2022-03-01 Ex 01Lxhibit 1
2/7/22, 8:32 AM Okeechobee, FL Code of Ordinances 3/1 /2022
Sec. 78-36. - Sidewalks, driveways, and pedestrian access.
(a) When required.
(1) All projects, except for those involving only one individual single-family structure, constructed
in zoning districts set out in section 90-71 of this Code, wherein the lands of the owner and/or
developer adjoin a collector or arterial street or city right-of-way, shall provide sidewalks
adjacent along each such street or right-of-way.
(2) Sidewalks shall be provided on residential streets in proposed and replatted subdivisions.
(3) If a sidewalk is proposed on only one side of a residential street, the technical review
committee must consider the following prior to approval:
a. City sidewalk improvement plans.
b. Safety considerations.
c. Location of existing or proposed schools and recreation areas, and existing sidewalks.
(4) Residentiai Iprojects abutting a commercial, office, service or recreation use shall provide
pedestrian access from the development to such use.
(5) Where deemed necessary to provide circulation or access to a shopping center, school,
playground, or community facility, pedestrian ways and crosswalks may be required after
consideration by the technical review committee. Such ways shall be not less than ten feet
wide with a sidewalk meeting requirements of these regulations.
(6) In any area where the owner or developer constructs a driveway which extends to a city right-
of-way, and which would cross or adjoin a city sidewalk, such driveway shall also be
constructed of concrete or other material approved by the city. Additionally, such driveway
shall be constructed in conformity with applicable sidewalk design standards to ensure that
the portion of such driveway that may extend into a city right-of-way is constructed in a
manner consistent with surrounding sidewalks.
(7) The technical review committee may, upon demonstration of undue hardship to, or existing
circumstances beyond the control of the owner or developer, recommend to the city council,
approval of a deviation from these standards designed to alleviate such hardship.
(b) Design standards.
(1) Design standards of sidewalks and pedestrian ways shall conform to these regulations, and
the Manual of Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for City Streets of
Appendix E, Chapter 6, herein, and as amended from time to time.
(2) Design, construction or alteration of median strips shall conform to the state department of
transportation regulations.
(LDR 1998, § 875; Ord. No. 861, § 2, 6-15-2004; Ord. No. 1079, § 3, 1-17-2012)
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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
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A JANUARY 20, 2022
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SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ritter called the regular meeting of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) for the
City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Council
Chambers, located at 55 Southeast Third Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida, followed by
the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
The following TRC Members were present: City Administrator Gary Ritter, Building Official
Jeffery Newell, Okeechobee County Fire Rescue (OCFR) Captain Justin Hazellief, Police Chief
Donald Hagan, and Public Works Director David Allen. City Planning Consultant Jim LaRue,
Committee Secretary Patty Burnette and General Services Secretary Keli Trimnal were also
present. Fire Chief Herb Smith, City Attorney Gloria Velazquez, Okeechobee County
Environmental Health Director Victor Faconti, Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) Executive
Director John Hayford, and the Okeechobee County School Board representative were absent.
III. AGENDA
A. There were no items added, deferred, or withdrawn from the agenda.
B. Motion by Police Chief Hagan, seconded by Building Official Newell, to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. There were no comment cards submitted for public participation.
IV. MINUTES
A. Motion by Building Official Newell, seconded by Police Chief Hagan to dispense with the
reading and approve the December 16, 2021, Regular Meeting minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Site Plan Review Application No. 22-001-TRC, to construct a 2,940-SF triplex with
sidewalk and six parking spaces on 0.32± acres located at Northeast 3rd Avenue and 5th
Street.
1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Jim LaRue of LaRue Planning and Management
Services briefly reviewed the Planning Staff Report recommending approval of the
site plan with the following criteria being met prior to issuance of any building
permits; verification of curbside pickup for trash collection and the City's
engineering department should review the proposed stormwater facilities and the
submitted drainage report to ensure onsite stormwater all be captured and
released according to all applicable standards.
2. Building Official Newell asked for clarification from the Applicant as the plans
submitted indicate a duplex instead of triplex. In addition, he inquired to the Planner
as to whether a sidewalk was required adjacent to each of the rights -of -way
(Northeast 3'd Avenue and 5th Street) as indicated in Section 78-36 of the City's
Land Development Regulations (LDRs). OCFR Captain Hazellief, and Police Chief
Hagan encouraged sidewalks if possible. Public Works Director Allen commented
he isn't sure whether there was adequate space to install sidewalks due to the
existing drainage swales. He would research and get back in touch with the
Applicant. Chairperson Ritter read into the record an email received from OUA
Executive Director Hayford regarding missing utility plans that would need to be
submitted for his review.
3. Mr. Mike Jimenez, Budget Homes, LLC was present and available for questions.
He stated he would contact Mr. Hayford, with OUA, to comply and have his planner
make the appropriate changes on the plans to indicate the structure is a triplex not
a duplex. He further commented he had no issues with installing sidewalks, he
would just need guidance on where to install them due to the drainage swales.
4. No public comments were offered.
5. There were no disclosures of Ex-Parte Communications.
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V. NEW BUSINESS ITEM A CONTINUED
6. Motion by Building Official Newell, seconded by Public Works Director Allen to
approve Site Plan Review Application No. 22-001-TRC, as presented in [Exhibit 1,
which includes the Planning Consultant's analysis of findings and recommendation
for approval] with the following conditions: submit utility plans to the OUA; and
determination by the Public Works Director on whether it is feasible to install
sidewalks adjacent to the rights -of -way. Either installation instructions will be
provided to the Applicant or a recommendation to the City Council will be made to
deviate from the standards listed in LDR Section 78-36. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
VI. Chairperson Ritter adjourned the meeting at 10:32 A.M.
Submitted by:
Patty M. Burnette, Secretary
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