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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2022 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 18,2022 CALL TO ORDER - 6:15 PIVI Mayor Johnson called the regular session to order at 6:15 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was led by Brad Lomneck Ocoee Resident, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Johnson. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present. Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Brinson, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstner, Commissioner Oliver Also Present: Assistant City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Cookson, City Clerk, Sibbitt PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - 6: 16 I'M Proclamation for November 2022 Week of the Family — Nov. 5 — 12, read and proclaimed by Mayor Johnson. Commission Brinson and Commissioner Oliver presented sponsorship checks to the American Legion Post 109. Commissioner Oliver requested a picture of the City Commission with Ocoee High School Football jerseys. He proudly stated that the Ocoee High School football team is having a great year, and over 50 percent of the JV and Varsity Football players retain a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Assistant City Manager Shadrix announced he has two items for the City Commission with one regarding storm debris collection. Public Works Director Krug explained the City's process with FEMA and the collection of storm debris. He stated currently there are six crews working seven days a week, 12 hours a day on the collection of storm debris. Greg Keethler, Ocoee resident, stated he lives in Westyn Bay, a gated community. He commended city staff for their efforts after the storm, and offered suggestions on priorities after a storm for debris pickup. He further stated a letter had to be filled out in order for the debris to be picked up under FEMA guidelines and recommended the City mail this letter to the gated communities prior to hurricane season starting. Public Works Director Krug explained FEMA has some new processes since Hurricane Irma, and the letter was a requirement from FEMA as a right of entry to enter gated communities along with a historical evaluation on the disaster debris management site, which was utilized after Hurricane Irma. Mayor Johnson further explained yard waste pickup, and that yard debris should not be placed on top of lawn bags. He said the City is currently implementing a new process to help facilitate yard waste pickup. Commissioner Oliver suggested the City research FEMA's guidelines yearly prior to the hurricane season in order to be prepared. Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 Elizabeth Evans, Ocoee resident, stated currently garbage pickup is twice a week and yard waste pickup is once a week, and suggested garbage pickup should be once a week with yard waste being picked up twice a week. Mayor Johnson and Public Works Director Krug agreed; and stated, however, more residents want garbage pickup twice a week instead of once a week. Commissioner Brinson asked if there was a concern or issue with the debris management site where the debris is dropped off at; and, if so, whether that issue delayed the collection of storm debris. Public Works Director Krug stated the City did activate the site immediately with a delay on receiving the historical approval from the EPA. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - 6:37 I'M The following persons addressed the City Commission: Scott Kennedy, Ocoee Resident & HRDB member, announced the Ocoee Remembers event dates, and shared that the HRDB Chair resigned at the last meeting after a motion was made to remove her as chairperson for having a difference of opinion on the Board's budget request. He displayed the Ocoee Remembers 2022 webpage which is linked to the City's website, and notated the wording "Powered By Commissioner George Oliver Ill." He shared his discontent with the event being highjacked, as the HRDB is partners in the event, as stated on the website. He further shared two sponsored political events have been added to the event schedule, and the HRDB discussed how the two events were added without their knowledge or the subcommittee's knowledge. It is his understanding that third party links on the website are against City policy, and believes the citizens deserve an investigation into the various city, private, and political funds identified with this event. CONSENT AGENDA - 6:44 1"Nal Consent Aqenda Motion Motion: Move to adopt the Consent Aqenda Item #1 -3. Moved by Commissioner Brinson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried 5-0. The subject property is located south of Clarcona Ocoee Rd between the Oak Level Heights Subdivision and North Lakewood Ave. The Townhomes are one (1) of the three (3) parcels that comprise the Ocoee Village Center PUD. The Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center is identified as parcel number 05-22-28-0000-00-048. The total area