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ITEM C
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING X
REGULAR
September 14. 1998
Meeting
REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the City
Commission adopt the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and direct staff to transmit the adopted EAR to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to request the Commission to adopt the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the City's Comprehensive Plan as required by
Chapter 163 F. S. and 9J-11.018 F.A.C. The adopted EAR must be transmitted to
the Department of Community Affairs after its adoption.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The provisions of 163.3191(1) F.S. which states in part: liThe planning program shall be a
continuous and ongoing process. The local planning agency shall prepare periodic reports on the
comprehensive plan, which shall be sent to the governing body and to the state land planning
agency at least once every 5 years after the adoption of the comprehensive plan. . . . The
evaluation and appraisal report process shall be the principal process for updating local
comprehensive plans to reflect changes in state policy on planning and growth management. II
The provisions of9J-11.018 F.A.C. which state in part: liThe proposed evaluation and appraisal
report will asses and evaluate the success or failure of the local government's adopted
comprehensive plan, including the validity of the projections, the realization of the goals and
objectives, and implementation of the plan's policies. The proposed evaluation and appraisal
report shall also address changes in local conditions, the effect on the comprehensive plan of
changes to: the state comprehensive plan, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, Chapter 9J-5,
Florida Administrative Code, and the appropriate strategic regional policy plan; suggest changes
needed to update the comprehensive plan, elements, or portions thereof; suggest reformulated or
additional goals, objectives, policies, maps, schedules, and procedures; and otherwise address the
requirements specified in Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, and this Rule. II
SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C
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CONSIDERA TIONS:
· The Local Planning Agency voted to transmit the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) at its May 27,
1998 meeting and simultaneously sent copies of the proposed EAR to the City
Commission.
· The City Commission held a workshop on the proposed EAR on August 3, 1998., at
which time the consultant, Fred Goodrow of Berryman & Henigar, reviewed the proposed
EAR with the Commission.
· In accordance with the requirements of9J-33 F.A.C., the Commission must take action in
September to adopt, or adopt with changes the proposed EAR.
· Within sixty (60) days, DCA performs a "sufficiency review" of the adopted EAR and
notifies the local government if the EAR sufficiently addresses the requirements of
163.3191 F.S.
· If DCA finds the adopted EAR sufficient, the local government can proceed to prepare
and adopt EAR-based amendments to its Comprehensive Plan. If the adopted EAR is
found insufficient, then the local government cannot amend its Comprehensive Plan until
such time that DCA finds a revised adopted EAR sufficient.
· Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, based on the recommendations of the EAR,
must be adopted by the local government within eighteen (18) months from the time of
adoption.
FUNDING:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION:
The staff recommends the City Commission adopt the EAR and transmit it to the Department of
Community Affairs.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
· Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, based on the recommendations of the EAR,
must be adopted by the local government within eighteen (18) months from the time of
adoption.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Re: Replacement Pages for EAR
Tile enclosed pages replace the pages of the EAR document for the City of Winter Springs as
specified below. Changes to the original document are highlighted.
Theses changes are provided to address some of the concerns of FDCA that are not explained in our
response letter.
Replacement of pages in the document are as follows:
. Page 11-10 is replaced by page 1I-10a and 1l-10b
Page 11-17 is replaced by page 11-11a. 11-17b. and 11-17e
Please remove p.II-10 and insert p.II-10a and p.II-10b.
Please remove p.lI-17 and insert p.II-Ha. p.lI-17b. and p.II-He.
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chloride concentrations in the water in the Floridan aquifer result in an inadequate thickness of water with
quality suitable to supply existing or projected uses, where declines in the potentiometric surface
contribute to this condition, or where projected groundwater withdrawals contribute to this decline. The
level of the 250-mgIL isocholr was identified as the critical variable. The 250 mgIL concentration is the
maximum chloride conceOlration permitted by the EPA in public drinking water. Although water with
excessive chlorides can be treated to meet minimum standards, these treaUnent methods are more
eXl'ensive. It was not expected that this critical level would be reached in Seminole County.
Among the recommendaUons of the Needs and Sources Assessment was the establishment of
an expanded set of monitor wells throughout the SJR WMD. Four of these wells are proposed to be located
in Winter Springs. Additional studies to pursue alternative water supply strategies were proposed to be
conducted by the SJRWMD during the upcoming years.
With the presently-available levels of analysis. threats to the aquiCer in Winter Springs appear to be in a
moderate range - less severe than in Brevard and Orange Counties. but more severe than in more rural
areas.
