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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2020 PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONILOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2020 �9 C Call to Order -- Acting Chairman Roth called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A r 2. Pledae of Alleaiance was recited by all. 3. Roll Call Present: Mr. Roth Mr. Christino (a) Mr. Simmons Mr. Qizilbash Ms. Kautenburg (a) Mc Hughan Mr. Carter Not Present: Mr. Reyes — Excused Mr. Alvarez — Excused Also Present: Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director Ms. Dorri Bosworth, Planning Manager Mr. Manny Anon, City Attorney Mr. Kelley Klepper, Kimley-Horn & Associates Ms. Barbara Brooke -Reese, MIS Manager Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer (via Zoom) Ms. Mara Schiff, Indian River County School Board liaison, was not present. 4. Announcements and/or Agenda Modifications Mr. Roth announced that Mr. Reyes and Mr. Alvarez are excused, and voting in their places will be Ms. Kautenburg and Mr. Chdstino. 5. ADDroval of Minutes — Meetings of July 30, 2020 and August 6, 2020 Mr. Roth stated that approval of those Minutes would be addressed separately. As Commissioners have had an opportunity to review the Minutes from both meetings, Mr. Roth asked if any of the Commissioners had any changes or corrections to the Minutes of July 30, 2020. Hearing none, he called for a motion. A motion to approve the Minutes of July 30, 2020 as presented was made by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Carter, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Mr. Roth then asked if the Commissioners had any changes or corrections to the Minutes of the August 6, 2020 meeting. Hearing none, Mr. Roth called for a motion. A motion to approve the Minutes of August 6, 2020 as PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIOWLOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 2 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 presented was made by Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. Hughan, and approved unanimously via voice vote. 6. Quasi -Judicial and Public Hearinos — None 7. Public Inout — None Mr. Roth explained that matters not listed on the agenda could be addressed by the public at this point. He stated that there would be time for public input following the discussion of each of the elements reviewed this evening. 8. New Business A. Review of Proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Elements — Goals, Objectives and Policies & Updated Data and Inventory Analysis (5.) Conservation & Coastal Management Element a. Power Point Presentation by Kimley-Hom and Associates Mr. Roth called on staff to make their presentation. Ms. Frazier stated that this evening the Commission will be reviewing the final two elements of the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. She thanked the members of the Commission for their time and dedication in reviewing this proposed Comprehensive Plan over the past several months. She explained that this Commission will be reviewing the entire proposed Plan before it goes to City Council for their approval. She reviewed that on the City's website there is a specific page dedicated to the proposed Comprehensive Plan. It contains all the elements that have been reviewed so far as well as the PowerPoint presentations, the strikeouts, and the additional supplemental information. She noted that the public can review what has been presented and discussed so far regarding the Plan, and any comments from the public can be submitted to the Community Development Department for potential inclusion in the document. She pointed out that what had previously been two separate elements regarding conservation and coastal management have been blended into one element, since there was much overlap of what was addressed in both those elements. Ms. Frazier then introduced Mr. Klepper from Kimley-Horn and Associates. Mr. Klepper made a PowerPoint presentation (SEE ATTACHED) addressing the Conservation & Coastal Management Element of the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the City. He explained how each of the elements is related to the others and stated that this element is a priority for the City. Also covered was how this element impacts the future growth and development of Sebastian. He emphasized the importance PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 3 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 of addressing green infrastructure and sustainability. The City's policies have been strengthened in this Plan as they relate to coastal high hazard. Also added is wording that protects the City's coastal environment, including wildlife and habitats. Surface water and wetlands are also important matters that are covered as well as a septic -to -sewer component. Emergency management and post -disaster redevelopment are addressed, especially as they relate to hurricanes, fire responses, pandemics, bandwidth, and Wi-Fi capabilities. Mr. Klepper called for questions or comments from the Commission members. Mr. Qizilbash: • Asked, when a developer presents with a large project, who reviews the project to determine that these policies are adhered to. Mr. Klepper stated that a lot of these policies are enforced by the City's Land Development Code, which compliments