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City Council Meeting

Monday, October 14, 2024 · Government meeting record

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The Crystal River City Council approved a local emergency extension due to recent hurricanes and moved forward with major updates to the city's land use and zoning codes. The meeting also featured updates on storm recovery efforts, debris removal, and the introduction of the new City Manager.

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Residents are affected by the extension of the local emergency declaration, which impacts recovery resources, and the proposed changes to land use and zoning laws that will dictate future development and density in the city.

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Agenda textCity Council Meeting

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Crystal River City Council

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, October 14, 2024 5:30 p.m.

Citrus County Welcome Center

915 N. Suncoast Blvd.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Meek called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Council members present: Mayor Joe Meek, Vice Mayor Cindi Frink, Council member Ken Brown, Council member Mindi Hastings, Council member Robert Holmes

Staff present: City Manager Audra Curts, City Attorney Rob Batsel, City Clerk Mia Fink, Community Engagement Director Leslie Bollin, Finance Director Michelle Russell-Maynard, Growth Management Director Jenette Collins, Assistant Growth Management Director Carly Hanson, Human Resources Director Mary Helprin, Public Works Director Troy Slattery, Visitors Services Director Andrea Hullstrung

Council member Robert Holmes led the invocation and Mayor Meek led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Citrus County Property Appraiser Cregg Dalton was recognized and addressed Council regarding self-reporting portal for storm damage associated with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, noting impacts to property values and potential prorated refunds. He also discussed statutory changes related to reconstruction of storm damaged homes.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion to adopt the agenda as amended was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Council member Holmes. Motion carried 5-0.

3. PRESENTATIONS

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. PUBLIC INPUT

Gail Kostelnick- Crystal River- Confirmed FEMA presence in community and inquired about short-term rentals.

Larry Schenavar- Crystal River- Commended city for storm-related communications and community efforts related to storm debris clean-up.

6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held September 23, 2024

Motion to approve minutes of the City Council meeting held September 23, 2024 was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Council member Brown. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Meek introduced and welcomed new City Manager Audra K. Curts-Whann.

7. PUBLIC HEARING

Consideration of Ordinance No. 24-O-04 (Application PCT24-001) for an Amendment of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by reclassifying the land use categories and designated densities and intensities, and by amending the Future Land Use Map, on First Reading, and authorize staff to transmit the Amendment to the FloridaCommerce and other state agencies

City Clerk Fink read each of the ordinances (24-O-04 and 24-O-14 by title only).

Staff Presentation: Growth Management Director Jenette Collins provided a brief overview of the item, transmittal process, and background. Alex Stringfellow presented on the Draft Community Development Code and addressed Council questions regarding grandfathering and short-term rentals. Discussion was also held regarding variance approvals. Ms. Collins then presented on the draft F.L.U.E. Council discussion was then held regarding benefits of form-based code, density concerns, A.L.F. regulations, and lot coverage language.

Public Hearing (for both items):

Larry Schenavar- Planning Commission- Crystal River- Spoke in favor of the draft CDC and FLUE, noting additional clarity,

Gabrielle Satchell- Crystal River- Discussed recent flooding event, debris collection and stormwater mitigation.

Mayor Meek inquired about timeline for adoption.

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 24-O-04 (Application PCT24-001) for an Amendment of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan by reclassifying the land use categories and designated densities and intensities, and by amending the Future Land Use Map, on First Reading, and authorize staff to transmit the Amendment to the FloridaCommerce and other state agencies was made by Council member Hastings; seconded by Vice mayor Frink. Motion carried 5-0.

Consideration of Ordinance No. 24-O-14 (Application PZT24-0001) for an amendment of the land development regulations for a new Appendix A- Community Development Code and new Official Zoning Map, on First Reading for public hearing. This item is associated with the previous item.

QUASI-JUDICIAL

Public Hearing was facilitated for items 7A and 7B simultaneously.

8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

9. CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Rob Batsel provided an update regarding the 579 US Highway 19, LLC property and related litigation, including Notice of Appeal.

10. CITY MANAGER

A. Update regarding Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery efforts

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