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1 Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission 601 E Kennedy Blvd., 18 th floor, Tampa, Florida, theplanningcommission.org EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: December 10, 2012 Agenda Item: Hillsborough County: CPA Balm Communities Plan Presenter: Lisa K. Silva, ext. 329 Action Necessary: No SUMMARY: A text amendment to the Future of Hillsborough Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County is being proposed to add the Balm Community Plan to the Livable Communities Element. The Planning Commission, pursuant to Florida Statutes, is required to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on all proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will be part of the October 2012 Submittal cycle of amendments. Planning Commission staff, with assistance from Development Services Department staff, worked with residents, civic leaders, business owners, and organizational representatives in assessing current characteristics and aspirations to ensure the desired future for the study area. The proposed text amendment will be the first Community Plan to be developed using the Staff Community Planning Guide. It will add text to include the vision statement, and goals and strategies for the Balm Community Plan. The amendment also establishes a boundary for the area being affected. Balm is located in south eastern Hillsborough County. The Balm Community Plan seeks to maintain and preserve the rural and agrarian characteristics, atmosphere, and quality of life established by long standing community residents. Balm strongly supports the viability and profitability of agricultural businesses in order to provide a strong, diversified economic base for the community and encourages new and existing infrastructure in order to keep Balm attractive, functional, and safe for visitors and local residents. RECOMMENDATION: This item is for your information only. No action is required. ATTACHMENTS: Amendment Summary

2 Planning Commission Workshop December 10, 2012 October 2012 Submittal Amendment Summary CPA Livable Communities Text change. Balm Community Plan I. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT A. Description of Request Request: This is a publicly initiated text amendment to the Livable Communities Element. The proposed text amendment will add text in the Livable Communities Element that includes the vision statement, goals and strategies for the Balm Community Plan. The adopted community plan establishes a boundary for the area being affected by the amendment. Background: In 2001 the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners directed the Planning Commission to create and update community plans for unincorporated Hillsborough County. Planning Commission staff, beginning in January 2012, conducted two Open Houses and twenty Advisory Committee meetings working with residents, civic leaders, business owners, and organizational representatives in the development of the plan. Balm Community Plan is the first Community Plan to be developed using the Staff Community Plan Guide for unincorporated Hillsborough County for creating and updating Community Plans. The idea for the Guide came from the March 2011 audit of countywide planning functions in Hillsborough County. The audit recognized the benefits of a consistent approach to community plans while still enabling the unique qualities of communities to shine through. The Balm Community Plan area lies in southeast unincorporated Hillsborough County and is bordered by the Riverview and Wimauma Village Community Plans. The community is comprised of large and small rural and agrarian tracts of land. A large percentage of the area is comprised of environmental lands, many acquired through the ELAP Program. The major east west corridors are

3 CR 672 on the north and SR 674 on the south; US Hwy 301 traverses the area north south just west of the Balm western boundary. The Balm Community Plan seeks to maintain and preserve the rural and agrarian characteristics, atmosphere, and quality of life established by long standing community residents. Balm strongly supports the viability and profitability of agricultural businesses in order to provide a strong, diversified economic base for the community and encourages new and existing infrastructure in order to keep Balm attractive, functional, and safe for visitors and local residents. Community Plan Boundaries The Balm Community Plan area lies in southeast unincorporated Hillsborough County and is bordered by the Riverview and Wimauma Village Community Plans. The Balm Community Plan generally located west of the urban service area and the Balm Boyette Scrub along the northern boundary and Wimauma Village Plan to the south. To the east are the Mosaic owned phosphate mining lands and the community of Picnic. The major east west corridors are CR 672 on the north and SR 674 on the south; US Hwy 301 traverses the area north south just west of the Balm western boundary. Proposed Amendment: Vision Statement The community of Balm s success in retaining its rural character envisioned by residents and stakeholders came true. The laid back atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle continue to be cherished attributes of the community. Large and small property owners worked together to achieve their mutual desire to maintain a rustic atmosphere. Balm s natural assets including its scrub lands, water bodies, and wildlife continue to be preserved. New residential development has been compatible with the existing housing styles, creating an eclectic, low density mix of housing options. Consequently, Balm has managed to distinguish itself from other communities that have medium and high density subdivision development. Balm drastically improved its means of mobility. Roads like Sweat Loop Road, once a roadway designed solely for vehicles, now have widened shoulders and/or bicycle paths/lanes. Roadways in disrepair have now been resurfaced. These improvements have made things better for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. New construction of multi modal trails has led to increased connectivity among neighborhoods and recreational opportunities for residents. Additionally, equestrian ridership has become very popular, with the use of the numerous equestrian trails throughout the area, with many riders stopping at the new rest areas at the Village or Balm Park. 2