the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Frazier stated that it all depends on the project as to who is involved in making these decisions, and she cited examples. Mr. Christino: • Addressed Sebastian's waterfront, a lot of which is commercial, in the case of a catastrophic event and rebuilding in that area. He opined that there is a conflict with FEMA standards that would require that these buildings be raised, which is incompatible with the City's current height restrictions. He asked what system the City has to assist the business owners and homeowners with rebuilding in the event of a catastrophic event like a destructive hurricane. Ms. Frazier stated that the City would have to adhere to FEMA standards in a case like that. Mr. Anon agreed. Mr. Qizilbash opined that, if the structure has been grandfathered in, it can be rebuilt as it existed before the damage. • Regarding the Land Use Element, the strikethroughs on the description of the soils that describe wetlands and vegetative species were discussed previously, and staff stated that that subject would be addressed in the Conservation and Coastal Management section of the Plan. He stated that the soil section in the proposed Plan is nowhere near as specific as what was struck out. He could not locate this subject in the Land Development Code. Ms. Frazier explained that the wetlands definition was established by the US Army Corps, and that same definition is used across the board. She stated that the wetlands are not regulated by the City but are handled at the state level. She also stated that the City demands a buffer between a development and the edge of the wetlands in order to preserve the wetland system. Mr. Christino stated that the language addressing the wetlands and the different soil types was set forth in much more detail in the 1999 Plan than what is in the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and he would like to see that same language in this 2040 Plan. Ms. Frazier stated staff will see to it that it is included. Mr. Carter: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 4 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 • Commented on the septic -to -sewer situation. He opined that it is very important to the future of the City. He recalled that it was addressed in an earlier element. Mr. Klepper stated that it is addressed in the Infrastructure section, and there are also cross-references with Indian River County regarding that program. Mr. Carter stated he is glad to see that it is referenced in a couple different places, as it is a particularly important concern for the City going into the future. Ms. Kautenburg: • Regarding how quickly technology is changing, she questioned if there is anything in the document that will allow for technologies that could supersede what is being done presently. Mr. Klepper stated that some of the references to specific technology were taken out of the proposed Plan for that very reason. Some of the technologies in the new Plan are addressed as "best management practices" and "low -impact development." He also stated there is nothing that says the City cannot review and update its Comprehensive Plan on an ongoing basis. Ms. Frazier cited examples. Mr. Roth: • Regarding post -disaster redevelopment, he understands that there will be several people involved in the post -disaster redevelopment, including City, County, and even State officials. He questions how this will work and who will be the lead on it. Ms. Frazier stated there is already a post -disaster redevelopment plan in force in the City, as well as coordination with the County. She reviewed that City personnel from the City Manager on down will address what needs to be done. The wording in this proposed Plan is just summarizing what is already in place. Ms. Frazier will go back and ensure that this wording does not conflict with the City's emergency management plan. • In the section that mentions hurricane vulnerability zones, he is asking if manufactured homes should be listed in addition to mobile homes. Mr. Klepper stated staff will check the Code on that question and confirm it. • Addressing flood zones, he wonders if the crosshatched area discussed in the Plan is still in dispute. Ms. Bosworth reviewed that in 2012 when the new assessment map was received, there was a new levy policy. At that time, FEMA had not agreed on a levy policy. There is a levy in that area that goes into Vero Lake Estates that comes from some of the agricultural property, and that has been in dispute since 2012. They are close to coming to a decision on that, and they will be able to establish what zones are applicable. Ms. Frazier explained that when this Commission adopts the proposed Plan, it is not necessarily adopting the data. When it comes time to adopt the policies and objectives, the most current map will be used. Hearing no further questions/comments from the Commission, Mr. Roth called for public input regarding the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the proposed PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 5 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 Plan. There being none, Mr. Roth asked staff to make their presentation on the next item on the agenda.. (6) Parks, Recreation & Open Space Element a. PowerPoint Presentation by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Mr. Klepper made a PowerPoint presentation addressing