Okaloosa County BOCC — October 15, 2013 — reading text

Littrell/Water & Sewer a. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute Task Order 63 Revision 3 with Gator Boring for the Subsurface Bores of the Eglin Main Base Wastewater Project. Districts: 2 & 3. 6. Sunil Harman/Airports a. Request approval to amend the Romjue Advertising contract related to commission on media outlet purchases. District: All 7. Donald Turner/Facility Maintenance a. Request approval to take quotes from qualified firms to perform an asbestos survey of the Shalimar Annex and authorize the necessary funding to perform the survey. District: All 8. Kay Godwin/Human Resources a. Request approval of Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) pay increase for county employees. District: All 9. Kay Godwin/Risk Management a. Request approval to Bind Coverage for County Insurance Program. District: All 10. Don Vanderhoek/Information Systems a. Request approval to proceed with implementation of an 802.11 wireless network at the Crestview Courthouse. District: All 11. John Hofstad/Public Works a. Request to re-schedule a public hearing for comment & consideration concerning creation of a Parkview Road Townhomes MSBU for street lighting. District: 3 b. Approval of a revised Interlocal Agreement for the disbursement of Gas Tax Revenue between Okaloosa County and the Municipalities to include both the first Local Option Gas Tax and the second Local Option Gas Tax. District: All Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 5 Printed 9/12/2013 Regular Meeting (South) Agenda September 17, 2013 c. Request approval of and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract renewal with Gulf Coast Traffic Engineers to provide road striping services for the Roads Division. District: All Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Page 6 Printed 9/12/2013  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 17, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Kathy Newby, Public Information Officer SUBJECT: Public Information Officer Presentation The Public Information Officer's PowerPoint presentation is attached. Packet Pg. 7  www.okaloosafl.com Please silence all pagers & cell phones for Board of County Commission Meeting. All visitors must speak into microphone for live broadcast & give name & address. Packet Pg. 8 Thanks to the 2013 Beach Safety Staff for guarding 800,000 plus visitors and 200 plus open water rescues. Your professionalism and commitment are greatly appreciated! Packet Pg. 9 At 7:46 AM ON Sept. 11, 2013, Transportation Security Officers and staff at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport had a moment of silence remembrance of Patriot’s Day. Packet Pg. 10  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 17, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: C.J. Pipkins, Escambia County Housing Finance Authority SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Escambia County Housing Request public comment concerning approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority and a related Resolution concerning County participation in the Authority's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds multi-county program. Packet Pg. 11 Packet Pg. 12 Packet Pg. 13 Packet Pg. 14 Packet Pg. 15 Packet Pg. 16 Packet Pg. 17 Packet Pg. 18 Packet Pg. 19 Packet Pg. 20 Packet Pg. 21 Packet Pg. 22 Packet Pg. 23 Packet Pg. 24  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 17, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elliot Kampert SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Amendment to the Bluewater Bay Development of Regional Impact (DRI) DEPARTMENT: Growth Management BCC DISTRICT: 5 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: To amend the Bluewater Bay Development of Regional Impact (DRI), Development Order 77-1 to allow a self supporting communication tower as a permitted use on parcel 22-1S-22-0000-0001-0090 which is designated as Recreation (R) on the Master Plan dated October 7, 2008 as submitted by Lauralee Westine as agent on behalf of the property owner, Recreation Services, Inc. The property is currently zoned Mixed Use 1 (MU 1) and the future land use map designation is Mixed Use 1 (MU 1). The property is located on the north side of Bay Drive, north of Lido Village Subdivision, Niceville and the lease area contains 0.23 acres more or less. BACKGROUND: The subject parcel is currently being used for swimming pool and commercial boat storage. The applicant is not requesting to modify the overall designation of the parent tract, but is requesting that the Board amend the DRI Development Order to allow the cell tower as a permitted use on the subject property. The proposed 317 feet self supporting tower is a replacement of the existing 317 feet guy tower located at 4901 Nelson Point Road, Niceville which will be removed once the new tower is constructed and all antennas are re-installed to the new tower. The proposed replacement tower and related facilities will be located within a 100’ x 100’ lease area; it will be fenced and landscaping will be placed around the perimeter of the tower compound. There will be no buildings constructed as part of the tower facility, only equipment shelters or cabinets will be installed to accommodate the tenants on the tower. The proposed tower will accommodate AT & T, the antennas of three (3) other wireless carriers and antennas of many law enforcement governmental entities. The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) have reviewed the request and determined that the replacement tower is not a substantial deviation pursuant to Section 380.06(19)(e)2.k, Florida Statutes. If the County approves the change, it will not require the filling of the Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) but must render the amended Development Order to the Department once it is adopted. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB), and the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) do not have any objection to the proposed tower. The County Public Safety Department has verified that the State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) currently on the existing tower is an integral part of the County's emergency communication system. The tower is referred to by the State as the “Niceville” tower, and it provides coverage to the system users in the Valparaiso, Niceville, and Bluewater Bay areas. The Packet Pg. 25 State users include the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission and the Department of Transportation. The local users include the fire districts (any fire districts that could respond into Niceville, Bluewater Bay or Valparaiso, including the South Walton and Walton Fire Rescue), Emergency Medical Services and Law Enforcement (Sheriff’s office, Niceville Police, Valparaiso Police and Airport Police). The ability to communicate with personnel via this radio system is vital to the emergency response system to Okaloosa County. A letter from Bruce Myers, P. E., SLERS System Manager with Department of Management Services has been received stating that the tower site is a critical site for the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SRERS) and for the Okaloosa subscribers using SLERS for law enforcement and first responder communications. The site was selected due to its ability to provide coverage to these areas. Any need to relocate or build a tower further to the north would adversely impact the radio coverage and the safety of law enforcement, public safety officials and the general population of these areas. Correspondence from the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser indicates that his office has not used proximity to a tower as the determining factor for assessing the values of adjacent properties. Staff has received several calls and emails, and has met with the adjacent property owners regarding the proposed tower. The main concerns include the structural stability of the tower, safety of children who may be tempted to climb the tower or access the compound, and the overall impact on the community. If the Board approves the amendment to the DRI Development order as requested by the applicant, the proposed self supporting communication tower must still go before the Board of Adjustment for approval of the proposed height, and a reduction of the minimum setback distance from 500 feet to 317 feet to the nearest residential use. The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hear this issue during its meeting of November 13, 2013 which will be held at 1:30 PM at the Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Administrative Complex, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Commissioners Chambers, Fort Walton Beach. Since the proposed development is a tall structure and more than 100’ in height, the project is required to be submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation and must obtain a final approval from the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hear this issue during its meeting of November 14, 2013 at 5:01 PM at the City of Niceville Board Room, 208 North Partin Drive, Niceville. Following the Planning Commission meeting, the issue will be placed on the agenda for the November 19 Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for 8:30 AM at the Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Administrative Complex, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Commissioners Chambers, Fort Walton Beach. OPTIONS: Approve or Disapprove RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board consider the facts presented herein, as well as any other facts that may be presented during the public hearing, and then decide Packet Pg. 26 whether or not to allow the proposed self supporting tower on parcel 22-1S-22-0000-0001-0090 which is designated as Recreation on the Bluewater Bay DRI Master Plan dated October, 7, 2008. RECOMMENDED BY: