Protect Environmental Areas - Plan Hillsborough · 2013. 4. 25. · • Corporate Park • Light Industrial/Warehouse Economic Development - Brainstorm Protect Environmental Areas

Protect Environmental Areas

Protect the unique natural features found within the South Side Community Plan boundary, while allowing for public access and ecotourism opportunities.

• provide public a access to ELAPP, SWIM and other conservation lands as

appropriate • and support the protection of stressed seagrass beds (due to boat prop dredging in

shallow water) Protect and build expand upon on a the archeological, historical, environmental and ecological character of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve, Little Manatee River, Little Manatee River State Recreation Area, county County parks, ELAPP and SWIM lands, bird rookeries, and fish nurseries and seagrass beds. Recognize the importance of: • joint agency management of uplands, islands, and aquatic waters out to a 6 foot depth

starting at the mouth of the Little Manatee River running south to the Manatee County line

• and supporting the and protection of stressed seagrass beds (due to boat prop

dredging in shallow water) • and support the protection of natural water flows and natural salinity levels of

waterways for wildlife. • the recreational value to residents and visitors of low impact boat and canoe

uses (i.e., electric motor, paddle and poling) • the habitat and culture of Native peoples including the (Ucita Uzita tribe settlement

of Uzita Ucita and shell midden mounds on islands and shores of Cockroach Bay and Little Manatee River )

• early Spanish exploration (Hernando de Soto, 1539, i.e., placement in Cockroach Bay

Aquatic Preserve of De Soto Trail Kiosk.) To protect, support and enhance the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve and its surrounding shoreline and uplands, and the Little Manatee River evaluating the various existing designations, management authorities, and protective measures

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and enforcement processes in this area in needed. An integrated approach, with key stakeholder participation in the planning process and vetting should include: • engaging overlapping authorities to be more jointly active in the management

of these areas • continuing to use the CAPMAT in the regional planning process for these

areas

The 26 Board-appointed members of Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Advisory Team (CAPMAT) representing a diverse group of environmental, governmental, civic, landowner, business, and recreational interests established by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to advise the Board on issues affecting the preservation and management of the Preserve should continue and is vital in the: 1) the prevention and restoration of seagrass boat prop scars; 2) implementation of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve Management Plan; 3) reviewing and commenting upon existing and proposed land use activities; 4) developing a navigational aides map for the Little Manatee River; and 5) manatee protection.

• refining the management responsibilities and commitments for this area to be

more efficient and better-defined • developing new and supporting existing interest and resources available

from various agencies and organizations • developing a strategic plan for this area that inventories the needs and

resources available to address this areas needs, such as; • management activities, • regulatory structure (a big issue related to the unique ownership status of

the submerged lands in the preserve), and • resource acquisition needs

Provide for economic growth and support ecologically based recreation and commercial fishing, and ecotourism opportunities (e.g., wildlife observation, photography, boating access to the Gulf of Mexico and Little Manatee River, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, charter fishing, hiking, bicycling, horse back riding, and camping.) as defining by Eco-Tourism Objective 27 and Policies 27.1 and 27.2 of the Future Land Use Element.


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Add canoe/kayak (low-impact/no motor boating) launch ramps at County line road, on SWIM/ELAPP property on Tampa Bay north of Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp, at Heritage Park and others sites where feasible. Add parking, and restrooms sites north of Cockroach Bay Road and east of the Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp. Monitor to ensure that access to environmental and ecological resources are not over burdened in such a way to diminish the quality of life of community residents. Ensure growth at the appropriate time compatible with existing development.. Maintain the way (quality) of life for residents. Support Conservation Element, Policy 13.14 which states that, “Hillsborough County shall protect the integrity of the Shoreline Wildlife Corridors and promote the understanding of the importance of these areas” by providing for the identification corridors at the time of development under the LDC. Shoreline Wildlife Corridor are defined as “Uplands areas, that function as wildlife corridors, along the shorelines of natural water bodies important to the function and health of natural systems and wildlife. Shoreline Wildlife Corridors shall be the same area encompassed by the applicable wetland buffer under the Comprehensive Plan.” All development will recognize and support the environment features identified on the Concept Map:

• Wildlife Corridors • Natural Preservation Land • Parks (Heritage Park, Little Manatee River State Recreation Area, etc.) • ELAPP, SWIM (Rock Pond), and other Conservation Area • Cockroach Bay Aquatic PerservePreserve • Little Manatee River and its identification as a Blueways Paddle Trail • Extension of Greenway Trail • Hillsborough County Comprehensive Bicycle Plan

• On Road Bicycle Network– all roads on the MPO major road network, made up of arterials and collectors (Map 2-1 On-Road Facilities in 2006, projects under construction as of 2008)

• Off Road Bicycle Facilities –

• multi-use paved trails for hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating, in their own exclusive right-of-way (ROW) and often including trail heads; roadway crossings are minimized but where they occur require special intersection treatments

• greenways (generally defined as linear open spaces having recreational or natural resource functions); and

• Paved side paths with a road ROW parallel to but separated from motorized traffic.

