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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Meeting Date:    December 10, 2012 

Agenda Item:    Hillsborough County: CPA 12‐24 Balm Communities Plan 

Presenter:     Lisa K. Silva, ext. 329 

Action Necessary:   No 

SUMMARY: 

A  text  amendment  to  the  Future  of  Hillsborough  Comprehensive  Plan  for 

Unincorporated Hillsborough County is being proposed to add the Balm Community 

Plan  to  the Livable Communities Element.   The Planning Commission, pursuant 

to Florida Statutes, is required to make recommendations to the Board of County 

Commissioners  on  all  proposed  changes  to  the  Comprehensive  Plan.  This 

amendment will be part of the October 2012 Submittal cycle of amendments.

Planning  Commission  staff,  with  assistance  from  Development  Services 

Department  staff,  worked  with  residents,  civic  leaders,  business  owners,  and 

organizational representatives in assessing current characteristics and aspirations 

to ensure the desired future for the study area. 

The proposed text amendment will be the first Community Plan to be developed 

using the Staff Community Planning Guide. It will add text to include the vision 

statement,  and  goals  and  strategies  for  the  Balm  Community  Plan.  The 

amendment also establishes a boundary for the area being affected.  

Balm is located in south eastern Hillsborough County. The Balm Community Plan 

seeks to maintain and preserve the rural and agrarian characteristics, atmosphere, 

and  quality  of  life  established  by  long  standing  community  residents.  Balm 

strongly supports the viability and profitability of agricultural businesses in order 

to provide a strong, diversified economic base for the community and encourages 

new and existing  infrastructure  in order  to keep Balm attractive,  functional, and 

safe for visitors and local residents.  

RECOMMENDATION: 

This item is for your information only.  No action is required.  

ATTACHMENTS: Amendment Summary 

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  Planning Commission  Workshop

December 10, 2012

October 2012 Submittal 

Amendment Summary 

CPA 12‐24 Livable Communities Text change.  Balm Community Plan 

I.  PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT  

A.  Description of Request 

Request:    This  is  a  publicly‐initiated  text  amendment  to  the  Livable 

Communities  Element.    The  proposed  text  amendment  will  add  text  in  the 

Livable  Communities  Element  that  includes  the  vision  statement,  goals  and 

strategies  for  the  Balm  Community  Plan.    The  adopted  community  plan 

establishes a boundary for the area being affected by the amendment.    

Background:  

In 2001  the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners directed  the 

Planning Commission to create and update community plans for unincorporated 

Hillsborough  County.  Planning  Commission  staff,  beginning  in  January  2012, 

conducted  two  Open  Houses  and  twenty  Advisory  Committee  meetings 

working  with  residents,  civic  leaders,  business  owners,  and  organizational 

representatives in the development of the plan.  

Balm Community Plan  is  the  first Community Plan  to be developed using  the 

Staff Community Plan Guide for unincorporated Hillsborough County for creating and 

updating Community Plans. The  idea  for  the Guide came  from  the March 2011 

audit  of  countywide  planning  functions  in  Hillsborough  County.  The  audit 

recognized the benefits of a consistent approach to community plans while still 

enabling the unique qualities of communities to shine through.  

The Balm Community Plan area  lies  in  southeast unincorporated Hillsborough 

County  and  is  bordered  by  the Riverview  and Wimauma Village Community 

Plans.  The community is comprised of large and small rural and agrarian tracts 

of  land. A  large  percentage  of  the  area  is  comprised  of  environmental  lands, 

many  acquired  through  the ELAP Program. The major  east‐west  corridors  are 

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CR 672 on  the north and SR 674 on  the  south; US Hwy 301  traverses  the area 

north‐south just west of the Balm western boundary.  

The Balm Community Plan seeks to maintain and preserve the rural and agrarian 

characteristics,  atmosphere,  and  quality  of  life  established  by  long  standing 

community  residents. Balm  strongly  supports  the  viability  and profitability  of 

agricultural businesses  in order  to provide a  strong, diversified  economic base 

for  the community and encourages new and existing  infrastructure  in order  to 

keep Balm attractive, functional, and safe for visitors and local residents.  

