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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 02_11/13/2019 Agenda Item #2. Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) STAFF MEMO � Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Nov 13 2019 Staff Contact: Thomas Bradford Department: Environmental Advisory Committee Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members ATTACHMENTS: M Review of Future Land Use Element Environmental Provisions COMP PLAN Future Land Use Element Page 11 of 46 Agenda Item #2. memo Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee To: Environmental Advisory Committee Members From: Thomas G. Bradford, Chair CC: Date: November 4, 2019 Re: Review of the VOT Comprehensive Plan; Future Land Use Element Environmental Provisions 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.You may find other items to have environmental items in them. If so, bring them up at the EAC meeting for the Committee to discuss. On the face to the attached Future Land Use Element I have placed a digital sticky note next to each environmental item that has been highlighted wherein I had thoughts on the item in the element. To read what was written by me you can either place your cursor over the note itself and the text will pop up or click the note and it will open to be read. I will use both the highlighted sections and my comments in the sticky notes to facilitate the conversation to keep it moving forward in a timely manner. Some items will likely require some form of follow-up action. 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 would use this opportunity to make recommendations for the elements of the Comprehensive Plan to be even better. Page 12 of 46 I .Iar r S� yl' w, .mow • 71- 114 46, mk } gyp` Ak POLICY DOCUMENT' e ` y { a , y1!!' :4 }ki`i lY Y Objectives, AL tw Goa/s, Policies #�afi� �rh y•1 �1 ear .. a4 tr�1 -� 90 vp "} ��"'�•.�`c ,�.a r_. ry •,Y ry�.� %fir'�*�4°t� IF J. eL e rJ6 F ,� at COMPREHENSIVE �• 1'f �t�r � A �: I. p Agenda Item #2. 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. Objective: 1.1.0 Coordinate all future land use decisions with the appropriate topography and soil conditions, the availability offocilities and services and land use designations as per the Future Land Use Map. Policy: 1.1.1 Continue to maintain regulations (subdivisions, zoning, signage etc.) which guide future land use configurations so as to preserve topog- raphy and soils; require facilities and services; and, protect against seasonal and periodic flooding. Policy: 1.1.2 The Village's Land Development Regulations shall conform to, and implement,the use, density and intensity standards as outlined on Table FLU-1 below: UPON-' VILLAGE OF TIEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1 Page 14 of 46 Agenda Item #2. Table FLU'1' Future Land Use Districts, Density and intensity Standards Maximum Density District ��ss — 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 CcnmmmercKal 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.IO Open Space PublicLand and structures owned, leased or operated bya government entit Buildings�n� � Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 Grounds ' and/or privately owned but used fore ' public purpose Public or private facilities or Other Public institutions such as churches, schoo|s' Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 Facilities fraternal orQan(zations, and nursing homes Land used for the conservation and Conservation Floor Area Ratio of.lO preservation of natural resources 18dvve|\ing units per acre, 18 dwelling units per acre in an Adult Congregate Living A mix of: single and multi-family Facility. Maximum Floor residential uses; small scale retail Area Ratio of4.2for non- sales and services, business services residential uses and mixed Mixed Use and professional services primarily use buildings. Residential designed to serve residential uses shall comprise noless neighborhoods, and; recreation and than ZO percent and no more open space than QO percent ofamixed- use district. 8 Units per acre for Rehabilitation Facility (O rd. 2-14) 2 VILLAGE OFTE[lUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 15 Of 46 Agenda Item #2. 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: 12.0 Continue to monitor conditions /n the Vi800e /n order to identify redevelopment and infill areas. Policy: 1.2.1 There are no residential blighted areas within the Village ofTequesta. Hovveverf the Village will, wherever and whenever appropriate' cooperate with other local governments in these efforts to redevelop andre new suchareasin the irrespect|vejur|sdictions. Policy: 1.I2 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 vva|kabUity. Objective: 2.3.0 Prohibit land uses which are inconsistent with the connnnun/tys chunocterondfuture/onduses. Policy: 1.3.1 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 Maintain the quality of existing single family neighborhoods by prohibiting commercial and high density residential development in these areas. Policy: 1.3.3 Support consistent quality of design and protect existing neighborhood integrity' character and environmental resources. Policy: 1.3.4 Continue to monitor aesthetic and architectural initiatives through the Planning and Zoning Board and applicable local regulations. Policy: 1.3.5 Implement height limitations in accordance with the Land Development Regulations. Po|icy: 1.3.6 Maintain residential densities in accordance with the standards prescribed in Table FLU-1 and the Land Development Regulations. Policy: 1.3.7 Require adequate parking' suitably arranged and attractively landscaped, in all developments. VILLAGE OF TE[lUE5TA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN i] Page 16 Of 46 Agenda Item #2. Policy: 1.3.8 Commercial developments shall be developed in a manner that will compatibly serve the communit/s needs by restricting their location to those areas indicated on the Future Land Use Map. Policy: 1.3.9 Strive for compatible developments and redevelopments that will benefit the Village and compliment the aesthetic character of the community. Policy: 1.3.10 Require signs that are visually attractive and low-key through implementation of Village sign regulations. Policy: 1.3.11 Require parking areas that are generously landscaped and appropriately lighted by implementing provisions 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' compatibility with adjacent land uses shall be demonstrated. Compatibility is defined as consistency with the Future Land Use Map and compliance with Village land development regulations. Objective: 2.4.O Ensure the protection ofnuturo/resources and historic resources. Policy: 1.4.2 Utilize orientations to water, to the fullest extent. Policy: 1.4.2 By 2019 the Village vvl||, 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 ofOrdinances. 