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Dear Commissioner Bays:
I am emailing you to let you know I am opposed to the RV Park Project that
is proposed on or near Big Lake Spivey, one of our "Outstanding Florida
Water Ways" in Citrus County.
The proposal is for 435 plus units in a Coastal/Lakes zoned area. As you
know, this zoning category calls for 1 unit per 20 acres to protect our
environmentally sensitive areas in the County. A development with this
kind of density and other activities will negatively impact these sensitive
areas. Our Comprehensive Plan has done a good job protecting these areas
so far. We must see that it continues.
This development is simply in the wrong place. It is unlike the RV Parks
over on U.S. 19 where you have the parks next to industrial zoned sites and
grandfathered parks that have been inI existence for many years.
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If you go East past this proposed RV Park to the With lacoochee River you
will see the RV Resort on the Sumter County side of the River. It is
closer to 1-75 and it has excellent access to the With lacoochee River
System. Yet it is struggling and has been re-structured. Is this what we
want on one of our last remaining pristine lakes in Citrus County?
Absolutely not.
The commercial characteristics of this Development are not compatible with
the surrounding environmentally sensitive lands and waterways. If
approved, it will set a dangerous precedent in the County.
As far as creating jobs and helping the economy, any boost would be
fleeting. The vast majority of the jobs would be temporary in nature.
Only a handful of people would be required to permanently operate an RV
Park, small golf course and general store.
Based on the density of this project, its proximity to environmentally
sensitive land and wetlands, and its projected commercial characteristics,
I request that you vote against this application. I ask you to uphold not
only the letter of the Comprehensive Plan but more importantly the spirit
of the Plan as well.
Thank you,
Joseph S. Brannen
352-726-8481
jbrannen@brannenbanks.com
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM ..C 7 DATE]-l!J-1 1
<MMcGuill@brannenbanks.com>
<Rebecca. Bays@bocc.citrus. fl. us>
7/8/2011 12:04 PM
RV Park/Big Lake Spivey- Application No. CPACPA/AA-PD0-11-03
This E-mail is the property of Brannen Banks of Florida, Inc.
Brannen Bank Phone: (352) 726-1221
Brannen Banks Services, Inc. Phone: (352) 726-6995
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Winn Webb- Proposed RV park rezoning
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7/8/2011 1l: 50 AM
Proposed RV park rezoning
My husband and I are residents of Citrus County,Hickory Hills, and we are opposed to the rezoning of John
Eden"s property. Coastal lakes low density says it all. ... please think of our pristine lakes and our lovely county.
Thank You !!
Sue & Jay North,, 1035 S Maplenut Way, Inverness Fl 34450
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Winn Webb- John Eden's RV Park
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"Carole Jones" <jjones450@Tampabay.rr.com>
"Letters Chronicle" <letters@Chronicleonline.com>
7/8/2011 11:22 AM
John Eden's RV Park
<JJ.Kenney@bocc.citrus.fl.us>, "Commissioner Joe Meek" <Joe.Meek@bocc.ci ...
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I'm not sure why we have a PDRB [Planning and Development Review Board} when they can
recommended such drastic changes.. The property in question is owned by Lawyer John Eden. We
understand and appreciate he wants to make a profit on his land that he inherited from his family. Citrus
County also appreciates the land donated by his family.
That doesn't mean we should overlook what he's planning to do. This 206 acres on Lake Spivey is zoned
Coastal Lakes Low Density. Mr. Eden wants it changed to RV Park High Density Residential.
He explained to some of us in a Town Hall Meeting a few weeks ago that this will bring in millions of
dollars to Citrus County and will not impact our services here.
That just isn't true .. Picture 439 huge RVs towing vehicles behind trying to get out on East Gulf to Lake
Hwy if we have a Hurricane? What happens in case of a fire? Aren't we cutting back on our Fire
Departments?
We don't believe this RV Park will be a success. There's too many in bankruptcy. Look at Rock Crusher.
We heard at least 4 of the County Commissioners say how important these lakes are to them. Lets see if
that's true. Please attend the meeting on July 12th at the new courthouse in Inverness and voice your
opinion.
We moved here eleven years ago because of the lakes and peace and quiet. Several of our friends have
bought homes here. The value of our homes will go down if this project passes. We do our banking and
shopping here in Citrus County. Homes will bring in more business than people on vacation.
Carole And Joe Jones
9152 East Swift PI
Inverness, Fl 34450
352 3415801
Past President [ 8 years] Hickory Hills Homeowners Association
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THE FLORIDA SENATE
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COMMITTEES:
Environmental Preservation and Conservation,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100
Chair
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ITEM CG:~ DATE 1-IJ-1/
SENATOR CHARLES S. DEAN, SR.
Criminal Justice, Vice Chair
Budget- Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism,
and Economic Development Appropriations
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Reapportionment
Regulated Industries
3rd District
RECEIVED
July 6, 2011
JUL 0 8 2011
Board of County Commissioners
110 N Apopka Avenue
Invemess, FL 34450
BOCC
Com..TPissioners:
It has come to my attention that the Citrus County Historical Society will be coming before you at your
July 12th meeting to present a check and, more importantly, to ask for your vote to continue funding for
the restoration of the Historic Courthouse.
I am aware that there are some issues with water damage on the walls and ceiling of the courtroom. The
Historical Society feels that this needs to be addressed before there is more serious damage. They have
asked for my support in their request to you for the· fu!ldiJ?,g to remain in your Capital hnprovement
Program budget for the Hist01ic Courthouse .
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I am painfully aware of the budget woes that all of the counties in my senate district are experiencing. Our
recently concluded 2011 Legislative Session was equally difficult with many hard decisions as to the
most important functions of state government. In the case of our Historic Courthouse, I be.lieve it is an
asset to our community that must be preserved. Providing the funding now to stop water damage will
prove to be cost effective rather.than waiting and facing more extensive repairs.
I appreciate your consideration of this request and will do all I can to provide assistance from the state
level.
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Charles S. Dean
State Senator
District 3
cc: Brad Thorpe, County Administrator
. Mary Ann Lynn, Historical Society
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0 302 Senate. Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850) 487-5017
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MIKE HARIDOPOLOS
President of the Senate
MICHAELS. "MIKE" BENNETT
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1heard you and several other commissioners at the meeting re sewer systems make the statement
that the lakes In Citrus County ar€1 very Important to you. I'm sure that is true.. We hope when
you meet with John Eden and his proposal for his RV Park you will remember that. Mr. Eden
brought the same proposal about 6 years ago with just a few minor changes. 439 RVs pulling a
spare vehicle.
