2) ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUDIBLE BEEPERS AND CELLULAR PHONES 4) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

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1 1) CALL TO ORDER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HIGHLANDS COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 8, 2017, AT 3:00P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENGINEERING TRAINING ROOM HIGHLANDS COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 505 SOUTH COMMERCE AVE., SEBRING, FLORIDA. 2) ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUDIBLE BEEPERS AND CELLULAR PHONES 3) ROLL CALL 4) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 5) SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES 6) OLD BUSINESS: NONE 7) NEW BUSINESS: A. HEARING #1813- LEONARD B AND MARY A MILLER- C/0 KIMBERLY SAPP An approximate 1.03-acre parcel located in Highlands Park Estates, approximately 0.07 miles east of Hallmark Avenue, 0.28 miles west of Highlands Lake Drive, and 0.48 miles west of Lake Istokpoga on the south side oflvy Street; the address being 1411 Ivy Street, Lake Placid, FL; and legally described as follows: Lots 5, 6,7, and 8, Block 14, Highlands Park Estates, Section N, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 5, Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 24.1-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet for an existing dwelling. B. HEARING #1814- KENNETH AUSTIN- C/0 PAMELA KARLSON An approximate 0.26-acre parcel located in Leisure Lakes, on the west side of Peachtree Drive, approximately 0.12 miles west of Lake Francis and 1.06 miles north of Lake June Road; the address being 1050 Peachtree Drive, Lake Placid, FL; and legally described as follows: Lot 36, Block 30, Leisure Lakes, Section 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 29, of the Public Records ofhighlands County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 7.1-foot side yard setback instead of the required 7.5 feet for an existing dwelling and a 4.2-foot side yard setback instead of the required 7.5 feet for an existing accessory structure.

2 C. HEARING #1815- JENNY WILLIAMS TRUST- C/0 ROBERT S. SWAINE An approximate 1.2-acre parcel located at the intersection of US 27 North and Vicki Drive at the old Taco Bell location; the address being 650 US 27 N., Sebring, FL; and abbreviated legal as follows: An approximate 1.20-acre parcel located in Section 26, Township 34 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 5-foot setback instead of the required 15 feet base building line for a proposed commercial canopy. D. HEARING #1816- BRAHA SEBRING, LLC- C/0 BRANDON CRAIG An approximate 430-acre portion of an approximate 1, acre parcel located along the Highlands County and Hardee County, county line located on Marguerite Road, approximately one mile south of West Josephine Road, and approximately five miles west of Payne Road; the address being 984 Sugarberry Trail, Lake Placid, FL; and abbreviated legal as follows: An approximate 430-acre parcel located in Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a special exception to allow an air strip to accommodate an Airplane Community Development. 8) ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING- SEPTEMBER 12, ) BOARD MEMBERS 10) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 11) CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD AT THE TIME AND PLACE SPECIFIED ABOVE. ANY PERSON WHO MIGHT WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COMMITTEE/GROUP, IN PUBLIC HEARING OR MEETING IS HEREBY ADVISED THAT HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD WILL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DO NOT DISCRIMINATE UPON THE BASIS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY STATUS. THIS NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY INVOL YES EVERY ASPECT OF THE BOARD'S FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING ONE'S ACCESS TO, PARTICIPATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TREATMENT IN ITS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. ANYONE REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OR SECTION FLORIDA STATUTES SHOULD CONTACT MS. PAMELA ROGERS, ADA COORDINATOR AT: (VOICE), VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE 711, OR BY PROGERS@HCBCC.ORG. G: BOARD ZON.New ZON (To be retained) ALL LINDA'S FILES ON F DRIVE.New ZON (To be retained) Agendas & Minutes BOA AGENDAS 2017 Agendas AUGUST 2017.doc, Last updated on :07 AM

3 REQUESTS FOR CART OR INTERPRETER SERVICES SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO PERMIT COORDINATION OF THE SERVICE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. G: BOARD ZON.New ZON (To be retained) ALL LINDA'S FILES ON F DRIVE.New ZON (To be retained) Agendas & Minutes BOA AGENDAS 2017 Agendas AUGUST 2017.doc, Last updated on :07 AM

