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The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/31/85: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: May 31, 1985 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE COUNTY -INITIATED REQUEST SUBJECT: TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR Ro ert M. Keatinig, A THE BLUE CYPRESS Planning & Developm t Director IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FROM: is and Shearer, AICP REFERENCES: Blue Cypress Chief, Long -Range Planning RICH It is requested that the information herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of June 12, 1985 DESCRIPTIONS & CONDITIONS In the late 1950's, the Blue Cypress Lake Fish Camp was established on the west shore of Blue Cypress Lake. This fish camp was originally conceived as a 100 unit subdivision, located on three fingers of land within Blue Cypress Lake. Its purpose was to serve as a development of non -permanent residences, primarily travel trailers and camping with tents. In 1961, the fish camp was rezoned to C-1, a designation which allowed mobile homes. From that time until 1971, various lots were developed with either permanent residences or mobile homes. In 1971, however, the zoning code was revised, deleting mobile homes as a permitted use in the C-1 district. After 1971, most activity occurring at the Blue Cypress Fish Camp was done with- out County permits. Beginning in the late 1970's, a number of problems were identified in this area. Leaching from septic tanks, poor water quality in the finger canals, and potential flooding problems were identified. During this period, various structures were built which conflicted with County zoning and land development regulations. Finally, in 1982 the County adopted the land use element of its comprehensive plan which designated this area as environmentally sensitive. Recently, the County has received several requests to build upon several vacant lots in the subdivision. Because of the land use designation, the environmental problems, and the substandard lot sizes, the County has determined that a comprehensive solution is needed to the problems in this area. Recognizing that an undesirable situation currently exists in this area, the staff has determined that various measures must be taken to resolve current problems and prevent future problems in this area. Prior to taking action to resolve these problems, however, it is necessary to amend the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and to. develop a specific zoning district applicable to this area. At this time, County and map of the Land establish a new land Improvement District. discussions among is initiating a request to amend the text Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan to use designation entitled BCID, Blue Cypress This proposed amendment is the result of County staff, the Board of County 27 ��.� JUN 12 195 Boos