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is not a site plan approval or zoning approval
However - a Comp Plan Change to Mixed Use would allow a site plan approval more intense than what developer has represented
Facts and Polices of your Comp Plan the Communitys Comp Plan support denial
Applicant Claims
Change to MU due to change in circumstances since the opening of El Conquistador Not True
unincorporated Manatee County. Properties have a range of existing and potential entitlements. The following describes different properties for hotel development in terms of being the most ready to build on to the sites that may need more entitlement work, but the locations are generally consistent with the Countys land development rules.
Applicant Claims
Change to MU justified due to change in economy making development more viable
Does not justify Mixed Use
Applicant Claims
Following all the rules Not True ! The rules have to be changed to allow destruction of the natural environment.
Applicant Claims
Project will provide a Net Benefit to the Environment
No True !
Change to MU not consistent with current comp plan goals, policies and objectives
Any change that allows a Marina or new channel violates the Comp Plan
PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION AND AERIAL SURVEYS OF FLORIDA MANATEES (Trichechus manatus latirostris) IN MANA TEE COUNTY WATERS 2007-2008 FINAL REPORT by Mote Marine Laboratory
manatee sightings
manatee sightings with calves during springduring spring ((March May 2008
Other Natural Resources Fails to provide comments that site is adjacent to Outstanding Florida Waters, a National Estuary, and Shellfish Habitat Important resources to protect!
SHELLFISH HARVESTING AREA CLASSIFICATION MAP #54 (Effective: September 28, 2004) Sarasota Bay (#54) Shellfish Harvesting Area in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
at SW Manatee and designated MU-C on the Future Land Use Map pursuant to Manatee County Ordinance No. PA-10-01 shall be limited to the following maximum development totals:
Staff
The MU designation creates
Fact
Existing FLUC Res 9
the opportunity for integration of uses, specific use designations, and multimodalplanning. It creates design opportunities, such as incorporating neotraditional and new urbanism developments
allows integration of uses, specific use designations, and multimodalplanning and neo traditional
Staff
The MU classification also
Fact
Existing FLUC Res 9
creates the opportunity for creative environmental planning in support of the current estuary system of Sarasota Bay.
allows creative environmental planning now without the impacts of a Marina needing sea grasses and mangroves removed and a Resort needing fertilizers and pesticides that would impact Sarasota Bay
Staff
The MU classification also
Fact
Existing Approved Plan
creates the opportunity for creative environmental planning in support of the current estuary system of Sarasota Bay.
is creative by having no mangroves cutting , no boat docks and no new channel. Intended to be a model of how a development can be approved with least impact to environment
Applicant
The MU designation will
Fact
Existing FLUC Res 9
allow for a viable mixed use community with a variety of commercial uses, housing densities in close proximity to existing infrastructure
Applicant
The approval of this
Fact
Existing FLUC Res 9
Comprehensive Plan Amendment will allow new mixed use development to occur in an area where there has been investment in public facilities.
Applicant
The change in the Land Use
Fact
Existing FLUC Res 9 allows
Designation to MU will allow the development of compact, walkable, mixed use, Mixed density development which is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
the same mixed with Neo Traditional without change to FLUC Area adjacent has over 1400 acres of mixed use No evidence presented that more is needed Not consistent with goals
Applicant
Serve as a model for future
Fact
This change in FLUC has
public, within the CEA Overlay District and thereby limit magnitude of public loss and involvement in mitigating for loss, of private infrastructure to Manatee County residents Change to MU violates this policy
c) To, through exercise of the police power, increase the
degree of protection to public and private property, and to protect the lives of residents within the CEA, and reduce the risk of exposing lives or property to storm damage
limiting development activity which may adversely impact shoreline stability Change to MU would violate this policy e) To protect coastal water quality by reducing impervious surface along coastal areas, thereby reducing the risk of incomplete treatment of stormwater runoff before discharge into coastal waters Change to MU change would violate this policy f) To encourage, establish, and maintain vegetative and spatial buffer zones, in order to maintain the capacity of natural vegetative communities in mitigating the negative effects of storm surge and tidal velocity, and the erosive effect of wave action. Change to MU would violate this policy
Overlay District
b) To limit the amount of infrastructure, both private and
public, within the CHHA Overlay District and thereby limit magnitude of public loss and involvement in mitigating for loss of private infrastructure to Manatee County residents Change to MU would violate this Policy c) To, through exercise of the police power, increase the degree of protection to public and private property, and to protect the lives of residents within the CHHA,
Consistency comment Policy 2.2.2.5.2 There is not way to mitigate this policy!
d) To accomplish shoreline stabilization along coastal areas by
limiting development activity which may adversely impact shoreline stability Change to MU would violate this policy
e) To protect coastal water quality by reducing impervious surface
along coastal areas, thereby reducing the risk of incomplete treatment of stormwater runoff before discharge into coastal waters Change to MU change would violate this policy f) To encourage, establish, and maintain vegetative and spatial buffer zones, in order to maintain the capacity of natural vegetative communities in mitigating the negative effects of storm surge and tidal velocity, and the erosive effect of wave action. Change to MU would violate this policy
Applicant
Serve as a model for future development thus helping to curb the growth of suburban sprawl.
