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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 CM746 4th Qtr ReportArticle/Section Standard Comment Recommendation Ch. 1 Future Land Use B.2 Natural Resources Description of what is included in the City's natural resources including applicable Element(s) Although informational only, Element references must be updated to reflect the new Element Title Revise with the new Element Title and also reflect the full Resiliency study here (and in DIA) C.2 Land Use Analysis Vacant Land Suitability Analysis discusses what needs to be analyzed as part of the vacant lands analysis and what factors to reference/incorporate including Natural Resources Update/amend sub-section d. Natural Resources to reflect analysis should also consider the 2019 Resiliency Plan C.3 Projected Land Use Needs Identifies areas of the City for future development and redevelopment including areas within flood prone areas (including SLR) based on 2019 Study Language is provided here (no GOPs though) regarding future development and redevelopment including future conservation areas Revise and update information in this section to reflect the 2019 Resiliency Plan; will also need to update and expand information within the respective GOPs of this Element to redirect population and public expenditures away from these areas C.4/C.5 Redevelopment Needs Reflects areas of the City within an identified CRA including areas along the Riverfront which may be subject to SLR Add language regarding/recognizing the potential for impacts due to SLR and Resiliency in future redevelopment projects Table I-6 FLU Table Identifies the acreages of FLU designated lands including Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Not part of the KH Scope of Services; however the analysis should be discussed and identified to be updated based on the 2019 Resiliency Plan N/A Map I-5 ESL Map Illustrates/identifies the currently designated ESLs May require an update based on 2019 Resiliency Plan (Not part of the KH Scope of Services to update maps/GIS)N/A Policy 1-1.1.3 Density Defined No specific change is warranted but should be identified for future discussion including recognition of the mitigation measures per the 2019 Plan Consider identifying (cross-reference) with new combined conservation/coastal element for mitigation strategies Policy 1-1.1.4 RMU No specific change but acknowledgement of 2019 Study and potential impacts to development and redevelopment in this area should be discussed 2019 Study Acknowledged Obj 1-1.7 Conservation Land Use including corresponding Policies 1-1.7.1, .2, .3 Identifies and describes the Conservation Land Use which may be impacted by the 2019 data Clarify Code reference and also clarify/identify 2019 Plan, including cross-reference (see also - specific policy) to new element Policy 1-2.9.5 Preserving Riverfront Access Provides language regarding City acquisition of access to the riverfront Note, amendment may not be necessary other than to acknowledge FS with regard to peril of flood/slr components regarding use of public funds Policy 1-2.9.6 Preservation of Existing Assets within the Riverfront Provides for the protection, restoration and enhancement of existing assets within the riverfront see previous comment Policy 1-3.2.2 Land Development Regulations Identifies the areas that should be subject to additional development standards including those areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding Note, amendment may not be necessary but it should be understood that additional lands may be subject to the development standards based on the data from the 2019 study Policy 1-3.2.5 Performance Standards Identifies those items that may be included in the land development code and requiring additional standards Add language regarding (reflecting) areas subject to SLR and or periodic/seasonal flooding Goal 1-4 Resource Protection see following Obj and Policies specific to Resource Protection See Below Obj 1-4.1/Policy 1- 4.1.1 and 1.2 CHH Mitigation and Hurricane Evacuation Plans Identifies the plans needed including coordination efforts for development and redevelopment post hazard New/amended language not necessary; may want to consider incorporating by reference the 2019 Resiliency Plan into the City's adopted Plans Obj 1-4.3/Policies 1- 4.3.1, 3.2, 3.5 and 3.7 Protection of Natural Resources Requires the City to adopt and maintain land development regulations for the protection of natural resources including floodplains see previous comment; this is more of an acknowledgement that implementing standards should be adopted by the City specific to the mitigation portion of the Resiliency Master Plan Policy 1-4.5.1 Incorporate Innovative Techniques….Similar comment as above see previous comment Policy 1-4.7.7 Manage Current Developmental Impacts Similar comment as above see previous comment Ch. 4 Public Facilities Drainage Facilities and Operational Responsibility Identifies what structures and facilities are maintained/to be maintained by the City; includes references to maintenance, etc. More of an acknowledgement in the definition; however, the City's Stormwater Management Ordinance should be amended and updated to reflect the Mitigation Strategies and information in the Resiliency Plan Sanitary Sewer Facilities and Operational Responsibility Identifies the County system and increased coordination between the City and County with respect to septic to sewer conversion.Continued discussions and coordination with the County including coordination on the hardening of critical infrastructure (i.e., lift stations) is recommended. No amendment is needed to this language City of Sebastian Comprehensive Plan Update Identified (Possible) Conflicts & (preliminary) Recommendations Transform Monroe Page 1 of 2 Existing Natural Drainage and Recharge…Regulations and Programs Identifies the specific