Narcoossee Community Planning Process Is the Fulfillment of That Promise, and Was Initiated with the October 2010 Planning Process Kick-Off Workshop

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table of contents

i. vision + executive summary 1-1

ii. our foundation 2-1

iii. our future 3-1

iv. strategies for success 4-1

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acknowledgments

Osceola County Citizens’ Advisory Committee Jeff Jones, AICP, Director of Strategic Initiatives Allen Doe, East Narcoossee Michelle Beamon, Project Manager Scott Sever, East Narcoossee Leigh Anne Wachter, AICP, Planner Mary Edgerton, North Narcoossee Jim Moore, North Narcoossee AECOM Design + Planning Thomas Atkins, South Narcoossee Betty Damke,South Narcoossee Bruce Meighen, AICP, Principal Sandy Siemon, Center Megan Moore, ASLA, Assoc. AIA, Project Manager Jewell Starling, Center Rebecca Brofft, Planner Cameron Gloss, AICP, Planner Aubrey Hake, Landscape Designer Joe McGrane, Landscape Architect Maria Michieli-Best, Quality Assurance Gregory Oakes, Landscape Designer Mackenzie Pett, Planner Scott Reyman,GIS narcoossee community plan D r a f t

i . v i s i o n + executive summary

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fulfilling a promise In June 2009, facing growth pressure from the north and east, the East Narcoossee Community and Osceola County conducted a ground-breaking planning process to collectively put forth their vision for what the community may become in the future. The three-day workshop facilitated that discussion and identified ways that the area can proactively plan for growth while preserving the community’s heritage and unique qualities. Residents were offered the chance to discuss these growth pressures, offer feedback on opportunities and values, identify an overall vision, work hand-in-hand with illustrators to develop concepts for integrating growth and development opportunities, and ultimately create an illustrative plan framework physically embodying this vision. Approximately 140 participants visited this initial workshop, including County Commissioner Fred Hawkins, Jr.

Though the resulting East Narcoossee Workshop Summary was not adopted, Osceola County promised to further these discussions with a more comprehensive study for the overall area. This Narcoossee Community Planning Process is the fulfillment of that promise, and was initiated with the October 2010 Planning Process Kick-Off Workshop. This Narcoossee is a Creek Indian Planning Process expanded the planning area to encompass word meaning “Little Bear”. the area from East Lake Tohopekaliga to the western boundary of the Desert Ranch, south to Highway 192 and Nova Road, and north to the Osceola-Orange County line.

While there is a great sense of community pride in the Narcoossee area, never before have landowners and residents had the chance to collectively put forth their vision for what the community may become in the future. This planning process facilitated that discussion and identified ways that the area can proactively plan for growth while preserving the community’s heritage and unique qualities. v i s i o n

Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 Boggy Creek Road I. Character Districts Split Oaks Lake Conservation Park Ajay

A set of four Character Districts were Deerfield Street determined during the process to further Fell’s Cyrils Drive Cove identify the existing character of those areas, and to develop appropriate responses for future Zuni Road

Hinden Franklin Road development within each. Lake

Thompkins Drive The Equestrian Rural Character Districts Absher Road currently consist of larger residential parcels McMichael Road with few connections in and out of the area. Tyson Road

Narcoossee Road Jack Brack Road Most of these roads are unpaved, and many Jack Brack Road residences surrounded by native vegetation. Absher Lane Rambling Road Jones Road East Lake The Subdivision Infill Character Districts are Tohopekaliga Countryside Court mostly to the west of Narcoossee Road, and Jones Road are those areas that have already been built out into residential subdivisions and consisting of Starline Drive both smaller and larger lots. The remainder Chisholm Park Trail Center of undeveloped land within these areas are Lake Nova Road Chisholm negligible, and development would be limited Park on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Ralph Miller Road Rummell Road Harkley Runyan Road

The Mixed Use Character Districts are those that Haywood Ruffin Road Lake are currently under development applications, Runnymede such as the Center Lake DRI and the Springhead Narcoossee Road Lake DCI. Additional areas adjacent to Center East 10th Street

Lake have been designated as Mixed Use, due to Puffin Road Highway 192 Nora Tyson Road their vacant or agricultural nature, with a high possibility of redevelopment.

The Town Neighborhoods Character character districts Districts are intended to focus residential character districts miscellaneous equestrian rural major existing roads subdivision infill proposed mobility mixed-use narcoossee boundary town neighborhoods lakes 1-6 0 1,320’ 2,640’ 5,280’ narcoossee (1/4 mi.) (1/2 mi.) (1 mi.) community plan Narcoossee Community Planning Process Boggy Creek Road development adjacent to the Historic Town

Split Oaks Lake Conservation Park area of Narcoosssee. These areas are already Ajay parcelled out at smaller residential lots, with Deerfield Street

Fell’s Cyrils Drive many existing and under-utilized right-of-ways Cove available for a grid network of local streets development typical of small towns. These Zuni Road

Hinden Franklin Road areas are intended to support the commercial Lake

Thompkins Drive and retail activity within the Historic Town and TOD/ Commercial Areas at Jones and Absher Road

McMichael Road Narcoossee Roads, and are envisioned to create a walkable area for residents. Tyson Road

Narcoossee Road Jack Brack Road Jack Brack Road Absher Lane Rambling Road Jones Road II. Consolidated East Lake Tohopekaliga Frameworks Countryside Court

Jones Road While more detail and description for the

Starline Drive open space, mobility and centers frameworks can be found in Chapter 3, Framework, this Chisholm Park Trail Center Lake consolidated frameworks map works with Nova Road Chisholm Park the crafted vision, essentially developing

Ralph Miller Road a physical embodiment of the values and Rummell Road Harkley Runyan Road opportunities identified by the community.

Haywood Ruffin Road The environmental framework includes the Lake Runnymede Split Oak Forest Mitigation Park buffering and preservation of existing wildlife corridors and Narcoossee Road habitat areas. The transportation framework East 10th Street

Puffin Road builds upon regional connectivity, dedicated Nora Tyson Road Highway 192 transit, and enhanced local street connections with numerous multipurpose and equestrian trail connections throughout the community. consolidated frameworks A hierarchy of centers and neighborhoods centers mobility character dist. misc. includes a centralized Historic Town, with new historic town center avenue/ boulevard equestrian rural major existing roads comm./ emp. center multimodal subdivision infill narcoossee boundary neighborhood and community centers. community center trails mixed-use lakes neighborhood center multi-use trail town cultural/civic center multi-use trail neighborhoods equestrian trail 0 1,320’ 2,640’ 5,280’ narcoossee 1-7 parks (1/4 mi.) (1/2 mi.) (1 mi.) community plan Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

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During the initial East Narcoossee Workshop, in July of 2009, the community spent three days discussing the growth pressures that the area is facing, and took the opportunity to provide feedback on their values through electronic polling. Issues and opportunities were addressed through physically locating constraints and possibilities on a large aerial map of the area, working hand-in-hand with illustrators to define specific elements of these opportunities, and identifying images that demonstrate the type of character that they would like to see. The resulting vision, values and plan frameworks documented in the June 2009 East Narcoossee Community Workshop Summary served as a starting point for the Narcoossee Community Planning Process.

The Narcoossee Community Planning Process Kick-Off Workshop was held on October 23, 2010. At this event, over 140 community members provided input, asked questions, and engaged in discussions about the future of the Narcoossee area. The open-house event again offered interactive stations for each of four community subareas: North Narcoossee Community, South Narcoossee Community, East Narcoossee Community and Center Community. Participants were again invited to comment on issues and opportunities on large aerial maps for each subarea. Community members participated in an electronic survey to gauge values related to development in the Narcoossee area. At the visual preference station, participants selected photos of community elements that best represented their vision for the future.

Since that workshop, twenty small neighborhood meetings and five Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings have been held with residents to identify, refine, and document their thoughts and ideas for the future of the Narcoossee Community. Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

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The following challenges, opportunities and thoughts about growth were identified by community members and were key considerations throughout the planning process as represented in this summary. Challenges that residents identified included:

•• “Growth will come!” •• It is as much “our” growth as it is from the outside •• Can we have growth and still preserve what we love? •• Can we let current patterns continue and still have it all (low taxes, traffic, services)? •• It is not growth, it’s the pace of it Opportunities that were identified and built upon include:

•• “Yes, we can make growth work for us!” •• If we don’t plan for it, we will lose! •• Doing nothing may not be the answer •• Not stopping growth, but having a “say” in growth •• Growth, while preserving what we love •• Growth will occur, but we can plan for it

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continuation of overlay zones rural development clustered development equestrian trails + in key areas amenities maximum density requirements new office + mixed use neighborhoods. dark sky policies industrial campuses small town heart with amenities + retail rural design standards

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25% no no yes yes center 20+ years 0 - 2.5 years 2.5 - 5.5 years 15.5 - 20 years 5.5 - 10.5 years east narcoossee 10.5 - 15.5 years north narcoossee south narcoossee Are you a resident In which subarea do How long have you Do you feel as if you of the planning been a resident in V a l u e s you live? are in the current area? the planning area? path of growth?

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The attitudes and preferences of the workshop There was support for both continued rural participants were surveyed through an development and mixed-use, along with electronic polling activity. Responses to additional retail areas and a small town heart, questions were gathered and displayed on- connected by new mixed-use trails. screen throughout the activity. The participants’ responses helped build a better understanding Most participants prefer the development of jobs of the community’s values and priorities. over housing.

Most participants feel they are in the current Most participants are not willing to pay path of growth and that their greatest challenge higher taxes to protect the area from further is continuing development within the planning development. area. no yes crime safety schools housing combine gradually large lots separators amenities low crime incorporate lack of jobs agriculture employment rural living accessibility development development development create public devt. projects create diverse create diverse natural buffers neighborhoods natural habitat develop diverse diverse develop within the area narcoossee road outside the area dark night skies housing options lack of amenities transition density promote increased Do you have a What is your sense of community What is your How should we deal How do we create maintenance + quality

business in the community’s recreation access to water community’s with the interface of better development? planning area? greatest asset? biggest challenge? urban and rural areas?

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downtown retail restaurants housing office + industrial any jobs grocery stores large research/ employment center jobs neighborhood mixed use areas retail stores

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25% parks trails parks bicycle schools centers schools centers libraries housing housing facilities diversity diversity multi-use sidewalks pedestrian equestrian recreation equestrian of housing retail areas apartments townhomes fire stations recreational smaller lots single family local services police stations higher income income higher ranch housing electric vehicles bigger homes on What neighborhood What type of trails What is your affordable housing What additional would be best for the amenities would V a l u e s amenities are most preference for future needed? community? housing? you like?

1-20 Narcoossee Community Planning Process no no no yes yes yes transit density sidewalks pedestrian pedestrian transitions disclosures + bike trails bike + expansions good design buffer zones landscaping right-to-farm of walls/ berms of walls/ traffic calming/ equestrian trails taxi/ ferry water new roads + road road connectivity How do we improve What transportationimprovements safety Are you willing to pay Do you expect your Do you expect to compatibility with enhancements higher taxes for less children to stay retire here? development? would you like? development in the area? here?

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ii. our foundation

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a strong foundation In 2006, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) published a Vision and Growth Strategy for Osceola County. This report emphasizes the importance of Osceola County, the Lake Tohopekaliga and East Lake Tohopekaliga areas in particular, in ensuring that new growth is economically and environmentally beneficial to the region. Osceola County is positioned squarely in the region’s path of growth, and this area could capture as much as 20% of the County’s projected 2025 population of 525,000. Already, 97% of the County’s 235,000 residents live in this northwestern area, leaving the rest of the County predominantly rural. Furthermore, considering the significant regional investment in commercial projects such as Innovation Way and the vacancy rates in other established areas of the County, the ULI Report suggests: “The decision to focus East Lake Tohopekaliga on residential uses is supported by the market. Nevertheless, some portion of the study area should be reserved for future business and research growth. That area should be small and located with easy access to the transportation network.”

In 2007, the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan 2025 was adopted, mirroring many of the same visionary goals that were included in the ULI findings. Growth in the County must be deliberate and well planned in order to be both desirable and prosperous. Long-term planning is centered on smart growth principles to ensure that quality of life issues are addressed in ultimate development plans, instead of planning for short-term gains. The Comprehensive Plan provides the policy framework to accomplish this vision, to maintain the area’s high quality of life, and to promote a sustainable environment and economy into the future.

Specific to the East Narcoossee community, the Comprehensive Plan revised the allowable densities to three to five dwelling units per acre. The premise for this increase is that future development can best achieve sustainability through a finer-grain, higher density development pattern. The Comprehensive Plan particularly addresses potential growth areas surrounding the urban core of Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

“Many communities have taken the position that they will remain rural without accommodating growth. That error leads to sprawl and sometimes a complete loss of community character. Failure to plan for growth effectively leads to random, sprawling patterns of development. Community character is sacrificed, and opportunities to shape a more vibrant future are forever lost.” - Urban Land Institute

Kissimmee and St. Cloud through its eleven The Comprehensive Plan states that each Mixed Mixed Use Districts that comprise the Urban Use District Conceptual Master Plan “explore Expansion Area (UEA) within the Urban a range of build-out opportunities and their Growth Boundary (UGB) of the County. These relationship to the size and form of future Districts will ultimately accommodate most centers, the layout and inter-connectedness of the County’s future development, and the of future transportation networks, and the Narcoossee community not only surrounds spatial arrangement of the mix of uses with a Mixed Use District 7, it is also adjacent to the intent of maximizing internal trip capture District 8. Both of these areas are currently (Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.1.10).” The being planned through the Center Lake Comprehensive Plan relies on strategic growth Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and within its Mixed Use Districts to greatly reduce the Northeast District Conceptual Master Plan. or eliminate the urbanization of much of the Other nearby plans include Districts 1 and 2 County’s important rural areas. of the East of Lake Tohopekaliga Conceptual Master Plan, and Districts 3, 4 and a portion of 5 Given its proximity to these three Conceptual within the South Lake Tohopekaliga Conceptual Master Plans, concepts for the East Narcoossee Master Plan. community will benefit from considering components such as mobility, environmental

2-4 Narcoossee Community Planning Process management and employment as part of County’s Mixed Use Districts, that will most the greater planning area. Ranching and effectively promote “self-reliant individuals, agricultural lands are also important to Osceola healthy families, competitive enterprises and County’s economy and heritage, and the strong institutions, coexisting in a safe and Comprehensive Plan’s approach to capturing sustainable natural environment (ULI, 2006)”. the majority of growth near existing urbanized areas allows these uses to continue. The ULI Principles of sustainability are intrinsic to smart report recognizes that there is a balancing act growth communities, and density provides with justifying growth in certain areas in order the foundation to achieve those principles. A to be most effective in preserving a greater part sustainable land use pattern is difficult to attain of the whole. at typical suburban densities, which encourages residents to rely almost entirely on automobiles Osceola County’s new model for growth and traveling outside of their neighborhood may enable the East Narcoossee community for work, entertainment and social activities. residents to achieve their goals for the future in Considering alternative land use forms from ways that traditional suburban growth would just typical suburbs can support transit and not. The following principles of smart growth increase walkability. It can support smaller were introduced during the workshop to begin neighborhood-serving retail and employment evaluating how they may influence the East areas. New nodes of activity can be served by Narcoossee community. transit, reinforcing the community’s ability to rely less on cars and focus their daily activities Smart growth communities are those within their immediate neighborhood. communities that balance social, environmental and economic sustainability to form enduring places for people to live and thrive. However, planning for smart growth in Florida is not without challenges - achieving a well-balanced demographic profile and diverse economic base is difficult with tourism, second home owners and retirees making up such a large share of the state’s economic and social foundation. It is the new communities and redevelopment areas, such as those that will take shape in Osceola

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a starting point

The Narcoossee Community planning area is generally described as extending south from the Osceola-Orange County line to US 192 and east from East Lake Tohopekaliga to the boundary of the Northeast District Conceptual Master Plan area. Encompassing approximately 16,200 acres, the planning area is separated into four quadrants: the North Narcoossee Community, the East Narcoossee Community, the South Narcoossee Community, and the Center Community. A variety of land uses are present within A Changing Area. Although the Narcoossee Community rural in nature, the area includes planning area, ranging from a growing number of smaller lots residential subdivisions, farms, orchards and ranches, resulting from new subdivisions. to small commercial areas and vacant land.