4 Agriculture remains a viable and profitable business in Balm. Property owners continue to make a living by growing and selling their own crops using traditional methods as well as incorporating new sustainable agricultural farming techniques to streamline production. The community has introduced alternative agricultural activities, such as, ecotourism, organic farming, alternative energy production, tractor sales/services and community gardening to boost local revenues. Residents have established a farmers market which sells organic goods as well as locally grown food and local products. The University of Florida s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Research Center has expanded and formed a partnership with local citizens keeping residents up to date on activities and significant breakthroughs in agricultural research. Well preserved Open Space in Balm. This is evident through the acquired ELAPP approved sites and buffers which contain palmettos, pines, scrub oak, natural lakes; wildlife corridors connecting Balm to our neighboring communities, and mixture of public and privately owned lands offer natural panoramic views of the countryside. Some of the open space serves for uses, such as, our community gardens and Farmers Markets, some of which are the most prosperous in the region. The dark sky initiative minimized the impact of artificial light, allowing residents to enjoy the night sky. Balm s core landmarks give the community a sense of identity and help to build a strong community center. Thanks to the generosity and resources of Balm s residents, the Balm Park has reopened providing expanded services for the entire community young, old, rich or poor including free, open access, playing fields, recreational youth sporting leagues, and a renovated civic center. Balm s downtown village exhibits an Old Florida Flavor, that contains a mix of neighborhood serving commercial/retail uses, such as, a country store, bed and breakfast inn, beauty parlor/barber shop, and several family owned cafes/dinners. This thriving rural activity center is also home to a local farmers market which displays organic goods stands, canning classes, compost demonstrations, and rain barrel workshops. The Balm Post Office along with a new sheriff sub station adds to the small town feel of Balm. Goals and Strategies The goals and strategies are listed in the community s priority order. This community plan demonstrates Hillsborough County s commitment to use the community plan vision, goals, strategies, and action plan when evaluating and deciding on matters pertaining to the community plan area. The Community Plan does not legally obligate the County to implement or commit public funds for any of the goals or strategies represented. Goal 1: The Balm community seeks to maintain and preserve the rural and agrarian characteristics, atmosphere, and quality of life established by long standing community residents, which include leisurely activities, strong neighborhood ties, faith based organizations, and rural low density land use designations. 3

5 The community supports Rural scale residential development that contains an eclectic and diverse mix of housing styles and lot sizes, while discouraging suburban scale density, and conventional subdivision development outside of the areas where such development is permitted by the adopted Future Land Use Map. The protection of Balm s natural assets including scrub lands, water bodies, wildlife, ELAPP sites, palmettos, pines, etc. If desired, property owners whose existing parcels do meet the minimum land use designation lot size to change their land use to match their lot size (e.g. a 10 acre parcel in AM 1/20 would be supported to change to AE 1/10). Maintaining the current Urban Service Area (USA) location in Balm until such time the USA expansion criteria established in the Future Land Use Element is demonstrated. Ensuring No additional Residential Show Business (RSB) uses will not be located in the Balm Community Plan boundary. The County will Continue to allow agricultural related open storage as established in the Land Development Code (LDC). Continue restrictions on non agricultural related open storage in agricultural and residential zoning which includes, but is not limited to, furnishings, broken vehicles, boats and RV s, excess debris, scrap metal, etc. established in the LDC. Continue to apply the Residential Show Business (RSB) uses locational criteria as established in the LDC until the LDC is amended. (See next strategy) Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to outline the areas where Residential Show Business uses can be located, ensuring such that no additional RSB uses they will not be located in the Balm Community Plan boundary. Continue to maintain rural Future Land Use Map designations that are compatible with the existing rural character and level of development in Balm. Specifically, maintaining the Comprehensive Plan definition of rural densities in the Rural Area as 1 unit per 5 acres or less. The County will not designate any further Residential Planned 2 (RP 2) land use categories unless due to split land uses on one parcel, consistent with Future Land Use Element policies. Goal 2: Balm encourages Hillsborough County to make necessary improvements to, and provide continued maintenance of, new and existing infrastructure in order to keep Balm attractive, functional, and safe for visitors and local residents. Local citizens encourage the establishment of pathways such as multimodal paths, greenway corridors, and equestrian trails that allow for more convenient, accessible connections 4

