Title
Progress Report on Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (B)
Explanation
The purpose of this item is to provide the City Commission and the public with a brief update on the progress of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Board reviewed the Public Schools Facilities Element on May 27, 2010 and the Potable Water & Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Housing Elements on June 30, 2010.
Staff finds that the goals, objectives and policies of these four elements have substantially been met.
Review of the Public Schools Facilities Element finds that the requirement to annually update the Capital Improvements Element to include the School Board's annually adopted 5-Year District Facilities work program needs to changed to incorporate the updated work program by reference.
Review of the Potable Water & Wastewater Element finds that new policies are needed to address: water supply level of service (LOS); inclusion of alternative water supply projects within 18 months of adoption by the water management districts; and additional new water conservation techniques/requirements. The Plan Board recommended inclusion of policies about the following: how the City itself will conserve water; additional irrigation restrictions; and setting the potable water LOS standard based on attainment of reduced water usage per capita.
Review of the Solid Waste Element indicates that Objective 1.1 needs to be revised to match the waste diversion target rate of 75 percent established by the State of Florida. Element review also shows that policy revision is recommended to require that 98 percent rather than 60 percent of multi-family residential and commercial properties participate in a recycling program.
Review of the Housing Element shows that new policies are needed: to address affordable housing incentives near transportation hubs, major employment centers, and mixed-use developments; to encourage energy-effi...
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