PINELLAS COUNTY DCA# 09-1AR

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1 Agenda Item #3.H.1 05/11/09 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED AMENDMENT REPORT PINELLAS COUNTY DCA# 09-1AR Report prepared April 16, 2009 Jessica Lunsford, ext. 38 1

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3 Following the review of the amendments, DCA issued their ORC Report in a letter dated 12/5/08 and did not identify any objections, recommendations or comments. Changes by Pinellas County to the Amendment Package Since its Original Submittal: Economic Element (LPA ) Since the original review, three additional changes were identified by the County s Economic Development Department. The first change is to Policy to clarify and correct a spelling error. The second change broadens Policy to make it clear that the market for Pinellas County exports is both national and international. The last modification adds a new policy designed to support the need for a qualified workforce: Policy 1.4.5: Pinellas County will support and assist businesses in obtaining workforce training grants, and support local and regional job readiness initiatives, such as Centers of Excellence, Pinellas Technical Education Centers (PTEC), and federal Job Corps, to ensure a qualified workforce exists to meet the needs of employers. Transportation-related amendments (LPA ) The following item is an additional change that has been added since the original submittal: Remove reference to the US Highway 19 Action Plan associated with the US Highway 19 Long-Term Concurrency Management System policies in the Transportation Element. The Action Plan has been implemented with the exception of intersection improvements at Alderman Road, which are anticipated to occur in the near future in conjunction with a development project in the vicinity of the intersection. Housing Element, Natural Resources Conservation & Management Element, Potable Water Supply, Wastewater and Reuse Element, and Public School Facilities Element (LPA ) Since DCA s original review, a minor change has been made to Policy of the Natural Resource Conservation and Management Element to reflect that the term potable water resource overlay has been changed to resource management overlay. The Ten-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan of the Potable Water Supply, Wastewater and Reuse Element of the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan has been updated to be consistent with the recent update to the Capital Improvements Element, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in December of The update consists of revised cost figures for certain potable and reclaimed water projects, and reflects deletion of completed projects. Future Land Use and Quality Communities Element (LPA ) Certain revisions have been made to the land use proposal since its original submittal to DCA as a result of additional input from the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve and further staff review. The most significant change is that the original Overlay proposals have been retitled as Resource Management Overlays and separated out as a separate land use category rather than being resident under the Preservation-Resource Management (P-RM) Future 3

4 Land Use Map category. The idea of the separate category for the Overlays was discussed with DCA staff to make sure it was a reasonable approach. Future Land Use Map Amendment to Apply the Resource Management Overlays (RMO-1 and RMO-2) to Certain Properties Designated as Preservation-Resource Management (P-RM) and Located within the Brooker Creek Preserve (LPA ) Only non-vertical water supply infrastructure is allowed under the Resource Management Overlay-1 (RMO-1) category, while both vertical and non-vertical water supply infrastructure is allowed under the Resource Management Overlay-2 (RMO-2). The existing Chemical Storage Facility, which is considered to be vertical water supply infrastructure, was inadvertently included in the proposed area being designated as RMO-1 in the initial submittal of this amendment package to DCA. Therefore, the boundary of the RMO-2 designation has now been adjusted slightly to include this Facility, and the boundary for the RMO-1 designation has been modified to exclude this Facility (the Chemical Storage Facility site is approximately 2 acres in size). Wilde Property Acquisition (LPA ) In the original submittal to DCA, approximately 100 acres of the Wilde Property was proposed for amendment from Residential Rural to Recreation/Open Space. However, the staff realized that the application had included the Keller Water Treatment facility, which is located on the Wilde property. The Keller facility has, therefore, necessarily been removed from the amendment. Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Comments: Regarding Wetlands and Floodplains The amendments, if adopted, would allow some increase in development intensity in, and adjacent to, substantial wetlands and the 100-year floodplain. Development adjacent to these wetlands and within the flood zone areas may hydrologically affect and likely reduce natural watershed functions such as collection, storage, filtering and discharge of runoff. As a result, non-point source runoff will be an issue of concern. Regarding the Potential for a Reservoir According to the date included in the amendment package, a reservoir could be constructed in the Potable Water Resource Overlay (PWR-1). Should the reservoir be built, it could have a marked effect on the threatened, endangered and/or be of special concern. Pinellas County Response: Any development undertaken subsequent to these amendments would need to go through all of the regular permitting procedures and requirements, and would still be subject to environmental and site plan level regulations, including those associated with water quality, stormwater runoff, erosion control, wetland protection, and floodplain management. Overall, the development potential of the area as a whole is being significantly reduced with the elimination of 878 acres from residential potential. 4

