The comprehensive land use master plan is the most important tool in land use planning. In general, comprehensive plans include existing conditions, goals and objectives, implementation strategies and the future land-use map. In addition to being a policy instrument a comprehensive plan also helps to provide continuity and stability to a city for addressing land use matters and preventing short-term changes. The plan also provides justification for zoning decisions.
Stantec is currently assisting the city with an update to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Plan. This document also includes a vision, and goals directed at the long-term evaluation of the city. It is imperative that the Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan and the Community Redevelopment Agency Plan are in harmony with each other
Stantec has submitted a proposal to perform the work necessary to update the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The plan involves strengthening the Comprehensive Plan to align and support the vision as stated in the Community Redevelopment Agency Plan. This will include an analysis of existing goals, objectives and policies (GOPs) of the Comprehensive Plan in comparison to the CRA Plan. The drafting of amendments based on alignment and Florida statute changes as appropriate. Their work on the project will involve a public workshop and public hearings
The fee associated with the proposal is $84,000 and based on the volume of the work required and the market rate for professional fees of this type the staff believes that the fee being requested is fair.