CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 6:00 PM

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1 CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 CITY HALL AUDITORIUM 6:00 PM 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDING OFFICER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CELL PHONE ANNOUNCEMENT 4. ROLL CALL DENNIS FAGAN (VICE-CHAIR) RICHARD HARRIS CECIL HERSEY KEVIN JOHNSON JOHN LAYNE JIM LORENZ (CHAIRPERSON) FRANK MCCONNELL DARRELL MEACHUM SALEENE PARTRIDGE GUY PETIX SUSAN M. REITER MITCHELL SHENKMAN FRED STANLEY JOYCE WEINREICH STEVE YOST 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 13, PRESENTATION OF ITEMS A. Land Development Regulations - Land Development Regulations Text Amendments - Administrative Waiver - Temporary Use Permit - Outside Sales Permit B. Special Area Plan - APPENDIX C 7. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 8. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY STAFF AND LPA MEMBERS 9. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS A. THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 FOLLOWING THE 2 P. M. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MGT. B. THURSDAY, APRIL 10, P.M. 10. ADJOURNMENT Ex parte communication - The substance of any ex parte communication with a board member which relates to quasi-judicial action pending before the Board is not presumed prejudicial to the action if the subject of the communication and the identity of the person, group, or entity with whom the communication took place is disclosed and part of the record before final action on the matter. The board member may read a written communication from any person. However, a written communication that relates to quasi-judicial action pending before a board member shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action, and such written communication shall be made a part of the record before final action on the matter. Board members may conduct investigations and site visits and may receive expert opinions regarding quasi-judicial action pending before them. Such activities shall not be presumed prejudicial to the action if the existence of the investigation, site visit or expert opinion is made a part of the record before final action on the matter. Disclosure must be made before or during the public meeting at which a vote is taken on such matters, so that persons who have opinions contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communication are given a reasonable opportunity to refute or respond to the communication. (For more information see Florida Statutes ) Any person desiring to file an appeal to any action taken by the Board at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may be required to insure that a verbatim transcript is made. Said transcript shall be made by the appellant at his or her expense. The City maintains a tape recording of all public hearings. In the event that you wish to appeal a decision, the tape may or may not adequately insure a verbatim record of the proceedings. Therefore, you may wish to provide a court reporter at your expense. Any person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding is entitled to assistance at no cost. Please contact the office of the City Clerk in writing at TH Avenue, Treasure Island, Florida 33706, or by phone at , at least two working days prior to the meeting to advise what assistance is needed.

2 CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING Thursday, February 13, CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Dennis Fagan (Vice-Chair) Richard Harris Cecil Hersey Kevin Johnson John Layne Jim Lorenz (Chairperson) Frank McConnell Darrell Meachum Saleene Partridge Guy Petix Susan M. Reiter Mitchell Shenkman Fred Stanley Joyce Weinreich Steve Yost Absent Absent Absent Absent The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. were the CI Director, Paula Cohen and the City Planner, Michelle Orton. It was noted that Mr. Meachum, Mr. Hersey, Mr. Stanley and Ms. Reiter have reported their absence. 4. MINUTES: Motion was made by Mr. McConnell and seconded by Mr. Layne to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 7, 2013 as printed. Upon a voice vote the motion was approved unanimously. Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Layne to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 21, 2013 as printed. Upon a voice vote the motion was approved unanimously. Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Ms. Partridge to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 10, 2013 as printed. Upon a voice vote the motion was approved unanimously. Minutes 02/13/2014 LPA 1

