PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (PDC) SUMMARY MINUTES Members Present: David Bramblett, Chair; Cheryl Phillips, 1 st Vice Chair; William Garvin, 2 nd Vice Chair; Joel Brender; James Brooks; Sondra Moylan; and Chuck Dixon, School Board Representative Staff Present: Joanna Coutu, Director, Land Development Division (LDD); Amy Pace, Sr. Coordinator (LDD); Charlene Wolf, Sr. Secretary (LDD) Also Present: Denise Lyn, County Attorney Absent: William J. Grant A. CALL TO ORDER David Bramblett, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. B. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Cheryl Phillips, 1st Vice Chair. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cheryl Phillips, 1st Vice Chair. D. ROLL CALL Recording Secretary proceeded with roll call. E. CHAIRMAN TO READ THE APPEAL PROCESS AND MEETING PROCEDURES F. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC None G. APPROVE MINUTES None H. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: None I. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: County Attorney Denise Lyn polled the PDC members on whether they had any ex parte communications concerning the applications to be heard. All PDC members said they had no ex parte communications.
J. APPLICATIONS Planning and Development Commission 1) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & ATLAS AMENDMENT a. CPA/AA-18-06 Clark A. Stillwell, Esq. for Suncoast Central Control, LLC and Florida Land Sales, LLC REQUEST: This request is to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Citrus County Comprehensive Plan from CLC, Coastal and Lakes Commercial District, to CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes District; and to amend the Land Use Atlas Map of the Land Development Code from CLC, Coastal and Lakes Commercial District, to CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes District. LOCATION: Section 2, Township 17 South, Range 16 East; more specifically, a portion of Parcel 33300 (AK 1000149), which address is 11025 and 11061 N. Suncoast Blvd., and 14075 W. Foss Groves Path, Inglis, FL. A complete legal description of the property is on file with the Land Development Division. STAFF CONTACT: Division Joanna L. Coutu, AICP, Director; Land Development INTRODUCTION: Ms. Pace s overview included an aerial view of the subject property, photos of the surrounding area, and a land use map of the area. This application would change approximately 9.6 acres from CLC, Coastal and Lakes Commercial, to CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes, on both the LDC Atlas and the Future Land Use Map. The site is located on the northeast corner of US-19 and W. Foss Groves Path in the Inglis area. APPLICANT: Clark Stillwell gave a verbal presentation and said the applicant is managed by Bank of America Trust Department on behalf of the Will and Mabel Carruth Charitable Foundation. He gave some history of the property, which is currently under contract for sale to be developed for residential use. The surrounding uses include R.V. parks and a commercial section of a Port District. He noted that the mine is approximately 4,200 feet west of the subject property, and it complies with the noise/vibration standards. The developer is proposing approximately 40 single-family residential lots. Ms. Coutu clarified that the 40 lots would be developed on the entire development agreement site, not just the CLC site and Mr. Stillwell confirmed. She asked about well and septic for these lots. Mr. Stillwell said that the development agreement states that onsite utilities would be allowed until such time that central water and sewer become available. He noted that the Town of Inglis is in the process of trying to negotiate an agreement to at least bring 2
water down US-19 over the bridge. Mr. Brooks asked whether that was the Withlacoochee River bridge rather than the barge canal. Mr. Stillwell said yes, there is an excess of capacity there. He added that there have been conversations in regards to tying into this water supply once it reaches a specific location. Ms. Moylan asked about some concerns in regards to blasting at the mine based on her personal experience. Mr. Stillwell said that the State requires a testing mechanism on-site to measure the blasts. Results are reported to the State and are not to exceed 65 db(a) during the day. He noted that residential units were previously approved (based on minimal impact due to modern mining standards) at a location closer to the mine than the subject property. Ms. Moylan asked whether the mine grinds on site. Mr. Stillwell said that the mining is done underwater, brought out and stock-piled, moved via conveyor belt, crushed, and the material is being used for the Suncoast Parkway. Ms. Phillips commented that she experienced minimal impact on her own site from the mining operation across CR-491. Mr. Bramblett mentioned there were applications for residential developments near mines that were not considered favorably by the PDC in previous years. Based on the comment in Mr. Hollins letter regarding the 1,500 acres grandfathered in as Extractive, Mr. Bramblett asked about potential mining in the Port District. Mr. Stillwell gave some history of the 1,500 acres and said that the Port District in the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and the Land Development Code Land Use Atlas Map would need to be changed back to Extractive in order to be mined. Mr. Dixon confirmed that the land use change to Port District occurred after vesting, and Mr. Stillwell affirmed. Mr. Garvin commented that the process for a CPA/AA would need to be followed in order to request changing the Port District back to Extractive District. Mr. Garvin brought up a previous PDC meeting with mines on another site wanting to decrease the buffer. Mr. Stillwell said at that time, the Code said that mines were exempt from the noise and vibration standards. But there was also a buffer restricting new mines within 3,000 feet of a residential piece of property. The BCC revoked the exemption and miners had to comply with the same noise and vibration standards as Industrial and Commercial activities. The 200-foot setback was imposed at that same time. STAFF: Ms. Coutu s presentation included a land use map of the area, an aerial view of the subject property, photos of the subject property and the surrounding area, and the development agreement. This request is to change approximately 9.6 acres from Coastal and Lakes Commercial to Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes on both the Future Land Use Map and the Land Use Atlas 3
Map. This is part of a development agreement, which was signed in 2005. The development agreement allowed the applicant to apply for commercial in this small area, and it became CLC in 2012. Prior to this land use change, the area was zoned residential, and now they would like to change it back to residential. The applicant is now proposing a total of 40 residential lots, where 50 had been approved in the development agreement. PUBLIC INPUT: None COMMISSION COMMENTS: Mr. Brooks asked about conditions. Ms. Coutu said there are no conditions for a CPA/AA application. The development agreement is underlying and those conditions will remain in place. MOTION: 1 st Ms. Phillips 2 nd Mr. Garvin MOTION: The Planning and Development Commission finds application number CPA/AA-18-06 CONSISTENT with the Citrus County Comprehensive Plan and Citrus County Land Development Code and that this Board recommends APPROVAL of the application to the Board of County Commissioners based upon the evidence and testimony presented, and the staff report and conclusions regarding this petition. Mr. Bramblett commented that he would vote in favor of this motion based on the change of use discussion. He had previously voted against new residential development abutting a mining operation, but in this situation, there would need to be a Comp Plan Amendment and Atlas Amendment in order to extract in the nearby Port District. Ms. Moylan said she would vote in favor of this land use change, but hopes the mining operation will not encroach on the proposed residential development. Ms. Phillips noted that it was mentioned that another subdivision, which is located closer to the mine, was approved for 350 residential units. VOTE: 6-0, Motion Carried ADDITIONAL ITEMS Ms. Coutu said the Ordinance Amendment for Docks on Vacant Land was postponed due to the hurricane and will be heard by the BCC on October 23, 2018. She gave a brief overview of applications to be heard at upcoming PDC meetings, and said that Mr. Green will be at the next PDC meeting to give his farewell. 4
Mr. Brooks confirmed that the new Assistant County Administrator will cover Mr. Green s responsibilities until a new Growth Management Director is hired. Ms. Lyn said that the County Administrator is interviewing Assistant County Administrator candidates and a decision should be made by the end of next week. The County Administrator stated that he intends to initially have the Assistant County Administrator s duties include overseeing the three divisions within the Growth Management Department. K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS None L. ADJOURN The Planning and Development Commission adjourned at 9:40 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Charlene Wolf, Recording Secretary 5