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CITY OF OCOEE
150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE
OCOEE, FLORIDA 34761-2258
(407)656-2322
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 13, 1996
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Janet Resnik, Capital Projects/Concurrency Analyst 6P/
SUBJ: Public Hearing on Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
97-1-1 : Amending the Traffic Circulation Element
97-1-2 : Amending the Future Land Use Element,
the Activity Centers General Locations Map (Figure 14),
and the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2)
97-1-3 : Amending the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2)
ISSUE
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AGENDA 11-19-96
Item V B
S. SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
COMMISSIONERS
RUSTY JOHNSON
SCOTT ANDERSON
SCOTT A. GLASS
JIM GLEASON
CITY MANAGER
ELLIS SHAPIRO
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the proposed Comprehensive
Plan amendments for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA)?
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment process calls for a public hearing before the Local
Planning Agency followed by a public hearing, before the City Commission for transmittal
purposes. After transmittal to the state, DCA issues an Objections, Recommendations, and
Comments Report (ORC Report). Once all issues are resolved, a second public hearing before
the City Commission is held for formal adoption of the amendments.
Attached is a copy of the advertisement placed in the Orlando Sentinel for this public hearing.
DISCUSSION
There are three main objectives to be accomplished with the proposed amendments:
(1) To change the Level of Service (LOS) for roads so that the standard for facilities
classified as either "State" or "County" is LOS "E". • This proposed amendment would
allow a change to the City's concurrency management system to measure traffic on
state and county roadways consistent with how those agencies monitor traffic on their
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own facilities. In addition to the LOS change, a policy was also added to -the Traffic
Circulation Element to incorporate Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
standards and guidelines and other FDOT approved methods for evaluating traffic
conditions.
(2) To better identify the City's Activity Centers, including -the Lake Bennet Activity -Center
which was originally designated in the Comprehensive Plan as a "future" activity center.
Due, to the recent opening of the West Oaks Mail and continued residential growth in the
area, development activity along State Road 50 is expected to intensify. The Activity
Center designation was put in place as a planning tool to emphasize mixed and/or multi-
use development. This -innovative _type of development has proven successful in
encouraging internal traffic circulation, increased pedestrian and transit. usage, and
other design features that promote compatibility with surrounding properties. In addition
to -these changes to the Future Land. Use Element, the. Lake Bennet Activity Center was
also added to Figure 14, Activity Centers General Locations Map, and Figure 2, City of
Ocoee Future Land Use Map:.
(3) To update the Future Land Use Map to include several recent annexations and one
small scale amendment change. The City of Ocoee and the Department of Community
Affairs agreed that the City would annually. update the Future. Land Use Map to reflect
recently adopted annexations and small scale Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Accordingly, the proposed Future Land Use Map revisions depict the changes listed in - -
Table A and Map A (attached).
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION,
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Comprehensive
Plan Amendments at its November 12, 1996 public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully requests that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve -
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 97-1-1, 97-1-2, and 97-1-3 and direct staff to transmit the
amendments to the Department of Community Affairs.
cc: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
Paul Rosenthal, City Attorney
Ken Hooper, PEC
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Table A: City of Ocoee CPA-97-1-3
Future Land Use Map Update
Table of Recent Annexations and Small Scale Amendments Reflected on'the Future Land Use Map (1997,.Cycle 1).
Map
Number: Case Name and Number:
a I Hysell Annexation (AR-94-07-03Y
b I Lewis Annexation (AR-94-08-06)
c I Crampton Annexation (AR-94-08-07)
d I Thompson/ Still Annexation (AR-94-09-09)
e I Jernigan Residence Annexation (AR-95-06-02)
f SYSCO Small Scale Amendment (CPA-96-002)
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95-10
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95-13
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95-23
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96-13
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Totals: 1 5 Annexations in 1995 and 1 Small Scale Amendment in 1996 1 1 18.96
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RECENT ANNEXATIONS AND SMALL SCALE AMENDMENTS
DECEMBER 1994 THRU OCTOBER 1996
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City of Ocoee Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
CPA-97-1-2=a Future Land Use Map Revision
Location: Intersection of Blackwood and State Road 50.
Proposed Change: Revise the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2, Appendix A) to
show a future Activity Center at the intersection of Blackwood
and S.R. 50.
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Justification:
The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is not a land use amendment and does not
require the submittal of supporting data and analysis. If approved, this amendment would
formalize a previously designated Activity Center at the intersection of Blackwood and State Road
50. In the adopted Comprehensive Plan, this intersection is identified as a future Activity Center
on page 42 of the Future Land Use Element. Land in the proximity of this intersection has started
to develop recently and it is recommended that the Future Land Use Map be amended to show
this Activity Center so that potential developers may be advised of its Activity Center designation.
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-2=b Appendix A, Figure 14 Map Revision
Location: Intersection of Blackwood and State Road 50.
Proposed Change: Revise the Activity Centers General Location. Map (Figure 14,
Appendix A) to show a future Activity Center at the
intersection of Blackwood and S.R. 50.
