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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 07 06 Public Hearing 403 Amending Chapters 5,9, and 20 of the City Code•,. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AGENDA ITEM 403 July 6, 2005 Meeting Consent Information Public Hearin X Re ular REQUEST: The Community Development Department -Planning Division, and City Attorney requests that the Local Planning Agency hold a Public Hearing to consider amending chapters 5, 9, and 20 of the City Code, as they relate to the development review process. PURPOSE: . The purpose of this Agenda Item to request the Local Planning Agency hold a Public Hearing to bring the pertinent development review sections of the City Code up to date and make them more effective and understandable. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: Florida Statute 163.2511-163.3246: (Provides that land development regulations for municipal planning be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan). Florida Statute 166.041 Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions. Winter Springs Charter Article 1V. Governing Body. Section 4.06. General powers and duties. Section 4.15 Ordinances in General. Winter Springs Code of Ordinances, Chanters 5,9. & 20 CHRONOLOGY: June 23, 2005- Public Noticing in Orlando Sentinel of LPA Public Hearing July 6, 2005- P & Z Board (LPA) to hear and make recommendation CONSIDERATIONS: Much of the development review process set forth in the City Code has been in place for more than 30 years and needs to be up-dated. In some situations the applicable laws have changed and the Code needs to reflect the statutes that are currently in effect. . • July 6, 2005 Public Hearing Item 403 Page 2 Staffis reviewing the proposed Ordinance No. 2005-14 and will provide a list of recommended changes during the LPA meeting. FINDINGS: • The request is in keeping with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 163 of Florida Statutes. • The request is in conformance with the purpose and intent of the City Code and with all applicable requirements. • The request is in keeping with Article VIII, Section 2(b) of the State Constitution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends that the LPA hold a Public Hearing and recommend Approval to the City Commission for Adoption of Ordinance 2005-14, a Code Amendment simplifying the current application process and general procedure relevant to the development review process. Staffwill provide a list of proposed minor modifications to the document at the LPA meeting. ATTACHMENTS: A. Ordinance 2005-14 LPA ACTION: Page 2