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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 09 02 Regular Item D CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799 Telephone (407) 327-1800 Community Development PLANNING & ZONING BOARD / LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AGENDA ITEM II. D. UPDATE ON THE CITY TRAIL SYSTEM Staff Report Brook Se<\ll, Parks and Recreation Director, will update the Board on the City Trail System. Volume X, No.7 ING NEWSLETfER OF THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION August 1998 PRESERVATION 2000 \\ by Pete Mallison Director, Division of State Lands Department of Environmental Protection Nearly 500 years ago Spanish ships first dropped their anchors in Florida waters. At that time, Florida was essentially one large na- ture preserve that supported a population of approximately one million native Americans. Wildlife roamed free across 35 million acres in search of food, shelter and water. Human settlements cov- ered less area than average modem day parking lots. Florida re- mained mostly undeveloped and in a wilderness state well into the 20th century. Today, Florida still has some of the nation's largest remaining natural areas. Modern growth began in the 1930s \Yith the draining of the Ever- glades. Since the 1950s, Florida's population has risen at an annual rate of approximately 4%. In the last 50 years, more than 8 million acres of forest and wetland habitats (about 24% of the state) have been cleared to accommodate this expanding human population. By 1990. the rate at which forest, wetland. and agricultural land was being converted to urban uses was estimated at approximately 19 acres per hour. This rapid growth has placed Florida's ecosys- tems as the most endangered of all fifty states. Fortunately Florida has a long tradition of land conservation-it is the site of the nation's first wildlife refuge (Pelican Island) and the first eastern national forest (Ocala National Forest). Since the 1960s, the state has implemented several substantial land acquisition pro- grams to save its native landscape. In 1964. the legislature estab- lished a $20 million bond program to acquire outdoor recreation lands. This was followed by another $40 million outdoor recre- ation bond program in 1968 and a $200 million environmentally endangered lands bond program in 1972. In 1979, the legislature created the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) Program and, in 1981, the Save Our Coast (SOC) and the Save Our Rivers (SOR) Programs. CARL and SOR were funded primarily from docu- mentary stamp tax revenues, while the sac Program was a $250 (continued Ofl page 6) 2 . ^u~ust I'NX. Florida .-f1lmlllill/: ;/"-:?'~~~-~;:":\1;~;~ !if.J ~'-"'_l" -:;,... .. ,".::;/!;', :...~~ ..~-!; ii.."."""':;t~' 10., r..:( 'i}i~'l~1i' 0-" (,. . {', ..J.... .~ . ~ by Marcia Elder Executive Director ,. . ',/.,!'. '" ; " The summer heat may have set in, but the pace of the Chapter office is full steam ahead. As the dust has finally settled from the 1998 Legislative Ses- sion - with gubernatorial action complete and all bills checked in their final form - we are pleased to again report having had a very successful outcome. For summaries of all approved bills of interest to planners, please refer to our wrap-up report on the Chapter Office web page at www.lewisweb.net/creative. Promoting the FAPA Annual Conference is a current priority, where plans are underway for the biggest and best ever annual event. Scheduled for October 22-24 in Pensacola, the program is of must not miss quality. See enclosed registration form or call the Chapter Office for details. And be sure to check out the Delta Airlines discounts. Also enclosed is informa- tion on exciting opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors. And for those who like to plan ahead, it's now official that the '99 Conference will be held at the spectacular Loews Hotel in Miami Beach. The June Executive Committee Retreat was a productive one and plans are now in the works for an October 3 meeting in Orlando to finalize a recommended Strategic Plan, Budget and Legislative Priorities for 1999, all of which will be presented for a vote by the general membership at the Annual Conference. The 1998 versions are on the Web page, and com- ments and recommendations from members-at-large are invited and encouraged. The Legislative Policy Committee will meet on October 2. The Public Interest Law Society at the Florida State University Law School has sponsored a fellowship this summer for a law student to conduct independent research. working within the FAPA office, on plan- ning-related topics. A planner by profession. Randy Cohen is that student - watch for a report on his findings in our next issue. Special/hanks are extended to Jackie Renell and Michael Rowlett of the Chapter Office for ajob well done - and to Bill Jones, who completed his first Legislative Session for FAPA with flying colors. Our good thoughts also go to York Phillips and other members in Vol usia County and other areas of the state hard hit by the recent rash of fires. Although the memories of the flames will not disappear anytime soon, we are thankful that the situation has improved in most of the affected areas and hope that the rcst of the summcr will bring healing and new growth. By Clay Henderson President, Florida Audubon Society @b Floridians will soon get the opportu- nity to make our constitution a little greener. The Constitution Revision Commission, as part of its once-a-gener- atian review of Florida's organic law, has voted to place several new proposals on the November ballot. Two of these revisions will enhance our tools to protect Florida's natural resources for this and future generations. For the last thirty years, environmental policy has been a part of constitutional discourse in Florida. The 1968 Constitu- tion contains a natural resources clause which declares the policy of the state of Florida to protect our natural resources and scenic beauty. This clause has been the conceptual peg upon which a body of environmental statutes and regulations has been based for more than a generation. The last two election cycles have seen environmental initiatives placed before the voters because of the Legislature's inability to act. In 1994, the Net Ban Amendment was sponsored by sport fishermen frustrated by the political gridlock of fisheries regulations. The amendment passed overwhelmingly. In 1996, the Save Our Everglades Committee sponsored three amendments which resulted in the most expensive political campaign in the state's history. Two of the three amendments were ratified. Environmental measures were on the minds of many who participated in 14 public hearings held in 1997-98 by the Constitution Revision Commission. <;:itizen proposals which received 10 votes were considered by the commission and those that rccei vcd 3/5 votes were bundled ~eel(e~ (Jl(itttattOI( CR NG into nine ballot questions. Two of the revisions contain issues of interest to the conservation community. Revision 5 is entitled Conservation of Natural Resources and Creation of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It consists of four separate parts. The first section amends the current aspirationallanguage of the Natural Resources Clause of the Florida Constitu- tion. It would require adequate laws for the conservation and protection of natural resources. This language is more contem- porary in nature and serves to unite the other sections under the heading of conservation. Revision 5 also extends bond authority for acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. Florida's premier land acquisition program, Preservation 2000, will end next year after purchasing a million acres of land. A footnote to the 1968 constitution limits the bond authority and makes bonds unmarketable after next year. The proposal extends the authority and also enlarges it. Bonds could be granted for park improve- ments, outdoor recreation, water resource development, environmental restoration, and historic preservation. The revision also addresses management and disposition of conservation lands. It provides for the designation of conserva- tion lands and requires that they be managed. Under the proposal, conserva- tion lands could only be disposed of by a 213 vote of the governing board of the agency holding title after a determination that the property is no longer needed for conservation purposes. During the last few years, there have been several attempts to use preservation lands for othcr govern- mcntal purposes. The 1998 Legislature authorized sale of part of the Topsail Hill Preserve in the Panhandle for development of a new town center. This proposal will effectively protect conservation lands. The revision also builds upon the 50 years of success of the Game and Freshwater Fish Commission. It would enlarge the authority by merging with it the responsi- bilities of the Marine Fisheries Commis- sion by giving it authority over "marine life." The new agency would be called the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- sion. A major issue in the debate concern- ing the proposal was citizen involvement in agency decisions. The proposal enlarges a requirement to "assure adequate due process in the exercise of its regulatory and executive functions," which increases citizen access to the process. The proposal limits legislative power by providing "there shall be no special law or general law of local application pertaining to hunting or fishing. This proposal was very similar to a proposed initiative called "unification of fish and wildlife," which was strongly supported by sport fishing interests. Revison 10 is entitled Local and Munici- pal Property Tax Exemptions and Citizen Access to Local Officials. This revision addresses several areas affecting local government. The first section deals with recent court decisions which have made it difficult for citizens to talk with zoning board members and local government elected officials. This has made citizen opposition to local government land use decisions a very intimidating proposition. Citizens are no longer allowed to call their city commissioner and complain about a proposed zoning change that would have an adverse impact. This proposal, strongly supported hy the Florida League of Cities (continued on page /7) Ploridat Planning -August 1998.3 by David Trimble Management Analyst. Office of Ecosystem Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida's environment is it's greatest asset. Our sandy beaches, lazy rivers, fish-filled lakes, and extensive park and preserve system attract tourists from around the nation and world. The climate and soil sup- port thriving agriculture, citrus and forest products industries. The Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico provide a bounty of shrimp, finfish, blue crabs and oysters for recreational and commercial harvest. The land- scape is eminently developable. giving rise to a strong real es- tate and development industry. But, Florida's environment is in trouble. Our population in- creased by over 3.1 million people in the I 980s,' and is con- tinuing to grow. We develop land at a rate of some 450 acres a day to meet the needs of these new Floridians.2 That's an area roughly the size of Leon County every two and a half years. TIlis growth is having negative ef- fects on many fronts. Some of the most troublesome are dis- cussed below. Non-point source pollution--a term for pollution that cannot be attributed to a specific facility such as a factory, power plant. or wastewater treatment plant- is degrading surface and groundwater quality in many areas of the state. This is ad- versely affecting fisheries, wild- life and drinking water supplies. In 1990, nearly 5 billion gallons ;(, --y' .~;. r.\;. 1.J,\V ";g..Jf; " Ij. \ ,~.,.~ ..t' ,'I' " ",,'" . ,t ",' . ~ 0'1' ,~: . ~ ~~~\';. ~~:' ~;~I:;:;~~;r'~ ~::~;~~lt,. :~~;.,;. '.. :..:.... .~. ~.....~::::.:; ~,:.:~ -.'" . ~. "f ~ C ~,--; , /, ...,...../ ,\"--:.3 . ,,~ ....,.. , ~.( t.~:" ..\'. \' r'.,.: .~..... " ...~ 4. August 199X. ''''orida .