Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD May 3, 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.		Approval of Minutes.

	A.	A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the April 5, 2016 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for April 2016. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for May 2016.

5.		Acceptance of Planning Board Meeting Packet.

6.		Public Hearings.

	A.	A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Ensley Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) the Ensley Redevelopment Plan and determine that the plan is in conformance with the local Comprehensive Plan.

7.		Action/Discussion/Info Items.

	A.	Residential Uses Within Zoning Districts

	B.	Design Standards Manual

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, June 7, 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		6. A.
Meeting Date:	05/03/2016
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 the Review of Ensley Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) 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:
The plan has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Kerra Smith, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.
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 Redevelopment Plan