He says this will not impact our highways. That just Isn't true. Also it will not bring the money
Into Citrus County that he says It will. My husband and I retired here in Citrus Coqnty over 11
yea/$ ago. We do our banking and shopping here. Several of our friends have moved here upcm
our recommendation. Some full time some part time.
We do not need another bankrupt RV Park. And why do we need a PDR Board when they're using
"The Planned Development Overlay.
Right now this property is 2oned coastal lakes low density.. John Eden wants It changed to High
density.
How can you all do that???
Thank you,
Carole and Joe Jones
9152 E Swift PI
Inverness, Fl34450
3415801
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Still Opposed
Chronicle 6/23/2011
The 206 acres of woodlands, rolling hills and wetlands that border Lake
Spivey on the north and east to the East Cove canal is owned by John
Eden and is presently designated as Coastal Lakes Residential Low
Density. The Citrus County Comprehensive Land Use Plan is once again
an item of considerable debate among the residents of East Citrus and
John Eden as he attempts to convince the Board of County Commissioners
to allow the land use to be changed to RV Park, High Density Residential.
Many, if not most of the homeowners in this area, which includes the large
Hickory Hills North and South subdivision, are opposed to the land-use
change. This attempt by the owner of the property will be a repeat of
appeal and will involve some new commissioners.
I would urge those new commissioners to carefully look over the previous
hearings on this request. Many objections were voiced concerning the
damage that could occur to the environment along with increased traffic on
State Road 44 and water-related concerns for boaters' safety.
John has amended his previous site plans and discussed those changes
with a small group of those most concerned and opposed to the Land Use
Plan change.
His proposed RV park will involve: increasing the buffer zone around the
shore of Lake Spivey, utilizing artificial turf on the executive-sized golf
course; allowing no power boats to be launched from the RV Park; a small
change in the number of motor home sites; no full-time use of the sites by
owners with a six-month cap. He also agreed to move the canoe and kayak
launching area from the canal area to the more open side of the lake for
safety to the boaters.
I am still fully opposed to the Land Use Change and the RV park. Lake
Spivey is one of the most beautiful and peaceful small lakes in the Tsala
Apopka Chain of Lakes, and it should stay that way. No matter how the
developers pretty up the name, a large motor coach park is still a mobile
home park.
Jim Adkins
Inverness
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Scheduled for Citrus County Commissioners hearing July 12, 2011
Please attend and show you care about our lakes- TOO FAR
Continued from front page.
1 Pristine Point (Eden's Motor-~oach Project):
"Hi Folks,
Yesterday evening I received a voice-mail message from John Eden's office. It told me of a Town Hall
Meeting Thursday 5/26 at the Old Courthouse (2nd floor) from 6PM to ?PM.
Subject: "Motor-coach Project"
I assume this is a rebirth of the "Pristine Pointe" proposal from several years ago.
The proposal then was to take a beautiful 200 acre piece of land on Lake Spivey specified as
Coastai.-Lakes allowing 1 house per 20 acres and converting it to a trailer oops, motor-coach park
originally for 1,200 units, then 1,000 then 500 units (my recollection). The claim was that it would be
good for the area, would not interfere with emergency evacuation on Route 44, the major evacuation
route. The claim was neighbors were obviously wrohg when they did not welcome "Pristin_e Pointe" to
destroy their pristine lake. John Eden reviewed the historical generosity of his family (true!) and
seemed to say it was time for this generation to pay him back for what his parents did.
John Eden is having a public meeting. Welcoming me may mean the project is more palatable or just
has better advisors.
I will listen carefully hoping to see a bright future but I must admit that I start out thinking how nice it
would be to sell this beautiful place to Florida Forever or another vehicle for public ownership. That
would be in line with the charitable heritage of his family and provide income for the modern family.
Come to the meeting.
II look for your reactions afterward and share my thoughts.
SWFWMD MFL Situation: Minimum Flow and Levels is the charge by the Legislature for the Water
Management Districts to determine how much water, if any, can be removed from a water body before cr_eating significant harm to the water resources or ecology. The last several draft reports have
garnered so much public reaction that the Southwest Florida Water Management District is establishing Springs Coast Public Workshops starting June 8, 2011 in Lecanto. SWFWMD is not rushing to a
conclusion although there are significant differences between SWFWMD and the public. My impression is that the workshops will go, at least, into fall. The With lacoochee is on a different track and I
hope to have a status report before this issue goes to press.
Legislative Session effect on SWFWMD: Whether you love or hate SWFWMD, they are a major
part of our world. The effect that the legislative session has on the aquifer, lakes, rivers and springs
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major. We should have a clear idea by next issue.
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5/19 Ecstasy: I wish each of you the ecstasy and excitement I heard when I picked up the phone to
hear one of my favorite people so happy and excited from catching a larger than 10 pound bass. As
the hook was being removed I heard the noises. Our Treasurer, June Schmukal did it. It's a good
thing Greg was there to remove the hook and release it because I think June was too excited:
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Congratulations again to the "Big Fish Family." AI
TOO FAR Inc.
PO Box 2709
Inverness, Florida 34451
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LITTLE LAKE SPIVEY AND THE RV PARK PROPOSAL BACK
AGAIN
Three years ago the 200 plus acres of wetland and forest bordering
Little Lake Spivey's Northern shore and the long canal from the Davis
bridge to Hickory Hills was the subject of a request for a change to
the comprehensive zoning plan for Citrus County, to allow the
building of a large RV park. We, the property owners and home
owners association, with the help of other environmentalist individuals
and groups fought long and hard to win that one. However the
request is going to be presented, for a second time to the PDRB. The
proposed RV park as presented to the PDRB was to have some..SOO l/:E1
pads for large motor homes (800,000 to a million dollar RV's}, country
store, movie theatres, bowling alley, recreation building, hiking paths,
golf course, boat launching facilities and a gated community to keep
all us East Citrus residents out side looking in. Some entities
embraced this environmental nightmare under the guise of "good for
the counties economy" HOW? if the owners use their park facilities
(store, movies, launch facilities, golf course etc.) then most of their
money will stay there.