~"'{f1l11iIlK State of the . of groundwater per day were withdrawn to meet human needs. Nearly 2 billion gallons were to meet demand for potable water. Agriculture. industry and power generation account for the rest.3 In some areas. groundwa~ ter withdrawals to meet human needs have drained lakes, dam- aged property and homes, and destroyed thousands of acres of wetlands. Some of Florida's natural com- munities must be burned peri- odically to prevent the accumu- lation of dangerous levels of fuel (pine needles, cones and under- brush) and to maintain their habitat value for the species that live there. Our widespread pine forests are a prime example. When people build in close proximity to these communities, public concern over smoke and safety issues often prevents re- source managers from using fire as needed. This destroys much of the habitat value of these com- munities and in drought years can result in catastrophic fires such as occurred this summer. The sad irony is that, as this year's fires illustrate, these areas will eventually burn with or without our permission. The choice is not one of fire or no fire. but rather a choice between a controlled burn and wildfire. Alteration of Florida's natural communities is making them un- inhabitable by many of the spe- cies that evolved in our unique environment. Florida supports a diversity of plant and animal life unequaled east of the Missis- sippi.' Yet. a 1995 report pub- lished by The Defenders of Wildlife ranked Florida second in the nation (tied with Califor- nia) for percentage of species at risk.' This decline in species is adversely affecting our economy and quality of life. Look, for example, at the mil- lions of dollars we spend '0 pro- tect rare species sueh as the bald eagle, the West Indian manatee and the Florida panther. And how much poorer are we for the loss of those species our chil- dren will never see. or the life- saving drug we won't discover because the plant that would have supplied it is extinct? This loss of species is cause for alarm. but the threat to our eco- systems is graver still. The De- fenders of Wild life report ranks Florida first in the nation in terms of risk to its native eco- systems.' This is important be- cause a basic premise of ecol- ogy is that all things in the en- vironment are interrelated. Plants, animals, air, water. soil. . . and people. This means that anything that causes harm to some part of the environment has potential to harm us as well. For example. the degradation of OUf ecological support system means we lose a suite of natural goods and services.1 Goods re- fers to things like food, clean water, fiber, building materials and pharmaceuticals. Services include flood control, climate moderation, waste recycling, water purification and pollina- tion of food crops, to name a few. Man-made substitutes for these goods and services are expen- sive, sometimes impossible. to produce. So, what is the cause of these se- rious and widespread problems? Population growth. as previ- ously mentioned. is a large part of the problem. Florida's popu- lation is projected to continue to grow rather rapidly well into the foreseeable future. Even moder- ate projections indicate that Florida could have nearly 19 millioo residents by 2010.' Without changes in the way Flo- ridians interact with their envi- ronment, this kind of growth will take an additional t.oll on the eco- systems already overburdened by the current population. An important task for planning pro- fessionals is to find ways to ac- commodate growth without de- stroying the resource base that makes Florida an aesthetically desirable and economically pro- ductive place to live. Considering the severity of these problems, one would assume that government must be doing something about the situation. It is. Beginning in the 1960s, Florida began enacting laws and creating programs to protect the environment. Generally, they fall into three categories: . Regulatory programs created in response to specific problems such as air and water pollution. wetland losses and the decline i{;:; .4'.~':~~" ?'''\:F I" ._t---: "'~'1 ..');ti:,l .' '/ ~'. , ..l;~'!,'.~ -,'lU>..1, .",/,.1 ." '.; \~"'",,:, '," :', : ~', \; . '-..t "...p .~~, j' d'~~... ..,,~., ,,',.01' I ..~.\ 'i't" i ?U_~\.' \rr.'~~ t,',,, '. J, . ...\.,f.\;:.. ""~"'}'~""A :~'.r~~ 1'.:.1',.4 , . . !l...~3.~~"(, ~.\':i' T - '>.J:~.:"',t"'';o:''-':.'; . ,..,:...~t~. ':~'.I tr,,~"'*-1.~~!!f~~k1 ~ ....~'t;-i;15l"~~I',': ':.,~~'~ ~t"t..~il,~. l:,r,'!,':;-;' ;;:l :,' -;i:' ''::A,;f.:.,'" ,..4' , ! I;'-.j(.,"ifr ;h'. ';;:';f:;.;Lib.~~JU~;~~lff:{;ttJj;~:t;: '- En\Tironment of species such as the bald eagle; . Growth management laws re- quiring local governments to de- velop plans to accommodate fu- ture growth; and . Land acquisition and manage- ment programs to preserve spe- cific landscapes or regionally important natural features. Together, these three compo- nents form the core of Florida's environmental protection effort. The obvious question is, if we have all these programs in place, why do we continue to experi- ence escalating environmental degradation? One reason is that our under- standing of ecosystems is evolv- ing. As our knowledge im- proves, we see problems that were not initially evident. Within the regulatory arena, water qual- ity monitoring provides an ex- ample. Historically, monitoring has been dominated by measure- ments of water chemistry. Over time, however, scientists ob- served that some waterbodies meeting the chemical criteria were biologically impoverished, that is, species that should oc- cur were either absent or present in reduced numbers. With that knowledge, it became evident that additional kinds of measure~ menls were needed. Another related problem is that mechanisms to integrate the various programs into a syslems approach have been limited. For example, there are links between air quality and water quality that, previously, were not well under- stood. Only as our knowledge of such ecological connections im- proved did the need for better program integration become ap- parent. So, even though we've had regulatory programs in place for some 30 years, they have been limited by our understand- ing of the environment. Growth management laws have problems, as well. They set state- wide planning criteria which lo- cal governments must meet in developing plans to accommo- date future growth. However, there has been insufficient em- phasis on aggregating local plans regionally to ensure that the cumulative projected growth can be supported by the regional resource base. When several 10- cal governments in the same re- gion try to maximize their growth potential for economic reasons, the result can be re- gional scale environmental problems. Our acquisition programs are not immune from the lessons of hindsight either. They were de- signed to acquire the best re- maining examples of our native natural communities. And, like the regulatory programs, they were very successful at accom- plishing their goal. But, as our kowledge of ecosystems evolved, we learned that this ap- proach, too, has limitations. Many of our most prized natu- ral areas have become resource "islands" disconnected from the ecosystems of which they are a part. Without the necessary in- puts from the rest of the sys- tem-things like the quality, quantity and timing of water, the movement and interaction of species, and periodic fire-they decline in quality. So, each component of our core environmental protection pro- grams is imperfect. However, their shortcomings have been recognized and we are working to correct them. Unfortunately, they are only part of the prob- lem. Far more significant is our pen- chant to plan and build commu- nities that seek to contravene the laws of nature. We build in floodplains and destroy wet- lands, then try to engineer a so- lution for flooding. We put homes, schools and shopping malls in rare habitat. then spend millions of dollars to protect the species whose existence we have imperiled by our inattentiveness. We put our largest cities in coastal areas where there is in- sufficient fresh water and where our structures are subject to de- struction by hurricanes. We in- terrupt natural processes essen- tial to our well-being which we must then pay millions of dol- lars to attempt to reproduce. And as a society we have failed to reconcile our desire to protect the rights of property owners with our desire for a clean, healthy environment that we can pass on to our children. These many concerns have f05- tered a movement toward a new approach to both environmental protection and community de- sign. Ecosystem management is the term used to describe the new protection philosophy, and sus- tainable development is com- mon I y used to describe the com- munity design concept. The two are closely related in that the goal of both is long-term sustainability--of our environ- ment and the communities in which we live, The principles of ecosystem management have been adopted as the guiding philosophy of the Florida Department of Environ- mental Protection (DEP). The purpose of the new approach, as stated in the legislative language that created the department, is "to protect the functions of en- tire ecosystems through en- hanced coordination of land ac- quisition, regulatory and plan- ning programs." Some key ele- ments of the approach include: . Recognition that ecosystem boundaries do not follow politi- calor administrative ones. Eco- system management identifies regional ecological boundaries and seeks to integrate local, state and federal activities within those boundaries; . Emphasis on improving our scientific understanding of eco- systems, and on making that knowledge available and under- standable to planners, land man- agers, elected officials, agency decision makers and citizens. . New partnerships with other agencies, local governments, citizens, regulated businesses and the environmental commu- (continued on page /2) ~fVt;f.;~f}J:r:.>t '.' . (',;"'7(~:J.'l'" "',''%;0' .C' (';.:Y ;:~'->.:>t<' . ., <(~::;:' .,..7 ..,.' .....__ . .....,r" : "., ..l:'i:~' '.;: ..;.~-.,~, . '. '.~.."" -. " ~ F?~~~~-~ .' ." ,"'........-..:"'~~~.-:' ,()";"~~:# ~ ._......-' "<:1/). ~.\r' :.,oJ ,,' '. . :~:~~:~,:~i;ji,J;'.~:I5 }\~S":;; . ..... . .' '" ." .\))..-. .;;,~~~ ........,.'"J,~':-:..:..~ q."~.r'.__. '1.0-,' .,~'- .~..,;:. ,.~t. ......'..'-~. ~,- ~+:.;..-'~:.s:7;:~~~;:~': _'_.' -. _ .- .~..,(t~-->'''' ". ..,~!~: -'. Florida r Planning. August 1998.5 (continued from page I) million bond program. Blue Ribbon Commission Appointed As Florida's human population continued to grow, it became ap- parent that increasing demands would be placed on what remained of natural Florida. Recognizing this, then Governor Bob Martinez created a blue-ribbon commission in 1990 to evaluate the condi- tion of Florida's environment. The commission conducted its work and issued a report warning that, at the 1990 rate of development, about three million acres of wetlands and forests would be con- verted to other uses by the year 2020. Based on this report. much of Florida's freshwater aquifer recharge areas, unique ecological di- versity, open space, recreational lands, and many of the state's 548 species of endan- gered and threat- ened animals and plants were doomed. The commission concluded, "the single most effec- tive way to ac- complish large scale gains in our environmental well-being is to substantially in- crease the level of funding for the state's land acqui- sition programs." . ". .~ Citing a Novem- ber 1989 Florida State University poB that indicated 88% of Flo- ridians believe state government should give more attention to the environment and 63% favor spending more money on the environ- ment, the commission concluded there was "strong, statewide pub- lic support for an expanded land acquisition program." Preservation 2000 Created In response, Governor Martinez proposed a $3 billion land preser- vation fund based on $300 million in yearly bonded funds over ten years. Florida lawmakers agreed with his proposal, and in 1990 provided funding for the first year of bonds through an increase in the documentary stamp lax. Thus, Preservation 2000, the most ambitious land acquisition program ever created in the United States, was born. The Florida Preservation 2000 Act established a mechanism for supplemental funding of existing land acquisition programs. Half of the proceeds fund the CARL program, thirty percent funds water management district land acquisition programs, tell percent funds the Florida Communities Trust, and the remain- ing tcn percent is divided among the Greenways and Trails Pro. gram and programs to purchase inholdings ~lI1d ,Jdditions to state parks, sl<l(c forests. and l:lIH.ls managed hy the Florida Game ,1l1d (, . AIIl!t1s1 I t)t)x . 