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MINUTES
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
I. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 pm
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Present: Vice-Chair Lavon Williams, Member Jason Mellen, Member Rodger
Wunderlich
Absent: Chair Joel Keller (NE) and Member Marc Bernstein (A/E)
Also Present: City Planner Mike Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier
and Recording Clerk Kathy Heard
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Meeting held September 11, 2018.
(6:32 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Wunderlich,
Seconded by Member Mellen; Motion carried unanimously.
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
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IV. NEW BUSINESS — Public Hearings
A. Amendment to Article 7 Land Development Code (LDC) Updating the
Citywide FEMA Floodplain Ordinance. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday, September 27, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (6.33 pm)
City Planner Rumer presented an overview of this proposed LDC Amendment updating the
Citywide Floodplain Management Ordinance, which has been submitted to the FEMA Regional
Office in Atlanta for review and changes comply with Code 44 of Federal Regulations, Sections
59 and 60 of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). He emphasized this is updating
Section 7-2 in its entirety dealing with the FEMA floodplain construction criteria and federal
guidelines within the LDC, which facilitates the building codes. This update is not changing any
policies; however, is required for adoption and does not conflict with the City's Comprehensive
Plan. Non-compliance with this regulation results in the loss of participation in the NFIP
program, which would prohibit residents to acquire flood insurance.
Vice-Chair Williams asked for clarification regarding the strike-through and underlined version
of the ordinance to which City Planner Rumer explained he did provide a strike-through and
underlined copy of the ordinance, but because of the volume of changes he did not provide a
PowerPoint presentation on them. Vice-Chair Williams inquired if the City knows the number
of properties currently within the floodplain. City Planner Rumer explained the City knows of
all properties within the floodplain; and further, FEMA conducts research along with regular
map revisions. The City participates with FEMA to obtain a score, which could lower flood
insurance premiums for residents.
Member Wunderlich inquired how often the floodplain maps are drawn up. City Planner
Rumer indicated approximately every 7 to 10 years and further explained FEMA's process in
establishing updated boundaries.
Member Mellen asked if this affects any engineer designs of new properties. City Planner
Rumer said this does not affect any engineering and/or designing; and further, he stated this is
updating regulations to the building codes.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval amendments
to the Land Development Code (LDC) relative to updating the Citywide Floodplain Management
Ordinance.
Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed amendment. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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(6:45 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Amendment to
Article 7 Land Development Code (LDC) Updating the Citywide FEMA Floodplain
Ordinance, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City
Commission meeting; Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Wunderlich;
motion passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
B. Top Gun Cheer — 651 South Bluford Avenue Large Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No: LS-2018-012.
(Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, September 27, 2018)
(City Planner Rumer) (6:46 pm)
City Planner Rumer presented a PowerPoint presentation of the Top Gun Cheer PSP/FSP. The
subject property is located at 651 South Bluford Avenue, which is on the west side of South
Bluford Avenue and on the south side of West Columbus Street, just south of Fire Station 25
near downtown Ocoee. This property is owned by Florida Rock Industries and was utilized as a
truck yard, but currently there are trailers stored on this parcel. The parcel is currently zoned
"I-1"which allows for C-3 Commercial uses. This property is under contract with a proposed use
for a state-of-the-art 36,000 sq. ft. cheerleading training center known as Top Gun Cheer, which
is one of the best cheerleading facilities in Central Florida, but this proposed facility will be the
best of its kind in the country. This site is located within the gateway of the soon-to-be
redeveloped downtown; and further, Top Gun Cheer is proposing architectural upgrades to blend
favorably with the proposed downtown architecture. The building is proposed to be built back
off of the road with a knee wall and landscaping installed up along South Bluford Avenue to
shelter the parked cars along with pared-back landscaping along the front. This parcel will be
connecting with City water/sewer services. Access to the site will be from both Columbus Street
and Bluford Avenue. Top Gun Orlando attracts visitors from around the world as well as
attracting many families from all over central Florida.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on October 3, 2018, and reviewed the
Preliminary/Final Site Plan. After deliberations, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that
the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Large Scale Preliminary/Final
Site Plan for Top Gun Gym property located at 651 S. Bluford Avenue.
Discussion:
The applicant is present.
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Vice-Chair Williams asked where the entrance to the building will be located to which
City Planner Rumer answered the front entrance will be facing Bluford Avenue.
Member Mellen inquired if the building will be a pre-engineered building (PEB). City Planner
Rumer explained the commercial zoning requirements within the LDC does not allow metal-
skinned buildings; and further, no more than 20 percent of the building is allowed to be metal
skinned.
Carlos Barrios, Applicant, Barrios Engineering LLC, 605 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, described
the building as being stucco and metal with architectural flat panels in the front.
