HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-07-02 Opposing Concrete Plant Old DixieRESOLUTION R-07-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, VOICING CONCERN AND
OPPOSITION TO PLANS FOR A CONCRETE PLANT ON OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, the City Council has learned that a site plan for a concrete batching facility located at
11085 Old Dixie Highway is being considered for development approval; and
WHEREAS, the County has zoned this property IL -Light Industrial District, as defined by the
County to provide limited manufacturing and promote the establishment of employment centers to urban
services and facilities, the area labor force, and local industrial and business markets while minimizing the
potential for any adverse impacts upon nearby properties; and
WHEREAS, the existing transportation infrastructure is inadequate to handle the industrial traffic to be
generated by the facility, and proposed improvements to Old Dixie Highway still leave hazardous traffic
conflicts where that roadway intersects with County Road 512 adjacent to the railroad crossing; and
WHEREAS, the use of the railway for deliveries to the facility will result in dangerous blockages of
key access roadways into the neighborhoods of Sebastian, endangering the lives of our citizens by hampering
the delivery of police, fire and emergency services to a large amount of the local population; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life for adjoining Sebastian neighborhoods will be degraded by the noise and
dust generated by this incompatible use; and
WHEREAS, the ambiance of this area, close to environmental conservation lands, will be degraded by
the visual pollution of an industrial "silo" that will stand more than three times higher than other structures in
sight; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is not logical to deem a concrete batching to be a light industrial
activity, rather it is representative of heavy industrial activity, and therefore should not be permitted by right in
the IL District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that approval of the facility shall create a conflict with the
Comprehensive Growth Plan policies of both the County and the City as an adjoining jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the proposed water use by the facility will have a negative impact upon the shallow
aquifer in this hydrologically-sensitive area, and will endanger the potable water supply for adjacent homes
services by water wells; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adverse impacts of this proposed facility upon the citizens
of Sebastian, as well as City of Sebastian infrastructure and city-owned facilities justifies intervention by the
City of Sebastian into this process; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council on behalf of the citizens of the City of Sebastian implores the County Commissioners
to require the strictest scrutiny of this application by County staff and recommends that the proposed Concrete
Facility located at 11085 Old Dixie Highway not be approved.
SO RESOLVED this 24th day of January, 2007.
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember N e g 1 i a The motion was
seconded by Councilmember coy and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Brian Burkeen
Councilmember Al Paternoster
Councilmember Andrea Coy
Councilmember Sal Neglia
aye
aye
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of January, 2007.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: ~~'~
Mayor Brian Burkeen
ATTEST:
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Sally A. Mai , MMC
City Cler
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian:
Rich tringer, City At rney