2-6-2023 BOC Regular Meeting Minutes

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• W9 yam MEMORANDUM TO: Lee County Board of Commissioners FROM: Amy J. McNeill, Zoning Administrator DATE: February 6, 2023 REF: Planning Board Recommendation Regarding a UDO Text Amendment to Allow Religious Complexes (Churches) in the Central Business District (CBD) Zoning Classification PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board met on January 9th and recommended by a unanimous vote that the Commissioners approve the UDO text amendment to allow religious complexes (churches) in the Central Business District(CBD)zoning classification. As a reminder, the Commissioners should make two votes regarding this matter. Sample motions are provided for your reference. Council is always welcome to draft a unique motion if preferred. Also, the City Council may acknowledge that the zoning map amendment is not consistent with the Plan SanLee long range plan and still vote to approve the request. VOTE #1: APPROVE A STATEMENT ON CONSISTENCY WITH THE PLAN SANLEE AS IT RELATES TO THIS UDO TEXT AMENDMENT: Motion Option 1:I make a motion that the propose zoning map amendment IS consistent with the Plan Sanlee long-range plan because the Central Business District(CBD)zoning classification is associated with the Downtown designation, which lists civic organizations, pubic gathering spaces, and churches as civic-type land uses associated for this area. Motion Option 2: I make a motion that the propose zoning map amendment IS NOT consistent with the Plan Sanlee long-range plan because the Central Business District (CBD) zoning classification is defined as having a high intensity commercial core and mixed-use urban environment. Motion Option 3 - Uniaue motion: The Commissioners are free to create a unique motion based on different articulated findings,information that was provided during the public hearing, or other matters deemed important by the Board.