1.

CALL TO ORDER

    Chair called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

   Mr. Sherman led the pledge of allegiance.

3.

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS- Roll Call

  Chair introduced the two new commissioners

     WILLIAM CHUKES –absent

EUGENE SHERMAN III --y

JOHN YOUMANS –y

TRACEY STALLWOTH -- y

FRANCES BROWN –y

WAYNE WILLAMS --y

CHARLES HAYES –y

ANTHONY POWELL --y

CHARLES ROBERS – y

CATHY JOHNSON --absent

LORI BOUIE --y

DR. JOE PARRAMORE --y

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES- February 11, 20201 ITEM 4

  Powell/ Bouie

Passed 10-0

5.

DISCLOSURES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT

   There were no disclosures or declarations of conflict at this time.

CITIZENS REQUESTING TO BE HEARD (3-Minute Limit)

Due to COVID-19 and the efforts of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners to continue the practice of social distancing, Commissioners want to continue to hear from citizens under the Citizens Requesting to be Heard section of the agenda.

If citizens have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email CitizensToBeHeard@gadsdencountyfl.gov and anticipate receiving a response within 48 hours.

The Board of County Commissioners would like to thank everyone for their patience and flexibility during this time.

Connie Norman statement was read into record by chair.

David Smith statement was read into record by chair.

John Staton statement was read into record by chair.

Lamar Thomas statement was read into record by chair.

Chris Arellano came before the board against the proposed plan.

Juan Hernandez came before the board against the proposed plan.

Reginald Cunningham came before the board for the proposed plan.

Alicia Martinez came before the board for the proposed plan.

Yesenia Romero came before the bord and she does not speak English. Translator was sworn in as well. She is against the proposed plan

Benancio Luna came before the board against the proposed plan.

Erika Rojas came before the board for the proposed plan.

PUBLIC HEARING

6.

F1 Solar DI, LLC Solar Farm Conceptual/Preliminary Site Plan (Quasi-Judicial Hearing) (SP 2021-02) -  Consideration of a conceptual/preliminary site plan to construct a solar power generation facility on a 35.72± acre parcel referred to by Tax Parcel ID #2-15-3N-2W-0000-00333-0000 located north of Potter Woodberry Road.  ITEM 6

  Jill Jeglie came before the board to introduce the above item.

  She stated that this is a public hearing for the consideration of a conceptual/preliminary site plan to construct a solar power generation facility on a 35.72± acre parcel located north of Potter Woodberry Road.

FL Solar D1, LLC has entered into a lease with Eulace Baxley to develop the site with a solar system to generate electricity with Talquin Electric as the primary use of the generated electricity. Solar Power Generation Facilities are permitted in Agriculture 2 future land use category subject to Board approval as a Class II, Type II site plan review as a quasi-judicial action per Subsection 1304 of the LDC.

The current use is timber and there is 0.80 acres of wetlands on the property. The average daily traffic to the site will be one vehicle. Setbacks are 50 ft from property line, 100ft for all right of ways, no taller than 15 ft, must have a 50’ opaque buffer, underground wires, 7ft tall fence, and solar glare is not directed toward resident’s property.

  Chair asked if there were any questions.

  Bouie made a motion for option 1/Brown    

WILLIAM CHUKES –absent

EUGENE SHERMAN III --y

JOHN YOUMANS –y

TRACEY STALLWOTH -- y

FRANCES BROWN –y

WAYNE WILLAMS --y

CHARLES HAYES –y

ANTHONY POWELL --y

CHARLES ROBERS – y

CATHY JOHNSON --absent

LORI BOUIE --y

REV. DR. JOE PARRAMORE --y

10-0

Motion passed.

7.

 Harbin Road Soccer Complex (Quasi-Judicial Hearing) (SEU 2021-02) - Consideration of approval of a special exception use to allow a soccer complex with accessory agriculture on a 97.01± acre parcel referred to by Tax Parcel ID #3-09-2N-4W-0000-00441-0800 and located on Harbin Road. ITEM 7

  Jeglie came before the board again.

Public consideration of an application for special exception use for the Cruz Soccer and Relational Complex.

Danny Martinez Cruz, representing himself and Alicia and Daniel Martinez, has submitted an

application for the approval of a Special Exception Use (SEU) for the development of a soccer

and recreation complex to be located on Harbin Road, a local roadway. In June of 2019, prior to purchase of the subject property Planning staff met with Mrs. Martinez regarding the use of this property. Staff expressed concerns regarding whether this property could be developed as a commercial soccer complex, similar to the one operated by her son, Danny Cruz who operated SF Soccer most recently located at 8701 Salem Road, Quincy. Staff's concerns were for the off-site impacts such as noise and traffic on a local roadway. Mrs. Martinez indicated that the property would be used by the family.

