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1 List of Abbreviations The Action Plan The Action Plan establishes estimated time frames for implementing the Goals, Objectives and Strategies of the Corridor Management Plan. The Plan is divided into three sections: Corridor Enhancements; Community Participation; and Administration and Coordination. The estimated time frames for individual action items are set at one-year, five-year, ten-year and fifteen-year intervals. The Action Plan has been updated by the Scenic Byway Committee to List of Abbreviations CM CMD CME CMP CWG DI ECFRPC FCT FDEP-FRDAP FDEP-OGT FDOT FOLA HR LC LCWA NSB OC ONP SJRWMD TA TEA TM TO VF WGHF City of Minneola City of Mount Dora Corridor Management Entity Corridor Management Plan City of Winter Garden Development Interests East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Florida Communities Trust Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails Florida Department of Transportation Friends of Lake Apopka Division of Historic Resources Lake County Lake County Water Authority National Scenic Byways Orange County Oakland Nature Preserve St Johns River Water Management District Town of Astatula Transportation Enhancement Funds Town of Montverde Town of Oakland Visit Florida Winter Garden Heritage Foundation 72

2 # Action Place Scenic Highways Signs (New Corridor) Construct Bicycle Improvements Implement FOLA Greenways and Trails Master Plan within Corridor Create Scenic Easements GREEN MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY ACTION PLAN - TABLE 1: CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS Updated 12/12/2013 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Referenced 4,4.1 2, 2.1, thru 2.1.4, 2.2,2.2.1, 5, 5.1, 5.1.1, , thru ,1.1, thru 1.1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 5, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4,5.1.6, 5.2, thru Responsibility Potential Funding Sources and Partners Product Time Frame CME, FDOT, OC LC, TA, CMD FDOT Florida Scenic Highways Signs 2014 CME, LC, TM, TO, CWG, OC CME, FOLA, LC, TM, TO, CWG, OC, CM 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2.2, CME FDOT, TEA, LC, TC, TM, CC, CM, NSB, ST, ECFRPC, DI, TO, CWG, OC FDEP-OGT, FRDP, FCT, SJRWMD, LC, TM, TO, CWG, OC, CM,NSB, FOLA, CM, TA, ECFRPC, TEA, NSB, LC, TM, TO, CWTG, CM, OC, FCT, FOLA, DI Bike Lanes, Paved Shoulders, Striping, Signage, Trailheads Bike/Ped/Equestrian Trails, Parks/Preserves/Recreation Areas, Improved Access to Lake Apopka, Improved Access to North Shore Restoration Area Preserved and Enhanced Viewshed Support Restoration of Lake Apopka 1, 1.1, 6, 6.1, thru CME, SJRWMD SJRWMD, FOLA, FDEP Restored Lake Apopka Implement Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor Master Plan 1,1.1, thru 1.1.5,1.2, thru 1.2.3, 2, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 5, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, CME, LC, TM, CM, TO, OC LC, TM, CM, TO, OC, NSB, TE, FCT, OGT, FOLA, ONP, WGHF Bike/Ped/Equestrian Trails, Parks/Preserves/Recreation Areas, Improved Access to Lake Apopka, Improved Access to North Shore Restoration Area Construct Information Kiosks 4, CME WGHF, NSB, LC, TM, CM, TO, OC, CWG, FOLA, ONP Informed Byway Travelers Create Questing Project 1.6.7, 1.7, 1.7.3, 4, 4.1, WGHF, CME GMSB, WGHF Informed Byway Travelers Assist WGHF with Oakland History Project 1.6, 1.6.7, WGHF, CME WGHF, CME Reference Book for Oakland/Tildenville Killarney History

3 GREEN MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY ACTION PLAN TABLE 2: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Updated 12/12/2013 # Action Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Referenced Responsibility Potential Funding Sources and Partners Product Time Frame 1 Develop Newsletter 3, 3.1, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, CME Volunteers Newsletter, Public Education Further Develop Byway Website 3, 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 4, 4.1, CME Volunteers Website with Links, Public Education Ongoing 3 Hold Regular Public Meetings 3, 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.14, 4.1 CME CME Public Involvement, Public Education Ongoing 4 Produce Byway Brochure 4, 4.1, CME Local Gov., Chambers of Commerce, WGHF Business Associations Brochure, Marketing Materials Produce Presentational Materials 4, 4.1, CME VF, FDOT, WGHF, LC, TM, TO, CM, CWG, OC, FOLA, ONP, FOF Power Point Presentations, Maps, Displays, Videos Ongoing 6 Participate in Local Festivals and Events 3, 3.1.4, 4, 4.1 CME Volunteers Community Participation, Informed Public Ongoing 74