In order to gain a better understanding of the planning area prior to meeting with residents, Osceola County staff documented the area through multiple site visits and online research. Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 a b r i e f h i s t o r y o f n a r c o o s s e e miles of property in Indian River County and moved there to form the town of Fellsmere. Narcoossee was founded in 1884 by Virginia entrepreneur E. Nelson Fell, and by English Although many of the original settlers followed immigrants who were lured to Florida to grow Fell, the Cadman and Hill families decided oranges and find prosperity. to stay in Narcoossee. The Cadmans built a packinghouse in 1882, which still stands today By 1888, the St. Cloud and Sugar Belt Railway and is the oldest in the United States. Both ran through Narcoossee, increasing the families found success in Narcoossee and St. possibility of citrus shipping and changing Cloud in the years after the drought. the local economy. Narcoossee Two miles south of experienced a surge Narcoossee was home of growth in the Both Fell’s Memorial to a group of Shakers early 1890s, and soon Cemetery (Narcoossee who bought 7,000 the town became a acres in 1896. While thriving commercial Cemetery) + Fell’s Point are they were able to grow many successful center. Narcoossee named for E. Nelson Fell boasted a large hotel, crops and gardens, general store, riding their most notable academy, sawmill, crop was pineapple, tuberculosis sanatorium and citrus packing which they exported to Cuba. In 1911, the house. Famous Narcoossee oranges were Shakers of Narcoossee made national news after treated with special care, each one wrapped euthanizing the tuberculosis ridden “sister” individually before shipped all over the world. Sadie Marchant. Unable to convert prospects, the population of the community dwindled; The well-known Florida freezes of 1894 and by 1924, the community had left Florida and 1895 killed most of the area’s citrus crop and returned to New York. subsequently, Narcoossee’s economy crashed along with it. In 1908, Narcoossee residents’ By this time, Narcoossee had already attracted livelihoods were threatened once more as they many individual farmers and ranchers, who suffered from a major drought. This proved to continued to develop the fertile pastures along be the last straw for Fell, who bought 144 square the eastern shores of East Lake Tohopekaliga.

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Recent Growth + Community Attitudes In August of 1986, the Orlando Sentinel ran an article entitled, “Growth Overtaking The Narcoossee Community has primarily been Narcoossee”. According to this article, growth a rural landscape with many acres occupied had concentrated on Narcoossee Road, where by natural and agricultural resources such many lots were up for sale and being sold to as pasture, citrus groves, cropland, lakes investors and homebuyers. and woodlands. Significant growth in the area began between the late 1960’s and early In October 1986, a 69,000-volt power 1970’s, as an arrival of newcomers came from line was proposed for a Narcoossee surrounding cities to find refuge in a country neighborhood, sparking a number of protests. setting. Many complaints focused on the lack of communication and transparency between In 1985, the County assumed responsibility County officials and the community. Due to the of Narcoossee Road and developed plans to strong opposition, the project was delayed for expand from two lanes to four lanes. During nearly a year. this time, Narcoossee was zoned agricultural with a minimum lot size of five acres, but In the same timeframe, Osceola County the County’s proposed update to the 1979 developed a miniplan for Narcoossee, angering Comprehensive Plan called for a “suburban type many residents who saw it as a threat to development” of two dwelling units per acre. their rural lifestyle. The master plan for the Narcoossee corridor divided a 20 square-mile These new changes brought mixed reviews area into three development sections. from local residents. Citizens feared smaller lot sizes would result in more people, ultimately This miniplan stated, “Suburban development increasing vandalism, traffic congestion and in a 3/4 mile wide area between East Lake crime. Most of the community favored a zoning Tohopekaliga and County Road 15. The proposal that restricted mobile homes to five- highest densities would be allowed in this area, acre lots and single-family homes to two-acre ranging from half-acre lots in subdivisions to sites. County officials, however, were trying to planned unit developments with four units per reduce the number of mobile homes, due to their acre. Urban services, such as sewage, water, low tax base. paved roads, and recreation facilities, would be required for larger projects. Semirural development in a half-mile-wide area east of County Road 15 to Absher Road. With county

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approval, two-acre lots would be permitted. initiating corridor plans for Narcoossee Rural development would remain intact for the Road and Boggy Creek Road. rest of Narcoossee; five-acre lot minimums and •• Throughout the first decade of the 21st no lot splits.” century, new developments associated with Lake Nona, including the emerging Medical The plan was meant to appease conflicting City, had Narcoossee residents hopeful for attitudes in the area by pacifying residents an expanding employment base but worried opposed to change, while consolidating greater about uninhibited growth. densities. •• In June 2009, the Osceola County Smart Growth Department again conducted Following is a brief summary of some of the a public weekend workshop. This planning efforts and articles over the past workshop focused specifically on the East twenty years: Narcoossee Community. The three days of the workshop were spent discussing •• In 1988, Narcoossee received approval for a the challenges and opportunities for community park. accommodating growth within the area, •• In 1989, the Orlando Sentinel ran another while outlining an overall community vision article entitled “Narcoossee: Where and identifying illustrative catalyst projects. Urbanites Find Refuge”. The article The East Narcoossee Community Workshop celebrated the small town characteristics Summary was produced as a result of the of Narcoossee and interviewed several community outreach. This event was so residents about their well received by the citizens, the study thoughts on growth. area was expanded, initiating the 2010 •• In 1996, Narcoossee Narcoossee Community Plan process. A resident in the area residents opposed 243- unit development along stated, “I'm not opposed to East Lake Tohopekaliga, development, but I think they primarily due to its small lot sizes and anticipated should protect areas like this.” pollution and flooding. •• In 2003, the Osceola County Planning Department held the first community workshop,

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N a r c o o s s e e E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s

The U.S. Census data provided within this report is used to further understand the Narcoossee Community.

General Characteristics.

Table 1 illustrates the breakdown of the Narcoossee Community population of 9,759 persons, by gender. The percentage of males table 1: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, general characteristics and females are equally split. The median age subject number percent for the area is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Osceola County median age of 34 years. total population 9,759 100% sex + age Housing Characteristics. male 4,926 50.5% Approximately 14% of the homes in the Narcoossee Community are vacant, slightly female 4,833 49.5% lower than the County rate of 15.7%. This rate median age (years) 39.1 n/a may be explained by the high level of seasonal residences, which comprises 10% of the homes Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1 in the area. The majority of vacant homes in the community are rental homes. table 2: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, housing occupancy

With 3,612 households in the Narcoossee subject number percent Community, nearly 77% consist of families, total housing units 4,211 100 including children under the age of 18. The median age of the area (39) seems to affirm the occupied housing units 3,612 85.8 trend toward a high rate of households with vacant housing units 599 14.2 families. The average household size is 2.7, for seasonal, recreational or occasional use 451 10.7 slightly lower than the County average of 2.8. homeowner vacancy rate (%) 1.7 n/a rental vacancy rate (5) 8.7 n/a

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1

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The majority of residents in the community own their homes. Only 11% of the homes in table 3: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, households the Narcoossee planning area are occupied by renters. subject number percent

total households 3,612 100 The majority of the residents within the Narcoossee planning area (93%) moved into the family households 2,786 77.1 community within the last 30 years. Only 7% with own children under 18 years 1,180 32.7 of the residents have been there more than 30 married-couple family 2,349 65 years. Between 1995 and 1998, 1,000+ residents moved into the Narcoossee Community. with own children under 18 years 922 25.5 female householder, no husband present 289 8 with own children under 18 years 165 4.6 non-family households 826 22.9 householder living alone 621 17.2 householder 65 years + older 236 6.5 householders with individuals under 18 years 1,333 36.9 households with individuals 65 years + older 861 23.8 average household size 2.7 n/a average family size 3.03 n/a

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1 table 4: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, housing tenure

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occupied housing units 3,612 100 owner-occupied housing units 3,191 88.3 renter-occupied housing units 421 11.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1

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The citrus industry has always been a staple for the area. As far back as the turn of the century “Narcoossee oranges” were delivered throughout the world.

Development Prior to 1930 Development 1931 - 1950 Development 1951 - 1970

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Development 1971 - 1990 Development 1991-2009

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Educational Characteristics.

Of the population over the age of 25, nearly 83% of the residents within the Narcoossee Community have attained a high school diploma table 5: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, year moved in or higher degree. subject number percent

Employment Characteristics. 1999 to March 2000 702 19.1% The unemployment rate within the community 1995 to 1998 1,011 27.5% is 3.4% of the population, lower than the 1990 to 1994 896 24.4% County’s unemployment rate of 12.2%. Nearly 1980 to 1989 815 22.2% 84% of the population commutes an average of 33 minutes to work each day, by themselves, 1970 to 1979 223 6.1% in their own vehicle. Only 11% carpool with 1969 or earlier 31 0.8% others to work. Currently, LYNX does not service Narcoossee Road and is not planned to Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1 service Narcoossee Road within the 2019 Transit Expansion Plan. table 6: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, educational characteristics

Attendance Zones. subject number percent

The two maps on the following page population 25 years + over 6,922 100% feature the existing attendance zones for less than 9th grade 231 3.3% Narcoossee Elementary School and Narcoossee 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 974 14.1% Middle school marked in the tan color. high school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,527 36.5% some college, no degree 1,687 24.4% associate degree 419 6.1% bachelor’s degree 616 8.9% graduate or professional degree 468 6.8% percent high school graduate or higher 82.6 n/a percent bachelor’s degree or higher 15.7 n/a

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1

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table 7: u.s. census data for zip code 34771, employment characteristics

subject number percent

employment status population 16 years + over 7,799 100% in labor force 4,788 61.4% civilian labor force 4,788 61.4% employed 4,519 57.9% unemployed 269 3.4% percent of civilian labor force 5.6 n/a armed Forces 0 0% not in labor force 3,011 38.6% commuting to work workers 16 years + over 4,376 100 car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,669 83.8 car, truck, or van - carpooled 491 11.2 public transportation (including taxicab) 0 0 walked 33 0.8 other means 26 0.6 worked at home 157 3.6 mean travel time to work (minutes) 33 (X)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 Summary File 1

2-17 Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

Osceola County Extension Services. table 8: community amenities Osceola County Extension Office Services are available countywide as a partnership between subdivisions + home owner associations st. cloud parks the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and east lake cove 2100 n. narcoossee rd. civic center 3001 17th st. Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the United States st. cloud, fl 34769 st. cloud, fl 34772 Department of Agriculture, and the Osceola east lake reserve 500 n. narcoossee rd. extreme sports 2401 peghorn way County Government. st. cloud, fl 34769 complex st. cloud, fl 34772

The Extension Office offers a variety of fells cove encore property godwin park 317 delaware ave. programs and educational seminars to the management st. cloud, fl 34772 75 gatlin ave., suite a County, including topics on agriculture, orlando, fl 32806 hopkins park 620 east 17th st. commercial horticulture, environment, family st. cloud, fl 34772 and consumer sciences, nutrition and 4-H youth hammock pointe n/a lakefront park 1104 lakeshore blvd. development. lake ajay village world of homes st. cloud, fl 34772 2884 s. osceola ave. Narcoossee Community residents and subarea orlando, fl 32806 o.p. johnson park 324 georgia ave. st. cloud, fl 34772 homeowners associations take advantage of majestic homes n/a some of the specific services offered, including: peghorn park + 2101 peghorn way runnymede oaks n/a Trail st. cloud, fl 34772 •• Tree services, which have seen an increase schools shuffle board 701 ohio ave. in popularity through the Narcoossee Road courts st. cloud, fl 34772 widening project narcoossee 2690 n. narcoossee rd. •• Small farm production and maintenance elementary school st. cloud, fl 34771 stephanie 2701 missouri ave. leigh rothstein st. cloud, fl 34772 •• Equestrian programs focusing on narcoossee 2700 n. narcoossee rd. memorial park recreational riding middle school st. cloud, fl 34771 ted broda 4499 michigan ave. narcoossee area + adjacent parks memorial park st. cloud, fl 34772 chisholm park 4700 chisholm park trail veterans’ park 1201 13th st. st. cloud, fl 34771 st. cloud, fl 34772 lake 10123 william carey drive water tower park 3351 pinetree dr. whippoorwill koa orlando, fl 32832 st. cloud, fl 34772 moss park 12901 moss park rd. orlando, fl 32832 narcoossee 5354 rambling rd. community park st. cloud, fl 34771 2-18 Narcoossee Community Planning Process table 8: community amenities subdivisions + home owner associations st. cloud parks east lake cove 2100 n. narcoossee rd. civic center 3001 17th st. st. cloud, fl 34769 st. cloud, fl 34772 east lake reserve 500 n. narcoossee rd. extreme sports 2401 peghorn way st. cloud, fl 34769 complex st. cloud, fl 34772 fells cove encore property godwin park 317 delaware ave. management st. cloud, fl 34772 75 gatlin ave., suite a orlando, fl 32806 hopkins park 620 east 17th st. st. cloud, fl 34772

WA RD

WALDEN ABIAK A BOGGY CREE K MORNINGS IDE N FORE STBREEZ E OS CEOLA HIGH PLAINS MISTY M ORN LONGWORT H FELLS COV E TOHO I

RUSTIC P R

OSPREY J LUKE MORRIS G RIACHUE LO DUSK MAP LE E DE CK BREWSTE R DAWN F A

SILVE R R LAKE SILVE ANTHONY HARVEST Q PIONEE R TIMB ER MYE RS DASHA PA LM hammock pointe n/a HUGHEYWILL JET TY DAY BREA K WATE RS DGEE Lake Ajay

TURNBE RRY Narcoossee Middle ROB MANDOLIN CA RDINA L HA MMOCK

TINDALL ACRES TINDALL SUNNY SUNNY DAY GRE AT OAK S GUS BAY LAUREL

MORTON CAMINO REA L

FRONTIER K 6 K EAGLE BAY NORTH POINT HUNLE Y SIESTA VIEW DE ERFIE LD UNNAME D MIDDLE TON SCENIC Fells Cove CYRILS BERKS HIRE SPRINGHEA D

LIA SHORE VIEW

NELE NARCOOSS EE ELE MENTARY EAS T LAK E T EAS

DAH Attendance Zone Boundary JACK FIS H EAGLE SNEST PEA RL n SHAD ASHLEY HAWTHORNE MILL STREAM lakefront park 1104 lakeshore blvd. LAKEVISTA

BIG BA SS FRANKLIN SEA L KALIGA RON LE ON TYS ON ROYA L PALM TURTLE MARINA COV EVIEW SPIRA L OE STE RLE PARKVIEW Hinden Lake DE ASE HERABS PLAZA HILLIARD IS LE HILLIARD RE DD BELMONT CAHOK IA 2010/2011 ASCOT NICOLE THOM PKINS INTERIOR OAKWOOD BORINQUE N FLA MB OYAN HUNTER MOS S CA RS ON lake ajay village world of homes DA N SMITH Lake Myrtle

AURORA

RUTH UNNAME D DE RB Y INDIGO B AY OEFINA JOSE KIS SIMME E B AY UNNAME D UNDERWOOD

MOORE MCMICHAEL LE EJA NZE N Lake Preston st. cloud, fl 34772 BARRATT LAZY OAKS PEK INGES E

