Polk County Planning Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
April 03, 2024 Regular Planning Meeting  
Call Agenda Workshop to Order 8:50 a.m.  
Minutes: The workshop of the Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 8:50  
a.m. by the Chair, Rennie Heath, on, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the County Commission  
Boardroom, Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Robert  
Beltran, David Dalton, Brooke Agnini, Mike Hickman, and Mike Schmidt. Also, present were  
Elizabeth Voss, Deputy County Attorney, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Ian Nance, Amy  
Little, Mark Bennett, Malissa Celestine, Johnathan Sims, Aleya Inglima, and Robert Bolton of  
Land Development, and Margo White and Angela Kaufman and, recording secretaries.  
Ian Nance stated LDCU-2023-59 was opened at the March 6th, 2024, Planning Commission  
hearing, has been withdrawn. LDCPAS-2023-33 and LDCD-2024-2 will be continued to May 1,  
2024; LDCPAS-2023-34 and LDCT-2024-1 will be heard together, and LDCT-2024-6 and  
LDCT-2024-7 will be continued to May 1, 2024.  
Call Public Hearing to Order 9:00 a.m. Or as soon thereafter as the particular case may  
be heard 9:00 a.m.  
Minutes: The Polk County Planning Commission was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the  
Chair, Rennie Heath, on, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the County Commission Boardroom,  
Administration Building. In attendance were the following members: Robert Beltran, David  
Dalton, Brooke Agnini, Mike Hickman, Tommy Addison and Mike Schmidt. Also, present were  
Elizabeth Voss, Deputy County Attorney, Erik Peterson, Chanda Bennett, Ian Nance, Amy  
Little, Mark Bennett, Malissa Celestine, Johnathan Sims, Aleya Inglima, and Robert Bolton of  
Land Development, and Margo White and Angela Kaufman and, recording secretaries.  
Rollcall  
Chair Rennie Heath, Secretary David Dalton, Brooke Agnini,  
Tommy Addison, Mike Hickman, Mike Schmidt, and Vice Chair  
Robert Beltran  
Present  
Angelic Sims, and Linda Schultz  
Excused  
Roll Call / Attendance  
Present  
Chair Rennie Heath, Secretary David Dalton, Brooke Agnini,  
Tommy Addison, Angelic Sims, Linda Schultz, Mike Hickman,  
Mike Schmidt, and Vice Chair Robert Beltran  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approve Minutes  
Approve Minutes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Mike Hickman  
SECONDER:  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
AYE:  
March 6, 2024 Minutes  
Reordering of the Agenda - Prior to beginning the Business of the Planning  
Commission, the Commission may reorder the Agenda.  
1) Reorder Agenda  
a) At the discretion of the Planning Commission members, a lunch break may be  
called if the hearing of cases goes beyond 12:00 p.m.  
2) Considerations of items to be withdrawn, deferred, or continued.  
Minutes: Ian Nance stated LDCU-2023-59 was opened at the March 6th, 2024, Planning  
Commission hearing, has been withdrawn. LDCPAS-2023-33 and LDCD-2024-2 will be  
continued to May 1, 2024; LDCPAS-2023-34 and LDCT-2024-1 will be heard together, and  
LDCT-2024-6 and LDCT-2024-7 will be continued to May 1, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Robert Beltran  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
LDPD-2023-23 (North US 98 PD) - Continued  
Explanation of General Procedures  
Voir Dire of Expert Witnesses  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
Sims, and Schultz  
Excused:  
Staff Resumes  
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Proceedings  
Agenda Item  
Old Business  
1.  
LDCU-2023-59 (Darlin Loop Road MH CU) - Withdrawn  
LDCU-2023-59 (Darlin Loop Road MH CU) - Case withdrawn  
2.  
LDWA-2023-74 (Hatchineha Road Access Waiver)  
Minutes: Kriss Kaye of Carter and Kaye Engineering, LLC, applicant, Michael Mason,  
property owner, is requesting Approval of a waiver to LDC Section 705.B necessary to  
allow the issuance of building permits for single-family homes on property that gains  
access solely via an easement that exceeds ¼ mile in the Agricultural/Residential Rural  
(A/RR) and the Rural Development Area (RDA) on 72.16 +/- acres. The subject  
property is located at 7501 Hatchineha Road, east of Tyner Road, west of Jennings  
Road, south of Grenelefe, east of Dundee in Section 18, Township 28, Range 28.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 12 mailers sent to  
area property owners on February 15, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property  
on February 9, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on  
February 20, 2024. One (1) e-mail in opposition was received.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with conditions.  