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The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is not a land use amendment and does not
require the submittal of supporting data and analysis. If approved, this amendment would
formalize a previously designated Activity Center at the intersection of Blackwood and State Road
50. In the adopted Comprehensive Plan, this intersection is identified as a future Activity Center
on page 42 of the Future Land Use Element. Land in the proximity of this intersection has started
to develop recently and it is recommended that the. Activity Centers General Locations Map be
amended to show this Activity Center so that potential developers may be advised of its Activity
Center designation.
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAND USE aND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION
TO AbIDYD THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
NOTiCEIS HEREBYGVIEN, pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes. and Section 1-8. Ocoee Land Development
Code, that the City of Ocoee proposes to amend the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan and to change the use of land within
the area shown on the map in this advertisement:
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.-lmendmems are proposed to the following Elements of the
Ocoee Comprehensive Plan: Future Land Use; Traffic
Circulation Element: and Appendix A of the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendments to
Appendix A involve the revision of Figure 2. Future: Land
Use btap, and of Figure 14, Activity Centers General
Locations Mao. to reflect an Activity Center at Lake Bennet.
The Ocoee City Commission will hold the first of two pub-
lic hearings on the proposal on Tuesday, November 19,
1996 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practical, at the
Ocoee City Commission Chambers, 150 North Lakeshore
Drive, Ocoee. Florida. The Ocoee City Commission may
continue the public hearing to other dates and times as they
deem necessary. Any interested patty shall be advised that
the dates, times, and places of any continuation of this or
continued public hearings shall be announced dining the
hearing and that no further notices regarding these matters
will be published. A copy of the proposed amendments
may be. inspected by the public at the Ocoee Planning
Department, 150 North Lakeshore Drive. Ocoee. Florida,
between the hours of 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except legal holidays.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be
heard with respect to the proposed amendments. Any per-
son wishing to appeal any decision made with respect to
any matter considered at the public hearing will need a
record of the proceedings, and for this purpose may need. to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made
which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assis-
tance to participate in any of the proceedings should con-
tact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours in advance of the
meeting at (407)656-732
Jean Grafton, City Clerk. City of Ocoee
Sunday, November 10. 1996
VII. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL
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The City endorses this list of "Goals and Objectives" to be
used in the development of the plan. The Goals and Objectives
emphasize such key issues as: providing access to and
stimulating the business and employment centers; preserving
the cultural and environmental aspects of the community;
offering mobility tothe transportation disadvantaged and
handicapped. The formation of the list insures that the
transportation system developed will be consistent with the
goals and objectives of the community and contribute to its
social and economic well-being.
To achieve all the goals in one system, of course, would be a
"utopian" or ideal system. Some trade-offs are necessary in
order to have a plan that is acceptable to the various aspects
of the community. The cooperative effort of planning is
emphasized in order to get the most efficient system while
still achieving as many of the goals and objectives as
feasible.
PROVIDE A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT IS COORDINATED WITH THE
PATTERN OF LAND USE AND ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE SAFE, EFFICIENT
MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AND GOODS WITHIN OCOEE. THIS SYSTEM IS TO
INCLUDE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AS WELL AS PUBLIC AND NON -
MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION.
Objective 1
Provide a safe, efficient, economical transportation system.
Policy 1.1
The City shall require roadway designs which provides for
public safety and preserved operating capacity by:
a ensuring that where possible all plans conform to
the Florida Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for
Design, Construction a and Maintenance for Streets
and HiahwaysIand __n Florida's Level ^of^ Service'
Standards and Guidelines for Planning (FDOT).
b. controlling direct access location from driveways and
local roads through the site plan approval process using
Rules 14-96 and 14-97, F.A.C. and other Standard
Engineering References,
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C. minimizing conflicts between motor vehicle and
pedestrian.
Policy 1.2
Maintain and use efficiently the existing transportation
system through appropriate systems management strategies and
continuing surveillance.
Policy 1.3
New and improved roads shall be sized and aligned to conform
to projected traffic volumes and functional -classifications in
keeping with the land development defined by the Ocoee Land
Use Plan.
Policy 1.4
Annually identify and specify locations where operational
improvements will increase capacity or safety.
Policy 1.5
Eliminate where feasible at grade conflicts between highway
and railroad traffic.
Objective 2
Recognize the economic and social constraints imposed upon the
transportation system by a diverse and heterogeneous urban
community, seeking realistic and acceptable solutions to
transportation problems.
Policy 2.1
Develop a long range transportation plan for the area which is
financially attainable under the present and anticipated
funding.
Policy 2.2
Discourage location of new routes and major improvements to
existing routes which would significantly change the character
of an existing neighborhood.
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Policy 2.3
Discourage improvements which would bisect an existing
neighborhood or separate a neighborhood from its educational
or recreational facilities.
Policy 2.4
Use transportation improvement to provide barriers between
incompatible land uses.
Policy 2.5
Avoid the location of new routes or corridors through existing
development.
Policy 2.6
Develop a plan which will minimize the removal of productive
property from the tax books.
Objective 3
Future right-of-way needs shall be identified and means
established to forestall building construction within this
right-of-way to the extent legally possible by 1992 and
included in the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 3.1
The City shall adopt an "Official Trafficways Map" identifying
future rights -of -way based upon the Traffic Circulation
Element and the Future Land Use Element of this plan.
