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ORDINANCE NO. 99 - 27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
ADOPTING THE REVISED EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR) OF THE 1991 CITY OF
OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PART II OF CHAPTER 163,
FLORIDA STATUTES, AND RULE 9J-5, FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes, the
City Commission of the City of Ocoee ("Ocoee City Commission") is required to adopt an
Evaluation and Appraisal Report ("EAR") with respect to the 1991 City of Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee was required to submit its EAR to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs ("Department") no later than July 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1998, the Ocoee City Commission adopted an EAR
by Ordinance No. 98-09 and subsequently submitted it to the Department; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 1998, the City received the Department's
sufficiency review which required revisions to the EAR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the
Local Planning Agency, held an advertised public hearing on August 10, 1999 to consider a
draft of the revised Evaluation and Appraisal Report ("Revised EAR");
WHEREAS, following the above-referenced hearing, the Local Planning
Agency authorized the transmittal of the proposed Revised EAR to the Ocoee City Commission
for review and adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission held advertised public hearings on
August 17, 1999 and September 7, 1999 in order to obtain public comment regarding the
proposed Revised EAR; 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
WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission desires to adopt the Revised EAR as
recommended by the Local Planning Agency with such changes thereto as the City
Commission deems appropriate.
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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 VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Section
163.3191 and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. Revised EAR. The Ocoee City Commission hereby repeals Ordinance
No. 98-09 and adopts the Revised EAR attached hereto as Exhibit" A" and by this reference
made a part hereof.
Section 3. Public Participation Procedures. The Ocoee City Commission hereby
finds that the Revised EAR has 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 Desi2nee. The Ocoee City Commission hereby
designates the Director of Planning as the designee of the City Commission to transmit the
Revised EAR 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 Revised EAR be submitted to the Department within
ten (10) days of the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Plan Amendments. In that amendments to the 1991 Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan, as amended, are not being adopted simultaneously with the adoption of
this Ordinance and the Revised EAR, the Ocoee City Commission hereby directs the Director
of Planning to prepare amendments to the 1991 Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, as amended,
based upon the recommendations contained in the Revised EAR for consideration and adoption
by the City Commission within one (1) year from the effective dated of this Ordinance.
Section 7. 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 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this !h..tJ.. day of ~ ~ PT e-~.s Ii R
ATTEST:
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Jean Grafton, City Clerk
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FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY THIS '7 DAY OF
Ser~b<r ---:-1999
FOLEY ffARDNER
By: r(d[~
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
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ADVERTISED 8/05/99 AND 8/26/99
READ FIRST TIME AU2Ust 17 , 1999.
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
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EXHIBIT II A II
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
1991 OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Department of Community Affairs Evaluation and Appraisal Report)
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Prepared by the City of Ocoee Planning Department
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
(407) 656-2322, extension 164
Preparation of this document was aided through financial assistance from the State of Florida under
the Local Govemment Evaluation and Appraisal Report Assistance Program authorized by Chapter
93-206, Laws of Florida, and administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Contract Number 97 -DR-1 C-06-58-02-022.
The Ocoee Planning Department gratefully acknowledges the following
people and others who took part in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
process.
Ocoee Local Planning Agency
Harold Switzer, Chairman
Pat Bond, Vice Chairman
Kimberly Christoefl
Louis Landefeld
Dan Matthys
Robert M. McKey
James H. McNeill, Jr.
Tanya C. Miller
Darlene Rhodus
Ocoee Evaluation and Appraisal Report Advisory Group
Frank Carlsson
Jim Gleason
Ruth Grafton
Jimmie Hargrove
Joel Keller
John Linebarrier
John Lomberk
Martha Lopez-Anderson
John Pryor
John Robinson
T. Milton West
The Evaluation and Appraisal Report was prepared by the
Ocoee Planning Department
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Planning Department Staff
Russell B. Wagner, AICP, Director of Planning
Abra E. Horne, AICP, Senior Planner
Carolyn S. Alexander, Administrative Secretary
Table of Contents
City of Ocoee
Evaluation and Appraisal Report
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INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 1
FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT ......................................... 4
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Background Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Purpose of the Future Land Use Element .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
1. The Original Future Land Use Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
2. The Current Future Land Use Element: .................... 7
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 12
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .... 13
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 14
Exhibit 1 ..................................................... 18
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TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Purpose of the Traffic Circulation Element ........................... 24
The Original Traffic Circulation Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
2. The Current Traffic Circulation Element: .................. 25
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 30
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
7. Unanticipated and Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .. 31
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 31
Exhibit 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
HOUSING ELEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35
Purpose of the Housing Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36
1. The Original Housing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
2. The Current Housing Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 41
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
7. Unanticipated and Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .. 42
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 43
Exhibit 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
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INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 50
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50
Background Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50
Purpose of the Infrastructure Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
1. The Original Infrastructure Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
2. The Current Infrastructure Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 58
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .... 59
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . " 59
Exhibit 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60
CONSERVATION ELEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67
Purpose of the Conservation Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 68
1. The Original Conservation Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69
2. The Current Conservation Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 71
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 71
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 72
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .... 72
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 72
Exhibit 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77
Purpose of the Recreation and Open Space Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78
1. The Original Conservation Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 78
2. The Current Recreation and Open Space Element: . . . . . . . . .. 79
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 81
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .... 82
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 82
Exhibit 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT...................... 86
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86
Purpose of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element ................ 87
1. The Original Intergovernmental Coordination Element: ....... 87
2. The Current Intergovernmental Coordination Element: ....... 88
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 91
5. Achievement of Objectives: ............................ 92
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 92
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: .... 92
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . . .. 93
Exhibit 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 95
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT .................................. 96
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report ...................... 96
Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96
Purpose of the Capital Improvements Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 97
1. The Original Capital Improvements Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 98
2. The Current Capital Improvements Element: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 99
3. Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100
4. Analysis: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 101
5. Achievement of Objectives: ........................... 103
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities: ... 103
8. Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan: . . . . .. 104
Exhibit 8 .................................................... 105
APPENDIX "A"
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
Existing Land Use Map (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Future Land Use Map (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106
107
108
Preparation of this document was aided through financial assistance from the State of Florida under
the Local Government Evaluation and Appraisal Report Assistance Program authorized by Chapter
93-206, Laws of Florida, and administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Contract Number 97 -DR-1 C-06-58-02-022.
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List of Exhibits
City of Ocoee
Evaluation and Appraisal Report
Exhibit 1: Future Land Use Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 18
Exhibit 2: Traffic Circulation Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 32
Exhibit 3: Housing Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 45
Exhibit 4: Infrastructure Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 60
Exhibit 5: Conservation Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 74
Exhibit 6: Recreation and Open Space Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 83
Exhibit 7: Intergovernmental Coordination Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved ..................................... 95
Exhibit 8: Capital Improvements Element Goals, Objectives,
and Policies Achieved .................................... 105
Maps
Figure 1: Existing Land Use Map (1997) ........................... 106
Figure 2: Future Land Use Map (1999) ............................ 108
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EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
1991 OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Department of Community Affairs Evaluation and Appraisal Report )
INTRODUCTION
In 1975, the Florida Legislature enacted the Local Government Comprehensive Planning
Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes. This Act required all units of local government
to prepare a comprehensive plan by 1980. Pursuant to this mandate, the City of Ocoee
adopted its first Comprehensive Plan for the City in 1980.
In 1985, the Legislature passed the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act that substantially increased the requirements for the
preparation of local government comprehensive plans. This law, commonly called the
"Growth Management Act," requires that all plans meet certain minimum criteria.
Accordingly, the City of Ocoee revised its Comprehensive Plan to comply wi~h the new
statute and adopted its second Comprehensive Plan in 1991. The revised Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan includes each of the eight required elements:
· Future Land Use Element
· Traffic Circulation Element
· Housing Element
· Infrastructure Element (containing the Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage,
Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-elements)
· Conservation Element
· Recreation and Open Space Element
· Intergovernmental Coordination Element
· Capital Improvements Element
The Growth Management Act also requires each local government to periodically review
their comprehensive plans. Each city must submit a report called an "Evaluation and
Appraisal Report" that reviews their respective comprehensive plans in conformity with
State criteria. Specifically, the Evaluation and Appraisal Report must: (1) be submitted by
a certain date (July 1998 for Ocoee); (2) contain certain basic information; (3) evaluate
whether the City is achieving its goals; and (4) recommend changes that need to be made
to the respective elements. The Planning Department has prepared this Evaluation and
Appraisal Report in response to the above outlined State requirements.
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Some terms and phrases used in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report have a specific
meaning or are unique to the comprehensive planning process. Since State law allows up
to two major revisions to the Comprehensive Plan each year, planners have developed an
awkward terminology to describe the various versions of the Comprehensive Plan (or its
elements). For example, the phrases "original Comprehensive Plan" and "original element"
are used frequently in this report. The use of the word "original" denotes the 1991 version
of a document - the first version. Similarly, the word "adopted" used in relation to the
Comprehensive Plan means the officially approved version. An "adopted" version of an
element could be the "original" version or any subsequently approved revisions. For
example, the Housing Element has not been changed since 1991. So the "original
Housing Element" is also the "adopted Housing Element." In the case of the Future Land
Use Element, this Element was changed in 1994, 1995, and 1997. So, the 1997 version
is the most recent or "current Future Land Use Element" because it includes all of the
changes from prior years. Hence, the "current Comprehensive Plan" refers to the version
that is published today, including all eight adopted elements with any revisions.
When a version of the Comprehensive Plan is changed, it is called an "amendment." There
are two types of amendments. One type is a "small scale amendment" or a change to the
Future Land Use designation of a property that is less than 10 acres in size (or meets other
State requirements). The other type is a "large scale amendment" and these amendments
can only be prepared two times per year. A large scale amendment may be a revision to
a table, map, or text. Typically, planners use the terms "small scale amendment" and
"large scale amendment" when they are describing changes requested by a developer or
property owner. When the amendment is prepared and requested by the local government,
planners often refer to it by the year it was adopted, followed by either a one or a two
indicating the first or second large scale amendment for that calendar year. So,
"Amendment 97-1" would refer the "large scale amendment" prepared by the City for the
first "amendment cycle" and adopted in 1997. If there are several topics covered by a
large scale amendment, than a third number is added such as 97-1-2 (the second topic of
the Amendment 97-1).
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Another set of phrases describes various time frames that relate to the Comprehensive
Plan. While these phrases may be difficult at first, it is a short-hand that can be grasped
quickly and makes the entire report less cumbersome. For example, the "evaluation period"
is the time frame that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report covers. In this case, the Report
reviews the Comprehensive Plan between 1991 and 1998. Since another Evaluation and
Appraisal Report will be required in five years, the next "evaluation period" will be
1999-2003 and so on. The "planning period" is the 20 year planning time frame used in the
Comprehensive Plan (1990-2010). Since this evaluation will serve as a basis for updating
and improving the plan, the report largely concentrates on deficiencies which should be
corrected in the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and describes large scale amendments that
will be made next year.
The remainder of this Evaluation and Appraisal Report is organized into chapters. One
chapter for each of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Within each chapter, the
components of the respective elements are discussed in terms of eight key criteria. First,
the report documents that the original element contains the maps, data, and analysis
required by State law. Then, the current element is compared to State requirements and
any amendments to the element are discussed. The third evaluation criterion is whether
the data presented is accurate, reliable, and consistent with State requirements. Fourth,
the statistical analysis is evaluated in terms of its correctness and consistency with State
requirements. The fifth subsection discusses whether the goals, objectives, and policies
identified in the respective elements have been accomplished between 1991 and 1998.
Sixth, any major problems associated with development, physical deterioration, and
socioeconomic effects are considered in relation to the specific element. Seventh, the
report discusses unanticipated problems and opportunities. Last, each element is
evaluated for consistency with recent changes to Chapter 163, Chapter 187 (the State
Comprehensive Plan), Rule 9J-5, and the East Central Florida Regional Policy Plan.
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FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Future Land Use Element. State Law requires that this report
address specific issues including: (1) the Original Future Land Use Element; (2) the
Current Future Land Use Element; (3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives;
(6) analysis of major problems of development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems
and opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan.
Throughout the discussion, we describe Future Land Use Element amendments that we
anticipate making next year or other needed actions to improve the development
processes in Ocoee. This is also required by the State. The Report must also list any
amendments made to the elements since 1991. Future Land Use Element amendments
are listed and described in the current condition section of this chapter.
Background Information
Throughout the Future Land Use Element, there are references to "land use or future land
use designation" (e.g.: residential, commercial, and industrial). A property's Future Land
Use designation is shown on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map is like
a zoning map except that it anticipates the future land use needs of the City and
surrounding areas through the year 2010. The Future Land Use Map is a color map
located in Appendix A of the Comprehensive Plan (Figure 2). The residential Future Land
Use designations make reference to "dua" which means dwelling units per acre. Dwelling
units per acre is a reference to the theoretical maximum number of households,
apartments, or units allowed on an acre of land. For example, "4 dua" means that 1 0
houses would be allowed on a two and a half acre parcel (4 x 2.5=10).
The Comprehensive Plan also includes an Existing Land Use Map. The Existing Land Use
Map is also discussed in the Future Land Use Element. The Existing Land Use Map is a
snapshot of the types of uses that were "on the ground" as of a certain date. The adopted
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Existing Land Use Map in the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan is a map of the land uses that
existed in 1991. Staff has also drafted a new Existing Land Use Map for the Evaluation
and Appraisal Report which depicts those uses existing as of August of 1997. Although
the Existing Land Use Map was informally submitted to the City Commission and the
Department of Community Affairs in August, it has not been formally adopted. When the
Future Land Use Element is amended next year, the Existing Land Use Map will be revised
to reflect current conditions and adopted.
The Ocoee Future Land Use Map uses the following Future Land Use designations:
· Low Density Residential (< 4 dua) [single family homes]
· Medium Density Residential (4-8 dua) [patio homes, duplexes, or
triplexes]
· High Density Residential (8-16 dua) [quadroplexes, condominiums, or
apartments]
· Professional Service [medical offices, clinics, and other professional
offices]
· Commercial [allows commercial uses from retail to auto-related uses]
· Light Industrial [light industrial uses such as warehousing and distribution]
· Heavy Industrial [allows heavy industrial uses such as manufacturing]
· Institutional [identifies public land used for hospitals, schools, stormwater,
churches, solid waste, government administration, etc.]
· Water Bodies [identifies lakes, rivers, and ponds]
· Conservation [identifies potential natural areas such as wetlands, etc.]
· Recreation and Open Space [identifies land used or reserved for
recreation]
Typically, both the Existing Land Use Map and the Future Land Use Map identify the same
or similar land use categories. It should be noted that the Ocoee Existing Land Use Map
did not use all of the same categories as the Future Land Use Map. For example, the
Ocoee Existing Land Use Map combined Low Density Residential (< 4 dua), Medium
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Density Residential (4-8 dua), and High Density Residential (8-16 dua) into one category,
"Residential." Also, Professional Service and Commercial were combined to make up the
"Commercial" category. Likewise, Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial were combined into
"Industrial." The Existing Land Use Map also included the following designations not used
for the Future Land Use Map:
· Agriculture [identifies land being used for farming and agriculture]
· Vacant - Committed [land that has a proposed development plan]
· Vacant - Undeveloped [land without a development proposal/ plan]
The 1997 Existing Land Use Map has been revised to be consistent with the categories
used for the Future Land Use Map as well as showing more current uses of land in the
planning area.