5 Regarding the reservoir; there are no immediate plans for construction of a potable water supply reservoir. As indicated above, any development undertaken subsequent to these amendments would need to go through all of the regular permitting procedures and requirements, and would still be subject to environmental and site plan level regulations, including those associated with water quality, stormwater runoff, erosion control, wetland protection and floodplain management. Additionally, as responsibility for water supply projects lies with Tampa Bay Water, the construction of a reservoir would be undertaken only in association with directives and permits from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Tampa Bay Water. Additionally, since any potential site would lie within Brooker Creek Preserve, it would still need to be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the goals and directives of the Brooker Creek Preserve Management Plan which was updated and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in

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7 AMENDMENT # Future Land Use Map The adopted amendments will bring the land use designations of five parcels located within the Brooker Creek Preserve into compliance with the purpose and use of the properties and with the resource management goals of Pinellas County, and with the Brooker Creek Preserve Management Plan. Pinellas County staff supports these amendments and finds that they will clean up the few remaining inconsistent land use designations within the Brooker Creek Preserve. From: No Designation (11 acres), Residential Rural (1 acre), Residential Low (2.2 acres), and Recreation-Open Space (2.2 acres) To: Preservation (2.3 acres) and Preservation Resource Management (14.1 acres) Size: 16.4 acres Location: Several parcels of land totaling approximately 16.4 acres located within the Brooker Creek Preserve. Adjacent Designations: North: Preservation Resource Management, and Preservation South: Preservation Resource Management, Recreation/Open Space, Preservation East: Preservation Resources Management and Preservation West: Preservation Resource Management, Residential Rural, Residential Low and Preservation Adjacent Uses: North: Brooker Creek Preserve South: Brooker Creek Preserve East: Brooker Creek Preserve West: Brooker Creek Preserve Regionally Significant: Yes, Brooker Creek Preserve is a regionally significant Pinellas County Preserve and Managed Area. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: The adopted amendment is compatible with the County s Comprehensive Plan. 7

8 Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: The amendment will not negatively impact groundwater recharge. The adopted changes will provide greater protection. Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: The land use designation changes will provide greater protection. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Natural Resources: 4.22, 4.23, 4.30, 4.43, 4.44, Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 8