3 5. REVIEW OF THE CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL WORKSHOP The Chair noted an he received from the City Manager, which was included in the Board packet, thanking the Board members and staff for their diligence and dedication in helping craft the PD Ordinance. The Chair then discussed the presentation of the North End Planned Development Ordinance given by the CI Director at a special City Commission workshop and noted that it was very well received. The Chair then began a review of the anticipated project list for 2014 as described in a memo dated February 4, 2014 from the CI Director and the City Planner. 6. PRESENTATION OF ITEMS: A. Special Area Plan The CI Director began a review of the Special Area Plan stating that the previous City Planner prepared the Special Area Plan as the beginning blueprint of the downtown area. Ms. Cohen noted that there are certain items in the document that were originally presented five years ago to the LPA, adopted by the City Commission and adopted and approved by the Pinellas Planning Council and the Countywide Planning Agency. Ms. Cohen noted that the Pinellas Planning Council staff has requested that city staff update the Special Area Plan. Ms. Cohen stated that staff has gone over the plan and it has been updated and reviewed by the Pinellas Planning Council s staff. Board discussion ensued regarding some minor corrections to the Special Area Plan document. Mr. Yost requested a page be included in the document to explain the acronyms. The Chair polled the Board as to their conclusions with the Special Area Plan document. ACTION: Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Shenkman to approve Revision #1 of the Treasure Island Special Area Plan with the noted corrections and the addition of an acronym page and to recommend approval to the City Commission. Upon roll call the vote to approve the motion was unanimous. The Chair then moved on to the January 6, 2014 memo from the City Planner regarding Land Development Regulations. Minutes 02/13/2014 LPA 2

4 B. Land Development Regulations Rezoning: The City Planner then began a review of the rezoning process and noted that the current Land Development Regulations do not have any provisions for rezoning. Ms. Orton stated that staff has written the rezoning process step by step in anticipation of a rezoning happening possibly in the north end property. ACTION: Motion was made by Mr. McConnell and seconded by Mr. Harris to recommend approval of the rezoning process of the Land Development Regulations to the City Commission. Upon roll call the vote to approve was unanimous. Administrative Waiver The City Planner explained the purpose of the Administrative Waiver noting that it pertains to minor changes by an applicant that could be approved by the CI Director. The City Planner began a review of Administrative Waivers depicting the purpose and applicability along with the application filing and processing. Mr. McConnell expressed a concern with the 10 percent across the board maximum deduction allowance for each requirement as listed in Item C. Review Authority and noted that there are several different circumstances related to each requirement. CI Director responded that perhaps the Board would like to take each item separately. Ms. Cohen gave some examples of situations where the 10% maximum deduction would apply. Discussion ensued regarding the affect the 10% maximum deduction may have in the different requirements. The CI Director explained some of the issues that staff has experienced that could have been handled administratively and suggested a percentage or a hard number may be applied to each requirement. Mr. Harris suggested 3 feet or 10 percent whichever is smaller for all the requirements. Minutes 02/13/2014 LPA 3

5 Mr. Fagan expressed a concern with the 3 feet and illustrated a situation regarding setbacks and how the 3 feet would eliminate the need for a variance which normally would come before the Board. Mr. Fagan stated that he would be comfortable with a 1 foot or 10% whichever is smaller particularly regarding setbacks. ACTION: The Chair requested that Administrative Waivers be rewritten and presented at the next LPA meeting. All Board members agreed. Temporary Use The City Planner began a review of Temporary Uses Permit and noted that this applies to private non-city events. Ms. Orton explained the procedures and the process required and noted that this will prevent issues with special events. In response to Mr. Harris regarding the administrative approval of certain events, The City Planner suggested that items 1 and 4 could be handled by staff but the others would need to go to the City Commission for approval. Discussion ensued regarding item 7 and it was decided that Item 7 should include the word neighbors to be inserted to read: by all the neighbors, tenants and/or owners. Discussion then continued regarding the number of temporary events, Item C to be held in a 12 month period at the same location. Mr. Harris suggested that Item 5 in Section A could be administered by staff. It was the consensus of the Board to have Item 5 in Section A administered by staff. ACTION: The Chair requested that Temporary Use Permit be rewritten and presented at the next LPA meeting. All Board members agreed. Board recessed at 7:30 pm Board reconvened at 7:45 pm Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and Future Land Use Map Amendment The City Planner began discussion and review of the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and Future Land Use Amendment. Minutes 02/13/2014 LPA 4