1;/(1,-ida ,-/'/al1l1iul! Fresh Water Fsh Commission. Now in its 8th year. Preservation 2000 has preserved more than 990,000 acres of conservation land in 60 of Florida's 67 counties. It is anticipated that the acquisition of the one millionth acre will be achieved during the summer of 1998. The one millionth acre will be an important milestone towards preserving Florida's bio- logical heritage and insuring that future generations will be able to experience the remaining vestiges of natural Florida. The program has been a success in not only saving many of Florida's unique and most fragile natural habitats, but also spawning local community conservation efforts. More than 20 locat governments in Florida have matched state funds to purchase environmentally sensitive land to meet their conservation and recreational needs. Preservation 2000 Accomplishments Recent important acquisitions by the Department of Environmen- tal Protection include major ponions of Topsail Hill in south Walton County, Tate's Hell swamp near the Apalachicola River in Franklin County. and lands added to the Archie Carr Sea Turtle Refuge in Brevard and Indian River Counties. Preservation 2000 also has acquired several sites within the Lake Wales Ridge in Lake, Osceola, Highlands, and Polk Counties. The Lake Wales Ridge is consid- ered to contain the most endangered natural plant community in the nation. Under the inholdings and additions program. Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service's Division of Forestry has expanded state forests by more than 29,000 acres; the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has increased wild. life management areas by nearly 31,000 acres; and the Division of Recreation and Parks has added almost 50,000 acres to Florida's state park system. Thirty percent of Preservation 2000 funds go the state's five water management districts which combined to acquire more than 450.000 acres of flood-plains, threatened coastal and estuarine watersheds, surface waters to protect fish and wildlife habitat, ground water recharge areas to protect public water supplies, freshwater springs, and lands necessary for re-establishing historic hydro-patterns and improving water quality in the Everglades and Florida Bay. Since some of these lands have high resource values but low public rec- reational attributes, the water management districts have success- fully used c.onservation easements, thereby reducing not only ini- tial cost of the land, but also future management costs. Preserva- tion 2000 has also provided for the acquisition of lands to build an integrated system of green ways and trails to connect large conser- vation lands such as parks or forests within urban centers. To-date, nine greenway projects have been completed, three arc under con- tract and 39 more are on the acquisition list. Preservation 2000 also provides funds to the Florida Communities Trust where state funds are matched by local acquisition funds. These dollars can be used by local governments to implement open space and recreational elements of their local comprchensive plans. This nonregulatory approach to land use has been an important tool in the effort to build sustainable and livable communities. (c(mri"ued OJl pag!' 14) < <. t < < I :PEE:R < < <'. <to < . < ,PEE , <<I < I By Timothy W. Brown, AICP I have been following the progress of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report Techni- cal Committee which submitted its Final Report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in December, 1997. As a wrap up to the 1998 Legislative Session, I would like to discuss the Committee's < Recommendations and what happened during the Session. First, some back- ground on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process and the Committee. The EAR was first introduce:d as part of the state's growth management system in 1975, when the Florida Legislature enacted the Local Comprehensive Planning Act (Chapter 163. Florida Statutes). This Act required local govern- ments to prepare an EAR every five (5) years. The Report was required to include an assessment of the success or failure of the comprehensive plan. th(~ idenlificarion of major problems in plan implementa- tion. and a comparison of the plan's objectives with actual results. The Act also required that the EAR constitute a plan amendment which updated and revised the comprehensive plan. In 1985, the Growth Management Act revised Chapter 163. ES., separating the EAR from the plan amendment requirement and allowing loc.1I governments an additional year to adopt the EAR-baseJ amendments to the plan. Prior lO the 19H5 changes. very few local governmcnts prepared an EAR to tlll.:ir origin.1I comprehensive plans. In 199 J. the Governor created thc Envi- ronmental Land Management Study (ELMS III) COllllllittL:e, This was the third such COlllmiltee estahlished in Florida to 31uY8~oft/uy8~and ~~(Uf/ijflJ~ respond to the challenges of growth since J 972. One of the major tasks assigned to the Committee was to fonnulate specific recommendations regarding the content requirements for EAR's and recom- mended procedures for their review. In 1992, to facilitate the review of the ELMS III Committee recommendations, the Florida Legislature extended the prepara- tion time for EAR's from 5 to 6 years after adoption of the comprehensive plan. In response to the Committee's December 1992 report to the Legislature. major changes were made to the EAR process in 1993. These changes included: the content requirements for the EAR were expanded to include: an assessment of the effect of statutory changes since the plan was adopted; the success or failure of the plan in accomplishiog the goals, objec- tives, and policies (GaP's) set forth in the plan; and recommended amendments to the plan that would implement those changes at the local level; the EAR was required to contain data and analysis sufficient to support the recommendations for amendmeots and to identify remedial steps necessary to address the planning issues identified in the report; and local governments were encouraged to include a visioning process as part of the EAR. The submittal deadline was extended from 6 to 7 years for counties and cities over 2, 500 population, and from 6 to 12 years for cities under 2, 500 population. After the submittal of the first EAR, the report cycle would be every 5 years and 10 years respectively thereafter. The 1993 changes also extended the EAR-based amendment process from one (I) year to 12 months with a 6 month extension. In addition, the changes altered the review by the Depart- ment of Community Affairs (DCA) from a "compliance review" to a "sufficiency review", and provided for the delegation of EAR reviews to the Regional Planning Councils. In 1994, the Legislature provided funding 10 the DCA to fund technical assistance grants to tocal governments for EAR preparation. The first technical assistance grants of approximately $20. 000 were awarded ill 1994 for each locHl govcrn- ment required to submit their EAR in 1995. From 1995-1997, the Legislature appropriated funding to award each local government approximately $14, 000 to fund EAR's due between August, 1996 and February, 1999. EARs for the last county and cities over 2,500 in population are due in February, 1999. For cities under 2,500 population, the first EAR's are due in November, 2000, and the last EAR's are due in February. 2004. Under this schedule. the first counties and their large cities will be doing their second EAR duriog this same time period. The first of the EAR-based amendments were due in November, 1996, although many local governments received a 6 month extension to that schedule. The EAR Technical Committee consisted of 19 members who were appointed on July 7,1997, by DCA Secretary James Murley. The Chairman of the Committee was Charles Pattison, Director of Resource Planoing and Management at the DCA. The Committee's report is the result of 1996 legislati ve direction for the DCA to work with a technical committee to consider and recommend changes to Section 163.3191. ES., and related administrative rules concerning the EAR process. The Committee met seven (7) times in various locations around the state. The Report proposes fourteen (14) recommendations for changes to the EAR process. The key considerations for those recommendations were streamlining, relevance. and adequate funding. The following outlines the Committee's recommendations and the actions taken during the 1998 Legislative Session: Recommendation #I - Clarify and elaborate on the intent and purpose of the EAR and simplify and make more meaningful to local governments the prescribed components required to be included within an EAR. Section 163.3191 (I) (c), FS., was (cofltinued OIlI}(lJ.:<! 8) Florida,. l'/a1lIlilll:. Aug,ust 1998.7 (continuedfrompage 7) Section 163.3191(3), F.S., was amended to read: Voluntary scoping meetings may be conducted by each local government or several local governments within the same county that agree to meet together. All scoping meetings shall be completed at least I year prior to the established adoption date of the report. The purpose of the meetings shall be to distribute data and resources available to assist in the preparation of the report, (0 provide input on major issues in each community that should be addressed in the report. and to advise on the extent of the effort for the components of subsection (2). If scoping meetings are held. the local government shall invite each stale and regional reviewing agency. as well as adjacent and other affected local governments. A preliminary list of new data and major issues that have emerged since the adoption of the original plan. or the most recent evaluation and appraisal report- based update amendments, should be 8. August 1998" Florida ,.l'lnllflillg developed by state and regional entities and involved local governments for distribution at the scoping meeting. Recommendation #4 - Provide a new review role in the EAR process for regional and state agencies, adjacent local governments and interested citizens and incorporate into the statutes DCA's practice of reviewing and providing comments to local governments on proposed EAR's prior to the EAR adop- tion date. Section 163.3191(5), F.S.. was amended to read: Ninety days prior to the scheduled adoption date. the local government may provide a proposed evaluation and appraisal report to the state land planning agency and distribute copies to state and regional commenting agencies as pre- scribed by rule, adjacent jurisdictions, and interested citizens for review. All review comments, including comments by the state land planning agency. shall be transmitted to the local government and state land planning agency within 30 days after receipt of the proposed report. Recommendation #5 - Extend the time frame for local governments to adopt EAR-based amendments. Recomrn overn- n m co com pre- ensiv plan er it has sub 1 ted its EAR and for a period of one (I) year after the initial sufficiency determination. regardless of whether the report has been determined to be insufficient; however, the local government may not amend its comprehensive plan if the one (I) year period has expired and the Report has not been determined to be sufficient. Section 163.31 87(6)(a)(b), F.S., was amended to read: A local government may amend its comprehensive plan after it has submitted its adopted evaluation and appraisal report and for a period of I year after the initial determination of suffi- ciency regardless of whether the report has been deteffilined to be insufficient. A local government may not amend its compre- hensive plan if the I year period after the initial sufficiency determination of the report has expired and the report has not been determined to be sufficient. Recommendation tr7 - Allow local (continued Oil page /3) ...