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11 Since the original submittals, Potable Water Resource Overlays, i.e. PWR-1 and PWR-2, have been changed to Resource Management Overlays, i.e. RMO-1 and RMO-2 (see pages 3 and 4 for explanation). AMENDMENT # Future Land Use Map A proposal to apply the Potable Water Resource Overlays (PWR-1 and PWR-2) Resource Management Overlays (RMO-1 and RMO-2) as specified within corresponding maps, based on their consistency with the criteria, standards, and locational requirements proposed for inclusion as a part of the amendments to the Preservation Resource Management Resource Future Land Use Category. The Potable Water Resource Overlay-1 (PWR-1) Resource Management Overlay (RMO-1) would allow all of the uses that are already allowed in the PRM, Preservation-Resource Management category, as well as wellfields and the below ground and minor above ground structures that are needed to provide potable water or reduce potable water demand. The Potable Water Resource Overlay -2 (PWR-2) Resource Management Overlay-2 (RMO-2) would allow for all of the uses under PRM, PRM with the PWR-1 RMO-1 Overlay, as well as vertical structures (including a reservoir) that may be needed to meet the potable water needs of Pinellas County customers. Importantly, the PWR-2 RMO-2 Overlay is restricted to no more than 260 acres of the Preserve and the location of any vertical structures would have to be approved after two public meetings conducted by the County, and a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners. Location: The PWR-1 RMO-1 Overlay is to be applied on certain properties designated as Preservation-Resource Management that are assets of Pinellas County Utilities or Tampa Bay Water and are located along the eastern portion of the Brooker Creek Preserve and north of Trinity Blvd. The PWR-2 RMO-2 Overlay is to be applied to certain properties designated as P-RM that are assets of Pinellas County Utilities and are located generally north of Keystone Road, west of the eastern boundary Size: 2,616 acres Adjacent Designations: North: Preservation Resource Management & Pasco County South: Preservation Resource Management & City of Oldsmar East: Residential Rural and Hillsborough County West: Preservation Resource Management Adjacent Uses: North: Brooker Creek preserve; single family; Wilde Property South: Single family; Wilde Property; City of Oldsmar 11

12 East: Wilde Property and Hillsborough County West: Brooker Creek Preserve Regionally Significant: Yes, there are regionally significant natural resources in the form of Pine flatwoods and LULC wet and dry located on the properties. Only in cases of overriding public interest should these natural resources be impacted. See the SRPP s Natural Resources Policy Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: Potable Water Resource Overlay-2 (PWR-2) Resource Management Overlay -2 (RMO-2) allows for vertical water supply infrastructure. The adjoining residential development expressed concern over the potential for above ground infrastructure and facilities within sight of their homes. The County has addressed this concern by stipulating a 500-foot landscape buffer be created along the western edge of the Preserve. Within the buffer area no facilities or structures are allowed. In addition, the County is working with the Pinellas Planning Council to develop necessary modifications to the Countywide Rules to support the purpose and intent of the County s newly created Potable Water Resource Overlays Resource Management Overlays. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP, including but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: A considerable amount of these tracts include natural resources of regional significance and any development that would impact those resources would be counter to Regional Planning Council policy. Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: See response above related to natural resources of regional significance. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities, including but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: The amendment should not have any impact on the surrounding roadway network. 12

13 Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Natural Resources: Policy 4.23, 4.25, 4.43, 4.44, 4.45, 4.54 Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 13

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17 AMENDMENT # Future Land Use Map Wilde Property From: Residential Rural (RR) approx. 811 acres Transportation/Utility approx. 67 acres To: Preservation Resource Management w/pwr-1 RMO-1 Overlay & Preservation Resource Management w/ Transportation Utility Overlay - approx. 778 acres Recreation/Open Space approx. 100 acres Size: 878 acres Existing Use: Pasture, wellfield, powerline Proposed Use: Preservation lands (adding to Brooker Creek Preserve) and facilitybased recreation needs. Location: Several parcels of land located within the Brooker Creek Preserve generally to the west with the Pasco County line to the north, the Hillsborough County line to the east, and Old Keystone Road to the south. Adjacent Designations: North: Pasco County South: Residential Rural, Preservation, Transportation/Utility, and Preservation- Resource Management East: Hillsborough County West: Recreation/Open Space and Preservation-Resource Management Adjacent Uses: North: Pasco County South: Single-family homes; Church, Brooker Creek Preserve East: Hillsborough County (including preserve areas) West: Brooker Creek Preserve; ELYSA Recreation Field Regionally Significant: The northwest tract appears to include natural resources of regional significance any development in this area would be of concern and should address Natural Resources Policy 4.44 of the SRPP. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: It is possible traffic increases from the 100- acre R/OS tract could impact Pasco County. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: Concern has been voiced by residents of the 17