Purpose of the Future Land Use Element
The purpose of the Future Land Use Element is to evaluate the availability of and demand
for various types of land in Ocoee (e.g.: land uses such as residential, commercial, and
industrial). As with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, State law requires that the
Future Land Use Element analyze land use availability over a 20 year planning period
(1990-2010). It should be noted that the Future Land Use Element only estimates land use
supply and projected demand. The actual development of land is left for the private sector
to address. However, the City promulgates its land development regulations, including
zoning, landscaping, sign, parking, and stormwater codes, etc., to guide the private sector
in the development of land. The City merely enforces its land development regulations to
insure that the minimum standards to be met by the private sector.
1. The Original Future Land Use Element:
The original Future Land Use Element contains all of the summaries, data, analyses,
and maps required by Rule 9-J5.006, FAC. More specifically, it includes an Existing
Land Use Map, Future Land Use Map, Natural Resource Maps, Tables of Available
Acreage, and Identification of Adjacent Land Uses. The above maps cover not only
lands within the City limits but also adjacent land areas under the jurisdiction of Orange
County and outside of the municipal boundaries but within a Reserve Planning Area
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(RPA). The City identified land uses for these adjacent RPA parcels and planned for
them throughout the Comprehensive Plan. This approach allowed the City to anticipate
future annexations and their potential impacts on long-range service needs. The most
significant amendments to the Future Land Use Element during the evaluation period
were related to the new Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement between the City and the
County (see the discussion below). The City intends to continue to plan for the entire
area and update the data tables and maps accordingly.
2. The Current Future Land Use Element:
The Future Land Use Element contains an existing land use map, natural resource
maps, tables of acreage, and identifies adjacent land uses. These items are out-of-date
and no longer reflect current conditions so they will be revised as part of the
Comprehensive Plan Update. The adopted inventory of flood prone areas was based
on the Federal Emergency Management Administration Maps. Subsequently, the City
has completed a stormwater study that may provide additional information on flood
prone areas. The Future Land Use Element also discusses vacant land and the
availability of facilities and services to serve existing land uses. These discussions must
also be changed to reflect current conditions.
The tabular land use data has not been updated because the areas within the RPA and
JPA were determined to be equivalent. Since the City planned for potential annexation
areas outside of its jurisdiction, the Department of Community Affairs has allowed the
City to process City limits (annexation) changes to the Future Land Use Map during
the twice per year cycles until the City updates the Future Land Use Element next year.
During the evaluation period, several major amendments to the Future Land Use Map
have been processed including: (1) two Developments of Regional Impact;
(2) approximately 2,600 acres of annexed land; and (3) a new JPA boundary. The
Developments of Regional Impact were the West Oaks Mall (f.k.a. Lake Lotta Mall) and
Lake Lotta Center. These two Developments of Regional Impact are located at the
intersection of Clarke Road and State Road 50 and primarily consist of retail
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commercial land uses with some residential uses along the edges of the project.
Between 1991 and 1998, the City of Ocoee also approved annexation requests totaling
more than 2,600 acres. Accordingly, the City revised its Comprehensive Plan maps to
reflect these annexations. In 1994, the City and Orange County entered into the Joint
Planning Area Agreement. This new JPA Agreement replaced the RPA Agreement that
preceded it. So, a large scale amendment was prepared to implement the new JPA
Agreement and it included map changes, text amendments, and the adoption of new
goals, objectives, and policies. Another major text amendment was related to the three
Special Strategy Areas (Interchange Impact Areas, the Downtown Redevelopment
Area, and Activity Centers). Other less significant text amendments were processed
to fine-tune the levels of service for recreation/open space, solid waste, and traffic
circulation. The City also processed three small scale amendments to the Future Land
Use Map, totaling approximately 24 acres.
The original Comprehensive Plan policies to encourage mixed- and multi-use projects
within the Activity Centers were too flexible and ambiguous to implement effectively.
So. the City prepared Amendment 97-1 to revise and refine the Comprehensive Plan
text and policies. The primary concern within the Activity Centers is that strip
commercial development and sprawl will continue. Nearly all of the properties are
designated for either commercial or industrial uses on the Future Land Use and Zoning
maps. The Activity Center policies were amended to encourage mixed- and multi-uses
and to incorporate the principles of sustainability. neo-traditionalism. and infill
development. The revised policies promote the addition of institutional. public amenity.
hotel. office. service. and residential uses within an area that is almost exclusively
designated for commercial and industrial uses. It is anticipated that without these
policies the vacant properties would continue to be developed into "big box" commercial
uses that ignore the adjacent roadways. turn a blank wall to residential areas. and
discourage alternate modes of transportation. In furtherance of the State's
Comprehensive Plan. the City refined its Activity Center text and policies to reduce
sprawl and encourage sustainability in Amendment 97-1. In response. the Department
asked the City to provide new acreage-based data and analysis concerning the impact
of the revised policies. in accordance with Rules 9J-5.005 (2). The City will provide the
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requested data and analysis in conjunction with the overall update of the Future Land
Use Element and its corresponding data and analysis. The City will revise the Activity
Center policies to comply with the requirements of Rule 9J-5.006(4)(c). The policies
will include an objective measure of the types of land uses allowed. the percentage
distribution among the mix of uses. and the density and intensity of each use.
3. Data:
The Future Land Use Element contained all of the required land use data including the
existing land use map, natural resources maps, tables of acreage with density and
intensity, and an identification of adjacent land uses. However, all of the data needs
to be revised to reflect current conditions since the City is growing rapidly. In fact, Staff
estimates that the City is growing at a faster rate than anticipated in the Population
Projections. Accordingly, the City plans to use a new population projection method
when the Future Land Use Element is amended next year.
There are a variety of statistics that have been collected which indicate that the data
included in the original Future Land Use Element needs to be updated. For example,
population in Ocoee has increased almost 65% from 12,778 persons in 1990 to an
estimated 21,007 persons in April 1997. The City has also grown in area. In 1990, the
City of Ocoee consisted of approximately 12.5 square miles and today the City is
estimated to be about 16.8 square miles. This represents a 34.4% increase in land
area since 1990. In terms of total acreage, the City of Ocoee contained 5,527 acres
in 1990 and it contains 8,287 acres as of February of 1998. The number of households
is also on the rise. The City contained an estimated 4,873 households in 1990 and
there are about 7,840 households today (a 61 % increase). The composition of Ocoee's
population is also changing. The percentage of minorities appears to be on the rise,
household size is expected to remain the same, and the average age is declining as
younger families continue to move to Ocoee.
Another principle reason for updating the data is related to a new interlocal agreement.
During the evaluation period, the City annexed approximately 2,600 acres. Some of the
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larger annexations raised territorial issues with Orange County that ultimately resulted
in a lawsuit. The lawsuit was resolved by an interlocal agreement, the Joint Planning
Area (JPA) Agreement, that identifies those areas suitable for future annexation and
their respective land uses. In the original Element, the City had identified RPA parcels
as being suitable for future annexation and had estimated their potential impacts.
When the new JPA Agreement was enacted, the Element was revised to identify and
assess the impact of the change from the RPA to the new JPA. The City found the
impact of new JPA parcels on the Comprehensive Plan to be proportional to the impact
of the previously identified RPA parcels. Accordingly, the appropriate Appendix A maps
were updated to reflect the 1995 City limits and new JPA boundary. However, the
associated land use data was not updated because the City, Orange County, and the
Department of Community Affairs agreed that the area and impact of the JPA was
equivalent to the RPA planned for in the adopted Future Land Use Element.
With respect to the City's Activity Centers discussed in Amendment 97-1. the City will
provide additional data and analysis regarding the impact and extent of the use of the
multi- and mixed-use forms of development within the overlay areas. Since the City only
recently adopted its first Special Development Plan. there has only been one small
development in an Activity Center that has utilized the special strategies identified in
the Comprehensive Plan and the Special Development Plan. At this time. there is not
sufficient data available regarding the impact and extent of multi- and mixed-use forms
of development within the Activity Centers. When the Future Land Use Element is
updated next year. the City will provide the Department of Community Affairs with an
acreage-based analysis of the impact of these land use policies on development
patterns and the availability of City services in accordance with the requirements
outlined in Chapter 163.3177 (6)(a). Rule 9J-5.005(2). and Rule 9J-5.006(4)(c).
Rule 9J-5.006 also requires that the Existing and Future Land Use maps identify the
potable water wells and wellhead protection areas. The adopted Existing and Future
Land Use maps include "Cones of Influence (waterwells)" symbols on them. However.
this data needed to be updated. Since the adoption of the original Comprehensive
Plan. the City has constructed a new potable waterwell and improved one of its existing
potable waterwells. Another potable wate rwe II located near a heavily industrialized
area has been eliminated due to its undesirable location in relation to nearby land uses.
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The Existing Land Use and Future Land Use maps have both been revised to show
public potable water wells and wellhead protection areas (see Appendix A). As part of
the Future Land Use Element update. the City will also identify a specific list of
prohibited uses within the cones of influence in accordance with the requirements of
Rules 9J-5.006(1)(b)[1] and 9J-5.006(4)(b)[1].
With the above noted exceptions, the existing land use data was accurate and reliable
for planning purposes but it now needs to be revised to reflect current conditions during
the update of the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Analysis:
The original and adopted versions of the Future Land Use Element contain a vacant
land use analysis, projected land use needs, facilities and services analysis, and
inventory of flood prone areas. The original analysis of vacant land separated vacant
land into two categories "vacant-committed" and "vacant-undeveloped." The revised
analysis will not make the same distinction between "vacant-committed" and "vacant-
undeveloped" (see revised Existing Land Use Map). The new Existing Land Use Map
has a 'Vacant" category which is a combination of "vacant-committed" and "vacant-
undeveloped." This approach makes more sense because property owners may revise
their development plans prior to development.
The City has already begun to collect existing land use data and project future land use
needs. When finalized, this information will be used to update the entire
Comprehensive Plan. A preliminary land use analysis indicates that there will be
sufficient land available to meet the needs of the current and projected population of
Ocoee through the year 2020 (beyond the planning period). Staff does not agree with
the original land use analysis which anticipated that all available land would be built on
by the year 2010. Rather, we anticipate that there will be land available for various
types of development beyond the planning horizon of the Comprehensive Plan. This
conclusion may appear, at face value, to contradict the population data which indicates
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that our population is increasing faster than initially anticipated. However, Staff has
reviewed the initial land use analysis in depth and determined that it was too
conservative in terms of density and overestimated land requirements (acreage).
Based upon the refined land use and population estimates, it appears that Ocoee will
have more population on less land than originally anticipated. These higher densities
will probably include a variety of housing options (townhouses, condominiums and
apartments).
During the evaluation period, minor corrections have been made to the facilities and
services analysis regarding the availability of solid waste capacity, the recreation and
open space level of service, and the level of service for traffic circulation. The only
facilities and services that may present level of service concerns during the foreseeable
future are state roads. With the above noted caveats, the land use analysis generally
anticipated land use needs accurately and contained the appropriate conclusions for
this planning period. However, we intend to revise the analysis to include the above
findings next year.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Future Land Use Element are identified in
Exhibit 1 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the evaluation
period. The Future Land Use Element goals, objective and policies cover a wide range
of issues. The goals, objectives, and policies that are related to the review of current
development or are implemented through the Land Development Code have been
achieved. Several objectives were related to new initiatives and have not been
achieved. New initiatives require at least half of one-full time staff planners' attention
for the first year and would have required either a larger staff or a slower rate of
development. The City will re-evaluate and re-prioritize the unfulfilled goals, objectives,
and policies of the Future Land Use Element.
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6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses and determined that the primary issues
relate to: (1) continued functioning of the roadway network; (2) the use of septic tanks
due to lack of sewer lines in certain sections of the City; (3) insufficient effluent reuse
disposal capacity; (4) poor stormwater drainage in certain sections of the City; and
(5) the need to focus resources on the redevelopment of the downtown area. Although
these five major problems have been identified today, the City has recognized them
before they have become a major impediment to development. Accordingly, the City
may add new goals, objectives, and policies related to these five major problems.
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
New technology is the most significant opportunity for the City of Ocoee as a growth
management tool. During the evaluation period mapping technologies have improved
and consequently so will the Comprehensive Plan maps. The latest improvement will
be to reconfigure the maps for use with Geographical Information System (GIS)
software. This will create "smart maps" with related data available in spreadsheet
tables that are linked to the maps. This will make it easier for planning staff to evaluate
changes in development patterns as they occur. Additionally, although the natural
resource features do not change significantly over time, the City will update the existing
maps with data from the St. John's River Water Management District and Orange
County. The new software and data will combine to increase the accuracy of our
natural resource maps. Once the maps are updated, we expect the most significant
changes to be in conservation areas (such as wetlands and flood zones). Staff
anticipates that with the new GIS system, the City is better equipped to anticipate and
address emerging land use problems and opportunities.
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8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
The changes made to Chapter 163 that apply to the Future Land Use Element include
the following:
· The intent and purpose of Chapter 163 was modified to reflect a change in
Legislative intent that would require all governmental entities to recognize and
respect judicially acknowledged or constitutionally protected private property
rights.
· Chapter 163 now encourages local governments to articulate a vision of the
community for the future. Such visions are not mandatory, and shall only apply
to the extent that is desired by the community. Any vision that is adopted needs
to be consistent with provisions of the local comprehensive plan, as well as
regional and state plans.
· Revisions to Chapter 163 also require that the planning process allows for land
use efficiencies within existing urban areas and maximize the use of existing
facilities and services through redevelopment, urban infill, and other strategies
for urban revitalization.
· All Future Land Use Elements must clearly identify the land use categories
within which public schools are allowed. When this provision was added. the
City determined that its Element complied because public schools are allowed
within any category. Section 5-7 (B) of the Land Development Code states that
the City Commission. after a public hearing. may authorize the location in any
zoning district of any public buildings erected by. or any use of. municipal.
county. state or federal government. Based upon the existing Code provisions.
the City previously determined that its Element did not need to be modified.
Since the DCA identified school siting as a Comprehensive Plan issue. the City
will modify its policies to clarify that schools are allowed within any Ocoee Future
Land Use designation in compliance with Chapter 163.3177 by October 1.1999.
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· Chapter 163.3177 has also been revised to require local governments to insure
that there is sufficient land near residential areas to meet the proiected public
school needs. The City of Ocoee has been coordinating with the Orange
County Public Schools (OCPS) Staff regarding suitable sites for public
elementary. middle. and high schools to accommodate proiected growth. In fact.
the City has provided the OCPS with our latest land use data and population
projections to use with their computer model. This approach has been effective
since OCPS is already negotiating with several Ocoee land owners to purchase
three elementary school sites. one middle school site. and one high school site.
Staff proiects that ultimately these sites will be adequate to serve both the
existing and projected populations of Ocoee and the surrounding areas.
Accordingly. the City has determined that it already complies with this revised
requirement. When the Future Land Use Element is revised next year. the City
will include a discussion of the availability of land for public schools in
compliance with Section 163.3177(6)(a).
· Another aspect of the Chapter 163.3177 revisions is that local governments may
establish criteria for schools of different types and sizes. Accordingly. the City
anticipates adopting a new school siting ordinance to establish different sets of
site criteria for elementary. middle. and high schools consistent with the
standards proposed by the Orange County Public School System and Section
163.3177(6)(a) next year.
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There have been a number of revisions to Rule 9J-5 that will require the City of Ocoee
to amend its Future Land Use Element and these rule changes are summarized below:
· Rule 9J-5, FAC, has been revised to require that Future Land Use Elements
include one or more specific objectives which coordinate future land uses by
encouraging the elimination or reduction of uses that are inconsistent with any
interagency hazard mitigation reports that are determined to be appropriate.
· The Rule now encourages the establishment of mixed land use categories with
implementation policies. Accordingly. the City will revise its Activity Center
policies to comply with this requirement when the Future Land Use Element is
updated next year. The policies will include an objective measure of the
permissible land uses. the distribution of uses. and the density or intensity of
uses in compliance with Rule 9J-5.006(4)(c).
