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REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 4,2018
CALL TO ORDER- 6:15 PM
Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall. The invocation was led by Commissioner Oliver, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Commission Firstner. City Clerk Sibbitt called roll and declared
a quorum present.
Present: Commissioner Grogan, Commissioner Wilsen, Mayor Johnson, Commissioner
Firstner, Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Frank, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk Sibbitt
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - 6:17 PM
Proclamation — Clara's Law - December 2018, read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson and
accepted by Edward Bowman.
Presentation — Officer of the Second Quarter presented by Deputy Chief McCosker to
Corporal Jeremy Lewis, Officer Brett Schacht, and Officer Lee Stephens. He also shared a brief
biography for each officer. Member of the Citizens Advisory Council for Ocoee Police
Department Victoria Laney shared their heroic story of bravery and countless acts of kindness
even while off duty, expressing how the Board unanimously agreed they truly go above and
beyond the call of duty.
Police Chief Brown further announced that each of the officers will receive a Valor pin to wear.
Dave Daniels, resident who was rescued by Corporal Lewis and Officers Schacht and Stephens
thanked the Police and Fire Department for their brave act which saved his life.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - None
STAFF REPORTS AND AGENDA REVIEW- 6:29 PM
City Manager Frank announced the next City Commission Meeting will be held on January 15,
2019, as there will not be Commission Meetings on December 18, 2018 or January 1, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6:31 PM
Commissioner Grogan — Referenced the ongoing water main upgrades are under construction
in District One on Jamela, Russell, Kimball and Sabrina; and further, asked for the residents to
be patient. He explained the City is doing the work as hiring a plumber at this time is very
difficult, and that the demand for plumbers is high. He informed residents' new increased water
pressure will be available very soon.
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Commissioner Firstner—None
Commissioner Oliver— Stated that being a witness to the presentations to the Officers for their
acts of valor makes him very proud to be a part of this great City.
Mayor Johnson — 1) Shared he spent most of the day at the Orange County Convention Center
for the Orange County Inauguration of Mayor Deming, Sheriff Mina and several
Commissioners, and shared that Sheriff Mina is a long time resident of Ocoee. 2) The 18th
Annual Operation Santa is taking place December 5th 6th 10th 12th 18th and 20th. Santa Claus
and his helpers will visit the neighborhoods tossing candy and spreading holiday cheer to
children and families. When the float arrives, residents are being encouraged to give Santa new,
unwrapped toys. The toys will be donated to the Ocoee Police Department's Holiday Toys for
Kids in Need drive. For a complete list of the 64 subdivisions Santa will visit, .go to
www.ocoee.org or call the Ocoee Fire Department at (407) 905-3140. 3) The December 18t , and
January 1st City Commission meetings have been canceled. 4) Reminded residents City Hall will
be closed on the following days: Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th in
observance of Christmas; and Tuesday, January 1st for New Year's Day. 5) Shared that both the
Ocoee and Winter Garden Christmas parades were very nicely done, and he enjoyed watching
the residents have a good time. 6) Regretted the City was unable to hold the annual lighting of
the Christmas tree due to the construction, but promised it will be back next year.
CONSENT AGENDA - 6:34 PM
Consent Agenda Motion
Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Agenda Items #1 -#4.
Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Grogan; Motion
carried unanimously.
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular City Commission Meeting held November 20,
2018. (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Approval of Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement Allowing for City
Manager to Choose to Receive a Car Allowance or a City-owned Vehicle. (Finance
Director Roberts)
The City Manager is covered by an Employment Agreement with the City of Ocoee, which is dated October 1,
2007.Included in the October 2007 agreement, and the predecessor agreements between the City Manager and
the City, is a provision allowing the City Manager to receive a car allowance each month. At this time, the
City Manager has requested an amendment to the Employment Agreement to allow the City Manager to
choose to receive either a car allowance or to receive the use of a City-owned vehicle. The desire of the City
Manager is to be assigned a City-owned vehicle rather than receiving a monthly car allowance. Fleet
Maintenance confirmed that a vehicle meeting the City's requirements can be purchased by the City
piggybacking through the Florida Sheriffs Association's Cooperative Vehicle Contract #18-VEL26.0. The
price of the vehicle will not exceed$28,000 and is consistent with City vehicles with similar specifications.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
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3. Approval of Code Enforcement Agreements with Town of Windermere with 6% i
Adjustment to Cover the City of Ocoee's Costs. (Assistant Support Services Director
Gaines)
The City of Ocoee is willing to continue to provide part-time code enforcement services to the Town of
Windermere with a 6% increase to cover the City of Ocoee's increased costs. A 3% increase was not
implemented in 2018,so it will increase 6%for 2019. The City of Ocoee will continue to make available to the
Town of Windermere one(1) of the City of Ocoee's Code Enforcement Officers to provide code enforcement
services within the Town of Windermere for approximately eight (8) hours a week. It is anticipated that the
Code Enforcement Officer will perform the services over two (2) four-hour segments on nonconsecutive days
in each Town; however,the schedule may change depending upon circumstances. If the Town of Windermere
would like to use more than the weekly eight (8) hours per week, the Town will pay an overtime rate of ='
$49.67/hour. This is dependent upon the workload of the Code Enforcement Officer.
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0
4. Approval of a Citywide Microsoft Office Upgrade through SHI. (Support Services
Director Butler) ,
The Support Services Department budgeted $13,500.00 to upgrade the Microsoft Email Exchange Server and
$72,000.00 to upgrade Microsoft Office licenses citywide in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, approved by the '`
City Commission on September 26, 2018. The City's current email server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013,
received its final software update in September 2018. To maintain mandatory Florida Department of Law
Enforcement(FDLE) security standards,the City needs to upgrade the Microsoft Exchange Server to the 2019
version. The current version of Outlook, Microsoft Office 2010, is not compatible with the 2019 Microsoft
Exchange Server; therefore, prior to the server upgrade the City needs to update all Microsoft Office licenses
to a 2019 version. The City is able to purchase Microsoft Office 2019 licenses through a State of Florida
contract with Software House International(SHI).
Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:34 PM
5. 901 East Crown Point Road Warehouse (aka All American Barricades) Large Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No. LS-2018-013. (Advertised in the West
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Orange Times on Thursday,November 22, 2018.) (City Planner Rumer) ,
The subject property is located on the east side of East Crown Point Road approximately 560 feet north of the
intersection of Crown Point Cross Road and East Crown Point Road. The property is approximately 2.4 acres 1
in size. The subject property consists of a vacant and undeveloped land fronting on East Crown Point Road.
This preliminary/final site plan is proposing a light industrial warehouse/office development. The parcel
consists of 2.4 acres of mostly undeveloped property with a manufactured home shown on the property since b
2001. The preliminary/final site plan program consists of developing a 28,000 square foot office warehouse in
one phase. The building will be broken into twelve units consisting of at least 2,403 square feet. Each unit will
have a warehouse door located on the front, adjacent to the front door to the office. Access will be via one full
access driveway on East Crown Point Road. The entrance is approved by Orange County to be constructed
without a left-turn lane. Parking is provided by 91 parking spaces. The requirement based roughly on code is
about 60 parking spaces. The applicant has agreed to dedicate ten (10) feet of right-of-way for future utility
locations.
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of this proposed Large Scale Preliminary/Final
Site Plan. The subject property is located on the east side of East Crown Point Road north of the
intersection of Crown Point Cross Road and East Crown Point Road. The property is also located
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within the State Road 429 Business Center Overlay. The preliminary/final site plan consists of
developing a 28,000 square foot office warehouse in one phase. The building will be broken into F
twelve units. Each unit will have a warehouse door located on the front, adjacent to the front
door to the office. Access will be via one full access driveway on East Crown Point Road. The
entrance is approved by Orange County to be constructed without a left-turn lane.
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The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Commissioner Wilsen inquired if the road directly in front of the proposed development is t
owned by Orange County. City Planner Rumer answered in the affirmative. Commissioner
Oliver inquired if there is a system the County uses to determine trips on Crown Point Road and
if they take into account future development. City Planner Rumer briefly explained the process l;
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used to determine the amount of proposed trips on a road. l
Motion: Move to approve 901 East Crown Point Road Warehouse (aka All
American Barricades) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project
No. LS-2018-013 as presented by staff; Moved by Commissioner Grogan,
seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried unanimously.
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6. Inspiration Town Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) Large Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP) and Subdivision Plan; Project No. LS-2018-009.
(Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,November 22, 2018.) (City Planner Rumer) 1.'
The subject property is located on the west side of Maguire Road and south of the Florida Turnpike. The 1.
overall parcel is 16.87 acres in size. The subject site is comprised by two (2) parcels identified as Parcel ID
Numbers 30-22-28-0000-00-004 & 30-22-28-0000-00-017. The Future Land Use designation for the subject
site is "Commercial" which allows both commercial and residential development. On March 6,2018,the City
Commission reviewed and approved the Annexation,PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan for Inspiration PUD.
The Inspiration Town Center Preliminary/Final Site and Subdivision Plan provides for a mixed-use I
commercial center with 90 Townhome units and retail/commercial. Building #1 is a 13,681 S.F. Pre-school.
Building #2 is a 12,600 S.F. office/retail building. Building #3 is a two-story office/retail with 42,350 S.F.
Building #4 near the internal park area is 2,500 S.F. of retail/office. Stormwater retention will be located
around the townhome project.Access to the site will be provided from a new road extended from Tomyn Blvd.
The PUD has a minimum living area set at 1,500 square feet. The development is proposed to be constructed
in two (2)phases. The Preliminary/Final Site and Subdivision Plan is consistent with the approved Inspiration
PUD. Potable water and sewer services will be provided the City, and the City of Ocoee will provide solid
waste services, reuse water, police and fire protection. The applicant will be required to construct a roadway
(aka North Road) with land to be dedicated by the adjacent Heller Property. The roadway plan will be
approved administratively by staff and will be required to meet the satisfaction of City Staff, Heller l;
representatives and Inspiration PUD.
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of the subject property, which is located on the
west side of Maguire Road and south of the Florida Turnpike. On March 6, 2018, the City
Commission reviewed and approved the Annexation, PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan for
Inspiration PUD. The Inspiration Town Center Preliminary/Final Site and Subdivision Plan
provides for a mixed-use commercial center with 90 Townhome units and retail/commercial.
Stormwater retention will be located around the townhome project. Access to the site will be
provided from a new road extended from Tomyn Blvd. The applicant will be required to
construct a roadway (aka North Road) with land to be dedicated by the adjacent Heller Property.
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The roadway plan will be approved administratively by staff and will be required to meet the
satisfaction of City Staff, Heller representatives and Inspiration PUD.
City Planner Rumer provided renderings of the proposed development describing the style as
new urban modern architecture. It was further explained a wall will be constructed around the
perimeter of the property, particularly along the area by the Florida Turnpike. A condition of
approval is already in place that requires the developer to advise potential buyers to be informed
they are purchasing a home adjacent to the Florida Turnpike and installation of a sound
attenuation wall will not be done by the City of Ocoee.
City Planner Rumer briefed the City Commission on the conditions with the Heller Property
which protects their parcel. He shared trips generated as well as water/sewer generated are all
pre-approved in the capacity for these developments. He explained the water/sewer system on
the Heller Property will be utilized by the two parcels of the subject application. As part of the
agreement with Heller Property an updated development agreement will be brought back before
the City Commission in order to memorialize past commitments and to possibly add new
commitments. City Planner Rumer advised as part of the Inspiration PUD Site Plan there is a
table of tracts which list the future North Road and a pond to be under their ownership; staff is
requesting as part of the recommendation for approval to remove those Heller tracts (Tracts A, T,
and C) from the tract table as it is not part of their subdivision. Additionally, there is drainage
from the Inspiration PUD commercial side which may drain onto the Heller Property so it is
being requested by Heller Property that drainage from this project not drain onto their property.
The public hearing was opened.
Jim McNicol, 830 Patriots Point Drive, president of the Brookestone HOA, expressed his
concerns on traffic congestion and pedestrian crossings; and the urban design elements of the
townhomes. He requested the developer install a right-turn lane on southbound Maguire Road at
Tomyn Boulevard.