4 GREEN MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY ACTION PLAN TABLE 3: ADMINISTRATION and COORDINATION # Action Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Referenced Responsibility Potential Funding Sources and Partners Product Time Frame 1 Establish CME 1 through Amend Lake County Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Montverde Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Oakland Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Winter Garden Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Mount Dora Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Astatula Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Amend Orange County Comp Plan to Adopt Byway Goals Create and Adopt Ordinances to Implement CMP Corridor Advocacy Group Volunteers 1, CME, LC Volunteers, LC 1, CME,TM Volunteers, TM 1, CME,TO Volunteers, TO 1, CME, CWG Volunteers, CWG 1, CME,CMD Volunteers, CMD 1, CME, TA Volunteers, TA 1, CME, OC Volunteers, OC 1, 1.2.1, 2, 5, 6 CME, LC, TM, CM, TO, CWG, OC Volunteers, Local Governments Mechanism to Implement CMP Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Comprehensive Plan Amendments Ordinances Facilitating Goals and Vision Completed Completed 2014 Completed Completed

5 # Action 10 Develop and Implement a Program to Coordinate Cycling Events with Local Communities GREEN MOUNTAIN SCENIC BYWAY ACTION PLAN TABLE 3 CONTINUED: ADMINISTRATION and COORDINATION Goals, Objectives, and Strategies Referenced 2, 2.1.2, 2.2, Responsibility CME Potential Funding Sources and Partners Local Governments, Event Promoters, Cycling Groups Product Improved Safety, Better Relations Between Cyclists and Motorists Time Frame Identify Environmentally Sensitive Lands for Preservation and Restoration 1, 1.1, CME SJRWMD, LCWA, FOLA, ONP, LC, OC Inventory of Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ongoing 12 Identify and Pursue Grants to Preserve and Restore Environmentally Sensitive Lands 1, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1,1,3, 1.1.4, CME Volunteers, CME, Local Governments, FCT, SJRWMD, NSB, FOLA, ONP Preserved and Enhanced Natural Resources Ongoing 13 Identify and Pursue Grants for Historical, Archaeological and Cultural Surveys 1, 1.1.2, , CME WGHF, NSB, FDOT, HR Preserved and Enhanced Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources Ongoing Identify and Pursue Grants to Preserve and Enhance Historical, Archaeological and Cultural Resources Review/Revise CMP and Action Plan Annually 1, 1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 1.6.4, CME WGHF, FCT, NSB, HR 1 through 7 CME N/A Preserved and Enhanced Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources CMP that Reflects Changing Conditions Within and Outside of Corridor Ongoing Ongoing 16 Prepare Annual Report to FDOT 1 through 7 CME N/A Annual Report Ongoing 17 Prepare 5 Year CMP Update 1 through 7 CME N/A Updated CMP Complete Astatula, Mount Dora Corridor Extension 1 through 7 CME FDOT, Astatula, Mount Dora Expanded Intrinsic Resources

6 Community Participation Program Community Participation Program Goal Number Three of the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee is to involve the community to the maximum extent possible, and to act with the support of the community. The Committee uses several methods to gain community participation. Regular Meetings The Byway Committee has held regular monthly meetings since its inception in The regular meetings have been held the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Environmental and Education Center at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Several meetings have been held in Mount Dora, and it is expected that a regular rotation between Oakland and Mount Dora will soon be established. Green Mountain Scenic Byway Website The Byway Committee has a professionally designed website at: Green Mountain Scenic Byway Tent at the Mount Dora Village Market. 77