· Each comprehensive plan must include one or more obiectives and policies to
protect water quality by restricting activities and land uses known to adversely
affect the quality and quantity natural groundwater recharge areas. wellhead
protection areas. and surface waters used as a source of public water supply.
The City will identify land uses which are incompatible with the protection and
conservation of wetlands and directs such uses away from wetlands in
combination with other goals. objectives and policies in the comprehensive plan.
Where incompatible uses are allowed to occur. mitigation shall be considered
as one means to compensate for loss of wetlands functions. The City of Ocoee
will adopt Future Land Use and Conservation Element goals. objectives. and
policies that: (1) identify incompatible uses and activities: (2) protect water
quality: and (3) direct growth away from wetlands in accordance with the revised
requirements of Rule 9J-5.013(2)(c)[1] and (3).
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· Additionally, Rule 9J-5 now requires that Future Land Use Elements include
policies that encourage the preservation of potable water well fields, historically
significant properties, and downtown areas. Specifically, proposed policies
should address:
· The preservation of potable water well fields by designating appropriate
activities and land uses within wellhead protection areas.
· The identification, designation, and protection of historically significant
properties.
· Private sector investment in the preservation and enhancement of
downtown areas.
· New initiatives by local governments for planning, financing, and
implementing development efforts aimed at revitalizing distressed
downtown areas.
· The promotion of state programs and investments which encourage the
redevelopment of downtown areas.
None of the changes to the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187) and the East
Central Florida Regional Policy Plan will affect the Future Land Use Element.
The Ocoee Comprehensive Plan already includes goals, objectives, and policies which
address the above noted changes in State laws and rules.
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TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter to assess the success and/or failure of the Traffic
Circulation Element. State Law requires that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report address
specific issues including: (1) the Original Traffic Circulation Element; (2) the Current Traffic
Circulation Element; (3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis of
major problems of development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and
opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan.
Throughout the discussion, we describe amendments that we anticipate making next year
to the Traffic Circulation Element. This is also required by the State. The Report must also
list the amendments made to each element since its original adoption. Amendments to the
Traffic Circulation Element are listed and described in the current condition section of this
chapter. Staff considers this chapter to be a draft analysis of the Traffic Circulation
Element and will incorporate citizen comments into the final Evaluation and Appraisal
Report before submission to the Department of Community Affairs for a compliance
determination.
Background Information
Throughout the Traffic Circulation Element, there are references to terms such as: "level
of service," "capacity," "trips," "peak hours," and "trip generation rates." These terms are
used to describe various traffic characteristics. "Level of service" (LOS) is a qualitative
assessment of the motorist's perception of traffic flow that is measured in automobiles on
a certain portion of a road. The LOS scale of drivers satisfaction is represented by the
letters "A" through "F," with "A" representing a free flow of traffic (most desirable), and "F"
representing total congestion or gridlock (least desirable). A road's "capacity" is simply its
ability to accommodate traffic. A road's capacity is measured to get a quantitative
assessment that may be compared to the level of service scale. "Trips" indicate the
number of times a car enters a roadway to get from one place to another (not back - that
is another "trip"). The acceptable "level of service" for each roadway is described in terms
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of the number of "trips" measured either per day or at "peak hours" (rush hour or other
congested times). "Trip generation rates" describe a method for estimating the average
number of vehicles that typically travel to a particular type of land use.
For the purposes of transportation planning, roads have two main functions: (1) "access"
or allowing people to get to and from a property; and (2) "mobility" or moving vehicles from
place to place efficiently. A road designed for "access" would have lower speed limits and
frequent driveways ("access points"). These characteristics make a road less suitable for
"mobility". Conversely, a road which is designed for "mobility" would have higher speed
limits and fewer driveways ("limited access").
In order to differentiate between the function of roads, transportation planners have created
a "functional classification system." Functional classification aids in: (1) determining the
relative importance of the roads; (2) establishing the basis for levels of service and design
standards; (3) evaluating deficiencies and needs; (4) establishing improvement priorities;
(5) selecting responsibility for the roads; and (6) determining funding and financing policies.
The roads within the Ocoee Study Area were placed in four classes in the Traffic
Circulation Element.
· Principal Arterials: These roads serve the major centers of a metropolitan area and
accommodate the largest traffic volumes as well as the longest trips. The principal
arterial system should carry most vehicles entering and leaving the urban area and
the majority of through vehicles bypassing the central city. Significant intra-area
travel, such as between central business districts and outlying residential areas or
between major suburban centers, should be served by this class of facilities.
· Minor Arterials: These roads connect with and augment the principal arterial system
and accommodate vehicles traveling moderate distances at slower speeds than
principal arterials. This system also distributes traffic to smaller geographic areas.
The minor arterial street system places more emphasis on land access than the
higher system and offers a lower level of traffic mobility.
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· Collector Streets: These roads provide both land access and traffic circulation
within residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas. It differs from
the arterial system in that facilities on the collector system may penetrate residential
neighborhoods, distributing trips from the arterials through the area to the ultimate
destination. Conversely, the collector street also collects traffic from local streets
in residential neighborhoods and channels it into the arterial system.
· Local Streets: The local street system comprises all facilities not on one of the
higher systems. It serves primarily to provide direct access to abutting land and
access to the higher order systems. Local streets offer the lowest level of mobility.
Service to through traffic movement usually is deliberately discouraged.
Purpose of the Traffic Circulation Element
The City of Ocoee has developed a transportation management system to maintain
orderly, compact, and desirable growth through the comprehensive planning process. The
Traffic Circulation Element of Ocoee's Comprehensive Plan is a component of this overall
process. The goal of the Traffic Circulation Element is to develop a transportation system
which will adequately serve the travel needs of the area through the first decade of the
twenty first century.
The basis for planning Ocoee's traffic circulation system is the City's Future Land Use
Element. The forecast of future land uses is used to anticipate which existing roads will
need improvements and where new roads will be needed. The Future Land Use Element
also governs the feasibility of providing mass transit services. As the community grows,
the transportation system should be expanded to meet new travel demands while
maintaining community values. Future land use within the community will be supported by
a transportation network that includes the East West Expressway, the Florida Turnpike, the
Western Beltway, State Road 50, State Road 438, Clarcona-Ocoee Road, Ocoee-Apopka
Road, Maguire Road, and Clarke Road.
As with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, State law requires that the Traffic
Circulation Element analyze transportation facilities over a 20 year planning period (1985-
2005). Since 1985 was the base year for traffic data, 2005 was selected as the horizon
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year (This differs from the 1990-2010 planning period used in the other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan). The Traffic Circulation Element addresses the questions of what
is needed, why, where, when and who will pay for the transportation system changes.
1. The Original Traffic Circulation Element:
The original Traffic Circulation Element contained all of the required summaries, data,
analyses, and maps required by Rule 9-J5.007, FAC. This Element includes: (1) an
inventory of the existing traffic circulation system; (2) an analysis of existing
deficiencies; (3) an analysis of projected needs; (4) a schedule for projects; and (5) a
listing of goals, objectives, and policies. The Traffic Circulation Map identified the
existing collector roads, arterial roads, limited access facilities, rail lines, FOOT
functional classifications, and the number of traffic lanes for each road. The Map
covered not only lands within the City limits but also adjacent land areas under the
jurisdiction of Orange County and outside of the municipal boundaries. By looking at
roads outside of our jurisdiction, the City was able to utilize a traffic systems approach
for evaluating the roadway network within the planning area. Overall, the existing
Traffic Circulation Element has provided good policy guidance in developing a
transportation system which has adequately served the travel needs of the area.
However, it now appears as though Ocoee's burgeoning growth is adversely affecting
its transportation system. To respond to these changes, the City will need to re-write
its adopted Traffic Circulation Element to address a broader range of transportation
issues including transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities/mobility. Initial findings point
to gaps in these three areas which inadvertently discourage the use of alternate means
of transportation.
2. The Current Traffic Circulation Element:
The Traffic Circulation Element contains all of the required data, analyses, and maps
required by State Law. For example, the Element identifies collector roads, arterial
roads, limited access facilities, and the number of traffic lanes for each roadway.
However, these items no longer reflect current conditions so they will need to be
updated next year. For example, the Traffic Circulation Element states that there are
no transit stops in Ocoee. Today, the City has four new bus routes with direct access
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to: (1) the West Oaks Mall; (2) Winter Garden; (3) University of Central Florida; and
(4) downtown Orlando. For example, the Road Inventory states that are 8 signalized
intersections in Ocoee1. Today, however, there are twenty signalized intersections in
the Ocoee planning area with several new signals being planned.2 This is not the only
aspect of the transportation system that has been affected by Ocoee's rapid growth.
For example, the average weekday volume of traffic on Ocoee's concurrency
management roads has increased 21 % between 1993 (when we started tracking those
roads) and 1997. Between 1991 and 1997, the City added 16 lane miles of roads
representing a 19% increase and 21 miles of sidewalks. The bad news is that accidents
have also been on the rise. There were 280 accidents between 1984-1986 and there
were 690 accidents between 1995-1997 on State Road 50.3
In addition to the above noted changes, the Traffic Circulation Element lacks a clear
linkage between established goals and future transportation needs. It also needs to be
updated to address some emerging issues that have not been adequately emphasized;
including: (1) the extension of LYNX bus services into Ocoee; (2) the extension of the
East-West Expressway to State Road 50; (3) the finalization of plans to complete Part
A of the Western Beltway; and (4) commencement of the West Orange (bicycle/
pedestrian) Trail through Ocoee. These changes represent major impacts upon the
transportation network in the planning area. Accordingly, the narrative, goals,
objectives, and policies will need to be revised to address these issues and changes.
One significant transportation issue is that the existing bus routes focus on the principal
commercial and institutional uses but they do not service residential areas, parks, and
schools. Further, the sidewalk system has numerous gaps that may inhibit bus
ridership. Another emerging transportation issue is congestion along State Road 50.
It appears that the East West Expressway is experiencing free flow of traffic while State
Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, Traffic Circulation Element, Page 9. (1997)
2
Ocoee Planning Department (2/19/98)
3
Traffic volume, road mileage, sidewalk mileage, bus routes, and accident data collected and
provided by TransCore for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (2/3/98)
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Road 50 is grid locked. Since there are no immediate plans for FOOT to widen State
Road 50, the City will need to consider various transportation supply management
techniques to encourage use of the Expressway, car pooling, and transit ridership.
Another transportation issue on the horizon is the need for more park and ride spaces.
Although there are park and ride spaces at the West Oaks Mall, they could be
promoted to encourage car pools and transit usage. However, those spaces are not
enough, the City will need to provide more park and ride spaces adjacent to Western
Beltway interchanges in the coming years. Similarly, the West Orange Trail will provide
bicycle mobility options for Ocoee residents but the City must provide bicycle
connections to the Trail.
During the evaluation period, the only major text amendments were related to revising
the roadway classification system, adopting transportation management techniques,
and adjusting the City's levels of service for State and County Roads to reflect the
adopted levels of service in adjacent jurisdictions. In 1994, the City updated the
element to reflect its newly implemented transportation management system and
associated existing traffic data. The Traffic Circulation Element was updated again in
1997 to revise the classification system and adopt levels of service consistent with
adjacent jurisdictions.
3. Data:
The Traffic Circulation Element contained all of the required traffic data including the
Existing Traffic Conditions Map and associated summaries. The inventory of the
existing system identified local collector roads, arterial roads, limited access facilities,
rail lines, FOOT functional classifications, and the number of traffic lanes for each road,
as required by state law. State law requires that the Traffic Circulation Element identify
any local airports or ports but there aren't any in Ocoee. The Element also contains
traffic volumes, identifies deficiencies, and acceptable levels of service for the existing
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roadway network. The Traffic Circulation Element was developed based on a study
area larger than the current and foreseen corporate limits of the City. This study area
was bounded by:
· Roberson and Moore Roads to the south;
· Good Homes and ApopkaNineland Roads to the east;
· McCormick Road to the north;
· Ocoee-Apopka, East Crown Point and Windermere Roads to the West.
In 1991, there were only two major arterial roads serving the City of Ocoee and they
were: W.B. McGee Highway (State Road 50) and Florida's Turnpike (State Road 91).
W.B. McGee Highway is a major arterial running from Florida's west coast to the east
coast. Florida's Turnpike is a four-lane freeway that runs southeast from Wildwood, to
Homestead and accesses Ocoee by an interchange with State Road 50. At that time,
the City was also served and bisected by Silver Star Road (State Road 438). Silver
Star Road functions as a principal urban arterial route serving area-to-area and cross
area travel and connects with other principal arterials. Bluford Avenue (State
Road 437) serves local traffic and as a minor arterial. Bluford connects State Road 50,
State Road 438, Ocoee Apopka Road, Ocoee Clarcona Road, and Old Winter Garden
Road. Since the adoption of the Traffic Circulation Element the East-West Expressway
was extended into Ocoee and it terminates at Clarke Road and the Turnpike. Overall,
the existing traffic data has been useful for planning purposes but the data frequently
changes and the concurrency management system has been a more effective means
of tracking potential deficiencies.
4. Analysis:
The Traffic Circulation Element contains analyses of the existing levels of service and
systems needs as well as projected levels of service and projected systems needs. In
particular, the analysis examines design capacities of roadways, average daily trips,
accident frequency data, and the need for new or improved facilities. Since the City
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does not have any ports or airports, these items were not discussed in the adopted
element.
The analysis of projected needs utilized a modeling technique that included land use,
employment, and population for the entire planning area. The process involved
calibrating a computer traffic assignment model using existing land use, employment,
and population data to acceptably simulate existing traffic volumes. Thereafter, this
model was run with year 2005 projected land uses to produce year 2005 traffic. With
these future traffic volumes, the adequacy of the proposed Traffic Circulation Element
was evaluated against service standards and the Goals and Objectives. After a master
road plan was developed, improvements and priorities were established. These ranked
projects were then segregated into five year increments. The first five year increment
served as the basis for the transportation impact fee ordinance. Although the three
identified Maguire Road projects have not been constructed, five of the 16 identified
priorities have been completed. The remaining projects are in various planning stages.
During the evaluation period, minor corrections were made to the analysis regarding
the level of service for traffic circulation. Based upon this current analysis, it appears
that the only transportation facilities and services that may present level of service
concems today are state roads. There is sufficient traffic capacity available to meet the
needs of the current population of Ocoee with one exception, the segment of State
Road 50 between Bluford Avenue and Maguire Road, this segment may be the only
currently constrained segment. Since there are no immediate plans for FOOT to widen
State Road 50, the City will need to consider various transportation supply
management techniques to encourage use of the Expressway, car pooling, and transit
ridership. City staff and our transportation consultants have used the revised land use,
population, and employment data to estimate the future condition of our roadway
network. The preliminary findings appear to indicate that a number of roadway
improvements will be needed to maintain acceptable levels of service on area roads.
It appears that in addition to roadway improvements, the City will need to implement
additional transportation management strategies such as: access management and
alternative transportation facilities (transit, bike, and pedestrian facilities). This year the
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City has been working with its transportation consultants to update the traffic analysis
data through the year 2020. The City has refined the land use, employment, and
population projections used in the traffic model to more closely reflect current conditions
and project future transportation conditions. Accordingly, the City will update the Traffic
Circulation Element and expand its scope to include access management and
alternative transportation facilities.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Traffic Circulation Element are identified in
Exhibit 2 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the evaluation
period. The Traffic Circulation Element goals, objective and policies cover a wide range
of issues. The goals, objectives, and policies have been achieved with two exceptions,
parking and non-motorized transportation. Although the City has prohibited on-street
parking along major roads as proposed in the element, on-street parking downtown and
within neighborhoods should be provided for and is not identified in the policies. The
City will re-evaluate and re-prioritize the unfulfilled transportation objectives and policies
as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses and determined that the primary
transportation issues relate to: (1) incorporating the revised transportation modeling
data; (2) increasing pedestrian and bicycle connections, especially within the Activity
Centers and between parks and schools; (3) emphasizing the pedestrian access to
increase safety and access; (4) pursuing additional access management solutions to
congestion; and (5) increasing the focus on vehicular safety and mobility in congested
corridors. Accordingly, the City may add new goals, objectives, and policies related to
these five major problems.