6 between residential, nonresidential and recreational areas and that conserve the natural environment. Specifically, Balm encourages Provision of infrastructure improvements along major collectors and arterials such as Sweat Loop Road, which includes additional resurfacing and/or appropriately attending to maintenance needs such as potholes and ditches along roadways and designated bicycle lanes and/or widened roadway shoulders to facilitate long distance cycling as an economic and recreational activity and prevent roadside accidents between bicycle and vehicles. Designation of interconnected multi modal trails that accommodate activities, including bicycling, jogging, sightseeing, etc. The design of any pathways and trails are to be rural in character and incorporate natural plant life and open space. Priority should be given to the creation of paths that connect Balm Civic Center/Park to surrounding neighborhoods and interconnections between adjacent developments as new development occurs, especially in the Village(s). Leveraging the use of surrounding neighborhood horse farms (e.g. Rhodine Road existing equestrian trail) as an economic and recreational resource by creating destinations/pathways that encourage equestrian ridership, and establish connectivity among neighborhoods. Goal 3: Balm residents, business stakeholders, and land owners strongly support the viability and profitability of agricultural businesses in order to provide a strong, diversified economic base for the community. Balm community members recommend Introducing new, profitable businesses such as agricultural eco tourism (e.g. bus tours of strawberry fields, fairs, horse shows, equestrian competitions, etc.) and implementing other eco tourism strategies as defined in the Future Land Use Element. Expansion of traditional agricultural uses and the production of new, sustainable agriculture uses including but not limited to organic farming and alternative energy or bio fuel production. (Examples of existing businesses: Goodson Farms, Jaymar Farms, Davis Farms, etc.) Balancing agriculture s need for protection from incompatible uses while acknowledging the market conditions affecting its continued viability. Addition of agricultural businesses and industries (i.e. feed and farm supply, farming equipment services, sales, and repair) at appropriate locations. Encouraging the ELAPP General Committee continues to add and use Agricultural Buffers (conservation easements) to preserve agricultural lands adjoining ELAPP preserves. In particular, Balm supports the acquisition of the 5

7 Balm Boyette Scrub Agricultural Buffer ( West 575 +/ acres and South 904 acres +/ buffers, shown on Concept Map). COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL AREA STUDIES SOUTHSHORE AREAWIDE Goal 4: Balm stakeholders support the preservation of existing open spaces and acquisition of new open spaces which is accessible to the public. Balm stakeholders recommend... Preservation of vistas and panoramic views, both public and private, such as ELAPP lands (Balm Scrub lands), water resources (Shelley Lakes), open fields, palmetto and pine trees, etc. Creation of wildlife corridor connections (e.g. along the old Balm Railroad right of way) that will protect the area s natural wildlife. Goal 5: Balm citizens, both long term and newer residents alike, hold great pride in their community s assets and wish to see them preserved. Balm will strive to preserve and maintain its community landmarks in order to provide a continued sense of identity and build historical significance. To accomplish this goal, the citizens support Given Balm already has its fair share of liabilities (e.g. Sun Country Materials Management Facility (a.k.a. Balm Mountain landfill), Hillsborough County Correctional Institute (a.k.a. Prison/Detention Center), borrow pits, the community supports not locating additional undesired land uses in Balm. Creation of Balm gateway entrance signs, (community sign) as per Land Development Code. (See Concept Map for desired locations) Goal 6: The community seeks the creation of a pedestrian friendly Village(s) that includes a diverse mix of uses meeting their daily needs. Community members recommend Village(s) locations are those areas that meet locational criteria. Preferred locations are: at the intersection of Balm Road and Balm Wimauma Road (near the existing Post Office), and/or at the intersection of Balm Boyette Rd, C.R. 672 and Shelley Lane (near Balm Civic Center). Village(s) uses be limited to commercial neighborhood serving uses, such as, but not limited to: a country store, bed and breakfast inn, beauty parlor/barber shop, cafes/diners and community facilities including parks, schools, libraries, places of worship. Pedestrian links between Village(s) and adjacent uses. (e.g. trails, sidewalks, etc.) The County will 6

