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Minutes
February 7, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1 Call to Order
Chair Mike Roy called the Regular Meeting of the Crestview Planning and Development Board
to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were: Mario Werth, Vice Chair; Ellis Conner,
Michael Gilbert, and alternate Brian Follmar. Also present were City Clerk Maryanne Schrader,
City Attorney Jon Holloway, and staff members.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
Chair M. Roy led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3 Approve Agenda
Motion by Bryan Follmar and seconded by Ellis Conner to approve the agenda, as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ellis Conner, Michael Gilbert, Mario Werth, Bryan Follmar. Ayes: 4; Nays: 0.
All ayes. Motion carried.
4 Public Opportunity to speak on Agenda items
5 Consent Agenda
January 3, 2022 PDB Minutes Draft
Motion by Ellis Conner and seconded by Michael Gilbert approve the minutes of
January 3, 2022, as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ellis Conner, Michael Gilbert, Mario Werth, Bryan Follmar Ayes: 4; Nays: 0.
All ayes. Motion carried.
6 Ordinance on 1st readin Public Hearin
6. 1 Ordinance to Amend Land Development Code for R -1E Zoning District
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated this is the first reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance
1855 to amend the Land Development Code creating a R -1E Zoning District.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated that following the first two public meetings regarding this
annexation, it became evident by public comment made at the meetings, that the proposed
Future Land Use designation of Residential and a zoning designation of R-1 Single Family
Low Density and accompanying maximum density (4 units per acre) may not be compatible
for assignment in that area of the City, where homes typically sit at a maximum density of one
unit per acre. After discussion, staff determined that it is necessary to create a new zoning
district that serves to protect existing "estate -style" neighborhoods within the City limits, to
be available for use in the future, within areas of a similar character and nature. The
proposed zoning district is to be called R -1E Single -Family Estate District, which provides
for a maximum density of two units per acre, instead of four units, a minimum lot size of one
third of an acre, and other zoning district regulations that mirror the current R-1 zone.
City Attorney Jon Holloway swore in Mr. N. Schwendt and asked that the staff report be part
of the record.
City Manager T. Bolduc explained the process regarding the restrictions on the zoning and
how staff realized the need for more stringent restrictions and amendment of the Code to
allow for the larger lot. He added that staff has brought forth the Ordinance amendment for
larger lots, in response to the residents' concern about the density.
Chair M. Roy asked for comment from the Planning Board and public.
Resident, Sean Riggs of 101 Old South Drive, came forward and asked about the style of
homes.
Chair Roy responded that the plans have not been received.
City Manager T. Bolduc said this item addresses the change to the Land Development Code
adding how the development is laid out is a later discussion. This amendment prevents the
developer from going over two units per acre. When we receive the plans, it will go through
the development review process.
Staff Report: On September 30, 2021, staff received an application to annex property in the
north-western corner of the City, off of Lindley Road, as well as assign a future Land Use of
Residential and a zoning designation of R-1 Single Family Low Density. Following the first two
public meetings regarding this annexation, it became evident, by public comment made at the
meetings, that the proposed zoning designation, and accompanying maximum density (4 units
per acre) may not be suitably compatible for assignment in that area of the City, where homes
typically sit at a maximum density of 1 unit per acre. Following public meetings, staff
discussions, and a meeting with the developer of the property, staff has determined that it is
necessary to create a new zoning district that serves to protect existing "estate -style"
neighborhoods within the City limits, and is available for use in the future, within areas of a
similar character and nature. The resulting zoning district is called R -1E Single -Family Estate
District, which provides for a maximum density of 2 units per acre, a minimum lot size of one
third of an acre, and other zoning district regulations that mirror the current R-1 zone (setbacks,
30' front, 25' rear, 10' side, 75' minimum lot width, 50% impervious surface maximum, etc).
This new zone will provide for compatibility with the existing areas.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Ordinance by Title:
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, providing for the amendment of portions of
chapters 4, 6 and 7 of the land development code, for the creation of the single-family estate
district (R -1E) zoning district, as described herein; providing for authority; providing for
severability; providing for scrivener's errors; providing for liberal interpretation; providing
for repeal of conflicting codes and ordinances; and providing for an effective date
Motion by Mario Werth and seconded by Bryan Follmar to approve Ordinance 1855 on
1st reading, hold a Public Hearing and send to City Council for 1st reading.
ROLL CALL: Ellis Conner, Michael Gilbert, Mario Werth, Bryan Follmar Ayes: 4; Nays: 0.
All ayes. Motion carried.
6. 6.2 Ordinance 1842 - Lindley Road Rezoning
N. Schwendt presented Ordinance 1842 - Lindley Road Rezoning to the Planning Board.
City Attorney J. Holloway swore in N. Schwendt and asked the City Clerk to place the staff
report into record.