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7. Unanticipated and Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
New technology is the most significant opportunity for transportation planning. During
the evaluation period, mapping technologies have improved and consequently so will
the traffic circulation maps. The City has already prepared revised land use data,
population estimates, employment projections, and existing traffic conditions. We hope
to integrate this new data geographically using the City's new Geographical Information
System (GIS) software. The new GIS software will make it easier for planning staff to
track and evaluate changes in traffic patterns as they occur or are proposed.
8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
The only two changes made to Chapter 163 that apply to the Traffic Circulation Element
are:
· Chapter 163.3161 (9) was modified to state that the Legislature intends for all
governmental entities to recognize and respect judicially acknowledged or
constitutionally protected private property rights.
· Chapter 163.3177(6)(J) was changed to require that all local governments within
an urbanized area with an MPO prepare a Transportation Element rather than
a Traffic Circulation Element. Accordingly, when the Ocoee Traffic Circulation
Element is revised next year it will be renamed the Transportation Element. The
changes are not limited to the title of the Element but also a revised scope that
will include transit, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation options.
No other changes have been made to the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187) or
Rule 9J-5 that will affect the new Transportation Element. The East Central Florida
Regional Policy Plan has not been amended since the adoption of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Housing Element. State Law requires that this report address
specific issues including: (1) original Housing Element; (2) the current Housing Element;
(3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis of major problems of
development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities; and (8) the
effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan. Throughout the discussion,
we describe amendments that we anticipate making next year to the Housing Element.
This is also required by the State. The Report must also list the amendments made to each
element since its original adoption.
Background Information
Throughout the Housing Element, there are references to "affordable housing." Affordable
housing is calculated by adding up all monthly housing costs (including mortgage/rent,
taxes, insurance, and utilities) and dividing it by the gross monthly household income
(before taxes, retirement contributions, and health insurance premiums). Housing is
considered to be affordable when all monthly housing costs are no more than 30 percent
of monthly income. The Housing Element also makes frequent references to the following
terms, defined below.
· Very Low to Low Income - household income less than 80 percent of the
median household income for the area.
· Moderate Income - household income between 80 percent and 120
percent of the median household income for the area.
· Middle Income - household income between 120 percent and 150
percent of the median household income for the area.
· Upper/High Income - household income is greater than 150 percent of
the median household income for the area.
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It should be noted that most housing programs use different income limits for households
based upon the number of persons living in the house. However, for discussion purposes,
the median household income (for an average sized household) for Orange County in
1990 was $30,2524 and affordable housing for such a household would cost about $750
per month. Very low to low income households are generally those with incomes below
$24,200 and moderate income households are those with incomes between $24,200 and
$36,300. Accordingly, affordable housing for very low to low income households would
cost less than $605 per month and affordable housing for moderate income households
should be between $605 and $908 per month. Middle incomes are basically between
$36,300 and $45,400 and upper income would be any households with incomes exceeding
$45,400 annually. Middle income housing should cost between $908 and $1135 per
month. Upper income housing would cost over $1135 per month. Again, these are 1990
numbers that have been provided here for comparison purposes only. The above figures
must take into account all monthly housing costs, as discussed above.
Purpose of the Housing Element
The purpose of the Housing Element is to evaluate the availability of and demand for
housing in different price ranges in Ocoee. As with all elements of the Comprehensive
Plan, State law requires that the Housing Element analyze housing issues over a 20 year
planning period (1990-2010). It should be noted that the Housing Element only estimates
housing needs and leaves the supply of housing to the private sector. The City builds no
housing. However, there are a variety of state and federal programs that provide
incentives for building affordable housing and assistance for individual low-income families.
The City's land development regulations, including zoning, building codes, etc., guide the
private sector in the development and construction of housing. The City is also not directly
involved in the maintenance or construction of housing. The private sector is responsible
for the operation and maintenance of the housing stock, whether owner-occupied or rental
housing. The City merely enforces its housing codes, health codes, and fair housing
ordinances which enforce the minimum standards to be met by the private sector.
4
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1. The Original Housing Element:
As discussed above, the Ocoee Housing Element has not been revised since it was
adopted in 1991. There are even references to "this draft element" and changes that
would be made when the 1990 Census was completed. These corrections have not
been made. When the original Housing Element was prepared in 1991, household
income had not been surveyed by the Census Bureau since 1979. Accordingly, the
data used to prepare the Housing Element was considerably out-of-date by 1991, but
it was used since it was the best available data at that time. Subsequently, a Census
of Income was conducted in 1989 by the Census Bureau. Also, the Department of
Community Affairs has provided each city and county in Florida with an affordable
housing needs assessment (discussed below). Now that more recent data is available,
the City will use this and other housing data during the update of the Housing Element.
The original Housing Element contained all of the summaries, data, and analyses
required by Rule 9-J5.01 0, FAC, with one minor exception. The City housing conditions
were compared to the housing conditions of the entire Metropolitan Statistical Area
(Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County) rather than to the housing
conditions in Orange County. Since State law requires that the City compare itself to
Orange County, the Housing Element will be updated accordingly next year.
2. The Current Housing Element:
As required by State Law, the Housing Element includes several maps: (1) a
Generalized Map of Substandard Units (figure 16); (2) an Historic Resources Map
(figure 8); and (3) a Downtown Redevelopment Area Map (figure 13). These maps
cover not only lands within the boundaries of the City but also adjacent land areas
outside of Ocoee within the Reserve Planning Area (RPA).
The current Element is out-of-date because the principal data source was the 1980
Census of Population and Housing Printouts (1989). For example, Table 2 of the
Housing Element states that there are 5,116 dwelling units in the City whereas the City
has estimated that there are 7,343 units as of April 1997. As discussed below, the City
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will use the mathematical method for revising the population projections rather than the
ratio or averaging methods.
The list of proposed developments is also out-of-date. In fact, 17 of the 22
developments have been completed. There are also 12 to 15 new proposed
developments in the City and more in the planning area. The Element also stated that
there were minimal substandard units in Ocoee in 1991. The City has subsequently
initiated a minimum housing inspection program that has eliminated many substandard
units. The available information on subsidized units, historic units, group homes, and
mobile homes has not changed significantly since Plan adoption. Accordingly, the City
does not anticipate any major changes in these sections.
Based upon the data provided by the Department of Community Affairs, it would appear
that the City theoretically has some deficiencies in the number of affordable units. The
City has collected some preliminary land use, housing, population, and employment
data for the planning area; however, and that data indicates that the City does not have
any affordable housing deficiencies. The City will finalize the data for the planning
area and determine whether any affordable housing deficiencies actually exist.
3. Data:
The original Housing Element included various housing data such as the number of
units, substandard units, subsidized units, group homes, mobile homes, historic units,
and units being constructed. The principal housing data source for the original Housing
Element was the 1980 Census of Population and Housing Printouts supplied by the
Florida State University (FSU) Computing Center-Census Group in July 1989. At that
time, the FSU Printouts were already almost ten years old but it was the best available
data and it met the requirements of Chapter 9J-5.
In June 1997, the Department of Community Affairs provided all cities in the State with
an analysis of the availability of housing, the "Affordable Housing Needs Assessment"
from the Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing (referred to as the "Shimberg Data").
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The Shimberg Data estimates that the City had a 1500 unit housing deficiency in 1995
for very low and low income households. The Shimberg data also anticipates that
Ocoee will have housing shortages in all income categories between 1996-2010.
Because the City questions the validity of this and other Shimberg estimates, the
update of the Housing Element will use several additional data sources: (1) Orange
County Property Appraiser Data; (2) Traffic Modeling Data; (3) Future Land Use
Projections; (4) Existing Land Use Data; and (5) Demographic Data. For example, the
City of Ocoee will use property valuation data from the Orange County Property
Appraiser's Office for the entire Joint Planning Area (referred to as the "Appraiser
Data") during the update. Staff anticipates that the Appraiser Data will demonstrate
that there are numerous low income housing opportunities within the Joint Planning
Area. Accordingly, the City will use the Appraiser Data during the update of the
Housing Element to validate our assumption that many of the local housing units are
"affordable" and the City does not have a shortage of affordable housing.
The recently completed Traffic Modeling Data may also be useful for determining
whether the Shimberg Data is accurate. Staff recently reconciled the new Traffic
Modeling Data with the revised Existing Land Use Map (1997) and the regional traffic
model. Then, the City prepared Future Land Use projections for the new Ocoee Traffic
Model. One of our initial findings has been that the City is actually growing at a faster
rate than estimated in the original Population Projections. In the original projections,
the City used two methods to estimate population growth: (1) a mathematical
extrapolation method; and (2) a ratio method. The mathematical model, in general,
tends to overestimate population growth whereas the ratio method allows for population
growth slowdowns over time. Since the Western Beltway has not been completed yet
and the City is still growing rapidly, it appears that the averaging of the mathematical
and extrapolation methods was not the best way to estimate population growth. The
City of Ocoee's population growth is following the mathematical model much more
closely. This data will be incorporated into the revised housing analysis when the
Housing Element is updated next year.
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In order to evaluate the accuracy of the existing traffic model, Staff collected parcel
level data regarding land use, population, housing units, and employment. This
existing land use data was entered into the Traffic Model to determine if it was
consistent with the existing traffic on the roads. This method of verifying the accuracy
of the land use data is more detailed than the original land use analysis. We will now
be able to use the revised Existing Land Use data to verify the accuracy of the
Shimberg Data. The same process was used to project Future Land Uses in Ocoee.
Staff collected parcel level data regarding vacant land, allowable uses, developer plans,
unusable acreage, and foreseeable influences on development outcomes. This
information was used to project population, housing units, employment, and remaining
vacant land. This data will also be used to check the Shimberg Data when we update
the Housing Element.
In July, a City demographic consultant completed an in-depth population estimate
which included housing data for the City. Based upon the estimated number of
households provided by the population consultant, it does not appear that there is a
deficit of affordable housing within the City and its Joint Planning Area. During the
update of the Housing Element, the City will use the appropriate housing data to reflect
recent planning area conditions.
As noted above, the original housing data reflected conditions for the entire planning
area. This approach allowed the City to anticipate annexations and evaluate area-wide
housing conditions. During the evaluation period, figures 8, 13, and 16 were revised
to depict the 1995 City limits and the Joint Planning Area (JPA) boundary line rather
than the Reserve Planning Area (RPA) boundary. The housing data tables have not
been updated and do not reflect the change from the RPA to the JPA. The City will
continue to plan for the JPA and update the housing data accordingly. Even though
the City cannot implement its housing goals for areas outside of the City, adjacent
housing conditions and availability affect residents of the area and should be evaluated
in the Ocoee Housing Element.
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4. Analysis:
The Housing Element analyses the projected households, housing needs, land
requirements, infrastructure needs, private sector responsibilities, and housing delivery
process. This Element analyzes the housing needs for the anticipated future population
based upon the population projections. The analysis identifies the needs by size and
income range for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010 including the maintenance of an
adequate vacancy rate. The analysis also discusses the role of the private sector in
supplying the needed housing. In addition, the Housing Element describes how the City
will continue to eliminate substandard housing, provide adequate sites for low and
moderate housing, provide adequate sites for group homes, and preserve and
rehabilitate historic residences. Accordingly, the Housing Element contains all of the
analyses required by Rule 9-J5.01 0, FAC, with one minor exception. The City housing
data was not compared to Orange County housing data. This requirement will be met
when the Housing Element is amended to reflect existing conditions.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the Objectives discussed in the Housing Element are identified in Exhibit 3
below along with an explanation of results. The Housing Element goals, objectives, and
policies submitted with the 1991 Comprehensive Plan cover a wide range of housing
issues. Most of the goals, objectives, and policies that were proposed to be achieved
through new Land Development Code regulations or other new codes have been
implemented. Several of the objectives were related to new initiatives that were difficult
to achieve due to the rate of development. Accordingly, some of the objectives have
not been achieved but the City intends to focus more attention on new or re-prioritized
Comprehensive Plan initiatives. It should be noted that the City is in the process of
completing a wide variety of stormwater improvement projects which will substantially
improve conditions in and around existing affordable neighborhoods. Additionally, the
Code Enforcement activities of the City have substantially improved the conditions of
rental units in Ocoee. The City will re-evaluate and re-prioritize the unfulfilled goals,
objectives, and policies of the Housing Element as part of the Comprehensive Plan
Update.
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6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses as related to housing stock and determined
that the primary issues relate to: (1) the lack of municipal redevelopment programs;
(2) the lack of incentives to encourage the renovation of downtown and historic
structures; (3) the need to encourage more diverse housing options including duplexes
and retirement housing; (4) the use of septic tanks due to the lack of sewer lines in the
City; and (5) poor stormwater drainage in selected areas of the City. As discussed
above, the City has already undertaken stormwater management and code
enforcement activities that have significantly improved affordable housing conditions.
The City of Ocoee considers these activities to be on-going since these objectives must
be maintained once they have been achieved. The City may add some new goals,
objectives, and policies related to the five primary housing problems identified above.
7. Unanticipated and Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
The only major problem for affordable housing in Ocoee has also been its only
unforeseen opportunity: growth. The continuing and rapid rate of growth in Ocoee has
been a problem for Ocoee because it has been the focus of staffs attention and it has
driven up the market demand and price for housing. Growth has also provided the City
of Ocoee with an unforeseen opportunity because it has increased our tax base and
staffing levels. The increase in staff and revenues will allow the City to focus more of
its attention on new planning initiatives and unattained comprehensive planning
objectives. For example, Ocoee has added two new Code Enforcement employees
since 1991. Staff anticipates that with more employees, the City is better equipped to
anticipate and address emerging housing problems and opportunities.
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8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
The changes made to Chapter 163 that apply to the Housing Element include the
following:
· In addition to ensuring the provision of adequate sites for housing to serve low
and moderate income residents, the needs of very low income residents must
also be addressed in the plan.
· A change to State law regarding "group homes" was instituted which requires
that all local governments in Florida permit "group homes" within all residential
zoning districts. (A "group home" is a small to medium home-like facility for
providing care to children and adults with various physical and mental
handicaps.)
· A "housing needs assessment" has been prepared by the Department of
Community Affairs for each local jurisdiction (e.g. the Shimberg Data). This data
and analysis is to be a basis for formulating the new Housing Element.
The applicable changes made to Rule 9J-5 regarding the Housing Element are
intended to implement the changes made to Chapter 163 above. These rule changes
will in turn require amendments to the City's Housing Element that provide for the
following:
· Inclusion of very low income households in the list of housing categories that the
element must address.
· Use of data from the Shimberg Data provided by the Department of Community
Affairs in the formulation of the Housing Element.
· Means of creating or preserving affordable housing that avoids the concentration
of such housing in specific areas of the jurisdiction.
· Specific programs and actions to streamline the permitting process and minimize
costs and delays for housing, especially affordable housing.
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· Optional inclusion of policies to use job training, job creation, and economic
solutions to address affordable housing concerns.
· Designation of sufficient sites at sufficient densities to accommodate the need
for affordable housing over the specified planning time frame.