Paul Rosenthal, 2605 Norfolk Road, Orlando, FL., representative presentativ e f or Heller Property, spoke on
behalf of his clients who own the commercial property located to the south of the subject
property; and also own the existing pond and the right-of-way for the future North Road. He
explained North Road will be conveyed to the City of Ocoee and all this is pursuant to the
Tomyn Road Agreement. He expressed his appreciation to City staff for working with them to
update the Tomyn Road Agreement in order to memorialize past commitments. Mr. Rosenthal
shared his client agrees with this project subject to approval of the three (3) conditions which
were provided in the staff report as well as the staff comments made during the presentation. The
particular concerns to Heller Brother are the discussion of the wall type, the revision to the table
of tracts, and drainage flow from the structure to drain to the north and not onto the Heller
Property. Mr. Rosenthal stated he has already spoken with the developer; however, he is asking
for them to verbally acknowledge that they agree with what was presented by staff as well as the
additional staff comments. It was further shared Heller Brother has traffic consultants working
with the City on finalizing the design of North Road. The design is anticipated to spread the
traffic around the property so it will not all flow out onto North Road. Mr. Rosenthal concluded
by sharing his clients feel this is a great project that will be good for the community; and further
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support the project subject to the developer confirming agreement with the staff t
recommendations.
The public hearing was closed.
Ray Veloso, Developer, Yellow Rock Construction LLC, 6965 Piazza Grande, Suite 406,
Orlando, said the two-story commercial buildings will contain professional offices, medical,
restaurants and retail. He described this development as a unique project which caters to
customers looking for quality, upscale living. He said the school that will be located on the
commercial side is called Amazing Explorers, which is a STEM school with a 220 child
capacity. Currently the school is full with 200 children on the waiting list. Mr. Veloso described
the upscale residential 90 townhomes as high-end with two-car garages and about 2,000 sq. ft. of
air-conditioned space with a 500 sq. ft. backyard containing artificial grass.
Mr. Veloso confirmed he had a meeting with the City and Mr. Rosenthal, representative for
Heller Property; and further does not have any issues with the comments presented and is in
agreeance. Commissioner Firstner inquired about the price range for the residential
townhomes. Mr. Veloso advised it is being finalized but it will be in the mid-$400,000.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired if they currently have contracts within the commercial sites and
the school. Mr. Veloso answered building #2 and the school will be started immediately. He
confirmed the school is contracted and they are at 40% reservations for building #2.
Commissioner Wilsen inquired if they would be the developer. It was answered in the
affirmative. Commissioner Wilsen further asked about the condition of approval on the sound
wall. City Planner Rumer confirmed that is already a condition of approval. Commissioner
Oliver asked Mr. Veloso if the other developments he constructed were similar in style to this
development. He also inquired on the size of the retail establishments for this project and the
type of occupancy. Mr. Veloso addressed his questions, describing the similar design style of
other projects he constructed. Commissioner Oliver inquired if they have worked with any
national retail commercial brands. Mr. Veloso answered they have not and their designs are for
destination offices such as doctors office and professionals, so to not bring high traffic. Brief
discussion ensued.
Mayor Johnson shared the City Commission is trying to stay away from the idea of apartments
and this project is for townhomes which are fee simple. Several years ago the property was to be
developed as a storage facility but it did come into fruition. He asked Mr. Veloso about
improving the road as was suggested by Mr. McNicol. Mr. Veloso shared their project does not
warrant additional road improvements and they have already agreed to develop North Road to
help make the project feasible. Mayor Johnson inquired about the impact fees and commented
those funds should go toward the road. City Planner Rumer briefly explained the applicant is
providing a left turn lane from eastbound Tomyn Blvd. into the future North Road. Additionally,
the Heller Property is looking into their own future development and they are studying the
turning movements and if an additional lengthening will be necessary. A right turn deceleration
lane is also being provided, which is not a requirement of the traffic study. Mayor Johnson
mentioned his concerns about traffic which is not always generated by Ocoee residents but by
neighboring residents who cut through the City limits.
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Motion: Move to approve Inspiration Town Center Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP) and Subdivision Plan;
Project No. LS-2018-009 pursuant to staffs recommendation which include the
three (3) additional conditions as stated in the staff report; additionally, pursuant
to the plan revision by staff to include the wall type, updating of the tract chart to
remove tracts under ownership by Heller Properties, and the assurance that
townhouse building drainage does not flow to Heller Properties; Moved by
Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen;
Commissioner Oliver shared he has reservations with regards to the traffic and not having a
national brand within the commercial tract of this project such as a national brand restaurant.
Mr. Veloso acknowledged his concerns and opined the sites that would be conducive to national
brands would be the Heller site. He further explained the land use for the property was
commercial and would have had a higher traffic load; by bringing in the townhomes, they have
alleviated traffic. Further discussion ensued with regards to traffic.
After a brief discussion, Motion carried unanimously.
7. 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, November
8, 2018. This public hearing is continued from the November 20, 2018 City Commission Meeting)
(City Planner Rumer)
The subject property is zoned I-1 "Light Industrial" and is located the west side of S. Bluford Avenue and on
the south side of W. Columbus Street. The overall parcel is 4.51 acres in size. The Parcel Identification
Number is 17-22-28-6144-04-210. The subject site is currently undeveloped. The proposed use is for a
commercial recreational facility known as Top Gun Cheer. Access to the site will be from both Cumberland
Avenue and Bluford Avenue. On site retention is provided. Top Gun Orlando will build a state-of-the-art
36,000 sq. ft. training center that will serve as a destination for hundreds of families that want to have an
amazing cheerleading experience or just want to participate in one of their other fun activities.The new facility
will be one of the best of its kind in the country.The new facility will allow Top Gun to provide a full range of
cheerleading training options for its athletes as well as athletes from local schools. In addition, Top Gun will
also offer a variety of other activities for children age 3-13 including after school training, kid-ninja program,
mini-gymnastics, mommy and me program, summer programs, and several other programs and activities. Top
Gun Orlando attracts visitors from around the world as well as attracting many families from all over central
Florida. The Development Agreement is intended to provide an economic incentive to locate the aforesaid
described facility in the City of Ocoee and more importantly within proximity to the City's Downtown. Also,
the parcel is located within the Ocoee S.E.E.D. Overlay (Brownfield Overlay) of which the subject site was
identified in the brownfield analysis as a brownfield site. City Staff has worked with the applicant to achieve a
higher architectural detail and additional details on the site such as a decorative knee wall which are above and
beyond Land Development Code requirements. City Staff is requesting Transportation Impact Fee credits and
waivers in the amount of$50,853.55. This represents the total amount of the Transportation Impact fee for a
36,711 SF Cheer Facility.
a) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan
b) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
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
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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 use. The Development Agreement is intended to provide
an economic incentive to locate the aforesaid described facility in the City of Ocoee, and more
importantly, within proximity to the City's Downtown. Also, the parcel is located within the
Ocoee S.E.E.D. Overlay (Brownfield Overlay) of which the subject site was identified in the
brownfield analysis as a brownfield site. This property is under contract with a proposed use for
a state-of-the-art 36,000 SF cheerleading training center known as Top Gun Cheer. In addition,
Top Gun will also offer a variety of other activities for children. 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 West 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. City Staff is
requesting Transportation Impact Fee credits and waivers in the amount of $50,853.55. This
represents the total amount of the Transportation Impact fee for a 36,711 SF Cheer Facility.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Grogan confirmed it shows two entrances on the plans, West Columbus Street
and Bluford Avenue. It was answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Wilsen asked for
clarification on the Brownfield credits. City Planner Rumer explained the Brownfield Overlay
and the incentives that can be offered by local governments to assist with the enhancement of
these special districts.
Roger MacClellan, owner of Top Gun Cheer, 9489 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, was present for
questions. Mayor Johnson inquired if the trailers currently on the lot would be removed. Mr.
MacClellan answered he is hoping they will be removed the day before they close. He further
shared his excitement to have his family business of 25 years move into the Ocoee area.
a) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP)
Motion: Move to approve Top Gun Cheer— 651 South Bluford Avenue Large Scale
Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Project No. LS-2018-012; Moved by
Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried
unanimously.
b) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
Motion: Move to approve the Development Agreement for Top Gun Cheer to
include the incentives presented by staff; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen,
seconded by Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Johnson called a 5 minute recess at 7:48 PM
8. Vermeer Trinity Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP) and Approval of
Development Agreement; Project No. LS-2018-010. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday,November 22, 2018.) (City Planner Rumer)
The subject property is zoned C-2 (Community Commercial) and is located on the west side of Ocoee Apopka
Road and the north side of Palm Drive on the northwest corner of Ocoee Apopka Road and Palm Drive. The
subject site consists of two parcels approximately 8.69 acres in size. The subject site is currently undeveloped.
The subject site Parcel ID Numbers are 18-22-28-0000-00-012 (5.79 acres) and 18-22-28-0000-00-097 (2.90
acres). The proposed Vermeer Trinity Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan consists of three buildings
totaling 89,350 SF. The site will be the location of Vermeer Southeast, regional headquarters for the southeast
U.S. and the Caribbean offering equipment, parts, service, and solutions for the underground construction,
wood waste recycling, landscaping and tree care industries. The Vermeer Building will provide 8,000 SF of
office space with 10,880 SF of warehouse enclosed equipment storage. The second building will house the
corporate site of Trinity Tile. Trinity Tile will have a combined showroom and warehouse of 45,416 SF. The
third building will be a joint multi-use building consisting of 17,054 SF. The site will use City potable water
and sewer. Access will be from Ocoee Apopka Road and will need to be permitted through Orange County. A
secondary access will be located on Palm Drive. In order to accommodate a realignment of Palm Drive at the
intersection of Ocoee Apopka Road that is planned for in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan, the applicant is dedicating 70 feet wide (.45 acres) right-of-way and will also construct the realigned
Palm Drive. A vacation of a portion of Palm Drive will be required to accommodate a new City Stormwater
pond that will provide stormwater runoff retention for the realigned portion of Palm Drive and some from the
Vermeer Trinity site. City Staff is proposing an incentive package to locate the corporate offices for Vermeer
Southeast and Trinity Tile from Orlando to the City of Ocoee and more importantly within proximity to the
City's Downtown. Also, the parcel is located within the Ocoee S.E.E.D. Overlay (Brownfield Overlay). The
Development Agreement provides for economic incentives. City Staff is requesting Transportation Impact Fee
credits and waivers in the amount of $278,156.70. This represents the total amount of the Transportation
Impact fee for the three buildings proposed on the Vermeer Trinity site. 4,
a) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan
b) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of the Vermeer Trinity Large Scale PSP/FSP.
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. Also, the parcel is located within the Ocoee S.E.E.D.
Overlay (Brownfield Overlay) and SR429 Overlay. 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. The proposed Vermeer
Trinity PSP/FSP consists of three buildings totaling 89,350 SF. The 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. Access onto the site will be from Ocoee Apopka
Road and will need to be permitted through Orange County. A secondary access will be located
on Palm Drive. In order to accommodate a realignment of Palm Drive at the intersection of
Ocoee Apopka Road that is planned for in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan, the applicant is dedicating right-of-way and will also construct the realigned Palm Drive. A
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vacation of a portion of Palm Drive will be required to accommodate a new City Stormwater
pond that will provide stormwater runoff retention for the realigned portion of Palm Drive and
some from the Vermeer Trinity site. City Staff is proposing an incentive package to locate the
corporate offices for Vermeer Southeast and Trinity Tile from Orlando to the City of Ocoee and
more importantly within proximity to the City's Downtown. Staff is asking for approval of the
Development Agreement tonight but will be bringing an amendment to the Development
Agreement once they agree on the realignment of Palm Drive.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Don Deluzio,Developer, 13515 Bellaria Circle, Windermere, was present for questions.
Carlos Barrios, Engineer, Barrios Engineering LLC, 605 Delaney Avenue, Orlando, was
present for questions.
Preston Hage,Applicant, 1411 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, was present for questions.
