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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVI(A) Second Reading Of Ordinance No. 2002-11, Proposed Amendments To The Ocoee Comprehensive Plan Agenda 10-01-2002 Center of Good zit, Item VI A Mayor (S'‘;:e - 0:?' Commissioners S. Scott Vandergrift Danny Howell, District 1 p �` Scott Anderson, District 2 CityManager .0 RustyJohnson, District 3 g Jim Gleason Nancy J. Parker, District 4 STAFF REPORT DATE: September 25, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Jennifer Willman, Senior Planner Y?_ THROUGH: Russell B. Wagner, AICP, Director of Planning / 9 SUBJECT: Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA-2002-1-1) Ordinance 2002-11 ISSUE: Should the Mayor and City Commissioners adopt Ordinance 2002-11 and the EAR-based Amendments to the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan? BACKGROUND: Ordinance 2002-11 amends the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City Commission in 1991, including amendments based on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1999. The State requires that local governments update their Comprehensive Plans based on the recommendations of the EAR, and bring the data and analysis requirements into compliance with State law. In order to meet this requirement, the first round of 2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA-2002-1-1) was produced. On March 19, 2002, the CPA-2002-1-1 Amendments were presented to the City Commission with errata sheets. The City Commission recommended transmittal of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, as amended, to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review, pursuant to Rule 9J-11.010, Florida Administrative Code (FAC). In response, DCA submitted its Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report, which is attached. Once the Amendment package is adopted by the City Commission, it will be submitted to DCA for Compliance Review, pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011, FAC. Upon receipt, DCA will issue a Notice of Intent to find the Amendments in compliance or not in compliance within 30 days of receipt. The Amendments shall not become effective until DCA issues a final order determining them to be in compliance. Affected persons may submit a petition to DCA challenging an Amendment within 21 days of the date of publication of the Notice of Intent. DISCUSSION: All participants in the review process had the opportunity to continue reviewing and commenting on this draft since transmittal. The errata sheets and figures attached contain additions and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan based on staff comments, and address the issues identified in the ORC Report. The following is a summary of the additions and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan by Element since March 19, 2002. Page 2 of 3 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners September 25, 2002 Future Land Use Element • Policies regarding wellhead protection areas, historic sites, and inconsistent uses were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See pages 1-42 to 1-44 and 1-47.) Transportation Element • Policies regarding coordinated transportation planning, demand management strategies, mobility goals, access management, right-of-way preservation, the Florida Intrastate Highway System, and transit stops were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See pages 2-59 to 2-63.) • Maps showing existing roadway characteristics and the roadway improvements master plan (Figures 7, 8, and 11) were revised. • Maps showing future roadway characteristics (Figures 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, and 11 d) were added and explained in the text. (See pages 2-53 to 2-57.) Housing Element • Building permit data was added and explained in the text. (See page 3-6 and 3-7.) • Policies regarding group homes and affordable housing were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See page 3-34.) Infrastructure Element / Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Elements • No changes to Solid Waste or Drainage Sub-Elements since transmittal. • Sanitary Sewer policies regarding facility deficiencies were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See page 4.1-9.) • Potable Water policies regarding water conservation were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report; projected service population was added to the text. (See page 4.4-8 and 4.4-15.) • Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge text in the Terms and Concepts section was revised. (See page 4.5-1.) • Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Objective 1 regarding protection of recharge areas was revised to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See page 4.5-6.) Conservation Element • Explanation of City's wellhead protection program was added to the text. (See page 5-12.) • Policies regarding the protection of wellhead, groundwater, and wetlands were revised and added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See pages 5-32 to 5-34.) Recreation and Open Space • No changes since transmittal. Intergovernmental Coordination Element • Policy regarding regional water planning was added to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See page 7-25.) Capital Improvements Element • Policy regarding levels of service standards was revised to address issues identified in the ORC Report. (See page 8-38.) Page3of3 Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners September 25, 2002 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and City Commissioners adopt Ordinance 2002-11 approving the previously.transmitted EAR-based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan submitted to DCA on March 28, 2002, as amended by the errata sheets and figures attached as part of this report. Attachments: Ordinance 2002-11 Copy of the Public Hearing Advertisement March 19,2002 City Commission Minutes DCA's Objections, Recommendations and Comments(ORC) Report Errata Sheets for Future Land Use Element Errata Sheets and Maps for Transportation Element Errata Sheets for Housing Element Errata Sheets for Infrastructure Element/Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element Errata Sheets for Infrastructure Element/Potable Water Sub-Element Errata Sheets for Infrastructure Element/Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element Errata Sheets for Conservation Element Errata Sheets for Intergovernmental Coordination Element Errata Sheets for Capital Improvements Element O:\DOdelIWLL_DATA\CAPDFILE\Staff Reports\SR2002\SR02050 CC.doc ORDINANCE NO. 2002-11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE 1999 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: FUTURE LAND USE; TRANSPORTATION; HOUSING; SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE; CONSERVATION; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION; AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE APPENDICES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE MAPS SO AS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT WITH THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in 1999 and pursuant to the provisions Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee ("Ocoee City Commission") adopted by Ordinance 98-09 an Evaluation and Appraisal Report ("EAR") with respect to the 1991 City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3191(10), Florida Statutes, the City is required to update the Comprehensive Plan based on the EAR and to bring the data and analysis requirements into compliance with Florida law (the"EAR Based Amendments"); and WHEREAS, on February 19, 2002, the Development Review Committee unanimously recommended transmittal of the EAR Based Amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (the "Department"); and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2002, the City of Ocoee Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, at an advertised public hearing unanimously recommended transmittal of the EAR Based Amendments to the Department; and WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission held advertised public hearings on March 19, 2002 and October 1, 2002 in order to obtain public comment regarding the proposed EAR Based Amendments; and WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission has considered all oral and written comments received during public hearings, including the recommendations of the Local Planning Agency; and 006.249724.2 -1- WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission desires to adopt the EAR Based Amendments as recommended by the Local Planning Agency with such changes thereto as the City Commission deems appropriate. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority. The Ocoee City Commission has the authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VB1 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Section 163.3191 and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes. Section 2. EAR Based Amendments. The Ocoee City Commission hereby adopts the EAR Based Amendments attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference.made a part hereof. The EAR Based Amendments consist of amendments to the following Elements of the Comprehensive Plan: Future Land Use; Transportation; Housing; Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge; Conservation; Recreation and Open Space; Intergovernmental Coordination; and Capital Improvements. In addition, the EAR Based Amendments consist of amendments to the following additional portions of the Comprehensive Plan: the Monitoring and Evaluation Procedures; the Public Participation Procedures; and the Appendices. EAR Based Amendments also consist of amendments to the Existing and Future Land Use Maps so as to make them consistent with the Joint Planning Area Agreement with Orange County, as amended. Section 3. Public Participation Procedures. The Ocoee City Commission hereby finds that the EAR Based Amendments have been adopted in conformity with the Public Participation Procedures set forth in City of Ocoee Resolution Number 97-16 adopted on December 16, 1997. Section 4. City Commission's Designee. The Ocoee City Commission hereby designates the Director of Planning as the designee of the City Commission to transmit the EAR Based Amendments to the Department and to advise the Department regarding the dates on which the City held the required public hearings. Section 5. Transmittal to the Department. The Ocoee City Commission hereby directs that three (3) copies of the adopted EAR Based Amendments be submitted to the Department within ten (10) days of the effective date of this Ordinance. Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2002. 006.249724.2 -2 APPROVED: ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor (SEAL) FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY ADVERTISED AND THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA READ FIRST TIME ,2002. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED LEGALITY THIS DAY OF , 2002 UNDER ,2002 AGENDA ITEM NO. FOLEY & LARDNER By: City Attorney 006.249724.2 -3- Copy of Public Hearing Advertisement - Date Published w THURSDAY,.SEPTEMBER 19,2002 Advertisement - NOTICE OF LAND USE CHANGE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION TO ADOPT THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 163,Florida Statutes,and Sections 1.8,1.10 and 5-9,Ocoee Land Development Code,that on Tuesday,October 1,2002, at 7:15 p.m.,or as soon thereafter as practical,the OCOEE CITY COMMISSION will hold the second of two PUBLIC HEARINGS at the City Commission Chambers,150 North Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee,Florida to consider proposed amendments to the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan,to change the use of land within the area shown on the map below and to adopt the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA AMENDING THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING , AMENDMENTS BASED ON THE 1999 EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: FUTURE LAND USE; TRANSPORTATION; HOUSING; SANITARY SEWER; SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE; CONSERVATION; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE; INTERGOVERNMENTAL • COORDINATION;AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS;PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES;PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE APPENDICES OF THE COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN;PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING AND FUTURE • LAND USE MAPS SO AS TO MAKE THEM CONSISTENT WITH THE JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1- ;T: * The first (Transmittal) ; public hearing was held 1on Tuesday, March 19,n2002. The above map ; \i,,.,,. ( shows areas indtclted * �.