Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD January 6, 2015–8:35 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Proof of Publication.

3.		Approval of Minutes.

	A.	A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the December 9, 2014 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for December 2014. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for January 2015.

4.		Public Hearings.

	A.	Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance- Article 6 - Increase in Maximum Building Height



	B.	Public Hearing - Proposed LDC, Repeal and Replace Escambia County Land Development Code



5.		Action/Discussion/Info Items.

6.		Public Forum.

7.		Director's Review.

8.		County Attorney's Report.

9.		Scheduling of Future Meetings.

		The next Regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., in the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, First Floor, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida.

10.		Announcements/Communications.

11.		Adjournment.


Planning Board-Regular		3. A.
Meeting Date:	01/06/2015

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the December 9, 2014 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for December 2014. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for January 2015.

Attachments
Regular Mtg Resume
Monthly Action Follow- UP
6 Month Outlook


Planning Board-Regular		4. A.
Meeting Date:	01/06/2015
Issue:	Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance- Article 6 - Increase in Maximum Building Height
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6, Maximum building height in ID-CP zoning district. That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 6.05.17.E.1, maximum building height in ID-CP zoning district.
BACKGROUND:
Through its Land Development Code the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners has imposed building height restrictions in certain zoning districts, including the ID-CP commerce park district; and the Board finds that allowing a greater building height in the ID-CP district serves the health, safety and welfare of residents and those property owners in Escambia County.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Alison Perdue, County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.
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.”
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to interested citizens and staff. The proposed Ordinance was prepared in cooperation with the Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Ordinance


Planning Board-Regular		4. B.
Meeting Date:	01/06/2015
Issue:	Public Hearing - Proposed LDC, Repeal and Replace Escambia County Land Development Code
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending the Escambia County Land Development Code That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for review and adoption, an Ordinance repealing and replacing the Land Development Code (LDC).
BACKGROUND:
The most recent State mandated Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) called for a re-write of the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) and Land Development Code (LDC). The Comp Plan was adopted February 14, 2011, and the County is now bringing forward the proposed compatible Land Development Code.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.
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.”
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to interested citizens and staff. The proposed Ordinance was prepared in cooperation with the Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Draft Proposed LDC
Proposed Zoning Map
Draft Design Standard Manual
Draft Ordinance