ALACHUA COUNTY, FL
Special Meeting - Policy Discussion
Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m.

County Administration Building - Grace Knight Conference Room

12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601

In-person Public Comment is taken after each non-ministerial motion. At the conclusion of the meeting, individuals can also speak for up to 3 minutes about any matter during the General Comment period.

 

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A.

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended Action:

  To approve the Agenda. 

B.

Items for Discussion

1.

Workshop on Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Update:  Environmental Protection and Resilience - 25-00803

Fiscal Note:
N/A

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Receive presentation and provide any direction to staff on potential updates to bring forward as proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

2.

Staff Presentation on Lakeshore Drive Potential Scenic Road Designation - 25-00764

Fiscal Note:
There would be a cost for mailouts for a public hearing, but those costs are covered under current department budget in account 008.65.6500.554.49.00 with the account description of other charges and obligations.

Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services

• Recommended Action:

  Staff find that there is a reasonable basis for designation of Lakeshore Drive, excluding the portion within approximately 710 feet of SE Hawthorne Road, as a County Scenic Road. If the Board wishes to proceed with the designation of Lakeshore Drive as a County Scenic Road, then direct staff to advertise a public hearing to consider a Resolution for that designation.

C.

Closing Comments

1.

Public Comment

2.

Commission Comment

D.

Adjourn

• Recommended Action:

  To adjourn the meeting.