www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 29, 2015 – Page 3A
Home for ex-cons prompts evaluation of county code By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net
Commissioners voted unanimously to amend the county Land Development Code over language defining a “Community Residential Home.” The change was prompted by county staff researching a boardinghouse code violation this year. Missionaries Tony and Renee Miller of Crawfordville own a house at 55 Ball Court that is a residence ministry for men – including sex offenders – which has drawn concern from neighbors. summer. The Code Enforcement Board has found the Millers in violation of operating a boardinghouse in an area zoned rural residential. A boardinghouse is defined as more than two unrelated people living in a residence. Pastor Renee Miller said the house does not meet the definition of a boardinghouse. She said “family care home” is the appropriate definition for their ministry allowed in the zone. Wa k u l l a C o u n t y Planning and Zoning interim Director Somer Strickland described a Community Residential Home as a facility for the care and housing for, primarily, the elderly, juveniles, the disabled, battered women – and licensed typically by an agency such as Elder Affairs or Children and Families. Asked if the change could affect the Millers’ case, Strickland said, “In the event the Millers’ ministry is licensed by the applicable state agency, as defined now by the Code and consistent with Florida Statute, they could apply for such an approval under their current zoning district.” An affidavit shows the Millers are currently in compliance, because only two unrelated men live there. While Commissioner Howard Kessler said it is good to be in sync with state statute, humanitarians should be able to house people with different last names without being considered a boarding house. He suggested that county staff examine ways to prevent such a zoning violation, and used the refugee crisis in Europe as an example. “We see all the crisis going on in other countries,” Kessler said. “If someone had the good heart to want to house people of a different last name, more than two, it would be permitted at this point in time.” SHELL POINT BOAT RAMP County Administrator David Edwards said another meeting about Shell Point Boat Ramp facility will be scheduled in early November to discuss the construction process with Shell Point residents. “The project came in over budget so we had to break out many of the major components,” Edwards said. “We issued the notice to proceed last Friday for the docks and ramp.” TURN LANE AT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Commissioner Randy Merritt asked the board to send a letter to DOT requesting consideration of a northbound right turn lane at Wakulla Christian School when the U.S. 319 four -laning
construction occurs in 2018. A center tur n lane there is already projected to be part of the four -lane plans. Commissioners did not
vote on the suggestion, but agreed on the letter. Multiple fender benders have occurred near the school during morning commute time due
to traffic stopping and backing up down Crawfordville Highway as parents pull in and out of the driveway. “It does mean some-
thing coming from us, asking (DOT) to consider that,” Merritt said. “I know it’s not a county school, but it certainly has a lot of traffic in and
out in the morning.” FOR MORE, SEE COUNTY BRIEFS ON PAGE 9A
PUBLIC NOTICES
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING APPLICATIONS FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
Another public notice appears on Page 5A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wakulla County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners propose to consider the following ordinance. Public Hearings are scheduled regarding the following before the Wakulla County Planning Commission on Monday, November 9, 2015, beginning at 7:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted below or as time permits and before the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, November 16, 2015, beginning at 5:00 P.M., and Monday, December 7, 2015, beginning at 5:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted below or as time permits. All public hearings are held at the County Commission Chambers located west of the County Courthouse at 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony. AN ORDINANCE OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 5-38 OF THE WAKULLA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PERTAINING TO THE C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ADDING FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, AND PACKAGING AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN THE DISTRICT; ADDING PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF APPAREL AND PIECE GOODS, ELECTRONIC AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND MISCELLANEOUS DURABLE AND NONDURABLE GOODS AS CONDITIONAL USES WITHIN THE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Copies of applications, draft ordinances, and any related public record files may be viewed at the County Planning Department located at 11 Bream Fountain Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327, 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. M/F; Phone (850) 926-3695. Any person desiring to appeal a decision of a County Board must ensure a verbatim transcript or copy is made of the testimony and exhibits presented at said hearings. Persons with a disability needing a special accommodation should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Administration Office at least two (2) days prior to the meeting at (850) 926-0919; Hearing and Voice Impaired at 1-800-955-8771; or email at ADARequest@mywakulla.com October 29, 2015
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wakulla County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners propose to consider the following ordinance. Public Hearings are scheduled regarding the following before the Wakulla County Planning Commission on Monday, November 9, 2015, beginning at 7:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted below or as time permits and before the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, November 16, 2015, beginning at 5:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted below or as time permits. All public hearings are held at the County Commission Chambers located west of the County Courthouse at 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony.