6 ACTION: Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Shenkman to recommend to the City Commission approval of the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and Future Land Use Amendment. Upon a voice vote the motion was passed unanimously. 7. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS: The Chair informed the Board that Mr. Hersey has reported by that he will be out of the country for 6 to 8 months and offered to resign. Mr. Lorenz stated that he will recommend Mr. Hersey remain on the Board. The Chair informed the Board that he received an attendance record for the 2013 calendar year noting who has unexcused absences and stated that it has been forwarded to the City Commission. Ms. Partridge questioned the status of the reduction of the number of Board members. The Chair responded that the issue of the number of Board members is to be established by the City Commission. 8. NEXT MEETING: The LPA regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 13, ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Shenkman to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm A. J. Sarko Jim Lorenz Recording Secretary Chairperson Minutes 02/13/2014 LPA 5

7 CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND Local Planning Agency th Avenue, Treasure Island, Florida Telephone (727) ; Fax (727) To: Local Planning Agency Members From: Michelle Orton, City Planner Date: February 24, 2014 Re: Item A, Land Development Regulations Please find four draft administrative Land Development Regulations prepared by staff for LPA review and comment. Amendments to the Land Development Regulations; Excluding Height and Density Administrative Waiver Temporary Use Permit Outside Sales Permit

8 Section Amendments to the Land Development Regulations; Excluding Height and Density. A. Initiation of Text Amendment Land Development Regulation text amendments may be initiated by: 1. The owner of real property located in the City or by said owner s authorized agent; 2. City Commission; 3. Planning and Zoning Board; 4. Local Planning Agency; 5. City Manager or designee; or 6. City Attorney. B. Application for a Text Amendment 1. Pre-Application meeting. Before any application for a text amendment to the Land Development Regulations is filed by a property owner or resident; the applicant shall attend a pre-application meeting with the Community Improvement Department (CID) Director. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, in general, the procedures for preparing a complete application and scheduled public hearings before the decision-making bodies. 2. Application Filing. The applicant shall the file the application for the text amendment with the CID Director and pay the required application fee. The application shall be accompanied by justification necessary to support the text amendment. C. Public Hearing Notice of the Local Planning Agency and City Commission public hearings shall be in accordance to Florida Statutes, Section D. Review by the Local Planning Agency After the application for a text amendment has been reviewed by the CID Director, the Local Planning Agency shall hold a public hearing on the proposed text amendment and make a recommendation to the City Commission. Failure to act upon the proposed text amendment shall not preclude the City Commission from adjudicating the proposal. E. Criteria for Consideration by the Local Planning Agency The Local Planning Agency shall consider the following criteria for a text amendment: 1. Consistency with the Treasure Island Comprehensive Plan; and 2. Consistency with applicable sections of the Land Development Regulations. F. Review and Consideration by the City Commission The City Commission shall hold a public hearing to review and consider the recommendation from the Local Planning Agency and the CID Director for a text amendment. The CID Director shall prepare a written report to submit to the City Commission which includes the recommendation of the Local Planning Agency, CID Director, and City Manager or designee. The City Commission shall hold two hearings to consider the application for a proposed text amendment.