Policy 3.2
The City shall adopt minimum right-of-way requirements for new
roadways containing the following provisions:
a. arterial roadways - 150' right-of-way;
b. collector roadways - 100' right-of-way;
C. local roads - 60' right-of-way (swale drainage); and 50,
right-of-way (curb and gutter).
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Policy 3.3
The City shall implement a program for mandatory dedications
or fees in lieu of as a condition of plat approval for
acquiring necessary rights -of -way.
Policy 3.4
The Ocoee Land Development Regulations shall provide minimum
building setback requirements based on future right-of-way
limits as defined by the "Official Trafficways Map" by 1992.
Objective 4
Provide adequate access and mobility to the business,
industrial and commercial centers to stimulate the business
climate, employment and the general welfare and to promote the
orderly development of the urban area.
Policy 4.1
Promote orderly development of the City by providing
transportation services to areas where activity is planned.
Policy 4.2
Provide ready access to the urban system of freeways to
facilitate movement of goods into, out of, within, and through
the area.
Policy 4.3
Provide good levels of mobility between population and
employment centers.
Policy 4.4
Provide ready access to centers of commercial and retail
activity.
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Policy 4.5
Ensure that transportation is available to all socio-economic
groups.
Objective 5
The land development regulation adopted subsequent to this
Comprehensive Plan shall provide for the placement of
motorized and non -motorized vehicle parking areas and bicycle
and pedestrian ways.
Policy 5.1
The City shall prohibit on -street parking on all arterial and
major collector roads.
Policy 5.2
The City shall provide or require bicycle and pedestrian ways
for connecting residential areas to recreational areas,
schools, and shopping areas within neighborhoods; and
pedestrians ways for access to mass transit terminals.
Policy 5.3
The City shall establish guidelines for the provision of
bicycle storage areas for multi -family residences, and
shopping and recreational areas.
Policy 5.4
The City shall review all proposed development for its
accommodation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic needs.
Objective 6
Traffic circulation planning will be coordinated with the
future land uses shown on the future land use map of this
plan, the FDOT 5-Year Transportation Plan, and plans of
neighboring jurisdictions.
Policy 6.1
Coordinate the immediate transportation improvements desires
of Ocoee with Orange County, Metropolitan Planning
Organization (OUATS), and the Florida Department of
Transportation. With those projects solely under the direct
jurisdiction and financial responsibility of the City of
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Ocoee, the intent of the five year program would be to
allocate specific local funds within a feasible time schedule
to construct those desired projects.
Policy 6.2
The City Planning Department shall review subsequent versions
of the FDOT 5-Year Transportation Plan, in order to update or
modify this element, if necessary.
Policy 6.3
The City shall review for compatibility with this element, the
traffic circulation plans and programs of the unincorporated
county and neighboring municipalities as they are amended in
the future.
Policy 6.4
The City hereby adopts the following peak hua=average-daily
=tH_p_iLOS standards for each listed facility type:
as "State" roads +-
-LOS
Standard -E•
All
facilities
classified
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as "County" roads,
- LOS
Standard E
All
facilities
classified
as "City" roads _
- LOS
Standard D�
Policy 6.5
All proposed amendments to this Traffic Circulation Element
shall include a statement of findings supporting such
proposals.
Policy 6.6�
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jFor the - evaluation.-LL of _ existing or near term-- traffic`
,conditions, the City may use models and other assessment;
jtechniques as follows:
a. Hghway_t"actyManuall
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Generalized Level of Service Table'
ILc iFlorida's Level of Service Standards and Guidelines!
Manual for Planning (FDOT)j
d] !Travel Time Delay Studies in accordance with FDOT
Guidelines; _ _ _
Le-1 ART PLAN _ or A other FDOTapproved Level ofSer'vice
;Calculation Software
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_ FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT _
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and convenient access to the Orlando International Airport, industrial and commerce
parks to the south and east, the Florida Turnpike, the Beeline Expressway, and
downtown Orlando.
Through these IIAs, the City of Ocoee will evolve into a transportation hub - a
regionally significant center. In realizing the impacts these areas will have on the
City, they have become areas that will require special development plans, not unlike
the Planning of Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs). Secondly, "Downtown
Redevelopment Areas" also promote interest and concern. These areas present
problems with economic impacts involving redevelopment, retrofitting and
gentrification.
TT'IZlQQiL'f�� �, ,uaa.0 ity been "identified. "vnnvm will II""DCC7C
Interchange Impact Areas (IIAs)
IIAs include the following locations: (a) the proposed interchange of the NeFthwest
WesteqBeltway and Fuller's Cross Road; (b) the NeFthwest UVesterr Beltway and
Silver Star Road S.R. 438 ; c the ,� est , ( ) () Western, Beltway and S.R. 50; and
(d) the proposed interchange of the Florida Turnpike and Maguire Roadie
(See Figure 12). The land uses that take place in these areas could radically affect
the City of Ocoee.
In order to ensure orderly and efficient growth in these areas, the City will require
the development of Interchange Development Plans.