of the Plat amounts to approximately 23.93 acres. This Plat is required in order to create the 232 lots for the residential subdivision, associated street right-of-way, and tracts for open space, recreation, and retention facilities. The Plat also includes easements for emergency vehicle access, reclaim water lines, 2 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 drainage, stormwater retention pond, and other public utility easements. The Townhomes at the Ocoee Village Center subdivision is platting prior to receiving a Certificate of Completion; therefore, the developer is required to provide a Surety covering the outstanding proposed improvements as approved in the Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plans for the Townhomes at Ocoee Village Center. The Developer, Ocoee Development 4, will provide the City with a Cash bond to be put into Escrow in the amount of $1,225,3 87. 10. The City traditionally purchases vehicles through various competitively bid annual contracts. Public Works has researched pricing and has found the Sourcewell (National Auto Fleet Group) contract provides the lowest competitively bid pricing for vehicles utilizing competitively bid contracts. The vehicles are incorporated in the approved budget for put -chase through the Sourcewell contract, The approved budget also includes an equipment item priced through the Florida Sheriff's Association bid contract. The vehicles are adequately funded in the 2022/2023 department budgets. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE — PUBLIC HEARING - 645 PM The subject property is zoned PUD and is located on the east side of Lake Johio Road, north side of E. Silver Star Road, approximately 770 feet east of the intersection of N. Clarke Road and E. Silver Star Road. The subject site is located on Tract 4 of the PUD and is approximately 1.76 acres in size, currently undeveloped, and is the only remaining project in the Ocoee Landings PUD. The proposed Ocoee Landings Mixed Use Building PUD Land Use Amendment consists of a 51,680 square foot Mixed Use Building consisting of V Floor: 8,000 square foot of retail; 1,757 square foot of apartment leasing space, and four (4) apartments. The 2n' and 31 Floors contain 42 apartment units ranging from 1-3 Bedrooms. The total amount of apartment units is 46. a) Second Reading of Substantial Amendment to P�tDIIAP b) Large Scale Preliminary/Final Site Plan Mayor Johnson announced the applicant has requested this item be continued to the November 1, 2022, City Commission meeting. M Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried unanimously. 3 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 The subject property is located at 2199 West Road and generally south and west of Desert Candle Drive, east of the West Orange Trail, and north of the West Road unirnproved right-of-way, approximately 200 feet north of SR 429. The site is located within the City of Ocoee -Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA). The applicant is proposing to annex the subject property into the City, amend its future land use map designation fi-om Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and reclassify the zoning district from County A -I to City Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to develop single-family attached residential (fee -simple townhome) subdivision. The current Low Density Residential (LDR) future land use designation would allow development at four (4) units per acre, resulting in a maximum of 20 dwelling units. The proposed High Density Residential (HDR) future land use would allow 8 to 16 units per acre, resulting in a maximum of 81 dwelling units. As provided in the requested PUD rezoning, the proposed Land Use Plan (LUP) would limit development to a 48- lot townhome subdivision, resulting in a proposed density of 9.4 units per acre. a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance b) Second Reading of Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment c) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance d) Large Scale Preliminary Subdivision Plan Development Services Director Rumer made a brief presentation about the subject property, which is vacant, approximately 5.08 acres, and located at 2199 West Road. The site is located within the City of Ocoee -Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA). The applicant is proposing to annex the subject property into the City, amend its future land use map designation from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and reclassify the zoning district from County A- I to City Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to develop single-family attached residential (fee -simple townhome) subdivision. The proposed High Density Residential (HDR) future land use would allow 8 to 16 units per acre, resulting in a maximum of 81 dwelling Units. As provided in the requested PUD rezoning, the proposed Land Use Plan (LUP) would limit development to a 48-lot townhome subdivision, resulting in a proposed density of 9.4 units per acre. Potable