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2022-09-15 Handwritten MInutes CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA SIEPTEMBER 15, 2022, PLANNING BOARD MEETING HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY PATTY BURNETTE CALL TO ORDER. �'.h tt.r 1-11)uvtt.i called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at a:U . P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. II. ATTENDANCE PRESENT ABSENT Chairperson Dawn Hoover __ ✓ Vice Chairperson Doug McCoy Board Member Phil Baughman Board Member Karyne Brass V Board Member Rick Chartier ✓ Board Member Mac Jonassaint ✓ Board Member David McAuley Alternate Board Member Jim Shaw Alternate Board Member Carl Berlin, Jr. � Mov -1)-\/0 1 City Attorney Gloria Velazquez City Administrator Gary Ritter V City Planning Consultant Ben Smith Board Secretary Patty Burnette General Services Secretary Keli Trimnal r/ III. AGENDA A. V�G•t,�� asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn. There were B. Motion by Board Member SI tCY--- , seconded by Board Member 5 to approve the agenda as presented. , Vice Brass Chairperson, Chartierr , Jonassaint rson McCoy,McAuley M Members Baughman Carried/Denied. C. NA-0.16° -e asked whether there were any comment cards submitted for items not on the agenda. There were ("u1'LL-- IV. MINUTES A. Motion by Board Member , seconded by Board Member - to dispense with the reading and approve the July 21 , 2022, Planning Board Regular Meeting minutes. Chairperson,Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley fkb lotion Carried/Denied. V. 73U�lw• OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ATE ' ' P.M. A. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Application No. 22-006-SSA, to reclassify from Public Facilities (PF) to Single Family Residential (SFR) on 0.33± acres, located at the corner of SW 3rd Avenue and SW 23rd Street, Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Public Records of Okeechobee County. 1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of Morris-Depew Associates, Inc. reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The request for consideration is a City- initiated amendment which has been submitted with a concurrent Rezoning Application to rezone the subject property from Public Use (PUB) to Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1). The property previously contained the City water tower and has since been used as a public works storage yard. As the site is no longer being utilized by the City and has been cleaned up, the City intends to list this property for sale and is undertaking these actions prior to listing. The property is located on the Southern boundary of the City limits, with unincorporated Okeechobee County to the South. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 1 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED 2. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. is i A-►r, Co rn rr�w�.c v"ri rS S 1I nd-- folocA in P 't krn v +� -F 'ILe,p c� COm rru& u'l • drj sc.-1 MA I,v d.o es - i no I 0 v a �a ✓ ' ,•� cam;. Gi.fici C)164-Lca'Ct • CIS-�'�'`- P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 2 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED 3. There were 1),exnL. public comments offered. 4. There were �'r --- Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 5. Planning Staff Findings are as follows: This application qualifies under Chapter 163.3187, Florida Statutes, as a Small-Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently designated as PF on the FLUM. Permitted uses include parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non-recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses; and a maximum impervious surface coverage of 85%. Residential uses are not permitted at any density. The corresponding Public Use Zoning District allows for a maximum of 50% building coverage and 45 feet maximum building height. No specific plans are proposed at this time, however, if this map change is approved, the property may be developed according to standards of the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) pertaining to the SFR FLU and to corresponding residential zoning districts. Regarding consistency and compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and adjacent uses: the SFR FLU allows a maximum density of four dwelling units per acre for residential units on individual lots, mobile home parks are allowed six units per acre and the maximum density for affordable housing is 5 units per acre. The subject property has a maximum development potential 1.3 single-family residential dwelling units, which realistically equates to one (1) single family residence. The subject property is adjacent to single-family residential dwelling units to the North, the South, the East and to the West, the proposed FLUM amendment will allow for development of the subject property consistent with the surrounding existing land uses, allowing for residential development of the subject property, which is within an existing residential neighborhood, also can be considered infill development, which curtails sprawl. The subject property can be accessed from both Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest 23rd Street. The adjacent unincorporated area to the South is designated Commercial Corridor Mixed Use on the County's FLUM. While description of this land use category indicates the area is intended for predominantly commercial land uses in the future, the category also allows for residential; and in fact, the zoning and existing land uses are single family residential. The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding area. Regarding adequacy of public facilities and services: Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) has identified that sanitary sewer and potable water is in place to serve the subject property. In addition, all emergency and municipal services are available and adequate to serve the subject property and the surrounding residentially neighborhood. Development potential of the property permits a maximum of one residential dwelling unit, which is not expected to impact the solid waste and public-school services available to the surrounding properties. The subject property is currently vacant and partially cleared of vegetation. The prior uses make it unlikely that unique habitats, wetlands, incompatible soil types, and flood prone areas would be located on the subject parcel. The improvements to the property and surrounding development pattern discourage the presence of any endangered species of wildlife and plants from populating the site. The subject property is not located within an area of critical state concern. