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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-85 mt5MAS R. ISON TELEPHONE 656-2322 KENTON G. GRIFFIN ,\;\AYOR . COMMISSIONER CITY MANAGER tit COMMISSIONERS CITY OF OCOEE 1 SO S. LAKESHORE DRIVE OCOEE. FLORIDA 32761 TERRY L. COX RALPH RODGERS JOHN BATEMAN VARD J. HAGER ORANGE COUNTY October 7, 1985 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT PROJECT: West Orange Commercial Center - Preliminar~ Subdivision Plans The Development Review Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Street names shall be approved by the Orange County 911 Project. *2. Loop the proposed water distribution by extending the existing 10 inch water main from the southeast corner of the General Elevator site, along Old Winter Garden Road Extension. to' the intersection with the proposed Boren Drive, and connecting from this point to the proposed distribution system internal to the project with an 8 inch water main. . 3. Sewer System: The proposed method of sewage disposal shall be indicated. If individual sewage disposal systems are proposed, submit approval of site for septic tank use by Orange County Health Department. Provide septic tank use calculations according to Section 7.4.2 of the Ocoee Subdivision Ordinance. 4. The minimum pavement width for interior streets shall be 24 feet. *5. All streets shall be designed with Std. Concrete Miami Curb or Std. Concrete Ribbon Curb., *6. The road base course shall have a minimum thickness of 8 inches. 7. The internal pavement width and turning radii at internal roadway turns are adequate based on standards established by the FDOT Green Book and AASHTO Green Book, 1984. 8. Interior streets shall have 4 foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides of the street. 9. Provide detailed typical section of the proposed roadway and right-of-way improvements. Indicate the elevation of the estimated seasonal high ground water table. . 10. Roadside swale drainage system will be permitted only when the wet season water table is a minimum of 2 feet below the invert of the swale. "CENTER OF GOOD LIVING - THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" I e . . Page 2 Development Review Committee Report - West Orange Commercial Center 11. All streets shall be designed in accordance with with the latest edition of the Orange County Road Construction Specifications and Florida Depart- ment of Transportation "Green Book". 12. Street signs and traffic control devices shall be installed by the owner. 13. At the intersection of the proposed road with County Road 526 the following intersection improvements shall be provided: -Southbound deceleration lane -One-inch overlay of entire improved area All of the above shall be designed in accordance with FDOT Standards. A right-of-way Utilization permit is required by Orange County and a copy of said permit shall be submitted to the City prior to construction. 14. The stormwater management system shall be constructed in accordance with Article VIII of the Ocoee Subdivision Ordinance. 15. All stormwater detention facilities shall be designed to provide one foot of freeboard above the design high water level of the pond. 16. The stormwater management system and calculations shall address off-site drainage areas contributing to the proposed project site. 17. Drainage easements shall be provided and shown on the plans for all storm- water management areas and shall also be provided for the off-site dis- charge pipe to Lake Lilly. 18. Indicate the method by which the owner proposes to provide perpetual operation and maintenance of the stormwater management facilities. 19. Show the location, width, purpose and maintenance responsibilities for all proposed easements and facilities other than for streets. 20. The owner shall regrade the existing stormwater management facilities on the General Elevator site so as to provide proper drainage. 21. Provide cross-sections of the proposed stormwater management retention/ detention facilities. 22. Access rights for all lots abutting Old S.R. 50 or Old Winter Garden Road shall be dedicated to the City of Ocoee. 23. The owner shall dedicate 17 feet of right-of-way to the City of Ocoee along the west right-of-way of County Road 526. 24. Utility lines of all kinds, including but not limited to those of franchised utilities, electric power, telephone, cable television, water, wastewater, and gas shall be underground and in the street right-of-way or easements. 25. Landscaping or screening buffers shall be provided in accordance with Section 7.6 of the Ocoee Subdivision Ordinance along the north right-of-way of Old Winter Garden Road Extension. e . . Page 3 Development Review Committee Report - West Orange Commercial Center 26. Prior to approval of final construction plans, a site soils report shall be by a geotechnical engineering firm, defining the location, depth and extent of the area on the project site classified as Rutledge Mucky Fine Sand or areas containing mucky soils. Soil borings shall be taken in each of the four corners of the internal roadway and in the proposed stormwater retention areas. The Soils report shall address AASHTO soils classification, gradation, and determination of the water table elevation and anticipated high wet season water table. 