Dave Carter, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
2. LDWA-2023-74 (Hatchineha Road Access Waiver) - Recommendation of approval  
with conditions will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on April 16,  
2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Tommy Addison  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
New Business  
3. LDWA-2023-70 (Cedar Ridge Waiver)  
Minutes: Emerson Herrera, applicant, Luz Marina Garcia, owners, requests a Waiver  
to Chapter 7, Section 705 of Polk County’s Land Development Code (LDC) to waive  
the requirement of a lot having legal access to a paved county road and to allow more  
than four lots to access an easement to 5.62 +/- acres within Residential Low-1X  
(RL-1X) Land Use District, US 98 Selected Area Plan (SAP) and Urban Growth  
Development Area (UGA). The subject property is located at 1697 Cedar Ridge Road,  
east of EF Griffin Road, west of Highway 98 South, south of Smith Lane, north of  
Whatley Lane in Section 24, Township 29, Range 24.  
Ian Nance, Land Development introduced the case and reported 13 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
March 18, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Amy Little, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Emerson Herrera, applicant, introduced the owner, Luz Garcia,0 and spoke regarding  
the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
3. LDWA-2023-70 (Cedar Ridge Waiver) - Recommendation of approval will be  
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on April 16, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
4.  
LDCU-2023-39 (Center Street MH CU)  
Minutes: Tawnya Booker-Jbrown, applicant, Kayla Doud and David Baldo, owners,  
requests Conditional Use (CU) approval for a mobile home to be located in a  
subdivision where fewer than 50% of developed lots have mobile homes on 0.92 +/-  
acres within Residential Low-1 (RL-1) Land Use District, Ronald Reagan Parkway  
Selected Area Plan (SAP) and Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The  
subject property is located at 229 Center Street, north of Ronald Reagan Parkway,  
south of Osceola Polk Line Road, west of Old Kissimmee Road, east of Old Lake  
Wilson Road, north of Davenport, in Section 06, Township 26, and Range 28.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 30 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
March 18, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Tommy Addison made a motion to expedite, seconded by Robert Beltran, with a  
unanimous vote.  
Malissa Celestine, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with a condition.  
Tawnya Booker-Jbrown, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
4. LDCU-2023-39 (Center Street MH CU) - Conditional Approval  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Mike Hickman  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
5.  
LDCU-2023-49 (K Ville Avenue MH CU)  
Minutes: James Watkins, Jr., and Bridget Watkins, owners, are requesting a  
Conditional Use (CU) approval for a mobile home to be located in a subdivision where  
fewer than 50% of developed lots have mobile homes on 0.34 +/- acres in Residential  
Suburban (RS) and Suburban Development Area (SDA). The subject property is  
located north of Roberts Road, south of State Road 600 (US 92), west of Taylor Street,  
east of Carter Road, west of Auburndale, Florida, in Section 18, Township 28, and  
Range 25.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 35 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
March 18, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Malissa Celestine, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with a condition.  
Mike Schmidt asked about location of septic tank.  
Malissa Celestine state they go thru the Health Department.  
Mike Schmidt also asked about the adjacent house and setback for fire protection,  
Ms. Celestine stated the subject property going to meet setback requirements and  
sufficient fire protection.  
James Watkins, Jr., applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation and spoke regarding the concerns of the septic tank and will go thru  
the proper channels thru the Health Departments.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
Michael Baxter is not opposing the mobile home but has concerns about water run-off.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
James Watkins, applicant, stated he has plans to purchase the lot between Mr. Baxter  
and his lot, so should not be a problem.  
Mike Schmidt has concerns about the site plan not being engineering.  
Ms. Voss state engineering plans are required at Level 2.  
5. LDCU-2023-49 (K Ville Avenue MH CU) - Conditional Approval.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
6.  