There have been no changes to the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187, FS) and
the East Central Florida Regional Policy Plan that affect the City's Housing Element.
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INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Infrastructure Element. State Law requires that this report
address specific issues including: (1) the Original Infrastructure Element; (2) the Current
Infrastructure Element; (3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis
of major problems of development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and
opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan. It
is important to note that the Infrastructure Element contains the following sub-elements:
(a) sanitary sewer, (b) solid waste, (c) drainage, (d) potable water, and (e) aquifer recharge
protection. Included in each sub-element is an inventory of existing facilities, needs
assessments, conclusion, goals, objectives and policies. Throughout the discussion, we
describe amendments that we anticipate making next year to the Infrastructure Element.
This is also required by the State. The Report must also list the amendments made to each
element since its original adoption. Amendments to the Infrastructure Element are listed
and described in the current condition section of this chapter. Staff considers this report
to be a draft analysis of the Infrastructure Element and will incorporate citizen comments
into the final Evaluation and Appraisal Report before submission to the Department of
Community Affairs for a compliance determination.
Background Information
Each Sub-Element contains its own unique terminology. This section contains definitions
of the most commonly used terms. For example, there are "level of service" standards for
each type of infrastructure. "Infrastructure" means public facilities and services, including,
but not limited to, transportation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water,
educational, parks and recreational, and health care systems and facilities. Level of service
is one indicator of the amount of service provided. Level of service indicates the capacity
per unit of demand for each type of infrastructure. Specifically, the provision of water
services (gallons per day) has a different type of measure than recreation services (acres
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per 1,000 people). They are, in short, a summary of existing or desired infrastructure
conditions.
Chapter 163, FS, and Chapter 9J-5, FAC, requires that level of service standards for
infrastructure be addressed in comprehensive plans. Specifically, these levels of service
are established for the purpose of insuring that capacity is available when the City issues
a building permit. Level of service standards can effect the timing and location of
development by encouraging development in areas where facilities may have excess
capacity. On the other hand, development may not be permitted unless the needed
infrastructure is provided.
A "Concurrency Management System" controls the timing and location of development
based upon the availability (or eminent availability) of sufficient infrastructure to maintain
adopted level of service standards. Chapter 163, FS, requires that infrastructure be
available to support the impacts of development. Frequently, local governments make
development approval contingent on their ability to provide infrastructure. The local
government may require that the developer furnish certain infrastructure to maintain
acceptable levels of service. Typically, the Concurrency Management System interacts
with the development approval process by conditioning zoning, subdivision, or planned unit
development (PUD) approval on demonstrated availability of services.
Please note that "level of service" and "capacity" are terms that were discussed in the
Traffic Circulation Element that will also be used in the Infrastructure Element. Although
the basic concepts behind "level of service" and "capacity" are similar, the measurements
are different as appropriate to the type of facility or service. For example, potable water
and wastewater levels of service and capacities are measured in gallons per day ("g.p.d.")
or millions of gallons per day ("MGD").
The primary focus of this subsection is to define terms and concepts used in the
Wastewater Sub-Element. 'Wastewater treatment plants" are facilities designed to reduce
the bacteria and other levels in sewage prior to disposal into the ground. The treated
water, termed "effluent," can be disposed of in several ways consisting of surface water
discharge, or land application by either rapid rate or slow rate methods. Typically in Florida,
sewage is transported to a sewage treatment plant through "force mains" (Le., pipes)
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constructed of PVC, ductile iron or other materials. Sewage pumping stations are provided
at strategic locations to pump the raw sewage under pressure to the wastewater treatment
plants. The City of Ocoee currently disposes of their "effluent" using several methods:
percolation ponds, spray field irrigation, and on-site percolation ponds.
This subsection defines terms and concepts used in the Solid Waste Sub-Element. "Solid
waste" means non-hazardous garbage, rubbish, refuse, sludge, or other discarded
materials resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or
governmental operations. "Hazardous Waste" means wastes which may pose a
substantial hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported,
disposed of, stored, or treated. "Transfer station" refers to a facility for the collection of solid
waste from vehicles where waste is transferred into larger vehicles to transport to a final
disposal site.
The primary focus of this subsection is to define terms and concepts used in the Drainage
Sub-Element. "Stormwater management" refers to the capture of rainfall to prevent
flooding and soil erosion. The philosophy behind stormwater management is that the post-
development "run-off' (Le., flowing rain water) should match the pre-development "run-off."
Various types of stormwater-diverting structures are built to control stormwater run-off.
For example, "off-line retention" includes diversion structures that move stormwater to a
percolation, infiltration or other treatment area. "On-line retention and detention" are
holding ponds that are constructed with filtration devices. "Detention ponds" are ponds with
very short holding times. "Swales" involve grass surfaces that reduce runoff velocities,
enhance infiltration and remove runoff contaminants, thus improving run-off quality.
This subsection defines terms and concepts used in the Potable Water Sub-Element.
"Potable" means water for human consumption (Le., drinking water). A "potable water
supply system" normally consists of a water supply source, a treatment plant, and a
distribution and storage network. The supply must provide a reliable quantity of water for
the long term needs ofthe community, and preferably will have a quality that minimizes the
amount oftreatment required. Before being used for public consumption, most water must
be treated. After treatment, the water is supplied to individual users by way of a network
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of pipes and storage reservoirs. Large transmission lines, called "potable water mains,"
carry water to major demand areas and connect to a network of smaller lines which
eventually supply individual customers. Both the distribution mains and distribution
network should be interconnected to form flow "loops" to maintain optimal pressure. Water
is delivered under pressure within the distribution system in order to ensure adequate
"flow" to meet demands. Demand fluctuates during each day, usually exhibiting peaks
during the morning and evening, corresponding to periods of highest residential use.
Localized demand peaks also occur when the system is utilized for fire fighting purposes.
In order to provide adequate quantities and pressure to meet peak use and fire flow
demands, "storage tanks" are used with the distribution system to ensure the availability
of water. Generally, the minimum combined well capacity available at all the water plants
should exceed the actual, or predicted, maximum day demand. This ensures that water
service can be provided even on days when the City experiences its highest water
demand.
The primary focus of this subsection is to define terms and concepts used in the Aquifer
Recharge Sub-Element. "Aquifers" are subterranean water-bearing layers of porous rock,
sand or gravel. Several "aquifers" may be present below the surface in one location. The
source of water in aquifers is rainfall. Under the force of gravity, rainfall "percolates" down
into the aquifer. The "surficial aquifer" is approximately 20 to 40 feet deep. The "Floridan
aquifer," where the City of Ocoee obtains its potable water from, is located beneath a
limestone layer known as the Hawthorne Formation and is approximately 100 to 500 feet
deep. Because soils have different permeability, the rate of "aquifer recharge" varies from
location to location. For example, the eastern half of the City is classified as having a "high
recharge rate" area by the United States Geological Survey, and the western half has a
"low recharge rate." 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. A
second concern related to development within aquifer recharge areas is the potential for
contamination of groundwater within the aquifer. Just as with stormwater runoff to surface
waters, pollutants picked up by run-off which enters an aquifer can degrade the quality of
the groundwater. Since water flows within an aquifer in a manner similar to surface water
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flow, downstream portions of the groundwater may be polluted over time. This becomes
a problem when the aquifer is tapped as a potable water supply downstream.
Purpose of the Infrastructure Element
The purpose of the Infrastructure Element is to evaluate the availability of and demand for
various types of facilities and services in Ocoee (e.g.:sanitary sewer service, solid waste
collection, stormwater drainage, potable water service, and aquifer recharge). As with all
elements of the Comprehensive Plan, State law requires that the Infrastructure Element
analyze service availability over a 20 year planning period (1990-2010). The City's
concurrency management system is used to insure that the appropriate facilities and
services are available prior to development. The City merely enforces its concurrency
management regulations which track the availability of various facilities and services and
prescribe the minimum standards to be met by the private sector.
1. The Original Infrastructure Element:
The original and adopted versions of the Infrastructure Element contain all of the
summaries, data, analyses, and maps required by State law. Specifically, the
Infrastructure Element contains comprehensive plans for the following sub-elements:
(a) sanitary sewer; (b) solid waste; (c) drainage; (d) potable water; and (e) aquifer
recharge protection. Included in each sub-element is an inventory of existing facilities,
needs assessments, operating entities, design capacities, current demand, existing
levels of service, projected needs, drainage features, conclusions, goals, objectives,
and policies. In addition, the Element utilized the best available data and was prepared
in accordance with Rule 9-J5.0055, FAC. The Infrastructure Element covers a planning
period through the year 2010.
2. The Current Infrastructure Element:
The Infrastructure Element contains all of the required data including the existing
conditions and projected service demands for the following services and facilities:
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(a) potable water; (b) sanitary sewer; (c) stormwater drainage; (d) groundwater aquifer
recharge; and (e) solid waste disposal. For example, the Wastewater Sub-element
provides for the economical treatment of wastewater and effluent disposal by evaluating
the needs of existing and future sewer customers. The Solid Waste Sub-element
examines the existing facilities used by the City of Ocoee to properly transfer, process
and dispose of its future refuse generation. The Drainage Sub-element provides a
guide for the management and storage of surface waters created by the run-off
generated from rainfall events. The Potable Water Sub-element inventories the existing
water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities, determines existing and projected
water demands, assesses the existing facilities with respect to the existing needs,
future needs, and regulatory requirements, and determines the deficiencies of the
potable water system for meeting current and future water demand and regulatory
agency requirements. Each sub-element has data that is used to analyze the
availability of facilities and services to serve existing land uses, as projected in the
Future Land Use Element.
During the evaluation period, the City annexed approximately 2,600 acres. Some of
the larger annexations raised water and sewer territorial issues with the County that
ultimately resulted in a lawsuit. Although the City and County already had two separate
territorial agreements regarding water and sewer services, a new interlocal agreement,
the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement, was ultimately adopted to resolve the lawsuit
and it identifies additional means for resolving any water and sewer service disputes.
In 1996, the Appendix A infrastructure maps were updated to reflect the 1995 City limits
and the new JPA boundary. However, the associated data has not been updated
because the City, Orange County, and the Department of Community Affairs agreed
that it could be updated as part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan. However, the
City has not amended the text in its Infrastructure Element or any of it Sub-Elements
since they were originally adopted.
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3. Data:
The Infrastructure Element contained all of the required data including the existing
sanitary sewer conditions, solid waste disposal conditions, drainage conditions, potable
water conditions, and groundwater aquifer recharge conditions. For example, the
Wastewater Sub-element quantifies the existing network of sewer pipes, the number
of individual connections, the number and type of lift stations, and the wastewater
treatment plant capacities for treatment and disposal. The Solid Waste Sub-element
anticipates the types and quantities of solid waste generated annually through 2010.
The Drainage Sub-element projects the future drainage capacity of the sixteen (16)
drainage sub-basins within the City of Ocoee and estimates future modifications that
may be needed to accommodate future development. The Potable Water Sub-element
identifies the existing Ocoee water service area, water plants, average daily water
demand, total average daily flow, and the number of equivalent residential connections.
The Aquifer Recharge Sub-element evaluates the quality and quantity of water
available from the surficial and Floridan aquifers in Ocoee. All lakes are directly
connected to the surficial aquifer. Water enters the surficial aquifer by infiltration from
rainfall in varying degrees. The surficial aquifer water level varies seasonally depending
upon rainfall. The Floridan aquifer lies below the Hawthorne Formation. Rainfall
recharge and potable water withdrawals will cause variations in the Floridan aquifer
level and growth both increases potable water demand and reduces land area for
infiltration/recharge.
The eastern half of the City of Ocoee is located in a high recharge area averaging
between 10 to 20 inches per year, which aids in aquifer recharge. The western half is
located in a low recharge area averaging between 0 to 3 inches per year in aquifer
recharge. Both of these recharge areas are shown in Figure 7, Appendix A. The City
of Ocoee obtains 100 percent of its potable water supply from the Floridan Aquifer.
Groundwater withdrawal rates in 1989 totaled 2.3 MGD and rates in 1997 totaled 3.4
MGD.
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Although the existing infrastructure data is extensive, it appears that it will need to be
revised to reflect current conditions. For example, the City of Ocoee estimated
infrastructure needs for the entire planning area in each of the Sub-elements. This
approach will be carried forward so that Ocoee can continue to plan for the
infrastructure needs of the entire planning area and anticipate the needs of annexable
areas within the Joint Planning Area. The updated analyses will be based upon the
uses identified on the revised Future Land Use Map. Accordingly, the data tables and
maps will need to be amended to take the infrastructure needs of these areas into
account. Although the City cannot implement its infrastructure goals for areas outside
of the City, these conditions impact the demand for future services and planning for
them will facilitate future annexations. Overall, the existing infrastructure data was
accurate and reliable for planning purposes but it will need to be updated to reflect the
changes that have occurred since 1991.
4. Analysis:
The Infrastructure Element evaluated the existing facilities, operating entities, design
capacities, current demand, existing levels of service, projected needs, and relevant
regulations for each of the following services: (1) potable water; (2) sanitary sewer; (3)
drainage; (4) groundwater recharge; and (5) solid waste disposal. Much of the
available potable water and sanitary sewer capacity has been used or is committed for
vested projects; however, the City is currently making improvements to the potable
water system, sanitary sewer system, and effluent reuse disposal system. Based upon
the projected land use data, there continues to be sufficient future water and sewer
capacity (after these improvements) to meet the needs of the projected population
through the year 2010.
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5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Infrastructure Element are identified in Exhibit
4 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the evaluation period
The Infrastructure Element goals, objective and policies cover a wide range of issues.
Goals, objectives, and policies that are implemented through the site plan review
process and Land Development Code have been achieved. Several objectives that
were related to new initiatives and have not been achieved. The City will re-evaluate
and re-prioritize the unfulfilled goals, objectives, and policies as part of the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses. We have determined that the primary
issues relate to three key infrastructure concerns: (1) lack of sewer lines in certain
sections of the City; (2) poor stormwater drainage in certain sections of the City; and
(3) insufficient effluent reuse disposal capacity. The City of Ocoee is going to conduct
a study of the wastewater system to determine the most feasible way of providing
services to those unserved areas of the City and look for alternative funding strategies.
No data was available concerning the City's drainage system when the Infrastructure
Element was adopted. Since 1991, the City has initiated several major drainage basin
studies to identify new stormwater discharge and drainage projects that address the
City's existing deficiencies. The proposed projects have been prioritized and are being
funded through the stormwater utility tax.
The City has also established an effluent reuse distribution plan. Once the effluent
reuse disposal lines are in place the City will have enough wastewater disposal
capacity to serve the current and projected populations. By providing an effluent reuse
system for irrigation purposes, the City will simultaneously decrease its potable water
consumption. Accordingly, the City anticipates that we will have adequate facilities and
services for both the existing and projected populations throughout the planning period.
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7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
During the evaluation period mapping technologies have improved, so the City will
reconfigure the infrastructure maps for use with Geographical Information System
(GIS). These maps will facilitate the evaluation of changes in development pattems and
associated infrastructure impacts, as they are proposed. Although the natural drainage
patterns and aquifer recharge features do not change significantly over time, the City
plans to update the maps using the best available data from the St. John's River Water
Management District and Orange County. The City anticipates that the most significant
changes will be in drainage patterns (resulting from changes in topography related to
development). Staff anticipates that with the new GIS software, the City is better
equipped to anticipate and address emerging infrastructure problems and opportunities.
8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
No changes have been made to Chapter 163 that apply to the Infrastructure Element.
The following changes to the State Comprehensive Plan impact the Infrastructure
Element by requiring the City to:
· Reduce the volume of solid waste by 30% in 1994 (accomplished).