The big question is WHAT GOOD IS THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING PLAN IF IT CAN BE ALTERED FROM THE LOWEST
DENSITY (CL low intensity, coastal and lakes} to THE HIGHEST
DENSITY (RVP, recre~i.QJlal vehicle park)
I still have a vision of .afkfhuge motor homes pulling all manners of
vehicles and boats attempting to evacuate the park onto SR 44 (the
main evacuation route for East and Western Citrus } ifwe are faced
with a major storm or hurricane. If each of the(5€K',.SV's} were given 3
minutes to pick up, pack up, unhook sewers andYUftTities, it would still
take some 1500 minutes to get these big rigs onto 44 (that's about 20
hrs) and into the other traffic heading East.
When the recreational facilities, golf course, movie theatre, bowling
alley, roads, and open areas are removed then the density for the RV
pads becomes very tight. This request, for a change to the
comprehensive zoning plan and any plans for an RV park on said
property should be denied by the Board Of County Commissioners
and the Planning, Development, Review board.
JIM ADKINS
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LITTLE LAKE SPIVEY AND THE R V PARK PROPOSAL BACK
AGAIN
Seems as though just as you're starting to relax, the water is up,
fishing is starting to improve, and the boat ramps are all useable
again -life on the lakes is looking good! Then, out of the blue, there
appears in the CHRONICLE an announcement of a PDRB notice of
an upcoming hearing on a change to the comprehensive land use
plan for Citrus County. The building of the massive RV Park on the
shores of LITLE LAKE SPIVEY is back on the agenda.
A couple years ago the 200 plus acres of wetland and forest
bordering Little Spivey's Northern shore and the long canal from the
Davis bridge to lake East Cove was threatened by this same land
owner attempting to change the comprehensive zoning plan for Citrus
County to allow the building of the RV park. We, the property owners
and home owners association, with the help of other environmentalist
individuals and groups fought long and hard to win that one, against
big money, rich developers, and some unscrupulous methods to try to
get community support for their project. These so called business
men with their team of lawyers, experts, and con men had to stoop so
low as to attempt to offer a free party with free drinks and free food
for everyone that would attend the Commission meeting and wave a
sign in favor of building the RV Park (it didn't work).
The proposed RV park as presented to the PDRB was to have some
500 pads for large motor homes (800, 000 to a million dollar RV's),
.country store, movie theatres, bowling alley, recreation building,
hiking paths, golf course, boat launching facilities and a gated
community to keep all us East Citrus residents out side looking in. Of
course these huge motor homes would most likely be towing all
manner of watercraft to launch and use in the small lake. The
dangers of such an operation are very clear to me. We have had one
fatal accident on the narrow canal (at about the point where they
were to place the canoe and kayak livery. I am also aware of the
many near misses on that same canal. To embrace this
environmental nightmare under the guise of "good for the counties
economy" HOW! if the owners use their park facilities (store, movies,
launch facilities; golf course etc.) then most of their money will stay
there .
The big question is WHAT GOOD IS THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING PLAN IF IT CAN BE ALTERED FROM THE LOWEST
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DENSITY (CL low intensity, coastal and lakes) to THE HIGHEST
DENSITY (RVP recreational vehicle park) Allowing this to happen
then sets the precedent for any and all comp plan changes to be
considered, (making it more difficult to tum down similar requests).
I must say in good conscience that JOHN EDEN certainly has the
right to make a profit, if he desires, on the sale of his property. But not
at the expense of every otf1~rJ>roperty owner on the chain of lakes.
I still have a vision of 500 h1aiJ'""~ motor homes pulling all manners of
vehicles and boats attempting to evacuate the park onto SR 44 (the
main evacuation route for East and Western Citrus ) if we are faced
with a major storm or hurricane. My previous life as a Civil Defense
director (State Certified) and Emergency Preparedness Director for a
large Florida County and the Kennedy Space Center teaches me that
if we said that they (SOO~~'Cs) were given 3 minutes each to pick up,
pack up, unhook sewers'~rtd utilities, it would still take some 1500
minutes to get these big rigs onto 44 (that's about 20 hrs) and into the
other traffic heading East.
I have evacuated a hundred thousand people from their beach homes
and evacuated a hospital using semi trucks, an extremely perilous
task and the Sheriff and our preparedness personnel would be hard
pressed to provide the personnel to safely merge all the big rigs onto
SR 44. The proposal regarding the zoning change should be denied
by the PDRB and the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS.
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Future Land Use
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New Horizon Funding/Eden Farm Unit 11/Highway 44 East
DATE:
February 19, 2010
PREPARED BY:
Kandi K. Harper, Senior Planner
REQUEST FOR LAND USE CHANGE AND TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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From: CL, Low Intensity Coastal Lakes
To:
RVP, Recreational Vehicle Park and creation of site-specific
policies in the Future Land Use Element to allow for a maximum of
499 RV pad spaces to be served by regional utilities.
No change to the Land Development Code Atlas is requested at
this time .
Sections 14 and 15, Townshig 19 South, Range 20 East. Further
described as a portion of Parcel10000.-(lnverness Area)
Approximately 206 acres
North- Single family residential, mobile home parks (two), convenience
store, fraternal organization, and vacant residential and commercially
committed properties.
South - Single family residential and wetlands
East -wetlands and vacant residential property
West - wetlands and residence on acreage
.North - CL, Low Intensity Coastal Lakes
South - CL, Low Intensity Coastal Lakes
East - CL, Low Intensity Coastal Lakes
West - CL, Low Intensity Coastal Lakes
North - CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes; CLC, Coastal and Lakes
Commercial; MHP, Mobile Home Park; CLR, Coastal and Lakes
Residential
South - CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes and CLR, Coastal and
Lakes Residential
East - CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes
West - CL, Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes
According to the Soil SuNey of Citrus County, Florida (1988}, the upland
soil types found on the property are listed as follows: Adamsville fine
sand; Tavares fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slope; Astatula fine sand, 0 to 5
percent slope and 5 to 8 percent slope; and Orsino fine sand, 0 to 5
percent slope. These soils are generally level and somewhat poorly to
moderately well drained. The limitations for site development are slight.
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Soils within the wetlands are listed as follows: Myakka fine sand;
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FLOOD ZONE:
OTHER INFORMATION
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Okeelanta muck; EauGallie fine sand; EauGal1e
depressional; and Terra Ceia-Okeelanta association, frequently flooded.
