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06-16-1987 Nue 'w LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1987 10:00 A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Chairman Connie Martinez called to order a regular meeting of the Local Planning Agency at 10:05 A.M., Tuesday, June 16, 1987 in the conference room of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Terry Wadsworth, Ron Austin, Connie Martinez, and Dave Garrett. Also present were Jose' Alvarez, City Attorney, and Beverly Kinney, Board Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of June 2, 1987, were presented for approval. Mr. Wads- worth moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Austin. Motion Carried 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS: Status Report for Construction East of Riverside Drive: Mrs. Martinez stated since Dennis Fischer, Building Official, was not part of the Board, she would send him a memo attaching a copy of the status report for his comments. Mrs. Martinez brought up the fact that the comprehensive plan also states construction East of Riverside Drive should be discouraged. Mr. Alvarez asked the Board members to bring their copies of the comprehensive plan for the Secretary to check to make sure they had current copies. Mr. Alvarez read sub - chapter two (2) of the comp- rehensive plan regarding construction East of Riverside Drive. Mr. Alvarez stated Edgewaters comprehensive plan in regard to the Indian River was consistent with the County, and the Conservation Element would be considered to be probably the most important element. Status Report on Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Alvarez looked over the listing Mrs. Plaskett had prepared of the area of the comprehensive plan, the section and who would be working on the section. Mr. Alvarez stated he would like more detail, such as who the consultants were and a timetable as to when each element should be finished. Mr. Alvarez stated the Board needed to look at the procedures mandated by the statute for the amendment of the plan and what happens when. Mrs. Martinez suggested holding this item until the next meeting when Mrs. Plaskett would be available. Mrs. Martinez asked the Secretary to furnish each of the Board Members with a copy of 9J -5. Mr. Alvarez discussed public participation for amending the comp- rehensive plan and public notices regarding hearings for the adopt- ion of the comprehensive plan element by element, and then the plan as a whole. Mr. Alvarez stated there was a form letter from D.C.A. the Board could use. The City is encouraged to make executive summaries of the comprehensive plan available to the general public, and should release information on a regular basis to keep citizens advised of the current situation. -1- Nue , 4100 Comprehensive Plan continued: Mr. Alvarez felt the Board should find out the main causes for pollution in the Indian River through the Mosquito Lagoon Study. There was some discussion regarding stormwater run -off and the Indian River. Mr. Alvarez stated the City was growing fast, and would be forced to upgrade the current stormwater run -off system, and there would be possible grants and loans available for this in the future. Mr. Alvarez brought up the traffic circulation element and the fact that most of the information needed could be obtained through the County and the Department of Transporation. Mr. Alvarez stated there would be a two (2) day Technical Assistance Workshop by the Department of Community Affairs regarding the different elements of the comprehensive plan. He stressed the importance of each Board member attending the seminar which is to be held in Orlando on June 29th and 30th. Mr. Alvarez stated copies of any information regarding the comp- rehensive plan should be distributed among the L.P.A. members. Also, everyone should have a copy of "Preparing A Comprehensive Plan ", 9J -5, a copy of the statute, the requirements, attend the technical workshop, regional workshops and be a part of the technical assistance programs. After some discussion it was decided the model elements would be in the Planning Department, and were available for L.P.A. members and staff to use. The Board members took a ten (10) minute break. Mr. Alvarez stated the existing comprehensive land use plan consisted of the original plan as prepared by Briley, Wild and Associates in 1979. Amendments to the text of the plan were made in 1981, making reference to ordinance 81 -0 -10 and a certain file called "City of Edgewater Master File Comprehensive Plan." Mr. Alvarez asked the Secretary to obtain copies for the next L.P.A. meeting. Mrs. Plaskett did an amendment in 1986 and filed it with D.C.A., which was required by law. Mr. Alvarez stated he wanted a copy of the original compre- hensive plan with the amended 1981 plan and all cover letters given to each Board member. Mr. Alvarez stated the Secretary should put any correspondence regarding the L.P.A. in each members packets for scheduled meetings. There was some discussion about schools and possible data to be used for other elements ie: transporation, recreation, water and sewer. Mr. Garrett stated the projections by the school system for Edgewater Elementary were 1,002 students in September 1987. There was some discussion about the possibility of a bridge crossing the river to the beachside, and how it would change the coastal zone management element for the future. Status Report on S.P.G. Contract: The Board was informed represent- atives from S.P.G. would be in tomorrow for a meeting with Mrs. Plaskett. Mrs. Martinez stated the meeting was to go over the 9J -5 criteria, any needs of the City, and an exchange of information to complete the housing element in a timely manner. The Board agreed to have the representative from S.P.G. present at the next L.P.A. meeting and to taping the meeting for tomorrow and having a summary typed up for the L.P.A. members. Status Report on Volusia County Plan Amendment: Mr. Alvarez stated he wanted to know what the county was doing with their overall comp- rehensive plan, and felt a call to Mr. Sicorsci's office would prob- ably get the information needed. Mr. Alvarez wanted to know if they were using consultants, or doing it in- house, and who makes up the staff. He stated once we get the information we can start tapping into it. Mr. Alvarez asked that the information be ready for the next meeting. Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting June 16, 1987 -2- sire 1 %0 Volusia County continued: Mr. Alvarez wanted to know if the amendment to the Mosquito Lagoon was an amendment to the existing county plan and if it will be incorporated into the new comprehensive plan. He stated the Board would have to know what's going on to be consistent. Mr. Alvarez wanted to know how Oak Hill and New Smyrna were handling their comprehensive plans, so the City could be consistent with them. Mr. Alvarez asked if there was any more contact from the county re- garding water and waste water. Mr. Wadsworth said they were not able to get on it right now. Mrs. Martinez stated there was one (1) meet- ing with Mr. Wadsworth, the Mayor, herself and the accountant. It then went to Council for authorization to sit in on a meeting. Mrs. Martinez stated a letter had been sent after the Council meeting stating author- ization had been granted and they were to contact the City, but there had been no response to date. Mr. Alvarez stated Oak Hill was being handled by Brett and Associates, but wanted the Secretary to check into how much they were handling and who was doing what. Mr. Alvarez also felt it might be a good idea to go to some of New Smyrna Beach's meetings and compare notes on some of the elements. Mr. Alvarez stated since the consultants were coming to the next L.P.A. meeting the Board should start with the housing element. There was some discussion regarding public notices and when they were to run for each element of the comprehensive plan. Mr. Alvarez stated the first notice had to appear fourteen (14) days prior to a public hearing and a second notice had to appear at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing, and the L.P.A. would hold the hearings. Mr. Alvarez stated after the plan is completed and before it is adopted there would be a series of hearing dates with forty -five (45) and thirty (30) day public notifications. He also stated there should be at least two (2) advertised public hearings on the proposed plan in its entirety. Mr. Alvarez stated for the next meeting he wanted a D.C.A. schedule (calendar) on when they expect to receive the various elements. He also asked the Secretary to have the City put on the mailing list for the "Technical Memo's" from D.C.A. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Wads- worth moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Garrett. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney, Board Secretary Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting June 16, 1987 -3-