1258 Extends 1224 #21-002-TAORDINANCE NO. 1258
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; EXTENDING THE
HOLDING REZONING PROGRAM CREATED BY ORDINANCE No. 1224; PROVIDING
FOR A ONE (1) YEAR SUNSET CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted Ordinance No. 716, as amended,
known as the Land Development Regulations (LDR); and
WHEREAS, the LDR generally contain regulations specific to each zoning district, which provide lists of
permitted uses, lists of specially permitted uses and regulations for development within that specific
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, multiple parcels within the City are zoned Holding, though the LDR does not contain criteria
specific to nor regulating the Holding zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the potential development of every
parcel in the City is regulated by clear and concise LDR; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Element of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan generally contains
descriptions of future land use designations in which lists of zoning districts that are appropriate
within those designations are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Holding zoning district is not listed as an appropriate zoning district within any of the future
land use designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to encourage owners of properties in the Holding zoning district to rezone
to other zoning districts which are supported by the LDR, the Future Land Use Element; and the
Future Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1224 (the "Ordinance") which reduced the application
submittal requirements and reduced application fees for rezoning of properties which are either
partially or entirely zoned Holding; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance was set to sunset on May 18, 2022, however, the City Council finds it is in the
best interest of the City and its residents to continue with the program under Ordinance No. 1224 as
adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at
a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and
incorporated herein by this reference:
SECTION 2: The sunset date of the Holding Property Rezoning Program created by Ordinance No.
1224 is hereby extended for an additional year from the date of the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions
and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Ordinance No. 1258, Page 1 of 2
SECTION 5: Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained
that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of
Okeechobee.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
sunset one (1) year after adoption.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 7th day of June 2022.
Dowling R a ord, Jr., Mayor
ATTI�ST: _
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Lane Gamiotea, CMAC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 5th day of July 2022.
ATTEST:
Lane Oamiotea, CMC, ity Clerk
Dowling - afford, Jr., Mayor
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Joh ". umero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1258, Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; EXTENDING THE HOLDING
REZONING PROGRAM CREATED BY ORDINANCE 1224; PROVIDING FOR A ONE (1) YEAR
SUNSET CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, adopted Ordinance Number 716, as amended,
known as the LDR; and
WHEREAS, the LDR generally contain regulations specific to each zoning district, which provide lists of permitted
uses, lists of specially permitted uses and regulations for development within that specific zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, multiple parcels within the City are zoned Holding, though the LDR does not contain criteria specific to
nor regulating the Holding zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the potential development of every parcel in
the City is regulated by clear and concise LDR; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Element of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan generally contains
descriptions of future land use designations in which lists of zoning districts that are appropriate within those
designations are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Holding zoning district is not listed as an appropriate zoning district within any of the future land
use designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to encourage owners of properties in the Holding zoning district to rezone to
other zoning districts which are supported by the LDR, the Future Land Use Element; and the Future Land
Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1224 (the "Ordinance") which reduced the application submittal
requirements and reduced application fees for rezoning of properties which are either partially or entirely
zoned Holding; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance was set to sunset on May 18, 2022, however, the City Council finds it is in the best
interest of the City and its residents to continue with the program under Ordinance 1224 as adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly
advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the
Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and incorporated herein by
this reference:
SECTION 2: The sunset date of the Holding Property Rezoning Program created by Ordinance 1224 is hereby
extended for an additional year from the date of the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and sunset one (1)
year after adoption.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this _ day of _, 2022.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Ordinance No. XXXXX - Page 1 of 2
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is strask through.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this day of _, 2022.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. XXXXX - Page 2 of 2
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is struck through,
ORDINANCE NO. 1224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE HOLDING
REZONING PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ZONED
HOLDING TO REZONE TO OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS SUPPORTED BY THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR), REDUCING THE APPLICATION FEES AND
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LDR
ADDING FORM 22, HOLDING ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITION;
AMENDING APPENDIX C OF THE LDR ADDING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR REZONING
PROPERTY ZONED HOLDING; PROVIDING FOR A ONE (1) YEAR SUNSET CLAUSE:
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as amended,
known as the LDR; and
WHEREAS, the LDR generally contain codes specific to each zoning district, which provide lists of permitted uses,
lists of specially permitted uses and regulations for development within that specific zoning district; and
WHEREAS, multiple parcels within the City are zoned Holding, though the LDR do not currently contain any codes
specific to regulating the Holding zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the potential development of every parcel in
the City is regulated by clear and concise LDR; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Element of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan generally contains
descriptions of future land use designations in which lists of zoning districts that are appropriate within those
designations are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Holding zoning district is not listed as an appropriate zoning district within any of the future land
use designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to encourage owners of properties in the Holding zoning district to rezone to
other zoning districts which are supported by the LDR, the Future Land Use Element; and the Future Land
Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, recommends that the Council adopt reduced
application submittal requirements and reduced application fees for rezoning of properties which are either
partially or entirely zoned holding; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has reviewed the existing conditions of parcels
in the Holding zoning district; including the future land use designation, the existing land use, the prevailing
pattern of land uses in the surrounding area, the zoning designation of the surrounding parcels, and the
future land use designation of the surrounding parcels; and has provided recommendations for the rezoning
of those parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency, reviewed
and discussed the proposed amendments, also known as Land Development Regulation Text Amendment
Application No. 21 -002 -TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on March 18, 2021, and based on
findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes, amendments or modifications
to the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption and codification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the Planning
Board and concludes that adopting such a program and amendment to be in the best interest of its citizens
of said City, that such a program and amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Zoning Map,
the LDR and the Comprehensive Plan more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly
advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the
Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and incorporated herein by
this reference:
Ordinance No. 1224 - Page 1 of 3
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is struGMbrough.
SECTION 2: Holding Property Rezoning Program Adopted. The City of Okeechobee hereby adopts the Holding
Property Rezoning Program as follows:
Eligibility: Owners (or their authorized designee) of properties which are either partially or entirely zoned
Holding are eligible to apply for rezoning according to the provisions of this program.
This program does not exempt owners from consistency with the Future Land Use Map. Where the
requested zoning change would also require a Future Land Use Map amendment, the standard application
requirements, procedures and fees for Future Land Use Map amendments will apply. Future Land Use Map
amendments must be approved prior to approval of the associated rezoning request.
Rezoning Application Requirements: Form 22 is added to Appendix A of the City's Land Development
Regulations which adopts application requirements that are reduced substantially from the standard
rezoning application requirements.
Rezoning Application Fee: For eligible owners, the standard rezoning application fees according to Fee
Schedule of Appendix C of the City's Land Development Regulations have been reduced substantially.
Application Fees for rezoning Holding properties are $600 plus $20 per acre.
Rezoning Recommendations: In the interest of consistency between the Future Land Use Map and the
Zoning Map and in the interest of compatibility with the existing pattern of surrounding land uses, the City
officially recommends zoning changes for properties in the City which are either partially or entirely zoned
Holding. See attached Exhibit B- Holding Property Rezoning Recommendations.
Future Land Use Map Amendment Recommendations: In some instances where the recommended
zoning changes would also require a Future Land Use Map amendment, the City has also provided official
Future Land Use Map amendment recommendations, which are also included in Exhibit B- Holding Property
Rezoning Recommendations.
Owner Notification and Legal Notification: Notification of the benefits, requirements and procedures of
this program will be mailed to all eligible property owners in the form of Exhibit C- Draft Property Owner
Notification Letters.
Legal notification and advertisement of zoning requests will be performed by the City and in conformance
with the requirements for zoning district boundary changes as provided in Florida Statute.
SECTION 3: Amendment and adoption to Section Appendix A — Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, as follows:
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart
B -Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix A — Applications, Forms, and Content
Requirements, adding Form 22 - Holding Zoning District Boundary Change Petition as follows:
APPENDIX A - APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Form 22. — Holding zoning district boundary change petition.
1. Petition contents. Zoning district boundary change petition shall be submitted on the appropriate
application form and comprises the following:
a. Petitioner's name, address, phone number.
b. Proof of interest in property.
c. Legal description.
d. Property owner's list.
e. Location map
f. Supplementary supporting information.
g. Application fee.
2. Processing. Holding zoning district boundary change petitions are processed as follows:
a. Applicant submits petition to general services department.
b. Administrator reviews petition initiates processing issues notice of planning board public hearing,
c. Planning board holds public hearing, forwards advisory recommendation to city council.
d. Administrator issues notice of city council public hearing.
Ordinance No. 1224 - Page 2 of 3
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is shuck Brough.
e. City council holds first public hearing renders decision
f. If approved, Administrator issues notice of second city council public hearing
g. City council holds second public hearing renders final decision on petition
SECTION 4: Amendment and adoption to Appendix C — Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees
and Charges, as follows:
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart
B -Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix C — Schedule of Land Development
Regulation Fees and Charges, adding Fee Schedule Item 21 - Holding Zoning District Boundary Change
(Rezoning), as follows:
APPENDIX C - APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Fee Schedule:
21. Holding zoning district boundary change (rezoning) $600.00 plus $20.00 per acre
SECTION 5: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: Inclusion in the Code, It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
AMENDED at the Final Public Hearing that the Program will sunset one (1) year after adoption.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 20th day of April, 2021.
ATTE,ST:
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
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Lane 0-amiotea, CWCity Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 181h day of May, 2021.
ATTEST:
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Lane Gamiotea, CMC tity Clerk
REVIEW7EG�!IF CIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1224 - Page 3 of 3
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is struck -through.
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Dowling . Watford, Jr., Mayor
ORDINANCE N0. 1224 - EXHIBIT A
Holding Property Rezoning Application
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 31d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 - Fax (863) 763-1686
Holding Property Rezoning Application
Per City of Okeechobee Ordinance No (xxxx), property owners of land zoned Holding in the City of
Okeechobee may submit requests to rezone their property with reduced application fees and reduced
application submittal requirements until (program termination date) by filling out this application, paying the
application fee and providing the required submittals on the attached checklist.
Submittal Date: Petition Number:
Name of Applicant:
Name of Property Owner (if other than Applicant):
Address of Applicant:
Contact Person (if other than Applicant):
Applicant/Contact Person Phone Number:
Applicant/Contact Person Address:
Applicant/Contact Person Email Address:
Subject Property Address:
Subject Property Parcel ID Number(s):
Subject Property Acreage:
Subject Property Source of Potable Water:
Subject Property Method of Sewage Disposal:_
Current Use(s) of Subject Property:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the North:.
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the East:_
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the South:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the West:
Requested Zoning Designation:
Proposed Use(s) of Subject Property:
Application for Holding Property Rezoning
Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT A - Page 1 of 3
Holding Property Rezoning Application
FINDINGS FOR GRANTING A REZONING
(City LDC Sec. 70-340)
The Planning Board and Council will consider the following criteria, where applicable, in determining
whether to approve or deny rezoning petitions. As the Applicant, please provide your response to each
criterion to the best of your knowledge:
1. The request is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
2. The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
3. Approval of the request will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and
is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns,
5. Approval of the request will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
6. The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance
or hazard to the neighborhood.
7. Approval of the request will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such
as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Approval of the request will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise
affect public safety.
9. The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Application for Holding Property Rezoning
Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT A - Page 2 of 3
Holding Property Rezoning Application
:submittal Checklist
No. Checklist Items Check
1. Copy of recorded warranty deed indicating current ownership (required)
2. Notarized letter of consent (required if applicant is different from property owner)
3. Property survey (if available, not required)
4. Legal description (required, but may be included with survey or warranty deed)
5. Property owners list, inc. affidavit attesting to accuracy and completeness (required)
6. Location map (required)
7. Supplemental supporting information (optional)
8. Application fee of $600 plus $20/acre (required)
Application for Holding Property Rezoning
Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT A - Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 1224 - EXHIBIT B
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Rezoning Recommendations
Map Map
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3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0140
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0180
3-15-37-35-0010-00090-0010
Existing Land Use
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Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Acres
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0.516
0.344
1.628
1.628
1.8
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SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
Rec Rec
Zoning FLU
RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
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2-16-37-35-OA00-00001-0000
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11.299
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5
6
7
8
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17
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3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0070
3-15-37-35 0010 00100-0090
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0110
3-15-37-3S-0010-00100-0120
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0050
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0030
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0020
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0070
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0080
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0090
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0100
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0110
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0120
3-16-37-35-0160-00130-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00680-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-00680-0140
One Triplex & Two
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Single Fam Res
Warehouse and
Outdoor Storage
Vacant
Vacant
0.344
0.344
0.172
0. 172
0.344
0.344
0.172
0.172
0.172
0.172
0.172
0.172
0.172
0.172
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2.153
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SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
SF Res
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RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
RSF-1
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3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0230
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0050
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0010
3-1S-37-35-0010-00150-0250
3-15-37-35-0010-00160-0010
3-15-37-35-0010-oo160-0060
3-15-37-35-0010-00010-OA16
3-15-37-3S-0010-00320-01
3-15-37-35-0010-0320-0120
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Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
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0.344
0.344
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Map
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FLU
28
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0.69
SF Res
RSF-1
29
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0200
Vacant
0.26
SF Res
RSF-1
30
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0210
Vacant
0.67
SF Res
RSF-1
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0250
Vacant
0.17
SF Res
RSF-1
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3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0010
Vacant
0.96
5F Res
RSF-1
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0240
Vacant
0.48
SF Res
RSF-1
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0200
Vacant
0.71
SF Res
RSF-1
33
4
2-15-37-35-OAo0-00003-0000
Vacant
51.19
SF Res
RSF-1
34
4
3-15-37-35-0010-00820-0110
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1.356
SF Res
RSF-1
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4
2-15-37-35-OAOO-00002-A000
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6
2-28-37-35-OA00-00012-0000
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1.724
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RSF-1
39
6
2-28-37-35-OA00-00012-A000
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12.21
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RSF-1 or
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40
7
2-22-37-35-OA00-00032-0000
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CHV
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41
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2-22-37-35-OA00-00031-0000
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39.88
MU Res
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42
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2-22-37-35-OA00-00060-0000
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4.71
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RSF-1 or
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42
8
2-22-37-35-OAo0-00059-0000
Single Fam Res,
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SF Res
RSF-1 or
RH
43
8
2-22-37-35-OAo0-00042-A000
Single Fam Res
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SF Res
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Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT B - Page 18 of 18
ORDINANCE NO. 1224 - EXHIBIT C
Sample Letter to Property Owner if only a Rezoning is required.