Commissioner Firstner inquired if the existing intersection would be maintained with the
realignment of Palm Drive. City Planner Rumer advised in order to facilitate the realignment a
portion of Palm Drive will be vacated thus removing the existing intersection. A new City
Stormwater pond will be constructed in its place. Commissioner Firstner further inquired if this
will also transition into the Silver Star realignment. City Planner Rumer answered in the
affirmative, stating this would be one of the facilities that will help with the Silver Star
realignment. Lastly, Commissioner Firstner clarified this project will be less manufacturing
and more corporate office space. It was answered in the affirmative.
a) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP)
Motion: Move to approve Vermeer Trinity Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan
(PSP/FSP); Project No. LS-2018-010; Moved by Commissioner Oliver, seconded
by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried unanimously.
b) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
City Planner Rumer briefly explained the parcel is located within the Ocoee S.E.E.D. Overlay
(Brownfield Overlay). The Development Agreement provides for economic incentives. City staff
is working with the developer to redesign the road and look at the cost; and will bring forth an
amendment to the Development Agreement once they agree on the realignment of Palm Drive.
Motion: Move to approve the Development Agreement for Vermeer Trinity; Moved
by Commissioner Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried
unanimously.
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9. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the City of Ocoee Municipal General Employees'
Retirement Trust Fund Reflecting Changes for Compliance with the Internal Revenue Code.
(Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday November 22, 2018) (City Clerk Sibbitt)
At their meeting held on September 11, 2018, the General Employees' Retirement Board reviewed and
approved the proposed ordinance which deals primarily with definition changes for compliance with the
Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, the definition of Actuarial Equivalent is being amended to match the
current valuation assumptions for interest. Because the changes do not result in a change in the valuation
results, it is the opinion of the Plan Attorney that a formal Actuarial Impact Statement is not required in
support of its adoption.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-046, amending the City of Ocoee
Municipal General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund as adopted by Ordinance
No. 2009-020; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner
Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 78 - Fire Prevention and
Emergency Medical Response and Approval of Rate Resolution for Fire Prevention and
Emergency Ground Medical Transport and Related Services. (Advertised in the West Orange
Times on Thursday,November 22, 2018.) (Fire Chief Miller)
The Ocoee Fire Department has a chapter in the City's Code of Ordinances that relates to fire prevention and
emergency medical response. Chapter 78 has been reviewed and updated to reflect the current edition of the
Florida Fire Prevention Code. Updates to the ordinance include adding emergency medical response services
language, removing the existing local ordinance requirements on fire sprinkler systems, and adding language
that addresses authority, purpose, applicability, administration, and delegation. On June 19, 2018, the City
Commission approved the addition of Fire-Based EMS/Emergency Ground Medical Transport Services to
begin in January 2019. The Commission passed Resolution 2018-016 adopting a schedule of rates and fees for
the provision of emergency ground medical transport and related services. Staff is presenting an updated
Resolution to account for the new transport rates, which went into effect with the new Fiscal Year, as well as
to formalize the current applicable rates for fire prevention services such as permitting, re-inspections, and
fireworks. The Resolution allows for an annual, automatic adjustment in accordance with the CPI-I, as
developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U. S.Department of Labor.
a) Second Reading of Ordinance
b) Adoption of Rate Resolution (Not a Public Hearing)
Assistant City Manager Shadrix introduced Deputy Fire Chief Yancy. He explained the
revision to Chapter 78 standardizes the Fire Protection Code with State Statue, which changed
last year; and further sets up the resolution for rates.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance and resolution.
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The public hearing was opened As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed.
a) Second Reading of Ordinance
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-047, repealing in its entirety Chapter
78 of the City of Ocoee Code of Ordinances entitled Fire Prevention Code, Local
Amendments and creating a New Chapter 78 entitled Fire Prevention and
Emergency Medical Response; Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by
Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously.
b) Resolution Adopting a Schedule of Rates (Not a Public Hearing)
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Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2018-021, adopting a Schedule of Rates,
Charges and Fees for Fire Prevention and Emergency Ground Medical Transport
and Related Services in Accordance with Chapter 78 of the City of Ocoee Code of
Ordinances; Moved by Commissioner Firstner, seconded by Commissioner
Oliver; Motion carried unanimously.
11. Second Reading of Ordinance for VMG Estates — 815 Clarcona Ocoee Road
(N. Lakewood Avenue) Annexation; Project No: AX-07-18-73. (Advertised in the West
Orange Times on Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Thursday, November 29, 2018) (City Planner
Rumer)
The subject property is located on the east side of Clarcona Ocoee Road, at 815 Clarcona Ocoee Road (N.
Lakewood Ave.).The overall parcel is 3.89 acres in size. The subject parcel identification number is 08-22-28-
0000-00-028. With respect to State annexation criteria, Chapter 171.044 of the Florida Statutes grants
municipalities the authority to annex contiguous, compact,non-circuitous territory so long as it does not create 1
an enclave. The subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property
located within the City limits on all sides. The property is proposed for annexation in order to be located within
the City limits of Ocoee. A proposed rezoning and subdivision plan will be processed under the next phase.
Annexation at this time will enable the applicant to design and engineer under the City's regulations.
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.
The public hearing was opened As no one wished to speak the public hearing was closed.
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City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-040, VMG Estates — 815 Clarcona
Ocoee Road (N. Lakewood Avenue) Annexation; Project No. AX-07-18-73; Moved
by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried
unanimously.
12. Second Reading of Ordinance for 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, November 22, 2018 and Thursday, November 29, 2018. This public hearing is being continued
to the January 15,2019 City Commission Meeting.) (City Planner Rumer)
City Planner Rumer announced this second reading annexation and rezoning has been
requested to be continued to the January 15, 2019 City Commission meeting.
Motion: Move to continue the public hearing for Amaran Property— 403 2nd Street
Annexation and Rezoning; Project No(s): AX-08-18-76 & RZ-18-08-13 to the
January 15, 2019 City Commission Meeting; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen,
seconded by Commissioner Grogan; Motion carried unanimously.