the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element (SEE ATTACHED). He explained the difference between parks, recreation, and open spaces. He pointed out that the City undertook a fairly intensive analysis as part of a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space component. Part of what he covered was a sort of master plan for the parks, recreation, and open space areas, which looks at what will be necessary for these facilities short- and long-term. Another subject that is covered is a sustainable park design. Another subject that was addressed is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, which studies cost-effective methods of improving visibility in the parks. A land development plan was also discussed as well as a plan for developing green infrastructure and improving public access by connecting the parks and facilities as well as implementing a waterways component. Mr. Klepper called for questions or comments from the Commission on this element. b. Discussion facilitated by Consultant and Staff Mr. Simmons: • Regarding a change from Capital Improvements to what is entitled Governance and Implementation, he asked for a definition of Governance and Implementation. Mr. Klepper explained that Mr. Benton, Leisure Services Director, requested that be included in the proposed Plan so that any parks projects over a certain amount are included in the Capital Improvements Plan so that they are being tracked as a fiscal component. • The section addressing access to the Indian River Lagoon and tributaries was crossed out. He questioned whether that subject is under another heading. Ms. Frazier stated that wording was moved. She stated she will verify that the language is contained in the proposed Plan and get back to the Commission on where it appears. Mr. Klepper added that staff is creating a tracking spreadsheet on every existing policy that is in place and where its disposition is in the proposed Plan so that it can be presented to the State Land Planning Agency. Ms. Kautenburg: • Is happy to seethe implementation of a master plan for parks. • Regarding access to parks and facilities, although provisions have been made for the handicapped, those provisions are not always accessible. She suggested that more thought be given to this subject. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 6 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 • On the subject of citizen outreach, she suggested that online there be a facilities map of all the parks in the City, what might be available in any particular park, and where it is located so that the public is able to find where those different facilities are located. • Regarding Hardee Park, she stated that park has practically no facilities, and she suggested that maybe the City needs to look at higher utilization of some of the parks in the City that are relatively unused. • When improving parks or facilities, she suggested installing native plants with nameplates identifying each plant in an effort to educate and encourage the public to utilize native plants. • Addressed the impact fees for every building or facility that is dedicated toward parks and recreation. She queried whether developers could get credits for things they might install in their own developments or encourage developers, rather than using their own property, to upgrade parks that are already present in the City. Ms. Frazier reviewed that there is already in the Land Development Code the condition that each developer needs to set aside a certain amount of land based on a formula for recreational purposes, and they do get credit for providing certain recreational facilities for the residents. Mr. Hughan: • Regarding the boat ramps, there is wording in the document that assigns one boat ramp per 12,500 residents. He reviewed that Sebastian has 25,000 residents, and he questioned the wording in that section. Ms. Frazier explained that the state sets these standards, but she will look into the numbers that are set forth. • Asked whether there is a plan to build another boat ramp along the river somewhere with parking. Ms. Frazier said that, to her knowledge, there is no plan for another boat ramp. Mr. Roth agreed that another boat ramp would be a great asset, but there is not much frontage along the lagoon. He suggested investigating the matter to see if another boat ramp would be possible without inconveniencing other citizens by adding to the parking on US-1. Mr. Christino: • Agreed wholeheartedly with Mr. Hughan regarding the boat ramps. • Has had several requests for kayak launches in the City. He suggested that the Crabby Bill's property appears to have tremendous potential for that type of recreation activity • Questioned the strikethrough where it stated, 'The City shall promote the development and maintenance of the nature trails at..." and Schumann Drive is crossed off. "... and the City shall also provide receptacles for recycling at all City parks" has also been crossed off. He asked if the City is not maintaining the trails at Schumann Drive. Ms. Frazier explained that Schumann Drive Park is the same as Kildare Park. As to providing receptacles for recycling at all City parks, Ms. Frazier stated that is an expensive endeavor, so staff did not want to use the word PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 7 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 "shall." She stated that elsewhere