Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD November 4, 2013–8:35 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.		Approval Of Minutes



5.		Public Hearings.

	A.	Deleting References to Repealed Provisions of Comprehensive Plan from LDC



	B.	Fence Height in Residential Zoning



	C.	One Acre Lot Size Option for Rezonings



	D.	2012-2016 Update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements



	E.	FEMA Flood Ordinance Article 10



6.		Draft Comprehensive Plan: 2030 Revisions



7.		Discussion for proposed outline for the November 19, 2013 Planning Board Workshop

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 Monday, December 2, 2013 at 8:35 a.m., in the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, First Floor, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida.

12.		Adjournment.

12.		Announcements/Communications.


Planning Board-Regular		4.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the October 7, 2013 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for October 2013. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for November 2013.

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


Planning Board-Regular		5. A.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	Deleting References to Repealed Provisions of Comprehensive Plan from LDC
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning Deleting References to Repealed Provisions of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan from the LDC That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) deleting references to repealed provisions of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners adopted the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030 on January 20, 2011. The Land Development Code currently references the Comprehensive Plan: 2020 to repealed provisions of Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Code, provisions regarding Administrative Interpretations of land use categories, and requirements for monitoring development of rural and suburban subdivisions. The County finds it necessary to update the LDC with the current references of the Comprehensive Plan: 2030.
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
Relevant Portions of LDC


Planning Board-Regular		5. B.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	Fence Height in Residential Zoning
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 7.04.01 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 7.04.01 to allow a maximum fence height of eight feet for side and rear yards in residential zoning districts.
BACKGROUND:
Due to public requests and multiple Board of Adjustment variances, staff is proposing to increase the maximum fence height for side and rear yards in residential zoning districts. The current height limit is six feet and the requests and approved varainces have been for eight feet.
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


Planning Board-Regular		5. C.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	One Acre Lot Size Option for Rezonings
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 6.05.24 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 6.05.24.A to provide a one acre minimum lot size for new subdivisions in V-1 zoning.
BACKGROUND:
At the BCC meeting on August 20th 2013, staff was directed to consider creating a zoning district that would provide an option for single-family residential with a minimum lot size of one acre. Through discussion at the September Planning Board meeting this proposed ordinance was developed as a way to provide that one acre option.
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


Planning Board-Regular		5. D.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	2012-2016 Update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Adopting the Annual Update to the Schedule of Capital improvements. That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance adopting the uncodified 2012-2016 update to the five-year schedule of capital improvements.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Objective CIE 1.2, Escambia County Comprehensive Plan: 2030, the county is required to annually review and update its Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. The purpose of this ordinance is to fulfill the requirements of Section 163.3177(3)(b), Florida Statutes, by adopting the 2012-2016 update to the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements.
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 uncodified adoption of the ordinance 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
Schedule Exhibit A
FL-AL TIP Exhibit B
School District Wrk Plan Exhibit C


Planning Board-Regular		5. E.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	FEMA Flood Ordinance Article 10
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Article 10 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 10 Floodplain Management. To repeal and replace Article 10, in its entirety and to adopt a new Article 10 Floodplain Management.
BACKGROUND:
The Ordinance was prepared by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and explicitly coordinates with the current Florida Building Code (FBC) flood provisions which were added when the 2010 FBC went into effect on March 15, 2012. The model ordinance, which also contains language for local administrative code amendments, is specifically designed to repeal and replace existing regulations, to satisfy the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), to coordinate with the FBC, and to meet the requirements of section 53.73(5), F.S. These provisions are based largely on various Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance documents which makes it easier for both communities and applicants to apply NFIP consistent requirements.
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 Exhibit


Planning Board-Regular		6.
Meeting Date:	11/04/2013
Issue:	Draft Comprehensive Plan: 2030 Revisions
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
1. Military Elements a. strikethrough ch 7 goal 4 relocated to ch 2 – 2.01; b. ch 8 4.2.1 added rep for DRC and strikethrough 4.2.2 (DRC); c. strikethrough ch 8 - 4.2.3 relocated to ch 2- 2.01) 2. Environmental a. Ch 11 COA 2.1.2 b. Ch 12 CON 1.3.3 c. Ch 12 CON 1.3.8 d. Ch 12 CON 1.6.2 3. Briefly discuss the proposed outline for November 19, 2013 meeting a. Traffic Concurrency (language not ready) b. School Concurrency (interlocal to be modified: staff working together) c. Public Participation d. The LDC
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed staff and the Planning Board to review and update the Comprehensive Plan for compatibility with Federal and State regulations.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
NA
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
NA
PERSONNEL:
NA
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
NA
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
NA

Attachments
Comp Plan Draft
Comp Plan Matrix
Appendix A
Appendix B