Reductions in the volume of water flowing through natural springs was also prcdicr.ed. Among the
springs located in the vicinity of Winter Springs are Lake Jcsup Spring and Lake Jesl1p. Lake Jesup
Spring was expected to experience a reduction in discharge of 30.6% between 1990 and 2010. TIlis is a
reduction from 1.0 to 0.7 cubic feet per second (cfs). Lake Jesup was expected to e,,-perience a decline of
24.6% between 1990 and 2010. This is a reduction from 5.6 to 4.2 cfs. These springs are located in the
St. John's River subbasin, for which minimum discharges had not been established at the time the Needs
and Sources Assessment was made (1994). However, tlle assessment concluded that a projected decrease
of 15% or more in discharge to a spring was considered to be enough decrease to pose a reasonable
likelihood of natural systems problems and to warrant further invastigalion in order to establish minimum
discharges. Within the entire SJRWMD, reductions in spring volumes ranged from no predicted
reduction in Putnam County to predicted reduction of70% at Blue Springs in Lake County.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT
The City of Winter Springs includes capital expenditures as part of the annual budgeting process. Local
capital improvements to e>;pand facilities have occurred in transportation, 'waler, sewer, stonnwater and
parks systems.
Wastewater treatment capacity has been expanded for both the CllS! and west systems. A 2 million gallon
storage tank has been added to the West Wastewllter Treatment Plant, along with a reuse pumping system
and reclaimed water mains. These enhancements have increased the capacity of tile west plant to 2.25
mgd. Expansion plans were implemented to upgrade the East Wasrewater Treatment Plant with the
addition of a J million gallon storage tank in 19%, An expllnded pumping system is being installed, and
closed storage has been added.
Since the comprehensive plan was adopted, one new well has been added in Winler Springs West.
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Additional bonded debt was issued in 1993. The amount of this bond issue was $9,365.000. Funds from
this bond issue were used for refunding 1989 bonds, Public Safety Building, Parks and Recreation
Maintenance Facility and a new fire station. Debt service for this bond issue for 1996 totaled $50,000 for
principal and $476,413 for interest. Revenues were allocated from public service franchise ta.xes and
utility franchise taxes to pay debt service.
Capital improvement budget amounts [or 1997-98 total $335,000. These funds are budgeted for
improvements to existing City facilities. Utility bonds issued in 1995-96 yielded revenue proceeds of
$3,025,000. These funds are proposed to be c:-:pendcd in 1997-98. Water and sewer operating funds were
programmed for irrigation on SR 434 and TuskawiIla Road.
Capital projects for 1997-98 include construclion of tennis courts at Torcaso Park and reconditioning of
softball fields at Trotwood Park.
Transportarion fund expenditures were programmed for resurfacing. sidewalk improvements, and
improvements to Wagners Curve. Transportation impact fees were earmarked for improvements to
Panama Road and installation of stacking lanes on Hayes Road. Expenditures of transportation impact
fees was budgeted at $990,000 for 1997-98.
Stonnwater utility fees in 1997-98 were programmed for improvements to Section 5 North Orlando
Ranches, for the Lombardy Canill at Moss Road. The cost of programmed improvements was budgeted at
$114,000.
Indian Trails Middle School W(lS completed after plan adoption. Winter Springs High School, located in
the town center a.rea north of City Hall, was constructed since the plan was adopted.
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the full spectrum of commwllty housing needs will require clssistancc from public as well as private
sources.
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Capital projects for 1997-98 include construction of tennis courts at Torcaso Park and reconditioning of
softball fields at Trotwood Park.
SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
Uniform collection of solid waste has been established since adoption oC the comprehensive plan. Solid
waste is collected by a private hauler for disposal in landfills in Seminole County.
In 1996, average collected volume was 771 tons. Billed service in 1996 totaled $1,268,151.
POTABLE WA TER SUB-ELEMENT
Pot.1ble water in Wintcr Springs continues to be supplied by the City's utility system. Water is drawn
from underground sources through deep wells, and provided with aeration and storage. The distribution
system is owned and managed by the City. Two separate systems, one for Winter Springs West and one
for Winter Springs East, are maintained. There is no system interconnection.
Since the comprehensive plan was adopted. one new well has been added in Winter Springs West
Capacities for the water system are shown in Exhibit 2.G.1.
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Exhibit 2.G.1 Water System Capacity, 1997
Winter Springs West
5,200 GPM
5,200 aPM
6,300 GPM
26,650
Winter Springs East
5.200 aPM
3 1,400
Total 10,400 GPM 11,500 GPM
Source; Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan, Interview with Doug Taylor 2/98.
58.050
In addition to pumping capacity, the Cicy has added a one million gallon slorage tank to the water system
since the plan was adopted.
The potable water system presently serves 29,284 customers in residential and commercial accounts.
There are relatively few commercial accounts. As of January 1998, the City had 112 commercial accounts
on the Winter Springs East sYstem and 357 commercial accounts on
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