Fact
This change has nothing to do with sprawl since it already has a density of 9 du/ac
development potential Limit development in areas subject to natural disasters which may cause damage to life and/or property Preserve endangered and threatened species
promoting the transfer of density/intensity away from the water body and out of the floodplain
inappropriate, precedent-setting land uses as the basis for future land use decision-making, following plan adoption. Policy: 2.8.2.1 Prohibit designations on the Future Land Use Map which reflect zoning districts, or existing uses which are inconsistent with prevalent community character, or inconsistent with adopted goals, objectives, and policies in this Comprehensive Plan from serving as precedents for plan amendment(s) and other development order approvals which are inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan or prevalent community character.
Statement says : Buffers for Wetland will be maintained and impacts in accordance to current rules and regulations. Just not True !
Statement says : Wetland impacts in accordance with current rules and regulations, saying there will be an overriding public benefit.
Protection, Preservation, And Enhancement of The Natural Resources of The Coastal Planning Area to Provide The Highest Environmental Quality Possible.
number of acres of seagrass in local waters in cooperation with the Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay EPs and the Charlotte Harbor NEP through programs which protect, restore, and enhance significant habitat to provide
in areas characterized by insufficient depth, sensitive bottom or shoreline habitats, such as seagrass beds.
boating activities to suitable areas away from sensitive habitats, to protect seagrass beds and reduce turbidity. [See policy 4.2.1.2] Implementation Mechanism: a) Review by the Natural Resources and Planning Departments of all development requests for marina-type uses to ensure that sensitive habitats will not be negatively affected. Removing sea grasses does not ensure that sensitive habitats will not be negatively affected
facilitate the continuing use of existing channels, operations associated with appropriate waterdependent uses, or operations which correct environmental problems caused by limited tidal circulation or other deficiencies of the environmental system.
artificial waterways to necessary drainage improvements required to implement the goals of the Public Facilities element.
which improve water transparency in Sarasota and Tampa Bays and Charlotte Harbor. [See policies under Objective 3.2.2.] Objective: 4.1.2 Coastal Planning Area Emergent Vegetation and Upland Habitat Protection: Maintain or increase the amount of native habitat in the Coastal Planning Area to: - retain habitat for native species; - provide natural areas for passive enjoyment by local residents and visitors; provide filtration of pollutants for runoff to coastal waters; preserve habitat for juvenile fish; - preserve the unique natural character of the County's coastlines; and prevent the intrusion of invasive species which provide inferior habitat.
The intent maintain habitat and preserve natural coastline !
provide for compatibility of water-dependent and other uses in the Coastal Planning Area to protect natural shorelines, habitat and water quality. The current rule requires developments to preserve native uplands !
Coastal Planning Area With Natural Resource Protection. Policy: 4.2.1.1 Shoreline uses shall be prioritized according to the following list. Water dependent conservation uses such as fish, shellfish, and marine resource production, natural coastal habitat protection, shoreline stabilization, compatible passive recreational facilities and projects that enhance public safety and water dependent industrial uses associated with port facilities; 2) Water-related uses such as certain utilities, commercial, and industrial uses;
3) Water-enhanced uses such as certain recreation and commercial uses; 4) Non-water dependent and non-water enhanced uses which result in an irretrievable commitment of coastal resources.
SHELLFISH HARVESTING AREA CLASSIFICATION MAP #54 (Effective: September 28, 2004) Sarasota Bay (#54) Shellfish Harvesting Area in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
shoreline resources that provide shoreline stabilization and protect landward areas from the effects of storm events. Implementation Mechanism(s): a) Implementation of the policies under Objective 4.1.2 and policies 4.4.2.5 and 4.4.2.6. These provisions will be implemented to protect shoreline integrity through non-disturbance of coastal vegetation and soils.
new seawalls and the repair and reconstruction of existing seawalls except as permitted by applicable federal and state regulations.
permit a reasonable use of the land or where there is an overriding public benefit.
allow public access consistent with natural resource protection. Such buffers shall be established according to the following schedule except as provided in Policy 3.3.1.5: (1) Buffers a minimum fifty (50) feet in width shall be established adjacent to all in flowing watercourses located in the WO Overlay and all Outstanding Florida Waters and Aquatic Preserves;
The current rule intent was to have 50 foot buffers from natural areas next to OFW like Sarasota Bay!
sought to be amended is no longer in the best interest of the public. Upon finding that the map amendment sought is compatible with the development trends in the area of consideration and that the proposed change is compatible with surrounding uses and densities/intensities of development.
amendments may be approved by the Board of County Commissioners only where the ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan incorporates language limiting the development of the subject area or property to that consistent with all other goals, objectives, and policies including the requirements (objectives) for concurrent provision of adequate public facilities.
Comp Plan Goals, Polices and Objectives Not compatible with surrounding uses Any destruction of natural shoreline cannot be mitigated Sarasota Bay is healthy in this area because of natural shoreline.