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Home My WebLink About11-08-2022 Minutes ocoee florlda MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY Tuesday,November 8, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 pm A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Present: Chair Lomneck, Vice-Chair Kennedy, Member Forges, Member Mellen, Member Williams, Alternate Member Keller Absent: None Also Present: Development Services Director Rumer, Zoning Manager Whitfield, Assistant City Attorney Drage, Recording Clerk Heard II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting held October 11, 2022. Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by Vice-Chair Kennedy, Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS -None IV. NEW BUSINESS—Public Hearings (6:31 pm) A. Howard Property, 8708 A D Mims Road -Annexation and Rezoning; Project No(s): AX-09-22-27 & RZ-22-09-44. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, October 27, 2022) Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the proposed annexation and rezoning. The property is approximately 2.25 acres, currently vacant, and is located on the south side of A D Mims Road, beginning approximately 160 feet west of Prairie Lake Boulevard. The applicant is proposing to annex into the City and rezone the property to R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling District) in order to develop a 9-lot single-family subdivision. Water is provided by the City; Planning&Zoning Commission November 8,2022 however, the development of the subdivision will be served by septic systems. The property has access from A D Mims Road. A traffic capacity analysis is not required. At the time of the PSP, an operations analysis may be required. The property is within the boundaries of the City of Ocoee and Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA) and is designated Low Density Residential on the JPA Future Land Use Map. Zoning Manager Whitfield explained staff findings and recommendations of approval. The Board had no comments or questions. The applicant was present for questions. The Public hearing was opened.As no speaker forms were received, the public hearing was closed. (6:33 pm) Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Howard Property, 8708 AD Mims Road Annexation, Project No.: AX-09-22-27, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair Kennedy, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion carried unanimously. (6:34 pm) Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Howard Property, 8708 A D Mims Road Rezoning from Orange County A-1 (Citrus Rural District) to City R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling District), Project No.: RZ-22-09-44, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair Kennedy, Seconded by Member Williams; motion carried unanimously. B. Substantial Amendment to the Planned Unit Development(PUD) for Wawa at Ocoee Town Shops; Project No. RZ-22-07-42. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, October 27, 2022) Development Services Director Rumer stated this parcel has been before this commission various times in the past. He presented a brief overview of this property, which is currently undeveloped, approximately 3.39 acres in size and is located on the northwest corner of Clarke Road and W. Colonial Drive (SR 50). The applicant is proposing to amend the PUD Land Use Plan by reducing the 27,750 SF of retail and restaurant to a 5,636 Wawa Gas Station and 4,600 SF future development for retail or restaurant.A retention pond is proposed on this site adjacent to State Road 50.Full access is being proposed off of Clarke Road and Jacob Nathan Boulevard.This amendment is not only to change the LUP, but to show that Wawa will be the primary use and not a retail/restaurant. Development Services Director Rumer advised this an amendment, and the Final Site Plan will be back before them at a later date. 2 Planning&Zoning Commission November 8,2022 Discussion: Member Mellen asked if traffic will be allowed to go north on Clarke Road from the Wawa, because traffic at times is very heavy in that vicinity. He further asked whether a traffic signal could be installed at the Clarke Road access. Development Services Director Rumer said that vicinity is too close to the traffic signal at Clarke Road and W. Colonial Drive (SR 50) to install another traffic signal. Chair Lomneck inquired if the full access off of Clarke Road could be moved to the northernmost portion of the site. Development Services Director Rumer answered in the negative indicating there is a wall there. Member Keller said during rush hour the traffic will be backed up all the way to the Clarke Road access where traffic will not be able to enter or leave. Chair Lomneck agreed with Member Keller indicating that it currently takes three light cycles to get through that intersection in the morning. Development Services Director Rumer said closing the access off of Clarke Road would be a taking, which is prohibited.Discussion ensued regarding traffic. Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing. Sean Fortier, P.E., KCG Engineering, Orlando, stated that most Wawas are developed at major intersections; and further, recommended placing FDOT approved block stops to stop traffic from stopping in the middle of the accessway. Member Keller stated he believes there will be a lot of cut-through traffic from Clarke Road through the Wawa to Jacob Nathan Boulevard to make a right onto SR 50. Member Forges recommended staff consider a different alternative for drivers wanting to go northbound on Clarke Road out of this parcel, because of the close proximity to the traffic signal and the traffic congestion. Vice-Chair Kennedy asked the applicant what they anticipate the future development adjacent to the Wawa may be and how it may affect traffic. Neil Coskun,Blue Castle Development, LLC, 1568 Lake Whitney Drive, Windermere, stated they are considering a carwash or a restaurant, but the decision has not yet been made. If it is a carwash, the entrance will be off of Clarke Road, and the exit will be off of Jacob Nathan Boulevard only. Chair Lomneck suggested they install the Wawa and carwash signs before the entrance like the RaceTrac is off of SR 50. Member Williams stated this is a wonderful development for that corner. She believes drivers can make adjustments, but if that is not possible, the City could look at different options to resolve traffic issues. 