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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation _ Environmental Advisory Committee_ Tab 03 1/8/2020Agenda Item #3. Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) STAFF MEMO Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Jan 08 2020 Staff Contact: Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair Department: Environmental Advisory Committee Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (FLUE) to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Memo on Review of VOT Comp Plan Elements and Proposed Plan COMP PLAN Future Land Use Element v2 copy Page 12 of 46 Agenda Item #3. memo Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee To: Environmental Advisory Committee Members From: Thomas G. Bradford, Chair cc: Date: December 29, 2019 Re: VOT Comprehensive Plan; Future Land Use Element Environmental Provisions, Review of EAC Member Comments and Plan for Going Forward Comments: Attached for your review is the Future Land Use Element of the VOT Comprehensive Plan. I have highlighted any item that I think has environmental provisions in it. Text boxes are included too as are sticky notes. Other members of the EAC have commented as well. Their comments and mine are combined in the attached document entitled "EAC Comments on VOT Comp Plan Elements." This review is the first step in addressing the one specific assignment the Village Council asked us to undertake; review the VOT Comprehensive Plan. I propose we combine our collective comments on the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) and the Transportation Element in the EAC Comments on VOT Comp Plan Elements document. Thereafter, we will transmit our comments on these two elements to the Director of Community Development and ask that she review them and attend a future meeting of the EAC to discuss the Comprehensive Plan process and address our collective comments. If you agree with this proposed process a motion from the EAC approving the same would be appropriate. Going forward in the process for commenting on the various Elements of the Comp Plan the following has to occur for this group process to be workable: 1. You must limit your comments to items that are clearly and only related to environmental issues. We are not out to re -write the Plan. We are charged with addressing environmental issues only. I will answer any questions you may have about issues in the various elements of the Page 13 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Plan, but not in the EAC Comments on VOT Comp Plan Elements Document. 2. In a group setting you should type your comments in the document distributed for comments using the "Comments" feature of that software so that they automatically appear in the margins of the document in a sequential order. Otherwise, I have to re -type your comments, which is a poor use of my time. If the document we are seeking comments on is a PDF, download the free Adobe Reader DC software found at https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/pdf-reader.htmI In order to make your comments in Sticky Notes, a type of speech or text balloon. If it is a Word document like this one you are reading, go to the tool bar at the top of the page and click on "Insert." The tool bar will expand showing you the "Insert" options. Click on the "Comment" icon. This will create a like �his for you to make a comment. This is Microsoft's idea of a text balloon. You can hover your cursor over the highlighted word and another balloon appears with the same comment as shown in the right margin. Commented [1]: Wasn't that easy? Commented [2R2]: Commented [TGB3R2]: Page 14 of 46 FUT ELE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY DOCUMENT Goals, Objectives/ Policies At EFPS Agenda Item #3. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Goal: 1.0.0 Provide for the development and redevelopment of suitable and compatible land uses which will preserve, enhance, and promote strong sense of community within the established character of the Village of Tequesta, which will encourage sustainability and protect its natural resources. -I Objective:1.1.0 Coordinate all future an use decisions with the appropriate topography and soil cc edit" ns, the availability of facilities and services and land use designation as per the Future Land Use Map. Policy: 1.1.1 Continue to maintain fegulations (subdivisions, zoning, signage etc.) which guide future I d use configurations so as to preserve topog- raphy and soils; re #ire facilities and services; and, protect against seasonal and periodic flooding. Policy: 1.1.2 The Village's La implement, th/� Table FLU-1 bk Consider re -wording to read "encourage sustainability and require protection of its natural resources." lent: What incentives can be provided to uraae" sustainability? ICI Development Regulations shall conform to, and use, density and intensity standards as outlined on low: VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 11 Page 16 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Table FLU-1. Future Land Use Districts, Density and Intensity Standards Maximum Density and District Uses Intensity Low Density Residential units 5.4 units per acre Residential Medium Density Residential units 12 units per acre Residential Activities related to the sale, lease or Commercial