18 surrounding neighborhood that the existing ball fields create disruption due to noise, lighting, and traffic problems. They are concerned the new facilities will only exacerbate the problem. The County is requiring certain actions be taken (i.e., better site layout, areas set aside as a natural buffer, better direction of sound and lighting, etc.) to offset the potential of further disruption in the surrounding residential areas. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: The subject site is located within the County s wellhead protection area, any facility-based recreational use will be required to obtain a permit from Pinellas County Utilities to ensure that its activities are consistent with Pinellas County requirement to protect the underlying wellfield. Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: Because of the adopted new sports facilities proximity to the Brooker Creek Preserve, the County will expect impervious surfaces to be minimized, the use of green technologies in lighting and building materials, restrictions will apply regarding the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and design will need to consider natural resource protection and wildlife habitat. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: The Wilde Property is adjacent to Keystone Road which is currently designated as a Constrained Corridor according to the 2007 Concurrency Test Statement. Should the amendment be adopted, the addition of more traffic on Keystone Road as a result of a new sports complex will further impede traffic circulation. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Portions of the property are located within the 100-year floodplain. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Natural Resources: Policies 4.17, 4.21, 4.28, 4.43, 4.44, 4.129, 4.135, Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 18

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21 AMENDMENT # Economic Element Description: One of the recommendations of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) was the adoption of an Economic Element. The EAR concluded that the ability to achieve the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan is in large part dependent upon the strength, diversity and resilience of the regional and local economies. The Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan currently provides only limited policy guidance on the local economy and economic development. While it is to be expanded upon in the future, the proposed Economic Element is designed to fill that void. The proposed goals, objectives and policies address the recruitment of targeted industries and their high-wage primary jobs, the assurance of adequate siting locations for primary employers, the maintenance of an Industrial Development Authority, the support of local business retention, expansion and diversity, the support and promotion of small businesses, the provision of code flexibility in site design while demonstrating a commitment toward environmental improvement and quality redevelopment, the continuance of the County s strong history of tourism, and the promotion of a strong regional economy enhanced by cooperation and mutual support. The following is the proposed Goal and Objectives of the Economic Element: GOAL ONE: TO FACILITATE A STRONG AND ROBUST LOCAL ECONOMY THAT PROVIDES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXISTING BUSINESSES, ATTRACTS NEW HIGH-WAGE PRIMARY EMPLOYERS AND PROMOTES A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE METHODS THAT, IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER, ENHANCE THE COUNTY S VITALITY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. 1.1 Objective: To strengthen the local economy by attracting 50,000 new high-wage primary jobs to Pinellas County by Objective: To provide quality siting opportunities for primary employers by maintaining and enhancing industrial lands within Pinellas County Objective: To maintain an Industrial Development Authority as a primary mechanism to support objectives for job creation, attraction and retention, and siting opportunities Objective: To achieve a business climate that promotes and supports local business retention, expansion and diversity Objective: To support and promote a healthy environment for small businesses in Pinellas County through ongoing programs and assistance Objective: To provide a system of land development regulations that facilitate design flexibility, demonstrate a commitment to environmental improvement, and ensure provisions for quality redevelopment Objective: To continue Pinellas County s strong history of tourism and recognition as one of Florida s prime tourist destinations. 21

22 1.8. Objective: To promote a strong regional economy enhanced by cooperation and mutual support, as Pinellas County is not an isolated entity, but an integral component of the greater Tampa Bay region. Regionally Significant: No. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: The proposed goals, objectives and policies address the recruitment of targeted industries and their high-wage primary jobs, the assurance of adequate siting locations for primary employers, the maintenance of an Industrial Development Authority, the support of local business retention, expansion and diversity, the support and promotion of small businesses, the provision of code flexibility in site design while demonstrating a commitment toward environmental improvement and quality redevelopment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacua-tion clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Economic Development: Policies 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7, 2.25, 2.37 Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 22