Long Range Development Options. The Community desires to ensure that new development protects the community’s environmental assets, maintains community character, and is compatible to existing neighborhoods. General Development Concepts In order to ensure that new development is sustainable, maintains community character, and is harmonious and compatible with existing neighborhoods - the Community envisions that:

• New development east of I-75 should reflect the following preferable patterns of development – Rural Estate (approximately 1 du/2.5 acres average). However the underlying allowable density shall be 1 unit per acre. Development rights not used in support of the preferred development patterns shall be used in receiving areas under Ttransferable Development Rights options identified within the boundary of the Little Manatee South community plan areaas a density bonus to be applied on appropriate parcels West of I-75.

• New development along the corridor immediately West of I-75 should reflect the following

preferable developments patterns – R-1 (approximately 1 du/acre average). A “step-down arrangement” could be used adjacent to the aforementioned, where future land density would increase, as development takes place moving towards the Rt.U.S. Highway 41 corridor. Development rights not used in support of the preferred development patterns shall be tuse in receiving areas under Transferable Development Rights options identified within the boundary of the Little Manatee South community Planas a density bonus to be applied on appropriate parcels West of I-75.

• The clustering of residential units should be incentivized in order to maximize overall open

space and allow additional areas for the enhancement of wildlife and/or agriculture.

• Any new development shall be respectful of existing natural preservation areas, creeks, bayous, wildlife corridors, scenic vistas and/or public spaces.

• Truck (more than two axels) traffic other than for internal deliveries shall be prohibited

between Hwy 41 and hwy 301. Referred to PGM (Bill McCall)

• The Community supports the creation of employment opportunities through Activity Centers, such as, light industrial or Research /Business Parks, at appropriate locations. ( Consider again following 05282009 Meeting)

• The Community supports the location of a commuter rail station within the community

planning area with transit oriented, pedestrian-friendly developments within 1 – mile radius of the transit station location.

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AGENDA

SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #18

Location: SouthShore Regional Service Center 410 30th Street SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Welcome/Introductions:

Plan for Future Growth Current draft Long Range Development Options (New)

Protect Environmental Area Current draft Eco-Tourism, Future Land Use Policies, Objective 27, and Policies 27.1 and .2

US 41 Development Options Typical Uses and Design Requirements under: • Hamlet (Traditional Neighorhood Development) • Mixed Use (Office/Retail-Commercial/Residential) • Corporate Park • Light Industrial/Warehouse

Economic Development - Brainstorm Protect Environmental Areas - Brainstorm Upcoming Meeting Schedule and Topics: June 9, 2009 Advisory Committee Mtg. #19 - (Goals and Strategies) 2nd Tuesday SouthShore Regional Service Center

Presenter: Southwest Florida Water Management District June 23, 2009 Advisory Committee Mtg. #20 - (Final Draft Review) 4th Tuesday SouthShore Regional Service Center July 7, 2009 Advisory Committee Mtg. #21 - (Open House Prep) 2nd Tuesday SouthShore Regional Service Center July 28, 2009 Open House 2nd 4th Tuesday

Adjourn

2.0 COUNTY LEVEL DESIGN 2.1 MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY DESIGN COMPONENT Page 99

Encourage: to solicit or impel in an indicated direction; to advocate and urge pressingly; to attempt to persuade, inspire; to undertake the accomplishment of with energy or enthusiasm. Promote: to help forward, advance, or further; to help bring into being; to contribute to the growth or prosperity of. Provide: to make preparation to meet a need; especially to supply something for support, to supply or make available, to have as a condition Shall: will have to; must; used in laws, regulations, or directives to express what is mandatory; to require, demand earnestly; ought to, used to express what is inevitable or seems likely to happen in the future. Should: used to express what is probable or expected; used to express obligation. Appropriate: especially suitable or compatible; proper or fitting; or acceptable or right from a particular viewpoint; adapted to a design. Compatibility: Defined as the characteristics of different uses or activities or design which allow them to be located near or adjacent to each other in harmony. Some elements affecting compatibility include the following: height, scale, mass and bulk of structures, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, circulation, access and parking impacts, landscaping, lighting, noise, odor and architecture. Compatibility does not mean “the same as.” Rather, it refers to the sensitivity of development proposals in maintaining the character of existing development. (matched to FLUE) Corridor: A broad geographical band that follows a general directional flow connecting major sources of trips that may contain a number of streets, highways, and/or transit route alignments. Cluster Development: A development design technique that concentrates buildings in specific areas on a site to allow remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space, or the preservation of historically or environmentally sensitive features. Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND): A development that offers a mixture of: housing types and prices, prominently sited civic or community building(s), and stores/offices/workplaces to provide a balanced mix of activities. Church, civic and school facilities are encouraged. A traditional neighborhood development has a



recognizable center and clearly defined edges; optimum size is a quarter mile from center to edge. 2.0 COUNTY LEVEL DESIGN