distribution of products and/or the Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 provision of services Recreation and Active or passive recreational uses Floor Area Ratio of .10 Open Space Public Land and structures owned, leased or Buildings and operated by a government entity, Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 Grounds and/or privately owned but used for a public purpose Public or private facilities or Other Public institutions such as churches, schools, Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 Facilities fraternal organizations, and nursing homes Conservation Land used for the conservation and Floor Area Ratio of .10 preservation of natural resources A mix of: single and multi -family residential uses; small scale retail sales and services, business services Mixed Use and professional services primarily designed to serve residential neighborhoods, and; recreation and open space 2 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 18 dwelling units per acre, 18 dwelling units per acre in an Adult Congregate Living Facility. Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 4.2 for non- residential uses and mixed use buildings. Residential uses shall comprise no less than 20 percent and no more than 80 percent of a mixed - use district. 8 Units per acre for Rehabilitation Facility (Ord. 2-14) Page 17 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Policy: 1.1.3 Coordinate and support Palm Beach County and Martin County in the protection of potable water well fields, and in the implementation of applicable well field protection programs. Objective: 1.2.0 Continue to monitor conditions in the Village in order to identify redevelopment and infill areas. Policy: 1.2.1 There are no residential blighted areas within the Village ofTequesta. However, the Village will, wherever and whenever appropriate, cooperate with other local governments in these efforts to redevelop and renew such areas in their respective jurisdictions. Policy: 1.2.2 Encourage redevelopment of commercial plazas to support economic development efforts and sustainable planning practices. Policy: 1.2.3 Support mixed use designations on main corridors to promote a vibrant economy and walkability. Objective: l.3.g/ Prohibit land uses which are inconsistent with the community's character and future land uses. Policy .3.1 Through the implementation of planned unit development, mixed -use and other innovative regulations, encourage the development of housing types within a physical setting that permit both comfortable and creative living, while affording both privacy and sociability. Policy: 1.3.2 Policy: 1.3.3 Policy: 1.3.4 Policy: 1.3.5 Policy: 1.3.6 Policy: 1.3.7 How does the Village propose these things, including environmental resources, will be protected? Needs specificity. Maintain the quality of existing single family neighborhoods by prohibiting commercial and high density residential development in these areas. Support consistent quality of design and protect existing neighborhood integrity, character and environmental resources. Continue to monitor aesthetic and architectural initiatives through the Planning and Zoning Board and applicable local regulations. Implement height limitations in accordance with the Land Development Regulations. Maintain residential densities in accordance with the standards prescribed in Table FLU-1 and the Land Development Regulations. Require adequate parking, suitably arranged and attractively landscaped, in all developments. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 13 Page 18 of 46 Agenda Item #3. How does this "ensure the protection of natural resources" the objective of this section? Policy: 1.3.8 Commercial developments shall be developed in a mannq that will compatibly serve the community's needs by restricting th it location to those areas indicated on the Future Land Use Map. Policy: 1.3.9 Strive for compatible developments and redevelopm nts that will benefit the Village and compliment the aesthetic ch ratter of the community. Policy:1.3.10 Require signs that are visually attractive and Ic�w-key through implementation of Village sign regulations. f Policy:1.3.11 Require parking areas that are generously landscaped and appropriately lighted by implementing provision within the Zoning Ordinance. Policy: 1.3.12 Respect the privacy associated with the existing/'open space. Policy: 1.3.13 As part of the Site Plan Review process, tom atibility with adjacent This sounds like land uses shall be demonstrated. Com tibility is defined as something that should already consistency with the Future Land Use Ma and compliance with exist. Let's ask to Village land development regulations. see it. Fea hatObjective: 1.4.0 Ensure the protection of noturol resources nd historic resources. gand l of icy: 1.4.1 Utilize orientations to water, to the fullest extent. Policy. .4.2 By 2019 the Village will, where applicable,- Identify, designate, and protect historic, archeological and cultural resources that may be located within its boundaries by conducting a survey to identify such resources, if any, and adopting appropriate protection mechanisms into the Code of Ordinances. Policy: 1.4.3 Implement an ordinance requiring a land development permit prior to commencement of development activities to protect natural resources. Policy: 1.4.4 The trimming