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 3 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED The subject property is bounded on all sides by existing residential development. Though the current Public Facilities Future Land Use designation is not incompatible with the surrounding area, the proposed Single Family Residential designation is more consistent with the surrounding designations and pattern of land use. Additionally, the market demand for residential remains high. Any potential buyer of the subject property will be enabled to proceed with development of a residential dwelling upon purchase, which should increase the attractiveness and value of the property to potential buyers. Conversely, the PF land use may not be as attractive to as many buyers. If the City's goal is to sell this property, the proposed map amendment is advisable. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, we find this request to change the FLU designation from PF to SFR, to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use therefore recommending Approval. Motion by Board Member Ma-e_. , seconded by Board Member EL to recommend Q-IaPawn l to the City Council for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Application No. 22-006-SSA, as presented in [Exhibit 1, which includes the findings as required for granting applications per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for October 18, 2022. Motion Carried Chairperson Hoover )? , Vice Chairperson McCoy y , Board Members Baughman y Brass ' , Chartier y , Jonassaint yC , McAuley A-WO Motion Carried/Denied. ( alA - . B. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Amendment Application No. 22-007-SSA, to reclassify from SFR to PF on 0.65± acres, located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue, Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, Public Records of Okeechobee County. 1. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The request for consideration is a City-initiated amendment which has been submitted with a concurrent Rezoning Application to rezone the subject property from RSF-1 to PUB. The parcel is the site of the Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. The purpose of this request is to prepare the subject property to be used by the Okeechobee Historical Society as a museum. A Facility Use License agreement for this arrangement has already been executed between the City and the Historical Society. 2. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 4 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM B CONTINUED 3. There were public comments offered. utt S i i✓Q9 wayn 1 (.t-k' - lost h3 hcr hsin.L Cr uJU.Q ii-'- taXeS 0 i' CI") Gant ple-o-rxeat wi,u nog- ►oe -f-dac..eiN frnn Utre -ern 4. There were Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 5. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: This application qualifies under Chapter 163.3187, Florida Statutes, as a Small-Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently designated as SFR on the FLUM. Other than use of the property as a museum, no specific plans for improvement have been identified at this time. However, if this map change is approved, the property may be developed according to standards of the Comprehensive Plan and the LDR's, specifically those that pertain to the PF district and public uses. The PF FLU allows for permitted uses including parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non-recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. The proposed FLU allows for a maximum impervious surface coverage of 85%, which is far greater than the 55% permitted in the SFR FLU. This increase in allowable impervious surface area will enable the city or the Historical Society greater flexibility to make any improvements to the site that are necessary, including a large parking lot. Regarding consistency and compatibility with comprehensive plan and adjacent uses: The SFR FLU allows a maximum density of four dwelling units per acre for residential units on individual lots. Additionally, mobile home parks are allowed six units per acre and the maximum density for affordable housing is five units per acre. The subject property has a maximum development potential of 2.6 single-family residential dwelling units. Theoretically, the property could be split to create two lots, each developed with a single-family residence. Regarding adequacy of public facilities and services: OUA has identified that sanitary sewer and potable water is in place to serve the subject property. The development potential of the property would permit for public uses only, which are P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 5 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM B CONTINUED not expected to impact the solid waste level of service. The subject property has been developed for many years and all emergency services will continue to serve the subject property. The subject property is largely cleared of vegetation and occupied by an existing structure, which was developed in 1923, making it highly unlikely that unique habitats, wetlands, incompatible soil types, and flood prone areas would be located on the site. Additionally, the improvements to the property and the surrounding development pattern discourage the presence of any endangered species of wildlife and plants from populating the site. The subject property is not located within an area of critical state concern. The subject property is developed with a church not currently in use and the proposed use of the existing structure by the Historical Society as a museum will repurpose the former Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. The historic nature of the existing structure makes it highly unlikely that the subject property will ever be redeveloped, and the PF FLU would allow for more flexibility in utilization of the property. The subject property is not located at or near the boundary between the City of Okeechobee and Unincorporated Okeechobee County. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, we find this request to change the FLU designation from SFR to PF, to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use therefore recommending Approval. • Motion by Board Member Pk(- - , seconded by Board Member to recommend p'isY c to the City Council for Comprehensive Plan-Small Scale FLUM Application No. 22-007-SSA, as presented in [Exhibit 2, which includes the findings as required for granting applications per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for October 18, 2022. Motion Carried Chairperson Hoover Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass , Chortler , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. to✓Ito _�_�c'=- QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS C. Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, requests to rezone 0.33± acres from PUB to RSF- 1, located at the corner of SW 3rd Avenue and SW 23rd Street. The proposed use is to list the parcel for sale. Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Okeechobee County Public Records. 1. Notary Public Patty Burnette administered an oath to: 3011 4 "A- 2. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The City has also submitted a concurrent FLUM amendment to change the FLU designation from PF to SFR. The property previously contained the City water tower and has since been used as a public works storage yard. As the site is no longer being utilized by the City and has been cleaned up, the City intends to list this property for sale and is undertaking these actions prior to listing. The property is located on the Southern boundary of the City limit, with unincorporated Okeechobee County to the South. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 6 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED 3. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. ate_ 4. There were � public comments offered. 5. There were Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 7 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED 6. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The City of Okeechobee is submitting this request concurrent with a FLUM Amendment Application to designate the property as SFR. Per Policy 2.1(a) of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, RSF••1 is an appropriate district within the proposed FLU. The Applicant is rezoning the property with the intent to sell, and the purchaser of the property will be permitted to develop according to the zoning district regulations associated with the RSF-1 district. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest as the proposed rezoning is most likely to result in development of a single-family residence, which is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and will have a positive effect on the community in provision of housing, which is in demand. The proposed use is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses and is not contrary to urbanizing land use patterns; the proposed rezoning will not adversely affect property values or living conditions and will likely encourage the improvement or devellopment of adjacent properties usage; is not expected that use of this property will overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services; drainage of the site is likely to be improved through standards enforced at time of development, public safety and traffic congestion should not be affected; and would remove any restrictions that prohibit residential development on the subject property. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, if the City approves the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for a SFR FLU, we find that this request to rezone the subject parcels to RSF-1 is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and is consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use. Therefore, we recommend Approval. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 8 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED Motion by Board Member ` /c(,,_. , seconded by Board Member ttie____. to recommend Q..A 0eV vu-t to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, as presented in [Exhibit 3, which includes the findings as required for granting Petitions per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for October 4, 2022, and November 1, 2022. Motion Carried . Chairperson Hoover - ; Vice Chairperson McCoy ` Board Members Baughman` , -> '' Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley 04404301r otion Carried/Denied. D. Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, requests to rezone 0.65± acres from RSF-1 to PUB, located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue. The proposed use is to allow the operation of a public museum. Lots 9 through 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, Okeechobee County Public Records. 1. Notary Public Patty Burnette administered an oath to: 2. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The City has also submitted a concurrent FLUM amendment to change the FLU designation from SFR to PF. The site is of the Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. This request is to prepare the subject property to be used by the Okeechobee Historical Society as a museum. A Facility Use License agreement for this arrangement has already been executed. Mh ` She cc..a_I e4it' ut) t h e e n Gi (' ' 1�C.� a,ra.�I I o i--e - e ven-ts bei4.- (pc-c iti Ell -t-s /A,ke P �, hoot ►�-� Pe u dugt pw� wl c �'' P on et w1 a-lSv Co Z6rr; . Come "v by le'ti py." he. Cia rot 101)K. a S:1-v1-4' 3. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. (AWL-. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 9 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D CONTINUED 4. There were a � public comments offered. 5. There were _ n , Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 6. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The Applicant has submitted a concurrent comprehensive plan amendment request to change the FLU from SFR to PUB. If the City approves that request, this requested rezoning will be consistent ji-- with public use. The proposed use of the subject property for a public museum is authorized under the PUB zoning district regulations. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest as the use of the property will be a public museum with the purpose of educating the public about the history of Okeechobee. The proposed use will utilize the existing structure on the subject property, which has existed for over 100 years The existing structure is a long- standing part of the surrounding land use pattern and repurposing the structure for a museum will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The museum will occupy the existing structure, which is reasonably compatible with the adjacent uses. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent properties. The proposed use will not overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services as it will not include residential density. The proposed us is not expected to generate significant traffic congestion. The request would not create any flooding or drainage problems or cause any detriment to public safety. The proposed rezoning from will provide greater flexibility in zoning regulations. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, if the City approves the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for a PF FLU, we find that this request to rezone the subject parcels to PUB is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and is consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use. Therefore, we recommend Approval. P. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 10 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D CONTINUED Motion by Board Member mat-- , seconded by Board Member '✓ 5 to recommend Opp ita to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, as presented in [Exhibit 4, which includes the findings as required for granting Petitions per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for October 4, 2022, and November 1, 2022. Motion Carried Chairperson-Hoover , Vice-Chairperson McCoy' , Board Members Baughman Brass Chortler ;'Jonassaint , McAuley now*" M‘tion Carried/Denied (-%hce�.� 1,47)/Weir-. CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:°5 P.M. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Grp - no 00YYt MeAltS VII. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT ( :D( P.M. Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services' media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records. F'. Burnette Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 11 of 11 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 15, 2022, PLANNING BOARD MEETING HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY KELI TRIMNAL CALL TO ORDER called the regular meeting of the Planning Board for the City of Okeechobee to order on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at �� r(L P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. II. ATTENDANCE PRESENT ABSENT Chairperson Dawn Hoover Vice Chairperson Doug McCoy Board Member Phil Baughman Board Member Karyne Brass Board Member Rick Chartier ✓ Board Member Mac Jonassaint ✓ Board Member David McAuley ✓ �w�� Alternate Board Member Jim Shaw ✓ 415 Alternate Board Member Carl Berlin, Jr. ✓ J a\n Ir- City Attorney Gloria Velazquez 54)\s, i City Administrator Gary Ritter ✓ City Planning Consultant Ben Smith Board Secretary Patty Burnette v _ General Services Secretary Keli Trimnal - III. AGENDA A. t; asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn. There were 136 0 B. Motion by Board Member \F , seconded by Board Member to approve the agenda as presented. Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy Board Members Baughman , W\-. Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. C. asked whether there were any comment cards submitted for items not on the agenda. There were GO<-- IV. MINUTES A. Motion by Board Member k C-dG} , seconded by Board Member f)v G to dispense with the reading and approve the July 21, 2022, Planning Board Regular Meeting minutes. \. Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. V. -Da0 n. OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT P.M. A. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Application No. 22-006-SSA, to reclassify from Public Facilities (PF) to Single Family Residential (SFR) on 0.33± acres, located at the corner of SW 3rd Avenue and SW 23rd Street, Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Public Records of Okeechobee County. 1. City Planning Consultant Mr. Ben Smith of Morris-Depew Associates, Inc. eviewed the Planning Staff Report. The request for consideration is a City- \\)- nitiated amendment which has been submitted with a concurrent Rezoning \r) Application to rezone the subject property from Public Use (PUB) to \ ,,1 Residential Single Family-One (RSF-1). The property previously contained �5 '' the City water tower and has since been used as a public works storage yard.k`�` � �� As the site is no longer being utilized by the City and has been cleaned up, LOV-\( Q�\ �.. the City intends to list this property for sale_and is undertaking these actions Pr` prior to listing. The property is located on the Southern boundary of the City \_9) limits, with unincorporated Okeechobee County to the South. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 1 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED b Ou Cho-0 bGtcl h — C3LGL Shop . va c - () h Cf v A I,00L - �. rac ,.tit v - - - C=6L3,L_ uLAak\ Lee e_kosek_d 1-6 (3-6\,t - P. - � 2. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 2 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED ,, ` 3. There were NC}1J Q public comments offered. 4. There were o e f--- Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 5. Planning Staff Findings are as follows: This application qualifies under Chapter 163.3187, Florida Statutes, as a Small-Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently designated as PF on the FLUM. Permitted uses include parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non-recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses; and a maximum impervious surface coverage of 85%. Residential uses are not permitted at any density. The corresponding Public Use Zoning District allows for a maximum of 50% building coverage and 45 feet maximum building height. No specific plans are proposed at this time, however, if this map change is approved, the property may be developed according to standards of the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) pertaining to the SFR FLU and to corresponding residential zoning districts. Regarding consistency and compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and adjacent uses: the SFR FLU allows a maximum density of four dwelling units per acre for residential units on individual lots, mobile home parks are allowed six units per acre and the maximum density for affordable housing is 5 units per acre. The subject property has a maximum development potential 1.3 single-family residential dwelling units, which realistically equates to one (1) single family residence. The subject property is adjacent to single-family residential dwelling units to the North, the South, the East and to the West, the proposed FLUM amendment will allow for development of the subject property consistent with the surrounding existing land uses, allowing for residential development of the subject property, which is within an existing residential neighborhood, also can be considered infill development, which curtails sprawl. The subject property can be accessed from both Southwest ft� 3rd Avenue and Southwest 23rd Street. The adjacent unincorporated area to —the South is designated Commercial Corridor Mixed Use on the County's FLUM. While description of this land use category indicates the area is intended for predominantly commercial land uses in the future, the category also allows for residential; and in fact, the zoning and existing land uses are single family residential. The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding area. Regarding adequacy of public facilities and services: Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) has identified that sanitary sewer and potable water is in place to serve the subject property. In addition, all emergency and municipal services are available and adequate to serve the subject property and the surrounding residentially neighborhood. Development potential of the property permits a maximum of one residential dwelling unit, which is not expected to impact the solid waste and public-school services available to the surrounding properties. The subject property is currently vacant and partially cleared of vegetation. The prior uses make it unlikely that unique habitats, wetlands, incompatible soil types, and flood prone areas would be located on the subject parcel. The improvements to the property and surrounding development pattern discourage the presence of any endangered species of wildlife and plants from populating the site. The subject property is not located within an area of critical state concern. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 3 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A CONTINUED The subject property is bounded on all sides by existing residential development. Though the current Public Facilities Future Land Use designation is not incompatible with the surrounding area, the proposed Single Family Residential designation is more consistent with the surrounding designations and pattern of land use. Additionally, the market demand for residential remains high. Any potential buyer of the subject property will be enabled to proceed with development of a residential dwelling upon purchase, which should increase the attractiveness and value of the property to potential buyers. Conversely, the PF land use may not be as attractive to as many buyers. If the City's goal is to sell this property, the proposed map amendment is advisable. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, we find this request to change the FLU designation from PF to SFR, to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use therefore recommending Approval. Motion by Board Member V, , seconded by Board Member to recommend to the City Council for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Application No. 22-006-SSA, as presented in [Exhibit 1, which includes the findings as required for granting applications per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for October 18, 2022. Motion Carried ,c\\ Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass , Charter , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. B. Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Amendment Application No. 22-007-SSA, to reclassify from SFR to PF on 0.65± acres, located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue, Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, Public Records of Okeechobee County. 1. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The request for consideration is a City-initiated amendment which has been submitted with a concurrent Rezoning Application to rezone the subject property from RSF-1 to PUB. The parcel is the site of the Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. The purpose of this request is to prepare the subject property to be used by the Okeechobee Historical Society as a museum. A Facility Use License agreement for this arrangement has already been executed between the City and the Historical Society. 2. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 4 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM B CONTINUED v - A-2xxi,Qt-i 0 t 5aS oastr. fn Gam- ° '� , v r 1\I c -) \ ed ` ddo6 a' uo i[( 11 (JotAl- eY°(''Q'ct L key►c4 .c,t 1"-X, — .e6(kAL. Nc-uu.A oP hCsk-D ro\ 3. There were public comments offered. - �� ( an b - C \ � Q rck_L_Lok, Pnri• 1\4\torit ,DOAC- v\-10b lk PaD# 14 64S, 4. There were h) oN. -- Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 5. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: This application qualifies under Chapter 163.3187, Florida Statutes, as a Small-Scale Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently designated as SFR on the FLUM. Other than use of the property as a museum, no specific plans for improvement have been identified at this time. However, if this map change is approved, the property may be developed according to standards of the Comprehensive Plan and the LDR's, specifically those that pertain to the PF district and public uses. The PF FLU allows for permitted uses including parks, schools, government buildings, fire stations, other recreational and non-recreational public properties, and accessory uses customary to permissible uses. The proposed FLU allows for a maximum impervious surface coverage of 85%, which is far greater than the 55% permitted in the SFR FLU. This increase in allowable impervious surface area will enable the city or the Historical Society greater flexibility to make any improvements to the site that are necessary, including a large parking lot. Regarding consistency and compatibility with comprehensive plan and adjacent uses: The SFR FLU allows a maximum density of four dwelling units per acre for residential units on individual lots. Additionally, mobile home parks are allowed six units per acre and the maximum density for affordable housing is five units per acre. The subject property has a maximum development potential of 2.6 single-family residential dwelling units. Theoretically, the property could be split to create two lots, each developed with a single-family residence. Regarding adequacy of public facilities and services: OUA has identified that sanitary sewer and potable water is in place to serve the subject property. The development potential of the property would permit for public uses only, which are K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 5 of 11 V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM B CONTINUED not expected to impact the solid waste level of service. The subject property has been developed for many years and all emergency services will continue to serve the subject property. The subject property is largely cleared of vegetation and occupied by an existing structure, which was developed in 1923, making it highly unlikely that unique habitats, wetlands, incompatible soil types, and flood prone areas would be located on the site. Additionally, the improvements to the property and the surrounding development pattern discourage the presence of any endangered species of wildlife and plants from populating the site. The subject property is not located within an area of critical state concern. The subject property is developed with a church not currently in use and the proposed use of the existing structure by the Historical Society as a museum will repurpose the former Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. The historic nature of the existing structure makes it highly unlikely that the subject property will ever be redeveloped, and the PF FLU would allow for more flexibility in utilization of the property. The subject property is not located at or near the boundary between the City of Okeechobee and Unincorporated Okeechobee County. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, we find this request to change the FLU designation from SFR to PF, to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use therefore recommending Approval. Motion by Board Member `` ` , seconded by Board Member to recommend to the City Council for Comprehensive Plan Small Scale FLUM Application No. 22-007-SSA, as presented in [Exhibit 2, which includes the findings as required for granting applications per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for October 18, 2022. Motion Carried Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS C. Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, requests to rezone 0.33± acres from PUB to RSF- 1, located at the corner of SW 3rd Avenue and SW 23rd Street. The proposed use is to list the parcel for sale. Lots 6 and 7 of Block 5, ROYAL OAK ADDITION, Plat Book 1, Page 8, Okeechobee County Public Records. 1. Notary Public Patty Burnette administered an oath to: S 14 1\ c(-(A 2. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The City has also submitted a concurrent FLUM amendment to change the FLU designation from PF to SFR. The property previously contained the City water tower and has since been used as a public works storage yard. As the site is no longer being utilized by the City and has been cleaned up, the City intends to list this property for sale and is undertaking these actions prior to listing. The property is located on the Southern boundary of the City limit, with unincorporated Okeechobee County to the South. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 6 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED 3. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. 4. There were ' public comments offered. 5. There were IJ 0 I Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 7 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED 6. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The City of Okeechobee is submitting this request concurrent with a FLUM Amendment Application to designate the property as SFR. Per Policy 2.1(a) of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, RSF-1 is an appropriate district within the proposed FLU. The Applicant is rezoning the property with the intent to sell, and the purchaser of the property will be permitted to develop according to the zoning district regulations associated with the RSF-1 district. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest as the proposed rezoning is most likely to result in development of a single-family residence, which is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and will have a positive effect on the community in provision of housing, which is in demand. The proposed use is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses and is not contrary to urbanizing land use patterns; the proposed rezoning will not adversely affect property values or living conditions and will likely encourage the improvement or development of adjacent properties usage; is not expected that use of this property will overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services; drainage of the site is likely to be improved through standards enforced at time of development, public safety and traffic congestion should not be affected; and would remove any restrictions that prohibit residential development on the subject property. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, if the City approves the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for a SFR FLU, we find that this request to rezone the subject parcels to RSF-1 is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and is consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use. Therefore, we recommend Approval. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 8 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C CONTINUED Motion by Board Member , seconded by Board Member to recommend to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 22-006-R, as presented in [Exhibit 3, which includes the findings as required for granting Petitions per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for October 4, 2022, and November 1, 2022. Motion Carried \\ Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman NA Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied. D. Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, requests to rezone 0.65± acres from RSF-1 to PUB, located at 1003 SW 3rd Avenue. The proposed use is to allow the operation of a public museum. Lots 9 through 12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, Okeechobee County Public Records. 1. Notary Public Patty Burnette administered an oath to: 2. City Planning Consultant Smith reviewed the Planning Staff Report. The City has also submitted a concurrent FLUM amendment to change the FLU designation from SFR to PF. The site is of the Okeechobee Primitive Baptist Church. This request is to prepare the subject property to be used by the Okeechobee Historical Society as a museum. A Facility Use License agreement for this arrangement has already been executed. 3. On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, Staff was present and available for questions. • Spkt c6L1 Pou-tA-%vo 4ptuyok 11 C�11 u� - 1� bi I o U., pati '�� 7 Sj'11 ALA Pates ti r� ducksik CtuAA-9( fatiA K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 9 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D CONTINUED 4. There were N C) ' public comments offered. 5. There were V" 0 ,.AA- Ex-Parte disclosures offered by the Board. 6. Planning Staff's findings are as follows: The Applicant has submitted a concurrent comprehensive plan amendment request to change the FLU from SFR to PUB. If the City approves that request, this requested rezoning will be consistent with public use. The proposed use of the subject property for a public museum is authorized under the PUB zoning district regulations. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest as the use of the property will be a public museum with the purpose of educating the public about the history of Okeechobee. The proposed use will utilize the existing structure on the subject property, which has existed for over 100 years The existing structure is a long- standing part of the surrounding land use pattern and repurposing the structure for a museum will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The museum will occupy the existing structure, which is reasonably compatible with the adjacent uses. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, nor be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent properties. The proposed use will not overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services as it will not include residential density. The proposed us is not expected to generate significant traffic congestion. The request would not create any flooding or drainage problems or cause any detriment to public safety. The proposed rezoning from will provide greater flexibility in zoning regulations. Based on the materials provided by the Applicant and the above analysis, if the City approves the associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment request for a PF FLU, we find that this request to rezone the subject parcels to PUB is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and is consistent with the surrounding pattern of land use. Therefore, we recommend Approval. K. Trimnal Handwritten Minutes, September 15, 2022, Page 10 of 11 V. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D CONTINUED Motion by Board Member , seconded by Board Member lf)ACkL to recommend to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 22-007-R, as presented in [Exhibit 4, which includes the findings as required for granting Petitions per Code Section 70-340; and the Planning Consultant's analysis of the findings and recommendation for approval.] The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at Public Hearings tentatively scheduled for October 4, 2022, and November 1, 2022. Motion Carried - \' Chairperson Hoover , Vice Chairperson McCoy , Board Members Baughman Brass , Chartier , Jonassaint , McAuley Motion Carried/Denied CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT i .01D P.M. VI. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE 01.00, -1 C(TkekA Elikri<6)t CI ?)(k- (Vtlki (0 VII. CHAIRPERSON HOOVER ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 1 1�(p P.M. 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