The Local Planning Agency of the City of Monticello, Florida, met on February 10, 2004, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall. The following members were present:

Scott Shirley, Chairman

Patricia Ervin

Steve Rissman

Nancy Wideman

Others present were:

Bruce Leinback, City Attorney

Emily Anderson, City Clerk/Treasurer

Bob Arredondo, Jefferson County Planning Official

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott Shirley at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of the meeting held January 13, 2004 were approved on motion of Patricia Ervin, seconded by Nancy Wideman.

ED FREEMAN – REQUEST FOR VARIANCE – At the request of the Petitioner, Ed Freeman, the item was continued until March, 2004.

JAMES SPINNENWEBER – PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY RENOVATION, MORRIS PETROLEUM - James Spinnenweber of Advanced Environmental Technologies, appeared with John Morris, owner of Morris Petroleum, East Washington Street, Monticello to discuss planned improvements at the facility. The property is designated as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map and R-1 Residential on the zoning map. At present, the facility is a nonconforming use. Planned improvements include relocation of the fueling station to the front of the property, keeping bulk loading at the rear of the facility. After discussion of proposed improvements, the Planning Agency members suggested that Mr. Morris proceed with a request to rezone the property to the appropriate category.

OLD BUSINESS:

JEFFREY HASSELDEN – REQUEST FOR RE-ZONING: 450 E. PEARL STREET – At the request of the Planning Agency, Mr. Hasselden and R. L. Kercher, property owners, appeared before the Agency with two possible site plans for a duplex to be located at the Southwest corner of Pearl and Henry Streets. The Agency approved both site plans, reminding the Petitioner that it would be necessary to comply with all normal permitting regulations and that, should the Council approve the rezoning, proof of a recorded deed restriction allowing only a duplex or single-family residence will be required. A proposed deed was presented to the Planning Agency and approved. Final public hearing before the City Council will be held March 2, 2004.

(Chairman Shirley deferred the remaining item of old business regarding redesignation of agricultural properties to allow item under New Business)

NEW BUSINESS:

Ken Fortune appeared before the Planning Agency to request clarification of the nature of mixed uses in the Mixed Use Business/Residential zoning along U.S. 19 South. Chairman Shirley noted that, although the zoning was changed, the Official Map has not been updated to reflect that new mixed-use zone. Regarding the mix of uses, and particularly the percentages outlined in the LDR of 60% Business/40% Residential, Chairman Shirley opined that should the uses of that zone actually become 60 percent business, the City, at that time, could choose to re-designate that area under the Future Land Use Map and/or re-zone the area. Chairman Shirley also reiterated to Mr. Fortune that he does have the option at this time to develop his property into business enterprises consistent with the development regulations for that zone.

(Chairman Shirley then proceeded back to Old Business – workshop on agricultural properties)

OLD BUSINESS:

WORKSHOP REGARDING REDESIGNATION OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES ON FUTURE LAND USE MAP – Agency members continued discussion from prior meetings regarding determining what categories might be appropriate for lands designated Agricultural on the Future Land Use Map. Clerk Anderson noted that there are many questions coming in from property owners and developers regarding the Agricultural designations and limitations thereof and presented to the Agency two maps showing parcels about which questions have arisen regarding uses allowed. Chairman Shirley noted that this interest in the vacant city lands shows an increasing trend of development, and City Attorney Bruce Leinback suggested that the city should hopefully avoid the situation of every property owner having to request a comp plan amendment as development opportunities arise. Chairman Shirley requested that the City determine if there are any funds available from the budget or possibly grant funding to undertake a city-wide review of lands designated Agricultural on the Future Land Use Map. Bob Arredondo of the Building Department also noted that during any review of city maps, the factor of clarifying the actual city limits needs to be addressed.

Attorney T. Buckingham Bird addressed the need for designating multi-use areas to allow agricultural and/or residential development or perhaps eliminate the Agricultural designation altogether, depending on real estate tax implications. Chairman Shirley opined that the city needs densities that support urban land uses to meet the needs of the citizens.

Chairman Shirley suggested that the city consider designating funds for planning, but, in the interim, considering that such a request could cause considerable delay, he suggested further workshops to look at each Agricultural designation on the Future Land Map to determine which ranges of uses might be appropriate. The Agency determined that the

first workshop be scheduled within the next few weeks during regular business hours, and the Clerk was requested to prepare detailed maps showing property boundaries for use at the time of the workshop. A report of that workshop will be made to the Agency at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

There being no further business before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

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Emily Anderson

Clerk/Treasurer

NOTE: These proceedings were mechanically recorded. See Tape No. __________