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  County Administrator's Report     19. 5.    
BCC Regular Meeting Technical/Public Service Consent  
Meeting Date: 07/11/2013  
Issue:    Schedule and Advertise First of Two Public Hearings Considering An Ordinance to the Land Development Code; Amending Articles 2 & 6
From: Keith Wilkins
Department: Community & Environment  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Scheduling and Advertising of the First of Two Public Hearings Considering an Ordinance to the Land Development Code - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board approve scheduling and advertising the first of two Public Hearings on July 25, 2013, at 5:31 p.m., to consider an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC); amending Article 2, “Administration,” Section 2.14.02, to revise the language for clarity purposes; and amending Article 6, “Zoning Districts,” Section 6.07.02, to amend certain R-3 and R-4 zoning district building design standards within the Barrancas Overlay District.
BACKGROUND:
Certain building design standards within the Barrancas Overlay District are in need of being updated to provide relief for future residential development.

The Planning Board reviewed the Ordinance and recommended approval at its June 3, 2013 meeting.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The amended design standards for the affected properties will enhance marketability and raise property values, creating incremental increases in the ad valorem tax base for the County. 

Florida Statute requires two advertised public hearings to allow for public comment.  All advertisements to be funded through CRA Administration, Fund 151, Cost Center 220523, Object Code 54901.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The attached draft Ordinance was reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney. Any suggested legal comments are attached herein with the respective ordinance to which they pertain.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

Florida Statute requires two advertised public hearings to allow for public comment.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to appropriate staff and interested citizens. The proposed Ordinance was prepared in cooperation with the Community & Environment Department, the County Attorney’s Office and interested citizens. The Community & Environment Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
LDC Ordinance Art. 2 and 6
Legal Approval
June 3 Planning Board Resume

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