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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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 Brad Lomneck, Member Lou Forges, Member Jason
Mellen, Member Lavon Williams, Alternate Member Jerry T. Lowe
Absent: None
Also Present: Development Services Director Mike Rumer,Zoning Manager Kiel Gajadhar, City
Attorney Scott Cookson, Assistant City Attorney Logan Opsahl, Recording Clerk Kathy Heard
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting held November 10, 2020.
(6:31 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by
Vice-Chair Lomneck; motion passed unanimously.
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
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IV. NEW BUSINESS — Public Hearings (6:32 pm)
A. Campos Property, 511 Whittier Avenue—Annexation & Rezoning; Project
No(s): AX-11-20-96 & RZ-20-11-15. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday,
November 28, 2020) (Planner Hines)
Planner Hines explained the subject 0.18 acre property is located at 511 Whittier Avenue, which
is approximately 700 feet north of E. Silver Star Road and 600 feet south of Center Street. The
Orange County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number is 17-22-28-3624-02-221. The
applicant is requesting approval to annex into the City limits as a condition to receive city potable
water connection. The parcel will receive an "R-1" (Single-Family Dwelling) zoning upon
annexation. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can
be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations.
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: On December 1, 2020, the DRC met
to determine if the proposed annexation and rezoning were consistent with the City's regulations
and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the annexation and rezoning for the Campos Property.
Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation,
Staff recommends that the Planning&Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency,
recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning from "Orange County" R-1 (Single Family)
to "City of Ocoee" R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) of the property known as the Campos Property.
Discussion:
The Board had no comments and/or questions.
Chair Keller announced the following, "City Hall is open to the public; however, attendance
inside the Ocoee Commission Chambers may be limited to accommodate social distancing and is
subject to the Governor's Executive Orders. Any interested party may be heard during the public
hearings tonight. Please call 407-554-7118 or email citizens@ocoee.org with any comments
and/or questions. Comments and questions received via e-mail will become public records and
provided to the City Commissioners in advance of the meeting".
(6:35 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing. He asked for the public to call or email any time during
the meeting for any of the public hearings on the agenda tonight.
Recording Clerk announced no emails or telephone calls were received.
As no speaker forms, telephone calls or emails were received, the public hearing was closed.
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(6:36 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Campos Property,
511 Whittier Avenue Annexation; Project No: AX-11-20-96, subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair
Lomneck, Seconded by Member Williams; motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Campos Property,
511 Whittier Avenue Rezoning; Project No: RZ-20-11-15 subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Forges, Seconded by Vice-Chair Lomneck; motion passed unanimously.
B. Guerrero Property, 1411 N. Lakewood Avenue—Annexation & Rezoning;
Project No(s): AX-11-20-95 & RZ-20-11-14. (Advertised in the West Orange Times
on Thursday, November 28, 2020) (Planner Hines) (6:38 pm)
Planner Hines explained the subject 0.17 acre property is located at 1411 N. Lakewood Avenue,
which is approximately 110 feet north of Wurst Road and 164 feet south of 13th Avenue. The
Orange County Property Appraiser Parcel Identification Number is 08-22-28-5956-12-090. The
applicant is requesting approval to annex into the City limits as a condition to receive city potable
water connection. The parcel will receive an "R-1" (Single-Family Dwelling) zoning upon
annexation. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can
be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations.
Development Review Committee(DRC) Recommendation: On December 1, 2020, the DRC met
to determine if the proposed annexation and rezoning were consistent with the City's regulations
and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the annexation and rezoning for the Guerrero Property.
Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation,
Staff recommends that the Planning &Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency,
recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning from "Orange County" R-2 (Single Family)
to"City of Ocoee"R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) of the property known as the Guerrero Property.
Discussion:
The Board had no comments and/or questions.
(6:40 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
Recording Clerk announced no emails or telephone calls were received.
As no speaker forms, telephone calls or emails were received, the public hearing was closed.
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(6:41 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Guerrero Property,
1411 N. Lakewood Avenue Annexation; Project No: AX-11-20-95, subject to resolution
of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Mellen, Seconded by Member Forges; motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Guerrero Property,
1411 N. Lakewood Avenue Rezoning; Project No: RZ-20-11-14 subject to resolution
of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-
Chair Lomneck, Seconded by Member Williams; motion passed unanimously.
C. Arden Park North Phase 6 Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan
(PSP/FSP). (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, November 26, 2020)
(Development Services Director Rumer) (6:38 pm)
Development Services Director Rumer explained the Arden Park PUD was initially approved
by the City Commission on November 21, 2006, and amended on February 19, 2013. Arden Park
North consists of the northern phases (2-6) of the PUD. Arden Park North is located on the north
side of Clarcona-Ocoee Road and situated between Hobson Road and Ingram Road. Arden Park
North is approximately 308 acres of which 54.44 acres are identified as wetlands/Lake Sims.
The Arden Park North Phase 6 (PSP/FSP) is a residential subdivision that proposes a total of 67
single-family residential lots. The minimum residential lot standards are from 45 feet by 120 feet,
55 feet by 120 feet, and 65 feet by 120 feet. All corner lots in the development will be required to
maintain a 20-foot setback from the side streets. Orange County will provide potable water and
sewer services. The City of Ocoee will provide solid waste services, reclaimed water, police, and
fire protection.
Development Services Director Rumer announced December 17th is the official ribbon cutting
ceremony of the Clarke Road extension, which runs from Clarcona Ocoee Road to McCormick
Road. This is the last phase of Arden Park.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation: The Development Review Committee
(DRC) met on December 1, 2020, and reviewed the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Arden
Park North Phase 6. The DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final
Subdivision Plan, subject to the resolution of any remaining staff comments
Staff Recommendation: Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff recommends that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan
for Arden Park North Phase 6, subject to resolving any remaining staff comments before the City
Commission meeting.
