1. Public workshopevaluation and appraisal report (EAR) 3.25.10

3. WHAT IS AN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT? - PROCESS

4. KEY RECENT FLORIDA LEGISLATION

5. SEBASTIAN- OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

6. MAJOR ISSUES-QUESTIONS

7. WORKGROUPS-ANSWERS

8. FINAL FORUM2

10. Building block to ensure quality of life3

12. 67 Counties and 410 municipalities adopt Local Government Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 163, Part II, F.S.)

13. Purpose: guide future growth and development

14. Contains chapters or “elements” that addresses:Future Land Use Transportation Housing Infrastructure Coastal Management Conservation Recreation and Open Space Intergovernmental Coordination Public School Facilities Capital Improvements Public Safety Economic Development 4

16. Every 7 years each local government shall adopt an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (E.A.R.)

17. Assess progress of implementing comprehensive plan

18. Revise plan to address current and future:

19. Community objectives

20. Changing conditions

21. Trends affecting the community

22. Changes in state requirements5

24. Evaluation and Appraisal Report-Based Amendments

25. Review-update Land Development Regulation (LDR)

26. Conduct studies and update vision

27. Gear up for next EAR sessionVisioning Comp Plan Amendments Studies LDR 6

28. 7 EAR PROCESS

29. SEBASTIAN PROCESS 8

30. KEY RECENT LEGISLATION Amend Chapter 163, F. S. HOUSE BILL 697- CLIMATE CHANGE SENATE BILL 360- DENSE URBAN LAND AREAS HOUSE BILL 697 New Planning Requirements effective July 1, 2008 Timeline for Local governments: To comply no later than due date of EAR-based Amendments To amend LDRs to be consistent with new amendments within one year 9

32. Energy efficient land use patterns

34. use of renewable energy resources

35. LEED/USGBC /FGBC (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design/US Green Building Council/Florida Green Building Coalition)Housing Element

36. Why are these requirements critical? CO2 emissions accounts for 92% of GHG 46% of Florida’s CO2 emissions Transportation Sector

37. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Proximity to Employment CentersReducing VMT/ Number and Length of Automobile Trips Modes of Transportation Transit, Walking, Bicycling

38. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Reduce Urban Heat Island- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Shading in parking lot medians Cool Roofs Green Roofs Cool Pavement

39. What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360? DENSE URBAN LAND AREAS (DULAs)

40. What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360? MOBILITY STRATEGIES To support TCEA (Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas) Alternative Modes of Transportation Parking Management Land Use Mix Land use densities and intensities Transportation System Management Transportation Demand Management Reduce CO2 Emissions

41. SEBASTIAN OPPORTUNITIES and challenges

42. 18 Magnificent views and access to water front Excellent schools and parks Attractive and historic downtown Access to local airport

43. POPULATION TREND 19 19,840 16,181 10,205 2,831 825 698

44. POPULATION PROJECTION 20

45. 21 35 Percent - professional-educational, and health care 15 Percent- Retail 14 Percent - construction

46. 22

47. 23 Median monthly housing cost-$1,380 Renters-$918

48. 24

49. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVE LANDS 25

50. SEBASTIAN MAJOR ISSUES-QUESTIONS

51. 1. What is unique about Sebastian? 2. What threats do you see over the next 10-20 years to Sebastian? 3. How do you envision Sebastian 10 years from now? What Can we do today to help create that future? 4. How will you encourage economic development and job creation? 5. Do you believe there are adequate housing choices for all segments of the community? 6. Given all of this, what do you feel are the most important issues for Sebastian to address over the next 10-20 years? 27

52. SEBASTIAN WORKGROUPS-ANSWERS

53. 29 THANK YOU!

54. 30