13. Second Reading of Ordinance for City of Ocoee Center Street 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, November 22, 2018 and Thursday, November 29, 2018)
(City Planner Rumer)
The subject property is located on the south side of Center Street,200 feet west of Woodson Ave. The overall
parcel is 3.58 acres in size and contains an existing stormwater pond owned by the City of Ocoee. The subject
parcel identification number is 17-22-28-0000-00-102. With respect to State annexation criteria, Chapter
171.044 of the Florida Statutes grants municipalities the authority to annex contiguous, compact, non-
circuitous territory so long as it does not create an enclave. The subject property is considered contiguous to
the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the north side. The parcel
will receive an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling)zoning upon annexation.
a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance
b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of the City of Ocoee Center Street 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.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. F
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinances.
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a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-043, City of Ocoee Center Street Pond
— 715 Center Street Annexation; Project No. AX-09-18-78; Moved by
Commissioner Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-044, City of Ocoee Center Street Pond
— 715 Center Street Rezoning; Project No. RZ-18-09-16; Moved by Commissioner
Oliver, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously.
14. Second Reading of Ordinance to Amend Article VII of the Land Development Code
(LDC) for the Citywide Floodplain Management Ordinance. (Advertised in the West Orange
Times on Thursday,November 22, 2018) (City Planner Rumer)
The City's updated ordinance has been submitted to the FEMA Regional Office in Atlanta for review and
changes to comply with Code 44 of Federal Regulations, Sections 59 and 60 of the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Non-compliance with this regulation results in the loss of participation in the NFIP program
which would prohibit flood insurances from being available. The Land Development Code contains a section
in Article VII dealing with a Floodplain construction criteria. This is supplemental to the general wetland and
floodplain criteria in Article VII. The information is required for adoption and is used in all Cities and
Counties in Florida. The requirements in the ordinance are established to facilitate Building Codes. The
provisions in the ordinance do not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
City Planner Rumer presented an overview of this proposed LDC Amendment updating the
Citywide Floodplain Management Ordinance. He emphasized this is updating Section 1A of
Article VII in its entirety dealing with the FEMA floodplain construction criteria and federal
guidelines within the LDC, which facilitates the building codes. He further commended Ryan
Morgan, Certified Floodplain Manager, who had been tasked to deal with FEMA and staff on
bringing the ordinance in compliance.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-045, amending Article VII of the Land
Development Code (LDC) for the Citywide Floodplain Management Ordinance;
Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by Commissioner Grogan; Motion
carried unanimously.
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15. Second Reading of Ordinance for Greens at Forest Lake Large Scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and
Rezoning to Planned Unit Development/Land Use Plan (PUD/LUP); Case No: CPA-
2018-005 & RZ-18-03-05. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Transmittal hearing/first reading of ordinance held on August 21, 2018) (City Planner Rumer)
The subject property is located on the eastern terminus of Fountains West Boulevard, west side of S.R 429,
and the east side of the West Orange Trail.The property is approximately 29.17 acres and vacant/undeveloped.
This site does contain some of the Wekiva Study Area environmental indicators such as"A" soils on a portion
of the site. The proposed amount of open space provided is more than the 35% required. The applicant,
Meritage Homes, proposes to develop the 29.17 acres as a 200 lot townhome development with a density of
6.89 dwelling units an acre. Access to the site will be via an extension of Fountains West Boulevard with an
additional future access on the south side of the property. The townhomes being proposed are 24 feet wide by
107 feet deep lot sizes with a three bedroom/two bath with a two-car garage. The minimum living area will be
1,500 square feet. A master stormwater system is proposed and contains over six acres of open space. The
parcel is adjacent to the West Orange Trail. Additionally, the development will provide residents a 0.80 acre
recreation tract consisting of a pool, cabana, and playground with an additional 73 "guest" parking spaces. A
30 foot tract on the south side will be dedicated and deeded to the City in order to provide future access. Once
the adjacent parcels develop, the remaining right-of-way will be dedicated for an additional access. Fountains ,
West Boulevard will be extended to provide access for another parcel that is undeveloped and not within the
City jurisdiction. The proposed amendments were transmitted to DEO, State, and surrounding agencies per the
statutory expedited review process. The expedited review from DEO came back with no objections,
recommendations,or conditions.Also,no comments were received from other State or surrounding agencies.
a) Second Reading of Ordinance for Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance
c) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
City Planner Rumer advised the Greens at Forest Lake PUD is requesting to change the Land
Use from low-density residential to medium-density residential. He presented a brief overview
of the subject property, which is located on the east side of Fountains West Boulevard and on the
west side of S.R 429. The Applicant, Meritage Homes, proposes to develop the 29.17 acres as a
200 lot townhome development with a density of 6.89 dwelling units an acre, which exceeds the
four (4) units per acre guidelines for low-density residential. Therefore, there is a petition to
amend this to medium-density residential which allows up to eight (8) units per acre. Access to
the site will be via an extension of Fountains West Boulevard. The West Orange Trail is adjacent
on the west, which is a main selling point for this multifamily development. City Planner
Rumer further advised the proposed amendments were transmitted to DEO, State, and
surrounding agencies per the statutory expedited review process. The expedited review from
DEO came back with no objections, recommendations, or conditions. Also, no comments were
received from other State or surrounding agencies.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the ordinances.
The public hearing was opened.
Gabe Ehreastein, 6340 Via Terra, Boca Raton, Owner of Arbours at Crown Point, shared he
supports the development, but there are dozens of children who attend the school neighboring the
development and he wants to be sure the children are kept safe. He additionally shared concerns
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with the T-intersection at Fountains West. City Planner Rumer shared he can speak with the
school as there is a solution such as adding pedestrian crossing. Additionally, in the future there
will be another access point to the development as a remnant strip will be dedicated to the City
for future public right-of-way
The public hearing was closed.
a) Second Reading of Ordinance for Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-031, amending the Future Land Use
Map of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan to change the Future Land Use
Designation from "Low Density Residential" to "Medium Density Residential" for
the Greens at Forest Lake; Case No. CPA-2018-005; Moved by Commissioner
Grogan, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried unanimously.
b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-032, Greens at Forest Lake PUD
Rezoning; Project No. RZ-18-03-05; Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded
by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously.
c) Development Agreement (Not a Public Hearing)
Motion: Move to approve the Development Agreement for the Greens at Forest
Lake PUD; Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by Commissioner Oliver;
Motion carried unanimously.
