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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII (A) Presentation: Lake Apopka Planning Inititative (LAPI) - Chris Bowley, Canin and Associates Agenda 4-18-2000 Item II A 1 !-111 LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE 4 • Creating the Vision - a * t . 'li -. 4 kleciat Summary Report February 2000 ccnin associates Urban & Environmental Planners • Landscape Architects ill Ii LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision TABLE OF CONTENTS • HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1 • REGIONAL CONTEXT 3 • PLANNING ISSUES 5 • VISION PLAN 6 • COMMUNITY VALUE SURVEY 11 • RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY VALUE SURVEY 11 • PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS 14 • PRELIMINARY DESIGN GUIDELINES 15 • CONCLUSION 17 Appendices Rankings of Visual Images Land Use, Cover& Classification System Future Land Use Plan Additional Images of Conditions in the Basin The St. Johns River Water Management District Conceptual Visualization Plan caninassociac€s LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Lake Apopka(the Lake)continues to be one the most significant natural resources in the Central Florida Tit.' 1 region. At one time, the Lake was the second largest ;,;.A ,, 11 water body in Florida with a surface area of roughly W d. 0 "'s . F, �` . 52,000 acres. Currently, the surface area of the Lake _ 1 -.. ` 1 is approximately 31,000 acres and it is the fourth ' HARRY'S FISHING CAM N LANE APOPKA. largest lake in the State. OMONNEROE.FLA. The Lake was known for its outstanding water quality, i - i �1�i 1. /1 M which supported a very prosperous game fishing and y ,;* " 'w tourism industry. Small hotels and fishing villages — ., ''-'''' � were located in abundance along the water shore and assisted the economic development of the cities of Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Oakland and Montverde. Beginning in 1922,the water quality of the Lake began ,- to decline with the direct discharge of sewage effluent �`�; �► , from the City of Winter Garden. In 1941,the Zellwood 'y, , Drainage and Water Control District was created to f j construct a levee that reduced the surface area of the ` `" '4`",d ! Lake by 13,000 acres and allowed for conversion of r "�' , ••. "' the former lake bed to agricultural fields. f \ From 1941 to 1966, agricultural production adjacent `' d to the Lake remained unregulated. Farming produced `' " -• '!� up to three harvests per year that included the use ofµ pesticides and phosphorus-laden fertilizers. The .' hr-&;KRrt,5�',Gyuc-#nkN.a,V' /J" agricultural fields were flooded prior to each planting V//�"r LZe" Ir1nf lkt.'11 y- 'Si' season to minimize soil oxidation and to control weeds. The contaminated water was returned to the Lake untreated and began a negative cycle of water quality degradation. At this time, the Lake began to show the effects of -,e',. , eutrophication. The increased amounts of phosphorus r ` 'i__ ra rip, fi i ,p associated with the fertilizer runoff resulted in �- - increased algal blooms and oxygen deficiency in the t . ! ��I ' R water. Ultimately, the percentage of game fish """ - •_ ANIMA - I r �''• , -- declined from 60% of the Lake's fish population to y . . 18%, as a result of an increase in gizzard shad r' - = , population, chemical eradication of water hyacinth, '�` massive algal blooms and high phosphorus levels in ,_ '-�' the Lake. - Pacl caiin associaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision Since 1966, however, restoration efforts have been instrumental in a number of positive effects. In 1980, Jy the City of Winter Garden greatly reduced their • ?i t i sewage discharge into the Lake. In 1985, the Lake Apopka Restoration Act was created bythe Florida � II r-- — Legislature to provide funding for restoration plans. In 1991, the Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA) was ;moo .��+ ,i P jr formed as a public advocacy group in support of the �, r r .,k l Lake's restoration efforts. _ `� - r , �_ - . ' r As a result of these efforts,the St.Johns River Water Management District (the District) began the Lake _ Apopka Restoration Plan(the Plan).The Plan includes acquisition of 13,000 acres of the former lake bed along the north shore of the Lake that were used as muck farms. The District proposes division of the acquisition area into the following general units: , • Deep Water Area '}. s•i. • "f.P1 • Shallow Water Area ." •;d�l ' ',�'i . +� • • Marsh Flow-Way (proposed) r low • Clay Island — „* f �„ .1 i$ - . In keeping with the concept to reuse the acquisition " -1t - — area for several purposes, the Lake Apopka a+ ' Restoration Plan includes the following goals: r • :14141W11 • • Reduce phosphorus levels going into the Lake; ---�- • Remove existing phosphorus and harmful .