Land Use Study for Wheeler Estates

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTAL HEARING

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019

HENDRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE– LABELLE, FLORIDA

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Wheeler Estates Study Area

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Approximately 1,933 acres

Immediately east of Hendry/Lee County Line

Accessed from Lee County (Joel Blvd.) via 16th Terrace, 10th Place & 2nd Place bridges

Subject to previous community planning efforts in 1990’s and mid-2000’s

Purpose of the Land Use Study Funded by Department of Economic Opportunity

Understand the community’s needs & vision relating to:

Residential Land Uses (Single-Family, Mobile Homes, etc.)

Agricultural Land Uses (Livestock & Horticulture)

Commercial & Civic Land Uses (Retail, Office, Home Businesses & Churches)

Provision of Public Services & Infrastructure

Generally improve public understanding of community planning efforts, both short-term & long-term

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Project Timeline

Initial Community Meetings, Survey & Preliminary Analysis

SEPT – NOV 2018

Community Outreach Report & Preliminary Recommendations

Report Community Meetings Drafting of Comprehensive Plan

& LDC Amendments LPA &

BoCC Transmittal Hearings

MAR 2019

DEC 2018 –FEB 2019

NOV 2018

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State (DEO) Review

APRIL 2019

Final BCC Hearing

MAY - JUN 2019

Existing Conditions Summary

Multi-Use Future Land Use Category too permissive

Does not protect rural character and potentialencroachment of intensive commercial and industrialland uses

Future Land Use and AG-3/RG-1 zoning districts do notallow keeping of non-commercial livestock

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Community Outreach Overview

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Website established at:

http://www.hendryfla.net/wheeler_estates_planning_study2/index.php

Five (5) meetings held to date at Hendry CountyEmergency Operations Center:

Community Open House – 9/27/18 Community Meeting on Survey – 10/17/18 Community Meeting on Survey Results– 12/4/18 Community Meeting on Draft Amendments – 1/17/19 Community Meeting on Updated Amendments – 2/4/19

Strong and continued attendance at community meetings(approximately 40-50 attendees per meeting)

Community Survey ResultsConsistent Community Vision in Support of:

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Protection of Rural Character

General support for public/civic uses

Non-Commercial Livestock with Limitations

Engagement with County – Notification on

Development Activity

Single-Family Residential

Community Survey ResultsConsistent Community Vision NOT in Support of:

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X Heavy industrial

X Mobile Homes

X Most commercial uses, except convenience commercial

X Commercial livestock

Wheeler Estates Future Land Use

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Wheeler Estates future land use category establishes:

Maximum density based upon the vested rights

Maximum non-residential intensity appropriate for rural residential community

Limitations on non-residential uses based upon locational standards Key intersections Improved roadways/access Subject to additional performance standards in LDC

Broader range of permitted agricultural uses

FUTURE LAND USE MAP

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RR-WE Zoning District

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Wheeler Estates -Rural Residential (RR-WE) zoning district establishes:

Minimum lot sizes, dwelling units sizes, setbacks, and lot coverage for the community (to eliminate inconsistencies between A-3 and RG-1 zoning)

Schedule of permitted uses to include non-commercial keeping of livestock, in addition to current horticultural activities

Continues to prohibit mobile homes and Recreational Vehicles

Addresses PUD process for non-residential uses (such as recreation)

Provides for required public information meetings for zoning actions, land use changes, etc.

Zoning Map Amendment

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THANK YOU!

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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