in the document it is stated that the City will promote recycling. Staff will look into that as to where recycling is appropriate. There are recycling receptacles at Riverview Park. Mr. Christino suggested that signage with wording about not littering could be installed at the parks. Mr. Qizilbash: • Reviewed that at a previous meeting on the Comprehensive Plan, infrastructure and the level of service standards were discussed for the parks. He would also like to see the level of service standards set forth as to sidewalks and streets. Mr. Roth: • Is pleased with the way the Plan is written with regard to sustainable development concepts because that is where the City needs to be focusing. • With regard to utilization and agreement with City and County schools and being able to have a joint -use agreement between the City and the Indian River County School Board, he is happy to see that addressed in this proposed Plan. C. Public Input Mr. Roth called for any public input regarding the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space ElementxEmitm IN PERSON IN couaeii. 0KAMem okviR ZOOM Victor Young, Ash Street, Sebastian, IN PetseN IN cbuutaL e1+4"eeS • Is glad that there are different data being used for different facilities according to the population using those facilities. He discussed that there is a part of the City's population that is not being addressed, and that is handicapped children. There are no parks in the City that accommodate handicapped children using the swings or other facilities that are within the parks. He asked if that could be addressed. Mr. Roth suggested that subject might fit in with the fact that Hardee Park is very large and has a great deal of wide-open space. Dr. Graham Cox, Sebastian, vih ZOOM • Commented on the care and work that have gone into this proposed Comprehensive Plan regarding conservation and recreation issues. He addressed the use of native trees and plants at City Hall and at the Garden Club Park as setting a good example. He suggested encouraging the residents of the City to plant native species in their yards and replace their grass with native species. • Regarding the schools and using the schools as community centers, he stated that the Pelican Island Audubon Society has been running programs in the south part of the County taking science to the schools by bringing students to Audubon House. The Society is looking for ways to get the students outdoors and is emphasizing the "nature deficit disorder." His group would be happy to work with the City in trying to implement more of that activity. The Audubon Society has PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 8 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 teamed up with Pelican Island Elementary School to collaborate on designing a five-year environmental education action plan. All of these ideas go towards making Sebastian a livable, sustainable city. d. Next Steps Mr. Roth asked if staff has anything further to discuss. Ms. Frazier stated that the next steps will be that in September the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan will be finalized, incorporating all the comments that have been received by the Commission and the public. Staff will ensure that whatever changes and/or additions are made to the present draft will be underlined and identified so that it will be easily seen where those changes and/or additions are included. In October, staff plans to meet again with the Commissioners and review the final recommendations from this Commission before the document is presented to City Council. The meeting(s) will be open to the public for their input in accordance with public hearing records. She asked the Commissioners to express whether they think two public hearings are necessary or one would suffice. Ms. Frazier stated that staff is planning on having a workshop on the Plan prior to City Council approving the Plan. Upon approval by City Council, the document will be sent to DEC, and DEO will have 30 days to review the entire Comprehensive Plan. In 30 days DEO will send it back to City Council who will then have 180 days to take it up again and finalize it. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that one meeting will be sufficient. Mr. Klepper stated there will be a spreadsheet included which will highlight the changes and/or additions that were incorporated in the final document. Ms. Frazier is suggesting October 15th as the date for this Commission to finalize this Comprehensive Plan. She stated the Commissioners will have the final draft for review two weeks before October 15th. 9. Old Business -- Discussion of the Land Use Element and Housina Element Data Ms. Frazier reviewed that at the last meeting of this Commission the members were concerned about the data that were presented in the proposed Comprehensive Plan. She explained where the data came from and what data are acceptable in a comprehensive plan in order to use as reference for the policies included. Ms. Frazier referred to the Land Use Element and Housing Element data which were included in the packet for this evening's meeting. She also included Mr. Carter's input referencing Zillow and Realtor.com. Mr. Klepper added that after the prior meeting, his staff reached out to other colleagues across the state as well as current and former employees of the Department of Economic Opportunity regarding the use of Zillow and other