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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 09 14 Informational 104 Objections, Recommendations and Comments of the Florida Department of Community Affairs/City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report Based Amendments To The Comprehensive PlanCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 104 Consent Information X Public Hearin Re ular September 14, 2009 Meeting Mgr. / e t. Authorizat n REQUEST: The Community Development Department -Planning Division submits with pleasure, the findings (ORC Report) of the Florida Dept of Community Affairs' concerning the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in which the State identified NO Objections. PURPOSE: It is extremely unusual for the State to have NO Objections on a submitted amendment and unheard of in the case of an amendment as substantial as the EAR-Based Amendments. Therefore, the final adoption and public hearing for this document can move forward and is scheduled for September 28. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes (Required Elements of the Comprehensive Plan) Rule 9-J5. Florida Administrative Code (Criteria for Review) Winter Springs Article III. (Comprehensive Plan Amendments) Section 15-30. Authority, purpose and intent Section 15-36. Review criteria Section 15-37. Local Planning Agency Review and Recommendation CONSIDERATIONS: The ORC Report is the method by which the Florida Dept. of Community Affairs outlines their findings concerning a proposed amendment. The review addresses consistency with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 9J-5 Florida Administrative Code. It is with pleasure that the Community Development Department -Planning Division reports that the state identified NO Objections to our EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. It is extremely unusual for the State to have NO Obj ections on a submitted amendment and unheard of in the case of an amendment as substantial as the EAR-Based Amendments. This finding illustrates a proactive and efficient approach on the part of the Planning Division to address the questions raised by the State early in the process, thereby eliminating confusion, September 14, 2009 INFORMATION AGENDA ITEM 104 satisfying concerns and shortening the time before adoption. It also illustrates the commitment given to the review by the Planning and Zoning Board. ADOPTION SCHEDULE: The EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan will be distributed to the City Commission on CD for final public hearing and adoption on September 28, 2009. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission review the attached Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report. ATTACHMENTS: A. Dept of Community Affairs Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report. CITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT A RECEfVED AUG Z 4 2009 STATE OF FLORIDA OF1fICHORTH BI~~(B,E DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIS ,. "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home' C~ Tj~~CC,!CA~C/'~( CHARLIE CRIST THOMAS Q. PELHAM~Ia~y S>(e+JG'IS~'~ Gow-nor 56cntary August 21, 2009 The Honorable John F. Bush, Mayor City of Winter Springs 1126 State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799 Dear Mayor Bush: The Department of Community Affairs has completed its review of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment for the City of Winter Springs (DCA No. 09-lER), which was received on June 23, 2009. Copies of the proposed amendment were distributed to the appropriate state, regional and local agencies for review. Their comments are enclosed. The Department reviewed the comprehensive plan amendment for consistency with Chapter 163, Part Il, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 9J-S, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Department looks forward to continuing to work closely with the City through the adoption of these amendments along with the commitments in the City's August 7, 2009 memorandum. The Department has not identified any objections and this letter serves as the Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) report. For your assistance, we have attached procedures for the final adoption and transmittal of the comprehensive plan amendment. Tf you have any questions, please contact Caroline Knight, Principal Planner, at (850) 922-1773. Sinc ly, ,~ ~~, ~' 1 ~~ Mike McDaniel, Chief Office of Comprehensive Planning MM/ck Enclosures: Review Agency Comments Transmittal Procedures cc: Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom, Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs. Mr. Phil Laurier, Executive Director, East Central Florida Regional Council 2666 8HUMARO OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHA88EE, FL s23si>i-2100 850-488-8488 (p) • 850-921-0781 (f) • Wsbsits: www.dca.state.fl.us • COMMUNITY PLANNING 050488.2356 (P) 66018b3309 (f1 • FLONbA COMMUNtT1E8 TttUbT a60-0Q2,2207 (p) 660-021.1747 (f) • • HOU61N0 ANO COMMUNITY OaVaLOPM[NT 660186-7966 (p) 4623 (~ • TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURES Upon receipt of this letter, the City has 120 days in which to adopt, adopt with changes, or determine that the City will not adopt the proposed amendment. The process for adoption of local government comprehensive plan amendments is outlined in s. 163.3184, Florida Statutes (F. S.), and Rule 9J-11.011, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The City must ensure that all ordinances adopting comprehensive plan amendments are consistent with the provisions of Chapter 163.3189(2)(a), F. S. Within ten working days of the date of adoption, the City must submit the following documents to the Department: ^ Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments; ^ A list of additional changes not previously reviewed; ^ A list of findings by the local governing body, if any, which were not included in the ordinance; and ^ A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report. The above amendment and documentation are necessary for the Department to conduct a compliance review, make a compliance determination and issue the appropriate notice of intent. In order to expedite the regional planning council's review of the amendment, and pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011(5), Florida Administrative Code, please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly to the Executive Director of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Please be advised that Section 163.3184(8)(c), F. S., requires the Department to provide a courtesy information statement regarding the Department's Notice of Intent to citizens who furnish their names and addresses at the local government's plan amendment transmittal (proposed) or adoption hearings. In order to provide the courtesy information statement, local governments are required by law to furnish the names and addresses of the citizens requesting this information to the Department. Please provide these names and addresses to the Department with the submission of your adopted amendment package for compliance review. In the event there are no citizen requests for this information, please so inform us. For purposes of efficiency, we encourage that the information sheet be provided in electronic format. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 1126 STATE ROAD a34 WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 407-327-5967 FAX:407-32T-6695 Augusl T, 2009 ' RE: Winter Springs 09-1 ER Dear Ms. Knight: Over the last six weeks, ea you end the various other reviewing agencies have reviewed the Winter Spring's EAR-Based Amendmer-ts, we have had opportunity to share in a great deal of correspondence with one another. As a result, the City has bean able to not only direct you to the location of various poikies. but has also been abie to submit minor revisions to aNeviate any concerns expressed by yourself and the other reviewing agencies. These minor revfsbns have been comp~ed and are attached to this document. Staff has reviewed these revisions with both the City Commission and City Attorney, and Staff will include these revisions in the flnal document that is presented to the City Commission for Public Hearing and Final Adoption. Sincerely, Eloise Sah/sbom Senior Planner (407)327-5987 ~~ ~iiir The t;ity of Wxder Sprirga is celebraWq tb 50~' YnNversery since Ks incorporation in June of 1959. ~~ g~~'i°f These following revisions are to be included in the EAR-Based Amendments document that goes to Public Hearing for Adoption. These revisions have been made in response to DCA and the other reviewing agencies: DCA Planning Horizon- Short term 2013 and Long Tenn 203Q: In order to clarify the long term planning horizon, All references to the Future Land Use Map have been revised to include 2030 in the title, i.e. Future Land Use Map - 2030 All references to the Future Transportation Map have been revised to include 2030 in the title, i.e. Future Transportation Map - 2030 Infrastructure Element, Tabls IV-D-1: Capacity, Demand