recommended strategies - Hardee County
recommended strategies - Hardee County
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Community garden<br />
More activities for youth<br />
Environmental<br />
o Wetlands protection<br />
o Habitat<br />
o Post-mining scenario<br />
More youth activities<br />
Phosphate/post phosphate (see also Econ Development)<br />
Zoning should match comprehensive plan<br />
“do changes now vs. later” when someone is looking to locate in<br />
the community<br />
Lack of parks (see also Infrastructure)<br />
Need code enforcement (see also Economic Development)<br />
o Improve visual appearance of community<br />
No regional garbage dump<br />
Need more/better walkable community<br />
Reduce vehicle miles travelled to services/employment/retail (see<br />
also Infrastructure)<br />
Small town rural character (like)<br />
<strong>County</strong> stealing property rights<br />
<strong>County</strong> – if code does not allow, you can’t do and too many<br />
interpretations (planning/zoning)<br />
Lack of consistency<br />
Community Comments February 21, 2011<br />
<strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s future land use is approximately 95% rural, 5% urban. Is there urban land sufficient to meet the<br />
<strong>County</strong>’s growth projections and demands?<br />
• By projection and current absorption rates, yes<br />
• Need to make sure of better planning for facilities<br />
What would you like to see in the <strong>County</strong>?<br />
• Youth activities involving the Peace River (canoe/kayak/fishing)<br />
• Activities directed to/serving the minority population; increased recreational areas/opportunities (i.e., soccer<br />
fields)<br />
• “talk to the youth” and find out what they want<br />
• More Pioneer Park Days (similar activities), Story of Jesus<br />
• More activities and use of the covered arena<br />
• Need more lights at facilities<br />
• Equestrian activities (trail rides, rodeo); tourism<br />
• Rodeo facilities not publicly accessible currently; <strong>County</strong> owns the land but the Cattlemen’s Association<br />
built/operates the facility<br />
• Piggyback on Highlands Hammock – horse trails and activities<br />
• Look to expand or do similar use as Reality Ranch in Zolfo Springs<br />
• Keep the open spaces; preserve open spaces<br />
• What attracted you to <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong>? Orangutan sanctuary (existing) and their educational<br />
facilities/opportunities<br />
• Maintain beauty<br />
• Talk to the RV parks, residents and ask why they come to <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
• Keep rural values<br />
• Need access to Peace River (put in/pull out) points<br />
• More space and activities for RV’ers, bicyclists, motorcyclists<br />
• Build on the existing museum and sanctuary(s); look for educational opportunities and links<br />
• Solomon’s castle<br />
• Value the community’s resources<br />
• Maintain historic preservation<br />
• Look at the population fluctuations due to snow birds, seasonal workers and full time residents<br />
• Bring back retail / commercial to downtown Wauchula<br />
• Create opportunity for Agriculture to come back<br />
What is your vision for <strong>Hardee</strong> <strong>County</strong>?<br />
• More lakes (post mining)<br />
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