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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 08 06 Regular Item A ; ;--.;" - . - ~ '1"' -' ~~.. -.... ..... . PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD - LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR AGENDA ITEM August 6, 2003 FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT STAFF REPORT APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY The project was discussed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the applicant's advisory board responsible for park, recreation and leisure service activities. Provide a copy of the agenda and/or minutes of the advisory board meeting(s) where this project was discussed. The board must be an appointed group of citizens, such as a parks and recreation advisory board, who would normally review projects similar to the proposed grant application. Discussion must take place at a regularly scheduled meeting. Planning and zoning or similar boards may be used if a parks and recreation advisory board does not exist. CITY OR COUNTY COMMISSIONS ARE NOT CONSIDERED ADVISORY BOARDS. (Please tab as Exhibit "C-2") (7 points). I. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION A. Applicant: Owner: Chuck Pula Parks & Recreation Director 1126 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 B. Request: City of Winter Springs 1126 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 The applicant requests that the' Planning and Zoning Board discuss the proposed grant application and recommend to the City Commission that staff submit a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grailt for Improvements to the Property. C. Purpose: The purpose of the request is to meet the grant requirements for 7 points on the points based application for potential funding of $ 200,000. 1'. '. .. ......9"" . (-.. .. " ,. ... ,., 7'~ . D. Site Information: 1. Parcel Number 2030-26-5AR-ODOO-001 O. 2. Acreage - 27.3 acres. 3. General Location - The site is located North of State Road 434, 7/10th mile Westof Tuskawilla Road. The property borders the North side of the R/W of the abandoned portion of 434 and is adjacent to Central Winds Park on the East and South side. 4. Existing Land Use - Town Center District. 5. Development Trends - The applicant is planning to develop Parks and Recreation uses on site. The proposed land use is consistent with the general character of the area. (Central Winds Park Expansion). 6. Letters/Phone Calls In Favor or Opposition - A majority of the registered voters of the City of Winter Springs voting at the Referendum Election on September 4, 2001, approved the purchase and development of this property. E. Consistency With The Comprehensive Plan: This 27.3 parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element, October 2001 and also the Capital Improvement Program (Bond Funds) and approved by the City Commission and Planning Board on 10/4/2001. II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request to submit a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for Improvements to the property. III. ATTACHEMENTS: A. Site Plan (To Be Shown At The Meeting).