EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
SECTION A. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
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Preparation of this document was aided through financial assistance received from the State of Florida Evaluation and Appraisal Report Assistance Program authorized by Chapter 93-206, Laws of Florida, and administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs.

 

Prepared August, 1998, by the Putnam County Planning, Zoning and Building Department

Updated June, 1999, by the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council

 

I.  General Status of Future Land Use Element

 

Below is an analysis of the Future Land Use Element.  The analysis is divided into four parts.  Part A is an assessment of the background document on which the adopted portion of the element is based.  Part B identifies recommended changes to the goals, objectives and policies based on the assessment of the background document and any changes to growth management laws and rules.  Please note, further assessment of the objectives and policies is the subject of Section II of this document which includes additional recommendations for amendments to the objectives and policies and provides an assessment of the plan at the date of the EAR.  Part C is an assessment of adopted figures, such as maps and lists, which includes a recommendation regarding whether to retain, delete or amend them.  Part D is an assessment of adopted tables which includes a recommendation regarding whether to retain, delete or amend them.

 

The assessments in Parts A through D include where appropriate the following:

 

<                         summary statements regarding the data and analysis at time of plan adoption

<                         identification of changes in conditions described in the element since plan adoption including current conditions

<                         provision of a new existing land use map

<                         provision of a new table of existing land uses

<                         provision of a new existing traffic circulation map

<                         a summary of the condition and quality of all natural resources

<                         identification of changes made to the element since adoption of the plan including background information, map changes and amendments to adopted maps and text (see Appendix 1)

<                         identification of  problems specifically listed in Rule 9J-5.0053(6)(a)4.a.-o.(each element will not include all items listed in a.-o., see Appendix 2)

<                         identification of other unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities and their impact on the comprehensive plan

<                         statements regarding the effect on the comprehensive plan of changes to the State Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Regional Policy Plan, Rule 9J-5, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, Part II, F.S.


<                         identification of any needed actions to address the issues  raised in this section including provision of new, revised, minimum 5-year and minimum 10 year time frames and population projections; updated population projections; new and revised goals, objectives, and policies; revised future conditions maps; new capital improvements element; new monitoring and evaluation procedures; and studies to be completed.

 

A.  Background Document - There have been no revisions to the  background portion of the Future Land Use Element since the Plan was adopted in  December 1991. 

 

Section I.  Introduction - This section provides a general description of Putnam County and of the existing land uses that are inventoried in Section II.

 

Recommendation - Review and correct the general description of the County.  The existing land use categories described in Section I need to be compared with and made consistent with those inventoried and mapped in Section II.  The introduction should also mention the other sections of the document.

 

Section II.  Inventory - The inventory includes descriptions of existing land uses and natural resources, existing land use tables, existing land use maps for 5 planning districts in the County, and several maps of natural resources.  The section includes an explanation of the methodology for determining the list of existing land uses and how they are mapped.  There are discrepancies between the categories listed in the existing land use table and the existing land use map.  Between 1991 and  1999, there were 3 state forests established in Putnam County as well as other acquisitions of property for conservation purposes, Florida Rock Industries and RGC Mineral Sands expanded their mining areas, the City of Palatka, City of Crescent City  and the Town of Welaka expanded their municipal boundaries, and the St. Johns River Water Management District mapped the natural resources shown in Figures A-7 through A-12.  Sec. 9J-5.006(1)(b)1., F.A.C., was amended to require existing and planned public potable waterwells and wellhead protection areas to be shown on the existing land use map or map series.

 

Recommendation - Consider amending the existing land use map to delete the 5 planning districts maps (Figures A-1 through A-6).  Update the inventory to present date.  Include the City of Crescent City after the Town of Welaka.  The categories on the tables and maps do not correspond and need to be corrected.  Update the existing land use map to show the mining areas of RGC Mineral Sands, and Florida Rock, to show current municipal limits of Palatka, Crescent City and Welaka which expanded by annexation, to correctly identify the old Robert's Dairy property which is shown as industrial, and to show as Conservation the 3 State Forests as well as other property acquired for conservation purposes.  The Map should be re-evaluated at the section level in the more developed areas of the County.  Provide an updated existing land use table A-1 to correspond with the corrected map.  Update Table A-2 to correct company names and locations.  Replace Figures A-7 through A-12 with maps from the water management district.  After correcting the maps and tables correct the corresponding text.  Include existing and planned public potable waterwells and wellhead protection areas on the existing land use map series.

