building high
performance or "green" sustainable buildings, beginning with the Kimal Lumber
Company Learning Center, the Whole Foods Market, and the Gulf Coast Girl Scout
Council Campus; and
Whereas, architects, developers, and builders within Sarasota County are voluntarily
making the commitment to design and construct to green building standards beginning
with Schroeder Manatee Ranch (SMR) - Lakewood Ranch, Westwater Construction, Inc.
(WCI) Communities, and The Granada; and
Whereas, high performance buildings provide occupants and visitors with a healthier and
more productive environment and this increase in worker productivity can produce
enormous economic benefits, as worker salaries are historically an organizations largest
expense; and
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Whereas, the County commits to high performance building practices that protect the
quality of our air, water and other natural resources; provide employees and the public
with safe and healthy indoor environments minimize our ecological footprint; reduce
operating and maintenance costs over the life of the building; and serve as a model to
others.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, in public meeting
assembled:
That shall be the policy of the COUNTY to finance, plan, design, construct, manage,
renovate, commission, maintain and deconstruct its facilities and buildings to be
sustainable. It is the County's intent that all buildings constructed or owned meet the
highest level of high performance building certification feasible, not merely the minimum
level of USGBC LEED, Florida Green Building Coalition Green Buildings certification,
or any comparable performance criterion.
That any type of new COUNTY building or facility that is not applicable to the USGBC
LEED Rating System shall at a minimum incorporate the USGBC LEED checklist into
the planning and construction of the facility.
That all m~or renovations and remodels performed on COUNTY buildings or facilities
incorporate sustainable design and construction guidelines in the form of the USGBC
LEED Certification or another comparable certification standard is available for existing
buildings.
The COUNTY will encourage voluntary green building through a "Green Building
Program" as described in this resolution.
The COUNTY will be a leader in environmental design and construction in order to
ensure the future property and resource independence of the community, and to lay the
foundation for environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development
throughout the county and state.
Sarasota County Green Duildin! Proe:ram
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning.
a) "County" means the Sarasota County, Florida;
b.) "County Commission" means the Board of County Commission of Sarasota
County, Florida;
c) "County-owned civic or office construction project" means County owned
buildings; providing a public gathering place or office facilities;
d) "construction" means any project associated with the creation, development, or
erection of any building eligible for the Program;
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e) "FGBC" means the Florida Green Building Coalition;
f) "green building" means generally the resource efficient design, construction, and
operation of buildings by employing environmentally sensible construction
practices, systems, and materials;
g) "GHDS" means the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green
Building Coalition;
h) "LEED" means the most recent edition of the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Green Building Rating System, of the United States Green
Building Council;
i) "private" means property not owned by the County of Sarasota, Florida;
j) "Program" means the Sarasota County Green Building Program;
k) "program certification" means the final designation awarded to a program
participant for satisfying all requirements associated with the Program for a
particular project;
1) "program participant" means any person or entity seeking program certification
for a particular project;
m) "project" means any construction associated with the creation, development, or
erection of any building eligible for the Program;
n) "Project Application Form" means the form submitted to the Inspection and
Permitting Services indicating that a program participant is interested in
participating in the Program for a particular project;
0) "sub-program" means any construction covered by the Program;
p) "USGBC" means the United States Green Building Council
Intent and Purpose
The purpose of the Program shall be to provide the Sarasota County community with a
certification-based "green building" program. It is expected that the County owned civic
or office construction projects will follow the program guidelines. This Program will be
voluntary for all others. This program will promote sustainable and environmentally-
friendly design and construction practices.
Desienation of Responsibilitv for Administration and Implementation.
The Program shall be administered by the Planning & Development Services Business
Center, Inspections & Permitting Services, which shall be responsible for:
a) Funding the Program through annual funds budgeted and appropriated by the
Board of County Commission;
b) Marketing the Program to the Sarasota County community by any reasonably
effective means, including but not limited to print advertising, press releases,
television advertising, or advertising in monthly mailers;
c) Developing any appropriate or necessary application procedures, including but
not limited to, the Program Application Form;
d) Providing an incentive award to any program participant who has successfully
satisfied the requirements associated with that incentive; and
e) Resolving any disputes that may arise from implementing the Program.
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Proe:ram.
a) For all non-county projects, the Program shall be voluntary.
b) For any County-owned civic or office construction project, the County is expected
to participate in the Progr~ unless the Board of County Commissioners
determines that the cost (e.g. time, function, or funding) associated with
participating in the Program significantly outweighs the benefits,
c) The County Administrator or designee shall develop policies and procedures to
implement the Green Building Program.
Scope
The Program shall be administered on a per-unit basis. For the purpose of this section of
the Program "per-unit" means each unit built, except that any multi-family dwelling or
similarly clustered structure may be counted as one unit, as determined by the County
Administrator or designee.
Coverae:e
The Program shall be comprised of the following sub-programs:
a) New residential construction;
b) Residential retrofitting/remodeling;
c) New commercial/non-county construction, not including any expanSIOns or
remodeling;
d) County-owned civic or office construction, including any major expansions or
remodeling.
Standards
The Program shall be administered using standards developed by Sarasota County for
certification of retrofitting/remodeling of existing residential units and standards
developed by I) the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) and 2) the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) for certification of all other building certifications. These
standards shall apply to each sub-program as follows:
a) GHDS. For any program participant seeking program certification for new
residential construction the program participant must satisfy all of the
requirements associated with the current Green Home Designation Standards
(GHDS) of the FGBC, including but not limited to, any monetary or certification
requirements. For the purpose of this section of the Program, "current" means at
the time a program participant submits a Project Application Form with the
Inspections & Permitting Services.
b) LEED. For any program participant seeking program certification for new
commercial/non-county construction or new county civic or office construction,
the program participant must satisfy all of the requirements associated with the
most current USGBC LEED standard, including but not limited to any monetary
or certification requirements.
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c) Review. For the purpose of this section of the Program, a program participant
shall be bound by the standard designated for a particular sub-program unless the
program participant both requests, to be certified under a more current version of
a designated standard and the request is approved by Inspections & Permitting
Services.
Incentives
The Program shall consist of incentives designed to encourage the use of the Program.
a) All sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program certification for
new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling, new
commercial/non-county construction or new County owned civic or office
construction, the County's Development Services Fund 102 shall provide the
following incentives:
1) Fast-track permitting for building permits;
2) Reduced building permit fee, which shall equal fifty percent, up to a
maximum of $1,000 of the building permit fee subject to availability of
funds;
3) No person or entity shall receive more that $5,000 in permit fee refunds;
4) A maximum of $50,000 per year shall be spent on building permit fee
refunds;
5) Final project designation by the County.
b) Mark.eting for all sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program
certification for new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling
new commercial/non-county construction, or new county owned civic or office
construction projects, the County shall provide the following marketing
incentives, including but not limited to:
1) The erection of building site signs designating a project under the
Program;
2) The inclusion of program participants on a County webpage dedicated to
the Program;
3) The creation of promotional packages, such as a program logo for a
program participant's advertisements or brochures;
4) Press releases; and
5) Information about available fmancial programs, including but not limited
to those associated with Fannie MaeIFreddie Mac.
c) Green Building Award. For the purpose of publicly recognizing outstanding
commitment to "green building" the Program shall provide for an award called
the "Green Building A ward" to be awarded annually by the Board of County
Commissioners to one program participant in each sub-program.
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Certification
A project shall be subject to certification by a qualified third party or County
employee who has been trained and certified as a Green Home Certifying Agent or
LEED Accredited Professional. For the purpose ofthis section of the Program, "third
party" means any person or entity authorized by the FGBC or the USGBC to verify
that a program participant has satisfied any or all of the requirements associated with
the standard designated for a particular project.
Trainin2
Inspections & Permitting Services shall conduct at least one training workshop per
year for the purpose of educating potential or current program participants about the
Program.
Pro2ram review
a) Staff review. Inspections & Permitting Services shall initiate a review of the
Program as necessary to determine the need for change in the program to
increase its effectiveness.
b) Frequency. The program shall be subject to review one year after the
effective date of this resolution and thereafter at a frequency of no more than
once per year.
c) Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the Program includes but is not limited to
updating program incentives, recommending program or market changes,
reviewing suggestions made by program participants, and annually awarding
the Green Building Award.
TIlls resolution shall become effective on
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS DAY
OF , 2005.
ATTEST:
KAREN E. RUSHING, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex-Offcio Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners of
Sarasota County, Florida
BY:
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS
OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
Chairman
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ARTICLE 1.5. GAINESVILLE GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
Sec. 6-5. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning.
City means the City of Gainesville, Florida.
City commission means the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida.
City-owned civic or office construction project means city-owned buildings providing a
public gathering place or office facilities.
Construction means any project associated with the creation, development, or erection
of any building eligible for the program.
FGBC means the Florida Green Building Coalition.
GHDS means the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building
Coalition.
Green building means generally the resource efficient design, construction, and
operation of buildings by employing environmentally sensible construction practices,
systems, and materials.
Independent or independent of the city means not employed by, or acting as agents of,
the city.
L.E.E.D. 2.0 means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating
System, Version 2.0, of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Municipal means owned by the city.
Private means property not owned by the city.
Program means the city green building program.
Program certification means the final designation awarded to a program participant for
satisfying all requirements associated with the program for a particular project.
Program participant means any person or entity seeking program certification for a
particular project.
Project means any construction associated with the creation, development, or erection
of any building eligible for the program.
Project application form means the form submitted to the building inspection department
indicating that a program participant is interested in participating in the program for a
particular project.
Sub-program means any area of construction covered by the program.
USGBC means the U.S. Green Building Council.
(Ord. No. 001835, S 1,10-14-02)
Sec. 6-6. Intent and purpose.
The purpose of the program shall be to provide the city community with a certification-
based "green building" program. It is expected that city owned civic or office
construction projects will follow the program guidelines, upon review by the city
commission. This program will be voluntary for all others. This program will promote
sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices of construction and design.
(Ord. No. 001835, S 1, 10-14-02)
Sec. 6-7. Designation of responsibility for administration and implementation.
The program shall be jointly administered by the building inspection department and city
regional utilities, which shall be responsible for:
(1) Funding the program through annual funds budgeted and appropriated by the city
commission;
(2) Marketing the program to the Gainesville community by any reasonably effective
means, including but not limited to print advertising, press releases, television
advertising, or advertising in monthly mailers;
(3) Developing any appropriate or necessary application procedures~ including but
not limited to, the program application form;
(4) Providing an incentive award to any program participant who has successfully
satisfied the requirements associated with that incentive; and
(5) Resolving disputes that may arise from implementing the program.
(Ord. No. 001835, ~ 1, 10-14-02)
Sec. 6-8. Program.
(a) For all non-city projects, the program shall be voluntary.
(b) For any city-owned civic or office construction project, the city is expected to
participate in the program unless the city commission determines that the cost (e.g.,
time, function, or funding) associated with participating in the program significantly
outweighs the benefits of participating in the program to the city.
(c) The city manager and the general manager for utilities or their designees shall
develop policies and procedures to implement the green building program.
(Ord. No. 001835,9 1, 10-14-02)
Sec. 6-9. Scope.
The program shall be administered on a per-unit basis. For the purpose of this section
of the program, "per-unit" means each unit built, except that any multi-family dwelling or
similarly clustered structure may count as one unit, as determined by the city manager
or general manager for utilities or their designee(s).
(Ord. No. 001835, 91,10-14-02)
Sec. 6-10. Coverage.
The program shall be comprised of the following sub-programs:
(1) New residential construction;
(2) Residential retrofitting/remodeling;
(3) New commercial/non-city construction, not including any expansions or
remodeling; and
(4) City-owned civic or office construction, not including any expansions or
remodeling.
(Ord. No. 001835, 9 1,10-14-02)
Sec. 6-11. Standards.
The program shall be administered using stand~rds developed by the city for
certification of retrofitting/remodeling of existing residential units and standards
developed by 1) the Florida Green Building Coalition and 2) the U.S. Green Building
Council for certification of all other building certifications. These standards shall apply to
each sub-program as follows:
(1) GHDS. For any program participant seeking program certification for new
residential construction the program participant must satisfy all of the requirements
associated with the current Green Home Designation Standard of the FGBC, including
but not limited to, any monetary or certification requirements. For the purpose of this
section of the program, "current" means at the time a program participant submits a
project application form with the building inspection department. A set of standards
developed by the city will be used for certification of residential retrofitting/remodeling.
