LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MINUTES THE MINUTES WERE PREPARED IN AGENDA ORDER AS PUBLISHED AND NOT IN THE

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1 NI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MINUTES THE MINUTES WERE PREPARED IN AGENDA ORDER AS PUBLISHED AND NOT IN THE ORDER THE ITEMS WERE HEARD MAY 19, :00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Land O Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O Lakes Blvd (US 41), Land O Lakes, FL Members: Staff: Mr. Wilton Simpson, Simpson Farms ABSENT Ms. Michele Baker Mr. Jim Guidry, Dade City Business Center- ABSENT Chief Asst. County Administrator Mr. Pat Roberson, Roberson Res. Group Mr. Frank Starkey, Starkey Ranch - ABSENT Mr. Pat Gassaway, Heidt & Associates Page 1 of 10 Mr. Jeffrey Steinsnyder County Attorney Mr. John Gallagher - ABSENT

2 Mr. Dave Sumpter, Wildlife Biologist- ABSENT County Administrator Mr. Barry Karpay, Standard Pacific Homes- ABSENT Mr. Bipin Parikh Ms. Liz Abernethy, Wilson Miller Mr. King Helie, King Helie Planning Group Mr. Dewey Mitchell, Prudential Trop. Realty- ABSENT Mr. Elton Smith, Wilson Miller Ms. Elizabeth Lyon-Hall, Florida Design Consultants Mr. Jack Vogel, Natural Res. Plan. Serv - ABSENT Mr. Jon Moody, CORC Representative - ABSENT Development Services Ms. Elizabeth Blair Assistant County Attorney Mr. Richard Gehring- ABSENT Growth Management Ms. Debra Zampetti Zoning/Code Compliance Ms. Rhea Law, Fowler, White & Boggs PA - ABSENT Ms. Cindy Jolly Ms. Barbara Wilhite, Barbara L. Wilhite PA Mr. Steve Wasson, Florida Design Consultants Development Director Mr. David Goldstein- ABSENT Assistant County Attorney Mr. Lee Millard Asst. Zoning/Code Compliance Ms. Carol Clark ABSENT Planner Mr. Jim Widman - ABSENT County Engineer Mr. Joe Richards - ABSENT Assistant County Attorney Page 2 of 10

3 1. Call to Order Ms. Michele Baker called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. The Committee Members and Staff stated their names and the group or department they represented for the record. Ms. Doreen Lang, Code Enforcement Officer, was present to explain portions of the Code, at the request of Ms. Zampetti. 2. Chapter 8, Natural, Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources Protection a. Questions of Staff by Stakeholder Committee There were none. b. Public Comment There was none. Page 3 of 10

4 c. Discussion by Stakeholder Committee Division 1 General Ms. Blair stated that the intent and purpose of this chapter was explained briefly but completely in the first four paragraphs of the chapter. She said it was a very condensed purpose and intent statement for the entire chapter and that it dealt with protecting and preserving Pasco County s natural resources and assets. Ms. Wilhite said she was not sure the Purpose and Intent Statement matched what was actually written in the Code. Ms. Blair felt this section of the Code was still a moving target and would be revised as the rewrite evolved. Division 2 Trees and Vegetation Ms. Jolly said this section cleaned up some of the exemptions for trees, added a few exemptions for trees, and determined prohibitions and standards of removal/replacement of trees. There was not a lot of revision to the Code itself; this was more of a language clean up. Page 4 of 10