or removal of mangroves should be consistent with Sections 403.9321-403.9333 of the Florida Statutes and subject to approval of the Village. mangroves are reviewed and potentially approved by the Village. If so, who reviews and approves same? Policy: 1.4.5 The Village shall continue to support the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management/ Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management Department Land Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding to provide far joint management of the Jupiter Inlet Natural Area. The Village shall support preservation of native plant and animal species on Eco-Site #61, a 52 acre parcel located east of 4 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Shall we request a copy of the MOU? Page 19 of 46 copy of the VOT Site Plan Review Process. US-1 and north of County Road 707 (Beach Road), as a component of this effort. Policy: 1.4.6 l The Village will protect mangroves within Tequesta by deferring the regulation of mangroves in proposed development and redevelop- ment areas to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Let's take a enforcement and protection under Sections 403.9321-403.9333 of the look at the Florida Statutes. This shall be made a part of the Village Site Plan VOT Future Review Process. Land Use r� Map. Policy: 1.4.7 The Village shall protect potable water wellfields by allowing only the land uses encompassed within the wellfield drawdown zones of influence shown on the Future Land Use map. Objective: 1.5.0 Require, through the land development review process that suitable land is made available for infrastructure facilities necessary to support all proposed development and which are consistent with locally adopted level of service standards. Policy: 1.5.1 Implement standards for future land use development in accordance with the density, intensity and use standards outlined in Table FLU-1 of this Element. Policy:1.5.2 The Village shall ensure that public facilities and services meet adopted levels of service, and are provided concurrent with development impacts. Policy: 1.5.3 The Village shall continue to condition the issuance of permits on the availability of facilities and services necessary to serve the proposed development. Policy: 1.5.4 The approval and authorization of land use development within the Village shall be concurrent with the provision of utility service. Policy: 1.5.5 Apply the standards and requirements of the adopted hurricane evacuation and civil defense regulations where applicable. Policy: 1.5.6 Provide for drainage and storm water management, open space, and safe and convenient parking and on site traffic flow by applying the site plan review requirements of the current land development regulations within the Village. Policy: 1.5.7 Ensure that adjacent land uses are protected by strictly enforcing setback, height, landscaping and signage provisions within the Village land development regulations. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 15 Page 20 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Policy: 1.5.8 The Building Official is designated as the Floodplain Administrator for the Village ofTequesta. The Floodplain Administrator shall coordinate the impacts of all new development and redevelopment within the coastal zone against existing hurricane evacuation plans. Policy: 1.5.9 Electric substations shall be permitted in all Future Land Use Districts except Conservation. Policy:1.5.10 The Village shall implement land development regulations to accommodate and protect existing and future energy efficient electric power generation and transmission systems, including right-of-way protection, allowing substations and transmission lines in Future Land Use and zoning districts, and other mechanisms. The Village prefers and shall encourage the provision of underground utility lines where feasible. Policy: 1.5.11 The Village of Tequesta, through the Land Developmen egulations, will coordinate current land uses and any future land use ch es with the availability of water supplies and water supply facilities. Objective: 1.6.0 Coordinate with any appropriate resource planning and management plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, and approved by the Governor and Cabinet. Policy: 1.6.1 The Village will coordinate its future planning and development with the South Florida Water Management District by requiring the issuance of a Surface Water Management permit, as appropriate, prior to issuing a site plan approval. Objective: 1.7.0 Development within Flood Insurance Rate Map zones shall be subject to restrictions implemented through the Village of Tequesta's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, flood resistant construction require- ments of the Florida Building Code, land development regulations and other provisions of the Code of Ordinances. Policy: 1.7.1 The Village should keep abreast of federal requirements to assure resident's eligibility for flood insurance in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Policy: 1.7.2 The Village Floodplain Administrator shall review all development applications and plans in flood hazard areas to comply with the requirements of the Village of Tequesta's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and the flood resistant construction requirements of the Florida Building