7 Community Participation Program Public Events The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee has found that participating in local festivals and events is a very effective method of engaging the public, and has participated in dozens of community events over the years. At these events, literature and maps are distributed, and Committee members have the opportunity to educate the public to the benefits of participating in the Florida Scenic Highways Program. Committee members are able to discuss the concerns of the public personally, in a casual and unhurried atmosphere. Below is a list of events that the Green Mountain Scenic Byway has participated in. The Byway Committee has attended most of the events multiple times, and some have been attended by the Committee for over ten years. Mount Dora Earth Day Mount Dora Village Market Bloom n Grow Garden Society s Spring Fever in the Garden Festival Apopka Art and Foliage Festival Magnolia Park Bluegrass Festival Lake County Wings and Wildlife Festival Orange County Birdapalooza Henry Nehrling s Garden Groove Winter Garden Music Fest Oakland Heritage Festival Montverde Day Future Plans for Community Participation Objective 3.1 of Goal Number 3 is to increase community involvement. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee has identified these strategies: 1. Continue to hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings at a time and place most convenient to the community. The Committee feels that consistency and convenience of the meeting schedule and meeting place are very important to obtain regular attendance by the community. 2. Develop online social networking media to encourage community participation and market the Byway. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway has a Facebook page at: 78

8 Community Participation Program 3. Invite and encourage community input though community meetings. 4. Further develop the Green Mountain Scenic Byway website. 79

9 Local Support Local Support Resolutions of support for the Byway Extension Project have been received from the following local governments with jurisdictions within the proposed corridor extension: The Lake County Board of County Commissioners The Orange County Board of County Commissioners The City of Mount Dora The Town of Astatula Letters of support have been received from the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, organizations such as the Friends of Lake Apopka, and individuals. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee has received a wide range of local support for all of the Committee s projects. Some of this support has been in the form of grants and donations. Other support has been in the form of resolutions from local governments and letters of support from local organizations and individuals for various Byway projects. Support from local governments appears to be increasing due to the economic opportunities of nature-based and heritage tourism. The Committee has been very active in the effort to develop the North Shore Restoration Area as an ecotourism destination. The North Shore Overlook and Trailhead, which is being funded by a National Scenic Byways Grant with match from Lake County, is a high profile project that has garnered considerable support from Lake County, Orange County, and the St. Johns River Water Management District. Support from local governments has also increased because the Committee has established a reputation of being a reasonable and credible advocate for the Byway. The Committee has participated at dozens of community events and members have talked with thousands of visitors. Negative comments from the public are extremely rare. So rare, in fact, that most Committee members do not recall ever hearing one. 80

10 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Lake County The Lake County Comprehensive Plan, Planning Horizon 2030, was adopted after nearly six years of effort. The Plan directly addresses and supports the Green Mountain Scenic Byway, and contains many goals, objectives and policies that relate to the Byway. Below, in entirety, are the policies that directly address the Byway. The titles of related policies follow. Policy I-6.2.1: Green Mountain Scenic Byway Overlay Districts Within 12 months of the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan, the County shall develop Land Development Regulations relating to the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Roadside Overlay District and Corridor Overlay District for County Roads 455 and Old Highway 50, consistent with the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor Management Committee s Goals, Objectives, and Strategies to protect and enhance the intrinsic resources and rural character of the area. I : Green Mountain Scenic Byway Roadside Overlay District The Roadside Overlay District shall extend 330 feet on each side of the right-of-way center, and will generally correspond to the building, parking, and clearing setbacks unless specifically determined that a particular structure or activity within the district uniquely reinforces the rural character of the area. The Roadside Overlay District shall regulate land development along County Road 455 and Old Highway 50 by, at a minimum, establishing requirements for: Land use types and frequencies; Preservation of existing canopy trees; Planting of new canopy trees; Landscaping; Clearing setbacks and restrictions; Building character, setbacks and locations; Parking; Location of equipment storage; Walls, fences, entrance features and similar structures; Location and design of retention ponds; Access management; Number of travel lanes; Number and location of traffic signals; 81