Draft Property Owner Notification Letters
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Dear (property owner name),
(Date)
Pursuant to City Ordinance XXXX, we are writing to inform you that the City has enacted a program to reduce the
application fees and submittal requirements for properties that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. This program will
be offered for a limited time and applications will only be accepted by the Okeechobee Department of Planning and
Development until (termination date of program). As you may be aware, records indicate that you are the owner of
property within the City of Okeechobee that is zoned Holding.
At one time, the City land development codes contained regulations for the development of properties zoned Holding.
However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development code.
Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop their property, a rezoning must be
performed first. The City recognizes that this situation may be an impediment to development or the sale of your
property and has enacted this rezoning incentivization program to assist you in increasing the value and development
potential of your property. Rezoning requests and the associated required submittals are typically prepared at expense
to the applicant by professional engineers, surveyors, planners, attorneys, and other consultants. It is the City's
intention to reduce the submittal requirements such that rezoning requests submitted under this program can be made
by the owner or the owner's representative without incurring the expense of outside professionals or to at least reduce
those costs significantly. Under this program, the rezoning application submittal requirements have been reduced in
the following ways:
• The application fee has been reduced from $850 plus $30/acre to $600 plus $20/acre.
• No survey is required. Surveys are typically prepared by a professional survey company at expense to the
owner.
• No location map is required.
• No impact analysis required. Impact analysis for rezoning applications are typically prepared by professionals
at expense to the owner and include traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, public facilities
impact analysis and adjacent property impact analysis.
• No applicant response to rezoning criteria is required. The City code provides criteria by which the Planning
Board and Council should determine whether to approve or deny a rezoning request. Responses to rezoning
criteria are typically prepared by professionals at expense to the owner.
The City Planning Board has already analyzed your property located at (property address) with parcel ID (###) and is
supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation). If you fill out and submit the attached application with
the required submittals and an application fee of only (application fee for this property), you can be assured that the
City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation) for this property. Please keep in mind that the
application period for this program is limited. Please submit your application by (termination date of program) to take
advantage of this opportunity. Once the program expires, the standard rezoning application submittal requirements
and the standard rezoning application fee of (standard rezoning fee for this property) will apply to any future rezoning
requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the Okeechobee Department of Planning and Development at 863-763-
3372.
Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT C - Page 1 of 2
Sample Letter to Property Owner if both a Rezoning & Future Land Use Map Amendment are required.
Draft Property Owner Notification Letters
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Dear (property owner name),
(Date)
Pursuant to City Ordinance XXXX, we are writing to inform you that the City has enacted a program to reduce the
application fees and submittal requirements for properties that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. This program will
be offered for a limited time and applications will only be accepted by the Okeechobee Department of Planning and
Development until (termination date of program). As you may be aware, records indicate that you are the owner of
property within the City of Okeechobee that is zoned Holding.
At one time, the City land development codes contained regulations for the development of properties zoned Holding.
However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development code.
Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop their property, a rezoning must be
performed first. The City recognizes that this situation may be an impediment to development or the sale of your
property and has enacted this rezoning incentivization program to assist you in increasing the value and development
potential of your property. Rezoning requests and the associated required submittals are typically prepared at expense
to the applicant by professional engineers, surveyors, planners, attorneys, and other consultants. It is the City's
intention to reduce the submittal requirements such that rezoning requests submitted under this program can be made
by the owner or the owner's representative without incurring the expense of outside professionals or to at least reduce
those costs significantly. Under this program, the rezoning application submittal requirements have been reduced in
the following ways:
• The rezoning application fee has been reduced from $850 plus $30/acre to $600 plus $20/acre.
• No survey is required. Surveys are typically prepared by a professional survey company at expense to the
owner.
• No location map is required.
• No impact analysis required. Impact analysis for rezoning applications are typically prepared by professionals
at expense to the owner and include traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, public facilities
impact analysis and adjacent property impact analysis.
• No applicant response to rezoning criteria is required. The City code provides criteria by which the Planning
Board and Council should determine whether to approve or deny a rezoning request. Responses to rezoning
criteria are typically prepared by professionals at expense to the owner.
The City Planning Board has already analyzed your property located at (property address) with parcel ID (###) and the
City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation). Due to the Future Land Use designation of your
property, a Future Land Use Map amendment to (recommended FLU designation) will also be necessary if you would
like to rezone to (recommended zoning designation). If you fill out and submit the attached applications with the
required submittals and application fees, you can be assured that the City is supportive of a rezoning to
(recommended zoning designation) and future land use map amendment to (recommended FLU designation) for this
property. Please keep in mind that the application period for this program is limited. Please submit your application by
(termination date of program) to take advantage of this opportunity. Once the program expires, the standard rezoning
application submittal requirements and the standard rezoning application fee will apply to any future rezoning
requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the Okeechobee Department of Planning and Development at 863-763-
3372.
Ordinance No. 1224 - EXHIBIT C - Page 2 of 2
145
VI. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
ITEM B CONTINUED: Motion by Council Member Abney, seconded by Coun
Member Clark to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1223 [as provided in Exhibi
FILE
including the correction noted below by Planner Smith]. Mr. Ben Smith, City prd.
Planner with LaRue Planning and Management gave a brief overview of the
discussion from the first reading held April 20, 2021. A minor correction was noted COMID
to remove the words "Modification of parking and loading space requirements
shall be as follows:" in Section Two. It will now read "Sec. 90-483. - Modification
of parking and loading space requirements" and then continues with the
underlined words "Parking reduction requests to provide less parking and/or
loading spaces than is required by Sections 90-512 and 90-513 may be
submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Technical Review Committee as
follows:" continuing further with new items one through eight. There were no
public comments offered. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Abney to read
proposed Ordinance No. 1224 by title only, regarding LDR Text Amendment No.
21 -002 -TA. Motion Carried Unanimously.
City Attorney Fumero read proposed Ordinance No. 1224 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING
THE HOLDING REZONING PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR
OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ZONED HOLDING TO REZONE TO OTHER
ZONING DISTRICTS SUPPORTED BY THE LDR, REDUCING THE
APPLICATION FEES AND APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS;
AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LDR ADDING FORM 22, HOLDING
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITION; AMENDING APPENDIX
C OF THE LDR ADDING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR REZONING PROPERTY
ZONED HOLDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Member Abney, seconded by Council Member Clark to adopt
proposed Ordinance No. 1224 [as provided in Exhibit 4]. There were no public
comments offered. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council
Member Abney to amend proposed Ordinance No. 1224 by adding a sunset
clause of one-year. Motion to Amend Carried Unanimously. Vote on Motion
as Amended Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:08 PM.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, seconded by Council Member Keefe to read
proposed Resolution No. 2021-01 title only, accepting the May 4, 2021 Special
City Election results for one City Council Member. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
City Attorney Fumero read proposed Resolution No. 2021-01 by title only as
follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
ACCEPTING THE OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR THE 2021 SPECIAL CITY
ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR TERMS OF OFFICE TO BE HELD BY NOEL A.
CHANDLER, AS AN ELECTED CITY COUNCIL MEMBER; PROVIDING FOR
THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Keefe to adopt
proposed Resolution No. 2021-01 [as presented in Exhibit 5, of which the
certification provided there were 3,125 registered voters with only an 11.78
percent voter participation. The statement of votes cast was: Noel A. Chandler,
65 Votes by Precinct, 67 Votes by Mail, 132 Votes Total; Lisa Feltenberger, 55
Votes by Precinct, 21 Votes by Mail, 76 Votes Total; Beth W. Lehman, 54 Votes
by Precinct, 35 Votes by Mail, 89 Votes Total; David R. McAuley 34 Votes by
Precinct, 37 Votes by Mail, 71 Votes Total]. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Minutes, May 18, 2021, Page 3 of 5
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City of Okeechobee
Date: a -3-a i Petition No. I /-(,(joj_
General Services Department
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Okeechobee, Florida 39974-2903
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Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218
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APPLICATION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Name of Applicant: (f L If LLfi CI."t' (.
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Mailing address:
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E-mail address:
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Daytime phone(s):
Do you own residential property within the City? () Yes No
If yes, provide address(es)
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Do you own nonresidential property within the City? Yes (_) No
If yes, provide address(es)
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REQUEST INFORMATION''','
Request is for: () Text change to an existing section of the LDRs
(� Addition of a permitted use Deletion of a permitted use
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(� Addition of a special exception use Deletion of a special exception use
(_) Addition of an accessory use (_) Deletion of an accessory use
Provide a detailed description of text changes to existing section(s) showing deletions in str+keout and
additions in underline format. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
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Provide a detailed listing of use(s) to be added or deleted and the zoning district(s) and section(s) to
be changed. (This description may be provided on separate sheets if necessary.)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non-refundable application fee of $500
Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges -
10 When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the
established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application,
the applicant shall pay the actual costs.
Confirmation of Information Accuracy
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 denial of this
application.
Signature Printed Name Date
For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218
LDR Amendment Application Page 2 of 3
FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A
CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16 as modified for a text amendment)
It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the
proposed request is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation
sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that the proposed change
and its likely effects:
1. Are not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
2. Are compatible with the intent of the LDRs and specifically the intent of the zoning district(s) affected.
3. Will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. Are appropriate for the locations proposed and reasonably compatible with other land uses allowed in the zoning
districts affected, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
5. Will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of
other properties in the zoning district(s) affected or nearby thereto.
6. Can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the
neighborhood.
7. Will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety.
9. Will not inordinately burden properties in the affected zoning districts by unnecessary restrictions.
Your responses to these findings should be as descriptive as possible. Attach additional pages as may be
necessary to adequately make your case. The City will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate
it and the Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or
denial.
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Staff Report
To: Okeechobee Planning Board
From: Ben Smith, AICP
Meeting Date: March 18, 2021
Subject: Holding Property Rezoning Ordinance
At one time, the City's land development code contained regulations for the development of properties zoned
Holding. However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development
code. Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop that property, a rezoning must
be performed first.
There are currently 55 parcels of land within the City that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. Some of these
parcels are developed, though most are undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes. Most of the Holding
parcels are designated as Single Family Residential on the Future Land Use Map, though there are two with
Commercial designations and one with Mixed Use Residential.
As members of the City Council and Planning Board have pointed out, the rezoning process can be an uncertain
and cost prohibitive process for some property owners and prospective property buyers. If the goal of the City is
to encourage owners of Holding properties to rezone, then the City may consider providing some incentivization
to rezone Holding properties by reducing the requirements, lowering the application fee, and providing more
certainty to the outcome of the rezoning process for those properties.
The concept for this ordinance was initiated by the Planning Board at their August 2020 workshop and has
subsequently been discussed at multiple workshops, which culminated in the recommendation of an Ordinance
to implement a temporary Holding Rezoning Program at the January 2021 Planning Board meeting. However,
based on advice from the City Attorney, staff has made some revisions to that Ordinance and is bringing it back
to the Planning Board with some revisions:
• The revised Ordinance amends the City Land Development Code by adding new application requirements
and procedures for rezoning holding properties.
• The revised Ordinance amends the City Land Development Code by adding a new application fee for
rezoning Holding properties.
• This will no longer be a temporary program, but instead will be a new permanent application process.
• Applicant's that are requesting a rezoning that is not supported by an official recommendation should
provide responses to the required rezoning findings in Section 70-340.
These changes are necessary to allow the City to process Holding property rezoning applications differently than
what is required in the City Code for all other rezoning applications. The Ordinance still allows Holding property
owners to apply for a rezoning with reduced application requirements, reduced application fees, official rezoning
recommendations and mailed notification of the program. The attached Ordinance and Exhibits have been legally
advertised and are presented to you for recommendation to the City Council.
Any further revisions to the language of the ordinance, the application, application fee, rezoning
recommendations or draft letters can be discussed at the meeting and made as part of the recommendation to
Council.
The basis for the rezoning recommendations, as provided by staff and discussed at the workshops are provided
below in this report.
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Map Area 1 — Staff Recommendations
Map ID #1
Acres: 4.63
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 5 separate parcels. Ideally, all parcels
would be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and to be consistent
with the character and the predominant pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #2
Acres: 1.8
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Lots 1 through 3 of this parcel are zoned Holding. However, lots 4
thorough 10 are zoned Residential Multifamily. Ideally, the entire property should be rezoned to RSF-
1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and to be consistent with the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #3
Acres: 11.3
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: This parcel clearly had agricultural uses at one time, though it is unclear whether the agricultural
uses have been maintained.
Comments/Recommendations: A portion of this parcel is zoned Holding and a portion is zoned RSF-
1. Depending on the current/intended use of the property, either the Holding portion of this parcel
should be rezoned to RSF-1 or the entire property should be rezoned to Rural Heritage.
Map ID #4
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: One Triplex & Two Single Family Residences
Comments/Recommendations: Though this parcel contains multi -family structures, this parcel would
be nonconforming (too much density for lot size) even with multi -family designations. Ideally, the entire
property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and to be
consistent with the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map ID #5
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and pattern of land use of the
surrounding properties.
Map ID #6
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #7
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #8
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map ID #9
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #10
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land
use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #11
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land
use of the surrounding properties.
