Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-13-12 regular — reading text

is needed for the official record so citizens can be directed to it. L me It was brought up by Mr. Rigdon that Mr. Rynearson' s son -in -law is an employee of the City, and that does not and should not prevent Mr. Rynearson from voting on issues brought before Council. r N Mr. Griggs stated he has no problem with either a Ctry Attorney or Florida Department of Ethics E opinion. VR The vote on the motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare a request to the Florida G Department of Ethics for a final opinion regarding whether a conflict of interest exists regarding Mr. Griggs carried by a vote of 5 to 2. Mr. Goodwin stated for the record that his support of the motion in no way questions the integrity of Mr. Griggs, and that Mr. Griggs himself supports the motion. RESULT: ADOPTED 15 TO 21 MOVER: Dennis Reeves, Council Seat 3 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 '.... AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Rynearson NAYS: Bobby Nabors, Bull Rigdon '.. Page 6 Gy Caunell ofFart tVatron Beach Packat Pg. 38  9rLa Minutes February 28, 2012 Regular Meeting 17. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Reeves stated publicly that he and his fellow members perform the tasks they were elected to do in an honest and ethical manner and resents the perception from some members of the public that Council does so for financial gain. Mr. Goodwin requested that the City Attorney prepare a report to Council giving an overview on referendums, and whether the issue of the consolidation of the police department is eligible for a referendum. The City Attorney advised he will prepare the report. Mr. Nabors stated he will not acknowledge a -mails or calls from citizens that are of a negative lone or viewpoint on any issue. Mr. Rynearson commented to an earlier remark regarding the fact that his son -in -law works for the City, and that he received a legal opinion from the former City Attorney, which he has in writing, before he ran for office, noting there was no conflict with him running for Council. The Mayor discussed issues that were discussed in Tallahassee during the legislative sessions, including pension reform legislation, communication service tax, and the importance of the quality of a city to attract or retain businesses. He also advised he attended the Transportation Planning Organization meeting last week; a Snowbird Appreciation Night; served pancakes at the International House of Pancakes ( IHOP) for the children' s Miracle Network of Sacred Heart Hospital; and attended the memorial service for the airmen of Hurlburt. The Mayor announced the tennis tournament begins this Saturday at the Tennis Center, and that on March 7, 260 bicyclist who are members of the Wounded Warriors will be cycling through town. He also advised there will be a dog show this coming Thursday at the fairgrounds. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 8: 10 pm Approved: Mayor: Attest: City Clerk Page 7 City Council of For, Walton Beach Packet Pg. 39 To: Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Michael Beedic, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: March 13, 2012 Subject: 1861 Adopts 2012 Land Development Code BACKGROUND: 1. 1. Chapter 163. 3202 of the Florida Statutes requires each city and county to adopt within one year land development regulations consistent with and which implement their Comprehensive Plan. The City' s Comprehensive Plan 2011 -2021 was adopted on February 8, 2011. 1. 2. On November 23, 2010, City Council approved the hiring of The Gail Easley Company to re -write the City' s Land Development Code. 1. 3. Over the past 12 months, the Land Development Code has undergone major revisions. Each chapter has gone through several draft versions, incorporating public feedback and Municipal Planning Board ( MPB) comments. Several public workshops and meetings have been held to discuss the changes and solicit feedback. The final version contains specific and detailed provisions necessary and desired in order to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 2. DETERMINATION OF APPLICABLE LAW: 2. 1. Chapter 163. 3202 ( 1) of the Florida Statutes states, " Within 1 year after submission of its revised Comprehensive Plan for review pursuant to s. 163. 3167( 2), each county and each municipality shall adopt or amend and enforce land development regulations that are consistent with and implement their adopted comprehensive plan.” 2. 2. Chapter 163. 3202 ( 2) of the Florida Statutes states, " Local land development regulations shall contain specific and detailed provisions necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan and shall as a minimum: ( a) Regulate the subdivision of land; ( b) Regulate the use of land and water for those land use categories included in the land use element and ensure the compatibility of adjacent uses and provide for open space; ( c) Provide for protection of potable water wellfields; ( d) Regulate areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding and provide for drainage and stormwater management ( e) Ensure the protection of environmentally sensitive lands designated in the comprehensive plan; ( 0 Regulate signage; ( g) Provide that public Packet Pg. 40  facilities and services meet or exceed the standards established in the capital improvements element required by s. 163. 3177 and are available when needed for the development, or that development orders and permits are conditioned on the availability of these public facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development. Not later than I year after its due date established by the state land planning agency's rule for submission of local comprehensive plans pursuant to S. 163. 3167 ( 2), a local government shall not issue a development order or permit which results in a reduction in the level of services for the affected public facilities below the level of services provided in the comprehensive plan of the local government. ( h) Ensure safe and convenient onsitc traffic flow, considering needed vehicle parking. 2. 3. Chapter 166.021 of the Florida Statutes, titled, Powers of Municipalities. 2. 4. Chapter 163. 3161 of the Florida Statutes, titled, Community Planning Act. 3. DISCUSSION: 3. 1. A final meeting was held on the Land Development Code on January 24, 2012, at which time, the City Council, the Municipal Planning Board, and the public had a chance to review and provide final comments on the draft. 3. 2. Several changes have been made since the last draft of the Land Development Code was made available. A list of specific changes is provided as an attachment. 4. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1. Staff recommends the Municipal Planning Board forward a recommendation to City Council approving Ordinance 1861 to repeal the current Land Development Code and adopt the 2012 Land Development Code, effective May 1, 2012. ATTACHMENTS: 2012 ED(' - Final Version ( PDF) Ordinance 1861 Adopting LDC ( DOC) DOCX) Summary of Changes Made Since 01/ 24/ 12 City Council Special Meeting ( 2012 Zoning Map ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Stella Jones Completed 02/ 24/ 2012 10: 41 AM Tim Bolduc Completed 02/ 24/ 2012 3: 23 PM Michael Beedic Con pleted 02/ 24/ 2012 3: 59 PM Carole Jones Completed 02/ 27/ 2012 1: 11 PM 02/ 27/ 2012 1: 12 PM City Manager Completed Municipal Planning Board Completed 03/ 05/ 2012 11: 53 AM City Council Pending PackM Pg. 41  11. 1. a k C iIcoI Portrt o: Aron 6eeeh k nd ( " City of Fort Walton Beach Land Development Code Master Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1- 2 1. 00. 00 GENERALLY 1- 2 1. 00.01 Purpose and Intent 1- 2 1. 01. 00 TITLE 1- 2 1. 02. 00 AUTHORITY 1- 2 1. 03. 00 APPLICABILITY 1- 2 1. 03. 01 Generally 1- 2 1. 03. 02 Exceptions 1- 3 0 1. 04.00 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION 1- 3 1. 04.01 City Manager 1. 04.02 Development Administrator 1- 3 c 1- 3 ° 1. 04. 03 Floodplain Administrator