water and wastewater utilities will be provided by Orange County Utilities (OCU). The City of Ocoee would provide reclaimed water service. Development Services Director Rumer stated the proposed subdivision will be accessed by Desert Candle Drive, which transitions to Fountains West Boulevard to connect to West Road. However, this proposed subdivision, in addition to the Greens at Forest Lake townhome subdivision and the Arbours at Crown Point apartment complex, are accessed by, limited to, and would impact the southbound approach of the intersection of Fountains West Boulevard at West Road. The applicant has been asked to provide a traffic study to determine the impact of this development on that intersection, and its proportionate share contribution, if any, will go towards the cost of the traffic signal installation at this intersection. City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances, 4 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 Mayor Johnson asked for clarification on the location of the project. Development Services Director Rumer addressed his question. The public hearing ivas opened As no speaker forms ivere received, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Oliver inquired about the access remnant parcel near the subject property. Development Services Director Rumer addressed his question. Commissioner Oliver inquired if there is only one access road into that area as there seems to be issues with the entrance because of the school traffic. He inquired what is needed to place a traffic calming device at that entrance. Development Services Director Rumer explained the City has acquired all the land they could up to the trail should a second access point be needed; and further, explained the proportionate share contribution for the traffic signal. Mayor Johnson commented on the size of the parcel, and also agreed with the traffic concerns. Commissioner Brinson reiterated the traffic concerns during school start and release. Development Services Director Rumer addressed the traffic concerns, and explained the planned roadways that will help alleviate traffic. Commissioner Oliver inquired if a request could be made to Orange County to have the left turn lane be signalized to only have a green or red arrow, westbound on West Road going southbound onto the 429. Development Services Director Rumer advised he will speak with the County about his request. Ia) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance Motion: Move to adopt Annexation Ordinance No. 2022-18, Isaak Malka Property 2199 West Road, Proiect No.: AX-04-22-24, per staff's recommendations; Moved b Commissioner Brinson, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carrie unanimously. TER Motion: Move to adopt the Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Ma (FLUM) Amendment Ordinance No. 2022-19, Isaak Malka Property, 2199 West Road Prooect No.: CPA-22-04-37, per staff's recommendations; Moved bV Commissione Brinson, seconded by Commissioner Wilsen; Motion carried unanimously. c) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance FUMVITMIM 121 RUFM MIP1101 M-0 unanimously. � M Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 Id) Large Scale Preliminary Subdivision Plan Jill 11 Firstner; Motion carried • Commissioner Oliver shared his apprehension on his vote of approval due to the traffic issues, but hopes the City Commission can address placing traffic devices at a future meeting. The subject property is approximately 0.26 acres and located on the northwest corner of the I I th Avenue and Peters Avenue intersection. The property is occupied by a single-family residence. The applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition for receiving City's potable water connection and service. The subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it will be bordered on the east by the City's jurisdictional limits. The parcel will receive an R- I (Single - Family Dwelling) zoning classification upon annexation. a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance Development Services Director Rumer summarized the request for annexation and rezoning for the property located at 285 1 lth Avenue. He stated the subject property is approximately 0.26 acres, occupied by a single-family residence, and the applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition for receiving City's potable water connection and service. The property is located within the Ocoee -Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA), considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it will be bordered on the cast side by the City's jurisdictional limits; and further, the parcel will receive an R- I (Single -Family Dwelling) zoning classification upon annexation. City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances. The public hearing was opened As no spealcerfor nis were received, the public hearing was closed Ia) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance I MIR! I Wilsen; Motion • unanimously. 