GADSDEN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA AND NOTES
Thursday, February 16, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Chambers
7 East Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida 32351
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Present: Commissioner Regina Davis, At - Large Member, Chair
Commissioner Dr. Gail Bridges – Bright
Commissioner William Chukes
Commissioner Libby Henderson
Commissioner Marion Lasley
Commissioner Lori Bouie
Commissioner John Youman
Commissioner Doug Nunamaker
Commissioner Edward J. Dixon (arrived late)
Jill Jeglie, Interim Planning & Community Development Director
David Weiss, County Attorney
Beryl H. Wood, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
Commissioner David Tranchand
Commissioner Gerald McSwain
Commissioner Isaac Simmons, School Board Representative
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present. She then led in the pledge of allegiance to the US Flag and asked each person to silence their electronic devices for the duration of the meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
Each member present stated his name and district for which he represents.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Addition of Chair and Vice – Election of officers to add to next agenda in March Bright/Nunamaker 8-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 20, 2016 and November 10, 2016
October – Chukes/Bouie 8-0
November – Chukes/Bright 8-0
Dixon arrived at this juncture @6:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public Hearing (Quasi – Judicial) - Consideration of an amendment to a condition of Approval of Gussie’s Garden Inn Assisted Living Preliminary Site Plan (SP-2017-1), (Tax Parcel #3-10-2N-4W-00134-0400), 18520 Blue Star Highway (U.S. 90).
Both were sworn by the deputy clerk….
Ms. Jeglie said a request for consideration of an amendment to Condition #1 of the Board of County Commission’s (Board) approval of the Gussie’s Garden Assisted Living Facility Site Plan (Attachments #1 and #2).
Lasley asked when was the CDBG applied for. Ms. Jeglie said she thought it was in the Spring 2016. It was for his establishment and the benefit for others. Ms. Lasley felt it should wait until it is approved. Ms. Jeglie said that Mr. Harris is under time constraints Lasley – you can’t have variance on Comp Plan. Ms. Jeglie stated this would still be constant under Policy 4.3.1 Infrastructure Elements and Condition 1. It is development and connect within 24 months. Chukes asked had he talked to anyone at the Health Department. Harris said he would be able to entertain 48 clients. Nunamaker said he had questions about the septic tanks and health regulations. He said 20 can work off of 2 tanks. The Department of Health would set limit.
Nunamaker asked what we are here to approve. Jeglie said there is concern with #1.
Henderson asked was the development has already started. She asked should the development order been received first.
Harris said this has been in the making since 2004/2005.
Dixon said he remembered this project. He said he was correct about the CDBG. He said this is the same thing we did for Piggly Wiggly to make it.
Henderson said anything to encourage development is a good thing.
Jeglie said the letter she gave and the conditions. Everything has happen accept the conditions. She referenced 2 policies based off Lasley comments. He is asking to change condition.
Dixon said he no problems to move this project. He said he no problem to approve option 1, Chukes second the motion.
Lasley said she felt they should wait until next week.
Bouie said she was not in favor of this run around.
Nunamaker
Henderson
Chukes would like to consider the recommendation.
Motion: Dixon/ Chukes to approve option 1: 7/2 opposed – (Henderson/Lasley)
6. Public Hearing (Legislative) – Recommendation to transmit amended Policy 8.2.2 and delete Table 8.3 of the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity f or review (CPA-2017-01).
Ms. Jeglie said this hearing is required to offer a recommendation to the BOCX for the transmittal of amendments to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The amendments are to replace Policy 8.2.2 and remove Table 8.3, Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS) from the CIE (Attachment #1).
Dixon asked could they drop and not be forced to do it.
Lasley said it states the Board would have to adopt every year.
Public Comment
Motion: Dixon/Bright 9-0
GENERAL BUSINESS
7. PLANNING COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – N/A
8. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS Corridor Roads setbacks, will set discussion on community development. Reminder of Election of Officers for next meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING – Dixon/ Bright 9-0 @ 6:41pm
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.