Member Wunderlich inquired what times of the day would traffic be the heaviest. Roger
MacClellan, owner of Top Gun Cheer, 9489 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, explained the sessions
are held on weekdays from 3:00 pm to approximately 9:00 pm, and the weekends are not very
busy. Member Wunderlich asked if busses are utilized to bring the kids in from out of town.
Mr. MacClellan answered in the affirmative; however, vans are utilized more often than busses;
and further, there will be adequate parking for larger vehicles.
Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
(7:02 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Top Gun Cheer
Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No: LS-2018-012,
subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission
meeting; Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Wunderlich; motion
passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
C. Vermeer Trinity Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP);
Project No: LS-2018-010. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, September
27, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:03 pm)
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview with a PowerPoint of the Vermeer Trinity
Large Scale PSP/FSP. Vermeer Southeast is a company that serves the southeast with large
equipment, parts, service and solutions for the underground construction, wood waste recycling,
landscaping and tree care industries. Trinity Tile is a preferred tile partner to major companies
and commercial projects all across the US. These two companies have partnered together to
locate and develop a new site for their businesses. This subject property consists of two
undeveloped parcels approximately 8.69 acres in size and zoned C-2 (Community Commercial),
which is located east of the west side of Ocoee Apopka Road and the north side of Palm Drive.
The proposed Vermeer Trinity PSP/FSP consists of three buildings totaling 89,350 SF. The
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Vermeer Building will be located at the most northern parcel and provide 8,000 SF of office
space with 10,880 SF of warehouse equipment storage. The second building to the south of
Vermeer will house the corporate site of Trinity Tile. Trinity Tile will have a combined
showroom and warehouse of 45,416 SF. The third building to the south of Trinity Tile will be a
joint multi-use building consisting of 17,054 SF between the two users.
City Planner Rumer discussed the stormwater pond along with the City-maintained stormwater
pipe, which runs along the north side of this parcel. This site will utilize City potable
water/sewer, and a liftstation will be constructed. Access will be from Ocoee Apopka Road,
which will need to be permitted through Orange County. A secondary access will be located on
Palm Drive with a future realignment of Palm Drive being provided.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 and reviewed
the Vermeer Trinity Site plan. After discussions on road alignment and utilities, the DRC voted to
recommend approval subject to final comments being answered.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Vermeer Trinity.
Discussion:
Carlos Barrios,Applicant, Barrios Engineering LLC, 605 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, is present
for questions.
City Planner Rumer explained a Development and Incentive Agreement will be going forward
with this project, because the parcels are located within the Brownfield and other factors such as
creation of jobs and an increased tax base.
Member Wunderlich inquired whether parked vehicles will be shielded from the street.
City Planner Rumer explained Palm Drive will provide landscaping; and further, this area is
generally industrial where landscaping and knee walls are not required.
Member Mellen inquired if the 14 foot wall will be a newly constructed wall. Mr. Barrios
clarified that it is not a 14 foot wall,but a 16 foot precast wall.
Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
(7:18 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Vermeer Trinity
Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No: LS-2018-010,
subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission
meeting; Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Wunderlich; motion
passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
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D. VMG Estates Ocoee — 815 Clarcona Ocoee Road N. Lakewood Avenue)
Annexation; Project No: AX-07-18-73. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday, September 27, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:19pm)
City Planner Rumer presented a brief PowerPoint presentation on this proposed annexation.
The subject property is located on the east side of Clarcona Ocoee Road at 815 Clarcona Ocoee
Road (N. Lakewood Avenue). The overall parcel is 3.89 acres in size. The subject property is
contiguous to the City of Ocoee as it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the
southern boundary. The property is proposed for annexation in order to be located within the
City limits of Ocoee. A proposed rezoning and subdivision plan of at least 13 homes will be
proposed under the next phase, which will come back to this board at a later date. Annexation at
this time will enable the applicant to obtain an engineer under the City's regulations.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on October 3, 2018, and reviewed the
Annexation. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to recommend approval of the
Annexation of the 3.89 acres.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the Feasibility Report and recommendation of the DRC, Staff recommends that the
Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval of
the Annexation of the 3.89 acres known as VMG Estates.
No questions were asked by the Board.
The applicant was not present.
Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed project.
Robert Patton, 110 Anderson Place, Ocoee, which is adjacent to the north of this parcel, had
concerns regarding the meeting notices and whether they will get notices of upcoming meetings
regarding this proposed project. He stated the sign on the property for this meeting was buried
among bushes and not very visible, but he did receive notice in the mail about a week ago.
City Planner Rumer explained the advertising requirements which are as follows: 300-foot
buffer notices mailed to all adjacent property owners within 300 feet, a sign indicating the
meeting date and time is placed on the parcel and an ad is advertised in the local paper.
Reyna Rangel, 104 Burnt Tree Court, Ocoee, which is adjacent to the south of this property,
inquired if the homes will be on sewer or septic; and further, questioned what type of impact this
may bring to the area. City Planner Rumer explained the proposed homes will be on City
water/sewer, and a small subdivision as being proposed does not create a lot of traffic. Further
discussion ensued regarding Ms. Rangel's concern of a manhole in her backyard.