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Map ID #12
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land
use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #13
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #14
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it ideally should be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map ID #15
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #16
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #17
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map Area 2 — Staff Recommendations
Map ID #18
Acres: 1.76
Future Land Use: Industrial & Single Family Residential
Use: Warehouse & Outdoor Storage
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel has split future land use and zoning designations, though
most of it is designated industrial. It is adjacent to the railway and other industrial to the east. Though
there are single family residences to the south, staff is of the opinion that map changes to industrial
would provide the most consistency with the existing land use and pattern of land use in the
surrounding area. Ideally, a future land use map amendment to industrial should be initiated for lots 19
and 20 in the southeast corner of this parcel concurrently with a zoning map change to industrial for
the same lots.
Map ID #19
Acres: 4.3
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. Ideally, this property
should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and to be consistent
with the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map Area 3 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #20
Acres: 0.33
Future Land Use: Commercial
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is one lot off of US -441, with an existing medical office to
the south. Ideally, this property should be rezoned to either CPO, CLT or CHV to be consistent with
the future land use designation and to be consistent with the character and pattern of land use of the
surrounding properties.
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Map ID #21
Acres: 0.4
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is located along the commercial corridor (close proximity to
US -441), there are existing commercial uses adjacent and nearby, and there are no adjacent single
family residences. Though a rezoning to RSF-1 would make this zoning consistent with the future land
use designation, it would not be completely consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and it is
not clear that this change would be beneficial for the property owner, as single family residential may
not be the highest and best development for this parcel. Staff does not recommend any particular map
changes for this property. The property owner should present their own argument for their desired map
changes.
Map ID #22
Acres: 0.69
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels and is located along
the commercial corridor (close proximity to US -441). There are existing commercial and multi -family
uses adjacent and nearby, and there are no adjacent single family residences. Though a rezoning to
RSF-1 would make this zoning consistent with the future land use designation, it would not be
completely consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and it is not clear that this change would
be beneficial for the property owner, as single family residential may not be the highest and best
development for this parcel. Staff does not recommend that any particular map changes for this
property. The property owner should present their own argument for their desired map changes.
Map ID #23
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is located along the commercial corridor (close proximity to
US -441), there are existing commercial uses nearby, and there are no adjacent single family
residences. Though a rezoning to RSF-1 would make this zoning consistent with the future land use
designation, it would not be completely consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and it is not
clear that this change would be beneficial for the property owner, as single family residential may not
be the highest and best development for this parcel. Staff does not recommend that any particular map
changes for this property. The property owner should present their own argument for their desired map
changes.
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Map ID #24
Acres: 1.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels and is located along
the commercial corridor (close proximity to US -441). There is an existing multi -family development
adjacent and commercial uses nearby, and there are no adjacent single family residences. Though a
rezoning to RSF-1 would make this zoning consistent with the future land use designation, it would not
be completely consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and it is not clear that this change would
be beneficial for the property owner, as single family residential may not be the highest and best
development for this parcel. Staff does not recommend that any particular map changes for this
property. The property owner should present their own argument for their desired map changes.
Map ID #25
Acres: 2.1
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. The property to the
east and south is a large parcel with a single family residence. Ideally, this property should be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation.
Map ID #26
Acres: 0.1
Future Land Use: Commercial
Use: Public Utility
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is owned by the Okeechobee Utility Authority. Public
facilities are specifically listed as an allowable use in the Commercial future land use category under
future land use policy 2.1(d). However, public facility/utility is not listed as a permitted use in any of the
commercial zoning districts. Instead, it is listed as special exception use in the commercial zoning
districts. The City could rezone this property to one of the commercial zoning district and concurrently
approve the public utility as a special exception. However, it is likely more sensible to take no action
until the City makes plans to improve the property or sell it.
Map ID #27
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels, neither of which meet
the minimum lot area or lot width requirements for RSF-1 district separately. However, if the owner
joins the parcels, the RSF-1 district requirements will be met. Ideally, both parcels should be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character of the surrounding
area. The property owner should be encouraged to join the parcels and not sell them separately.
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Map ID #28
Acres: 0.69
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character of the surrounding area.
Map ID #29
Acres: 0.26
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character of the surrounding area.
Map ID #30
Acres: 0.84
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. One of the parcels
does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width requirements for RSF-1 district separately. However,
if the owner joins the parcels, the RSF-1 district requirements will be met. Ideally, this property should
be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character of the
surrounding area. Though Section 90-32 allows for construction of a single family residence on the
smaller parcel, the property owner should be encouraged to join parcels and not sell the smaller parcel
separately.
Map ID #31
Acres: 1.4
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. Ideally, this property
should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character of
the surrounding area.
Map ID #32
Acres: 0.71
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character of the surrounding area.
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Map Area 4 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #33
Acres: 51.19
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: A portion of this property is zoned RMH and the property surrounds an
existing manufactured home park. The railway runs along the northern property line and beyond that
is the City's Commerce Center. Taylor creek runs along the western property line with single family
residential and industrial uses on the other side of the creek. The boundary of the City runs along the
eastern property line with single family residences in the adjacent unincorporated area beyond. Vacant
commercially designated property lies to the south. There are many potential development possibilities
for this large unplatted parcel and the owner has expressed an interest in several different development
scenarios. Due to the large size and uniqueness of this parcel, it is difficult for staff to recommend any
particular map change other than what is currently consistent with the Future Land Use. Therefore,
unless the property owner presents their own argument for their desired map changes, staff
recommends a rezoning to RSF-1.
Map ID #34
Acres: 1.36
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: The west portion of this parcel is already zoned RSF-1. Ideally, the
remainder of this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use
designation, existing land use and character of surrounding area.
Map ID #35
Acres: 1.1
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property was very recently acquired by the owner of Map ID #33.
As such, this property should be considered part of Map ID #33 and staff's recommendations are the
same for both.
Map ID #36
Acres: 1.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Vacant commercially designated property lies to the south. The
property to the east, west and north is zoned Holding with a staff recommendation to rezone to RSF-
1. Similarly, staff recommends a rezoning to RSF-1 for this property as well, to be consistent with the
Future Land Use designation.
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Map Area 5 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #37
Acres: 13.32
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: This parcel clearly had agricultural uses at one time, though it is unclear whether the agricultural
uses have been maintained.
Comments/Recommendations: Depending on the current/intended use of the property, this parcel
should ideally be rezoned to RSF-1 or Rural Heritage.
Map Area 6 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #38
Acres: 1.72
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Two Single Family Residences
Comments/Recommendations: A portion of this parcel is already zoned RSF-1. Ideally, the remainder
should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with future land use designation, existing land use, and
character and pattern of land use of the surrounding area.
Map ID #39
Acres: 12.21
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: This parcel clearly had agricultural uses at one time, though it is unclear whether the agricultural
uses have been maintained.
Comments/Recommendations: Depending on the current/intended use of the property, this parcel
should ideally be rezoned to RSF-1 or Rural Heritage.
Map Area 7 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #40
Acres: 2.21
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Parking for Bank
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel contains overflow parking for the existing bank facility to
the west. Since this parcel is separate from the bank parcel, the existing land use of this property can
best be characterized as a commercial parking lot. Among the commercial zoning districts, the CHV
district is the only district that allows commercial parking lot as a permitted use. The actions that would
provide the most consistency between the maps and existing land use would be a future land use map
amendment to Commercial and a concurrent rezoning to CHV.
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Map ID #41
Acres: 39.88
uture Land Use: Mixed Use Residential
Use: This parcel was clearly used for agricultural purposes at one time, though it is unclear whether
the agricultural use has been maintained.
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel meets the minimum size requirements for the Mixed Use
Residential future land use category and limited agricultural uses are permitted in the Mixed Use
Residential future land use category. However, rezoning to PUD -M should only be approved through
the planned unit development process. Staff is not recommending any particular map changes for this
property. The property owner should proceed with the planned unit development approval process or
present their own argument for their desired map changes.
Map Area 8 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #42
Acres: 14.21
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence and possibly agricultural
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. The property
appraiser lists the use of this property as improved pasture, though aerials indicate that a single family
residence is also present on the site. Depending on the intended use of this property, it should ideally
be rezoned to either RSF-1 or Rural Heritage.
Map ID #43
Acres: 2.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
future land use designation, existing land use, and character and pattern of land use of the surrounding
area.
L. -K— 13
planning
Exhibit A
Holding Property Rezoning Application
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Holding Property Rezoning Application
Per City of Okeechobee Ordinance No (xxxx), property owners of land zoned Holding in the City of
Okeechobee may submit requests to rezone their property with reduced application fees and reduced
application submittal requirements until (program termination date) by filling out this application, paying the
application fee and providing the required submittals on the attached checklist.
Submittal Date: Petition Number:
Name of Applicant:
Name of Property Owner (if other than Applicant):
Address of Applicant:
Contact Person (if other than Applicant):
Applicant/Contact Person Phone Number:
Applicant/Contact Person Address:
Applicant/Contact Person Email Address:
Subject Property Address:
Subject Property Parcel ID Number(s):
Subject Property Acreage:
Subject Property Source of Potable Water:_
Subject Property Method of Sewage Disposal:
Current Use(s) of Subject Property:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the North:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the East:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the South:
Current Use(s) of Adjoining Property to the West:
Requested Zoning Designation:
Proposed Use(s) of Subject Property:
Application for Holding Property Rezoning Page 1 of 3
Exhibit A
Holding Property Rezoning Application
FINDINGS FOR GRANTING A REZONING
(City LDC Sec. 70-340)
The Planning Board and Council will consider the following criteria, where applicable, in determining
whether to approve or deny rezoning petitions. As the Applicant, please provide your response to each
criterion to the best of your knowledge:
The request is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
2. The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
3. Approval of the request will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and
is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
5. Approval of the request will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
6. The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance
or hazard to the neighborhood.
7. Approval of the request will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such
as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Approval of the request will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise
affect public safety.
9. The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Application for Holding Property Rezoning Page 2 of 3
Exhibit A
Holding Property Rezoning Application
Submittal Checklist
No. Checklist Items Check
1. Copy of recorded warranty deed indicating current ownership (required)
2. Notarized letter of consent (required if applicant is different from property owner)
3. Property survey (if available, not required)
4. Legal description (required, but may be included with survey or warranty deed)
5. Property owners list, inc. affidavit attesting to accuracy and completeness (required)
6. Location map (required)
7. Supplemental supporting information (optional)
8. Application fee of $600 plus $20/acre (required)
Application for Holding Property Rezoning Page 3 of 3
Exhibit B
Rezoning Recommendations
Map
ID
Map
#
Parcel ID
Existing Land Use
Acres
Future
Land Use
Rec
Zoning
Rec
FLU
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0110
Vacant
0.516
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0140
Vacant
0.516
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0100
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0010
Vacant
1.628
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0180
Vacant
1.628
SF Res
RSF-1
2
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00090-0010
Vacant
1.8
SF Res
RSF-1
3
1
2-16-37-35-OA00-00001-0000
Vacant, possibly Ag
11.299
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4
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0070
One Triplex & Two
Single Fam Res
0.344
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RSF-1
5
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0090
Single Fam Res
0.344
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RSF-1
6
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0110
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
7
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0120
Single Fam Res
0.172
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RSF-1
8
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0050
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0.344
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RSF-1
9
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0030
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0.344
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RSF-1
10
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0020
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0.172
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RSF-1
11
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0010
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0.172
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RSF-1
12
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0070
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0.172
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RSF-1
13
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0080
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0.172
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RSF-1
14
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0090
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0.172
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RSF-1
15
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0100
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0.172
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RSF-1
16
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0110
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0.172
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17
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0120
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0.172
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18
2
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1.764
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Ind
IND
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19
2
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2.153
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19
2
3-15-37-35-0010-00680-0140
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2.153
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0.402
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0.344
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22
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0230
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0.344
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23
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0050
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
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24
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0010
Vacant
0.688
SF Res
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24
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0250
Vacant
0.321
SF Res
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25
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00160-0010
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0.929
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25
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00160-0060
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1.122
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26
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3-15-37-35-0010-00010-OA1B
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27
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0130
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0.17
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27
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0.69
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3
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0.26
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30
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0210
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0.67
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RSF-1
30
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0250
Vacant
0.17
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31
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0010
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0.96
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31
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0240
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0.48
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32
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00350-0200
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0.71
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33
4
2-15-37-35-OA00-00003-0000
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34
4
3-15-37-35-0010-00820-0110
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35
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1.1
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36
4
2-15-37-3S-OA00-00003-B000
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1
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RSF-1
37
5
2-21-37-35-OA00-00006-A000
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13.32
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38
6
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1.724
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39
6
2-28-37-35-OA00-00012-A000
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12.21
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40
7
2-22-37-35-OA00-00032-0000
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2.21
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41
7
2-22-37-35-OA00-00031-0000
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39.88
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None
42
8
2-22-37-35-OA00-00060-0000
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4.71
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42
8
2-22-37-35-OA00-00059-0000
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9.5
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RSF-1 or
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43 1
8 1
2-22-37-35-OA00-00042-A000
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2
SF Res
RSF-1
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Exhibit C
Draft Property Owner Notification Letters
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 311 Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Dear (property owner name),
(Date)
Pursuant to City Ordinance XXXX, we are writing to inform you that the City has enacted a program to reduce the
application fees and submittal requirements for properties that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. This program will
be offered for a limited time and applications will only be accepted by the City of Okeechobee General Services
Department until (termination date of program). As you may be aware, records indicate that you are the owner of
property within the City of Okeechobee that is zoned Holding.
At one time, the City land development codes contained regulations for the development of properties zoned Holding.
However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development code.
Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop their property, a rezoning must be
performed first. The City recognizes that this situation may be an impediment to development or the sale of your
property and has enacted this rezoning incentivization program to assist you in increasing the value and development
potential of your property. Rezoning requests and the associated required submittals are typically prepared at expense
to the applicant by professional engineers, surveyors, planners, attorneys, and other consultants. It is the City's
intention to reduce the submittal requirements such that rezoning requests submitted under this program can be made
by the owner or the owner's representative without incurring the expense of outside professionals or to at least reduce
those costs significantly. Under this program, the rezoning application submittal requirements have been reduced in
the following ways:
• The application fee has been reduced from $850 plus $30/acre to $600 plus $20/acre.
• No survey is required. Surveys are typically prepared by a professional survey company at expense to the
owner.
• No impact analysis required. Impact analyses for rezoning applications are typically prepared by professionals
at expense to the owner and include traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, public facilities
impact analysis and adjacent property impact analysis.
• The City code provides criteria by which the Planning Board and Council should determine whether to
approve or deny a rezoning request. Responses to rezoning criteria are typically prepared by professionals at
expense to the owner. For applications where the requested rezoning is consistent with the rezoning that has
been recommended and is officially supported by the Planning Board and Council, no applicant responses to
these criteria should be necessary.
The City Planning Board has already analyzed your property located at (property address) with parcel ID (###) and is
supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation). If you fill out the attached application and submit that
application with the required submittals and an application fee of only (application fee for this property), you can be
assured that the City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation) for this property. Please keep
in mind that the application period for this program is limited. Please submit your application by (termination date of
program) to take advantage of this opportunity. Once the program expires, the standard rezoning application submittal
requirements and the standard rezoning application fee of (standard rezoning fee for this property) will apply to any
future rezoning requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the City of Okeechobee General Services Department at 863-763-3372.
10/20 Page 1 of 2
Exhibit C
Draft Property Owner Notification Letters
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 311 Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Dear (property owner name), (Date)
Pursuant to City Ordinance XXXX, we are writing to inform you that the City has enacted a program to reduce the
application fees and submittal requirements for properties that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. This program will
be offered for a limited time and applications will only be accepted by the City of Okeechobee General Services
Department until (termination date of program). As you may be aware, records indicate that you are the owner of
property within the City of Okeechobee that is zoned Holding.
At one time, the City land development codes contained regulations for the development of properties zoned Holding.
However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development code.
Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop their property, a rezoning must be
performed first. The City recognizes that this situation may be an impediment to development or the sale of your
property and has enacted this rezoning incentivization program to assist you in increasing the value and development
potential of your property. Rezoning requests and the associated required submittals are typically prepared at expense
to the applicant by professional engineers, surveyors, planners, attorneys, and other consultants. It is the City's
intention to reduce the submittal requirements such that rezoning requests submitted under this program can be made
by the owner or the owner's representative without incurring the expense of outside professionals or to at least reduce
those costs significantly. Under this program, the rezoning application submittal requirements have been reduced in
the following ways:
• The rezoning application fee has been reduced from $850 plus $30/acre to $600 plus $20/acre.
• No survey is required. Surveys are typically prepared by a professional survey company at expense to the
owner.
• No impact analysis required. Impact analyses for rezoning applications are typically prepared by professionals
at expense to the owner and include traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, public facilities
impact analysis and adjacent property impact analysis.
• The City code provides criteria by which the Planning Board and Council should determine whether to
approve or deny a rezoning request. Responses to rezoning criteria are typically prepared by professionals at
expense to the owner. For applications where the requested rezoning is consistent with the rezoning that has
been recommended and is officially supported by the Planning Board and Council, no applicant responses to
these criteria should be necessary.
The City Planning Board has already analyzed your property located at (property address) with parcel ID (###) and the
City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation). Due to the Future Land Use designation of your
property, a Future Land Use Map amendment to (recommended FLU designation) will also be necessary if you would
like to rezone to (recommended zoning designation). If you fill out the attached applications and submit those
applications with the required submittals listed on the applications, including the application fees, you can be assured
that the City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation) and future land use map amendment to
(recommended FLU designation) for this property. Please keep in mind that the application period for this program is
limited. Please submit your application by (termination date of program) to take advantage of this opportunity. Once
the program expires, the standard rezoning application submittal requirements and the standard rezoning application
fee will apply to any future rezoning requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the City of Okeechobee General Services Department at 863-763-3372.
10/20 Page 2 of 2
VI. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
ITEM A. CONTINUED: A typographical error was noted to be corrected. Unstrike
the words "Sec. 90-483. - Modification of parking and loading space
requirements. Modification of parking and loading space requirements shall be
as follows:" within Section 2 of proposed Ordinance No. 1223.
Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to
approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1223. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
B. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, seconded by Council Member Clark to read
proposed Ordinance No. 1224 by title only, regarding LDR Text Amendment
Application No. 21 -002 -TA, and set May 18, 2021 as a Final Public Hearing date.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
City Attorney Fumero read proposed Ordinance No. 1224 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING
THE HOLDING REZONING PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR
OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ZONED HOLDING TO REZONE TO OTHER
ZONING DISTRICTS SUPPORTED BY THE LDR, REDUCING THE
APPLICATION FEES AND APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS;
AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LDR ADDING FORM 22, HOLDING ZONING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITION; AMENDING APPENDIX C OF
THE LDR ADDING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR REZONING PROPERTY
ZONED HOLDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Keefe to
approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1224. Mr. David
Feltenberger asked whether rezoning from Holding would cause an increase in
property taxes. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith responded on vacant
land it should not be substantial. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, seconded by Council Member Keefe to
approve Proposal No. 20-4018.1 in the amount of $93,180.00 for the design of
the Flagler Park Project by Calvin, Giordano & Associates. The PowerPoint
presentation by Tammy Cook-Weedon has been incorporated into the minute file.
Okeechobee Main Street Arts and Cultural Alliance representatives Bridgette
Waldau and Kathy Scott addressed the Council. Motion Carried three to one.
D. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to
approve a Settlement of Final Judgement entered in City of Okeechobee v.
Marvin W. Brantley, Case No. 2004 CA 309 related to real property [7.50
unplatted acres] located at 1905 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
E. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to
approve a Settlement Proposal in the amount of $9,920.00 [75 -percent of lien
plus attorney fees] in the case of City of Okeechobee v. Okeechobee Park Street,
LLC [Walgreens, legal description: Lots 1 through 12 of Block 155,
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County,
Florida], Code Enforcement Case No. 17-404. Motion Carried Unanimously.
F. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to
approve the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate recommended fine reduction
[to 50 -percent of the accumulated fines of $14,600.00 together with applicable
administrative fees] for Code Enforcement Case No. 200312003, Bella Rose Day
Spa, 311 Northeast 2"1 Street [legal description: Lots 11 and 12 of Block 143,
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee
County, Florida]. Attorney Don Dunton addressed the Council on behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Bill and Darla Rose. Motion Carried three to one.
MAYOR WATFORD RECESSED THE MEETING AT 7:53 P.M. AND RECONVENED
AT 8:00 P.M.
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4/20/2021
ORDINANCE NO. 1224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE HOLDING
REZONING PROGRAM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ZONED
HOLDING TO REZONE TO OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS SUPPORTED BY THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR), REDUCING THE APPLICATION FEES AND
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE LDR
ADDING FORM 22, HOLDING ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE PETITION;
AMENDING APPENDIX C OF THE LDR ADDING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR REZONING
PROPERTY ZONED HOLDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has adopted Ordinance Number 716, as amended,
known as the LDR; and
WHEREAS, the LDR generally contain codes specific to each zoning district, which provide lists of permitted uses,
lists of specially permitted uses and regulations for development within that specific zoning district; and
WHEREAS, multiple parcels within the City are zoned Holding, though the LDR do not currently contain any codes
specific to regulating the Holding zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a legitimate interest in ensuring that the potential development of every parcel in
the City is regulated by clear and concise LDR; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Element of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan generally contains
descriptions of future land use designations in which lists of zoning districts that are appropriate within those
designations are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Holding zoning district is not listed as an appropriate zoning district within any of the future land
use designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to encourage owners of properties in the Holding zoning district to rezone to
other zoning districts which are supported by the LDR, the Future Land Use Element; and the Future Land
Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, recommends that the Council adopt reduced
application submittal requirements and reduced application fees for rezoning of properties which are either
partially or entirely zoned holding; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has reviewed the existing conditions of parcels
in the Holding zoning district; including the future land use designation, the existing land use, the prevailing
pattern of land uses in the surrounding area, the zoning designation of the surrounding parcels, and the
future land use designation of the surrounding parcels; and has provided recommendations for the rezoning
of those parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, acting as the Local Planning Agency, reviewed
and discussed the proposed amendments, also known as Land Development Regulation Text Amendment
Application No. 21 -002 -TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on March 18, 2021, and based on
findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes, amendments or modifications
to the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption and codification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the Planning
Board and concludes that adopting such a program and amendment to be in the best interest of its citizens
of said City, that such a program and amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Zoning Map,
the LDR and the Comprehensive Plan more consistent and responsive to the needs of the City and its
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly
advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the
Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and incorporated herein by
this reference:
Ordinance No. 1224 - Page 1 of 3
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is �.
L. City council holds first public hearing, renders decision.
f. If approved Administrator issues notice of second city council public hearing.
9. City council holds second public hearing, renders final decision on petition.
SECTION 4: Amendment and adoption to Appendix C — Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees
and Charges, as follows:
That the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, amends herein Part II of the Code of Ordinances, Subpart
B -Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix C — Schedule of Land Development
Regulation Fees and Charges, adding Fee Schedule Item 21 - Holding Zoning District Boundary Change
(Rezoning), as follows:
APPENDIX C - APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Fee Schedule:
21. Holding zoning district boundary change (rezoning) ..... $600.00 plus $20.00 per acre
SECTION 5: Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
SECTION 6: Severability. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 201h day of April, 2021.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 181h day of May, 2021.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1224 - Page 3 of 3
Language to be added is underlined.
Language to be deleted is s1—lq lhFow 9h.
Staff Report
To: Okeechobee Planning Board
From: Ben Smith, AICP
Meeting Date: March 18, 2021
Subject: Holding Property Rezoning Ordinance
At one time, the City's land development code contained regulations for the development of properties zoned
Holding. However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development
code. Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop that property, a rezoning must
be performed first.
There are currently 55 parcels of land within the City that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. Some of these
parcels are developed, though most are undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes. Most of the Holding
parcels are designated as Single Family Residential on the Future Land Use Map, though there are two with
Commercial designations and one with Mixed Use Residential.
As members of the City Council and Planning Board have pointed out, the rezoning process can be an uncertain
and cost prohibitive process for some property owners and prospective property buyers. If the goal of the City is
to encourage owners of Holding properties to rezone, then the City may consider providing some incentivization
to rezone Holding properties by reducing the requirements, lowering the application fee, and providing more
certainty to the outcome of the rezoning process for those properties.
The concept for this ordinance was initiated by the Planning Board at their August 2020 workshop and has
subsequently been discussed at multiple workshops, which culminated in the recommendation of an Ordinance
to implement a temporary Holding Rezoning Program at the January 2021 Planning Board meeting. However,
based on advice from the City Attorney, staff has made some revisions to that Ordinance and is bringing it back
to the Planning Board with some revisions:
• The revised Ordinance amends the City Land Development Code by adding new application requirements
and procedures for rezoning holding properties.
• The revised Ordinance amends the City Land Development Code by adding a new application fee for
rezoning Holding properties.
• This will no longer be a temporary program, but instead will be a new permanent application process.
• Applicant's that are requesting a rezoning that is not supported by an official recommendation should
provide responses to the required rezoning findings in Section 70-340.
These changes are necessary to allow the City to process Holding property rezoning applications differently than
what is required in the City Code for all other rezoning applications. The Ordinance still allows Holding property
owners to apply for a rezoning with reduced application requirements, reduced application fees, official rezoning
recommendations and mailed notification of the program. The attached Ordinance and Exhibits have been legally
advertised and are presented to you for recommendation to the City Council.
Any further revisions to the language of the ordinance, the application, application fee, rezoning
recommendations or draft letters can be discussed at the meeting and made as part of the recommendation to
Council.
The basis for the rezoning recommendations, as provided by staff and discussed at the workshops are provided
below in this report.
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Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and pattern of land use of the
surrounding properties.
Map ID #6
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #7
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #8
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map ID #12
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character and pattern of land
use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #13
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned
to RSF=1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map ID #14
Acres: 0.17
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel does not meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF-1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot width
requirements of the RSF-2 district, rezoning to the RSF-2 district would also require a future land use
map amendment to multifamily residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's land development code
allows for development of a single family home on nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square
feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it ideally should be rezoned
to RSF-1 to be consistent with the existing land use, future land use designation and the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
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Map Area 2 — Staff Recommendations
Map ID #18
Acres: 1.76
Future Land Use: Industrial & Single Family Residential
Use: Warehouse & Outdoor Storage
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel has split future land use and zoning designations, though
most of it is designated industrial. It is adjacent to the railway and other industrial to the east. Though
there are single family residences to the south, staff is of the opinion that map changes to industrial
would provide the most consistency with the existing land use and pattern of land use in the
surrounding area. Ideally, a future land use map amendment to industrial should be initiated for lots 19
and 20 in the southeast corner of this parcel concurrently with a zoning map change to industrial for
the same lots.
Map ID #19
Acres: 4.3
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. Ideally, this property
should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with the future land use designation and to be consistent
with the character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties.
Map Area 3 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #20
Acres: 0.33
Future Land Use: Commercial
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is one lot off of US -441, with an existing medical office to
the south. Ideally, this property should be rezoned to either CPO, CLT or CHV to be consistent with
the future land use designation and to be consistent with the character and pattern of land use of the
surrounding properties.
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Map ID #24
Acres: 1.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels and is located along
the commercial corridor (close proximity to US -441). There is an existing multi -family development
adjacent and commercial uses nearby, and there are no adjacent single family residences. Though a
rezoning to RSF-1 would make this zoning consistent with the future land use designation, it would not
be completely consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and it is not clear that this change would
be beneficial for the property owner, as single family residential may not be the highest and best
development for this parcel. Staff,Adoes not recommend A any, particular map changes for''this
property. The property owner should present their own argument for their desired map changes.