2.1 MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

GOAL 1: Plan a pattern of compact, livable and walkable neighborhoods and communities within the urban service area which are supported by locally-oriented employment, goods and services.

OBJECTIVE 1-1: Make it easier to develop in a traditional urban pattern in the Urban Service Area of the County.

POLICIES



1-1.1: Encourage and provide incentives for developers to utilize traditional neighborhood development patterns, which encompasses the following policies:

• Neighborhood identity - compatibility with unique components of the neighborhood, distinctively designed streets and public spaces, entrance gateways, and natural features emphasized.

• Residential variety and diversity - varied residential densities, a mixture of housing types, accessory dwellings, and home-based employment opportunities.

• Compatible planning - compatible land use relationships, which incorporate open space, active uses facing public spaces, utilization of school sites as parks, and coordinated utilities placement.

• Central place - non-residential neighborhood serving uses at a central gathering place, with pedestrian friendly environments.

• Linkages - interconnection of internal neighborhood components and interconnection to the surroundings via a basic grid network of access and open space.

Public spaces similar to the one pictured contribute to establishing a neighborhood identity.

Appropriately scaled parks within walking distance of each neighborhood are important community gathering spaces.

The diverse housing stock allows a range of incomes within the same neighborhood.



2.1 MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (Continued)

GOAL 1: Plan a pattern of compact, livable and walkable neighborhoods and communities within the urban service area which are supported by locally-oriented employment, goods and services. (Continued)

OBJECTIVE 1-1: Make it easier to develop in a traditional urban pattern in Urban Service Area of the County. (Continued)

POLICIES 1-1.1: (Continued):

• Movement - walkable and shaded blocks and streets with sidewalks and crosswalks, facilities for bicycles, and transit stops where appropriate.

• Cars and streets - streets narrow enough to discourage speeding, but with room for on-street parking, encouraging cars stored toward the back of the lot, possibly accessible by alleys, allowing shared driveways and duplex or quadriplex garages at the rear lot line.

• Street-friendly housing - housing which is close to and faces the street, with active uses and porches on the front, and windows and doors establishing visual connection to the street - garages located to the side or rear, or at least set back.

• Social spaces - a variety of sizes and uses of open space is provided in each neighborhood, encouraging both active and passive uses and fostering interaction between neighbors.

• Design which is sensitive to natural, manmade, and cultural context, climate-appropriate design and materials, limited fill, water-wise landscape, preserved natural features, design features from local history and culture.

Streets, like the one pictured, are narrow enough to discourage speeding but wide enough to allow on-street parking.

An example of street-friendly housing.

Shaded blocks provide comfort for users and consequently facilitate pedestrian movement.






POLICIES

1-1.2: Traditional Neighborhood Developments may be eligible to receive transfers of development rights (TDR) in addition to utilizing the TND option bonus (Policy 1.1.6) if they are located in one of the following: an identified activity center, an identified redevelopment area, or the boundaries of a community plan that supports TND development patterns (see the Future Land Use Map series, TDR Sending and Receiving Areas Map).

1-1.3: Promote home-based employment, including live work units and telecommuting, in both existing and new communities.

1-1.4: Incorporate more open space in new development and redevelopment through the use of techniques such as clustering, preservation of environmentally sensitive areas, provision of recreation areas, higher design standards and/or transfer of development rights.

By clustering development, more room is left for open space and recreation areas.

An example of an activity center within Tampa.

Creation of live work units, like this artist studio, is encouraged.






POLICIES

1-1.6: As an incentive to implement Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), TND projects are permitted to develop at increased density and intensity as outlined in the Traditional Neighborhood Development Option bonus below.

• Residential density and non-residential intensity increase may be considered by the Board of County Commissioners, without a plan amendment, in the land use categories as shown below when the purpose is to develop an alternative form in land use known as Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). Traditional Neighborhood Development for the purpose of this option must be designed to provide for integration of uses, compatible scale, residential diversity, internal relationship of uses and linkages as well as provide shopping and job opportunities. The bonus shall be granted as part of an official request to rezone the subject to the TND development district found in the Hillsborough County Land Development Code.