6 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance Zell a • to] TR a ! RNEVA M- RM FT • oR AnnJI1,11,11 •IM NFINIM09IM-11-11111-11 112� 3 19 carried unanimously. The subject property is approximately 0.4 acres and located on the east side of South Clarke Road, approximately 1,775 feet north of White Road. The subject property has an existing single-family residence. The applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition for receiving City potable water connection and service. The subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it will be bordered on the north, east and south sides by the City'sjurisdictional limits. The parcel will receive an R-lA (Single -Family Dwelling) classification upon annexation consistent with the surrounding R- I A zoning. a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance b) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance Development Services Director Rumer summarized the request for annexation and rezoning for the property located at 175 S. Clarke Road. He stated the subject property is approximately 0.4 acres, occupied by a single-family residence, and the applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition for receiving City potable water connection and service. The property is located within the Ocoee -Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA), considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it will be bordered on the north, east and south sides by the City's jurisdictional limits; and further, the parcel will receive an R-lA (Single -Family Dwelling) zoning classification upon annexation. The public hearing was opened As no speaker forms ivere received, the public hearing was closed City Attorney Cookson read the titles of the ordinances. a) Second Reading of Annexation Ordinance 0611111111111MR11411M 11 MVP M- R."I N a ?,M a ! M. WT W,1 staff's recommendations; Moved by COMMiSSioher Wilsen, seconded Commissioner Oliver, Motion carried unanimously. Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 Ib) Second Reading of Rezoning Ordinance Fro Me Mb", M-41WALOW WWI W4 r_0 W 11111111 1IRRIF011M I NOTM-MM M".10-22MVINUMAMI MR I MEMO i i I i im a to FIMMIMITIR", N 7.4111111M 11-9mr,11 "flim-11,1111 Commissioner Oliver; Motion carried unanimously. [:P:U:BL=1CHEARlNG — 7.17 Pfk"I I The applicant, Anchor Sign LLC, represented by Megan Jackson, is requesting approval of a variance to Section 8-6A of Article V111 to allow an additional 80.08 square feet of sign area (representing a 108% sign size increase) to the maximum 75 SF permitted in order to install two (2) signs totaling 155.8 SF (specifically 72.3 SF for the Family Dollar sign and 83.5 SF for the Dollar Tree sign) for a single combination Family Dollar/Dollar Tree retail store. This retail establishment is proposed to occupy approximately half (1/2) of the previous Winn -Dixie grocery store. Development Services Director Rumer presented a brief overview of the variance request located at 1531 East Silver Star Road and is zoned C-2 (Community Commercial District). The variance is being requested by Family Dollar/Dollar Tree to allow an additional 80.08 square feet of sign area (108% sign size increase) to the maximum 75 SF permitted in order to install two (2) signs totaling 155.8 SF (specifically 72.3 SF for the Family Dollar sign and 83.5 SF for the Dollar Tree sign) for a single combination Family Dollar/Dollar Tree retail store. Development Services Director Rumer stated a recommendation of denial was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He further explained staff s recommendation of denial of the requested variance based on staff analysis. The public hearing was opened Lamar Powers, Ocoee Resident, shared his concerns on setting a precedent to other businesses, if approved, and requested the City Commission follow staffs recommendation. The public hearing was closed Commissioner Wilsen commented that she is in favor of denial of the variance as she did not see a justification for approval. Commissioner Oliver, Commissioner Brinson, and Mayor Johnson also voiced their agreeance with staffs recommendation. 1�11111111�[NIII iy�i MCI RMUMMME MEMN n1i fj Mm. unanimously. N�� Regular City Commission 1,71ceting October 18, 2(22 REGULAR AGENDA - None COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC - 7�28 NU Assistant City Manager Shadrix announced the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Orange County EOC have designated the West Oaks Mall as a D-SNAP distribution center for the weekend of October 28"' through the 3 0"', which may bring approximately 100,000 people into that vicinity and alter traffic flow within the city. Deputy Chief Ogburn explained they were notified late yesterday of the D-SNAP program coming to the West Oaks Mall which will bring approximately 11,000 to 15,000 people per day. He shared there will be mutual aid coming in from outside of the city for traffic control and security. He addressed questions from the City Commission, and advised he will keep them informed on any updates he