27. The owner agrees to handle the Recreational Facilities Assessment (Section 6.6.2 of the Ocoee Subdivision Ordinance) by the payment of $15,000.00. 28. The road right-of-way shall be widened to encompass all road side drainage swales and proposed sidewalks. *29. A 5' wide sidewalk shall be required along the west right-of-way of County Road 526 and along the north right-of-way of Old Winter Garden Road Extension. 30. Building setback lines shall be 35 feet on interior streets as opposed to the 25 foot set back shown. 31. The number of fire hydrants shown on the plan are insufficient. Six fire hydrants are required and they shall be located as directed by the City of Ocoee Fire Department. 32. Indicate on the plan all setback requirements of the zoning district. 33. Access to Lot #9 shall meet the approval of the City and shall require a permit from the Florida Department of Transportation. * Denotes items the developer wishes to discuss with the board. . . . MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 15, 1985 PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Cox, Hager, Rodgers, and Bateman, City Attorney Kruppenbacher and Attorney Lang, City Engineer Kelley, City Clerk Catron, and City Manager Griffin. ABSENT: None. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ison called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. Comm. Hager then led those present in prayer and to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATIONS The Planning and Zoning meeting minutes of August 27, 1985 and the Merit System Board meeting minutes of September 23, 1985 were submitted to the Commissioners for information only. Mayor Ison read Proclamation #8, Salute to Public Fire Education, and Proclamation #9, Walk for Hunger Day. OCOEE LIONS CLUB FALL FUN FESTIVAL Mayor Ison presented Elizabeth Cook with the 'Woman of the Year Award' and Gerald Weeks with the 'Man of the Year Award'. Mayor Ison presented 'District Service Awards' to George Bailey and The Timesj (Mary Ann Swickerath and John McKeyaccepted)j Robert Sharkey, Universal Entertainment of Orlandoj Vivian Greenlief, Ocoee Cloggersj Scott Anderson, American Power Boat Associationj Mary Ann Swickerath, for her work in the community and for the Timesj and James R. Sharkey, organized sixteen bands and set up the sound system. Mayor Ison asked Jim Sills, President of the Ocoee Lions Club, to come forward to award the 'Certificates of Appreciation'. The fOllowing persons received these awards: George Bailey and The Timesj Robert Sharkey, Vivian Greenliefj Scott Andersonj Mary Ann Swickerathj and James Sharkey. Mayor Ison thanked the Lions Club for a job well done. Mayor Ison presented a Directors Chair to Mr. Newy Breland for his efforts in the Ocoee Fun Day. Mr. Frank Turner announced that he was running for District governor, and asked for volunteers to hand out baskets of food on 10- 25-85, at 4:30 p.m.. APPROVALS - CONSENT AGENDA City Attorney Kruppenbacher requested items 'F' and 'G' be pulled from the Consent Agenda, and Comm. Rodgers requested item 'E' be pulled. Comm. Cox moved to approve items 'A' through 'D', Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance rezoning the Bolin property, aloud, and pointed out the property on the map. Comm. Rodgers addressed item 'E', pro- 1 . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 2 posed Ordinance - Personnel Policies, and recommended changing the six month probationary period to three months. Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested the Commission consider requiring the probationary period of the Police Dept be for one year. In other departments, the probationary period can be three or six months. Mr. Kruppenbacher advised against allowing grievance for probationary employees. Also, employees are restricted from getting involved in local politics. Chief Strosnider stated he needed at least six months probationary period for newly hired firefighters. Comm. Bateman agreed with Comm. Rodgers in reducing the probationary period to three months, with the exception of the Police and Fire Dept., and if needed the proposed Ordinance provides that the probationary period can be extended an additional three months by the City Manager. Comm. Cox was in favor of the three month period, with the City Manager having the option to extend the probationary period for an additional three months, with the exemption of the Police and Fire Departments. Comm. Cox also agreed that probationary employees should not be allowed to appeal to the Merit System Board. Comm. Rodgers thought that probationary employees should have an appeal process upon termination. Comm. Cox asked why we should have a probationary period if the employee is going to have the same rights as a full-time permanent employee. Comm. Hager felt all employees should be on either three or six month, and he felt that employees should be given the right to the appeal process. Comm. Bateman moved to approve the amended Ordinance, including the changes of probationary period from six months to three months, with the exception of the Police and Fire Departments, and the probationary employee having the right to appeal a decision to the Merit System Board. The City Attorney recommended that the last sentence in paragraph four, page three be deleted. Comm. Rodgers seconded, and the vote carried with Comm. Cox voting ney, and Comm. Hager, Rodgers and Bateman voting yeh. Mr. Griffin read the proposed Ordinance by title only, and advised that the second reading will be held November 19, 1985. OLD BUSINESS CABLEVISION INDUSTRIES UDATE - JOE TAYLOR Mr. Ralph Van de Mark, of Cablevision Ind., reported that they have been stringing new cable, and have received the electronic equipment needed in order to do live recording of the Commission meetings. Mr. Van de Mark stated they have been working in the White Road - Sleepy Harbour area, and hopes the customers are experiencing better reception. Mr. Van de Mark introduced Mr. Larry Topping, manager for the Winter Garden office. Mr. Van de Mark stated he received a 2 . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 3 call from Maria Kile, BMA Assoc. and Cablevision will be run- ning a 25 to 30 minutes segment on the BMX track. STAFF REPORTS - CITY ENGINEER Mr. Kelley presented a graphic layout of Ocoee's ditch system. They have drafted letters to send to the property owners and they will be talking to the Public Works Dept. of Orange County about a cooperative program. Mr. Kelley will report back to the Commission at the next meeting. WEST ORANGE COMMERCIAL CENTER - PRELIMINARY PLANS APPROVAL - MR. LOREN HOWARD AND MR. TED ALLEN Mr. Howard stated he would like to discuss the items he is objecting to out of the 33 items on the staff report submitted to the Commission. Mr. Howard objected to item #2 on the staff report. Mr. Kelley felt the City should impose item #2, according to City policy, although this stipulation was not put into writing until now. Mr. Howard objected to extending the water line down Old Winter Garden Road Extension. Mr. Kelley stated the extension would cost approximately $3,600.00. The Commission agreed to impose item #2, supporting Mr. Kelley. Mr. Howard objected to item #5, which provides for standard Miami curb or ribbon curb, which will protect the streets. Mr. Howard also objected to constructing 5 foot sidewalks along the west right-of-way of Road 526, and along north right-of-way of Old Winter Garden Road Extension. Comm. Rodgers stated all these requirements listed conform with the adopted regulations. The Commissioners agreed to all of the items listed, over the objections of the developer. Mr. Howard stated he has been working with the City for nine months, and paying interest on his development while the City has had several staff changes. Mayor Ison stated he could see that Mr. Howard was frustrated, but since we have adopted the Subdivision Regulations, we have been consistent. Mr. Howard asked for a clarification on item #25. Mr. Wagner stated staff has agreed to put it on the plat that the land owners will provide landscaping. Comm. Rodgers asked that the developer cooperate in trying to save the trees. Mr. Wagner pointed out a typographical error on item #7, adequate should be deleted, and 'inadequate' should be entered. Comm. Bateman moved to approve the preliminary plans subject the staff report dated 10-7-85, Comm. Hager seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READINGS 3 . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 4 ORDINANCE 849; CONFIRM ZONING BOLIN PROPERTY Comm. Rodgers moved to read the proposed Ordinance by title only, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. Mr. Griffin read the Ordinance by title only. There were no comments from the citizens or the Commissioners. Comm. Rodgers moved to approve Ordinance 849, Comm. Cox seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 850; AMENDING CODE REVISING REFERENCE TO MSTU Comm. Hager moved to read Ordinance 850 by title only, Rodgers seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. Griffin read the Ordinance by title only. There were comments from the citizens or the Commissioners. Comm. moved to approve Ordinance 850, Comm. Bateman seconded, the vote carried unanimously. Comm. Mr. no Cox and ORDINANCE 851; ANNEXATION STORY PROPERTY - JAMES PHILLIPS Comm. Hager moved to read Ordinance 851 by title only, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. Mr. Griffin read the Ordinance by title only, aloud. There were no comments from the citizens. Comm. Rodgers asked the intended use of the property. Kathy Phillips, 4622 Light House Circle, Orlando, stated the property is zoned R1A with Orange County, and they did not plan on developing but are planning on selling the property. Mr. Griffin stated water is available in Well 1A, but the developer would have to run the line. Mr. Griffin also communicated to the developer that we would exchange tap fees if they construct a well. Comm. Cox moved to approve Ordinance 851, Comm. Bateman seconded, and the vote carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS PRIMA VISTA UTILITIES - ATTY. TOM LANG AND CITIZEN IRA JOHNSON Mr. Tom Lang stated he has talked with Mr. Goodman and Mr. Johnson. Mr. Lang stated there is a honest difference of opinion with the way the engineers calculate the hook ups. Mr. Lang recommended the City get a third party to evaluate the system. Basically, PEC says there are 3600 ERU's, and Prima Vista says there are 4600 ERU's. Mr. Johnson thought the concept of having a third opinion would be valid. Mr. Kelley had not heard anyone guarantee the capacity of the plant. Mr. Lang advised the Commission to decide; 1. Whether they want to pursue this any further. 2. Whether they want to spend the additional monies for a third party opinion. 