Community Plan Boundaries 

The Balm Community Plan area  lies  in  southeast unincorporated Hillsborough 

County  and  is  bordered  by  the Riverview  and Wimauma Village Community 

Plans.   The Balm Community Plan generally  located west of  the urban  service 

area  and  the Balm‐Boyette  Scrub  along  the northern boundary  and Wimauma 

Village Plan to the south.   To the east are the Mosaic owned phosphate mining 

lands and the community of Picnic. The major east‐west corridors are CR 672 on 

the north and SR 674 on  the south; US Hwy 301  traverses  the area north‐south 

just west of the Balm western boundary.  

Proposed Amendment: 

Vision Statement …The  community  of  Balm’s  success  in  retaining  its  rural  character  envisioned  by residents and stakeholders came true.   The  laid back atmosphere and relaxed  lifestyle continue to be cherished attributes of the community.  Large and small property owners worked together to achieve their mutual desire to maintain a rustic atmosphere. Balm’s natural  assets  including  its  scrub  lands,  water  bodies,  and  wildlife  continue  to  be preserved. New residential development has been compatible with the existing housing styles, creating an eclectic, low‐density mix of housing options.  Consequently, Balm has managed  to  distinguish  itself  from  other  communities  that  have  medium  and  high density subdivision development.  …Balm drastically  improved  its means of mobility. Roads  like Sweat Loop Road, once a roadway  designed  solely  for  vehicles,  now  have  widened  shoulders  and/or  bicycle paths/lanes.   Roadways  in disrepair have now been  resurfaced.   These  improvements have made things better for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic. New construction of  multi‐modal  trails  has  led  to  increased  connectivity  among  neighborhoods  and recreational opportunities for residents.  Additionally, equestrian ridership has become very popular, with the use of the numerous equestrian trails throughout the area, with many riders stopping at the new rest areas at the Village or Balm Park. 

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 …Agriculture  remains  a  viable  and  profitable  business  in  Balm.      Property  owners continue  to make  a  living  by  growing  and  selling  their  own  crops  using  traditional methods  as well  as  incorporating  new  sustainable  agricultural  farming  techniques  to streamline production. The community has introduced alternative agricultural activities, such  as,  ecotourism,  organic  farming,  alternative  energy  production,  tractor sales/services  and  community  gardening  to  boost  local  revenues.  Residents  have established a farmers market which sells organic goods as well as locally grown food and local  products.  The University  of  Florida’s  Institute  of  Food  and  Agricultural  Sciences (IFAS)  Research  Center  has  expanded  and  formed  a  partnership  with  local  citizens keeping  residents up‐to‐date on activities and significant breakthroughs  in agricultural research.    …Well  preserved  Open  Space  in  Balm.    This  is  evident  through  the  acquired  ELAPP approved  sites  and  buffers which  contain  palmettos,  pines,  scrub  oak,  natural  lakes; wildlife  corridors  connecting  Balm  to  our  neighboring  communities,  and mixture  of public  and  privately  owned  lands  offer  natural  panoramic  views  of  the  countryside.  Some of the open space serves for uses, such as, our community gardens and Farmers’ Markets, some of which are the most prosperous in the region.  The ‘dark sky’ initiative minimized the impact of artificial light, allowing residents to enjoy the night sky.  …Balm’s  core  landmarks  give  the  community  a  sense  of  identity  and  help  to  build  a strong community center.   Thanks to the generosity and resources of Balm’s residents, the Balm Park has  reopened providing expanded  services  for  the entire  community  ‐ young, old, rich or poor ‐  including free, open access, playing fields, recreational youth sporting leagues, and a renovated civic center.  Balm’s downtown village exhibits an ‘Old Florida  Flavor,’  that  contains  a mix  of  neighborhood  serving  commercial/retail  uses, such as, a country store, bed and breakfast inn, beauty parlor/barber shop, and several family owned  cafes/dinners.  This  thriving  rural  activity  center  is  also home  to  a  local farmers’  market  which  displays  organic  goods  stands,  canning  classes,  compost demonstrations,  and  rain  barrel workshops.  The  Balm  Post  Office  along with  a  new sheriff sub‐station adds to the small town feel of Balm. 

