SUBJECT
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Appoint Kevin M. Updike as an Alternate Member of the Planning Commission, for the three-year term, September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2027.
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DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Layboard: To review and approve or deny certain types of development applications (Level 3 and Level 4) pursuant to the use tables in Chapters 2, 4 and 5 of the Land Development Code.
Creating Authority: Polk County Ordinance 00-09, and as amended, the Polk County Land Development Code. The Planning Commission is the Local Planning Agency (LPA) per Section 163.3174 Florida Statutes.
Appointments: Seven members and three alternates to be appointed by the BoCC. The Board should include members representing the following areas: AICP Certified Planner; licensed surveyor and mapper, architect, or landscape architect; natural or environmental specialist; a farmer, rancher, or an individual involved in other aspects of agriculture, a business person, who may include a licensed real estate sales associate or broker, licensed general contractor or subcontractor.
Term: Three-year terms limited to two full-length consecutive terms and a maximum of eight years if initial appointment is less than three years.
Reason for Appointment: Expiration of term of previous Alternate Member, Angel Sims.
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint Kevin M. Updike as an Alternate Member of the Planning Commission, for the three-year term, September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2027. (District 1 Appointment.)
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kay Suggs
Executive Assistant to the Board
KaySuggs@polk-county.net