3. Whether the connections Prima Vista wants are 4 . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 5 within our limits, and what the value is of controlling the Highway 50 corridor. There is no guarantee of effluent disposal, supplied with the best information, the Commission must decide whether or not to purchase the system and take the risk. In the letter from Prima Vista, dated October 15, 1985, the number of connections they require is dropped from 2500 to 2300, and the total purchase price has decreased $50,000.00. Mr. Lang's understanding is that the City can sell any taps over 2300, which must be held back for Prima Vista. Also in the letter, from Prima Vista, dated October 15, 1985, they requested a letter of intent from the City by October 23, 85 at 9:00 a.m. to go with the contract. By the end of sixty days, Prima Vista will require the deposit be paid, non-refundable unless the plant does not meet the specifications outlined. Depending on how much information the third party would have available to them, Mr. Kelley could not say if they could evaluate the plant within thirty days. The Commission called a Special Session for Tuesday, October 22, 1985, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss this issue further. . REPORT ON OCOEE FALL FUN FESTIVAL - JIM SILLS Mr. Jim Sills, President of the Ocoee Lion's Club, reported that there were sixteen bands, eighteen different clogging groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and arts and crafts at the Fun Festival. This was the third annual festival, with approximately 30,000 people attending. Mr. Sills thanked everyone involved with the Festival, the support of the Commission, and City employees. Comm. Bateman requested Mayor Ison send Mr. & Mrs. Breland a letter of thanks for their work in the festival. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF FORMER SOUTHERN SEATING BUILDING . Mr. Griffin informed the Commission that Southern Seating Church Manufacturing Co. in Industrial Park is asking for dissoluton, the mortgage is with Orange Bank. From the past discussions of moving the Shop Dept. from a residential area to an Industrial area, this building is big enough for the Shop, Water, and Sanitation Departments to be under one roof, and have offices for the supervisors. This would free the buildings currently occupied, to be dealt with at the discretion of the Commission. Comm. Rodgers felt $600,000.00, the asking price, is enough money for the City to buy land and construct a useful building, and secondly, we don't have the money. Furthermore, Comm. Rodgers stated there is no access to the building except in the northwest corner, there is also a four to five foot elevation to the bUilding from the parking lot; therefore, we would have to I=i . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 6 construct a ramp. Comm. Cox thought it was a good idea, but not at the present time. Mr. Nagel, Acting Building Official, stated the building is sound. Comm. Bateman had a question with the appraisal, and thought unless we get a better look at the building and more consideration with the purchase price, we should let it pass. Comm. Hager felt there are drawbacks with the building, and we should pass at the present time. Comm. Bateman stated we are wasting money at the present time, with the departments separated. We should have an inventory done. REPORTS AND INFORMATION - CITY MANAGER Mr. Griffin stated the Arbor Ordinance was addressed at the Workshop. Comm. Rodgers had a question of how the Ordinance would affect existing homeowners. Comm. Rodgers suggested staff put together an Ordinance and bring it back before the Commission at the first meeting in November. Mr. Griffin submitted a memo to the Commission reference the . $25,000.00 which there were no comments from the Commission. Mr. Griffin received a letter from Dale Eacker, Florida Dept. of Community Affairs, which addresses the status of the State adopted Growth Management Plan, which will seriously impact our Comprehensive Land Use Plan rewrite, and relations between city and county. Mr. Griffin stated that we would keep the Commission informed. The proposed Law & Fire Impact Fee Ordinances will be back before the Commission at the November 19, 1985 meeting. The Arbor Tree Ordinance will be back at the November 5, meeting. Staff is working on the recreation facilities report. Staff is looking into the 'alternative' to the price of the occupational license reference 'amusement' or 'vending machine'. The letter to Don Tyndall, reference the waiver granted, is done. Mr. Kelley is keeping the Commission updated on the ditch cleaning. Atty. Lang reported earlier in the meeting on Prima Vista Utilities. . Mr. Cockrell and Mr. Kelley are still working on reports reference Forest Oaks problems/potential problems. The Commission decided to adopt the Law and Fire Impact Fee Ordinances before attempting to draft the Drainage Impact Fee Ordinance again. The City is still waiting on the letter from the people representing Lake Blanchard properties. Mr. Kelley has not yet reported on the Starke Lake Circle situation. Atty. Kruppenbacher no longer has to research the Cablevision franchise in reference to what action we can take to force 6 . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 7 improvements, as Cablevision is cooperating with the City. Mr. Kelley does not have to re-work the drainage on Geneva Manor, as the developer has put the project on hold. Attorney Kruppenbacher is working on any relief available for PKP II, reference the orange grove flooding into the park. The City is still waiting on a contract from RCA specifying storm sewer maintenance for Moseley Estates. Atty. Kruppenbacher is still researching the potential problems with the five percent recreational assessment Ordinance. Engineer Kelley is continuing to pursue the issuance of permits for ditch cleaning in support of the Peach/Moxie Outfall Project. Mr. Griffin informed the Commission that he was approached by the owner/developer of the property on the east shore of Lake Bennett, who would like to annex, with the subsequent zoning of C-3, for a shopping center. The Commission agreed to proceed with this annexation. Mr. Griffin informed the Commission that he and Mayor Ison, Orange County Comm. Marston, Comm. Dorman, and the Clarcona Community Improvement Association met and agreed to draw the northern boundary of the reserve planning area south of the line formerly designated. Clarcona Comm. Improvement Association asked that the City of Ocoee be conservative and minimize their developmental impact. Mayor Ison felt we should go along with Clarcona Community's request. The two County Commissioners present agreed that if Ocoee would go along with Clarcona's request, they would agree to our planning area. Comm. Cox and Comm. Hager agreed to the present reserve planning area line. The Commission agreed to keep the line where it originally was between the City of Winter Garden and the City of Ocoee. This line basically splits the land between the two cities. CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Kruppenbacher did not have any comments. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS There were no comments from the citizens. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS Comm. look the come with they Bateman suggested we re-examine our priorities, and at what we can do with the Maguire House, and get off library idea. Comm. Bateman suggested the Commission up with an idea and then go to the Historical Commission it and offer to give them one dollar for each dollar raise this year. We will pay this to the Historical 7 . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 8 Commission either in the third of fourth quarter of this budget year. Comm. Bateman stated that he has tried to get in touch with Mr. J. H. Morton, 708 E. Lakeshore Drive, to explain why we flush the hydrants, and that if he does not pay the $1.53 he subtracted from his bill, his water will be cut off next billing cycle. Well #1A does not have a filtration or an agitation system, and we will have to purchase land in order to get this system. Comm. Hager stated the pavement has washed out on Taylor Street, left hand side of the road, by the intersection of Main Street. . Comm. Cox stated he has not seen any large fund raising going on by the Historical Commission. They need to come up with ways to raise money, not just from the City. Comm. Cox agreed to forget the library idea. Comm. Rodgers suggested the Historical Commission get a thermometer, to be placed in front of the Maguire house, and at the top of the thermometer put the figure of $100,000.00. Comm. Rodgers expressed concern with the statement that we will match their figure dollar for dollar, as the Historical Commission might go out and raise all kinds of money. The Commission agreed to limit this match to $25,000.00. Comm. Rodgers suggested we offer an option to the employees. Comm. Rodgers agreed that the accrual method is beneficial, but some employees will not make the three years. Mayor Ison agreed with Comm. Rodgers. Comm. Bateman had a problem with offering the option, as it is to hard to administer. Comm. Cox thought we should keep the new policy. Comm. Cox, Hager, and Bateman voted for the new policy. Comm. Rodgers voted for the option between the old plan and the new plan. Comm. Rodgers heard that Congressman Bill Nelson has been chosen to take the space flight, and some information relative to Ocoee Junior High is going to be on the flight also. The principal, Bob Williams, has not made the announcement as of yet, but Comm. Rodgers would like to get with him, find out the plan, and make sure the press is aware of it also. . Mayor Ison announced that the proposed Ordinance amending the personnel policies will stay the same in reference to the sick leave policy. Mayor Ison also commented that the BMX has a good program. Mayor Ison stated that West Orange Memorial Hospital had a reception and announced that they are planning to construct a medical facility on Hwy. 50, west of Colony Plaza, and hope to be breaking ground in November or December. Mayor Ison stated there will be a Veteran's Program in Ocoee on November 11, 1985. Mayor Ison stated B . . . CITY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1985 PAGE 9 that he was informed of some monument markers, on Starke Lake Circle, that were knocked down, and some people in the area would like them put back up. The people whose yards these markers were in, do not want them put back up. The Commission agreed to put the markers back up. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p~ e L MAYOR ISON ATTEST: ~ DEPUTY CLERK UDIS Q