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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.
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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).