16. Second Reading of Ordinance for Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the 10-Year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,
November 22, 2018. Transmittal hearing/first reading of ordinance held on August 21, 2018)
(City Planner Rumer)
According to The Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act, Chapter 369, Part III, FS, each local government is
required to amend its comprehensive plan to include an up-to-date 10-Year Water Supply Facility Work Plan
to include an evaluation of the present and projected growth and water demand for a 10-year planning period.
The City of Ocoee is located in west Orange County and is predominately located within the jurisdiction of the
St. Johns River Water Management District with a southern portion of south Maguire located within the South
Florida Water Management District. The City's updated 10-Year Water Supply Facility Work Plan and
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed and approved by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO) and St. Johns Water Management District. The 10-Year Water Supply Facility
Plan and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan have been reviewed by the City of Ocoee Land
Planning Agency (Planning and Zoning Commission) and the Department of Economic Opportunity and has
been approved for adoption. The amendments are now being presented to the City Commission for final
adoption and transmittal of adopted Ordinance to DEO.
City Planner Rumer announced the next two agenda items are Comprehensive Plan
Amendments that were transmitted to the State. He briefly thanked the City staff members who
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helped with the transmittal packets as they received kind words from the Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO) for their submittal.
City Planner Rumer advised the item before them is a 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work
Plan Update which is a part of the Wekiva Parkway Protection Act requirement. Each local
government is required to amend its comprehensive plan to include an up-to-date 10-Year Water
Supply Facility Work Plan to include an evaluation of the present and projected growth and
water demand for a 10-year planning period. Expedited review from the DEO came back with no
objections, recommendations or conditions; and further, no comments were received from other
State or surrounding agencies.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-016, amending the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan with the 10-Year Water Supply Facility Work Plan Update;
and further, transmit Ordinance No. 2018-016 to the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by
Commissioner Grogan; Motion carried unanimously.
17. Second Reading of Ordinance for Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Past
Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) Amendments and Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
Clean Up; Case No: CPA-2018-002. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,November
22, 2018. Transmittal hearing/first reading of ordinance held on August 21, 2018)
(City Planner Rumer)
The City proposes to update the Comprehensive Plan by updating certain map figures in the Future Land Use
(FLU) Element with updated Land Use changes since 2011 and to identify a planning horizon of 2028. The
FLU map changes consist of: (i) amend the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to incorporate into the
Ocoee Comprehensive Plan amendments Seventeen(17) and Eighteen(18)to the Ocoee/Orange County Joint
Planning Area Agreement(JPA); (ii)updated FLU Map Figure 1 (Existing Land Use Map)by providing up to
date data provided by the Orange County Property Appraiser; (iii) amend Map Figure 2 (Future Land Use
Map) of the Future Land Use Element to reflect annexations and comprehensive plan amendments adopted
since 2011 and to incorporate the Seventeenth (17) and Eighteenth (18) Joint Planning Area Agreement
Amendments; and (iv) update the Existing Land Use Map (Figure 1) to conform to the JPA; and (v)
incorporate the Ocoee/Orange County Joint Planning Area Map as Figure la into the Future Land Use
Element, as amended, and to reflect small scale comprehensive plan amendments and annexations since the
last update to Figure 1. The proposed amendments were transmitted to DEO, State, and surrounding agencies
per the statutory expedited review process. The expedited review from DEO came back with no objections,
recommendations,or conditions.Also,no comments were received from other State or surrounding agencies.
City Planner Rumer explained this Comprehensive Amendment is a text and map amendment
to the Future Land Use (FLU) Element with updated Land Use changes to identify a planning
horizon of 2028 and to incorporate the Seventeenth (17) and Eighteenth (18) Joint Planning Area
Agreement Amendments. Expedited review from the DEO came back with no objections,
recommendations or conditions; and further, no comments were received from other State or
surrounding agencies.
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City Attorney Cookson read the title of the Ordinance.
The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-017, amending the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan — Past Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) Amendments and
Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Clean Up; Case No. CPA-2018-002; and further,
transmit Ordinance No. 2018-017 to the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity; Moved by Commissioner Grogan, seconded by Commissioner
Oliver; Motion carried unanimously
REGULAR AGENDA - 8:34 PM
18. Discussion of an Unsolicited Offer from Forges Realty Group to Purchase City-owned
Property Located at 112 South Bluford Avenue. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
In August of the year 2016, the City acquired property at 100 and 112 S. Bluford Avenue consisting of two
parcels(17-22-28-5504-02-090 and 17-22-28-5504-02-040)containing seven original lots forming a rectangle
of 178 ft. along the east side of S. Bluford Avenue and 85 ft. along the south side of Magnolia St.; the total
land area is approximately 15,000 SF. A 940 SF wood-framed commercial storefront building constructed in
1925 sits on the southern end of the property. The City purchased these two parcels for a total of$225,000
which was $25,000 higher than the appraised value in 2016. The City recently received an unsolicited offer
from Forges Realty Group to purchase the property for a total price of$135,000. It is recommended that the
City Commission authorize the City Manager and Attorney to obtain a fair market appraisal of the property
using up to $3500 from the contingency fund balance; and, pending the appraisal, to bring a contract to the
Commission in compliance with Section C-8 of the City Charter for its consideration. The proposed offer of
$135,000 is considerably less than what the City paid in 2016. However,it should be considered that the buyer
intends to create a viable office building on the property, adding it to the tax base. It should also be considered
that the buyer would need to spend between $50,000 and $100,000 to renovate the building to a leasable
condition, and the buyer has indicated willingness to comply with downtown design standards, which could
result in additional expense.
