Okaloosa County BOCC — May 6, 2014 — reading text

Packet Pg. 23 proximity to the subject parcels. The owners need to develop the subject parcels in a similar manner to those of the surrounding parcels so that the residential areas will be similar in orientation and density, while providing for similar land uses and population densities. There are multiple existing residential subdivisions within a one-mile radius the subject parcels which have a Future Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential. This proposed change to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Designation for these subject parcels will allow the owner to construct improvements to the properties which are consistent with the surrounding properties. Once the Future Land Use Map Designation is changed, the owner will be able to design a subdivision with comparable homes (and price ranges) as those in the adjacent subdivisions.” 6. The amendment will not promote or result in urban sprawl as that term is defined in ss163.3177(6),(a),9, Fla. Stat. A finding by the State Land Planning Agency that an amendment will result in urban sprawl shall constitute a rebuttable presumption that the amendment will promote or result in urban sprawl. Response: After review of the criteria specified in ss.163.3177(6),(a),(9) it is staff opinion that the amendment will not promote or result in urban sprawl. 7. Facilities and services including roads, water, sewer, recreation, drainage, and public safety are adequate to support the level of development enabled by the amendment, or that mitigation in the form of improvements or compensation can be provided to offset negative impact. Response: Of the facilities and services listed only roads and water supply might be of concern. Staff contact with County Public Works indicated that any road impact would be addressed by mitigation at the time of development review. Water is supplied by Auburn Water System which indicated that adequate water supply in not a problem. 8. The amendment will not result in damage to or destruction of valuable natural resources as described in the Conservation Element of this Plan. Response: Ponds and wetlands are present on the amendment site. As stated by the applicant “The proposed amendment will not result in damage to (or destruction of) existing valuable natural resources. As a matter of fact, the existing ponds and wetland areas will be preserved and incorporated into natural green space areas within the proposed residential area, and they will be accessible to anyone who desires to enjoy their amenities.” 9. The amendment will not conflict, interfere with, or contradict infrastructure plans of the county, or other government agency, or public utility; or otherwise create a physical liability for the county, government agency, or public utility. Response: Review of the County’s capital improvements program indicates the proposed amendment meets this criteria. 10. The amendment will generally result in a net public benefit as opposed to a public liability. Response: Based on analysis of the preceding the amendment will satisfy this criteria. Packet Pg. 24 Packet Pg. 25 Packet Pg. 26 Packet Pg. 27 Packet Pg. 28 Packet Pg. 29 Packet Pg. 30 Packet Pg. 31 Packet Pg. 32  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Elliot Kampert SUBJECT: LPA 02-14 Comprehensive Plan Amendment DEPARTMENT: Growth Management BCC DISTRICT: 5 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a request Submitted by the Department of Growth Management for an amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, adding new Policy 10.20 relating to establishing the Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center as an overlay to the Future Land Use map. TRANSMITTAL HEARING FOR STATE AGENCY REVIEW. STAFF FINDINGS: The 187.1 acre Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center (RAC) was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 12, 2000, based on findings that the then- vacant land was suitable for high-intensity development, and was served by adequate existing and planned infrastructure. The RAC is bounded on the north by Choctawhatchee Bay, on the east by the Regatta Bay subdivision, on the south by US Highway 98, and on the west by State Road 293, Destin Middle School, and the previously permitted Mid-Bay Marina DRI. On February 18, 2014 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a boundary change for the RAC as described in Ordinance No. 14-06. As part of the approval a follow-up Comprehensive Plan text amendment was required to authorize the location of the RAC on the Future Land Use Map as specified in Ord. No. 14-06. In this regard, a new Future Land Use Element Policy 10.20 is proposed as follows. Policy 10.20 The Mid-Bay Regional Activity Center (Mid-Bay RAC) shall be illustrated as an overlay on the Okaloosa County Future Land Use Map and will include the approximately 209.8 acres depicted and described in Ordinance 14-06. All development within the Mid-Bay RAC shall be consistent with the underlying Future Land Use Map and zoning designations and subject to the provisions of Chapter 380.06(2) (e), F.S., Rule 28.24-014, F.A.C., and Policy 10.19 of the Future Land Use Element of the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT/OPPOSITION: None to date. PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval at a public hearing held April 10, 2014. MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE: No comment. STAFF POSITION: Staff supports the requested text amendment. Packet Pg. 33  RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board consider the facts presented herein, as well as any facts that may be presented at the public hearing, and then decide whether or not to approve the text amendment for state agency review. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 34  WATER MU-1 CA D PT ER AI N' S IDG CI INST MU BR R MID BAY MU-2 RE D LV G A TT A B A YB LE GE N DA RY D C R W Y ST PK EM ERAL D C O A DESTIN Legend : PROPOSED MID-BAY RAC OVERLAY MU INST Future Land Use Map MU-1 C MU-2 CITY Packet Pg. 35  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Sunil Harman SUBJECT: Verizon Agreement Destin Airport DEPARTMENT: Airport BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A proposed Verizon Wireless In Building Radio Distribution Agreement with the Destin/Ft. Walton Beach Airport is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. BACKGROUND: Verizon Wireless will be installing microcell(s), rerad(s) or other comparable in-building radio-distribution devices (IBRDS) and the installation of antennas serving such IBRDs together with cables and fibers. Verizon Wireless' certificate of insurance is attached along with the contract and lease internal coordination sheet. OPTIONS: Approve, Reject or Table. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is Staff's recommendation that the Board approve the Verizon Wireless Agreement as described above. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 36 Packet Pg. 37 Packet Pg. 38 Packet Pg. 39 Packet Pg. 40 Packet Pg. 41 Packet Pg. 42 Packet Pg. 43 Packet Pg. 44 Packet Pg. 45 Packet Pg. 46  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Sunil Harman SUBJECT: Crowne Aviation Services Amendment One DEPARTMENT: Airport BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Proposed Amendment Number One to Crowne Aviation Services, LLC at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport is being presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. BACKGROUND: The Board approved Crowne Aviation Services, LLC to provide skycap and wheelchair assistance to the traveling public at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport on September 17, 2013. Crowne Aviation requests to lease space for storage. Amendment one will add the square footage to their contract. Their certificate of insurance and the contract and lease internal coordination sheet is attached. OPTIONS: Approve, Reject or Table. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is Staff's recommendation that the Board approve the contract amendment as described above. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 47 Packet Pg. 48 Packet Pg. 49 Packet Pg. 50 Packet Pg. 51 Packet Pg. 52 Packet Pg. 53 Packet Pg. 54 Packet Pg. 55  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: May 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Rick Owen SUBJECT: Camp Pinchot Proclamation DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Staff requests approval of and authorization for the Chairman to execute a Proclamation establishing May 16, 2014 as "Camp Pinchot Day". RECOMMENDATION: BStaff recommends Board approval of Proclamation of "Camp Pinchot Day". RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator Packet Pg. 56  P ROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Camp Pinchot served as the Forest Service Headquarters of the