Map ID #25
Acres: 2.1
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. The property to the
east and south is a large parcel with a single family residence. Ideally, this property should be rezoned
to RSF'1 to be consistent with the future land use designation.
Map ID #26
Acres: 0.1
Future Land Use: Commercial
Use: Public Utility
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel is owned by the Okeechobee Utility Authority. Public
facilities are specifically listed as an allowable use in the Commercial future land use category under
future land use policy 2.1(d). However, public facility/utility is not listed as a permitted use in any of the
commercial zoning districts. Instead, it is listed as special exception use in the commercial zoning
districts. The City could rezone this property to one of the commercial zoning district and concurrently
approve the public utility as a special exception. However, it is likely more sensible to take -no action
until the City makes plans to improve the property or sell it.
Map ID #27
Acres: 0.34
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels, neither of which meet
the minimum lot area or lot width requirements for RSF-1 district separately. However, if the owner
joins the _parcels, the RSF-1 district requirements will be met. Ideally, both parcels should be rezoned
to RSF to be consistent with the future land use designation and the character of the surrounding
area. The property owner should be encouraged to join the parcels and not sell them separately.
Map Area 4 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #33
Acres: 51.19
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: A portion of this property is zoned RMH and the property surrounds an
existing manufactured home park. The railway runs along the northern property line and beyond that
is the City's Commerce Center. Taylor creek runs along the western property line with single family
residential and industrial uses on the other side of the creek. The boundary of the City runs along the
eastern property line with single family residences in the adjacent unincorporated area beyond. Vacant
commercially designated property lies to the south. There are many potential development possibilities
for this large unplatted parcel and the owner has expressed an interest in several different development
scenarios. Due to the large size and uniqueness of this parcel, it is difficult for staff to recommend any
particular map change other than what is currently consistent with the Future Land Use. Therefore,
unless the property owner presents their own argument for their desired map changes, staff
recommends a rezoning to RSF-1.
Map ID #34
Acres: 1.36
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: The west portion of this parcel is already zoned RSF-1. Ideally, the
remainder of this property should be rezoned to 2SF-1 to be consistent with the future land use
designation, existing land use and character of surrounding area.
Map ID #35
Acres: 1.1
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: This property was very recently acquired by the owner of Map ID #33.
As such, this property should be considered part of Map ID #33 and staff's recommendations are the
same for both.
Map ID #36
Acres: 1.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Vacant
Comments/Recommendations: Vacant commercially designated property lies to the south. The
property to the east, west and north is zoned Holding with a staff recommendation to rezone to RSF-
1. Similarly, staff recommends a rezoning to RSF-1 for this property as well, to be consistent with the
Future Land Use designation.
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Map ID #41
Acres: 39.88
Future Land Use: Mixed Use Residential
Use: This parcel was clearly used for agricultural purposes at one time, though it is unclear whether
the agricultural use has been maintained.
Comments/Recommendations: This parcel meets the minimum size requirements for the Mixed Use
Residential future land use category and limited agricultural uses are permitted in the Mixed Use
Residential future land use category. However, rezoning to PUD -M should only be approved through
the planned unit development process. Staff is not recommending any particular map changes for this
property. The property owner should proceed with the planned unit development approval process or
present their own argument for their desired map changes.
Map Area 8 - Staff Recommendations
Map ID #42
Acres: 14.21
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence and possibly agricultural
Comments/Recommendations: This property is comprised of 2 separate parcels. The property
appraiser lists the use of this property as improved pasture, though aerials indicate that a single family
residence is also present on the site. Depending on the intended use of this property, it should ideally
be rezoned to either RSF-1 or Rural Heritage.
Map ID #43
Acres: 2.0
Future Land Use: Single Family Residential
Use: Single Family Residence
Comments/Recommendations: Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF-1 to be consistent with
future land use designation, existing land use, and character and pattern of land use of the surrounding
area.
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Application No. 21 -002 -TA, at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on March 18, 2021, and based on
findings of fact by the Planning Staff, hereby recommends certain changes, amendments or modifications to
the Code of Ordinances, to present to the City Council for ordinance adoption and codification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, considered the recommendations by the Planning
Board and concludes that adopting such a program and amendment to be in the best interest of its citizens
of said City, that such a program and amendments are necessary and appropriate to make the Zoning Map,
the Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan more consistent and responsive to the
needs of the City and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a duly
advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the
Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1: RECITALS ADOPTED. Each of the above stated recitals is true and correct and incorporated herein
by this reference:
SECTION 2: HOLDING PROPERTY REZONING PROGRAM ADOPTED. The City of Okeechobee hereby adopts
the Holding Property Rezoning Program as follows:
Eligibility
Owners (or their authorized designee) of properties which are either partially or entirely zoned Holding are eligible to
apply for rezoning according to the provisions of this program.
This program does not exempt owners from consistency with the Future Land Use Map. Where the requested zoning
change would also require a Future Land Use Map amendment, the standard application requirements, procedures
and fees for Future Land Use Map amendments will apply. Future Land Use Map amendments must be approved prior
to approval of the associated rezoning request.
Rezoning Application Requirements
Form 22 is added to Appendix A of the City's Land Development Regulations which adopts application requirements
that are reduced substantially from the standard rezoning application requirements.
Rezoning Application Fee
For eligible owners, the standard rezoning application fees according to Fee Schedule of Appendix C of the City's Land
Development Regulations have been reduced substantially. Application Fees for rezoning Holding properties are $600
plus $20 per acre.
Rezoning Recommendations
In the interest of consistency between the Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Map and in the interest of compatibility
with the existing pattern of surrounding land uses, the City officially recommends zoning changes for properties in the
City which are either partially or entirely zoned Holding. See attached Exhibit B- Holding Property Rezoning
Recommendations,
Future Land Use Map Amendment Recommendations
Ordinance No. 2021 -'XX Page 2 of 4
B -Land Development Regulations, providing for amendments to Appendix C — Schedule of Land Development
Regulation Fees and Charges, adding Fee Schedule Item 21 - Holding Zoning District Boundary Change (Rezoning),
as follows:
APPENDIX C - APPLICATION FORMS AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
Fee Schedule:
21. Holding zoning district boundary change (rezoning) ..... $600.00 plus $20.00 per acre
SECTION 4: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: INCLUSION IN THE CODE. It is the intention of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of the City of Okeechobee.
SECTION 7: SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 8: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this day of
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this day of
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John Fumero, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2021 -XX Page 4 of 4
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Exhibit A
Holding Property Rezoning Application
FINDINGS FOR GRANTING A REZONING
(City LDC Sec. 70-340)
The Planning Board and Council will consider the following criteria, where applicable, in determining
whether to approve or deny rezoning petitions. As the Applicant, please provide your response to each
criterion to the best of your knowledge:
1. The request is not contrary to comprehensive plan requirements.
2. The use is specifically authorized under the zoning district regulations applied for.
3. Approval of the request will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and
is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
5. Approval of the request will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a
deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
6. The use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance
or hazard to the neighborhood.
7. Approval of the request will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such
as schools, streets, and utility services.
8. Approval of the request will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise
affect public safety.
9. The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Application for Holding Property Rezoning Page 2 of 3
Exhibit B
Rezoning Recommendations
Map
ID
Map
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Parcel ID
Existing Land Use
Acres
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Land Use
Rec
Zoning
Rec
FLU
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0110
Vacant
0.516
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0140
Vacant
0.516
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0100
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0010
Vacant
1.628
SF Res
RSF-1
1
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00080-0180
Vacant
1.628
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RSF-1
2
1
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Vacant
1.8
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RSF-1
3
1
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Vacant, possibly Ag
11.299
SF Res
RSF-1 or
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4
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0070
One Triplex & Two
Single Fam Res
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
5
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0090
Single Fam Res
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
6
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0110
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
7
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00100-0120
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
8
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0050
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
9
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0030
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
RSF-1
10
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0020
Vacant
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
11
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0010
Vacant
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
12
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0070
Vacant
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
13
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0080
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
14
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0090
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
15
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0100
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
16
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0110
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
17
1
3-15-37-35-0010-00230-0120
Single Fam Res
0.172
SF Res
RSF-1
18
2
3-16-37-35-0160-00130-0010
Warehouse and
Outdoor Storage
1.764
SF Res &
Ind
IND
Ind
19
2
3-15-37-35-0010-00680-0010
Vacant
2.153
SF Res
RSF-1
19
2
3-15-37-35-0010-00680-0140
Vacant
2.153
SF Res
RSF-1
20
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0090
Vacant
0.327
Com
CPO, CLT
or CHV
21
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0070
Vacant
0.402
SF Res
None
22
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0210
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
None
22
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0230
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
None
23
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0050
Vacant
0.344
SF Res
None
24
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0010
Vacant
0.688
SF Res
None
24
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00150-0250
Vacant
0.321
SF Res
None
25
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00160-0010
Vacant
0.929
SF Res
None
25
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00160-0060
Vacant
1.122
SF Res
None
26
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00010-OA1B
0.1
Com
None
27
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0130
Vacant
0.17
SF Res
RSF-1
27
3
3-15-37-35-0010-00320-0120
Vacant
0.17
SF Res
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Exhibit C
Draft Property Owner Notification Letters
City of Okeechobee Planning and Development
55 SE 31d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone (863) 763-3372 • Fax (863) 763-1686
Dear (property owner name),
(Date)
Pursuant to City Ordinance XXXX, we are writing to inform you that the City has enacted a program to reduce the
application fees and submittal requirements for properties that are partially or entirely zoned Holding. This program will
be offered for a limited time and applications will only be accepted by the Okeechobee Department of Planning and
Development until (termination date of program). As you may be aware, records indicate that you are the owner of
property within the City of Okeechobee that is zoned Holding.
At one time, the City land development codes contained regulations for the development of properties zoned Holding.
However, several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the land development code.
Currently, if any property owner of land zoned Holding is seeking to develop their property, a rezoning must be
performed first. The City recognizes that this situation may be an impediment to development or the sale of your
property and has enacted this rezoning incentivization program to assist you in increasing the value and development
potential of your property. Rezoning requests and the associated required submittals are typically prepared at expense
to the applicant by professional engineers, surveyors, planners, attorneys, and other consultants. It is the City's
intention to reduce the submittal requirements such that rezoning requests submitted under this program can be made
by the owner or the owner's representative without incurring the expense of outside professionals or to at least reduce
those costs significantly. Under this program, the rezoning application submittal requirements have been reduced in
the following ways:
• The application fee has been reduced from $850 plus $30/acre to $600 plus $20/acre.
• No survey is required. Surveys are typically prepared by a professional survey company at expense to the
owner.
• No location map is required.
• No impact analysis required. Impact analysis for rezoning applications are typically prepared by professionals
at expense to the owner and include traffic impact analysis, environmental impact analysis, public facilities
impact analysis and adjacent property impact analysis.
• No applicant response to rezoning criteria is required. The City code provides criteria by which the Planning
Board and Council should determine whether to approve or deny a rezoning request. Responses to rezoning
criteria are typically prepared by professionals at expense to the owner.
The City Planning Board has already analyzed your property located at (property address) with parcel ID (###) and is
supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation). If you fill out and submit the attached application with
the required submittals and an application fee of only (application fee for this property), you can be assured that the
City is supportive of a rezoning to (recommended zoning designation) for this property. Please keep in mind that the
application period for this program is limited. Please submit your application by (termination date of program) to take
advantage of this opportunity. Once the program expires, the standard rezoning application submittal requirements
and the standard rezoning application fee of (standard rezoning fee for this property) will apply to any future rezoning
requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the Okeechobee Department of Planning and Development at 863-763-
3372.
Page 7 of 2
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
9 : ' MARCH 18, 2021
DRAFT SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hoover called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of
Okeechobee to order on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 6:32 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
II. ATTENDANCE
Roll was taken by Board Secretary Patty Burnette. Chairperson Dawn Hoover, Vice
Chairperson Doug McCoy, Board Members Phil Baughman, Karyne Brass, Rick
Chartier, and Mac Jonassaint were present. Alternate Board Member Jim Shaw was
present. Board Member Felix Granados and Alternate Board Member Joe Papasso
were absent with consent. Chairperson Hoover moved Alternate Board Member Shaw
to voting position.
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Member Brass, seconded; by Member Jonassaint to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Member Chartier, seconded by Member Jonassaint to dispense with
the reading and approve the January 21, 2021, Regular Meeting and Workshop
minutes and the February 18, 2021, Workshop minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
V. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER OPENLD THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:33 P.M.
A. Land Developmpnt Regulations (LDR) Text Amendment Petition No. 21 -001 -TA
proposes to amend Sections 90-483 through 90-484; remove Section 90-485 and
move limitations for parking reduction approvals to Section 90-483; add Form 21
Parking Reduction Petition, to Appendix A and add an application fee of $250.00
to Appendix C.
1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of LaRue Planning and
Management Services reviewed the Planning Staff Report and draft
ordinance.
Z, ,: The following public comments we offered: Mr. Steven Dobbs, 209
Northeast 2nd Street, Okeechobee, commented maybe a standard parking
requirement should be created for properties that are considered "strip
mills" as it appears that in several instances property owners are unable
to lease out all their units because of the current parking requirements for
each type of use.
3. There were no Ex -Parte disclosures offered.
4. Motion by Member Chartier, seconded by Member Jonassaint to
recommend the City Council approve LDR Text Amendment Petition No.
21 -001 -TA as presented in Exhibit 1. Motion Carried Unanimously. The
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at
Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for April 20, 2021 and May 18, 2021.