5 Staff noted that this was a clarification and consolidation of the existing code which had four general permits for trees; this reduced that number to two. Trees would be divided into reviewed at site plan and trees reviewed on already-built sites. Ms. Lang discussed tree and vegetation removal requirements, permitting, and enforcement of the Code. There was further discussion of specific easement requirements regarding tree removal; prohibitions; exemptions; language and location of definitions; invasive tree removal; permit issues; appendixes; design standards for tree protection; tree location surveys/inventories, and variance requirements. Ms Jolly indicated there had been a computer problem earlier and some of the documents may not be in the proper order. Ms. Baker asked the Committee to discuss this item in a conceptual nature so Staff could modify the item when they cleaned up after the computer issue. Ms. Jolly clarified that streamlining the wording and dealing with exotic or invasive plants was the purpose of most of the changes to this section. Ms. Zampetti spoke regarding the Landscape Ordinance, buffering, and irrigation issues. Discussion between Staff and the Committee followed regarding the incentive to landscape and compliance with the current Landscaping Ordinance. Page 5 of 10

6 Division 4 Listed Species Protection Ms. Jolly explained the species evaluation requirements in the code. The County Biologist confirmed the on-site species. Discussion followed regarding endangered species of animals, wildlife habitats, and the timing of when the investigations should be done. Division 6 Wetlands Ms. Baker commented that the changes that had been made in this section were based on modifications discussed at a previous meeting. Mr. King Helie questioned the wetland maps on the County s website, and the differences in SWFWMD maps. Discussion followed regarding jurisdictional lines; subarea policies; future land use issues; where roads and infrastructure could go in relation to wetlands; mitigation; variances; and buffers. Division 7 Rivers and Surface Waters Page 6 of 10

7 Ms. Blair said this was to clean up the language as was discussed at the last meeting. The Committee and Staff discussed coastal rivers; protected water bodies; buffers; rivers and surface waters; and erosion control measures. Ms. Blair explained the Protection of Lake Quality section in the Comprehensive Plan. Division 8 Soils and Geotechnical Hazards Ms. Jolly noted there was very little change to this section from the earlier discussion. There had been a question regarding the applicability of when the study was required. The suggestion was made that the study be made when the building permit was pulled, however, Staff would prefer it be done up front in order to keep the permit process streamlined. Mr. Terry Schrader said a study on a large site to determine if sinkholes were present may not be the best plan if the exact location of units had not been determined. He felt it would be better to do this study closer to permit time. He said it may be a better idea to spend that money to beef up the footers. Discussion followed regarding the specifics of the timing issue; geotechnical hazards; insurance studies; rebars options; and exemptions. Page 7 of 10

8 Division 10 Aquifer Recharge Areas (Water Supply) This area was reserved for the Aquifer Recharge Areas. There would be a rewrite to this section at some point in the future. Division 12 Historic Resources Ms. Blair noted that this was quite different from the current Preservation Ordinance. She explained historic resources, archeological resources, the Historic Register, and restoring structures and sites. Included in this version of the Code was a provision to get rid of historic property, preservation of historic sites and structures, how to incorporate historic resources into a development, and a survey which would include all historical resources on a site. She asked for guidance regarding cemeteries and remains. After discussion some of the issues were if a cemetery would count toward the open space requirement, whether they should be buffered or fenced, access, and signage. Discussion followed regarding examples of how structures might be incorporated into development, maintenance of cemeteries, and the procedure when unmarked human remains were discovered. Page 8 of 10

9 Ms. Blair noted that old or big trees, or ones that might be related to history in some way, would be covered under this section also. The Tree Ordinance itself would reference this section. The Committee decided Mr. Ron Daniel, Acting ELAMP Manager, and Mr. Scott Black, Mayor of Dade City, should be consulted in the writing of this section as they were both familiar with the history of the area and historical preservation issues. Mr. Parikh suggested another individual that could be consulted. The current Divisions 13 (Cemeteries) and 14 (Archives) would be deleted in their entirety. 3. Reference Items: Table of Contents There was a revised Table of Contents. 4. Next Meeting June 16, 2010, at the Land O Lakes Community Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Page 9 of 10

10 Ms. Baker noted the next meeting was scheduled for June 16, The next update to the Board of County Commissioners on the LDC issues was scheduled for August 3 rd at the East Campus of Pasco Hernando Community College. 11. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MAY 19, 2010 (SEAL) Prepared by: Katie McCormick, Deputy Clerk Page 10 of 10