and County Level of Service (relating to solid waste), has been revised to include the City's correct short term (2013) and long term (2030) planning horizons. Specific references to the long term planning horizon have been added for further clarification in Future Land Use Element, GOAL 1: Quality of Life. To ensure that the d~aracter, magnitude, and location of all lond uses provides a system for orderly growth and development (as defined in sections 163.3221 and 380.04, Florida Statutes) that achieves a balanced, natural, energy efficient, and economic environment, and enhances the quality of life of all residents fhrouahQ~ and beyond the 2030 ylanning horizon. Supporting data references to a 2012 forecast have been revised to reflect the correct short term planning horizon of 2013. Affected elements include: Future Land Use Element pages: I-66 and I-67 Transportation Element (section on Current Roadway Performance and Future Roadway Performance) pages: II- 41 and II-44 Imalementation of Code Revisions: Reference to code revisions being implemented by 2012 have been removed for compliance with statutory requirements. Affected policies include: Housing Element, Polity 1.1.10 Conservation Element, Objective 1.4 Conservation Element, Policies 1.3.4; 1.8.1; 1.8.2; and 1.8.10 Defe-ing to Land Development Code not appropriate• References which deferred to the land development code have been removed: Future Land Uae Element, Polity 1.1.1: land Use Categories... Greeneway Irrterchange 1.0 floor area ratio District _____ _ ~jhe 1.0 FAR mn be exceeded through the uae of development (5onuaes, (~ but the total PAR shut not exceed 2.0.) 1 Future Land Use Element, Policy 3.24: Intensity and Building Height. Encourage higher intensity development in the GID by requiring buildings to include at least two (2) stories of occupiable space (as defined in Florida Building Code, Chapter 2) and allowtr~g a FAR up to 1.0. Development bonuses allowing a higher FAR, may be granted based on the criteria described in Future Land Use Element, Policy 3.2.5 A new policy has been inserted after Future land Use Element, Policy 3.2.4 which describes the Criteria for Density Bonuses, resulting in Future Land Use Element, Policies 3.2.5 and 3.2.6 being renumbered to 3.2.6 and 3.2.7. [New Policy] Futuro Land Use Element, Policy 3.25: Development bonuses which allow a higher FAR (up to a maximum FAR of 2.0), may be granted for pro(ects within the Greeneway interdiange District which demonstrate environmental stewardship through one or more of the following: • Environmentally-seruitive site planning (Cross Reference: See Conservatbn Element, Policy 1.8.2); • Green building design and energy efficient buildtrtgs as determined by USGBC LEED Certification or equivalent; • Incorporation of low Impact Development (LID) practices, such as green roofs capture and use of stormwater for irrigation and/or other grey water type uses, and rain gardens (Cross Reference: Ses Conservation Element, Policy 1.3.4); • Energy efficient land use which minimizes impervious surfaces, such as inclusion of one or more parking garages (Cross Reference: See Conservation Element, Policy 1.8.1); • Restoration or enhancement of degraded wetlands, native ecosystems, or preservation of extra upland buffers around uitical habitat (Cross Reference: See Conservation Element, Poliq 17.2); and • Waterwise practices including sustainable site design through natural landscaping with Florida native plants (Cross Reference: See Conservation Element, Policy T.2.6). References which deferred to the land development code have been removed and the term "gross acreage" has been defined: Future Land Ute Element Policy 1.1.4: Density/Intensity. Adopt maximum densities and intensities for each land use category based on gross acreage, which encourage economic development while protecting the natural environment as indicated in the above table. Gross acreage is te-be defined h t l r within r l Ia Vague Policies: Vague policies have been revised. These include: Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.1.5: Housing Diversity, ir+eluele Ider>tifv on the Future Land Use Map, locations for a variety of residential land uses to accommodate a mix of housing unit types Nedsing-Eie+++ent= Future Land Use Element, Polity 2.4.7 Accessory Dwelling Units. Encourage developers of single family detached units in the Town Center, to include residential units with accessory dwelling units (such as garage apartments). {Cross Reference: See Housing Element, Policy 1.3.9) Housing Element, Policy 1.3.9: Encourage developers to address the need for workforce housing where appropriate, by including workforce housing units in their developmerm. Additionally, encourage developers of single family detached units, where appropriate, to irxlude esidential units with accessory dwelling units (such as garage apartments). (Cross Reference: See Future Land Use Element, Policy 2.2J) Conservation Element, Polity 1.7.1: Oversee the completion of an area-wide evaluation ~y 2012, to identify regionally environmentally significant areas that should be set aside as protected conservation lands. J WMD: Conservation Element Polfry 1.4.5 has been revised (as indicated in strike-through/underlined format), based on discussion with the St John River Water Management District: R~stire dedicattori (boor on behalf of the owner~f the D!'4Qg~y~ Bedieate to the City and/or QRQ~Q riate reg t rY~gencv, vie a conservation easement et~eers tnursuant to Section 704.06. F.S,1 for all most-development flood prone areas t,re~p•~~ habitat (with aaencv approved manaaement clan incorporcted,~ QReliooble for listed s ectesl. most-development ur~land buffers and wetland areas (including, created mitigation areasl as a IlmitaiJon to future development anal disturbance These areas shall also be shown on th Future Land Use Map - 2030 as Conservation. The easement agreement shall include management requirements which help to preserve, restore, and/or maintain native ecosystems. The easement may require the periodic removal of nonnative, invasive plant material within the conservation area by the easement dedicator, to the extent practicable. FDOT: Planning Horizon and LOS data In response to FDOT comments, several new transportation maps and tables were prepared. The Table of Contentshas been revised to include these and text within the supporting data These illustrate the near term (2013 five-year} horizon and long term (2030) horizon in accordance with 91-5.019(3)(f)-(h), F.A.C. Mast fese will replace what was previously y~1 n II-5 grid Man II-61 II-SA: FDOT Functional Classifications - 2013 II-56: Projected Number of Lanes - 2013 II-6: Projected Level of Service - 2013 II-7A: Future Transportation Map - 2030 II-76: Projected Number of lanes - 2030 II-8: Projected Level of Service - 2030 Tables (Table 11-7 is revised and Table II-10 is addedl: II-7: Projected Year 2013 Roadway Link Levels of Service II-10: Projected Year 2030 Roadway Link Level of Service Text located within Transportation Element page II-44 has also been changed to read: Improvements to U.S. 17-92, S.R. 419, S.R. 434, and S.R. 417 are dn~n~g~~pon State funding based on re9lonal priorities, as determined by METRQPLAN ORLANDO. EAST CEI1ThAl fIOfiIDA ~1EGIOIIAI ~1A1111~1G COUIIC~ 309 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 2000 • Altamonte Springs. FI 32701 Philip Laurien. AICP Phone (407).262.7772 • Fax (407).262.7788 • www.ecfrpc.org Executive Director July 26, 2009 Mr. Ray Eubanks Plan Review and Processing Administrator Department of Community Affairs 2335 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahasee, FL 32399-2100 RE: City of Winter Springs Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment DCA Amendment # 09-1 ER Dear Mr. Eubanks: ~a 7S gl~fl°5 The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff has completed a technical review of the proposed EAR based comprehensive plan amendment Winter Springs 09-IER. The amendment consists of three changes to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM) and text changes. Staff comments are indicated below in italics. In conducting plan amendment reviews Council staff considers effects on natural resources of regional significance, extra jurisdictional impacts, compatibility with the 2050 Regional Vision, and consistency with the agency's Strategic Regional Policy Plan. We commend the City staff for their extensive e,~`orts to strengthen the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes further advance the 2050 Regional Vision for Central Florida. Specifically, the City proposes changes to the Future Land Use Element to allow a vertical mix of uses along the SR 434 Corridor, policies to permit and encourage Accessory Dwelling Units, policies to address energy conservation including LEED principles, and suppon for Low Impact Development techniques. Staff has not identified any significant or adverse effects on regional resources or facilities, nor have any extrayurisdictional impacts been identified that would adversely affect the ability of neighboring jurisdictions to implement their comprehensive plans. fxircvtMr Camr/MeY Cisdr Viu Chair Tteeasrrr Serntary Mary Martin Cheryl Grieb Elaine Renick Daniel O'Keefe Vice Mayor of Port Orange Ciry Commissioner Commissioner Gutxmatorial Appointee Volusia County League of Cities City of Kissimmee take County Orange County -~, yr .S:i... .... ., l t: ., ' The review was conductcd in accordance with the provisions tl. she East Central Florida Regional Planning CouncIl's current contract with the Florida Department of Community Affairs for Plan and Plan Amendment Reviews. Council staff is available to assist in the resolution of any issue that should arise in the course of your review. If you should have any questions, please contact Andrew Landis at andrewC~ecfrpc.org or by phone at (407) 262-7772 ext. 310. Thank you. Sincerely, Philip Laurier Local Government Contact: Eloise M. Sahlstrom, AICP, ASLA, Senior Planner Errn~the Comrniltsr Chair Vlcst Chalr 7resanr Sea*tary Mary Martin Cheryl Grieb Elaine Renick Daniel O'Keefe Vice Mayor of Port Orange City Commissioner Commissioner Gubernatorial Appointee Volusia County League of Cities City of Kissimmee Lake County Orange County ~ , "' ~PTs ~ .