B. LDR Text Amendment Petition No. 21 -002 -TA proposes to adopt the Holding
Property Rezoning Program; add Form 22 Holding Property Rezoning
Application, to Appendix A and add an application fee of $600.00 plus
$20.00/acre to Appendix C.
1. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report and
draft ordinance.
2. There were no public comments offered.
3. There were no Ex -Parte disclosures offered.
DRAFT March 18, 2021 Planning Board Meeting Page 1 of 2
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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CITY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HERESFYI �GIVEN that the OtyCc rCjI dtheOtydr]eicltee
Will oxdLrta Public 3 m July 5, 2022, 6 PM, a as soon lhermPor
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ORDINANCE NO. 1224, PROVIDING FORA ONE (1) YEAR SUNSET
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVER-
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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CRY ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tat ftOtyOlnol cftre OtycfCaeatct>ee
wm ardurt a RL71iC Flmr�g m Iuy 5, 2022, 6 PM, a as sm them
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newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published
continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy
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paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount,
rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
..�. PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 18, 2021
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hoover called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of
Okeechobee to order on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 6:32 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
II. ATTENDANCE
Roll was taken by Board Secretary Patty Burnette. Chairperson Dawn Hoover, Vice
Chairperson Doug McCoy, Board Members Phil Baughman, Karyne Brass, Rick
Chartier, and Mac Jonassaint were present. Alternate Board Member Jim Shaw was
present. Board Member Felix Granados and Alternate Board Member Joe Papasso
were absent with consent. Chairperson Hoover moved Alternate Board Member Shaw
to voting position. —�
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Member Brass, seconded by Member Jonassaint to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Member Chartier, seconded by Member Jonassaint to dispense with
the reading and approve the January 21, 2021, Regular Meeting and Workshop
minutes and the February 18, 2021, Workshop minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
V. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:33 P.M.
A. Land Development Regulations (LDR) Text Amendment Petition No. 21 -001 -TA
proposes to amend Sections 90-483 through 90-484; remove Section 90-485 and
move limitations for parking reduction approvals to Section 90-483; add Form 21
Parking Reduction Petition, to Appendix A and add an application fee of $250.00
to Appendix C.
1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of LaRue Planning and
Management Services reviewed the Planning Staff Report and draft
ordinance.
2. The following public comments we offered: Mr. Steven Dobbs, 209
Northeast 2nd Street, Okeechobee, commented maybe a standard parking
requirement should be created for properties that are considered "strip
malls" as it appears that in several instances property owners are unable
to lease out all their units because of the current parking requirements for
each type of use.
3. There were no Ex -Parte disclosures offered.
4. Motion by Member Chartier, seconded by Member Jonassaint to
recommend the City Council approve LDR Text Amendment Petition No.
21 -001 -TA as presented in Exhibit 1. Motion Carried Unanimously. The
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at
Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for April 20, 2021 and May 18, 2021.
B. LDR Text Amendment Petition No. 21 -002 -TA proposes to adopt the Holding
Property Rezoning Program; add Form 22 Holding Property Rezoning
Application, to Appendix A and add an application fee of $600.00 plus
$20.00/acre to Appendix C.
1. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report and
draft ordinance.
2. There were no public comments offered.
3. There were no Ex -Parte disclosures offered.
March 18, 2021 Planning Board Meeting Page 1 of 2
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Katrina Elsken Muros, who on oath says she is the Publisher of
the Lake Okeechobee News, a weekly Newspaper published
in Okeechobee Coun, lorida, that the, attached copy of an
advertisement being a L Lr{..r
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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
Affiant further says that the said Lake Okeechobee News is a
newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published
continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy
of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither
paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount,
rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Katrina Elsken Muros
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PLANNING BOARD & WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hoover called the regular Planning Board and Works op Meeting for the
City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Fjdom 200, Okeechobee,
Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Hp ver.
ATTENDANCE
Roll was taken by Board Secretary Patty Burnette. Chairperson Dawn Hoover, Vice -
Chairperson Doug McCoy, Board Members Karyne Brass, Rick Chartier, Felix
Granados, and Mac Jonassaint were present. Alternate Board Members Joe Papasso
and Jim Shaw were present. Board MembervPhil Baughman was absent without
consent. Chairperson Hoover moved Alternate Board Member Papasso to a voting
position. /
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, def rred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Board Member BrasX, seconded by Board Member Chartier to approve
the agenda as presented. M ion Carried Unanimously.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Board Memb Brass, seconded by Alternate Board Member Papasso
to dispense with the re ding and approve the October 15, 2020, Regular Meeting
and Workshop minut s. Motion Carried Unanimously.
V. CHAIRPERSON HOOV R OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:03 P.M.
A. Motion by Boarr Member Brass, seconded by Board Member Granados to
recommend oproval of the annual update to the Five -Year Capital
Improvement Schedule, finding it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion Car ed Unanimously.
1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of LaRue Planning and
M agement Services reviewed the Planning Staff Report.
2. o public comments were offered.
3. No Ex -Parte disclosures were offered.
4. There was no Board discussion.
5 The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration
at Public Hearings, tentatively scheduled for December 15, 2020 and
January 5, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON HOOVER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:06 P.M.
VI. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER RECESSED THE REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENED
THE WORKSHOP AT 6:06 P.M.
A. City Planning Consultant Smith briefly reviewed Staff Reports regarding Holding
Properties. He compared and explained the existing Holding District to the current
Rural Heritage District (RH), the intent of both Districts, the permitted and special
exception uses, the lot and structure requirements. He also presented Staff's
recommendations for the current 55 parcels of land that are zoned Holding, and
maps of all the parcels. A few of the parcels are developed, though most are
undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes. The majority are designated on
the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) as Single Family Residential (SF), two are
Commercial and one is Mixed Use Residential. The provided sub maps of the
FLUM, Zoning, and Property Appraiser aerial depict eight separate areas of the
City. Properties within those sub map areas are identified by Map Identification
(ID) Numbers. There are 43 Map ID's due in part to parcels of land that are
contiguous, under the same ownership, and containing the same existing land
use being grouped together. It is recommended that each Map ID should be
treated as a separate application.
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V1. WORKSHOP ITEM CONTINUED
ITEM A. CONTINUED: Though the lot does meet the minimum lot area and lot
width requirements of the Residential Single Family Two (RSF2) district, rezoning
to the RSF2 district would also require a FLUM amendment to Multi -Family (MF)
Residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's Land Development Regulations
(LDR's) allows for development of a single-family home on nonconforming lots
which are at least 4,000 square feet and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to
meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned to RSF1 to be consistent
with the existing land use, FLU designation and the character and pattern of land
use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lot 11
of Block 10, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 10
and 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.7: 0.17, acres, with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel does not meet the minimum lot area
or lot width requirements for RSF1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum
lot area and lot width requirements of the RSF2 district, rezoning to the RSF2
district would also require a FLUM amendment to MF Residential. However,
Section 90-32 of City's LDR's allows for development of a single-family home on
nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square feet and 40 feet wide. Since
this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned to RSF1
to be consistent with the existing land use, FLU designation and the character
and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lot 12 of Block 10, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book
1, Page 10, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.8: 0.34 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, ideally, this property should be
rezoned to RSF1 to be consistent with the FLU designation and the character
and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map 1D No.9: 0.34 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, ideally, this property should be
rezoned to RSF1 to be consistent with the FLU designation and the character
and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lots 3 and 4 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.10: 0.17 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this parcel does not meet the
minimum lot area or lot width requirements for RSF1 district. Though the lot does
meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the RSF2 district,
rezoning to the RSF2 district would also require a FLUM amendment to MF
Residential. However, Section 90-32 of City's LDR's allows for development of a
single-family home on nonconforming Lots which are at least 4,000 square feet
and 40 feet wide. Since this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should
ideally be rezoned to RSF1 to be consistent with the FLU designation and the
character and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus
of the Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property
Legal Description: Lot 2 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat
Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.11: 0.17 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this parcel does not meet the
minimum lot area or lot width requirements for RSF1 district. Though the lot does
meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the RSF2 district,
rezoning to the RSF2 district would also require a FLUM amendment to MF
Residential.
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VI. WORKSHOP ITEM CONTINUED
ITEM A. CONTINUED: The consensus of the Board was to move forward with
the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lot 10 of Block 23,
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records
of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.16: 0.17 acres, with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel does not meet the minimum lot area
or lot width requirements for RSF1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum
lot area and lot width requirements of the RSF2 district, rezoning to the RSF2
district would also require a FLUM amendment to MF Residential. However,
Section 90-32 of City's LDR's allows for development of a single-family home on
nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square feet and 40 feet wide. Since
this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned to RSF1
to be consistent with the existing land use, FLU designation and the character
and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lot 11 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book
5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.17: 0.17 acres, with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel does not meet the minimum lot area
or lot width requirements for RSF1 district. Though the lot does meet the minimum
lot area and lot width requirements of the RSF2 district, rezoning to the RSF2
district would also require a FLUM amendment to MF Residential. However,
Section 90-32 of City's LDR's allows for development of a single-family home on
nonconforming lots which are at least 4,000 square feet and 40 feet wide. Since
this lot appears to meet those requirements, it should ideally be rezoned to RSF1
to be consistent with the existing land use, FLU designation and the character
and pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lot 12 of Block 23, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book
5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No. 18: 1.76 acres with a FLU of SF Residential and Industrial. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel has split FLU and zoning
designations, though most of it is designated Industrial. It is adjacent to the
railway and other Industrial to the East. Though there are single-family
residences to the South, Staff is of the opinion that map changes to Industrial
would provide the most consistency with the existing land use and pattern of land
use in the surrounding area. Ideally, a FLUM amendment to Industrial should be
initiated for Lots 19 and 20 in the Southeast corner of this parcel concurrently
with a zoning map change to Industrial for the same lots. The consensus of the
Board was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lots 1 to 6 and 15 to 20 of Block 13, together with a 200 foot by 60 -
foot portion of Northwest 101h Avenue (formerly known as Pensacola Street) as
originally recorded in the Town of Okeechobee, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 10
and 5, and lying East of Block 13, NORTHWEST ADDITION, according to the
Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida, specifically the West 60 -feet of the 70 -foot right-of-way, located
South of Northwest 8th Street (formally known as 141h Street) and North of
Northwest 7th Court (formally known as Seaboard Avenue), not including the
intersection of Northwest 7m Court and 10th Avenue,
Map ID No.19: 4.3 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this property is comprised of two
separate parcels. Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF1 to be
consistent with the FLU designation and to be consistent with the character and
pattern of land use of the surrounding properties. The consensus of the Board
was to move forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal
Description: Lots 1 to 13 and 14 to 26 of Block 68, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
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VI. WORKSHOP ITEM CONTINUED
ITEM A. CONTINUED: There is an existing multi -family development adjacent
and commercial uses nearby, and there are no adjacent single-family residences.
Though a rezoning to RSF1 would make this zoning consistent with the FLU
designation, it would not be completely consistent with the surrounding land use
pattern and it is not clear that this change would be beneficial for the property
owner, as single-family residential may not be the highest and best development
for this parcel. Staff does not recommend that any particular map changes for
this property. The property owner should present their own argument for their
desired map changes. The consensus of the Board was to move forward with the
Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lots 1 to 4 of Block 15,
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, of the Public Records
of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.25: 2.1 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this property is comprised of two
separate parcels. The property to the East and South is a large parcel with a
single-family residence. Ideally, this property should be rezoned to RSF1 to be
consistent with the FLU designation. The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lots 1
to 5 and 6 to 11 of Block 16, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book 5,
Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.26: 0.1 acre with a FLU designation of Commercial. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel is owned by the Okeechobee Utility
Authority. Public facilities are specifically listed as an allowable use in the
Commercial FLU category under FLU Policy 2.1(d). However, Public
Facility/Utility is not listed as a permitted use in any of the Commercial Zoning
Districts. Instead, it is listed as Special Exception Use in the Commercial Zoning
Districts. Ideally, this property should be rezoned to Public Use and a FLUM
amendment change should be requested as well to Public Facilities. The
consensus of the Board was to move forward with the Planner's
recommendation. Property Legal Description: Commencing at a Southeast
corner of Block 1, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, per Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public
Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes
20 seconds East along the projection of the North line of 13th Street (formerly
known as 19th Street) a distance of 108.33 feet to a Northeast corner of a 100 -
foot wide parcel described in Official Records Book 507, Page 833, Public
Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and the point of beginning of this
description; thence continue North 89 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds East along
said line a distance of 45.12 feet to the West edge of the water line of Taylor
Creek; thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes 28 seconds East meandering along
the West edge of the water line of Taylor Creek a distance of 79.38 feet, more or
less, to the intersection with the Easterly projection of the South line of Northeast
13th street (formerly known as 19th Street); thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes
20 seconds West along the Easterly projection of said Northeast 13th Street, a
distance of 53.49 feet to a point on the East line of said parcel described in Official
records Book 507, Page 833; thence proceed along the East line North 22
degrees 40 feet 25 inches West a distance of 75.78 feet to the point of beginning.
Map ID No.27: 0.34 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this property is comprised of two
separate parcels, neither of which meet the minimum lot area or lot width
requirements for RSF1 district separately. However, if the owner joins the
parcels, the RSF1 district requirements will be met. Ideally, both parcels should
be rezoned to RSF1 to be consistent with the FLU designation and the character
of the surrounding area. The property owner should be encouraged to join the
parcels and not sell them separately. The consensus of the Board was to move
forward with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lots 12
and 13 of Block 32, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5,
of the Public Records of Okeechobee County.