LDCU-2023-56 (Palmetto Bend Avenue MH CU)  
Minutes: Cherie Howington, applicant, Crystal Marie McKinnon, property owner, is  
requesting a Conditional Use (CU) approval for a mobile home to be located in a  
subdivision where fewer than 50% of developed lots have mobile homes on 0.23 +/-  
acres in Rural Cluster Center-Residential (RCC-R) and Rural Development Area  
(RDA). The subject property is located north of Little Orange Avenue, south of Church  
Avenue, west of Old Highway 37, east of Palmetto Bend Avenue, south of Mulberry, in  
Section 11, Township 31, and Range 23.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 52 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property on  
March 19, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Malissa Celestine, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with a condition.  
Claribel Naraez (permit runner) stated the applicant was not in attendance but spoke  
regarding the case and agrees with staff’s recommendation.  
Motion to withdraw the previous motion to continue while confirming that Ms. Naraez is  
authorized to speak on behalf of the applicant. Once it was confirmed the case  
continued.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
Brian Lynch, spoke for the neighborhood and wanted no mobile homes in the  
neighborhood, more mobile homes will follow; heard there were migrant workers going  
to live there; lower property value and there are very few mobile homes in the area.  
Questioned the difference between mobile homes, prefab homes or modular homes.  
.He also stated if this home is pre-fab or modular the neighborhood has no problem.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
The applicant’s representative informed him the difference between the three. She  
also stated they could alter the look. She also stated an elderly man would be living  
there.  
David Dalton asked if the testimony changed the outlook to the planner.  
Ms. Celestine stated if they changed to modular homes, they would not need planning  
Commission approval.  
Robert Beltran asked about the siding and stated the wheels and axels would be  
removed. Ms. Naraez stated they would.  
Mike Schmidt asked if the mobile home picture in the application what was what the  
mobile would look like, the applicant stated, yes.  
Mr. Addison stated if they would have gotten permits within 24 months of the removal  
of the old home, they would not had to come before the Planning Commission.  
Ms. Celestine stated that was correct.  
Rennie Heath questioned staff about mobile homes being approved Administratively.  
Staff stated the code was changed a year ago and a lot have been approved  
administratively.  
6. LDCU-2023-56 (Palmetto Bend Avenue MH CU) - Conditional Approval  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
7.  
LDCU-2023-66 (Ave S NW MH CU)  
Minutes: Andre DeLeon, applicant, GR8 DL Holdings, LLC, owner, is requesting a  
Conditional Use (CU) approval for a mobile home to be located in a subdivision where  
fewer than 50% of developed lots have mobile homes on 0.17 +/- acres in Residential  
Medium (RM) within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The subject property is located  
south of Avenue T NW, west of 36th Street, NW, north of Avenue S NW, east of  
Auburndale, in Section 13, Township 28, Range 25.  
Motion to expedite by Robert Beltran seconded by David Dalton and approved by a 6/0  
vote. Tommy Addison had stepped away.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 68 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
March 12, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Aleya Inglima, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with a condition.  
Andre DeLeon, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
7. LDCU-2023-66 (Ave S NW MH CU) - Conditional Approval  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
8.  
LDCU-2023-64 (Sports Academy CU)  
Minutes: Jason Streets, applicant, Malt of Lakeland, LLC, property owner, is  
requesting a Conditional Use (CU) approval of a School, Leisure/Special Interest use to  
open a soccer school in an existing structure on 0.98 +/- acres in Residential Low-3  
(RL-3) land use and within the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA). The  
subject property is located north of Maine Avenue, east of Combee Road South, south  
of Evermore Court, west of Crystal Lake Acres Drive, and east of the city of Lakeland,  
Florida, in Section 27, Township 28, Range 24.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 32 mailers sent to  
area property owners on March 5, 2024, and 32 REVISED mailers sent on March 12,  
2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on March 11, 2024, and a legal  
advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20, 2024. No response received  
from the public.  
Amy Little, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval with a condition.  
Jason Street, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mike Schmidt asked if it would include after school care? Mr. Street stated that classes  
will start at 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
Mike Hickman asked what the present use is. Mr. Street stated it is currently  
Caribbean Pools and will not be doing any exterior renovations.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
8.LDCU-2023-64 (Sports Academy CU) - Conditional Approval  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Robert Beltran  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
9.  