~tlUU4~_7J~~. ..... .. . Flbrida's Coastal Management . Issues pnd P~anning Needs for the Future By Heidi Recksiek Since Florida's coastal management pro- gram was approved by the National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1981, significant strides have been made toward understanding, preserv- ing, and sustainably developing our coastal resources. As we approach our third decade of coastal management, however, significant challenges remain. Maximizing opportuni- ties and minimizing degradation of re- sources requires careful planning and hard work. Housed within the Department of Commu- nity Affairs, the Florida Coastal Manage- ment Program (FCMP) is charged with co- ordinating government activities related to the protection. preservation, and beneficial development of F1orida's natural, cultural, and economic coastal resources. As a pro- gram that provides intergovernmental co- ordination. public outreach. and technical assistance to the private and public sectors, the FCMP must engage in both short- and long-term planning. The FCMP must target limited resources to key areas where there is the potential for beneficial change, and at the same time retain a "big picture" perspec- tive that considers all components and uses of the coastal environment. The following issues are those which the FCMP is addressing currently. and which will shape the success of coastal manage- ment efforts throughout Florida in the com- ing decade. Ocean Resource Management Florida's territorial sea and adjacent offshore waters contain abundant natural, cultural, and economic resources. The ocean gives us food. recrealion, energy, trade routes, cli- malic conditions, medicines, and beauty. Florida has made great strides toward un- derstanding and effectively managing re- sources unland or in close proximity to the !'ihorclillc. However, the slate is just slarling , \"/''- .', ('I \~; ...,..';:.> '..,....,. ,:', .\:,:. 't.'. '.:. I,~ \. Ir l' ;./; J . l . . 't ','.~~'~.;:.,::,'~I..;. :.:,..I.,.:,,~.:;. ..J ':" ". I I";'.' li~ d, ':/..:;,::ti;{;::{';\~"ii'~, ':, ..::t'.,;! \.,: .i'". U!(i: ,:'ii~fll$ifr>>'I.O~~IL. !1'l~l~h:;.;;:'i'I'i. ',11',; """"'~'t'~l'I'~I~ I' .~ j.!\ ;.,fl, '\', /!iil,:.11 ,'.; : I .." ;., ,11',,\1,;,1/,' v. "1 I' 1....' , 'l;",' j ...-..';.... ,- "',.\.',J " . . . :,: " .' If ., ." I;' ii:. . "lj, ., .,. -.-,," .' to realize the value, and indeed the neces- sity, of planning human activities farther from shore. In order to maximize and sus- tain the multiple benefits of the ocean, Florida must develop and implement a com- prehensive ocean management strategy. As a step toward developing such a strat- egy, the Florida Governor's Ocean Commit- tee (FGOC) was created by Governor Chiles in January of this year. The 24-member Committee represents government, conser- vation, education, science, recreation, and business interests. The Committee is charged with developing strategies for comprehen. si ve and coordinated ocean management, and with promoting public awareness of the importance of the ocean. FGDC activities coincide with the United Nations and Slate of Florida declarations of 1998 as the Year of the Ocean. Florida's ocean management strategy must consider current and projected conditions and uses of ocean resources. This means looking at how fisheries arc managed in coastal. nearshorc, and offshore waters. ft also mcans considcring shipping and port developmcnt and studying thc valuc of ma- rillc reservcs. Extcnsive and coordinated rescarch is needed on the wpics or cllviron- mental protection, living marine resources. and economic development. Finally, Florida needs to look beyond the state's boundaries to consider how its actions and resources are intertwined with those of other states and other nations, ." Hazard Mitigation An 8,463 mile shoreline brings both ben- efits and costs. None of Florida's citizens live farther than 65 miles from a coast, and thus many of our communities are vulner- able to hurricanes and tropical storms. Mea- sures must be taken to protect existing de- velopment, and any new development l..'1r redevelopment after storms must be planned to avoid loss of human life and property. Recent hurricanes like Andrew and Opal have demonstrated that prevention pays, but communities struggle to balance this me5- sage against the lure offa'it and hazard-prone development. In order to minimize future damages. Florida must encourage commu- nities and individuals to plan individual structures, larger developments. and infra- structure with hazards in mind. [n recent years the FCMP has provided grants for var- ied mitigation activities. For example, the South Rorida Regional Planning Council re- ceived funding for hazard mitigation bro- chures for homeowners and local official5. and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council received a grant for developing an econometric model that would help commu- nities recover after a disaster. FCMP staff has also provided assistance to local go\'- ernments preparing long-term redevelop- ment plans. Coastal management in the next decade must promote mitigation 100ls such as stringent building codes, hurricane evacu- ation plans, and the preservation of natural protective structures like barrier islands and dunes. Puhlic Access All of Florida"'" residcnts and visitors should (COIl1iflUed (m page 15) Florida ,. Planning. 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ANT DIRECTORY also offer a valuable link between planners and employers. Subscription rate for non.members of FAPA i. $25 per year. For more information, call (850) 222-0808. As some of you may know, I have reeently left state government with the Department of Community Affairs and have joined 1000 Friends of Florida as its new executive director. It has certainly changed my perspective on many things, but interestingly, the importance of resource conservation to growth management remains the same. Below are some of my thoughts on how important the protection of natural resources are to effective growth management. has the highest likelihood that its quality of life-which includes natural resource pro- tection, open space, liveable neighborhoods, sound economic development, and good in- frastructure delivery-will result. But what is it that we can, or should, do to ensure re- source conservation issues are part of these processes? One of the most immediate things all Flo- lion acres of unique landscapes. And it all comes from documentary slamp tax rev- enues. These have grown over the years so that the bonding authority currently in place finances these acquisitions by sharing the costs with current and future beneficiaries. Tomorrow's growth supports these long- term quality of life benefits. It is very im- portant that we continue to provide for the needs of a growing population that places increasing demands on open space and natural resources. I believe that effectively and comprehen- sively managing growth necessarily in- volves three components: (I) land use plan- ning: (2) permitting and regulatory pro- grams: and (3) bnd acquisilion- all three of whit:h directly alTcct resource conscrvati()ll issues. When all three or these components arc c1Tcclivcly being implemented. all area ridians can do is to support the forthcoming November 3, 1998, proposal to improve the management of marine and freshwater wild- life resources and to continue the authoriza- tion to use bonds to acquire and restore land. We certainly have good reason to do this - in wetlands alone, we have lost approxi- mately 46% of the 21 million acres that origi- nally existed. Statewide, we lose on aver- age several hundred acres weekly to new de- velopment. either by converting farmland or other uplands. The Constitution Revision Commission has placed this proposed item. known as Revision Five, on the ballot-it's one of 13 that will be considered. This crucial proposal will provide for the continuation of the Preservation 2000 (P2000) program - one of Florida's most successful environmental protection tools, which primarily funds Conservation and Recreation Land (CARL), Save Our Rivers (SOS). and Florida Communities Trust (FCT) projects. It wi II do so by extending the existing 50 year bonding authority which currently expires in 2013. This is vitally important as the successor program will need such specific authorization in the Constitu- tion. It will also be necessary to secure leg- i~.;Iative continuation in the upcoming 1999 session. In less than lcn years. these programs have acquired and protected more than one lllil- areas? Depending on the source, Florida will become the third largest state in the nation within the next eight to fifteen years. If not from P2000's successor, where will the money come from for new state parks? Where will we find the money to protect drinking water supplies? Who will be able to af- ford to acquire sensitive flood- plains and wetlands? How will local government fund increasing demands for parks, open space, trails, and storm water retention Another item to promote the importance of resource conservation is for all planners to explain to the public at every opportunity the breadth of program areas touched. We have to help the public recognize that growth management in general is made up of many components, many of which are not typi. cally associated with the field. The follow- ing chart displays some of the previous in- vestments made at the state level in several such programs. , Florida's Investment In . \1",. Growth Management . $27 million: local comprehensive plans . $14 million: land development regulations . $5 million: Evaluation and Appraisal Reports . $2 million (yearly): Regional Planning Councils . $300 million: (yearly. for ten years): CARL program acquisition - P2oo0 . $120 million (yearly): Sadowski Affordable Housing Act We know lhat thesc dollars are substantially augmcnted hy the ncccssary budgets of 10- (,;al. regional and stale governmcnt that ei- (colltillued (}Iiplige /6) "{arida ,. {'{(lIl11i"g . August t 99H . t 1 (coflliJluedjrom page 5) nity to bring all possible re- sources to bear on the problem of ecological decline. . Recognition that government cannot protect the state's eco- systems without the support and participation of the citizens. This last element is perhaps the most critical and certainly the hardest to accomplish. Even though citizen polls consistently indicate that Floridians want a clean, healthy en vironment they do not live a sustainable lifestyle. Planning professionals can make a significant differ- ence here. Many of the prob- lems with achieving sustain- ability relate directly to plan- ning. For example. Florida has few walkable communities. We ab- solutely must reduce our depen- dence on automobiles if we want to achieve sustainability. This extends to intercommunity travel as well. Commuter rail can and does work in other parts of the nation and world. It can work here. Our communities are not energy and water efficient. We do not take full advantage of reclaimed water, conservation devices or alternative energy sources even though the technology is here and has been for some time. And, we continue to shun drought tolerant, pest resistant, low maintenance native species in our landscape designs, favor- ing water guzzling. high main- tenance exotics instead. We are enthralled with sprawl, even though everyone professes to hate it. We have to find work- able alternatives to this destruc- tive community design form if we are to achieve the goals of walkable, energy efficient com- munities. Finally. we have to do a better job of planning our communi- ties to fit into the Florida land- scape. We need to look at wet- lands, streams and rare habitats as community assets to be en~ hanced, not inconvenient ob~ stacles to be overcome. We need to plan our communities to com- pliment our parks and preserves rather than impoverish them. We need to recognize that farms and forest lands are important com- ponents of our communities and work to protect them from urban encroachment. This is a tall order for Florida's community of planning profes- sionals, but one that must be at- tacked with vigor if we are to put Florida on a sustainable course for the 21st century. For. ulti- mately, the choices we make for the communities we live in will detennine the quality of the en- vironment we pass on to our children. Additional information on the DEP's ecosystem management initiative is contained in the pub~ !ication Ecosystem Management Implementation Strategy avail- able from the DEP Office of Ecosystem Management, 3900 COl11lllonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 44. Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Notes: I. Leon F. Bouvier and Bob Weller, Florida in the 21st Century, The Challenge of Population Growth. Center for [mmigration Studies, Washington. D.C.. 1992, p. 18. 2. Bouvier, p. 146. 3. Florida Department of Environ- mental Protection, Strategic Assess- ment of Florida's Environment, 1994, p. 138. 4. Reed F. Noss and Robert L. Pe- ters, Endangered Ecosystems: A Sta- tus Report on America's Vanishing Habitat and Wildlife. Defenders of Wildlife, 1995, p.24. 5. Noss, p. 15 and Table 7 pp. 121- 122. 6. Noss. pp. 13, 15, and Table 7. pp. 121-122. 7. Gretchen C. Daily, et al.. Ecosys- tem Services: Benefits Supplied to Human Societies by atural Ecosys~ terns. Ecological Society of America. 1997, p. 2. 8. Bouvier, p. 51. American Planning Association 1999 National Planning Awards This year you could be a winner! APA invites you to participate in the celebration of the best In planning by nomlnatlng projects and persons exemplifying excellence from your community. Submissions are Invited In all categories: Daniel Burnham Award 1999 Current Topic Award: Infonnation Technol09Y Outstanding Planning Awards ...for a Plan ...for a ProjecVProgramfTool ...for a Special Community Initiative ...for Implementation Public Educatic.n Award Distinguished Leadership Award ...for a Professional Planner ...for a Citizen Planner ...for an Elected Official HUD Secretary's Opportunity and Empowerment Award Paul Davidoff Social Advocacy Award Diana Donald Award Distinguished Service Award Distinguished Contribution Award Deadline: Friday, September 11,1998 12. August 1998. Florida ;.Planning For a complete application packet. visit htlp://www.planning.org/abtapa/awrdindx.htm or call1-80Q-800-1589 and request document: #8011................... National Awards iii" .. #8012..................... Chapter Awards ,/ ,.. ., ., #8013..................... Division Awards #4008/4009 ........, Landmark Awards #4008/4010.....,...... Pioneer Awards #4011/4012........... Student Awards (conrifllled flVm page 8) governments the ability to demonstrate that there are valid planning reasons for not adopting certain EAR-based amend- ments to implement the recommendations in the EAR so that DCA can agree, or the Administrative Commission can find, that such actions would not subject the local government to sanctions. Section 163.3191(11), F.S., was amended to read: The Administration Commission may impose the sanctions provided by s. 163.3184(1 \) against any local govern. ment that fails to adopt and submit a report. or that fails to implement its report through timely and sufficient amendments to its local plan. except for reasons of excusable delay or valid planning reasons agreed to by the state land planning agency or found present by the Adminis- tration Commission. Recommendation #8 . DCA shall prepare a report on the necessary coordination efforts of regional and state agencies to improve technical assistance for EAR's and updated comprehensive plan amend- ments, within one (I) year of the effective date of this act. Section 163.3191(13), F.S., was amended to read: Within I year after the effective date of this act, the state I and planning agency shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor, the Administration Commission, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the respective community affairs committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the coordina- tion efforts of local, regional, and state agencies to improve technical assistance for evaluation and appraisal reports and update plan amendments. Technical assistance shall include, but not be limited to. distribution of sample evalua. tion and appraisal report templates, distribution of data in formats usable by local governments, onsite visits with local governments, and participation in and assistance with the voluntary scoping meetings as described in subsection (3). Recommendation #9 . DCA shall regularly review and asst:ss the effective- ness of the EAR process. The lirst repurt shall be submitted by December 31, 2004. anti every 5 years thereurtcr. Section 163.3191(14), F.S., was amended to read: The state land planning agency shall regularly review the evaluation and appraisal report process and submit a report to the Governor, the Administration Commission, the Speaker of the House of Representati ves, the President of the Senate, and the respective community affairs committees of the Senate and the House of Representati ves. The first report shall be submitted by December 31, 2004, and subsequent reports shall be submitted every 5 years thereafter. At least 9 months before the due date of each report, the Secretary of Community Affairs shall appoint a technical committee of at least 15 members to assist in the preparation of the report. The membership of the technical committee shall consist of representatives of local governments, regional planning councils, the private sector, and environmental organizations. The report shall assess the effectiveness of the evaluation and appraisal report process. Recommendation #10. The new EAR provisions, as recommended in this report, should take effect on October I. 1998. Local governments which have EAR submittal dates after September 30, 1998, and before February 2, 1999, should have the option to choose whether to comply with the old or new EAR provisions. Section 163.3191(15), F.S., was amended to read: An evaluation and appraisal report due for adoption before October I, 1998. shall be evaluated for sufficiency pursuant to the provisions of this section. A local government which has an estab- lished adoption date for its evaluation and appraisal report after September 30, 1998 and before February 2, 1999, may choose to have its report evaluated for sufficiency pursuant to the provisions of this section if the choice is made in writing to the state land planning agency on or before the date the report is submitted. Recommendation #12 - The cost of completing the EAR l11ust be reduced, and a base amount of funding should be provided to every local government - in no case should that amount be less than $15.000. The Legislature did not act upon this recommendation. Recommendation #13 - Communities undertaking more comprehensive EAR's should receive additional funding over the base amount. The Legislature did not act upon this recommendation. Recommendation #14. The state land planning agency should provide an optional EAR template format for smaller local governments to follow to minimize cost. The Legislature did not act upon this recommendation specifically, however, the recommendation is being met through the actions taken under Recommendation #8. As you can see, the Legislature enacted the majority of the Committee's recom- mendations as presented. One important change was the addition of a 6-month extension that can be granted for EAR- based amendments under Recommenda- tion #5. These changes should enhance the EAR process and make for better and more meaningful reports in the future. [n addition, these changes are to be imple- mented by the DCA without the addition of any new rulemaking. Timothy W. Brown. AlC? is a Principal Planner with St. Johns County Planning. He can be contacted at (904) 823.2477 or FAX (904) 823-2498. Recommendation #11 . A steady funding !low be established for the EAR process; the Commit. tee estimates that $9.750.000 will be needed for the next round of EAR 's. TI~e Legislature did not act upon this recommenda- tion. -- - -- --- ---- - Floridll,-l'lallll;llg. August 1998.13 lI.s all within your reach. ATaT 1-800-IMAGINE@ AT&~ Wireless Services _~" www.att.comlwirelessf 'T- .' c;~lli,c"..;.W~!l: :'; "w~~~'".;~t':t~~~~~< 11:,4 !)j;" "'-".'., {.tl'<: "1'::.,,- ~ ,- P,..... ~'=-:j,; ;.rij:~'~' . f f!{O.'" f.'<;,?'~~~:" . "".. , .. Environmental Planning Urban Design landscape Architecture Architecture . 191 Giralda Avenue Penthouse Coral Gables; Fl33134 tel: 305 448-0788 fax: 305 443-8431 jfernsler@WRTdesign.com www.WRTdesign.com 14. AlI~ust IlJf)X. Florida -Plan,,;,,!: ,VI,. tf?f ~;U~' Jf::J';:~'~ . ,"'..' ,I ' '.'.,r.~",':~(_,: .... (continued from page 6) Sawgrass Sanctuary within the City of Sunrise, Deering Estate Addition within the City of Miami, and Port Richey Waterfront Park within the City of New Port Richey are good examples of lands now in public ownership made possible by the Florida Com- munities Trust. All of these lands have, or will have, public recre- ational facilities including nature trails. boat launch or fishing areas. picnic areas and wildlife observation areas. More than 20.000 acres have been placed under local government ownership, with nearly 200 project sites located within designated urban service areas or in areas where urban services are provded. Economic and Quality of Life Benefits Preservation 2000 and other conservation efforts throughout Florida have produced considerable economic and quality of life benefits. Clean air and water, lower governmental infrastructure costs, healthy fisheries, enhanced tourism, and protected open spaces, such as greenway corridors. park lands, forests. and public beaches. have all been enhanced by Preservation 2000. Public access to open space is a valuable amenity in the real estate market as well as for our quality of life. Florida's estuaries and offshore waters support one of the largest commercial and recreational marine fishing industries in the nation, and it relies on healthy estuarine and coastal systems. Local governments have found that setting aside land for conservation purposes can actually save taxpayers money by reducing the need for additional crime con- trol, infrastructure, and community services. Many smaller coun- ties can actually qualify for payment in lieu of taxes when Preser- vation 2000 acquisitions takes land off the tax rolls. The area of ecotourism is rapidly expanding in Florida as more and more people want to enjoy the outdoors. In 1997, Florida's 46.9 million visitors generated $49.9 billion in taxable sales. ac- counting for approximately 20% of Florida's total taxable sales. Through Preservation 2000, Florida's beaches. rivers, bays, for- ests, coral reefs, estuaries. and historical landmarks are being pre- served and protected to provide the foundation for our state's grow- ing ecotourism industry for now, and into the next millennium. Beyond Preservation 2000 The land being acquired under Preservation 2000 will make an enormous contribution to the quality of life of future generations living in Florida and to protecting its natural wonders. Approxi- mately 1.6 million acres of land will have been acquired when Preservation 2000 comes to a close. While this might appear to be a lot of land. many people argue that if Florida is going to protect its unique ecological diversity and natural resources while pro- viding sulTicicnl rccrcaliollalli.lllds for a growing population. more land must he acquired. This Novcmber. voters will be asked to approvc an amendmcnt 10 Ihc stale conslitutioll thai will allow this imlllensely popular program to cOlltinue. Preservation 2000 has offered Ihe opfXlrtunily to begin the preservation and protection of the environmental remnant" of what the early Spanish expl(m~rs I<mllt] wllcn they waded <L'ih()re nearly SLXJ years ago. (continued fi-q!!! page 9) m-... vide,innovative SUPPOI\lO communities that from Illultipl,c disciplines. inclu.ding biology, J{1A. .1/ wa~o!revitaliZc and.tpl1,cW declining Wa. geology. h~drqlogy, toxicolo~~economics. be able to..~w<inence and e~~';-:state's t.er~~.o~Known as Wf(,,~9nts Florida<<!h~~sociology.~Mp'oJitical scierl~dR&earch is natura~illld~~ilas~eJ2~16. ~rGov~~!ffi t~end~~!~t'~?m".l@1TI..~\~f~ss'iPtj,a!:!~~~. ~fifYi2.@"t~~~)ns, for ernmenf'llll!ntI\l~ d p'riv..~p_at~ can....Ma ,po~il!St A'iiiliciWlV'tl'ci!san Gilr]qs.dl!r;_~ec~ring~fu@iJng;ror reso4Tcl':~\an3.l!ement, .~:"..."" ........w;.,,:II> .~_... '~IIi< ~;'i\' l1il\~iJi YA~ ''ii.'~f / c'''''''~J' . V-ClI........ ~~ enhance-1!