~ Caroline Knight/DCA/FLFOC 07272009 03:22 PM ~ ~ For your files. Caroline Knight Principal Planner Division of Community Planning Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 (850) 922.1773; Fax: (850) 488-3309 carofine. knight~dca. state.fl.us To Ray Eubanks/DCA/FLEOC@fteoc boc Subject Fw: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-1ER The Department of Community Affairs is committed to maintaining the highest levels of service and values your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete our Customer Service Survey by visiting http://www.dca.state.fl.usJCustomerServiceSurvey/. We look forvvard to hearing from you. However, if you require assistance or a response from the agency, please use the "Contact Us" webpage at http://www.dca.state:fl. us/contadus/. Florida has a broad public records law and all correspondence, including email addresses, may be subject to disclosure. - Forwarded by Caroline Knight/DCA/FLEOC on 07/27!2009 03:21 PM - Elolso Sahlatrom ~ : <esahlatrom@wintderspringsf To I.wg> 07272009 02:49 PM ~ Subject "Caroline.Knight@dca.state.fl.us'" <Caroline.Knightt~Mca.stats.fl.us> 'Cathy Foerater <CFoerster@sjrovmd.com>, Brian Fields <btlelds@winterspringsA.org>, Randy Stsvenson <rstevensonQwlnterspringafl.org>, Anthony Garganese <agarganeae@orlandolaw.neb, Kate Latorre <klatorre(g~orlandolaw.neb RE: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-1ER Caroline, the SJRWMD and the City has agreed upon the following text: REVISED- Proposed Conservation Element Policy 1.4.5 (in strike-Through/underlined formal) for your review- Reauire aRZrop erreers ( dedication (~v or riate regulatory ag pursuant to Section on behalf of the owner of the groperty~ F gn~yLvie- a conservation easement 704.06. F.S.1 for all post-development flood ete to the City and f or prone areas, preservgd habitat (with agency aRpr oved management plan Incorporated. if appl icable for listed species j, post-de velopment upland buffers and wetland areas lincludina created „ - mitigation areas! as a limitatio n to future develop ment and disturbance. These areas shall also be shown on the Future Land U se Map - 2030 as Conservation ..~-_ ~.,.:__ _ _:,..,. _c _ _.:__ ,. _~___ . .:.~ .~_ ~:... The easement agreement shall include management requirements which help to preserve, restore, and/or maintain native ecosystems. The easement may require the periodic removal of nonnative, invasive plant material within the conservation area by the easement dedicator, to the extent practicable. Sincerely, Eloise Sahlstrom, ASLA, A/CP Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs (407)327-5967 ,.... ~O The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its 50 ~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. From: Cathy Foerster [mailto:CFoersterC~sjrwmd.com] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 2:42 PM To: Eloise Sahlstrom Subject RE: 5]RWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-1ER Eloise: "And/or" will be fine. From: Eloise Sahlstrom [mailto:esahlstrom(~wlnterspringsfl.org] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 2:40 PM To: Cathy Foerster Subject FW: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-lER Our City Attorney's comments are included below. Would "and/or" be acceptable? Eloise Sahlstrom, ASLA, A/CP Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs (407)327-5967 J ~~ O The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its SO ~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. From: Anthony Garganese [mailto:agarganese~orlandolaw.net] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 2:37 PM To: Eloise Sahlstrom; Kate Latorre Cc: Brian Fields; Randy Stevenson Sub~ec~ RE: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-lER I'm not keen on the City being named on all St. John's conservation easements either, and the intent of this paragraph is not to inject the City into St. John's permit process. This is a comprehensive plan requirement that is being imposed by the City. I can think of some instances where it may make sense to have both the District and the City as a beneficiary of a conservation easement. Foreclosing that opportunity is very short sighted in my opinion, especially when the City and the District have mutual interests. I would suggest accepting the changes, but make it "and/or appropriate regulatory agency If she still has concerns with that, please tell her to have the District Attorney Stan Niego call me to discuss. However, I don't think that is necessary. Anthony A Garganese, Managing Shareholder Board Certified City, County 8 Local Government Law 111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 2000 Orlando, Florida 32801 P.O. Box 2873 (32802-2873} Phone (407) 425-9568 Fax (407) 425-9598 Kissimmee (321) 402-0144 Cocoa (866) 425-9566 Ft. Lauderdale (954) 670-1979 Website: www.orlandolaw.net Email: aaaraanese(cllorlandolaw.net Any incoming e-mail reply to this communication will be electronically filtered for "spam" and/or "viruses." That filtering process may result in such reply being quarantined (i.e., potentially not received at our site at all) and/or delayed in reaching us. For that reason, we may not receive your reply and/or we may not receive it in a timely manner. Accordingly, you should consider sending communications to us which are particularly important or time-sensitive by means other Chan a-mail. Confidentiality Note: This a-mail, and any attachment to it, contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named on the a-mail. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that reading iC is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system. Thank you. From: Eloise Sahlstrom jmailto:esahlstrom@~winterspringSfl.orgJ Sen1w Monday, July 27, 2009 9:57 AM To: Anthony Garganese; Kate t_atArre tyc: Brian Fields; Randy Stevenson SubjecC FW: S]RWMD Comments on Winger Springs 09-lER Anthony/Kate SJRWMD is not keen on including the City on conservation easements that result from their permitting process. I spoke with Cathy of SJRWMD after sending this email, and she is going to put me in contact with their legal staff. Her concern is that by including the City it may disrupt their permitting process, and she was unaware of any other City's that is currently included during this process. I indicated that the current Comp Plan already requires conservation easements to include the City. [Conservation Element Policy 1.4.5 Wetlands and respective buffer areas must be dedicated to the City via a conservation easement.] Your thoughts? Eloise Sohlstrom, ASLA, AICP Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs (407)327-5967 ~~ v ~. The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its 50 ~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. From: Eloise Sohlstrom Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:53 AM To: 'Cathy FoerSter' Cc: 'Caroline.Knlght@dca.state.fl.us' Subject: RE: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-lER Hi Cathy This policy was previously in our 2002 Comp Plan and required that conservation easements be dedicated to the City. Although your proposed language reads better, it removes this requirement, that the City be included. I am happy to revise this policy as long the City is still one of the entities included. Your thoughts? [I left a voice mail message, as I thought it might be easier to discuss over the phone- butemail is fine too.] Eloise Sohlstrom, ASLA, A1CP Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs (407) 327-5967 ~~ ,,. ~i."r~ The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its 50 ~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. From: Cathy Foerster [mailto:CFoerster~sjrwmd.com) Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:21 AM To: Eloise Sohlstrom Cc: Caroline.Knight@dca.state.fl.us Subietil~ RE: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-lER Good morning Eloise. I apologize