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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-2024 MinutesOCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Ocoee Commission Chambers 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida June 11, 2024 MINUTES 6:30 PM I'Milawar.41011me a lit 111p__ 0 Present: Chair Lomneck, Vice -Chair Forges, Member Keller, Member Galvan, Alternate Member Butler Also present: Zoning Attorney Johnson, and Recording Clerk Justice 1. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on May 14,2024. (6:31 pm) Motion for Appro al of the Consent Agenda: Move ember Keller, Seconded by -I= I IN i1i m —an MIM NAT lffmifkv__W� 1. Fountains West PUD — 2nd Substantial Amendment to Lot 8 of Fountains West PUD . . 0 ^ i . . - Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the subject property and the proposed changes to the PUD. She advised that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the PUD to increase the maximum building square footage from 18,000 ft2 to 24,932 ft2 for the construction of a Goodwill retail store. The resulting net increase in daily trips is not anticipated to cause any roadway segments to operate below their adopted level of service standards. An existing condition of the PUD requires the applicant to remit payment for their proportionate share of the cost of the future traffic signal at the intersection of Fountains West Boulevard and West Road. Additionally, the previously -constructed stormwater facility on Lot 8 will accommodate this use. Junell,2024 The Board had no comments or questions. Chair Lomneck invited the applicant team to speak. Ed Durkee, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, thanked staff for their presentation and assistance on the project so far. He briefly introduced his project team and described Goodwill's mission, business model, and operations. He further explained the company's zero -waste initiative. Kelly Kleppin, Architect with Slam Collaborative, recounted her long-term professional association with Goodwill and explained why she continues to work with them. She described the proposed facility's design and the intent to make it attractive and safe, and further reiterated that the zero -waste initiative plays a part in the design and architecture. Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing. Kellie Beck, President, Greens at Forest Lake HOA, spoke in opposition of the project. Carl Barrett, President, Westyn Bay HOA, spoke in opposition of the project. Steven Bressler, 2255 Farnham Drive, spoke in opposition of the project. Lawrence Szrom, 159 Beacon Pointe Drive, spoke in opposition of the project. Chair Lomneck closed the public hearing and invited the applicant team to speak. Ed Durkee, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida addressed how the organization determines demographics when selecting locations for a store. Michael Clary, Former Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Board Member, addressed wages and benefits for Goodwill employees. He further explained the criteria that are considered when selecting locations. Chair Lomneck inquired about a Goodwill location at the corner of Silver Star and Hiawassee. Mr. Clary addressed his question. Discussion ensued. Vice -Chair Forges shared his thoughts on the subject property, and remarked that traffic will come regardless, as something will eventually be built on the property. Chair Lomneck commented about the future traffic signal and the amount of traffic in the area. He mentioned the surrounding county -owned roads, and encouraged the audience to reach out to their County Commissioner. 00'raVIT15 "'s T171—Triwy mt, June 11, 2024 (7:07 pm) Motion: Move that the Planninq and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning U-14 14 1 1 7, 010VIcAL"ISTAM41111111 UNNUIRRIEsIBI: TWUMMM A 1111119191 now-031*1 1111 IMT MINIM' =,- *13,91110TABMIRI 11MIRMI-1-1111 - almm"NIN 119-MININI opposinc 1, and Member Chacon absent. MOMENT IT i, Iffl I TTIM Zoning Manager Whitfield clarified that the 18,000 ft' [building size] is approved as part of the PUD, so the applicant does have the option to move forward with constructing an 18,000 ft2 Goodwill if they choose to do so. The recommendation for denial refers to the increase in square footage, not the Goodwill business itself. She also announced the dates of the ordinance First Reading and Second Reading/Public Hearing. Vice -Chair Forges explained that he made a motion for denial solely as it relates to the proposed additional square footage, and that he believes that the use does fit the zoning. 1. Project Status Report Planning has received and begun to review the Ocoee Regional Sports Facility plans Development is starting to finalize along the Highway 50 and Ocoee Apopka Road corridors 0 The City has been meeting with the County regarding items such as Ocoee Apopka Road Chair Lomneck inquired about Maine Street reopening. Development Services Director Rumer addressed his question. ATTEST: Miranda Justidd, Recording Clerk 31 Page