LDCPAS-2023-32 (Lakeland Highlands CPA)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCPAS-2023-32, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change the Future Land Use Map designation  
on 0.61 +/- acres from Residential Medium (RM) to Office Center (OC), located south  
of State Road 570 (Polk Parkway), west of US Highway 98, east of County Road 37B  
(Lakeland Highlands Road), and north of Lake Miriam Drive, east of the city limits of  
Lakeland, in Section 04, Township 29, Range 24; providing for severability; and  
providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 114 mailers  
sent to area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the  
property on March 12, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on  
March 20, 2024. No response received from the public.  
Johnathan Sims, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Danny Kovacs, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
9. LDCPAS-2023-32 (Lakeland Highlands CPA) - Recommendation of approval will be  
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 21, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Tommy Addison  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
10.  
LDCPAS-2023-33 (Mediterranean Drive CPA)  
LDCPAS-2023-33 (Mediterranean Drive CPA) continued to May 1, 2024  
11.  
LDCD-2024-2 (Mediterranean Drive Sub-District Change)  
LDCD-2024-2 (Mediterranean Drive Sub-District Change) continued to May 1, 2024  
12.  
LDCPAS-2024-1 (Dundee Road LR)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
the adoption of LDCPAS-2024-1, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change the Future Land Use Map designation  
on 18.53 +/- acres from Business Park Center (BPC) to Leisure Recreational (L/R),  
located on the south side of Dundee Road, west of US 27, north of Overlook Drive, and  
east of Carl Floyd Road west of Winter Haven city limits, in Section 25, Township 28  
and Range 26, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 72 mailers sent  
to area property owners on March 5, 2024, one (1) sign was posted on the property on  
March 14, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20,  
2024. No response received from the public.  
Motion to expedite by David Dalton and seconded by Robert Beltran and approved  
unanimously.  
Robert Bolton, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Tom Wodrich, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
12. LDCPAS-2024-1 (Dundee Road LR) - Recommendation of approval will be  
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 21, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
13.  
LDCPAS-2023-34 (Florinda Farms CPA Map and Text Amendment)  
Minutes: Chanda Bennett stated that LDCPAS-2023-34 & LDCT-2024-1 would be  
read into the record at the same time.  
An ordinance of the Polk County Board Of County Commissioners regarding the  
adoption of LDCPAS-2023-34, an amendment to the Polk County Comprehensive  
Plan, Ordinance 92-36, as amended, to change the Future Land Use Map designation  
on 20.86 +/- acres from Agricultural/Residential-Rural (A/RR) to Leisure/Recreation  
(L/R) In The Rural Development Area (RDA), and change the text of Section 2.135 of  
the Comprehensive Plan to limit the intensity of the L/R activity on the site. The  
property is located on the south side of County Road 630, 1.6 miles southwest of the  
SR 60 and CR 630 Intersection, 7.75 miles east of the City of Frostproof in Section 16,  
Township 31, Range 30, providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported 87 mailers sent  
to area property owners on March 5, 2024, two (2) signs were posted on the property  
on March 19, 2024, and a legal advertisement was published in the Ledger on March  
20, 2024. One (1) e-mail with concerns was received.  
Mark Bennett, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval. He also explained his background with the military. Staff  
had concerns due to the proximity of the air force range and it in the military  
compatibility zone.  
Mike Schmidt asked if there were any approvals from the Air Force Range.  
Mr. Bennett stated, yes, and Mr. Buck MacLaughlin, Avon Park Training Complex, was  
available for any questions.  
Tom Wodrich, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation and had expected to present slides, but they were not available..  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
13. LDCPAS-2023-34 (Florinda Farms CPA Map and Text Amendment) -  
Recommendation of approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners  
on June 4, 2024.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
14.  
LDCT-2024-1 (Florinda Farms LDC Text Amendment)  
Minutes: Chanda Bennett stated that LDCPAS-2023-34 & LDCT-2024-1 would be  
read into the record at the same time.  
An Ordinance of The Polk County Board Of County Commissioners Regarding Land  
Development Code Amendment LDCT-2024-1, amending Ordinance No. 00-09, as  
amended, the Polk County Land Development Code; Amending Appendix E, Section  
E105, to limit the intensity of the Leisure/Recreation (L/R) activity on a 20.86 acre  
parcel; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Chanda Bennett, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal  
advertisement was published in the Ledger on March 20, 2024. One (1) e-mail with  
concerns was received.  
