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Home My WebLink About2008 01 09 Regular 600 Evaluation And Appraisal Report (EAR) LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY ITEM 600 Consent Information Public Hearin2 Re2ular X January 9, 2008 Special Meeting / Mgr./Dept. REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests that the Local Planning Agency review the draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and participate in a discussion led by Planning Communities, LLC on the recommendations related to the City's List of Major Issues. PURPOSE: To enable a discussion between the City Commission and the Local Planning Agency on the draft EAR, particularly related to the recommendations included in the section tab labeled, "Part II - Local Issues". APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: Florida Statute s. 163.3191 Evaluation and appraisal of the comprehensive plan. Florida Statute 163.3174 (4) (related to responsibilities of the Local Planning Agency regarding the comprehensive plan) BACKGROUND: The Evaluation and Appraisal Report functions as an audit of the successes and shortcomings of the City's Comprehensive Plan and suggests how the plan should be revised to better address community objectives, changing conditions, trends affecting the community, and changes in state requirements. The identification of major planning issues last spring, set the stage for revisions to the City's Comprehensive Plan. CONSIDERATIONS: · The City Commission and Local Planning Agency generated a List of Major Issues as the focus of the EAR and generated it to the State Dept of Community Affairs (DCA) on April 24, 2007. · On October 8, 2007, the City contracted with the firm, Planning Communities, LLC, for the preparation of the EAR. · On October 9,2007, the DCA responded with their Letter of Understanding, accepting the List of Major Issues. · Planning Communities, LLC has prepared a draft ofthe EAR and wishes to obtain feedback from the City Commission and Local Planning Agency. · Planning Communities, LLC will facilitate a discussion ofthe Major Issues and the recommendations included to date, in the draft EAR. January 9, 2008 Local Planning Agency Special Meeting REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 600 · The City will submit the draft EAR to the DCA by February 1, 2008 for a courtesy review to obtain initial feedback prior to the deadline for submittal of the EAR which is due May 1, 2008. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests that the Local Planning Agency participate in a discussion on the draft EAR and provide feedback to the City's consultant. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report [please review "Part II - Local Issues" in particular]. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY ACTION: -2- Planning & Zoning Board/LP A Special Meeting January 9, 2008 The attached was distributed during the discussion of Regular Agenda Item "600" by Ms. Teresa Townsend, AICP, Chief Executive Office, Planning Communities, LLC. . lPA Seoping Meeting- Fall 2006 . Joint CC and lPA Workshop - Feb S, 2007 . Public Workshop HGreat Ideas for a Great City" - Feb 28, 2007 . Inter-Agency Seoping Meeting - March 21, 2007 . Staff Review Meeting- Feb & Mar 2007 . Joint CC and lPA Meeting - April 2007 (Affirm list of Issues) . Submit list of Issues to DCA - April 24, 2007 . Confirmation letter from DCA - Oct 9, 2007 I EAR Activities to Date . EAR Kick-Off Meeting - Oet 8, 20tH ., LPA Meeting 1:1- Oct 24, 2007 . Meetir:gswith City Manager and Staf. (Nov - Dee 2007) . Survey (Staff, Commissioners :and lPA (Dec. 2007) . Preparation of the Draft EAR (Od.. Dee 2007) . LPA Meeting n2- January 3, 2008 . Joint Workshop (Tabled Discussions)- January 7.2008 Consensus Workshop . - - .~:i' ""Ideas From EAR Visioning Process and Survey"!:!::::':"" . ~ .m~' ~ '. 'City Staff ,., 'Public Input .CommisSion and LPAt:'i... 'DCA .. , .' ....... .;:H;:;;t!;;;~ ~DRAFM~q;;' RECOMMENDATIONS ! EBEB c::=:J c::=:J c::=:J c::=:J EBEE 1/9/2008 Meeting Agenda · Overview of the EAR Process · Workshop on each of the EAR Recommendations presented in the DRAFT EAR (Facilitated discussion) IE''''~ r-' . ,~.,'. , , .( 1oi;;i l..- ,~ Meeting Format Teresa Townsend, AICP Housing Density, Population & Greenspace and Redevelopment of the West Side Karen Campblin Elderly Housing/Medical Facilities & Affordable Housing Major Issue(sl t .Background 2.Assessment 3.Focus Ouestion (Facilitated Discussion-Teresa and Ann) 4.EAR Recommendations 1 Ground Rules l.Everyone has wisdom. 2.We need everyone's wisdom for the wisest results. 3.There are no wrong answers. 