sebastian ear - major issues workshop
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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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