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(7:28 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the VMG Estates
Ocoee — 815 Clarcona Ocoee Road (N. Lakewood Avenue) Annexation; Project
No: AX-07-18-73, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City
Commission meeting; Moved by Member Wunderlich, Seconded by Member Mellen;
motion passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
E. Amaran Property — 403 2nd Street Annexation and Rezoning; Project
No(s): AX-08-18-76 & RZ-18-08-13. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday, September 27, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:29 pm)
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of this proposed annexation and rezoning. The
parcel is located at 403 2nd Street, which is located on the east side of 2nd Street, 187 feet north
of West Silver Star Road. The Parcel Identification Number is 17-22-28-0000-00-043 and is
approximately +/- 0.39 acres. The subject parcel has one existing single-family residence. The
Applicant is annexing into the City limits, because they are now eligible for annexation since it is
bordered by property located within the City limits on the south side. The parcel will receive an
"R-1A" - Single Family Dwelling zoning upon annexation.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
On October 3, 2018, the DRC met to determine if the proposed annexation and rezoning was
consistent with the City's regulations and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning for the Amaran
property.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that
the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval
of the Annexation and rezoning from Orange County "R-1" (Low Density Residential) to City of
Ocoee "R-1A" (Low Density Residential) of the property known as the Amaran Property located
at 403 2nd Street.
No questions were asked by the Board.
The applicant was not present.
Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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(7:31 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Amaran Property
— 403 2nd Street Annexation; Project No: AX-08-18-76, subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Wunderlich, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair
Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
(7:32 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Amaran Property
— 403 2nd Street Rezoning; Project No: RZ-18-08-13, subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Mellen, Seconded by Member Wunderlich; motion passed unanimously 3-0 with Chair
Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
F. City of Ocoee Pond — 715 Center Street Annexation and Rezoning; Project
No(s): AX-09-18-78 & RZ-18-09-16. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday, September 27, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:33 pm) •
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of the City of Ocoee Pond located at 715
Center Street, which is on the south side of Center Street, 200 feet west of Woodson Avenue.
The subject parcel is approximately 3.58 +/- acres and was transferred as a drainage pond from
Orange County to Ocoee years ago. No other development or use is proposed, and a single-
family home will never be built on this site. The Parcel Identification Number is 17-22-28-0000-
00-102. The rezoning would be from Orange County "R-1" to City of Ocoee "R-1."
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
On October 3, 2018, the DRC met to determine if the proposed annexation and rezoning was
consistent with the City's regulations and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning for the 715 Center
Street property.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that
the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval
of the Annexation and rezoning from Orange County "R-1" (Low Density Residential) to City of
Ocoee "R-1" (Low Density Residential) of the City owned pond property known as 715 Center
Street.
No questions were asked by the Board.
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Vice-Chair Williams opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who wishes
to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
(7:35 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the City of Ocoee
Pond — 715 Center Street Annexation; Project No: AX-09-18-78, subject to resolution
of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by
Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Wunderlich; motion passed unanimously 3-0
with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the City of Ocoee
Pond — 715 Center Street Rezoning; Project No: RZ-18-09-16, subject to resolution
of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by
Member Wunderlich, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion passed unanimously 3-0
with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
G. Inspiration Town Center and Luxury Homes Large Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No: LS-2018-009.
(Continued from the September 11, 2018 Planning and Zoning meeting. Advertised in the West
Orange Times on Thursday, August 30, 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:36 pm)
City Planner Rumer stated this item has been canceled
and will be re-advertised for a future meeting date.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Project Status Report (7:38 pm)
City Planner Rumer updated the Board that the City received notification back from
the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and various other State agencies that
they had no objections, recommendations or conditions regarding three Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. These Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments
will be going before the City Commission for adoption in the nearby future; and further,
thanked the Board for their participation with the large scale map amendments. He
notified the Board there will be two more large scale map amendments within the near
future. He advised the Board that a past approval of a MedExpress is now going forward
as Aspen Dental, which will be located off of State Road 50 in front of Aldi. The old FX
industrial building on Lakewood Avenue has been purchased by GLE who is cleaning up
this site with a landscaping wall and a stormwater pond. The City is currently reviewing
office building plans with City Center West Orange, which is located behind the
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RaceTrac on State Road 50 and Lake Bennet. Member Wunderlich inquired whether 4
Locos Tacos will ever come to fruition. City Planner Rumer explained the delay with
this project stems from connecting the parcel to a sewer line, which will be finalized
soon.
B. October Calendar
Motion: Move to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Moved by
Member Wunderlich, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion passed unanimously 3-0
with Chair Keller and Member Bernstein absent.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 pm
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Kathy&d, Recording Clerk Joel K-Iler, Chair
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