-• I ,? f L with an astern,,r`)w`.,: . :;:�•----•-J ,Y e changes are proposed to „„. .„ e.: i i S. • land use designations ( 1 ' 1 •* based on previously (.,,) j L'"6--.....,..•,,...,,-*— �— adopted changes to the r ll 1 j) 1'' Joint Planning Area ''L*/1 j t'i rv: _•'J J Agreement and correc- ii`t�'" /�_ a W, J.,_ '^ 'C1.; tions of scrivener errors. 14:, /'V r), :_„1,-.!;:., i i',i For any questions or to ' V•~' •J ' obtain additional inlor- ,� ` �• w 1_— �_ 11 mot on concerning any of ' ' these areas, please call a the City of Ocoee Planning E=1i _L_ Department at(407)905- !%�I'• 3_ti \ 1.yd use 3157. "" lI The City Commission \/ ee,R.,nrong • as m e may continue the public . I �, _ I '' ' mom ae,. hearing to other dates and (:-r., (--- Leeixerr�led ' * e,.�•.,.co:, ' times as it deems neces- '� r) ' I )i : sary.Any interested party i.o_va, shall be advised that the '`- — — — dates,times,and places of any continuation of this or continued public hearings shall be announced during the hearing and that no further notices regarding these matters will be published. A'copy of the proposed Amendments and Ordinance may be inspected at the Ocoee City Clerk's Office,150 North Lakeshore Drive,behveen the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,except legal holidays.Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed Amendments and Ordinance. Any person who desires to appeal any decision made during the public , hearing will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure _ that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which Includes the testimony and ' evidence upon which the appeal is based.Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of the proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours In advance of the meeting at(407)905-3105. JEAN GRAFTON,CITY CLERK,CITY OF OCOEE Thursday,September 19,2002(Orlando Sentinel) Excerpt from the Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 19, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS First Reading of Ordinance No. 2002-11 to Consider Transmittal of Proposed Amendments to the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan Amendment (EAR Amendment). (Director of Planning Wagner) City Attorney Rosenthal read the title only of the Ordinance. Director of Planning Wagner explained the importance of the Transmittal Public Hearing and that the update is required by State Statute. He gave a brief overview of what the Commission could expect to see in the updated document, such as clarifications, eliminations of discrepancies, inconsistencies, and some significant policy changes. Mr. Wagner said the existing Comprehensive Plan has served Ocoee well and there are very few amendments and very few land use changes. Mr. Wagner explained for the public and viewing audience what a Comprehensive Plan is. He introduced Sr. Planner McGinnis who gave a power point presentation displaying an overview of the changes. Ms. McGinnis stated that data throughout the plan had been updated. She spoke about Ocoee's population and employment projections and significant changes in the City's occupancy statistics based on the 2000 census. She explained some portions of the original Plan included only the City proper and not the Joint Planning Area (JPA). She said those portions had been updated to include the JPA. In covering the Transportation and Housing Elements Ms. McGinnis talked about the changes that had been made and gave statistics of the current city limits with and without the JPA included. She showed land use maps that indicated developed and undeveloped land and maps that displayed residential, commercial, industrial, and conservation areas. Ms. McGinnis also gave an overview of the Infrastructure Element and the Conservation Element and showed the amended maps. The Recreation and Open Space Element amendments were discussed briefly, followed by a list of items that had been updated and included in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element. Ms. McGinnis stated a section on concurrency management system was the major change in the Capital Improvements Element. Ms. McGinnis reported on the Development Review Committee and Local Planning Agency meetings and their recommendations. The map amendments were reviewed and discussed. Director of Planning Wagner reiterated that there were a number of land use changes in the amendment and detailed those that were most significant for the Commission. He reviewed new policies and policy changes stating the major policy change was regarding the creation of more flexibility in the 100-year flood plain areas. He explained that the old policy had served Ocoee well in protecting the City's natural water bodies, but it had limited the City's ability to provide for low impact recreational amenities in those areas. Mr. Wagner reported the changes in the policy regarding wetlands and landlocked basins. He explained the changes were done in order to allow some flexibility, particularly in the Ocoee Land Development Code, and yet be restrictive enough to protect the land within the 100-year flood plain. A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Wagner and City Attorney Rosenthal responding to questions. The public hearing was opened. Scott Henderson, Henderson Planning Group, 112 South Lake Avenue, Orlando, addressed the Commission regarding policy 5.9 Uses within the 100-Year Flood Plain. He distributed a handout with his desired criteria for recreational uses and storm water management within the 100-year flood hazard area. Mr. Henderson stated he would like an endorsement from the Commission that the criteria as stated in his handout is the criteria the Commission would like to have him use to design his project.. A lengthy discussion ensued with Mr. Wagner responding to questions and City Attorney Rosenthal clarifying some issues. One of the issues addressed by City Attorney Rosenthal was the use of the word "public" in reference to policy 2.3. The Commission summarily expressed to Mr. Henderson that this hearing was not the forum in which to seek to have his project approved. The Commission stated to Mr. Henderson that he needed to present a completed plan to the City for approval. Without objection staff was directed to review the list of criteria on Mr. Henderson's handout and if staff has any ideas to convey them to Mr. Henderson and keep the Commission updated. R.P. Monackey, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., Ocoee, inquired about the word "passive" in relationship to recreational land use. Mr. Wagner stated the word"passive" has been eliminated. City Manager Gleason and the Commission expressed their gratitude to the Planning Department for the hard work they have put forth not only on this project, but in all they do to keep Ocoee's developmental requirements at a superior standard. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Vander rift seconded by Commissioner Anderson, moved to approve the staff recommendation to transmit the proposed amendments of the Ocoee Comprehensive Amendment(EAR Amendment) with all the ERRATA and Addenda sheets distributed and the additional change of deletine the word public in policy 2.3 of the conservation areas. Motion carried 5-0. y.- 0 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home" STEVEN M. SEIBERT Governoro BUSH Secretary • June 7, 2002• i l, . J� The Honorable S. Scott Vandergrift The City of Ocoee 150 North Lakeshore Drive Ocoee,Florida 34761-2258 Dear Mayor Vandergrift: The Department has completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Ocoee (DCA No. 02-1ER), received on April 1, 2002. Copies of the proposed amendment have been distributed to the appropriate state, regional and local agencies for their review and their comments are enclosed. I am enclosing the Department's Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report, issued pursuant to Rule 9J-11.010,Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The issues identified in this ORC Report include the following: the need to protect wellhead protection areas and wetlands; and the need to include policies in the plan to address a number of deficiencies in the Transportation Element. Upon receipt of this letter,the City of Ocoee has 120 days in which to adopt, adopt with changes, or determine that the City will not adopt the proposed amendment. The process for adoption of local government comprehensive plan amendments is outlined in Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes, and Rule 9J-11.011, F.A.C. Within ten working days of the date of adoption,the City must submit the following to the Department: Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments; A copy of the adoption ordinance; A listing of additional changes not previously reviewed; A listing of findings by the local governing body, if any,which were not included in the ordinance; and, 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100 Phone: 850.488.8466/5unc0m 278.8466 FAX: 850.921 .0781/5unc0m 291 .0781 Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl-us CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2796 Overseas Highway,Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee,FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee,FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee,FL 32399-2100 (305)289-2402 (850)488-2356 (850)FL 33050-2227 850)413-9969 (850)488-7956 The Honorable S. Scott Vandergrift June 7, 2002 Page Two A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's Objections,Recommendations and Comments Report. The above amendment and documentation are required for the Department to conduct a compliance review, make a compliance determination, and issue the appropriate notice of intent. Please be advised that the Florida Legislature amended Section 163.3184(8)(b), Florida Statutes, requiring the Department to provide a courtesy information statement regarding the Department's Notice of Intent to citizens who furnish their names and addresses at the local government's plan amendment transmittal(proposed) or adoption hearings. In order to provide this courtesy information statement, local governments are required by the law to furnish to the Department the names and addresses of the citizens requesting this information. This list is to be submitted at the time of transmittal of the adopted plan or plan amendment. As discussed in our letter sent to you on May 25, 2001, outlining the changes to Section 163.3184(8)(b) which are effective July 1, 2001, and providing a model sign-in information sheet,please provide these required names and addresses to the Department when you transmit your adopted amendment package for compliance review. For efficiency, we encourage that the information sheet be provided in electronic format. In order to expedite the regional planning council's review of the amendments, and pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011(5), F.A.C.,please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly to the Execu- tive Director of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Please contact Dawn McDonald,Planning Consultant, at (850) 922-1816, if you require assistance. Sincerely yours, C)1\ PA_S G-fr-111`-‘ Charles