AN ORDINANCE OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-4 OF THE WAKULLA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS; AMENDING THE LISTED EXEMPTIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOW MINOR FILL AND EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of applications, draft ordinances, and any related public record files may be viewed at the County Planning Department located at 11 Bream Fountain Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327, 8 AM to 4:30 PM M/F; Phone (850) 926-3695. Any person desiring to appeal a decision of a County Board must ensure a verbatim transcript or copy is made of the testimony and exhibits presented at said hearings. Persons with a disability needing a special accommodation should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Administration Office at least two (2) days prior to the meeting at (850) 926-0919; Hearing and Voice Impaired at 1-800-955-8771; or email at ADARequest@mywakulla.com October 29, 2015
The Wakulla County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners propose to consider the following applications and adopt the following by ordinance. Public Hearings are scheduled regarding the following before the Wakulla County Planning Commission on Monday, November 9, 2015, beginning at 7:00 P.M., and before the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, December 7, 2015 and January 4, 2016 at 6:00 P.M., unless otherwise noted below or as time permits. All public hearings are held at the County Commission Chambers located west of the County Courthouse at 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony.
1. Application for Change of Zoning: R15-06 Applicant: Agent: Proposal: Tax ID Number:
Steve Parrish, Joe Hope & Rod Moeller Rod Moeller Rezone from RSU-1 to AG 35-5S-02W-354-03564-001, 35-5S-02W-354-03564-002, 35-5S-02W-354-03564-003, 35-5S-02W-354-03564-00A, 35-5S-02W-354-03564-00B Existing FLU Map: Urban 1 (FLUE Policy 1.2.5) Existing Zoning: RSU-1 (Section 5-28 LDC) Proposed Zoning: AG (Section 5-25 LDC) FEMA Flood Info: “VE” zone on Panel 0370-E Parcel Size: 48.03 acres +/Location: Mossy Oak Subdivision southwest of Panacea on the west side of Hwy 98 Hearings Required: Planning Commission: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:00P.M. County Commissioners: Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. AN ORDINANCEAMENDING THE WAKULLA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 85-4, AS AMENDED; CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS FROM RSU-1 TO AG FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” TO THE ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Application for Change of Zoning: R15-08 Applicant: TCB Group, LLC Agent: Sean Marston Proposal: M o d i f y P U D t o a l l o w C o m m e rc i a l a n d re c re a t i o n a l ve h i c l e u s e s . Tax ID Number: 02-6S-02W-033-03661-000 Existing FLU Map: Urban 2 (FLUE Policy 1.2.6) Existing Zoning: P U D (Section 5-50, LDC) Proposed Zoning: PUD (Section 5-50, LDC) FEMA Flood Info: “VE” zone on Panel 0485-E Parcel Size: 1 . 0 0 2 +/- acres Location: 2273 Surf Road Hearings Required: Planning Commission: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. County Commissioners: Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. County Commissioners: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WAKULLA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 85-4, AS AMENDED; CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS FROM PUD TO PUD (TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USES) FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” TO THE ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. Application for Change of Zoning: R15-09 Applicant: Ralph & Etta Jo Oliver Agent: Ralph Oliver Proposal: Rezone from AG to RR2 Tax ID Number: Part of 02-4S-02W-000-01852-002 Existing FLU Map: Rural 2 (FLUE Policy 1.2.4) Existing Zoning: AG (Section 5-25 LDC) Proposed Zoning: RR-2 (Section 5-34 LDC) FEMA Flood Info: “X” & “A” zones on Panel 0225-E Parcel Size: 2.24+/- acres, a portion of 17.24 acres Location: Subject property is located at the east end of Carmel Lane Hearings Required: Planning Commission: Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. County Commissioners: Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WAKULLA COUNTY LAND DEVELOP.M.ENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 85-4, AS AMENDED; CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS FROM AG TO RR-2 FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” TO THE ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of applications, draft ordinances, and any related public record files may be viewed at the County Planning Department located at 11 Bream Fountain Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327, 8 AM to 4:30 P.M. M/F; Phone (850) 926-3695. Any person desiring to appeal a decision of a County Board must ensure a verbatim transcript or copy is made of the testimony and exhibits presented at said hearings. Persons with a disability needing a special accommodation should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Administration Office at least two (2) days prior to the meeting at (850) 926-0919; Hearing and Voice Impaired at 1-800-955-8771; or email at
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October 29, 2015