- _ suspended sediments by filtering the Lake with a marsh flow-way; • Remove gizzard shad and improve the food-web structure; • Restore natural Lake fluctuations; • Restore wetlands along the north shore; • Improve natural habitats; and, potentially, • Recreation and camping areas. As a result of FOLA's and the District's efforts, positive improvements are already evident. Examples of these include a reduction of the phosphorus content in the Lake by 31%, increased water quality by 29% and the removal of 7.3 million pounds of gizzard shad between 1994 and 1999. Page 2 ccnin associates LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision REGIONAL CONTEXT The latest initiative to further restore the Lake involved ' lit a coalition ofpublic agencies. The District, the East "` �� g f' V Central Florida Regional Planning Council(ECFRPC) `f'� , ;.1, �y� Orange County, Lake County, Apopka, Winter t �� `P g Y Y �_. emu Garden, Ocoee, Montverde and Oakland all concur - ,?t.; with FOLA's assessment of the need for a *11411 o comprehesive basin-wide approach to managing land ( 1 v • use and future growth and development around the Lake. The entities involved realize that much more : . . ,_. than land acquisition is needed. The Lake is 4 1 recognized as a potential regional amenity and the \ .•-i .ram L� Lake district is experiencing rapid growth pressuresn that could negatively impact this important regional ;, __�-' •'• Ff .' 1 riiie..jl resource. Canin Associates was requested to assist in r- •4 ,,v, r.�.110APPSI7:• preparing a clear vision to communicate the full vws , Akrz. 't �,4 restoration potential and to generate a consensus o m, �.1�,;�•- e4.: W� "Ltd : 4, 1 among the many jurisdictions about how to best ,��'�-�` ,..t�„f� manage growth in the Lake's drainage basin. To begin - ' ^** the visioning effort, FOLA, the ECFRPC and the ' District developed the following planning goal: wetlands and 100-Year Floodplain "The ultimate goal is to develop and implement a long-range plan for the Lake Apopka Basin that integrates land use, restoration, recreation, and \ ® ,.. economic development to create attractive, A sustainable communities." e,r m. t °A'•: The Lake Apopka Basin(the Basin)is bisected by the 4,••„'' 2, ; Lake/Orange County line. Potential growth in the Basin is dependent on existing roadways, such as the 0 ' Florida Turnpike, SR 50, CR 437, and the proposed ; ��- ; extension of the Western Beltway. y G. .—w ' � - t The Basin includes areas with great elevation ranges `�K�'` :. %� +' to the southwest and northeast, as well as low lying .,. • � � . adjacent land. The majority of existing development 1;: is centered along the south shore of the Lake within = V% `; _' the cities of Winter Garden, Ocoee and Oakland. �., ,_ :— ��a ( However, due to its agricultural history, large tracts _„�_; of undeveloped land remain adjacent to the Lake and so ,,.P. ej..e\: r are outside of the 100 year floodplain. It is vitally �� • ..tom• important that development in the area be compatible S•• r'..•..•,,•••••. is-te,41 with and supportive of the vision for the Basin. • ` . . ,,,,•l Surrounding Roadways Page 3 arm associaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision Conservation areas along the east, south and west sides of the Lake Apopka Basin are primarily small •` wetland pockets at the water's edge. The majority s ••�wi of land adjacent to the wetlands is privately owned • .-- ., 'fir and considered developable uplands. The largest v; ° _`_ - ,,-i,' publicly owned conservation tract is the Lake Apopka y,., .1.. Restoration Area along the north side of the Lake. - I. . '��1 The restoration area is characterized as being at or 4 below the level of the Lake and is traversed by an J integrated levee system. Within the restoration area, , uplands of hardwood hammocks exist that can create t - ' a good opportunity for public parks and provide shade '. it-,1 Li cover and a tranquil setting. pi { 16.1;;Val. 0.1 _ 1.-•e ''''‘-4-k" -.• iiiri.tre' /Apo- __ . .. 