11 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Absence or presence of overhead power lines or their presence on only one side of the street with lateral crossings underground; Location and design of signage; Location and design of lighting to protect rural character and dark skies; and Easements, deed restrictions or similar recorded and legally binding instruments to perpetually preserve privately owned land adjacent to the roadway corridor. I : Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor Overlay District The Corridor Overlay District shall correspond to the Corridor Limits as delineated on the map entitled Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Route and Corridor Limits produced for and contained within the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan. The intent of the Corridor Overlay District is to preserve, maintain, protect and enhance the cultural, historical, archaeological, recreational, natural, and scenic resources of the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor. These resources include the St Johns River Water Management District s North Shore Restoration Area and the shoreline of Lake Apopka located to the east and north of the Scenic Byway, the skyline of the Lake Wales Ridge located to the west of the Scenic Byway, the Ferndale Preserve, the recorded and currently unrecorded archaeological sites along the shores of Lake Apopka, and the unique use of the Scenic Byway as a recreational resource by touring and competitive cyclists. The Corridor Overlay District shall regulate land development within the delineated Green Mountain Scenic Byway Corridor by, at a minimum, establishing standards for: Protection of Federal and State listed plants and animals species and the habitat for those species; Grading on the Lake Wales Ridge skyline and preservation and enhancement of the viewscape; Preservation of the rural character of Ferndale; Identification and preservation of cultural, historic and archaeological resources; and Maintenance and enhancement of the Scenic Byway as a recreational resource for touring and competitive cyclists. Policy I : Transportation Network It shall be a priority of Lake County to preserve two-lane roads within Ferndale while improving local connectivity. In order to protect the long-term integrity of Ferndale as a historic rural community, the County shall designate the Green Mountain Scenic Byway segment of C.R. 455 as a local Scenic Roadway. 82

12 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans The County shall pursue the designation of C.R. 561A within the boundaries of Ferndale as a local Scenic Roadway. Local Scenic Roadways shall be constrained as two-lane roadways. The County shall develop landscaping and design standards protective of the unique character of these roadway corridors. If financially feasible, Lake County shall develop and implement plans for paved shoulders or trails suitable for bicycles along the Green Mountain Scenic Byway segment of County Road 455 and along County Road 561A. Policy I : Trails Consistent with maintaining the rural character of Ferndale, Lake County shall work to establish an integrated network of trails within the community for pedestrian, biking, and equestrian use. It shall be the intent of the County to link this trail system with the Ferndale Preserve and proposed trails planned for the Hills of Minneola, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Lake Apopka North Shore Restoration Area, and The Green Mountain Scenic Byway. Related Goals, Objectives and Policies, (Titles) OBJECTIVE I-2.3: FERNDALE COMMUNITY Policy I-2.3.1: Annexation Agreements Policy I-2.3.2: Recognition of the Ferndale Community Policy I-2.3.3: Guiding Principles for Development Policy I-2.3.4: Residential Land Use Policy I-2.3.5: Ferndale Center District Policy I-2.3.6: Development Plan Approval Policy I-2.3.7: Rural Conservation Subdivisions in the Ferndale Community Policy I-2.3.9: Development Entrances Policy I : Architectural Standards Policy I : Agriculture Policy I : Gateway/Landmark Features Policy I : Environmental Design Standards Policy I : Viewscape Policy I : Historic Structures and Sites Policy I : Preservation of Tree Canopy 83

13 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Policy I : Underground Utilities Policy I : Protection of Dark Skies Policy I : Signage and Advertisement Policy I : Fencing Policy I : Transportation Network Policy I : Economic Value of the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Policy I : Traffic Calming Policy I : Ferndale Finance Mechanism Policy I-5.4.1: Importance of the Yalaha-Lake Apopka Rural Protection Area Policy I-5.4.2: Land Use in the Yalaha-Lake Apopka Rural Protection Area GOAL 1-6: OVERLAY DISTRICTS OBJECTIVE I-6.1: HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICTS Policy I-6.1.1: Creation of Historic Overlay Districts Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Orange County Conservation Element GOAL C1 Orange County shall conserve, protect, and enhance the County's natural resources including air, surface water, groundwater, vegetative communities, wildlife listed as threatened, endangered, or species of special concern, soils, floodplains, recharge areas, wetlands, and energy resources to ensure that these resources are preserved for the benefit of present and future generations. Lands located within the Wekiva Study Area shall be considered high priority for protection. All development shall meet the requirements of the Wekiva River Protection Act and the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act. (Amended 12/07, Ord ) C1.2.7 Orange County shall continue to implement the approved Wekiva River Protection Ordinance, the Econlockhatchee River Protection Ordinance, and the requirements of the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act by continuing to adopt regulations in the Land 84

