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5. B.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	07/10/2018
Issue: Public Hearing to Review the Atwood Redevelopment Plan as to Boundaries Only
From:	Clara Long
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Atwood Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan

That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adoption of the Atwood Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only and determine that the plan is in conformance with the local Comprehensive Plan.

BACKGROUND:

On May 17, 2018, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution (R2018-44) amending the Atwood Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only. The amended Plan provides a framework for coordinating and facilitating public and private redevelopment of the area.

Chapter 163.360(4) F.S. requires that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) submit the Plan to the local planning agency for recommendation with respect to the conformity with the local Comprehensive Plan. A draft copy of the Plan is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding sources include the Atwood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Cost Center 370120.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The amended Plan has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

There is no additional personnel required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Chapter 163.360(4) F.S. requires that the Community Redevelopment Agency submit the draft Plan to the local planning agency for recommendation with respect to the conformity with the local Comprehensive Plan.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon the recommendation of approval by the Planning Board, the CRA staff will hold a separate Public Hearing before the BCC for final approval. The CRA will continue to work with these residents, neighborhood associations, and area businesses to implement the plan.

Attachments
Amended Atwood Redevelopment Plan as to boundaries only_PBJuly2018
Atwood MAP_Expanded boundaries only_PBJuly2018