Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD March 3, 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 January 6, 2015, January 13, 2015, February 3, 2015 and February 9, 2015 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for January and February 2015. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for March 2015.

4.		Public Hearings.

	A.	Planning Board Interpretation



	B.	Subdivision Regulations



	C.	Community Redevelopment Areas



5.		Action/Discussion/Info Items.

6.		Public Forum.

7.		Director's Review.

8.		County Attorney's Report.

	A.	Sunshine Presentation.

9.		Scheduling of Future Meetings.

		The next Regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 8:35 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:	03/03/2015

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the January 6, 2015, January 13, 2015, February 3, 2015 and February 9, 2015 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for January and February 2015. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for March 2015.

Attachments
Quasi-Judicial Mtg Resume
Quasi-Judicial Mtg Resume
Regular Mtg Resume
Regular Mtg Resume
Regular Mtg Resume
Monthly Action Follow-Up
6 Month Outlook


Planning Board-Regular		4. A.
Meeting Date:	03/03/2015

Agenda Item:
Planning Board Interpretation presented by Griffin Vickery.

Attachments
Application PB Interpretation
Letter from Staff


Planning Board-Regular		4. B.
Meeting Date:	03/03/2015
Issue:	Subdivision Regulations
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 4 and 6 of the Land Development Code That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 4, Subdivisions and Site Plans, amending Section 4.02.00 Subdivision Regulations; and Article 6, a Section 6.04.00 Zoning Districts, creating a new Section 6.04.20 relating to the cessation of recreational amenities in residential subdivisions.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to produce an ordinance that allows for predictability for residential developments and help protect investment expectations of home buyers and infrastructure planning. Also to ensure the integrity of residential subdivisions 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 Rogers, 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
Legal Guidance


Planning Board-Regular		4. C.
Meeting Date:	03/03/2015
Issue:	Community Redevelopment Areas
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 2 of the Land Development Code That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 2, Administration, Section 2.14.02, to modify the authority to grant exceptions to the overlays district standards.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners created the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to aid in the development of the Palafox, Englewood, Brownsville, Warrington, and Barrancas community redevelopment districts. Through its Land Development Code the Board of County Commissioners authorized the CRA Manager or designee to grant exemptions to the overlay district standards. The Board of County Commissioners finds that modifying the authority to grant exceptions to the overlay district standards serves an important public purpose.
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 CRA Ordinance