9 SEC ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS. A. Purpose. Administrative Waivers provide a process for the City staff to consideration of requests to waive or modify certain standards of this Code when, special circumstances applicable to the property, including location, shape, size, surroundings, topography, or other physical features, the strict application of the development regulations otherwise applicable to the property denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and in the same zoning district. B. Applicability. An Administrative Waiver may be granted to waive or modify any requirement of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) except: permitted land uses; residential density; specific prohibitions (for example, prohibited signs), or procedural requirements. C. Review Authority. The CID Director may approve an Administrative Waiver to grant relief from any of the following requirements of the LDR, up to a maximum reduction of ten (10) percent of each such requirement. of the requirement or a maximum of one foot, whichever is smaller. 1. Distance between structures; 2. Parcel dimensions (not area); 3. Setbacks;. 4. On-site parking, loading, and landscaping. An Administrative Waiver may also be used to grant relief from on-site parking, loading, and landscaping up to a maximum reduction of ten (10) percent provided there is less than a one percent reduction in the impervious surface ratio on the site. D. Application Filing and Processing. An application for an Administrative Waiver shall be completed, filed, the required application fee paid and processed in compliance with this chapter. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by in Subsection F (below). E. Project Review, Notice and Hearing. Each application shall be reviewed by the CID Director to ensure that the proposal complies with this Section, and other applicable requirements of the LDR. The CID Director may approve or deny an Administrative Waiver without a public hearing (See H below). F. Findings and Decision. The CID Director may approve or deny an application for an Administrative Waiver. The CID Director shall record the decision and the findings on which the decision is based. 1. General ffindings. The CID Director may approve an Administrative Waiver only after first making all of the following findings. a. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, so that the strict application of the LDR deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and within the same zoning district; b. The approval of the Administrative Waiver includes conditions of approval as necessary to ensure that the adjustment granted does not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and within the same zoning district; and c. The aadministrative wwaiver is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and any other adopted plan or policy of the City applicable specific plan. 2. Reasonable Accommodation. The CID Director may also grant an Administrative Waiver to the site planning or development standards of the LDR in compliance with this Section, based February 27, nd Draft Administrative Waiver

10 on the finding that the waiver is necessary to accomplish a reasonable accommodation of the needs of a disabled person, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). G. Conditions of Approval. In approving an Administrative Waiver, the CID Director: 1. Shall impose conditions to ensure that the approval does not grant special privileges inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located; and 2. May impose any reasonable conditions to ensure that the approval complies with the findings required by Subsection F. (above). H. Post Approval Procedures. The property owner denied an Administrative Waiver may file an appeal to the Planning and Zoning Board. which will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board. The fee and process of the appeal shall follow the requirements of an Appeals to Administrative Decisions. February 27, nd Draft Administrative Waiver

11 Sec TEMPORARY USE PERMIT. A. Prohibited uses and activities without temporary use permit. On or within any private property located in the Commercial General, Resort Facilities Medium, Resort Facilities High, and Planned Redevelopment Mixed-Use Core and Planned Redevelopment Mixed-Use Gulf Blvd. zoning districts, the following outdoor uses and activities shall be prohibited unless a temporary use permit is obtained from the City Commission as provided herein: 1. Sidewalk sales; 1. Exhibitions, displays, performances; fishing tournaments; 2. Fairs, carnivals, bazaars, contests; festivals; 3. Grand opening events for new businesses; 4. Seasonal Holiday sales lots, for items such as pumpkins, fireworks, trees, etc; 3. Any other activity tending to create or cause abnormally large or excessive crowds or traffic and/or poses a detrimental effect on the public health, safety and welfare. B. Application procedure and permitting process. An applicant shall provide the Community Improvement Department with the following written information and accompanied fee as may be set from time to time by a resolution passed by the City Commission no less than working days prior to the proposed event or activity in support of its application for a permit hereunder: 1. Name, and address, and contact information of the applicant and a contact person (sponsoring business or organization); 2. Specific Specify location of activities for which permit is sought; 3. Nature and purpose of all activities for which permit is sought; 4. Specify dates and hours of set-up and tear-down; 5. Specific days and hours of activities sought to be permitted; 6. Specific location and physical dimensions included in a drawing of any and all: a. Structures (existing and temporary); b. Event and vendor vehicle parking; c. Tents (tents greater than 10 x 10 require a tent permit); d. Signs and/or banners on site; e. Generators; f. Stages; g. Sound equipment; h. Restroom facilities; i. Lighting; j. Vendors booths; k. Ticket booths; l. Fencing; or m. Any equipment sought to be used in conjunction with activities. 7. Letters of objections and/or no objections as to the activities as described hereof signed by all the tenants and/or owners of businesses located on the property for which the activities are sought to be permitted. 7. Further, no permit shall be issued hereunder for the requested use unless the applicant reasonably establishes that the following concerns have been addressed in a manner that is consistent with the interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: a. Traffic access egress/traffic circulation; February 27, nd Draft Temporary Use Permit Page 1 of 3