SHEPHE RD WINNE RS ARRA PAHOE ZUNI MARTHAS TYSON SOPHIE BRUNS

ST TROPE Z FORTUNE JACK BRA CK

NARCOOSS EE Bullock Lake MAP LEHEAD LLOY D

TRAILS END

UNDERWOOD

RVD NCE PROVIDE RA MBLING AAJO NAVA

MARLLO OAK SHORE 2884 s. osceola ave. WIGGINS VICKIE RAY LE NE MONICA OUTB ACK KEV IN FRY ER

East Lake Tohopekaliga COUNTRY SIDE EADY EAGLE

KNIGHTSB RIDGE CALASA NS

GERRY Lake Joel BROOKSTONE SUNS ET WETLANDS REMINGTON AUTUMN JONES LOR WOODS TAY

HARWOOD STOREYBE ND JANICE KAY KETCH UNNAME D

UNNAME D EDEN

AVENTURINE D UNNAME STAR MA GNOLIA STAR LINE

PREST WICK

LAKE MOONLIGHT o.p. johnson park 324 georgia ave. ME SA COS TA J BENNETT orlando, fl 32806 MARISA JES S BONITA PARTIN SETTLE MENT FA LL MAP LEHEAD DIANE SUN GROV E Lake Center

BROADVIEW ALBA NY SUNLIGHT JUDITH FORT HILL

RIB HONEY DEW OLD OA K ADAM NOVA DRIFT WOOD HORTON PECAN OAK LA KE SHORE CITRUS OAK

DISSTON SHORE DA NE MITCHELWOOD

HIDDEN HANSOM ROCKWOOD

HACKNEY PARKWAY HIDDEN HEIGHTS

PATRICIA RALPH MILLE R TWELVE OAKS TWELVE

Fish Lake SHARP LAKE OAK SHORE SIM MONS

CINDER RUMME LL

EME RALD Coon Lake

TER HARKLEY RUNYAN st. cloud, fl 34772 ELLEN ROOK ERY ANN IRLO BRONSON ME M BIG SK Y HAY WOOD RUFFIN

DREA M

G AND H G BLACKB ERRY

AME S HAV EN CA SSIDY ALLIGATOR 1S T CY PRES S Runnymede Lake NE PTUNE MACON REFLECTION

LAKE SHORE Runnymede Lake GAR INTERIOR 2ND 2ND ADAMS SIX GUN APP LE BLOSSOM COD CYPRES S SALMON

MARLIN Trout Lake SUNDANCE 3RD 3RD WOODS

INDIAN SAM PAN

PUFFIN 4TH COLUMBIA 4TH 4TH DAKOTA LOTUS TOPSY

MISSOURI 5TH VIRGINIA LILLIAN LE E BROWN BROWN CHAP EL 5TH BAS S ALITA WE LLE GA TORBRANCH

EAS TERN COMM ERCE CENTE R 6TH 6TH KENTUCKY AERF IELD WATE SHORE LINE

FLORIDA

CONNECTICUT

ORE GON

CAROLINA RANCHRS

7TH WYOMING OHIO DOC 8TH PA RK DEER

GRA PE ROS EDALE ED HARRIS

ROB INSON 9TH 9TH TY SON NORA MUS TANG

GEORGIA

MCKAY MONTA NA majestic homes n/a ASHTON

ALAB AMA

JERS EY LAKE CONLIN LAKE 10TH BURTON MIDLAND BLACKFOOT

WHISLER ASHTON PA RK

CALIFORNIA DRULINER PUFFIN

MATHIS

ILLINOIS

ROP ER

PINE WISCONSIN 11TH

ARIZONA ORA NGE

ELM

KILT PINE

LONG

12TH LIZA NROE

WINCHES TER DEAN LAKE LIZZ IE KELLY MINNESOTA 13TH

BAY DELAWARE MO INDIANA 14TH BETS YROS S PINE GROVE Lake Lizzie PINE LAK E VERMONT 15TH

FLORIDA

LOUISIANA

INTERIOR AS S KANSA 16TH RIVER TENNESS EE HAMLIN 17TH BRADLEY BRONCO

DAKOTA

PALM RUSS ELL CRAWFORD IE TON TILES

JIM MY

AMB ER SAVAGE LAKE TRUDY JULIANNA HICKORYTREE

LIVE OAK LIVE PATRIOT

BUDINGE R ALLIGATOR LAK E SHORE KENTUCKY MUT TER 19TH 19TH PALM NATIONS

PEGHORN EAS TERN

DELAWARE BARCO OLD CA OLD CREEK NOE LEA

JAM ES RUNNING RUNNING HORS E peghorn park + 2101 peghorn way BITT LE BUCKHORN WINDY

LIVE OAKLAKLIVE E RD SENATE BEE CHWOOD KALE Y WOOD

ELDORA DO KINCAID MISSOURI RANCHERO

OLD NOECA CRE EK

WA DE VIE W ANDES HICKORY OLD TREE LIVE OAK LAK E

JAN JAN LAN BRIDLE CAROLYN FERTIC BIG BE ND Live Oak Lake TRE E LINE BAY SHORE RAY MOND CLAY Bay Lake STABLE Lake Conlin

LANCA BRANCH BAR LOU BAR

NEW NOLTE MICHIGAN DAV ID BAY TREE OLD M ELBOURNE DREM A LONGPINE BAILEY BULLIS BURB ERRY TYBE E

JENS COT

PAWLEYS

CLARK INDIANA

COV E runnymede oaks n/a NE W NOLTE NE W NOLTE ACRESGRE EN BULLIS CHIP PE WA SENECA CYPRESPOINT S BARKE R MARIETTA

SETT LE RS SAS HA WHIP O WILL CHAM BERLIN Trail st. cloud, fl 34772 MERCEDES Sardine Lake

ASHEV ILLE CEDAR HAMMOCK INDIAN LAK ES CLAY WHA LEY CREE KV IEW JEB IDIAH CYPRES S TREE

ZION BREEZ Y PINE

CREE K WOODS TONY

BETH SNAIL KITE

PALMYRA ID ONG WINDS

WAGON

GODWIN

CARRIAGE CYPRES S WOODS PRESE RV E WILSON MARJORIE

BIRON NOA H SILVE R THISTLE

ELBIB Buck Lake Alligator Lake MICHABE LL

MICAH ALLIGATOR LAK E

MERLIN

TRA M

E T VES Cat Lake

SWEE TWATE R HELEN GUE NEVERE KISSIMME E PA RK DIAMOND CY PRES S CYPRES S OAK GLEN MICHELE CUPS EE D SIR LA NCELOT DA RK KYS

TOSCANA OP AL BAYV IEW KEY STONE STONE KEY POINTE

HENRY J HENRY FIVE OA KS GOLDENEY E KELS EY SCHOOLHOUSE INTERIOR CAT BRIER UNNAME D

MALLARD POND PINE TREE ET HORE WESTS schools RUDDYALLEGRA GLE NWICK BRANT ROUEN

SAX ONY COV INGTON EDSEL NURSERY shuffle board 701 ohio ave. QUA IL KAISE R Pearl Lake

CLAY BRICK WEST END WREN

DOE RUN

CORD M ERIALIMP

RICK Y LA KE SHORE

LAKE TOHOPEKLAKE ALIGA RAV EN BAHIA

DEER CREEK JAY LEE ROB ERT

PACKARD LA SA LLE LA

OAKWOOD ORCHID UK R TUCKE

CITRUS WILLYS MEA DOW BUCKSTRAND PIX IE BRAMB LY ROB IN

CLINT

EDSEL MALLARD BOUTIN ESP RIT SPIRITED DEER RUN DESERE T HENRY J HENRY A D

FRIARS COV E ENCHANTME NT

DOE

HIXON

LAKE VIEW ACRESLAKE VIEW

CHAP LAIN CROSLE Y

MCCLELLAND C courts st. cloud, fl 34772 HUNTING LODGE HICKORY TREE

GLA SS MAN RED RED BRIDGE

CHIE F HOPI HOGHA MMOCK RAMBLE R

BIRCH R TUCKE Brick Lake QUA IL ROOST

LIPP MAN

West Lake Tohopekaliga STORY BOB WHITEBOB

narcoossee 2690 n. narcoossee rd. WOODQUA IL LAKE GENTRYLAKE FANNY BA SS

ALBRITTON HENRY J HENRY

TURN AROUND BAYAROUNDTURN LA SA LLE LA MILDRED BA SS

RUNWAY VALENCIA BUCKSK IN

HE RB ERT S MITH VALENCIA

HENRY HENRY J GE NTRY OAK S

BRADY

KAISE R

LA SA LLE LA PACKARD

GENTRYPINES SULLIVAN HENRY HENRY J

BRADY OROCK BRADY

WILD TURK EY elementary school st. cloud, fl 34771 stephanie 2701 missouri ave. CREECYPRES RANCH S K

BRIAR PATCH

Lake Gentry LUNA IRLO BRONSON ME M ATLANTA UNNAME D

HELENA

NEWMAN

NOVA

APOLLO DENVER RE LIANT

SATELLITE JUPITER JUPITER

PIERRE

ATLAS TOPEK A OLD B RICK UNNAME D leigh rothstein st. cloud, fl 34772 CONCORD LINCOLN UNNAME D INTERIOR RICHMOND SALE M

UNNAME D

narcoossee 2700 n. narcoossee rd. OSCEOLA

HOLOPAW MAGNOLIA

BROADSTREA M HIBISCUS

8 RANCHMILE8 memorial park HOLOPAW GROV ES

UNNAME D

UNNAME D middle school st. cloud, fl 34771 FAWN CRAB GRASS UNNAME D

UNNAME D UNNAME D

OWE NS

SHAKE DOWN

KRAZY JOURNIGAN CHAD JAS CHAD ON GOLDEN CITRUS LIL BURT BOGGY

CENTRE HARRIS

SAP LING POWERS INTERIOR TRIBA L ted broda 4499 michigan ave. LAKE CYP RESS DAY E JELLISON HE NNECY

Lake Cypress

UNNAME D narcoossee area + adjacent parks COA CHES

UNNAME D

memorial park st. cloud, fl 34772 UNNAME D

DONOVAN CREWS UNNAME D CREWS

RATTLE SNAK E

KE KENANS VILLE OM NI chisholm park 4700 chisholm park trail UNNAME D UNNAME D PFEM R

UNNAME D ALLENS veterans’ park 1201 13th st. BROUSSARD

st. cloud, fl 34771 OX POND

UNNAME D

st. cloud, fl 34772 UNNAME D

CA NOE CRE EK

RENISON

PURE COUNTRY

UNNAME D

ILLAHAW

YATES RANCH lake 10123 william carey drive water tower park 3351 pinetree dr. FONTANA Lake Ki ssimmee n Schools TIMB ER LANE FARMS

SUNS HINE S TA TE whippoorwill koa orlando, fl 32832 Streets UNNAME D st. cloud, fl 34772 UNNAME D Water

. UNNAME D WILLIAM S Student Achievement - NARCOOSSEE MIDDLE SCHOOL JOE OVE RSTREET

TEN MILE Our Number One Priority moss park 12901 moss park rd. Lake Ki ssimmee

UNNAME D 1 inch = 18,904 feet NITTAW orlando, fl 32832 SAILOR HAMMOCK narcoossee 5354 rambling rd. community park st. cloud, fl 34771 2-19 Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

ranches + small farms not for profit clubs + organizations arrow h ranch 1650 south narcoossee rd. 4h club - country 1401 east 10th st. moms club 1941 big cypress dr. st. cloud, fl 34771 critters st. cloud, fl 34771 st. cloud, fl 34771 jade meadow 5750 jones rd. 4h club - silver 5270 starline dr. narcoossee baptist 870 north narcoossee rd. stables st. cloud, fl 34771 saddles st. cloud, fl 34771 church st. cloud, fl 34771 lazy b ranch 2300 absher rd. amateur athletic 500 moonlight ct. narcoossee 2700 north narcoossee rd. st. cloud, fl 34771 union of the u.s. st. cloud, fl 34771 elementary school st. cloud, fl 34771 pto, inc. murphy organic 2240 mcmichael rd. farm st. cloud, fl 34771 church women 5152 boggy creek rd., lot narcoossee 5280 countryside ct. united e33 swamp soldiers st. cloud, fl 34771 narcoossee wolf 2450 absher rd. st. cloud, fl 34771 paintball club ranch st. cloud, fl 34771 rising stars stables 1390 absher rd. clark charities Inc. 4955 parkview dr. osceola rodders 5246 hammock cir. st. cloud, fl 34771 st. cloud, fl 34771 st. cloud, fl 34771 healing touch 5300 haywood ruffin rd. phi beta psi 2425 underwood ave. therapeutic riding st. cloud, fl 34771 sorority beta iota st. cloud, fl 34771 center

hope for vietnam 5332 mill stream dr. quetzalcoat 4925 parkview dr. children st. cloud, fl 34771 theocalli, inc. st. cloud, fl 34771 hype co. 1350a south narcoossee taking new 4905 newton ct. rd. territory Now st. cloud, fl 34771 st. cloud, fl 34771

jesgod 4834 lillian black rd. toastmasters 2425 mcmichael rd. corporation st. cloud, fl 34771 international st. cloud, fl 34771 khmer krom 2725 zuni rd. wishes on wings, 4985 dan smith rd. buddhist temple st. cloud, fl 34771 inc. st. cloud, fl 34771 of florida, inc.

men of destiny 4903 raylene way ministries, inc. st. cloud, fl 34771

2-20 Narcoossee Community Planning Process

T h e N a r c o o s s e e S u b a r e a s Narcoossee Road

Cyrils Drive

North Narcoossee East Narcoossee Community Community

Moore Street Absher Road Zuni Road

Jack Brack Road Jack Brack

Narcoossee Road Road

Jones Road

Countryside Court

Jones Road Narcoossee Road Moonlight Court South Narcoossee Center Community Community Ralph Miller Road Rummell Road Narcoossee Road Puffin Road

Nora Tyson Road 2-21

Nova Road North Narcoossee Community

BOGGY CREEK RD

DOUBLE OAK DR KELLCHRIS LN WATERBRIDGE CT CHELSEA CT TROY CT H ST FOREST BREEZE CT

I ST

RUSTIC DR MAJESTIC OAK DR FELLS COVE AVE MISTY MORN CT M ST K ST WATERBRIDGE LN

WAX MYRTLE CT Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 LN OSPREY P ST

LAKES EDGE LN EDGE LAKES TOHO CT R ST WHISPER WIND DR

ANTHONYDR CLEOPATRA CT CLEOPATRA

PARKWOOD CT PARKWOOD J ST CONRADCT

G ST TALL PINES CIR TALL

MAPLE RUN MAPLE TWISTED OAK LOOP D ST SHADY OAK CIR FOREST BREEZE WAY A ST N o r t h N a r c o o s s e e C o m m u n i t y SUNBELT LOOP E ST B ST C ST CROOKED OAK CIR F ST

LAKE BREEZE CIR

HARVEST LN HARVEST Q ST Q

INTERIOR ST Bounded by the Osceola-Orange County line to MAJESTIC OAK CIR the north, East Lake Tohopekaliga to the west, Jones Road to the south, and approximately Ajay Lake aligned to Wiggins Road to the east, the North

HAMMOCK CIR Narcoossee Community encompasses 3,200 WATERSIDE LN VISTA HAMMOCK POINTE CT SPRINGHEADCT

acres and 2,122 parcels. With most of the newer CT HILL CRANE CYRILS DR DEERFIELD ST development having occurred in the past twenty years, the area ranges from larger rural lots to gated subdivisions (some remaining unfinished), canal subdivisions, mobile homes and trailers

on unimproved dirt roads. Amenities include MILL STREAM DR SHANNIN DR SHANNIN the Narcoossee Middle and Elementary Schools. There are very few large vacant parcels of land NORTH KALIGA DR