for the delay in responding as 1 was out of the office on Friday. Below are my suggested changes in red. REVISED- Proposed Conservation Element Policy 1.4.5 (in strike-through/underlined format) for your review- R_eauire dedication (bv or on behalf of the owner of the property,) Bute to the City or appropriate regulatorx agencyvia a conservation easement afees (pursuant to Section 704.06. F.S.1 for all post-development flood prone areas. preserved habitat (with a_ encv approved management plan incorporated. if applicable for listed species) post-develo m~ e~rt upland buffers and wetland areas (includina created mitiaation areasl as a limitation to future development and disturbancg These areas shall also be shown on the Future Land Use Map - 2030 as Conservation. The easement agreement shall include management requirements which help to preserve, restore, and/or maintain native ecosystems. The easement may require the periodic removal of nonnative, invasive plant material within the conservation area by the easement dedicator, to the extent practicable. From: Eioise Sahlstrom [mailto:esahlstrom@winterspringsfl.org] Senib Thursday, July 23, 2009 5:05 PM To: Cathy Foerster Subiett: RE: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-1ER Cathy, In response to your comments, I have revised policy 1.4.5 for your review (see below). I will also forward to DCA if it meets your requirements: REVISED- Proposed Conservation Element Policy 1.4.5 (in strike-through/underlined format) for your review- Reauire dedication (bv or on behalf of the owner of the property] Bedic~te to the City via a conservation easement (pursuant to Section 704.06. F.S.L all post-development flood prone areas, preserved habitat (with agency approved manaaement plan incorporated if applicable for listed species post-develo ment upland buffers and wetland areas (including created mitigation areasl as a limitation to future develoc~ment and disturbance These areas shall also be shown on the Future Land Use Map - 2030 as Conservation This oli4Y does not preclude an appropriate state agency from also being a rg~ipient of a conservation easement. along with the City. The easement agreement shall include management requirements which help to preserve, restore, and/or maintain native ecosystems. The easement may require the periodic removal of nonnative, invasive plant material within the conservation area by the easement dedicator, to the extent practicable. Eloise Sah/sfrom, ASLA, AICP Senior Pianner, City of Winter Springs (407) 327-5967 ~~ {~~ ,,. The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its 50~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. From: Cathy Foerster [mailto:CFcersterCcifsjrwmd.com] Sent Monday, ]uly 20, 200910:05 AM To: 'Ray Eubanks (E-mail)'; Caroline.Knight~dca.state.fl.us; 'James.StansburyCc~dca.state.fl.us'; 'Andrew Landis'; 'Quinn, Jim L'; 'Ray, Suzanne E.'; Eloise Sahlstrom Cc: Kraig McLane; Nancy Christman; Peter Brown Subiect: SJRWMD Comments on Winter Springs 09-1ER Please find attached the District's comment letter on Winter Springs 09-3ER. Please contact me with any questions. Cathy Foerster, AICP Policy Analyst Office of Communications & Governmental Affairs SJRWMD 4049 Reid Street Palatka, FI. 32177 (386) 329-4436 (direct line) (386) 329-4103 (fax) ~cnfi•ic-niiality f tote: This e-mail. and ;rr~ attachment to d. contains infonn:,tion intended ordy Inr the use of the indi~;niualtsl or °ntlhy n.~mer1'>n the e-mail. 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Please take a few moments to complete our Customer Service Survey by visiting http://www.dca.slate.fl.us/CustomerServiceSurvey/. We look forward to hearing from you. However, if you require assistance or a response from the agency, please use the "Contact Us" webpage at http://www.dca.state.fl. us/contactus/. Florida has a broad public records law and all correspondence, including email addresses, may be subJect to disclosure. - Forwarded by Caroline KnighUDCAlFLEOC on 07/28/2009 01:59 PM - "Pizzo, Judy" ''. <Judy.Piuo~dotstaids.fl.us To Eloise Sahlstrom <esahlstrom~winterspringsfl.org>, > "kblume~kittelson.com'" <kblume~klttelson.com>, 07/28/2009 01:24 PM "Caroline.Knight~dca.state.fl.us'" <Caroline.KnightQdca.state.fl.us> cc "kblume@kittelson.com'" <kblumelg~kittelson.com>, "Caroline. Knight(g'ltke.stats.fl. us'" <Caroline.Knightl~dca.staDe.fl.us>, "Gorken Mimioglu" <gmimioglu~kittelson.oom> Subject RE: Winter Springs 09-1 ER Eloise Thank you for the additional information this resolves;the need for the TE supporting data & analysis and the revision of the text (p.244) of the transportation element as mentioned in our recent review we provided DCA on July 15, 2009. We expect the City will be incorporating this information in the adopted version. Regards, JudlJ, Pizzo, CRISP SIJ. stLYx F`lAv~.wCr FDOr, District s, OLlO '~ vnicC~ -in?.4o2. xRRO Please consider the impact on the environment and your responsibility before printing this e~ttail From: Eloise Sahlstrom [mailb~:esahlstrom~winterspringsfl.org] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 2:51 PM To: Pizzo, Ludy; 'kblume(~klttelson.corn'; 'Caroline.Knight(~dca.state.fl.us' Subject: Winter Springs 09-lER In response to your comments, Winter Springs has prepared several new TRANSPORTATION maps and tables which are attached. These illustrate the near term (2013 five-year) horizon and long term (2030) horizon in accordance with 9J-5.019(3)(f)-(h}, F.A.C. Mans (These will replace what was previously Mas? II-5 and Man II-61: II-SA: FDOT Functional Classifications - 2013 II-5B: Projected Number of Lanes - 2013 II-6: Projected Level of Service - 201 3 II-7A: Future Transportation Map - 2030 II-76: Projected Number of Lanes - 2030 II-8: Projected Level of Service - 2030 Tables [Table II-7 is revised and Table II-10 is addedl: II-7: Projected Year 2013 Roadway Link Levels of Service II-10: Projected Year 2030 Roadway Link Level of Service As requested, text located within Transportation Element page II-44, has also been changed to read: Improvements to U.S. 17-92, S.R. 419, S.R. 434, and S.R. 417 are dependent upon State funding based on regional priorities as determined by METROPLAN ORLANDO. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Eloise Sahlstrom, ASLA, AICP Senior Planner, City of Winter Springs (407) 327-5967 '~~~ ~,,, The City of Winter Springs is celebrating its SO ~ Anniversary since its incorporation in June of 1959. a ~" FLORI6A July 27, 2009 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Charlie Crist Guy crnor JetT huttk;unp Lt. Goy ernur C\tidti~el ~V. Sole Seuct;~n ~~ ~ ~~~~~ Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building 3900 Commonwealth BoWevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Mr, Ray Eubanks Plan Review and DRI Processing Team Florida Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 RE: Winter Springs 09-lER, Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment Objections, Recommendations, and Comments Report Review Dear Mr. Eubanks: The Office of Intergovernmental Programs of the Florida Deparhnent of Environmental Protection (DEP or Department) has reviewed the above-referenced amendment under the provisions of Chapter 163, Part II. Florida Statutes and Chapters 9J-5 and 9J-11, Florida Administrative Code. Our review was based on the pofiential impacts of the proposed land use designation or policy change on resources or facilities within scope of the Department's regulatory and proprietary authorities. The Department has found no provision in the proposed. amendment that requires comments recommendation or objection. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. ff I may be of further assistance, please call meat (850)245-2172 Sincerely, Suzanne E. Ray, AICP Office of Intergovernmental Programs /ser ~ lnl'r' 1 ~r'nlc'c linll. L.CK.~ i'4'uiYS.1 11 I I Il . i li'11. V(N~'. /l. 11.5 ~a~~ FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Kurt S. Browning Secretary of State DNISION OF HIS'InRICAL RESOURCES July 17, 2009 Mr. Ray Eubanks Department of Community Affairs Bureau of State Planning 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Re: Historic Preservation Review of the Winter Springs (09-lER) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Seminole County) Dear Mr. Eubanks: ~P Ts According to this agency's responsibilities under Sections 163.3177 and 163.3178, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, we reviewed the above document to determine if data regarding historic resources have been given sufficient consideration in the request to amend the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan. We reviewed proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report based text amendments to various elements of the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan, in addition to several administrative land use changes, to consider the potential effects of these actions on historic resources. In the Future Land Use IIementr Objective 1.9 addresses archaeological sites and historic properties. Policy 1.9.2 addresses the state's "register of historically significant property." There is no such register. The state maintains the Florida Master Site'File which is a database of all recorded sites and properties. While there are some properties which have been determined significant listed on the site h1e, many of these sites and properties have never had a significance determination. Policy 1.9.3 removes any time frame for conducting a cultural resource assessment survey to locate and evaluate the city's archaeological sites and historic properties. The same is true for Policy 1.9.4 which removes a due date for addressing historic preservation in the Code of Ordinances. In the Housing Element, Objective 2.3 also addresses historic preservation with regard to historic housing. Policy 2.3'.1 has been modified to remove a due date to identify historic buildings. Policy 2.3.2 also removes any due date for the establishment of rehabilitation standards for historically significant structures. The city should use'I1te Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings for any rehabilitation artavities that affect significant structures.. 