By January 1, 1992, land development regulations shall require any developments
on greater than 10 acres to be consistent with the Interchange Development Plans.
These Plans shall be developed by land owners and City staff to ensure the
maximum and most feasible use of these areas. In addition, carrying capacities of
these areas shall be determined through the transportation system. For each area,
existing trip generation data shall be developed. The City will set a limit on the
additional trip generations permitted within these areas for the purpose of
concurrency.
At the time this carrying capacity has been met, additional development will not
occur until the carrying capacity has been increased to allow for greater trip
generations. These Plans shall also. predict the amount of sanitary sewer and
potable water that will be necessary to serve these areas.
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It is consistent with the Future Land Use Map that these areas
include a mix of retail, general commercial, and light industrial.
In the development of these areas, those plans that provide a
sustainable development shall be approved.
Those Plans that promote the location of regional headquarters,
commerce, office and industrial parks shall be considered first and
foremost. Developments that will not be permitted to occur in mass
quantity include, but are not limited to, strip commercial centers
and great trip generators, i.e., corner markets, gas stations, and
fast-food restaurants. To ensure efficient traffic flow, curb cuts
shall be restricted in these areas.
IIAs shall include all land within a one -quarter mile radius of the
interchange area. If any portion of a parcel lies within the radius
of the area, the owners of the parcel shall be required to
participate in the development of the Interchange Development Plan.
Those properties that have approved development plans as of the
adoption of this plan, shall be exempt from the requirement to
coordinate in the formulation of the Plan; however, they shall be
encouraged to provide a development compatible with the adjacent
uses proposed in the IIA.
2. Downtown Redevelopment Areas (DRA)
The objective of the DRA is to attract reinvestment in the downtown
area of Ocoee. Through flexible land development regulations and
codes, innovative designs, such as on -street parking, pedestrian
ways, and mixed use scenarios will be promoted. Density allowances,
among other incentives may be offered to developers to attract them
to the area.
Downtown redevelopment can benefit the City by increasing the tax
base. Benefits to residents include increased property values, a
unique visual and pedestrian experience, opportunities to live and
work within the same community, and economic viability to those who
own property within the area.
Proposed development schemes should include visual landmarks and
public areas; quality pedestrian areas; mixed uses, including
retail, general commercial, restaurants, condominiums, and
professional offices and services. Within the DRA, pedestrian
travel shall be encouraged by guiding the use and setbacks of
buildings, and street and sidewalk design. Buildings should be
close to the street and include retail and restaurant on the first
floor. Sidewalks should include benches and landscaping. The
street design should provide for well planned corridors that are
aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian oriented.
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One method of underwriting redevelopment is tax increment financing. This
method "freezes" the tax base within the renewal area when the project is
officially established. Additional real property taxes generated as new
buildings are constructed are not added to the general revenue of the City
as is normally done, but are fed back.into a special fund for the renewal are
to be used for public improvements and neighborhood purposes that make
the area more attractive for private investment and further renewal. Usually,
a number of years or a limit on the total amount of taxes committed to the
renewal area are specified at the beginning of the project. Initial start-up
costs are met by the sale of municipal bonds to be repaid from the tax
increment funds.
Figure 13 identifies the area the City will consider for redevelopment
activities
3. Activity Centers
Activity Centers are those areas within the impact zone of major
intersections. The Activity Centers identified by the City include:
a ii Good -Homes Road Activity ^Center at Good"Homes Road
and -State Road-50,
West Oaks Activity Center at Clarke Road and7State Road-50,
c] Minorville Activity Center atBluford Avenue and -State Road-50,
d] Lake -Bennet Activity Center atBlackwootl Avenue and,
State Road-50,
g] Silver Star Activ"ityCenter at Clarke Road and -Silver Star Road
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The spec ific_boundaries-of each Activity Cente�Ware to l s determined at®the
time each --overlay district -is formally.adopt`ed.---The boundaries shall
generally include all properties within a one -quarter mile radius of -the
Activity Center's main -intersection or any parts of any subdivisions or
parcels within the one -quarter mile radius as well as any logical ,extensions
beyond -those- boundaries: The boundaries are -to be tletermined-based,
upon a logical pattern of development or 6xpan_si6n whid would relate
certain properties directly with each:Activity Center. Y4
Activity Centers will be the major nodes of employment within the City and
will include residential and support commercial land uses. In order to create
successful eActivity eCenters, policies must be included within this
Comprehensive Plan to direct the Activity Center plan. Mixedjand7o� multi
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land use and pedestrian as well as transit travel must be emphasized in the
design of these Centers. To achieve this mixed ATgd r multi use scenario,
which maysZeiging eades will have te be FeStFuete allow for ancillary and
compatible uses, i propeities within -these Centers m_ay obfain wa_ive�s from
standard zoning antl_Land-Developmenfcodes where a(: o_o�dinated pattern
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of development further enhances_the goals established"for each Activity
Cent r Setback allowances and increased floor area ratios are two
mechanisms that should be considered within the Activity Center plans.
Specificially, these Activity Centers should
several -residential areas that contain a mix of housing types and densities.