(2) L.E.E.D. 2.0. For any program participant seeking program certification for new
commercial/non-city construction or new municipal civic or office construction, the
program participant must satisfy all of the requirements associated with the L.E.E.D.
2.0, including but not limited to any monetary or certification requirements.
(3) Review. For the purpose of this section of the program, a program participant
shall be bound by the standard designated for a particular sub-program unless the
program participant both requests to be certified under a more current version of a
designated standard and the request is approved by the city department responsible for
administering the particular program.
(Ord. No. 001835, ~ 1,10-14-02)
Sec. 6-12. Incentives.
The program shall consist of incentives designed to encourage the use of the program.
(1) All sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program certification for
new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling, new commercial/non-city
construction, or new city owned civic or office construction, the city's general
government shall provide the following incentives:
a. Fast-track permitting for building permits.
b. Reduced permitting fee, which shall equal 50 percent of the fee required for a non-
program participant, subject to availability of funds; if program participant is building in a
designated enterprise zone, then the reduced permitting fee shall be 50 percent off the
usual permitting fee in the enterprise zone.
c. Final project designation by the city.
(2) Sub-program of retrofitting/remodeling. Any program participant meeting program
certification criteria for multi-family residential retrofitting/remodeling. shall be eligible for
the following incentives provided by GRU.
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a. A cash renovation incentive, subject to availability of funds; and
b. A solar water heater incentive, subject to availability of funds and meeting other
solar rebate program requirements.
(3) Marketing for all sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program
certification for new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling, new
commercial/non-municipal construction, or new city owned civic or office construction
projects, the city's general government shall provide the following marketing incentives,
including but not limited to:
a. The erection of building site signs designating a project under the program;
b. The inclusion of program participants on a city webpage dedicated to the program;
c. The creation of promotional packages such as a program logo for a program
participant's advertisements or brochures;
d. Press releases; and
e. Information about available financial programs, including but not limited to, those
associated with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
(4) Green building award. For the purpose of publicly recognizing outstanding
commitment to "green building," the program shall provide for an award called the
"green building award" to be awarded annually by the city's general government to one
program participant in each sub-program.
(Ord. No. 001835, 9 1, 10-14-02)
Sec. 6-13. Certification.
The program shall be subject to certification by a qualified third party who has been
trained and certified as a green building rater. For the purpose of this section of the
program, "third party" means any person or entity authorized by the FGBC or the
USGBC to verify that a program participant has satisfied any or all of the requirements
associated with the standard designated for a particular project.
(Ord. No. 001835, 9 1, 10-14-02)
Sec. 6-14. Training.
The building inspection department in conjunction with FGBC shall conduct at least one
training workshop per year for the purpose of educating potential or current program
participants about the program.
(Ord. No. 001835, S 1,10-14-02)
Sec. 6-15. Program review.
(a) Staff review. The building inspection department shall initiate a review of the
program with the assistance of GRU as necessary to determine the need for changes in
the program to increase it effectiveness.
(b) Frequency. The program shall be subject to review one year after the effective
date of this ordinance and thereafter at a frequency of no more than once per year.
(c) Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the program includes but is not limited to
updating program incentives, recommending program or marketing changes to the city,
reviewing suggestions made by program participants, and annually awarding the green
building award in accordance with section 6-12(d) of the program.
(Ord. No. 001835, S 1,10-14-02)
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quick facts on. ~ n
Xeriscape:
How to Save Water Through
Water-smart Landscaping
The South Florida Water
Management District
is a regional, governmental
agency that oversees the
water resources in the
southern half of the state. It
is the oldest and largest of
the state's five water
management districts.
Our Mission is to manage
and protect water resources
of the region by balancing
and improving water
quality, nood control,
natural systems, and water
supply.
Did you know that half of residential water
is used for outdoor irrigation? You can cut
your outdoor water use substantially with
water-conserving plants and use of
Xeriscape principles.
Xeriscape is water conservation through
creative landscaping. The term Xeriscaping
means water-conserving, drought-tolerant
landscaping, or simply the use of the right
plant in the right place-with proper
maintenance and water-wise watering.
Follow the seven fundamentals of Xeriscape
systematically and you'll be well on your way
to saving water!
1. Design your landscape. Careful planning
is crucial to the long-term success ofaXeriscape
landscape. You can minimize your initial
investment by installing your Xeriscape in
phases. First, make a simple site plan drawing
of your property. Note slopes, drainage prob-
lems and existing plants and trees. Also note
shaded and sunny areas. Determine the areas
that will be irrigated when you select plants.
2. Select the right plant for the right
area. Select and group plants according to
their water needs to eliminate unnecessary
watering. You should have three zones in
your site plan:
Natural zones: Plants in this area can live
on rainfall. They can be native plants or
cultivated plants that have adapted to Florida.
Low water or .drought-tolerant" zones: Plants
in these areas can survive mostly on rainfall.
Moderate or "oasis" water zones: These
areas require regular watering and should be
limited as accents In your Xeriscape. Keep
these zones functional, such as,enbyways,
turi areas and fruit or vegetable gardens.
Determine the acid and
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planting. You can mix organic matter such as
compost, peat, manure or topsoil into sandy
soils for enrichment and to retain moisture.
4. Have limited turf areas. Turf is the single
largest consumer of water in a landscape.
Always look for drought-tolerant turi varieties.
Consider mulch as an alternative to turf.
Avoid long, narrow turf areas because they
are difficult to water efficiently.
5. Water wisely. Drought-tolerant plants can
survive mostly on rainfall. If watering is
necessary, do it only in the early morning,
and in accordance with any water restrictions,
to reduce evaporation. Remember, Florida
Statutes require that all new automatic lawn
sprinkler systems must have a rain sensor
device or shut-off switch which overrides the
system cycle following adequate rainfall.
Water trees, shrubs, flowers and ground
covers with low-volume drip or spray heads.
These low-volume methods include "soaker
hoses" in which water escapes through tiny
holes in the hose. Apply the "soaker hose" to
the root zone of the plant so that the water
does not run off the root area.
6. Use mulches. Mulches limit weed growth
and retain moisture. Two to three inches of
mulch on garden beds and walkways also
reduces weed growth and slows erosion.
Avoid cypress mulch. Use other organic
mulches such as recycled mulch, bark chips,
wood shavings or pine straw/needles.
Z Properly maintain your landscape.
Overwatering increases the risk of plant
disease. To encourage deep rooting and more
drought-resistance, water plants thoroughly
without over-watering.
Fertilize properly: excessive fertillterptolTtc)tel.j:~~
fast, but weak growth and actually increases a
plant's Water needs,' as '. doesover'pfuhll1g{~,0i\t;i~;~i?i;:;~'ijfillf
XERISCAPE
Plants for Your Xeriscape
Some people think of a desert scene when they hear .Xeriscape;'
but this is not the look of a typical Xeriscape. Some of the "Florida
Favorites" you can use for your Xeriscape landscape are listed here.
Several of them are lush and tropical-looking. They will add to the
beauty of your landscape while conserving water.
Consult your nursery professional for information on which of
these plants are appropriate for your region.
Trees
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Dahoon holly (lIex cassin~
Geiger tree (Cordia sebestena)
Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba)
Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum)
Live oak (Quercus virginiana)
Magnolia, southern
(Magno/ia grandif/ora)
Magnolia, sweet bay Sweet bay magnolia
(Magnolia virginiana)
Myrsine (Rapanea guianensiS)
Paradise tree (Simarouba g/auca)
Pigeon plum (Cocc%ba diversifolia)
Red bay (Persea borbonia)
Red maple (Acer rubrum)
Sea grape (Cocc%ba uvifera)
Silver buttonwood (Conocarpus eredus var. sericeuS)
Simpson's stopper (Myricanthes fragranS)
Slash pine (Pinus elliotti~
Southern red cedar (Juniperus silicico/a)
Trumpet tree (Tabebuia spp.)
Shrubs
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Cocoplum (Chrysoba/anus icaco)
Coral bean (Erythrina herbacea)
Crinum lily (Crinum asiaticum)
Firebush (Hamelia patenS)
Florida privet (Forestiera segregata)
Holly, Stokes dwarf (lIex vomitorici)
Jamaica caper (Capparis cyanophallophora)
Marlberry (Ardisia escallonioideS)
Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosci)
Walter's viburnum (Viburnum obovatum)
Wax myrtle (Myrica ceriferci)
White indigo berry (Randia acu/eata)
White stopper (Eugenia axillariS)
Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa)
Wild coffee, dwarf (Psychotria ligustrifo/ia)
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South Florida Water Management District
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
561-686-8800. FL WAYS 800-432-2045
www.sfwmd.gov
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, Fl 33416-4680
Palms and Cycads
Buccaneer or Sargent's palm
(Pseudop/70enix sargenti~
Cabbage palm (Saba/ pa/mettd)
Coontie (Zamia pumila)
Paurotis/Everglades palm
(Acoe/orrhaphe wrighti~
Queen sago (Cycas circinaliS)
Royal palm (Roystonea e/ata)
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repenS)
Thatch palm (Thrinax spp.)
Ferns
Boston fern (Nephro/epis exa/tata)
leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium)
Swamp fern (B/echnum serru/aturri)
A successfully Xerlscaped yard
Accent Grasse~, Vines and
Groundcovers
Bougainvillea (Bouganvillea spedabiliS)
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirenS)
Cordgrass (Spartina baker~
Corky-stemmed passion-flower (Passif/ora suberosa)
Fakahatchee grass (Tripsacum dady/oideSj
Florida gama grass (Tripsacum f1oridanurri)
lantana, trailing (Lantana montevidensiS)
Liriope (Liriope muscar~
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicuS)
Purple love grass (Eragrostis spedabiliS)
Railroad vine (Ipomoea pes-capra~
Sea oats (Uniola panicu/ata)
Annuals/Perennials/Wildflowers
Beach sunflower (Helianthus debiliS)
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Blanket flower (Gaillardia pu/chella)
lantana, pinel and
(Lantana depressa)
lantana, wild (Lantana invo/ucrata)
Pentas (Pentas /anceo/ata)
Porter weed
(Stachytarpheta jamaicensiS)
Sea oxeye daisy
(Borrichia frutescenS)
Spider lily (Hymenocallis /atifolia)
Tickseed (Coreopsis /eavenworthi~
Blanket flower
Xeriscape and save time, money and waterl For more
information, go to sfwmd.gov.
SERVICE CENTERS
Big Cypress Basin
941-597-1505
Broward
954-713-3200
Fort Myers
941-338-2929 or 800-248-1201
Florida Keys
305-289-2739 or 800-464-5067
Martin/St. Lucie
561-223-2600 or 800-250-4100
Miami/Dade
305-377-7274 or 800-250-4300
Okeechobee
863-462-5260 or 800-250-4200
Orlando
407-858-6100 or 800-250-4250
Palm 8each
561-682-6302 or 800-432-2045 ext. 6302
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The Okeechobee News
P.o. Box 639, Okeecbobee, Florida 34973
(863) 763-3134
published Daily
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publisher of the
Okeechobee News, a DAlL Y Newspaper published at
Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached
copy of advertise~nt, being a
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in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues
of
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Atliant 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 frrst publication of the
attached copy of advertisement; and atliant 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 plication in the said newspaper.
Public Notice 5005
Public Notice 5005
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PUBUC HEARING,NDnCE .'
CITY PLANNING BOARDIBOARDDFAoJUSMNT AND APfuLs'
NoncE: The Planning BoarlVBoard ,of Ad~stnreiII and Appeals of the City of Qkee.
chobee. Florida win meet on 11l!&lIdIY. APIl119, 2007 at &:00 p.lll.oras soon
thereafter as possible. The meetin(l wiD be .held .at CIty Hall. S5 Southeast 3td Ave-
nue. In the CouncU Chambers. Room 200. Qkeec/iobee. FlOrida. The items Of con-
~deratlon atthis me.eting are: .