services who stated that the use of those services could be used as supplemental data, but that information was not recognized methodology as it relates to housing. Ms. Frazier stated she would include that supplemental data in the proposed Plan if the Commissioners want. She stated that she has received input from members of the public who state that housing in Sebastian PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 9 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 is not affordable for the "missing middle." She asked for direction from the Commissioners as to what they would like to see added to the document regarding affordable housing in Sebastian. Mr. Christino suggesting using the actual data from sales over the last year in the City. Mr. Klepper stated that the Property Appraiser does not look at sales but at the value of every single structure. He stated there are methods for getting affordable housing such as governmental programs, density, building heights, and thinking outside the box for land use as it relates to housing. Mr. Roth asked if using the market information from Zillow or others is going to cloud the issue in the Comprehensive Plan by putting another set of figures in with regard to the State reviewing it for approval. Mr. Klepper said that the State is going to be reviewing it from the goals, objectives, and policies set forth by using acceptable data. Ms. Frazier stated that the information contained in market analyses is used from the City as well as the surrounding area. Ms. Kautenburg stated that if the data is used from outside the City's zip code, which is 32958, it is not relevant. She believes that auxiliary information should be used because it is her opinion that the approved information is categorically faulty. She gave examples of the price of housing and the cost of renting in Sebastian. She opined that there is not affordable housing in the City, and nothing has been done to obtain it, and if correct figures are not used, the City will never get it. Mr. Klepper stated there are different ways to obtain affordable housing in communities, and he cited some examples. After extended discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners that the supplemental data be included. Mr. Roth suggested that the staff put together a draft of the supplemental data and send it to all the Commissioners for their perusal. 10. Commissioners Matters Mr. Simmons thanked the recording secretary who covers and transcribes these meetings. Mr. Carter thanked staff and Mr. Klepper for all their work on this project. Mr. Roth asked if there is prioritization of the parks as to which ones could be developed. Ms. Frazier stated that with a park master plan the City will be able to identify which parks should be prioritized. She stated that as far as she knows there are no plans to develop the open spaces in the City, and there are no plans for acquisition of additional land. 11. City Attomev Matters -- None PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PAGE 10 MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2020 12. Staff Matters -- None 13. Adiourn There being no further business, Mr. Roth adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. jg OrAlfl ppp�-��� z-Nqq Comprehensive Plan Elements :--(1) Land Use Tra n sr ertation &- N-obility �--( ?) u o u i ng Infrastructure • (5) Conservation & Coastal Management • (6) Parks, Recreation, & Open Space PI Ac rnanee-& Impleff�cntatiaR a /Qi 121Ihlir ! rah plc • (9) Economic Development z 0 r 1 Jr What is the Conservation & Coastal Management Element? • Sets the foundation for the City to protect and conserve its natural environment and coastal resources as well as protect life and property from natural disasters • A priority for the City of Sebastian Conservation & Coastal Management Element Phases • Phase One (2019) • Amendments pertained primarily to coastal resiliency and flooding/sea level rise, including recommendations outlined in the Coastal Resiliency Plan • Consolidation of repetitive policies and objectives allowing for a merger of the two elements into one Conservation & Coastal Management Element • Phase Two (2020) • Further consolidation/reorganization and removal of repetitive, outdated, or LDC regulatory language (beyond Coastal Resiliency Plan recommendations) • Addition of GOPs (additional protections for the City) 67 Previously: Chapter 5 Coastal Management, 1 Goal and 11 Objectives: 1. Protect Coastal Resources, Wetlands, Estuary, Living Marine Resources, and Wildlife Habitats (Combined with conservation policies, Now Obj. 5-1.1, 5-1.2, & 5-1.3) 2. Shoreline Uses and Public Access to Shoreline (Now Obj. 5-1.6) 3. Limiting Public Subsidy of Development in the CHHA (Now Obj. 5-2.1) 4. Avoid Population Concentrations in Coastal High -hazard Areas (Now Obj. 5-2.1) 5. Hurricane Evacuation (Now Obj. 5-2.3) 6. Hazard Mitigation and CHHA (Now Obj. 5-2.3) 7. Post -Disaster Redevelopment (Now Obj. 5-2.4) 8. Historic Resources (Moved to Land Use Element and Housing Element) 9. Public Services in Coastal Area (Moved to Infrastructure Element) 10. Intergovernmental Coordination Within the Coastal Area (Moved to Governance & Implementation Element) 11. Continuing Evaluation of Coastal Management Element Effectiveness (Now Obj. 5-2.6) CIX SERAST" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 Main Street Sebastian. Florida 32958 Telephone �772) 