4 HIGHLANDS COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES The regular meeting of the Highlands County Zoning Board of Adjustment was called to order at 3:00p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in the Commissioners' Board Room located in the Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida. Members present were: Mr. Howard, Mr. Osborn, Mr. Roberts, Ms. Tiernan, Mr. Travers, and Mrs. Mack, Vice Chairperson. Alternate/Non-Voting Members present were: None. Also present were: Mrs. Sawdy, Zoning Official; Mrs. Culpepper, Planner I; ~rs. BuChans, Planning Supervisor; Ms. Conrad, Zoning Supervisor; and Mr. Macbeth, Couf1tj~Ahorney. ~~" -' > "' Minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved. M6'ti~~',farried 6-0. ''Wf,~ 1 ~.. 6) OLD BUSINESS: '".. ~~',).Jt, t:,y-, A. #1811-DAN An approximate 5.0-acre parcel loca Arbuckle Rd., 0.90 miles east ofcr 64 E, Range on the north side of Michon Path; the Park, FL; and abbreviated legal as follows: An Section 10, Township 33 South, ~*~e.f9 East, High J<:-\.::; ~~~{1~(.~ ~-..- The applicant is requesting a special ex~pti~~ t~f.jh, within 30_0 feet _o~ lot... l. in... ~ of the A von;park Bombing being 5151 Michon Path, A von 5.0-acre parcel located in County, Florida. off-sit,furm labor housing, located. ~'... an. d e~ceediri~~t. w.?;;pers bjec~ p~operty. Also, to. allow co~mercial achv~ty...;;~\'r~.f;;,~~ervmg agn~(tural_ purs, and limited to the service of agncultural pursm ~;:specirrc\py to store farm. eqmpment. Mrs. Mack read the request, and Ms. Sanchez an,d onrad~ij,fesented the reque~t. Mrs. Culpepper read a letter from the enhdistrict stating\tll~t the corrective actions required for this Pf<yz;'>""-- ' t Jy'c6wp1~te~:, Tnere was one letter received and four people everac p~t'6ns, signed by 114 people opposing the request, tion by Mr. Travers and seconded by Mr. Roberts to deny Motion carried 6-0 to deny the request. 8) held on August 8, 2017 at 3:00p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible Room, located at 505 South Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:54p.m. Respectfully submitted by, JoAnne Sawdy Zoning Official

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9 HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT Type: Variance BOA Hearing Date: 8/8/2017 Case Number: BOA 1813 Applicant/Agents: Kimberly L. Sapp BOA Agenda Item: 7A Case Name: Leonard B. and Mary A. Miller Property Owner(s): Leonard B. Miller and Mary A. Miller Case Staff Member: Joedene Thayer Request: General Location: Parcel ID #: Legal Description: The Applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 24.1 foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet for an existing attached carport. An approximate 1.03 acre parcel located in Highlands Park Estates, approximately 0.07 miles east of Hallmark Avenue, 0.28 miles west of Highlands Lake Drive, and 0.48 miles west of Lake Istokpoga on the south side of Ivy Street; the address being 1411 Ivy Street, Lake Placid, Florida. C Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 14, Highlands Park Estates, Section N, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 5, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Parcel Size: 1.03 acres +/- Zoning: Future Land Use: Residential District (R-1) Agriculture (AG) Development Services Summary and Analysis: The structure was built in This is after the adoption of the Land Development Regulations in 1971, but before the requirement for surveys was implemented in The Applicant purchased the property in Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

10 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Designations: LOCATION LAND USE CATEGORY ZONING Subject Property AG R-1 EXISTING USE Single Family Dwelling North AG R-1 Vacant Adjacent Property South AG R-1 Vacant East AG R-1 Vacant Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: A single family dwelling is a permitted use in the Agriculture Future Land Use and is compatible with surrounding uses and the general character of the neighborhood. Staff Recommendation(s): If approved, the Staff recommends the following Conditions of Approval: None. General Notes West AG R-1 Vacant Applicable References: Planning: Highlands County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.2.D.1. Agriculture. Zoning: Highlands County Land Development Regulations, Section R-1. Note: All conditions of approval, unless otherwise specified, shall be met prior to the effectiveness and validity of the variance approval. Note: All written commitments made in the application and subsequent submissions of information made during the application review process, which are on file with the Development Services Department, shall be considered to be binding upon the applicant, provided such commitments are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations or other development regulations in effect at the time of the development. Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