1,. , , iv .. Topography .,A._ ~''' Current Extent of Development Site of Restoration Area J(L L we k. - . : ' . ' T V slat 'Sw •.4i'r•ovec tS7.. -, AIM ite4,1, %so 1.,..4,:::., -;:tArtiet II - ; • it it ''', 0,6., 4 . ,*Zqi"slifeZP:St .1"...f9"' '' •r�+'� p ��I►w1 '•-'�, 1i t - a Upland Parks Page 4 ccnin associates LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision PLANNING ISSUES With assistance from FOLA, the St. Johns River Water Management District,the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and local governments,a list of general planning issues that further defines the initiative was developed. These planning issues include the following: • The Lake basin is a multi-jurisdictional area and therefore will require regional coordination and cooperation between counties,cities,private sector individuals and other government agencies in order to develop effective planning solutions; • The need to establish a consensus on a broad,strong vision is paramount to energize all parties as to how to develop within the Basin; • Diverse conditions within the Basin require different approaches for areas that are already established versus areas that are in transition or have not yet undergone development; • There is a need for uniform comprehensive plan policies that will control land development through the timing of future land use map amendments and the provision of utilities to ensure that new growth in the Basin conforms to a Master Land Use Plan; • The formation of a steering committee is needed to oversee planning efforts; • The detailed Master Land Use Plan and, more importantly,Design Guidelines should relate to all aspects of development; • The Master Land Use Plan and Design Guidelines should be used to implement the Lake Apopka Restoration Plan; • The development of environmental and water quality design solutions should include integrated stormwater/recreation systems;and the preservation of public access, view sheds, corridors and open space that will enhance connectivity to the region. Page 5 caninassociac€s LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision VISION PLAN As stated in the planing goal,the primary purpose of the Vision Plan is to balance Lake restoration and EMERALD NECKLACE OF conservation with sustainable economic development. Based on that concept, the Vision Plan was designed PARKS AND SOFT EDGES to be fully integrated with the St. Johns River Water Management District Lake Apopka Restoration Plan. 7Th • An Emerald Necklace of Parks and Soft Edges ,' 14. Ideally, a series of parks will be located along the water's edge and will be tied back to greenways and trails that link into the adjacent communities. The parks could be evenly spaced and would be connected by a combination of scenic parkways,recreation trails and local roads along the shoreline. The execution of this concept would create the "emerald necklace" around Lake Apopka. r' 71 Scenic f arkway I l PROTOTYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF SCENIC PARKWAY ALONG THE LAKE 7-} _foe __ 0 4 . 1 n . al• � , Abatement 1. .r%�/ i z - �� ' , • #/• ale __. 5' Sidewalk I Canopy • Trees Recreation 2-Lane Meandering Trail 14' Parkway - 25'mph Littoral Lake Zone Page 6 ccnin associates LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision The design of the lake shore parkways would be .,;: , �,f •r, '• ~; maintained at a width that can accommodate canopy w', .- • 4. 4. , ,, trees on both sides of the road, a 10-14 foot r r` r• ' ,_ • recreational trail, a pollution abatement swale, a _.,,* ', r; li :if . ' littoral zone and a 5-foot sidewalk. As is indicated A " ' • :0 ,„ fy 4,, in the Results of the Community Value Survey _, section of this report, design of the shoreline to I.. "•' f1 1 G i, • 'M - include these elements ranks highly among the . - — - - - - ^ - survey participants. Soft edge treatment of the _ .. water's edge consistently received scores of greater ..f �,`* 4 than three(3)of a possible five(5). The participants ,yj, also overwhelmingly Strongly Agreed or Agreed a with the protection of the Lake's edge for public benefit use. As an added benefit, the scenic corridor provides t. the following: - t' ' ¢' '4+1 • A safe area to bike, walk,jog,etc.; of -n< • Enhances public access to the Lake; • Limits the location of waterfront lots developed adjacent to the Lake,which would restrict public access; • Protects views and vistas, especially at the intersection of the Lake's perimeter road and roads leading to the Lake; - 1 . • Takes advantage of view sheds from high points ,., "•.'*;� ~ '.� s ^ adjacent to the Lake; Nz ' " : -�^ .4, ti: :,, ,.� ' • Mitigates direct pollution run-off into the Lake ;� �"'�• �s',• y {i ' with an environmentally friendly edge treatment; ' -*k '. " • . „ and . '� y ; • Protects habitat corridors along the Lake's edge. r •:- ;,0. R ,.