No development is proposed for these areas.
According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM}, the subject property
appears to be located in Flood Zones C, 8, and A3 as found on
Community-Panel Number 120063-02608.
A jurisdictional wetland delineation has been performed and is provided
on the survey. There are approximately 21.5 acres of wetlands on this
site.
BACKGROUND: The request is to change approximately 206 acres of Low Intensity Coastal and Lakes
(CL) to Recreational Vehicle Park (RVP) on the Generalized Future Land Use Map and to create sitespecific policies in the Future Land Use Element to allow for a maximum. of 499 RV pad sp~ces to be
served by regional utilities. The subject property is currently vacant. The s1te was used as a c1trus grove
until the 1980s. A derelict house and barn are still present on the site. The former citrus grove is now an
open grassy area with scattered oak trees. Wetlands and water (Lake Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes}
surround the property on three sides. These wetlands have broad vegetative buffers along their edges
and on the uplands. The upland area consists of mature hardwood forest with a palmetto understory as
well as open grassy areas.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: No concerns have been identified as a result of the public
notification process to date.
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SUMMARY OF AGENCY COMMENTS:
SWFWMD: A letter has been received from Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Water
Management District owns property immediately east of the project site. They are concerned about their
ability to continue using controlled burns to maintain their property and the potential impacts on the future
residents of the subject property. The Comprehensive Plan specifically recognizes the value and
necessity of controlled burns to maintain native habitats. The use of controlled burns on adjacent lands
and the associated smoke will be fully disclosed on sale documents and the final plat.
Division of Engineering comments:
1) All development for the parcel must meet the requirements of the Citrus County Land
Development Code (LDC); Chapter 4 and Appendix "8" (or the edition in effect at the time of
permit submittal) for site development and stormwater management;
2) Proof of submittal to FOOT for "Right to Connect" and other State of Florida ROW utilization
permits, must be provided prior to any site plan approvals;
3) Proof of submittal to SWFWMD will be required prior to any site plan approvals;
4} Property may be within a flood zone. Any work, (fill or other site improvements) may/will require
flood plain compensation;
5) If a traffic study (methodology and/traffic impact analysis) is required, it must be submitted to the
Engineering Division;
6) If a traffic study is required, the said traffic study must be approved prior site plan approval; and
7) If the proposed development is to be platted, all roadway and proposed R-0-W must be designed
in accordance the LDC "Appendix A", (or the edition in effect at the time of permit submittal) and
the latest edition of the Florida Department of Transportation's "Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction"; and 8) If the development is to be gated, it must meet the requirements
for "Gated Entrances" as defined within the LDC. Chapter 4, Section 4244 (or the edition in effect
at the time of permit submittal).
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Fire Rescue Division:
1) Project shall comply with 2005 NFPA 1194, Recreational Vehicle Parks & Campgrounds AND
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2) Fire hydrants shall be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA and Citrus County Code
Chapter 102.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
1.
Concurrency
a) Sanitary Sewer- The applicant has committed to assist_ in th~ development/upgrade ?fan
existing sanitary sewer facility southwest of the site With C1trus County and the C1ty of
Inverness. A force main will be installed along SR 44 to the project site. The force main and
upgrade of the treatment plant will facilitate installation of sanitary sewer to the surrounding
areas. Unmaintained septic systems are considered a major source of nutrients to the Tsala
Apopka Chain of Lakes. This project will make it possible to provide sanitary sewer to an
environmentally sensitive area with numerous septic systems.
b) Potable Water - The applicant anticipates that there will be an extension of central sewer and
water from the City of Inverness at the developer's expense and that oversized lines will be
constructed to allow for future expansion and connection from surrounding residential areas.
The applicant has been asked to provide supporting documentation from the City of
Inverness.
c) Traffic- U.S. Highway 44 East currently has an acceptable level of service. The traffic study
evaluated the maximum usage of the proposed land use category and concluded that SR-44
from US-41 to CR-470 (Link 140) will operate within acceptable level of service standards.
The traffic study has been approved.
d) Solid Waste - Adequate capacity is currently available and projected to be available through
the long term planning horizon.
e) Drainage - The applicant states that "per applicable regulations, stormwater facilities
designed to Citrus County standards {that) includes Best Management Practices for water
quality and quantity including groundwater and wellhead protection as necessary." LDC
section 4751. Level of Service states: "The Drainage Sub-element of the Comprehensive
Plan contains the following level of service requirements for stormwater facility design and
drainage plans: ... All proposed development 25 year/24 hour storm event, and treatment of
the first one inch of runoff." At the time of development order this site will be required to
properly treat the first one-inch of stormwater and must be designed to minimize the impacts
on the existing wetlands and the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes.
f) Recreation - Recreational facilities must be provided on site for the benefit of park visitors of
the site. Applicant will be required to demonstrate that this project does not degrade the level
service for parks and recreation at the time of development order approval.
g) Schools- Not applicable: This proposal is for a recreational vehicle park. Residency is limited
to 180 consecutive days per the Land Development Code in Section 4663.8.1. Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Parks/Campgrounds. Citrus County's Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use
Element states: "Such parks (RV parks) are intended specifically to allow temporary living
accommodation for recreation, camping, or travel use."
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Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy 17.2.7 The County shall guide future development to the most appropriate areas, as
depicted on the GFLUM, specifically those with minimal environmental limitations and the
availability of necessary services. This property is appropriate for this use within the upland
areas based on the soil types because the limitations for site development are slight. Regional
utilities a:e _proposed to be provided to the site thereby limiting the impact of additional private well
and septi~ 1~ the area. Stormwater Management must be designed on site to minimize the impacts
on the ex1st1ng wetlands and the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes.
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Policy 17.6.5 Specialized commercial needs, such as water-dependent and water-related
uses, shall be provided for within the Future Land Use Plan and standards for
development provided within the County LDC.
PDRB Hearing -March 4, 2010
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GPA-10-01
March 4, 2010
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The property contains extensive wetlands and has over 7,000 linear feet of access to the La~e
Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. The natural beauty and access to the water makes the s1te
particularly attractive as an RV Park. This application will provide the land use necessary to
develop a resort around the natural features that surround the site on three sides.
