LPA04-08-09Min CITY OF LONGWOOD
Land Pla~rnning Agency
Miinutes
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
Apri18, :!009 - 7:00 P.M.
175 W. Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
ATTENDANCE:
BOARD: STAFF:
Bruce Noyes, Chair Chris Kintner, Community Services Coordinator
Johnnie Richardson, Vice Chair Jenifer Haa, Recording Secretary
John Prince, Member
ABSENT:
Scott Bryan, Member
Brian Fiore, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Z. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR
A. Regular Meeting February 11, 2009
Chair Noyes made a motion to approve the February 11, 2009
minutes. Seconded by Vice Chair- Richardson and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Member~~ Fiore and Bryan absent.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
4. PUB><,IC HEARING
Chair Noyes opened the public hearing.
A. CPA 01-09 2009 EAR-B:~sed Amendments
Mr. Kintner noted that Nancy Smith from the Gail Easley Company had undergone
emergency gallbladder surgery and would be available to answer questions by phone
if necessary.
Chair Noyes moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Vice Chair
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Chair Noyes moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by j/ice Chair
~ Richardson and carried by a unanimous voice. vote with Members Bryan
and Fiore absent.
Chair Noyes noted that, Nancy Smith had explained this document to them
previously and that he does not agree with every part of it. Chair Noyes explained
that he did not feel strongly enough to vote against it but would rely on staff s
recommendation.
Vice Chair Richardson asked why some sections of the document were
highlighted.
Mr. Kintner indicated that these highlighted sections. reflect changes incorporated
at the LPA and City Commission Workshops.
Mr. Kintner noted an April 2, 2009 e-mail from Nancy Smith where she indicates
two changes that were made to the document, including the reversal of Goal 1 and
Goal 2 in the transportation element per the LPA's request and also that DCA
does not expect to have a draft. rule by HB 697 in place.
Vice Chair Richardson indicated his concern with the lack of direction from the
State regarding HB 697. He indicated that he would like to see a document from
the State to provide more information to clarify what the City should implement
~ related to this bill.
Chair Noyes clarified that the City is being required to include language in this
document.
Mr. Kintner indicated that there is language included in the document related to
an effort to reduce greenhouse ~;as emissions, but not a methodology for
implementation or monitoring.
Chair Noyes asked what would ha~~pen if the State said that the City's language
was inadequate and that stricter language would need to be included.
Mr. Kintner indicated that this document will be transmitted to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review before it is adopted, so the City
would have time to respond to comrnents related to this document.
Vice Chair Richardson asked if staff had reviewed this document.
Mr. Kintner said that Nancy Smitli had reviewed the document and that. some
questions still exist.
Vice Chair Richardson indicated -that the LPA could recommend this to the
Commission but stated that he is uncomfortable without clear guidelines from the
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State.
Mr. Kintner stated that the State may provide more guidance during the review
period.
Chair Noyes made the motion to recommend approval of CPA Ol -09 by
Ordinance 09-1889 to the City Commission. Seconded by Member Prince
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Members Bryan and Fiore
absent.
5. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Next Regular Scheduled Meeting April 8, 2009
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Noyes made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Vice Chair
Richardson and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Members Bryan
and Fiore absent.
Chair Noyes adjourned the meeting .at 7:22 p.m.
Bruce Noyes, Chair
ATTEST:
Jenifer aa, Recording Secretary
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