programs and regulations to be enforced within the City including zoning, stormwater, subdivision regulations.More of an acknowledgement in the definition; however, the City's respective Ordinances should be amended and updated to reflect the Mitigation Strategies and information in the Resiliency Plan Policy 4-1.3.1 and 3.4 On-site wastewater treatment systems and regulations Provides standards including time frames for the adoption of City standards and or conditions for allowing septic systems See previous comment; also, the City's septic to sewer program is a critical component considering the location of existing septic tanks within environmentally sensitive areas Policy 4-2.1.2 Priority for Correcting Existing Deficiencies Policy relates to the annual update of the CIP to correct deficiencies. Similar to previous comments, this is not a recommended policy/text amendment but an acknowledgement that the 2019 Plan should be consulted when developing the next CIP and prioritizing the expenditure of public funds Obj 4-3.1 and related Policies Protect Natural Drainage Features Policies relate to the provisions for adequate stormwater and protection of lands, etc. Not part of the formal scope of this review; however, these policies should be reviewed consistent with the 2019 Plan and appropriate measures/ordinances developed or amended to incorporate the 2019 Plan recommendations B. Land Use Conflicts describes what is required when conflicts arise between land use and certain lands Update the language to reflect the new Element comprised of the two sub elements Coastal and Conservation Coastal Floodplains Contains references for FEMA and FIRM related information including references to maps Update the map references and refine the definitions consistent with FS Regulating Development in the Floodplain Provides standards for development and areas where development is prohibited Confirm references and agencies regulating. Also, reflect new Element Name and identify the 2019 Resiliency Plan as incorporated by reference but placed in the DIA; identify the Adaptation Action Plan including mitigation strategies Within the DIA, utilize the 2019 Plan Data and incorporate for future use and analysis including justification of GOPs Natural Disaster Planning Considerations Identifies Hurricane Vulnerability Zones, storm events, etc.Language could be added reflecting Sea Level Rise / Peril of Flood including (potential) impacts to public facilities, identify strategies per Plan also Identification of CHHA Defines and references the CHHA and storm surge areas/zones Update information consistent with FS including Peril of Flood and SLR considerations; additional strategies provided in Resiliency Plan Includes updating terms and requirements for public infrastructure expenditures within the CHHA and hazard prone areas Existing Infrastructure in the Coastal Area Identifies public infrastructure currently within the CHHA Update language and analysis including facilities inventoried as part of the 2019 Plan Goal 5-1 and related Obj and Policies Coast Management; Restricting Development Activities…. Provides guidance and standards for Coastal Management including development and redevelopment within the CHHA and other defined areas; provides generalized restrictions within certain areas; implementing policies for shoreline uses, etc.Amend GOPs consistent with FS and including mitigation strategies (by reference); updating references to FS specific to Peril of Flood. Conservation Element section B address Water Quality / Indian River Lagoon Some of this information is duplicative and references/reiterates information already discussed and or provided in the Coastal Element Delete duplicate language and consolidate all IRL information Conservation section C addresses Floodplains see previous comment see previous comment Vegetative Communities (page 6- 5, etc.) Coastal Ridge, South Florida Flatwoods, etc.; items 1- 6 are duplicative with Coastal Element language see previous comment see previous comment Conservation Uses (page 6-10) Conservation Uses including Vegetative Communities, etc.Language is similar and duplicative in certain cases see previous comment Obj 6-1.2 and Obj 5- 1.1 Water Quality and Protecting Coastal Resources, Wetlands, etc. Protection of environmentally sensitive areas and includes similar language can consolidate / integrate into one succinct Objective Policy 6-1.4.3, 4.4, 4.5 Required Dedication of Conservation Easements Update date (reflects 1998) and confirm regulations are adopted and maintained Policy 6-1.4.5 Wetland Development Restrictions Update date (reflects 1999) and confirm regulations are adopted and maintained Obj 6-1.8 and 6-1.9; and Obj 5-1.2 Shoreline Protection Measures Protection Measures of shorelines and estuarine habitats; similar information found within both Ch 5 (5-1.1, 5-1.2, 5-1.3, etc.) and 6 (6- 1.8/6-1.9)can consolidate / integrate into one series of Policies/one Obj Policy 5-1.2.1 and 6- 1.4.2 Wetland Transitions Similar information provided; however, some differing information as to definition and application Revise and update for consistency between terms; may also consider consolidating into one policy with sub components Obj 6-1.13 and 5-1.2 Address Shoreline and Estuarine environments Both Elements including language specific to shorelines and estuarine environments see previous comment Note: This Analysis and the following comments assume (recommend) a consolidation of the Coastal Management and Conservation Elements into one succinct Element in order to eliminate redundancies, streamline the Elements and the respective GOPs Note: Objective 5-1.1 through 5-1.11 have some level of amendment either by update of the reference to the new Element, FS references, updates per the FS regarding Peril of Flood or similar Ch. 5 Coastal Management/Ch. 6 Conservation Transform Monroe Page 2 of 2