WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? WHAT IS AN EVALUATION AND

APPRAISAL REPORT? - PROCESS KEY RECENT FLORIDA LEGISLATION SEBASTIAN- OPPORTUNITIES AND

CHALLENGES MAJOR ISSUES-QUESTIONS WORKGROUPS-ANSWERS FINAL FORUM

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Site Plan

Land Development

Regulation

Comprehensive Plan

Foundation to guide future growth and development

Building block to ensure quality of life

The foundation – Comprehensive Plan

The framework - Land Development Regulation

The details - Site Plan

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Florida Growth Management Act (Adopted 1985) 67 Counties and 410 municipalities adopt Local

Government Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 163, Part II, F.S.)

Purpose: guide future growth and development Contains chapters or “elements” that addresses:

Future Land Use Transportation Housing Infrastructure Coastal Management Conservation Recreation and Open Space Intergovernmental Coordination Public School Facilities Capital Improvements Public Safety Economic Development

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Section 163.3191, F.S.

Every 7 years each local government shall adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (E.A.R.)

Assess progress of implementing comprehensive plan

Revise plan to address current and future: Community objectives

Changing conditions

Trends affecting the community

Changes in state requirements5

Every 7 years

Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)

Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments

Review-update Land Development Regulation (LDR)

Conduct studies and update vision

Gear up for next EAR session

EAR

Comp Plan Amendments

LDRStudies

Visioning

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Adoption Process

Planning & Zoning Adoption Hearing

(July 2010)

City Council Adoption Hearing

(July 2010)

Economic Development Visioning Workshop (May 2010)

Planning & Zoning Transmittal Hearing (May 27, 2010- tentative)

Public Workshops

Major Issues Workshop

(March 25, 2010)

Scoping Meeting

(April 1, 2010)

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Amend Chapter 163, F. S. HOUSE BILL 697- CLIMATE CHANGESENATE BILL 360- DENSE URBAN LAND AREAS

HOUSE BILL 697 New Planning Requirements effective July 1, 2008

Timeline for Local governments:To comply no later than due date of EAR-based AmendmentsTo amend LDRs to be consistent with new amendments within one year

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FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Discouragement of urban

sprawl Energy efficient land use

patterns Greenhouse gas (GHG)

reduction strategies

Conservation Element

Must address “factors that affect energy conservation” Ex. recycling

Housing Element

Include standards, plan and principles

• energy efficiency in design and construction of new housing

• use of renewable energy resources• LEED/USGBC /FGBC (Leadership in Energy &

Environmental Design/US Green Building Council/Florida Green Building Coalition)

Why are these requirements critical?

CO2 emissions accounts for 92% of GHG

46% of Florida’s CO2

emissions

Transportation Sector

Proximity to

Employment Centers Reducing VMT/ Number and Length of Automobile Trips

Modes of Transportation

Transit, Walking, Bicycling

Reduce Urban Heat Island- Greenhouse Gas Emissions

How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697?

Shading in parking lot medians

Green Roofs

Cool Roofs

Cool Pavement

DENSE URBAN LAND AREAS (DULAs)

What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360?

MOBILITY STRATEGIES

To support TCEA (Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas)

Alternative Modes of Transportation

Parking Management

Land Use Mix

Land use densities and intensities

Transportation System Management

Transportation Demand Management

Reduce CO2 Emissions

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Magnificent views and access to water front

Excellent schools and parks

Attractive and historic downtown

Access to local airport

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35 Percent - professional-educational, and health care

15 Percent- Retail

14 Percent - construction

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Median monthly housing cost-$1,380Renters-$918

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1. What is unique about Sebastian?

2. What threats do you see over the next 10-20 years to Sebastian?

3. How do you envision Sebastian 10 years from now? What Can we do today to help create that future?

4. How will you encourage economic development and job creation?

5. Do you believe there are adequate housing choices for all segments of the community?

6. Given all of this, what do you feel are the most important issues for Sebastian to address over the next 10-20 years?

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THANK YOU!

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