8 Implement existing Future Land Use Element policies calling for countywide Rural Design Guidelines to foster the rural environment, reinforce its character, and distinguish it from the more urban environment. Goal 7: Local law and code enforcement shall provide appropriate methods, and effective services to prevent the continued occurrence of crime or violations throughout Balm and establish a safe, secure and attractive community. The community desires To maintain at least minimum adopted levels of service for emergency response times to calls. Increased or expanded implementation of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design standards in the Land Development Code. Goal 8: The community will foster the establishment of partnerships between residents, local groups and government entities. Thus, the local residents support Citizen governmental relationships that keep both parties informed of governmental regulations, zoning changes, code violations, and actions affecting the community at large (current and pending). 7

9 EAR LY RU LN N BALM BIG BEND RD RHODINE RIVERVIEW RD RD BALM BOYETTERD BOYET T E RD BROWNING RD BALM COMMUNITY PLAN BOUNDARY LINES BOUNDARY MAP LEGEND BALM COMMUNITY PLAN BOUNDARY URBAN SERVICE AREA WATER COUNTY ROAD 672 LOCATOR MAP S US HIGHWAY 301 WEST LAKE DR BALM WIMAUMA RD SWEAT LOOP RD CARLTON LAKE RD OWENS RD CREDITS URBAN SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES: Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. Effective to Present. ACCURACY: It is intended that the accuracy of the base map comply with U.S. map accuracy standards. However, such accuracy is not guaranteed by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commisiion. REPRODUCTION: This sheet may not be reproduced in part or full for sale to anyone without specific approval of the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. REFERENCE INFORMATION Ë STATE ROAD Miles LEONARD LEE RD GRAN E G HALL LOOP AUTHOR: C.WELSH DATE: 11/27/12 PROJECT:G:\gisroot\Projects\Cathy\Arcmap\Unincorporated_Community_Plans/BalmCommunityPlan_Boundary.mxd For more information about our organization visit website:

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12 Hassan Halabi From: Sent: To: Subject: Bridges, Chris Friday, November 02, :56 AM Hassan Halabi October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments Hassan, Public Works has reviewed the plan amendments and has no comments. Regards, Chris Bridges, P.E. Hillsborough County Public Works Department Engineering and Environmental Section 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 22nd Floor Tampa, FL (fax) 1

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14 Hassan Halabi From: Sent: To: Subject: Ivana Blankenship Friday, November 02, :26 PM Hassan Halabi Re: October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Hi Mr. Halabi, Tampa Bay Water offers no comments. Please direct any further request to me directly at this . Thank you! Ivana Blankenship From: Hassan Halabi Sent: Friday, November 02, :51 AM To: Beth Alden; Bob Campbell Bud Whitehead; Carolyn Kamermayer Debra McInturff Eli Alvarado Joe Moreda; Linda Walker Lorraine Duffy Suarez Mark Thornton Paul Vanderploog Paula Dye; Richard Garrity Richard Garrity (Business Fax); Ronald Rogers Sean P. McGinnis Sean P. McGinnis Sean P. McGinnis (Business Fax); Sharon A. Gonzalez Sharon A. Gonzalez (Business Fax); T. Barton Weiss Tom Hiznay Cc: Steve Griffin; Krista Kelly Subject: October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Good morning This is a friendly reminder that your review and comments for the above listed Plan Amendments Cycle are due to us today. Your comments are very important to us in preparing the staff report to the Planning Commission and to the Board of County Commissioners. If you already have sent your comments to us, please disregard this notice, and if you have not sent them out, please do so as soon as possible. Your quick response to this request is greatly appreciated. Thank you Have a nice day Hassan Halabi Hassan Halabi Senior Planner Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission (813) ext. 324 halabih@plancom.org<mailto:halabih@plancom.org> We are committed to maintaining the highest level of service and we value your feedback. Please complete our Customer Service Survey by visiting 1