Map ID No.28: 0.69 vacant acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
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ITEM A. CONTINUED: one-quarter; the Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest
one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter; the Southeast one-quarter of the
Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter; North one-half of the
Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter; and the South one-half of
the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter lying East of Taylor
Creek; fractional Northwest one-quarter East of Taylor Creek and South of the
Seaboard Air Line Railroad; and all that portion of land located in the Northeast
one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter and the Southeast one-quarter of
Northwest one-quarter; South of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in Section 15,
Township 37 South, Range 35 East, that lies East of Taylor Creek improved
channel as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 29, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida; less & except the following parcel: a parcel of land lying in the
Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 15, Township 37,
Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida being more particularly described
as follows: commence at the Southeast corner of said Northwest one-quarter of
the Southeast one-quarter of Section 15, thence proceed South 89 degrees 21
minutes 13 seconds West along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter of
the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 70.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Thence continue South 89 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West along said
South line a distance of 208.70 feet; thence departing said South line, run 00
degrees 20 minutes 48 seconds West along a line parallel with the East line of
said Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter a distance of 208.70
feet; thence departing said parallel line run North 89 degrees 21 minutes 13
seconds East a distance of 208.70 feet; thence run South 00 degrees 20 minutes
48 seconds East along a line parallel with and 70.00 feet West of (as measured
at right angles to) the aforesaid East line of the Northwest one-quarter of the
Southeast one-quarter of Section 15, a distance of 208.70 feet to the point of
beginning.
Map ID No.34: 1.36 acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, the West portion of this parcel is currently
zoned RSF1. Ideally, the remainder of this property should be rezoned to RSF1
to be consistent with the FLU designation, existing land use and character of
surrounding area. The consensus of the Board was to move forward with the
Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12 of
Block 82, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE recorded in Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 10
and 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County and all of fractional Block 83
and a parcel of land lying in Section 15, Township 37 South, Range 35 East,
Okeechobee County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
beginning at the Southeast corner of Block 52, Okeechobee, according to the
Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida, thence run Southerly, along the Eastern boundary and Southerly
projection thereof of Blocks 82 and 83 of said Plat of Okeechobee and also along
the West boundary of Plat No. 1 of Taylor Creek watershed as recorded in Plat
Book 3, Page 29, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, to the
intersection with the centerline of Northeast 6th Street (formerly 12th Street);
thence run East, along said centerline extended East, to the Western shore line
of Taylor Creek; thence run Northerly, along said Western shore line to the
intersection with the South line of said Block 52 extended East; thence run West,
along said South line extended, to the point of beginning.
Map ID No.35: 1.1 vacant acres, with a FLU designation of SF Residential.
Planner's comments and recommendation, this property was very recently
acquired by the owner of Map ID No. 33 and as such this property should be
considered part of that. Staff does not recommend any particular map changes
desired map changes. The consensus of the Board was to rezone this property
to RSF1. Property Legal Description: Unplatted lands of the City the West one-
half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast
one-quarter, lying South of the railroad, Section 15, Township 37 South, Range
35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, less that portion thereof previously sold to
Fred and Carol Walker.
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VI. WORKSHOP ITEM CONTINUED
ITEM A. CONTINUED: in Official Records Book 412, Page 108, Public Records
of Okeechobee County, Florida; less and except the following: a parcel of land
lying in Lot 1, CROZIER'S WOODLAND PARK, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 22, Public Records of Okeechobee County,
Florida, being more particularly described as follows: commencing at the
Southwest corner of said Crozier's Woodland Park bear North 00 degrees 44
minutes 09 seconds East along the West boundary of Crozier's Woodland Park
a distance of 136.87 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue North 00
degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds East to the Southwest corner of the property
described in Official Record Book 412, Page 108, of the Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida a distance of 28.09 feet to the intersection with a
curve in the right-of-way of Southwest 2191 Street, concaving to the Northeast,
having a radius of 310.58 feet, a delta of 05 degrees 05 minutes 06 seconds and
a long chord bearing South 34 degrees 46 minutes 55 seconds East a distance
of 27.69 feet; thence along arc of said curve in the right-of-way of Southwest 21St
Street a distance of 27.70 feet to the cusp of a curve concaved to the South,
having a radius of 9.00 feet, a delta of 141 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds and
a long chord bearing South 71 degrees 41 minutes 50 seconds West a distance
of 17.02 feet; thence Westerly along arc of said curve a distance of 22.21 feet to
the point of beginning.
Map ID No.39: 12.21 acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, this parcel clearly had agricultural uses at one
time, though it is unclear whether the agricultural uses have been maintained.
Depending on the current/intended use of the property, this parcel should be
ideally rezoned to RSF1 or RH. The consensus of the Board was to move forward
with the Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: Unplatted lands
of the City Southwest one-quarter of Southwest one-quarter of Northeast one-
quarter of Section 28, township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County,
Florida, less all road rights-of-way and less lands described in Official Records
Book 412, Page 108, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and less
lands described in Official Records Book 694, Page 1638, Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida, and the West one-half of the Southeast one-
quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 28,
Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, less and
except the following two parcels of land: commence at the Southwest corner of
Woodland Park, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 28,
Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida; thence bear North 87 degrees
51 minutes 05 seconds East along the South boundary of said Woodland Park,
a distance of 230.73 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 4 in Block 40 of said
Woodland Park, for the point of beginning; thence continue North 87 degrees 51
minutes 05 seconds East along said South boundary line, a distance of 99.74
feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 5 in said Block 40; thence bear South 01
degrees 53 minutes 18 seconds East along the Southward projection of the East
line of said Lot 5, a distance of 76.01 feet; thence bear South 87 degrees 51
minutes 05 seconds West, parallel with the said South boundary line of Woodland
Park, a distance of 99.74 feet to a point that lies on the Southward extension of
the West line of said Lot 4; thence bear North 01 degrees 53 minutes 18 seconds
West, a distance of 76.0 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 4 and the point
of beginning and beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southeast one-quarter
of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter; thence bear North 87
degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East along the North line of said Southeast one-
quarter of Southwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter a distance of
230.63 feet; thence bear South 01 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East a
distance of 75.00 feet; thence bear South 87 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds
West, parallel with aforesaid North line a distance 160.00 feet; thence bear North
45 degrees 13 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 102.65 feet to the point of
beginning.
Map ID No.40: 2.21 acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation, the parcel contains overflow parking for the
existing bank facility to the West.
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ITEM A. CONTINUED: the point of beginning less the Northerly 32.50 feet of the
Easterly 200 feet of the afore described property.
Map ID No.42: 14.21 acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation: this property is comprised of two separate
parcels. The Property Appraiser lists the use of the property as improved pasture,
though aerials indicate a single-family residence is also present on the site.
Depending on the intended use of this property, it should ideally be rezoned to
either RSF1 or RH. The consensus of the Board was to move forward with the
Planner's recommendation. Property Legal Description: a tract of land being a
portion of Government Lot 7 and the East one-half of Section 22, Township 37
South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, being more particularly
described as follows: beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast one-
quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section
22; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 15 seconds West 842.68 feet; thence
North 00 degrees 57 minutes 33 seconds West 738.27 feet to a point on the
South boundary line of WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 13, Public Records of Okeechobee County,
Florida; thence East along said South boundary line of WRIGHTS FIRST
ADDITION 504.36 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East
and parallel to the East boundary line of Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast
one-quarter of Section 22, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees
53 minutes 15 seconds West 16 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 30
seconds East and parallel to said East boundary line of the Northwest one-
quarter of Southeast one-quarter, a distance of 77 feet; thence North 89 degrees
53 minutes 15 seconds East 116 feet; thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 30
seconds East and parallel to said East boundary line of the Northwest one-
quarter of the Southeast one-quarter, a distance of 428.00 feet; thence North 89
degrees 53 minutes 15 seconds East 245.00 feet to a point on said East boundary
line of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter; thence South 00
degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East along said East boundary line 22.22 feet to
the point of beginning and then the other parcel as begin a the center of Section
22, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, (being the Southwest corner of
Government Lot 7 and the Northwest corner of the Northwest one-quarter of the
Southeast one-quarter of said Section 22), thence North along the West line of
Government Lot 7 a distance of 89 feet; thence East on a line parallel with the
South boundary line of said Government Lot 7 and 89 feet equidistant therefrom,
for a distance of 71.5 feet to the West boundary line of Block 13, WRIGHT'S
FIRST AND SECOND ADDITIONS TO OKEECHOBEE, as recorded in Plat Book
1, Page 13, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida; thence South
along the West boundary of said Block 13 a distance of 1.0 foot to the Southwest
corner of Block 13, aforesaid; thence Easterly along the South boundary of said
Block 13 a distance of 228.5 feet, (being a point on the South boundary of said
Block 13 that is 300 feet East of the West boundary of Government Lot 7) thence
South on a line 300 feet equidistant from, and parallel with the West line of said
Government Lot 7 and the West line of said Northwest one-quarter of the
Southeast one-quarter, to a point that is 300 feet East and 660 feet South of the
center of said Section 22; thence West 300 feet to a point that is 660 feet South
of said center of Section 22; thence North 660 feet to the point of beginning, less
and except the West 50.00 feet, thereof.
Map ID No.43: 2.0 acres with a FLU designation of SF Residential. Planner's
comments and recommendation: ideally this property should be rezoned to RSF1
to be consistent with the FLU designation, existing land use of a single-family
residence, character and pattern of land use of the surrounding area. The
consensus of the Board was to move forward with the Planner's
recommendation. Property Legal Description: the North 132 feet of the Northwest
one-quarter of Southwest one-quarter of Southeast one-quarter of Section 22,
Township 37 South, Range 35 East.
CHAIRPERSON HOOVER ADJOURNED THE WORKSHOP AND RECONVENED
THE REGULAR MEETING AT 7:01 P.M.
November 19, 2020 Planning Board & Workshop Meeting, Page 13 of 14
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD Fr. WORKSHOP MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 2020
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson McCoy called the regular Planning Board and Workshop meeting for
the City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 7:47 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee,
Florida. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69 issued by Governor DeSantis on March
20, 2020, and extended by Executive Order No. 20-246 effective September 30, 2020,
the meeting was conducted utilizing communications media technology as provided by
Florida Statutes 120.54(5)(b)2, by means of Zoom.com Meeting ID 2459713294. The
Host computer was operated by Executive Assistant Brock. The video, audio, and other
digital comments are recorded and retained as a permanent record.
11. ATTENDANCE
Planning Board Secretary Patty Burnette called the roll. Vice Chairperson Doug McCoy,
Board Members Phil Baughman, Karyne Brass, and Rick Chartier were present.
Alternate Board Members Joe Papasso and Jim Shaw were present. Chairperson Dawn
Hoover, Board Members Felix Granados and Mac Jonassaint were absent with consent.
CITY STAFF: City Planning Consultant Ben Smith, City Administrator Marcos Montes
De Oca, Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins, and Executive Assistant Robin Brock were
present. City Attorney John Fumero and General Services Secretary Yesica Montoya
were absent with consent.
Vice Chairperson McCoy moved Alternate Board Members Papasso and Shaw to voting
positions.
III. AGENDA
A. Vice Chairperson McCoy asked whether there were any agenda items to be
added, deferred, or withdrawn; there were none.
B. A motion was made by Board Member Brass to adopt the agenda as
presented; seconded by Board Member Papasso.
Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass, Chartier,
Papasso, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Absent: Chairperson Hoover,
Board Members Granados and Jonassaint. Motion Carried.
IV. MINUTES
A. A motion was made by Board Member Baughman to dispense with the
reading and approve the September 17, 2020 Regular Meeting and
Workshop minutes; seconded by Board Member Chartier.
Vice Chairperson McCoy, Board Members Baughman, Brass, Chartier,
Papasso, and Shaw voted: Aye. Nays: None. Absent: Chairperson Hoover,
Board Members Granados and Jonassaint. Motion Carried.
V. VICE CHAIRPERSON MCCOY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:50 P.M.
A. City Planning Consultant Ben Smith of LaRue Planning and Management
Services briefly reviewed the Planning Staff Report for Abandonment of Right -of -
Way Petition No. 20 -002 -SC which requests to vacate an unimproved portion of
Southwest 4th Street (approximately 100 -feet by 140 -feet), and a portion of
Southwest 5th Street (approximately 70 -feet by 103 -feet) from Southwest 7th
Avenue westward to dead-end. The surrounding property is owned by the
Applicant and was recently approved for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Amendment (Application No. 20 -002 -SSA) and a Rezoning (Petition No. 20-001-
R) to Industrial. Should Petition No. 20-002SC be approved, the Applicant has
stated their intention is to expand the existing industrial manufacturing operation
to the North.
October 15, 2020 Planning Board & Workshop Meeting, Page 1 of 3
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VI. WORKSHOP ITEM CONTINUED
ITEM A CONTINUED: Should the goal of the City be to encourage owners to
rezone Holding properties, then the City may consider instituting a temporary
program that provides some incentivization to rezone by reducing the
requirements, lowering the application fee, and providing more certainty to the
outcome of the rezoning process. As directed by the Board at the September 17,
2020 Workshop, staff researched on the possibility of reducing advertisement
costs by bundling multiple rezoning requests into one advertisement. The Deputy
Clerk advised that this was, unfortunately, not possible. However, please see
attached items presented for discussion including a draft letter that could be sent
to Holding property owners, draft application specifically for this program, a
standard City of Okeechobee Rezoning Application, and a Holding property
parcel analysis with recommendations. Planner Smith continued he prepared a
draft letter to send out to property owners explaining the program and why it is a
benefit to them. An application fee has not been agreed upon. He worked on a
simple application and checklist of items for submittal. One would need to show
their Warranty Deed, the property owner and/or applicant must show
authorization, provide a survey if available, provide the property's legal
description, and submit a required surrounding property owners list would be
required. Supplemental supporting information could be optional. At some point,
the Planning Board will need to go over the 55 properties designated as Holding
and discuss the recommendations made, as some maybe cut and dry, others
may be put on hold, as existing Future Land Uses are inconsistent.