Assistant City Manager Shadrix shared it is good news when the City gets unsolicited offers to
buy City owned property as that is a sign of equality being created in the City. The offer before
the City Commission this evening is from Forges Realty Group to purchase the property at 112
Bluford Ave. for a total price of $135,000. Currently, a 940 SF wood-framed commercial
storefront building sits on the southern end of the 15,000 SF property. According to Section C-8
(2) of the City Charter, "When any proposal for the disposition of real property owned by the
city, either by sale or by lease for a term exceeding five (5) years, shall receive a majority vote of
the members of the City Commission and the fair market value of the real property concerned
exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), such action shall not be effective unless it
has been acted upon by the City Commission after a public hearing preceded by at least seven (7)
days' notice of the hearing and the proposed action by publication in the manner set forth '!
above". Staff's recommendation this evening is to authorize the City Manager and Attorney to
obtain a fair market appraisal of the property using up to $3500 from the contingency fund
balance; and, pending the appraisal, to bring a contract to the Commission in compliance with
the City Charter. The proposed offer of$135,000 is considerably less than what the City paid in
2016. However, it should be considered that the buyer intends to create a viable office building
on the property, adding it to the tax base. It should also be considered that the buyer would need
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to spend between $50,000 and $100,000 to renovate the building to a leasable condition, and the
buyer has indicated willingness to comply with downtown design standards, which could result
in additional expense. Brief discussion ensued.
Motion: Move to approve up to $3500 from the Contingency Fund for appraisal of
112 South Bluford Avenue; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by
Commissioner Grogan; Motion carried unanimously.
19. Discussion of an Unsolicited Offer from Summit XV Holdings, LLC to Purchase 13.51
acres of City-owned Property Located at 2012 Ocoee Apopka Road. (Assistant City
Manager Shadrix)
In the year 2000, the City acquired 318± acres of land from the Coca Cola Company known as the Crown
Point Property for a total price of$3,750,000.00,bringing the price per acre of parcels to$11,792.45. The City
subsequently sold select parcels from this transaction at cost to the Orange County School Board. All of the
holdings of both agencies are part of the Crown Point PUD which is a contract zoning agreement that sets
specific uses within the entire property complex. Since that time,the City has selectively sold off pieces of the
property as market demands produced robust offers for purchase that could be considered beneficial to the
City. The City recently received an unsolicited offer from Summit XV Holdings LLC for purchase of 13.51
acres(see map attachment)of the Crown Point PUD that includes the following tracts: 6C,6E,6F, 6G,20,27,
and 33. These tracts range in uses from "village center" to "mixed use," and development standards in the
PUD require an urban style of development. Additionally, the adopted traffic mitigation plan requires that
tract 33 be constructed as an urban street section (referred to as Main Street) that connects Crown Point
Parkway to Ocoee Apopka Road. The offer by Summit XV Holdings is a standard contract that offers a price
of$93,750.00 per net useable acre with the intent to utilize the inspection and due diligence periods to obtain
necessary approvals to construct a townhome subdivision at an approximate density of ten dwelling units per
acre. Addendum A of the contract offer contains a summation of the terms of the contract. It is recommended
that the City Commission authorize the City Manager and Attorney to obtain a fair market appraisal of the
property using up to $3500 from the contingency fund balance; and,pending the appraisal, to bring a contract
to the Commission in compliance with Section C-8 of the City Charter for its consideration. Using the per acre
cost of$11,792.45 that the City of Ocoee paid to acquire said property in the year 2000,the proposed offer of
$93,750.00 far exceeds the up-front expenditures, and a proposed townhome subdivision on the site, if
approved,would provide additional tax base to the City.
Motion: Move to approve up to $3500 from the Contingency Fund for appraisal of
2012 Ocoee Apopka Road; Moved by Commissioner Wilsen, seconded by
Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF ACTION ITEMS - None
City Manager Frank commended City Planner Rumer and his staff for doing an exceptional
job preparing for tonight's meeting.
Mayor Johnson commented he is very thankful for the entire City staff. He noted that when he
attends functions he is always commended on the great work of the City.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS - 8:43 PM
Commissioner Oliver — Announced he would like to get consensus from the Commission on
moving forward with the establishment and operation of the Ocoee Youth Council (OYC). He is
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looking to hire a consultant to facilitate this process. The position would consist of roughly 50-
60 hours per month at $15/hour. He stated the required funds have already been allocated for
this position within the OYC's budget.
Mayor Johnson asked if this would be paid out of the OYC's previously approved Budget and
Commissioner Oliver confirmed.
Commissioner Grogan asked how the mentioned legislative trips for the youth would be
funded. Commissioner Oliver explained a group of roughly 25 middle school children will be
traveling to Louisiana State Capital to learn how a bill is written and supported. Those children
were granted a private scholarship, which will cover all of the trip's expenses.
Commissioner Wilsen asked City Manager Frank if he had spoken to Commissioner Oliver.
City Manager Frank confirmed he has spoken to Commissioner Oliver and advised him to
bring it before the Commission for consensus to move forward. He noted that a good start would
be to create an enabling resolution for the OYC which would define the youth council and
outline the employment agreement for a consultant.
Mayor Johnson requested a Staff member to be assigned to the OYC, and asked if
Commissioner Oliver was going to be the liaison. Commissioner Oliver agreed a dedicated staff
member would be a great idea and confirmed that he would be the liaison for the OYC.
City Manager Frank shared he believed this should be presented to the City Attorney for
direction on how to structure the Board. He thinks it should be more like a standing Committee
versus an Advisory Board due to the children's age and Sunshine Law requirements.
Consensus of the City Commission was to move forward with the Ocoee Youth
Council and bring back a resolution in January.
Commissioner Firstner—Wished everyone a safe and Happy Holiday.
Commissioner Wilsen — 1) Announced the Park and Recreation Advisory Board Members will
be out on December 17th and 19th to judge the local residential light displays. 2) Wished
everyone a safe and Happy Holiday, as well as a wonderful New Year. 3) Looks forward to
seeing everyone at the next Commission Meeting on January 15th
Commissioner Grogan — 1) Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2)
Thanked the Officers for an outstanding job.
Mayor Johnson — 1) Commended the Ocoee High School Band on an exceptional job at the
Orange County Inauguration today, and noted that the Commission needs to help the Band
advertise the Jazz Festival coming up in February. He strongly encouraged everyone to come
out and support them, while emphasizing just how truly amazing the band is 3) Wished everyone
a great Holiday and Happy New Year. 4) Ended the meeting by reminding everyone the next
Commission Meeting is on January 15th
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ADJOURNMENT - 8:54 PM
APPROVED:
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Melanie bbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johns ,
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