· Coordinate with the county wide solid waste collection system (accomplished).
· Initiate recycling programs (accomplished).
Rule 9J-5, FAC, has also been revised to require that each Infrastructure Element
includes:
· An analysis of soil surveys for areas served by septic tank relative to suitability.
· Policies establishing water quality standards for stormwater discharge.
No other changes have been made to the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187) or
Rule 9J-5 that will affect the new Infrastructure Element. The East Central Florida
Regional Policy Plan has not been amended since the adoption of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan.
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City of Ocoee, Florida
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CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Conservation Element. State law requires that this Report
address specific issues including: (1) the Original Conservation Element; (2) the Current
Conservation Element; (3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis
of major problems of development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and
opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan.
Throughout the discussion, we describe amendments that we anticipate making next year
to the Conservation Element. This is also required by the State. The Report must also list
the amendments made to each element since its original adoption. Amendments to the
Conservation Element are listed and described in the current condition section of this
chapter.
Background Information
The City of Ocoee is located in Central Florida, on the western perimeter of the Orlando
Metropolitan Area. Situated on the Mt. Dora Ridge, Ocoee is characterized by undulating
hills with sandy soils and numerous lakes. According to the East Central Florida Regional
Planning Council, Ocoee has only one natural resource of regional significance and it is
the Staten Branch, a tributary and wetland area located in the northwest section of the City
adjacent to Lake Apopka. The City is located within three regional drainage basins: (1) the
Wekiva River basin; (2) the Cypress Creek basin; and (3) the Lake Apopka basin (see
Figure 3). About 200 acres of our planning area is located within the Cypress Creek
drainage basin and is governed by the South Florida Water Management District while the
remainder of the planning area is governed by the St. John's River Water Management
District.
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Throughout the Conservation Element, there are references to: (1) Air Quality; (2) Surface
Water Bodies; (3) Natural Features; and (4) regulation of development activities within
specific areas. "Air Quality" is a term used to discuss air pollution which can be caused by
automobiles, industrial uses, and other sources. The minimum air quality standards have
been established by the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation. The State and
Orange County monitor air quality in Ocoee. "Surface Water Bodies" are essentially lakes,
rivers, and streams. "Natural features" include flood plains (areas within 100 feet of the
mean high water level around lakes and wetlands) and wetlands. The Conservation
Element discusses the need to regulate development activities to protect the natural water-
cleansing features of the natural system and to prevent groundwater pollution from urban
and agricultural land uses. This can be accomplished through provisions such as the use
of natural features to treat stormwater runoff, limitations on destruction of native plants
and/or land, and maintenance of buffers.
Purpose of the Conservation Element
The purpose of the Conservation Element is to promote and enhance the conservation,
use and protection of the natural resources of the City. In addition, the Element
establishes a plan and policy direction concerning conservation of natural resources and
will provide a basis for decision-making by city officials. As growth occurs in and around
the City of Ocoee, the need for protection and management of the City's natural resources
will increase. The City's natural resources are identified and analyzed in this Element. A
description of these resources and their significance to the City, as well as the region is
also included. As with all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, State law requires that the
Conservation Element analyze conservation issues over a 20 year planning period (1990-
2010). Policies to maintain and enhance these resources as well as shape growth pattems
of the City are included in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies section of this Element. It
should be noted that many of these goals, objectives, and policies are implemented
through development regulation. In addition, the City intends to pursue county and state
funding for acquisition of significant conservation areas.
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1. The Original Conservation Element:
The original Conservation Element contained all of the summaries, data, analyses, and
maps for the entire planning area that were required by Rule 9-J5.013, FAC. Since no
significant amendments have been made during the evaluation period and no rule
changes have occurred that would impact the Element, staff has examined the Element
for major changes affecting natural resources in the area. Staff has concluded that the
principal change that has occurred during the evaluation period is the development of
highly suitable lands. Staff anticipates that as the availability of suitable lands
decreases during the upcoming planning period, development pressure on marginal
lands will increase. Therefore, the identification of existing natural resources, pollution
problems, potential uses, conservation or protection measures, and water sources will
be more important for planning in the upcoming planning period than it was during the
past six years. As discussed earlier, the adopted Conservation Element examined
natural resource conditions within the planning area, not just areas within the City limits.
The City intends to continue to plan for the entire area and will update the conservation
data and maps accordingly as part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Current Conservation Element:
The Conservation Element has not been amended since adoption except that the maps
in Appendix A were revised to remove the Reserve Planning Area boundary and add
the Joint Planning Area boundary in its place. The Element contains maps of regional
drainage basins, landscape associations, flood zones, water well locations, aquifer
recharge areas, historic resources, wetland habitats, generalized soil associations,
topography, local drainage basins, and potentiometric contours (see attached Figures
3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10,23,24, and 29). The Conservation Element also discusses the
need to avoid development within the floodplain and conservation areas. The water well
location map and historic resources map are out-of-date and may not reflect current
conditions so they will be evaluated as part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Conservation measures have been relatively easy to implement during the first six
years of this plan because natural resources have been readily available and
development pressure has been focused on land that is suitable for development, as
identified in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. However, as the City enters the next
planning period, growth rates will continue to escalate due to the construction of the
Western Beltway, the West Orange Bicycle/ Pedestrian Trail, and spin-off development
from the West Oaks Regional Mall. As local growth rates climb, suitable development
lands will become scarce adding development pressures to natural resource areas. As
the demand for marginal lands increases, the City will have to balance the competing
interests of preservation and development. Additionally, as development continues in
the Ocoee area, pollution problems may arise that were not significant concerns during
the evaluation period. Accordingly, the need for protection and management of the
City's natural resources will increase correspondingly.
3. Data:
The original Conservation Element identifies existing natural resources, pollution
problems, potential for use, conservation or protection measures, and water sources
and needs. The element also summarizes the air quality, surface water quality,
groundwater quality, flood plains, soil conditions, topography features, endangered
species, ecological communities and natural reservations. The Conservation Element
and associated data has not been updated since plan adoption (see the attached
tables and figures). Conservation data will be revised and updated, as needed, during
the update of the Comprehensive Plan. The City will obtain the most recent and
reliable conservation information from the East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council, the Department of Environmental Protection, the St. John's River Water
Management District, and the South Florida Water Management District. The natural
resource data included in the adopted plan was obtained from these sources and it was
accurate and reliable for planning purposes but will be updated to reflect the changes,
if any, that have occurred during the evaluation period.
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4. Analysis:
The Conservation Element evaluates Ocoee's air quality, surface water quality,
groundwater quality, flood plains, soil conditions, topography features, endangered
species, ecological communities, natural reservations, and water use. About half of the
vacant-committed land identified in the original Comprehensive Plan has subsequently
been developed as projected in the land use analysis. Based upon the projected land
use analysis, it appears that natural resources will soon become segregated and
Ocoee's preservation policies and regulations will become more important in the long-
term protection of these features.
At the time of plan adoption, the only water pollution problems in the area were related
to surface water pollution. Much of it was due to agricultural and urban runoff.
Subsequently, the City has experienced a significant conversion of agricultural lands
for urban development and new regulations have been adopted to reduce urban runoff.
Accordingly, the City anticipates that when surface water quality is evaluated, an
improvement will be noted. At this time, the quality of the water recharging the Floridan
Aquifer is not seen as a potential problem.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the nine Conservation objectives are identified in Exhibit 5 (below) along with
an explanation of results achieved during the evaluation period. The Conservation
Element goals, objective and policies cover a wide range of conservation issues. The
City of Ocoee is implementing these goals, objectives, and policies through the review
of current development and implementation of the Land Development Code. As
Exhibit 5 indicates, the City has achieved excellent results for eight of the nine
objectives and good results for the other objective. However, as discussed above,
escalating development pressures in the Ocoee area will make it more difficult to
preserve our natural resources and control pollution. Accordingly, the City feels that
the substantive conservation challenges for the Ocoee area will be faced in the
upcoming years as additional development pressure is put on natural areas.
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6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses and determined that the primary issues
relate to: (1) the scarcity of natural resources; (2) development around preservation
areas; and (3) insufficient money for land acquisition. Accordingly, the City may add
new goals, objectives, and policies related to these three major problems as part of the
update of the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
New technology is the most significant opportunity for the Conservation Element.
Although the natural resource features do not change significantly over time, the City
anticipates that better maps from various sources will improve the accuracy and detail
of the Conservation Element maps. Once the maps are updated, we expect the most
significant changes to be in conservation areas (such as more accurate delineation of
wetlands and flood zones) based upon the availability of better data in digital format.
Staff anticipates that with the new GIS software, the City is better equipped to
anticipate and address emerging conservation problems and opportunities.
8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
None of the recent changes to the State Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 163 affect
the Conservation Element. Rule 9J-5, FAC, has been revised to require that
Conservation Elements identify:
· The preservation of potable water well fields by designating appropriate activities
and land uses within wellhead protection areas.
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· Sections 9J-5.013(2)(c)[1] and 9J-5.013(3) have been revised to require that
each Conservation Element include one or more policies to address the
protection of water quality by restricting activities and land uses known to
adversely affect the quality and quantity natural groundwater recharge areas.
wellhead protection areas. and surface waters used as a source of public water
supply. The Conservation Element should also have wetland protection policies
that identify land uses which are incompatible with the protection and
conservation of wetlands and directs such uses away from wetlands in
combination with other goals. objectives and policies in the comprehensive plan.
Where incompatible land uses are allowed to occur. mitigation shall be
considered as one means to compensate for loss of wetlands functions. The
City of Ocoee will adopt Conservation Element goals. objectives. and policies
that: (1) identify incompatible uses and activities: (2) protect water quality: and
(3) direct growth away from wetlands in compliance with the revised
requirements of Rule 9J-5.013(2)(c)[1] and (3).
· The identification, designation, and protection of historically significant
properties.
· The location and quality of groundwater resources.
· Hazardous wastes as a potential pollution problem.
· Waters that flow into estuarine waters.
Each of the above issues have been addressed in the adopted Comprehensive Plan
and Land Development Code.
The East Central Florida Regional Policy Plan has not been amended since the
adoption of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan.
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RECREA liON AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Recreation and Open Space Element. State Law requires
that this report address specific issues including: (1) the Original Recreation and Open
Space Element; (2) the Current Recreation and Open Space Element; (3) data;
(4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis of major problems of development;
(7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes
to State laws, rules, and the regional plan. Throughout the discussion, we describe
amendments that we anticipate making next year to the Recreation and Open Space
Element or other specific actions that may be needed to increase recreational opportunities
in the Ocoee area. This is also required by the State. The Report must also list the
amendments made to each element since its original adoption. Amendments to the
Recreation and Open Space Element are listed and described in the current condition
section of this chapter.
Background Information
Ocoee is a suburban community within the Orlando Metropolitan Area and is located
amongst the rolling hills and lakes of the Mt. Dora Ridge. This combination of location and
function sets the stage for enjoyable and readily accessible recreational activities. Several
recreational activities are considered to be popular in the Ocoee area: (1) boating; (2)
fishing; (3) baseball; (4) softball; (5) golf; (6) visiting historic buildings; (7) walking; (8)
cycling; and (9) roller blading. Boating and fishing opportunities in Ocoee continue to be
easily accessible due to the many lakes in the area. During the evaluation period, the City
has worked in cooperation with the local historic preservation society to renovate the
Withers-Maguire House. This historic building is now open to the public in the form of a
historic museum. A notable new multi-modal recreational facility providing recreational
opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians is under construction in Ocoee,
the West Orange Trail. When completed, this Trail will connect Ocoee to Oakland and
Wekiva Springs. This new recreational concept has proven to be very popular with area
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residents by providing opportunities for walking, cycling, roller blading, and, soon,
horseback riding. With recent population growth, the demand for more recreational
opportunities and the need to protect valuable open space resource is becoming even
more important.
Purpose of the Recreation and Open Space Element
The purpose of the Recreation and Open Space Element is to plan for a system of parks
and recreational facilities that are readily accessible to all residents within the community.
This Element identifies existing public and private recreation sites and open spaces. For
each of the identified sites, types of recreational facilities! activities will be identified, either
activity-based or resource-based. Future needs for additional parks and recreation
facilities and open space have also been evaluated based on projected population,
adequacy of existing structures and equipment, and their availability. As with all elements
of the Comprehensive Plan, State law requires that the Recreation and Open Space
Element analyze recreation and open space facilities and needs over a 20 year planning
period (1990-2010). Policies to maintain and enhance these resources as well as shape
growth patterns of the City are included in the Goals, Objectives, and Policies section of
this Element. It should be noted that many of these goals, objectives, and policies are
implemented through development regulation. In addition, the City intends to pursue
county and state funding for acquisition of additional recreation and open space areas.
1. The Original Conservation Element:
The original Recreation and Open Space Element contains all of the summaries, data,
analyses, and maps required by Rule 9-J5.0055, FAC. More specifically, it includes a
Recreational Facilities Map, Historic Resources Map, and a summary of the available
public and private recreation sites. These maps cover not only lands within the City
limits but also adjacent land areas under the jurisdiction of Orange County and outside
of the municipal boundaries within the RPA.
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2. The Current Recreation and Open Space Element:
The Recreation and Open Space Element contains an inventory and analysis of
recreational facilities, open space land, historic resources, and natural areas. The
existing inventories are slightly out-of-date and do not reflect current conditions. The
Recreation and Open Space and Historic Resources Maps will be updated using the
GIS software and site plans of existing facilities may be added to the inventories. The
two most significant amendments to the Recreation and Open Space Element since
1991 were related to adopting recreational guidelines rather than standards and
revising the above maps to show the new Joint Planning Area (JPA) boundary. The
Recreation and Open Space Element was amended in 1994 to add flexibility to the park
development standards which were strictly defined and difficult to implement. In 1996,
most of the Appendix A maps were updated to reflect the 1995 City limits and the Joint
Planning Area boundary but the underlying information was not updated. The City
intends to continue to plan for the entire area and update the Element accordingly.
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3. Data:
The Recreation and Open Space Element contained all of the required recreation data
including inventories of existing recreation facilities, open spaces, and natural spaces.
The City is in the process of building a new City Recreational Complex on A. D. Mims
Road near Lake Meadow. This new facility will include a community pool, ballfields,
and a community building. There is also the opportunity for future passive recreational
facilities such as nature walks and wetland walkways, if funding becomes available.
After the new fire station on Clarke Road is completed, the City plans to convert an
existing fire station located on Adair Street next to Vignetti Park into a recreation facility.
As these two new recreational facilities are completed and activities are relocated from
the municipal complex, the City may convert the existing building into a senior services
and recreational facility. Accordingly, the City's recreational facilities data and maps will
need to be updated to reflect these new conditions as part of the update of the
Comprehensive Plan. The summary of existing public and private facilities was
accurate and reliable for planning purposes but it will need to be updated to reflect the
changes that have occurred during the evaluation period including annexed areas and
new facilities.
4. Analysis:
The Recreation and Open Space Element contains a recreational facilities needs
analysis, projected recreation needs analysis, and future recreation uses for the
planning area. The analysis of needed facilities was divided into four categories:
(1) mini-parks; (2) neighborhood parks; (3) community parks; and (4) special purpose
facilities. This approach allowed staff to plan for neighborhood's as well as the larger
community's recreational needs. The City annexed approximately 2,600 acres during
the evaluation period. When these areas develop it is anticipated that the City will
acquire additional recreational areas and conservation - open space lands. Based upon
the projected land use data, there continues to be sufficient recreation and open space
land available to meet the recreation and open space needs of the current population
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of Ocoee. However, the City may need to acquire additional land or add facilities to
existing parks to accommodate the projected population of the City.