Mark Bennett, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
Tom Wodrich, applicant, spoke regarding the case and agrees with staff’s  
recommendation.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
14. LDCT-2024-1 (Florinda Farms LDC Text Amendment) - Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 21, 2024, for  
the First Reading and June 4, 2024, for the Second Reading.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
15.  
LDCT-2024-3 (Recreational Camping LDC Text Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2024-3, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code; amending Chapter 3, Section  
303, to modify conditional use criteria for Recreational Camping and RV Parks;  
amending Chapter 10 to provide a definition for Primitive Camping; providing for  
severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, introduced the case and reported a legal advertisement  
was published in the Ledger on March 20, 2024. No response received from the public.  
Motion to expedite by Mike Schmidt, seconded by Robert Beltran and approved by a  
6/0 vote. David Dalton had stepped away.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
This is a County-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
15. LDCT-2024-3 (Recreational Camping LDC Text Amendment) - Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 7, 2024, for  
the First Reading and May 21, 2024, for the Second Reading.  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Mike Hickman  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
16.  
LDCT-2024-4 (Streets & Pedestrian Safety LDC Text Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2024-4, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code; amending Chapter 206,  
Accessory Uses, to allow EV Charging Stations as accessory uses and provide  
standards; amending Chapter 8, Subdivisions, to require notations and standards for  
speed limit signs on construction plans; amending Chapter 10 to provide a definitions;  
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.  
Motion to expedite by Robert Beltran, seconded by David Dalton and approved  
unanimously.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
This is a County-initiated request.  
Mike Hickman asked if the speed limit signs are for all new subdivisions. Ian stated yes  
for all internal roads.  
Mike Hickman stated isn’t that a HOA decision? Ian Nance stated this is only for gated  
community (public access). HOA regulates for private roads.  
Mike Schmidt asked is this will be 20 miles throughout, Mr. Nance stated it’s for all  
internal roads in the subdivision.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
16.LDCT-2024-4 (Streets  
&
Pedestrian Safety LDC Text Amendment)  
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Recommendation of approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners  
on May 7, 2024, for the First Reading and May 21, 2024, for the Second  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
David Dalton  
Robert Beltran  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
17.  
LDCT-2024-5 (ROS Boat Ramps LDC Text Amendment)  
Minutes: An ordinance of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners regarding  
Land Development Code amendment LDCT-2024-5, amending Ordinance No. 00-09,  
as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code; amending Chapter 3, Section  
303, Vehicle-Oriented Recreation, to allow Boat Ramps to be open 24 Hours in  
Recreation Open Space (ROS) land use districts; providing for severability; and  
providing for an effective date.  
Ian Nance, Land Development, presented a Power Point presentation with a  
recommendation of approval.  
This is a County-initiated request.  
Mr. Chair opened the public hearing.  
Tracy Mullins, Parks and Natural Resources and asked for approval.  
Robert Beltran asked if the ramps that are open 24 hour, is there security? Mr. Mullins  
stated that security is provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.  
Mike Schmidt asked what happens to the park with the 24-hour boat ramp access?  
Mr. Mullins stated most 24-hour boat ramps are at the end of a street, common for  
fishing. Parks are not open 24 hours, but you can drive through the park to the boat  
ramps.  
No response by the public.  
Mr. Chair closed the public hearing.  
17. LDCT-2024-5 (ROS Boat Ramps LDC Text Amendment) - – Recommendation of  
approval will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners on May 7, 2024, for  
the First Reading and May 21, 2024, for the Second  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYE:  
APPROVED  
Robert Beltran  
David Dalton  
Heath, Dalton, Agnini, Addison, Hickman, Schmidt, and Beltran  
18.  
LDCT-2024-6 (Vehicle Repair Ordinance)  
LDCT-2024-6 (Vehicle Repair Ordinance) continued to May 1, 2024  
19.  
LDCT-2024-7 (Water Star Ordinance)  
LDCT-2024-7 (Water Star Ordinance) continued to May 1, 2024  
Adjournment