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C.L. Industries: ROCC (Redeveloping Orange County Communities) Area Brownfield Designation. Environmental Protection Division. District 4 November 1, 2011. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. Purpose Brownfield Background Brownfield Benefits Proposed Brownfield Area Objectives of Site Rehabilitation
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C.L. Industries: ROCC (Redeveloping Orange County Communities) Area Brownfield Designation Environmental Protection Division District 4 November 1, 2011
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
Purpose • Property owner requested Orange County BCC for a Brownfield’s designation for the subject property as the as the C.L. Industries ROCC, located at 8188 South Orange Avenue. • Property’s former use was as the Woodbury Chemical Company which operated as a pesticide formulation facility. Site has known environmental hazards. • Required by FS 376.80 (1) to get public input on size and shape of the proposed Brownfield Area . This meeting is to hold the 2nd of two required public hearings. • Make Brownfield Financial Incentives available • Encourage redevelopment and job creation.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
Brownfield Background • Brownfield Site means real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by actual or perceived environmental contamination. 376.79(3) F.A.C. • Brownfield Area means a contiguous area of one or more brownfield sites, some of which may not be contaminated, and which has been designated by a local government by resolution. Such areas may include all or portions of community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, other such designated economically deprive communities and areas, and Environmental Protection Agency-designated brownfield pilot projects. 376.79(4) F.A.C.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
Brownfield Benefits • Encourages Voluntary cleanup of sites • Facilitates Economic & Industrial Development • Cleanup Tax Credits • Job Creation bonus refunds • Job Opportunities for residents • Can apply for other federal and state Brownfield Grant opportunities • Engages Public Participation
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Environmental Cleanup • Support Redevelopment, and provide opportunity for • more usable land for future development and potential • sale associated with the Sun Rail Corridor and Sand • Lake Road Commuter Rail Station. • Potential Job creation ( 5 jobs)
Objectives of Site Development • CLI plans to use Florida Friendly practices to improve property appeal • Florida native plants w/raised planters or gravel • reduce water usage & eliminate site irrigation.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Purpose • Brownfield Background • Brownfield Benefits • Proposed Brownfield Area • Objectives of Site Rehabilitation • Recommended Action
Recommended Action • Approval of Resolution of the C.L. Industries: ROCC Area to be designated as a Brownfield Area, per F.S. 376.79(4) F.A.C.
C.L. Industries: ROCC (Redeveloping Orange County Communities) Area Brownfield Designation Environmental Protection Division District 4 November 1, 2011