Policy 17.6.12 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and campground shall be designed
according to a detailed master plan, shall preserve a minimum of 30 percent of the
property in open space, shall provide a minimum of an additional 10 percent of the
property as recreation areas, and generally shall conform to the commercial development
standards in the Land Development Code. The number of RV units or campsites does not
confer any vested residential development rights.
The applicant has submitted language to limit the number of RV pad spaces to 499 units and
shall make provision for preservation of the existing natural hardwood buffer along the southern
perimeter of the subject property to insure the preservation of the Lake Tsala Apopka shoreline in
perpetuity, however, without limiting the property owners, or their heirs, and assignees from
having a reasonable right of access to Lake Tsala Apopka from the subject property. The
applicant must comply with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code regulations in
place at the time of development order.
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3.
Impacts on Affordable Housing - No impact to affordable housing is anticipated as a result of this
application.
4.
Other Factors/Additional Information- Biological Survey- Gopher Tortoises were found on this
site and must be addressed at the time of permitting. The biological survey has been completed,
and approved by the County .
Development density in this area varies widely. North and northwest of the application site are two mobile
home parks: Oak Pond with 5.9 du/acre and Shady Acres with 2.5 du/acre. Immediately south of the
project site is Bellamy unrecorded subdivision which was approved with 3.3 du/acre, and Harrison's Great
Oaks subdivision which was approved with 4.9 du/acre. Hickory Hills and other subdivisions near the
project site have gross densities between three and five du/acre. This area also has large undivided tracts
both in private and public ownership.
Florida Statutes require that the proposed request be evaluated at the maximum use allowed under the
proposed land use designation. The maximum density allowed under Recreational Vehicle Park
designation is 10 pad spaces per acre. At approximately 206 acres, the RVP District allows a maximum
density of 2,060 recreational vehicle park pad spaces. Specific policies within the Comprehensive Plan
reduce the maximum density allowed on this property to 1,230 pad spaces by requiring 30% permanent
open space and 10% dedicated recreation space. To address this concern, the applicant has submitted a
site-specific text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed language is included below:
Objective 17.26: Establish RV density cap on Eden Farm Unit II consisting of approximately 206
acres, require utilities at time of development, and require a protective buffer along the perimeter
of the subject property that meets or exceeds the buffer requirements contained in the LDC to
ensure preservation of a natural hardwood buffer and the Lake Tsala Apopka shoreline in
perpetuity; and protect the privacy of both future owners of the subject property and neighboring
landowners to the greatest extent possible.
Policy 17.26.1: Eden Farm Unit II, CPA-10-01consisting of approximately 206 acres as described
therein shall not exceed 499 RV units.
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Policy 17.26.2: In accordance with F.S. 163.3180(2)(A), regional utilities for Eden Farm Unit II,
CPA-1 0-01, shall be present at the time of occupancy of site .
PDRB Hearing -March 4, 201 0
CPA-10-01
March 4, 2010
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Policy 17.26.3: Any subsequent m~sterplan for Eden Farm Unit II, CPA-10-01, shall make
.. provision for a protective buffer along the.. perimeter- of the. subject property that meets or exceeds
the buffer requirements contained in the Lbc, ensi.ire preservation of a natural hardwood
buffer and the lake Tsala Apopka shoreline in perpetuity, and protect the privacy of both future
owners of the subject property and neighboring landowners to the greatest extent possible,
however, without limiting the owners of the subject property, or their heirs, and assignees from
having a reasonable right of access to Lake Tsala Apopka from said land.
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In proposing the site specific language, the applicant has limited the potential build-out of the proposed
RV Park to a maximum ·of 499 RV pad spaces. By limiting the number of units to 499 pad spaces, the
development will not meet the threshold for a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) outlined in the State
Statutes.
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FINDINGS OFFACi:
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The application requests the redesignation of approximately 206 acres· from Low Intensity Coastal
and Lakes (GL) on the GFLUM map to Recreational Vehig!_e P9rk (RVP) on the GFLUM map.
The applicant has included text to the Comprehensive Plan limiting the number of RV pad spaces to
499; to require a protective buffer along the perimeter of the subject property that meets or exceeds
the buffer r~quirements contained in the lDC to ensure preservation ofa natural hardwood buffer and
the lake Tsala Apopka shoreline in perpetuity; and protect the privacy of both future owners of the
subject .property and neighboring landowners to the greatest extent possible.
The application would allow for the construction of an RV Park with up to 499 RV pad spaces.
The site will require regional water and sewer be available at the time of development order to ensure
that sewer and water concurrency requirements are met.
Traffic concurrency has been evaluated by Citrus County's traffic consultant, who has evaluated the
maximum usage of the proposed land use category and concluded that SR-44 (Link 140) will operate
within acceptable level of service standards.
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The general area contains Mobile Homes Parks and residential subdivision which would appear to be
compatible with the proposed use.
The application is consistent with the intent of the Citrus County Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings of fact and the TRT comments, staff recommends
APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the site-specific text amendment. ·
PDRB RECOMMENDATION:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment -
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION:
1.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment -
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PDRB Hearing- March 4, 2010
3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/ATLAS AMENDMENT/PDQ
a. CPA/AA/PD0-11-03- Eden/New Horizon Funding
REQUEST: James A. Neal, Jr., ESQ. for John H. Eden, IV, ESQ. for New Horizon Funding
Corp.
LOCATION: Sections 14 and 15, Township 19 South. Range 20 East; Further described as a
portion of Parcel 10000; (Inverness Area).
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
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Growth and Development
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Objective 17.1
A unified County Land Development Code (LDC) which provides
standards and procedures for the implementation and enforcement
of the Comprehensive Plan shall be adopted within one year of the
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 17.1.1
The County LDC shall contain development regulations and
detailed provisions to implement the Comprehensive Plan,
including at a minimum: subdivision regulations, tree protection,
protection of open space, protection of potable water sources,
regulation of areas subject to seasonal and periodic flooding, and
provision for drainage and stonnwater management, protection of
environmentally sensitive lands, regulation of signs, and protection
of natural and historic resources.
Policy 17.1.2
The County LDC shall contain performance standards which
address buffering between incompatible uses, protection of
historically significant properties, potable water wellfields, and
environmentally sensitive land.
Policy 17.1.3
The County LDC shall contain standards for development which
will implement the Generalized Future Land Use Map (GFLUM)
and the prescribed types and intensities of land uses found within
the Plan.
The GFLUM shall be recognized as the primary document used by
Citrus County in land use regulation and to guide future growth.
