CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING
 OFFICIAL AGENDA
 March 21, 2023
 6:00 p.m.

  Municipal Administration Building
 Commission Chambers
 201 W. Central Avenue
 Lake Wales, FL 33853


1.

INVOCATION

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

CALL TO ORDER

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS

5.I.

PROCLAMATION - Child Abuse Prevention Month

Documents:
  1. Proclamation Child Abuse Prevention 2023.pdf
6.

COMMENTS AND PETITIONS

Public participation from residents, taxpayers, business owners, and utility customers is encouraged. The City Commission welcomes information that would assist them in considering agenda items, City business, and otherwise fulfilling the City’s mission to make Lake Wales “a bit better or more beautiful” for its citizens.  

Anyone wishing to speak should give their name, state if they are a resident, taxpayer, business owner, or utility customer and they will have 5 minutes.  Courtesy and respect is the hallmark.  Speakers are expected to address the Commission and not audience members, and not engage in back and forth discussions that can deteriorate into argument, debate and accusations.  

Questions about subject matter are best directed to city staff during normal business hours

Documents:
  1. Speaker Cards 3 Lake Wales Edits.pdf
  2. Item 6 Comments and Petitions Cards.pdf
7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Any member of the public can ask the City Commission to pull a consent item for separate discussion and vote that they would like to make comment on.
7.I.

Minutes - March 7, 2023 and March 15, 2023

Commission Meeting Minutes March 7, 2023

and Commission Work Session March 15, 2023

7.II.

Parks Master Planning Agreement with Catalyst Design Group

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

Documents:
  1. Lake Wales - Parks Master Planning 1-12-23.pdf
  2. Proposed Parks Master Planning Agreement MEMO.pdf
7.III.

Mensth Capital, LLC, redevelopment of the 143 D Street parcel

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.

Documents:
  1. Agenda Memo re Redevelopment.pdf
  2. Redevelopment_agreement_Final.pdf
7.IV.

Planning and Engineering Services at Lake Wales Municipal Airport

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. 

Documents:
  1. Commission memo RFQ 22-518 and 23-522.pdf
  2. Ranking Tabulation RFQ 22-518.pdf
  3. Ranking Tabulation RFQ 23-522.pdf
7.V.

Task Order - Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. (ZVA)

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.

Documents:
  1. Agenda Memo - ZVA Task Order.pdf
  2. Lake Wales Task Order_ZVA Residential Market Potential Analysis.pdf
8.

OLD BUSINESS

8.I.

Ordinance 2022-27 Annexation – 2nd Reading and Public Hearing 67.73 acres of land south of Lake Bella Road and east of US Highway 27.

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. 

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO ORD 2022-27 2nd R Rama Property Annexation 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD 2022-27 2nd R Rama Property Annexation.pdf
  3. Utility Maps - Annexation 2022-27.pdf
8.II.

Ordinance D2022-28 Large Scale Future Land Use Amendment for 67.73 acres of land south of Lake Bella Road and east of US Highway 27. 2nd Hearing and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met.

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.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo D2022-28 2nd R Rama LS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD D2022-28 2nd R Rama Property LS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
8.III.

Ordinance D2022-29 Zoning Map Amendment for 67.73 acres of land south of Lake Bella Road and east of US Highway 27. 2nd Hearing and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met.

Property owners request approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 67.73 acres.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo D2022-29 2nd R Rama Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD D2022-29 2nd R Rama Property Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  3. Section 23-421 Permitted Use Table.pdf
8.IV.

ORDINANCE 2022-54 Annexation – 2nd Reading and Public Hearing 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27

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. 

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO ORD 2022-54 2nd R Hunt Brothers BP Property Annexation.pdf
  2. ORD 2022-54 2nd R Hunt Brothers Property Annexation 3.21.23.pdf
  3. Utility Map - Annexation 2022-54.pdf
8.V.

ORDINANCE D2022-35 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 - 2nd reading and Public Hearing

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.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo D2022-35 2nd R Hunt Brothers SS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD D2022-35 2nd R Hunt Brothers Property SS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
8.VI.