23 AMENDMENT # Text Amendment Description: Certain minor revisions to the County s Comprehensive plan have been identified in order to delete one policy and to renumber subsequent policies in the Housing Element, to add two policies to the Natural Resource Conservation and Management Element, to amend the Ten- Year Water Supply Plan of the Potable Water Supply, Wastewater, and Reuse Element, and to correct an error in one policy of the Public School Facilities Element. 1. Discussion: This policy was inadvertently adopted as part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based amendments. This amendment will remove the policy and correct the policy numbering. Housing Element Policy : The Board of County Commissoners will allow for a percentage of tax increment revenues collected in a community redevelopment area established under the Community Redevelopment Act, Part III of Chapter 163, F.S., to be used to provide affordable housing. 2. Discussion: These new policies are associated with the amendments to the Future Land Use Categories, Descriptions and Rules related to potable water resource overlays. They are also the result of input from the Friends of Brooker Creek regarding assurance of a public involvement process in regard to the overlays and a balanced approach to decision-making regarding groundwater pumping in the Preserve. Natural Resource Conservation and Management Element Policy 3.2.6: Subsequent to adoption of the Brooker Creek Preserve Management Plan, the location of any new vertical water supply infrastructure within the Brooker Creek Preserve will require that the County conduct two public information meetings with final action to be at a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the uses, standards, processes, and potable water resource overlay requirements (i.e., the PWR-2 requirement) specifically defined in the Preservation-Resource Management Future Land Use Category, and the corresponding Preservation Resource Management Zoning District. Policy 3.2.7: In addition to meeting environmental permitting requirements and the requirements of the controlling land use category, any groundwater pumping decisions, including applications for permits, related to the Brooker Creek Preserve will also be evaluated by staff to ensure that impacts to wetlands and uplands can be avoided or minimized and the public will be informed about a water use permit application for Brooker Creek Preserve before that application is submitted by Pinellas County. The filing of permit applications by Pinellas County for water use within the Brooker Creek Preserve shall require approval by the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing. 3. Discussion: Correction to the Ten-Year Water Supply Plan in the Potable Water Supply, Wastewater, and Reuse Element of the Pinellas County Comprehensive plan. This is a minor correction to reflect that the City of Oldsmar is actually a wholesale customer, not a retail customer, of Pinellas County Utilities. 23

24 4. Discussion: This amendment is a result of ongoing refinement to the Public Schools concurrency process, and reflects consistency with the agreed upon validity period among all of the local governments in Pinellas County that were required to implement school concurrency and the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement. Policy : A school concurrency Residential Approval shall be valid for the purposes of the issuance of development orders or permits for months from the date of issuance. Regionally Significant: No. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: Yes, the amendment is compatible with the County s Comprehensive Plan. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: See Discussion #2 above. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Various. Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 24