Code 6 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN What does VOT deem to be "energy efficient electric power generation and transmission systems?" Why on earth would VOT allow substations and transmission lines in future land use and zoning districts if one is not required to do so? Cities require underground utility lines. You don't "encourage" it. VOT has this requirement, to some degree, in the Code already. Page 21 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Policy:1.7.3 The Village shall continue to operate within FEMA's NFIP Rating System (CRS) and continue to work toward maintaining and improving its CRS status. Policy: 1.7.4 A minimum finish first floor elevation above mean sea level (MSL) for all new construction, additions and substantial sea level, or 18 inches above the crown of any road, street, cul-de-sac or highway, or meet the requirements of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to flood hazard areas, whichever is most stringent. (Ord. 22-11) Objective: 1.8.0 All proposed new development and redevelopment within the special flood hazard areas shall be subject to site plan review. Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zones, and design flood elevations, shall be shown on preliminary and final plats. Policy: 1.8.1 The Village Floodplain Administrator shall examine the latest land use control criteria relating to flood zone development for inclusion in site plan review process to ensure such development proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage and be reasonably safe from flooding. Policy: 1.8.2 The Village should to discourage high intensity land uses and public facilities in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zones and the Coastal High Hazard Area. Objective: 1.9.0 The Village shall continue to enforce regulations found in the Florida Building Code requiring new construction, additions, renovations, and substantial renovations or substantial repairs in the Flood insurance Rate Map zones and Coastal High Hazard Area to utilize the latest wind damage and flood prevention techniques. Policy: 1.9.1 The Village shall continue to maintain provisions for the utilization of latest techniques and building standards through the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta for all development located in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zones and Coastal High Hazard Area. Objective: 1.10.0 Encourage local residents within the hurricane flood areas to utilize and participate in the NFIP. Policy: 1.10.1 All structures in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zone and Coastal High Hazard Area should be protected by the NFIP flood insurance, where possible. Policy: 1.10.2 The Village shall continue to support the requirements of the NFIP for community participation. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17 Page 22 of 46 like this. I would want clarification as to what VOT Agenda Item $ems to be "more efficient development patterns." Do they mean energy efficient? This policy assumes that pedestrian and bicycle friendly design always incorporates beautification and streetscape improvements. It does not do so unless mandated. No real problem here except how does a municipality '"promote" mixed use zoning and development? Cities either adopt mixed use or they don't, If adopted, its required. To "promote" implies its an optional thing to do in a mixed use zoning district. Tequesta has mixed use zoning districts. Objective: 1.11.0 Implement innovative development and redevelopment concepts such as Planned Unit Development, overlay zoning, transit -oriented development, and mixed -use development through the land development regulations and other appropriate mechanisms in order to reduce automobile dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce sprawl, and promote more efficient development patterns. Policy:1.11.1 The Village shall continue to support beautification efforts and streetscape improvements on commercial corridors by promoting pedestrian and bicycle friendly design. Policy:1.11.2 The Village shall promote mixed use development, defined as a mixture of residential and non-residential land uses in a design - unified, pedestrian friendly environment with multi -modal transporta- tion connectivity to other areas, at appropriate locations. A major purpose of mixed -use development shall be to provide opportunities to live, work, shop and recreate in a walkable area, and to reduce automobile dependence and greenhouse gas emissions. Policy:1.11.3 The Village shall encourage the implementation of low impact development techniques and green building standards that reduce the negative environmental impacts of development and redevelopment by: locating building sites away from environmentally sensitive areas; promoting the preservation of natural resources; providing for on -site mitigation of impacts (i.e. retention and treatment of stormwater runoff, water reuse, Master Stormwater Management Systems); promoting energy conservation through design, landscaping and building techniques (i.e. solar power, increased tree canopies); promoting water conservation through landscaping and building design; ensuring environmentally friendly building practices (i.e. use of environmentally friendly building materials, recycled materials), and; considering