14 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Development Code and through the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands within these basins to protect these river resources and other Outstanding Florida Waters and Outstanding National Resource Waters. These regulations and acquisitions shall ensure protection and maintenance of water quality, water quantity, aesthetics, open space, historical/archaeological resources, rare upland habitat, wildlife habitat, and floodplains and recreational values. (Added 12/00, Ord , Policy r; Amended 12/07, Ord ; Amended 6/10, Ord ) C1.4.4 The future land use designation of Preservation shall be established to recognize publicly or privately owned lands of significant environmental importance for the purposes of environmental protection. Publicly owned lands designated Preservation shall be lands owned by federal, state, or local governments acquired for environmental preservation, rehabilitation, or management. Privately owned lands such as wetland mitigation banks, Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas and environmentally sensitive properties owned by the Florida Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy or similar types of non-profit entities, may be designated as Preservation so long as formal consent is provided. Compatible very low impact recreational or educational uses, such as hiking, nonmotorized boating, bird watching, horseback riding, fishing, primitive camping, and nature study, that use natural amenities of the site for public benefit are allowable uses in the Preservation designation, so long as these uses avoid development encroachment into warranted, environmentally-sensitive areas. All other uses are prohibited. Furthermore, development within areas designated Preservation cannot exceed a 0.1C-6 Floor Area Ratio. (Deleted 12/00, Ord ; Added 05/03, Ord , Policy r; Amended 6/10, Ord ) C1.4.8 Orange County shall continue to seek out innovative partnerships and opportunities to preserve and conserve its natural resources in a balanced approach that ensures multiple and compatible uses of those lands while providing just compensation to the landowner. (Added 12/00, Ord ) C1.7.4 Land containing plants and wildlife listed as threatened, endangered, or species of special concern, or that is part of a riverine corridor system shall be given priority for environmentally sensitive land acquisition and protection. C Orange County shall use the Conservation Trust Fund, Florida Forever and other available funding sources to acquire rare upland and wetland vegetative communities and identified wildlife corridors. (Added 12/00, Ord ) C Orange County shall encourage the planting of native trees and vegetation along the 85

15 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans roadways, through inclusion of landscaping and buffering requirements in the Land Development Code, Activity Center development guidelines, Arbor Day promotions, and expansion of the Urban Forestry Program, in order to reduce the level of carbon dioxide in the air, dilute air pollutants, and reduce noise impacts, to enhance the aesthetic quality, design and quality of life in Orange County. (Added 12/00, Ord , Policy r GOAL C2 - Orange County's goal is to protect, enhance and maintain the unique and irreplaceable values, functions, diversity and benefit of the natural resources within the Econlockhatchee River Basin, Wekiva Protection Area and the Lake Apopka Drainage Basin. (Amend. 12/00, Ord , Goal 2) C2.4.1 Orange County shall support, through the provision of information, technical assistance, planning, land acquisition land use designations, and intergovernmental coordination the restoration of Lake Apopka through the Lake Apopka SWIM Program, the Lake Apopka Planning Initiative and the efforts of the Lake Apopka Restoration Council. Orange County shall also support the South Florida Water Management District s Lake Butler SWIM Program. (Added 12/00, Ord ) R1.2.2 Orange County shall continue to investigate the acquisition of wetland, rare upland vegetative communities, and lands for wildlife and riverine corridors for incorporation into the environmentally sensitive lands program as resource-based parks. Open Space Element Goals, Objectives and Policies GOAL OS1 - It is a goal of Orange County to protect and preserve valuable open space resources. (Goal 1) OS1.1.4 Orange County shall continue to use the Land Development Code, Chapter 15, Article VIII, to require the following: Hardwood tree protection and replacement; Conservation and natural resource protection (plant and animal species); Protection and enhancement of existing hardwood tree canopies; Development of hardwood tree canopy roads and corridors; Using trees to create sense of place and space; Enhancement of community appearance and value. (Added 12/00, Ord , Policy r; Amended 6/10, Ord ) 86