SOUTH KALIGA DR JOHN DAVID RD within this quadrant. MARINA DR

KALIGA DR ZUNIRD

SPIRAL WAY OESTERLE RD

PARKVIEW DR MAPLETREE LN Hinden Lake OAKBANK CT COVEVIEW DR REDD LN

BROSS DR CAWTHON WAY

WATER VALLEY DR OAKWAY DR WHITEWATER WAY

THOMPKINS RD THOMPKINS DR

STONE ACRES STONE CIR

COUNTRYPOND CT CARSON ST

DAN SMITH RD

SHEPHERD AVE SHEPHERD

PEKINGESE AVE PEKINGESE

BARRATT CT

MOORE ST

PASSIFLORA LN PASSIFLORA LAZY OAKS LOOP LAZY EAST LAKE COVE BLVD

UNDERWOOD AVE UNDERWOOD

BIG CYPRESS DR

LAZY OAKS WAY

SETTER AVE SETTER

CYPRESS HAMMOCK DR

ARRAPAHOE ST

CANOPY OAKS CT SCENIC VISTA DR

TYSONRD GINGER LN East Lake

Tohopekaliga BRUNS ST

PRAIRIE OAKS DR

CANOPY PASTURE DR

LAKE PARKWAY DRLAKE PARKWAY EASTLAKE VISTA DR NNARCOOSSEE RD

LAKE PARK AVE JACK BRACK RD WIGGINS RD WIGGINS

UNDERWOOD AVE UNDERWOOD

OAK SHORE DR

NAVAJO DR NAVAJO TUSCAROA AVE

RAMBLING RD 2-22 YUKON ST YUKON ST

LITTLE LN

WHITTED LN

RAYLENE WAY WHITTED DR SAMANTHA K CT

Legend JONES RD FRYER RD North Narcoossee Community EAST LAKE RESERVE BLVD East Narcoossee Community

South Narcoossee Community CALASANS AVE Center Lake Community ³ N EAGLE RD

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2-23 East Narcoossee Community

BOGGY CREEK RD

FOREST BREEZE CT INTERIORST H ST

MISTY MORN CT

SUNBELT LOOP

P ST FOREST BREEZE WAY

MAJESTIC OAK DR R ST

Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 PINES CIR TALL SHADY OAK CIR A ST B ST

CROOKED OAK CIR

WHISPER WIND WHISPER DR Q ST Q E a s t N a r c o o s s e e C o m m u n i t y LAKE BREEZE CIR INTERIOR ST

The East Narcoossee Community is located Ajay Lake east of Narcoossee Road and bounded by the

Osceola-Orange County line to the north, Jones HAMMOCK CIR

WATERSIDE LN VISTA

HAMMOCK POINTE CT

Road to the south, and the Northeast District SPRINGHEADCT CRANE HILL CT HILL CRANE to the east. This area encompasses 5,200 acres DEERFIELD ST

CYRILS DR and 571 parcels. Primarily rural in nature, residential lots in this area range from large vacant lots, to large rural agricultural and LEON TYSON RD EAGLESNEST CT

equestrian lots, subdivisions with large homes, MILL STREAM DR SHANNIN DR SHANNIN and small lots with mobile homes/trailers on dirt N NARCOOSSEE RD

RON RD roads. Much of the area is heavily forested. FRANKLINRD

JOHN DAVID RD

KALIGA DR

OESTERLE RD

ABSHER ABSHER RD

Hinden Lake DEASE RD

REDD LN

THOMPKINS DR INTERIOR ST

MCMICHAEL RD

CARSON ST

SHEPHERD AVE SHEPHERD

PEKINGESE AVE PEKINGESE

MOORE ST

SETTER AVE SETTER

ZUNI RD

ARRAPAHOE ST MARTHAS LN

TYSONRD GINGER LN

JACK BRACK RD

ABSHER LN

TRAILS END CT WIGGINS RD WIGGINS

RAMBLING RD

LITTLE LN

WHITTED LN

WHITTED DR OUTBACK OUTBACK RD

2-24 FRYER RD GERRY CT GERRY

COUNTRYSIDE CT N EAGLE RD

EADY LN

WETLANDSPL

Legend S EAGLE RD JONES RD

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2-25 South Narcoossee Community

TUSCAROA AVE

NAVAJO DR NAVAJO

OAK SHORE DR

RAMBLING RD

YUKON ST WIGGINSRD NNARCOOSSEE RD

UNDERWOOD AVE UNDERWOOD LITTLE LN

WHITTED LN Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 RAYLENE WAY WHITTED DR SAMANTHA K CT

FRYER RD EAST LAKE RESERVE BLVD

S o u t h N a r c o o s s e e C o m m u n i t y CALASANS AVE EMILEE GRACE LN

COUNTRYSIDE CT N EAGLE RD

EADY LN JONES RD RACHEL LIN LN Bounded by US 192 to the south, East Lake LENA ANN DR

S LAKE AVE

RAINTREE CT

AUTUMN CT SANDPINE CT

Toho to the west, Jones Road to the north, SUNSET RD S EAGLE RD and approximately aligned to Puffin Road to

BOSTON AVE

KETCH RD the east, the South Narcoossee Community NEIGHBORS LN encompasses 3,700 acres and 1,245 parcels. LILLIAN BLACK RD East Lake Characterized by a number of established Tohopekaliga residential subdivisions and newly planned CT WIND SKY STAR LINE DR developments, South Narcoossee also contains CT MOONLIGHT

S LAKEAVE a concentration of commercial area. Residential SADDLE CT J ST communities range from gated, non-gated and CHISHOLM ESTATES DR CHISHOLM RD

CHISHOLM PARK TRL

unfinished subdivisions, to lakeside residential SUNLIGHT CT ALBANY AVE ALBANY lots, smaller lots with modest homes, and mobile home parks. A number of large, vacant

parcels are present within the subarea, and OLD OAK TRL are primarily located along the west edge of Narcoossee Road. CITRUS OAK LN DR BELT SUGAR DISSTON DR RD OAKS TWELVE

HANSOM RD HACKNEY RD HACKNEY HIDDEN LN

S LAKE AVE HIDDEN HEIGHTS TRL RALPH MILLER RD

BRADLEY GAYLE RD RUMMELL RD INTERIORST

HARKLEY RUNYAN RD HASKER PKWY HASKER

SLIDER ST

HASKER CIR ROOKERY DR

TORTOISE TRL SOFTSHELL ST SOFTSHELL

CATERPILLAR ST CATERPILLAR

SNAPPING TURTLE ST HAYWOOD RUFFIN RD

REFLECTIONCV ALLIGATOR ST ALLIGATOR

TERRAPIN BLVD NARCOOSSEE S RD

PAQUIN DR PAQUIN

AUGUSTA CIR AUGUSTA MACON WAY

LAKEVIEWDR

EDGEWATER DR EDGEWATER Lake RIVERWALK DR SNAPPERST Runnymede LN HAWKSBILL LEATHERBACK LN LEATHERBACK ADAMS RD APPLE BLOSSOM LN

ORANGE AVE ORANGE

PUFFIN RD

INTERIOR ST

LILLIAN LEE RD K C DURHAM RD E 5TH ST

NORA TYSON RD NORA

DARYL CT

DOC DR JEANETTE CT

NEWTON CT

FARRIS DR FARRIS

HAGEN CT HAGEN

ASHTON DR EAST DR ASHTON NICHOLAS PL NICHOLAS

ROSEDALE AVE ROSEDALE WHISLER WHISLER CT

ASHTONDR WEST 2-26 MAURY RD E 10TH ST

ROPERRD ASHTON BLVD ASHTON ASHTON PARK PL

GROVE CT

LONG AVE LONG

PINELN LIZA ST LIZA

DEANST KELLY ST KELLY

MYRTLE AVE MYRTLE

MANGO DR MANGO TYLER DR LEMON CT LEMON

LAKE LIZZIE DR

CRAWFORDAVE

E 13TH ST

Legend TREE RD OLD HICKORY North Narcoossee Community E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY

RIVERRD NOVA RD

East Narcoossee Community DR JAFFA

MURCOTT DR MURCOTT LIVE OAK BLVD TILESTON RD TILESTON

South NarcoosseeBIBBENS Community ST TREE RD HICKORY Center Lake Community ³ HAMLIN AVE

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ABSHER LN

UNDERWOOD AVE UNDERWOOD

TRAILS END CT WIGGINS RD WIGGINS

RAMBLING RD

LITTLE LN Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 WHITTED LN

WHITTED DR OUTBACK OUTBACK RD C e n t e r C o m m u n i t y FRYER RD

COUNTRYSIDE CT N EAGLE RD

EADY LN GERRY CT GERRY

WETLANDSPL

Bounded by US 192 and Nova Road to the south SANDPINE CT and east, Center Lake to the east, Jones Road S EAGLE RD JONES RD to the north, and approximately aligned to Puffin Road to the west, the Center Community

UNNAMED UNNAMED

encompasses 4,150 acres and 1,299 parcels. EDEN DR SKY WIND CT WIND SKY

STAR LINE DR This community contains the most vacant land and/or farm land of all the subareas,

and includes the Center Lake Ranch, which SUNLIGHT CT currently functions as a cattle ranch. The Center Center Lake Lake Ranch, however, is also undergoing a

planning process to develop the property, and PINE ISLAND DR

STARBOARD DR

DISSTON DR have an approved Development of Regional RD OAKS TWELVE

HANSOM RD HACKNEY RD HACKNEY

PARKWAY EAST Impact (DRI). The area also contains a number NOVA RD

NOVA PARK CT of orange groves, cattle ranches and large lot RALPH MILLER RD residential. OAK SHORE DR

HARKLEY RUNYAN RD

HAYWOOD RUFFIN RD

GARST SALMONST

TROUT TROUT BLVD

DOLPHIN DR DOLPHIN

PINEGROVERD MARLIN ST MARLIN

TARPON BLVD TARPON

BASS HWY WAY JUSTINMATTHEW

PUFFIN RD

RS RANCH RS RD LILLIAN LEE RD WAY WATERFIELD

THORNS RUN NORA TYSONRD NORA

DRULINERRD HUNTERS RIDGE BLVD

ED HARRIS CT

MATHIS RD MATHIS

WINCHESTERSOUTH CT

LAKE LIZZIE DR

ALADDINCT

INTERIOR ST Lake Lizzie E IRLO BRONSON MEM HWY

COLONIAL PARK LNCOLONIAL PARK

BRADLEY DR

STARTZAR ST SAVAGE ST

PALM TER PALM LAMONTE ST

BEN FRANKLIN ST

BARBARA DR

LIVE OAK RD LAKE 2-28 PINETER

JAMES DR

LEA DR LEA LAKE LIZZIE CT ALLIGATOR LAKE SHORE WEST SUNRISE LN

ALLIGATOR LAKE SHORE EAST

Legend Alligator Lake North Narcoossee Community East Narcoossee Community South Narcoossee Community Center Lake Community ³

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iv. frameworks

narcoossee community plan D r a f t Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011 Boggy Creek Road I . O p e n S p a c e F r a m e w o r k

Split Oaks Lake Conservation Park The Open Space Framework builds on Ajay existing recreational amenities such as East Deerfield Street Fell’s Cyrils Drive Lake Tohopekaliga, the Split Oak Forest Cove Conservation Park, Chisholm Park and Lake Zuni Road

Runnymede Conservation Area and is focused Hinden Franklin Road Lake on the preservation of existing resources, wildlife Thompkins Drive corridors and habitat areas. Absher Road McMichael Road Parks, open space and trails, by increasing the Tyson Road quality of life, can enhance property values in Narcoossee Road Jack Brack Road Jack Brack Road Narcoossee and throughout the region. The Absher Lane Rambling Road preservation of open space and natural resources Jones Road East Lake ensures a sustainable ecosystem for Narcoossee’s Tohopekaliga * Countryside Court diverse vegetation and wildlife species. Trail Jones Road systems allow a higher quality of life for residences, and offer off-street transportation Starline Drive options and recreational opportunities that could Chisholm Park Trail Center Lake extend into Orange County, and south to Lake Nova Road Chisholm Lizzie Natural Area and eventually to Harmony. Park

Ralph Miller Road Rummell Road Harkley Runyan Road

Haywood Ruffin Road Lake Runnymede Narcoossee Road

East 10th Street Puffin Road

Highway 192 Nora Tyson Road

open space framework

trail type miscellaneous multi-use trail trail road crossing major existing roads multi-use trail w/ trailhead narcoossee boundary detached equestrian trail open space network lakes primary destinations 2-2 parks 0 1,320’ 2,640’ 5,280’ narcoossee (1/4 mi.) (1/2 mi.) (1 mi.) * community plan Narcoossee Community Planning Process

O p e n S p a c e O v e r a l l C o n t e x t

Typical Narcoossee Pond + Associated Wetlands Split Oak Forest Conservation Park

Chisholm Park Boat Ramp Trail Along East Lake Tohopekaliga, in St. Cloud

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O p e n S p a c e O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Natural Resources Opportunities

Preservation of the natural systems for the Create a conservation buf- Preserve drainage areas, wetlands, ex- Narcoossee Community is considered a core fer of 300’ to preserve rural isting vegetation, & wildlife habitat landscape community value. Built on the wetland system, this natural framework helps maintain the open, rural feeling. Opportunities are present for each landowner to be a steward of the natural resources for their property. Other opportunities exist to connect these sensitive areas with additional upland corridors so wildlife can move freely through the area. Wildlife corridors have been planned on adjacent mixed use districts. These wildlife corridors could make connections all the way from East Lake Tohopekaliga to the Econlockhatchee River. These areas will serve additional functions including interpretation, preserving water quality, detention, retention and simply as character reinforcing features. Key opportunities in these areas include:

•• Wetlands •• Sensitive wildlife areas •• Floodplain areas •• Upland wildlife corridors •• Historic areas •• Public lands Include soft surface Include multi-purpose hiking Locate trailheads at •• Water bodies equestrian trails & bicycling trails primary trails

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Open Space, Parks + Greenways Opportunities

Preservation of the natural systems is important and the benefits are described in this section. preservation of natural resources opportunities These areas also provide the framework for a Strategy Action greenway, parks and trail system, linking the community together with a natural fabric. As Private/Public Partnership Private Stewardship and Dedication demonstrated in the framework map, new parks, historic town, our high school, public Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Require dedication and public access as per plan lands are all planned and connected into one system. Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code or Adopt Guidelines to reflect Narcoossee Key opportunities include: development/character goals Land Development Code Update Osceola County Land Development Code. •• Regional Park System + Facilities Consideration of flood detention/retention, buffer •• Lakeside Parks and other factors. •• Public Plazas •• Community Gardens •• Beach Areas with Marina/Boat Slips + Water open space, parks and greenway networks opportunities Access •• Recreation Center Strategy Action •• Playgrounds Land Development Code Update Osceola County Land Development Code. •• Tree Preservation Consideration of flood detention/retention, buffer and other factors. Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Require dedication and public access as per plan

Private/Public Partnership Private Stewardship and Dedication of Key Open Space Areas Quality Growth Investigate Florida Rural Land Stewardship Area (RLSA) to preserve open space/ rural land and transfer development rights for select areas within or adjacent to the study area.

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Trails (Multi-use) Opportunities associated with the cultural centers and Econlockhatchee River. Adjacent to natural features and greenways •• Provide safe and healthy options for seniors are a system of multi-modal trails. These trails and our youth. provide an appropriate buffer between sensitive •• Creates a new off-street trail amenity that resources and adjacent development. These help mitigate the impact of busy roads. trails allow for equestrian, walking and biking. Trails have been located in strategic areas including within mixed use areas, along existing streets and adjacent to natural features. New trails in the Narcoossee community provide the opportunity to achieve the following:

•• Reinforce the character by promoting a historically used transportation system. •• Buffer new development with a recreation amenity. •• Create a new mobility option that supports equestrian, walking and biking. •• Connect neighborhoods with historic town, schools, centers, and regional destinations

trails (multi-use) opportunities Strategy Action Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code or Adopt Guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Require dedication as per plan

Mobility Add trails into new Transportation Plan Element Update and Park and Recreation Element Update

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Inclusion of Separators Opportunities neighborhoods to new neighborhoods, the similar densities at the edge of a new difference between two developments area development. As discussed in Chapter 1, the study area lessoned. Through greenway, park, trail and •• Connect new and existing neighborhoods has a number of character areas consisting of street connections, developments appear to using streets, greenways, parks and trails. traditional subdivisions to rural estates. The be one development with a variety of housing community has acknowledged that portions types. Residents benefit from shared amenities of the community will continue to grow. New and new transportation choices. mixed use district are already expected in the area. In these transitioning areas, separators, Key opportunities include: transitions and connections can increase the compatibility of all future projects. These •• Preserve and buffer natural features such as techniques come if many forms, from simple wetlands, forested areas and water bodies. preserving and buffering natural features •• Create setbacks and separation of uses. adjacent to new developments to promoting •• Utilize physical features such as trails, compatible densities on the edge of a fencing, sidewalks, detention ponds and development. berms. •• Promote land uses solutions such as Although, one technique is to create a separation feathering, cluster development, height between developments, another technique restrictions, stair stepping, and promoting is to connect them. By connecting existing

inclusion of separators opportunities Strategy Action Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code or Adopt Guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals

Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Require dedication as per plan Land Development Code Update Osceola County Land Development Code. Consideration of flood detention/retention, buffer and other factors.