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Discussion:
The applicant was present for questions.
Member Mellen asked what the initial amendment was in 2013. Development Services Director
Rumer explained they made the roads private and gated with multiple access points.
Member Forges asked what the total number of homes is with all phases combined.Development
Services Director Rumer stated it is just 35 homes shy of the maximum 800.
Member Williams inquired how the HOA is set up. Development Services Director Rumer
indicated he believes there is a master HOA, one for the North and one for the South.
Member Mellen inquired if there is a timeframe on the expansion of a turn lane from Clarke Road
onto Clarcona Ocoee Road. Development Services Director Rumer said the City is looking at
some options in that vicinity.
(6:53 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing. He read one email that was received prior to the meeting.
Recording Clerk announced no further emails or telephone calls were received.
Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chair Lomneck asked questions on the drainage. Development Services Director Rumer
explained all surrounding lakes are closed basins, it has met the 100-year floodplain; and further,
the additional houses have their own stormwater pond.
Member Williams stated there sometimes is conflict between the rights of a developer and the
residents who are currently living in a developing community; and if there are opportunities for
the City to bridge the gap, that should be done. Development Services Director Rumer said he
personally has attended two meetings with the residents of Arden Park; and further, the developer
slowed their building to construct the new road extension in order to ease traffic concerns.
Member Forges questioned the engineer on whether they have seen the water level increase.
Benjamin Beckham, PE, Madden Moorhead& Stokes, 431 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland, said they
have been informed about the water levels rising; however, the proposed homes are at least seven-
and-a-half feet above the highest predicted levels of the ponds.
(7:14 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Arden Park North 1.
Phase 6 Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan (PSP/FSP); Moved by Vice-Chair
Lomneck, Seconded by Member Williams; motion passed unanimously.
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D. Innovation Montessori School Phase 3 Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan
(PSP). (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, November 26, 2020) (Development
Services Director Rumer)
Development Services Director Rumer explained the Innovation Montessori School is currently
located on 20.16 acres. The parcel consists of three buildings and includes 800 students in Pre-K
through 8th grade. In October of 2018, the school was able to purchase and combine an additional
2.59 acres to the campus. The proposed Phase 3 is a Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan to add a
two-story High School with an increase of 288 students. The High School would be located within
the 2.50 acres purchased in 2018. Onsite stormwater, 72 parking spaces and an additional access
point onto Fullers Cross Road will be provided. The new high school building will be two stories
and be similar to the existing building architecture. Temporary portables are being requested by
the school to start the high school, and the City Commission will set an end date for the portables.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation: The Development Review Committee
(DRC) met on November 17, 2020, and reviewed the DRC voted to recommend approval of the
Large-Scale Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the resolution of the remaining staff comments.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend approval of the Large-Scale Preliminary Site Plan for Innovation Montessori School
for the addition of a two-story high school building to add 288 students.
Discussion:
The applicant was present for questions.
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Member Mellen asked if there is a timeframe on portables. Development Services Director
Rumer said this process has been done in the past with a church, and the timeline was five to
seven years.
Chair Keller asked where the portables will be located while they are building.
Bob Ziegenfuss, PE, Z Development Services, 708 E. Colonial Drive, Suite 100, Orlando,
explained the temporary portables will remain while the building is constructed. Once the building
is finished,the area where the portables are proposed to be placed will become an activity area for
the students. The expected timeframe for the portables is one year, starting in 2021 for the
upcoming school year.
(7:23 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing.
Chris Adkins, Ocoee resident, asked the Board if they see any correlation with the Charter or
Montessori schools affecting plans for Orange County Public Schools in placing relief schools in
the city.
Chair Keller said he believes in the past it was more of a political issue.
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Development Services Director Rumer explained the school board collects impact fees from
developments to rectify service issues. Ocoee and Wachovia High Schools are currently not over
capacity.
Recording Clerk announced no emails or telephone calls were received.
As no further speaker forms, telephone calls, or emails were received, the public hearing was
closed.
(7:30 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Innovation
Montessori School Phase 3 Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan (PSP) with a
stipulation that the portables are temporary and will be removed once the
construction is finished; Moved by Vice-Chair Lomneck , Seconded by Member
Mellen; motion passed unanimously.
V. MISCELLANEOUS - (7:31 pm)
A. Project Status Report
Development Services Director Rumer updated the Board with the following:
• The City Clerk has requested the P&Z Board to consider canceling the March 9,
2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting,because it falls on the same night
as the city election.
Motion: Move to cancel the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
scheduled for March 9, 2021; Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by
Member Forges; motion passed unanimously.
• A new public road on the southside of the turnpike for Inspiration is in its final
inspection.
• The Ocoee Business Park is finishing up a 490,000 square-foot building.
• The Ocoee Apopka&Fullers Cross intersection improvements are underway. The
City is currently logging some adjacent lands for future development.
• Sonny's site plan is finished and ready to go.
• The Maine Street alignment, Bluford Avenue to Blackwood Avenue, remains
closed for the City Center construction entrance.
• The City's new Park Campus&City Hall Plans won the Outstanding Development
Award from the Florida Planning and Zoning Association.
• The new City Hall is scheduled to be open in April of 2022.
B. November Calendar - No updates
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Motion: Move to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-
Chair Lomneck, Seconded by Member Williams; motion passed unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - 7:38 pm
ATTEST: APPRO,/ •.
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