 

Section III.  Analysis - The analysis includes a review of factors that affect development and a determination of future land uses.  The factors reviewed included availability of building sites, availability of employment, traffic circulation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, waterwells, and cones of influence, land adjacent to County boundaries, locally undesirable land uses, and areas of critical state concern.


The only demographics provided in 1991 were population projections by planning district in Table

A-3.  The projections were based on 1980 census data plus  building permit information, and consideration of two DRI size developments that were in the review process.  The figures were not revised after the 1990 census or after both DRI size development plans were abandoned   The actual growth figures are much lower.  The 1990 population projection for the unincorporated area was 55,031, but the 1990 census total was 50,348.  The April 1, 1998 estimate by the Bureau of  Economic and Business Research for the unincorporated area was 56,123, which is much lower than the 70,000+ projected in 1991.

 

The subsection on availability of building sites utilizes acreages from Table A-1 Existing Land Use which is described above in Section II - Inventory.  The County contains several old recorded plats without adequate infrastructure which are not evaluated here. The subsection on availability of employment provides some labor force information but does not provide locations of major employers.

 

The subsections on traffic circulation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water restate information from the Traffic Circulation Element and the Infrastructure (or Public Facilities) Element.  The 1998 conditions are covered in detail in the sections of this report regarding these elements.  The subsection on water wells and cones of influence mentions municipal and private waterwells serving the public but does not identify where they are located, as is required by s. 9J-5.006(1)(b)1., F.A.C.

 

The subsection on land adjacent to County boundaries includes statements regarding neighboring counties and municipalities within the County.  The information regarding the surrounding Counties is still valid.  The information on municipalities is not very detailed.  The subsection on LULUs has not been updated.  The County was not in an area of critical State concern in 1991 and still is not in  1999.

 

The part of the analysis section entitled "Determination of Future Land Uses" does not correspond with the future land uses depicted on the map.  Some of the subsections in this part cover the same topics as are covered in the subsections under "Factors That Affect Development".

 


Recommendation - In general, we should consider dropping planning districts and review development characteristics based on census tracts and possibly block areas in some parts of the County.  The subsection on demographics needs to be updated to include current population estimates and projections.  The subsection on availability of building sites needs to be updated to provide current acreages and to evaluate the existing subdivision situation.  The subsection on availability of employment needs to be updated and locations of major employers should be provided.  The subsections on traffic circulation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage and potable water should be updated consistent with the updates of the Traffic Circulation Element and the Infrastructure Element.  The subsection on waterwells and cones of influence needs to be changed to reference information included in the existing land use map series showing existing and planned public potable waterwells and wellhead protection areas, as required by an amendment to s. 9J-5.006(1)(b)1., F.A.C.  More detail regarding the existing land uses in, and adjacent to, the municipalities in the County should be provided.  The LULU subsection should be updated, as it still contains a reference to the Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan.  The analysis entitled "Determination of Future Land Uses needs to be completely reassessed and integrated with Section IV. below.  Add a statement that the County analyzes proposed development and redevelopment based on appropriate recommendations contained in existing hazard mitigation reports.  Appropriate recommendations made in any future hazard mitigation reports will be incorporated into the development analysis. 

 

 

Section IV.  Descriptions of Future Land Uses - This section provides descriptions of future land uses and land use allocations.  The descriptions of the future land use categories do not correspond to the descriptions adopted in the plan and shown on the Future Land Use Map.  The allocations are provided by planning district in Table A-11.

 

Recommendation - Rewrite this section based on the future land use categories described in the adopted portion of the plan and the adopted map.  See also comments under Section III above.  The section should include detailed descriptions of each urban service, urban reserve and rural center area on the map.  We should consider providing detailed descriptions of areas designated commercial, industrial, mining, conservation, public buildings, grounds and other public facilities.

 

Section V.  Private Property Rights - This section states local governments must establish standards within their land development regulations which provide property owners with assurance that their concerns will be considered before changes in land use are made.  Since this section was written there have been changes in state law providing for property owner rights and for dispute resolution processes.

 

Recommendation - Update the section consistent with changes in State law.