3 Planning &Zoning Commission November 8,2022 Vice-Chair Kennedy stated he likes Wawa's concept, inside/outside layouts,and believes this is a good fit for this parcel. He further stated traffic is bad everywhere and has not seen anything out of the ordinary on this plan, and he likes it. Chair Lomneck closed the public hearing. Chair Lomneck asked for a motion with a condition and asked city staff how to word the condition. Development Services Director Rumer recommended to add a condition to ask that motorists not be able to block the accessway to Wawa off of Clarke Road by using a sign and road markings. (7:05 pm) Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of Substantial Amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Wawa at Ocoee Town Shops, Project No. RZ-22-07-42, with a condition stated by city staff, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Williams, Seconded by Vice-Chair Kennedy; motion carried unanimously. C. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment—Adoption of the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and Update of the Capital Improvement Element; Project No. CPA-2022- 004. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, October 27, 2022) Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the Capital Improvement Element(CIE) of the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, and explained it is a requirement of Chapter 163,Florida Statutes (FS), and enables the implementation of the Plan goals, objectives, and policies that need capital funding for a 5-20 year planning horizon. The CIF is required to include a Schedule of Capital Improvements which incorporates publicly and privately funded projects necessary to ensure that the adopted level of service standards are achieved and maintained. The Schedule shall cover at least a 5-year period. Section 163.3177(3)(b), F.S., requires that the City review, modify and update the Schedule and Capital Improvements Element on an annual basis.This annual update may be accomplished by ordinance, and may not be deemed to be an amendment to the local comprehensive plan under Section 163.3184, F.S. Discussion: Vice-Chair Kennedy stated he looked at the schedule,but did not see sidewalks,and asked whether the sidewalks are considered maintenance unless they are being added.Zoning Manager Whitfield answered sidewalks are imbedded in some projects. Development Services Director Rumer announced they are currently working on a 2043 Comprehensive Plan where pedestrian facilities will be introduced into the level of service. Once that is complete, sidewalks can be included into the schedule. Member Keller stated the Clarke Road widening shows it is unfunded, but it is to be started this year and asked for clarification. Development Services Director Rumer answered that money is already in escrow. 4 Planning &Zoning Commission November 8,2022 Member Williams asked if the budget for the projects has already been voted on.Zoning Manager Whitfield answered in the affirmative. The Public hearing was opened.As no speaker forms were received, the public hearing was closed. (7:12 pm) Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment — Adoption of the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements and Update of the Capital Improvement Element; Project No. CPA-2022-004, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting: Moved by Member Williams, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion carried unanimously. V. MISCELLANEOUS - (712 pm) A. Project Status Report Development Services Director Rumer asked the Board if they have any questions and the following was discussed. • Chair Lomneck inquired whether the Wawa will go before the CRA. Development Services Director Rumer said projects only go before the CRA if funding is involved. • Chair Lomneck asked for an update on the Turnpike. Development Services Director Rumer stated the public hearing has not happened yet, but FDOT has revised the plan to not affect Alibi Apartments, but there will be some impact on The Regency. • Chair Lomneck inquired whether the roundabout at Ocoee Village is moving forward, and when the roads will be back open. Development Services Director Rumer stated they are currently working in that vicinity to bring utilities to the north side of that intersection. • Member Williams asked about the progress of the Starbucks off of Ocoee Apopka Road. Chair Lomneck stated they are almost done with construction. • Vice-Chair Kennedy asked if anything is happening with the vacant adjacent parcel of that Starbucks. Development Services Director Rumer answered he believes Orlando Health bought the parcel for an urgent care center. • Member Forges stated it was difficult to watch the VMG building at 101 West Silver Star Road be cut off next to the railroad tracks. • Member Keller asked how the Clarke Road widening is going. Development Services Director Rumer stated the silk fences are installed, and they have to get drainage permits and a final utility survey. • Chair Lomneck asked if any potential restaurants have been talking to the City. Development Services Director Rumer stated plans are being reviewed for Teatro Grill where Betty J's Florist was located. • Member Forges asked who is responsible for the landscaping at Clarcona Ocoee Road. Development Services Director Rumer stated Orange County is responsible. 5 Planning&Zoning Commission November 8,2022 B. November Calendar- No updates Motion: Move to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Williams; motion carried unanimously. VI. ADJOURNMENT - 7:22 pm ATTEST: APPR3 i D: ..e2../( , avillai, Ka y H rd, Recording Clerk Sri d 6