500 S. Bronough Street . TAllahassee, FL 32399-0250 . http://www.fiheritage.com O Directot'~ Office O Atrhaeologic~l Rese~~rch / Historic Preservation (85U) 2}56300 • FAX: Zi5~64.% (850) 24564i~i • FAX: 2~i5(r152 (E60) 215-6333 • FAX: 2~1S6i37 Mr. Eubanks July 1 ~, 2009 Page 2 If you have any questions regarding our comments, please feel free to contact Susan M. Harp of the Division's Compliance Review staff at (850) 245-b333. Sincerely, - /~~ss~c-ez_ Laura A. Kammerer Historic Preservationist Supervisor Compliance Review Section Bureau of Historic Preservation xc: Mr. James Stansbury St. ohns River ~ Water Management District ~~ Knbr a. Groan AI, t~eartiN Director • David W. FialS Aaeiatmt Eleeeutiw CNredor 4049 Reid Street • P.O. Box 1429 • Palatka, Fl 32178-1429 • (386) 329.4500 On the Internet at www.sjrwmd cart. July 20, 2009 D. Ray Eubanks, Administrator Plan Review and Processing Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Subject: Winter Springs Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment DCA Amendment #09-IER Dear Mr. Eubanks: St. Johns River Water Management District (District) planning staff have reviewed the above-referenced proposed comprehensive plan amendment. The proposed amendment is the required Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based amendment related to the City of Winter Springs' (City's) adopted 2008 EAR The proposed amendment consists of text changes to each element of the comprehensive plan. The amendment also includes three changes to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM). District staff review focuses on water supply availability and related water resource issues in an effort to link land use planning and water supply planning. In the review of water supply availability, District staff consider infrastructure, permitted allocation under District-issued consumptive use permit (CUP), and source. District staff have no comments on the PLUM changes since no substantial water supply availability or related water resource issues were identified. District staff wnunents on the text changes are provided below. Water supply planning requirements The City addressed the water supply planning requirements of chapters 163 and 373, Florida Statutes, through adoption of its 07RWSP1 amendment. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA} found the amendment in compliance on September 19, 2007. The text changes adopted in the 07RWSPl amendment aze included in the City's comprehensive plan and are not proposed to be changed in the 09- lER amendment. The City indicates in Infrastructure Element Objective 2.3 that the water supply facilities work plan will be updated should the ongoing CUP modification process result in changes to projected potable water demand. The District has no further comment regarding water supply planning requirements ai this time. Wetland protection New Conservation Element (CE) Policy 1.4.5 requires dedication of wetlands and respective buffer areas to the City via a conservation easement. As written, the policy does not specify who is required to dedicate a conservation easement. Also, requiring dedication of conservation easements to the City potentially conflicts with District permitting rules. As part of the permitting process, the District could OOrERNINO fOAa10 Susan N, Huphea, ct!~waur W. Laaraad Wood wcEa+ Hereay'1ierNY HuThnen, s~cw¢t~rly Hari G. Tanner 111. r~anrevcorw ~ uw~roNn ear a ~acsawvnr,~ Daglea C. Bournique Michael Erel idaryem H. Ghyalrs Richaad 0. Hamam Arlen N. Jumper VFriO ~FCJI U1FUO ORAIOrO IFKaI Gl~•FSVaI E F[Af YoCOr Letter to D. Ray Eubanks July 20, 2009 Page 2 of 2 be a recipient of conservation easements. The City should rovise CB Policy'rr1.4,5'to establish who is required to dedicate a conservation easement and indicate that such easement may be dedicated to the City or appropriate state agency. We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact District Policy Analyst Cathleen Foerster, AICP, at (386) 329-4436 or cfoerstt ~sjrwmd.cvm. Sincerely, Jeff le, Director Office of Communications and Governmental Affairs JC/DF/cf cc: Eloise Sahlstrom, City of Winter Springs Andrew Landis, ECFRPC Jim Quinn, FDEP Kraig McLane, SJRWNID Nancy Christman, SJRWMD i J Florida Department of Transportation ~ ~ S ~ ~ 5 CH~\it1.lE C12rS1' t?3 South Semcxan Boulevard S'i'F,PH.\NIE C. ICOPEL()L'SOS GO\7~;1L\()R Orlando, FL ~28U7-32zp SF.CRF.TARY July 8, 2009 Mr. Ray Eubanks, Community Program Administrator Department of Community Affairs, State of Florida Plan Review & DRI Processing Section 2555 Shumard Oaks Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 SUBJECT: PROPOSED EAR-BASED AMENDMENTs LOCAL. GOVERNMENT: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS DCA ~: 09-1 ER Dear Mr. Eubanks: The Department of Transportation has completed its review of the above proposed EAR-based amendments as requested in your memorandum dated, June 23, 2009. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this review process and we offer our comments with this letter. We provided the local government a courtesy review on July 8, 2009. K further information is received from the local government prior to the Issuance of the Objectbn. Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report, the Department will revise the comments. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 407-482-7880 or by e-mail at iudy.oiaoColdot.state.fl.us. or Jon V. Weiss, Government Operations Manager, at 407-482-7881 or by e-mail at ion.weissCc3~dot.state.fl.us. Sinter y, J y P' , GISP S terns Planner JP attachment C: Eloise Sahlstrom, Winter Springs Alison Blattner, Seminole County Jerry McCollum, Seminob County Phil Laurien, ECFRPC Rob Magee, FDOT James Stansbury, DCA ~a ~~ w. dot. state. tl. us Florida Department of Transportation Intrrrrwdal Sysbms Development Growth Manaosmsnt Unit Paps 1 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local c3ovsmmant: City of Winter Springs DCA Amandnrent a: 0&1 ER Dab of DCA's Raquast Marra: Ot3/23~09 Ravlaw Comment Dsadiina: 07rI?A9 Today's wa: o7~oe~os ELEMENTS: Future Land Use Elemerd, Transportation Element, Housing Element, infrastructure Element, Conservation Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, Public School Facilities Element, Irttergovemmental Coordination Element, and Capital Improvement Element RUf E REFERENCE: Chapter 163.3177, F.S., Required and optional element Chapter 163.3184, F.S., Process for adoption Chapter 163.3191, F.S., Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C., MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Chapter 9J-11, F.A.C., SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW BACKGROUND The City of Winter Springs has submitted Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based amendment to the comprehensive plan. The EAR-based amendment include the text amendment described in the following sections. FOOT reviewed the adopted EAR in May 2008. FDOT reviewed the City's Capital Improvement Element update in December 2008. EAR-BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS Population Projoctlons and Methodology In this newly written section of the comprehensive plan, the City addresses population growth from 1960 through 2008 and methodologies for population projections. Future Land Utica Element The EAR-based amendment to the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) goals, objectives, and policies that may be relevant to State roadway planning and operations are as follows: • Dates and timelines have been updated. ^ Minor text edits have been made. ^ Revised Policy 1.1.1 addresses future land use categories as follows: a Muted Use category now aliows for 12 dwellinfl units (du) per gross acre or a 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR) instead of both. Town Center District now allows for 36 du per gross acre or a 2.0 FAR instead of both. FDOT Contact Judy Pizzo, GISP, Syafertr PFarxier Re~rlewad by Gorton Mirniopiu 3 Katy gkma, P.E. FDOT Distrkt 