< s'~ ese r~OJl.. ~a van-..t!r~~: .Wt. yea~~ex. ;y fee r\1-?;e\sq~~... or~x~~~~# ICICS ~n1p elLs.Ji for con- ety of w~~~ examPle~'~~ may be ~!m,mles will be glv~ lie opportumt~Jltiom veymgenv.ronmental IsM~he public. posted at public beach access points and at recreation areas, or boardwalks can be built along riverfronts and waterfronts. (Board- walks built across sand dunes will provide increased access while preventing dune de- struction from foot traffic.) In areas where access to the shoreline is severely restricted, those interested in increasing public access may need to work with private landowners to develop innovative strategies for protect- ing both public and private rights. It is the role of the government to manage the state's natural resources in trust for its citizens. Whether redeveloping areas or building along the shoreline for the first time, local governments have an obligation to pre- serve and promote public access points. Such access should provide both recreational and aesthetic benefits, meaning that viewsheds are as important as swimming areas. Beyond the intrinsic right of the pub- lic to enjoy the state's natural resources, quality public access often leads to economic benefits for the area in question. In addition to attracting tourism revenues, well main- tained and extensive public access encour- ages both residents and visitors to contrib- ute time and money to preserving natural areas. In an effort to enhance current access points and formalize new ones, the FCMP provides beach access signs as well as grants for boardwalks and other public facilities. For example, the Program recently assisted Panama City with improvements to a pub- lic park located on St. Andrew's Bay_ the project. In addition to thinking about building new structures or attracting new businesses, chosen communities must ad- dress public access, hazard mitigation, and environmental and cultural resource preser- vation. If Florida's waterfronts can retain traditional activities such as fishing and ship- building as well as consider new activities such as ecotourism, they can become even more valuable assets for the entire state. Stewardship of Coastal Resources Citizens' priorities and actions will shape the quality of coastal resources in the next cen- tury. To a large extent, past progress in ar- eas such as water quality and fisheries man- agement has been based on regulation, but coastal managers are recognizing more and more that future gains rely on individual actions and attitudes, Forexample, the state has controlled effluent from large factories. but it cannot control the maintenance of in- dividual septic systems or the amount of fer- lilizers and pesticides applied to lawns. Edu- cation on the issue of non-point pollution is essential; individuals should know that sew- age, fertilizers, and pesticides may eventu- ally find their way into estuaries, and that pollution of estuaries damages fish popula- tions, since these areas provide nursery habi- tat for juvenile fish. Planning for coastal stewardship means planning for outreach and education. Coastal managers and environmental advocates at all levels should share tools. Serious thought by managers about the audience, content, Waterfront Revitalization and value of different outreach actions will Many of Florida's waterfront communities increase the effectiveness and range of out- have suffered decline over ttme. Economic reach. Needs for successful outreach also conditions in many coastal areas have wars. include pre- and post-assessment, identify- ened as natural resources were depleted or ing outreach needs and evaluating the im- degraded, and as markets have gone through pacts of outreach actions taken. Finally, en- the cycles of boom and bust. Today, revital- couraging individuals to go beyond doing ization of waterfronts is both essential and "no harm," asking them to actively protect timely. [f~these areas can jncorporate new coastal rcsourcc~., participate in v.olunteer business~~pdra~tractive ~:plt~1reas while r;. m~~it~ring efforts'faiIq,e,ducate thelr"Cri~nds retaining"lii'ei"r1tniquc culturalcnaructer. bOlh < and"acquaintances1wiU further cOaS1~1're- residents ~\iid visitors will ocnefil. source protect'ion. ... In partncrship with I OOC) Friends ()f Florida, thc FCMP and the Dcpartment of COI11111 u- nity Affairs have initiated <l pmject to pro- Gathering, Managin~, and Sharing Information Coastal resoun.:c managcrs need information On the social science side, managers would like lO be armed with economic studies which document the values (use and non- use) of the resources they are trying to pro- tect. And on the natural science side. greater monitoring and inventory of our coastal spe- cies and habitats is needed. As coastal man- agers learn more about our resources and ecosystem processes, they discover the need for data collection on larger temporal and spatial scales. Resource managers are frustrated by miss- ing or unaccessible data, and by expensive or inadequate research methods. Better sys- tems of information management and dis- semination are needed as well as develop- ment of new methodologies that are afford- able. Specifically, managers would like to have easier and more cost-effective moni- toring and assessment methods so that they may monitor water quality and restoration success at a local scale. Once information is gathered it must be compiled, stored, and disseminated; instead, data is often lost or managers are unaware of its existence, lead- ing to duplication of effort as studies are re- peated, Information exchange across disci- plines is key, particularly between manag- ers and scientists. Managers would like to communicate research needs to scientists, and in turn scientific data should inform and guide policy-making. The FCMP supports a host of efforts to gather and disseminate information. In par- ticular, the program strives to provide envi- ronmental professionals with the data and the tools they require to effectively protect and develop coastal resources. In recent years, the program has formed a partnership with Florida's National Estuary Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves to sponsor regular workshops on coastal top- ics. Workshops held in 1997 covered such divcrse topics as l11<lnatees, water quality, cO<lstal barriers. <lquac-uMr~~ating im- d..'....oldl.r..d."t'~. . 1997 pacts, an JWl lie com ors';:"Ajso '" , ,;oJ .., FCMP worked with the Department of En- vironlllental Protcction's:Florida Marine Rcsearch Institutc to dcvelop a Geographic (cOIllillued 011 pllge /7) Florida ,. 1'/(II1I1;II/.: . August 199X . 15 ~ (continued from page I J) ther complement or support each of these programs on a continu- ing basis. It is important to note. that the local contributions in many of these program areas exceed the state contribution on a cumula- tive basis. But without the seed monies provided from the Legisla- ture, none of this would be possible. I want to conclude with two final points, both of which are re- flected in the two following quotes. The first deals with urban sprawl, and the second with environmental protection and the quality of life. Is there any doubt that both of these circumstances apply in Florida? You will find that the urban sprawl quote comes from the 199,5 Bank of America study describing conditions in California. NationsBank~ which has recently acquired Barnett Bank here, has recently announced a merger with Bank of America. Several ofthe highest bank officers are Florida natives, and it is our hope that anti-sprawl thinking will affect the financial decisions this institu- tion makes in the future. Most agree that our quality of life here is directly tied to resource protecion. as the second quote states in general terms. More and more. the business community is realizing this as well. [was in the audience of a legislative cOll1mitlee meeting a few years ago where several CEOs were testifying about the impacts of regulation on their oreratiolls. While none asked for more oversight and con- trols. tht:y unanimously said lhalthe quality of life in their commu- nities was the higgest f~lI.:tor in choosing to locate ill Florida. They wcnt 011 to say that the statc's biggest challengc was not in elimi- nating regulatory controls. hut in making sure that Florida contin- ues as a dcsirahle place for their business. cmployees. and cust()ll1~ crs. 1(, - August 1t}t)X - Florida -{'Ia""i,,/.: Conserving resources can sound like another kind of environmen- tal mantra. It's bigger than that, and is the key to maintaining Florida's natural areas and its prospering economy. To ignore ei- ther threatens the very quality of life that makes us such a desirable location. There is a great deal of effort required to keep the several components in balance that make up Florida's quality of life, and that means we all have a role to play in focusing the balance. And we all need to remember to vote for Revision 5 in November. Charles Pattison is the Executive Director of /000 Friends of Florida. 19~ICP EX~lts To all our new AICP Members Co~wtufatLofti!!! Due to the length of the list, we are unable to print the names of all those who passed the 1998 AICP Exam. However, we have posted these names on our website, www.Iewisweb.net/creative Please visit it and take a look around! NEW DCA DIRECTOR ON BOARD The Department of Community Affairs is pi eased to an- nounce the appointment of Ms. Carol A. Forthman as the Director of the Division of Community Planning. ef- fective June 1. 1998. Ms. Forthman most recently seNed as an attorney with the Tallahassee firm of Pennington, Moore, Wilkinson, Bell, & Dunbar. Her work in private prac- tice has focused on a wide range ot environmental and growth management Issues. She is also a certified me- diator and has handled several environmental and land use disputes. In private practice she represented individu- als, businesses, and local governments. This position is a return to Florida state government. as she previously seNed as Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Environmental Regulation and Chief of the Bureau of Land Acquisition for the Department of Natural Resources. Her education background includes bachelors and masters degrees in biology from George Washington University and the University of Miami and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. Ms. Forthman's knowledge and experience makes her a valuable addition to the programs and functions of the Division of Community Planning. She replaces Charles Pattison who left the Department to become Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Florida. Note: The Division of Community Planning was previously the Division of Resource Planning & Management. (co11linued from page 3) and Florida Association of Counties, would allow citizens to speak with their local officials, but still requires decisions of zoning officials to be made on the basis of the official record before them. The second section relates to tax exemp- tions for conservation purposes. It would authorize local governments to grant ad valorem tax exemptions to owners of private property held for conservation purposes. This exemption would be like the Greenbelt exemption used by agricul- ture and the Blue Belt exemption that has not been fully implemented. In recent years county property appraisers have taken away greenbelt status from property owners who have not cut their trees. This proposal would provide a lax. incentive for good stewardship. What unites Floridians is our love of the outdoors. The beaches, rivers, lakes, springs and open country of our state is the basis for a lifestyle of our people. It is also the foundation of an economy based upon attracting people to our special places. In Florida, a healthy economy is dependent upon a clean and healthy environment. A constitution is more than the basic law of the land. it is a place to express our fundamental values. Years ago, it was important to place measures in our constitution to attract growth and help us build the dynamic state that we have now. Now~ it is just as important to place measures in our constitution to protect our unique environment and quality of life.~ (continued from page /5) Information System (GIS) based catalog of the state's ocean resources. Known as the Statewide Ocean Resources Inventory (SORI), this information will assist coastal managers throughout the state, as well as informing the Florida Governor~s Ocean Committee. Continued support for applied reseal'cll and coordinatioll and dissemination of avail<lble inl'ormation is essential as Florida pl:.ins for the efficiellt use and effec- tive protectioll of its coastal resources. !-Iehli H('rb-h'f.: i,\' with Ihe Plorida Cmi.\'lal Mmwgl'/l/l'IIII'rogm/l/. F/oridlll)eparI111elll oj' CO/lllllfllli/.\' A.ll"lIir,\'. Preserving Our Past. . . CbartiMfJ Our Future .. - - - - -.,. ... - - - The American Planning Association, Florida Chapter 1998 Annual Conference Pensacola, Florida Has it slil2Ped your mind? WelL it's not too late! ~ Register for the Conference " Become a Sponsor ~. Exhibit your Products & Services N " Advertise in the Conference Program October 22-24, 1998 Pensacola Grand Hotel P~NSAC.LA ...:y../..o....;.,..... i d .i'!':--'''' of'"~ - ~:.. _"_ ~ \ See insert for further . forma~', or contact the FAP Offic~a. J 2-0808 --- e'l See You j ;1 , ,. " ..:,~. /:/orida.. Illall";u/.: . AU~lIst 199M. 17 CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IMPACT FEE UPDATE The Citrus County Board of County Com- missioners is requesting proposals from qualified firms for contractual services to update the County's Impact Fee. Propos- als must be submitted to the address be- low no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, Au- gust 28, 1998. No late submissions will be accepted. To obtain a copy of the Re- quest For Proposal, please FAX your re- quest to: Mary Hamilton, Secretary, Cit- rus County Department of Develoment Services, Community Development Di- vision, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Suite 140, Lecanto, FL 34461. (352) 527-5243. Fax (352) 527-5252. The posting of this announcement is for information only and does not obligate the County with regard to any further action. ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS PLANNING & ZONING COORDINATOR Salary competitive based on qualifications. The newly incorporated municipality of Islamorada, Village of Islands, located in the Florida Keys, is seeking an experi- enced planning professional to lead the Village's planning, zoning, and develop- ment review activities, including coordi- nating the preparation of the Village's comprehensi ve plan and land develop- ment regulations, and serving as a plan- ning liaison to local, regional. and State agencies. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong leadership qualities and management skills, and a thorough knowledge of planning principles. Mini- mum qualifications include a Master's degree in Urban Planning or closely re- lated field plus a minimum of 8 years of professional planning experience and 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Previous experience with and knowledge of the Florida Growth Management Act essen- tial, familiarity with Area. of Critical State Concern preferred. The position also re- quires strong written and verbal skills and ability to work with the public. Preference will be given to candidates with AlCP cer- tification. Resumes will be accepted through August 31, 1998, and should be sent to [slumorada. Village of Islands, P.O. Box 568, lslamorada, FL 33036 along 18. August 1998. Florit/ll ,.Plmw;llg HAINES CITY, FLORIDA CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR Salary Range: $35,841 - $50,177 Responsible for advanced planning ser- vices including comprehensive planning, formulating urban design strategies, re- viewing land develoment proposals, ad- ministering and preparing development regulations, and staffing related City Boards. Requirements: excellent commu- nication skills; effective interaction with public, public officials, staff, and regula- tory agencies; computer skills; MNMS degree in Planning or related field with 2 years experience in urban planning or BN BS degree in Planning or related field and 5 years experience; comparable amount CITY OF PORT ORANGE of training and/or experience may be sub- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT stituted for minimum qualifications. AlCP MANAGER membership and Florida Growth Manage- Salary negotiable, DOQ. ment experience desired. Send resume to: The City of Port Orange (pop. 44,210), City of Haines City, City Manager's Of- located in the Daytona Beach SMSA, is fice, P.O. Box 1507, Haines City, FL seeking a creative, customer-oriented pro- 33845. EOEIDrug Free Workplace. fessional to assume the duties of Planning ~'o<' and Development Manager. The Planning GENES and Development Manager provides vi- . ~ sion and guidance to the daily activities 'eY.ipoSiti of the Planning and Economic Develop- tlie"l"grow' g ID ment Division of the Community Devel- 'eS.!tt9roup.. ' ft Ge opment Department, including current i, u!bjii! planning"lI elep. planning and development review, urban 1 p. .furutig ana me' n & landscape design with architectural re- "~mSana m t1 a view, Economic Development and rede- ttmh will sup' velopment programs, long range plan- ~;;'&to"ex e ning, zoning, permitting and commercial :\l!t9j:resu~ to. 'iT. property maIntenance. The Planmng and ~ag~@ggl e com, Development Manager provides supervl- .: :.. sion to a staff of six professional and tech- FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA nical employees and provides primary (Population 38,000) staff support to the City's Planning Com- DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND mission. Position requires a Master's de- CODE ENFORCEMENT gree in Urban Planning or related field Yearly salary range: $53,675 - with a minimum of five (5) years of pro- $72,396 gressively responsible professional expe- Position currently manages 18 member rience. A1CP membership and Florida staff with one million dollar budget. Re- Growth Management and Redevelopment ports directly to City Manager. Gradua- experience highly desired. The preferred tion from an accredited four-year College candidate must have excellent written, or University, with a Bachelor's degree oral and graphic communication skills. in Engineering or Construction preferred, Contract position. Please send resume and but not required. Applicant must demon- cover letter (with salary history) to: Hu- strate management or supervisory expe- man Resources, City of Port Orange, 1000 rience in building inspections and/or code City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32119 enforcement. Must comply with Florida or fax (904) 756-5290. Position open un- Statc Statute Licensing rcquirements. Fort tillilled. Drug Free Workplace/EOElVels Pierce. Florida is an cast coast city in a Preference applies. 250.000 population SMSA. Rated in the with a cover letter and salary require- ments. top 50 Best Places in America by Moncy Magazine. Resumes will be accepted through August 31, 1998 and should be sent to: City of Fort Pierce, Personnel De- partment, P.O. Box 1480, Fort Pierce, FL 34954. EOE. , CIT,Y,.QFBETtJ;.Ey.uE," WASHING'I;ON; . , .. -. ~ - .~'. ,.','. ASSIS'fANJ:PJ;lANNING & . ,co~UNit~~EVELOPMENT ~"DmE<<'I'0i{:)..i'" ':.' '.' t: sallf.rSi)iia."Jif~.5;6.'~2.,. .0,~;.$'z.,087'i: . f: '-r>t~'.ot~:lIi~\;/i~~"",I'd_'ft" -, <," . (Located:jllst'nine':fu!les;~lltside Seattle on ;;',i"~~-,_ ";i~'(";'~ . ,- '.' :'the'~!l~" tI)€?lBl1g~t;~9tin~.Metro- . 1'..~o",.,".~.,..!Ir'.~A~. ..i',"'."'^t...D.... t' f . po t~, lI(,,,,SSIS~.. Ifec or 0 '.. '-,"'it'- .>'Jt.M:r-'~.',~;_:, -" - ' .- BeIf~~;"W!1~;J2IB!~mi?gan~Com- \ mut1}~IR,~:iIOP.111~I?~~,~7P~11Jan- :a~es1~~~~!ms~~?~~eed m~h~ de- . 'slgqt~iXf,~'?,p.flen.~,~~~~~;~~)}? ,pe,rm~tttng Pr~~~?~;i~1~~~iMres a'M~ster's DeW$'ln,J.lfQ~'t{P!anntPgtf<?'TI"'!1pltyde- veIop~~ni,t~d:t~~~:t~J.y.~~s~e~peri~hce in . ,', ',' -';'-<""";~ - ,"'Ii"'-"'"" ',', - . land ,,!se:plaiming; design or review pro- cessesi~,re~tct.Iifield~.TheCity Offers a prog'ressive;compensation package and prograIll of benefits. Call (425) 452-6838 for application materials. EOE. VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON PLANNER Salary range: $31,672 - $50,225 annually. Professional level position providing planning services associated with the daily operation of the Planning Division of the Planning, Zoning, and Building De- partment. Reporting to the Planning and Zoning Manager, duties include both cur- rent and cO!l1prehensive planning, such as site plan, rezoning, and variance review and processing, zoning administration, report writing and assisting with thc preparation and implementation of the comprehensive plan. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional planning experience. Master's degree preferred. Valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to ohtain one required. Good communication and presenlation skills and uemonstrated posi- tivc customer scrvicc skills required. Knowledge of and experience with Florida planning practices and land de~ vclopmcnt regulations in a rapid growth environment and AlCP certification pre- ferred. Submit a transmittal letter. resume. and documentation of education by 8/311 98 to the Human Resources Department, Village 01' Wellington, 14000 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414, Fax: (561) 791-4045, phone: (561) 791-4000. The Village of Wellington, population ap- proximately 30,000, is a recently incor- porated municipality in the high growth area of West-Centra I Palm Beach County, providing services to a primarily residen- tial community. Smoke/Drug Free Work- place & EOE. SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION TASK FORCE TWO POSITIONS: (I) SOUTH FLORIDA COORDINATOR; (2) PLANNER Compensation: (1) $55,000 - $65,000; (2) $39,000 - $45,000 The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force seeks two dynamic, energetic, and resourceful individuals to help de- velop a long range, integrated, strategic plan for ecosystem sustainability in South Florida. The Task Force is a consortium 01' state, federal, local, and tribal govern- ments established to coordinate the devel- opment of consistent policies, strategies, plans, programs, and priorities for ad- dressing the concerns of South Florida's ecosystem. One position, South Florida Coordinator, will be responsible for co- ordinating outreach and the Miami office's day-to-day planning activitiesl . products. The individual reports to the Project Lcader and the Exccutive Direc- tor. The second position is Planner, who will collcct and analyze data, coordinate with public and privatc sector entities, and participate in the plan process and pro- duction. For more information and cop- ies of the position descriptions contact: South Florida Ecosystcm Restoration Task Forcc, Florida International Univer- sity, University Park#OEI48, Miami, FL 33199, or visit our website: www.sfreslore.org . CITY OFTAMARAC PLANNER $32,000 - $46,000 BS degree in planning. public adminis- lratioll. urban sludics. economics. or ge- ography. 2 years experience in planning. preferahly ill government settings. Rc- quest application from: City ol'Tamarac, Personnel Department, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321; or call (954) 721-5018. Web Sitc: www.tamarac.org. EOE/M/F/DN CITY OF PLANTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Salary range: $42,900 - $64,400 The City 01' Plantation (located west of Ft. Lauderdale). population 77,450, 22 square miles, is accepting applications for an Economic Development Coordinator. Performs professional Administrative work in the design and implementation of an Economic Development Program for the City. B.A. Degree in Public Rela- tions, Business Administration (Market- ing and Finance), or a closely related field. Master's degree desirable. 2 years expe- rience at a professional level in the imple- mentation of an Economic Development program. Submit resume to Mr. John McKenica, Personnel Director, 400 NW 73 Ave., Plantation. FL 33317. Closing date: September I, 1998. ORMOND MAIN STREET, INC, PROJECT MANAGER '. " Salary: Mid to high $20K; . Ormond Main Street, Inc. is seeking a I highly motivated and enthusiastic pr';fe~~<l sional to manage its Main Street or.garih....l.' zation. Ormond Beachis a city of 34,000- . .', people with a non-traditiomildowntown corridor measuring 1.5 miles in length of 258.5 acres. Typical duties include over- seeing the day-to-day operations of the organization; managing all administrative . and informational systems of the local 'j program; and coordinating the efforts of . various volunteer groups to support revi- ) talization, promotion, design improve-! ments and organizational growth, Non- , profit and economic redevelopment ex- perience desired. Education and appli- cable experience will be verified. Send re- sume and social security number to: City of Ormond Beach Human Resources De- partment, P.O. Box 277, Onnond Beach, FL 32175-0277, Re: Main Street Project Managcr. Applications for this position must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednes- day, September 30, 1998, EOE. M/FI Handicapped/Veteran Preference. Florida." I'/allllilll:. August 199X. 19 I~C;Jtlll.c.1 h. rl'lIis ISSlIc... Theme: The Florida Environment 1 Preservation 2000 [- ! . :1\ . Creating A Greener Constitution ~I' .- 'I' !l .~..f Upcomiltlg Florida Planning Themes l~..~~ September: Historic Preservation .2 October: Innovations in Planning The Florida Chapter AMERICAN PLANNING ,ASSOCIATION 707 East Park Avenue Tallahassee. FL32301 (850)222-0808 Thoj.'Ja~ . C _ ~ V I Gr i ~57 O~" . MI~S, Alrp Q, L2a, C' - La/;'.;:;. ,., l,...C I Eo ~ ary, Fl 32746 .'IUN"!'!:U ON KECYCI.Elll'Al'EIC "~.. \7i'f~~~:~:"::~~~: . ,~:~':: A~ I. (JL.l'i"WHlf;J{iJHifiQTEW"./! . "''ff~~;:;';:,jj",._t.,.. 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Transportation HOSTED BY: HELD AT: ~~.~1It. jlii~W~iin ' , The Central Fiorida Chapter AT WALT DISNEY WORLD VILLAGE ~G~q~~9R '. 1 t .. ,,~~','.';'::"'J, :~,,,,,,;'::'.""!':' '.',.: l . .,'. :'~A': , .' , ... FPZA,. 1998 State Conference Schedule 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 10:00 am to 4:30 pm 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Registration. 2nd Floor Planning Commissioner Workshap, Grosvenor Resort Golf Tournament. Tuskawilla Country Club Evening Reception, Grosvenor Poolside (Dinner on your own) ._._-_--.........._-~_.~.'........ --.........- : \,::'n"l . '-:.j (~. ~\31 :' e" t.." . r \J f~:.."L,. I> '1. ~ :>> 'J: I:' L...., 1,~""'il' l~. -' r: ,c', ~l . ji~1.' . .-f,~~~ '" ~'~ ' ,.~ , .~,,' .,~" ,; ')",U.>~ :'1"_;.~__'1.~"1'. "".'.....,," '., ,;~.. . ,'f'" ~" U:". ,. .;""':"'0';1 Continental Breakfast Registration - 2nd Floor Welcome Session Honorable Glenda Hood, Mayor. City of Orlando (invited) Plenary Session Honorable Bob Graham, U.S. Senator (invited) Morning Break Breakout Sessions. Tourism Development Central Florida. Theme Park Expansion Plans John McRey1f51ds, Government Relations, Universal Studios Florida Kurt Caffe~J\$lmeral Manager, Silver Springs (invited) Entertail)me'~t~M1irketplaces, Shopping for Excitement S(e,;7e Ba~fr,P;:e'si~nt"B6ke;'Yeisure Grolfp /Ghqd.M6rtin, PresiCJIft:/, Point:Orlalta~ Session 1 C '/" Recr~ation Trails and\c<ftou~isni:iQfferi'ng the Natural Choice Modera(of/ .'. Fled,Ayer, St(](e.o,(,fjpr@b;1Gffice of Green ways & Trails Panelists:. ~:, . .William Baker:Executive Director, Florida Conservation Lodge Foundation ", ,- ~ " .,.., .!:" . 'I;'"'t :.~ ""- . . . CMsti Flood, MailOger, Orange County Parks & Recreation Department Ketri' Post, Directp~ of New Product Marketing, Visit Florida (invited) Lunch and Keynot\" Speaker - Grosvenor Resort Professor Ian 1. M'cHarg, University of Pennsylvania Mobile Workshop'~ Departing from ~~dsvenor Resort Downtown Orlando Jodi Rubin, AICP, ~i~toric Preservatkm.qfficer, City of Orlando Leo Auger, Exec. Did/ctor)' L YNJf.: The'ciiritral Florida Regional Tran~port;tion Autho;il'j (invited)~-:;.i, \.J Dan Gallogher, AfCP, 'r:hief~/anner, City of Orlando Transportation Planning Convention Center/International Drive/Orlando International Airport TOfT!A?Ackert, E<<e~~tive Direct~ Orange County Convention Center M&ria Triscari, Executive Director, International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce Lee Tillotson, Senior Director of Planning & Special Proiects, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Universal Studios Expansion John McReynolds, Government Relations, Universal Studios Florida Town of Celebration Kathryn Hallaway, Mgr. Government Relations, Disney Imagineering .l House of Blues Social, Downtown Disney's West Side 7:30 am to 8:30 am 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 8:30 am to 8:45 am 9:00 am to 9:45am 9:45 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 11 :15 am Session 1 A Session 1 B 11 :45 am to 1 :30 pm 1 :~:O pm to 5:00 pm Workshop A , /.' Workshop B . Workshop C Workshop D 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 7:30 am to 8:30 am 7:30 am to 12:00 pm 7:30 am to 8:30 am 8:45 am to 10:00 am Session 1 A Moderator Panelists ~ Continental Breakfast Registration - 2nd Floor State Board of Directors Meeting Breakout Session 1 . Schools A-B-Cs, 1.2-3s, Reading, 'Riling, 'Rithmatic & School Concurrency Hal Kantor, Esq., Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Dennis Smith, Superintendent, Orange County Public Schools (invited) , . CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Continued) ~ ~ GOLF TOURNAMENT At this year's tournament, take on 18-holes at the Tuskawilla Country Club in south Seminole Counry, Florida. Scheduled for a shotgun start at 10:00 a,m" Wednesday, September 16, the best ball contest is open to both conf,,,ence and non-conference attendees, The tournament cost of$55.00 includes two drink tickets, lunch and awards. Reservations are required before August 15, 1998. After this date, contact Tom Blanton (407) 825-3462 for availabiliry. A map to the course will be sent out to all tournament registrants, ELECTED & APPOINTED PLANNING OFFICIALS WORKSHOP Wednesday's day long workshop is designed for planning officials, staff and members of related boards and committees, Attendees will learn how to be more effective and producrive, how to make sound practical decisions that can be defended and implemented, and the rational sequencing and working of motions to make parliamentary procedures more manageable so you can focus on whar's important to your communiry, Contact Jay Marder, AICP at (407) 330-5670 for more information, ZORA NEALE HURSTON,..lIVE!!! In this one-woman performance set in 1938, we find Nora Neale Hurston, one of the mosr celebrated wrirers and folklorists of this country, at a high point in her career. She had just returned from Haiti and completed her second book of folklore, "Tell My Horse", and is the toast of the Harlem Renaissance, Phyllis McEwen, a poet and performance artist portrays this most famous resident of Eatonville, Florida, the historically all-black ciry just outside Orlando, and allows us to meet this brilliant and controversial woman. (This session is courtesy of the Florida Humanities Council and is open to the public.) STUDENT REGISTRATIONS To qualify for the student: rate you must be enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited college or universiry. Please include a copy of your student 10 with the registration form, Student registration includes attendance of all seminars, mobile workshops and the keynote luncheon. Other events are an additional cost. CEU credit available thraugh the University of Central Florida for conference attendance. Dress for all conference events is casual. . AI.1iiiJ... jii~~ill 'J!~~!Il' T 1!1iJ~/) d 1f:?t;ij;:0-jlr/{&i. MaJUJUJilllg) &. ZOllilllgJ A.S;S;OCI~.QlIIli FPZA. 4nH ANNUAL CONFERENCE September 16. 19, 1998 Orlando, Florida . CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM. Name Title Agency/Company Address Phone Number City/State/Zip CONFERENCE COST: FPZA member Non-Member Student Rate (includes Keynote Luncheonl PLANNING & ZONING OFFICIALS WORKSHOP o I wish to apply for FPZA membership Signature ;,-'. ;;'_ ' "~', '1111111)TjAIri~?It;,::.. .'~_:~~"y~.y,'8;;f.;~~~{~?,--::".;:r~:r~,:':~r~~.}.:;:'~~ '~~~~eIitD~~;~.45;?'?:~~~;'n.~b~~~gi~~ci?ti.rdF~~~;;'P:li~:~~~~~~~rSi~lI~\i~\~~~~ ". ~~I?llfo-~f.1Y;1~~d'~fuII,gt~g:~~~,~~:H~tt;~b~I,~~~.:f?". ~ed.~e~b' ~~f.(~F1ff~g~da~~.':I'Ins..- ';:~~.;~f!!.'~G~k~~:if~t.~~j;J~~.~~k'~.,- ,~tra~o I scoun ,.... " ,. sgauon. fID'an" .' ; p~~e~t',mustl , eirecelv; )';'!lle 00.' t1tuteo ,,' overnment'_on'~.r~oerure,~p.te~Der-"j;, r!iiR~',:l.':.;]::.t., ..c.', ".'2:.j\~.:?J''':''~~9'rt' j~~"_11i::d>_,1lj;qi,t>I' G" ''f6t.:: ",,1 ~'~~)'!if.~~'~l1b~}, SPOUSE/GUEST: Cost Number Wednesday Evening Reception $ 10.00 X $ Thursday Keynote Lunch $ 15,00 X = $ Thursday "House of Blues" Social $ 25.00 X = $ Friday Awards Lunch $ 15,00 X = $ Friday Evening Banquet $ 30.00 X = $ Fax Number By Sept. 4 $210,00 $255,00 After Sept. 4 $230.00 $300.00 $ 50,00 $ 75,00 $ 55.00 $ $ $ $ MOBILE TOURS: (Max 40 people each) Thursday. 1 :30 pm to 5:00 pm Tour A: Downtown Orlando -LYMMO Tour B: Convention Center/I-Drive/Orlando International Airport Tour C: Universal Studios - Expansion Tour D: Town of Celebration (Due to limited seating on tours. please mark your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice. Space availability on mobile tours for spouse/guest determined on day of event. GOLF TOURNAMENT Wednesday - T uskawilla Country Club Players must register before August 15, 1998. Includes lunch, drink tickets & awards. Shotgun start with best ball played $ 55.00 X = $ TOTAL REGISTRATION $ MAKES CHECKS PAYABLE TO: FPZA - Central Florida Chapter. Mail registration form and check to: Orange County Planning, P,O, Box 1393, Orlando, Florida 32802-1393 Phone (407) 836-5600 . Fax (407) 836-5862 . , > Session 1 B Session 1 C 10:00 am to 10:15 am 10:15 am to 11 :30 am Session 2A Session 2 B Session 2C 11:45amto 1:30pm 1 :45 pm to 3:00 pm Session 3A Session 3B Session 3 C 3:00 pm to 3:15 pm 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm Session 4A Session 4B Moderotor Panelists Session 4C 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thomas Pelham, Esq., Apgor & Pelham Jake Varn, Esq., Fowler & White Theresa Jacobs, Orange County Homeowners Association Access to Higher Education in Your Community Hugh Bleddyn, Exittiu\~?eirecfor of Corp. Services, Valencia Community College Robert Barker?1r;:,RJgfonal,VP., University of Phoenix N ...,- ", Ann McGee, President0$F#.fll/~ple Community College Public &"'rivate Schools and four Zoning Code: A Primer'-?r local Planni~~ lli Zaning Officials C. Allen Wx."S, Esq., colif/Cole & Bell Dionne L. Kramer, Executive Director, Seminole County Public Schools Richard Ung~I.GP'..G/{;ef Planner/Zoning Official, City of Orlando Morning Break Breakout Session 2 - Economic Development Economic Diversification - Beyond Tourism John Lewis, Economic Development Administrator, Orange County Tony Vanderworp, AICP, City Manager, City of Sanford Traffic Concerns for Special Events: Traffic & Mobility Issues for Stadiums, Ballparks, Speedways, Art Shows & Other Events Tom Ackert, Executive Director, Orange County Convention Center Jim Lee, PE, President, Tronsportation Consulting Group, wc..-? Harry Campbell, PE, City Transportation Engj~T'f'C;:ify of:Qrlando Building local Pa.rtn~rships fO,r ~;:;;;omis~,DereI.9p.211nt ~ Who to Work With In Your Tow~ ~~ ~ -- Mike Babross, Exec. VP., Econo~/,'c 6.~!opment6,'bmmlssion ~f'Mii:i Florida Dawn St. Clair, Marketing D~~a.I,--"vi~"t(pn~nte,~@!rings CRA Kim Dryfoos, Executive Director,VYfaiitstreet Winter Garden ~ '" <<fFY" ~ Awards luncheon - Grosvenor Reso.r~ , Breakout Session 3 - land Use/l;go, j\ffairs Annexations, Jaint Planning Agreements, Utility Agreements and and Update on Private Property Rights Alison Yurko, Esq., Gray, Harris & Robinson, P.A. Jean Roush-Burnell, Esq., Chief Assist. City Allorney, City of Orlando Census 2000: Florida Plans & Activities Beatrice F. Piddock, Information Services Speciolist, Bureau of the Census . Metamorphosis of a Community: Urban Infill at Orlando Naval Training Center Jim Sellen, Executive VP, Miller, Sellen, Conner & Walsh, Inc. Richard Bernhardt, AIC?, Director of Planning & Development, City of Orlando Orlando Noval Troining Center Redevelopment Team Members Afternoon Break Breakout Session 4 - M~bility/h1ist~y~ Is a Train Coming - State::&4.-ocal~M'~Transit Challenges Hon. Ed Turanchikjj{jl(for.a~h,fcou~ty Co"Jrmissioner Steve Willis, !#r!t(Eng./Co~YNX, Thl'tilnlfa, Florida Regional Trans. Auth. Case St~die~ir;' Ret!iitti.\lg'State R~~for Community Enhancement Russe/~W~g.!!!!r"A!EJl?eirre.:.'i.rofJPliJnning, City of Ocoee David..'Risinger, 10, .ivision Manager, Urban Resource Group, Inc. ....... .- ~~.~"'~,.!'J""" l' l "\ Troy Russ;--Transi1Q.r!ati~'b PlaQl}.e.rlGlaffing Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart Jim Wood, FOOT District Five (invited] Zora live - A Performance & Discussion of Zora Neale Hurston Phyllis McEwen, Poel and Performance Artisl (OPEN TO PUBLICI Banquet and Installation of State Officers I" I;.' ~ I": , /:,,'>:' H.'" <J .....-r...,,--~~;... ,. ."". ~. !it;.~~ !i1:ij!i~!>h !2h:;' .~ -,i,IIIIII.1 ra.. ;Q !~j~>, , ., :/',' ',7 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 1998/1999 Board Meeting () CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS. >G~q~~9R ., " FPZA. 4nH ANNUAL CONFERENCE September 16.19, 1998 Orlando, Florida AT WALT DISNEY WORLO VILLAGE FPZA'a 47th Annual Conference is being held at the Grosvenor Resort in the heart of Lake Buena Vista, The resort is centrally located and within walking disrance of Disney Village, Disney Institute, and Downtown Disney, Many of the local area attractions are nearby with free rransportarion available to all Disney theme parks, The conference room rate is $79 per night for single/double occupancy, and will be in effect three days prior to and after the conference. Reservations must be made by August 15, 1998 to receive the conference rate, Remember to ask the resort for any special accornmodarion requirements. For Special Conference Accommodation Needs, call UCF Institute of Government Phone: (407) 317-7745 or Fax: (407) 317-7750 CEU credit for conference available through the University of Central Florida RETURN TO: Florida Planning & Zoning Association P.O. Box 1081 Orlando, Florida 32802-1081 lJ"""""",,,' .~~oo 1"< '-.-' ....p li- .:; I,'! ~ . .-" ::". J . ,. / l~~";'''"- . - --_.? ThOMas J P GriMMs, AICP 357 Oak Leaf Circle Lake Mary. FL 32746 A~iii..1lt. T.LI. jli~r.'.iii~ ~tw. ,Ji 'l!~~!l' e/?/#lr-iffJ. T~~'" ~jI...J.l~j>>~ &: ~Q,OJ~~.1VJ ~>>..PAflJJ'p">>J ----....---~-.-.------ --._--~"""",~.-.....".,,, -____--"',.,.....""~"'~~. >-..-.....T.. -......'"0"". ....',' ~. ....'l!I '.',..-.':.,........."""......""'''''''''''..-. .."....,,'...'..' .~. l!p". ...~~...~"~~I~.~-"''''-... .... '.'. >:~:~:.lil~~:li~9-"~arjtcn:e !:.~~}~IP~~if'i.ot~~~