In 2020, Planning received a call from a nearby resident with concerns that a sign had been

posted and that the property was being advertised as the new location for the SF Soccer Club

(8701 Salem Road). The resident indicated that he and his neighbors did not oppose a soccer

field but did not support it at the location on Harbin Road in a primarily residential and

agricultural area. Concerns included traffic, lighting, trash and noise impacts. This call was

forwarded to Code Enforcement. Subsequently Mr. Cruz met with staff and submitted an

application for a Special Exception Use (SEU) approval. Staff reviewed the requirements and

criteria for SEU with Mr. Cruz at several meetings. He is aware that if the SEU is approved he

will have to apply for and be approved for a Class II Conceptual and Preliminary Site Plan to be

approved by the Board. This will require submittal of engineered plans as required by the

Gadsden County Land Development Code.

 Bouie asked if section 2 would be approval

Number of citizens were concerned.

Phone calls and letters.

  Sherman asked if they would hear the citizens.

  Danny Cruz stated that this is for the community. Not just for kids but it is also for the adults. Build an opportunity for the community so they do not have to leave. This is pretty much free.

  Knowles made sure to inform that the zoom platform was having technical difficulties.

  Cruz stated that they are part of Florida state soccer association. Start raising funds for scholarship. Make sure students make them want to play.

  Chair asked there were questions for Mr. Cruz.

  Powell asked if it was a private or public facilities.

Cruz stated that it was public.

Powell stated that there were problems with another facilities. Most have staff with public safety.

Cruz stated that all players have insurance. Trash has not been a problem regarding the facilities. Will not

  Bouie asked if this is for children or professional level. How can we protect children that are going to private property. She thought it would be a professional league.

Cruz cannot determine if it will not develop into one.

Bouie asked will there be more than one field

Cruz answered there will be two

Bouie what type of seating

Cruz bleachers.

 Bouie asked how do you intend to control litter.

Cruz not just clean up facilities but also clean up street.

  Brown asked if this rec field for just soccer. It will be divided into age groups. Have EMTs out there.

Cruz stated that they will have EMTs who play there.

B asked that there is no alcohol.

Cruz answered yes.

  Youmans asked if all of the players come from Gadsden county.

Cruz a large portion of them.

Youmans asked that none of the players are professional players.

Cruz that is correct.

  Knowles stated that if you want to limit use of the facilities that is something that can be added to the proposal to the Board of County Commissioners.

  Sherman stated that he likes the concept. Roads are a concerns. Creating an additional cost for county. Traffic counts. Not a lot of lighting.

Knowles stated that cost. Trash and clean up would cited to code enforcement.

Fields would be unlit.

Access lighting. Short day light would.

  Williams stated could there be a lighted sign.

  Brown stated a traffic study. The roads are dangerous.

Can ask for a traffic study done.

  Chair asked

  Chair asked about the roads. Given any thought for traffic control. Adequate space for parking that is not on the road way.

Cruz stated that there is a good amount of space for another road/entrance.

Chair stated that that is some three years from now.

Cruz state that they do not have the funds to do it now.

Jill stated that some severe grades there. Only a corner property.

  Q stated that has enough space for parking.

Chair asked how many vehicles would be there from 3-8 on a weekday.

Cruz Stated about 20-30 max.

Chair asked if that was vehicles or induvial.    

Cruz 10-15 vehicles only.

Chair asked on Saturday asked about the amount.

Cruz 30-40

Chair how many on Sunday

Cruz 50-80 on a Sunday.

  Stallworth stated that He did know Daniel Cruz.

Highschool games have to have them.

  bouie/ Sherman.

7:25.         

  Came back to order.

Stallworth entered at 7:28 pm

  Stallworth stated that he knows Mr. Cruz.

   chair asked for a motion

  Bouie had a question for Cruz. She asked if he would consider shorting the amount of days.

  Knowles stated the number of days is addressed in the motion.

Bouie Five days a week.

  Bouie motions that approve the option one a-m conditions be limited to 5 days. Professional traffic study be done by the applicant. Drinking rules.

Sherman asked if that was option 1

Knowles stated that it would be a third option.

  Stallworth asked if it was Five constant days.

Commissioner left that out. Be up to the applicant. The motion was purposely open.

  Approve 1a-m with limitation on days, drinks, completed traffic study by applicant. Bouie/Williams            

WILLIAM CHUKES – absent

EUGENE SHERMAN III --y

JOHN YOUMANS –y

TRACEY STALLWOTH -- y

FRANCES BROWN –y

WAYNE WILLAMS --y

CHARLES HAYES –y

ANTHONY POWELL --n

CHARLES ROBERS – y

CATHY JOHNSON --absent

LORI BOUIE –y

 DR. JOE PARRAMORE --y

9-1

GENERAL BUSINESS

8.

NEW BUSINES

  Q stated that she has no new bus.

  Bouie asked the public and the notification. Can we have a workshop for that issue.

Q said yes.

 brown asked about the letters. 

9.

PLANNING DIRECTOR

   update passed. 

10.

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

MOTION TO ADJOURN

  Brown/ Bouie 8:16pm