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Preserve and buffer natural fea- Promote land uses solutions such as feathering, tures such as wetlands, forested cluster development, height restrictions, stair areas and water bodies stepping, and promoting similar densities at the edge of a new development.

Utilize waterways, detention ponds and natural features as separators between Connect neighborhoods using incompatible developments streets, trails and green space

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O p e n S p a c e G o a l s + O b j e c t i v e s

The Open Space guidelines are needed to preserve the natural resources of the area, while allowing for recreational uses throughout, and are oriented towards four primary objectives: 1. Preserve the natural resources of the area;

2. Create destinations for recreation;

3. Establish an efficient and safe trail system to connect these destinations; and

4. Serve a range of users, including hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.

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O p e n S p a c e G u i d e l i n e s

Trails

Trails shall be aligned through the Narcoossee Area as proposed on the Open Space Framework Map. The identified trail system includes three types of trail systems: Equestrian Trails, Multi-Use Trails, and Multi-Use Trails with Detached Equestrian Trails. With much of the Narcoossee Area already developed, the majority of these trails have been aligned within the 50’ regulatory wetland buffers and along right-of-ways. Connections between these buffers and right-of-ways have generally been aligned through abandoned right-of-ways, and along property lines.

Additional trail systems have been identified throughout the Center Lake DRI and the Springhead Lake PD, and connect to those trails serving other areas within Narcoossee.

The three types of trail systems are detailed within the cross sections on the following pages, but trail materials shall consist of integrally colored concrete multi-use paths, with striping, and soft surface equestrian paths.

Trail signage shall be designed and provide directional information and trail mileage.

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Fence Undisturbed Native Vegetation Mowed trail tread. Clear trail corridor a minimum of 6’ wide and 12’ high 12’ Minimum Clear Zone

6’ Mowed Corridor Wetland

50’ Wetland Buffer Area

Note: Trail alignment location varies within the wetland buffer.

Equestrian Trail - Mowed/Cleared Corridor 0 1.25’ 2.5’ 5’

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Fence Undisturbed Native Vegetation Soft Surface Equestrian Trail Tread 12’ Minimum Clear Zone

2’ 2’ 2’ Wetland Clear Clear

50’ Wetland Buffer Area

Note: Trail alignment location varies within the wetland buffer.

Equestrian Trail - Soft Surface 0 1.25’ 2.5’ 5’

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Turnpike with Imported Fill Material

Undisturbed Native Rocks/Logs on Both Outslope Trail Tread to Drain Vegetation Sides of Trail Tread

Swale at Both Sides of Turnpike 12’ Minimum Clear Zone

Wetland 2’ 2’ 2’ Wetland Clear Tread Clear

Equestrian Trail - Wet Areas 0 1.25’ 2.5’ 5’

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Integrally Colored Crown/Outslope Trail Concrete Path Tread to Drain

Fence Undisturbed Native Vegetation Soft Surface Equestrian Trail Tread 12’ Minimum Clear Zone 8’ Minimum Clear Zone

Buffer, Width Varies 2’ 8’ Minimum, 10’ Maximum 2’ Buffer, Width Varies 2’ 2’ 2’ Wetland Clear Trail Surface Clear Clear Clear

50’ Wetland Buffer Area

Note; Trail alignment location varies within the wetland buffer.

Multi-Use Trail With Detached Equestrian Trail 0 1.25’ 2.5’ 5’

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Integrally Colored Concrete Path Crown/ Outslope Trail Drainage Swale Undisturbed Native Vegetation Fence Tread to Drain 8’ Minimum Clear Zone

Wetland 2’ 8’ Minimum, 10’ Maximum 2’ Clear Trail Surface Clear

50’ Wetland Buffer Area

Note; Trail alignment location varies within the wetland buffer.

Multi-Use Trail 0 1.25’ 2.5’ 5’

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Trailheads trailheads to offer relief from the summer sun and shelter from inclement weather. Trailheads are public places to enter and exit a •• Lighting. In areas likely to receive use at trail facility, and often include signage, informal night, pathway lighting shall be provided kiosks with trail maps, and trash receptacles. to avoid conflicts at intersections and allow users to better observe trail direction, There are three types of trailheads: trailheads surface conditions and obstacles. with parking, trailheads with equestrian •• Restrooms. Where possible, restrooms shall trailer parking, and non-parking access points. be present at heavily utilized trailheads. Trailheads that offer parking are typically near heavily utilized trails. The amount of parking offered at these trailheads is dependent on trail usage and space availability. Non-parking Trail Crossings access points are typically located on lesser-used Trail crossings shall always be located trail systems. perpendicular to the roadway, and shall be clearly marked. Crossings are encouraged to be Following are the elements that should be located at signalized intersections, especially at located at each trailhead: major roadway crossings. If this is not feasible, a •• Signage. Rules and regulations shall be trail-user activated flashing yellow light shall be located at all trailheads, and shall include used at the crossing. These crossings shall also trail etiquette, warnings about potential be striped, or utilize different paving methods to safety hazards, and permitted trail uses. alert drivers to trail crossing locations. On local •• Trash Receptacles. Trash cans shall be located streets, trail crossings may be signed with only a at all County-maintained trailheads, and stop sign. shall be placed along heavily used trails within the Narcoossee Area. •• Dog Waste Disposal Stations. On trails where dogs are allowed, dog waste stations shall be provided at one mile intervals and at trailheads. •• Shade Structures. Where possible, shade structures shall be located at heavily utilized

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Separators Fencing

Height. Fencing shall be a minimum of 30” in height along roadway right-of-ways; 42” against vertical drops greater than 24”; and 54” along equestrian trails.

Materials. Fencing shall be constructed of one of the following materials: wooden post and horizontal wire; pre-cast concrete post and rail; three rail wooden fence; steel i-beam vertical posts with wooden rails; or Corten steel slatted fence.

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Berms Berms shall be constructed in a non-contiguous Berm height shall be a minimum of between Berms and plantings shall be used to create a fashion, with breaks between berms at 4’-0” to 6’-0”, depending on right-of-way width buffer between Narcoossee Road and adjacent appropriate locations (i.e. trail connections available, and adjacent usage and sightlines. residential development. Where space is not to interior neighborhoods, detention pond Berms shall be completely covered with adequate to provide berming, other structures locations). grass, shrubs or other living ground cover. such as hedges and/or fences shall be used to Slopes and overall form are to be natural and Landscaping shall be used to give additional create a screen, with associated plantings located smooth; with irregular, organic forms; rounded screening height where necessary and to on the Narcoossee Road side of the structure. tops; and varied side and bottom slopes, provide a visually aesthetic treatment to the transitioning gently into adjacent grades. roadside.

Native Vegetation (2) 11’ Travel Lanes Turn Lane Integrally Color Concrete Sidewalk

Median Landscape per Narcoossee Construction

Integrally Colored Concrete Sidewalk Landscape Berm @ 6’-0” High

Narcoossee Road Berm Planting

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Native Shade Tree Install Median Landscape Per Narcoossee Street Guidelines

Width 3’ 30” 30” Varies Plant 2’ 2’

36’ 8’ 4’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 4’ 5’ 6’ 36’ Landscape Berm @ 6’-0” High Walk Bike Travel Travel Through Travel Travel Bike Plant Walk Landscape Berm @ 6’-0” High Travel 132’ Pavement

Private Property 156’ Right-of-Way Private Property

Integral Colored Concrete Median Guard Landscape Berm @ 6’-0” High

Narcoossee Road Berm Cross Section 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Additional Separators

Natural Features. Preserve existing native vegetation and features where possible, and utilize these areas as buffers between incompatible development. Wetlands shall be preserved and buffered per the requirements in the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan. Historic trees shall be protected as stated within the Osceola County Land Development Code.

New Physical Features. Built features such as detention ponds, berms, greenways and trail systems and right-of-way elements such as sidewalks and fencing shall also be utilized as separators between incompatible developments.

Land Use Solutions. Land use options such as cluster development, and transitioning densities at the edges of existing residential areas can help maintain the Narcoossee community character. Additionally, connections between existing and new residential neighborhoods using greenways and trail systems and/ or local street connections, can also help mitigate undesirable 36’ Landscape Berm @ 6’-0” High elements such as larger roads and additional traffic.

Private Property

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The Mobility Framework builds upon regional Deerfield Street connectivity, dedicated transit, and enhanced Fell’s Cyrils Drive Cove local street connections with numerous multipurpose and equestrian trail connections Zuni Road throughout the community. Hinden Franklin Road Lake

Thompkins Drive Increasing connectivity alleviates heavy traffic Absher Road on major roadways and offers more route McMichael Road options for travelers, allowing more direct travel Tyson Road

Narcoossee Road Jack Brack Road between destinations while creating a more Jack Brack Road accessible and resilient system. Absher Lane Rambling Road Jones Road East Lake Tohopekaliga Countryside Court

Jones Road

Starline Drive

Chisholm Park Trail Center Lake Nova Road Chisholm Park

Ralph Miller Road Rummell Road Harkley Runyan Road

Haywood Ruffin Road Lake Runnymede Narcoossee Road

East 10th Street Puffin Road

Highway 192 Nora Tyson Road

mobility framework

roadway type miscellaneous avenue/ boulevard major existing roads multimodal corridor narcoossee boundary lakes

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The transportation network has a profound influence on how a community interacts. A narrow, efficient street pattern reduces travel speeds and offers community amenities, such as screening of private property through street trees and landscaping, and pedestrian and bicyclist travelways. The street types and descriptions for the Narcoossee area are designed to serve a variety of users; motorists, pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists and equestrians. This balance has been achieved by maximizing transportation options available within the public right of way while providing a safe, convenient and comfortable space for non- Typical Existing Narcoossee Corridor Typical Tree-Lined Suburban Neighborhood Street motorized street users.

The Narcoossee Area has four street types; Multimodal Corridors, Avenues/ Boulevards, Local Roads and Equestrian Rural Streets.

Improved Section of Narcoossee Road Typical Rural Road

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M o b i l i t y O p p o r t u n i t i e s Key opportunities include:

Complete Streets and Fine Grid Network •• Two-lane boulevards and avenues with Opportunities planted medians •• Residential roads with curb, street trees and The streets in the Narcoossee area define the sidewalks community. These streets allow everyone to •• Rural roads with sand surface and natural get to work or bring the children to school. landscaped edges Narcoossee streets are expected to increase in •• New roads and road expansion traffic. Speeding cars and limited road options •• Narcoossee road enhanced pedestrian safety create safety concerns. The community also •• Roundabouts expressed concerns that Narcoossee Road •• Bridges with interesting architectural details remains the only primary north-south route in an emergency. Historic street cross sections do very little to mitigate the impacts of growth.

The community has spent a great deal of time discussing alternative street cross sections. The streets in the area are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across these complete streets. table 3-5. narcoossee complete streets opportunities Complete streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work and mitigate Strategy Action the growing traffic in the area. The streets in Land Development Code Require new cross section as per Plan the Narcoossee area are uniquely design to support the community context. These streets Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code or Adopt Guidelines to reflect Narcoossee promote attached and detached sidewalks, bike development/character goals lakes, bus lands, accessible public transportation Land Development Code Require Osceola County Transportation Element stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, to allow new cross section as per Plan median islands, narrower travel lanes, roundabouts, and more. Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Amend requirements to provide for Narcoossee landscape/streetscape goals

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Multimodal Opportunities

The streets in the Narcoossee area not only table 3-6. multimodal elements opportunities define the community. These streets provide for new mobility options. Choices include the Strategy Action automobile, bus, walking, biking and equestrian Land Development Code Require new cross section as per Plan options. The benefit of this approach is apparent Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Amend requirements to provide for Narcoossee on many levels: landscape/streetscape goals •• Connects our neighborhoods and centers Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development •• Provides healthy options that do not pollute Code or Adopt Guidelines to reflect Narcoossee our air development/character goals •• Provides safe options for our families, youth and seniors •• Decreases congestion of our roads •• Provides choices •• Connects to the region •• Promotes economic development through transit connections Key opportunities include:

•• Trails •• Sidewalks •• Bicycle lanes •• Bus stops with bus rapid transit (BRT) and school buses •• Transit •• Transit-oriented development •• Regional connections

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M o b i l i t y G o a l s + O b j e c t i v e s

Mobility Guidelines are needed to create an efficient, interconnected transportation system and are oriented towards four primary objectives: 1. Incorporate multimodal options;

2. Design roadways to reflect the rural and agrarian context of the community;

3. Create a more connected network to mitigate roadway size; and

4. Plan for transit integration by including transit- oriented features.

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Mobility Guidelines by Str eet T ype

Type 1: Multimodal Corridor

Multimodal Corridors are those streets within the Mixed Use Character District. This street type is within an area that is planned for a higher density of residential and commercial development. A dedicated transit mode will be included within this roadway cross section.

As shown on the Mobility Framework, the primary road network within the Center Lake DRI, is anticipated to be a Multimodal Corridor. The section of Rummell Road, east of Narcoossee Road, and connecting into the Center Lake DRI, is also anticipated to be a Multimodal Corridor. A connection from this Multimodal Corridor, northeast into the Northeast District will also be a Multimodal Corridor.

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Native Shade Tree Sable Palm Trees, Low Shrubs + Grass Transit Stop + Shelter Lighting + Signage Planting in Median

2% Typ.

2’ 2’

5’ - 10’ 5’ - 8’ 7’ 5’ 11’ 11’ 14’ 14’ 11’ 11’ 5’ 7’ 5’ - 8’ 5’ - 10’ Pedestrian Amenity Parking Bike Travel Lane Median/ Dedicated Dedicated Median/ Travel Lane Bike Parking Amenity Pedestrian Zone Zone Turn Lane Transit Lane Transit Lane Platform Zone Zone

96’ Pavement

116’ - 132’ Right of Way

Stormwater Reuse Water Multimodal Corridor Cross Section Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Type 2: Avenues/ Boulevards

Avenues/ Boulevards are those roadways throughout the Narcoossee area, and feed into the Multimodal Corridors. As shown on the Mobility Framework, this secondary road network includes roadways within the Center Lake DRI, Springhead Lake PD and the area Fence Native Shade Tree Fence south of Center Lake to Nova Road.

While all Avenues/ Boulevards identified on the Mobility Framework are anticipated to have an ultimate cross section as shown on the facing page, those roads through the Equestrian Rural Character District will be constructed in separate phases. As new development occurs, and roadway traffic increases within the Narcoossee Area, these transitioning streets are anticipated to be improved, facilitating more convenient, safer movement throughput the Equestrian Rural District. Jack Brack Road, Jones Road, Zuni Road, Absher Road and Oesterle Drive are classified as these transitioning streets. 2’ 2’

Boulevard, Alternative A, shown on pages Private 11’ 10’ 11’ 5’ 7’ 7’ 5’ Private Land Travel Median/Turn Travel Bike Parking Amenity Walk Land 3-28 and 3-29, occurs at one location within the

Narcoossee Area, at the expansion of Cyrils Drive. 45’-6” Pavement In order to mitigate impacts to adjacent residential neighborhoods, the Cyrils expansion will consist of through-traffic lanes in the center, with 60’ Existing Right-of-Way local feeder roads at the edges, and offers safe pedestrian options for crossing. All medians will Future 90’ Right-of-Way be heavily landscaped to serve as noise mitigation, and equestrian crossings will be provided. Stormwater Phase 1 Transition Cross Section Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Fence Native Shade Tree Sable Palm Trees + Low Shrubs Lighting + Signage Planting in Median

2% Typ.