 

B.  Goals, Objectives and Policies - Several amendments to the resource protection, vesting, map interpretation and map exception policies in this element were adopted in Ordinance 93-19 pursuant to a compliance agreement with DCA to bring the plan into compliance with growth management laws and rules. In the adopted plan there is a reference to an ordinance in brackets after each objective and policy amended since plan adoption.  The review of the existing subdivision situation may require additional objectives and policies.  On July 10, 1997, the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council adopted their Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP) to replace the Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan (CRPP).  Changes to Sec. 163.3177(6)(a), F.S. require the identification of land uses in which public schools will be an allowable use.  The County=s FLU element will need to be amended to incorporate this change.

 

Recommendation - After completing the review of the existing subdivision situation, add any necessary objectives and policies.  All proposed amendments to the goals, objectives and policies of  Putnam County's plan must be reviewed for consistency with the SRPP and the State Plan.  This will take place as the amendments to implement the findings in this report are prepared for public hearings.  Delete all references to the CRPP.  By October 1, 1999, the County will amend the Future Land Use element to identify those land use categories in which public schools will be an allowable use.

 


C.  Adopted Figures (Maps) - Sec. 9J-5.006(4)(b)1. was amended to require the future land use map or map series to show existing and planned public potable waterwells and well head protection areas. In the analysis of the background document above, it was noted that the natural resources maps are to be updated including the map depicting public waterwell locations.  Figure A-15C depicting existing and planned water well locations was added by Ord. 93-19. 

 

Sec. 9J-5.006(4)(a)11., F.A.C. was amended to include transportation concurrency areas on the future land use map or map series.  The County has not designated any transportation concurrency management areas, but may consider some in revisions to the traffic circulation element.

 

There are still several areas in the County that the Future Land Use designations are incorrect, including areas annexed by Palatka, City of Crescent City and Welaka between 1991 and  1999.  Based upon the small number of future land use map amendments between 1991 and  1999 that were not corrections to the map, new development has occurred in areas where it was projected in the Comprehensive Plan.  This also means that between 1991 and  1999, new development has occurred generally in appropriately designated areas, and in areas where levels of service of public facilities have been adequate.  Development impacts on environmentally sensitive areas has been negligible.

 

Maps A-9, A-10, A-12 and A-13 are natural resource maps which were required to be adopted as part of the future land use map series by state law.  There are better maps available.  Maps A-15A and A-15B were adopted by Ord. 93-19.  The maps showing existing recreation and open space sites and planned recreation sites that were required to be adopted as part of the future land use map series, have not been updated to show the planned sites have been developed and more sites have been acquired.

 

Recommendation - Amend figure A-15C to update locations of  existing and planned public potable waterwells and to show well head protection areas.  If the traffic circulation element identifies a need for transportation concurrency management areas, show them on the future land use map.  Adopt updated natural resource maps - specifically flood hazard areas, wetlands, soils, and minerals.  Continue to submit amendments prepared by staff to correct Figure A-15, Future Land Use Map (FLUM).  Amend the FLUM to remove areas from the County which were annexed by the City of Palatka, the City of Crescent City and the Town of Welaka and add as conservation to FLUM public and private lands intended for preservation, including Dunns Creek parcel purchased by the Nature Conservancy and the Etonia State Forest.  Replace figures A-9, A-10, A-12 and A-13 with improved and updated maps.  Combine figures A-15A and A-15B to provide current recreation site locations.

 

D.  Adopted Tables - There are no adopted tables in the Future Land Use Element


II.  Achievement of Future Land Use Objectives

 

Section 9J-5.0053(6)(a)3 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) requires the County to complete an analysis to determine whether or not the objectives adopted in the County's Comprehensive Plan were achieved between December 1991 and  June 1999.  Below is an analysis of the Future Land Use objectives.  Under each objective is a statement indicating what measure should be used to determine whether or not the objective has been achieved, a status statement regarding what has been done to meet the objective, and a recommendation to retain, amend or delete the objective.  Following the analysis of the objective, each policy under the objective is analyzed.  The analysis includes a recommendation to retain, amend or delete the policy, and statements regarding how the policy has been implemented.