During the evaluation period, the City changed its recreation and open space standards
to guidelines. This minor revision was carried through in the facilities and services
analysis for recreation! open space, and the City will need to re-evaluate the revenue
streams for funding new park and recreation improvements as part of the update of the
Comprehensive Plan. After the City establishes a cost-feasible plan, new facilities can
be scheduled which should ensure that facilities and services will be available for future
populations at an acceptable level of service.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Recreation and Open Space Element are
identified in Exhibit 6 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the
evaluation period. The Recreation and Open Space Element goals, objective and
policies cover a wide range of recreation issues. Most of the goals, objectives, and
policies are implemented through the development review process or the Land
Development Code. Several objectives were related to new initiatives and the results
have not been as successful due to insufficient resources. Accordingly, some of the
objectives have not been achieved but the planning staff has gotten larger and the City
intends to focus more attention on new or re-prioritized Comprehensive Plan initiatives.
The City may pursue intergovernmental funding for new recreation initiatives.
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses and determined that the primary issue
relates to insufficient park development. Although there is adequate park land, the
existing facilities need additional improvements to make the best use of the facilities.
Accordingly, the City may add new goals, objectives, and policies related to park
development and apply for grant money to develop new and existing sites.
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7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
Park, recreation and open space planning incorporates a spectrum of interests,
including growth and fiscal management, facility and program planning, park themes,
architectural design standards, and landscape designs. The City must continue to
exercise a leadership role in coordinating the effective utilization of all recreation
resources within its boundaries. Greater coordination and cooperation must be
established among the multiplicity of public and private recreation suppliers in and
around the area to maximize the total outdoor recreation effort and direct it most
effectively and efficiently.
The development of the new West Orange Trail along the north side of the City is the
most significant opportunity for the City of Ocoee as it relates to recreation and open
space. During the evaluation period the Orange County Parks and Recreation
Department has developed the West Orange Trail (a new bicycle and pedestrian trail)
with ISTEA and general revenue funding. The trail will cross through Ocoee near Lake
Apopka and the municipal golf course. When completed, this facility will create a
continuous bicycle and pedestrian thoroughfare from the Orange/Lake County line to
the Wekiva Springs Area. The City will be considering new bicycle/ pedestrian facilities
that either interconnect or are co-located with the West Orange Trail. Staff anticipates
that with more employees, the City is better equipped to anticipate and coordinate with
adjacent jurisdictions to address emerging parks and open space problems and
opportunities.
8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
None of the changes made to Chapter 163, Chapter 187, Rule 9J-5, and the East
Central Florida Regional Policy Plan apply to the Recreation and Open Space Element.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Intergovemmental Coordination Element. State Law requires
that this report address specific issues including: (1) the Original Intergovernmental
Coordination Element; (2) the Current Intergovernmental Coordination Element; (3) data;
(4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis of major problems of development;
(7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes
to State laws, rules, and the regional plan. Throughout the discussion, we describe
amendments that we anticipate making next year to the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element. This is also required by the State. The Report must also list the amendments
made to each element since its original adoption. Amendments to the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element are listed and described in the current condition section of this
chapter.
Background Information
The Intergovemmental Coordination Element identified all adjacent municipalities and other
coordinating entities as well as the appropriate coordinating mechanisms for each entity.
There is a separate discussion for local governments, regional entities, state agencies,
federal agencies, and utility companies. Further, the Intergovernmental Coordination
Element discussed the effectiveness of existing coordination mechanisms which have been
used to further intergovernmental coordination. The Element identified and discussed
specific problems and needs within each element of the Comprehensive Plan which would
benefit from additional coordination. It compared the growth and development proposed
in the Plan with appropriate comprehensive regional policies in order to evaluate the need
for additional coordination. The Intergovemmental Coordination Element also coordinated
the Plan with the rules, principals, and guidelines for development in any area of critical
state concern falling within the local governments jurisdiction.
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Purpose of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element
The purpose of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element is to identify and resolve
incompatible goals, objectives, and policies and development proposed in local
government comprehensive plans and to determine and respond to the needs for
coordination processes and procedures with adjacent local governments, and regional and
state agencies. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element evaluates the appropriate
coordination mechanisms for each coordinating entities. The Intergovernmental
Coordination Element also discusses any existing agreements and their effects upon each
of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Ocoee wants to take the initiative
in intergovemmental coordination of such major issues as annexation, water conservation,
housing, solid waste management and land use compatibility with neighboring cities and
the unincorporated County neighborhoods.
1. The Original Intergovernmental Coordination Element:
The original Intergovernmental Coordination Element contained all of the summaries,
data, analyses, and maps required by Rule 9-J5.015, FAC. The Element also included
an inventory and analysis of existing intergovernmental entities and coordinating
mechanisms. For example, it identified the adjacent Cities of Apopka and Winter
Garden, the Town of Windermere, the Orange County School Board, and Orange
County Government as local jurisdictions that the City should cooperate and coordinate
with in the implementation of our respective plans. Additionally, the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element stated that the City would continue to coordinate with the Orange
County School Board, the ECFRPC, the SJRWMD, and state agencies such as the
Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Environmental Regulation, the
Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, the Department
of Health and Rehabilitative Services, and federal agencies on projects that fall within
their jurisdictions or are multi-jurisdictional in nature. In the original Intergovernmental
Coordination Element, it was envisioned that the City would pursue interlocal
agreements with Apopka, Winter Garden, and Windermere covering: proposed
territorial boundaries, land use, transportation, and other areas of common concern.
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As it worked out, the City of Ocoee has pursued more informal methods of coordinating
with adjacent jurisdictions. The original Intergovernmental Coordination Element also
set parameters for working with adjacent jurisdictions to evaluate of extra-territorial
development impacts, mitigate extra-jurisdictional impacts, and to resolve
interjurisdictional disputes. The principal issue was to improve the existing system of
interlocal coordination and successfully implement the various local government
comprehensive plans and to resolve conflicts resulting from the plans.
2. The Current Intergovernmental Coordination Element:
The adopted version of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element discusses the
effectiveness of existing coordination mechanisms, problems associated with
coordination, and needs for additional coordination. The only amendments to the
Intergovemmental Coordination Element made during the evaluation period related to
the new Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement between the City and the County (see
the discussion below).
The City of Ocoee and Orange County had been coordinating with each other based
upon the 1987 "Joint Comprehensive Planning Area Interlocal Agreement (Reserve
Planning Area)." On February 11, 1994, the two jurisdictions adopted a new "Joint
Planning Area (JPA) Agreement" (see Appendix E of the Comprehensive Plan) which
has proven to be effective. In general, the JPA Agreement will facilitate increased
intergovemmental coordination, the evaluation of development impacts, the mitigation
of extra-jurisdictional impacts, and the timely resolution of inter-jurisdictional disputes.
The enactment of the JPA Agreement was the result of a 1993 lawsuit filed by the
County in which Ocoee's annexation of approximately 1,400 acres of unincorporated
Orange County was contested. To resolve the annexation lawsuits, the City and
County began to negotiate an interlocal agreement and ultimately adopted the JPA
Agreement.
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Basically, the jPA sets forth the provisions for processing future annexations. Until the
properties located within the jPA are annexed, the City and County agree as follows:
(1) the Orange County Comprehensive Policy Plan and land development
regulations will control such land; and
(2) Orange County will exercise exclusive authority over such land.
After annexation by the City of Ocoee, the annexed property:
(1) will be controlled by the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and land
development regulations;
(2) may be assigned an initial zoning concurrent with annexation which is consistent
with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and the JPA Agreement as well as
applicable state statutes;
(3) may be issued Development Orders prior to the adoption of an amendment to
the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan so long as they are consistent with the City
Comprehensive Plan and the jPA Agreement as well as applicable state
statutes; and
(4) will immediately be subject to Ocoee's municipal jurisdiction.
Unless the JPA Agreement is modified or its term expires, all future annexations by the
City of Ocoee will occur only within the jPA, subject to the terms and conditions of
Chapter 171, Florida Statutes, and the JPA Agreement. Accordingly, the boundary of
the jPA has been added to the Ocoee Future Land Use Map and all areas outside of
the jPA are crosshatched to emphasize this stipulation graphically.
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The outline below highlights some of the more notable provisions of the JPA
Agreement.
(a) Unless the JPA Agreement is abrogated or expires in accordance with its
terms, no property located outside of the JPA may be annexed during the
term of the Agreement unless the boundaries of the JPA are modified to
include the subject property. This would require County Commission
approval as well as City Commission approval.
(b) The Gotha and Clarcona Rural Settlements, in particular, are protected from
City encroachment. In return, the County promises not to contest any
annexations found by the City to be consistent with the JPA Agreement.
(c) Through the adoption of the JPA Agreement, Orange County has granted
the City of Ocoee extra jurisdictional, comprehensive planning authority for
properties located within the JPA.
(d) The JPA Agreement also specifies the conditions under which water and
sewer service will be provided to properties situated within the Ocoee service
area. After annexation, those properties located outside of the City's
Water/Sewer Territory will, where feasible, be provided with service through
Orange County. If the County is unable to provide service in a timely
manner, then the County shall request wholesale service from the City.
(e) The City and the County have both agreed to amend their respective
Comprehensive Plans to incorporate the provisions of the JPA.
Now that the Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been approved by the State
Land Planning Agency, both the City and the County have agreed that any future action
by either party which is contrary to the JPA Agreement shall also be inconsistent with
both the City and the County Comprehensive Plans, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 163.3171 (1), Florida Statutes. The City intends to continue to plan for the
entire area as discussed earlier in the report.
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3. Data:
During the evaluation period, a major text amendment was submitted regarding the
Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement which also substantially updated the existing
analysis. During the evaluation period, the City annexed approximately 2,600 acres.
Some of the larger annexations raised territorial issues with the County that ultimately
resulted in a lawsuit. The lawsuit was resolved by the negotiation of an interlocal
agreement, the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement, which identified those areas that
were suitable for future annexation and their respective land uses. In 1996, most of the
Appendix A maps were updated to reflect the 1995 City limits and JPA boundary. The
associated text regarding coordination with the County, processing annexations, and
coordinating the provision of utility services was simultaneously updated. The City,
Orange County, and the Department of Community Affairs also agreed that the area
and impact of the JPA was equivalent to the area planned for in the adopted
Comprehensive Plan. On the whole, the existing intergovernmental coordination
information appears to be correct and up-to-date so it will not need to be updated to
reflect the changes that have occurred during the evaluation period.
4. Analysis:
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element analysis stated that the City of Ocoee,
in collaboration with Apopka, Winter Garden, Windermere and Orange County, an
Intergovernmental Coordination Committee (ICC). It was anticipated that the ICC
would have representatives from each jurisdiction who would serve as a forum to
identify and discuss issues related to: (1) plan implementation; (2) development and
funding; (3) issues which affect one or more jurisdiction; and (4) areas as land use,
transportation, drainage, conservation, solid waste, sanitary sewer, potable water,
natural groundwater aquifer recharge, and recreation and open space planning.
Ultimately, the City has not pursued this policy and it does not appear as though we will
create an ICC. The City Commissions from Ocoee, Apopka, and Winter Garden have
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been meeting periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Additionally, the City
Manager and other Staff periodically meet with their peers from adjacent jurisdictions
to coordinate. It appears that these informal mechanisms are effective for the City's
purposes. The City will review these issues to see if they should be changed to reflect
current conditions as part of the Comprehensive Plan update.
5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element are
identified in Exhibit 7 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the
evaluation period. The Intergovernmental Coordination Element goals, objective and
policies cover a wide range of coordinating entities. Most of the policies relate to
establishing formal coordination mechanisms; however, the City has found informal
coordination mechanisms such as Tri-City workshops to be much more effective.
Accordingly, some of the objectives have not been achieved but the City may revise
them to be more flexible. The City will re-evaluate and re-prioritize the unfulfilled goals,
objectives, and policies of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element.
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses and determined that the primary issue will
be the annexation of properties located outside of the City's utility service area and
inside of the Joint Planning Area. Accordingly, the City may add new goals, objectives,
and policies related to this problem.
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
The Joint Planning Area has been the most significant problem and opportunity for the
intergovernmental coordination. During the evaluation period, intergovernmental
coordination between Ocoee and Orange County has improved based upon the new
Agreement. However, the two entities will need to continue to establish new means for
improving informal communication and coordination and not rely on formal methods of
communicating.
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8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
The ELMS III Committee recommended substantial revisions to Chapter 163 that would
have applied to the Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of Local Governments;
however, these recommendations have subsequently been reversed so the format of
the Ocoee Intergovernmental Coordination Element will remain substantially
unchanged except as may be required by state law. No revisions have been made to
Chapter 187, Rule 9J-5, and the East Central Florida Regional Policy Plan that will
affect the Intergovernmental Coordination Element. The State Legislature has made
the following revisions to Chapter 163.3177(6)(h). Florida Statutes. that will require
amendments to the City's Intergovernmental Coordination Element. as follows:
· Each intergovernmental coordination element must show the relationships and
guidelines for coordinating of adopted comprehensive plans with the plans of school
boards and other units of local government. Specifically. each element should
identify local governments and special districts that provide services without having
any land use authority. Each local government must establish how its plan is
coordinated with the other comprehensive plans. including adiacent municipalities.
the county. the region. and the state comprehensive plan. as the case may require.
Although Ocoee's informal coordinating mechanisms have worked well in the past.
the City will specifically enact formal coordinating techniques and dispute resolution
processes when we update the Intergovemmental Coordination Element to comply
with Chapter 163.3177(6)(h).
· Revisions to Chapter 163.3177 also require that intergovernmental coordination
elements describe collaborative planning efforts for population proiections. public
schools. public facilities. and undesirable land uses. The City coordinates informally
with the Florida Department of Transportation. the East Central Florida Regional
Planning Council. Metro Plan (regional transportation planning). and Orange County
Public Schools regarding population projections. proiected land uses. and the
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anticipated service needs generated by development. Additionally. MetroPlan has
adopted population proiections for their entire planning area and these figures
include Ocoee's latest existing land uses. future development patterns. and long-
range population proiections. Although these coordinating mechanisms have
worked well in the past. the City will establish by interlocal or other formal
agreement executed by all affected entities. the ioint processes consistent with
State Law. The City will amend its Plan and adopt any necessary interlocal
agreements in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 163.3177(6)(h) before
December 31. 1999.
· By December 31. 1999. the City will revise its Intergovernmental Coordination
Element to identify additional formal coordinating processes. The Intergovernmental
Coordination Element already includes an extensive analysis of coordinating
mechanisms which ensure compatibility with the comprehensive plans adiacent
jurisdictions and other jurisdictions that provide services to the Ocoee area. When
the Plan is updated. the City will revise it to reflect all current interlocal agreements
establishing formal coordinating mechanisms. In 1996. the City amended the Plan
to address the Ocoee-Orange County Joint Planning Area Agreement which
establishes coordinating mechanisms for annexations. rezonings. comprehensive
plan amendments. and dispute resolution. Additionally. the Orange County and
Ocoee Planning Staffs have been meeting informally since 1998 to discuss land use
compatibility. utilities. roads. and other issues of mutual concern.