Goals and Strategies The goals and  strategies are  listed  in  the  community’s priority order. This  community plan demonstrates Hillsborough County’s commitment to use the community plan vision, goals, strategies, and action plan when evaluating and deciding on matters pertaining to the community plan area. The Community Plan does not  legally obligate the County to implement or commit public funds for any of the goals or strategies represented.  

Goal 1: The Balm  community  seeks  to maintain and preserve  the  rural and agrarian 

characteristics, atmosphere, and quality of life established by long standing community residents,  which  include  leisurely  activities,  strong  neighborhood  ties,  faith  based organizations, and rural low density land use designations. 

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The community supports … 

Rural scale residential development that contains an eclectic and diverse mix 

of  housing  styles  and  lot  sizes, while  discouraging  suburban  scale  density, 

and conventional subdivision development outside of the areas where such 

development is permitted by the adopted Future Land Use Map.   

The protection of Balm’s natural assets  including scrub  lands, water bodies, 

wildlife, ELAPP sites, palmettos, pines, etc. 

If  desired,  property  owners whose  existing  parcels  do meet  the minimum 

land use designation  lot size to change their  land use to match their lot size 

(e.g. a 10 acre parcel in AM 1/20 would be supported to change to AE 1/10). 

Maintaining the current Urban Service Area (USA) location in Balm until such 

time the USA expansion criteria established  in the Future Land Use Element 

is demonstrated. 

Ensuring  No  additional  Residential  Show  Business  (RSB)  uses  will  not  be 

located in the Balm Community Plan boundary.  

The County will… 

Continue to allow agricultural related open storage as established in the Land 

Development Code (LDC).  

Continue restrictions on non‐agricultural related open storage in agricultural 

and  residential  zoning  which  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to,  furnishings, 

broken vehicles, boats and RV’s, excess debris, scrap metal, etc. established 

in the LDC.  

Continue to apply the Residential Show Business (RSB) uses locational criteria as established in the LDC until the LDC is amended. (See next strategy)  

Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to outline the areas where Residential Show Business uses  can be  located, ensuring  such that no additional RSB uses they will not be  located  in the Balm Community Plan boundary. 

Continue  to  maintain  rural  Future  Land  Use  Map  designations  that  are compatible with  the  existing  rural  character  and  level  of  development  in Balm.  Specifically, maintaining  the  Comprehensive  Plan  definition  of  rural densities  in the Rural Area as 1 unit per 5 acres or  less. The County will not designate any further Residential Planned‐2 (RP‐2) land use categories unless due  to  split  land  uses  on  one  parcel,  consistent  with  Future  Land  Use Element policies. 

Goal 2:  Balm  encourages Hillsborough  County  to make  necessary  improvements  to, 

and provide continued maintenance of, new and existing infrastructure in order to keep Balm  attractive,  functional,  and  safe  for  visitors  and  local  residents.  Local  citizens encourage  the  establishment  of  pathways  such  as  multimodal  paths,  greenway corridors, and equestrian trails that allow for more convenient, accessible connections 

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between  residential,  nonresidential  and  recreational  areas  and  that  conserve  the natural environment. Specifically, Balm encourages … 

Provision of infrastructure improvements along major collectors and arterials 

such as Sweat Loop Road, which includes additional resurfacing and/or 

appropriately attending to maintenance needs such as potholes and ditches 

along roadways and designated bicycle lanes and/or widened roadway 

shoulders to facilitate long distance cycling as an economic and recreational 

activity and prevent roadside accidents between bicycle and vehicles. 

Designation  of  interconnected  multi‐modal  trails  that  accommodate 

activities,  including  bicycling,  jogging,  sightseeing,  etc.  The  design  of  any 

pathways and trails are to be rural in character and incorporate natural plant 

life  and open  space. Priority  should be  given  to  the  creation of paths  that 

connect  Balm  Civic  Center/Park  to  surrounding  neighborhoods  and 

interconnections  between  adjacent  developments  as  new  development 

occurs, especially in the Village(s). 

