Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD November 5, 2012–8:35 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

3.		Proof of Publication.

4.		A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the October 8, 2012 Quasi-Judicial Rezoning and Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for September 2012. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for November 2012.

5.		Public Hearings.

	A.	Comprehensive Plan - Small Scale Amendment SSA 2012-04



	B.	Comprehensive Plan - Small Scale Amendment SSA-2012-05



	C.	Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Large Scale Amendment CPA 2012-06



	D.	LDC Ordinance - Article 6, Zoning District, Perdido Key



6.		Discussion/Action Item

7.		Public Forum.

8.		Director's Review.

9.		County Attorney's Report.

10.		Scheduling of Future Meetings.

		The next Regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Monday,December 10, 2012 at 8:30 a.m., in the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, First Floor, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida.

11.		Announcements/Communications.

12.		Adjournment.


Planning Board-Regular		4.
Meeting Date:	11/05/2012

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the October 8, 2012 Quasi-Judicial Rezoning and Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for September 2012. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for November 2012.

Attachments
Quasi-Judicial Resume
Planning Board Regular Mtg Resume
Monthly Action Follow-Up Report
Six Month Outlook


Planning Board-Regular		5. A.
Meeting Date:	11/05/2012
Issue:	Comprehensive Plan - Small Scale Amendment SSA 2012-04
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Board review and recommend adoption to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) a Small Scale Amendment SSA-2012-04; amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use map designation.
BACKGROUND:
Neal Bjorklund, Agent for Genesis Rail Services, LLC. requested an amendment to change the Future Land Use category for a parcel totaling 9.69 (+/-) acres from Agricultural (AG) to Industrial (I). The attached implementing Ordinance proposes amending Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan, "Future Land Use Element", to amend the Year 2030 Future Land Use Map. The proposed amendment consists of 9.69 (+/-) acres which is under the 10 acres or less requirement for a small scale amendment as stated in F.S. 163.3187(a). This amendment will not exceed the maximum of 120 acres in a calendar year as stated in F.S. 163.3187(b).
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Amendment.
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 Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Comprehensive Plan Section 4.07 requires a public hearing review by the local planning agency (Planning Board) of any proposed amendment to the plan prior to adoption by the Board of County Commissioners in a subsequent public hearing.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 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
Application Packet
Staff Analysis
Maps


Planning Board-Regular		5. B.
Meeting Date:	11/05/2012
Issue:	Comprehensive Plan - Small Scale Amendment SSA-2012-05
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Comprehensive Plan Small Scale Amendment (SSA) 2012-05; amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Comprehensive plan, as amended; amending the Future Land Use Map designation.
BACKGROUND:
Wiley C. "Buddy" Page, Agent for Gregory Drake. requested an amendment to change the Future Land Use category for a parcel totaling 2.86 (+/-) acres from C Commercial to MU-U Mixed Use Urban. The attached implementing ordinance proposes amending Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan, "Future Land Use Element", to amend the Year 2030 Future Land Use Map. The proposed amendment consists of 2.86 (+/-) acres which is under the 10 acres or less requirement for a small scale amendment as stated in 163.3187(a). This amendment is the fifth small scale amendment for this calendar year, therefore it will not exceed the maximum of 120 acres in a calendar year as stated in F.S 163.3187(b)
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Amendment.
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 Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Comprehensive Plan Section 4.07 requires a public hearing review by the local planning agency (Planning Board) of any proposed amendment to the plan prior to adoption by the Board of County Commissioners in a subsequent public hearing.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon recommendation by the Planning Board, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review and adopt the amendment package. Upon adoption the Future Land Use Map will be modified to reflect the amendment. 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
Application Packet
CRA comments


Planning Board-Regular		5. C.
Meeting Date:	11/05/2012
Issue:	Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Large Scale Amendment CPA 2012-06
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP, Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Board review and forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2012-06 to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for transmittal to the Department Of Economic Opportunity (DEO), amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances (1999), the Escambia County Comprehensive plan 203, as amended; amending Future Land Use element MU-PK.
BACKGROUND:
With the pending approval of the Perdido Key Habitat Conservation Plan, buildable acreage on the key will become more limited. Staff is seeking ways to increase density within smaller footprints. The current Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and building heights limit the ability to concentrate density.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
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 Comprehensive Plan 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 and Legal Sign off


Planning Board-Regular		5. D.
Meeting Date:	11/05/2012
Issue:	LDC Ordinance - Article 6, Zoning District, Perdido Key
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6 That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 6, Zoning Districts
BACKGROUND:

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 Ordinance and legal sign off