The County LDC shall implement the Comprehensive Plan
through specific standards for development. Therefore,
development may be phased through the Development Code to
allow for adequate transp011ation and public facilities to become
available to the designated 2030 land uses.
Policy 17 .1.6
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Performan9e standards shall be established in the County LDC
providing for, but not limited to, drainage, flood protection,
utilities, separation ofuses and buffering, densities, parking,
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uses, this shall apply to developments of four units or greater per
acre. Existing development must connect to central water and
sewer systems when the services become available. Within the
Planned Service Area, all new subdivision plats of 500 or more
dwellings shall be required to connect to regional central water and
regional central sewer.
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Policy 17.2.6
Issuance of development orders and permits shall be contingent on
the availability of public services which meet or exceed adopted
Level of Service (LOS) standards.
Policy 17.2.7
The County shall guide future development to the most appropriate
areas, as depicted on the GFLUM, specifically those with minimal
environmental limitations and the availability ofnecessary
services.
Policy 17.2.8
The County shall utilize land use techniques and development
standards to achieve a functional and compatible land use
framework which reduces incompatible land uses.
Policy 17.2.9
The County LDC shall contain standards which will protect
potable water wellfields and prime recharge areas within the
County from the encroachment of incompatible land uses.
Policy 17.2.1 0
Land uses adjacent to conservation areas shall, where possible,
only allow for low density residential development or agricultural
Policy 17.2.11
Consistent with the Plan's basic strategy for protecfi"on of · ·
environmentally sensitive areas, the following guidelines shall
apply to all development in the Coastal, Lakes, and Rivers Region:
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No increase in residential density should be approved
except for the Planned Development standards already
contained in the plan
No additional high mtensity non-residential land uses shall
be approved for this region. pec1 Jcally new ONe-at
D districts should be avoided
The County shall include in the County LDC requirements for
nonconforming land uses to be buffered and meet performance
criteria in accordance with a schedule which relates to
redevelopment of a specific time frame, or require the amortization
or phasing out over a specified period of time, nonconforming land
uses. Where new development occurs making another use
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Future Land Use Element
Land Use
Residential
Permitted Density
Planned Development (PD)
Low Intensity
·Coastal-and Lakes·
Up to a maximum of
one unit per 20
acres. Up to a
maximum of one
unit per 40 acres in
the FEMA Velocity
Zone (V -zone).
Up to maximum of one unit
per five acres with special PD
conditions; or up to one unit
per acre for a Florida Quality
Development pursuant to
Chapter 380, Florida Statutes
(F .S.); or up to one unit per ten
acres in the Lakes and Rivers
Area with special conditions.
Clustering and preservation of
70% (FQD) or 80% (PD) open
space required.
Rural Residential
Up to a maximum of
one unit per 10 acres
Up to a maximum of one unit
per five acres with 50% open
space.
Central Ridge
Residential
Based on existing lot Not permitted
sizes
Low Density
Residential
Up to a maximum of
two units per acre
Medium Density
Residential
Up to a maximum of Up to a maximum of eight
four units per acre
units per acre
High Density
Residential
Up to a maximum of Up to maximum of 20 units
six units per acre
per acre
Mobile Home
Park
Up to a maximum of
six units per acre
Up to a maximum of nine
units per acre with 50% open
space
Residential Mixed
Use
Not applicable
Up to a maximum of six units
per acre
Agriculture
Up to a maximum of
one unit per 10 acres
Up to a maximum of one unit
per five acres with 50% open
s ace .
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Up to a maximum of six units
per acre
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apply only to new areas of proposed RMU and shall not be applied
to DRis and other previously approved large scale developments.
Nothing in this section shall modify or reduce the development
rights of any previously approved project. The development of
such projects shaH be governed by the standards and conditions in
the approved plan of development.
All proposed nonresidenti~l development in the RMU district shall
comply with the following density/intensity standards.
Land Use
General Commercial
Industrial
Professional Services/Office
Public/Semi-public
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Planned Development in the Lakes and Rivers Area may be
permitted at a density not to exceed 0.1 dwelling units per acre
(one dwelling unit per 10 acres) subject to the following special
conditions:
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A minimum of20 upland acres is required
Documentation of sufficient upland soils on-site shall be
provided by the applicant based on data from the USDA
NRCS, water management district, or other appropriate
agency
Clustering of units to preserve at least 80 percent of the
gross site area as permanent open space is required
All projects proposed under this option shall provide a
biological survey pursuant to Conservation Element, Policy
3.8.8
A Comprehensive Plan amendment is required
Policy 17.3.23
Mobile home parks shall be developed according to a
comprehensive and detailed master plan, shall provide a minimum
of 20 percent of the site as permanent open space and another 10
percent as recreation areas, and shall locate lots or homesites so as
to maximize the number adjacent to common open space and
recreation areas. No new mobile home parks, expansions of
existing parks which are not vested, or redesignations of land to
allow for mobile homes shall be allowed within the Coastal High
Hazard Area (CHHA).
Policy 17.3.24
New residential development is discouraged in the vicinity of the
Progress Energy Power facility. Specifically, no increase in
residential density shall be approved within five miles ofthe
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Rebecca Bays- CPA/AA-PD0-11-03 (Eden Project)
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM CJ1 DATE 1 -/d.--1 I
"BRAD GIBBS" <bgibbs51@earthlink.net>
<rebecca. bays@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <joe.meek@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <winn. we ...
7/11/20111:16 PM
CPA/AA-PD0-11-03 (Eden Project)
Commissioners, As a long time businessman in Inverness/Citrus County, I think that this project, as it is
now projected, would have a tremendously positive impact on business in the County, with very
little negative impact on the enviornment I strongly ask for your support in approving this at tomorrow's
meeting. Thank you, Brad & Patty Gibbs, Owners, Deco Cafe ..
BRAD GIBBS
bgibbs51 @earthlink.net
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Dennis Damato- Fw: John Eden's RV Park
From:
To:
Date:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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"Carole Jones" <jjones450@Tampabay.rr.com>
"Commissioner Dennis Damato" <dennis.damato@bocc.citrus.fl.US>, "Commiss ...