�, t �,.. . Page 7 ccnin associates LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision Jewels on the Emerald Necklace(Small Pedestrian- pi J. Friendly Waterfront Villages In addition,a few waterfront villages could be located along the east, south and west shores of the Lake. .$ �'_`:,. Access to the villages could be facilitated by the .,, - existing road network, pedestrian facilities, such as _ - __. the West Orange Trail or via the Lake from marinas, _ boat docks/ramps or yacht clubs. The small mixed- _ use villages would be developed to provide destinations for trail users and boaters alike. The billiallinliallialfill villages act as activity nodes on the emerald necklace and contain uses such as marinas,bed and breakfasts, small inns, restaurants, artist studios/galleries and antique shops. They also provide an environmentally JEWELS ON THE EMERALD safe community, while encouraging economic NECKLACE--THE SMALL 1 \ development. More importantly,the villages facilitate WATERFRONT RECREATION j public access to the Lake and build a strong VILLAGES PROVIDE PUBLIC er> community identity with the Lake and the whole ACCESS TO THE LAKE preservation effort. tS-- ..... 4fr 1.,:. : , Lr 4 .—ate' ., — `: . .' r' : .- as .10- 1.,‘ ,itt .. . • - ! - i dye 3 Page 8 ccninassociaces LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision i- As a result of public ownership of the Lake's edge, ' ` the waterfront is opened up for mutiple uses (i.e., sailing, public yacht clubs, wetland overlooks, ,, birdwatching locations and environmental education/ research areas). The incorporation of sound planning �. /, principles should encourage a pedestrian-friendly /��/ environment that may result in a clustering of uses ' ' 'L,N' ( 'l't* along the Lake, while allowing for larger tracts of -�` `�='� "� open space to be preserved. - Nature Overlooks Sailboat Regattas A=—.r-';' ,.. •�,, r Z!' y'' 4114 i 1.11116- ..H, ' ! , , y isa • _ ., . , — �__ . ,- 1 :! I . 4.gM,tSs �� ' � Sailboat Marina IP s Environmental Education Birdwatching • .. ,,,,* ,;.,....,i. • . 40 r -- \ ,.Tir. ,--- . V 1 i glir, , .444 Page 9 ccninassociaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision PROPOSED VISION PLAN KEY RECREATION COMPONENTS Stormwater Park 'rop�e� — '. "aim • Bo t Dock Ma s�i �/l•• ) z' & 1. inii. p, -way .. : -1;-3-7„--ri. .. #! D‘moProjec . 7171;r7; • ,---.- : ' Future e air %, 1� ee -;, • 1 • anal alaterAre ;.�' • .• C s-. .t •�•••:•j:• f, • • • • ••••• f. �• • :•,I•• Eques 'an ....- : • . • C Park Ma.~ '",A • , Park . - . •. • rj/ r•ti • ( 1 vN/ , - • -'Gran e _, ?___.--a• 0T ri-, . • LEGEND -9 frail Dead ., ►T 1Yrteriront Village tj Q Scenic Lakefront Drire 1IIII Boat Marina _ limn Dock& lival Ramp ( r • Waterfront Park / "`~!`� ) 'C- S) saes %%est Orange trail C..)-. s••• Proposed Trail , . Equestrian[Area — • Sturniwater Park Mont Landings Access Canal Page 10 ccnin associates LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision COMMUNITY VALUE SURVEY RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY VALUE SURVEY To facilitate the development of a clear vision,Canin As indicated in Figure 1, Land Use and Recreational Associates conducted a Community Value Survey Activities,all of the images received a positive rating. (the Survey) at a community workshop on October Rankings for the images ranged from a high of 4.38 13, 1999. The Survey included a slide presentation to a low of 1.50. The highest and lowest rated images and questionnaire that was distributed to 32 were extracted from the survey set to better understand individuals representing affected jurisdictions,interest the types of land uses and activities that are liked and groups and the local population. Workshop attendees disliked by the participating group. The Community were asked to rank their preference of images shown Value Survey was a pilot study and needs to be on the slides. The images were divided into categories administered to a much larger audience before final of Land Use and Recreational Activities and the programs are developed. Water's Edge and Other Improvements near the Lake. The highest rated images show the lakefront open to public uses. Per the group's response, a soft lakefront To quantify the results of the slide presentation, edge for birdwatching or educational opportunities averages of the attendees'responses to the slides were received the highest score of 4.38. A passive park tabulated to provide for a composite ranking. In the (4.00)and recreational trail(3.97)are listed as slightly scale, a positive score of five (5) represents a strong lower in rank. feeling that the image is appropriate. While a zero (0) represents a neutral stance and a negative five The majority of