 

Section 9J-5.0053(6)(a)5. F.A.C., requires the County's Evaluation and Appraisal Report to include a description of unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities which have occurred since plan adoption, and a description of  their impact on the plan.  The County is faced with a basic problem in achieving the objectives of the Plan.  There has been a general lack of funds available to hire the necessary staff and/or equipment required to fully implement the policies to achieve the objectives.

 

GOAL 1  [9J-5006(3)a, FS 187.201(16)3]:  Maintain and manage the County's natural resources and quality of life by establishing a pattern of development that is harmonious with the County's natural environment and provides a desired lifestyle for County residents.

 

 

Objective A.1.1  [9J-5.006(3)(b)1; FS 187.201(16)1, 5]:  Upon Plan adoption, in order to achieve maximum utilization of land by reducing sprawl and thereby providing the opportunity for improved use of resources (both man-made and natural), the County shall coordinate future land uses with the appropriate topography, adjacent land uses, soil conditions and the availability of facilities and services through implementing the following policies:

 

Measure: Development review procedures are in place to address proper location of development.

Status:   Pursuant to County Ordinances and State law, this objective is addressed in all development review procedures requiring Board approval including zoning actions, subdivision actions, and comprehensive plan amendments.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this objective.  Objective is met.

Recommendation:  Amend Objective A.1.1. by deleting "Upon plan adoption" and adding "continue to" after "the County shall".  Add policies to consider potential negative impacts of one type of development on another, and the possible need for one type of development to support another, reference other applicable policies regarding development impact on resources or other development.  

 


Policy A.1.1.1 [Rev. 93-19; 9J-5.006(3)(c)1, 2 & 6; FS 187.201(25)2; identical to Policy E.1.2.17]:  Putnam County shall use the latest version of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps provided by FEMA to determine the location of areas of special flood hazard which include the 100-year floodplain and floodways within the 100-year floodplain.  The County shall provide specifications for regulating development and land use activities within these areas in its Land Development Regulations.  The specifications will include the following which will be in effect upon Plan adoption:

 

A.  Development and land use activities listed below shall be allowed in areas of special flood hazard and are subject to meeting the requirements provided in Sections B and C below.

 

1.  New residential development shall be limited to the lowest density of the future land use category in which the property is located except for lots existing on December 19, 1991 at 5:00 p.m. which cannot meet this requirement.  These lots will be considered lots of record and may be developed with one residence.

 

2.  The following may be permitted in land use categories that allow such non-residential development or land use activity:

 

a.  Resource-based recreational facilities such as trails, boardwalks, piers, and boat ramps.

 

b.  Water dependent components of commercial development such as port facilities, marinas, fish camps, and commercial fishing and shellfishing operations.

 

c.  General Agriculture shall protect wetlands and water bodies by following BMPs as provided in Policies A.1.4.9 and E.1.3.5 and E.1.2.8.

 

d.  Silviculture shall follow the most recent editions of the best management practices and management guideline manuals of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry as provided in Policy A.1.4.9 and identical Policy E.1.3.5.

 

e.  Mining activities shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from a water body as currently required by Section 24-5 of the County Zoning Ordinance 88-1, as amended by Ordinance 91-31.

 

f.  Essential public services.

 

3.  The following uses shall be prohibited in areas of special flood hazard:

 

a.  Land uses requiring the storage, disposal, generation or use of hazardous waste.

 

b.  Landfills

 

c.  Underground storage of toxic materials

 

d.  Auto salvage yards

 


e.  Junkyards

 

B.  The County will incorporate the existing Flood Control Ordinance 87-1 into the Land Development Regulations which includes the following requirements in compliance with FEMA regulations:

 

1.  Residential structures in all areas of special flood hazard must be elevated one (1) foot above the base flood elevation.

 

2.  Non-residential structures in all areas of special flood hazard must either be elevated one (1) foot above the base flood elevation or flood-proofed as certified by a registered professional engineer or architect.

 

3.  New construction, fill, and other improvements are prohibited in the floodway unless certification (with supporting technical data) by a registered professional engineer is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels of the base flood discharge.

 

C.  Development in areas of special flood hazard shall comply with the following:

 

1.  Applications for subdivision approval shall include a soils map indicating the location on the property of soil types identified by U.S. Soil Conservation Service descriptions and a map showing any portions of the property located in areas of special flood hazard as currently required by Ordinance 83-9, County Subdivision Regulations.