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider COmprehensive Plan Sman Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07.005-SSA.Theapplicatiol1ls being
submilled by Steve DObbs. on behalf of property owner InSite Development Group.
The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single FamIly (SFlto MUlti.
Famiv (MF) for vacant properly located betWeen Northwest 5111 and 7th Avenues
and Northwest 11th and 13th Streets. Legal deSCription: aI of BlOcks 11. 12. 21
and 22, City of OI<eechobee Subd"lYislon, and Is approximatei)' 1 t29 acre\S): TIis
succeeds the 10 acre limitation as allowed for 'an area deSIgnated Rum Area of
Critical Economic Concern. The proposed use is to construct a.mullt-family deve~
opment.
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07.OlJ6-SSA: . The applicalion is being
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of]lroperly owner A.M.S.A. Hold.
ings, LlC. The application is to cllarIge the Future Land Use from Single family (SF)
to Commercial (C) for property located at 608 NOrthe. ast 2nd AVenu. e. Le,!181 de.,
sClip1iOn: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78. CIty of OkeeCIIObee Subdivision and Is ap-
proximately 0,64 acre(s), Tl1e proposed use is to remodel the existing residence for
a medical office. '
'Conduct a Public Heartng to Consider Compiehensive Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07.007 .SSA. The application is being
submitted by Gianinna M~che8 on behalf of properly owner Jesus Silvas ,The appli-
catlon is to change the Future Land Use from Slngfe Family (SF) to Commercial, (C)
for property located at 1001 Southwesl3rd Avenue. Legal description: LoIS. 7 and
8 of Block 8, South Okeechobee Subdlvi~on and is approximately 0.325 acre(s).
Tl1e proposed use Is to remodel the existing residence for a professional busineSS
office.
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07 -OO4-R. The peti-
tion is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of owner A.M,S.A. IloId-
ings, LlC. The petition IS fo change the zoniflg designation from Residential Single
Family-One (ASF-1) to Commercial Professional OIfice (CPO) for property located at
608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal desCliption: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78. CitY of
Okeechobee Subdivi~on. and is approximately 0.64 acres. This petition is associat.
ed with Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment APPlica.
tion 07 -006.SSA,
'Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow a car wash
within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LOA's Sec. 90-283{2l) sub-
milled by property owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujan.' The subject p~rty is lOcated
at 906 South Parrott Avenue, Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 Ollllocl< 6, South
Okeechobee Subdivision Petition No, 07 -OO3.SE.
'Consider any proposed amendments, submitted by City Staff or citizens, to the
Comprehensive Plan. which include the Land Development Regulations (LOR's) and
render a recommendatIOn to the City Councillor conSideration and final adoption,
A copy. of tne entire application(s) and agenda are avaiiable In tne General Services
Office. Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Belty Clemenl at (863) 763-3372 , 218.
Please be adVised tnat tne Board of Adjustmenl and Appeals wUl serve as the deci.
Sian ma~ng body (quasi-judicial). on behall of the City. to approve or deny Special
Exceptions or Variance Application(s). The Planning 80ard will make recommenda-
tions to the City Council tor consideration and final adoption of comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Rezoning Applicatlons and Land Development Regulations (LOR's)
Amendments.
PlEASE TAKE NOTICE AND 8E ADViSED that II any person desireS to apPeal any
deci~on made by the Planning Board/BOard of Adlustments and Appeals with re'
spec! to any matter considered at !hi, .smeeting. or hearing will need to ensure aver.
batim record of the proceedings is malle. which tecorlllnclUdes the testimOnY and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Tapes are used for the sole pur-
pose of back-up for the Cler1<'s Office. '
In accordance wi1h the Americans wi1h Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida SlaMe
286.2ti, persons wi1h disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no illter than two (2) workinQ days
prior to the proceeding at 863.763-3372 x 218; II you are hearing or voice impaired,
call TOO 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888.447-5620 (TlY).
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Staff Report - Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Prepared fOr:
Applicant:
Petition No.
The City of Okeechobee
Jesus Silvas
o 7-00 7-SSA
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: Jesus Silvas
Petition No. 07-007 -SSA
General Information
Applicant Address:
1105 SW 4th St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Applicant Fax Number:
863-357-1578
Owner:
Jesus Silvas
Proposed
Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District
Use of Property
Acreage
Location: 10th Street
Existing
Sirtgle..F~ily
RSF-1
Single Family
0.325
None
Contractor's Office
0.325
Legal Description: LOT 7 AND 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE
PLA T THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 7, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Request:
The matter for consideration is an application for a Future Land Use Map Amendment from
Single Family to Commercial. Based on the size of the property (0.325 acres), this application
qualifies under Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes as a Small-Scale Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Adjacent Future land Use Map classifications and Zoning Districts:
North: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land .Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Single Family
RSF -I
Single Family Residences
Single Family
RSF-I
Single Family Residences
Single Family and Commercial
RSF-I and CPO
Churches
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: Jesus Silvas
Petition No. 07-007 -SSA
West:
Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Single Family
Summary:
The subject property is located in the southwest quadrant of the City. The property is developed
with a I-story wood frame house. The applicant would like to convert this residence into an
office which will be used by a contractor. The zoning for the subject property is RSF -1 which is
consistent with the current Future Land Use classification and the existing use of the property.
The surrounding area is a single family neighborhood and a commercial office would be out of
place if allowed.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies.
The applicant's request for a Commercial Future Land Use category is inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. Single Family neighborhoods should be protected from intrusive land
use types which generate traffic and other activities inconsistent with the quiet residential
character of the area. Policy 2.4 states that the City must establish compatibility criteria for
adjacent land uses. If approved, the proposed Commercial category at this location would be
contrary to the intended use of commercial areas as prescribed by the Comprehensive Plan
and the Land Development Code.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities
If approved, adequate public facilities will be available to the site.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses
The requested Commercial Future Land Use classification for the subject property is not
deemed compatible with the residential neighborhood in which it is located. Nearby
commercial uses have more direct access to roadways, which serves the commercial uses
located along them (such as, Parrott Avenue and SW 2nd Avenue.) Approval of the
Commercial Future Land Use category could cause potentially more commercial traffic in
the neighborhood as a result of any number of more intense commercial uses, which could be
permitted to operate at this site.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan.
The proposed map change will cause more intensive uses than the other existing and future
land uses in this neighborhood.
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Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: Jesus Silvas
Petition No. 07-007 -SSA
Analysis and Conclusions
Staff does not recommend approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land Use
Map to Commercial because the proposed amendment is inconsistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and could be detrimental to the surrounding residential area.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
April 11, 2007
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April PB/BOA Meeting
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AD 1 OF 1: Please publish the following advertisement as a Legal on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and Friday,
April 13, 2007. Proof of publication requested. Attached is our purchase requisition #013358.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
NOTICE: The Planning Board/Board of Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Okeechobee, Florida will meet
on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held at City
Hall, 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, in the Council Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The items of
consideration at this meeting are:
· Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07 -005-SSA The application is being submitted by Steve Dobbs, on behalf of property owner
InSite Development Group. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Multi-
Family (MF) for vacant property located between Northwest 5th and yth Avenues and Northwest 11 th and 13th
Streets. Legal description: all of Blocks 11, 12, 21 and 22, City of Okeechobee Subdivision, and is
approximately 11.29 acre(s). This succeeds the 10 acre limitation as allowed for an area designated Rural
Area of Critical Economic Concern. The proposed use is to construct a multi-family development.
· Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07 -006-SSA The application is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of
property owner AM.S.A Holdings, LLC. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family
(SF) to Commercial (C) for property located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6
of Block 78, City of Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.64 acre(s). The proposed use is to
remodel the existing residence for a medical office.
· Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
Application No. 07-007 -SSA The application is being submitted by Gianinna Mitchell on behalf of property
owner Jesus Silvas The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF) to Commercial
(C) for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 8, South
Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 acre(s). The proposed use is to remodel the existing
residence for a professional business office.
· Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning Petition No. 07 -004-R. The petition is being submitted by
Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of owner AM.S.A Holdings, LLC. The petition is to change the zoning
designation from Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) for property
located at 608 Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee
Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acres. This petition is associated with Comprehensive Plan Small Scale
Future Land Use Map Amendment Application 07-006-SSA
· Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow a car wash within a Heavy
Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LOR's Sec. 90-283(2)) submitted by property owners Ivan and Zoraida
Lujan. The subject property is located at 906 South Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 of
Block 6, South Okeechobee Subdivision. Petition No. 07 -003-SE.
· Consider any proposed amendments, submitted by City Staff or citizens, to the Comprehensive Plan, which
include the Land Development Regulations (LOR's) and render a recommendation to the City Council for
consideration and final adoption.
A copy of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services Office, Rm 101 at City Hall
or by calling Betty Clement at (863) 763-3372 x 218. Please be advised that the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals will serve as the decision making body (quasi-judicial), on behalf of the City, to approve or deny
Special Exceptions or Variance Application(s). The Planning Board will make recommendations to the City
Council for consideration and final adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezoning Applications and
Land Development Regulations (LOR's) Amendments.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the
Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, or
hearing will 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. Tapes are used for the sole purpose of back-up for the
Clerk's Office.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with
disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Betty Clement, no
later than two (2) working days prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 218; if you are hearing or voice
impaired, call TOO 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
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determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data
herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
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herein, it's use. or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
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determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data
herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad
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ARTICLE X. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT
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ARTICLE X. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT
Sec. 158.170. Purpose.
(A) It is the intent and purpose of this district to provide, upon specific application and through
the processes of unified planning and coordinated development, for the creation of new
neighborhood or community areas offering a physical, social, and economic environment of high
quality. Specific objectives of the district include the establishment of an orderly pattern of land
uses geared to accommodate both near-term and long-term community needs; the efficient and
economical use of land; and appropriate andharmonious variety in physical development;
creative design; a high level of living and working amenities. including plentiful open space and
recreation opportunities; efficient and effective systems of public facilities and services; a high
degree of compatibility with adjacent and nearby existing and future development; appropriate
conservation and preservation of natural features and resources; and the staging of
development so as to best serve the general welfare of the City.
(B) Regulations for planned unit developments are intended to accomplish the purposes of
zoning, subdivision regulation. and other applicable City regulations to the same degree as in
instances where City regulations are intended to control development on a lot-by-Iot basis rather
than on a unified development approach. However, it is essential that the regulations and
requirements applying to planned unit developments be sufficiently flexible in structure so as to
encourage creative and imaginative design in planning and development. Where there are
conflicts between the requirements of the general provisions of this chapter or other applicable
codes of the City and the requirements established by official action upon a specific planned
unit development, the latter requirements shall govern.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.171. Definition.
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning:
Planned Unit Development (PUD). Land planned under unified control and developed in a
coordinated manner in one (1) or more development phases for uses and structures well suited to the
development itself and the surrounding area of which it is a part, according to an approved conceptual
plan of development, and with programs for full maintenance and operation of any facilities and
services. not to be dedicated to, and accepted by, a public agency for public ownership, operation and
maintenance. PUD's may be for commercial, office, industrial, institutional or residential development or
for a mixture of various land uses.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.172. Standards for District Establishment.
In reaching recommendations and decisions as to rezoning land to PUD classification, the
Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council shall apply the following standards in addition to the
standards and procedures of sections 158.315 through 158.322 applicable to the rezoning of land
generally:
(A) Area Requirement. In general, the area of a proposed planned unit development
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district will have to be of substantial size to permit its design and development as a
cohesive unit fulfilling the stated purpose and objectives of these regulations and to
establish the district as a meaningful segment of the larger community. Each proposed
district shall therefor be evaluated as to its adequacy in size with respect to both the
nature and character of its internal design and to its specific location within the City. The
minimum size of a PUO district to be considered for establishment shall be two (2) acres.
(B) Relation to Major Transportation Facilities. PUO districts shall be so located with
respect to arterial or major streets, highways, collector streets, or other transportation
facilities as to provide suitable access to those districts without creating or generating
traffic along minor streets in residential areas or districts outside the PUO districts.
(C) Relation to Utilities, Public Facilities, and Services. PUO districts shall be required
to obtain developers agreements regarding provision of utilities, to meet the
requirements of the Comprehensive Plan regarding levels of service (LOS) for public
facilities and to meet the requirements of Chapter 160, Concurrency Management
System.