589-5330 Fax (772) 589-5570 AS or APRIL 2009 [. Previously: Chapter 6 Conservation Element, 1 Goal and 11 Objectives: 1. Protect Air Quality (Now Obj. 5-1.5) 2. Water Quality and Quantity (Now Obj. 5-1.4) 3. Maintenance of Floodplain (Now Obj. 5-2.2) 4. Protect and Preserve Wetlands (Now Obj. 5-1.2) 5. Combat Soil Erosion (Now Obj. 5-1.7) 6. Preventing Potential Adverse Impacts of Future Mining of Minerals and Mineral Excavation Activities (Now Obj. 5-1.8) 7. Protect Native Vegetation and Marine Habitats (Now Obj. 5-1.1 & Obj. 5-1.3) 8. Protecting Fisheries, Wildlife and Wildlife Habitats (Now Obj. 5-1.1) 9. Hazardous Waste Management (Moved to Infrastructure Element) 10. Intergovernmental Coordination for Managing Conservation (Moved to Governance & Implementation Element) 11. Continuing Evaluation of the Conservation Element Effectiveness (Now Obj. 5-2.6) cn Of SEBAS-T" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone {772) 539-5330 Fax (772) 589,5570 As of APRIL 2009 rl Updated Element: Chapter 5 Conservation & Coastal Management Element, 2 Goals and 15 Objectives: Goal 1: Protection and Conservation of Natural Resources 1. Protection of Wildlife and Habitats 2. Protection of Surface Waters 3. Protection of Marine Resources 4. Improve Water Quality and Quantity 5. Protect Air Quality 6. Protection of Shoreline and Public Access to Shoreline 7. Minimize Soil Erosion 8. Mining and Mineral Excavation Activities 9. Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Q Updated Element: Chapter 5 Conservation & Coastal Management Element, 2 Goals and 15 Objectives: Goal 2: Coastal Management and Resiliency 1. Coastal High -Hazard Area 2. Maintenance of Floodplain 3. Emergency Management 4. Post -disaster Redevelopment S. Establish an Adaptation Action Area Overlay District 6. Continuing Evaluation of the Conservation & Coastal Management Element Effectiveness E • Updated DIA to include both Conservation and Coastal Management • Data informs policies • Conservation: • Water bodies, wildlife and habitats, conservation lands, threatened and endangered species, land use coverage and vegetative communities, air quality, water quantity and quality, soils and topography • Coastal Management: • Coastal area, water dependent and related uses, coastal economy, land use conflicts, floodplains, coastal high hazard area, storm surge zones, evacuation zones, shelter capacity, evacuation routes, disaster preparedness Protect Wildlife and Habitats • Protect the City's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats from the adverse impacts of development • Protect wildlife and threatened or endangered native species • Protect vegetative communities & native habitat • Protect trees & urban tree canopy • Maintain wildlife corridors and crossings and encourage restoration efforts • Prevent invasive exotic vegetation and wildlife • Update native habitats inventory and assessment • Regulate open space requirements • Maintain conservation areas and encourage conservation easements '#,,Ps m IT Highlights W HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Protect Surface Waters • Regulate against land development activities which adversely impact water quality, contribute to shoreline erosion and sedimentation, or otherwise threaten the long-term existence of the City's surface waters • Protect wetlands Protect Marine Resources • Regulate against adverse impacts of development on estuarine areas such as living marine organisms, seagrass, coastal marsh, and mangroves • Manage the impact of coastal development on tidal flushing circulation patterns • Protect manatee habitat 12 Improve Water Quality and Quantity • Regulate water quality through effective water quality management criteria • Encourage Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and best management practices including as part of the stormwater fee credit program • Require landscaped buffer areas • Reduce the contamination of stormwater runoff and prohibit and eliminate illicit discharges to the municipal separate stormwater system (M S4) • Support septic to sewer conversion • Conserve water resources and protect deep aquifer and surficial aquifer recharge areas 4 �: 13 Protect Air Quality • Ensure development meets or exceeds state and federal air quality standards • Promote the function of trees in improving air quality • Promote walking, biking, transit, and alternative modes of transportation Minimize Soil Erosion • Reduce the incidence of soil erosion caused by land clearing, breaches in stabilized shorelines, and lands having exposed soil without vegetative cover Mining and Mineral Excavation Activities • Prohibit mining activities, except for existing sand mining operations, to protect the City's ecosystems ME Protect Shoreline and Public Access to Shoreline • Promote the installation of native vegetation and living shorelines • Prohibit the hardening of the shoreline unless erosion constitutes a critical peril to upland property and the use of vegetation has failed to stabilize the shoreline • Encourage developers to provide public waterfront access adjacent to the waterfront • Require shoreline development to demonstrate that potentially adverse impacts will be prevented or that compensatory mitigation will occur • Regulate water -dependent and water -related shoreline land uses 0V Green Infrastructure and Sustainability • Plan for and manage the City's green infrastructure including