Keystone Heights board votes to transmit Comprehensive Plan amendments after requesting water‑use review

The Keystone Heights Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously June 15 to transmit proposed amendments to the city Comprehensive Plan to the Florida Department of Commerce for review.

Board member Dr. Geraldine Robbins urged clearer land‑use language on page 9 of the draft and pressed staff for information about local water sources. City Manager Jamie Booth said he "will engage with the St Johns River Water Management District regarding the water consumption chart" and will "get with Doug Conke to set up a meeting with local government, St. Johns River Water Management District, and Clay County Utility Authority," a step the board requested before finalizing any policy language.

City Planner Janis Fleet told the board the "Comprehensive Draft is almost ready," and said she will make formal recommendations to the City Council before the plan is submitted to the Florida Department of Commerce. Dr. Robbins also asked whether the city is using a Clay County Utility Authority well located under the water tower; Booth said he will research that and report back at the board's next meeting on August 17, 2026.

A motion to transmit the amendments was made by Carolyn Vanzo and seconded by Carrie Mullins; the board approved the motion 4-0. The transmitted materials included the draft Comprehensive Plan and combined comp plan maps that the board reviewed during the hearing.

The board did not receive public comments during the hearing. The board's next regular Planning and Zoning meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, where members expect staff follow‑up on the water‑source question and any recommended wording changes.