Leveraging  the use of surrounding neighborhood horse  farms  (e.g. Rhodine 

Road existing equestrian trail) as an economic and recreational resource by 

creating  destinations/pathways  that  encourage  equestrian  ridership,  and 

establish connectivity among neighborhoods. 

Goal 3: Balm  residents, business stakeholders, and  land owners strongly support  the 

viability  and  profitability  of  agricultural  businesses  in  order  to  provide  a  strong, diversified economic base for the community. 

Balm community members recommend… 

Introducing new, profitable businesses such as agricultural eco‐tourism (e.g. 

bus  tours of  strawberry  fields,  fairs, horse  shows, equestrian  competitions, 

etc.) and implementing other eco‐tourism strategies as defined in the Future 

Land Use Element. 

Expansion  of  traditional  agricultural  uses  and  the  production  of  new, 

sustainable agriculture uses including but not limited to organic farming and 

alternative energy or bio fuel production.   (Examples of existing businesses: 

Goodson Farms, Jaymar Farms, Davis Farms, etc.) 

Balancing  agriculture’s  need  for  protection  from  incompatible  uses  while acknowledging the market conditions affecting its continued viability. 

Addition of agricultural businesses and  industries (i.e. feed and farm supply, farming equipment services, sales, and repair) at appropriate locations. 

Encouraging  the  ELAPP  General  Committee  continues  to  add  and  use Agricultural Buffers  (conservation easements)  to preserve agricultural  lands adjoining ELAPP preserves.  In particular, Balm supports the acquisition of the 

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Balm Boyette Scrub Agricultural Buffer (“West” 575 +/‐acres and “South” 904 acres +/‐buffers, shown on Concept Map). 

COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL AREA STUDIES SOUTHSHORE AREAWIDE 

Goal  4:    Balm  stakeholders  support  the  preservation  of  existing  open  spaces  and 

acquisition of new open spaces which is accessible to the public. Balm stakeholders recommend... 

Preservation of vistas and panoramic views, both public and private, such as 

ELAPP lands (Balm Scrub lands), water resources (Shelley Lakes), open fields, 

palmetto and pine trees, etc. 

Creation  of wildlife  corridor  connections  (e.g.  along  the  old  Balm  Railroad 

right‐of‐way) that will protect the area’s natural wildlife. 

Goal 5: Balm  citizens, both  long‐term and newer  residents alike, hold great pride  in 

their community’s assets and wish to see them preserved.  Balm will strive to preserve and maintain its community landmarks in order to provide a continued sense of identity and build historical significance. To accomplish this goal, the citizens support… 

Given  Balm  already  has  its  “fair  share”  of  liabilities  (e.g.  Sun  Country 

Materials  Management  Facility  (a.k.a.  “Balm  Mountain”  landfill), 

Hillsborough County Correctional  Institute  (a.k.a. Prison/Detention Center), 

borrow pits, the community supports not  locating additional undesired  land 

uses in Balm. 

Creation  of  “Balm  gateway  entrance  signs,  (community  sign)”  as  per  Land 

Development Code. (See Concept Map for desired locations) 

Goal  6:  The  community  seeks  the  creation  of  a  pedestrian  friendly  Village(s)  that 

includes a diverse mix of uses meeting their daily needs.   Community members recommend…  

Village(s)  locations  are  those  areas  that meet  locational  criteria.  Preferred locations  are:  at  the  intersection  of  Balm  Road  and  Balm Wimauma  Road (near the existing Post Office), and/or at the intersection of Balm Boyette Rd, C.R. 672 and Shelley Lane (near Balm Civic Center). 

Village(s) uses be  limited  to “commercial neighborhood” serving uses, such as,  but  not  limited  to:  a  country  store,  bed  and  breakfast  inn,  beauty parlor/barber  shop,  cafes/diners  and  community  facilities  including  parks, schools, libraries, places of worship. 

Pedestrian  links between Village(s) and adjacent uses. (e.g. trails, sidewalks, etc.)   