7/11/2011 9:19AM
Fw: John Eden's RV Park
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To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 8:47PM
Subject: John Eden's RV Park
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At one of your last meeting several of you made the statements that the lakes in Citrus County are very
important to you. I'm sure this is true.. What John Eden is planning to do in building an RV park with 439
RVs pulling an extra vehicle will put an impact on our roads and services.. Common sense can see that.
What if there is a hurricane?? He's assured us that there's not been one before.. I'm sure lots of people
hit with those tornados thought the same thing.
Our home values will decline even further. We pay taxes, bank here, buy our appliances and food here.
I'm afraid we'll just have another bankrupt RV park like Rockcrusher Canyon. Don't let him ruin Lake
Spivey.
Don't change the zoning on this piece of property.
Thank you,
Carole and Joe Jones
9152 E Swift PI
Inverness, F/34450
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"Paul, Michael" <mpaul@mcw.edu>
"Win n. Webb@bocc. citrus. fl. us" <Winn. Webb@bocc. citrus. fl. us>
7/11/2011 12:00 PM
Eco Friendly development project
Dear Commissioners, Please v~te to approve the following ~pplication: Eden/New Horizon
(CPA/AA-PD0-11-03). This development project represents a huge opportunity for our eco-tourism
industry here in Citrus County!!!!
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Rebecca Bays- CPA/AA-PD0-11-03
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711112011 10:41 AM
CPA/AA-PD0-11-03
Dear Commissioners,
Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03).
This development project represents a huge opportunity for our eco-tourism industry here in
Citrus County!!!! For so long it seems our county has been turning business away- please
consider a "yes" vote on this project as it could be tourists, residents and most importantly
jobs to our area.
Thank you,
Vicki Nast
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Dennis Damato- Kevin Cunningham
From:
To:
Date:
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"Kevin Cunningham" <KevinC@remax.net>
<Dennis.Damato@bocc.citrus.fl.us>
7/8/2011 4:28PM
Kevin Cunningham
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM C. '1 DATE 1-t.J -t 1
Dear Commissioner Damato,
Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03). This
development project represents a huge opportunity for our eco-tourism industry here in Citrus
County!!!!
All The Best,
Kevin D.Cunningham, CRB
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Past President REALTORS Association Of Citrus County
2010 Broker Of The Year
352-527-7842
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Rebecca Bays- CPA/AA-PD0-11-03
From:
To:
Donna Orsino <dmo8647@yahoo.com>
<Rebecca.Bays@bocc.citrus.fl.us>
Date:
7/8/2011 5:06PM
Subject: CPA/AA-PD0-11-03
ADDITIONAl INFORMATION
ITEM e1 DATE 1~0--11
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Dear Commissioners, Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New
Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03). This development project represents a huge
opportunity for our eco-tourism industry here in Citrus County!!!!
Donna Orsino
1931 NCamola Ter
Inverness, Fl 34453
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jacqi beagan <jbeagan2@yahoo.com>
<Rebecca. Bays@bocc.citrus. fl. us>
7/8/2011 8:15PM
CPA/AAPD0-11-03
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM t.'1 DATE 1--19---11
Dear Commissioners, Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New
Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03). This development project represents a huge
opportunity for our eco-tourism industry here in Citrus County!!!! This is an
opportunity for new jobs in our area that are sorely needed, as avid RV'ers we
know and understand the huge draw a RV Park like that has for travelers. Many
of the 'big' coaches have no where in this area to park rigs that big; the
closest is Rock Crusher and wouldn't we all like to have some of that action
right here in Inverness.
So we are asking you to please vote YES to approve Eden/New Horizon
(CPA/AA-PD0-11-03
John and Jacqi Beagan
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"jim morton" <jcentury@tampabay.rr.com>
<Rebecca.Bays@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <Joe.Meek@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <Winn. We ...
7/9/2011 3:55PM
Approving Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03)
<attyeden@mindspring.com>, "'jim morton'" <jwcentury@tampabay .rr .com>
Honorable Commissioners:
I would urge you to approve the above application. In my thirty five years as a developer, real estate
broker and citizen of Citrus County I have never experienced anything even close to the economic crises
of 2006- 2011. By approving this project you will have taken a positive step in helping bring jobs and a
broader economic base to the County.
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Mr. Eden's development is well conceived and has little to no impact on the infra structure to Citrus
County. The age and economic capabilities of owners ofland in this park would be the kind of people
that would make a very positive economic impact for Citrus County while not negatively impacting our
schools, hospitals, or law enforcement resources.
In my opinion, you should approve application CPA/AA-PD0-11-03 and commend Mr. Eden for his
foresight in bringing such a good project to our community.
Sincerely,
Jim Morton
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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<mary@schlumbergeraccounting.com>
<Rebecca.Bays@bocc.citrus.fl.us>, <Joe.Meek@bocc.citrus.fl.us>, <Winn.We ...
7/10/201111:01 PM
Project CPA/AA-PD0-11-03 (ID:4A9FFFB10007FB41)
Dear Commissioners,
I respectfully ask that you consider the approval of the New Horizon Development by John Eden IV,
project CPA/AA-PD0-11-03. We are hopeful that this project will fit well into the image of eco-tourism that
is near and dear to every Citrus County resident's heart. I know that Mr. Eden is a responsible individual
and a lifelong resident from a long line of residents who love Citrus County. I believe he will be
concientious in his development of this property, keeping within the parameters of good development with
a focus on environment and the best way to utilize this precious property. I hope that you will be
cooperative and constructive in your consideration of Mr. Eden's project. To refuse a project without
sound reason to do so, seems a terrible waste of the resources of this county's taxpayers, and I hope this
will not be the case.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Schlumberger
Schlumberger Accounting Services Inc.
Serving Citrus County since 1988
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Schlumberger Accounting Services Inc
6220 W Corporate Oaks Dr
Crystal River, FL 34429
352-795-3691
352-795-3884 Fax
www.Schlumbergeraccounting.com
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IRS Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you
that any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) was not intended or
written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal
Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter
addressed herein.
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Rebecca Bays - VOTE AGAINST the John Eden RV Resort/Rezoning!