the rankings for the slides in Figure (-5)indicates a strong feeling that the image does not 2, Water's Edge and Other Improvements near the fit and is inappropriate. Lake,were also positive. Again,the highest and lowest rated images were extracted. Images of the combined Images listed in the Land Use and Recreational stormwater treatment area/park (4.09), adjacent Activities show a range of uses that can be developed blueway and greenway(4.06)and natural water's edge adjacent to or associated with the Lake. Land uses (3.75) were ranked the highest. The lowest ranked include marinas, waterfront villages, restaurants, slide,one of the few uses to actually receive a negative parks, camp grounds, observation areas, boat docks, score,was the single family homes at the water's edge bed and breakfasts and recreational trails. Examples (-1.44). of activities include sailing, hiking, biking, walking, camping,bird watching and fishing. Slides showing From the responses on all of the slides, the the Water's Edge and Other Improvements Near the participating group preferred passive to active uses. Lake include bridges, canopy roads, trails, It is evident that the development of uses that boardwalks,soft Lake edges with no development and facilitated recreation,public access,connectivity and hard Lake edges with a sea wall and park. educational opportunities along Lake Apopka's edge would be greatly supported. Uses that encourage The questionnaire consisted of thirteen (13) open- economic development, such as restaurants,marinas, ended questions that were distributed to the group. and bed and breakfasts were also supported,although The group was asked to either Strongly Agree, to a lesser extent. Agree, Disagree or Strongly Disagree with the question. Results of the questionnaire are provided In addition,it can be deduced that the group preferred as percentage of the responses. a soft edge, as opposed to a less natural setting. Important features included canopy-treed roads, unpaved trails, canals as blueways, boardwalks and the use of retention ponds that double as amenity features. All of these elements are consistent with the types of uses proposed for the Lake Apopka Restoration Plan, as identified by the District and FOLA. Page II ccninassociaces LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision iIIIIIIIIg ces and II Highest Rated Image 4.38 alliktional Activities Lowest Rated Image 1.50 14 • I ,; ' `.i _ 4.38 -- 1.84 IIIIPIP - —,__ 1 _ i, ' _ k--Pt .. 7 403 Ell . - 3.97 _ H Page 12 caninassociac€ LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision Wat� and Other Highest Rated Image 4.09 Improvements Near the Lake I Lowest Rated Image -1.44 '7? i §,:.ice 1i -ts; n.--.1 -__ e C� j T .3� 4.09 {— - 2.06 a — __ 22 4 ..ii .j popp,„ _ _ .... . 4. ___1 =ems.4+`iv°`�"s`-__ ..,,- _ . lir ,•tkiintiaiii, .,,,,. _ . _ _ _ _ Page 13 cmunassociaces LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS The results of the questionnaire were consistent with Strongly Agree responses were those that pertained the rankings of the presentation slides. As is evident to the improvement of water quality and the in Table 1, Lake Apopka Vision Questionnaire, the enhancement of public access to the Lake. Responses majority of participants either Strongly Agree or in the categories of either Disagree or Strongly Agree to the questions. The highest percentage of the Disagree received very low percentages. LAKE APOPKA VISION QUESTIONNAIRE October 13,1999 Strongly Strongly Agree Agree Dkit L'ree Disanree 1. Lake Apopka is a significant regional,entity that is of interest and importance to the entire Central Florida Community 81% 19% 0% 0% 2. The most important priority is to restore the water quality and environmental health of I ake Apopka i I% 16% 3%n 0% 3. It is important that Orange County,Lake County and all the affected cities embrace a common vision for the lands in Lk Basin. 59% 41% 0% 0% 4. It is important to develop a unified plan and design guidelines for all of the lands in the Lake Apopka drainape basin. 47% 50% 0'4 5. It is important that the public at large embrace the vision for the future potential of the Lake and pnrroundine nronerties. 53% 47'4 _ 0% Pit 6. The key to obtaining strong public support for the vision and restoration policies is recognition of the potential economic development and recreation notential that will benefit the citizens of the reeion. 28% 66% 6% 0% 7. A key planning and design principle should be to onen the Lake to future public access NI% 9% (1`¢ 8. Opening the Lake to public access should include maintaining open space and visual connections to the waterfront from surroundine streets and oathways. 