• The TND Option Bonus shall be approved under the comprehensive TND development regulations of the Land Development Code. In order to qualify to use the TND Option Bonus, the site shall adhere to the following criteria: o Adequate infrastructure to service the project shall be in place at the site or

within ½ mile of the site (including public water, wastewater and roadways).

o Be within the boundaries of the Urban Service Area (USA). o Have direct access to public streets. o Be designed to accommodate the use of transit services within the project

site. o Shall be in one of the residential or commercial land use categories

allowing four (4) or more dwelling units to the acre. No industrial uses are permitted within properties developed with the TND option.




Table of Maximum Allowable Density and Intensity for Traditional Neighborhood Development Option

The following table represents the maximum amount of development that can be considered. Site constraints, compatibility with surrounding uses and other limitations may restrict these amounts.

Urban Land Use Category

Density (Dwelling

Units/Acre)

Intensity (Square Footage*/ Floor Area Ratio)

Res-4 6 300,000*/.35 FAR Res-6 9 300,000*/.35 FAR

NMU-4(3) 6 300,000*/.35 FAR SMU-6 12 300,000*/.50 FAR Res-9 16 350,000*/.50 FAR Res-12 16 350,000*/.50 FAR

CMU-12 20 750,000*/1.0 FAR Res-16 25 350,000*/.50 FAR Res-20 30 350,000*/.50 FAR OC-20 30 600,000*/.75 FAR

UMU-20 30 2.0 FAR Residential units as part of vertical mixed-use structures are regulated by Floor Area Ratio (FAR), not by density. * Square footage cap is for retail commercial uses.





OBJECTIVE 1-2: Promote a variety of uses in order to create vitality and bring many activities of daily life within walking distances of homes.

POLICIES

1-2.1: Within proposed developments, encourage 50% of new housing units within 1/2 of a mile of parks and/or schools open to the public.

1-2.2: Require a mix of housing types and lot sizes within mixed use neighborhoods, emphasizing harmonious design and building type.

1-2.3: The County shall continue to allow for an accessory dwelling unit associated with an owner occupied single family residence to be built on the single deeded lot.

1-2.4: Promote infill and rehabilitation activity. Reduce on-site parking requirements for small-lot infill projects, allowing parking demand to be satisfied by on-street, shared or remote parking or transit.

1-2.5: Provide a greater variety of allowable development patterns, which encourage good community design and which reflect the character of the surroundings.

1-2.6: Promote a wider range of uses in close proximity to each other within new and existing urban communities. These uses shall include:

• Mixed density housing with a variety of housing options • Local-serving goods and services • Civic uses • Employment uses



FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT Eco-Tourism Objective 27: Develop programs to increase Hillsborough County’s sustainability and capitalize on its natural and man-made environments such as shorelines, marine facilities, lakes and forested areas for “ecotourism.” Policy 27.1:

Hillsborough County shall continue to implement the Greenways Program to provide improved public access to the natural and man-made amenities specified above.

Policy 27.2:

Hillsborough County has many unique land areas and waterways which are suitable for camping, fishing, canoeing as well as other outdoor activities. The County shall develop strategies which would establish Hillsborough County as an "ecotourism" destination.

Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) are walkable, compact, mixed-use developments characterized by a highly connected street pattern, often based on a grid and as further required in the TND Code section of the Land Development Code. i TND’s are a development that offers a mixture of: housing types and prices, prominently sited civic or community building(s), and stores/offices/workplaces to provide a balanced mix of activities. Church, civic and school facilities are encouraged. A traditional neighborhood development has a recognizable center and clearly defined edges; optimum size is a quarter mile from center to edge. Transferable Development Rights or Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) – The right(s) to construct one or more dwelling units or another measure of development, such as floor area ratio, that can be severed from one property (sending property) and used to increase the development rights of another property (receiving property). FLUE

SPECIAL AREAS OF CONSIDERATION Transfer of Development Rights Objective 32: By 2011, the County will make further amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and revise its transferable development rights regulations

in order to promote development in planned growth areas, preserve the unique character of established communities, support the agricultural industry, preserve environmental lands, preserve historical landmarks and promote the development of a recreational greenway system. The revisions to the transferable development rights regulations may be phased. Policy 32.1:

Prior to the implementation of the transfer of development rights program outlined in the following policies, the County will amend the Comprehensive Plan to:

• Establish maximum density and intensity levels greater than the adopted Future Land Use categories in the receiving areas, outlined in Policy 32.4

• Establish multipliers contemplated in Policy 32.7 Policy 32.2:

The transferable development rights regulations will be revised to facilitate the desired development pattern. The regulations will be revised to create incentives that direct the use of transferable development rights to planned growth areas; thereby preserving the environmentally sensitive lands, historical landmarks, the rural character and encouraging the retention of agricultural areas. The County will develop a timeframe for completing the necessary revisions to the County’s Land Development Code and administrative processes to revise the transferable development rights regulations.