 

2.  Development proposals for sites larger than 5 acres or greater than 50 lots shall provide base flood elevation data as currently required by federal regulations and County Flood Control Ordinance 87-1.

 

3.  Dredging and filling of lands within floodplains shall not be permitted to adversely impact upon the natural functions of the 100-year floodplain, and shall be carried out, only in strict accordance with state or federal permits. 

 

4.  All proposed development shall be located or clustered on the portions of the site outside areas of special flood hazard wherever possible.

 

5.  No hazardous waste shall be generated, stored, or disposed of within the 100-year floodplain;

 

6.  Use of septic tanks in the 10-year floodplain and floodways will be restricted by the County Health Department in compliance with Sec. 10D-6.0471, FAC.

 


Amend Policy A.1.1.1 to delete references to existing County Ordinances and replace with reference to land development code.  Pursuant to the County Ordinances cited in the policy, and state laws, this policy is implemented through  the development review process.  Replace A10D-6.0471" reference with ADOH On Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Standards@ in  A.1.1.1.C.6.   After consultation with the SJRWMD, add language to discourage changing the future land use designation in the floodplain, unless it can be demonstrated that such changes will not reduce the water resource-related benefits provided by the floodplain, and encourage clustering on upland portions of properties, outside of areas in the 100-year floodplain, and direct more intense uses away from flood prone areas The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.1.2  [9J-5.006(3)(c)6; FS 187.201(25)(a)(b)2, 5]:  Putnam County shall adopt a site plan review ordinance which requires that any required permits, from the appropriate county, state and federal agencies be secured prior to the issuance of a building permit.

 

Amend policy A.1.1.2. to state the land development code will include this type of site plan review process, rework wording on when other permits should be required in the building permit process.  Currently, the zoning approval and building permit and inspection processes address this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.1.3  [9J-5.006(3)(c)3]:  Developments which provide centralized water or sewer systems as a condition of development shall be required to ensure that the capacities of the proposed system are designed and constructed to meet the full build-out requirements of the project and provide a maintenance plan that will ensure operation of the system after completion of the project.

 

Retain Policy A.1.1.3.  The County's regulations do not cover assurances of continued operation or discontinuance of use if systems are not maintained by developer or successors.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.1.4  [9J-5.006(3)(c)4]:  The County Subdivision and Zoning Code shall be reviewed and where necessary revised to address drainage and stormwater issues as identified in the Public Facility Element; open space requirements as addressed in the Recreation and Open Space Element; and, on-site traffic flow and vehicle parking as addressed in the Traffic Circulation Element.

 

A.  Drainage and stormwater management will identify interim measures to be adopted until a County-wide Stormwater Master Drainage Plan is adopted.

 

B.  Open space requirements will meet the LOS adopted in the Recreation and Open Space Element.

 

C.  On-site traffic will, at a minimum, require that adjacent commercial, high density/medium density (or combinations thereof) properties provide interconnections to reduce requirements for road trips.

 


D.  Parking requirements shall be specified in terms of number of parking space units per type and size of facility.

 

Amend Policy A.1.1.4 to delete references to current or interim ordinances and replace with reference to land development code.  This policy is addressed in the County's  drainage ordinance, reservation of green space regulations, zoning ordinance, and development review processes which include review of applicable comprehensive plan objectives and policies.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.1.5  [9J-5.006(3)(c)1]:  The County shall review its zoning code to ensure that current signage regulations preserve the rural character of Putnam County.  Where, through citizen participation, it is determined that current signage regulations regarding location, size, height, motion, etc., should be revised, changes to the current regulation shall be discussed in public hearing and proposed changes considered for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Amend Policy A.1.1.5. to delete the reference to the zoning ordinance and to reference land development code, and delete second sentence.  The County has a sign ordinance.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Objective A.1.2  [9J-5.006(3)(b)2]:  Upon Plan adoption, Putnam County shall provide incentives for the redevelopment and renewal of blighted properties through implementing the following policies:

 

Measure: Number and type of incentives for redevelopment provided. 

Status:   The County has obtained Rural Economic Development grants; Community development block grants, SHIP funds and Florida Fix funds.  County regulations do not include positive incentives for redevelopment.  The only incentives are to process blighted development through the codes enforcement process.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this objective.