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 403.932I'403.9333 of the Florida Statutes and subject to approval of the Village. Policy: 1.4.5 The Village shall continue to support the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management/ Palm Beech County Environmental Resource Management Department Land Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding to provide for 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 | VILLAGE OFTE[lUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 17 Of46 Agenda Item #2. US-1 and north of County Road 707 (Beach Road), as a component of this effort. Policy- 1.4.6 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 enforcement and protection under Sections 4O3.9321'4U3.9333 of the Florida Statutes. This shall be made a part of the Village Site Plan Review Process. Policy: 1.4.7 The Village shall protect potable wetervveUfie|ds bv allowing only the land uses encompassed within the v«e||fie|d dravvdovvn zones of influence shown on the Future Land Use map. Objective: 2.5.0 Require, through the land development review/ process that suitable land is made ovo0bb/efo/infrostructure facilities necessary tosupport a// proposed development ond which one consistent with /oco8v adopted level of service stondords. 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: l'5'7 Ensure that adjacent land uses are protected by strictly enforcing setback° height, landscaping and slgna@e provisions within the Village -~— land development regulations. VILLAGE OF TE[lUE5TA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 15 Page 18 Of 46 Agenda Item #2. Policy: 1.5.8 The Building Official is designated as the Flood p|ain Administratorfor the Village ofTequesta. The F|oodp|ain 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 ofTequesta, through the Land Development Regulations, will coordinate current land uses and any future land use changes with the availability of water supplies and water supply facilities. Objective: 1.6.0 Coordinate with any appropriate resource planning and management plan prepared pursuont to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, and opproxedbytheGovernmrond[ob/net. 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: 2.7.0 Development within Flood Insurance Rote Map zones shollbesubject to restrictions implemented through the NY/oge of Tequesta's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, flood resistant construction require- ments of the Florida Building[ode, /ond development regu/otions ond other provisions of the [ode ofOrdinonces. 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 (NF|P). Policy: 1.7.2 The Village F|oodp|aio 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[ode 6 | VILLAGE OFTE[lUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 19 Of 46 Agenda Item #2. Policy: 1.7.3 The Village shall continue to operate within FEK4A/s NF|P Rating System ([RS) and continue to work toward maintaining and improving its CRSstatus. Policy: 1.7.4 A minimum finish first floor elevation above mean sea level (MSU 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 10 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 sho8 be subject to site plan review. Delineation of flood hozordareas,floodwoy boundories ond floodzones, an design flood elevations, shall be shown on pre8rn/nory ondfino/p/ots. Policy: 1.8.1 The Village F|oodp|a1n 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: 2.9.0 The NYloge sho0 continue to enforce regulations found /n the Florido Building Code requiring new construction, additions, renovations, and substontio/ renovations or substontio/ repairs /n the Flood Insurance Rote Map zonesand[oosta/H/ghHozamdAreoto utilize the latest win d damage ondfloodprevendun 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 ofTequesta for all development located in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zones and Coastal High Hazard Area. Obective: 2.1O.O Encourage local residents within the hurricane flood oreos to utilize and porticipote /n the/VF/f! Policy: 1.10.1 All structures in the Flood Insurance Rate Map zone and Coastal High Hazard Area should be protected by the NF|p flood insurance, where possible. Policy: 1.10.2 The Village shall continue to support the requirements of the NF|P for community participation. VILLAGE OF TE[lUE5TA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17 Page 20 Of46 Agenda Item #2. Objective: 2.21DImplement 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 /n order to reduce automobile dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce sprawl, and promote more efficient deve/opnnentpatterns. 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 e design unified, pedestr[an friend|yenvlronrnent wit h mu|ti-modai transporta tion connectivity to other areas, at appropriate locations. A major purpose ofmixed-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 |ovv 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 storm»«ater runoff, water reuse, Master Stormwater Management Systems); promoting energy conservation through design' landscaping and building techniques ((.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 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 Village ofTequesto when necessary to address site specific land development issues. Policy: 1.12.1 Areas designated Mixed Use shall provide for single and rnu|t/-farnl|y residential uses; small scale retail sales and services, business services and professional services primarily designed to serve residential neighborhoods, and; recreation and open space. 8 | VILLAGE OFTE[lUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 21 Of46 Agenda Item #2. 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 m an a gem en t 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 interogency 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 1.1S.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, libraries and community centers, prior to the amendment to incorpo- rate the area into the Village Comprehensive Plan, the Village shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County School Board to determine the need to site a school in the annexed area. Objective:1.16.0 The Village shall protect and support its urban forestry to care and manage its tree population for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing the urban environment and the character of the Village. Policy: 1.16.1 The Village shall consider its street trees as infrastructure to preserve and protect them as community assets. VILLAGE OF TIEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 19 Page 22 of 46 Agenda Item #2. 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. Policy: 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. Policy: 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. lO | VILLAGE OFTE[lUESTACOMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 23 Of46