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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
(Continued from the May 12, 2020 P&Z Meeting)
I. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 pm
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Present: Chair Joel Keller, Vice-Chair Lavon Williams, Member Lou Forges,
Member Brad Lomneck
Absent: Member Jason Mellen
Also Present: Development Services Director Mike Rumer, Zoning Manager Kiel Gajadhar,
Assistant City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier, Recording Clerk Kathy Heard
Chair Keller announced the following, "All interested parties are invited to be heard during the
public hearing portion of this meeting. Due to the current State of Emergency regarding COVID-
19, City Hall is closed to the public; however, the City requests the public to call or email
comments and/or questions to 407-554-7118 or citizens@ocoee.org."
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting held March 10, 2020.
(6:31 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Lomneck, Seconded
by Vice-Chair Williams; Motion carried unanimously with Member Mellen absent.
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III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS — Public Hearings (6:32 pm)
A. Comfort Inn -Mainstay Suites, 11409 W. Colonial Drive Preliminary/Final
Large Scale Site Plan Project No: LS-2020-007. (Advertised in the West Orange
Times on Thursday, April 30, 2020, and Continued from the May 12, 2020 P&Z Meeting) (Zoning
Manager Gajadhar)
Chair Keller announced the applicant requested this item to be continued to the June 9, 2020
Planning and Zoning Meeting.
(6:32 pm)
Motion: Move to Continue the Comfort Inn - Mainstay Suites, 11409 W. Colonial
Drive Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan to the June 9, 2020 Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting; Moved by Member Lomneck, Seconded by Vice-Chair
Williams; motion carried unanimously with Member Mellen absent.
B. Prairie Lake Planned Unit Development (PUD) Townhomes (Meritage
Homes), Project No.: LS-2020-002. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,
April 30, 2020, and Continued from the May 12, 2020 P&Z Meeting) (Development Services
Director Rumer)
Development Services Director Rumer presented a PowerPoint on the subject project, which is
located on the east side of N. Clarke Road, north of A.D. Mims Road, and at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Clarke Road and A.D. Mims Road. The City currently owns this parcel, and
Meritage Homes is under contract to purchase this it. This parcel has a Future Land Use
Designation as "Medium Density Residential," is designated as Tract C in the Prairie Lake PUD,
and is currently forested with heavy vegetation. The proposed project will have one (1) access
point on Ocoee Vista Parkway. The main entrance will be aligned with the existing Prairie Lake
Reserve subdivision entrance. An extension to Ocoee Vista Parkway along the rear of the property
will be provided, which will allow the undeveloped property to the east a future right-of-way
connection point. The internal streets within this parcel will be private.
This townhome project proposes a total of 78 townhome residential lots. The townhomes will
consist of a mix of six (6) unit buildings and four (4) unit buildings. The exterior units will be 24
feet wide, and the interior units will be 20 feet wide with a minimum living area set at 1,500 square
feet. This development is proposed to be developed in one (1) phase. The proposed subdivision
plan calls for a wall with landscape buffer and pedestrian connections to the future commercial
parcels, which will be adjacent to the west of this parcel facing Clarke Road. A stormwater
retention pond is located on the north side. Two (2) amenity lots are proposed with various
recreation and playground equipment.
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Development Services Director Rumer further explained that when this PUD was approved in
the early 2000s, the PUD dedicated a right-of-way for Clarke Road, which encompassed a four-
lane divided road and the inside median curb. These improvements vested this project with vehicle
trips for commercial use; however, this particular parcel will be downsized and utilized as
residential,which in turn drastically decreases daily vehicle trips, and a traffic study does not need
to be done at this time.However, a traffic study will be done when the adjacent commercial parcels
to the west come in for development. He stated an email from a resident was asking for a
deceleration lane turning onto Ocoee Vista Parkway, and explained currently there is a project
underway to widen Clarke Road; and further, with that project they will look at all roads within
that area to see if any upgrades need to take place.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation: The Development Review Committee
(DRC) met on May 7, 2020, and reviewed the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Prairie
Lake PUD Townhomes. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to recommend approval
of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan.
Staff Recommendation:Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Prairie Lake PUD Townhomes.
Discussion:
Member Williams inquired about a vacant parcel to the east to which Development Services
Director Rumer explained the difficulties with developing those parcels surrounding access and
bifurcating the railroad tracks.
The applicant was present for questions.
Jeremy Camp, Applicant with Meritage Homes, Orlando, said also present was their engineer
with Madden, Moorhead & Stokes; Bill Maki with Daly Design Group, and Jeff Stalder with
Meritage, and indicated he is happy to answer any questions.