11 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Location Map Aerial Photo Zoning Map Survey Site Photos Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

12 Exhibit 1: Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

13 Exhibit 2: Board of Adjustment Page 5 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

14 Exhibit 3: Board of Adjustment Page 6 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

15 Exhibit 4: Board of Adjustment Page 7 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

16 Exhibit 5: 24.1 feet Board of Adjustment Page 8 of 8 Variance # BOA 1813/JT August 8, 2017

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21 HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT Type: Variance BOA Hearing Date: 8/8/2017 Case Number: BOA 1814 Applicant/Agents: Pamela T. Karlson, ESQ BOA Agenda Item: 7B Case Name: Kenneth Austin Property Owner(s): Kenneth H. Austin Case Staff Member: Joedene Thayer Request: General Location: Parcel ID #: Legal Description: The Applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 7.1 foot side yard setback instead of the required 7.5 feet for an existing dwelling and a 4.2 foot side yard setback instead of the required 7.5 feet for an existing detached garage (accessory structure). An approximate 0.26 acre parcel located in Leisure Lakes, on the west side of Peachtree Drive, approximately 0.12 miles west of Lake Francis and 1.06 miles north of Lake June Road; the address being 1050 Peachtree Drive, Lake Placid, Florida. C Lot 36, Block 30, of Leisure Lakes, Section 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 29, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Parcel Size: 0.26 acre +/- Zoning: Future Land Use: Residential District (R-1) Medium Density Residential (RM) Development Services Summary and Analysis: The dwelling was built in 1984 and the accessory structure was built in This is after the adoption of the Land Development Regulations in 1971, but before the requirement for surveys was implemented in Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

22 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Designations: Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: A single family dwelling is a permitted use in the Medium Density Residential Future Land Use and is compatible with the surrounding uses and the general character of the neighborhood. Staff Recommendation(s): If approved, the Staff recommends the following Conditions of Approval: None. LOCATION General Notes LAND USE CATEGORY ZONING Subject Property RM R-1 Adjacent Property North RM R-1 EXISTING USE Single Family Dwelling Single Family Dwelling South RM R-1 Vacant East Agriculture Agricultural District Vacant West RM R-1 Applicable References: Single Family Dwelling Planning: Highlands County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2.D.3. Medium Density Residential and Policy 1.2.D.1. Agriculture. Zoning: Highlands County Land Development Regulations, Section R-1 and Section Agricultural District Note: All conditions of approval, unless otherwise specified, shall be met prior to the effectiveness and validity of the variance approval. Note: All written commitments made in the application and subsequent submissions of information made during the application review process, which are on file with the Development Services Department, shall be considered to be binding upon the applicant, provided such commitments are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations or other development regulations in effect at the time of the development. Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

23 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Location Map Aerial Photo Zoning Map Survey Site Photos Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

24 Exhibit 1: Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

25 Exhibit 2: Board of Adjustment Page 5 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

26 Exhibit 3: Board of Adjustment Page 6 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

27 Exhibit 4: Board of Adjustment Page 7 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

28 Exhibit 5 Board of Adjustment Page 8 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

29 4.2 feet Board of Adjustment Page 9 of 9 Variance # BOA 1814/JT August 8, 2017

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34 HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT Type: Variance BOA Hearing Date: 8/8/2017 Case Number: BOA 1815 Applicant/Agents: Robert S. Swaine BOA Agenda Item: 7C Case Name: Jenny Williams Trust Property Owner(s): Williams Jenny W Trust, Williams- Cohen Jenny W Trustee Case Staff Member: Joedene Thayer Request: The Applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 5 foot setback instead of the required 15 foot base building line for a proposed commercial canopy. General Location: An approximate 1.20 acre parcel located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 North and Vicki Drive at the old Taco Bell location; the address being 650 U.S. Highway 27 North, Sebring, Florida. Parcel ID #: Legal Description: C B A part of Lots 7 and 8, Block B of Lake View High Pines as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 84, of the public records of Highlands County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the northwest corner of said Lot 7, Block B, thence south east, along the westerly line of said Lot 7 and the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 27, a distance of feet to the point of beginning; thence departing said westerly line and the said easterly right of way line, north east, a distance of feet to the point of a curve of a circular curve concave southeasterly having a radius of feet; thence northeasterly along the arc of said curve, through a central angle , a distance of feet to a point on the easterly line of said Lot 7; thence south west, along the easterly line of said Lot 7 and 8, Block B, a distance of feet; thence departing said easterly line south west, a distance of feet to the easterly right of way of line of U.S. Highway 27; thence north west, along said easterly right of way line, a distance of feet to the point of beginning. Also described as follows: That portion of Lot 7 and 8, Block B, Lake View High Pines, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 82, of the public records of Highlands County, Florida; being more particularly described as follows: commence at the northwest corner of Lot 7, Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