2’ 2’

10’ 7’ 7’ 5’ 11’ 10’ 11’ 5’ 7’ 7’ 10’ Pedestrian Amenity Parking Bike Travel Median/ Travel Bike Parking Amenity Pedestrian Turn

56’ Pavement

90’ Right-of-Way

Stormwater Reuse Water Ultimate Avenue/ Boulevard Cross Section Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Native Shade Tree Sable Palm Trees + Low Shrubs Planting in Median

2’ 2’

11’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 8’ 11’ 11’ 50’ Median/Park for Future Transit 11’ 11’ 8’ 7’ 5’ Local Ped. Plant Local Travel Median Through Through Through Through Median Plant Ped. Travel Travel Travel Travel Travel

132’ Pavement

156’ Right-of-Way

Stormwater Reuse Water Boulevard, Alternative A with Parkway Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Native Shade Tree Low Shrubs + Tall Grass Transit Stop + Shelter Planting in Medians

2’ 2’

11’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 14’ Dedicated 14’ Dedicated 8’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 7’ 5’ Local Ped. Plant Local Travel Plant Through Through Median Transit Transit Median Through Through Median Plant Ped. Travel Travel Travel Travel Travel

132’ Pavement

156’ Right-of-Way

Stormwater Reuse Water Boulevard, Alternative A with Center-Aligned Transit Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Type 3: Local Streets

Local streets are the minor streets that exist throughout the Town Neighborhoods, Suburban

Infill, and Mixed Use Character Districts. Native Shade Tree Lighting

2% Typ.

2’ 2’

5’ 7’-6” 7’ 10’ 10’ 7’ 7’-6” 5’ Ped. Amenity Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Amenity Ped.

34’ Pavement

59’ Right of Way

Stormwater Reuse Water Potable Water Sanitary Sewer 0 4’ 8’ 16’

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Type 4: Equestrian Rural Streets

Equestrian Rural streets are the minor streets that exist throughout the Equestrian Rural

Native Shade Tree Drainage Swale Character District. These streets connect the residents to the Avenues/ Boulevards, and make up the majority of the road network within this District. These streets typically have a dirt roadway surface, allowing for both vehicular and equestrian traffic, though do not include additional amenities, sidewalks or curb and gutter, or public utilities such as water and sewer services.

Private 8’ 10’-6” 4’ 11’ 11’ 4’ 11’-6” Private Land Eq.Trail Buffer Travel Travel Buffer Land Lane Lane

22’ Pavement

60’ Right of Way

0 4’ 8’ 16’

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G u i d e l i n e s b y S t r e e t E l e m e n t Pedestrian Crosswalk + Landscaped Edges Roundabouts + Traffic Circles Splitter Island

Roundabouts shall be used, where feasible, in place of lighted intersections on Multimodal Corridors and Avenues/ Boulevards.

Roundabouts are to be designed to current best practices standards, with splitter islands to guide traffic and provide shelter for pedestrians, and raised, landscaped, islands. Pedestrian crossings shall be constructed of masonry pavers, or textured colored concrete, and shall be lighted for safety.

Traffic circles could also be used in place of four- way stops along Local Roads. These raised, planted traffic circles sit in the center of a four- way intersection, causing traffic to slow, and creating a safer intersection for both vehicular passengers, and pedestrians.

Landscaped Island with Roll Curb

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Boggy Creek Road I I I . C e n t e r s F r a m e w o r k

Split Oaks Lake Conservation Park Ajay The Economic Development Framework for Deerfield Street Narcoossee, highlights those opportunities Fell’s Cyrils Drive for consolidating, expanding, creating new Cove commercial areas along the Narcoossee corridor, Zuni Road

and interior to new walkable neighborhoods. Hinden Franklin Road Lake

Thompkins Drive At the heart of the Narcoossee corridor is the Absher Road

Historic Downtown. This area will serve as the McMichael Road community and cultural center for residents of Tyson Road the area. Narcoossee Road Jack Brack Road Jack Brack Road Absher Lane Rambling Road At the south end of the corridor, lies the existing Jones Road East Lake retail center anchored by Publix, with the Tohopekaliga Countryside Court opportunity for continued expansion along Jones Road Highway 192, this area could serve as an employment base for the community. Starline Drive

Chisholm Park Trail Center Two additional future community centers Lake Nova Road lie at the intersections of Narcoossee Road Chisholm Park and Cyrils Drive, and Narcoossee Road and Ralph Miller Road Rummell Road Rummell Road. These centers are anticipated Harkley Runyan Road to contain a mix of retail and small businesses, Haywood Ruffin Road to complement the southern commercial and Lake Runnymede employment center. Narcoossee Road

East 10th Street

Additional future neighborhood-scale centers Puffin Road occur along Narcoossee Road at Boggy Creek Highway 192 Nora Tyson Road Road, Thompkins Drive, and Chisholm Park Trail. Additional neighborhood centers also occur interior to the residential community centers framework within the Center Lake DRI and the Springhead center type miscellaneous Lake PD. historic town center major existing roads comm./ emp. center narcoossee boundary community center lakes 3-32 neighborhood center cultural/civic center 0 1,320’ 2,640’ 5,280’ narcoossee (1/4 mi.) (1/2 mi.) (1 mi.) community plan Narcoossee Community Planning Process

C e n t e r s O v e r a l l C o n t e x t

Purpose

The Historic Downtown will establish a focus and identity the Narcoossee Community, and will center around what could be considered Historic Narcoossee, at the northeast corner of Narcoossee Road and Jones Road. This area sits almost at the geographical center of the Narcoossee Community, already contains the historic fire station, and most lots are already divided into smaller parcels and zoned commercial, which is more applicable to development of a small downtown area. The Narcoossee Feed Store, at the northwest corner of Narcoossee and Jones Roads, should be St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church Narcoossee Feed Store preserved as well. It is recommended that the St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church, currently further east on Jones Road, be relocated to the Historic Downtown.

The preservation of remaining historic buildings and structures in Narcoossee is an important consideration in establishing the Historic Town. This may involve the preservation and, in some cases, physical relocation of historic buildings such as the Narcoossee Feed Store, the Narcoossee schoolhouse, St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church, the Volunteer Fire Department, and other historic buildings and structures in the area.

Pastureland + Native Vegetation Typical Rural Road

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C e n t e r s O p p o r t u n i t i e s to a mixed use area over time if adjacent Create a New Transit Stop with Incorporate a Mix of Uses such Regional Transit Connections as Retail Shops, Post Office, and residential densities are promoted. Neighborhood Services

Design Streets to be Centers Opportunities Pedestrian & Equestrian- Friendly Key opportunities include: Narcoossee residents do not want Narcoossee Road to suffer the similar fate as other corridors •• Lakefront Retail Areas in the region. Strip commercial development •• Redevelopment of Community Center along will be prohibited in this community. Instead, Highway 192 a series of appropriately spaced and sized •• Neighborhood and Community Centers neighborhood and commercial centers will be with senior living components, local developed. These walkable, unique centers restaurants and services will range from a school to a coffee shop or from a mixed use office complex to new local restaurants. In key places, they will be surrounded by smaller residential units, creating new complete quality growth neighborhoods.

Incorporate a Public Green as a Central Centers located in mixed use districts will be Gathering Space adjacent to higher density development. A Connect Senior Facility with Include Larger-Scale Mixed Use Commercial Nodes via Pedestrian- Buildings at Nodes Along Narcoossee 2011 market analysis demonstrates the market Friendly Boulevards Road

Plan for Retail & Commercial Uses demand over the long-term exceeds the amount Along the Narcoossee Road Corridor of commercial and employment land zoned for the area. This is due to the high traffic counts on Narcoossee Road and the anticipated growth pressure in the area. Located at the fringe of the Orlando metropolitan area and near Lake Nona and Medical City, this area will continue to experience growth pressure. These under scaled, vibrant centers will experience high retail expenditure per square foot, promoting needed but tempered economic development. Exceptions for this philosophy is present on the center along Highway 192. These existing commercial big box area is expected to transition Incorporate Recreational Amenities Build New Senior Living Facility Adjacent such as Multi-Purpose Trails, Gardens to Mixed Use Commercial Node Along & Water Activities Narcoossee Road

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Investment in Historic Downtown Opportunities

A key component of sustainability is premised on redevelopment and historic preservation. Residents have chosen to restore and expand the historic gathering place of the community. Historic town will include a mixed use centers opportunities commercial buildings again the street, a small block quaint downtown, event area and the Strategy Action stabilization and enhancement of the adjacent Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code to reflect neighborhood. Key tools discussed in the next Narcoossee development/character goals section promote formalized design guidelines Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) Amend CMP requirements to reflect community goals for to achieve the appropriate character. The Narcoossee development of Historic Town is expected to Community + Neighborhood Centers Rezoning or Overlay Zone of community + neighborhood achieve the following goals: centers to reflect community development goals •• Create a gateway into the community and Community + Neighborhood Centers Update Osceola County Land Development Code to reflect Osceola County. Narcoossee development/character goals •• Define the character and sense of place of Overlay Zones + Code Changes Rezoning or Overlay Zone of redevelopment areas, the community. incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc. to express •• Create a central public gathering area. community goals •• Provide a center for local economic Mobility Establish CRA to receive TIF for transit-oriented development. redevelopment (Florida Growth Policy Act) •• Provide a local and regional recreational Mobility Amend CMP requirements to reflect smart code goals, resource related to equestrian riding and including walkable, pedestrian friendly places trails. •• Provide a cultural center to the community, Mobility Apply new form based code to implement development including a museum, art, local food and mobility goals production, historic buildings and other Private/Public Partnership Property Consolidation cultural amenities. Private/Public Partnership Develop Florida Main Street Program for funding •• Provide options for a transit station. opportunities, community development, and collaboration •• Develop an event area. between public and private sectors

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Key opportunities include: Employment Areas Opportunities Create a New Equestrian Center with Allow for Farmers’ Market Areas a Covered Arena, Stables, Tack Shop & Event Parking •• Well designed architectural details Residents have empress interested in new local Connect to the New Equestrian Loop Trail •• Restaurants jobs. When ask the question, will my children •• Libraries/community center live in the community when they grow older, •• Churches/meeting areas the answer was now. A primary reason is the •• Public greens/plazas lack of high paying jobs. Most residents work •• Farmer’s market outside the area. One method to minimize the •• Civic buildings/town hall impacts of growth is providing employment •• Amphitheater/public gathering spaces options closer to where people live. New •• Equestrian amenities employment areas are planned in the centers, mixed use areas or as a separation between the Narcoossee community and the Northeast District. These businesses will provide new employment options to the residents.

Utilize Signage, Architectural Elements & Incorporate the New Narcoossee Key opportunities include: Plantings to Create a Gateway Village Center

•• New high technology research facilities due Preserve Existing Vegetation as Community Separators to the proximity to Medical City and the Northeast District •• Gateway office, creating appropriate entryways into the areas •• Sustainable industries that are consistent with the area’s values

Connect to New Multipurpose + Utilize Low Impact Development + Equestrian Trails LEED-NC Technologies + Strategies

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Strategy Action

Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Development Code or Adopt guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/ character goals Land Development Code Rezoning or Overlay Zone of redevelopment areas, incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc. Land Development Code Property Consolidation Osceola County MUD Standards Rezoning or Overlay Zone of redevelopment areas, incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc. Osceola County MUD Standards Apply new form based code to implement development goals Overlay Zones and Code Changes Rezoning or Overlay Zone of redevelopment areas, incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc. to express community goals Mobility Establish CRA to receive TIF for transit-oriented redevelopment (Florida Growth Policy Act) Mobility Utilize new transit and moblity network to preposition areas 3-37 Private/Public Partnership Add to County’s database and market key parcels to appropriate targeted businesses Neighborhood Draft Version 2; 21 - 22 June 2011

H i s t o r ic To w n G o a l s + O b j e c t i v e s

The Historic Town Design guidelines are necessary to create a vibrant, small-scale town center, and are oriented towards five primary objectives: 1. Reflect the rural and agrarian context of the community;

2. Create places for gathering;

3. Enhance the existing identity in a cohesive way;

4. Establish a comfortable pedestrian environment; and

5. Plan for transit integration by including transit- oriented features.

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H i s t o r ic T o w n C h a r a c t e r A r e a s

Within the Narcoossee Historic Town, four character areas exist to reflect the type of use, walkability, road type and usage, and transitions. These four zones are described as follows:

Zone 1: Small Block Commercial is

characterized by smaller, pedestrian-oriented Underwood Avenue Underwood Narcoossee Road blocks, narrower streets, and centered on a town 1/2 mile walk distance Narcoossee Community square. Fire Station Narcoossee Schoolhouse Zone 2: The Narcoossee Road Transit- Narcoossee Feed Store Oriented Design (TOD)/ Commercial is the area that calls passerby’s attention to the Small Block Commercial area. While the rest of the Narcoossee corridor is heavily landscaped, with

Wiggins Road Wiggins little or no views to the interior neighborhoods, 1/4 mile walk distance Rambling Road within this area, the buildings will front the highway, creating a more active public space along Narcoossee Road.

Jones Road Little Lane Zone 3: Town Residential make up the majority of the area surrounding the Small Block Zone 1: Small Block Commercial, and comprises the residential Commercial component of the Historic Town. While the Zone 2: Narcoossee Road TOD/ Com- block layout relies heavily on existing parcels mercial and right-of ways, the blocks range in size, with Zone 3: Town a maximum of 600’ x 250’. A new street network Residential

White Head Road Zone 4: Cultural/ through the area increases connectivity, and Narcoossee Road Commercial/ Event enhances walkability. Zone Zone 4: The Cultural/ Commercial/ Event Zone

0 150’ 300’ 600’ serves as the gathering area and the cultural center for Narcoossee. Historic Town Character Areas

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H i s t o r ic T o w n G u i d e l i n e s Building Height •• Building heights shall be varied throughout 1.0 Zone 1: Small Block Commercial the Small Block Commercial 1.1 Downtown Architecture •• Maximum building height shall be two (2) stories Building Size, Massing + Use •• Maximum height for special element, such as silos, towers or clerestories shall be 40’-0” All buildings shall be built to a uniform frontage •• Maximum building footprint shall be 5,000 line to define the Small Block Commercial square feet and distinguish it from other centers and •• Civic buildings shall be exempt from this surrounding neighborhoods. limit Building Setbacks Building Use •• 0’ front build-to line •• The Small Block Commercial shall have •• 0’ minimum and rear setbacks a variety of uses including; housing, Building Frontages small-scale, neighborhood-oriented retail, commercial and office, with a focus on civic •• Minimum building façade built to the build- uses and recreational facilities. to line shall be 85%. •• Sites for future civic buildings shall be preserved as prominent focal points and identifying architectural buildings •• Encourage a mix of uses

Building Size + Massing

Lot/ Building Sites •• Large development parcels shall be divided into smaller building sites wherever possible •• Building sites for civic buildings may consume an entire block •• Maximum building sites for residential and commercial uses shall be 5,000 SF. •• Maximum lot coverage shall be 100%.

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Small Block Commercial Area with Town Square

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Small Block Commercial Area at Jones Road

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Small Block Commercial Area, Pedestrian Area

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1.2 Exterior Building Materials + Finishes

Exterior Materials

Types of materials appropriate to the context of Narcoossee shall be used. Examples are noted as follows:

◦◦ unfinished rough-cut pine cladding ◦◦ clapboard siding ◦◦ metal standing seam roofing ◦◦ perforated metal ◦◦ wire metal mesh

Exterior Colors

Within the Small Block Commercial, natural and earth tone colors, such as unfinished wood shall be used, as appropriate, for different architectural styles.