Recommendation:  Amend Objective A.1.2 to remove "Upon plan adoption", to add underdeveloped sites, and to delete "and renewal".  Add policies to inventory underdeveloped and blighted sites, to commit the County to pursuing state, federal and private funding to redevelop blighted areas, and to provide any other appropriate incentives.

 

Policy A.1.2.1  [9J-5.006(3)(c)1,2,4]:  Land Development Regulations shall be updated which require the upgrading or revitalization of deteriorating or incompatible commercial sites, in the few instances where the need may be found to exist, through methods such as provision of common parking areas, store front renewal, sign control.  The expansion or replacement of commercial uses which are inappropriately located or have adverse impact on surrounding uses shall be prohibited through implementing the land use spatial distribution as depicted on the County FLUM and the nonconforming land use construction restrictions of the County Zoning Code.

 


Amend Policy A.1.2.1. to delete the term "updating", to delete reference to the zoning code, and to clarify that the program should consist of first considering improvements which could make existing sites more compatible with other development as an alternative to full restriction or elimination as a nonconforming use.  The County's zoning ordinance, codes enforcement ordinance, housing code and building code address this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.2.2  [9J-5.006(3)(c)7]:  The County shall adopt Land Development Regulations which continue to provide for the Southern Building Code Congress Standard Building Code and Standard Housing Code as a minimum housing code.  The minimum housing code shall be utilized to upgrade existing housing within designated revitalization areas.  Designation of proposed revitalization sites will be made subsequent to area housing surveys conducted by the County.

 

Amend Policy A.1.2.2. to correct reference to land development code.   The County has adopted the housing code and building code specified in this policy. The housing element identified areas of substandard housing.  No new area housing surveys have been conducted by the County.  .  According to Administration, no area housing surveys have been conducted by the Affordable Housing Committee.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Objective A.1.3  [9J-5.006(3)(b)3; 187.201(16)(a)]:  Upon plan adoption, Putnam County shall act to eliminate or reduce land uses inconsistent with the uses identified on the Future Land Use Map and associated adopted Goals, Objectives and Policies through implementing the fol­lowing policies:

 

Measure:  Number of inconsistent land uses, and number eliminated.

Status:   The County is working towards correcting the future land use map and zoning map.  The County's zoning ordinance addresses this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this objective. 

Recommendation: Revise objective to delete "Upon plan adoption" from the text.

 

Policy A.1.3.1 [9J-5.006(3)(c)2,7]:  Land Development Regulations, specifically the County Zoning Code, shall be revised to reinforce its current provisions regarding the elimination of nonconforming land uses by expanding the definition of nonconforming land uses to include all uses which are inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map 2001 or cannot be made compatible with adjacent land uses.  The requirements of this provision shall be enforced upon application for building permits to repair or improve such structures.

 

Amend Policy A.1.3.1. to delete reference to zoning ordinance, to make proper reference to land development code, and to include restricting change or establishment of use.  The County's zoning ordinance addresses this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 


Policy A.1.3.2  [9J-5.006(3)(c)2,7]:  Land Development Regulations shall be adopted which require adequate buffering and separation between land uses of different densities or intensities of use so as to minimize interference between uses equal to the minimum required adjacent yard distance of the less intense land use and a wall or opaque shrubbery barrier at least six feet in height.

 

Amend Policy A.1.3.2. to make proper reference to the land development code, and separate into more than one sentence.   The County's zoning ordinance addresses this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.3.3 [Rev. 93-19; 9J-5.006(3)(c)1]:  The County's Subdivision Regulation and Zoning Code shall be reviewed and where necessary revised to ensure that land use categories are regulated in accordance with the Future Land Use Map and that controls are adopted for the regulation of subdivisions and the use of land in areas of special flood hazard consistent with the requirements of Policy A.1.1.1 and identical Policy E.1.2.17.

 

Amend Policy A.1.3.3  to delete reference to the subdivision regulations and zoning code and state the land development code will contain the specified regulations.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

New Policy A.1.3.4: Add a policy to address subdivision vesting determinations and establish timframes.  Reference process in A.1.9.3.B.2

 

New Policy A.1.3.5: Add policy to address funding for lot reconsolidation.