Retail, service and recreational facilities shall also be integrated within these
areas. Non-residential areas shall establish the hub and the focus of the
area. Retail and service establishments, including day care centers,
government buildings, and cultural centers should also be included within
the Centers. Activity Centers should be within walking or bicycling distance
to most residents. Sidewalks should be placed on both sides of the
roadways and shall be connected to sidewalks within residential
developments. All parking areas shall be heavily landscaped and setback
allowances nfay she" be given for any parking located behind buildings.
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IV. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
GOAL
Goals, Objectives, and Policies are critical to the implementation of
the Comprehensive Plan and each Element. They are important policy
statements that have been carefully considered by the Local Planning
Agency and the City Commission. They represent an official statement
of public policy that will be used to manage the future development
of the City.
A goal is a statement of purpose intended to define an ultimate end
or condition. It reflects a direction of action, and is a subjective
value statement.
An objective is a specific, measurable action that can be taken toward
achieving the goal. Goals may include more that one objective. That
is, there may be more than one milestone necessary to achieve a goal.
A policy is a specific activity or program that is conducted to
achieve a goal. Policies include statements of priority for action
and/or mandates for actions that will be taken to achieve the goal or
objective.
TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, GENERAL
WELFARE, AND AESTHETICS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE LAND USES
BY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATE PATTERN OF LAND USE AND DIRECTING
DEVELOPMENT ACCORDINGLY.
Objective 1
By.1992, the development of land shall be regulated to ensure that
newly developed- property and -redeveloped property is compatible (
meaning, not in direct conflict with uses with regards to specific
zoning categories, density and intensity) with adjacent uses and
natural features and resources including topography, vegetation, and
soil conditions.
Policy 1.1
The City shall review, through the development review process, all
plans for development and redevelopment to ensure their compatibility
with adjacent uses.
Policy 1.2
The City shall regulate land development, through the adoption of the
land development regulations, to reduce, eliminate and/or prevent
negative impacts related to noise, traffic, light, drainage, water
quality, toxic and hazardous materials, litter, dust, visibility, and
other factors. This shall be accomplished by establishing and
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Policy 1.3
Policy 1.4
Policy 1.5
Policy 1.6
Policy 1.7
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enforcing specific environmental performance standards, consistent with state
and/or federal standards and with the City's technical enforcement capabilities.
Standards shall be based on the measurement of the undesirable characteristics
at the property line of the land on which the generating use or activity is located and
shall be based on performance levels deemed to prevent nuisance to surrounding
properties.
The City shall mitigate impacts by using regulations related to landscaping,
setbacks, wall/fences, on -site parking, on -site traffic flow, lighting, signs, pedestrian
access, vehicular access and other factors which will mitigate off -site impacts and
enhance the health, safety, welfare and appearance of the built environment while
providing an effective buffer between uses. Development regulations will be
updated by 1992.
The City shall allow mixed`and/o- multi uses in the Special Strategy areas (SSA's)
which include the Downtown Area, the Interchange Impact Areas, and Activity
Centers, and shall use strict design criteria to provide an attractive appearance and
to offset negative impacts, sprawling development patterns and the proliferation of
strip commercial development.
The City shall require that industrial parks develop with internal traffic circulation and
buffering from adjacent roads and properties.
The City shall control strip commercial development through access limitations by
restricting commercial land uses to the intersections of arterial and' non-residential
collector roads, along designated arterial and collector roads and (3) within Planned
Unit Developments. This shall be accomplished through the land development
regulations.
The land development regulations shall promote innovative development in those
cases where a public benefit can be realized and impacts can be offset by the
development, as follows:
Utilize Planned Unit Development Zoning to allow for mixed uses and
unconventional development designs in those cases where the developer
can demonstrate improved living environments, protection of natural
resources or increased effectiveness of service delivery.
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o Provide development standards that create useable open
spaces in new developments.
Policy 1.8
The City shall review and update the City's Land Development
Regulations by 1992. These regulations shall reflect the goals,
objectives, and policies contained in this Comprehensive Plan and
shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Map.
Policy 1.9
The City shall not establish new industrial development strip zoning
along major corridors and shall review existing zoning along major
corridors in order to reduce the intensity of the industrial zoning.
Heavy industrial uses which are generally not aesthetically desirable
shall be strongly discouraged along arterial and collector streets or
shall be required to provide berms and/or.opaque screening or fencing
so as to eliminate visibility of building or outside storage area from
the street. Access to industrial areas shall be attractively
landscaped and signed. Buffers shall be used as set forth in the City
of Ocoee arbor and landscape ordinance, Ordinance No. 90-14.