Staff report: On September 30, 2021, staff received an application to annex and to amend the
comprehensive plan and zoning designations for property located on Lindley Road.
The subject property is currently located within unincorporated Okaloosa County with a future
land use and zoning designation of Agriculture. The application originally requested the Single -
Family Low Density Dwelling District (R-1) zoning designation for the property. Following
comments made from the public since the application was made, discussions from previous
board meetings, numerous discussions amongst staff, and discussions with the developer, the
application has been amended to request the Single -Family Estate District (R -1E). This zoning
district is more compatible with the existing surrounding areas and will serve to keep
development on this property more consistent with those surrounding neighborhoods and areas.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt asked the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by Title, and City Clerk
Maryanne Schrader read:
An Ordinance of the City of Crestview, Florida, Providing for the Rezoning of 172.45 Acres,
More or Less, of Real Property, Located in Section 2, Township 3 North, Range 24 West,
from the Okaloosa County Agriculture Zoning District to the Single -Family Estate District
(R -1E) Zoning District; Providing for Authority; Providing for the Updating of the Crestview
Zoning Map; Providing for Severability; Providing for Scrivener's Errors; Providing for
Liberal Interpretation; Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Codes and Ordinances; and
Providing for an Effective Date.
Chair Roy asked for public comment.
Sean Riggs, resident, came forward and asked about the zoning.
City Manager, T. Bolduc, replied the lots are all being zoned into the new district. He
explained that even the wetlands are being moved into the one zoning district.
City Attorney J. Holloway swore in the city manager, and Mr. Bolduc recapped the
information.
Resident, Greg Magnusson, came forward asking for clarification on the density per acre, and
City Manager T. Bolduc explained the method of determining the maximum number of units.
He added there is potential of 1/3 acre lots. Mr. Magnusson asked about the 75 acres along
with the wetlands, stating there is potential of 200 units.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt explained how the development is done now, stating a survey
will be done that would include wetlands. When the development comes in, we do not know
how the lots will be laid out since we do not have the plans yet.
Lance Noell, of 5547 Algonquin Place, stated he lives directly south adding the properties
flood during heavy rain. He asked whether they factor in the septic, and City Manager
T. Bolduc replied that it will be water and city sewer. He added there will be a plat and
a public hearing for the adoption of the plat.
Motion by Mario Werth and seconded by Bryan Follmar to approve Ordinance 1842 on 1st reading,
hold a Public Hearing and send to City Council for 1st reading.
ROLL CALL: Ellis Conner, Michael Gilbert, Mario Werth, Bryan Follmar Ayes: 4; Nays: 0. All
ayes. Motion carried.
7 Ordinances - No rd Reading ordinances.
8 Final Plats and PUDS — Nothing brought forward.
9 Special Exceptions, Variances, Vacations and Appeals - Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment — Release Unity of Title
Chair M. Roy closed the Planning Board meeting and opened the meeting for the Board of
Adjustments at 6:29 p.m.
Senior Planner N. Schwendt stated that on February 4th, 2016, the Crestview Board of
Adjustment considered Application Number 16-02, providing for a special exception
allowing a church accessory use -building in a residential area. On December 21, 2021, staff
received a letter from the church on Adams. As a part of their approval, the Board ordered
that a Unity of Title be filed, joining various properties owned by the church, for as long
as the special exception use continued to exist.
Motion by Mario Werth and seconded by Ellis Conner to approve the Release of Unity of
Title originally filed for this property by the Board of Adjustment.
ROLL CALL: Ellis Conner, Michael Gilbert, Mario Werth, Bryan Follmar Ayes: 4; Nays: 0.
All ayes. Motion carried.
City Attorney J. Holloway replied to the question from E. Connor, stating in 2016, the property
owner requested this restriction which was made part of a settlement agreement.
In response to E. Connor on the process, Senior Planner N. Schwendt explained this was a
special exception for this property, as the church wanted to use the building as a meeting space.
City Attorney J. Holloway said this Unity Title is like a mortgage, as it allows for multiple
pieces of property to be used for a single use, so with the release, it will return to its original use.
10 Action Items
11 Comments from the Audience
Chair M. Roy closed the Board of Adjustment and reopened the Planning Development Board
at 6:36 p.m.
Resident Rex Snow came forward and thanked the Board members and Council on the prompt
reply to the letter he sent. He added the postings are not appropriate stating the notices should
have been placed on Sioux Circle. He added there is only one posted at Old South and Lindley.
He stated there is a lot of misinformation among the residents adding the communication they
Have received was unclear. However, he received a good response from Councilmember Capps.
City Attorney J. Holloway said staff provides notice by statute, however, staff did more than what
staff was required to do. He added the City Council will hear the 2nd reading on the annexation on
Monday, February 14th.
Resident Rex Snow said the County still has the jurisdiction tonight. He requested that information
Be sent to each household.
12 Adjournment
Chair M. Roy adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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