 

Objective A.1.4  [9J-5.006(3)(b)4; 187.201(23)(a)(b)1]:  Upon plan adoption Putnam County shall manage natural resources through implementing the following policies.

 

Measure:  Assess policies A.1.4.1. through A.1.4.18. for implementation status. 

Status:  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this objective.

Recommendation:  Amend objective to delete "Upon plan adoption".

 

Policy A.1.4.1  [9J-5.006(3)(c)7]:  Putnam County shall assume an active role in agricultural protection by making available to landowners information regarding the benefits that may be derived through participation in established agricultural land protection programs such as Greenbelt taxing districts, and ensuring that parcels of land are being used in accordance with the land use designations as shown on the Future Land Use Map.

 

Retain Policy A.1.41.   Property Appraiser's Office provides information regarding agricultural assessment.  Check with Agricultural Center regarding their provision of greenbelt or other type of agricultural protection program info.  The County's development review procedures address consistency with land use designations on the Future Land Use Map.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 


Policy A.1.4.2  [9J-5.006(3)(c)1,3]:  Land development regulations shall be adopted which will prevent development which removes agricultural lands from production before development pressure warrants such land use changes.  In particular, land uses shall be administered in strict conformance with the Future Land Use Map which maintains silviculture land use at 1 unit per 10 acres to 1 unit per 20 acres; agricultural land use in primarily 1 unit per 5 acres to 1 unit per 10 acres; and rural residential land use at 1 unit per acre to 1 unit per 5 acres; within the requirements of concurrency as defined in the Concurrency Management Plan and 9J-5.0055(2)(a), (b), and (c).

 

Amend Policy A.1.4.2. to make proper reference to land development code and to remove specific density ranges as they are covered elsewhere.   The County's development review procedures address this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.4.3  [9J-5.006(3)(c)2]:  Residential, commercial or industrial uses shall not be permitted as a mixed use in the agricultural area where such uses will adversely impact on the agricultural productivity of the area.  For example:  Community reaction to agriculture odors and noises or livestock reaction to development noises and activities that could result in litigation requiring reduced levels of agricultural activity.

 

Retain  Policy A.1.4.3. .  The County's development review procedures address this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.4.4  [9J-5.006 (3)(c)2]:  Areas designated as Conservation on the Future Land Use map shall limit development as follows:

 

A.  On privately owned Conservation designated lands permit only low density residential at one unit per 10 acres or other low intensity activity that shall be subject to standards contained the several other policies in this comprehensive plan which would prevent adverse environmental impacts on hydrology, water quality or endangered or threatened species known habitat.

 

B.  Recreational development must be compatible with the surrounding land uses and shall be subject to standards adopted in the land development regulations. (See Policy A.1.9.3.A.11.)

 

C.  All Conservation designated land use on the Future Land Use map that is under public ownership will be permitted to have no development except that required for the "Public Good" such as to improve drainage or transportation, reduce fire hazard, recreational use, etc.  If any other development is to be permitted, an amendment to the land use designation shall be required in accordance with Section 163.3187, FS.  (See Policy A.1.9.3.A.11.)

 


Delete Policy A.1.4.4., as Policy A.1.9.3.A.11 should be where these statements are made.  The County's development review procedures address this policy.  The draft land development code, to be adopted prior to EAR amendments, includes sections which implement this policy.

 

Policy A.1.4.5  [9J-5.006(3)(c)2,6]:  Public water well fields shall be protected from adverse impacts of development by requiring a 200-foot arbitrary fixed buffer of nonpolluting land uses Radii Zone around each well field as described in the SJRWMD publication "Guide to Groundwater Protection in Florida", Volume 1, October 1990, page 55.  When sufficient data are provided by the SJRWMD and SRWMD to more accurately calculate appropriate buffer zones around well heads based upon Time-of-Travel (TOT), these 100-foot zones shall be expanded or contracted as the calculation may dictate.

 

Amend Policy A.1.4.5  SJRWMD did not provide any information on an updated AGuide to Groundwater Protection in Florida,@ therefore the current reference should remain.  The buffer zone is set at 200 feet and 100 feet, 200 feet is correct.  The County will amend this policy based on  draft policies and comments pertaining to wellhead protection and stormwater quality supplied by the SJRWMD.  The County's development review procedures address this policy.   The draft land developme