Policy 32.3:

The following will be potential sending areas on the Future Land Use Map series TDR Sending and Receiving Area Map:

• lands located within the Coastal High Hazard Area, • properties designated as Significant Wildlife Habitat, • lands approved for the Environmental Lands Acquisition and

Protection Program, • properties designated as historical landmarks, • areas identified in a Community Plan as sending areas shall be

designated sending areas • Properties in the Rural Area with Future Land Use categories with

densities greater than 1 unit per acre.

Historical Landmarks are not identified on the TDR Sending and Receiving Areas Map; locations of landmarks can be obtained from Hillsborough County. At such time as these development rights are depleted, the County adopts a vision plan, or the market for development warrants the expansion of the program, the County’s regulations may be revised to protect additional rural and agricultural lands. The criteria for identifying additional sending areas are:

a) Lands designated on the Adopted Future Land Use Map as Agricultural/Mining, Agricultural, or Agricultural/Rural, or any other designation that allows residential density less than one dwelling unit per five acres;

b) Lands adjacent to properties nominated for the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program;

c) Lands that meet the criteria for but that have not been nominated for the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program;

d) Lands identified on the Greenways Master Plan; e) Lands adjacent to active farming or mining uses that could serve as a

buffer between such uses and residential areas; f) Lands with designated historic or archaeological sites; and/or g) Lands included in the Environmental Overlay on the Adopted Future

Land Use Map.

Policy 32.4: Potential receiving areas on the Future Land Use Map series, TDR Sending and Receiving Areas Map will include:

• areas identified as such in adopted Community Plans, • lands within designated activity centers, and lands located within

the land use categories of 9 units per acre or greater and within close proximnity to transit lines of the Urban Service Area

• lands currently designated as RP-2 on the Adopted Future Land Use Map may be eligible for consideration as a receiving area with further study and subsequent amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to establish appropriate multipliers for transfers to areas outside the Urban Service Area (See Policies 32.7 and 32.8).

Sufficient infrastructure (water, sewer, transportation, and parks) must be available for the transfer of development rights to any of these receiving areas

to occur. Additional receiving areas may be identified based on the following:

a) Proximity to (within ¼ to ½ mile) an identified fixed guideway transit station (such fixed guideway facility shall be part of the adopted Long Range Transportation Plan); b) Ability to achieve workforce or affordable housing goals; c) Designation as a redevelopment and infill area; d) Designated for mixed use on the Adopted Future Land Use Map; and/or e) Joint Planning Area where additional density is desired.

Policy 32.5: Adopted Community Plan TDR sending and receiving areas will be incorporated in the County TDR Sending and Receiving Area map as appropriate. In the event designate County sending and receiving areas map and policies conflict with adopted Community Plans related TDR programs, the Community Plan map and policies will supersede the County TDR program and related regulations and prevail in identifying specific sending and receiving areas.

Policy 32.6:

When the use of transferable development rights in a receiving area has not been previously approved by the County as part of a master plan, small area plan or adopted Community Plan, the County may require additional review of the proposed development to ensure the additional density is compatible with the area.

Policy 32.7:

The County will complete an analysis of the sending and receiving areas to determine the appropriate number of density and floor area ratio credits that are available for transfer and that are necessary to meet development goals in the receiving areas. The results of this analysis may result in the development of a multiplier to give greater credit value to one transferable development right than may be permitted under current regulations. The maximum density and intensity levels for the receiving areas and multipliers will be adopted into the Comprehensive Plan prior to the implementation of the transfer of development rights program. This will also be outlined in the Land Development Code.

Policy 32.8: To encourage the transfer of development rights and create an effective market for their use, the County may establish multipliers that can be applied to specific density transfers. The value of the multiplier should be weighted based upon the desired public benefit and the ability to encourage sustainable development patterns. Receiving areas located outside the Urban Service Area should have a lower multiplier than receiving areas insider the Urban Service Area. Criteria to consider when establishing multipliers include:

a) Dedication of the sending area to a state or federal environmental agency; b) Preservation of land adjacent to existing conservation or preserve areas, such as Environmental Land Acquisition and Protection Program properties, State or Federal Wildlife Management Areas, Water Resource Protection Areas, Significant Wildlife Habitat, or Surface Water Protection Areas; c) Preservation of an entire parcel designated as Significant Wildlife Habitat; d) Use of credits to develop affordable or workforce housing units; e) Use of credits as part of redevelopment or infill projects located within the urban service area; and/or (f) Use of credits in a designated activity center. (g) whether receiving area is located insider or outside the Urban Service Area.

