HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-2025 MinutesOCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
June 18, 2025 MINUTES 6:30 PM
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Present: Chair Lomneck, Vice -Chair Forges, Member Keller, Member Chacon, Alternate
Member Butler
Absent: Member Galvan
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Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda- Moved by Member Keller, Seconded
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1. 703 Center Street — Mazariegos Property Annexation & Rezoning; Project No: AX-05-25-
05 & RZ-25-05-05 (Planner Belizaire)
Planner Belizaire presented a brief overview of the subject parcel. The property is logical
limits. The property is currently zoned County R-1 with Low Density Residential (LDR)
designation on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). A rezoning to conventional City R-1A is
proposed, with the property maintaining its current LDR designation. City water is available,
and the property will continue to utilize a private septic system.
Vice -Chair Forges asked whether the property already had a house. Planner Belizaire
responded in the affirmative.
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The applicant was not present to speak, so Chair L6mneck opened the public hearing. As no
speaker forms were recei . ved, the public hearing was closed.
(6:34 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
AgencV, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the 703 Center Street
Annexation, Proiect Number AX-05-25-05; Moved by Member Keller, Seconded by
Member Chacon; motion carried 5-0 with Member Galvan absent.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the 703 Center Street
Rezoning, Proiect Number RZ-25-05-05; Moved bV Alternate Member Butler, Seconded
i's.-v Vice -Chair Foraes: motion carried 5-0 with Member Galvan absent.
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1. Workshop: Land Development Code Update (Zoning Manager Whitfield & Urban
Designer Parish)
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0 Definitions
• Application submittal requirements and review procedures
• Zoning classifications and permissible uses
• Development standards to transition from suburban to urban patterns
• Provision for Administrative Waiver
• Simplified development standards for single-family and duplex dwellings
• Enhanced urban and architectural design standards for development within the
Downtown Mixed -Use District
• Administrative amendment to the Zoning Map
Zoning Manager Whitfield provided a synopsis of the current residential zoning
classifications and outlined the proposed classifications, including their permitted uses and
development standards.
Vice -Chair Forges inquired about the proposed elimination of the minimum living area
requirement in certain zoning districts. Zoning Manager Whitfield responded to his
question. Discussion ensued and it was determined that additional research would be done
along with consideration given for a compatibility clause.
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Zoning Manager Whitfield introduced the proposed development standards by produ(B
type. She further explained differences in building siting, site design, building design, an
accessory structures, between suburban and urban patterns. I
A brief recess was called at 7:28 pm. The meeting resumed at 7:34 pm.
Urban Designer Parish pondered neighborhood character, with respect to the minimum
?,iquare footage, massing, and architectural standards in established neighborhoods.
Discussion ensued.
Vice -Chair Forges inquired where lodging fits in the non-residential zoning classification,
and asked about zoning for adult entertainment versus a night club. Zoning Manag
Whitfield and Assistant City Manager Rumer addressed his questions. Discussio
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Urban Designer Parish discussed the proposed development standards by product type
related to building siting, site design, building design, and accessory structures from an
architectural perspective. She and Zoning Manager Whitfield also discussed how some of
the development standards address the public realm.
Member Chacon inquired about accessibility. Zoning Manager Whitfield addressed his
inquiry.
Urban Designer Parish explained that language is proposed to restrict or omit faux fagade
treatments, she further mentioned regulating the scale of buildings through articulation.
Member Keller asked about the comfortability of bicyclists in conjunction with pedestrians
within these design standards. Zoning Manager Whitfield addressed his question. Urban
Planner Parish mentioned a possible bicycle and pedestrian trail conversion project and
potential trail connections throughout the city. Discussion ensued.
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2. Project Status Report
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• Cell phone tower on Clarke Road is complete
• Staff are working on the Everest Rehabilitation Hospital CO
Site plan for Lake Lilly Lot 1 has been submitted for its first round of reviews
The pickleball project has been re -submitted as an all -indoor facility
Gardenia subdivision has submitted the first application for its subdivision plan
• Walmart Neighborhood Market is on its second round of review
The northwest corner of commercial for Ocoee Village Center has been through
its first round of reviews
Chair Lomneck inquired about changing the meeting times from 6:30 PM to 6:15 PM,
beginning with the July 8th meeting. Zoning Manager Whitfield advised that Planning staff
did not have an issue with the change. Recording Clerk Justice advised that that she would
address the request with the City Clerk.
Board members in attendance voiced no objections to changing the meeting start time from
6:30 PM to 6:15 PM.
Zoning Manager Whitfield announced that the election of Chair and Vice -Chair would take
place at the July meeting and requested that all board members attend.
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Miranda Juste, Recording Clerk
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