1.3 Building Details/; Public/ Private Space +Transition •• Entrances ◦◦ All main entrances shall face the commercial street •• Porches, awnings, roof overhangs, covered entries, arcades, boardwalks, balconies ◦◦ All buildings shall have some type of transitional public/private space ◦◦ All encroachments may extend into the public sidewalk

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1.4 Building Fenestration + Roofs

Fenestration/ Glazing •• Ground level retail storefronts with formal, symmetrical facades, large expanses of display windows flush with the building walls, recessed entrances and decorative glass transoms shall be used in the Small block Commercial. •• Windows shall be scaled to remain proportionate with building size.

Roofs •• Clerestory windows and/or dual-level roofs shall be used at second levels. •• Roof forms recalling those of barns, stables or agricultural facilities shall be used.

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1.5 Building Signage Signs can be externally illuminated with small is directed back toward the sign and does not floodlights or similar fixtures, provided the cause glare onto the street, sidewalk or sky. Projecting or Bracket-Mounted Signage lighting is directed back toward the sign and Bracket mounted signage projecting from does not cause glare onto the street, sidewalk or Modern signage designs are acceptable, walls is an effective, historically-sensitive sky. provided the designs are compatible with the method to provide building signage for the historic building. Small Block Commercial area. These signs are Flush-Mounted + Wall Signage more pedestrian in scale, typically mounted Awning + Window Signage Flush wall mounted signage can also be an on pilasters or walls at a height closer to the effective, historically sensitive method to Both window signage and awning valance sidewalk, and oriented perpendicular to the provide building signage for the Historic Town. signage is pedestrian in scale and easily relates movement of pedestrians along the sidewalk, Sign placement, sizes and mounting heights are information to the visitor along the sidewalk. a more appropriate and sensitive solution than critical in ensuring the compatibility of this type larger, flush mounted signs oriented to the of signage with the Downtown streetscape. Signage on awnings is permitted, either on the automobile. sloped body of the awning or on the valance. Small, flush mounted signs should be pedestrian Valance signage is preferred for its more Use projecting, bracket mounted signage where in scale, oriented to pedestrians along the appropriate scale. possible. Signs should be affixed to, or hung sidewalk instead of to the automobile on the from, brackets such that the bottom of the sign is street. Wall mounted directory signage can be Window signage is encouraged in conjunction at least 8’-0” above the sidewalk. used to identify tenants on upper floors, or in with complementary wall or bracket mounted larger, multi-tenant buildings. signs. Signs should not be mounted higher than 12’-0” above the sidewalk, or project above the roof or Use flush wall signage where bracket mounted Colors and styles for awning signs should be parapet. signage is not possible. Signs should be complementary to the awning fabrics. mounted at least 8’-0” above the sidewalk, but Sign sizes, styles and mounting heights should no higher than 12’-0”. Awning signage should not be back lighted. be consistent and complementary in order to unify the streetscape. Sign sizes, styles and mounting heights should Window signage should be in scale with the be consistent and complementary in order to window area, not obstructing the view to the Modern signage designs are permitted provided unify the streetscape. interior of the business. the designs are compatible with the historic building. Signs can be externally illuminated with small floodlights or similar fixtures, provided the light

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1.6 Building Lighting

Façade lighting

Subtle facade lighting shall enhance the character and ambiance of the Small block Commercial. Facade lighting can be used to supplement street lighting for improved pedestrian safety. Facade lighting can be used as lighting for wall mounted signage. All lighting within the area shall meet dark sky requirements.

Subtle wall-washing facade lighting shall be permitted.

Fixtures should be directed downward, with emphasis placed on the street level areas of the facade where the lighting will enhance pedestrian safety.

Fixture styles, finishes and light source should be compatible with the scale and materials of the building facades, and complementary to awnings, signage and other features.

Use of modern light fixtures is permitted, provided the placement and design is compatible with the character of the Small Block Commercial buildings.

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2.0 Narcoossee Road TOD/ Commercial 2.1 TOD/ Commercial Architecture

Building Size, Massing + Use

All buildings shall be built to a uniform frontage line to define the TOD/ Commercial and to distinguish it from the overall Narcoossee corridor.

Building Use

The TOD/ Commercial shall have a variety of uses including; housing, retail, commercial and office.

Building Size + Massing

Lot/ Building Sites •• Maximum building sites for residential and commercial uses shall be 15,000 SF. •• Maximum lot coverage shall be 100%. Building Setbacks •• 0’ front build-to line •• 0’ minimum and rear setbacks Building Frontages •• Minimum building façade built to the build- to line shall be 85%.

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Building Entrances •• All main entrances shall face Narcoossee Road

Porches, awnings, roof overhangs, covered entries, arcades, boardwalks, balconies •• All buildings shall have some type of transitional public/private space •• All encroachments may extend into the public sidewalk 2.2 Building Lighting + Signage

TOD/ Commercial Architecture area lighting and signage shall be designed similar to those described for the Small Block Commercial Area starting on page 3-46.

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3.0 Town Residential

Several areas adjacent to the Small Block Commercial, particularly north along Narcoossee Road, are underdeveloped and excellent candidates for redevelopment. A more intensive pattern of development in these transitional areas will provide the Historic Town with an enlarged population of customers, visitors and residents. New development in these areas should encourage mixed use, blending residential housing with traditional commercial and retail businesses and providing downtown live/work opportunities. New development should build on the pattern of one- and two-story buildings organized in traditional block faces, with buildings fronting tree-lined streets.

Infill development within the transitional areas between the Small Block Commercial and rural residential areas to the east and south shall be more ‘urban’ than ‘suburban’ in character, with new buildings constructed to the sidewalks instead of set back with large expanses of lawn. Native landscaping shall be encouraged throughout the area, to reinforce Narcoossee’s character.

Design of building scale, massing, façade treatments, materials and details are encouraged to be similar to those recommended within the Small Block Commercial.

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4.0 Zone 4: Cultural/ Commercial/ Event Zone

The Cultural/ Commercial/ Event Zone could include a small public square at a central location, with adjacent streets lined with street trees. As part of this square, an orange grove could be accommodated, or orange trees could line all sides of the square, to reinforce Narcoossee’s agricultural history. Hitching posts could be placed around the square as well, separate from parking areas.

A location should be identified and preserved for an Equestrian/ Event Center adjacent to the Small Block Commercial, in order to support the retail uses within Historic Town, and to support the equestrian community adjacent to the area.

These grounds could serve as both event grounds, as well as community gatherings, such as farmers’ markets.

Design of building scale, massing, façade treatments, materials and details are encouraged to be similar to those recommended within the Small Block Commercial.

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5.0 Public Art

A theme should be developed for public art and incorporated around the Small Block Commercial and Cultural/ Commercial/ Event Zone. Themes could include:

◦◦ steamer ships ◦◦ equestrian ◦◦ orange groves ◦◦ sugar cane ◦◦ cattle brands ◦◦ turpentine industry ◦◦ railroad ◦◦ cowboy ◦◦ wildlife (sandhill cranes, alligators, black bear, fox, deer, turkey, etc.) ◦◦ natural resource elements (water, wetlands, pines, saw palmetto, wildflowers, etc.) All commercial and civic buildings built within the Small Block Commercial and Cultural/ Commercial/ Event Zones shall be required to fund or contribute to one public art project or historical site identification/ markers within the area, related to the overall theme.

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C o m m u n i t y + N e igh b o r h o o d C e n t e r s G o a l s + O b j e c t i v e s

Guidelines are needed to create vibrant, small- scale Community and Neighborhood Centers along the Narcoossee Corridor, and are oriented towards the following objectives:

1. Reflect the agrarian context of the community along the Narcoossee Corridor; and 2. Design centers that are interesting, and express a different character than currently found in the nearby commercial areas of St. Cloud.

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N e igh b o r h o o d + C o m m u n i t y Building Massing C e n t e r G u i d e l i n e s •• A single, large, dominant building mass shall be avoided within Neighborhood and 1.0 Building Architecture Community Centers. Changes in mass shall be related to entrances, the integral structure Building Use, Size + Massing and/or the organization of interior spaces Building Use and activities. •• Neighborhood Centers shall have a •• Horizontal masses shall not exceed a height/ variety of uses including; small-scale, width ratio of 1 vertical to 3 horizontal neighborhood-oriented retail, office, civic without substantial variation in massing that and housing. includes a change in height and projecting •• Community Centers shall have a variety or recessed elements. of uses including; small-and large-format •• Buildings shall relate well to each other, retail, commercial, office, and multi-family to the site, and adjacent properties by housing. providing transitions in building heights. •• A mix of uses is encouraged both •• No facade that faces a street or connecting horizontally and vertically. walkway shall have a blank, uninterrupted Lot/ Building Sites length exceeding 30 feet. •• Maximum building sites shall be 25,000 SF within the Neighborhood Centers. •• Maximum building sites shall be 150,000 SF within the Community Centers. •• Maximum building footprint shall be 25,000 SF within the Neighborhood Centers, and 150,000 SF within the Community Centers. •• Civic buildings, such as schools, churches, and/or recreation centers shall be exempt from the building square footage limit, but shall be sized compatibly with adjacent development.

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1.1 Exterior Building Materials + Finishes + •• Site-cast concrete panels, painted and/or 1.3 Building Fenestration + Glazing Details cast-in textures Ground level retail storefronts with large •• Wood expanses of display windows shall be used in Exterior Materials + Colors •• Natural stone and synthetic stone products both Neighborhood and Community Centers. Exterior building materials shall either be •• Metal-accents elements only •• Glazing complimentary or draw in part from the Windows shall be scaled and positioned to •• Smooth face concrete block, used in materials already being used in the Narcoossee remain proportionate with building size. area. If dissimilar materials are being proposed, combination with other textural materials other characteristics such as scale and •• Other similar high quality materials proportions, form, architectural detailing, color The color palette shall consider earth tones, in- and texture, shall be utilized to ensure that digenous to the region resulting in a cohesive, enough similarity exists for the building to be unified theme throughout the development. compatible, despite the differences in materials. Interesting building details reminiscent of the With the exception of windows, building Narcoossee area’s history as an agricultural and materials shall be natural/indigenous in ranching area are encouraged, such as cleresto- character, and shall be selected to provide a ries, double-pitch roof forms, barn details, etc. variety of textures per building facade, visual balance and avoid excessive variety of materials. 1.2 Public/ Private Space +Transition

Entrances Building materials shall provide greater visual and textural interest at building entrances and •• Primary building entrances shall be clearly architectural opportunities and areas that are defined to provide greater visual and highly visible to the public. Exterior materials textural interest at building entries. shall be chosen for their suitability, durability, •• All buildings shall have some type of and visual continuity. transitional public/private space, such as porches, awnings, roof overhangs, covered Recommended building materials: entries, arcades and/or balconies. All of these encroachments may extend into the •• Brick public sidewalk •• Textural concrete block, painted or integral color •• Textured architectural precast panels, painted and/or cast-in textures

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1.4 Building Signage Use projecting or bracket-mounted signage Wall + Flush-Mounted Signage where possible, and locate adjacent to a building Building signage throughout the Narcoossee Flush-Mounted Plaque Signage entrance. area shall be designed and lit to reflect the area’s Small, flush mounted plaque signs should be history as an agricultural and ranching area, Signs should be affixed to, or hung from, pedestrian in scale and oriented to pedestrians and respect the immediate context of adjacent brackets such that the bottom of the sign is at along the sidewalk instead of to the automobile uses. Signs shall be designed to be off a low least 8’-0” above the sidewalk, and not higher on the street. Wall mounted directory signage profile, with the majority of signs being building than 12’-0” above the sidewalk, or project above can be used to identify tenants on upper floors, mounted, and not pole mounted within the road the roof or parapet. or in larger, multi-tenant buildings. right-of-way.

Sign sizes, styles and mounting heights shall be Use flush wall signage where bracket mounted All signs within Neighborhood and Community carefully and interestingly designed to reflect signage is not possible. Signs should be Centers shall be architecturally integrated with the character of each building and business as mounted at least 8’-0” above the sidewalk, but both building and overall Center, in terms of well as fitting comfortable with other adjacent no higher than 12’-0”. size, shape, color, texture and lighting, and shall signage to unify the streetscape. reflect and enhance the character and primary Sign sizes, styles and mounting heights should design elements of the building and its use. Projecting signs shall fit within an imaginary be consistent and complementary in order to The number of signs per building façade shall rectangle with a maximum area of six (6) SF. unify the streetscape. be limited to the fewest necessary to clearly Hanging signs shall fit within an imaginary identify businesses located within. Signs shall rectangle with a maximum area of four (4) SF. Signs can be externally illuminated with small be designed with the purpose of enhancing the floodlights or similar fixtures, provided the light pedestrian experience, while promoting retail Signs shall be placed within a clear, signable is directed back toward the sign and does not and street activity. area and should not obscure windows, doors, cause glare onto the street, sidewalk or sky. architectural or ornamental features. Typically, Projecting, Bracket-Mounted + Hanging Signage wall signs should be centered on horizontal Modern signage designs are acceptable, surfaces (i.e., over a storefront opening). Bracket mounted or projecting signs are provided the designs are compatible with the pedestrian in scale, typically mounted on historic building. Signs can be externally illuminated with small pilasters or walls at a height closer to the floodlights or similar fixtures, provided the sidewalk, and oriented perpendicular to the lighting is directed back toward the sign and movement of pedestrians along the sidewalk, does not cause glare onto the street, sidewalk or a more appropriate and sensitive solution than sky. larger, flush mounted signs oriented to the automobile.

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Wall Signage

Wall signs shall be designed to be compatible with the storefront in scale, proportion and color, and to create a clearly defined edge, provide shadow relief and a substantial appearance.

Wall signs are to be mounted flush and fixed securely to a building wall, projecting no more than 18” from the face of the building wall, and not extending sideways beyond the building face or above the highest line of the building which it is attached.

Wall signs shall not exceed 15% of the building façade (the exterior walls of a building exposed to public view).

Signs shall be placed within a clear, signable area and should not obscure windows, doors, architectural or ornamental features. Typically, wall signs should be centered on horizontal surfaces (i.e., over a storefront opening). Plaque Signage Plaque signs are small versions of wall signs attached to surfaces adjacent to shop front entries at the first floor only. Plaque signs shall be made of a durable material such as cut or etched stone, glass, tile or metal, and are encouraged to include unique designs or irregular outline shapes.

Plaque signs shall be a maximum area of two (2) SF, with a maximum projection of two (2) inches.

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Awning + Window Signage in conjunction with complementary wall or Monument signs shall be illuminated by bracket-mounted signs. external fixtures designed to complement the Awning Signage appearance of the sign, and meet dark-sky Awning and canopy signs are signs that are Window signs shall not exceed 15% of the standards. printed on, painted on, or attached to an overall window area so that visibility is not awning or canopy above a business door or obscured. Prohibited Signs window, and are oriented toward pedestrians at the opposite side of the street. Awnings and Monument Signs Prohibited signs within the Narcoossee Area are canopies must be permanently attached to the listed as follows: buildings, and shall be designed to project over Monument signs are free-standing signs •• Pole signs (billboards) directed at vehicular individual window and door openings and not typically usually used for buildings separated travelers, and located at arterials, and not as one single continuous feature. from adjacent streets by substantial setbacks. within the pedestrian realm •• Pole signs taller than 12’-0” in height The minimum height of awnings shall be 8’-0” Low profile signs shall be constructed out of •• Neon, LED, electronic, laser or video signs from the lowest point to the sidewalk. complementary materials to its associated building and overall Center. •• Street furniture signs, including bench advertisements Signage on awnings is permitted at no more •• Internally lighted, cabinet-style signs than 30% of the surface area, either on the Monument signs shall be composed of •• Animated, flashing or swinging signs sloped body of the awning or on the valance. individual lettering that is consistent with the •• Roof signs Valance signage is preferred for its more image of the business and the surrounding •• Tree/ utility pole signs appropriate scale. Signage should be located architectural style. Letter heights shall not •• Billboard signs either on the main body of the awning or on the exceed 12 inches. Sign text shall be limited to •• Trailer signs overhang, but not on both. the business or neighborhood name and the business address. •• Search lights •• Pennants or streamers Awning signage shall not be back lighted, or lit •• Balloons or inflatable signs with other interior illumination. Maximum sign height, including the sign base, shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The sign •• Projected image signs Window Signage base shall be landscaped on all sides.