(0) Physical Character of the Site. The site shall be suitable for development in the
manner proposed without hazards to persons or property, on or off the tract, from
probability of flooding, erosion. or other dangers, annoyances, or inconveniences.
Condition of soil, ground water level. drainage, and topography shall be appropriate to
both kind and pattern of use intended.
(E) Consistency with the City Comprehensive Plan. To be eligible for consideration, a
PUO rezoning proposal must be found to be consistent with all applicable elements of
the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan with respect to both its proposed internal design
and its relationship to adjacent areas and the City as a whole.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.173. Permitted Uses.
In order to permit maximum flexibility in the design of a proposed planned unit development, no
specific permitted uses are established. Uses permitted within a PUO district shall be only those
residential, cultural. recreational. business, commercial, industrial, and related uses as are deemed by
the City Council to be fully compatible with each other, with the context of the proposed development as
a whole, and with the zoning and land use patterns of surrounding areas. The type, general location,
and extent of all proposed uses shall be clearly designated as part of the conceptual development plan,
and approval of those uses or types of uses as part of a rezoning amendment shall constitute the
permitted land use requirements of a particular PUO district to the same extent and degree as were
those permitted uses specifically included within these regulations. Any proposed change of approved
land usage, other than necessary minor refinements in size, configuration, or location as may be
required in the preparation of the detailed development plans, shall require a new hearing and approval
action in accordance with the administrative review and approval procedures herein established.
Accessory uses normally associated with the uses permitted as part of the approval action upon a
specific PUO proposal shall be permitted at those locations and in an intensity as normally provided for
that development within other zoning districts of the city, unless accessory uses are expressly
prohibited within the approval action or are otherwise regulated by that action.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.174. Internal PUD Design; Standards.
(A) Residential Density. The number and type of residential dwelling units to be permitted
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within a PUD district or within specific portions of a PUD district shall be as determined by the
City Council and stipulated within the approval action. Maximum gross residential density of a
PUD district shall be determined by the densities set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(B) Access. Every dwelling unit or other use permitted within a PUD district shall have access
to a public or private street (of the type required for the PUD under subsection 158.172(B))
either directly or via an approved private road, pedestrian way, court, or other area dedicated to
public or private use, or common element guaranteeing access.
(C) Internal Lots and Frontage.
(1) No minimum lot sizes or minimum yards are established for a PUD district under
these regulations. However, the applicable minimum lot size and yard size requirements
of conventional zoning districts shall be utilized wherever proposed PUD development is
essentially equivalent to that development permitted under conventional zoning district
classifications. In addition, wherever land within a PUD district has frontage upon
preexisting public roads, the front yard requirement of the conventional zoning district
most applicable to the use or uses proposed for that land shall apply; and wherever
yards within a PUD district abut a conventional zoning district, those yards shall comply
with the yard requirements of the conventional zoning district. Where appropriate, the
City Council may stipulate minimum lot sizes and minimum yard requirements as part of
the approval action.
(2) Land area which would normally be required for residential lots, but which is not so
used under the permitted lot size reduction provisions of this section of the chapter, shall
be devoted instead to common open space for the enjoyment and use by residents of
the development and shall be preserved into perpetuity as open space.
(D) Minimum Living Area. The minimum living area requirements shall be as stipulated within
the approval action.
(E) Maximum Building Height. The maximum height of all residential structures not within a
PUD, shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Within a PUD, greater than five (5) acres, the maximum
height permitted is seventy-five (75) feet. Any structure greater than thirty-five (35) feet in height
shall be required to maintain a setback from the property line of such PUD of one hundred (100)
percent of the building height, except for PUDs located within the Port St. Lucie Community
Redevelopment Area. The maximum height forcommercial, office, and institutional uses within a
PUD located in the Port St. Lucie Community Redevelopment Area may be one hundred twenty
(120) feet or ten (10) stories, whichever is less. All such height requests are contingent upon the
approval of a master plan and elevation drawings. which illustrate that the proposed height is
compatible with the surrounding land uses. The applicant is required to provide adequate
information to support the compatibility of the proposed taller structures with the surrounding
land uses.
(F) Provision for Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation.
(1) The street and roadway pattern within a PUD shall be designed so as to take
advantage of existing natural features and shall provide for a logical and orderly
movement of vehicular traffic throughout the development. Provisions shall be made for
the reservation or dedication of all rights-of-way needed for the improvement of existing
streets or the construction of new streets indicated within the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan. The internal street system shall be properly coordinated with all
existing streets and roadways at the project's boundaries, and all streets shall be
designed in accordance with City standards and requirements including section 156.098
which limits cul-de-sac lengths to a maximum of one thousand (1,000) feet.
(2) Reductions of right-of-way widths below those normally required may be granted in
specific cases where the City Council finds lesser widths are appropriate due to the
unique design of the PUD.
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(3) Provision shall be made within a PUD for the separation of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic. and a system of sidewalks or pedestrian ways shall be incorporated into the PUD
design for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
(G) Off-Street Parking and Off-Street Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and off-street
loading facilities shall be provided as set forth within section 158.221. Compact parking space
standards may be used for up to thirty (30%) percent of the total required spaces. A compact
parking space shall have a minimum of seven and one-half-foot width and length of fifteen (15)
feet.
(H) Provision for Public Facilities and Services. Provision shall be made within a PUD district
for all public facilities and services deemed essential by the City Council for location and
establishment within that district. Required sites for facilities and services shall be of such sizes,
proportions. and location so as to effectively serve their intended purposes in a manner
beneficial to future residents of the development and to the City as a whole. These sites shall be
dedicated to the City or other applicable public body at no cost.
(I) Underground Utilities. Within a PUD, all utilities, including telephone, television cable, and
electrical systems shall be installed underground. Appurtenances to these systems which
require above-ground installation shall be effectively screened and, thereby, may be exempted
from this requirement. Primary facilities providing services to the site of the PUD may be
exempted.
(J) Protection of Natural Features. Provision shall be made within the design of a PUD for the
protection and conservation of significant natural features within or adjacent to the site. Where
any alteration of those features is required as part of the development proposed within the PUD
district. the developer shall replace the altered features with natural features or areas
acceptable to the City.
(K) Buffering. Wherever essential to ensure compatibility, land use areas within a PUD shall be
suitably screened from each other and from adjacent development or roadways outside the
PUD by appropriate buffering materials. Buffering shall be provided by use of natural vegetation,
landscaping berms, or decorative wood or masonry walls.
(L) Commercial and Industrial Development. In general, commercial or industrial uses within a
PUD district shall be only those deemed essential to serve the needs of the PUD residents and
not the general needs of the surrounding area. However, where it is found by the City that the
lands within a proposed PUD district are appropriately located and of proper size and
configuration so as to serve an existing or future need or commercial or industrial development
of the larger community, provision for the development may be included within that proposed
PUD district. No commercial or industrial uses shall be approved as part of a PUD unless the
location, site size, and proposed intensity of those uses are found to be consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 02-92, ~ 1,11-25-02; Ord. No. 05-27, ~ 1, 3-14-05)
Sec. 158.175. Rezoning of Land to PUD; Procedure.
The procedure for rezoning of land to PUD classification is set forth within sections 158.315
through 158.322 and applying to the rezoning of land generally.
(A) Applications, Materials to be Submitted. In addition to information required for application
for rezoning generally under sections 158.315 through 158.322, the applicant shall submit the
following materials or data:
(1) A statement presenting firm evidence of the unified control of the entire area within
the proposed PUD. The applicant shall State agreement to:
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Proceed with the proposed development according to the provisions of these
zoning regulations and any conditions as may be attached to the rezoning of the
land to PUD; provide agreements, contracts, deed restrictions, and sureties
acceptable to the City for completion of the development according to the plans
approved at the time of rezoning to PUD, and for continuing operation and
maintenance of those areas, functions, and facilities as are not to be provided.
operated. or maintained at public expense; andbind all successors in title to any
commitments made under this subsection (A)(1). All agreements and evidence of
unified control shall be examined by the City Attorney and no rezoning of land to
PUD classification shall be adopted without a certification of the City Attorney
that agreements and evidence of unified control meet the requirements of these
zoning regulations.
(2) A statement as to the density of development sought for the PUD and the
supporting evidence or documentation as the applicant may feel is pertinent to enable
the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council to determine whether or not the
density of development requested is reasonable and proper.
(3) A conceptual development plan which is processed under sections 158.235 through
158.245.
(4) Proposed zoning district regulations such as minimum rear side, and front yards,
maximum building coverage, minimum building height (nonresidential only), permitted
uses and accessory uses, minimum lot requirements, minimum internal rear. side or
front yards, minimum living area, as may be relevant to the PUD proposed.
(5) A statement showing proposed modifications of zoning or other applicable City
regulations where it is intended by the applicant that the modification serves the public
interest to an equivalent degree.
(6) Where necessary due to the unique character of the land involved, the size or
intensity of the proposed development, or the types of proposed uses, the applicant may
wish to submit or may be required by the City to submit one (1) or more of the following:
an ecological survey; a comprehensive drainage study; a school impact study, including
a letter from the county school board in keeping with the provisions of F.S. ~ 235.193; a
recreation impact study; a traffic impact study; or a marketability study.
(B) Procedures. On applications for rezoning of land to PUD classification. the Planning and
Zoning Board and the City Council shall proceed in general as for other applications for
rezoning of land and approval of a conceptual site plan. PUD's generally require several
revisions to the conceptual development plan prior to a final recommendation. The applicant
should consider this in scheduling for final approvals.
(1) The site plan review committee shall review each PUD plan and vote to recommend
approval, to recommend approval with conditions, or to recommend denial of the
conceptual development plan. The recommendation shall be forwarded to the Planning
and Zoning Board with the application.
(2) In recommending rezoning of land to PUD classification, the Planning and Zoning
Board may recommend and the City Council may attach suitable conditions, safeguards,
and stipulations, including but not limited to the following:
a. Types or categories of land uses to be permitted within the district or
specified portions thereof;
b. Residential density to be permitted within the district or specified portions
thereof;
c. Minimum building lot sizes, required yards, building setbacks, floor area
requirements, and maximum impervious surface area to be permitted within the
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district or specified portions thereof;
d. Intensity of nonresidential uses to be permitted within the district or specified
portions thereof, including square footage and floor area, height of structures,
and amounts of land to be utilized for parking and other open space activities;
e. Amounts, locations, and types of recreational areas, parks, open spaces, and
facilities to be provided within the district or specified portions thereof, with
dedication thereof to the public at no cost;
f. Provisions to be made for necessary public facilities or services required by
the district or specified portions thereof, with dedication thereof to the City or
other applicable public body at no cost;
g. Method of staging of various development phases within the district, including
both the sequence and timing of those phases and the required dates for filing of
final development plans.
(3) In the application of those conditions and stipulations, applicable standards set forth
within the conventional zoning districts of this Code shall be utilized wherever possible.
Any conditions, safeguards, and stipulations made at the time of rezoning to PUD shall
be binding upon the applicant or any successors in interest. Deviations from approved
plans or failure to comply with any requirement, condition, safeguard, or stipulation shall
constitute a violation of these zoning regulations.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.176. Establishment of PUD District to be by Ordinance.
Each establishment of a PUD district shall be by the means of an ordinance duly adopted by the
City Council in conformity with all procedures of law pertaining to rezoning of land within the City. Any
said ordinance shall incorporate the conceptual plan and all stipulations and conditions embodied within
the approval action.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.177. Changes in Conceptual Plans.
(A) Minor changes in conceptual plans approved as a part of the rezoning to PUD may be
permitted. The City Council upon application by the developer or his successors in interest,
without the filing of a new application for PUD rezoning, provided that any change does not
result in any of the following:
(1) An overall increase in number of dwelling units of over one (1 %) percent.
(2) A reduction of the area set aside for community open space or a relocation thereof
of more than five (5%) percent.
(3) An overall increase in proposed floor area of over five (5%) percent.
(4) An overall increase by more than five (5%) percent of the total impervious surface
area.
(5) An increase in the number of floors of building or an increase in height.
(6) A modification in original design concept, such as an addition of land use category,
change in traffic pattern or access and egress, or an increase of traffic generation
exceeding that previously submitted by more than ten (10%) percent.