receives. Brad Lomneck, Ocoee Resident & HRDB Member, stated he does not remember the HRDB recommending or the City Commission approving the two events listed on the city's website. He explained at the last HRDB meeting a motion was made and passed to remove the two events and Commissioner Oliver's name from the website; and further, was informed by the Commissioner that the website would not be removed. He explained he does not know how the events that were not approved by the HRDB nor the City Commission can be placed on the website without a motion, and asked for answers. Commissioner Firstner — Commented on the following: 1) Commented on concerns he has with the HRDB, as members on the Board do not know what is going on because of the lack of communication, and he believes the City Commission is not being briefed on what is happening. He shared concerns on their disorganization and stated he thought the approved funds granted to the board in the budget sessions would be used on a broader scale to go towards all eth-nicities throughout the city and all citizens would be represented and honored. He further stated he believes an audit may be in order to see where the funds and sponsorships were used for after the Ocoee Remembers event concludes. Commissioner Brinson — Commented on the following: 1) Explained his professional experience of what it takes to be on a voluntary advisory board versus being a volunteer. He stated advisory board members have responsibilities to the board, their fellow board members and to the City Commission who appointed them to that board. Further, if they cannot fulfill their duties, they should reconsider volunteering on an advisory board. 2) Announced the November election is coming up and asked citizens to vote. 3) Asked residents to have patience while driving around the vicinity of the upcoming D-SNAP event. 4) Stated audits have been coming up for a while with no results. He welcomes audits and wants them to be fair across the board. 5) Asked residents to have patience during the storm debris pickup. 9 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 Commissioner Oliver — Commented on the following: 1) Stated he agrees with Commissioner Firstrier and wants the HRDB to be audited; and further, he agrees with Commissioner Brinson that audits should be done across the board. 2) Explained he did purchase the 2022 Ocoee Remembers website with his own funds, because of the slow process of planning the event, and it will be turned over to the City. 3) Explained he sponsored the meet and greet event that was questioned by the HRDB to which he spoke to City staff about, and City staff allowed him to publish his event on the Ocoee Remembers page. 4) Announced the date, time and locations of the upcoming election. 5) Explained the temporary trash staging area off of McCormick Road, and asked residents to contact the County for questions. 6) Announced the date, time and location of the upcoming Ocoee Unity Festival. 7) Stated he will find more information on the upcoming D-SNAP program to get the word out to those affected by Hurricane Ian. 8) Shared his five truths. Commissioner Wilsen — Commented on the following: 1) Announced the date, time and location of the upcoming Veterans Day Program. 2) Stated she is concerned about the ongoing issues with the HRDB, and asked to bring this back on an upcoming agenda for discussion to see what can be done or how the City Commission can help guide the board better to make the board be the best they can be whether it is through a reorganization or rotating liaisons while making it a safer place for the board members. 11i M INIPM. MR-11 ���Mrfl IN 1-11 EIRM, Commissioner Oliver asked if it is necessary to make a motion. Discussion ensued regarding the motion. l�1111 i , I Mayor Johnson— Commented on the following: 1) Explained the storm debris removal process and why it is taking so long. 2) Stated he looks forward to the upcoming Ocoee High School parade. 3) Explained the contract for the Music Festival, and further stated not one contract has been seen by the HRDB for the Remembrance Event. He stated he is behind the audit, and he is looking forward to the Ocoee Remembrance Event. He further asked Commissioner Brinson if Orange County approved $50,000 to fund the Ocoee Remembrance Event. Commissioner Brinson stated Orange County did grant $50,000 to the HRDB for the event, which they will disburse funds to the HRDB from invoices received. Discussion ensued regarding the funding of the Ocoee Remembrance Event. 4) Asked City staff to look at the streetlights that are not wonting around the city. 5) Stated there are a lot of speeders driving down Rewis Street and Flewelling Avenue, and asked for strips to be placed on the roads. He said Wurst Road has a lot of speeders and more speeding tickets need to be given out. Assistant City Manager Shadrix addressed his concerns. 10 1 P a g e Regular City Commission Meeting October 18, 2022 AI)JOURI4 — 8:16 PM Attest: Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Aton, Mayor