35 Block B, Lake View High Pines subdivision; thence run south east along the westerly line of Lot 7 for a distance of feet to a point on the southerly right of way line of Vicki Drive (said Vicki Drive having a right of way of feet), said point being the point of beginning; thence run north east along the southerly right of way line of Vicki Drive for a distance of feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave to the southeast; thence run northeasterly following said southerly right of way line along the arc of curve to the right (said curve having for its elements a radius of feet (calc.) and a central angle of for a distance of feet (calc.) to a point on the east line of Lake View High Pines subdivision; thence run south west along the east line of Lake View High Pines subdivision for a distance of feet; thence run south west for a distance of feet to a point on the easterly right of way of U.S. Highway 27; thence run north west along the said easterly right of way of U.S. Highway 27 a distance of feet to the point of beginning. Together with: Parcel Size: 1.2 acres +/- Easement rights as set forth in Non-Exclusive Ingress and Egress Easement dated March 24, 1994, recorded April 4, 1994 in O.R. Book 1252, Page 1296, public records of Highlands County, Florida. Zoning: Future Land Use: Business District (B-3) with a Conditional Use (CU) Commercial Development Services Summary and Analysis: The Applicant is proposing to renovate an existing commercial fast food restaurant located on the corner of U.S. Highway 27 and Vicki Drive. A signature characteristic and common structure to this particular restaurant chain is a detached parking canopy under which patrons may place their meal orders and eat their meals in their vehicles after delivery by a car hop. The proposed location of the canopy is based on the configuration of the overall parking lot area and on the shared access points of the neighboring restaurant. The intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and Vicki Drive is signalized. The canopy is to be approximately ten feet in height and placed in an area of the parking lot approximately 160 feet long by 20 feet in depth where there are eleven existing parking spaces. There is a backage road easement for the neighboring restaurant to the south running along the back of the property. The Conditional Use for the property is buffering for the neighboring residential parcels. Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

36 Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Designations: LOCATION LAND USE CATEGORY ZONING EXISTING USE Subject Property Commercial B-3 CU Vacant Structure Adjacent Property North Commercial B-3 Retail South Commercial B-3 CU Restaurant East West Applicable References: Medium Density Residential Commercial Residential District (R-1A) Business District (B- 4) with a Flexible Unit Development (FUD) Single Family Dwelling Shopping Mall Planning: Highlands County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2.D.3. Medium Density Residential and 1.2.D.7. Commercial. Zoning: Highlands County Land Development Regulations, Section R-1A Residential District, Section B-3 Business District, Section B-4 Business District, Section Flexible Development (FUD) District, and Section Conditional Use District. Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: A drive in restaurant is a permitted use in the Commercial Future Land Use. Staff Recommendation(s): If approved, the Staff recommends the following Conditions of Approval: None. General Notes Note: All conditions of approval, unless otherwise specified, shall be met prior to the effectiveness and validity of the variance approval. Note: All written commitments made in the application and subsequent submissions of information made during the application review process, which are on file with the Development Services Department, shall be considered to be binding upon the applicant, provided such commitments are not in conflict with the Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

37 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations or other development regulations in effect at the time of the development. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Exhibit 6 Location Map Aerial Photo Zoning Map Survey Sonic Site Plan Site Photos Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