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(7) Any increase or decrease of more than ten (10%) percent of the total land area
occupying a particular land use.
(B) To apply for a minor change in conceptual plans, the developer or his successors in
interest shall submit the following information to the office of the Zoning Administrator.
(1) An up-to-date statement presenting evidence of unified control of the entire area
within the PUD and a renewed agreement to all provisions set forth in subsection
158. 175(A)(1).
(2) A written statement clearly setting forth all proposed changes in the conceptual
plan, setting forth in comparable fashion all applicable plan data and for both the
currently approved conceptual plan and the conceptual plan as proposed for change.
(3) Revised copy of the conceptual development plan containing all proposed changes.
(4) A revised copy of all other documents or reports submitted as part of the original
application and affected by the proposed changes.
(5) Revised copies of any additional covenants, agreements, or stipulations made a
part of the original approval action and affected by the proposed changes.
(C) Any application for minor changes in conceptual plans shall be submitted to the site plan
review committee and Planning and Zoning Board for review and recommendation, and the
recommendations of the committee and board shall be entered into the official record of the
application and shall be considered by the City Council prior to the taking of official action upon
application. Any proposed change in conceptual plans which does not qualify as a minor change
as set forth above shall be considered a major change and shall require a rezoning application
meeting all applicable requirements of this chapter for PUD rezoning.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.178. Time Limit for Proceeding with Final Development Plan.
If the final development plan as set out in section 158.179 has not been filed for approval within
two (2) calendar years of the date of rezoning of land to PUD. or within one (1) calendar year following
a stipulated date for filing in case of a phased PUD development, then the PUD classification shall
remain on the land, but plan approval shall be required by the City Council with procedure as for a new
application for rezoning (including payment of fees) and no new application shall have the effect of
increasing the density or intensity of development previously approved. Extensions of time limits may
be granted by the City Council upon due cause being shown.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.179. Final Development Plan.
Plans for development of land rezoned in PUD shall be processed in accordance with
procedures established in the City's subdivision regulations or site plan review requirements. The same
information and data shall be furnished at each stage of plan approval as is required for subdivision or
site plan submission. The final development plan required and submitted shall be in substantial
compliance with the conceptual development plan submitted as part of the application for rezoning to
PUD. In addition to theprovisions of the subdivision regulations or site plan review requirements found
to be applicable, the following information shall be provided (where applicable, typical or standardized
data may be provided for divisions (A) through (D) below):
(A) Building locations and architectural definitions of all structures proposed which are
a part of the project shall be depictecl upon the tentative plan or plat and the
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supplementary materials.
(B) Master landscape plan depicting existing and proposed vegetation and locations
thereof on the site.
(C) Walls and planting screens, locations, heights, and materials.
(0) (1) Tabulations analyzing the number of total gross acres in the project and the
percentages thereof proposed to be utilized by the several building types, other nonresidential
uses. off-street parking and off-street loading, streets, recreation areas, parks, schools, and
other reservations. Tabulations of total number of dwelling units in the project by types and the
overall project density in dwelling units.
(2) Prior to approval of a final development plan, the developer shall file, as specified at
the time of rezoning, a legally constituted maintenance association agreement for
improving, perpetually operating, and maintaining the common facilities to be held in
private ownership, including streets, drives, parking areas, and open space and
recreation facilities; or he shall file all documents as are necessary to show how the
common areas are to be improved, operated, and maintained. These documents shall
be subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.180. Variances.
Application for and consideration of any variances from the terms of an established PUO district
shall be in accordance with procedures set forth within sections 158.295 through 158.302.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.181. Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy.
No building permit or certificate of occupancy or zoning compliance shall be issued in or for
development in a PUO district except in conformity with all provisions of the rezoning to PUO
classification and plans submitted under section 158.237.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.182. Status of Existing PUD District.
Existing PUO districts for which concept development plans have been approved shall be
eligible to proceed under the terms of the approval action of the concept development plans, but those
PUO districts shall be fully subject to the provisions of section 158.178, establishing a time limit for
proceeding with the final development plan. Existing PUO districts for which no concept development
plans have been approved shall be required to meet all requirements for concept development plan
submittal and approval within one (1) calendar year from the effective date of passage of these revised
PUO regulations. In the event application for concept plan approval is not made within that period, the
City Council may take steps to rezone the affected property to a conventional zoning district
classification deemed appropriate. One (1) six-month extension of this provision may be granted by the
City Council upon due cause shown.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Sec. 158.183. Fees.
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Fees for the filing of PUD applications and final development plans shall be established by the
City Council.
(Ord. No. 98-84, ~ 1, 3-22-99)
Secs. 158.184--158.199. Reserved.
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The Planned Development district is intended to allow for various and mixed uses in a single,
comprehensive development. The district is established to allow an applicant to submit a land use
development proposal for consideration, to allow th ite Plan Technical Review Committee and
Planning Board to review and recommend, and to allow the Board 0 oun 0 SSloners to
approve a proposal which it determines to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and
welfare, along with any conditions, requirements or limitations that recommending bodies or the
30ard of County Commissioners deem advisable.
The Planned Development district is established to encourage f
allowing flexibility and creativity in design options. The district IS mtended to promote more
efficient and economic uses of land; provide opportunities for design innovations by individual
planned developments which are not provided for or allowed in the underlying zoning districts
established b,)[ this Code; promote home ownership opportunities for all residents of the community;
encoura e flexibility in desi and allow planned integration of multiple uses and structures;
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located recreational facilities, open spaces and scenic areas, either ij
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the eiiliancement of neighborhoods through the preservation of natural features; allow design options
iliat complement and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses; lower development and
building costs by permitting a variety of lot sizes, networks of utilities and streets and the use of
'1lore economical building types and shared facilities; and accomplish more
than would be possible through the strict application of the minimum
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Any number, variety or mix of uses may be considered in a Planned Development district,
)rovlcied that all such uses are internally consistent, compatible or complementary.
B. Consistency with Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan
A Planned Development district may be located in any future land use classification and must
be consistent with the purpose and intent of the classification or classifications in which it
is located. All building, housing and other codes as incorporated by Article XIII of this Code
0[ as otherwise prescribed by law are applicable to the Planned Development District. All
0ther land development regulations are applicable to the Planned Development district;
provided, any other land development regulation may be modified provided such regulation
~s identified and provided the purpose and extent of any modification is described and
rlemonstrated to be reasonable and appropriate in the context of the Planned Development
-,::d Drovides for public health, safety and welfare. Special exceptions and variances pursuant
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When approved pursuant to the provisions of the Code, the conceptual development plan and
other materials and documents as are adopted by ordinance shall constitute an amendment
to these regulations and to the Official Zoning Atlas. Development within a Planned
Development may occur only in conformity with the approved conceptual development plan
unless amended as provided below.
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A petition for a Planned Development district shall, at a minimum, include the following:
1. An application provided by the Department with applicable fees.
2. A written statement describing the nature and intent of the proposed development.
3. A professionally prepared conceptual development plan that conveys the general
extent and character of the proposed development and that illustrates
a. the title of the project and name of the developer,
b. areas of residential and non residential development,
c. the location and extent of proposed open space areas,
d. the location of proposed community or public uses, such as recreation areas,
clubhouses, schools, houses of worship and the like,
e. basic vehicular, pedestrian and other circulation systems,
f. proposed points and methods of access, and
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a. the maximum number by type of residential units,
b. the total land area and overall gross density of residential units and the land
area and density of each distinct residential area,
c. the total maximums quare feet by type of commercial, industrial, institutional
and other such uses and the maximum square feet by type for each distinct
development area,
d. the floor area ratio for any building over three stories including a drawing of
the assumed lot boundaries, and
e. approximate land area by type of conservation, retention, recreation, parks
md other open space areas.
5. Sufficient surveys, drawings or other information to indicate the general proposed
drainage plan including outfalls and a written summary of the proposed drainage
nlan.
6. A list and description of any areas or facilities proposed to be dedicated for public
use.
7. A phasing plan if applicable.
8. A proposed time frame for completion of each phase and of the entire development.
o A site as-built map indicating the boundaries of the subject property and indicating
all streets, buildings, water courses and other important features.
! O. A description and location of identified environmentally sensitive lands.
1 1 A preliminary traffic impact analysis and discussion of the availability or proposed
':~nstruction of necessary transportation facilities by proposed phase.
- L. A preliminary analysis of the impact on schools.
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13. A discussion of the proposed or anticipated sources of potable water, sanitary sewer
and other utilities and of the availability of such utilities based on projected
residential and non-residential demand.
14. A list of required regional, state or federal permits or approvals.
! 5. Other written or graphic materials, such as architectural elevations, may be submitted
to conveyor clarify the nature, character, intent or other attributes of the proposed
development.
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All plans, maps, surveys, documents and the like required as part of the application
may be submitted in a large format or in binders where appropriate for review and
presentation purposes, but shall also be submitted in a reproducible format for
distribution to the review boards unless a sufficient number of copies is provided.
When provisions for phasing are included in the development plan, each phase of the
development must be so planned and so related to previous development,
surrounding properties, and the availability of public facilities and services that
failure to proceed with subsequent phases of the development will have no adverse
impact on any completed phase or surrounding properties.
The Board of County Commissioners may establish, in addition to concurrency
requirements, reasonable periods of time for completing the proj ect or phases thereof,
including any dedicated public facilities which are a part of the development.
If the review of construction plans, the review of a final traffic impact analysis or the
process of obtaining required regional, state or federal permits results in a finding by
the Department that amendments to the Planned Development are necessary beyond
those that may be approved administratively, including a failure to meet an
established level of service, the Development Plan shall be resubmitted to the
Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners for review and consideration
of such amendments.
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A Planned Development may be ~amended in the same manner in which a Planned
Development is initially approved; provided, a minor amendment may be approved by the
Department or may be referred to the Board of County Commissioners or other
recommending bodies at the director's discretion. A minor amendment include the
following:
1. Any increase by up to five percent or any decrease in the total square footage of any
building or the density or intensity in the approved development plan;
Internal realignment of rights-of-way, other than a relocation of access points to the
Planned Development itself, where there is no net reduction of the size of
:::mservationJpreservation areas or required easements;
Relocation of building envelopes where there is no encroachment upon required
~::mservation or oreservation areas and no reduction in the setbacks between the
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~acilities when such relocation will have no net impact on adjacent properties or land
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To:City of Okeechobee Planning & Zoning
Comments on the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Discussion Materials.-
The Proposed Regulations for PUD Development.
Dated March 2, 2007
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to comment on the proposed PUD regulations and point out
the implications these regulations would have, if approved as they are, through out the City
ofOkeechobee in regards to all of the potential future large scale residential or mixed-use
developments.
Upon review of the document of the Proposed Regulations for PUD development presented
by La Rue Planning and Management Services, Inc. we have found the following
Limitations, Restrictions and Implications;
Limitations:
These PUD regulations do not provide the necessary flexibility for the development of
contemporary approaches of smart growth development su~ -a.i the "Traditional
Neighborhood Developments" (lND) well known and recognized for the enhanced open
space conditions and improved living environment along with the protection of
environmentally sensitive areas as is intended in section 2 of the prepared regulation.
For example; as stated in any "Smart Growth Code" for TND the variety and public space
character of a development may be achieved with a combination of various elements,
setbacks being one of them, where the different setbacks between buildings, street fronts,
alleys and open spaces establish the quality of the open space, be it a side walk, a park, a
linear bicycle route or meandering walk way or trail. The minimum separation between
buildings proposed of20 ft in sections S.h and S.i.2.c limit this possibility. The definition
of a min. side setback of 10 ft. is no different than the present RSF-l regulation. This
eliminates the need for the use of a PUD in our opinion.
Section S.d is a specific limitation to the architecture that must be provided thus defeating
the purpose of achieving architectural variety that will create a rich character in a
community.
