HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-2025 MinutesOCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
July 8, 2025 MINUTES 6:30 PM
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Present- Chair Lomneck, Vice -Chair Forges, Member Keller, Member Chacon, Member
Galvan, Alternate Member Butler
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(6:31 pm)
Vice -Chair Forges nominated to re-elect Chair Lomneck for another term ending in July
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unanimously.
Chair Lomneck handed the gavel to Member Chacon.
2026; Moved by Chair Lorrineck, Seconded -by Member Keller-, Motion carried
unanimously.
(6.32 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Minutes of the Plannind and Zoning Commission Meeting
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Motion carried unanimously,
2. Proposed Planning & Zoning Meeting Time Change
(6:32 pm)
Motion: Move to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval to change the
Planninq and Zoninq Commission Meetinci start time from 6:30 PM to 6:15 PM: Moved
by Vice -Chair Forges, Seconded by Member Galvan; Motion carried unanimously.
-OLD BUSINESS - None
- NEW BUSINESS
1. 977 East Crown Point Rd. - Showers of Grace Evangelical Christian Mission Inc. Property
Annexation & Rezoning from Orange County A-1 (Citrus Rural District) to City of Ocoee
RCE-2 (Rural Country Estates District); Project No. AX-05-25-06 & RZ-25-05-06.
(Planner Belizaire)
Planner Belizaire presented a brief overview of the subject parcel. The property is logical
limits * The property is currently zoned County A-1 with Low Density Residential (LDR)
designation on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). A rezoning to conventional City RCE-2 is
proposed, with the property maintaining its current LDR designation. City water is available;
however, a water main will need to be extended to the north property line and a public hydrant
installed with an automatic flusher device. The property owner's engineer must ensure that
the existing 8" potable water main will provide adequate fire service to the property, or the
property owner must upsize the water main appropriately. Sewer lines are available and
would require an extension; the property is currently serve y a pr vate sept c system.
Vice -Chair Forges inquired what businesses surround the subject property. Planner
Belizaire addressed his question.
Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing. As no speaker forms were received, the public
hearing was closed.
(6:86 PM)
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Seconded bv Member Chacon: Motion carried unanimousiv.
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Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield provided an overview of the proposed
Land Development Code (LDC) revision with respect to the following:
• Non -conforming structures and use regulations
• Signage
• Vehicular and bicycle parking ratios and designs
Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield explained the differences between leg1
and illegal non -conforming uses and structures. She further addressed how the updated LD
will address these and explained the proposed changes to compliance timeframes and repa
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tenant vacates. Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield addressed his questio
Discussion ensued regarding architecture and allowed uses. I
Member Keller asked if this situation falls under the Kaufman Law. Board Attorney
Johnson addressed his inquiry.
Member Galvan expressed concern that use restrictions may discourage investors from
purchasing property in the downtown area. Development Services Deputy Director
Whitfield inquired if he is only referring to investors that are interested in auto sales.
Discussion ensued.
Board Attorney Johnson advised that further research would be required. Discussion
ensued regarding depriving an owner of its property and diminished sales value when a non-
conforming, existing use is no longer allowed.
Vice -Chair Forges inquired what is considered abandonment of property. Development
Services Deputy Director Whitfield addressed his question. Discussion ensued regarding
application to residential versus non-residential uses and a change in tenancy versus a
change in ownership.
Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield described changes and additions to the
signage requirements, including appearance, size, materials, lighting, landscaping, area and
copy area calculations, and sight distance triangle safety, She also discussed prohibited and
exempt signage.
Chair Lomneck inquired about downtown master plan specifications for signage being
incorporated into the updated LDC. Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield
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Member Keller inquired about the timeframe requirements for political sighs and the use A
flashing EMC signs at public schools. Development Services Deputy Director Whitfiel
addressed his questions and advised that the previous changes to the LDC [Article VII
Section 8-6.G., amended by Ordinance No. 2022-07] regarding political signs rema
unchanged.
Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield detailed proposed Vehicular parking
ratios, required bicycle parking, and requirements to evaluate alternative parking and
ridesharing options.
Chair Lomneck inquired about low -speed vehicle [golf cart] language and parking.
Development Services Deputy Director Whitfield responded to his question. Discussion
ensued.
Vice -Chair Forges inquired about low -speed vehicle parking requirements vers
allowances, where low -speed vehicles are allowed. Discussion ensued. I
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Announced the date, time, and location for the community meeting regarding the
proposed 7/11 at the intersection of Clarke Road and Ocoee Vista Parkway
APPROVED:
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