The County will… 

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Implement existing Future Land Use Element policies calling for countywide 

Rural  Design  Guidelines  to  foster  the  rural  environment,  reinforce  its 

character, and distinguish it from the more urban environment. 

Goal  7:  Local  law  and  code  enforcement  shall  provide  appropriate  methods,  and 

effective services to prevent the continued occurrence of crime or violations throughout Balm and establish a safe, secure and attractive community.  The community desires… 

To  maintain  at  least  minimum  adopted  levels  of  service  for  emergency 

response times to calls. 

Increased  or  expanded  implementation  of  the  Crime  Prevention  through 

Environmental Design standards in the Land Development Code. 

Goal  8:    The  community  will  foster  the  establishment  of  partnerships  between 

residents, local groups and government entities.   Thus, the local residents support… 

Citizen‐governmental  relationships  that  keep  both  parties  informed  of 

governmental regulations, zoning changes, code violations, and actions affecting 

the community at large (current and pending). 

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Agency Comments

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Hassan Halabi

From: Bridges, Chris <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 10:56 AMTo: Hassan HalabiSubject: October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Hassan,  Public Works has reviewed the plan amendments and has no comments.   Regards,  Chris Bridges, P.E. Hillsborough County Public Works Department Engineering and Environmental Section 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 22nd Floor Tampa, FL  33602 813 307 1848 813 272 6458 (fax)  

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Hassan Halabi

From: Ivana Blankenship <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 1:26 PMTo: Hassan HalabiSubject: Re: October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Hi Mr. Halabi, Tampa Bay Water offers no comments. Please direct any further request to me directly at this email. Thank you! Ivana Blankenship From: Hassan Halabi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 8:51 AM To: Beth Alden; Bob Campbell ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Bud Whitehead; Carolyn Kamermayer ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Debra McInturff ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Eli Alvarado ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Joe Moreda; Linda Walker ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Lorraine Duffy‐Suarez (lorraine.duffy‐[email protected]<mailto:lorraine.duffy‐[email protected]>); Mark Thornton ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; Paul Vanderploog ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Paula Dye; Richard Garrity ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Richard Garrity (Business Fax); Ronald Rogers ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Sean P. McGinnis ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Sean P. McGinnis ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Sean P. McGinnis (Business Fax); Sharon A. Gonzalez ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Sharon A. Gonzalez (Business Fax); T. Barton Weiss ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Tom Hiznay ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) Cc: Steve Griffin; Krista Kelly Subject: October 2012 Submittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment  Good morning This is a friendly reminder that your review and comments for the above listed Plan Amendments Cycle are due to us today. Your comments are very important to us in preparing the staff report to the Planning Commission and to the Board of County Commissioners. If you already have sent your comments to us, please disregard this notice, and if you have not sent them out, please do so as soon as possible. Your quick response to this request is greatly appreciated. Thank you Have a nice day Hassan Halabi   Hassan Halabi | Senior Planner | Hillsborough County City‐County Planning Commission (813) 273‐3774 ext. 324 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.theplanningcommission.org<http://www.theplanningcommission.org/> We are committed to maintaining the highest level of service and we value your feedback. Please complete our Customer Service Survey by visiting http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tpcCustomerServiceSurvey 

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Hassan Halabi

From: Moran, Kevin <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 10:21 AMTo: Hassan HalabiCc: Weiss, T. Barton; Hammett, Chuck; McCary, John; Rogers, KimberlySubject: CPA 12-24 Livable Communities Text Change

Mr. Halabi, Public Utilities Staff, responsible for potable water and wastewater planning have reviewed CPA 12‐24 Livable Communities Text Change ‐ Balm Community Plan have we have no comments on the proposed amendment.  Kevin Moran, P.E. Section Manager ‐ Planning, GIS and Records Public Utilities Department Hillsborough County BOCC p: 813.272.5977 x:43356  |  f: 813.272.6224 e: [email protected] w: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org    Please note:  All correspondence to or from this office is subject to Florida's Public Records laws.  