its parks, greenways, and protected conservation lands • Support the Sustainable Sebastian Initiative and Resolution • Implement the City's 2020 Integrated Pest Management Plan • Consider the development of a Sustainability Action Plan • Explore strategies to leverage the City's natural and economic assets to attract `green jobs' and related nature based industries • Encourage energy conservation in building and construction Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) UPS HignI19 Coastal High -Hazard Area (CHHA) • CHHA is defined as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as established by a SLOSH computerized storm surge model • Enforce development restrictions within the CHHA and any area found to have historically experienced severe damage from storms, wind, water, or erosion • Support septic to sewer efforts. Enhanced septic systems which include additional treatments may be allowed in the CHHA for areas not serviced by wastewater facilities «�t - 1�3 i _ Kimley>>)Horn 1 Miles City of Sebastian, Florida Community Rating System (CRSr)nActivity 370 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Flood Insurance Assessment (FIA) Map Maintenance of Floodplain • Protect the natural functions, including flood carrying and flood storage capacity, of the 100-year floodplain • Identify and recommend to the State and FDEP purchase of floodplains that would comply with program guidelines established under the Florida Forever Program • Encourage the use of best management practices for development strategies that result in reducing flood risk • Monitor new cost-effective programs for minimizing flood damage such as compensatory storage for loss of floodplain or modifications to construction setback requirements Evacuation Zones ZONE A ZONE B ZONE C ZONE D&E Emergency Management • Mitigate the impacts of natural disasters or emergency events, including fires, pandemics/epidemics, terrorism _ r, �c and other disasters • Enforce the City's Emergency Management Plan '+"1 '.r. Coordinate with Indian River County in annual updates of the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan in addressing future populations and responses (response times, evacuation times, shelter capacity, etc.) Post -disaster Redevelopment Provide immediate response to post -disaster situations Provide repair and clean-up operations Regulate redevelopment activities Kimley>>> Horn Adaptation Action Area (AAA) Overlay District • Establish an AAA Overlay District • Establish criteria for LID and Flood Resistant Design for new development and redevelopment within the AAA • Utilize the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program to allow development at higher densities in low risk areas and encourages less intense development in the City's floodplains and natural areas 20 TTIffl, 09 lk� 41 40W lei. 14 I Ih --------- — What is the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Element? • Sets the foundation to provide a comprehensive system of public and private sites for recreation and open space 23 • DIA was recently updated by the City of Sebastian Recreation LOS Standards for Facilities Facility Baseball/Softball Fields Basketball Courts Boat Ramps Equipped Play Areas (playground) Football Fields Golf Course Recreation Center & Gym Soccer Fields Swimming Pools Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts Bicycle Trail (paved) Bicycle Trail (unpaved) Hiking Trail Pickleball Standard 1 field per 6,000 residents 1 court per 5,000 residents 1 ramp per 12,500 residents 1 area per 10,000 residents 1 field per 20,000 residents 18 holes per 50,000 residents 1 center per 25,000 residents 1 field per 10,000 residents 1 pool per 25,000 residents 1 court per 5,000 residents 1 court per 8,500 residents 1 mile per 31,250 residents 1 mile per 10,750 residents 1 mile per 6,000 residents 1 court per 5,000 residents ME Proposed Changes/Policy Decisions Overview • Addition of a Policy to create a Parks System Master Plan (Policy 6-1.1.2) • Addition of Health Education Policy, Outings Policy, and Volunteer Organizations Policy (Policy 6-1.1.13, Policy 6-1.1.17, &Policy 6-1.5.7) • Addition of Sustainable Park Design Policy (Policy 6-1.1.14) • Addition of CPTED Policy (Policy 6-1.1.16) • Addition of Land Acquisition Objective and Policies (Objective 6-1.2) • Addition of Policies under Objective 6-1.3: Protect Natural and Open Space (Policy 6- 1.3.4, Policy 6-1.3.5, &Policy 6-1.3.6) • Addition of Public Access Policies (Policy 6-1.4.1 &Policy 6-1.4.2) • Addition of Boating and Waterways Objective &Policies (Objective 6-1.6) al Policy Decision: Addition of a Policy to create a Parks System Master Plan (Policy 6-1.1.2) • Why? Create an inventory of existing facilities and plan for the development of new facilities Proposed: • The City shall use the information and analysis developed as part of the DIA to create a Parks System Master Plan. The Parks System Master Plan shall be consistent with the Open Space LOS Standard and provide additional information including development of a schedule for the: • Inventory of existing facilities • Identification and maintenance of existing facilities • Development of new facilities • Criteria for the prioritization of funding for the acquisition, development and enhancement of public parks, with an emphasis on existing parks to facilitate projects to maintain adopted LOS standards for