ORDINANCE D2022-36 Zoning Map Amendment for 47.31 acres of land south of Hunt Brothers Road, west of Scenic Highway South, and east of US Highway 27. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing

Hunt Brothers, Inc., owner, requests approval of City Commission to amend the Zoning Map on parcels of land totaling approximately 47.31 acres.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo D2022-36 2nd R Hunt Brother Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD D2022-36 2nd R Hunt Brothers Property Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  3. Section 23-421 Permitted Use Table.pdf
8.VII.

ORDINANCE 2023-10 Vacation of a Portion of Findley Drive Right-of-Way 2nd Reading & Public Hearing

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

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO Ord 2023-10 Pamlico FINDLEY DR ROW Vacation.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-10 2nd R FINDLEY DRIVE ROW VACATION.pdf
  3. Findley Dr ROW Vacation Exhibit and Desc..pdf
9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.I.

ORDINANCE 2023-06 Annexation – 1st Reading and Public Hearing 9.37 acres of land south of Waverly Drive and east of US Highway 27

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.

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO ORD 2023-06 Waverly Road Annexation 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-06 Waverly Rd Annexation 3.21.2023.pdf
  3. Utility Maps - Annexation 2023-06.pdf
9.II.

Ordinance 2023-07 Large Scale Future Land Use Amendment for 51.18 acres of land south of Waverly Road and east of US Highway 27. 1st Hearing and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met.

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.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo Ord 2023-07 Waverly LS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-07 Waverly LS CPA 3.21.2023.pdf
9.III.

Ordinance 2023-08 Zoning Map Amendment for 51.18 acres of land south of Waverly Road and east of US Highway 27. 1st Hearing and Public Hearing – Notice Requirements have been met.

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.

Documents:
  1. CC Memo Ord 2023-08 Waverly Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-08 Waverly Zoning Amendment 3.21.2023.pdf
  3. Section 23-421 Permitted Use Table.pdf
9.IV.

ORDINANCE 2023-09 Vacation of a Portion of Harding Avenue Right-of-Way 1st Reading and Public Hearing

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.

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO Ord 2023-09 HARDING AVE ROW Vacation.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-09 HARDING AVE ROW VACATION.pdf
  3. 415 D Street HARDING ROW Boundary and Description.pdf
9.V.

Resolution 2023-03 Vacation of a Drainage Easement

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.

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO RES 2023-03 Pamlico Drainage Easement Vacation 3.21.2023.pdf
  2. RESOLUTION 2023-03 Pamlico Drainage Easement Vacation.pdf
  3. Exhibit A - Pamlico Drainage Easement.pdf
9.VI.

ORDINANCE 2023-12 Zoning Map Amendment for 37.2 acres south of Sessoms Avenue, east of Wetmore Street, north of Tillman Avenue, and west of 3rd Street. 1st Hearing and Public Hearing

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.

Documents:
  1. CC MEMO Ord 2023-12 Downtown DMU Zoning 3.21.23.pdf
  2. ORD 2023-12 DMU Rezoning 3.21.2023.pdf
  3. Attachment B DMU Zoning.pdf
  4. Main Street Letter of support DMU rezoning.pdf
  5. Section 23-421 Permitted Use Table.pdf
  6. Section 23-423 Downtown Mixed-Use Design Standards.pdf
9.VII.

ORDINANCE 2023-13 - Amendments to Ch 23 Proposed Amendments to Land Development Regulations – Crystal Lake Overlay – 1st Reading and Public Hearing

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

Documents:
  1. Commission memo Ordinance 2023-13 - Crystal Lake Overlay Amendments 03.21.2023.pdf
  2. ORDINANCE 2023-13 Crystal Lake Overlay Amendment_03.21.2023.pdf
  3. Crystal Lake Overlay Text Amendment_02282023.pdf
  4. Crystal Lake Overlay Amendments Powerpoint Summary City Commission 1st Reading 03.21.2023.pdf
  5. Main Street Letter of Support Crystal Lake Amendment_01.19.2023.pdf
10.

CITY ATTORNEY

11.

CITY MANAGER

11.I.

Commission Meeting Calendar

Documents:
  1. Commission Meeting Calendar, Mar-2023.pdf
12.

CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS

13.

MAYOR COMMENTS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

(The staff memos are not incorporated into the official record)

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