City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) City Council Meeting Presentation December 7, 2010

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) • • • Background on the EAR Review of EAR process • Public Workshops • Presentation to PLDRB and City Council (July and December 2009) Presentation of Community Issues • How the Comprehensive Plan addresses the Issues • Recommendations for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Background: • Required audit of comprehensive plan (every 7 years) • EAR identifies need for new objectives and policies or recommends changes for existing ones • Amendments based on: • Identification of major issues • Regulatory changes

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Background: Components of an EAR • • • Community Assessment (Updated Background & Data Analysis) (2035 Update of Comprehensive Plan) Individual Element Assessment Major Issues (Community-based) Special Topics (Statutory) Regulatory Changes (Changes to Chapter 163, F. S. and 9 J-5, F. A. C. )

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Review of the EAR Public Participation Process • 7 Neighborhood Meetings • 2 Issues and Topics Meetings • 1 Agency/Local Government Meeting

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Community Major Issues: • • • Community Character/Quality of Life Natural Open Areas Recreation and Amenities Economic Development Services Transportation

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues: ü Regulatory: • Adoption of Land Development Code which includes: • Development Standards (landscaping, density, setbacks, open space requirements) • Environmental Regulations for protection of natural resources (Wetlands, Stormwater, Floodplains) • Concurrency Management System

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues: ü Capital Improvement Projects: • To maintain Level of Service ü Studies: • Identify future needs & programs ü Land Acquisition: • To protect natural resources • To provide recreational opportunities

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) How the Comprehensive Plan address Major Issues: ü Programs • Education • Maintenance ü Intergovernmental Coordination • Facilities and Recreational Programs • Planning & Development

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Recommendations: • Clarify Purpose/Definition of Land Use designations • Policies that highlight bicycle/pedestrian projects as crucial for quality of life in city (landscaping, safety)

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Recommendations: • Encourage quality housing & protecting residential neighborhoods: 1. Promote housing flexibility in appropriate locations through use of DRIs or MPD 1. Compatibility criteria between low-density and high density residential areas

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Recommendations: • Incorporation of Master and Strategic Plans into the Comprehensive Plan: • Recreation and Parks Facilities Master Plan • Airport Area Master Plan • Prosperity 2021/Economic Development Strategic Plan

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Recommendations: • Analysis of Comprehensive Plan Amendments on jobs to housing balance • Facilities and services for youth activities and sports leagues need to be considered during prioritization of future recreation facilities • Incorporation of Policy & Guide on street lighting

City of Palm Coast Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Recommendation: § Staff and the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) recommends Approval of the EAR. Next Steps: n n Transmit to DCA & Other Review Agencies for Sufficiency Response Drafting of New Objectives & Policies (Approved through Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process) after Sufficiency Response from DCA