Call to Order

Call to Order by Chair
Roll Call by the Clerk of the Court
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamations

Proclamation recognizing St. Johns County Agritourism Corridor

Acceptance of Proclamation

Public Comment

Public Comment

Consent Agenda

Deletions to Consent Agenda

Approval of Consent Agenda

Regular Agenda

Additions/Deletions to Regular Agenda

Approval of Regular Agenda

Item 1

Non-renewal of St. Johns County lifeguard services for Anastasia State Park.

Since 1998, St. Johns County has provided lifeguard services through annual
contract to Anastasia State Park. St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR), who is
responsible for this contract and response, was notified late 2016 that the State does
not intend to renew this contract for lifeguard services, nor is there an intent to
provide other lifeguard services, leaving this 3.5 mile beach unprotected except for
Park Rangers. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, SJCFR through this contract would
provide coverage for two lifeguard towers in the busiest section of Anastasia State
Park beach. Not providing lifeguard coverage to this area is a potential threat to the
public safety on this beach.

Item 2

Public Hearing * NZVAR 2016-11 (Miller).

Request for a Non-Zoning Variance from
Land Development Code Sections 5.01.01.C.1, 6.02.01.B.3, 6.04.07.B.2.a. and
6.04.07.B.2.b to allow for subdivision of an existing platted lot without a replat and
for a home to be constructed with an existing fifteen (15) foot wide easement
providing ingress/egress to the site in lieu of the thirty (30) foot wide easement
requirement, and to utilize an existing stabilized section for access within a platted
subdivision.

Item 3

Public Hearing * NZVAR 2017-01 Abdulghani.

NZVAR 2017-01 Abdulghani, a
request for a non-zoning variance from the Land Development Code, Section
6.04.07.B.1, to allow for an additional unit to take access from an easement that
already allows access for two or more units.

Item 4

Discussion of potential Land Development Code amendments.

This is a discussion item on several possible changes to the Land Development Code. Staff will
be seeking general direction from the Board of County Commissioners regarding the
following topics: 1) Discussion of measurement of fence height when on or near a
grade change or erected atop a retaining wall. 2) Allowing stormwater ponds to
account for a specified percentage of open space requirements within Planned Unit
Developments.

Item 5

Consider an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Agency.

Currently there is one (1) vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Agency due to an expired term. Please
find attached for your review and consideration fifteen applications (see 4th page of
the agenda packet for listings) and a recommendation from the PZA to reappoint
Mike Koppenhafer.

Item 6

Discussion on Medical Marijuana.

Amendment 2, which legalized medical
marijuana, was approved by 71% of the voters in the State of Florida and 72.33% of
St. Johns County voters during the November 8, 2016 general election. On going
discussions on a state-wide level have evolved over local government response.
Additionally inquiries have been made to staff and various proposals have been
discussed. Amendment 2 requires the Department of Health to promulgate rules 6
months after the effective date of the amendment and to issue identification cards 9
months after approval. Add St. Johns County may response in the immediate
through 3 general methods: 1) Temporary moratorium on all permits related to
medical marijuana treatment centers; 2) implementation of a licensing regulatory
scheme limiting the number of dispensing entities; 3) implementation of zoning
regulations for location and development standards; 4) rely on the State for any
further regulation. Additionally the Board may direct staff to implement a
combination of the above. All options except for relying on existing local and state
regulations will require an ordinance and official action by the Board of County
Commissioners. Staff is prepared to make a presentation and seeks direction from
the Board of County Commissioners to embark on one of these actions.

Item 7

FY 2018 Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop: Overall County
Budget and the General Fund.

This Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Budget
Workshop is designed to both inform and establish initial budget guidelines for the
upcoming FY 2018 County budget process. The projected FY 2018 total County
budget largely outling the General Fund will be discussed. A subsequent agenda
item will discuss both the Transportation Trust and Fire District Fund. In addition,
the five-year period through FY 2022 will be projected. Initial FY 2018 budget
guidelines will be discussed.

Reports

Commissioners’ Reports
County Administrator’s Report
County Attorney’s Report
Clerk of Court’s Report