the development of a Green Building Ordinance and a related Green Certification programs for development and redevelopment, including the development of a Neighborhood Development Rating System that integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building. Objective 1.12.0 Special land use policies shall be developed by the age of Tequesta when necessary to address site specific land developme ssues. Policy: 1.12.1 Areas designated Mixed Use shall provide for single and multi -fad residential uses; small scale retail sales and services, business services and professional services primarily designed to serve residential neighborhoods, and; recreation and open space. Show EAC how VOT has "encouraged" low impact green building standards. Show COMPEAC where these important things have been codified or placed in administrative 8 1 VILLAGE OF TECIUESTA procedures for developers and property owners to see and contemplate. Page 23 of 46 Agenda Item #3. Policy: 1.12.2 The Village should pursue all avenues for grants and other assistance in developing its future areas, especially for those planning areas with special needs and concerns. Policy 1.12.3 Public Educational Facilities of the School District shall be an allowable use within the "Other Public Facilities" land use category on the Future Land Use Map. Objective 1.13.0 The Village shall continue to review hurricane evacuation and emergency management plans to ensure that they adequately address its evacuation and emergency management needs and are compatible with coastal planning area population densities and regional emergency management. Policy:1.13.1 The hurricane evacuation plan for the Village shall consider the densities and intensities prescribed on the Future Land Use Map. Objective: 1.14.0 The Village, as appropriate and feasible, shall encourage the elimina- tion or reduction of uses that are not consistent with interagency hazard mitigation reports or hazard mitigation goals. Objective: 1.15.0 The Village should consider annexation of neighboring areas that are consistent with the character of the community, which can be provided facilities and services consistent with the levels of service standards established by the Village, and which discourage urban sprawl. Policy: 1.15.1 The annexation of future areas into the Village shall discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl consistent with standards contained within Chapter 9J-5.006 (5), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Policy:1.15.2 Annexation of unincorporated enclave areas shall be pursued consistent with Florida Statutes ensuring the provision of Village services. Policy 1.15.3 In the event of a future annexation that has sufficient land area to site schools or co -locate schools with public facilities such as; parks, Show me an libraries and community centers, prior to the amendment to incorpo- ordinance that rate the area into the Village Comprehensive Plan, the Village shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County School Board to determine does not allow the need to site a school in the annexed area. adjacent property Objective:1.16.0 The Village shall protect and support its urban forestry to care and owners to trim manage its tree population for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing the urban environment and the character of the Village. or remove VOT street Policy: 1.16.1 The Village shall consider its street trees as infrastructure to preserve trees. and protect them as community assets. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 19 Page 24 of 46 VOT should "require" not "encourage" planting of trees on Agenda Items r.me the VOT land private property. Streetscapes should be designed, adopted and development regulations. constructed for every neighborhood and corridor. Policy:1.16.2 The Village shall protect existing trees by creating mitigation provisions in its land development regulations for its residential and commercial land use districts. Define "major renovations." Mandate, not "encourage" shade providing street trees pursuant to a VOT eetscape plan said street. Who shall prepare those incentives for VOT to consider? If you have a tree ordinance, you don't cut down a tree without replacing the tree. 1.16.3 The Village shall encourage additional planting of trees to strengthen the character and aesthetic of its residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. Policy:1.16.4 —All development and major renovations shall be encouraged to provide shade trees along sidewalks to promote pedestrian activity and create scenic corridors in neighborhoods and commercial districts. Policy:1.16.5 The Village shall consider providing incentives to developers to preserve trees and natural resources and to encourage additional tree plantings and green areas. icy: 1.16.6 The Village shall continue to promote and enhance the Village's Tree and Landscape Ordinance as a key element in retention and provision of private plant materials to support sustainable development principles of tree preservation and minimize impacts to the existing site resources. ,--7 Let's review the Tree and Landscape Ordinance and determine how well it is has been incorporated into the development review process and building permitting review processes. 10 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 25 of 46