Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 03-27-12 regular — reading text

FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Revises the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to add a fee structure for a Commercial Recycling Program. Michael Beedie, Engineering/Utilities Director, discussed the success of the single stream recycling program and that the idea of implementing a commercial recycling program for area businesses was explored. Based on a survey and numerous requests from area businesses, Res. 2012 -6 implements a new fee schedule for a Commercial Recycling program with a base fee of 3. 25 per cubic yard, with participation in the commercial recycling program being optional. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2012 -8 Fiscal Hardship Certificate A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY MEETS THE FISCAL HARDSHIP CRITERIA OF SECTION 218. 075 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, AND QUALIFIES FOR A REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF PERMIT PROCESSING FEES FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ( FDEP) AND /OR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ( NWFWMD) FOR FY 2011 -12; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Annual certification for the City to qualify for a reduction in State permit processing fee waivers. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised this resolution will allow the City to quality for a reduction of permit fees by about $ 100. 00 through state agencies. he vote on the motion to adopt Res. 2012- 8 carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson 2012 -9 NWFWMD Executive Director Support A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR' S REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUG BARR AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (NWFWMD); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page 5 Primed 3/ 29/2012 City Council ofFort Walton Beach 258 Regular Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 Supports the reappointment of Doug Barr as Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Water Management District. Michael Beedie, Engineering/ Utilities Director, advised that Doug Ban, the Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Water Management District ( NWFWMD) is not being reappointed by the Governor for the position. Mr. Beedie stated the City's relationship with Mr. Barr during his tenure has been positive and the resolution voices the City's support of retaining Mr. Ban as Executive Director. Mr. Beedie also requested Council approval to submit letters of support for Mr. Ban's reappointment to Senator Greg Evers, Senator Don Gaetz, and Herschel Vinyard the Executive Director of FDEP. Council stated their thoughts as to why the governor chose not to reappoint Mr. Ban and who the appointee is, and if a resolution or letters would change the mind of the Governor. The City Manager advised the Governor has until April 23 to make his decision, and suggested that Staff find out who the governor is appointing and why, and to find out the direction the senators are leaning. and to come back with this information at the April 10, 2012 meeting. The vote on the motion to table this item until the Aoril 10. 2012 Cnunoit o, rrrin° carriod unanimously. RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/ 10/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING 1860 Amends FLUM for Bayou Woods Lots 1 to 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT BAYOU WOODS LOTS 1 TO 7, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 3 FROM REC ( RECREATION) TO LDR ( LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, advised the ordinance amends the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation of Lots 1 through 7 in Block 3 of the Bayou Woods Subdivision from REC Recreation) to LDR ( Low Density Residential). Ms. Jones continued the current land use is vacant/passive unimproved, and the intended use of the property is to dispose of the property for the development of single -family homes compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in order to achieve the best use of the property. Approximately 5 acres of passive parkland will remain. Ms. Jones advised the Municipal Planning board recommended approval at their March 1, 2012 meeting. Laurie Arrington, Fliva Avenue, expressed concern regarding the pit on the property and questioned whether any safety testing will be done before development of the property. Ms. Jones advised a Phase I and II study has been done but it does not relate to the land use map amendment. Sty COand1, d Fort Walton Beach Page 6 Printed 312912012  259 Minutes March 27, 2012 Regular Meeting The City Manager advised the pit contains yard waste and is not considered a health hazard. Mary Kotlewsld, 8 Bayou Woods Court, asked if there was any report on return on investments for the City to sell the lots, and was advised that an analysis was not done as part of this report. No cost associated with the upkeep of the property as it is kept up by city crews. Reyad Mubarek, 206 bayou woods drive, whose home is right in front of the vacant lots, was advised that the area is platted for 7 lots and that it meets the requirements of the City code, and stated he is against development of the property. Tammy Harkins, 110 Sotir, advised the neighborhood contains older homes which are taken care of, and new homes will not blend well with the established neighborhood. Willie Coolant, 217 Bayou Woods Drive, suggested a city park for the property which would enhance the neighborhood. Christine Gleason, 221 Bayou Woods Drive, wants the land left vacant for the children and future generations, and stated if homes were built the last two lots would not have access to the road. Both the City Manager and the Mayor stressed that what is being discussed is a change to the land use map to make it compatible with the rest of the neighborhood, and that the development of the property is not an issue at this time. Mona Mubarek, 206 Bayou Woods Drive, stated the main reason she purchased her home was because of the vacant lot, and she is against development ofthe property. Samuel Harkins, 110 Sotir, expressed concern that development of the property would drive animals from their homes and into the neighborhood. Brett Harkins, 110 Sotir, discussed at length the City's Code of Ordinances as it relates to vacant property; concerns regarding environmental issues; and his desire the property remain recreational. Mr. Reeves and Dr. gillie gossom expressed concerns over possible environmental issues, but that the property needs to be utilized for the best interest of all citizens. The vote on the motion to adoRtt Ord. 1860 on first reading carried by a vote of 6 to 1. RESULT: FIRST READING [6 TO 11 Next: 4/ 10/ 2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 '.. SECONDER: Trey Goodwin, Council Seat 4 AYES: Griggs, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson NAYS: joyce gossom 1862 Amends FLUM for 227 & 229 Brooks St AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY' S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 227 & 229 BROOKS STREET SE, MORE PARTICULARY City Council of Fort Walton Beach Page 7 Printed 3/ 29/ 2012 I 1 t Regular Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012 DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, FROM MDR ( MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO MU ( MIXED USE); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, explained the ordinance amends the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation from MDR ( Medium Density Residential) to MU ( Mixed use) for the Property located at 227 & 229 Brooks Street SE in response to a citizen request. Ms. Jones advised the Municipal Planning board recommended approval at their March 1, 2012 meeting. The vote on the motion to adopt Ord. 1862 on first reading carried unanimously. _ RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/ 10/2012 6: 00 PM MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 SECONDER: Bobby Nabors, Council Seat 5 AYES: L Griggs, gossom, Reeves, Goodwin, Nabors, Rigdon, Rynearson _ 1863 Amends FLUM for 124 Third Ave. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 124 THIRD AVENUE SW, MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, FROM LDR ( LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO MU ( MIXED USE); PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Stella Jones, City Planner, explained the ordinance amends the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MU (Mixed use) for the property located at 124 third Avenue SW in response to a request from the First Church of the Nazarene. Ms. Jones advised the Municipal Planning board recommended