4.The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. (Synergy) 5.Everyone will have the opportunity to hear and be heard. Major Issue: Kedevelopment of Wes t Side . Support infjll and redevelopment on the west side of the City, while assuring quality of life and preserving or enhancing community character . Geographic constraints . Annexation boundary to protect Black Hammock . Lake Jesup- a major geographic feature . Urbanized areas to the south . Annexation of City enclaves yields -400 acres . Initiation of interlocal agreement with County to annex enclaves could yield 65 acres . Vacant Lands Map -660 developable acres 1/9/2008 Major Issue: F opulation, Housing Densit.Y and Greenspace . Balance the preservation of natural resources and community character with r~ population growth and desired development as the City approaches build-out --., I r opulation. Housinl!;Densitq and Greenspace/R.edevelopment l)ackground . Rapid growth in population and land area through the 1990's . Growth slower in recent years, but steadily continuing . Build-out anticipated approximately 2030 . City anticipated to be no more than 15 square miles at build-out 2 r opulation, Housinl1;Densit~ and Greenspace: Draft R.ecommendations Exchange height increases for greenspace in Town Center Focus high density housing in Town Center and US 17-92 Corridor Allow vertically integrated multi-family in commercial areas as a conditional use Area-wide evaluation of environmental resources; use incentives and acquisition LEED Certification for buildings . Accessory dwelling units - conditional use . Support for property improvements and removal of non-conforming uses . Transition older residential along arterials to live-work or commercial uses . Design standards for density increases or mixed use in neighborhoods . Address infrastructure deficits 1/9/2008 r opulation, Housinl1;Densit~ and Greenspace/Kedevelopment Opportunities . Town Center . Greeneway Interchange District . Potential to implement compact, mixed use development in other areas of the City as part of comprehensive framework . Enhancement of compatibility standards . Strategic plan for redevelopment . Redevelopment/small area planning . Support for transit/multimodal connections . Staff, board and commission collaboration on obstacles and opportunities . Incentives for redevelopment . Vertical integration of uses r opulation. Houeintt Den5it~ and Grcen5f'ac.e/R.edevelopment: FOCUS QUESTION How does the City envision infill development and redevelopment occurring in a way that preserves natural resources and is in harmony with the community character of Winter Springs? 3 Major Issue: SR +,+ Corridor "To preserve SR 434 in downtown as a four-lane, pedestrian-friendly corridor while maintaining adequate mobility" SR +,+ Corridor: Opportunities . Connectivity can be accomplished as part of a master planning effort . Bicycle and pedestrian amenities can be required as part of new development projects . New transit opportunities can be considered SR +,+ Corridor: Ke'y Draft Recommendations . Strengthen policies in the Comprehensive Plan regarding access management, connectivity and multi modal options . Adopt policy constraint against widening of SR 434 . Study possibilities for new multimodal facilities, particularly transit/bicycle/pedestrian options between the Greeneway Interchange District and the Town Center 1/9/2008 SR +,+ Corridor: t)ackground/lJescription r- . Roadway is operating near L..?;( capacity in the Town Center area . State's level of service standard being utilized for future land use map amendments . Automobile speeds are not conducive to increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic . City staff has undergone extensive coordination efforts with state agencies SR +,+ Corridor: Opportunities . SR 434 can be designated as a "constrained facility" . A variety of revenue sources could be used for landscaping and amenities SR +,+ Corridor: Ke'y Draft Recommendations . Adopt alternative and appropriate level of service standards, which consider all possible concurrency options, particularly for development meeting higher standards of connectivity or enhancing alternative modes . Continue coordination with FOOT regarding SR 434 speed limits in the Town Center 4 FOCUS QUESTION In what ways can Winter Springs create a pedestrian-friendly environment and enhance aesthetics along SR 434 through the Town Center area, while maintaining adequate mobility? Major Issue: Greenewa.'} Interchange E.mplo.'}ment District Goals of the GID: . "To provide employment opportunities and an increased tax base" . Designated in 1999 . >280 acres . 120 acres of Conservation area . Excellent transportation access . Allows hotels, convention centers, office parks, restaurants, professional training facilities, educational and research facilities . Higher density development . Residential <25% once GID 30% developed 1/9/2008 Take A Break 00:00 ....- >..............."'.. . ......'.. ~;. ~, . - Greenewa'llnterchan<?;e E.mployment District. Opportunities . Diversification of tax base . Residential market and regulatory trends point to need to increase office/commercial tax base . Commute for City residents greater than Seminole County average 5 Greeneway Interchanl!;e Employment District: Opportunities . Regional Collaboration/SeminoleWAY . Transportation . Site access and circulation . Multimodal opportunities . Planning to guide future development FOCUS QUESTIONS l.What are the steps the City should take to refine ideas and develop a unified vision for the GID? 2. What are some of the elements you feel are critical to success of the GID? Elder1~ Housinl!;and Medical Care Needs Assessment . Life expectancies have increased. . Health-related statistics for adults (i.e. obesity, diabetes, lower activity levels, etc) indicate future dependency for assisted living and medical care (possibly at earlier ages). . These pose new challenges in terms of adequate delivery of local services such as health care, housing and transportation choices. 