25 Since the original submittals, Potable Water Resource Overlays, i.e. PWR-1 and PWR-2, have been changed to Resource Management Overlays, i.e. RMO-1 and RMO-2 (see pages 3 and 4 for explanation). AMENDMENT # Preservation Resource Management Future Land Use Map Categories Description: The purpose of these amendments is to update the Future Land Use Map Categories of the Future Land Use and Quality Communities Element of the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan, to clarify allowable uses and to provide for potable water resource overlays on those lands that are assets of Pinellas County Utilities or Tampa Bay Water. The proposed amendments to the Preservation-Resource Management (P-RM) FLUM category can be summarized as follows: The range of land use within the P-RM land use category would be more restricted since this category would no longer permit wellfield development or public/semi-public uses and facilities needed in support of wellfield development. A Potable Water Resource-1 (PWR-1) Resource Management Overlay (RMO-1) would be established. Properties designated as P-RM and that also have the PWR-1 RMO-1 Overlay would allow all of the uses in the P-RM category as well as wellfields and the below ground and minor above ground structures that are needed to provide potable water or reduce potable water demand. A PWR-2 RMO-2 Overlay would be established. Properties designated as P-RM and that also have the PWR-2 RMO-2 Overlay would allow for all of the uses discussed in the previous bullet, as well as vertical structures (including a reservoir) that are needed to meet the potable water needs of Pinellas County customers. This overlay would be restricted to no more than 260 acres (less than 3% of the Preserve) and the location of these vertical structures would have to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners at a public hearing after two public meetings have been held by the County to give citizens an opportunity to review the proposed location and provide comments. The adopted amendments include criteria for located vertical water supply structures, and the associated amendments to the Pinellas County Zoning Code would establish a 500-foot vegetated buffer between any vertical water supply structure and the Crescent Oaks community to the west. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) standards for the P-RM category would not change and would also serve as the standards for the PWR-1 RMO-1 Overlay. It would, however, be clarified that these standards would be based on the area of the project site. The adopted amendments would also establish FAR and ISR standards for the PWR-2 RMO-2 overlay, which would vary for vertical water supply structures and for a reservoir. Development techniques that have a low impact on the environment would be encouraged. P-RM is being removed from the Additional Standards Section of the FLUM Category Descriptions and Rules since the acreage thresholds in this section for transportation/utility and institutional uses will no longer be relevant to the amended P-RM category. Minor clean up amendments are proposed for the Preservation FLUM category. Several new definitions are proposed for inclusion in the Comprehensive Pan to clarify some of the key terms in the proposed changes to P-RM category and the new PWR 25

26 RMO Overlays: ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS Any lands or related water resources that are determined to contain major ecological, hydrological, physiographic components, and whose interdependent biophysical or biocultural components can only be maintained through preservation or extreme limitations on development. These lands are set aside to protect significant natural or potable water resources, remnant landscapes, open space, and visual aesthetics/buffering characteristics. County preserve lands and designated management areas are included in this definition. FACILITY-BASED RECREATION Recreational activities that are of this orientation usually require a built facility such as a playfield, court, horse stable, swimming pool, etc. to accommodate them. Uses may include softball, baseball, football, tennis, basketball, soccer, playgrounds, fitness trails, pool swimming, etc. These activities are not natural resource dependent. NON-VERTICAL WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE/STRUCTURES Any below ground structures such as wells, pipes, pumps, etc. (and their supporting above-ground minor appurtenances and structures), that facilitate the provision of high quality potable water or reduce potable water demand. Reservoirs are not included in this definition. RESOURCE-BASED RECREATION Recreational activities that are of this orientation are dependent on natural resources and a healthy outdoor environment. These activities have little, if any, adverse impact on a site and are compatible with natural and/or cultural resource protection. Depending on the site, uses may include picnicking, low-impact camping, educational nature studies, wildlife viewing, horseback riding on trails, fishing, hiking, saltwater beach activities, or freshwater swimming. Specific types of resource-based recreation for each County Park and Preserve will be identified, where appropriate, in the respective management plans. VERTICAL WATER SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE/STRUCTURES Any building, facility, fixture, machinery, reservoir or appurtenant structure used or useful to the provision of high quality potable water or to reduce potable water demand, including the development, supply, storage, distribution, treatment, conservation, acquisition or transfer of water to meet the needs of Pinellas County customers. Regionally Significant: Yes, the PWR-1 RMO-1 and PWR-2 RMO-2 overlays would allow some above ground structures that could impact natural resources of regional significance. Care should be taken to ensure this does not occur. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: The amendment is compatible with the County s Comprehensive Plan. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: The application of the PWR-1 RMO-1 and PWR-2 RMO-2 overlays should only impact regionally significant natural resources in cases of overriding public interest and when it is demonstrated or documented that mitigation will successfully recreate the specific resource. 26

27 Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: The application of the PWR-1 RMO-1 and PWR-2 RMO-2 overlays should only impact regionally significant natural resources in cases of overriding public interest and when it is demonstrated or documented that mitigation will successfully recreate the specific resource. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities, including but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Natural Resources: Policy 4.23, 4.25, 4.43, 4.44, 4.45, 4.54 Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 27