Member Forges asked whether this project may warrant any road construction on Clarke Road.
Development Services Director Rumer explained that Clarke Road is a four-lane road that turns
into a two-lane road past Ocoee Vista Parkway. He further said currently there is not a right-turn
deceleration lane proposed to go in at Ocoee Vista Parkway.
(6:58 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
The following two emails were read into the record.
- Concerned Prairie Lake Reserve Resident
- Joe Fana, Resident of Prairie Lake Reserve
(The Board waited three minutes for emails and/or telephone calls.)
Recording Clerk announced no further emails and/or telephone calls were received.
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Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
(6:58 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Prairie Lake
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Townhomes (Meritaqe Homes), Project No: LS-
2020-002, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City
Commission meeting; Moved by Member Lomneck, Seconded by Vice-Chair Williams;
motion carried unanimously with Member Mellen absent.
C. Ocoee Village Center PUD - "Allure at Ocoee Village Center"
Preliminary/Final Large Scale Subdivision Plan; Project No: LS-2019-007.
(Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,April 30, 2020, and Continued from the May 12,
2020 Meeting) (Development Services Director Rumer)
Development Services Director Rumer presented a PowerPoint describing the Ocoee Village
Center PUD, which is located on the north side of Clarcona Ocoee Road, east of SR 429, South of
Clarcona Ocoee Road, east of N. Lakewood Ave., and east of the intersection of Fullers Cross
Road and N. Lakewood Avenue. The site is located within the SR 429 "Interchange Village
Character Area." On February 11, 2020, this Board recommended approval of a Substantial
Amendment to the Ocoee Village Center PUD in order to increase the townhome development
from 196 Unit Townhomes to 232 units and the apartments portion from 316 units to 320 units.
The amendment process is currently on hold and has not been approved by the City Commission,
because of a new law that went into effect regarding impact fees. Once the applicant and Orange
County School Board work out an agreement for Capacity Enhancement, the PUD Substantial
Amendment and Preliminary/Final Site Plans for all Phases will be proposed to the City
Commission. He explained each proposed project in the Ocoee Village Center as outlined below.
Allure at Ocoee Village Center:
Starting from the north, the Allure at Ocoee Village Center is a proposed 320-unit multi-family
apartment housing development on 1,563 acres. The development will consist of four (4)
apartment buildings containing 80 units with 101,000 SF total with four-stories. A 10,000 SF club
house will anchor a pool and other amenities. Four (4) garage areas are provided for covered
parking, and a dog park internal to the site is provided. The apartments will have a 90% mixture
of one (1) and two (2) bedroom units and, 10% of the units will be three (3) bedrooms. Large
landscaped buffers are being planned along SR 429 with wet retention ponds that will be
landscaped. The project will access Clarcona Ocoee Road via an improved intersection promoting
pedestrian access. Utilities will be extended to the site from the south. As part of a project with the
Orange County Utility department, the applicant will connect reclaimed water from the west side
of the 429 Expressway via jack and bore and run the lines to the eastern side of the property.
Southeast Commercial at Ocoee Village Center:
Just south of the Allure at Ocoee Village Center is the proposed Southeast Commercial at Ocoee
Village Center, which is more specifically located on the southern side of Clarcona Ocoee Road.
The applicant is proposing a three-unit commercial center on 4.71 acres. A 4,650 SF 7-Eleven gas
station and a 14,000 SF strip retail building will be developed in Phase 1. A third pad for a 4,000
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SF quick-serve or fast-casual restaurant will also be provided. Access to the site will be via a right
in from Clarcona Ocoee Road, a right in on a new realigned N. Lakewood Avenue, and an
extension of 2nd Avenue from the east to N. Lakewood Avenue. Utilities and off-site stormwater
will be provided from the south Townhome Development.
Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center:
Just south of the Southeast Commercial are the proposed Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center, a
two-phase 232 lot Townhome Development on 34.49 acres. The development will consist of two
(2) building sizes. One is a six (6) unit building with 31-foot-wide end units and 20-foot-wide
interior units. The second is a four(4) unit building with 31-foot-wide end units and 20-foot-wide
interior units. A private amenity center with a pool, cabana, and play ground will be provided. The
project will access two (2) entrances on a realigned N. Lakewood Avenue and will also provide an
extension of 5th Avenue through the subdivision to N. Lakewood Avenue. All roadways will be
open to the public. Utilities will be extended to the site from the south. An offsite park is proposed
and will be highlighted in the staff's presentation.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: On May 7, 2020, the DRC met to
determine if the proposed Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Allure Apartments at Ocoee Village
Center PUD was consistent with the City's regulations and intent for the character area. The
Development Review Committee voted unanimously to support the project and the proposed
onsite and offsite public improvements, which include installing new water and sewer lines, a
public lift station, reclaimed water, public roads, public storm water, and a public park.
