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Commission Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023
and Commission Work Session March 15, 2023
Staff is requesting commission approval to enter into agreement with Catalyst Design Group for professional design and planning services to develop detailed master plans for seven (7) existing parks in Lake Wales
The City of Lake Wales and the Code Enforcement Lien foreclosureDefendants, Mensth Capital, LLC and Payet Investment Group, LLC, the owners of thesubject property (collectively “Mensth”), have negotiated a Redevelopment Agreement forthe property located at143 D Street which incorporates the Memorandum of Understanding(“MOU”) for the redevelopment of distressed properties which was previously approved bythe City and the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency.
The City Commission will consider awarding Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, Inc the contract for Professional Planning Services and Professional Engineering Services at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport.
The City Commission will consider approval of a Task Order that will authorize Dover, Kohl & Partners (DK&P) to engage Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. to provide an analysis of Residential Market Potential for Traditional Neighborhood Development.
Ordinance 2022-27 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 67.73 acres of land south of Lake Bella Road and east of US Highway 27, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Property owners request approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 67.73 acres.
Property owners request approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 67.73 acres.
Ordinance 2022-54 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
Hunt Brothers, Inc., owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 47.31 acres.
Hunt Brothers, Inc., owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 47.31 acres.
Kendall Phillips, authorized agent for owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a portion of Findley Drive located east of Scenic Highway North.
Ordinance 2023-06 proposes the voluntary annexation of approximately 9.37 acres of land south of Waverly Drive and east of US Highway 27, and contiguous to the incorporated City limits.
360 Lake Wales LLC, owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 51.18 acres.
360 Lake Wales LLC, owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map of the Comprehensive Plan on parcels of land totaling approximately 51.18 acres.
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.
Kendall Phillips, authorized agent for owner, has petitioned for the vacation of a drainage easement, located south of Findley Drive and east of Scenic Highway North.
Approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 37.2 acres reflecting the text amendments made to establish a Downtown Mixed-Use district.
Staff proposes amendments to the following sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) (Chapter 23, Lake Wales Code of Ordinances):
1) Section 23-423.d. Downtown Mixed-Use Design Standards: Crystal Lake Overlay