Gauthier,AICP Chief,Bureau of Local Planning Enclosures: Objections,Recommendations and Comments Report Review Agency Comments cc: Mr.Dennis Foltz,Principal Transportation Planner, City of Ocoee Ms. Sandra Glenn,Executive Director,East Central Florida Regional Planning Council • DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS FOR THE CITY OF OCOEE Amendment 02-1ER June 7, 2002 Division of Community Planning • Bureau of Local Planning This report is prepared pursuant to Rule 9J-11.010 INTRODUCTION The following objections, recommendations and comments are based upon the Department's review of the City of Ocoee's proposed 02-1ER amendment to its comprehensive plan pursuant to Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Objections relate to specific requirements of relevant portions of Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.), and Chapter 163, Part II, F.S. Each objection includes a recommendation of one approach that might be taken to address the cited objection. Other approaches may be more suitable in specific situations. Some of these objections may have initially been raised by one of the other external review agencies. If there is a difference between the Department's objection and the external agency advisory objection or comment, the Department's objection would take precedence. The local government should address each of these objections when the amendment is resubmitted for our compliance review. Objections which are not addressed may result in a determination that the amendment is not in compliance. The Department may have raised an objection regarding missing data and analysis items which the local government considers not applicable to its amendment. If that is the case, a statement justifying its non-applicability pursuant to Rule 9J-5.002(2), F.A.C., must be submitted. The Department will make a determination on the non-applicability of the requirement, and if the justification is sufficient,the objection will be considered addressed. The comments which follow the objections and recommendations are advisory in nature. Comments will not form bases of a determination of non-compliance. They are included to call attention to items raised by our reviewers. The comments can be substantive, concerning planning principles, methodology or logic, as well as editorial in nature dealing with grammar, organization, mapping, and reader comprehension. Appended to the back of the Department's report are the comment letters from the other state review agencies and other agencies, organizations and individuals. These comments are advisory to the Department and may not form bases of Departmental objections unless they appear under the"Objections"heading in this report. • OBJECTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND COMMENTS CITY OF OCOEE PROPOSED AMENDMENT 02-1ER I. Consistency with Rule 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 163, Part IL Florida Statutes (F.S.) A. The Department raises the following objections to Amendment 02-1ER: Future Land Use Element (FLUE) 1. Objection In FLUE Policy 5.10, the City establishes a wellhead protection area of 1,000 feet, and in FLUE Policy 5.11, the City indicates that hazardous waste facilities, fuel storage facilities, and groundwater injection wells will not be allowed near wellfield areas or within wellfield protection areas. However, the policies do not specify what land use categories will be allowed near potable waterwells and within the 1,000-foot wellhead protection areas. In addition, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection indicates that language in the data and analysis portion of the plan refers to Orange County's wellfield protection regulations, which allows a 500-foot protection area. [Sections 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(6)(c), and 163.3177(6)(d), F.S. Rules 9J-5.006(3)(c)6., 9J-5.013(2)(b)2., 9J-5.013(2)(c)1., 9J-5.013(2)(c)6., and 9J-5.013(2)(c)9., F.A.C.] Recommendation Revise FLUE Policy 5.11 to indicate which land use categories will be allowed adjacent to potable waterwells and within wellfield protection areas. Due to the inconsistency in the plan regarding wellfield protection areas, clarify which wellfield protection regulations apply to the City. Conservation Element 2. Objection The City includes Conservation Element Policy 2.2, which indicates the City will protect aquifer recharge areas, potable waterwells, and wellhead protection areas by prohibiting hazard waste facilities, fuel storage facilities, and groundwater injection wells. However, the City does not specify the land use categories that will be allowed in these protected areas. [Sections 163.3177(6)(a), 163.3177(6)(c), and 163.3177(6)(d), F.S. Rules 9J-5.006(3)(c)6., 9J- 5.013(2)(b)2., 9J-5.013(2)(c)1., 9J-5.013(2)(c)6., and 9J-5.013(3), F.A.C.] 1 Recommendation Revise Conservation Element Policy 2.2 to specify the land use categories that will be allowed in aquifer recharge areas, potable waterwells, and wellhead protection areas. 3. Objection The City indicates in Conservation Element Policy 4.2 that it will conserve wetlands through its land development regulations. However, it is unclear what type or amount of protection will be achieved in the land development regulations. Thus, the proposed policies do not provide adequate wetland protection. [Sections 163.3177(6)(a), and 163.3177(6)(d), F.S. Rule 9J-5.013(3), F.A.C.] Recommendation Include new policies in the plan to incorporate the wetlands protection guidelines and standards that are established in the City's land development regulations. Additional guidelines and standards should be added to meet the wetland protection requirements of Rule 9J-5.013(3), F.A.C., if the land development regulations are not adequate to address the rule requirements. Transportation Element 4. Objection The City did not include all of the required transportation policies in the proposed Transportation Element. For example, the City did not include policies in the plan to address the need to coordinate transportation planning with future population densities, housing and employment patterns. The City did not include policies in the plan to coordinate public transit planning with existing and proposed major trip generators and attractors, and did not include a policy or policies in the plan to establish strategies to facilitate local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System and its interregional and intrastate functions. In addition, the City indicates that it would protect rights of way, but did not specify how the City would protect rights of way for future roads. The City did not include policies to establish transportation demand and transportation system management strategies that would improve the local road network; did not establish.numerical indicators against which the achievement of the mobility goals of the community can be measured, such as modal split, annual transit trips per capita, or automobile occupancy rates; and did not specify in the Transportation Element how the City will coordinate with other local governments and regional and state agencies to implement transportation plans. [Section 163.3177(6)(j), F.S. Rules 9J-5.019(4)(b)2., 9J-5.019 4 4., 9J- 5.019(4)(c)1., 9J-5.019(4)(c)4., 9J-5.019(4)(c)6., 9J-5.019(4)(c)7., 9J-5.019(4)(c)10., and 9J- 5.019(4)(c)11., F.A.C.] 2 • Recommendation Include policies in the plan to address the need to coordinate transportation planning with future population densities, housing and employment patterns; coordinate public transit planning with existing and proposed major trip generators and attractors; establish strategies to facilitate local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System to protect its interregional and intrastate functions, and indicate if it would adopt the level'of service standards established by the Florida Department of Transportation for Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS) facilities; specify how the City would protect rights of way for future roads; establish transportation demand and transportation system management strategies that would improve the local road network; establish numerical indicators against which the achievement of the mobility goals of the community can be measured, such as modal split, annual transit trips per capita, or automobile occupancy rates; and specify how the City will coordinate with other local governments and regional and state agencies to implement transportation plans. 5. Objection The City includes maps in the Transportation Element of existing and future conditions that meet most of the state requirements. However,the City did not include a future transportation map (or maps) that identify the functional classification and maintenance responsibility for all roads; the number of proposed through lanes for each roadway; and the projected peak hour levels of service for all transportation facilities for which level of service standards are established. [Section 163.3177(6)(j), F.S. Rules 9J-5.019(5)(b)1., 9J- 5.019(5)(b)2., and 9J-5.019(5)(b)4., F.A.C.] Recommendation Provide a future transportation map or maps, or revise the"Roadway Improvement Master Plan 2020" map,to identify the functional classification and maintenance responsibility for all roads, the number of proposed through lanes for each roadway, and the projected peak hour levels of service for all transportation facilities for which level of service standards are established. • B. The Department raises the following comments to Amendment 02-1ER: Future Land Use Element (FLUE) 1. Comment The City's plan would be improved if it included a policy or policies in the plan to coordinate future land uses by encouraging the elimination or reduction of uses that are inconsistent with any interagency hazard mitigation report recommendations that the local government determines to be appropriate. 2. Comment Revise FLUE Policy 6.1 to indicate how the City will protect historic resources. Housing Element • 3. Comment The City's plan would be improved if the City revised Housing Element Policy 5.2 to indicate that the City will site group homes and foster care facilities licensed or funded by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services,pursuant to Chapter 419, F.S. 4. Comment Although the City provides data in the plan regarding its very-low income population, the City did not include a policy in the plan to address the need for housing for this income category. Infrastructure Element 5. Comment The Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element would be improved if the City included a policy to address the correction of existing facility deficiencies. 6. Comment Revise Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element Objective 1 to indicate that the City will protect aquifer recharge areas and the functions of natural drainage features and aquifer recharge areas. 4 7. Comment The St. Johns River Water Management District recommends the City include policies in the plan to incorporate water use reduction standards, such as limiting pervious surfaces, encouraging the planting of drought tolerant plants, such as native vegetation, and adopting water conservation measures. The SJRWMD suggests the City include policies in the plan relating to the amount of water resources available for future growth, noting the amount of water permitted for use under the consumptive use permit. According to the SJRWMD, the City should calculate its future water needs on the City's potable water demand and on the amount of water made available in the City's consumptive use permit. In addition,the District recommends that the City include policies in its Intergovernmental Coordination Element to indicate that the City will participate in regional water planning initiatives. Furthermore, the District identifies inconsistencies and information that was lacking in the Potable Water Sub-Element (see the attached District comments). Capital Improvements Element 8. Comment Capital Improvements Element Policy 1.1 is inconsistent with the Drainage Sub-Element data and Drainage Sub-Element Policy 2.7. Revise Capital Improvements Element Policy 1.1 to reflect the level of service standard of Drainage Sub-Element Policy 2.7 and the change to the Chapter numbers that govern stormwater regulations. II. Consistency with the State Comprehensive Plan The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the following goals and policies of the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187.201, Florida Statutes): Goal 8 (Water Resources), Policies 2., and 10.; Goal 10 (Natural Systems and Recreational Lands), Policies 1., and 7.; Goal 16 (Land Use), Policy 6.; and, Goal 20 (Transportation), Policies 3., 13., and 14. These State Comprehensive Plan issues can be resolved by addressing the objections in this•Report. 