Restrictions:
As defined in the "Planning and Urban Design Standards" by the American Planning
Association (AP A) PUD Regulations are one of many alternatives of "Flexible zoning"
approaches. Its main characteristics are,' "Planned unit development (PUD) typically merge
zoning and subdivision controls, allowing developers to plan and develop a large area as a
single entity, with the design flexibility to mix land uses, housing types and densities, and to
phase large developments over a number of years ".. " P UD offers the advantage of a
diversity of units and use types. It also provides a way to customize developments standards
to the specific land under consideration...,Also, because PUD development is often liberated
from the rigid standards of base zoning districts, including zoning and dimensional
requirements, development and construction costs related to infrastructure can be
minimized." I
The dimensional standards presented in section 5 of the Proposed Regulations are specific in
nature. One could say they are directed to a specific site. These regulations should not be a
blanket regulations in a "one size fits all" frame of mind, to be applied throughout the city,
because it forfeits the purpose of a PUD flexible frame work. This regulation does not permit
a wide variety of densities and housing types, especially affordable housing. For instance, the
open space requirements become restrictions when added to the retention areas, roadways
etc. and the lot building separation and size restrictions. The proposed regulations in our
opinion will generate a project with a majority of town-home building type in order to
achieve a cost effective development. The PUD regulation is meant to be a framework within
which every specific project or tract of land will be reviewed on a one-by-one basis. This
principal is clear in the zoning code of Sebring; where Sebring has it defined as a
"Community Unit Regulation (CU-I)." See attached Exhibit "A".
The need for housing that can be acquired by nurses, police men, firemen and teachers, in
other words, "workforce" could only be achieved, under the proposed PUD ordinance with
the construction of multifamily developments throughout the city in our opinion. The
proposed regulation, if utilized at all by the development community, will drive use toward
multi-family development and that would not be a good result of the proposed regulation.
The alternative is the development of more costly housing generating sprawl, increased car
dependency measured in car trips and frequency of trips, greater damage to the environment
and farmland.
If Okeechobee will take the challenge of facing the economic growth at its doorstep it must
consider a broader and more flexible PUD Regulation applied to the entire city and tailored
to fit the needs and conditions of every different site or project accordingly in the site plan
reVIew process.
To quote Jonathan Barnett in the article "Smart Growth in a Changing World" in the March
2007 issue of the Planning magazine of the American Planning Association,
""Smart Growth" is the accepted phrase for the move away from the typical low-density
development. It has three basic elements: conserving natural resources, encouraging
compact commercial and mixed-use development, and creating walkable residential
neighborhoods. All three are primarily local endeavors".
Royal Professional Builders
Royal Architecture & Design
Ken Treadwell
Climaco Cardenas
I Planning ~md Urban Design Standards, American Planning Association. (2006). p.599
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Sec. 26-221. Purpose.
The purpose of the community unit regulation (C-U) is to:
(1) Provide the maximum of land and design development opportunities in harmony with
reasonable area, building coverage, height, setback and service requirements;
(2) Provide the means of mixing such appropriate land use as may not otherwise be
permitted in any of the established zoning districts; and
(3) For other purposes.
The C-U regulation will be applied only in R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 zoning classifications and only upon specific
petition by property owners proposing a unique type of planned development in keeping with the purpose of _
the district.
(Code 1981, 922-26(A))
Sec. 26-222. Review.
The proposed general site development plan provided in this division shall be reviewed,
recommended and certified by the planning and zoning board prior to adoption by the city council.
(Code 1981, 922-26(8))
Sec. 26-223. Subdivision of property.
Property that is to be subdivided shall be platted in accordance with procedures of chapter 20 which
pertains to subdivisions, except as amended by specific C-U guidelines or standards.
(Code 1981, 922-26(C))
Sec. 26-224. Conflicts.
Approvals under the provisions of this division shall not release the applicant from meeting other
applicable ordinance provisions unless specific waivers are obtained.
(Code 1981, 922-26(0))
Sec. 26-225. Uses permitted.
Uses shall be only those uses or types of uses that are shown on the approved site plan for the
community unit. These uses shall be established only at such locations and in such density as set forth on
the approved general site plan. A community unit is not limited as to types of land usage that may be
permitted, except that they must be uses allowed in R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-6 zoning classifications. Uses
proposed must be found to be of such types and to be ,so located and arranged as to assure complete
compatibility among themselves and with adjacent existing land uses or land use zones of adjacent property
and existing or future public facilities and utilities. .
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Sec. 26-226. General standards.
(a) Area requirements. The total area of a community unit shall be unrestricted, and no minimum
width shall be required. There shall be no minimum lot area requirements for individual buildings,
provided that open space shall be provided around each building so as to provide adequately for light,
air, and a proper relationship of building to site. Single-family, two-family and multifamily buildings
shall have access to open space with a minimum equivalent to that required for such buildings within
the applicable zoning districts; and such open space shall be an integral element of the C-U plan.
(b) Maximum building coverages. Maximum building coverage shall be as specified in the approved
general site development plan.
(c) Setback. Buildings shall be set back a reasonable distance from all property lines and abutting
roadways so as not to adversely affect or impede the use of adjoining property or be adversely
affected by adjoining land use currently existing or zoned.
(Code 1981, S 22-26(F))
Sec. 26-227. C-U review procedures.
(a) General site development plan submittal requirements. On petition for adoption of a C-U, the
following materials shall be submitted to the building official and shall constitute the elements of the
general site development plan:
(1) A letter of transmittal officially submitting the proposal for approval, signed by the
developer or his authorized representative.
(2) Firm evidence of the unified control of the entire area within the proposed community unit
and agreement that, if he proceeds with the proposed development, the petitioner will:
a. Do so in accord with the officially approved general site development plan of the
development, and such other conditions or modifications as may be included.
b. Provide proposed agreements, covenants, contracts or deed restrictions for
completion of the undertaking in accordance with the adopted general site
development plan as well as for the continuing operation and maintenance of such
areas, functions and facilities as are not to be provided, operated or maintained at
general public expense.
c. Bind his development successors in title to any commitments made under
subsections (a)(2)a. and b.
d. Secure written consents and agreements from all property owners of record within
a community unit that they have given the petitioner authority to act in their behalf and
that the representative or agent has the delegated authority to represent the owners
and they agree that all commitments made by the aforementioned representative or
agent are binding.
(3) A statement of the petitioner's interest in the property, including a copy of the last
recorded warranty deed, and, if a contract purchaser, written consent of the seller/owner, or, if
a lessee, a copy of the lease agreement and written consent of the owner.
(4) A certified boundary drawing by a surveyor.registered in the state containing the following:
a. An accurate metes and bounds or other description of the property to be included
in the C-U.
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b. A computation of the total acreage of the tract, to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(5) Five copies of a scaled general site development plan of the entire proposal showing the
following information:
a. A key map at a convenient scale showing the general site development plan, which
shall include existing roads, streams, street rights-of-way and street intersections; and
a statement indicating the distance to all public improvements such as schools,
firehouses, public recreational areas and the like, which would serve the subject
development.
b. Location, with pavement type, right-of-way, names and other related
appurtenances of all public streets adjoining or traversing the site. If no public street
adjoins the site, sufficient description by metes and bounds as to identify the location of
the site shall be provided.
c. Identification of the name, plat, book and page number of any recorded subdivision
comprising all or part of the site.
d. Identification and location of any existing watercourses, lakes, woodland areas, or
other such significant natural physical features upon the site, as well as on adjacent
property within 250 feet of outside boundaries and proposed alterations to such
features.
e. The density of land use to be allocated to the part of the site to be developed.
f. General location, arrangement, size and height, in stories and/or feet, of all
proposed structures (with identification of proposed uses), open-space walkways,
parking and service areas (indicating number of parking spaces to be provided),
location and size of all proposed roads and access driveways. fences or walls, and
landscaped areas for the first designated phase of the project, including a metes and
bounds description of the phase.
g. The use, number of acres, density of use, collector roads and roads of any higher
classification, of all future phases.
h. Location of existing structures and/or open-space facilities on adjacent properties
within 250 feet of any boundary line of the site. Use of a recent aerial photo is
adequate.
i. All existing and proposed means of vehicular access to and from the site. including
roads on site.
j. Preliminary transportation analysis, to include an estimate of average trips/unit, total
average daily trips and total peak hour trips.
k. A statement by the petitioner of the major planning assumptions and objectives of
the development project, including but not limited to:
1. Development.
2. Projected population.
3. Proposed timing and phases of development.
4. Proposed ownership and form of organization to maintain common open
space and facilities.
5. Proposed density of land use for each development parcel within the
project.
/. A general layout of the types, quantities, and location of trees and other such
significant vegetation features. A recent aerial photograph shall be adequate.
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m. A map of soil conservation service soil classification by soil associations.
n. A general floodplain map indicating areas subject to inundation and high
groundwater levels up to a 100-year flood classification.
o. Most recent available aerial photo, with modified areas delineated.
p. Any other reasonable information that may be required by the planning and zoning
board or the city council, which is commensurate with the intent and purpose of this
Code.
(b) Planning and zoning board review and recommendation. The planning and zoning board shall
review the proposal and indicate a recommendation for approval or disapproval. Recommendation for
approval shall constitute the general acceptability of the plan, subject to review and approval of the
final site development plan. As a part of its recommendation for approval, the planning and zoning
board shall submit to the city council its findings and such guidelines or standards which are deemed
necessary to ensure the acceptable development of the proposed plan.
(c) Approval of general site development plan. If the general site development plan and the location _
are deemed to be acceptable and appropriate, based on the submitted data as required within the C-
U requirements, the city council may approve the petition for the C-U. The mayor and the city clerk
shall date and endorse the appropriate plan. and the plan shall be filed as a part of the official zoning
records of the city. The city council's resolution of approval shall incorporate and specify plan
drawings forming the basis of the approval and shall establish such guidelines or standards, which
shall be complied with in order to secure detailed site development plan approval. This approval shall
not release the developer from any requirements established by other ordinances unless the
nonconformance is specifically stated in the approval.
(Code 1981, 9 22-26(G))
Sec. 26-228. Review of detailed site development plan.
(a) Submittal requirements. Prior to the commencement of development on any portion of the C-U,
the developer shall submit a detailed site development plan for approval by the building official. A
detailed site development plan may be submitted either for the entire development, or for one or more
stages as outlined in the general site development plan approval. The developer shall submit the
following materials for review:
(1) A letter of transmittal officially submitting the proposal for approval.
(2) Three copies of a dimensioned detailed site development plan meeting those
requirements outlined and providing the information required in section 26-227; except that
location, arrangement, size and height of all proposed structures (with identification of
proposed uses and number of units), open-space uses, walkways, parking and service areas
(indicating number of parking spaces to be provided), location and size of all proposed roads
and access driveways, fences or walls, and landscaped areas shall be exact.
(b) Building official's review and action. Upon receipt of the materials described in subsection (a),
the building official shall review the detailed site development plan to determine its compliance with
the general site development plan and with the guidelines and standards established by the city
council at the time of general site plan approval. Following his review, the building official shall either
approve or disapprove the plan. In the case of disapproval, the detailed site development plan shall
be submitted to the planning and zoning board, which shall either uphold the building official's
disapproval or shall approve the plan as submitted. Following the building official's or the planning and
zoning board's approval of the detailed site development plan, a copy of the plan, with certification of
approval shall be filed as part of the official zoning records of the city.
(c) Appeal procedure. In the event of the planning and zoning board's disapproval, the detailed site
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development plan may be revised and resubmitted to the building official for further review or may be
submitted upon appeal to the city council for final determination.
(Code 1981, g 22-26(H))
Sec. 26-229. Amendment procedure.
During developmental stages, any conceptual modification of either a general or detailed site
development plan adopted pursuant to this division may be accomplished by the filing of a new petition in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this division, a conceptual modification being defined as anyone
of the following:
(1) Any overall increase in number of dwelling units of over one percent.
(2) A reduction of the area set aside for community open space or a relocation of more than
five percent.
(3) An overall increase in proposed floor area of over five percent.
(4) An overall increase by more than five percent of the total ground area covered by
buildings.
(5) An increase in the number of floors of buildings or an increase in height greater than 15
feet.
(6) A modification in original design concept such as addition of a land use category, change
in traffic pattern or access and egress, or increase of ten percent total traffic generation
utilizing the previously submitted traffic generation figures.
(7) Any increase or decrease of more than ten percent of the total land area occupying a
particular land use.
(Code 1981, g 22-26(1))
Sec. 26-230. Annual status report.