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Allure Apartments at Ocoee Village
Center PUD.
Discussion:
Member Williams asked about the barrier walls. Development Services Director Rumer
indicated one of the conditions of approval will be that the City is not responsible for constructing
the sound walls along SR 429. He also stated this community will not be gated.
Member Lomneck asked whether there is a path to go across SR 429 to the Publix. Development
Services Director Rumer said there is not a path, but there is a sidewalk. He mentioned this PUD
is attempting to bring in a grocery store on one of the parcels.
Chair Keller asked where the dog park is going. Development Services Director Rumer
indicated it is an amenity to the apartments; however, there is a public park being constructed
within this PUD. Chair Keller explained he knows the City has been talking about creating a dog
park for some time. Development Services Director Rumer said the City is currently working
on a public dog park.
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The applicant was present for questions.
Richard Wohlfarth, P.E., Applicant & Engineer, presented a PowerPoint that explained the
Ocoee Village Center PUD. He said the infrastructure and roads will be built after clearing the
land, which will be logged, followed by the commercial, then the 320 apartments, and lastly the
232 townhomes. He explained all of the pedestrian-friendly features within this community. He
described the extensive amenity features such as a pool, cabanas, barbeques, meeting areas, a dog
park, and a public park. He described the PUD as an upscale community and mentioned the
apartments will have more one- and two-bedroom units, which will be a bit smaller, but upscaled
and geared more towards the young,professional community. He showed renderings of the future
City Park, which will be located within the PUD. Both the apartment and townhome communities
will be ungated.
Chair Keller asked if any Board members had any comments and/or questions regarding the
apartments, commercial or townhomes.
Vice-Chair Williams understands the apartments will be geared towards single professionals
coming into the area; however, she asked what the target audience will be for the townhomes.
Mr. Wohlfarth said they are entry-level housing as well, and expounded on the townhome
community.
Member Forges asked what type of construction materials will be used and whether or not North
Lakewood will be widened south of the proposed roundabout. Development Services Director
Rumer explained the City has no criteria on construction materials. He said the upcoming budget
will list several upcoming construction projects, and Lakewood is projected to be widened in the
future in order to be an arterial road like Clarke Road and Ocoee Apopka Road.
Member Lomneck asked if a trip study was completed. Development Services Director Rumer
explained a full traffic study was completed and reviewed by FDOT, Expressway Authority,
Orange County,and the cities of Winter Garden and Apopka when the Large Scale Comprehensive
Plan was previously approved.
(7:42 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Williams commented that this commercial being nearby the high school is a very big
plus so kids can walk to work after school.
Larry Anderson, 108 Anderson Place, Ocoee, called in to address the Board. He informed the
Board that the Innovation Montessori school is off of N. Lakewood Avenue,which backs up when
school is in session. Further, he asked if there will be adequate room for semitrailers to travel on
N. Lakewood Avenue once the roundabouts are installed.
Development Services Director Rumer indicated the school has purchased land along Fullers
Cross Road to create another access to the school, which is currently in review. He said the
roundabout will be designed to FDOT standards, which is sufficient room for semitrailers.
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(The Board waited three minutes for emails and/or telephone calls.)
Recording Clerk announced no further emails and/or telephone calls were received.
Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
(7:50 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Ocoee Village
Center PUD "Allure at Ocoee Village Center" Preliminary/Final Large Scale
Subdivision Plan; Project No: LS-2019-007; Moved by Vice-Chair Williams,
Seconded by Member Lomneck; motion carried unanimously with Member Mellen
absent.
D. Southeast Commercial at Ocoee Village Center Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Preliminary/Final Site Plan, Project No.: LS-2019-009. (Advertised in
the West Orange Times on Thursday,April 30, 2020, and Continued from the May 12, 2020 Meeting)
(Development Services Director Rumer)
Development Services Director Rumer presented a PowerPoint explaining this proposed project,
which is located on the southern side of Clarcona Ocoee Road. The applicant is proposing a three-
unit commercial center on 4.71 acres. A 4,650 SF 7-Eleven gas station and a 14,000 SF strip retail
building will be developed in Phase 1. A third pad for a 4,000 SF quick-serve or fast-casual
restaurant will also be provided. Utilities and off-site stormwater will be provided from the south
Townhome Development.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: On May 7, 2020, the DRC met to
determine if the proposed Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Southeast Retail at Ocoee Village
Center PUD was consistent with the City's regulations and intent for the character area. The
Development Review Committee voted unanimously to support the project and the proposed
onsite and offsite public improvements, which include installing new water and sewer lines, a
public lift station, reclaimed water, public roads, public storm water, and a public park.
