Land Use Study for Wheeler Estates Estates 03262019... · Community Open House – 9/27/18...
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Land Use Study for Wheeler Estates
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSMITTAL HEARING
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019
HENDRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE– LABELLE, FLORIDA
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Wheeler Estates Study Area
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Approximately 1,933 acres
Immediately east of Hendry/Lee County Line
Accessed from Lee County (Joel Blvd.) via 16th Terrace, 10th Place & 2nd Place bridges
Subject to previous community planning efforts in 1990’s and mid-2000’s
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Purpose of the Land Use Study Funded by Department of Economic Opportunity
Understand the community’s needs & vision relating to:
Residential Land Uses (Single-Family, Mobile Homes, etc.)
Agricultural Land Uses (Livestock & Horticulture)
Commercial & Civic Land Uses (Retail, Office, Home Businesses & Churches)
Provision of Public Services & Infrastructure
Generally improve public understanding of community planning efforts, both short-term & long-term
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Project Timeline
Initial Community Meetings, Survey & Preliminary Analysis
SEPT – NOV 2018
Community Outreach Report & Preliminary Recommendations
Report Community Meetings Drafting of Comprehensive Plan
& LDC Amendments LPA &
BoCC Transmittal Hearings
MAR 2019
DEC 2018 –FEB 2019
NOV 2018
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State (DEO) Review
APRIL 2019
Final BCC Hearing
MAY - JUN 2019
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Existing Conditions Summary
Multi-Use Future Land Use Category too permissive
Does not protect rural character and potentialencroachment of intensive commercial and industrialland uses
Future Land Use and AG-3/RG-1 zoning districts do notallow keeping of non-commercial livestock
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Community Outreach Overview
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Website established at:
http://www.hendryfla.net/wheeler_estates_planning_study2/index.php
Five (5) meetings held to date at Hendry CountyEmergency Operations Center:
Community Open House – 9/27/18 Community Meeting on Survey – 10/17/18 Community Meeting on Survey Results– 12/4/18 Community Meeting on Draft Amendments – 1/17/19 Community Meeting on Updated Amendments – 2/4/19
Strong and continued attendance at community meetings(approximately 40-50 attendees per meeting)
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Community Survey ResultsConsistent Community Vision in Support of:
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Protection of Rural Character
General support for public/civic uses
Non-Commercial Livestock with Limitations
Engagement with County – Notification on
Development Activity
Single-Family Residential
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Community Survey ResultsConsistent Community Vision NOT in Support of:
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X Heavy industrial
X Mobile Homes
X Most commercial uses, except convenience commercial
X Commercial livestock
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Wheeler Estates Future Land Use
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Wheeler Estates future land use category establishes:
Maximum density based upon the vested rights
Maximum non-residential intensity appropriate for rural residential community
Limitations on non-residential uses based upon locational standards Key intersections Improved roadways/access Subject to additional performance standards in LDC
Broader range of permitted agricultural uses
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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RR-WE Zoning District
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Wheeler Estates -Rural Residential (RR-WE) zoning district establishes:
Minimum lot sizes, dwelling units sizes, setbacks, and lot coverage for the community (to eliminate inconsistencies between A-3 and RG-1 zoning)
Schedule of permitted uses to include non-commercial keeping of livestock, in addition to current horticultural activities
Continues to prohibit mobile homes and Recreational Vehicles
Addresses PUD process for non-residential uses (such as recreation)
Provides for required public information meetings for zoning actions, land use changes, etc.
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Zoning Map Amendment
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THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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