16 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans T Access to Parks, Recreation and Open Space. To advance connectivity and allow access for the entire community, public access shall be provided to all parks, recreation areas, conservation areas, natural areas, lakes and general open space from a public roadway, sidewalk, or trail. The public roadway, sidewalk, or trail shall be located between private property, including homes, and the park, recreation area, conservation area, natural area, lake, or general open space. Appropriate street types along park, recreation and open space areas are the Two-Way Edge Drive and One-Way Edge Drive. (Added 09/11, Ord ; Policy r 11/12, Ord ) Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Mount Dora 1. Downtown The downtown is the heart of Mount Dora and the area where the majority of community interest has been centered during the course of this planning effort. Its preservation and revitalization of its economy are top priorities among residents and therefore it plays the most important role in the Citywide vision. The intent is to strengthen the area as the primary focal point and draw for the City, both improving the opportunities it provides in the daily life of residents and expanding the wide variety of activities it offers to visitors as a travel destination. The strongest near-term potential for economic growth is attracting destination trips to downtown, those generally in the 30 minutes or longer travel time profile. This means strengthening Mount Dora s unique identity and draw, creating more diverse destinations for the downtown and greater connections to the lakefront. Longer term, additional compatible residential development in the downtown area will help support demand for future locally-oriented commercial uses, such as specialty grocery, hardware, and similar types of stores. The vision is to make selected physical changes in the existing roadway network, parking locations, and undeveloped parcels to extend and enhance the connections downtown for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as those who drive to the area that would help spur longer and more frequent visits to the downtown for both residents and tourists. The character, scale, and historic value of the downtown should not only be preserved, but enhanced where possible. As the core of the community, the downtown should be well connected, by multiple means of mobility, to all other parts of the City. 87

17 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans The downtown has a unique relationship with the lakefront and the connection between the two should be strengthened, both visually and physically, wherever possible. 2. Lakefront The Lake Dora waterfront is Mount Dora s expansive public realm and natural beauty. Stretching from Palm Island Park, Gilbert Park, and Grantham Point on the south to Simpson Cove, Evans Park and Pineapple Point to the City docks at the end of E. 4th Avenue, it offers multiple recreation opportunities both along and on the water and a vast array of environmental resources that appeal to a variety of users. 3. Bicycle Facilities Bicycle facilities can include on-road facilities, such as bike lanes, wide shoulders, and sidewalks, and off-road facilities, such as trails and recreation paths. The City does not have any off-road facilities nor formal on-road facilities, such as bike lanes. Bicycle travel is currently accommodated on the shoulder of the local roads. The availability of these facilities plays an important role in promoting bicycling. The City is actively promoting the use of and enhancing bicycle facilities. Bicycle facility improvements are part of the multimodal approach aimed at addressing traffic congestion, reducing the demand for automobile parking facilities, and improving the overall health of residents. The City adopted a Trails Master Plan in 2008, which set the overall vision and strategy for a comprehensive and interconnected trail network, including regional shred-use trails, nature trails/paths, and urban bicycle and pedestrian corridors. The Trails Master Plan has provided the locations and design of these networks and is incorporated by reference. In addition the Lake County has developed regional bicycle routes, as shown on Map III-2. The City of Mount Dora Trails Maps is shown on Map III-3. (From Housing Element) The City will need to monitor the condition of housing throughout the City and promote appropriate conservation, rehabilitation and demolition activities. This effort may include code enforcement, liaison activities with lenders, participation in grant and technical assistance programs. The City has established a Historical Preservation Ordinance that can protect structures identified as historic or of architectural significance. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for properties within the Historic District as graphically shown on Map IV-13. The City's Historic 88

18 Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Preservation Board was created to make informed and equitable decisions concerning the preservation, conservation and protection of Historic Districts and structures Relationship to the Comprehensive Plans Astatula Policy : Rails-to-Trails Program. The Town of Astatula shall coordinate with Lake County to analyze the feasibility of acquiring abandoned railroad right-of-ways within the Town for use as regional bicycle and pedestrian paths. Objective 3-1.6: Identification and conservation of historically significant housing. Identify historically significant housing and promote conservation of such structures. Goal 5-1: Conservation of Natural Resources. Conserve, protect and effectively manage natural resources within the Town of Astatula, particularly environmentally sensitive lands that include Little Lake Harris, all wetlands, groundwater quality and scarce vegetative communities. Policy : Acquire and maintain access points to lakefront areas. At the time new recreation sites are needed to meet level of service standards, the Town shall analyze the potential to acquire land adjacent to its lakes to enable public access to lakefront areas. Traffic on the Lake Apopka North Shore Resulting from Reports of a Rare Bird Siting. 89

