CITY OF LAKE WALES
CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING

 

Official Agenda
February 15, 2023
2:00 p.m.
 
City Administration Building
Commission Chambers
201 W. Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
 

1.

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

2.

City Manager Comments

3.

Presentation - EDC/Chamber of Commerce

4.

Ordinance 2023-11 Table 23-421 Permitted Uses

The subject Ordinance  2023-11 is for the purpose of correcting a clerical error in Ordinance 2022-45 which was adopted on October 5, 2022.  The error came to light in the process of approval of a project proposed by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., (“ADS”) to be located on property currently owned by Hunt Brothers, Inc.


5.

Resolution 2023-04 Comments and Petitions

Resolution 2023-04 revises comments and petitions to allow residents outside the City limits within Lake Wales zip codes to speak during Comments and Petitions and Public Hearings

6.

Approval of Contract for Law Enforcement Services: Lake Wales Housing Authority

Commissioners will consider approving a contract with the Lake Wales Housing Authority to continue providing supplemental law enforcement services at the Grove Manor and Sunrise Park public housing complexes.

7.

Ordinance 2023-09 Vacation of a Portion of Harding Avenue Right-of-Way. Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met

Manwello Brown, property owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Harding Avenue located north of Harding Avenue, west of D Street, and south of 415 D Street.

8.

Ordinance 2023-10 Vacation of a Portion of Findley Drive Right-of-Way. Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met

Kendall Phillips, authorized agent for owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Findley Drive located east of Scenic Highway North.

9.

Ordinance 2023-04 Future Land Use Amendment for 6.51 acres of land south of Grove Avenue East and east of 1st Street South. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met

Mathews Properties & Development Inc request an approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 6.51 acres.

10.

Ordinance 2023-05 Zoning Map Amendment for 6.51 acres of land south of Grove Avenue East and east of 1st Street South. 2nd Hearing and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met.

Mathews Properties & Development Inc. request an approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 6.51 acres.

11.

Ordinance 2022-54 Hunt Brothers Annexation. 2nd Reading & Public Hearing

Annexation 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27.

12.

Ordinance D2022-35 Hunt Brothers SS CPA. 2nd Reading & Public Hearing

Small Scale Future Land Use Amendment for 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27.

13.

Ordinance D2022-36 Hunt Brothers Zoning. 2nd Reading & Public Hearing

Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27. 

14.

2023 Lake Wales Art Show at Lake Wailes Park Special Event Permit Application

Approval of this Special Event Application will allow the 52nd Annual Lake Wales Art Show to be held in Lake Wailes Park Friday, February 24, 2023 to Sunday, February 26, 2023.

15.

Olmsted Day in the Park – Lake Wales Heritage Inc Special Event Permit Application

Approval of this Special Event Application will allow the Lake Wales Heritage organization to sponsor an Olmsted Day at the Park on April 29, 2023

16.

CITY COMMISSION AND MAYOR COMMENTS

17.

ADJOURN


 
 
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