In coordination with the County’s schedule to revise and implement the TDR program, the County will determine the value of any multipliers prior to revising its land development regulations.

Policy 32.9:

In addition to or instead of the multipliers described in Policy 32.8, the County may consider revising its Land Development Code to provide incentives by allowing for example, density increases by right or for the waiver of certain bulk regulations (i.e. setbacks, landscaping, height limits, etc.) when transferred development rights are utilized. In coordination with the County’s schedule to revise and implement the TDR program, incentives will be established by revising its Land Development Code.

Policy 32.10: All properties must be left with the ability to accommodate one dwelling unit; no non-conformities shall be created through the TDR program.

Policy 32.11: All transfers of development rights are deemed to sever the transferred development rights from the sending property and their use are subject to approval by the County.

Policy 32.12: The County shall investigate other techniques successfully used in other communities to facilitate the administration of the TDR program.

Policy 32.13: In order to ensure sufficient interest in the program on behalf of property owners within identified sending areas, the County may consider establishing a minimum dollar value for one transferable development right. This minimum value may be waived for transaction between properties under single ownership or related property owners.

Policy 32.14: The County shall undertake a public outreach campaign in coordination with other visioning and community planning initiatives, targeting property owners in designated sending and receiving areas, to encourage the use of transferable development rights. Examples of outreach include production of a brochure explaining the program, creation of a web page specifically for the program, and preparation of a presentation that explains the program.

i CPA 00-07 – Established policies for Traditional Neighborhood developments. Ordinance # 00-42, adopted by the BOCC 12/13/00, DCA Notice of Intent published 2/7/01, Tampa Tribune, effective date of amendment 2/28/01.

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Plan for Future Growth

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Plan for Future Growth Planning for a future Little Manatee South Community that respects all stakeholders concerns, building upon current identified opportunities, which creates a clear vision of the direction of the Little Manatee South Community. • Roadways

• Consideration for pedestrian connectivity (biking, equestrian, walking, etc.)

• Ensure roadway interconnectivity • Managed, efficient and balanced interconnecting network • Consideration for reduction of through traffic within the Sundance

Community

• Infrastructure and Public Services • Co-locate schools and other public facilities • Appropriately sized public water and sewer, schools, parks, police and

fire

• Development Patterns • Preservation and enhancement of open space and incorporation into new

development as appropriate • Retain and preserve natural amenities • Large lot development East of I-75 (minimum of 1 acre)

• Long Range Development Options

• Allow for new development in character with existing Little Manatee South Community

• Increase density, allow for alternative uses with appropriate design • Cluster any increased density in appropriate areas to maintain

compatibility with existing development and preserve natural areas • Commercial or Town Center Location

• Encourage walkable (village) traditional neighborhood design TND concepts

• Supportive residential uses

• Residential Infill and Redevelopment • Code enforcement • Cluster development (preserve more open space) where appropriate?

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Long term planning is critical for this area so as to avoid piecemeal, unplanned development which will result in the loss of the community’s character. The community’s character includes natural preservation and conservation areas; rivers, creeks, bayous and wetland systems; and open vistas. These include:

• Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (sea grass beds and natural fish hatchery area)

• Little Manatee River • Little Manatee River State Recreation Area (Park) • Heritage Park and Cockroach Bay Park • Environmental Land Acquisition Protection Program (ELAPP)

preservation areas • Surface Water Improvement Management (SWIM) project areas (wading

bird rockery) • Substantial natural preservation and conservation areas • Large lot development east of Interstate-75 with mature trees and semi-

natural surrounding • The existing development west of Interstate-75 backing up to the rivers,

creeks, bayous and wetland amenities. This area of the County is a Rural Area based on the following:

• The area is outside the Urban Service Area with undeveloped portions generally designated as Agricultural Rural 1/5 (AR-1/5) Most of the developed area with is designated as Residential-2, Residential-4 and Residential-6 and are identified as rural communities and suburban enclaves. (Review of Expansions of the Urban Service Area subject to Policy 2.2 for Future Land Use Element)

• Adopted population projections are the basis for determining that there are adequate developable lands within the USA through the 2025 planning horizon

• Existing policies do not allow extension of water and sewer except under very limited conditions

• The Plan provides a description of the Rural concept and contains compatibility policies related to rural development

Long Range Development Options

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Any proposals not consistent with the adopted plan are viewed as being “long term” in nature, beyond the existing planning horizon of 2025 (possibly 50 to 100 years) and not resulting in near term development. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan would be subject to trigger thresholds. Thresholds that could serve as triggers, allowing consideration for an increase in density, include:

• Water/sewer capacity • Change in the Urban Service Boundary • Population growth • Transportation improvements (such as development of a commuter rail

service, an integrated bus transit system, or a community serving I-75 connector road)

• Economic engines with significant job creation During the Evaluation and Appraisal Report beginning in 2010, and the 2050 Vision process the Little Manatee – South Community Plan area, based on appropriate data, desires to be considered as part of the Urban Service Area expansion analysis.