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority

Memorandum

TO: Mr. Hassan Halabi

Senior Planner/Countywide Planning

Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission

FROM: Linda Walker, Planner II

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

DATE: October 26, 2012

RE: CPA12-24

Balm Community Plan

Livable Communities Text Change

HART has reviewed the comprehensive plan amendment for Balm Community Plan. HART’s

comments to the proposed comprehensive plan amendment are listed below.

Community Plan Boundaries

HART service does not travel within the plan boundaries. HART’s Transit Development Plan

does not show service planned for this area. The closest transit service to Balm is Route

53LX(South County/ Brandon Limited Express) that travels on US Highway 301 and the South

County Flex service that limits area boundaries to the Wimauma, Sun City Center, and Ruskin

area. The closest park and ride is located at the Walmart on SR 674.

Comments on Goals and Strategies

Rural density does not enhance the need for local transit services because low density does not

generate high ridership. However, to maintain the quality of life for citizens who commute daily

to employment and education, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, an alternative type of

transportation service may be beneficial to the community. Should future alternative

transportation needs become a community concern, the community should coordinate with the

designated Community Transportation Coordinator for Hillsborough County and TBARTA

Commuter Services.

Although transit is not mentioned in the community plan, HART welcomes any comments or

concerns regarding future transit needs from residents of the community.

MEMORANDUM

DATE: October 30th, 2012 TO: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner FROM: Bud Whitehead, MPO/Transportation Section RE: CPA 12-24 – Livable Communities Text change – Balm Community Plan Staff has reviewed the proposed text amendments to the Livable Communities Element. The proposed text amendments, in and of themselves, will not have transportation impacts. If approved and applied to specific parcels of land in the future, the specific transportation impacts of those proposals and the surrounding transportation system will be evaluated.

Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507 Phone: 813-272-4004 • FAX: 813-272-4002 • School District Main Office: 813-272-4000

P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • Website: www.sdhc.k12.fl.us

Hillsborough County Public Schools Review Form TO: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner

FROM: David Borisenko, AICP Manager, Planning and Facilities Siting

DATE: October 23, 2012 RE: Application Numbers: Hillsborough County Plan Amendments

CPA 12-23 – Text Amendment to clarify “flexing” and “blending” CPA 12-24 – Balm Community Plan

The District has no comment

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The District has no objections.

The District has no objections, subject to listed or attached conditions

The District objects, based on the listed or attached issues.

The proposed amendments appear to have no measureable impact on projected school enrollment at this time.

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Transportation Systems - Multimodal Review

Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request CPA 12-24

The proposed text changes are not only supported, but encouraged, by the multi-modal transportation team. Particularly: Goal 2 which addresses inclusion of roadway features that allow for the safe travel of bicyclists and pedestrians travel is essential. Also the recognition of trails and greenways as healthy modes of transportation and recreation cannot be overstate. Goal 6 defines the important linkage between land use and transportation, especially the reduction of congestion and crashes when providing commercial and residential uses in close enough proximity for walking and cycling. If the changes spur future development, the multi-modal/complete streets planning group would like an opportunity to comment at that time. No additional comments at this time.

Gena

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M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 2, 2012 TO: Hassan Halabi, Senior Planner

The Planning Commission FROM: Eli Alvarado, Project Manager II

Public Utilities Department SUBJECT: Review of Plan Amendments CPA 12-23 through 12-28 The Public Utilities Department Solid Waste (PUD/SW) staff has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendments cited above, and has the following comments: 1. The adopted level of service for solid waste in Hillsborough County is 2 years of

permitted landfill space, with 10 years of raw land under the control of the County available.

2. The County currently has 15 - 20 years of permitted landfill space and additional area

available to permit. 3. There is no initial capital investment required to maintain an adequate Level of Service

with the projected impacts from the changes in the Land Use classifications. 4. Any annual operating costs resulting from the projected impacts will be recovered

through the rates established for the Solid Waste Management System. 5. The Public Utilities Department has a CIP program, which includes maintaining and

expanding its Solid Waste Management System. Please contact me at 663-3217 should you have any questions.