Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD September 10, 2012–8:35 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. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the August 13, 2012 Quasi-Judicial Rezoning Meeting and Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for August 2012. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for September 2012.

4.		Public Hearings.

	A.	A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Administrative Appeals



5.		Action/Discussion/Info Items.

	A.	Discussion-LDC Ordinance Barrier Island Lighting

	B.	Discussion-Will the Planning Board consider reviewing Chapters 1, 2, 3, of the LDC for review and approval.

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 Monday, October 8, 2012 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		4. A.
Meeting Date:	09/10/2012
Issue:	A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Administrative Appeals
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 2 Administration That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) an Ordinance amending part III of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Land Development Code, as amended; Amending Article 2, Section 2.02.04., and Article 2, Section 2.04.00. of the Land Development Code by divesting the Escambia County Board of Adjustment of jurisdiction over appeals of administrative decisions regarding building permits issued by the Escambia County building inspections department.
BACKGROUND:
Through its Land Development Code, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners has established an Escambia County Board of Adjustment and has vested the Board of Adjustment with the authority to hear appeals of certain administrative decisions rendered by Escambia County staff. The Board of Adjustment presently has the authority to hear appeals of administrative decisions approving the issuance of building permits by the Escambia County Building Inspections Department. However, County staff believes that this appeals process fosters uncertainty and delay for building permit applicants and could unduly restrict construction and development. Accordingly, County staff is seeking to divest the Board of Adjustment of its jurisdiction over administrative appeals related solely to the approval of building permits. An applicant or an affected party would still retain the right to challenge any building permit approvals through court or any other available legal means.
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 Ryan Ross, 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
Ordinance Draft