· This Section also requires that all local governments clearly identify the land use
categories within which public schools are allowed. The City has determined that
its Plan is already in compliance with Section 163.3177(6)(a) with respect to school
siting since schools are allowed within any Future Land Use category. To clarify
school siting issues. the City will add a policy which states that schools are
permitted within any Future Land Use designation (after a public hearing) to the
Future Land Use and Intergovernmental Coordination Elements of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan before October 1. 1999.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
Purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
The City has prepared this Chapter of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to assess the
success and/or failure of the Capital Improvements Element in implementing the projects
identified in the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan. More specifically, the
purpose of the Capital Improvements Element is to evaluate the need for public facilities,
estimate the costs of those improvements, analyze the ability of the local government to
finance and construct improvements, and adopt financial policies to guide the funding and
construction of improvements. State Law requires that this report address specific issues
including: (1) the Original Capital Improvements Element; (2) the Current Capital
Improvements Element; (3) data; (4) analysis; (5) achievement of objectives; (6) analysis
of major problems of development; (7) unanticipated and unforeseen problems and
opportunities; and (8) the effect of changes to State laws, rules, and the regional plan.
Throughout this Evaluation and Appraisal Report, we describe Capital Improvements
Element amendments that we anticipate making next year. This is also required by the
State. The Report also lists the amendments made to each element since 1991 in the
current conditions section of this chapter.
Background Information
In 1985, the Florida Legislature mandated that local governments plan for the availability
of public facilities and services to support development concurrent with the impacts of such
development. The Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of local comprehensive plans, in
conjunction with the concurrency management system and the Land Development Code,
are the means for making sure that public facilities and services are available to support
development. The Capital Improvements Element catalogs the facility needs and
acceptable level of service standards contained in the other elements of this Plan.
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The purpose of this section is to identify some of the terms and concepts used in the
Capital Improvements Element. For example, there are "level of service" standards for
each type of infrastructure or public service/facility. As described in the Infrastructure
Chapter "level of service" indicates the capacity per unit of demand for each type public
facility. Specifically, the provision of road services (trips per roadway) has a different type
of measure than police services (officers per 1,000 people). They are, in short, a summary
of existing or desired public facility conditions. Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (FS), and
Chapter 9J-5, FAC, requires that level of service standards for public facilities be
established for the purpose of issuing development orders or permits to ensure that
adequate facility capacity will be maintained and provided for future development. The
"Concurrency Management System" was also described in the Infrastructure Element. The
Concurrency Management System controls the timing and location of development
restricting development based upon the availability (or eminent availability) of sufficient
infrastructure to maintain adopted level of service standards. Frequently, local
governments require that the developer furnish certain facilities and services in order to
maintain acceptable levels of service. Typically, the Concurrency Management System
interacts with the development approval process by conditioning zoning, subdivision, or
planned unit development (PUD) approval on demonstrated availability of infrastructure or
public services and facilities. While there are other terms and concepts used in the Capital
Improvements Element, the above terms and concepts are the most frequently used.
Purpose of the Capital Improvements Element
The stated purpose of the Capital Improvements Element is to: (1) evaluate the need for
public facilities; (2) estimate the costs of improvements for which the local government has
fiscal responsibility; (3) analyze the fiscal capability of the local government to finance and
construct improvements; and (4) adopt financial policies to guide the funding and
construction of improvements. The Capital Improvements Element is a means for
managing the provision 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. The Capital Improvements Element differs from the City's Capital
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Improvements Program (CIP) because it is limited to only those improvements identified
in the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. In short, the CIE may be used to
demonstrate the economic feasibility of the Comprehensive Plan. It focuses on the capital
outlay required to meet the deficiencies identified in the Comprehensive Plan and to
maintain adopted level of service standards in the future, as discussed in the Plan.
1. The Original Capital Improvements Element:
The original Capital Improvements Element contained all of the summaries, data,
analyses, and maps required by Rule 9-J5.016, FAC. More specifically, this Element
includes: (1) an inventory of capital improvement needs, financial resources, and local
policies/ practices; (2) a fiscal assessment of revenues and expenditures; (3) a
discussion of issues and recommendations; (4) a listing of goals, objectives, and
policies; (5) a section detailing implementation, including a 5-year schedule of capital
improvements; and (6) a section describing monitoring and evaluation strategies. The
analyses performed in the other elements of the Plan identified facility improvements
needed to meet the demands of existing and future development. This capital
improvements inventory is concerned with those needed improvements which are of
relatively large scale, are unlikely to recur, and may require multi-year financing.
In addition to identifying local capital projects, the Capital Improvements Element
evaluated the impacts of public health and educational facilities proposed by other
entities on Ocoee's infrastructure. The Capital Improvements Element stated that the
existing infrastructure (i.e., roadways, sanitary sewer, solid waste, potable water,
drainage, and recreation facilities) could adequately handle the demands required by
the proposed public hospitals and schools. For example, when the West Orange
County Health District proposed that they construct a new 263,000 square foot, 141
bed hospital in Ocoee, it was determined that the City of Ocoee could adequately
provide a full range of public services and facilities to the new Health Central hospital.
Since then, Health Central has been completed and a new 50,000 square foot office
expansion has been approved. The City of Ocoee also coordinates the approval of new
development with the School Board by forwarding copies of all proposals to the
appropriate staff representative for comment. In addition, the City of Ocoee has been
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working closely with the School Board to provide them with potential school sites and
revised population projections. The School Board uses this information to plan for new
schools and to project pupil populations for each grade level. In general, the Capital
Improvements Element was very useful for identifying and prioritizing capital projects
listed in the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Current Capital Improvements Element:
The only amendments to the Capital Improvements Element during the evaluation
period were made in 1994 and they related to the changes in the level of service
standards for recreation and traffic circulation. In particular, several tables were deleted
and the identified capital improvements were revised to reflect the changes in priorities
or the acceptable levels of service. Also, minor revisions were made to the text to
reflect projects that had been deleted or completed by 1994. Examples of completed
projects include the: (1) construction of Clarke Road; (2) completion of a 700,000 gallon
per day effluent disposal capacity increase including percolation ponds, master effluent
pumping station, and force main extension; (3) modification of an effluent pond to add
1.0 MGD to the Waste Water Treatment Plant capacity; (4) construction of a 2.0 MGD
oxidation ditch unit; and (5) selection of a site for the South Water Plant and
construction of a well, ground storage tank, service pumping, and chlorination facility.
The deleted projects included: (a) additional backbone collection! wastewater
transmission system improvements; (b) the construction of two twelve-inch water main
interconnections (one at Kissimmee Avenue and one at the Forest Oaks Water
Treatment Plant); (c) improvements to the Jamela Drive Water Plant including new
service pumps, new well pumps, and a new remote booster pump station. For various
technical reasons, these capital improvements were determined to be unnecessary in
1994.
As noted in the Recreation and Open Space and Traffic Circulation Elements, the
acceptable levels of service for recreation and traffic were revised in 1994.
Accordingly, the related text in the Capital Improvements Element regarding recreation
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and traffic circulation were simultaneously updated. Since 1994, the Capital
Improvements Element has not been revised. The City intends to continue to plan for
the entire area as discussed in other portions of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
However, any improvements needed to serve areas currently outside of the City limits
will not be funded by the City of Ocoee but merely identified in case adjacent properties
are annexed. Accordingly, the Capital Improvements Element will be revised to reflect
current conditions and priorities as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. Data:
The Capital Improvements Element contained all of the summaries, data, analyses, and
maps required by Rule 9-J5.016, FAC. The level of service and Concurrency
Management System information contained in the Capital Improvements Element is
used to devise a program of capital improvements to meet existing deficiencies, plan
for future growth, and provide for replacement of obsolete or worn-out facilities. This
is achieved by first indexing the acceptable levels of service from the various elements
of the Comprehensive Plan. Then, the City evaluates the impact of existing and future
development on specific types of facilities and services. The impact of development
is compared to the acceptable level of service for each type of facility and service. For
those areas where deficiencies exist, each element discusses the number and type of
capital improvement needed to improve the level of service. Based upon the Capital
Improvements Element guidelines, each capital improvement is prioritized and
evaluated in terms of fiscal feasibility. Then, the capital improvements are listed and
ranked against each other in the Capital Improvements Element.
The Capital Improvements Element also provided project information, cost estimates,
and revenue projections to evaluate the City's ability to finance the listed capital
improvements. For each of the identified projects, the following information was
provided: (1) impact of the project upon meeting the required levels of service; (2)
estimated project timing; (3) construction and project costs; (4) recurring costs; (5)
revenue sources; (6) bonding capacity; (7) jurisdictional responsibilities;(8) criteria for
funding projects; and (9) ratio of total debt service and indebtedness. The Capital
Improvements Element also identified the financial resources appropriate to each type
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of expenditure. For example, the Capital Improvements Element lists the seven funds
(accounts) that may be used for capital improvements and assessed the City's ability
to pay for anticipated capital improvements. One aspect of this analysis was a review
of revenues to determine whether sufficient revenues would be available to pay for the
improvements. In particular, the City evaluated whether a deficit existed between the
projected annual revenues and capital expenditures for each fund. The results of these
assessments and the projected revenues for each of the funds are shown in Table 16
for the years 1991-1996. Listed beneath the revenues are the projected capital
expenditures for the year. The expenditures are the sum of the debt service
expenditures, and applicable costs of capital improvements derived from the other
elements. The balance for each fund indicates the difference between the projected
revenues and expenditures. A negative balance indicates a deficit for that year;
however, no deficits were identified in any of the funds.
In 1994, the Capital Improvements Element was updated to reflect changes in the level
of service standards for recreation and traffic circulation but it has not subsequently
been amended. Accordingly, the City will need to substantially revise this Element to
reflect current priorities and existing conditions. The data included in the Capital
Improvements Element was useful and accurate for planning purposes.
4. Analysis:
In each of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, an analysis of land use, housing,
population, and employment was performed to determine what types of specific
improvements would be needed to meet the existing and future demands. More
specifically, the estimated impacts of identified existing and future land uses on the
existing infrastructure system were analyzed. Any needed infrastructure improvements
were derived from that land use analysis. Certain improvements qualified as capital
improvements and they were listed and ranked in order of priority in Table 1 of the
Capital Improvements Element.
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In the Capital Improvements Element, the identified capital improvement was evaluated
in terms of public facility costs, including when facilities would be needed, the general
location of the facilities, and projected revenue sources to fund the facilities. The capital
improvement analysis also outlined the principles for construction, extensions, or
capacity increases, as well as the principles for correcting existing public facility
deficiencies. The financial analysis focused on the City's ability to fund the capital
improvements listed in Table 1 of the Capital Improvements Element. In addition to
direct costs, the City may incur operational or on-going expenses from operation and
facility management activities after the improvement is made. This will include costs
for additional personnel and routine operation and maintenance activities. These
operating costs will be moderate and will be incrementally absorbed into the annual
budgets of the respective departments but they must be recognized in the operating
budget. The most significant aspect of the fiscal analysis is whether a shortfall exists
and how large of a budget shortfall exists. If there were insufficient revenues within the
budget to fund the needed improvements, the City would have to rank projects against
each other, identify other funding sources, or delay improvements.
The analysis of the timing and location of public facilities and associated fiscal
implications was accurate and reliable for planning purposes. In fact, since 1994, the
City has completed a long list of capital improvements, including:
· increased capacity at the Prairie Lake and Maguire Road potable water plants
· dismantled the Kissimmee Avenue storage facility
· improved the wastewater treatment plant disposal capacity
· constructed new fire stations (one on Maguire Road and one on Clarke Road)
· added new playground equipment to several existing parks
· constructed new City Hall and Police Department buildings
· finished a City-wide Stormwater Basin Study identifying existing deficiencies
· commenced various stormwater facility retention and detention improvements
· improved and signalized the intersection of Kissimmee and Story Roads
· improved the intersection of Marshall Farms and Maguire Roads
· finalized a construction plan for the widening of Maguire Road between Tomyn
Road and Moore! Roberson Road
The above improvements were completed during the planning period based upon the
Capital Improvements Element.
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5. Achievement of Objectives:
Each of the objectives discussed in the Capital Improvements Element are identified
in Exhibit 8 (below) along with an explanation of results achieved during the evaluation
period. The Capital Improvements Element covers a wide range of projects and
program facilities. Most of the goals, objectives, and policies relate to prioritizing the
Capital Improvements Budget. Although, some of the projects have not been completed
yet, the City will re-evaluate and re-prioritize these projects based upon their ranked
priority and Ocoee's ability to finance these projects.
6. Analysis of Major Problems of Development:
The City has evaluated the major problems relating to development, physical
deterioration, and the location of land uses as they relate to capital improvements. It
has been determined that the two primary issues are the improvement of existing parks
and the improvement of state roads. Accordingly, the City may add new goals,
objectives, and policies to ensure that these projects are emphasized in the new Capital
Improvements Element.
7. Unanticipated or Unforeseen Problems and Opportunities:
The most significant problem during the evaluation period has been applying for
recreation and open space funding from state and federal sources. Due to the day-to-
day demands of providing public services, Staff has not prepared a grant request for
the acquisition and improvement of park land. In recognition of this challenge, the City
has created a new position which will assist individual departments with applying for
grants and this may be the City's most significant opportunity related to the Capital
Improvements Element.
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8. Effect of Changes in State Laws, Rules, and the Regional Plan:
None of the changes made to Chapter 163, Chapter 187, or the East Central Florida
Regional Policy Plan apply to the Capital Improvements Element. Recent changes to
the definitions used in Capital Improvements Elements are included in Rule 9J-5, FAC,
and the City will need to revise its new Capital Improvements Element accordingly.
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1997 Existing Land Use Legend
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Preparation r:I ttis :IoaJmenl was aided IhrDugh Iinandal assistance recelved from the State or
Florida under the Local Government EwluatIon and ApprnlsaI Repcrt AS!l!stanal Pftl!r-lI11
authcrized by CIr.lIller 93-206, Laws c:I Florida, and sdmlnlstered by 1I1e Rortda Oepar1ment r:I
Ccmmt.rily A1f3rs. Conlrnd Number 97-OR-1C-lJ6.58.m-m2.
Thts map was pmpanld by the City d 0c088's Plamlng Department and ccmpiIed
lrom 1118 most authentic Inlorma1Ion avafteble. The City or Oa>ee I. nal responsible
lor any 8lT'Cr.! or anfsslons CXlntaIned hereon.
b1 lOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
_ MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
_ HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
_ PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
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Rlename and Path - M:ldepartJnenlslplannlnglapprovedlelum-esr\e1umfnI97.apr
Dale: August 14, 1997 ti 5 I D rtment
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This map includes areas both inside and outside o! t~e City of Ocoee.
Areas outside of the City shown on this map are withm the Ocoee-Orange
County Joint Planning Area.
ROADS
Table of Existing Land Use Acreage
Existing 1985 1990 1997 90-97 Remaining 1997
Use Acres Acres Acres %Change JP A Acres
(Outside ofOcoee)
Agricultural 10.3 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0
Low Density 653.8 1110.0 2203.0 98.5% 454.0
Residential (< 4 dua) ,
Medium Density 30.0 49.4 64.0 29.6% 125.0
Residential (4-8 Dua)
High Density 18.5 31.0 95.0 206.5% 205.0
Residential (8-16
Dua)
Professional n/a 13.4 13.4 0.0% 20.0
Commercial 129.2 310.9 515.0 65.6% 271.0
Industrial 112.0 145.0 272.0 87.6% 108.0
Public Facilities/ 130.8 130.8 210.0 60.6% 65.0
Institutional
Historic 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0% 0.0
Recreation and Open 62.3 138.8 170.0 22.5% 15.0
Space
Conservation 304.2 606.6 684.0 12.8% 200.0
Vacant 1796.3 2985.7 3844.0 28.7% 1605.0
Subtotal: 3252.4 5526.6 8075.4 46.1% 3068.0
Roads/ Rights-of- 2483.2 3006.0 21.1% 737.0
Way
Total: 3252.4 8009.8 11 081.4 38.3% 3805.0
Total Acres JPA & City Limits (w/ roads, rights-of-way, conservation, and lakes) 14886.4
Source:
Ocoee Planning Department, 1997.
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