the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) • Investigate potential alternative approaches to meeting LOS through the use of a park hierarchy, differential LOS, etc. that looks at not only the inventory of facilities but also the location and proximity to users 4.1 • Policy Decision: Addition of Health Education Policy, Outings Policy, and Volunteer Organizations Policy (Policy 6-1.1.13, Policy 6-1.1.17, & Policy 6-1.5.7) • Why? Improve community engagement Proposed: • Policy 6-1.1.13: Promote Health Education. The City shall continue to offer community events and provide educational programming that highlights the importance of health and fitness. • Policy 6-1.1.17: Outings. The City shall continue to offer youth, adult, and senior recreational opportunities and outings. • Policy 6-1.5.7: Volunteer Organizations. The City shall continue to support the efforts of, and work closely with volunteer organizations that provide a wide range of recreation programs. MA • Policy Decision: Addition of Sustainable Park Design Policy (Policy 6-1.1.14) • Why? Promote Sustainable Development Concepts as Part of Park Design Proposed: • Utilize native plants and Florida Friendly Landscape techniques when landscaping is added or updated in parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces • Utilize low impact development strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from parks and recreation facilities • Utilize the 2020 Integrated Pest Management Plan in maintaining parks, recreation, and open space landscapes • Policy Decision: Addition of CPTED Policy (Policy 6-1.1.16) • Why? Incorporate CPTED principles and practices Proposed: • Policy 6-1.1.16: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The City shall incorporate cost-efficient CPTED principles and practices into the design, construction, and operations of new park and facility construction. The City shall also begin to incorporate CPTED principles in existing properties as it becomes fiscally possible or when renovations take place. 29 • Policy Decision: Addition of Land Acquisition Objective and Policies (Objective 6-1.2) • Why? Maintain a program to continually evaluate the potential purchase of land for parks, recreation, conservation, and open space needs Proposed: • Identify and prepare a list of possible acquisition lands for recreation or open space to meet the current and future needs of City residents • Add proposed land acquisition projects to the City's CIP • Give priority to acquisition of lands that provide access to parks, recreation or open space areas • Give high priority to acquisition of lands in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and in or adjacent to jurisdictional wetlands for passive recreational purposes, provided that that the City determines that recreational use of these sites would not endanger the public health, safety, welfare or environment 30 • Policy Decision: Addition of Policies under Objective 6-1.3: Protect Natural and Open Space (Policy 6-1.3.4, Policy 6-1.3.5, & Policy 6-1.3.6) • Why? Improve connectivity through green infrastructure and ensure preservation of environmentally sensitive lands Proposed: • Incorporate Green Infrastructure for a natural system of connectivity within the park and open space system. • Whenever possible, recreational sites should be established with active and passive uses to provide a range of recreational facilities and opportunities, and to ensure preservation or conservation of environmentally sensitive lands. • Identify those recreational sites containing environmentally sensitive lands and limit those portions to passive use recreation only; where it is determined that passive recreational use of these lands would not endanger the public health, safety, welfare, or environment. 31 • Policy Decision: Addition of Public Access Policies (Policy 6-1.4.1 &Policy 6- 1.4.2) • Why? Improve public access to parks and recreational facilities Proposed: • Policy 6-1.4.1: Access. All future City owned parks and recreational facilities shall have direct access on a public street, right of way, or easement. The City shall not vacate necessary existing rights -of -way, easements, walkways, and other properties available for public access to parks and recreation facilities or open space. • Policy 6-1.4.2: Park and Public Space Connectivity. The City shall connect parks and public spaces through pedestrian/bike access ways including linear parks, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, trails, blueways (such as kayak trails), and greenways. 32 • Policy Decision: Addition of Boating and Waterways Objective &Policies (Objective 6-1.6) • Why? Include blueways, waterways, and boating in parks, recreation, and open space planning Proposed: • Develop and maintain a schedule for the assessment of high priority waterways networks, including boating, kayak and canoe trail ways, and other water transportation options including but not limited to inspections, repairs, and future capital improvements projects. • Adopt LOS standards for boating and fishing facilities, such as boat ramps, kayak and canoe launches, fishing piers, and public access points. • Strive to maintain a no net loss policy for public access to waterways and shorelines and will work to maintain and/or expand the publicly accessible location throughout the City. 33 TTIffl, 09 lk� 41 40W lei. 14 I Ih --------- — What's Next? October 2020 • Final Draft 35