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16 Hassan Halabi From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Moran, Kevin Tuesday, October 23, :21 AM Hassan Halabi Weiss, T. Barton; Hammett, Chuck; McCary, John; Rogers, Kimberly CPA Livable Communities Text Change Mr. Halabi, Public Utilities Staff, responsible for potable water and wastewater planning have reviewed CPA Livable Communities Text Change Balm Community Plan have we have no comments on the proposed amendment. Kevin Moran, P.E. Section Manager Planning, GIS and Records Public Utilities Department Hillsborough County BOCC p: x:43356 f: e: w: Please note: All correspondence to or from this office is subject to Florida's Public Records laws. 1

17 Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Memorandum TO: FROM: Mr. Hassan Halabi Senior Planner/Countywide Planning Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission Linda Walker, Planner II Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) DATE: October 26, 2012 RE: CPA12-24 Balm Community Plan Livable Communities Text Change HART has reviewed the comprehensive plan amendment for Balm Community Plan. HART s comments to the proposed comprehensive plan amendment are listed below. Community Plan Boundaries HART service does not travel within the plan boundaries. HART s Transit Development Plan does not show service planned for this area. The closest transit service to Balm is Route 53LX(South County/ Brandon Limited Express) that travels on US Highway 301 and the South County Flex service that limits area boundaries to the Wimauma, Sun City Center, and Ruskin area. The closest park and ride is located at the Walmart on SR 674. Comments on Goals and Strategies Rural density does not enhance the need for local transit services because low density does not generate high ridership. However, to maintain the quality of life for citizens who commute daily to employment and education, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, an alternative type of transportation service may be beneficial to the community. Should future alternative transportation needs become a community concern, the community should coordinate with the designated Community Transportation Coordinator for Hillsborough County and TBARTA Commuter Services. Although transit is not mentioned in the community plan, HART welcomes any comments or concerns regarding future transit needs from residents of the community.

18 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 30th, 2012 TO: FROM: RE: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner Bud Whitehead, MPO/Transportation Section CPA Livable Communities Text change Balm Community Plan Staff has reviewed the proposed text amendments to the Livable Communities Element. The proposed text amendments, in and of themselves, will not have transportation impacts. If approved and applied to specific parcels of land in the future, the specific transportation impacts of those proposals and the surrounding transportation system will be evaluated.

19 Hillsborough County Public Schools Review Form TO: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner FROM: David Borisenko, AICP Manager, Planning and Facilities Siting DATE: October 23, 2012 RE: Application Numbers: Hillsborough County Plan Amendments CPA Text Amendment to clarify flexing and blending CPA Balm Community Plan The District has no comment x The District has no objections. The District has no objections, subject to listed or attached conditions The District objects, based on the listed or attached issues. The proposed amendments appear to have no measureable impact on projected school enrollment at this time. Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center 901 East Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL Phone: FAX: School District Main Office: P.O. Box 3408 Tampa, FL Website:

20 Transportation Systems - Multimodal Review Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request CPA The proposed text changes are not only supported, but encouraged, by the multimodal transportation team. Particularly: Goal 2 which addresses inclusion of roadway features that allow for the safe travel of bicyclists and pedestrians travel is essential. Also the recognition of trails and greenways as healthy modes of transportation and recreation cannot be overstate. Goal 6 defines the important linkage between land use and transportation, especially the reduction of congestion and crashes when providing commercial and residential uses in close enough proximity for walking and cycling. If the changes spur future development, the multi-modal/complete streets planning group would like an opportunity to comment at that time. No additional comments at this time. Gena Gena Torres Project Manager II E torresg@plancom.org T x357 F All incoming and outgoing messages are subject to public records inspection. land use & transportation planning to improve quality of life a consolidated professional planning agency serving Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City & Unincorporated Hillsborough County 1

21 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 2, 2012 TO: FROM: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner The Planning Commission Eli Alvarado, Project Manager II Public Utilities Department SUBJECT: Review of Plan Amendments CPA through The Public Utilities Department Solid Waste (PUD/SW) staff has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendments cited above, and has the following comments: 1. The adopted level of service for solid waste in Hillsborough County is 2 years of permitted landfill space, with 10 years of raw land under the control of the County available. 2. The County currently has years of permitted landfill space and additional area available to permit. 3. There is no initial capital investment required to maintain an adequate Level of Service with the projected impacts from the changes in the Land Use classifications. 4. Any annual operating costs resulting from the projected impacts will be recovered through the rates established for the Solid Waste Management System. 5. The Public Utilities Department has a CIP program, which includes maintaining and expanding its Solid Waste Management System. Please contact me at should you have any questions.