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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes May 10, 2023 Page 4 Staff Presentation: Chief Planner Antonia DeJesus stated that LPA 23-01 was a request for an ordinance to amend Section 3-13.7, Development Landscape and Buffer Requirements, of the City's Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) providing for accommodations for passive park and recreational uses. ULDR Article XIII, Landscaping, outlines the purpose, intent, applicability, and regulations for landscaping requirements for all development. Specifically, ULDR Section 3-13.7 — Development landscape and buffer requirements, indicated that all new construction shall follow the landscape requirements provided within Section 3-13.7.C, which includes office, commercial, industrial, multi -family residential, and planned residential development. There is currently no consideration for passive park and recreation uses, nor the discretion to grant special allowances to permit sidewalks or shared -use paths within landscape buffers, as needed. The City finds an amendment to ULDR Section 3-13.7 desirable to provide City staff with flexibility when needed due to site constraints to permit minimum necessary encroachments into landscape buffers for passive recreations uses, such as sidewalks or shared -use paths. It is the intent of the proposed ordinance that this option only applies to properties with Recreation and Open Space Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation and ROS (Recreation and Open Space) zoning. Further, the proposed ordinance indicates that any encroachment by a passive recreation use is subject to the approval procedures outlined in ULDR Article XVII, Site Plan Review. If approved, this ordinance will allow flexibility throughout the City parks' design process for better connectivity to and within the parks while still maintaining sufficient buffering and screening against adjacent land uses to ensure compatibility. The proposed amendments to ULDR Section 3-13.7 are consistent with specific goals, objectives and policies outlined in the City's Comprehensive Plan and Multimodal Transportation master Plan (MTMP) related to enhancing connectivity and overall community health. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued on the intent of the proposed ordinance; the benefits of including alternative modes of transportation in the ULDR; the purpose and applicability of landscape buffers; and ongoing and proposed park improvements, including design and fiscal aspects. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address this item. MOTION: Mr. Burnett moved to recommend approval of LPA 23-01 — A Ordinance to amend Section 3-13.7, Development Landscape and Buffer Requirements, of the City's Unified Land Development Regulations, to the City Commission with based upon the staff report and the testimony and evidence presented that the request meets the applicable provisions of the City Code of Ordinances and the Unified Land Development Regulations and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Minnis. The Board was polled. Mr. Bakalla — Yes Mr. Lucas — Yes Mr. Burnett — Yes Mr. Minnis — Yes Mr. Curran — No The motion passed 4-1 by voice vote, Mr. Curran dissenting. 10. Other Business There was no other business presented for consideration.