24,000 Acres of Phosphate Mines in Desoto County Require Comp Plan Amendment

This is huge! Please Plan to Attend en Masse

Charlotte Sun April 20,2010 – Notice of Public Meeting

Tues. May 4, 2010 5:30pm

and

Tues. May 25,2010 6:30pm public hearing:

1. LS 010-01  General Phosphate Mining Overlay for future land use Map and Comprehensive Plan – Transmittal
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC and Desoto County have prepared an application to amendment the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to create an overlay category identifying lands with a high potential for Phosphate Mining.  Supporting policies regulating density, intensity and permitted uses within the overlay are included as an amendment to the Comprehensive PLan Future Land Use Element text.  The proposed overlay includes lands not owned by Mosaic Fertilizer LLC or their subsidiaries.  The overlay is approx. 24,000 +/- acres and located west of the Peace River and the city limits of Arcadia and covers an area to the Manatee/DeSoto County line, often referred to as the PINE LEVEL area.  Portions of the overlay are approx. 3 miles or greater north of SR70 and approx. 2 miles south of SR72.  A map showing the general location is provided herein  A legal description is on file with the application in the Planning Department office.