Window signs are painted, posted, displayed, Monument signs shall only be used when other sandblasted or etched on an interior translucent alternative types of signage would not provide or transparent surface, including windows adequate identification. or doors. Window signage is encouraged

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1.5 Building Lighting

Building lighting throughout the Narcoossee area shall be designed to reflect the area’s history as an agricultural and ranching area. All lighting is required to meet dark-sky standards, and all lighting shall be directed downwards with high cut-off, as to not reflect light back into the sky. Over-lighting within these areas is not permitted.

•• Store facades, if lighted, must have lighting equipment mounted on the building pointing downwards. •• Stores must use controls to turn off exterior lights and sign lights after store closing. Only a minimum light level shall remain on past this point. •• All building mounted security lighting must be pointed down and completely shielded. •• Floodlighting and uplighting shall not be permitted. •• Subtle wall-washing facade lighting shall be permitted. •• Fixtures should be directed downward, with emphasis placed on the street level areas of the facade where the lighting will enhance pedestrian safety. •• Fixture styles, finishes and light source should be compatible with the scale and materials of the building facades, and complementary to awnings, signage and other features.

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1.6 Convenience Commercial

Convenience Commercial areas throughout the Narcoossee area should be treated with a higher level of character and architectural detail than typical standards. Gas stations, convenience stores and fast food restaurants shall be designed to the same level of detail as defined on the previous pages, with landscaping and elements such as fencing and signage located to detract from the drive-through character of these establishments, and to enhance pedestrian safety.

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C h a r a c t e r P reservation S t r a t e g i e s

A key strategy will be the implementation of they give property owners the assurance guidelines and standards to protect the character that new development or redevelopment of the area. Design guidelines provide the will be compatible with the character of Narcoossee community with a way to address their neighborhood. Design guidelines also issues related to the visual quality of the built provide a tool to provide information about the environment that are not covered by zoning desired building design at the earliest stages of laws or building codes. Narcoossee wants to planning, before significant funds are invested influence the appearance of their community in costly design. Successful design guideline through design guidelines to reinforce and programs involve a high level of participation enhance their rural heritage, create a sense of among developers, residents, business owners, place, reinforce the character and identity of the and the local government in the creation and area, and improve the quality of development application of the standards or guidelines. and ensure that it is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Design guidelines To ensure that the Narcoossee Design Guidelines will address each of the frameworks and will are utilized in future developments, Osceola affect primarily the public realm and mixed County will need to update either the Osceola use centers. Guidelines have been applied to Land Development Code or the separate Design the street network and natural areas to ensure Standards. When revised, these will reflect that the visual quality of the area remains. The the long-term goals put forth in the design Narcoossee design guidelines address transition guidelines, will regulate the physical form of and connectivity between land uses; pedestrian future development, and will provide a means and vehicular access and circulation, building to achieve community goals. The creation of height, materials, scale, lighting; and signage. a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under the Florida Growth Policy Act (1999) Design guidelines achieve a number of the will create a public/private entity responsible Narcoossee community’s objectives, including for making sure that new developments are protecting public investment by ensuring in accordance with the Narcoossee Design quality growth. In commercial areas, design Guidelines. guidelines enhance retail activities and promote new private investments. In residential areas,

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L a n d D e v e l o p m e n t C o d e I n c e n t i v e Z o n i n g S t r a t e g i e s S t r a t e g i e s Incentive zoning is different from the traditional The Osceola County Land Development Code standard subdivisions or strip commercial will be a vital tool in the implementation of the developments, in that it provides reward for Narcoossee Community Plan. Code updates developments that achieve the Narcoossee are anticipated to ensure the new regulations community’s goals. When such goals such as associated with design guidelines and centers providing pedestrian amenities, protecting are implemented. It is likely that rezoning specific natural resources, or adding certain changes will also occur in some historic design features are met, developers are Narcoossee areas and select commercial areas. rewarded incentives that typically improve Minor zoning modifications will be required for a development’s profitability. Rewards all frameworks. could include density bonuses, which allow developers to build more units than would normally be allowed in a zoning district; expedited permitting; tax breaks or reductions or exemptions from certain impact or other fees; or the public provision of infrastructure or low-interest loans. Another incentive that could be particularly effective in Narcoossee center framework would allow moderate increases in building heights or floor-area ratio. In administering incentive zoning, it is important to structure the program to ensure that the incentives achieve, and are in proportion to, the benefits of the desired planning outcomes, while at the same time adding value for a developer.

Incentive zoning can also be used to achieve a specific form of development such as mixed-use development or the development of traditional neighborhoods.

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O s c e o l a C o u n t y M i x e d U s e D i s t r i c t S t a n d a r d s S t r a t e g i e s There are several state and federal programs that could be used to fund incentive zoning. The Osceola County Mixed Use District For example, the creation of a Community Standards are applicable to the nine Mixed-Use Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under the Florida Districts. The Standards provide a method Growth Policy Act (1999), allows communities to regulate the form of development through to achieve funding for qualifying redevelopment recommendations related primarily to the public areas. This can be done by rezoning or creating realm, offering an alternative to conventional a redevelopment zoning overlay that qualifies land use regulations that focus on controlling for such funding. the use of land. The Standards are used to achieve a specific urban form based on the Narcoossee Community and the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan’s vision by regulating the physical form - the buildings, and how they relate to one another and to the appearance and quality of the public realm such as streets and sidewalks. Form-based codes allow the use of a building to change over time, which encourages reinvestment and provides a landowner or developer greater flexibility in meeting changing real estate markets. For example, if a building’s size, form, and placement conform to the vision as described in the Osceola County Mixed Use District Standards, a developer may have the flexibility to build a variety of uses. Form-based codes can replace the existing zoning for the affected area or can be established as an overlay zone that supersedes the underlying code. When implemented, these can establish a sense of place for the community, giving it a unique, lasting identity

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Q u a l i t y G r o w t h S t r a t e g i e s C o n c e p t u a l M a s t e r P l a n ( C M P ) S t r a t e g i e s Quality growth principles are based on the principles of new urbanism, the EPA’s Currently there are three mixed-use districts Smart Growth principles, the Department of within or adjacent to the Narcoossee community. Transportation’s livability principles, and many These communities foster the quality growth others. Many people refer to this as “common principles previously described. These areas sense development”. Such developments allow employees of businesses and residents in include walkable neighborhoods, range of a mixed-use development to benefit from close housing types, architectural character, protection access to daily needs such as local foods, quaint of natural systems, small streets and farmland restaurants or a gas station. Transportation costs and the creation of mixed-use centers. All this are reduced, and owning a car to take care of was found historically in key areas of the study routine needs is no longer essential. Mixed-use area. districts can be especially beneficial to elderly residents who, in a suburban development Quality growth developments offer a variety where homes are segregated from shopping, of housing choices located within easy services and other conveniences, lose their walking distance of most daily needs and an independence when a car is no longer practical. interconnected network of pedestrian-friendly streets and accessible public spaces, making it Local governments can take a number of steps to possible to live, work, shop, and play without achieve quality growth. Their conceptual master getting into a car. Centers, public spaces, civic plan approval process allows the community uses, and other features are designed at the to influence new designs, so that they are in human scale to foster a sense of the Narcoossee character with the community’s wishes. The community. This development would Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) process could provide an alternate choice to the standard be altered to provide additional guidelines to subdivision. Quality growth is fostered through accomplish community goals. Guidelines for the implementation of the Comprehensive open space and wetland preservation, building Plan. This guidance provides for community density, streetscape improvements, separators, development, transit, transportation, economic trail access, etc. could be specifically tailored to and conservation direction. fit Narcoossee quality growth goals.

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C o m m u n i t y a n d N eighborhood O v e r l a y Z o n e s a n d C o d e C e n t e r s S t r a t e g i e s C h a n g e s S t r a t e g i e s

A number of centers are proposed with in the An overlay zone can be used to protect Narcoossee community. These centers are particular natural, cultural, or built features in located on land where the majority is zoned the Narcoossee community. Such zones can be commercial or entitled through the CMP used to carry out a variety of the Narcoossee process. These would have been tradition strip community objectives: to protect the character commercial developments and design amenities of a neighborhood or the historic town. An that include large sign and bright lighting. overlay zone can also be used to promote a type The community has requested that these areas of development in designated areas, whether be designed to of higher quality and include that is new development or the temporary public amenities. A center integrates retail and prohibition of development. The overlay zone, commercial uses, as well as public spaces, with which is mapped, is superimposed over the residential development. These centers can take existing zoning. In that way, it establishes different forms, including neighborhood and standards and criteria that build on the community enters and the new historic town. underlying zoning. Overlay zones provide By providing a mix of uses such as shopping, the Narcoossee community with a flexible tool parks, and opportunities for employment to achieve the character of historic town or and local entertainment located near where limit development in key areas. Development people live, traffic is reduced. With so many limitations would have to be agreed upon by the needs within walking or bicycling distance property owners to be applicable. of residences, mixed-use developments have earned the title of places to live, work, shop, and play. In addition, opportunities for transit are enhanced.

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M o b i l i t y S t r a t e g i e s

Mobility in the Narcoossee area will be centered of land uses that provides destinations within on trails, sidewalks, transit, gridded streets, proximity, those features include centers, the new regional connections and complete streets. high school, the lake and historic town. In A tool would be to make it safe, convenient, a walkable Narcoossee community, streets and interesting to walk from one destination are narrow and designed for slower speed, to another. Benefits of establishing (or re- creating a safe, attractive environment for all establishing) walkable, more pedestrian-friendly transportation modes (pedestrians, cars, and places include more social interaction; a greater transit). Streets are also interconnected to sense of the Narcoossee community among provide for better dispersal of traffic and have residents; increased health due to a heightened on-street parking, street trees, and other features level of exercise; less air pollution; reduced that slow local traffic. Buildings are set close transportation costs; and more independent to the street, and the fronts of buildings open seniors and youth who cannot operate a car. onto the street, creating a sense of enclosure and A mix of land uses make it possible to walk safety by providing eyes (doors and windows) from home to nearby places to shop for daily on the street. Parking may be located on the conveniences (such as a bottle of milk on the street, which helps create a buffer between way home or a short stop to the dry cleaners), pedestrians and the street, or to the rear of to participate in recreational activities and buildings, and street and building signage and entertainment, to learn, or to work. Currently lighting are oriented toward the pedestrian. residents of most the Narcoossee community To encourage walking, blocks are short and have had no choice but to drive for even basic lined with trees and sidewalks and connect needs, which has led to an increase in vehicle to a variety of commercial and public places miles of travel and wider streets designed to that serve as gathering places and focal points. carry cars, not pedestrians. As described in Other elements contributing to the pedestrian Chapter 2, everybody drives. experience include sidewalk benches, attractive trash receptacles, paving materials that denote To recapture the walkability of the Narcoossee pedestrian zones, and bicycle amenities. community, many places are using strategies that put in place, or remove the obstacles to, the features that make places more inviting to pedestrians. In addition to establishing a mix

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P r i v a t e / P u b l i c P a r t n e r s h i p S t r a t e g i e s

Whether it is historic town, new complete streets or buffers, all will require a partnership between the private and public section. The new Narcoossee Street standards will require a contribution from the development community; Historic Town will require parcel consolidation, bonding of key infrastructure will be necessary, grants will be requirement and other tools will be necessary. Buffers and new trails will require dedication from the private section and construction and maintenance by the County.

The following strategies are recommended for each framework, opportunities and tool. Strategy reference can be found in the relevant sections of the document. The strategy table divides action by time and by responsibility.

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table 4-1. open space framework strategies Opportunity Strategy Action Time Period District Responsibility Land Development Code Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County/Private Development Code, with Sector consideration given to flood detention/retention, buffer and other factors Conceptual Master Plan Require dedication and public access Short Term All County/Private Open Space, Parks and (CMP) as per plan Sector Greenway Networks Private/Public Partnership Private stewardship and dedication of Short Term All Private Sector key open space areas Quality Growth Investigate Florida Rural Land Short Term All County/Private Stewardship Area (RLSA) to preserve Sector open space/ rural land and transfer development rights for select areas within or adjacent to the study area Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code or adopt guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Trails (Multi-Use) Conceptual Master Plan Require dedication as per plan Short Term All Developer/County (CMP) Mobility Add trails into new Transportation Short Term All County Plan Element Update and Park and Recreation Element Update

Private/Public Partnership Private stewardship and dedication Short Term All Private Sector Preservation of Natural Resources Conceptual Master Plan Require dedication and public access Short Term All County/Private (CMP) as per plan Sector

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table 4.2. mobility framework strategies Opportunity Strategy Action Time Period District Responsibility Land Development Code Require new cross sections as per Plan Short Term All County/Private Sector Require Osceola County Short Term All County/Private Transportation Element to allow new Sector cross sections as per Plan Narcoossee Complete Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Short Term County Streets Development Code or adopt guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Conceptual Master Plan Amend requirements to provide for Short Term County (CMP) Narcoossee landscape/streetscape goals Land Development Code Require new cross sections as per Plan Short Term All County Conceptual Master Plan Amend requirements to provide for Short Term County/Private (CMP) Narcoossee landscape/streetscape Sector goals Multimodal Elements Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code or adopt guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals

4-12 Narcoossee Community Planning Process table 4.3. centers framework strategies Opportunity Strategy Action Time Period District Responsibility Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code or adopt guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals, use requirements and boundaries Option to apply new form based code Short Term All County to this area to implement development goals Land Development Code Property consolidation Short Term All Private Sector

Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County Investment in Existing redevelopment areas, incentive zoning Historic Downtown areas, form-based code, etc.

Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Consider other County assistance such Short Term All County as the provision of public amenities or infrastructure connections Incentive Zoning Rezoning or overlay zonee of Short Term All County redevelopment areas, incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc.

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table 4.3. centers framework strategies Opportunity Strategy Action Time Period District Responsibility Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code or adopt Character Preservation guidelines to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County redevelopment areas, incentive zoning Land Development Code areas, form-based code, etc. Property Consolidation Short Term All County/Private Sector Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County redevelopment areas, incentive zoning Osceola County Mixed areas, form-based code, etc. Use District Standards Apply new form based code to Short Term All County Employment Areas implement development goals Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County Overlay Zones and Code redevelopment areas, incentive zoning Changes areas, form-based code, etc. to express community goals

Establish CRA to receive TIF for Short Term All County/Private transit-oriented redevelopment Sector (Florida Growth Policy Act) Mobility Utilize new transit and mobility Short Term All County network to preposition areas Add to County’s database and market Short Term All County/Private Private/Public Partnership key parcels to appropriate targeted Sector businesses

4-14 Narcoossee Community Planning Process table 4.3. centers framework strategies Opportunity Strategy Action Time Period District Responsibility Character Preservation Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Conceptual Master Plan Amend requirements to reflect Short Term All County (CMP) community goals for Narcoossee Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County community and neighborhood centers to reflect community development Community and goals Neighborhood Centers Update Osceola County Land Short Term All County Development Code to reflect Narcoossee development/character goals Centers Overlay Zones and Code Rezoning or overlay zone of Short Term All County Changes redevelopment areas, incentive zoning areas, form-based code, etc. to highlight community goals

Establish CRA to receive TIF for Short Term All County/Private transit-oriented redevelopment (Florida Growth Policy Act)

Amend requirements to reflect smart Short Term All County Mobility code goals, including walkable, pedestrian friendly places

Apply new form based code to Short Term All County/Private implement development and mobility goals Private/Public Partnership Property consolidation Short Term All County/Private

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