Policy 1.10
The City shall continue to coordinate with Orange County on all
annexation, rezoning, deannexation, developments of regional impact,
and comprehensive plan text and map and land use amendments as agreed
upon in Section 13 of the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement (see
Appendix E).Although the "Cooperative Agency of Municipal Planning"
(CAMP) Agreement was not executed, due to a lack of consensus, the
City shall continue to review of plans with* the adjacent local
governments of Apopka, Winter Garden, Windermere, and Orlando:
Policy 1.11
The following density and intensity restrictions shall apply within
the land use categories established on the Future Land Use Map.
o Low Density Residential (less than 4 dwelling units per acre)
o Medium Density Residential (4 to 8 dwelling units per acre)
o High Density Residential (8 to 16 dwelling units per acre)
o Planned Unit Developments - The overall net density of these
developments shall be 8 dwelling units per acre or less.
o Commercial - FAR 0.3
o Commercial/Professional Office - FAR 0.5
o Industrial/Light - FAR 0.3
o industrial/Heavy - FAR 0.5
o Institutional - FAR 0.3
o Conservation - FAR 0.1
o Park and Recreation - FAR 0.1
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Policy 1.12
To adequately respond to the issue of non -conforming uses, the City
will develop non -conforming use regulations, in the revised land
development regulations. These regulations will stipulates that any
non -conforming activity must be phased out by 2001, by prohibiting the
expansion of physical facilities or their replacement, provided that
facilities may be repaired if damage results in a reduction in value
of less than fifty (50) percent of the value prior to the damage.
Policy 1.13
To facilitate increased intergovernmental coordination, the evaluation
of development impacts, the mitigation of extra jurisdictional
impacts, 'and the resolution of inter -jurisdictional disputes, the City
will continue to pursue interlocal agreements with Apopka, Winter
Garden, and Windermere covering: proposed territorial boundaries, land
use, transportation, and other areas of common concern. Additionally,
the City of Ocoee has implemented the Joint Planning Area (JPA)
Agreement with Orange County as of February 11, 1994.
Policy 1.14
For so long as the JPA Agreement remains in effect, the City of Ocoee
will not annex properties located within the Gotha and Clarcona Rural
Settlements in accordance with the terms of Section 5 of the JPA
Agreement (see Appendix E).
Policy 1.15
Pursuant to Section 8 of the JPA Agreement, the Ocoee Future Land Use
designations shown on the Revised Future Land Use Map (Figure 2) will
not become effective until such time as annexation occurs. Upon
annexation, no Future Land Use -Map Amendment wi-11 be required since
the proposed uses of land are consistent with those shown on the JPA
Land Use Map (see Exhibit B of'Appendix E). However, Ocoee will
initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reflect the annexation at
the next cycle.
Policy 1.16
The City may assign an initial zoning, after annexation, which is
consistent with both the Future Land Use Map and the JPA Agreement and
exercise Planning authority pursuant thereto.
Policy 1.17
Future growth and development patterns in the City and, upon
annexation thereof, the JPA lands will be guided by the JPA Agreement
and JPA Land Use Map. Properties located outside of the JPA boundary
are shown on the City's FLU Map for informational and contextual
purposes only.
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Objective 2
To provide adequate services and facilities to newly developed or
redeveloped property and to protect the ability of those services and
facilities to function properly. These services and facilities shall
be provided in an economically feasible manner; as outlined in the
Innff astructure Element Subelements, and shall be provided in a manner
to discourage urban sprawl.
Policy 2.1
The City shall adopt level of service standards in the respective
elements of this Plan that define adequate public services and
facilities (for levels of service standards, please see Policy 1.1 in
the Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive Plan).
Policy 2.2
The City shall adopt and annually revise a Capital Improvements
Program (CIP) to schedule the provision of future public services and
facilities, including the acquisition of land that will be provided
by the City. The Concurrency Management System shall be utilized to
indicate possible infrastructure deficiencies and identify target
areas for improvements.
Policy 2.3
The City shall require development to have adequate services and
facilities available prior to or concurrent with the impacts of the
development, consistent with adopted standards.- Services and
facilities include: potable water, sanitary sewer, drainage, solid
waste, roads, and. parks. This policy shall be implemented through the
Concurrency Management System as defined in the Capital Improvements
Element..
Policy 2.4
By 1992, the City shall allow only land use patterns and development
that can be efficiently provided with necessary public services. This
shall be regulated through the Concurrency Management System as
described in the Capital Improvements Element of this Comprehensive
Plan.
Policy 2.5
The City shall consider requests for voluntary annexation into the
City when those lands are logical extensions of the existing City
limits, when services can be properly provided, and when proposed uses
are compatible with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the JPA
Agreement. For the purpose of this Policy, an annexation shall be
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considered as a logical extension if it is within the limits of the
JPA and meets the technical criteria of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes.
The boundaries of the JPA are illustrated on the Future Land Use Map
and areas outside of the JPA are depicted for informational purposes
only. Services will be considered as being properly provided if the
existing or planned public facilities can support the land uses and
densities proposed in the area to be annexed consistent with the level
of service standards set forth in this plan.
Policy 2.6
In order to utilize existing facilities efficiently, the City shall
encourage infill within developed areas. Promoting development can
be accomplished through the provision of economic and regulatory
incentives. Such incentives may include floor area ratio credits,
streamlining the permitting process for development proposals within
these areas, zoning variances on building setbacks, side yard and
parking requirements and allowing sufficiently higher densities to
make investment profitable and affordable housing possible.
Policy 2.7
The City shall promote infill development through the provision of
economic and regulatory incentives, including, but not limited to the
following: floor area ratio credits, streamlined permitting
processes, and higher densities within infill designated areas. By
1992, the City shall make available technical assistance, through the
provision of field and data surveys to determine what land is
available for infill and what the development problems are. The
resulting catalog of sites would permit local officials to determine
what alternative development implications would mean to the public and
determine procedures or which of the aforementioned incentives should
be utilized to encourage the maximum private development.
