City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)

City Council Meeting

Presentation

December 7, 2010

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)• Background on the EAR

• Review of EAR process• Public Workshops• Presentation to PLDRB and City Council (July and

December 2009)

• Presentation of Community Issues• How the Comprehensive Plan addresses the Issues • Recommendations for Amendments to the

Comprehensive Plan

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Background:

• Required audit of comprehensive plan (every 7 years)• EAR identifies need for new objectives and policies or

recommends changes for existing ones• Amendments based on:

• Identification of major issues• Regulatory changes

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Background:

Components of an EAR

• Community Assessment (Updated Background & Data Analysis) (2035 Update of Comprehensive Plan)

• Individual Element Assessment• Major Issues (Community-based)• Special Topics (Statutory)• Regulatory Changes (Changes to Chapter 163, F.S. and

9J-5, F.A.C.)

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Review of the EAR Public Participation Process

• 7 Neighborhood Meetings

• 2 Issues and Topics Meetings

• 1 Agency/Local Government Meeting

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Community Major Issues:

• Community Character/Quality of Life• Natural Open Areas• Recreation and Amenities• Economic Development• Services• Transportation

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues: Regulatory:

• Adoption of Land Development Code which includes:

• Development Standards (landscaping, density, setbacks, open space requirements)

• Environmental Regulations for protection of natural resources (Wetlands, Stormwater, Floodplains)

• Concurrency Management System

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues:

Capital Improvement Projects:• To maintain Level of Service

Studies:• Identify future needs & programs

Land Acquisition:• To protect natural resources• To provide recreational opportunities

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues:

Programs • Education• Maintenance

Intergovernmental Coordination• Facilities and Recreational Programs• Planning & Development

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Recommendations:

• Clarify Purpose/Definition of Land Use designations

• Policies that highlight bicycle/pedestrian projects as crucial for quality of life in city (landscaping, safety)

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Recommendations:

• Encourage quality housing & protecting residential neighborhoods:

• Promote housing flexibility in appropriate locations through use of DRIs or MPD

• Compatibility criteria between low-density and high density residential areas

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Recommendations:

• Incorporation of Master and Strategic Plans into the Comprehensive Plan:

• Recreation and Parks Facilities Master Plan

• Airport Area Master Plan

• Prosperity 2021/Economic Development Strategic Plan

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Recommendations:

• Analysis of Comprehensive Plan Amendments on jobs to housing balance

• Facilities and services for youth activities and sports leagues need to be considered during prioritization of future recreation facilities

• Incorporation of Policy & Guide on street lighting

City of Palm CoastEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Recommendation:

Staff and the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) recommends Approval of the EAR.

Next Steps:

Transmit to DCA & Other Review Agencies for Sufficiency Response Drafting of New Objectives & Policies (Approved through Comprehensive

Plan Amendment Process) after Sufficiency Response from DCA