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29 AMENDMENT # Transportation Element, Capital Improvements Element and Concurrency Management System The purpose of this amendment is as follows: Remove the long-term concurrency designation on US Highway 19. A long-term concurrency management designation was adopted for US Highway 19, from Klosterman Road to Whitney Road, in Following the passage of Senate Bill 360 in 2005, amendments to Rule 14-94, F.A.C. established a peak hour LOS standard on strategic intermodal system (SIS) and Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funded roads in urban areas. In the process of reviewing the EAR-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the FDOT recommended that Pinellas County implement this LOS D standard on US Highway 19, from Gandy Blvd. to the Pinellas/Pasco line, which is a SIS facility. This precipitated the need to eliminate the long-term concurrency designation on US Highway 19. Delete Policy of the Transportation Element. This policy recognizes a capital improvement strategy employed by the County since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1989 to construct capacity improvements on County roads that are parallel to State roads with deficient operating conditions. These parallel relief projects have since been implemented or are scheduled for construction in the CIE. Implement the Florida Department of Transportation level of service standard, D peak hour, on Strategic Intermodal System and Transportation Regional Incentive Project funded facilities. Delete the de minimis definition in the Concurrency Management System Section. The term de minimis is defined as an impact that would not affect more than 1% of the maximum volume at the adopted level of service of the affected transportation facility as determined by the local government. De minimis impacts have not been recognized in the application of the County s Concurrency Management System since Amend Figure 1-3: Existing Level of Service Major Road Network and Table 1-1: Deficient Road Segments of the Transportation Element. This is necessary to reflect current level of service and facility data from the 2008 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Level of Service Report. Change the jurisdictional designation on Gulf Blvd. from Gulfview Blvd. to Sand Key Park on future right-of-way and functional classification maps, Figures 3-1, 3-1B and 3-2, of the Transportation Element. This is intended to correctly identify this section of Gulf Blvd. as a municipal facility. Change the future right-of-way designation on Curlew Road from County Road 1 to Alternate US Highway 19 on Figures 3-1 and 3-1B. The current future right-of-way designation on this section of Curlew Road is 120 feet. The EAR-based amendments changed this section of Curlew Road on Figure 1-7: Planned 2025 Major Road Network from a four lane divided to a two land divided road. As a result of this change, the current future right-of-way designation is proposed for reduction to 100 feet. Designate 4 th Avenue north from 5 th Avenue North to 3 rd Street in St. Petersburg as a State Minor Arterial facility on functional classification maps, Figures 3-2 and 3-2D, of the Transportation Element. This proposed change is intended to recognize a State 29

30 facility that is not part of the functionally classified road network currently identified in the Transportation Element. Regionally Significant: Yes, U.S. 19 is considered an SIS Corridor, a Regional Roadway, and a Regional Hurricane Evacuation Route. Result in extra-jurisdictional impacts?: No. Effects of the amendment on the following issues: Compatibility among local plans including, but not limited to, land use and compatibility with military bases: The amendment is compatible with local plans. Impact/protect regional facilities/resources identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, groundwater recharge and the availability of water supply: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Affordable housing issues and designation of adequate sites for affordable housing: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Protection of natural resources of regional significance identified in the SRPP including, but not limited to, protection of spring and groundwater resources, and recharge potential: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Effectiveness and enhancement of economic development within the region including, but not limited to, preservation of military bases: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Compatibility with regional transportation corridors and facilities including, but not limited to, roadways, seaports, airports, public transportation systems, high speed rail facilities, and intermodal facilities: Yes. Adequacy of and compatibility with emergency preparedness plans and local mitigation strategies (plans) including, but not limited to, the impacts on and availability of hurricane shelters, maintenance of county hurricane evacuation clearance times, and hazard mitigation: Not applicable to the adopted amendment. Regional Comments: None. Applicable SRPP Policies: Transportation: Policy 5.9, 5.67 Consistency with SRPP: Consistent. 30