1/9/2008 Greeneway Interchanl!;e Employment District. Draft Recommendations . Include residential development as part of vertical mix . Allow height increases in exchange for environmental preservation . Increase regional coliaboration through SeminoleWAY . Develop GID Master Plan . Address transit, trail and bicycle access Elderllf HousiGand Medical Care oal To support elderly residents to "age in dignity" by providing the ability and choices to continue to live independently. Elderllf Housinl!;and Medical Care Needs Assessment There are a number of programs and approaches the City may implement to achieve the goals of providing housing and medical service options to support the aging population. The Maturing ot America GettlnlCoInm...ltlftOO'lT,...,t tot."......PI:Ipul.Itton ~......~:-...... . - ." . .' '"" '. - .J '~ . ' s~ _"'!!>_ 'r-. ~ .!. 6 EldeMq Hou5in..;and Medical Care Opportunities Assisted LivinQ - housing arrangements for those who are able to continue to live on their own, do not require full-time medical care but may need assistance in taking care of daily activities. - Adult Family Care Homes - Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Senior Apartment Complexes NursinQ Homes - long-term care facilities that provide 24-hour medical and personal care FOCUS QUESTION To avoid creating an environment that causes our seniors to need to move out of our community or to require costly in-home care (or nursing home care). How do we provide choices and designs in housing, transportation and services that allow our parents, our friends and ourselves to continue to live active, high- quality lifestyles as our population ages? EideM';! Housin..;and Medical Care Draft Recommendations . va uate access to transportation an community facilities. . Iml?rove elderly access to recreational facilities and other health opportunities. . E.ncourage 9r9uP homes for the elderly for SIX or fewer clients. . Develop partnerships with private/non- profit organizations on elderly housing policies and/or programs as well as transportation and access. . Allow Accessory Dwellings and/or "Granny Cottages" with strict guiaelines. 1/9/2008 EldeMq Housin..;and Medical Care Opportunities Communities for a Lifetime - a statewide program Initiated by the Flonda Department of Elder Affairs aimed at making crucial civic improvements to: - Increase housing options for people 55 or older - Provide health care services and elderly facilities - Increase transportation options - Improve accessibility and transportation routes - Distribute community-wide education programs - Encourage more efficient use of natural resources - Support volunteer opportunities - Foster partnerships EldeMq Hou5in..;and Medical Care Draft Recommendations Incentives/requirements for new developments to conform to "Communities for a Lifetime" (CFL) standards. Incentives to incorporate universal design principles for rehabilitation projects. . Work with elderly housing technical assistance programs to educate developers on CFAL and Universal Design. . Explore feasibility in attracting an Assisted Living Facility and/or Urgent Care Facility. Affordable and Work-Force Hou5in!l; Goal To develop plans, programs and policies that provide adequate and safe housing for residents, particularly low to moderate income households and the elderly while protecting and enhancing existing neighborhoods. 7 Affordable and Work-Foree Housin.-; Opportunities The strategies that may help address affordable housing shortage: Changes to land use regulations ( i.e. Inclusionary Zoning) Community land trusts Government grants and tax credits Housing trust funds Direct financial assistance to buyers Providing a variety of housing types Reducing non-housing living costs (i.e. Green Design) FOCUS QUESTION What are some approaches the City should use to provide housing choices for all members of its growing work-force that fit the character of the City of Winter Springs? (Consider density, locations/distribution, standards for design and appearance) Thank you! Contact Information: Teresa Townsend, AICP Chief Executive Officer Planning Communities, LLC 407-382-2229 Office ~^ /\ COMMUNITIES 1/9/2008 Affordable and W ork-F oree Housin.-; Draft R.ecommendations 1. Discuss programs and potential joint partnerships with private/non-profit organizations. 2. Establish a work-force housing program in collaboration with the County. 3. Create education programs on available funding resources and technical assistance. 4. Institute density/development bonus incentives. 5. Develop a program that provides developers with a reduced traffic level of service standards for development applications. 6. Require large residential developments to include work-force housing units. Upcoming Activities Time I ActiVity January 7,2008 January 28, 2008 February 1, 2008 March 2008 April 2008 April 2007 May 2008 July 2008 August 2008 Joint CC/lPA Workshop Commission draft EAR Public Hearing Transmit draft EAR to DCA for Courtesy Review Receive DCA Comments lPA Public Hearing on Final EAR Commission Transmittal Public Hearing on Final EAR EAR Submittal to DCA for Compliance Review Preliminary Sufficiency Determination from DCA DCA Final Sufficiency for EAR 8