3 Kifleleon 3 Aatoeiatas, inc. Otrla of Intam~odsl Syotems Development Telephone: 407-482-7890 gp7.ytp.p6S6 Fax: 407-275-4188 g07.a40.O6S0 E{nall: judo aiaocf4dot.siate.fl.us kblume(~kittelson.com Fla: H.YJOC1PYmkp1()rwrtl~MsnpNnaM.PAProjktF9wWVM~rSpirpl_S~rtrwN1F~1NWird~rS~rY~y~o~tERR~vNw07070p.mc Florida Department of Transportation tnbrmodal Systems Dawlopmsnt Growth Management Unit Pegs 2 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE P~AIV AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local Government City of Wmbr Springs DCA Amendment ~ 09-1 ER Dab of DCA'a Request Memo: 081231D9 Review Comments Deadline: 07122A9 Today's Dab: 07106/09 Greenaway Interchange District no longer allows for 12 du per gross acre. It Is also stated that the 1.0 FAR can be exceeded through the use of development bonuses but the total FAR shall not exceed 2.0. • Revised Policy 1.1.2 adds {anguage clarifying that densities and intensities are calculated based on gross acreage and gross acreage is to be defined in the land development code (LDCy. • Revised Policy 1.1.4 addressee innovative design and encourages energy-etficerrt, ernironmentally friendly, low-impact development. • New Policy 1.1.6 states that the City shall allow accessory dwelling units as a condftionai use in single family dwelling zoning distrlcta. • Revised Policy 1.1.7 restricts impervious area on lands designated as Recreation and Open Spaoe to a maximum of 25%. • Revised Policy 1.1.8 addresses Conservation Overlays. • New Policy 1.4.1 addresses establishing redevelopment or small area plans to Identify and create redevelopment opportunities. • Revised Policy 1.4.2 states that the City shall encourage compatible infiil and higher- densityfintensitydevelopment within the Town Center and the US 17192 Community Rddevebpment Area (CRA) corridor. • Revised Policy 1.4.5 inductee new language allowing a vertical mix of uses under the SR 434 overlay corridor design standards. ^ New Policy 1.4.6 addresses the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian connections to the new SR 434 Crosstown bus route. • New Policies 1.4.7 and 1.4.8 address areas of blgM and deterioration. • New Policy 1.4.9 addresses support for the Seminole Economic Enhancement D'IStrid (SEED). ^ New Policy 1.5.3 states that the City shah identify locations and strategies for infiii development and redevelopment. Future amendments may follow. ^ Revised Policy 1.5.4 states that the City shall support the conversion of older residential homes fronting arterial roadways to Live-work or commercial uses. ^ Removed Poly 1.5.3 (oki policy number) regarding alkywing support commercial uses in residential future land use categories. ^ Revised Polk:y 1.6.1 addressee cross-access easements and shared driveways. It is stated that development projects over 10 acres in size wilt be encouraged to have more than one point of access. • New Policy 1.6.5 requires development to provide safe and convenient on-site traffic circulation, adequate pedestrian facilities, and sufficent parking. • Revisedlnew polices under Objectives 1.7 and 1.8 address irrtergovemmental and annexation issues. • Revised Goal 2 and its policies elaborate on the City's Town Center concept. Revised Policy 2.2.6 defines a minimum allowed density of 7 du/acre for residential development (n the Town Center. FDOT Contsct JuQy Ptr~o, GISP, SyReme Plrvnr Revlowed t>)r. Gorkan 3 Kelhr t3krrn, P.E. FDOf Distrfat 5 KAtoleon 6 Asocietes,lnc. ORlce of Interrrwdal Syderrn Oevebpmant Takiphons: 407-d82-7880 40740-0556 Fax: 407-273-418a 407~b40-0650 E-maN: iudv pfzzo~dot.state.fl.us kblumeCcQkittebon.com Fikt: H.~000~PYrti~arM~ Mamp~rtwtrCPt. Proj~.t F4esyNktr Spn~ SNnYWv1RWVY~M Spi+p 0~1ER R~viwv070TOY.doc Florida Oepartrnent of Transportatlon Intermodal Systsrns Dsvelopment Growth Managsmsnt Unit Pegs 3 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local Govsrnmsnt: City of Winter Springs DCA Amendment /: 09-1 ER Data of DCA's Rsqusat Mauro: 0883109 Rsvisw Comments Deadline: 07/22A9 Todays ate: o7roe~o9 New Objective 2.3 and its policies address economic development. Objective 2.3 regarding drainage has been deleted. Revised/new policies under Goal 3 address the Greenaway Interchange District ° Revised ObjedNe 3.1 (formerly Objective 2.4) states that the Greenaway Interchange DisMd (GID) shall be located in proximity to SR 417 and the interchange area on SR 434. Moreover, new language added states that the GID is located within the target area' identified by Seminole County in 2007 as'SeminoleWAY,' which runs from SR 426 in Oviedo to I-4 in Sanford along the SR 417 corridor. ° New Policy 3.1.3 requires pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connectivity in the GID. ° Revised Polk:y 3.2.1 describes the target industries within the GID. Revised Policy 3.2.2 limits the residential component in the GID to no more than 25°~ of any mixed-use project. ° New Policy 3.2.4 defines a maximum allowed intensity of 1.0 FAR in the GID and requires at least two stories in each building. ° New Policy 3.2.5 addresses trail linkages through the GID. ° New Polk:y 3.3.4 addresses support for transportation linkages between the GID and the Town Center. ° New Objective 3.5 and ib policies address economic development specifically for the GID. The data and analysis accompanying the EAR-based FLUE amendments includes information on general City history and character, the SR 434 corridor vision plan; an inventory/anatysie of existing and future land use; population projections; discussion ottransportation and planning initiatNes; vacant land analysis; and discussion of redevelopment. Amendments to the Future Land Use Map (PLUM) accompany the EAR-based FLUE text amendments. These amendments appear intended to correct PLUM oversights and are as follows: Golf Side Villas. This text amendment corrects the land use designation that was approved in 1995 but never implemented by changing it from Recreation and Open Space to High Density Residential. Lot 91 8 92 of Tuscawilla Unit 12. This text amendment corrects the land use designation that identifies two developed lots by changing it from Conservation to Rural Residential. Torcaso Park, portions of the FP&L Easement between Moss Road wesf to the C/ty Umrts, Moss Parr Foxmoor Unit 2 d 3 Open Space, Fruitwood Park, and Sam Smith Park. This text amendment corrects the land use designations of the properties currently in use as City parks by changing them to Recreation and Open Space. FDOT Contact Judy Pluo, GISP, 3yatama Planrxar Reviewed by: Gorken Mknlo9lu 3 Kelly Slums, P.E. FDUI' District S Kktelaon 3 Associates, Inc. OAfce or intsmtodal Systems Development Tekphons: 407-~82-7880 407~540-0551f Fax: 407-2754188 40710-0660 E-mail: judv.oiuo~dot.state.fl.us kblumeC~Dkiltelson.com Fl10: H:10001P~rriY+p~6rwrV~ IMrrp~rtrnPC:AA Pmrct FaNIM1IM~r 9prirq~ S~rtYroM~EARIWrAM 9prM~pr 00~ 1FR Revbwr07Q709 dx Florida Department of Transportation Intermodal Systems Development _ Growth Manaflement Unit Pegs 4 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local r3overnmsnt: City of Winbsr Springs DCA Amendment tY: 09-1 ER Dab of DCA's Request Memo: 08123109 RsvlawComntsnb Deadline: 07I22A9 Today's Data: 07/08A9 Transportation Element The EAR-based amendments to the Transportation Element (TE) goals, objectives, and policies are as follows: • Minor text edits have been made. • New Policy 1.1.7 addresses proportionate fair-share payments. • New Policy 1.1.8 encourages coordination with FDOT regarding methods by which a pedestrian- oriented Town Center can be achieved. It is stated that this coordination may include a possible reclassification of SR 434 through the Town Center as a Class II or III arterial, a possible policy constraint on SR 434 between US 17192 and Vtstawiila Drive to limit future widening, and/or lowering the speed limit along a portion of the corridor. ^ Revised Policy 1.2.8 adds new language addressing designing major roadways as multimodal systems with the intent of redudng greenhouse gas emissions. This change may contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and assist the City in complying with 163.3177(8), F.S. • Revised Policy 1.2.13 addresses limiting driveway cuts. • Revised Policy 1.2.14 states that the City shall coordinate with FDOT to reclassify SR 434 due to increased traff(~signal density. • New Policy 1.2.15 states that the City will support the widening of SR 434 to four lanes from SR 417 to SR 4261n Oviedo. • Revised Policy 1.3.8 states that nonresidential parcels shall be required to have right-of--way frontage or an adequate access easement. ^ New Policy 1.3.9 requires adequate emergency site accesses. • New and revised policies under Objective 1.5 address devebpment of a muRimodal system. Policies related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities have been rewritten. Revised Policy 1.5.16 states that the City shall adopt a GID master circulation plan prior to issuing any development approval in the portion of the GID west of SR 41 T. New Policy 1.5.17 encourages implementing the SR 434 Crosstown bus route and linking it to SunRail. • New Policy 1.5.19 states that the City shall consider the feasibility of a non-automot~ile route abng SR 434 connecting the Town Center and the GID. • Revised Objective 1.6 and its policies address public transit as it relates to coordination with LYNX and SunRait, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, provision of transit-supportive development features, and an irnentory of sidevtralks within 1/4 mik of the SR 434 Crosstown bus route. These changes may contribute to a redudbn in greenhouse gas emissions and assist the City in complying with 163.3177(6), F.S. ^ Revised Objective 1.7 and its policies address coordination of transportation tend use. New Policy 1.7.5 addresses pedestrian-scale blocks in the Town Center. FDOT Cor-tact Judy Pizzo, GISP, Systems Planner Reviewed by: Gorksn Mildogw 3 Kelly 81ume, P.E. FDOT District 5 Krlielson b Associates, tnc. Oftxe of Intem~oQal Systems Development Telephone: 407-~/82-7880 407~4Pa6'a6 Fax: 407-276-4188 407.640~06Ci0 E{nail: iudy oiuoCc~dot.state.rt.us kblume(~kdtetson com Fk: H.nOC.