Agenda Item Name:
Title
Staff Analysis of Tuscawilla Road as a County Scenic Road
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Presenter:
Kathleen W. Pagan, Senior Planner
Description:
County Road 25-A, also known as Tuscawilla Road, traverses from the termination of Cholokka Boulevard to US 441. There is a request by citizens of Micanopy to designate the road as a County Scenic Road.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Direct staff to advertise a public hearing to consider designating Tuscawilla Road as a County Scenic Road Corridor.
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Prior Board Motions:
December 8, 2020 - Board direction to prepare a report on the potential designation of Tuscawilla Road as a Scenic Road
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Budget exists to cover the costs of advertising the public hearing.
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Background:
On December 2nd, the County Commission received a request from a resident of Micanopy to consider designating Tuscawilla Road as a Scenic Road Corridor. At the December 8, 2020 meeting, the Commission gave staff direction to prepare a report on the potential of designation of the road. ULDC ARTICLE IX. - SCENIC ROAD CORRIDORS OVERLAY provides a process and criteria for designating a road in Alachua County as a County Scenic Road. Staff has prepared a report with information on Tuscawilla Road and whether the criteria are met, along with a brief presentation. If the County Commission wishes to consider the designation ULDC Article 4, Chapter 402 requires a public hearing.