Development within Hillsborough County is regulated by the adopted Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations. The Planning Commission will hold a series of workshops to address the issue of the development of “free standing communities” that includes a countywide application. Protect and enhance environmental assets which are a major component of the character of the community; including

preservation lands, shoreline areas, connected wetlands and water systems, and wildlife corridors for enjoyment of the community. This can be done by

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maintaining conservation areas, regulating access to these assets, appropriately designing development around them and maintaining native flora and fauna in these areas. Desirable development opportunities are typically along water fronts or adjacent to natural areas, therefore we encourage balanced creative development designs, by implementing where feasible: • clustering regulation concepts including;

• lots with minimum footprint, maximize open space and common areas which back up on natural or open areas

• • provision for preserved open space, trails, pedestrian connections,

dedication of civic sites (provisions that go beyond minimum requirements for open space should be done as an incentive)

• interconnected appropriate roadway design • buffer and screen around development to retain community character

• encourage low impact through;

• implementation of Green Standards to minimize the percentage of impervious cover

• integrated natural stormwater runoff management techniques • and water conservation, reclamation and reuse • native plantings and landscaping treatments • centralized sewer and water treatment delivery and disposal

• sustainable economic, environmental and social development concepts and

practices • retention of the maximum amount of native vegetation • shallow vegetated swales in all areas, including parking • appropriate Florida-friendly plant selections • stormwater reuse • small, recessed garden areas throughout landscaped areas • deconnected imperious surface areas • porous pavement and other pervious pavement technologies • stabilized natural areas for overflow parking

Development Patterns Overall Community

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Blueway, Greenway, Pedestrian Paths and Trails -Support and expand Hillsborough County’s Greenways and Trails program within the Southside Community. Encourage a greenway trail connection to Manatee County. -Encourage the continued development of the Blueway Paddle Trails system within Cockroach Bay and the Little Manatee River, and the Greenway Trail extension through to Manatee County. -Residential development should provide for trail connections to a public greenways, adjacent planned clustered developments (hamlets) and/or commercial town center(s). Roadways & Multi-modal transit -Southside Community encourages the introduction of transit service, especially serving identified activity centers. Regular express bus options are encouraged between Community and Regional Activity Centers until such time as Commuter/transit service is available. -Roadways within new development should provide for a higher degree (ex: 75%) of interconnectivity. Any remaining cul-de-sacs should provide pedestrian connections to surrounding development (e.g.: adjacent roadway with sidewalk or public greenway) The reference to 75% comes from TND standards in the LDC and I am looking at these and will provide more information. -Support the introduction of additional north-south vehicular connections both within the planning area and connecting to proposed roadway with Manatee County. Advocate for vigorous enforcement of existing Truck Routes and encourage the adoption of additional enforcement measures on appropriately designated Truck Routes. In addition, the Community’s roadway network should minimized routing of vehicular through the Community. Infrastructure and Services -The Southside Community supports the co-location of municipal services (schools, fire, police, library, parks, etc) to maximize overall resources within appropriate areas. (Community Plan should identify appropriate areas).

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Community Design Encourage energy efficient design concepts in new development as well as redevelopment/refurbishment of existing areas. - Develop gateway entry points to the Little Manatee South Community that include design and landscape elements. -During the development review process, non-residential uses should include design elements that are compatible with the community’s character. Develop design concepts that includes roadway network and connections between general areas of residential, commercial, office and light industrial development. -New roadways, including any proposed widening of an existing roadway, should reflect the concepts envisioned within the “Livable Roadway Guidelines” document. -Ensure roadway treatments along US 41 and US 301 that reflect existing and intended uses. -Consider green building, clustering under TDR , new urbanism or Form Based Code principals. Public Conservation Lands -Encourage the identification of preferred pedestrian access points to public lands. As development occurs, provide assurances that these access points remain open to the public. Development Patterns/Community Character -Support and enhance agriculture uses where feasible within the Little Manatee South Community. -Development should incorporate sustainable design principals. Site design should maximize the overall views and vistas from public space and roadways. East of Interstate 75