5 Errata Sheets FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT CPA-94-1-1 CPA-94-1-2 CPA-95-1-1 CPA-95-1-2 CPA-97-1-2 CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 5.6 The City shall require developers to delineate conservation and floodplain lands on a site-by-site basis as their development proposals are submitted. The criteria used for the delineation shall as be addressed in the Land Development Code. Policy 5.7 The City shall enforce the Land Development Code to require development proposals to include the identification of and management plans for rare, endangered, and threatened flora and fauna species consistent with the criteria outlined in the Land Development Code and the Conservation Element of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy 5.8 Proposed activities which would destroy or degrade the functions of wetlands or other environmentally sensitive lands as defined by the Land Development Code shall only be permitted in limited instances where development would be severely restricted. If there is no practical alternative, mitigation measures shall be undertaken, consistent with the Land Development Code. Policy 5.9 The City shall continuously plan for and only approve development that is consistent with natural drainage and water storage plans. This shall include special provisions in the Land Development Code pertaining to land-locked drainage basins where projects may be permitted on a case-by-case basis when unique site characteristics demand a more comprehensive stormwater management approach (93-5.006(3)(c)(4), FAC). Policy 5.10 The City shall continue to update the Existing and Future Land Use Maps to reflect the addition of new City wells. A protection zone of 1000 feet is depicted in the wellhead protection areas (9J-5.006 (3)(c)(6), FAC). Policy 5.11 The City shall ensure the protection of groundwater sources by restricting those Commercial and Industrial future land uses activities known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of identified water sources within wellhead protection areas/kid-Li-ding existing cones of influence, and wateraquifer recharge areas, and watcrwclls In addition, other land use activities such as hazardous waster facilities, fuel storage facilities, and groundwater injection wells known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of groundwater sources will be prohibited within wellhead protection areas, existing cones of influence, and aquifer recharge areas (9J-5.006 (3)(c)(6) and 9-J-5.013 (2)(c)(1), FAC). 1-42 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT CPA-94-1-1 CPA-94-1-2 CPA-95-1-1 CPA-95-1-2 CPA-97-1-2 CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 5.12 The City's wetlands shall be conserved and protected from physical and hydrologic alterations by regulating development activities to protect natural water-cleansing features and reduce or prevent discharges of contaminants from urban and agricultural land uses through the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code shall include provisions such as (but not limited to) the use of such natural features in the treatment of-stormwater runoff, limitations on destruction of native vegetation and/or land clearing within such natural features, and maintenance of upland buffers and/or environmental swales within a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet surrounding such natural features. For the purposes of this policy, natural features shall include Florida Department of Environmental Protection jurisdictional wetlands (9J-5.013(2)(c)(3), FAC). Policy 5.13 The City shall protect and conserve the natural functions of wetlands by directing land uses incompatible with the protection and conservation of wetlands and wetland functions away from identified wetlands. The type, value, function, size, conditions and locations of wetlands will be factors used to consider land use changes where incompatible uses are allowed to occur, mitigation shall be considered and will be based on the regulations set forth in the Land Development Code (9J-5.013(3)(a)&(b), FAC). Objective 6 The City shall maintain an inventory of local historic sites and enforce the Land Development Coe to protect historic resources (9J-5.006 (3)(b)(4), FAC). Policy 6.1 The City shall identify, preserve, and protect historic resources and promote quality architecture compatible with those historic resources when feasible (9J- 5.006 (3)(c)(8), FAC). Policy 6.2 The City shall assist owners list their property on the National Register of Historic Places and help them solicit preservation grants for that purpose. Policy 6.3 The City shall protect historic structures or known archaeological sites, which are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, by designating their location on the City Zoning Map and erecting identification signs at each registered site. 1-43 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT CPA-94-1-1 CPA-94-1-2 CPA-95-1-1 CPA-95-1-2 CPA-97-1-2 CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 6.4 The City shall protect known or suspected archaeological sites by restricting excavation and disturbance activities in known sites, and by evaluating suspected areas before disturbance. Eligible sites shall be either preserved or excavated and documented prior to destruction. Objective 7 The City shall enforce the Land Development Code to preserve existing and future neighborhoods. Policy 7.1 The City shall enforce standards in the Land Development Code to promote compatibility of adjacent land uses by requiring buffer zones to protect new and established residential areas adjacent to new and established non-residential, uses. Buffer zones shall be defined within the Land Development Code, based on the following guidelines: a) "Minor" buffers between low-rise (two stories or less) office or multi-family uses and single family areas, consisting of a minimum of fifteen (15) feet of buffer area supplemented by walls, and/or fences, and landscaping. b) "Medium" buffers between retail commercial or high-rise (over two stories) office and any residential use, consisting of a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet of buffer area supplemented by walls, and/or fences, and landscaping. c) "Major" buffers between any industrial use and any residential use, consisting of a minimum of fifty (50) feet of buffer area supplemented by walls, and/or fences, and landscaping (93-5.006 (3)(c)(2), FAC). Policy 7.2 The City shall permit only low intensity office and low intensity commercial development adjacent to residential areas except where well buffered. Policy 7.3 The City may I permit non-residential uses within residential areas after analysis of the proposed use has indicated that such use will not adversely affect the residential area, will be compatible with the residential character of the area, and will not be otherwise inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan. Such uses may be implemented through the Land Development Code by a special use permit. Non-residential uses may be permitted and shall include, but not be limited to, home occupations, child care centers, churches, schools, libraries, parks and recreational facilities, marinas, boat houses, boat docks, stables, agricultural 1-44 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT CPA-94-1-1 CPA-94-1-2 CPA-95-1-1 CPA-95-1-2 CPA-97-1-2 CPA-2002-1-1 redevelopment, and until that time, may not be permitted expand unless legally proven to be able to do so. • Policy 9.2 The City will coordinate future land uses by encouraging the elimination or reduction of uses that are inconsistent with any interagency hazard mitigation report recommendations that the City determines to be appropriate. Objective 10 The City shall coordinate with any appropriate resource planning and management plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes, and approved by the Governor and Cabinet (9J-5.006 (b)(7), FAC). Policy 10.1 The City will review all resource planning and management agencies plans as they become available or are amended and update the Comprehensive Plan accordingly with the next plan amendment cycle. 0:\DOdell\ALL DATA\CAPDFILE\CompPlan\EAR Amend 2002\Elements\Future Land Use revised.doc 1-47 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 VII. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL1 DEVELOP A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH PRESERVES OCOEE'S UNIQUE COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF LIFE. Objective 1.1 The City shall preserve residential character by balancing traffic on residential streets. Policy 1.1.1 The City shall establish and maintain adopted Levels of service on the City's arterial and collector roadways Policy 1.1.2 The City shall monitor traffic volume changes on collector and local/residential roads. Objective 1.2 The City shall define transportation systems and evaluate transportation-related actions to preserve community character. Policy 1.2.1 The City shall provide transportation improvements, which convey a sense of place and uniqueness to travelers entering Ocoee. Policy 1.2.2 The City shall provide transportation improvements, which avoid disruption of existing land uses. Objective_1.3 The City shall direct the location of growth through the provision of multi jurisdictional transportation facilities that are consistent with and enhance existing and planned uses. Policy 1.3.1 The City shall ensure consistency of transportation improvements with the Future Land Use Element and Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy 1.3.2 The City shall ensure consistency of transportation improvements with the plans of Orange County, FDOT, LYNX, the MPO, and neighboring jurisdictions through: participation in the MPO process; coordination of plans and projects that cross 2-59 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 jurisdictional boundaries; utilization of interlocal agreements; and cooperation in efforts to secure necessary financing. Policy 1.3.3 The City shall ensure transportation improvements that enhance the function of planned activity areas. Policy 1.3.4 The City shall continue to coordinate transportation planning with future population densities, the location of future housing developments and development patterns, and future employment centers. Objective 1.4 The City shall utilize the existing system as efficiently as possible. Policy 1.4.1 The City shall provide operational improvements, such as intersection improvements and Transportation Management Strategies, including joint and cross access, limited ingress and egress, median controls, signal coordination, and intelligent transportation systems. Policy 1.4.2 The City shall assist with the creation of a Transportation Management Association to encourage carpooling and other forms of alternative transportation to reduce reliance on the single occupant automobile. Policy 1.4.3 The City shall establish Transportation Demand Management Strategies in the next update of the Transportation Master Plan scheduled to be completed in 2003. These strategies will then be proposed for amendment into the Comprehensive Plan and Regulations. Policy 1.4.4 The City shall, in the next update of the Transportation Master Plan to be completed in 2003, establish quantitative indicators against which the achievement of the mobility goals of the community can be measured, such as modal split, annual transit trips per capita or automobile occupancy rates. 