Policy 2.8
The City shall require new developments to provide necessary services
and facilities or to pay a fair share of the cost of those services
and facilities. These services and facilities shall conform to the
adopted level of service standards.
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Policy 2.9
Policy 2.10
Obiective 3
Policy 3.1
Policy 3.2
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The City shall encourage development when and where appropriate facilities and
services to support it are available (based on the levels of services standards
adopted concurrent with this Comprehensive Plan), thereby discouraging urban
sprawl and ensuring , that concurrency is met. The following policy statements
demonstrate how compliance shall be implemented.
* Developments orders shall not be approved if mandated services are
degraded below accepted LOS standards.
* The following public facilities and services shall be available for new
development in all urban areas: schools; roadways; solid waste collection;
sotrmwater management; fire and police protection; potable water; sanitary
sewer or septic tanks if the soils are acceptable.
* Through appropriate land development regulations and provision of effective
urban services, the City shall promote infill development within the municipal
boundaries.
* The City shall assure that adequate facilities and services are available to
support the new development as specified in the Concurrency Managmenet
System.
* The land development regulations shall be modified within one year to
reflect the policy of controlling control urban sprawl.
By 1995, the City shall complete a study of all areas where blighted conditions
(including drainage and infrastructure inadequacies) may occur. The results of this
study will become support material for any Community Redevelopment grants the
City may submit.
By 1993, the City shall adopt and implement plans and programs for the Special
Strategy Areas determined by the City Commission to meet the criteria established
by Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
The City shall FeqUiFe formulate sSpecial Area ;devc;cp..=.t pPlans(SAPs)j for
Interchange Impact Areas, Downtown Redevelopment Areas and Activitiy Centers.
By 1992 the City shall implement the land development regulations that put in place
the mechanism that will allow for mixed and7d—rmulti> uses in the Special Strategy
Areas development plans.
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Policy 3:3
The City shall support the redevelopment of downtown areas by
providing preferential incentives; conducting special studies; and
encouraging the centralization of commercial, governmental, retail,
residential, and cultural activities.
Policy 3.4
The City shall provide public services and facilities to all
neighborhoods in an effective manner.
Objective 4
By 1992, the City shall develop
protect and properly utilize natural
Conservation Element, the State an
following policies:
Policy 4.1
land development regulations to
resources in accordance with the
d Regional Policy Plan, and the
The City shall protect areas of environmental concern and areas of
scenic value, as identified in the Conservation Element, through
development regulations and public programs, including, but not
limited to environmental awareness programs at recreational facilities
and in schools.
Policy 4.2
The City shall use development regulations to protect air and water
_ quali-ty, flood -prone areas, natural wetland, natural habitats, and the
Floridan and surficial aquifers. This shall be accomplished by such
regulations as are described in Policy 4.3. In addition, the City
shall cooperate with federal, state and regional environmental
management agencies to identify and monitor unusual activities
associated with non-residential uses and to refer observed violations
to the appropriate enforcement authorities.
Policy 4.3
Within one year of the effective date of this Comprehensive Plan, the
City shall implement land development.regulations to protect surface
water quality including, but not limited to: restrictions in building
setbacks, land use restrictions to ensure compatibility, development
limitations in floodplains, and upland and wetland protection. Land
development regulations shall include restrictions on development
within the 100-year flood elevation. Flood elevations shall not be
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adversely impacted and the water quality of the water body shall not
be degraded. Land development regulations shall provide adequate
protection for wetland areas and require central sewer for development
within and adjacent to wetlands or 100-year flood elevations.
Policy 4.4
The City shall promote the use of upland and wetland corridors and
buffer zones (greenbelts). Studies shall be conducted to incorporate
standards for zones and their locations for inclusion in the Land
Development Regulations.
Policy 4.5
The City shall, in coordination with developers, evaluate soil
potential on a site by site basis through on -site examination and
testing. Specific characteristics and criteria under examination
shall be identified in the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 4.6
By 1992, the City shall require developers to delineate conservation
land on a site by site basis as their development proposals are
submitted. The criteria used for the delineation shall be addressed
in the Land Development Regulations.
Policy 4.7
By 1992, the City shall implement Land Development Regulations that
require development proposals include the identification of and
management plans for rare, endangered, and threatened flora and fauna
species consistent with the criteria outlined in the Land Development
Regulations and the Conservation Element of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 4.8
By 1992, proposed activities which would destroy or degrade the
functions of wetland or habitats shall not be permitted. If there is
no practical alternative mitigation measures shall be undertaken on
a three for one basis, consistent with the Land Development
Regulations.
Policy 4.9
The City shall continuously plan for and only approve development
patterns that are consistent with natural drainage and water storage
plans. A Stormwater Utility shall be completed by October 1991 to
further implement this policy.
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Policy 4.10
The City shall amend the existing and future land use maps upon
completion of the City's Well Head Protection Program, which shall be
adopted by December 1992. An interim protection zone of 200 feet is
depicted.
