Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD January 7, 2014–8:35 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Proof of Publication.

3.		Approval of Resume Minutes.



4.		Public Hearings.

	A.	LDC Ordinance-Articles 3 and 6, Defining and Providing for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF)



	B.	Park Trailers as Temporary Guest Residences Due to Medical Hardship



	C.	Comprehensive Plan 2030



	D.	BCC Review and Action of Rezonings



5.		Discussion Item.

	A.	LDC Revisions - Chapters 1 and 2

	B.	Scheduling of Future LDC Workshops

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 Tuesday, February 4, 2014 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		3.
Meeting Date:	01/07/2014

Agenda Item:
A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Resume' Minutes of the December 2, 2013 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for December 2013. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for January 2014.

Attachments
Regular Mtg Resume
Quasi Mtg Resume
Monthly Action Follow Up Report
6 Month Outlook


Planning Board-Regular		4. A.
Meeting Date:	01/07/2014
Issue:	LDC Ordinance-Articles 3 and 6, Defining and Providing for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF)
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 3 and 6 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Articles 3, Definitions and 6, Zoning Districts, defining and providing for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF).
BACKGROUND:
The LDC does not currently define Materials Recovery Facilities or provide an option for their location. Staff has been tasked with providing a definition, zoning districts and conditional use criteria for this use. Through discussion at the December 2013 Planning Board meeting this proposed Ordinance was developed as a way to provide for Materials Recovery Facilities.
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
MRF


Planning Board-Regular		4. B.
Meeting Date:	01/07/2014
Issue:	Park Trailers as Temporary Guest Residences Due to Medical Hardship
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Articles 2, Administration and 3, Definitions That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Articles 2, Administration and 3, Definitions, to add Park Trailers as guest residences due to medical hardship and to provide a definiton for Park Trailer.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Adjustments (BOA) is allowed to grant Conditional Use approval to allow mobile homes as guest residences due to medical hardship. Concerned citizens have requested that Park Trailer recreational vehicles also be allowed as an option under that conditional use. Through discussion at the December 2013 Planning Board meeting this proposed Ordinance was developed as a way to provide that option and to define Park Trailers.
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
Park Model RV


Planning Board-Regular		4. C.
Meeting Date:	01/07/2014
Issue:	Comprehensive Plan 2030
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance adopting the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030. That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) , approval for transmittal to State agencies, an Ordinance adopting a text amendment to the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan 2030.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to review and update the adopted Comprehensive Plan 2030 and to bring it into compliance with the current Federal and State rules and regulations.
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 transmittal of the document to State agencies for review, comments and approval, prior to adoption by the Board. Once authorization is received from the State agencies the BCC will hold a second adoption meeting for the Plan. 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
Comp Plan Draft
Matrix


Planning Board-Regular		4. D.
Meeting Date:	01/07/2014
Issue:	BCC Review and Action of Rezonings
From:	Horace Jones, Interim Department Director
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending Article 2 That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Land Development Code (LDC) Article 2, "Administration", Section 2.08.02.E "Board of County Commissioners; review and action on rezonings”
BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners directed Staff to bring this Ordinance addressing the “Board of County Commissioners; review and action on rezonings” Section of the Land Development Code.
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 Alison Rogers, 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 1A