HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2025 MinutesOCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
January 14, 2025 MINUTES 6:30 PM
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Present: Chair Lomneck, fflember r�eller, 1,Tip-mber---Chaeon.�A-e-mbeu-Gaki-anAlterr.Late,
k4em,W,er Butler
Also present. Zoning Manager Whitfield, Planner BeHiaire, Board Attorney Johnson, and
Recording Clerk Justice
1. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on November 12,2024.
(6:31 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda. Moved by member Keller, Seconded by
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more pavers to the rear yard, which would increase the ISA from 64% to 80%. This
represents a 61.2% variance from the limits specified in Table 5-2 of the Land Development
Code. As a result, Staff does not support the variance request.
The Board had no comments or questions.
Chair Lomneck invited the applicants to speak.
Johanna Renwick, homeowner of 304 Calliope Street, stated that her property and
community have faced rodent infestations due to a sewage pump for Thornebrooke
Elementary located nearby. To address this health and safety concern, her family installed
the pavers in their yard. Ms. Renwick apologized for her family previously not following the
Code and submitted letters from neighbors supporting the variance request.
Rodolfo Renwick, homeowner of 304 Calliope Street, expressed gratitude to the Planning
& Zoning Commission for their time and consideration.
Chair Lomneck inquired if the homeowners had talked to Thornebrooke Elementary or
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Ms. Renwick confirmed she has brought the matter
to their attention.
Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing.
Yvonne Michalczyk, 388 Calliope Street, spoke on behalf of the applicants in support of
their variance request and discussed her concerns regarding the rodent problem.
Chair Lomneck closed the public hearing.
Member Galvan inquired if approving the Variance Would set a standard for Surrounding
homeowners to request the same ISA. Chair Lomneck shared his thoughts on setting a
precedent. Planner Belizaire addressed Member Galvan's question.
Member Keller questioned whether a precedent could be set limited to the properties within
proximity to the sewage pump. He also suggested that the County and School Board should
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addressed his question and discussion ensued.
Zoning Manager Whitfield addressed Member Keller's comments. Discussion ensued.
Chair Lomneck handed the gavel to Member Chacon.
(6:51 PM)
14otion: Move that the Planninci and Zonincl Commission, actinqas the Local Plannincl-
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2. Ocoee Regional Sports Complex Rezoning to PUD; Project No. RZ-24-09-07 (Zonin'l
Manager Whiffield)
Chair Lomneck invited the applicant team to speak.
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Jamie Douglas, Montierre Development, expressed his continued gratitude for City Staff
working closely with the applicant team to move this project forward. He further shared that
he looks forward to breaking ground in the next couple of months.
Alternate member Butler inquired about assurances for mitigating the contaminants an
pollutants associated with the Brownfield -designated portion of the prerty. Mr. Bastia
addressed his question. I
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Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing. As no speaker forms were received, the public
hearing was closed.
(7:17 pm)
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• Steady progress is being made with the Comprehensive Plan update
• Staff have received the first draft of the Land Development Code update
• Wawa construction and the plat to split off a portion of the parcel are moving aloril-16
• Staff are awaiting plan resubmittal for the Walmart Neighborhood Market
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Member Keller asked about the method for determin ng t e ins a a on o ig iv er wa
in the median along certain sections of North Clarke Road. Zoning Manager Whitfiel
addressed his question. I*
Chair Lomneck inquired about the status of Ocoee Gateway. Zoning Manager Whiffiel
addressed his question. i