After approval by the city council, and up to the time of final completion of construction, the petitioner
shall submit, on the anniversary date of the approval, a yearly status report to the building official. The report
shall give the current status of the approved project and the projected future construction schedules.
(Code 1981, g 22-26(J))
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LARuE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Inc.
1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206
Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845
239-334-3366. FAX: 239-334-6384
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
March 2, 2007
Planning Board members
Bill Brisson
Proposed PUD regulations
At its meeting on February 6, 2007, the City Council passed a Resolution enacting Zoning in
Progress pertaining to development in the PUD zoning district. This resolution directed that no
site plans for development within the PUD Zoning District will be accepted or reviewed by the
City until new PUD regulations have been adopted. During the meeting, the City Council
directed LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc. to prepare new PUD regulations for
discussion and consideration by the Planning Board at its March 15,2007 meeting.
In this regard, the follo'vving materials will provide you with a brief explanation of the back-
ground behind, and rationale supporting, our proposed regulations, and an easy-to-read version
of the proposed regulations. A legislative draft, in strike-out and underline format, will be
provided to you prior to the meeting. Please review these materials. If you have any questions
or comments, please call me and we can discuss your thoughts over the phone. This will allow
me to be better prepared to address your concerns at the meeting.
SARASOTA OFFICE: 2427 Porter Lake Dr. Unit 110, Sarasota. Florida 34240
Ph. (941) 378-1487 Fax (941) 342-0563 Cell (941) 228-1499---e-mail: bill@larue-planning.com
4. We have suggested adding a maximum building dimension, to avoid single buildings
that are out of character or scale with the community.
5. There will be no individual minimum lot sizes or minimum yards for property within
the PUD, but we have suggested a minimum separation of buildings. The proposed
minimum separation is less than now currently required when multiple buildings are
located on a single parcel.
For example, in the RMF district, the minimum side yard is 20 feet, so when there are
multiple structures on the same parcel they must be treated as if they were on separate
parcels (see Sec. 90-450) which would mean each building would have a side yard of
20 feet. This means that the two buildings would be 40 feet apart.
The proposed separation distance is one-half the average height of the two buildings.
So, for 35-foot high buildings, for example, the separation would be 17.5 feet.
However, no buildings will be allowed to be separated by less than 15 feet.
6. In order to ensure that residential PUDs are not too crowded and provide for an
adequate living environment in conformance with the intent of the PUD district,
minimum open space requirements are proposed, with limitations as to how much of
the required open space can be in the form of lakes or retention areas. Weare also
suggesting that a certain amount of the required open space be usable open space.
This means that the open space is of a size that can have a practical value to the
occupants of the project. not just narrow strips oflandscaping or grass, or just open
water bodies.
7. We are also suggesting that an improved recreation area be provided when the PUD
includes portions of the development that are likely oriented towards families (based on
the number of units with two or more bedrooms).
8. Finally, we have included a series of development review standards that can be used in
evaluating the conceptual plan to determine if the initial request for a rezoning to the
PUD-R district should be approved.
We hope this brief explanation will be helpful to you in preparing for our meeting on March 15th.
The actual proposed regulations for the PUD-R district follow:
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c. Maximum height: No building, structure or part thereof shall exceed a total height 45 feet,
except as approved by special exception.
d. Maximum building dimension. The maximum dimension of any structure or group of
attached structures shall not exceed 150 feet for anyone building face.
e. Minimum perimeter set back. No building or structure shall be located closer than 20 feet to
any perimeter boundary of the PUD-R district.
f. Minimum separation between buildings. Buildings shall be separated from each other by a
distance equal to one-half the average of the total height of the buildings, but in no case shall
the separation be less than 15 feet.
g. Maximum lot coverage and impervious surface coverage: Maximum allowable lot coverage
is 40% and the aggregate of lot coverage and impervious surface area shall not exceed 60%
of the gross land area of the PUD-R district (excluding public streets and rights-of-way
existing prior to rezoning to the PUD-R district).
h. Minimum open space. An area equal to not less than 35% of the area of the PUD-R district
shall be reserved for landscaping and open space. Not more than 50% of the area of water
bodies located entirely within the PUD-R district may be counted towards the minimum open
space requirement provided, however, that such areas may not comprise more than 50% (?)
of the total open space requirement.
I. Alinimum usable open space. An area equal to not less than 7.5% of the land area of the
PUD-R district shall be reserved for usable open space.
(1) For the purposes of this requirement, land areas meeting the following criteria shall
qualifY as usable open space:
(a) common land areas, either landscaped or developed in active recreation, but not
located within a residential structure, that have a minimum dimension of20 feet
in length and width and that comprise a contiguous area of not less than 2,000
square feet; and
(b) ground level open patios or courtyards with a depth of not less than 15 feet and
that are oriented towards individual dwelling units.
(2) For the purposes of this requirement, areas meeting the following criteria do not
qualifY as usable open space:
(a) land areas with a slope of greater than 8-to-l;
(b) spaces located between the ends of buildings which spaces are individually less
than 2,000 square feet in area;
(c) perimeter landscape buffers located between vehicular use areas and public
rights-of-way or perimeter property lines; and
(d) water bodies or dry retention areas.
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h. Height. Allowable height in developments in a PUD-R district shall be determined after
review of the surrounding land uses to ensure that the proposed development will not create
any external impacts that would adversely affect surrounding development, existing or
proposed.
1. Fences and screening. Fences or vegetative screening at the periphery of a development in a
PUD-R district shall be provided to protect occupants from undesirable views, lighting, noise
or other off-site influences, or to protect occupants of adjoining properties form similar
adverse influences.
J. Screening of trash and refuse containers. All central refuse, trash and garbage collections
containers, or those serving multiple dwelling units, shall be screen be screened from sight or
located in a such a manner so as not to be visible from any public area within or adjacent to
the PUD-R district.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE 716, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY
SECTION 90-401 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION
90-402 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-403 OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-404 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-405 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 90-406 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND SECTIONS 90-407 TO 90-440 OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, REVISING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DISTRICT AND ADDING DIVISION 13 FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPENT (PUD-R) DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance
Number 716 known as the Land Development Regulations, and included requirements
for planned unit development zoning districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, upon review of same, the City of Okeechobee, through staff analysis, has
determined that current PUD regulations do not adequately safeguard the City's interest
and promote improved development patterns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has determined that setting forth specific regulations for a
comprehensive set of regulations for residential planned unit developments are in the
best interests of the City of Okeechobee, and an appropriate and necessary promulgation
of its authority;
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida;
presented at a duly advertised public meting; and passed by a majority vote of the City
Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for
the City:
Section 1.
Sections 90-401, 90-402, 90-403, 90-404, 90-405, 90-406, and 90-407
- 90-440 of Ordinance No. 716 be amended as follows:
DIVISION 12. MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
DISTRICT
Sec. 90-401. Generally.
(a) Provision is made for mixed-use planned unit development (PUD) zoning
districts in which diverse residential, commercial, institutional or
recreation uses may be brought together under a unified plan of
development which is in the interest and general welfare of the public.
(b) Mixed-use PUD zoning districts shall be permitted only on land
designated as future land use category singlo klmily or multif:Jmily
residenti3/ ,mixed use in the comprehensive plan.
(c) A conceptual site plan of the proposed development shall be submitted
and approved prior to a change in zone eftAeF to single family or 3
mu/tif3mily residonti31 mixed use PUD zoning district, subject to the
regulations of this division.
(LDR) 1998, ~ 430)
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Sec. 90-402. Permitted uses.
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the mixed-use PUO
district:
(1) Attached and detached S~ingle-family dwelling~;
(2) Zero lot line sinole-familv dwellinqs.
f2i(3) Two-family dwelling~.
(4) Town homes.
~(5) Multiple-family dwelling~.
W(6) Adult family care homes or assisted living facilities.
te-}(7) Day care center, nursing home.
{&}(8) Professional office, business office, medical office.
{-7-)(9) Retail store, retail service.
{.g..}(10) Restaurant.
{9.}(11) Personal service, dry cleaner.
{..Wi(12)Mechanical and repair services.
t4+-}(13}Auto service station.
42-}(14)Private club, nightclub.
~(15)Hotel, motel.
(13)Mobile home p3rk.
(11 )Recre3tion::l1 vehicle p3rk.
(16) Craft studio.
(17) Business school.
(18) Commercial indoor recreation.
(19) Outdoor recreation, commercial outdoor recreation, golf course.
(20) Marina.
(21) Community center.
(22) School.
(23) House of worship.
(24) Public facility or use.
(25) Open space.
(26) Public utility.
(LOR 1998, S 431)
Sec. 90-403. Special exception uses.
Special exception uses in the mixed-use PUO district are permitted uses in
excess of 45 feet in height.
(LOR 1998, S 432)
Sec. 90-404. Customary accessory uses.
Each permitted principal use in the mixed-use PUO district is also permitted to
have the customary accessory uses for that use.
(LOR 1998, S 433)
Sec. 90-405. Area, lot and structure requirements.
Area, lot and structure requirements in the mixed-use PUD district are as follows:
(1 )
Minimum PUD area.
Minimum size of mixed-use planned unit
development zoning district shall be:
5 acres
DRAFT for discussion purposes only.
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Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 Publication Dates:
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this application is for use by the City ofOkeechobee in processing my request. False or
misleading information may be punishable by a fme of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to
30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application.
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Shannon Kelly
Elite Title, Inc.
311 NE 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Property Appraisers Parcel Identification (Folio) Numbers: 3-1S-37-3S-0010-00780-0050
Space Above This Line For Recording Data
THIS WARRANTY DEED, made the 16th day of Febrnary, 2007 by William S. Welder, a single man , whose post
office address is 608 NE 2nd Avenne, Okee~obee, FL 34972 herein called the grantor, to A.M.S.A. Holdings LLC ,
whose post office address is 906 SW LIghthouse Drive, Palm City, FL 34990, hereinafter called the Grantee:
(Wherever used herein the terms "grantor" and "grantee" i1u:lude all the parties to this instrument and the heirs, legal representatives
and assigns of individuals. and the successors and assigns of corporations)
WIT N E SSE T H: That the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum ofTEN AND 00/100'S ($10.00) Dollars and
other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, remises,
releases, conveys and confirms unto the grantee all that certain land situate in OKEECHOBEE County, State of Florida,
viz,:
LOTS 3, 4, S, AND 6, BLOCK 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK S, PAGE S. PUBIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Subject to easements, restrictions and reservations of record and taxes for the year 2007 and thereafter.
TOGETHER, with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the same in fee simple forever.
AND, the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple; that the
grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land, and hereby warrants the title to said land and will
defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except
taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 2006.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above written.
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ro THE: PI.A T THERE:or AS RfXX)R{JED iN PI.A T (1()OK.l\ PAGE.l\
or TIlE PUBUC RECORDS or OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. FLDRIDA.
PROJF:CT SPeClRC NOTE:S: '
1) UNLESS SHDIW OT/IEJ/1tISE. AU. DIlIENSlONS ARE PI.A 7(1)) ANO 1IEASlJIIED(lI).
2) SlTIi: ADDRESS: 608 N.E. 2NlJ A IBIVE.
J) PARCEL ID: :J- 15-J7-:J$-OOIo-0078D-005O., " "
4) TIlE DESCI11PTIDN SHDIW HE11EDN If.',S PROWiED BY TIlE ctlENT OR TIlE CUEN7'S RD'IIESENTA TIt€.
5) BCARJNG IIEFFROICE: TIlE NORTIIUNE or BLOCK 7B IS TAKEN ro BEAR NORTII 89'47'38' EAST.
6) F..R.M. ZONE: ZONE UNDF:1ERJIINED, PARCEL I.ICS 'M7H/N TIlE OKEECHOBEE CITY /.MIlTS. .
7) TIllS SVRIfY IS NOT iNTENDED ro DO'ICT JIJRJSDICTlDNAI. ARCAS OR OT/IEJ/ ARCAS OF" LDCAJ. CQNCERN.