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-Recognize and maintain the existing development pattern east of Interstate 75. Large lot residential (1 acre or larger) is the preferable pattern for any new development in this area. -Any new development should be respectful of existing natural preservation areas, creeks, bayous, scenic vistas and/or public spaces. Provide incentives to encourage provision of additional buffers (above current minimum code requirements) and other environmental enhancements (e.g., establishment of wildlife corridors, of environmental areas through removal of nuisance species and planting of native species, provision of public open space, establishment of water quality monitoring programs, etc.) -Commercial development should meet adopted locational criteria standards and be designed in a manner reflective of the Community’s desired character. West of Interstate 75 -Provide appropriate density transitions from larger lot development. Provide incentives such as bonus densities or intensities for increased setbacks, open space and environmental enhancements for Cockroach Bay, Little Manatee River, creeks, wetlands, bayous, ELAPP and SWIM lands and any other conservation/preservation lands (e.g. establishment of wildlife corridors, enhancement of environmental areas through removal of nuisance species and planting of native species, establishment of water quality monitoring programs, etc.) - New development should provide for the protection and enhancement of wildlife corridors. Incentives in the form of increased densities, etc., should be provided for dedications or enhancement beyond existing levels. -The clustering of residential units should be encouraged in any proposed development west of Interstate 75, to maximize overall open space and allow for additional areas for the enhancement of wildlife and/or agricultural. -New non-residential development such as light industrial, office and commercial development are encouraged to locate within identified activity centers. The community supports the creation of opportunities through Activity Centers such as light industrial or Research/Business Parks at appropriate locations.

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The community supports the locations of a commuter rail station within the area with a transit oriented, pedestrian friendly development within a 1-mile radius of that site. -Encourage light industrial, warehouse and office uses to utilize existing rail lines, which have the potential of reducing truck traffic. -Support locating light industrial uses within appropriate areas of the Little Manatee South Community. Long Range Alternative Development Options -When appropriate, provide additional opportunities within the US Highway 41 corridor for increased intensity and/or density within identified activity centers. -Encourage development to provide lower densities, at the coast, adjacent to Sundance, at interface of preservation and natural wetlands, waterways and Little Manatee River, higher along US 41 (step down/graduated densities at interfaces). (Long Term) -Increase potential for intensity along US 41. (Long Term) -Use I-75 as a dividing marker, recognizing similar development patterns east of and west of the interstate as sub areas. (Short and Long Term) -Should the development pattern west I-75 be considered as small lot (of 2 - 4). Some land owners would like the plan to reflect “that when this area develops” it should at similar density patterns. (Short and Long Term) -It was brought up that there were some comments that said “no density” change. Staff did not feel that meant that there was not an opportunity to include concerns of the larger 1/5 acre property owners of recognizing long term options based on agreed markers which indicated considered of higher density in the future. (Short and Long Term)

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Policy 2.2: In the review of expansions to the Urban Service Area, each proposal shall be examined to determine if the project meets all of the following: • The expansion is adjacent and contiguous to the established Urban Service Area. • The expansion would be an extension of an existing suburban/urban development pattern and/or

has a functional relationship to development within the Urban Service Area. • Expansion of the Urban Service Area would result in development that would be compatible with

its surroundings. • Public water and sewer service exists within ¼ mile of the site. • There is adequate capacity for infrastructure (including transportation, schools, parks, fire/EMS

and sheriff’s office) in place or planned to serve development within the expansion area. All improvements needed to support the proposed expansion of the Urban Service Area with adequate public facilities shall be included by amendment into the Capital Improvements Element that is financially feasible.

• Expansion of the urban service area would include full cost recovery to the County for the services needed by the new development.

• The expansion would not adversely impact environmental, natural, historical or archaeological resources, features or systems to a degree that is inconsistent with the Plan

• Data is available to support the need for additional land within the Urban Service Area to provide for the projected population or economic development needs within the planning horizon of the Comprehensive Plan. The data methodology utilized shall be consistent with that used as the basis for the Comprehensive Plan.

• The expansion of the Urban Service Area would not conflict with any other goals, objectives or policies of the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the County’s adopted build out plan or long term vision as outlined in Policy 11.2, if applicable.

• The expansions of 20 acres or greater shall include a mixed use development pattern that decreases the transportation impacts of the project; all other expansions should result in a mixed use development pattern when considered with the existing and/or planned land uses within ¼ mile of the project site.

Documents

Protect Environmental Areas - Plan Hillsborough · 2013. 4. 25. · • Corporate Park • Light Industrial/Warehouse Economic Development - Brainstorm Protect Environmental Areas