After discussion, the consensus of the Board was to have Mr. Smith bring the
item back for further discussion. The Board was content with the example
notification letter, checklist and asked that a proposed fee be generated.
VICE CHAIRPERSON MCCOY ADJOURNED THE WORKSHOP AND
RECONVENED THE REGULAR MEETING AT 8:03 P.M. 7
VII. There being no further items on the agenda, Vick-Cha)rperson McCoy/adjourned the
meeting at 8:03 P.M. ( 4A , ;
, Vice Chairperson
ATTEST:
Patty M. Burnette, Secretary
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for the sole purpose of backup for official records.
October 15, 2020 Planning Board & Workshop Meeting, Page 3 of 3
B. City Planning Consultant Smith briefly reviewed the Planning Staff Report for LDR Text
Amendment Application No. 20 -002 -TA, which proposes to amend Section 70-34 aJ�`
broadening the applicability of the findings required for granting petitions; Appendix
Form 1 to clarify the procedures for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications; F rm
3 to clarify the procedures for Zoning District Boundary Change Petitions; creatin orm
19 to provide standards and procedures for administratively initiated Comprehens' e Plan
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendments; and creating Form 20 to provide andards
and procedures for administratively initiated Zoning District Boundary Chan Petitions.
Previous workshop meetings were held on July 16, 2020 and August 20, 2 20, with the
final consensus of the Planning Board being to propose land dev opment code
amendments that will allow the City of Okeechobee to initiate zoning m p changes and
(FLUM) changes with less requirements than are currently required or map changes
requested by property owners. As staff confirmed with other local governments, no survey
is required for a city initiated rezoning or a city initiated FLUM Amen ent. Identifying the
subject property on maps and providing a legal description is suffici nt. Minor changes to
the processing procedures of applicant -initiated map changes are Iso proposed in order
to more closely align with the manner in which requests are actu Ily processed.
1. Chairperson Hoover opened the floor for public mment. There was none.
2. No disclosures of Ex -Parte were offered from oard Members.
A motion was offered by Board Member Br ss to recommend approval to
the City Council for LDR Text Amendm nt Application No. 20 -002 -TA,
which proposes to amend Section 70-340 roadening the applicability of the
findings required for granting petitions; Appendix A; Form 1 to clarify the
procedures for Comprehensive Plan mendment Applications; Form 3 to
clarify the procedures for Zoning istrict Boundary Change Petitions;
creating Form 19 to provide standa ds and procedures for administratively
initiated Comprehensive Plan FLU Amendments; and creating Form 20 to
provide standards and proved es for administratively initiated Zoning
District Boundary Change Petit' ns as follows:
Appendix A, Form 1 Compreh nsive Plan Amendment Petition number 2.b.,
to read Administrator revie petition, initiates processing, issues notice of
Planning Board public he Eng.
Amend Appendix A, F rm 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition
number 2.d., to read Administrator issues notice of City Council public
hearing.
Amend Appendix , Form 3, Zoning district boundary change Petition
number 2.b., to ead Administrator reviews petition, initiates processing,
issues notice 4 Planning Board public hearing.
Amend App ndix A, Form 3, Zoning district boundary change Petition
number 2. ., to read Administrator issues notice of City Council public
hearing.,
'Appendix A, Form 3, Zoning district boundary change Petition by
number 2.e., to read City Council holds first public hearing, renders
/Amend Appendix A, Form 3, Zoning district boundary change Petition by
adding number 2.f., to read if approved, Administrator issues notice of
second City Council public hearing.
Amend Appendix A, Form 3, Zoning district boundary change Petitions
number 2.g., to read City Council holds second public hearing, renders final
decision on petition.
Amend Appendix A by adding Form 19, Administratively Initiated
Comprehensive Plan FLUM Amendment and Form 20, Administratively
Initiated Zoning District Boundary Change petition that list petition contents
and processing information. In addition to new application requirements
proposed in Appendix A, some minor revisions are also proposed to Section
70-340 in order to broaden the applicability of the required findings for
zoning map changes and land development code changes.
September 17, 2020 Planning Board & Workshop Meeting Page 3 of 5
Secondly, identifying the map changes the City will support. Currently, 55 parcels of land
within the City are zoned Holding. A few are developed, though most are undeveloped
or used for agricultural purposes. Most of the Holding properties are designated as Single
Family Residential (SF) on the FLUM, though there are two with Commercial
designations and one with Mixed Use Residential. Staff has already prepared a report
outlining the existing land use, surrounding land uses, FLUM designation and
recommendations for map changes for nearly every Holding parcel. These
recommendations should be discussed, revised as necessary and formalized by the
Planning Board. Then, should Holding property owners request a rezoning according to
the City's formally supported map changes, they can have confidence that the request
will be approved.
Thirdly, deciding how the Holding property owners should be notified of the program.
Ideally, a notice would be mailed to each property owner, with the notice being somewhat
specific for each property to describe the map change that is supported by the City for
their property. If phone and/or email contacts are known, staff could also reach out to
property owners through those methods.
Lastly, adopting an ordinance to implement the program. Once the specifics of the
program have been determined, an ordinance can be prepared.
After discussion, the consensus of the Board was to have the City Planner do some
further research on the following items: draft a copy of what the notification letter to
property owners would contain; how advertising costs could be minimalized; and draft an
application with a proposed fee.
CHAIRPERSON HOOVER ADJOURNED THE WORKSHOP AND RECONVENED THE
REGULAR MEETING AT 7:17 P.M.
VII. There be no further items on the agenda, Chairperson over adjourned e meeting at 7:17
P.M. A-„
ATT ST:
D n T. Hoover Chairperson
N.&of,* _ l
Patty M. B rnette, Secretary
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and Appeals with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record ofthe proceeding
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sole purpose of backup for official records.
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Good afternoon Ben,
Bobbie Jenkins
Friday, May 14, 2021 1:24 PM
Ben Smith
Lane Gamiotea; J.J. Smith; Patty Burnette
May 18th Council Meeting
CC Agenda 05 18 21 Ex 3.pdf, CC Agenda 05 18 21 Ex 4.pdf; CC Agenda 05 18 21
REVISED.pdf
Recipient
Ben Smith
Lane Gamiotea
J.J. Smith
Patty Burnette
Delivery
Delivered: 5/14/2021 1:24 PM
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Delivered: 5/14/2021 1:24 PM
Read
Read: 5/14/2021 1:45 PM
Attached for your records is a copy of the May 18th Council meeting agenda and the exhibits for #21 -001 -TA and #21-
002 -TA.
Will you be attending the meeting in person?
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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Bobbie Jenkins
From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:26 AM
To: Bobbie Jenkins
Cc: Lane Gamiotea; J.J. Smith
Subject: RE: April 20th Council meeting
Hey Bobbie,
Thanks for sending those. Yes, I'm planning to be there in person. I expect the Council will have some questions on these
Ordinances.
Thanks,
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From: Bobbie Jenkins <bjenkins@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 202110:59 AM
To: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Cc: Lane Gamiotea<Igamiotea@cityofokeechobee.com>; J.J. Smith <jsmith@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: April 20th Council meeting
Good morning Ben,
Attached for your records is a copy of the April 20`h Council meeting agenda and the exhibits for #20 -001 -TA and #20-
002 -TA.
Will you be attending the meeting in person?
Bobbie J. Jenkins
Deputy Clerk
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814
Direct: (863) 763-9814
Fax: (863) 763-1686
Patty Burnette
From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:30 PM
To: Patty Burnette
Subject: RE: Holding Rezoning Ordinance
Attachments: Staff Report to PB- Holding Rezoning Ordinance.pdf, Staff Report to PB- Holding
Rezoning Ordinance.docx
Yes. Sorry I forgot to send you the new staff report for this one. See attached.
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From: Patty Burnette<pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 202112:29 PM
To: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Subject: RE: Holding Rezoning Ordinance
Ben just to confirm this Ordinance and information is for the March 18, 2021 PB Mtg?
Path M. Burnette
genera6Services Coordinator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE P Avenue
Okeechobee, EL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9820
Direct. (863) 763-9820
Eax: (863) 763-1686
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From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:27 PM
To: Patty Burnette
Subject: Holding Rezoning Ordinance
Attachments: Holding Rezoning Program Ordinance 2-21.docx; Holding Rezoning Program Ordinance
2-21.pdf, Exhibit C- Draft Property Owner Notification Letters 2-21.docx; Exhibit C- Draft
Property Owner Notification Letters 2-21.pdf, Exhibit A- Holding Property Rezoning
Application 2-21.pdf; Exhibit A- Holding Property Rezoning Application 2-21.docx;
Exhibit B- Rezoning Recommendations.pdf, Exhibit B- Rezoning Recommendations.docx
Patty,
See attaches( Holding Rezoning Ordinance backup materials
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From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:40 AM
To: Patty Burnette
Subject: Holding Rezoning
Attachments: Exhibit C- Draft Property Owner Notification Letters 2-21.pdf, Exhibit A- Holding
Property Rezoning Application 2-21.pdf, Holding Rezoning Program Ordinance 2-21.pdf
Patty,
Do you have time to discuss this revised Ordinance? `7 A -A" ( 0OfJVefS0fit)n CA)' &J i
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From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Monday, February 1, 2021 1:31 PM
To: Patty Burnette
Subject: RE: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Patty,
Based on John's response, I've been preparing a new Ordinance to send to him for review. It includes revisions to
Appendix A and Appendix C
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From: Patty Burnette<pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Monday, February 1, 202111:01 AM
To: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Subject: FW: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Good Morning.
Just wanted to follow up on this. Since I am a little confused with John's response, I am not exactly sure
what we are doing?
Patty `AM. Burnette
generafServices Coordinator
City of Okeec6o6ee
55 SF P Avenue
Okeec6o6ee, Ff— 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9820
Direct. (863) 763-9820
Fax: (863) 763-1686
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Patty Burnette
From: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 2:54 PM
To: City Attorney; Patty Burnette
Cc: Marcos Montes De Oca; Robin Brock
Subject: RE: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Attachments: Exhibit A- Holding Property Rezoning Application 2-21.pdf; Exhibit C- Draft Property
Owner Notification Letters 2-21.pdf; Holding Rezoning Program Ordinance 2-21.pdf
John,
I hear what you're saying. See attached revised Ordinance which amends the Code by creating a new application
specifically for rezoning holding properties and adds a new fee for that application in the Fee Schedule. One major
change, since I'm not aware of any way to temporarily amend the code, is that this will no longer be proposed as a
temporary program. If adopted this way, it would just be new application requirements and a reduced fee for rezoning
Holding properties. When you get a chance, please let me know what you think. If you're good with it, we can schedule
this to go back to the Planning Board in March.
Thanks,
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From: City Attorney<cityattorney@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Friday, January 29, 20212:36 PM
To: Ben Smith <ben@larueplanning.com>; Patty Burnette<pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc: Marcos Montes De Oca<mmontesdeoca@cityofokeechobee.com>; Robin Brock <rbrock@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: RE: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Ben -
It is my understanding that several years ago, the Holding district regulations were removed from the
land development code. It was intended at that time that most properties zoned Holding would be
rezoned to one of the single-family residential zoning districts or to the Rural Heritage district. The
City's Comprehensive Plan was also amended at that time to allow limited agriculture in the
appropriate FLU categories to address existing lands in the City where agricultural activities have
been and continue to be active. Since there are no longer any Holding district regulations provided in
the code that would regulate development of properties zoned Holding, the Holding designation is no
longer supported by the City's land development code. If so, we are talking about codifying a land
event development code amendment.
John J. Fumero
CITY ATTORNEY
John J. Fumero
CITY ATTORNEY
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From: Patty Burnette
Sent: Friday, January 29, 202110:29 AM
To: City Attorney<cityattorney@cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc: Marcos Montes De Oca<mmontesdeoca@citvofokeechobee.com>; Robin Brock <rbrock@citvofokeechobee.com>;
Ben Smith (ben larueplanning.com) <ben@larueplanning.com>
Subject: FW: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Importance: High
Good Morning John and Carlyn.
Ben and I are needing some guidance on the attached proposed program that was recommended to the
City Council by the Planning Board last week at their meeting. This is a temporary program and I am not
sure whether it should be presented to the City Council as an Ordinance or a Resolution. I am needing to
know so that the Clerk's Office can get it advertised and depending on how it is presented will determine
how to advertise and how many readings before Council will be needed. Draft copies of the notification
letters are also attached. Ben will be making some changes to them per direction received from Staff and
the Planning Board. Should you need any further information or have questions, you may reach out to Ben
or myself.
Thank you both in advance.
Patty M. Burnette
genera6Services Coordinator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3'd Avenue
Okeechobee, `FL 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9820
Direct. (863) 763-9820
Tax: (863) 763-1686
e-maiC 2burnet-e@citUofokeechobee.com
website: www.ckeecho6ee.com
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From: Patty Burnette
Sent: Thursday, January 7, 202111:04 AM
To: City Attorney<cityattorney2Cityof0l<eechobee.com>
Cc: Ben Smith (ben@larueplanning.com) <benPlarueplanning.com>; Yesica Montoya
<vmontova@cityofol<eechobee.com>; Marcos Montes De Oca<mmontesdeoca@cityofokeechobee.com>; Robin Brock
<rbrocl<@cityofol<eechobee.com>
Subject: Item for 1/21/21 Planning Board Meeting
Good Morning John.
have a couple of questions regarding an item that the Planning Board will be hearing this month. Ben has
prepared the attached Ordinance regarding implementation of the Holding Rezoning Incentivization
Program. Would you please review it and let us know if you have any comments? We were not sure
whether it should be presented as an Ordinance or a Resolution? Also, how would I reflect this on the
agenda?
Please let me know if you should have any questions.
Thank you.
Path Im. Burnette
generaCServices Coordinator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd- Avenue
Okeechobee, Ef- 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9820
Direct. (863) 763-9820
'F'ax: (863) 763-1686
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