Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD March 1, 2016–8:35 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

3.		Proof of Publication and Waive the Reading of the Legal Advertisement.

4.		A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the February 02, 2016 Regular Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for February 2016. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for March 2016.	Approved

5.		Acceptance of Planning Board Meeting Packet.

6.		Public Hearings.

	A.	A Public Hearing Concerning Review of the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan That the Planning Board review the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and determine that the plan is in conformance with the local Comprehensive Plan.	Dropped

	B.	A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2016-01 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioner (BCC) a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2016-01; amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use Map designation.	Approved

7.		Action/Discussion/Info Items.

	A.	Allowing Duplexes in MDR as a Conditional Use.	Discussion only

	B.	More Uses Allowed in MU-U and MU-S.	Discussion only

	C.	Flag Lots.	Discussion only

8.		Public Forum.

9.		Director's Review.

10.		County Attorney's Report.

11.		Scheduling of Future Meetings.

		The next Regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 8:30 a.m., in the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, First Floor, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida.

12.		Announcements/Communications.

13.		Adjournment.


Planning Board-Regular		4.
Meeting Date:	03/01/2016

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the February 02, 2016 Regular Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for February 2016. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for March 2016.

Attachments
2-2-16 Draft Regular Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Monthly Action Follow-Up Report
Six Month Outlook


Planning Board-Regular		6. A.
Meeting Date:	03/01/2016
Issue:	A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning Review of the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan That the Planning Board review the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and determine that the plan is in conformance with the local Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On December 11, 2014, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution (R2014-146) creating the Ensley Redevelopment Area District. The attached draft Ensley Redevelopment 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 Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and non-County funding sources to be determined.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
There is no legal consideration required.
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:
The CRA solicited input from residents and business owners in the Ensley area by conducting a series of four monthly public community meetings in October - December 2015, and January 2016. Upon approval by the BCC, the CRA will continue to work with these residents, neighborhood associations, and area businesses to implement the plan.

Attachments
Draft Ensley Plan_2016


Planning Board-Regular		6. B.
Meeting Date:	03/01/2016
Issue:	A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2016-01
From:	Horace Jones, Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2016-01 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioner (BCC) a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2016-01; amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use Map designation.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting a Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U) in order to be more consistent with the zoning designation.
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 Kerra Smith, 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:
This Ordinance, amending the LDC, will be filed with the Department of State following adoption by the board. 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 by the Development Services Department, in cooperation with the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
SSA-2016-01
Draft Ordinance