#5(b)  Community Development Department Workshop  April 18, 2024 = 6:00 P.M. MINUTES  1. CALLTO ORDER: Mayor Tyson called the meeting to order at 6:00p p.m.  2. ROLLCALL: ABSENT: 3. PRESENTATION:  PRESENT: Council Member Herrera, Council Member Salgado, Council Member Hernandez, Council ALSO, PRESENT: Public) Works Director Andy Shelton, Utility Director Kevin Burge, and Attorney Rhodeback Manager Mathes infroduced Robert Loring City of Fellsmere Planner and City Planner Loring proceeded City Planner Loring gave a brief summary of his background. He discussed the Community Development Department roles and responsibilities such as Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Business Tax Receipts and Non-Building permitting such as tree removals, driveways, clearing, fill, fences, lots splits and combines. Hel highlighted ther role ofl land development code inr regulating development requirements andi noted that City Planner Loring discussed the city's efforts to streamline the development review process and provide cost-effective solutions for businesses. He statedi that they all have a role in Community Development. Cily Council sets Policies, Codes, and Ordinances designed to provide for the Health, Safety, and Staff are charged with administering and enforcing the Code of Ordinances, Land Development Council continually adjusts regulationsi toi further the betterment of Health, Safety, and Welfare oft the Planning never gets easier, cheaper, or faster butt the Community Development Department will continue: Implement Policies and Codesi that create "Win-Win" Relationships with our Citizens, Business Leaders, Continue to create Business Friendly Policies and Implement Code Changes that increase efficiency City Planner Loring also discussed various development projects ini the area, including Marian Estates, 392, Legacy Landing, and FJV, and provided updates on their status. He also shared upcoming non-residential proectsinFelsmere, including ap potential newt fires station ando commercial development on 8 acres of land. Fellsmere matched the growth rate of every major city within 30 miles from 2000- 2020 with an average growth rate of 3.5%p pery year. In: 2023, Fellsmere had 16r news single-family! homes built with an average value of $452,777 (national median average was $431,000) Fellsmere will eventually be the largest city in Indian  Member Renick, City Manager Mathes, Attorney' Warren Dill, and Mayor Tyson  (a) City of Fellsmere Community Development Department- -  with his PowerPoint presentation.  itisaliving document: thatr requires consistent updates.  Welfare oft the community. Code, and the Comprehensive Plan. community based on community needs.  Staff continually surveys and accounts for the needs of the community.  To provide "SMALL TOWN" Customer Service  and our Developers. and provide flexibility.  River County. 4. ADJOURNMENT:  There beingr no further business Mayor Tyson adjourned the meeting at 6:55p.m.  *The Power Point presentation is attached hereto and made up a part of the official meeting minutes.  These minutes were approved by the City Council ofi the City of Fellsmere this 2"doyotMoya 2024.  pMaua Jagnley Mota.Suore.Sonchez CMC, City Clerk CO22ZDAIBMINUITESMSDOC  1    4/26/2024  Community Development Asociety grows greatwhen old men plant trees whose shade they will neverk know' Greek Proverb  1  We've come a long way...  2  1    4/26/2024  About Me:  Graduated from the University of Florida- with a degree in Architecture- with special studies and degrees in Architectural Preservation, and Member of PIC- Preservation Institute of the Carbbean-with worki in Former City Planner for the City of Palm Bay 18 years Former Specialist for the Census Bureau for Indian River County Former Committee Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America Learn foreign languages as a hobby- German, and now Spanish General Aviation Pilot- 750+ hours, 1lessthan admirable landing.  H.A.B.S surveys  Florida, Puerto Rico, & Costa Rica  5Grown Children  3  What does CDD do? We wear many hats!  Planning: Comprehensive Planning, Land Development Code, Site Plans, Construction Plans, Flood Plain Management (CRS), Arbor Day/Tree City, Addressing Building: Plan Reviews and Inspections, Building Code Administration Code Enforcement: Code Interpretation and  Enforcement Business Tax Receipts  Non-building permitting: Tree removal, driveways, clearing, fill, fences, Lot  We wear many hats!  Splits/Combines  4  2    4/26/2024  What is Planning?  City Planning is a process by which we try to answerthe questions of how people will live, work, and play in a defined urban area, and thus guides orderly and consistent development that provides for  the health, safety, and welfare of its community.  'Creating Place' 'Creating Legacy'  Thet things we do right now will echo long into ourfuture...  5  PLANNING  Comprehensive Planning: provides for overall goals and aspirations ofa community - a 30,000 foot look Regulated by State of Florida FS 163) Land Development Code (LDC): provides specific development requirements like parking, setbacks, landscaping, signage, lighting, sidewalks, and pedestrian/vchicular access (Regulated by State of Florida FS 166) Site/Construction Plan: provides site specific design compliant with LDCand includes items such as building and parking layout, utility service, stormwater management, signage, landscaping and buffering, elevations, emergency  access, and others  Business Tax Receipts (aka Occupational Licenses)  CRS- Community Rating System- annual updates Flood Mitigationand  Insurance Rates"  6  3    4/26/2024  PLANNING (Continued)  Site Sketch and Design Services- help small business Day to Day contact re. "lhave an Idea..... "questions Lot Splits /Lot Combines/Lot Clearing Lot Addresses/ E-911 coordination Tree Preservation and Mitigation review Final Building and Site Inspections Variances, Conditional Uses, Subdivisions Census Map updates and Census Bureau coordination Administration of Planning and Zoning Board/ Board  Pirril pi 36 fvery Wldne Gatiyaue Michicimae Thigy (Arer e iig latser (Laandala gahjia) lajrdie Bare (Dmmn Centariw)  of Adjustment Special Events Arbor Day and Tree City USA  7  Building Building Code approved plans structures Regulations  Reviews plans for compliance with the Florida Performs inspections for compliance against Approves Finish Floor Elevations (FFE)fornew Reviews building plans for compliance with Flood Provide guidance for Accessory Structures Ensures compliance with the Handicapped/ADA requirements for accessibility Addresses fire reviews, site compliance and providing required annual inspections (for specific  uses) 8  4    4/26/2024  Code Enforcement  Works with property owners to address noncompliance with Coordinates with Planning & Building for case mix and interpretations and direction to property owners  various codes  Maintains noncompliant sign program - mostly the illegal yard  signs that pop up around town Assists in Neighborhood Cleanups" disputes, trees, nuisances)  Works with property owners to mitigate disputes.( boundary  9  Business Tax Receipts New Business Applications Continuing Business Renewals  Used to ensure Change of Use are performed when required Addresing/Ownershp verification of multi-tenant spaces Support with Special Event Requests for Special Event BTRs  Universally disliked by businesses and would be nice to eliminate iffunding would allow and regulatory assistance offered by BTRs are addressed in an alternative manner.  10  5    4/26/2024  Non-BUilding Permitting Assists with Stormwater Fee Calculations Tree Removal and Clearing Permits Drainage and Driveway Culverts Silt Fence inspections Vacation of Rights-of-Way  Slope and Swale issues / Driveway separation issues  Field Inspections of both onsite and off-site improvements  Disaster Documentation and Support  11  We all have a role in Community Development:  City Council sets Policies, Codes, and Ordinances designed to provide for the Health, Safety, and Staff is charged with administering and enforcing the Code of Ordinances, Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan Staff continually surveys and accounts for the needs of the community Council continually adjusts regulations to further the betterment of Health, Safety, and Welfare of the community based on community needs.  Welfare of the community  12  6    4/26/2024  Planning never gets:  * Easier Cheaper * Faster Where we can help:  Development just isn'tt the way it was 'in the good ole days'... Continue to provide SMALLTOWN" Customer Service Implement Policies and Codes that create Win-Win" Relationships with our Citizens, Business Leaders, and our Developers Continue to create Business Friendly Policies and Implement Code Changes thatincrease efficiency,and provide flexibility  13  Upcoming Business Friendly Code Changes & Policies:  Fee Schedule updated in 2022 with implemented cost savings- a new Fee Schedule will  be coming to you in late 2024  $0 Cost Business Tax Receipts for initial year new businesses $0 Cost for Residential Lot of Record and no tree mitigation Tree removal and minor fill for lots of record  Allowance for minor adjustments to approved development plans at low cost via Allow projects to delay or defer certain site improvements over time (sidewalks and/or Continue policy to allow for Developmentto pay fees over time for small businesses Lot Combines at low or no cost to residents for residential property  implementing permits (like driveway modifications, etc.)  parking area requirements)  14  7    4/26/2024  Continued - code changes and policies Implement faster development review schedules for properties located in Offer grants to businesses for costs related to changes of use Continue the policy of no-cost guidance for new business development New more cost-effective Landscape Requirements for Commercial Simplify the Permitting Process/ Forms & provide in both English and Spanish and continue to provide City site sketch services Reduction of Landscaping from a 3 tier to a 2-tierrequirement Reduction of required tree heights from 14'to 12' and reduction of  Overlay Districts  Businesses  required tree caliper sizes from 3"to 2.5"  15  Looking Forward  Buffer Preserve RV park (aka Aldea) under construction Fire Station #7 (Corrigan Ranch) - under construction in 2024 CR512 Storage and Maintenance Facility - under construction in 2024  Fruiteria Nuno's - final modifications in 2024  Redtail Annexation and Storage Facility - under review w/ construction in 2025 POD's Self Storage Facility - under review w/ construction in 2025 Fellsmere 392- Water Park w/ mixed use under review w/ construction in 2025 Corrigan Mine revision under review w/ construction in 2025 Marian Estates- - Commercial, Fire Sta. & Res. under review w/ construction in  2025  16  8    4/26/2024  Looking forward (con't)  O'Reilley Auto Parts under construction in late 2024 Tiny Homes of Florida manufacturer of tiny home - under review SLPTractor Services - outdoor storage w/ retail frontage under review w/  expected construction of outdoor storage in 2024 Legacy Landing anglelomiy/lownhomes - under review Operation Hope-formalizing site plan approvals 12645 CR-512 Retail/Apt. -final modifications in 2024 Taco Mobile site- (design in progress)  17  Upcoming Residential Projects.  A. Marian Estates: 70 acres E.Legacy Landing: 35 acres H. F392:392 acres 200MF B. Banack: 90 acres D.FVMDR:100: acres  150TH 150TH 120TH OTH 300TH  182SF 125SF 100SF 315SF OSF  18  9    4/26/2024  Upcoming Nonresidential Projects Marian Estates- 8acres of Commercial property + potential new fire station  FJV F392 CR-512 PODS Aldea N.Pine St.  225 acre Commercial Park  100 acres esdentarcommerca. Mixed Use O'Reilleys, Storage and Maintenance 6A Acres- RV park w/ amenities  +/-5 acre outparcel- potential hotel site w/ restaurant 2 acres- overnight stay w/ retail fronting Broadway.  19  Some fun facts  Populationin1 1911=6 600 Populationi in 1930-356 Populationin 1940=6 643 Populationin 1950=6 648 Populationi in 1960 =732 Populationi in 1970-813 Populationi in1 1980= 1,161 Populationi in 1990= 2,179 Populationi in 2000= 3,813 Population in2 2010= 5,197 Populationi in2 2020= 4,838*  Populationin 1915= 896* ( prior to 7/31/1915 8"s storm event)  *Fellsmere matched the growth rate of every majorc city within 30miles from 2000- 2020 (with an average growth rate of3 3.5% pery year) In 2023, Fellsmere! had 16r new single-f family! homes builty witha an average value of$ $452,777 (national mediana average was $431,000)  Fellsmere WILL eventually bet thel largesto cityi inl Indian River County  20  10    4/26/2024  Fun facts - continued  Florida is now the 4th largest state by population int the U.S. (over 21.7M people) The state has to build nearly 370 residential units per dayto keep up with demand. IfF Florida were a country, it would rank #16 overall in terms of economic output (2022) in 2023 it was ranked #15. It is the 4th largest economy in the U.S. at $1.4 Trillion Dollars Florida is #8 exporter of trade goods in the U.S.and had a personal per capita income of Florida is a lead exporter of Strawberries, Peaches, Citrus, and ornamental horticulture. It isa also known fori its Sugar, Corn, Celery, Green Beans, Okra, Persimmons, and Tomatoes.  Nearly 900 new citizens every DAY.  which accounts for 5.23% of the entire U.S. GDP. $47,684 and was 26th int the nation.  Fellsmere is the largest producer of Water Cress ini the world  21  Questions? going to get there.  We must decide who we are, how we are, what we wantt to build, and how were  22  11