Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-14-12 cra — reading text

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, is section of the Plan is fives as well as specific organized into six primary goals, each with accompanyin strategies to achieve the objectives. COMPONENT USE GOAL: J THE CRA BY m PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTING A TRUE MIXF CREATING LAND Objectives: !* Achieve COOSISte , ire .__. oning a Land Use Help L., - Inert thei7"P' ky Values Ap p riately [ ve a" ccentuate Historic Buildings and Sites r ". Nat ural Res#. ces aUWromote Sustainability Land use is the fol% gtor " T development and redevelopment. It is the means of describing the range of possible uses and development standards for those uses. Land use determinations are the first step in CRA development by identifying what is FUTURE LAND USE possible on a parcel of land. This MAP chapter identifies the future land uses within the CRA and objectives to ensure that redevelopment results in mixed uses and sustainability. 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach Packet Pg. 26  F-71. 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan 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 t ensure a mix of uses for land within the mixed -use land use category, the percentages set , implemented on a district -wide basis and evaluated periodically. X table below will be inimu Maximum Type ofUse Residential 20 40 Commercial retail 20 Personal service and office 5 Entertainment, hospitality, tourist -oriented establish Civic, institutional, educational, cultural, or ublie 10 25 Limited industrial artisan studios or ilar 0 20 1. Increase opportunities for development implementing the new mixed - use land use catego - use dev rangc " m a single building with two or more uses to a e - scan an assortment of office, retail, service, residential, rocr 1, and it uses. These developments are a response to mazke[ demand "'` C shopping and lifestyle needs in a location accessible by foot, bie g Ov ef'[ E:. s, certain blo'* nd lot the CRA have experienced depreciation in the value of Ian d and gs, contrib to ight. When a neighborhood becomes blighted, it is often accompanied' ri me rate nd other undesirable circumstances which can cause a social breakdown and us ion 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 investment< grams, and site development grants to improve current conditions of buildings that contribtt a 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 Packet Pg. 2t  F71.a 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 CPA. 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 undemtilized 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 1 CRA and lessee. Historic structures can be both a dilemma and an asset. dag on th; ed use of the site. rs is considered Currently in the Fort Walton Beach CRA, any build that t older than 5 to be historic. Based on this definition 29. 2% of.,, strueturg in the CRA b e are 1960) are historic. Many times, these buildings are det@ri "" and sild be removedi a buildings are not historically significant simply due to age; bui thieve significafiee because of architectural importance or a historically significant eve' s . e older buildings in the CRA are not on the Florida Master Site File or th tional Register. "'•:': " s On the other hand, culturally and historica „ s can help' i'[ e the character of an area and attract tourists. Therefore, it is importa x10 ide' ortarr6#iistoric buildings and places. Further, private properties maalso be eligibltkfor roc's" 1. Refine methods to sites and ctures to ensure valuable historic property is protected ddi: A. Q; ihduly protected. 2. Est a prod Sites and Structures Advisory Board to evaluate a" Lions and d sites to be registered on the Florida Master Site File 3. Provide siiplibW in the from City records or appropriate provisions in the Green" development 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 Fort Walton Beach February Packet Pg52S  F71.a 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan impact development now also lays the foundation for a self -sustaining CRA, which is an ultimate goal of any CRA. 1. Consider offering CRA incentives to developers, up to a 10% grant for building improvements, for example, to developers who meet the criteria of a green development as set forth in the Land Development Code ( LDC). 2. Apply appropriate green development principles " in- house" sting, reconstructing, or repairing City buildings and facilities. For example, energy -efficient lighting fixtures during replacement or install a " cool' roof. and that the 3. Ensure the permitting process is adequate to LDC sets forth measures to streamline green 4. Highlight important natural resources in thi the waterfron ' d estuarine environment, and promote those resources to its, visitors, a customers to the CRA. Continued emphasis on growth and big zmand on infrastructure needs. The following section will outline . ategies for infrastructure m sidewalks are upgraded within the CRA, ensuring that water & consistently and keep up wit gmand. 2012 City of Fort Walton PacketPg. 29  7. 1. a 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan COMPONENT 2- INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL: IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF