AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "VINKEMULDER NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN" PREPARED BY BERMELLO AJAMIL; AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE III, "ZONING REGULATIONS," DIVISION 1, "GENERALLY," SECTION 13-295, "DEFINITIONS," PROVIDING FOR NEW DEFINITIONS, AND DIVISION 2, "ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS," SECTION 13-319, "ZONING OVERLAY AREAS," BY ENACTING SUBSECTION 13-319(c)(4), "VINKEMULDER EQUESTRIAN NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY AREA," ADOPTING A ZONING OVERLAY AREA FOR THE AREA GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF WILES ROAD, WEST OF TRADEWINDS PARK, NORTH OF THE FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT EASEMENT, AND EAST OF LYONS ROAD, AND EXCLUDING THE SAN MELLINA AND COQUINA SUBDIVISIONS, AND IMPLEMENTING THE STANDARDS AND POLICIES THAT GUIDE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE ENACTING LANGUAGE. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)(FIRST READING)(FIRST PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
In 2023, the City Commission directed City staff to initiate a study of the Vinkemulder neighborhood to address the unique rural and equestrian character of the neighborhood amidst increasing development pressures. The City utilized the expertise and services of one of the City's architecture, landscape design, and urban planning consultants, Josh Rak, from Bermello Ajamil.
The neighborhood master planning process, which included two (2) community meetings, examined issues such as traffic management, equestrian amenities, neighborhood identity, infrastructure, and natural features. The master plan also involved a review of the zoning regulations for the neighborhood.
Observations indicated a need for improved safety and connectivity, particularly to safely accommodate a mix of equestrians, vehicles, and pedestrians. The master plan also identified opportunities for enhancing the neighborhood's character with a tailored zoning overlay area that reflects community values. The plan proposes actions like passiv...
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