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*Private Sector Responsibilities The plan requires higher standards for various aspects of private development. Those aspects are summarized in -the attached chart (see attachment #4), which compares existing countywide code requirements, the "interim SR 60 enhancements" approved by the Board in May 1996, the adopted Wabasso Corridor Plan requirements, and the proposed SR 60 corridor plan requirements. The most significant requirements involve landscaping, signage, architectural features and materials, and color. *Non -conformities The plan requires that no change to exterior design or color be made without approval from the community development department verifying that such changes conform to the plan. Also, the plan states that existing, legal non -conforming development is grandfathered -in. However, the proposed plan requires certain non - conformities to be brought up to corridor plan standards, under the following conditions: 1. A development's SR 60/Thoroughfare Road Plan Buffer (landscaping), color, and signage must be brought up to corridor plan standards when: a. A site is abandoned for more than 12 consecutive months. (Note: this parallels the existing countywide non - conformities regulation in LDR section 904.08.) b. A building permit is obtained to alter or improve the project, other than minor repairs and roofing. 2. Non -conforming signs are required to be brought into conformity in regard to height and monument style installation within 5 years of the adoption of the SR 60 corridor plan LDRs. An exemption to this requirement is allowed where the cost of such sign modifications would be significant and where extra landscaping is provided around the sign base. Variances As with the Wabasso Corridor Plan, a variance procedure is proposed that would require action by the Board of County Commissioners (not the Board of Adjustment) after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Such a provision allows an avenue for "relief" from a requirement(s) under certain circumstances. ANAT.V 4 T Q : The proposed plan requires public and private participation in upgrading and maintaining the appearance of the SR 60 corridor. As such, the public will pay for and receive benefits from a generally enhanced environment, and private property owners will pay for and benefit from the same inviting, quality environment and resulting increased property values. In regard to costs, public activities will involve installation and maintenance of landscape and hardscape improvements within road rights-of-way. Over time, the county's responsibilities to maintain such improvements will expand, whether or not maintenance is performed by county workers or is contracted -out by the county to the private sector. Most increased costs for private development will involve landscaping and some material upgrades. Increased landscaping costs are the easiest to estimate and should not be substantial in relation to total project costs (see attachment #5). Estimating 29 April 22, 1997 60.,'K10 11 DLEZJ