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Public Hearings 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/25/2013
Issue: 5:31 p.m. – First of Two Public Hearings – Articles 2 & 6 - Barrancas Overlay District
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:31 p.m. first Public Hearing to review an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code Articles 2 and 6.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning an Ordinance amending the Escambia County Land Development Code (LDC):

A. Hold the first of two Public Hearings to receive input on the proposed Ordinance amending Articles 2 and 6 of the LDC; and

B. Approve the scheduling and advertising of the second of two Public Hearings for August 8, 2013, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adopting an Ordinance to amend LDC 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.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The building and performance standards detailed in the Ordinance will help revitalize the properties located within the Barrancas Overlay District. The enhanced look and quality of the properties will help improve marketability and raise property values, which in turn will create 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 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 anticipated for the implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Florida Statute requires two advertised public hearings to allow for public comment.

The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

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/Community Redevelopment Agency will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
BCC Approval Barrancas Ordinance
Barrancas Overlay Ordinance