Agenda Item Name:
Title
Special Area Planning Process Discussion for the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem and Lee Property (FCL Timber, Land & Cattle, LLLP Property)
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Presenter:
Ben Chumley, Growth Management
Description:
At its July 12, 2022 special meeting, the Board of County Commissioners requested to schedule a discussion about the special area study and planning process for the FCL Timber, Land & Cattle, LLLP Property in southwestern Alachua County (also known as the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem and Lee Property).
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board schedule two dates for consideration of the Special Area Study:
* An initial discussion and public/stakeholder workshop on September 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm
* Follow-up meeting on October 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm to consider acceptance of the Special Area Study.
As part of the potential acceptance of the Special Area Study, the Board would be authorizing the applicant to move forward with a more detailed Special Area Plan for the area, and future topic specific workshops would be appropriate at that stage.
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Prior Board Motions:
June 9, 2020: The BoCC approved the Scope of Work for the Special Area Study.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is no direct cost to the County associated with this agenda item.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
The general purpose of Special Area Planning within the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan is to address specific planning needs and circumstances at a more detailed level than may be possible through generally applicable policies and regulations. Special area planning may be used to evaluate and protect unique natural resource features, preserve the character of neighborhoods, or plan for public infrastructure and facility needs within a sub-area of the County. Special area planning is intended to be a collaborative planning process ...
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