12 b. Pedestrian safety; c. Sanitation and litter control; d. Restroom facilities; e. Event parking (on-site/off-site); f. Crowd control; g. Liability insurance; h. Vendors and their current licensure; i. Entity responsible for maintenance during event and cleanup following each day of the event; j. Alcohol control; k. Temporary Signage off site; and j. Location of any street and/or sidewalk closures. Upon review of the requirements set forth in this section by the Community Improvement Department after consultation with the appropriate City staff, and upon finding that the permitted activity as proposed will not unduly impair the public health, safety, welfare and morals of the City and will minimize any possible disruptions to adjoining or neighboring residents or establishments, a permit shall be granted or granted with conditions. Whereupon staff s discretion the Temporary Uses Permit may require City Commission approval. C. Number per year and duration. Not more than four temporary events in any 12-month period shall be held at the same location. Each event from setup through breakdown shall not exceed nine consecutive days. D. Conditions of Temporary Use Permit Approval In granting any Temporary Use Permit, the Community Improvement Department may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards. Conditions of approval may include, but are not limited to: 1. Regulations of hours and days; 2. Requirements/guarantees for cleanup and removal of tents/structures/equipment; 3. Return of temporary use site to its original state within a specified period of time; 4. Regulation of permit duration; 5. Regulation of signs and advertising; 6. Regulation of lighting; 7. Regulation of public address or sound system; 8. Regulation of gas, smoke, noise, fumes, vibrations or other nuisances; and 9. Such other conditions as are deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community. E. Permit denials, appeal and notice. If a permit is denied, written notice of denial shall thereupon be given the applicant; and the applicant may appeal the decision to the Planning and Zoning Board by giving written notice to the city within 30 calendar days. F. Revocation. 1. This Temporary Use ppermit may be revoked immediately if in the sole and absolute discretion of the City Manager or his or her designee, in the event that the permittee is in violation of any law or activity that endangers the public health, safety, or general welfare. February 27, nd Draft Temporary Use Permit Page 2 of 3

13 2. Any Temporary Use Permit issued by the Community Improvement Director shall be considered null and void if the operation or activity does not conform to the approved plan or plan of operations. G. Fee. The City Commission shall set by resolution a fee for application for a Temporary Use Permit. There shall be a fee for a Temporary Use Permit issued by the Community Improvement Department Director and a separate fee for a Temporary Use Permit issued by the City Commission. The City Commission shall set each fee by Resolution and said fees may be amended from time to time by resolution. All fees are non-refundable. February 27, nd Draft Temporary Use Permit Page 3 of 3

14 Outside Sales Permit A. Planned Redevelopment Mixed- Use Core Outside sales are permitted in the PR-Mixed Use Core zoning district, provided the following requirements are met: 1. Sales shall be for the purposes of retailing merchandise which is normally sold from a business currently licensed by the City of Treasure Island on that property. Sales shall be held on the licensed premises. The business shall have been licensed for a minimum of 90 days prior to outside sales. 2. The merchandise shall be displayed directly in front of the principal structure and shall not exceed six feet in height. 3. A minimum width of 44 inches shall be maintained for pedestrians subject to the Florida Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act (F.S. 553) B. Planned Redevelopment Mixed-Use Gulf Boulevard, Resort Facilities High and Resort Facilities medium Outside sales are permitted in the PR-Mixed Use Gulf Blvd, RFH and RFM zoning district, provided the following requirements are met: 1. Sales shall be for the purposes of retailing merchandise which is normally sold from a business currently licensed by the City of Treasure Island on that property. Sales shall be held on the licensed premises. The business shall have been licensed for a minimum of 90 days prior to outside sales. 2. Sales shall not encroach into rights of way or approved vehicular circulation patterns or divert pedestrian traffic into vehicular traffic lanes. The display of merchandise shall not reduce the parking requirements or effectiveness of landscaped areas located within the site. 3. A minimum width of 44 inches shall be maintained for pedestrian sidewalks. 4. The applicant shall supply the Community Improvement Department with a survey of the area delineated for outdoor sales. 5. The merchandise display shall not exceed six feet in height, shall not be located on a trailer or other vehicle; and the items displayed shall not pose any threat or violate any city ordinance or state law related to public health or welfare. C. Planned Redevelopment Mixed-Use Core and Planned Redevelopment Mixed-Use Gulf Blvd. Organized events to promote downtown Treasure Island through a merchants association, business association, or a combination of property owners in downtown that wish to establish a regular monthly event such as a gallery walk or business open house will be reviewed and approved by the City commission. D. Seasonal/Temporary Sales The intent of this regulation is to provide for the display and sale of seasonal/temporary sales as specified below: 1. Ornamental tree/wreath sales shall be permitted only during the period between November 15 th and December 30 th of any one year. 2. Seasonal sales shall be limited to the following occasions; Valentine s Day, Mother s Day, and Halloween (Pumpkin sales). These sales shall be permitted 10 calendar days prior to the holiday. February 27, 2014 Outside Sales Permit Page 1 of 2