Staff Recommendation:Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Southeast Commercial at Ocoee
Village Center PUD.
Discussion:
Member Lomneck asked what the difference is between this gas station site and the gas station
site near Dunkin' Donuts. Development Services Director Rumer explained the gas station near
Westyn Bay has fueling limitations of no more than six fuel pumps. This particular site will be
allowed to have up to eight fueling pumps.
Chair Keller asked if there were any more questions; and further, indicated all previous
presentations regarding this PUD are brought forward to this Southeast Retail project.
Development Services Director Rumer advised the retail, such as a grocery store, along the west
side of Lakewood Avenue,will be coming back to this board and through this process in the future.
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(7:58 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
(The Board waited three minutes for emails and/or telephone calls.)
Recording Clerk announced no emails and/or telephone calls were received.
Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
(8:01 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Southeast
Commercial at Ocoee Village Center Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Preliminary/Final Site Plan, Project No.: LS-2019-009, subiect to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Lomneck, Seconded by Member Forges; motion carried unanimously with Member
Mellen absent.
E. Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan, Project No.: LS-2019-005. (Advertised in
the West Orange Times on Thursday,April 30, 2020, and Continued from the May 12, 2020 Meeting)
(Development Services Director Rumer)
Development Services Director Rumer presented a PowerPoint explaining this proposed project.
The Ocoee Village Center PUD is located on the north side of Clarcona Ocoee Road, east of SR
429, South of Clarcona Ocoee Road, east of N. Lakewood Ave., and east of the intersection of
Fullers Cross Road and N. Lakewood Avenue. The Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center is a
proposed two-phase 232 lot Townhome Development on 34.49 acres. The development will
consist of two (2)building sizes. One is a six(6)unit building with 31-foot-wide end units and 20-
foot-wide interior units. The second is a four(4)unit building with 31-foot-wide end units and 20-
foot-wide interior units. A private amenity center with a pool, cabana, and playground will be
provided. The project will have two (2) entrances on a realigned N. Lakewood Avenue, and will
also provide an extension of 5th Avenue through the subdivision to N. Lakewood Avenue. All
roadways will be open to the public. Utilities will be extended to the site from the south.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation:On May 7, 2020, the DRC met to determine if
the proposed Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center PUD was consistent
with the City's regulations and intent for the character area. The Development Review Committee voted
unanimously to support the project and the proposed onsite and offsite public improvements, which
include installing new water and sewer lines, a public lift station, reclaimed water, public roads, public
storm water, and a public park.
Staff Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for the Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center PUD.
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Discussion:
Chair Keller asked if there were any more questions; and further, indicated all previous
presentations regarding this PUD are brought forward to this Southeast Retail project.
Development Services Director Rumer advised there will be plenty of off-street parking within
this townhome community.
(8:07 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
(The Board waited three minutes for emails and/or telephone calls.)
Recording Clerk announced no emails and/or telephone calls were received.
Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
(8:11 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Townhomes at
Ocoee Village Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary/Final
Subdivision Plan, Protect No.: LS-2019-005, subject to resolution of the remaining staff
comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Lomneck,
Seconded by Vice-Chair Williams; motion carried unanimously with Member Mellen
absent.
V. MISCELLANEOUS - (8:12 pm)
A. Project Status Report
City Planner Rumer updated the Board with the following:
• Advised there will be a June meeting next month. The Comfort Inn was continued
to the June meeting date and does not have to advertised again.
• Clarke Road is currently under construction. Arden Park is working diligently to
finish the Clarke Road upgrade.
• Currently there are a lot of interior buildouts along Highway 50 with one being the
hospital and other nearby sites.
• There is a small office warehouse with three leasable spaces going in across from
the Top Gun Allstars of Orlando.
• The City has finalized the designs for the new City Park, which will be located at
Bluford Avenue and Old Winter Garden Road.
• Sonny's BBQ is bringing forth a revision to their Small Scale Site Plan.
B. May Calendar - No updates
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Motion: Move to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-
Chair Williams, Seconded by Member Lomneck; motion gassed unanimously with
Member Mellen absent.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:00 pm
ATTEST: APPROVED:
athy He r , Recor•ing Clerk--/
e el er, Chair
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