HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Second Reading of Ordinance for 338 N. Bluford Avenue - Rodriguez Property SSCPA and Rezoning
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
Item #: 7
Contact Name: Michael Rumer Department Director: Michael Rumer
Contact Number: Ext. 1018 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance for 338 N. Bluford Avenue - Rodriguez Property Small
Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from LDR (Low Density
Residential) to COMM (Commercial) and corresponding Rezoning from R-1AA (Single Family
Dwelling) to C-2 (Community Commercial); Project No(s). CPA-2024-005 & RZ-24-03-04.
(Development Services Director Rumer)
Background Summary: First Reading of Ordinance held on June 4, 2024.
Owner/Applicant: Ana Rodriguez
General Location: The property is located within Commission District 2 on the west side of N. Bluford Avenue
and north of W. Silver Star Road.
Property Size and Parcel ID No.: The property contains approximately 0.44 acres and is assigned parcel
identification number 18-22-28-4100-00-131.
Actual land use, proposed land use, and unique features of the subject property: 338 N. Bluford Ave is located
north of the City's Downtown Redevelopment Area. The property is located in an area that is transitioning to
commercial.
Existing Site Conditions: The table below summarizes the existing conditions of the property.
Current Future Land
Use (FLU) Map
Designation
Current Zoning
District
Existing Land Use Overlays/Unique
Features
LDR (Low Density
Residential)
R-1AA (Single-Family
Dwelling)
Vacant Adjacent to Downtown
Redevelopment Area
Overlay District & Wekiva
Study Area
The property is surrounded by the following: jurisdictions, Future Land Use Map designations, zoning districts
and land uses.
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Direction Jurisdiction FLUM Designation Zoning District Existing Land Use
North City LDR (Low Density
Residential)
R-1AA (Single-
Family)
Single-Family Dwelling
South City LDR (Low Density
Residential)
R-1AA (Single-
Family)
Single-Family Dwelling
East City LDR (Low Density
Residential)
R-1AA (Single-
Family)
Single-Family Dwelling
West City LDR (Low Density
Residential)
R-1AA (Single-
Family)
Single-Family Dwelling
Proposed Site Conditions: The table below summarizes the applicant's request and potential development on
the subject property.
Proposed FLUM
Designation
Proposed
Zoning District
Proposed Use Proposed Development
Standards
COMM
(Commercial)
C-2 (Community
Commercial)
None Downtown Master Plan
Consistency with Florida Statutes: Yes
Consistency with JPA Agreement: Yes
Consistency with Adopted Comprehensive Plan: The property is located within the Downtown Redevelopment
Area (DRA), which is intended to attract reinvestment in the downtown area of Ocoee through flexible
development regulations and innovative designs. Development of the downtown should include mixed uses
and various forms of residential uses.
Access: Access will continue to be Bluford Ave.
Utilities: Potable Water and sewer is in the area. There may be conflicts or high cost to connect to sewer.
Transportation: N/A
Stormwater: N/A
Schools: N/A
Public Safety: N/A
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve ordinances for a Small-Scale Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to COMM (Commercial) and
corresponding Rezoning from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) to C-2 (Community Commercial District) for 338
N. Bluford Avenue ?
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Recommendations:
Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to consider the application for a Small-
Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (CPA) and Rezoning. The DRC made a
recommendation of approval of the proposed Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from LDR (Low
Density Residential) to COMM (Commercial) and corresponding Rezoning from R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling
District) to C-2 (Community Commercial District) for the property located at 338 N. Bluford Avenue.
Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) Recommendation
The PZC met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to consider the Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map Amendment (CPA) and Rezoning C-2. The PZC made a unanimous recommendation of approval.
Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve ordinances for the Small-Scale
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to COMM
(Commercial) and corresponding Rezoning from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling District) to C-2 (Community
Commercial District) for the property located at 338 N. Bluford Avenue.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. FLU Map
4. Surrounding Zoning Map
5. SSCPA Ordinance - 338 N. Bluford Ave
6. Rezoning Ordinance - 338 N. Bluford Ave
7. Advertisement
Financial Impacts:
None
Type of Item: Second Reading Public Hearing
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Subject Property
Zoning Classification:General Agricultural (A-1)Subu rb an (A-2)Sin gle-Family Dwelling (R-1AAA)Sin gle-Family Dwelling (R-1AA)Sin gle-Family Dwelling (R-1A)Sin gle-Family Dwelling (R-1)One- & Two-Family Dwelling (R-2 )Multiple-Family Dwelling (R-3)Mobile H ome Subdivision (RT-1)Professional Offices & Services (P-S)Neighborhood Shopping (C-1)Community Commercial (C-2)General Commercial (C-3)
General In dustrial (I-2 )Commercial (PUD)Low Den sity (PUD)Medium Density (PUD)
Restricte d Manufacturing& Warehousin g (I-1)
High Density (PUD)Public Use (PUD)Unclassified
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
(Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 338 N. Bluford Ave.)
TAX PARCEL ID: 18-22-28-4100-00-131
CASE NO. CPA-2024-005: 338 N. Bluford Ave Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY OF OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS ADOPTED IN 1991,
AS AMENDED; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE
OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND
USE MAP DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMERCIAL FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 0.44 ACRES LOCATED AT 338 N. BLUFORD AVE,
ON THE WEST SIDE OF N. BLUFORD AVE., APPROXIMATELY 334
FEET NORTH OF E. SILVER STAR RD.; PROVIDING FOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CITY FUTURE
LAND USE MAP; PREVAILING IN THE EVENT OF ANY
INCONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee (the “Ocoee City Commission”)
has adopted the City’s Comprehensive Plan (the “Ocoee Comprehensive Plan”) by Ordinance No.
91-28 on September 18, 1991, pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, the Growth Policy
Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes, sets forth procedures and requirements
for a local government to adopt a comprehensive plan and amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the owner (the “Applicant”) of certain real property located within the
corporate limits of the City of Ocoee, Florida, assigned tax parcel identification number 18-22-28-
4100-00-131, more particularly described in Exhibit “A” and depicted in Exhibit “B”, has
submitted an application to the Ocoee City Commission to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use designation (the “Comprehensive Plan Amendment”) of said real property from Low
Density Residential to Commercial; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-9(C) of Article V of the Land Development Code of
the City of Ocoee, Florida, the Development Services Director has reviewed said Comprehensive
Plan Amendment application and determined that said Comprehensive Plan Amendment is
consistent with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3174(4)(a), Florida Statutes, the City’s Local
Planning Agency (LPA) conducted a publicly noticed and advertised public hearing on Tuesday,
May 14, 2024, to consider and make recommendation of said proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.3184(11), Florida Statutes, on Tuesday, June 18,
2024, the Ocoee City Commission held a de novo advertised public hearing with respect to the
proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and determined, after consideration of public
comments, that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is consistent with the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as
true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the
authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida
and Chapters 163 and 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. The Future Land Use
Map within the Future Land Use Element of the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to
change the future land use designation of the Subject Property, as particularly described in Exhibit
“A” and depicted in Exhibit “B”, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (COMM).
SECTION 4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to revise the adopted Future Land Use Map of the City of Ocoee in order to incorporate
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment enacted by this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This ordinance prevails in the event
of any inconsistency with all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one
(31) days after adoption, unless challenged prior to that date pursuant to Section 163.3187(5),
Florida Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of ______________________, 2024.
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ATTEST:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; APPROVED AS
TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this ______ day of ____________________, 2024.
FISHBACK DOMINICK
By:
City Attorney
ADVERTISED ______________________, 2024
READ FIRST TIME __________________, 2024.
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
_________________________________, 2024.
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. _______
EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE EAST 154.00 FEET OF LOT 13 & LOT 14, RUBEN KEGLERS SUB A/ 118
EXHIBIT “B”
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
(Rezoning Ordinance – 338 N. Bluford Ave)
TAX PARCEL ID: 18-22-28-4100-00-131
CASE NO. RZ-24-03-04: 338 N. Bluford Ave
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, CHANGING
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM R-1AA (SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT) TO C-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT) ON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 0.44 ACRES LOCATED AT 338 N. BLUFORD AVE,
ON THE WEST SIDE OF N. BLUFORD AVE., APPROXIMATELY 334
FEET NORTH OF E. SILVER STAR RD.; FINDING SAID ZONING TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE OCOEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE
OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP; PREVAILING IN THE EVENT OF ANY
INCONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the owner (the “Applicant”) of certain real properties located within the
corporate limits of the City of Ocoee, Florida, as hereinafter described, has submitted an
application to the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida (the “Ocoee City Commission”)
to rezone said real property (the “Rezoning”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to rezone certain real properties containing
approximately 0.44 acres, more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and by this
reference made a part hereof, from R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling District) to C-2 (Community
Commercial District); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-9(B) of Article V of the Land Development Code of
the City of Ocoee, Florida (the “Ocoee City Code”), the City Development Services Director has
reviewed said Rezoning application and determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the City
of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan as set forth in Ordinance No. 91-28, adopted September 18, 1991,
as amended (the “Ocoee Comprehensive Plan”); and
WHEREAS, said Rezoning application was scheduled for review and recommendation by
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida (the “Planning and Zoning
Commission”), acting as the Local Planning Agency; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
and reviewed said Rezoning application for consistency with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and
determined that the Rezoning is consistent with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and is in the best
interest of the City, and recommended to the Ocoee City Commission that the zoning classification
of said real property be rezoned as requested by the Applicant and that the Ocoee City Commission
find that the Rezoning requested by the Applicant to be consistent with the Ocoee Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the Ocoee City Commission held a de novo advertised
public hearing with respect to the proposed Rezoning of said real property and determined that the
Rezoning is consistent with the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been considered by the Ocoee City Commission in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 166.041(3)(a), Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. The Ocoee City Commission has the authority to adopt
this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapters 163
and 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2. REZONING. The zoning classification, as defined in the Ocoee City
Code, of the Properties described in Exhibit “A” containing approximately 0.44 acres located
within the corporate limits of the City of Ocoee, Florida, is hereby changed from R-1AA (Single
Family Dwelling District) to C-2 (Community Commercial District). A map of said land herein
described which clearly shows the area of the Rezoning is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and by
this reference is made a part hereof.
SECTION 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The Ocoee City Commission hereby
finds the Rezoning of the lands described in this Ordinance to be consistent with the Ocoee
Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 4. ZONING MAP. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
revise the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ocoee in order to incorporate the Rezoning enacted
by this Ordinance, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said revised
Official Zoning Map in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-1(G) of Article V of the Ocoee
City Code.
SECTION 5. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This ordinance prevails in the
event of any inconsistency with all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10)
days after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ______________, 2024.
ATTEST:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; APPROVED AS
TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this ______ day of ____________________, 2024.
FISHBACK DOMINICK
By:
City Attorney
ADVERTISED ______________________, 2024
READ FIRST TIME __________________, 2024.
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
______________________________, 2024.
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. __________
EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE EAST 154.00 FEET OF LOT 13 & LOT 14, RUBEN KEGLERS SUB A/ 118
EXHIBIT “B”