Objective S
By 1992, the City shall inventory local historic sites and update the
Land Development Regulations to protect historic resources.
Policy 5.1
By 1992, the City shall preserve historic resources and promote
quality architecture compatible with those historic resources when
feasible.
Objective 6
By 1992, the City shall update the Land Development Regulations to
preserve existing and future neighborhoods, as follows:
Policy 6.1
The City shall develop standards in the Land Development Regulations
that require buffer zones to protect new and established residential
areas adjacent to new and established non-residential, uses. Buffer
zones shall be defined within the Land Development Regulations, based
on the following guidelines:
1. "low" buffers between low-rise (two stories or less) office or
multi -family uses and single family areas, consisting of a
minimum of twelve (12) feet of buffer area supplemented by
berms, walls, and/or fences, and landscaping;
2. "medium" buffers between retail commercial or high-rise (over
two stories) office and any residential use, consisting of a
minimum of twenty-five (25) feet of buffer area supplemented by
berms, walls, and/or fences, and landscaping;
3. "high" buffers between any industrial use and any residential
use, consisting of a minimum of fifty (50) feet of buffer area
supplemented by berms, walls, and/or fences, and landscaping.
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Policy 6.2
The City shall permit only low intensity office and low intensity
commercial development adjacent to residential areas except where well
buffered (through the provision of floor area ratio criteria set forth
in the Land Development Regulations).
Policy 6.3
The City shall permit non-residential uses in a residential
neighborhood after analysis of the proposed use has indicated that
such use will not adversely affect the neighborhood, will be
compatible with the neighborhood, and will not be otherwise
inconsistent with this Comprehensive Plan. Such uses may be
implemented through the zoning code by a conditional use permit or
zoning change. Non-residential uses may be permitted and shall
include, but not be limited to, home occupations, child care centers,
churches, schools, libraries, parks and recreational facilities,
marinas, boat houses, boat docks, stables, agricultural accessory,
guest cottages, and similar uses. Such uses shall be restricted to
bulk regulations applicable to the land use category, and to a floor -
area ratio (FAR) of 0.15.
Policv 6.4
The City shall permit transitional zoning use in residential land use
category areas. Transitional uses allowed by this policy shall be
limited to professional office uses. The intensity of use shall be
limited to a floor -area ratio (FAR) of 0.15, and such uses shall be
restricted to use of existing residential structures, or to new
structures closely resembling residential structures. Regulations
shall ensure that parking, outside service and loading areas, and
outside mechanical equipment is regulated to protect adjoining
residential areas. Transitional zoning areas shall be restricted to
those portions of a residential area abutting a major street or a non-
residential area where maintenance of a traditional residential land
use is difficult because of the undesirable location. This policy
shall be implemented by zoning regulations in the land development
code.
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Policy 6.5
To allow for greater open spaces, density may be computed in a defined
development project by allowing clustering in certain areas. These
clusters may be of greater density than allowable within the land use
designations as long as the total project does not exceed maximum
density as designated on the Future Land Use Map. Clustering,
pursuant to the foregoing concept, may be controlled by density caps,
conditional zoning or a restrictive covenant running with the land
with power of enforcement in favor of the City.
Policy 6.6
Land designated for industrial use should be adjacent to railways
and/or major highways. Adequate buffering should be provided from
adjacent land uses, and transitional uses such as office or commercial
uses should be provided between industrial and residential areas.
Policy 6.7
The Land Development Regulations shall provide for adequate open space
within new developments and redevelopment projects. The minimum
required open space within any project shall be five (5) percent of
the total site.
Policy 6.8
Where commercial development is allowed at the intersection of major
roads, no more than two (2) quadrants will be approved for gas
stations or auto -related activities.
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V. STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY STATEMENT
Chapter 9J-5, FAC, requires that the Comprehensive Plan be consistent
with the STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN as adopted by the Florida Legislature
in 1985. Chapter 163.3177 (10a) defines consistency to mean that the
Plan is compatible with and furthers the appropriate regional policy
plan and the STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. "Compatible with" means that the
local plan is not in conflict with the STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN or
appropriate regional policy plan. The term "furthers" means to take
action in the direction of realizing goals or.policies of the state
or regional plan. The City of Ocoee may choose which state goals and
policies are applicable.
This Element represents the actions which the City will take to be
compatible with and further the goals and policies of the STATE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (SCP) .
VI. REGIONAL POLICY PLAN CONSISTENCY STATEMENT
Chapter 9J-5, FAC, requires that the Comprehensive Plan be consistent
with the COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL POLICY PLAN as adopted by the East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council in July 1987. Chapter 163.3177
(10a) defines consistency to mean that the Plan is compatible with and
furthers the appropriate regional policy plan and the STATE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN. "Compatible with" means that the Plan is not in conflict with
the STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN or appropriate regional policy plan. The
term "furthers" means to take action in the direction of realizing
goals, objectives, and policies of the state or regional plan.
This Element represents the actions which the 'City will take to be
compatible with and further the goals and policies of the EAST CENTRAL
FLORIDA REGIONAL POLICY PLAN.
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