2-60 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 GOAL2 DEVELOP A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF ACCESS AND MOBILITY FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION AND WHICH PROMOTES ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Objective 2.1 The City shall provide adequate capacity.on Ocoee's arterial and collector roadways to accommodate projected traffic volumes. Policy 2.1.1 The City shall monitor and annually evaluate volume to capacity ratios on all Concurrency Management System roadways. Policy 2.1.2 The City shall ensure conformance with the City's adopted Level of Service standard. Objective 2.2 The City shall develop corridors to meet the City's future travel needs. Policy 2.2.1 The City shall provide,adequate east-west travel. Policy 2.2.2 The City shall provide adequate north-south travel. Policy 2.2.3 The City shall continue to adopt access management Ordinances to ensure access management control on roadways in the City. Policy 2.2.4 Through funding by developer contributions, the City shall preserve needed right-of-way, as determined by the concurrency management program for mitigation of traffic impacts and reservation through density credits. Objective 2.3 The City shall assist in improving access to and .operation of Florida's Turnpike, expressways, and other components of the Florida Intrastate Highway System. 2-61 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 2.3.1 The City shall advocate solutions to handling increased traffic volumes at Florida's Turnpike and expressway interchanges. Policy 2.3.2 The City shall advocate transportation improvements, which provide direct access to Florida's Turnpike and expressway. Policy 2.3.3 The City shall support solutions.to decreased volumes on :existing.feeder roads (ex. SR 50 and Maguire Road to Florida's Turnpike from the.south). Policy 2.3.5 The City shall continue to establish and implement strategies to facilitate local traffic to use alternatives to the Florida Intrastate Highway System (FINS) by improving the local roadway network thereby directing traffic off of FIRS roads. Policy 2.3.6 The City shall adopt the FDOT Level of Service (LOS) for the Florida Intrastate Highway System roadway segments within City limits: Florida's Turnpike (SR 91), the East-West Expressway (SR 408), and the Western Expressway (SR 429). Objective 2.4 The City shall place renewed emphasis on Ocoee's traditional downtown area through improved access for all modes of transportation. Policy 2.4.1 The City shall promote increased parking in the downtown area. Policy 2.4.2 The City shall ensure streetscape improvements that accommodate pedestrian activity and encourage the use of transit. Objective 2.5 The City shall provide improved access from and to areas north and south of the City to ensure connectivity and network functioning. Policy 2.5.1 The City shall maximize the lane miles of roadways connecting areas north and south of Ocoee. 2-62 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 2.5.2 The City shall work with Lynx to realize a north-south link through the City/Joint Planning Area. Objective 2.6 The City shall provide connections for . all modes of transportation between complementary land uses. Policy 2.6.1 The City shall-increase.the--number::of.neighborhoods,. commercial areas, parks, and recreation facilities served by transit and:bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Objective 2.7 The City shall ensure that adequate right of way is available to accommodate required transportation improvements. Policy 2.7.1 The City shall identify the minimum right of way requirements to accommodate recommended-transportation improvements of the Transportation Element. Policy 2.7.2 The City shall coordinate transit planning with existing and proposed major trip generators and attractors by scheduling periodic meetings with LYNX to establish needed transit stops at major retail and employment sites as they are developed. Policy 2.7.3 The City shall protect and secure adequate right of way for future transportation improvements through transportation planning, corridor studies, developer dedications and purchase. Objective 2.8 The City. shall assist with improving mobility and energy efficiency through non- automobile travel modes. - Policy 2.8.1 The City shall ensure connectivity of the sidewalk network and monitor number of sidewalk miles added. Policy 2.8.2 The City shall ensure the connectivity of the bicycle network and monitor number of bike lane miles added. 2-63 •. 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Icnolh All 25 Ir .•..�- Od ,., • +. «y : I •WA . • b • : • I 1 1 '. - it � (. t O — J — p� OCOEE APOPKA RD • • � 43 • Y ®(�NNES i v, r • 42 WESTERN EXPRESSWAY • • •,•• •a•N•�••••N•s .,iq�•• • !—Alf • r ARD • • • LL-'ECROWN PT RD A. m + ` o — A. o s f �© n W Y • j R ' i c -� •�� • �— `:--- - `d City of Ocoee Planning Department Future LOS--Peak Hour Directional 2020 August 2002 op Comprehensive Plan Source: City of Ocoee Figure 11 d Pratlucetl by City of Ocoee GIs TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 activity center. The effects of this improvement on White Road traffic volumes were closely monitored to ensure that it would not substantially increase traffic volumes and threaten the residential nature of the road. • Clarke Road - widen to six lanes from SR 438 to SR 50. This widening was identified to provide sufficient capacity to satisfy future development associated with the Lake • Lotta (West Oaks Mall) Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Initially, this improvement was evaluated as six lanes from only White Road to SR 50. However, the analysis revealed that the induced travel demand resulting from the widening of this segment would spill north to SR 438, and create capacity problems between SR 438 and White Road, unless that section is also widened. This would tie in to the four-laning of Silver Star Road. • Clarke Road - widen to four lanes from Clarcona-Ocoee Road to A.D. Mims Road and extend as two lanes from Clarcona-Ocoee Road to McCormick Road. This improvement was identified to provide access and capacity to planned development north of Clarcona-Ocoee Road, and to provide some relief to congestion problems on Clarcona-Ocoee Road west of Clarke Road. • Ingram Road - pave for two lanes from McCormick Road to Clarcona-Ocoee Road. The development of Ingram Road as a new connection between McCormick Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road was identified to establish additional access for planned development north of Clarcona-Ocoee Road. If further develops the north-south street system in this rapidly growing area, helping to ensure that one road does not become overly congested. Future Roadway Characteristics Figures 11a, 11b, and 11c show the roadway characteristics of the Roadway Improvement Master Plan 2020. Figure 11a is a map of the Future Functional Classification. Figure 11b identifies anticipated administrative maintenance responsibility which coincides with future roadway improvements planned through 2020. Figure 11c is a map of Future Through Lanes for Roadways. Future Peak Hour Levels of Service The same Orlando Urban Area Transportation Study (OUATS) regional model used to project future roadway congestion was used to project future peak hour, peak direction levels of service (LOS) for the 2020 roadway master plan network. The OUATS model was created in 1997 for average daily trips. For this purpose, the data was manipulated to show peak hour, peak direction trips. Because the results are dated and the model is limited, anomalies exist. Given current conditions, it was assumed that volumes will shift along parallel segments connecting SR 50 and Old Winter Garden Road, and adjustments to the data were made accordingly. Although all major roadways are shown, the City is only responsible for those segments within City limits that are not under County or State administrative maintenance responsibility. Figure 11d is a map of Future Peak Hour Directional LOS for 2020. Table 15 lists the future peak hour, peak direction levels of service in 2020 for each roadway segment. 2-53 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Table 21 Future Peak Hour/Peak Direction Levels of Service, 2020 No of Adopted Pk Hr/ Pk Hr/ Pk Hr/ Level of Roadway From To Lanes LOS Pk Dir Pk Dir Pk Dir Service Standard Volume Capacity V/C Ratio Performance A.D. Mims Rd. Wurst Rd. Clarke Rd. 2 E 686 899 0.76 D A.D. Mims Rd. Clarke Rd. Apopka-Vineland Rd. 2 E 1,158 1,583 0.73 D Adair St. Wurst Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 2 D 258 837 0.31 B Apopka-Vineland Rd. SR 438 A.D. Mims Rd. 4 E 608 2,821 0.22 A Apopka-Vineland Rd. A.D. Mims Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 4 E 2,046 2,821 0.73 D Apopka-Vineland Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. McCormick Rd. 4 E 1,865 2,821 0.66 C Apopka-Vineland Rd. Ext. SR 438 A.D. Mims Rd. 4 E 2,352 2,821 0.83 D Blackwood Ave. Old Winter Garden Rd. SR 50 4 D 2,514 3,021 0.83 D Bowness Rd. Story Rd. Kissimmee Ave. 2 D 1,063 1,401 0.76 D Bowness Rd. Kissimmee Ave. SR 438 4 D 1,772 2,803 0.63 C Citrus Oaks Ave. Old Winter Garden Rd. SR 50 2 D 655 1,101 0.60 C Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. Fuller's Cross Rd. Adair St. 4 E 2,198 2,766 0.79 D Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. Adair St. Clarke Rd. 4 E 1,978 2,766 0.72 D Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. Clarke Rd. Apopka-Vineland Rd. 4 E 2,752 2,766 0.99 E Clarke Rd. SR 50 White Rd. 6 D 3,030 4,668 0.65 C Clarke Rd. White Rd. SR 438 6 D 3,581 4,668 0.77 D Clarke Rd. SR 438 A.D. Mims Rd. 4 D 1,720 3,112 0.55 C Clarke Rd. A.D. Mims Rd. Hackney-Prairie Rd. 4 D 1,755 3,112 0.56 C Clarke Rd. Hackney-Prairie Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 4 D 1,760 3,112 0.57 C Clarke Rd. Extension Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. McCormick Rd. 4 D 639 3,112 0.21 A FL Turnpike SR 429 SR 408 6 E 4,841 5,759 0.84 E FL Turnpike East of SR 408 - 6 E 6,372 5,759 1.11 F Flewelling St. Ocoee Hills Rd. Russell Dr. 2 D 530 855 0.62 C Fullers Cross Rd. Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 4 E 289 2,175 0.13 A Geneva St. Kissimmee Ave. Bluford Ave. 4 D 1,849 2,748 0.67 C Good Homes Rd. Old Winter Garden Rd. East-West Expressway 4 E 1,914 2,894 0.66 C Good Homes Rd. East-West Expressway SR 50 4 E 1,914 2,894 0.66 C 2-54 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Adopted Pk Hr Pk Hr/, Pk Hr/ Level of LIQ Roadway From To La of LOS Pk Dir Pk Dir Pk DirService Lanes Standard Volume Capacity V/C Ratio Performance Good Homes Rd. SR 50 Balboa Dr. 2 E 944 1,447 0.65 C Good Homes Rd. Balboa Dr. White Rd. 2 E 952 1447 0.66 C Good Homes Rd. White Rd. SR 438 2 E 890 1,447 0.62 C Gotha Rd. Maguire Rd. Hemple Ave. 2 D 626 1,583 0.40 B Hackney-Prairie Rd. Clarke Rd, Apopka-Vineland Rd. 2 D 1,062 1,310 0.81 D Hemple Ave. Gotha Rd. Old Winter Garden Rd. 2 E 589 1,101 0.53 C Hemple Ave. Ext. Old Winter Garden Rd. SR 50 2 D 1,070 1,274 0.84 D Hemple Ave. Ext. SR 50 White Rd. 2 D 757 1,274 0.59 C Ingram Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. McCormick Rd. 2 D 101 1,556 0.06 A Johio Shores Rd. SR 438 A.D. Mims Rd. 2 D 64 1,083 0.06 A Kissimmee Ave. Bowness Rd. McKee St. 2 D 1,213 1,463 0.83 D Lakewood Avenue SR 438 Rewis St. 2 E 669 1,383 0.48 B Lakewood Avenue Rewis St. Wurst. Rd. 2 E 701 1,383 0.51 C Lakewood Avenue Wurst Rd. Fuller's Cross Rd. 2 E 689 1,383 0.50 B Maguire Rd. Gotha Rd. Roberson Rd. 2 D 1,309 1,583 0:83 D Maguire Rd. Roberson Rd. Tomyn Rd. 4 D 2,129 3,167 0.67 C Maguire Rd. Tomyn Rd. Professional Prkwy. 