15 3. All sales under this section must be permitted by the Community Improvement Department. 4. A separate local business tax receipt shall be paid for any business not already established in the City. 5. Outside display and sales are permitted only in the PR-Mixed Use Core, PR-Mixed Use Gulf Blvd., RFH, RFM and CG zoning districts. 6. Minimum setbacks for trees and/or displays shall be 20 feet from all property lines. 7. Seasonal sales shall be allowed one temporary sign, no greater than 32 square feet. Such sign can only be placed at the location of the sale. Signage shall be placed on the site only during the allowable sale period. 8. Off-street parking shall be allocated for the sale site, with one space for each 200 square feet of sale area. 9. At the time of permit application, a sketch must be presented that that shows the basic design of the sale lot with electrical requirements if needed and shall address the requirements mentioned above. 10. At the time of application, the applicant must prove ownership of the parcel to be used, or supply a notarized letter of permission by the owner allowing this temporary use. 11. Fire department approval is necessary for tree displays. 12. The lot must be cleaned and returned to its original condition, as practically as possible, after the temporary sales period. February 27, 2014 Outside Sales Permit Page 2 of 2

16 CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND Local Planning Agency th Avenue, Treasure Island, Florida Telephone (727) ; Fax (727) To: Local Planning Agency Members From: Paula Cohen, Community Improvement Director Date: February 24, 2014 Re: Item B, Special Area Plan Acronyms Please find attached a listing of acronyms that appear in the Treasure Island Special Area Plan. This listing is now a part of the document and shown as Appendix C.

17 APPENDIX C ACRONYMS BEBR Bureau of Economic Business Research BFE Base Flood Elevation CDBG Community Development Block Grant CG Commercial General Zoning District CHHA Coastal High Hazard Area CPA Countywide Planning Authority (Pinellas Co. Board of County Commissioners) CT Commercial Tourist 32 (an old City zoning district) DCA Florida Department of Community Affairs (former State Land Planning Agency) DEO FL Department of Economic Opportunity (current State Land Planning Agency) DU Dwelling units DU/A Dwelling units / acre EAR Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Report FAR Floor Area Ratio FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FLUE Future Land Use Element FLU Future Land Use Element (abbreviation) FLUM Future Land Use Map GPCPD Gallons per Capita Per Day I Institutional Zoning District ISR Impervious Surface Ratio LDR Land Development Regulations LOS Level of Service LPA Local Planning Agency MGD Millions of Gallons Per Day MPO Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Perm Res Permanent Residential Units PPC Pinellas Planning Council PR-MU Planned Redevelopment Mixed Use Zoning District PR-MU Core PR-MU Gulf Boulevard R/OS Recreation/ Open Space Zoning District RFH-50 Resort Facilities High Zoning District RFM-30 Resort Facilities Medium Zoning District SAP Special Area Plan SF Square Footage SR State Route Temp Lodging Temporary Lodging Units T/U Transportation / Utility Zoning District WRF Northwest Water Reclamation Facility 35 FEBRUARY 2014