~PdmtgvCirovM uampnr•nOGPA rno)fa Faeewanar spnrq._s+mrnis~a+www. Splnya OD-rER R«~ moron dx Florida Department of Transportation Intermodal Systems Dewbpment _ Growth Management Unit Pays 5 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local t3ovsmmart: City of Winter Springs DCA Amendment 1k 09-1 ER Dab of DCA's Regwst Memo: 08/23109 Review Commsnb Daadlins: 07/2?A9 Today's Dab: 07l08A9 ^ New Policy 1.9.6 states that the City shalt work with FDOT and the County regarding urban street design in the Town Center, namely design features that result in low speeds. New Policy 1.9.8 addresses coordination with FOOT regarding a reduction in the speed limit on SR 434, specifically, in the Town Center. • New Policy 1.9.9 states that the City shall discourage the widening of SR 434 between US 17/92 and Vistawilta Drive. ^ Revised Policy 1.10.1 addresses Transportation System Management (TSM) and Transportation Demand Management strategies (TDM). ^ New and revised policies under Objective 1.11 address the City's concurrency management system. New Policy 1.11.4 requires transportation facilites needed to serve new development to be in place/under construction within three years after approval of a building permit New Policy 1.11.5 addresses maintaining records about de minimis transportation impacts. a New Policy 1.11,6 states that the City shall consider conducting a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a transportation concurrency exception area (TCEA), muRimodal transportation district (MMTD), or similar concurrency management aRernative for the Town Center, the GID, and the developable land in between the two areas. The data and analysis accompanying the EAR-based amendments Includes a description of major roadways; daffy LOS analyses for 2008 and 2012 crash data; information on transit, parking, bicycle, and pedestrian systems and intermodal facilities; discussion of planned/programmed highway system improvements; discussion about model development and validation; and discussion about future transportation planning (e.g., a potential TCEA or MMTD). Housing Element The EAR-based amendments to the Housing Element (HOU) goals, objectives, and policies that may be relevant to State roadway planning and operations are as follows: ^ Minor text edits have been made. ^ Revised Objective 1.1 and Its policies address housing supply. • New Policy 1.1.8 states that the City shall limit devebpment of housing with a density greater than 18 du/acre to the Town Center and the US 17/92 CRA corridor. ^ New Policy 1.1.15 addresses supporting the desired commercial activity and urban character desired for the Town Center by encouraging high~ensity residential development up to 36 du/acre. • New Policy 1.3.9 states that the City shall encourage developers to address the need for workforce housing. ^ New Objective 1.5 and its policies address energy efficiency and sustainability. FDOT t„ontect Judy Ptmo, 013P, Syetertr Planwr Reviewed by: Gorken AAinfopw a Kely Blum, P.E. FDOT District 5 lGiteban a Aseociatee, Inc. oAks or Intemiodai syteme Devebpmsnt Telephone: 407-482-7880 407S14a665 Fax: 407-275-4188 40T-64401560 Email: i~idy aiao~ldot.state.ll.us kblumefiDkittelson.com FN: H ~aocwrm^gKxoMm M•n.y.nrnnc:P~ arcya F•eMwV,er sp~np•_semrnr~~w~n,rr spnnp. a0.~Eg Revwro7a~oY aoe Florida Department of Tranaport9tion inmmadal Syetsms Development Growth Management Unit Pape 6 0110 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local Government: City of Wlnbr Springs DCA Amandnwnt ~ Ot~1 ER Dab of DCA's Request Memo: 0612309 Review Commenb Deadline: 07/22/08 Todays Dab: 07/06A9 ^ Revised Objective 2.4 and its policies address infill development and redevelopment. The data and analysis accompanying the EAR-based amendments consists of discussion about growth trends and population and housing inventory and analysis. Infrastructure Element The EAR-based amendments to the Infrastructure Element (INFRA) goals, objectives, and policies are relation to existing/tuture water treatment, septic tanks, future demand, wells, service area, reclaimed water, fire protection, solid waste disposal, recycling, hazardous waste, flood control, and natural recharge protection and conservaton. Conservation Element The EAR-based amendments to the Conservation Element (CON) goals, objectives, and policies address air qualityr, groundwater resources, surface water, wetland protection, floodplains and floodways, wildlife protection, biological diversity, and energy conservation and sustainabliity. Related to energy conservation and sustainability, new Policies 1.8.1 through 1.8.12 state that the City shall provide incentives by 2012 to encourage energy-efficient land use patterns, consider energy use and vehicle-mites traveled (VMT), encourage multimodal options when making land use decisions, adopt a draft'Smart Growth Concept Map' of planned or potential smart growth locations by 2012, and apply for Florida Green Building Coalition Local Government status by 2011. Recreation and Open Space Element The EAR-based amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE) goals, objectives, and poNcies that may be relevant to State roadway planning and operations are as follows: • Minortext edits have been made. ^ Revised Policy 1.1.1 states the total overall public park and recreation land acreage goal, which is 8 acres11,000 residents, and the city-owned open space goal, which is 4 acresN,000 residents. • New Policy 1.1.8 addresses requiring open space In the GID and promoting connectivit}r. • New Policy 1.1.9 states that the City shall identify additional sites for recreational opportunities. ^ New Policy 1.1.14 proposes that, prior to the vacation of right-of-way, the City shall evaluate the potential of the right-of--way for use as part of a future trail corridor or other aRernatfve transportation linkage. ^ New Objeclive 1.2 and its policies address expanding the trait network FDOT Contact Judy Pi:zo, GISP, Systems PlarxMr Reviewed by: Gorken Mimbpiu 6 Kelly Blume, P.E. FDO'T Distrkt 6 Kittetson 3 Associate, inc. ORlcs of intemwdal Systems Development Telephone: 407-482-7880 407340.0556 Fax: 407-275.4188 407340.0650 E-tired: !udv.euso{~dot.state.fl ut kbiumeC~kittelaon.com Fie: H~.~000WrrYVplLlraN1 ILr^p^rtrn11CPA Proj~d FileMYVIrbr Sprlnpl-9^rtiYiolsIEMWYInflr Sprfnp^ 04~7ER RNUw0~0709.dx Florida Department of Troraporbtion InEarmodal Syseams Development Growth Managemsrrt Unit Page 7 of 10 COMPREHENSNE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local Government City of Wmtar Springs DCA Amendment d: 09-1 ER Dab of DCA's Request Marra: 0823109 Review Comntenb Deadline: 07/2?I09 Today's Dab: 07!08!09 • New Objective 1.5 addresses accessibility. • New Policy 1.5.1 states that the City shall continue to provide adequate and appropriate automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian access to all public parks and facilities. • New Policy 1.6.4 addresses new developmerrts within the planned trail network providing public trail linkages. Public School Facilltles Element The EAR-based amendments to the this element's goals, objectives, and policies are related to school LOS, concurrency, existinglfuture school facility planning, compatibility with Land uses, and coordination with the School Board and other cities. Inter>~overnmental Coordlnatlon Element The EAR-based amendments to the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE) goals, objectNes, and polldes that may be relevant to State roadway planning and operations are as follows: • Dates and timelines have been updated. • Minor text edits have been made. • Revised Policy 1.2.1 states that the City shall identity and establish procedures by interlocal agreement with the County for joint action regarding future joint planning areas, annexations, and the compatibility of County and City land uses. ^ Revised Policy 1.2.3 addresses reviewing other local govemmenta' actions and understanding the impacts of those actions on City LOS standards. ^ New Policy 1.25 states that the City shall