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To:
Date:
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Diana Holland <n.audiologist02@yahoo.com>
<Rebecca.Bays@bocc.citrus.fl. US>
7/11/2011 10:15 PM
VOTE AGAINST the John Eden RV Resort/Rezoning!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ITEM C/l DATE 1--!:1-~! I
Please take note, that like many of my neighbors along the highway 44 corridor, I am fervently against
the change in zoning laws that would allow John Eden to build a large resort for Luxury Motor
Coaches. This will have a negative impact on our economy driving down home prices and increasing
our costs with the demands on road services and repairs, water and sewage, law enforcement etc. Please
consider that this man, John Eden, has tried for this re-zoning previously. Once the zoning changes and
he has the ability to sell lots, he does not have to stick to the prospectus--he has the ability to do almost
anything he wants! He has a right to make a profit, but not at the expense of leaving those of us who
chose Citrus County as a quieter gentler place to live holding the bag while he makes his get-away 40
million dollars ahead!
Please VOTE AGAINST this RV rezoning.
Thank you,
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Rebecca Bays- Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03)
From:
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"Pete Mullins" <lpete2010@gmail.com>
To:
"Pete Mullins" <lpete20 1O@gmail.com>
Date:
7/1112011 5:23PM
Subject: Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03)
Dear Commissioners, Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AAPD0-11-03). This development project represents a huge opportunity for our eco-tourism industry here in
Citrus County!!!!
Support from the business community and citizens has been overwhelming this time around!!!!
In advance, your continuing support is appreciated ...
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Yours truly, John H. Eden IV
Details of our scaled down, ceo-friendly project follow below:
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EDEN/NEW HORIZON FUNDING, INC. (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03)- APPLICATION FOR COMP.
PLAN & ATLAS AMENDMENT, WITH REQUEST FOR MASTER PLAN APPROVAL. THIS
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SEEKS TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM COASTAL LAKES RESIDENTIAL TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE 206 ACRE PARCEL ON HWY. 44 EAST INTO A 439 UNIT,
LUXURY MOTOR COACH RESORT
The subject land use application presents a tremendous opportunity to boost the failing economy in
Citrus County by promoting our tourism trade. An economic study regarding the development of this
proposed luxury motor coach resort determined that it could generate over Eight Million D?llars
($8,000,000.00) for local businesses annually and increase the county's tax base by approximately Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand ($750,000.00) annually. At the same time, the proposed d~~e!opment would.
significantly benefit our lakes' environment by bringing central water and sewer fac1ht1es to that location.
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Tourists p~y fuel ta~es, sal~s taxes, eat in local restaurants, shop in local stores, and otherwise enjoy the
many tounst attractiOns which we have here in Citrus County. SUPPORT FROM THE BUSINESS
COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZENS OF CITRUS COUNTY IS CRUCIAL FOR APPROVAL OF
THIS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR
CITRUS COUNTY'S NEXT GENERATION!!! PLEASE ATTEND THE BOCC MTG. 7/12/11@
5PM.
KEY TALKING POINTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MOTOR COACH RESORT:
1. The 206 acre subject parcel was formerly a citrus grove and is located on Hwy. 44, 2 miles east of
Inverness and is only 12 miles from 1-75. The R.V.lots will be centrally located and clustered within the
open areas of the property with zero impact on neighboring wetlands and provide a totally protected,
conservation buffer along the lake shoreline which can never be altered from its' current natural state.
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2. Proposed features of the resort include: 55+ active adult community, nine-hole executive golf course
(artificial tees and greens), clubhouse/general store, pool, tennis courts, small dock, canoe launch and
livery only (no power boat rentals or launching will be permitted), picnic areas, wildlife viewing areas,
439 bird nesting boxes, and hiking and bike trails .
3. R.V. lots will be sold and individually owned by the residents and will range in price from $75,000 to
$150,000. Each lot will include a significant amenity package which might include rock gardens,
waterfalls, outside kitchen, hot tub, and a small storage room not to exceed 60 square feet.
4. This type of development will have a very low impact on infrastructure and will be developed with the
highest standards of quality construction, comparable to that of the Black Diamond Golf Community.
5. The master plan of approval clearly demonstrates the importance which this development places on
conservation, environmental protection and preservation of existing hardwood hammocks, shorelines,
wildlife habitat and wetlands.
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6. Owners are not allowed to be full time residents and can only stay at the resort for up to 6 months each
year according to county regulations, however, the average stay in similar resorts is only 1 to 2 months.
These tourists will simply visit Citrus County, spend their money with local restaurants and businesses,
pay property, fuel and sales taxes, and pay usage fees for water and sewer service and then leave .
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7. The county's comprehensive growth plan (comp. plan) allows for lands located in the coastal lakes
districts (CL) to be rezoned and utilized as recreational vehicle parks upon approval ofthe appropriate
application for same. Accordingly, the County's planning staff has deemed our application consistent with
the comp. plan, meets concurrency requirements and recommends that the Commissioners approve
development of the subject property as a luxury motor coach resort.
8. The development will be environmentally friendly and will preserve 50% of the property as "green
space" for buffers, passive recreation and wetland preservation. The intensity of the proposed
development is only 113 of what is permitted by the comp. plan for recreational vehicle parks in Citrus
County.
9. Further, approval ofthe project will require that the natural hardwood buffer surrounding the property
can NEVER be disturbed. This insures that the shoreline along the lake will always remain in its' natural
state and that the resort will be completely secluded and not noticeably visible from Lake Spivey, Hwy.
44, or existing neighboring developments.
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10. Central water and sewer facilities to the site will be paid for at the developer's expense, NOT the
taxpayers' expense. Further, these facilities will offer neighboring residents with the opportunity to take
their water wells and septic tanks offline which are damaging our lakes .
11. Development of the property is anticipated to commence within one year of approval of the project.
If you are truly concerned about the economic and environmental future of Citrus County, please support
this [key commerce issue] by letting our county commissioners hear from you by showing your support no
later than I 2:00p.m. on July 11, 2011. Be sure to reference the project as (CP A/AA-PD0-11-03) in your
correspondence .
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Rebecca Bays- Eden/New Horizon (CPA/AA-PD0-11-03)
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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gwendolyn wimmer <gbeals2003@yahoo.com>
<Rebecca.Bays@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <Joe.Meek@bocc.citrus.fl. us>, <Winn. We ...
7/12/2011 9:50AM
Eden/New Horizon (CPAIAA-PD0-11-03)
Dear Commissioners, Please vote to approve the following application: Eden/New Horizon
(CPA/AA-PD0-11-03). This development project represents a huge opportunity for our ecotourism industry here in Citrus County!!!! We need a shot in the ecomony
Owners Gwendolyn Piazza and Robert Piazza @ The Krackershack cafe
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