1 , 9. It is very important that the restoration plans preserve an upland edge dedicated to the public along the lakefront. 50%r 41'; 1,; 10. It is very important to persuade private developers to enhance and incorporate the vision elements in all aspects of their omoosed future develonments. 66% 1;1' o` 11. Incentives should be provided to the private sector to encourage them to provide public access and open snace on the water's edee. 41% 44% 12% 3% 12. It is important that the Lake Apopka Restoration Plan and the Vision Plan incorporate an economic development initiative. 29% 59% 9% 3% 13. It is important to restore Lake Apopka's rich historic recreation heritaee. 47% _ 44% 6% 3% Page 14 ccnun associaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision PRELIMINARY DESIGN GUIDELINES The results of the Vision Plan will be included in a set of Design Guidelines which provide standards for • t new development and the retrofitting of existing • facilities. The guidelines can include elements such •� j`�;�;�' `' . :-.tom as building height restrictions, building and parking 'tt setbacks, grading and drainage, utilities, access . ,►' .. management, building siting and orientation, 1' r1 landscaping and architectural guidelines and site+ improvement criteria. t,D I`. 0-4,-.. •.i.& %:. .i..t The design elements proposed for the Lake Apopka •r•�.� basin should be consistent with the positive images . .l•t• 1 , `• " identified in the Community Value Survey. For •� •\►+ ��fr! . example, public roads should be located along the • % %��' di waterfront to provide a buffer between development t•' •"V,'.�� and the Lake's edge. The area between the road and " S, ,j� Jv the water should be maintained as open space for �• �,...rrt public use and access to the Lake and may be enhanced \'1t-;v1' PUBLIC ROAD, WATERFRONT ;•�.....�.«" by connection to a recreational trail. PARK AND BIKE/ \•:,• PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ,'a !". Preservation of public space adjacent to the Lake PROVIDE ENHANCED • ..•I 0 greatly protects views and vistas that provide a feeling PUBLIC ACCESS of connectivity with and public ownership of the Lake. This concept also allows for view sheds from high points adjacent to the water's edge. However, the arrangement of lots between the public road and Lake edge is greatly discouraged. Development located adjacent to the water physically limits a contiguous linear park around the Lake and visually presents a . less appealing hard edge. Protects Views and Vistas I,` �:.� � y • -:li. S�. • jr r y ""r .z . ..fir.. • whi4 ., 'i` •I / i` , •, i� : \V1 Page 15 ccnin associaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision 1 • ems. Take advantage of view sheds from high points \' ""�.•:A . 1`,. ,s.=�"� adjacent to the Lake - -'1-` '.ti r.- __,•:-----__ ) i � _.. . . • it P .r - i r - - -ilif . • ' �4 �,�hk� PUBLIC ROAD AND WATER- ` , , •- ,�� " _ FRONT OPEN SPACE :,�.4-`h, . ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS * ` ✓ �tip/`rr .0v r WATERFRONT LOTS CUT OFF PUBLIC ACCESS; THIS SHOULD BE LIMITED Page 16 cmun assocuaces LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision CONCLUSION The Lake Apopka Planning Initiative identified the need and desire of the community to restore the health of the Lake for preservation and recreation purposes. This initial analysis quantified a sample of the community's perception of the Lake and identified the vision needed to improve the Lake and its surrounding area. Also identified was the need for a comprehensive set of design guidelines based on the community's input, a series of small area studies and a long-range land planning and economic effort. The formation of a steering committee is underway that will guide the efforts of state,regional and local agencies in the development of a comprehensive area-wide analysis of Lake Apopka. This report will be used as a foundation for their efforts and the additional tasks to be undertaken in the future. Page 17 ccnin associaccs LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Creating the Vision APPENDICES • Rankings of Visual Images • Land Use, Cover & Classification System • Future Land Use Plan • Additional Images of Conditions in the Basin • The St. Johns River Water Management District Conceptual Visualization Plan LAKE APOPKA PLANNING INITIATIVE Community Value Survey RANKINGS OF VISUAL tiliPUPa AIM! n ...Reflects Group's Average Score ' ' 'ctivities f ,` d z ikg ll.i aids - .- k ,., .• SW . 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