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City Council Information Letter
May 17, 2002
Treasure Coast Re ional Plannin Council
Position Relative to Pro osed CN Kirrie Land Use Chan e
Earlier this week, my office was advised that staff from the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) is to recommend opposition to the City
of Sebastian's most recent authorization of a land use change to
accommodate a light industrial facility as proposed by CN Kirtle, Inc.
Essentially, staff feels that concerns about access remain unresolved, which
justifies a request to the Florida Department of Community Affairs not to
approve the land use amendment. A similar authorization was granted two
years ago to no avail, as you will recall numerous revisions were made to
the proposal since that time. Representatives of CN Kirrie were therefore
notified about this intention, as the recommendation was offered to attend
today's TCRPC to clarify the facts regarding the matter. An opportunity
therefore exists to also remind TCRPC members that access is typically a
site planning function and that minimal impacts to the surrounding
environment are likely as a result of the proposed development.
Sebastian Well Monitorin Pro ram
As referenced in the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered by
City Engineer David Fisher, please be advised that the City of Sebastian
was directed to reestablish a well monitoring program via employing
previously used residential property wells throughout the community. The
St. John's River Water Management District is therefore working with staff to
designate wells previously used for private home plumbing (homes that now
employ county water utility service) for this purpose. This practice will
therefore alleviate greater expenses associated with constructing additional
wells specifically for this purpose. Arrangements are therefore being made
to purchase a water level meter, anticipated for delivery to City Hall circa
next Friday. As such, staff presentations will now be provided periodically to
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City Council relative to water levels throughout the community. The first of
such updates will be issued during an upcoming meeting next month, so as
to assist policy directives regarding the status of water restrictions and other
related matters.
Ponoka Street Drainage Issues - Public Workshop
Please be advised that a staff workshop will be conducted Tuesday, May
28th at 1:00 p.m. to inform residents of the Ponoka Street area of necessary
drainage improvements to be implemented by the Departments of
Engineering and Public Works soon thereafter. You will recall presentations
by resident Henry Dotan several weeks ago regarding this issue. I am
therefore pleased to report that substantive enhancements are to be
implemented in the "Tract Y" drainage ditch (analysis of conditions in the
area confirm this to be the most appropriate course of action). The meeting
will take place in City Council Chambers. Any of you are welcome to attend
if interested, as the attached notice in being posted accordingly.
Out of the Office
Just as a reminder that I will be out of the office beginning Thursday May
23rd to represent the City of Sebastian at this year's Florida City/County
Management Association Annual Conference, to take place in Sarasota.
This year's conference will mark a special occasion for me professionally, as
I was elected an at large member to the association's board of directors and
therefore to be officially sworn into office during the respective annual
luncheon. Attached is the address and phone number of the hotel and
conference, should any of you require contacting me personally while I am
away. I will be returning to Sebastian late Sunday evening, May 26th. AS
such, no information letter will be delivered next Friday. To you and your
families in advance, please have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
Enclosure(s):
Packet from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - Proposed Kirrie Rezoning
Memorandum from David Fisher- Sebastian Well Monitoring Program
Staff Workshop Notice - Ponoka Drainage Workshop
Sealed Envelop(s) - FCCMA Conference Information
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