Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-11-12 regular CRA — reading text

then a t the final budget in September for the fiscal year of October through Septe 30`h. C penditures must be balanced with CRA revenues each year. June 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan January February March Budget Development Begins EPublic Inputght April Draft Programs and Project presented to CRA Board May June Annual Budget presented to CRA Board July August '' Annual Budget Finalized Fiscal Year Ends September Annual Budget Adopted September 30to October t November Fiscal Year Begins October 'I' December Lincredible , which i sed properly will benefit not only a whole. Throughout the budget process it is ti o the CRA, and to ensure that CRA goals ev project or program. The remainder of this strategies of the Fort Walton Beach CRA in June 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan Land use, infrastructure, transportation, design, housing, and economic development compromise the primary sustenance of the Fort Walton Beach CRA. Each category presents unique redevelopment challenges, yet each category also represents great opportunity. In formulating specific goals, objectives, and strategies for each catego overriding focus was to provide all of the tools possible for successful redevelopme section of the Plan is organized into six primary goals, each with accompanyin ts as well as specific strategies to achieve the objectives. COMPONENT USE GOAL: PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE REX ENT WI THE CRA BY IMPLEMENTING A TRUE MIXED - N Y CREATING LAND PROVEM Objectives: Achieve Consiste et oning a Land Use Help L Inc thei rty Values Ap priately e a ccentuate Historic Buildings and Sites r Natural Res ces a romote Sustainability Introduction M.- Land use is the foundation for development and r redevelo p ment. It is the means of describingg the range g of possible uses and development standards for those uses. x Land use determinations are the first step in development by identifying what is possible on a parcel of land. This chapter identifies the future land uses within the CRA and objectives to ensure that redevelopment results in mixed uses and sustainability. The graphic to the left depicts the adopted Future Land Use Map for the CRA. City of Fort Walton Beach June 2012  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan Objective 1. 1 — Achieve Consistency between Zoning and Land Use The predominant land use category in the CRA, defined in the Comprehensive Plan, is the MU Mixed Use) category. The mixed -use ( MU) land use category is generally intended to allow single -family residential, multi -family residential, a wide range of commercial activities, limited industrial ( such as artisan studios or cottage industries), educational, public, civic, cultural, and specific tourist- related activities all in the same area. The mixed -use district provides for more efficient use of land and infrastructure and promotes a more pedestrian -friendly environment. The table below outlines the " mix of uses" goal for the CRA. In order to ensure a mix of uses for land within the mixed -use land use category, the percentages set ' table below will be implemented on a district -wide basis and evaluated periodically. 1. Increase opportunities for development e' implementing the new mixed - use land use cateizo - use dev a single building with two or more uses to a e -scaF th an assortment of office, retail, service, residential, recr 1, and al uses. These developments are a response to market demand f cep shopping and lifestyle needs in a location accessible by foot, bic Ov t rs, certain blo nd the CRA have experienced depreciation in the value of land and gs, contrib to loFight. When a neighborhood becomes blighted, it is often accompanie rime rate nd other undesirable circumstances which can cause a social breakdown and uation he area as a whole. Housing improvement programs discussed in Chapter 6 may be i with programs such as fagade improvement grants for businesses, land value investmen grams, and site development grants to improve current conditions of buildings that contri e to the " blight" of an area. Dilapidated buildings may be removed allowing for more constructive land uses for that property and taking advantage of every infill opportunity. 1. Implement a CRA Fagade Improvement matching grant. Businesses in the CRA may receive up to a designated dollar amount, matched 1: 1 by the business owner, for purposes of City of Fort Walton Beach June 2012  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan improving the building or structure with new paint, windows, doors, awnings, signs, or other enhancements to attract new customers. 2. Explore the cost -benefit of creating a Land Value Investment program and/ or a Site Development grant program in the CRA. A site development assistance grant may offer partial (up to 25 %) reimbursement for the cost of exterior improvements to a building or site in the CRA. In a Land Value Investment program, the CRA may purchase underutilized land and lease it short-term ( up to 10 years) for discounted rates to attract new businesses to the area and in exchange for site development improvements between CRA and lessee. Historic structures can be both a dilemma and an asset g on th red use of the site. that i older than rs is considered Currently in the Fort Walton Beach CRA, any build' to be historic. Based on this definition, 29. 2% of structure in the CRA b ore 1960) 1. Refine methods to sites and ctures to ensure valuable historic property is protected and dil I" duly protected. 2. Es a proc uric sites and buildings that are listed on the Florida Site File or 93 in the fo of from City records or appropriate provisions in the Plan. Green" developmen techniques are gaining more acceptance while developers are quickly realizing the market demand for more sustainable products, including housing and commercial buildings. Buyers want the benefits of these new " greener" buildings and sites, some of which include: significantly lower utility bills, lower employee absenteeism, and higher building resale value. Promoting " green development" within the CRA helps ensure the Fort Walton Beach CRA will be able to accommodate the market demand for greener products. Promoting lower impact development now also lays the foundation for a self -sustaining CRA, which is an ultimate goal of any CRA. June 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan Strategy 1. 4. 1 — 1. 4. 4 1. Consider offering CRA incentives to developers, within grants, for example, to developers and businesses who implement green development techniques as part of their project. 2. Apply appropriate green development principles " in- house" when reconstructing, or renovating, repairing City buildings and facilities. For example, install energy- efficient lighting fixtures during replacement or install a " cool" roof. 3. Ensure the permitting process is adequate to develODmfnt and that the LDC sets forth measures to streamline green 4. Highlight important natural rest CRA, such e aterfront and estuarine environment, and promote those ct new ten isitors, and customers to the CRA. Continued emphasis Lh er de ' ty places a higher demand on infrastructure needs. The followi the go jectives, and strategies for infrastructure within the CRA, ej sewer es, streets, and sidewalks are upgraded con! City of Fort Walton Beach June 2012  2012 Community Redevelopment Plan COMPONENT 2 - INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL: IMPROVE THE