8) THE SVRIfY DEPICTED HERE IS NOT COID/ED BY PROfCSSIDNAL UAiIIUTY IIISIJRANCE.'A/JOITTCNS'OR
DfJ.E71DNS ro SVRIfY MAPS OR I1EPOf/TS BY DT/IEJ/ TIIAN TIlE SIGNING PARTY OR PARTIES ISPROHI8f1ED
I+fTllOUT I+f?ITIEN CONSENT or THE SIGNiNG PARTY OR PARTIES '
9) DA TIi: or I.Asr f1El1) SVRI<En 01/08/07. '
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2. Tho !lUryey d.plct"d """0 Ie prepllfW(l olu;;!uelwly WI' tnOM portl.. noted,
J. No ',opoMlb111ty or 1I0bnlty Ie OAUmod by tt10 """")'01' for UM by oth~ IIOt opeoIf\cally nomecL
4. Not I"CHd ...Iihout tho !Il9notur1 ond ."booud itooI \;If F19rida IIcwIHClIlUI"V1)9" on4 mgpp" .1'4820,
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6. No "Ilampl "'''0 modo to IOlXlt, und-Vound Impr'll."..,b ..d/or .,crooehmlll'lt. (If ony) iJll pari of
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Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845
Phone: 239-334-3366 Fax: 239-334-6384
LaRue Planning &
Management Services, Inc.
Staff Report - Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Prepared fOr:
Applicant:
Petition No.
The City ofOkeechobee
A.MS.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
07-006-SSA
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: A.M.S.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
Petition No.: 07 -006-SSA
General Information
Muhammad Nooruddin, contact
A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC
P.O. Box 448
Okeechobee, FL 34973
863-763-7973
863-763-6619
Applicant:
Applicant Address:
Applicant Phone Number:
Applicant Fax Number:
Future Land Use Map
C lassi fication
Zoning District
Use of Property
Existing
Single-Family
Acreage
RSF-1
Residential structure and
empty lots
0.64
Location: 608 NE 2nd Avenue
Proposed
Commercial
cpo
Home Health Care Office
0.64
Legal Description: Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5,
Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Request: -
The matter for consideration is an application for a Future Land Use Map Amendment from
Single Family to Commercial. Based on the size of the property (0.64 acres), this application
qualifies under Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes as a Small-Scale Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Concurrent with this request, the applicant is proposing to rezone the property to CPO.
Adjacent Future land Use Map classifications and Zoning Districts:
North: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Industrial
IND
Vehicle sales and open storage
Commercial
CPO
Church
Commercial and Single Family
CPO and RSF-I
Vacant
Staff Report
Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Applicant: A.M.S.A. HOLDINGS, LLC
Petition No.: 07-006-SSA
West:
Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
CHV
Church
Summary:
The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Map to allow commercial uses on the
subject property. The property is developed with a vacant single family residence that the
applicant is proposing to convert into a home health office.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis
A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies.
Based on the application, it would appear that the request is consistent with the Commercial
Future Land Use Category as described in Objective 2 and its corresponding policies within
in the Future Land Use Element.
B. Concurrency of Adequate Public Facilities
The subject property is already developed and has adequate public facilities. However, this
will be reevaluated during the site plan review phase.
C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses
The requested Future Land Use designation will be compatible with adjacent land use
categories. The proposed use will be consistent as the neighborhood has been slowly
transitioning to incorporate light commercial uses as evidenced by recent land use and zoning
changes to the east and south of the subject property. If approved, the future land use change
should not lead to future encroachments into stabilized residential neighborhoods.
D. Compliance with Specific Standards of the Plan.
The proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment is in compliance with the specific standards
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Analysis and Conclusions
The existing Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies will support commercial uses at
this location. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request to amend the Future Land
Use Map from Single Family to Commercial as the request is consistent with the City of
Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
April 11, 2007
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City of Okeechobee
General Services Department
55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 101
Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903
Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
Fax: (863) 763-1686
Date:
2nd Hearing:
Publication Dates:
Fee Paid:
1 st Hearing: . ,< 1
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Notices Mailed:
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application
/ Please Check One:
Small Scale Amendment (Under 10 Acres) _ Large Scale Amendment (Over 10 Acres)
V Name of property owner(s): JeSUS 5i ) va. S
Owner mailing address: 100 I -:s V"./ 3rQ Av'(2rLue.. OKeechobB2. ~l{Ca4
Name of applicant(s) if other than owner (state relationship): 6 \'an' f\i\C,\ 1\/\ ; +che
MAl LltU'=> DfeSs.
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Uniform Land Use Application (rev. 12/03)
Page 1 of 2
./ Survey of Property (11" x 14",20" Scale)
~ Letter Outlining Request
~ Notarized Letter of Owner's Authorization
~ Application Fee (non-refundable)
~ City Location Map
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I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in
this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or
misleading information may be punishable by a fme of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to
30 d and may result in the summary denial of this application.
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Printed Name Date
Uniform Land Use Application (rev ] 2/03)
Page 2 of 2
MARCH 01, 2007
To whom It May Concern,
I, Jesus Silvas, owner of the property located at 1001 SW 3 Avenue, Okeechobee,
fl 34974, give authorization to Gianinna Mitchell to represent me in the process to rezone ~I>J 0 LAN D V-"
my property to commercial. CH ANG ~
Thank you for your help,
Sincerely,
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THA T THIS SURVEY MAP IS PER RECORD DESCRIPTION
AND IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNO'olLEDGE AND BELIEF
AS SURVEYED IN THE FIELD. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY
COMPLIES 'oIfTH THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL STANDARDS SET FORTH IN
CHAPTER 61-G-17-6 BY THE FLORIDA BOARD OF LAND SURVEYORS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 472.027 FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THAT THERE
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA 34953
(772)878-7568 <offlc:e & fnx)
CERTIF. OF AUTHORIZATION NO. LB7332
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 7 AND 8, BLOCK 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLA T BOOK 5, PAGE 7, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF oKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ADDRESS, 1001 SIJ 3RD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
SURVEY NOTES:
1. NOT VALID UNLESS SEALED 'oIITH AN EMBOSSED
SURVEYOR'S SEAL.
2. LANDS SHO'olN HEREON 'JERE NOT ABSTRACTED
FOR RI4HTS~OF-'oIAY, EASEMENTS, OR OIJNERSHIP.
3. LAND DESCRIPTION HEREON 'oIAS PROVIDED BY
THE CLIENT.
4. BEARINGS SHO'oIN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE
CENTERLINE.
5. THIS SURVEY NOT TO BE USED FOR FENCE
INST ALLA TION, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, SHRUBS, OR
ANY ,OTHER UTILITIES IJITHOUT REVERIFICATION OF
PROPERTY CO~ERS.
6. ELEVATIONS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED UPON
N,G. V.D. 1929.
7. SURVEY NOT COVERED BY PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE.
8. DIMENSIONS PREVAIL OVER SCALE.
'CERT1F1EDTO:
JESUS SIL V AS
BIG LAKE TITLE COMPANY
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK,
ITS SUCCESSOR .AND/oR ASSIGNS,
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Tbe Okeecbobee News
P.o. Box 639, Okeecbobee, Florida 34973
(863) 763-3134
published Daily
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publishe~ of the
Okeechobee News, a DAILY Newspaper published at
Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached
copy of advertise~nt, being a
(3A~ rn;;:[i,ljb
in the matter of
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in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues
of
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Atliant further says that the said Okeechobee News is
a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee
County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heremfore 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 atliant 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 plication in the said newspaper.
Public Notice 5005
Public Notice 5005
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. PUBLIC HEAIUNG,NDTlCE
el1Y PlANNING BOARDIBOAllDOFWU$TMM AND API'EALS
NOTICE: The Planning BoanWoard ,of Ad[uslment and Appeals of the City of llkee-
chobee, Florida wiU meet on ThurldlJ, APril 19, 2001 .. 1:00 p.IlI.,or a~ soon
tl1erealter as possible. The meeting will beheld ,at City Hall. 55 SoutheaSI3rd Av~
nue, in the COUllCll Chambers, Room 200, Okeechobee, f:IOrida The item$ of con-
sidelatlon at this me.eting are: .
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Considei ComprehenSIve Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07 -OOS-SSA. .lhe appicatiol1 is being
submitted by Steve Dobbs, on bellen of prQPBrty owner InSile Development Group.
The application is to change the Future Land Use from ,Single Family, (Sf) to Multi.
FamHy (MF) for vacant property iocated between Northwest 5th and 7th Avenues
and Northwest 11th and 13th StreetS. Legal descrlpliott aU ollllOcks H, 12, 21
and 22, City 01 Dkeechobee Subdivision, and is approxim~ 11.29 -IS). TNs
succeeds the 10 acre limitation as allowed lor 'an aree deSIgnated Aura Alea 01
Critical Economic Concern. The proposed uSe is to construct a'roultl,lamIIy devel-
opment
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive P1ail SmaU Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No., 01-006-SSA:" ,lhe ~n is being
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin, on behan of property owner A.M.S.A. HfiUl.
ings, LLC. The application is to change the Future Land Use from Single Family (SF)
to Commercial (C) for property located at 608 Narthe, as! 2ndAven, ue. Leg, aI de.
scriptiOn: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 7B, City of 0Iteech0bee SubdMsIon and is ap-
proximately 0.64 acre(s). The proposed use is to remodel the existing resldenct fei
a medical oIIice.
'Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future
Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 07-D07.SSA. The appication is being
submitted by Gianinna Mitchen on behan of property owner Jesus'Silvas The appll.
cation is to change the Future Land USe Itom SinlJle Family (Sf) to Commercial, (C)
for property located at 1001 Southwest 3rd Avenue. Legal description: Lots,7 and
8 01 Block B. South Okeechobee Subdivision and is approximately 0.325 aere(s).
The proposed use is to remodel the existing residence lor a professional business
office.
. 'Conduct a Public Hearing to C~nsider Rezoning PetItIon No. 07.()04-R. The peti-
tion is being submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of owner A.M,S.A. Hold.
ings, LLC. The peti1ion IS to change the zoning designation from Residential Single
family-One (RSF-1) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) lor property located at
60B Northeast 2nd Avenue. Legal deseripfion: Lots 3 through 6 of Block 7B, City of
Okeechobee Subdivision, and is approximately 0.64 acres. This petition is associat.
ed with Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Futilre Land Use Map Amendment Applica.
tion 07-006.SSA.
'Conduct a Pubiic Hearing to consider a SPECIAL EXCEPTlDN to allow a carwasb
within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) Zoning District (ref. LDll's ~. 9O-2B3(2)) sub-
mitted by property owners Ivan and Zoraida Lujan.' The subject proPerty Is located
at 906 South Parrott Avenue. Legal description: Lots 3 through 5 of' 810Ck6, South
Okeechobee Subdivision, Petition No. 07 -OO3.SE.
'Consider any proposed amendments, submitted by City Staff or citiZens. to the
Comprehensive Plan. which include the Land Development Regulations (LOR's) and
render a recommendatIOn to the City Council for consideration and final adoption,
A copy, of the entire application(s) and agenda are available in the General Services
Office, Rm 101 at City Hall or by calling Betty Clement al (863) 763-3372 x 218,
Please be adVised thaI the Board 01 Adjustment and Appeals will serve as the deci-
Sion making body (quasi-judicial), on behall of the City, to approve or deny Special
Exceptions or Variance Application(s). The Planning Board will make recommenda-
tions to the City CounciUor consideration and final adoption of ComprehlinsiYe Plan
Amendments, Rezoning Applications and Land Development Aegulations (LDA's)
Amendments. .
PLEASE TAKE NDTICE AND BE ADVISED that n any person deSireS to appeal any
decision made by the Planning BoarlllBoard of Adlustments and Appeals with re'
spec! to any matter considered at this meetil1l!, or hellrillO will need to.ensure aver.
batlm record of the proceedings is, made, Whleb record i:lchides the tesfil110ny and
evidenCli upon Which the appeal is to be based. Tapes are used lor the sole pur-
pose of back-up for the Clerk's Office,
In accordanCli with the Americans with Oisabllities Act (ADA) and Florida SlattJte
286.26. persons with disabilities needing special accommOdation to participate in
this proceeding should contact Betty Clement. no later than two (2) working days
prior to the proceeding at 863-763-3372 x 21B; n YOllllre hearing or VOice impaired,
caR TOD 1-800-222.3448 (voice) or 1-888.447-5620 (TTY).
BY: Brian Whitehall, Zoning Administrator
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