4 D 2,805 3,167 0.89 E Maguire Rd. Professional Prkwy. SR 50 4 D 2,649 3,132 0.85 E Maguire Rd. SR 50 Marshall Farms Rd. 4 D 1,840 2,894 0.64 C Maguire Rd. Marshall Farms Rd. Story Rd. 4 D 1,854 2,894 0.64 C Maine St. Bluford Ave. SR 50 4 D 1,697 2,548 0.67 C Maine St. Connector Maine St. Hemple Ave. Ext. 2 D 635 1,274 0.50 B Marshall Farms Interconnect Tomyn Rd. SR 50 4 D 1,932 3,167 0.61 C Marshall Farms Rd_ SR 50 Maguire Rd. 4 D 1,148 2,402 0.48 B McCormick Rd. Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Clarke Rd. Extension 2 D 428 1,583 0.27 A McCormick Rd. Clarke Rd. Extension Apopka-Vineland Rd. 2 D 428 1,583 0.27 A McKey St. Kissimmee Ave. Bluford Ave. 2 E 850 1,065 0.80 D Moore Rd. East of Maguire Rd. - 2 D 681 1,192 0.57 C Ocoee Hills Rd. SR 438 Flewelling St. 2 D 505 855 0.59 C Ocoee-Apopka Rd. SR 438 Fuller's Cross Rd. 4 E 1,688 3,167 0.53 C 2-55 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 No of Adopted Pk Hr Pk Hr/ Pk Hr/ Level of Roadway From IQ Lanes IA* Pk Dir Pk Dir Pk Dir Service Standard Volume Capacity V/C Ratio Performance Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Fuller's Cross Rd. McCormick Rd. 4 E 1.420 3,167 0.45 B Old Winter Garden Rd. SR 50 Professional Prkwy. 4 E 2,083 2,894 0.72 D Old Winter Garden Rd. Professional Prkwy. Blackwood Ave. 4 E 2,081 2,894 0.72 D Old Winter Garden Rd. Blackwood Ave. Hemple Ave. 4 E 2,547 3,053 0.83 D Old Winter Garden Rd. Hemple Ave. Citrus Oaks Ave. 4 E 2,507 2,989 0.84 D Old Winter Garden Rd. Citrus Oaks Ave. Good Homes Rd. 4 E 2,507 2,989 0.84 D Old Winter Garden Rd. Good Homes Rd. Apopka-Vineland Rd. 4 E 2,507 2,989 0.84 D Orlando Ave. Bluford Ave. Montgomery Ave. 2 D 884 1,274 0.69 C Orlando Ave. Bowness Rd. Bluford Ave. 2 D 211 1,274 0.17 A Professional Pkwy. Ext. SR 50 Maguire Rd. 2 D 896 1,070 0.84 D Professional Prkwy. Maguire Rd. Old Winter Garden Rd. 4 D 2,041 2,120 0.96 E Rewis St. Lakewood Ave. Flewelling St. 2 D 42 1,083 0.04 A Roberson Rd. Windermere Rd. Maguire Rd. 2 D 722 1,192 0.61 C Roper Pkwy. SR 50 Story Rd. 2 D 467 1,401 0.33 B Roper Pkwy. Story Rd. Bowness Rd. 2 D 103 1,401 0.07 A Russell Dr. Flewelling St. Willow Creek Rd. 2 D 564 855 0.66 C SR 408 (E-W Expy.) FL Turnpike Clarke Rd. 6 E 2,807 5,759 0.49 B SR 408 (E-W Expy.) Clarke Rd. Good Homes Rd. 6 E 5,554 5,759 0.96 E SR 408 (E-W Expy.) Good Homes Rd. Hiawassee Rd. 6 E 4,758 5,759 0.83 D SR 429 (Western Expy.) South of FL Turnpike _ 6 E 2,642 5,759 0.46 B SR 429 (Western Expy.) FL Turnpike SR 50 6 E 4,166 5,759 0.72 D SR 429(Western Expy.) SR 50 SR 438 6 E 4,706 5,759 0.82 D SR 429 Mestern Expy.) SR 438 West Rd. 6 E 4683 5,759 0.81 D _ SR 429 (Western Exov.) North of West Rd. _ 6 E 3,498 5,759 0.61 C SR 438 (Silver Star Rd.) E. Crown Point Rd. Bowness Rd. 4 E 2,761 3,162 0.87 E _ SR 438 (Silver Star Rd.) Bowness Rd. Ocoee-Apopka Rd. 4 E 1,768 3,162 0.56 C SR 438 (Silver Star Rd.) Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Bluford Ave. 4 E 1,807 3,162 0.57 C SR 438(Silver Star Rd.) Bluford Ave. Ocoee-Hills Rd. 4 E 2,168 3,162 0.69 C SR 438(Silver Star Rd.) Ocoee-Hills Rd. Clarke Rd. 4 E 2,052 3,162 0.65 C SR 438 (Silver Star Rd.) Clarke Rd. Johio Shores Rd. 4 E 2,735 3,162 0.87 E 2-56 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Adopted Pk Hr Pk Hr/ Pk Hr/ Level of Roadway From To L nes LOB Pk Dir Pk Dir Pk DirService Standard Volume Capacity V/C Ratio Performance SR 438 (Silver Star Rd.) Johio Shores Rd. Good Homes Rd. 4 E 2,704 3,162 0.86 E SR 438(Silver Star Rd.) Good Homes Rd. Apopka-Vineland Rd.(east) 4 E 3,536 3,162 1.12 F SR 439(Bluford Ave.) SR 50 Geneva St. 4 D 2.241 2,669 0.84 D SR 439(Bluford Ave.) Geneva St. Orlando Ave. 2 D 1,268 1,311 0.97 E SR 439(Bluford Ave.) Orlando Ave. McKey St. 2 D 1,132 1,311 0.86 E SR 439(Bluford Ave.) McKey St. SR 438 2 D 946 1,311 0.72 D SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Ninth St. Wofford Rd. 6 D 3,738 6,185 0.60 C SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Wofford Rd. Marshall Farms Rd. 6 D 3,738 6,185 0.60 C SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Marshall Farms Rd. Maguire Rd. 6 D 3,644 6,185 0.59 C SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Maguire Rd.. Old Winter Garden Rd. 6 D 3,565 6,185 . . 0.58 C SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Old Winter Garden Rd. Blackwood Ave. 6 D 4,791 . 6,185 0.77 D SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Blackwood Ave. Clarke Rd. 6 D 4,702 6,185 0.76 D SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) Clarke Rd. Good Homes Rd. 6 D 3,623 6,185 . 0.59 C SR 50(West Colonial Dr.) East of Good Homes Rd. _ 6 D 3,805 6,185 . 0.62 C Story Rd. Ninth St. Wofford Rd. 4 E 1,949 2,748 _ 0.71 D Story Rd. Wofford Rd. Kissimmee Ave. 4 E 1,948 2,748 0.71 D Taylor St. Franklin St. McKey St. 2 D 850 1,065 . 0.80 D Tomyn Rd_ Marshall Farms Interconnect Maguire Rd. 4 D 622 2,384 0.26 A Tomyn Rd. Roberson Rd. Marshall Farms Interconnect 4 D 622 2,384 0.26 A West Rd. Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. 4 E 1,647 2,766 0.60 C White Rd. Montgomery Ave. Clarke Rd. 2 D 873 1,274 0.69 C White Rd. Clarke Rd. Good Homes Rd. 2 D 605 1,274 0.48 B Willow Creek Rd. Russell Dr. - Wurst Rd. 2 D 420 855 0.49 B Windermere Rd. McKinnon Rd. Roberson Rd. 2 D 630 1,583 0.40 B Wurst Rd. Lakewood Ave. Adair St. 2 D 1,174 1,310 0.90 E Wurst Rd. Adair St. A.D. Mims Rd. 2 . D 1,071 1,310 . . 0.82 D Wurst Rd. Extension Ocoee-Apopka Rd. Lakewood Ave. 2 D 576 1,083 0.53 C Source: Final Report Annual Traffic Count Program 2001 Data Summary and Analysis City of Ocoee, 2001. 2-57 HOUSING ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 III. HOUSING INVENTORY A. Construction Activity Since 1990 According to Certificates of Occupancy issued by the City of Ocoee Building Department, 5,318499 units were added to the housing stock in Ocoee between 1990 and 20010. Of these, 8398% were single-family dwellings and 1740% were multi-family. The only new mobile homes were replacements:for_.existing mobile homes. Annual residential building permit data is provided.in Table 5. Table 5 Residential Building Permit Activity, 1990-19992001 Year Single-Family Multi-Family Total New Permitted Units * Units Units 1990 385 160 545 1991 335 248 583 1992 438 0 438 1993 386 0 386 1994 412 0 412 1995 323 0 323 1996 447 0 447 1997 497 0 497 1998 401 0 401 1999 267 0 267 2000 263 280 543 2001 277 199 476 Total 4,4313,891 887498 5,3184299 Average per 370389 7444 443430 Year * Mobile Homes are included in Single-Family Units; Demolitions are not listed since they were replaced by new mobile homes. Source: City of Ocoee Building Department. The Esplanade and the Vintage at Lake Lotta are theenly newest multi-family construction projectswit -ecctu y in the City, built in 2000 and 2001 respectively during this period occurred in 1990 91. They would not be considered affordable housing units, but this indicates that the market responded to the increasing number of higher-income households in the City. The two multi-family projects together provided a needed 479 rental units. A project that was added in the late 1999 2000 period did not begin occupancy until early 2000 and wasare not reflected in the 2000 Ceensus counts. That project, which is nearing build out, consists of nearly 200 units. The private sector has responded well to housing demand in Ocoee. _The analysis of building permit activity that is presented in Table 5 indicates that an average of 443430 3-6 HOUSING ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 dwelling units per year were added to the housing stock in the City between 1990 and 2001e, making Ocoee one of the fastest growing cities in the area. Residential occupancies that have occurred since early in the year 2000 (thus were not reflected in Census data) have been composed of over half multi family rental units, due to the coming on line of the aforementioned project that was constructed in late 1999. While this proportion of single verses hititti family housing construction/occupancy is not projected to continue, it again reflects the private sector efforts to meet housing need. As previously noted, demolition activities have not been a significant factor in the numbers of housing stock provided in the City of Ocoee. B. Subsidized/Assisted Housing Developments Orange County's Department of Housing and Community Development provides subsidized housing assistance for the City of Ocoee. The Department conducts the Consolidated Plan partnering process whereby public, non-profit, private agencies, and neighborhood organizations have developed a unified vision for community improvements. The Consolidated Plan incorporates CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA programs into a five-year strategic vision with community input on prioritization of needs. The Local Housing Assistance Plan, or LHAP, which guides the proposed strategies for State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) spending, also involves public participation, input from eligible municipal municipalities, advisory board input, and a comprehensive approach to reducing regulatory barriers in the housing delivery system. Orange County has initiated a variety of housing assistance programs to meet the housing needs of extremely low income, low income, moderate income and special needs households. Many programs assist with homeownership, fiscal responsibility and long-term self-sufficiency among lower income households. The following funding sources and partnerships have been most frequently used for implementation of the County's housing provision strategies. • Public Service Funds (PSF) • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) • Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) • Home Ownership Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE) • HUD Section 8 rental assistance • Central Florida Community Investment Corporation (CFCRC) • Impact Fee Discounts (IFD) • Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) • Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) • Homes in Partnership, Inc. • Orange County Housing Finance Agency (OCHFA) 3-7 HOUSING ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 5.1 The City shall establish non-discriminatory standards and criteria addressing the location of group homes and foster care facilities. Policy 5.2 The City shall continue to ensure that group homes are permitted in appropriate residential neighborhoods where.the class of group homes is necessary to meet the needs of the City residents as provided in the City's Land Development Code and State law. Objective 6 The City shall ensure that special needs populations and minorities are provided adequate housing though the following policies (Chapter 187.201 5(b)2; SRPP Section 3, Policies 3.1 and 3.2.). Policy 6.1 The City shall continue to ensure that housing for special needs is allowed in any zoning district as provided in the City's Land Development Code and State law. Policy 6.2 The City shall facilitate the notification of enforcement agencies whenever housing discrimination is encountered. Policy 6.3 By 2003, when the City amends its Land Development Regulations the City shall adopt a Fair Housing Ordinance to ensure housing will be provided regardless of age, handicap, household composition, race, sex, national origin, or religion. Policy 6.4 The City shall assist the Florida Department of Children and Families when requested to help locate appropriate sites for group homes and foster care facilities licensed and funded by that Department. Policy 6.5 The City shall continue to work with non-profit affordable housing corporations and Orange County's Housing and Community Development Division to identify renovation target areas and alternate housing for low-income groups within the City. 3-34 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT/SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1 IT IS THE CITY OF OCOEE'S GOAL TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND ADE- QUATE LEVEL OF WASTEWATER SERVICE AND FACILITIES-IN AN ECONOMI- CAL MANNER FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. Objective 1.1 The City .of.Ocoee shall provide':.and maintain an:-economical wastewater system, through the implementation of the following policies. Policy 1.1.1 