38 Exhibit 1: Board of Adjustment Page 5 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

39 Exhibit 2: Board of Adjustment Page 6 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

40 Exhibit 3: Board of Adjustment Page 7 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

41 Exhibit 4: Board of Adjustment Page 8 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

42 Exhibit 5: Board of Adjustment Page 9 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

43 Exhibit 6: Board of Adjustment Page 10 of 11 Variance # BOA 1815/JT August 8, 2017

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49 HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT Type: Special Exception BOA Hearing Date: 08/08/2017 Case Number: BOA 1816 Applicant/Agents: Brandon S. Craig BOA Agenda Item: 7D Case Name: Braha Sebring, LLC Property Owner(s): Braha Sebring, LLC Case Staff Member: Melony Culpepper Request: General Location: Parcel ID #: The Applicant is requesting a Special Exception to allow an air strip to accommodate an Airplane Community Development. An approximate 430-acre portion of an approximate 1, acre parcel located along the Highlands County and Hardee County, county line located on Marguerite Road, approximately one mile south of West Josephine Road, and approximately five miles west of Payne Road; the address being 984 Sugarberry Trail, Lake Placid, FL; and abbreviated legal as follows: An approximate 430-acre parcel located in Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. C Legal Description: The East 750 feet less the South 3, feet of Section 17, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also: The East 750 feet of the South 1, feet of Section 8, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also: All of Section 16, less the South 3, Feet, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. Also: The South 1, feet of Section 9, Township 36 South, Range 28 East, Highlands County, Florida. Parcel Size: 430 +/- acres Board of Adjustment Page 1 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

50 Zoning: Future Land Use: Agricultural (AU) Agriculture (AG) Development Services Summary and Analysis: The Applicant is proposing to construct a private air strip for members of the development. The Airplane Residential Community Development will consist of ten (10) acre tracts that will allow for homes to have individual airplane hangars. The airstrip will be located on the East 750 feet of the overall property. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Designations: LOCATION LAND USE CATEGORY ZONING Subject Property AG AU EXISTING USE Agriculture/ Residential Subdivision North AG AU Agriculture Adjacent Property East AG AU Agriculture South AG AU Agriculture West AG AU Agriculture Applicable References: Planning: Highlands County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.2.D.1 Agriculture. Zoning: Land Development Regulations, Section Agricultural District. Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: An airport, air park, or air field is a use permitted by Section 1.2.D.1.e, Additional Uses which may be granted upon approval of an application Subject to Specific Criteria set forth in the Land Development Regulations, in the Future Land Use Element of the Highlands County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Agriculture designation. The surrounding properties share the same Future Land Use and would also be allowed a similar use, so this use IS COMPATIBLE with the surrounding land uses. Board of Adjustment Page 2 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

51 Development Review Committee (DRC) Comments: Highlands County Engineering Department: Approved with conditions. At the time of development, the applicant shall undergo the development review process, and additional requirements may be identified at that time. Highlands County Natural Resources Department: The parcel is listed as wetlands under the Selected Natural Resources tool in the Highlands County Interactive Map. Aerial photography and the US Fish and Wildlife s National Wetlands Inventory indicate that two freshwater emergent wetlands and two freshwater ponds do exist in the footprint of the area proposed for location of an air strip. Since this is part of a previously permitted project (SFWMD Environmental Resources Permit # P), any requested activities that would impact these wetlands need to be addressed through the South Florida Water Management District. Staff Recommendation(s): If approved, the Staff recommends the following Conditions of Approval: 1. The Applicant shall adhere to the Environmental Clearance process as outlined in Article 12, Division 6 of the Highlands County Land Development Regulations and receive written approval from the South Florida Water Management District, prior to construction of the air strip. General Notes Note: All conditions of approval, unless otherwise specified, shall be met prior to the effectiveness and validity of the special exception approval. Note: All written commitments made in the application and subsequent submissions of information made during the application review process, which are on file with the Development Services Department, shall be considered to be binding upon the applicant, provided such commitments are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations or other development regulations in effect at the time of the development. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Overall Property Map Location Map Aerial Map Zoning Map Aerial of General Location Map Board of Adjustment Page 3 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

52 Exhibit 1: Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

53 Exhibit 2: Board of Adjustment Page 5 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

54 Exhibit 3: Board of Adjustment Page 6 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

55 Exhibit 4: Board of Adjustment Page 7 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017

56 Exhibit 5: Board of Adjustment Page 8 of 8 Special Exception #BOA 1816/MC August 8, 2017