Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 2-25-14--regular — reading text

received clarification that the property being transferred will go from non- taxable to being on the tax rolls, which benefits the City. Ms. Trenary suggested a provision be in the agreement that parking remains free. The City Attorney announced that a second public hearing will be held on this issue on February 25, 2014, at 6 pm. ORDINANCES -FIRST READING 0 1888 Amends LDC to Revise Tree Protection Standards a a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, a FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF THE LAND r as DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND THE TREE PROTECTION STANDARDS; AND c PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Amends the Land Development Code to add a tree mitigation bank option in lieu of replacing protected trees that are removed on a site. The City Attorney read Ord. 1888 by title on first reading. Stella Wilson, Planning Manager, explained that as part of the ongoing evaluation of the Land Development Code ( LDC) Staff continues to identify areas of improvement based on ease of implementation, clarity, and effectiveness to date. As part of this evaluation, Staff has added language to the requirements for tree protection to include offering the developer the opportunity to replace the trees on an alternate site pre - approved by the City, or pay an appropriate replacement fee for each tree into a " tree bank" established for this purpose. This choice will be made available to a developer when it is not feasible or practical to replace the same amount of trees that were removed on a site. Ms. Wilson advised the LPA recommended approval at their meeting of February 6, and Staff is also recommending approval. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Ord. 1888 on first reading. Mr. Griggs seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/ 25/ 2014 6: 00 PM MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Bobby Griggs, Council Seat 1 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson 1889 Revises LDC to Amend Definition for Calculating Floor Area Ratio AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF THE LAND Page 6 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF FLOOR AREA RATIO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Amends the definition of floor area ration to account for parking areas. The City Attorney read Ord. 1889 by title on first reading. Ms. Wilson explained that parking is not included in the Floor Area Ration ( FAR) of a building and that the ordinance adds language stating the exemption of parking to the Floor Area Ratio FAR) of a building. Ms. Wilson stated that mechanical areas are already exempt and the language for parking issues was needed. Mr. Rynearson moved to adopt Ord. 1889 on first reading. Dr. gossom seconded motion and it carried unanimously. P c. 0. RESULT: FIRST READING [ UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/ 25/ 2014 6: 00 PM a MOVER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 d SECONDER: joyce gossom, Council Seat 2 C_ AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson ORDINANCES- SECOND READING 1880 Amends Chapter 9 of the LDC AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) Amends Chapter 9 of the Land Development Code to revise development review processes and procedures. ATTACHMENTS: Ch 9 Revisions strike thru underline ( DOCX) The City Attorney read Ord. 1880 by title on second reading. Ms. Wilson advised there have been no changes since first reading; however, the word " Code" was inserted in the heading after the word " development" as it was inadvertently omitted when it went for first reading. Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Ord. 1880 on second reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson 1883 Rezones Lot 12, Block J, Garniers Heights First Addition from Okaloosa County R -1 to R- Page 7 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS GARNIER HEIGHTS 1 ST ADD LOT 12 BLOCK J, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE, TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RESIDENTIAL -1 ( R -1) TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ( R -1) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Rezones Lot 12, Block J, Garniers Heights First Addition from Okaloosa County R -1 to a city zoning designation, R -1, to accommodate annexation and future land use change. ( Quasi Judicial) ATTACHMENTS: pP Deed ( PDF) Exhibit Maps ( PDF) The City Attorney read Ord. 1883 by title on second reading. Ms. Wilson advised there have been no changes since first reading. 2 Mr. Rigdon moved to adopt Ord. 1883 on second reading. Mr. Rynearson seconded motion and it carried unanimously. RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bull Rigdon, Council Seat 6 SECONDER: Dick Rynearson, Council Seat 7 AYES: Griggs, gossom, Mead, Rigdon, Rynearson 1884 Cold Weather Shelter Program AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: ( Engineering and Utilities Services Director) Initiates a permit requirement for the Cold Weather Shelter Program to ensure the shelters are operating in accordance with the City' s Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and Fire Safety Code. ATTACHMENTS: Cold Weather Shelter Program Requirements ( DOCX) Cold Weather Shelter Permit Application ( DOC) The City Attorney read Ord. 1884 by title on second reading. Mr. Bolduc reiterated the intent of this ordinance is for the City to help those who currently implement cold weather shelters as part of their duties by providing training and proper layout to ensure that the individuals can be served in an appropriate manner. Mr. Bolduc informed the City worked hard to make sure the program is safe and not an undue burden, there are no fees associated with the program, and that the City demonstrated good will by providing a place for shelter during the recent severe weather, u Page 8 City Council ofFort Walton Beach Regular Meeting Minutes February 11, 2014 Mr. Bolduc advised there have been no changes since first reading and that Staff is recommending approval. The Mayor asked for public input. Rev. Cecil Willliams of Gregg Chapel, which serves as a cold night shelter, commended the City for their efforts and stressed the importance for churches to maintain their own insurance for use as a cold night shelter. Judy Byrne Reilly, Chair of the Okaloosa Continuum of Care, stated she is appreciative to the City and Council for their concern of the safety of citizens. However, the ordinance does not take care of the issue of vagrancy in the City, and discussed the difference between homelessness and vagrancy, and the need for a permanent shelter for the homeless. n CL a Bruce Thompson, aka Taxi Tom, stated he is not against the ordinance but feels it does not cover Nd all of the issues. c Yvonne Franklin, coordinator for the Cold Night Shelter Program, thanked the City for the use of the Chester Pruitt Center during the recent cold weather, and particularly Fire Marshall Glen a Guarin for his assistance. o Rev Sharon Schuler of First Presbyterian Church cited safety and health issues regarding having overcrowded shelters and welcomes the City' s response to the issue, but wants it to be safe and responsible. Rev. Schuler encouraged