The City's Utility Department shall provide proper maintenance of the existing and proposed wastewater system components and facilities to ensure long life service of all mechanical items and cost-effective service. Policy 1.1.2 The City of Ocoee shall encourage the use of new technologies and energy conscience systems_where applicable. Policy 1.1.3 Should there be a large number of septic tank drainfield failures, the City will consider initiating a program to bring them into the sanitary sewer service area when cost-effective to do so. Policy 1.1.4 The City shall continue its utility television monitoring program to check existing sanitary sewer lines in order to identify and correct operational deficiencies, to reduce flow into the plant and provide capacity for development, as a part of the City's annual refurbishing program. Objective 1.2 . The City of Ocoee shall plan for the expansion or increase in capacity of central wastewater facilities to meet future needs. Policy 1.2.1 The Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Modeling Analysis shall be the basis for accommodating projected wastewater service demand on the wastewater system 4.1-9 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT/POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 In addition to the backbone water distribution system, there is a large number of 2-inch and 4-inch water mains for local service. Many of the 2-inch water mains are steel pipe which have become severely corroded on the interior of the pipes. Much of the flow capacity of these 2-inch mains has been lost and the corroded pipes should be abandoned as replacement water mains are installed. As the distribution system is upgraded through routine maintenance and/or planned projects, the two inch and three inch pipelines are replaced with larger mains; usually 6 inch mains so fire service can also be provided. The minimum sized pipe diameter allowed in the City is 4 inch and must be on short distances. The distribution system is all one-pressure zone, there are not separate zones in the north and south anymore. The combining of the two zones allowed for better operation, especially in meeting fire flow demands, and a more stable system wide pressure. Ocoee just finished a major enhancement of its distribution system .that added approximately 50,000 linear feet of mostly 12 and 16 inch pipelines, throughout the system. The intent was to enhance looping in previously deficient areas for meeting regular domestic demands and for fire flow requirements. III. NEEDS ASSESSMENT A. Service Standards Water facilities should be designed to provide the populations needed supply. The level of service is an indication of service quality provided by or proposed to be provided by a water facility, based on the operational characteristics of the facility. The normal water consumption, at this time, is 400 gallons per day per connection. The City is aware that the LOS is higher than normal and is aggressively pursuing the development and growth of the City's reuse system, which should bring the LOS figure back down to the generally accepted figure of 300 gpd/ERC. In addition, 300 gpd/ERC is used as the level of service for projecting future water demands. Ocoee is continually working to maintain this level of service. The City of Ocoee is in the process of starting up its reuse water system that will start providing treated wastewater effluent for use as irrigation. The continued expansion of the reuse system will aid in keeping the level of service at the acceptable level and possibly reduce it. B. Projected Population and Water Demands As of October 2000, the City of Ocoee provides water service to a population of approximately 24,301 people, and operates three water treatment facilities, and approximately 125 miles of water mains. For an explanation of the difference in population served between the utility service area and the City limits, see the Future Land Use Element. Table .9 details the City of Ocoee's service area population projections and water demand projections up to year 2020. This projection is based on the City's anticipation to-deliver water capacity to all new developments within the planning area. 4.4-8 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT/POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 2.1.7 The shift to new technologies and operational procedures shall occur as they become economically feasible; e.g., potable and non-potable systems. Policy 2.1.8 The City shall continue to actively participate in the development of innovative water programs, which protect and conserve water resources. Programs shall include the continued requirement for water conservation fixtures in the building code and reclaimed water for reuse. Policy 2.1.9 The City shall provide potable water in compliance with or exceeding minimum Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection water quality standards. Policy 2.1.10 The City shall continue to promote the reuse of treated effluent in the City as irrigation for residential and commercial customers and parks and landscaped areas to reduce the demand on existing potable water supplies, and continue to expand its water reclaim and reuse system. Policy 2.1.11 The City shall continue to adopt laws and policies an enacted by the SJRWMD to • meet the District's program goals for water conservation. Policy 2.1.12 All the policies of the Conservation Element Objective 7 pertaining to reducing water consumption shall be implemented. Policy 2.1.13 The City shall continue to limit the extent of impervious surfaces and encourage xeriscaping through the Land Development Code. 0:\DOdell\ALL_DATA\CAPDFILE\CompPlan\EAR Amend 2002\Elements\Potable Water Sub revised.doc 4.4-15 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT/NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 INTRODUCTION A. Purpose The City of Ocoee has developed guidelines based on the St. Johns River Water Management District's programs to manage and regulate groundwater aquifer recharge and the Florida Department of:'Environmental Protection's.(DEP) objectives of encouraging and promoting effluent disposal by reuse irrigation .for groundwater recharge and protection of the aquifer. EPA's::National Pollution Discharge Elimination..System (NPDES) program deals with regulation of illicit discharges into stormwater systems and-waters of the stateUnited- States; Ocoee:has been complying with these regulations for over five years. These programs have been in effect for many years and .their implementation is becoming more of an.issue with the_continued.growth and development in the state and the effect of climatic conditions on rainfall. B. Terms and Concepts Aquifers are water-bearing layers of porous rock, sand or gravel. Several aquifers may be present below one surface location, separated by confining layers of materials, which are impermeable or semipermeable to.water. The surficial aquifer is located approximately 20 to 40 feet deep with ground water,levels between 1 to 6 feet. The Floridan Aquifer, where the City of Ocoee obtains its potable water from, is located beneath a iimesteneclay confining layer known as the Hawthorne Formation. The .Floridan aquifer ranges from approximately 100 feet below ground surface to over 2000 feet deep. The primary source of water in aquifers is rainfall. Under the force of gravity, rainfall percolates downward through porous surface soils to enter the aquifer strata. Because of the variable permeability of-different soil types, the rate of aquifer recharge from percolating rainfall may vary from one location to another. The cvstern portion of Areas of the City-is-having soils determined by .the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) as Type "A" Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) are classified as a "high recharge rate" area by the United States Geological Survey, while those areas having soils determined by the SCS as Type "C" or"D" HSG are classified as a "low recharge rate"area. Figurc 3 SJRWMD has also identified the City to be within the"Most Effective Recharge Area"of the Wikiva River Hydrologic Basin. The District also defines areas having Type "A" HSG as being the "Most Effective Recharge Area." SJRWMD has a recharge standard that specifically applies to the "Most Effective Recharge Area" of the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin. Figure 3 in the Future Land Use Element is a map of the groundwater recharge areas in the City. Since aquifer recharge areas are surface features, they are subject to alteration by development. Covering a recharge area with impervious surfaces, such as roads, parking lots, and buildings reduces the area available for rainfall percolation, altering the total rate and volume of recharge in that area. Increasing the rate at which stormwater drains from recharge area surfaces also decreases recharge potential. 4.5-1 INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT/NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 V. GOALS, OBJECTIVES,AND POLICIES GOAL TO PROTECT THE GROUNDWATER QUALITY AND ASSURE MAXIMUM NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AMOUNTS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE CITY OF OCOEE.. Objective 1 The City shall for thcprotect aquifer recharge areas and the functions of stormwater basins and natural drainage features. Policy 1.1 The City shall review and cooperate in development of the local Water Management District's plan for protection, replenishment and maintenance of aquifer recharge areas, groundwater basins, and natural drainage features. Policy 1.2 Within one year of adoption of the Water Management District's Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Plan, the City shall incorporate the pertinent restrictions into the land development regulations. Policy 1.3 The City will establish a wellhead protection program in accordance with the DEP regulations approved by EPA in the 1998. The program shall establish minimum criteria for the protection and preservation of the potable water supply system. Policy 1.4 The City will continue to follow DEP and Water Management District regulations for defining protection areas and water supply sources. As these regulations and programs are revised, the City will review and update its policies as they apply to the revised regulations and the Ocoee area. Policy 1.5 The City will continue to develop and expand, as able, it reuses program to maximize groundwater recharge by irrigation with treated wastewater effluent. 4.5-6 CONSERVATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Low pH values in this water can be attributed to deteriorated background quality as a result of fertilizers leaching from the soil zone and water contamination due to leaky underground tanks, well contamination, and discharged wastewater treatment plant effluent. The water drawn from the surficial aquifer is primarily used for. watering lawns, livestock, and waste removal. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identifies a large percent of the land area of the City of Ocoee as being in a "High Recharge Area" to the Floridan Aquifer. High Recharge Areas are those areas that donate between 8 and 12 inches of water to the Aquifer per year. These areas are generally well-drained upland areas characterized by poorly developed stream drainage systems and many closed depressions, some of which contain water perennially. Extreme local relief may result in the occurrence of springs. Figure 3 in the Future Land Use Element shows the areas of natural recharge to the Floridan Aquifer. Wellfield Protection A wellfield protection program is designed to protect potable water wellfields and related geographic areas that would be harmed by the introduction of contaminants. This is achieved by reducing the possibility of contaminants entering into the "cone of influence" of a public supply well by using adequate buffering, land use controls and other regulatory actions. The "cone of influence" of wells varies and depends upon the flow rate of runoff or groundwater to the well system or drawdown depth. A comprehensive wellfield protection program should include monitoring, surveillance, containment and response capabilities. The City of Ocoee shall coordinate all wellfield location procedures and the protection of those fields with the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Orange County. Orange County recognizes that protection of wellheads and wellfields is vital to the safety of our drinking water supply. Orange County Public Utilities is committed to delivering potable water, which complies with all regulatory and environmental standards. The County City will -acontinue to direct its own wellhead and wellfield protection program within its jurisdiction. However, the areas within the County's water service area and in the Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area will adhere to the wellhead protection goals, objectives, and policies of the Orange County Comprehensive Policy Plan's Conservation Elementes outlined in the Conservation Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. D. Floodplains Floodplains are low areas, many of which were formed by sinkholes. Approximately sixteen (15.52) percent of the land area within the City lies within the 100-year flood zone. Figure 4 in the Future Land Use Element is the 100-year flood zone map for the Ocoee area. The City of Ocoee restricts development in floodplains through its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance No. 671, Article IV, of the City Code, as amended. 5-12 CONSERVATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 1.5 As of the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan, open space shall be used to buffer urban land uses from stationary and linear sources of emissions. Objective 2 The City shall protect the quality of all surface water bodies and groundwater quality by implementing the following policies (Chapter 187.201, 8(a), and 8(b)1-14, FS). Policy 2.1 The City shall regulate development activities to protect natural water-cleansing features and reduce or prevent discharges of contaminants from urban and agricultural land uses through the land development regulations. The land development regulations include provisions such as (but not limited to) the use of such natural features in the treatment of stormwater runoff, limitations on destruction of native vegetation and/or land clearing within such natural features, and maintenance of upland buffers and/or environmental swales within a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet surrounding such natural features. For the purposes of this policy, natural features shall. include FDEP jurisdictional wetlands (93-5.013(2)(c)(3), FAC). Policy 2.2 The City shall ensure the protection of watcr qualitygroundwater sources by restricting thosc Commercial and Industrial future land uses activitics known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of identified water sources within wellhead protection areas, existing cones of influence, and wateraquifer recharge areas,. and watcrwcllJ In addition, other land use activities such as hazardous waster facilities, fuel storage facilities, and groundwater injection wells known to adversely affect the quality and quantity of groundwater sources will be prohibited within wellhead protection areas, existing cones of influence, and aquifer recharge areas (9J-5.006 (3)(c)(6) and 9-3-5.013 (2)(c)(1), FAC). Policy 2.3 As of the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan, future development, as defined by the Ocoee Land Development Code, shall not occur within 25 feet of an approved 100-year floodplain elevation or jurisdictional wetland boundary except where exempted by State Statute or.in cases where offsetting on—site environmental mitigation or enhancement of these areas is demonstrated to improve natural functions or to provide low-impact uses or recreational amenities which encourage enjoyment of such areas. Policy 2.4 The use of septic tanks in developments and redevelopments shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 10-D-6 FAC to prohibit septic tanks in flood plains, 5-32 CONSERVATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 wetlands, areas adjacent to lakes and in areas designated with soils unsuitable for septic tanks. Objective 3 The City shall protect the natural functions of the 100-year floodplains as prescribed by FEMA and/or Orange County so that the flood-carrying and flood storage capacity are maintained. This Objective shall be implemented by the following policies (Chapter 187.201, 8(b)(8); 9J-5.013(2)(c)(6), FAC; ECFRPC Policies 4.14, 4.15 &4.16). Policy 3.1 The City shall continue to implement the provisions of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Policy 3.2 The City shall identify and recommend to the state and the SFWMD and SJRWMD floodplains that would warrant acquisition under the Conservation and Recreation Lands Program. Policy 3.3 Limited low-impact and passive recreational development as defined by the Ocoee Land Development Code may be permitted at the City's discretion within these portions of 100-year floodplain areas which are situated above the normal water level of lakes, streams, and flood prone area and 25 feet upland of any jurisdictional wetland area contained therein. Types of uses which may be permitted on a case-by-case basis include landscaping, passive open space areas, park benches, pedestrian/bicycle/multi-use trails, open play fields, covered shelters, picnic tables, play courts and similar uses where no reduction of flood storage capacity has been demonstrated. Policy 3.4 The City will continue to direct its own wellhead and wellfield protection program within its jurisdiction. However, the areas within the County's water service area and in the Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area will adhere to the wellhead protection goals, objectives, and policies of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan's Conservation Element. Objective 4 The City's wetlands shall be conserved and protected from physical and hydrologic alterations, by implementing the following policies (Chapter 187.201, 8(b)2, 4, 8, 10, and 14, 10(a), 10(b)1, 2, 6, 7, and 10, FS; 9J-5.013(3)(a), FAC; ECFRPC Policies 4.23, 4.24, 4.25). 5-33 CONSERVATION ELEMENT CPA-2002-1-1 Policy 4.1 The City's land development regulations ensure that: a) Site plans for new development identify the location and extent of wetlands located on the property. b) Site plans provide measures to assure that normal flows and quality of water will be provided to maintain wetlands after development. c) Where alteration or removal of wetlands is necessary in order to allow reasonable development of property, either the restoration or enhancement of disturbed wetlands will be provided or additional wetlands will be created to mitigate any wetland destruction, within the same site or watershed, if possible. Policy 4.2 The City shall protect and conserve the natural functions of wetlands by directing land uses incompatible with the protection and conservation of wetlands and wetland functions away from identified wetlands. The type, value, function, size, conditions and locations of wetlands will be factors used to consider land use changes. Where incompatible uses are allowed to occur, mitigation shall be considered and will . be based on the regulations set forth in the Land Development Code (93-5.013(3)(a)&(b), FAC). Policy 4.3 The City shall continue to utilize standards and guidelines through Land Development Regulations to protect wetlands, including: a) Prevention of excavation or filling unless the City Commission finds, on the basis of reasonable evidence, that there are no practical alternatives to the filling; b) Where wetland disturbance is permitted, requiring two-for-one replacement of area, maintenance of proximal locational relationship and functionality, and enforcement of alternative mitigation requirements if necessary; c) Retention of buffer areas in their natural state surrounding connected wetlands at a minimum width of 25 feet unless the City Commission finds that width impractical to maintain; d) Modifications in wetlands shall ensure that predevelopment water flow (rate and quantity) is maintained to preserve wetland viability; and e) Wetlands management shall conform to standards included in the Comprehensive Plan. 5-34 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT CPA-95-1-1 CPA-99-1-2 CPA-2001-1-1 year facility plans of Orange County Public Schools as well as responding as needed to site specific plans to locate new schools or expand existing schools (93-5.015(3)(c)(12), FAC). Policy 3.6 The City will utilize the countywide planning process, or other appropriate mitigation process, . in the review and recommendation of- any necessary modification to the agreed upon school siting process due to intergovernmental conflicts or to address any needed refinements to reflect current statutory requirements. Policy 3.7 The City will review Orange County Public Schools' annually updated 5-year work program and the 10, and 20-year facility work programs to coordinate those plans with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. Policy 3.8 The City will continue to attend-regional water planning seminars, committee meetings, and conferences in support of regional water planning initiatives. Objective 4 Within one year of adoption of the amended Intergovernmental Coordination Element, the City will adopt interlocal agreements or other formally executed agreements with governmental service providers pursuant to the requirements of Section 163.3177(6)(h)(2), FS. Policy 4.1 The City will amend the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to include the joint process for collaborative planning and decision making regarding, population projections, school siting, and the location and extension of facilities subject to concurrency. The process will be outlined in a formally executed agreement pursuant to the requirements of Section 163.3177(6)(h)(2), FS, (9)- 5.015 (b)(5), FAC). O:\DOdell\ALL_DATA\CAPDFILE\CompPlan\EAR Amend 2002\Elements\Intergov Coord revised.doc 7-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT CPA 94-1-3 CPA-2002-1-1 IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES,AND POLICIES GOAL TO MANAGE THE PROVISIONS OF CITY INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH SOUND FISCAL POLICIES SO AS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EXISTING AND FUTURE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES AND TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective 1 _ Based on the identification of facility needs and Level of Service (LOS) standards contained in the other elements of this plan, the city shall develop and annually review and revise a program of capital.improvements designed to meet existing deficiencies, to meet the needs for future growth and to provide for replacement of obsolete or worn- out facilities. Policy 1.1 The following LOS standards identified in the other elements of this plan shall be used in implementing plans and -programs for capital improvements and in coordinating land development with provision of adequate public facilities: A. Park and Recreation Facilities: 4 acres per 1,000 residents B. Roads — Collectors, Arterials, Limited Access Facilities: LOS Standard D at peak hour C. Sanitary Sewer: 270 gallons per day per equivalent residential unit (ERU) D. Solid Waste: 6.0 pounds per capita per day - E. Drainage: 1005-year/24-hour duration storm event (with recovery within 14 days) that is consistent with Chapter 17 2562-25, 62-302, and 40C-42 FAC, without exemptions. F. Potable Water: 300 gallons per day per ERU Policy 1.2 . The following criteria shall be used in evaluating proposed capital improvements: A. Does the improvement eliminate public hazards? B. Does the improvement eliminate existing infrastructure capacity deficiencies? C. Does the improvement accommodate need for facility capacity required by new development and redevelopment? 8-38