19 Conflicts and Opportunities Conflicts and Opportunities The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee is a small but very ambitious organization, and has been successfully involved in several large and very important projects. However, the Committee realizes that there is a need to grow the organization in order to accomplish more of their goals faster and lighten the load on current members. The proposed Corridor Extension presents the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee with many more opportunities than conflicts. The proposed Corridor Extension greatly expands the number and quality of intrinsic resources available to the Byway traveler. The Corridor Extension will provide the opportunity for the Committee to build upon the already vibrant base of small businesses and to expand the local tourism industry. Goal 5 of the Committee is to...protect, enhance and promote the Green Mountain Scenic Byway as a recreational resource, and to support the development of sustainable ecotourism and heritage tourism industries. The Committee feels that the implementation of the Friends of Lake Apopka Greenways and Trails Master Plan, (Action Item #3, Table 1), and the Green Mountain Scenic Byway Master Plan, (Action item #6, Table 1) will serve to expand tourism within the Corridor dramatically. The greatest opportunity consists of the efforts to develop the Lake Apopka North Shore for ecotourism and preservation. The 20,000 acre Restoration Area is already recognized as one of the most important birding sites in North America. Properly developed, the 20,000-acre Restoration Area could become a world class birding destination. Like Winter Garden, the City of Mount Dora places great importance on the preservation and revitalization of the downtown and historic residential neighborhoods. This emphasis makes continued preservation efforts much more effective. Objective 1.6 is Identify, Preserve and Restore the Historic, Archaeological and Cultural Resources of the Scenic Byway Corridor. Action Item # 12, Table 4 is to Identify and Pursue Grants to Preserve and Enhance Historical, Archaeological and Cultural Resources. 90

20 Universal Criteria Universal Criteria #1 Resources must be visible from the roadway. The majority of the Corridor s resources are visible from the roadway. A series of spur and loop roads was created to provide physical and visual access to the corridor s resources. Universal Criteria #2 The corridor must tell a story that relates to its intrinsic resources. The Corridor Story is located on page 57. Universal Criteria #3 The roadway must be a public road that safely accommodates two-wheel drive motor vehicles. The roadway consists of two-lane asphalt streets maintained by the City of Mount Dora, Lake County and Orange County, and can safely accommodate two-wheel drive vehicles. A 1.5-mile segment of the Ranch Road Spur is clay and maintained by Lake County. Universal Criteria #4 The corridor must exhibit significant, exceptional and distinctive features of the region it traverses. The corridor includes the 20,000 acre Lake Apopka North Shore. The North Shore is becoming an internationally recognized site for bird watching and other and other naturebased recreation. The Corridor also includes a Historic Preservation Review Area created by the City of Mount Dora and includes portions of a larger National Register of Historic Places District. The Review Area is included within the proposed corridor extension. Universal Criteria #5 The roadway generally should be more than one mile in length and, if appropriate, provide access to the resources. The total length of the proposed roadway, including spur roads and the Lakeside Loop is 26 miles. The length of the existing designated roadway is 19.2 miles. Upon designation, the total roadway length will be 45.2 miles. 91

21 Universal Criteria Universal Criteria #6 A majority of the corridor must exhibit scenic or heritage qualifying resource(s). A majority of the corridor exhibits scenic resources, with significant portions of the corridor exhibiting heritage resources. Universal Criteria #7 A corridor advocacy group must be organized to support the scenic highway designation. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee, Inc, organized as a Corridor Advocacy Group in 2001 and as a Corridor Management Entity in 2004, upon the designation of the original corridor. The Committee incorporated in 2006, and received 501(C) 3 tax status in Universal Criteria #8 A Community Participation Program must be developed and implemented. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway Committee has developed and is implementing a Community Participation Program, which is discussed on pages 35 through 38. Universal Criteria #9 Strong local support must be demonstrated. Strong local support for the Corridor Addition has been demonstrated by letters of support and resolutions from local community organizations, citizens and local governments. Universal Criteria #10 A Corridor Management Plan must be developed with the endorsement of the local government(s) and a Corridor Management Entity (CME) created. The proposed corridor extension is located within the corporate limits of the City of Mount Dora, the Town of Astatula, and Lake and Orange Counties. Resolutions of support for the Scenic Byway project have been passed by all four local governments. The Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Inc. has been organized as a Corridor Management Entity since