continue to participate and coordinate joint planning and redevelopment activities in the US 17!92 CRA • New Policy 1.3.1 states that the City shall continue to coordinate with FDOT on matters related to speed limit reduction and arterial re-classification on SR 434 in the Town Center, a potential policy to constrain widening on SR 434 between US 17192 and Vistawilia Drive, widening of SR 434 to four Lanes east of SR 417 within the GID, and use of enhancement funding for streetscaping and muftimodal opportunities. • New Policy 1.3.4 addresses coordination with METROPLAN ORLANDO to Implement partnerships for TRIP projects. • New Policy 1.3.5 addresses coordination with relevant agendas, including FDOT and METROPIAN ORLANDO, regarding the provision of a pedestrian and bicycle trail network The data and analysis accompanying the EAR-based amendments consists of a list of irrteriocal agreements and a list of other coordination mechanisms. FDOT Contact Judy Pico, GISP, Systems Plarx~er Revlerwd by: Gorken tlAirnioglu b Kel y Bksrr, P.E. Fool t 5 tGttehon a Aseodab., Inc. Ottbe or -ntertnodal 3y.cema Development Teleptwna: 407-482-7880 40740-0655 Fax: 407-2754188 407-540-0650 E~+natl: [udy oizzoCBldot.state.fl.us kblume(tHkittelson.com Fiia: M h0001Pgnr~GtowM M^Mp^rtwltCPA ProMe F!kNW1rNr Spl~ 3~mYioMIEARtlNirir ~ 04.1ER R~v~sw 070T03.dot l Florida Department of Tranaporbtion Intsrtnodai Systems Development Growth Management Unit Pape 8 of 10 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Local Government: City of Winter Springs OCA Amendment d: 09-1 ER Dab of OCA's Request Memo: 08/23A9 RevtewCommenb D+adllne: O7122A9 Today's Dab: 07/Ot3l09 Capital Improvements Element The EAR-based amendments to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) goals, obJedives, and policies consist of minor text edits and revised adopted LOS standards for solid waste, stormwater management, parks, and City-owned open space. There is no data and analysis accompanying the EAR-based amendments to the CIE. However, FDOT reviewed the annual CIE updated in December 2008. REVIEW COMMENTS The LOS analyses In the TE supporting data and analysis reflect an existing year of 2008 and anear- term horizon of 2012 (three years out). There is no long-term LOS analysis. FDOT notes that the SunRail commuter rail service is an underpinning of many of the City's planning efforts. SunRail was not approved by the State legislature in the 2009 session, but FOOT and others are continuing to work towards implementation of SunRail. FDOT notes that DCA may ot~jed to'setf-amending' language such as the reference to FDOT's LOS standards in TE Policy 1.1.1. The City has updated analysis tables from to reflect a 2012 horizon. However, Map II-5 and Map 11-6 of the TE supporting data and analysis make references t0 a 2010 horizon. The Department reviewed the City's adopted CIE update separately through the 08-CIE1 cycle and submitted comments in December 2008. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with 9J~.019(3)(f){h), F.A.C., please provide a LOS analysis that shows whether or not State roadways in the city meet adopted LOS standards in the near term (a five-year horizon) and the long term (at least a 10-year horizon). The analysis should demonstrate whether or not planned and programmed improvements are adequate to maintain adopted LOS standards in the near and long term. If additional improvements are needed, please Identify the needed improvements and work towards including them in the appropriate plans and programs (e.g., the LRTP) or discuss other means by which the deficienaes will be addressed. New comprehensive plan policies may be needed to describe how long-term deflclencies will be addressed. FDOT Contact Judy Pizzo, GISP, Systems Planner Revlewsd by: Gerken Mimioplu b KeAy Blume, P.E. FDt7T Dlatrict S Kdtelson 3 Associates, Ins. C111es of IMsrmodal Systems Development Telephone: 407-482-7880 407_y10.~~ Fax: 407-27Sd188 gOT~y{O.Ob+lO E~rnaU: (udy.aizzo(~dot.state.fl.us kblume(Slkittelson.com Fla: H~LX]C~PMmeq~GroMN~MurgerwnHCPAProJ~dFl7MNNrbr5pAnqr_SsrtikioNtiFJ~RWVM~r3prk~prOCIERRrrw0707D-.dx ~ -- - - --- Florida Department of Tnnaportatlon Inbm~odal Sysems Development - -- Growth Manapstnsnt Unit Paps 9 of 10 COMPREHENSNE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Locsl r3overnment: City of Winbr Springs DCA Amendment ~ 09-1 ER Date o>t DCA's Request Memo: 08/23108 Review Comnwnb Dsadtlne: 07i2?J08 Today's Dab: 07/06/09 Please update Map II-5 and Map II-8 of the TE supporting data and analysis provided to reflect the new horizon year of 2012. The City states on page II-44 of the TE supporting data and analysis that improvements to US 17/92, SR 419, SR 434, and SR 17 are the responsibility of the State.' FDOT notes that the State allocates funding towards needed projects based on regional priorities. Hence, FDOT encourages the City to coordinate with METROPLAN ORLANDO to ensure that needed projects are included in the LRTP. FDOT is available to coordinate with the City on matters related to SR 434 (including changing the facility's arterial class and addressing widening issues) and the design of roadways in the Town Center. FDOT notes that Winter Springs has been designated as a Dense Urban Land Area (DULA) under the recent SB 380 Iegisiation. If the Clty chooses to become a TCEA per SB 360, the City must adopt strategies for supporting and funding mobility in the TCEA within two years of the TCEA taking effect. Per 163.3180(5)(b), F.S., these strategies should include alternative transportation modes and should reflect the regional vision (e.g., the How Shall We Growl regional vision). FDOT strongly recommends that the City continue to proactively develop TCEArsupportive strategies so that the benefits of TCEA-related planning can more quickly be realized. These benefrts include: ^ Demonstrating the City's commitment to being consistent with the intent of the SB 3Q0 concunency language. 183.3180(5)(a), F.S., states that's range of transportation alternatives (Is) essential to satisfy mobility needs, reduce congestion, and achieve healthy, vivant centers.' FDOT believes that DCA is more likely to find the TCEA strategies in compliance in two years if the City is able to demonstrate the success of strategies that are in place at that t(me. • Ensuring that the safety of the transportation system Carr be maintained /n the face of a potentially increased /eve! ofdevelopment /n the next two years. Crashes are more likely to occur as vehicle- miles traveled (VMT) increases. Therefore, managing VMT through the tools that support the TCEA may yield transportation safety benefits. • More expedklous/y acquiring lundirp, ded/cations, and/or e/temathre mode infrasbvcture. Developing TCEA strategies proactively may more immediately establish a means of collecting funding for mobility projects or requiring developers to construct mobility projects. • Increasing livability. Support for alternative modes can open up more job opportunities for transit- dependent residents. High levels of congestion may dissuade visitors from shopping in Winter Springs and may dissuade businesses from locating in the city. • Protect/ng environmental resources. 163.3177(6), F.S., requires kx:al government comprehensive plans to incorporate transportation strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. DCA is currently developing the associated Florida Administrative Code language. FDCrT Contact Judy Piszo, GISP, Systems Planner Ravlewsd by: Gorken Mlmio9lu 6 Kely Blum, P.E. FDOT District 3 Ktttelson b Associates, Inc. 011ice of Inler7nodal Systems Development Tebprtone: 407-482-7880 407b40.0656 Fax: 407-275.4188 gp7,&W.ag5p E-mall: judv.piuoc®dat.state.fl.us kblumeC~Dkittetson.com File: H~OOCW4~r~(3rwvg1,4npMwdlCpAp~o}dFiNfWWb~gplnp~_g~r~w,gNE~gyryy~g~wp~tERRNIwv0707n9.dx -~- . ~ i I Florida Ospertmsnt of Tronsportr~tion Intermodal Systems Development Growl Management Unit Page 10 of 10 COMPREHENSNE PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW COMMENTS Lo~l Government: City of 1lVinter Springs DCA Amendmtnt ~ 09-1 ER Deb of DCA's Request Memo: 06/23N9 Review Comment Deadilne: 07/22/09 Today's DaEa: 0X061'08 If the City moves forward with development of TCEA (or MMTD) strategies, FDOT fs willing to meet with the City to review the analysts methodology andlor draft comprehensive plan amendments. FDOT encourages the CRy to coordinate with METROPLAN ORLANDO in the development of tools by which potential increases and decreases in greenhouse gas emissions can be determined in furtherance of the requirements of 163.3177(6), F.S. One such tool may be based on vehicle-miles traveled as calculated from the regional planning model. FDC? Contact Judy Pizzo, GISP, Syetema Planner Revlswed by. Gorken Mimfoglu 3 Kely Blumt, P.E. FDC? Diabitt 3 IGttebon 6 llaeociatea, Inc. OMloe of Intermodal 3yetema Devek>pment Telephone: 407-482-7880 407.,y10.p5e~ Fax: 407-273-4188 407~~ E-maH: [udy.pizzo(8tdot.state.fl.us kbtume(dlkittebo~.com Fla: N nocwr~rW+acxaw~ M.o.fl.m.~ncae Fropd F~is.~wir,e.. spi~,q._s.~wWUwe,. sPmy. oatER a«~ o~o~ me