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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-89 . . . MINUTES OF THE CITY OF OCOEE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 04. 1989 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Ocoee Board of City Commissioners was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Ison in the commission chambers. Commissioner Hager led in the prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Johnson, Associate Swilley. Mayor Ison, Commissioners Hager, Dabbs, Combs and City Manager Shapiro, Senior Planner Harper, Planner Claman <arrived 7:55 p.m.) and Deputy Clerk ABSENT: None. Mayor Ison announced that there are petition forms available for the unfunded state mandates issue. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Joe Gaston, Senior District Executive of the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America was present to make a speech about the program. Although there was no money pledged from the City budget, Mayor Ison committed himself to six (6) BBQ tickets for a benefit to be held at Turkey Lake Park. CONSENT AGENDA Upon a motion by Commissioner Combs Commissioner Hager, the Consent Agenda approved as presented. The Consent Agenda Regular Commission Meeting Minutes of March Commission Special Session Minutes of March and second by was unanimously consisted of: A. 21, 1989 and B. 28, 1989. OLD BUSINESS Cemetery Regulations Revision - Cemetery Advisory Committee the Ocoee Cemetery Rules as presented in the packets Commissioner Johnson moved Commissioner Combs seconded and and and to vote Mr. Sam Woodson read Regulations, New Section recommended acceptance. approve as presented. was unanimous in favor. Second Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 89-04 Vacating Portion of Oakland Ave. City Manager Shapiro read Ordinance 89-04 by title only. Mayor Ison opened the public hearing and as there were no comments, the hearing was closed. Commissioner Dabbs moved to adopt Ordinance 89-04 and Commissioner Hager seconded. Mayor Ison called for the question and upon a roll call vote, Commissioners Hager, Combs, Dabbs, Johnson and Mayor Ison all voted "Aye". First Reading - Ordinance 89-05, Budget Amendment City Manager Shapiro read the title only of Ordinance 89-05, . . . Page 2 City Commission Regular Meeting April 04, 1989 Budget reading agenda. Amendment. Mayor Ison announced that the and public hearing would be advertised for a second future COMMENTS FROM CITIZBNS/PUBLIC Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 prairie Lake Blvd., stated that he would like to see the bimonthly Commission meetings equalized. He further stated that he understood the reasoning in light of saving attorney and engineer fees but still would like to see some equalization. NEW BUSINESS Contract Addendum No. 89-5, Authorization for Completion of Infrastructure Blement of Comprehensive Land Use Plan - PBC Associate Planner Claman stated that last November three draft elements were submitted to DCA with the infrastructure outline done by PEC. She further stated that this was an addendum to the agreement to have PEC complete the Infrastructure Element. Additionally, she stated that the $15,000.00 would come from the Comprehensive Planning Grant. After discussion which clarified that this work needs an engineering background, Commissioner Combs moved to approve the request not to exceed $15,000.00 which was to be funded by the grant. Motion seconded by Commissioner Dabbs and approved unanimously. Contract Addendum No. 89-6, Design of 12" Backbone Water Main, Johio Shores/Silver Star Rd. - PBC City Manager Shapiro stated that the design of the water main is required for u.s. Homes and other developers to hook into and in line at 8.8%. He recommended approval not to exceed $9,560.00. He further stated that that price does not include bid assistance or geotechnical services. City Manager Shapiro stated that the funding would come from the Water Fund. Commissioner Hager moved to approve as presented. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. Request to Amend Windermere Urban Area Senior Planner Harper stated that he would like to see the line made due west from Moore Rd. with a boundary established. He stated that the boundries need to be set. . Page 3 City Commission Regular Meeting April 04, 1989 . City Manager Shapiro stated that the problem here is the ability to serve and that you cannot set the boundary line without proof of ability to serve. Senior Planner again recommended setting the boundary line. Mayor Ison stated that he was concerned with the line drawn from the standpoint that it could not go to Moore Rd. since the City of Ocoee has indentifed that Moore Rd. needs to be straightened out with a tentative developer commitment for realignment. He further stated that Moore Rd. should align with Roberson Rd. which will be paved. Additionally he stated that their NS line should be moved further West to take in the Lake Whitney area. Mayor Ison stated that the line should not be ended in the middle of the road and proposed that the City of Ocoee send this proposal back with these suggestions which he drew on the map and provided to the Deputy Clerk for the record. Mayor Ison stated he would go 1000' south of Roberson Rd. to take in the alignment of Moore Rd. (plus 1000' south of Moore Rd.) running due west to straighten it out across. Mayor Ison stated that Ocoee currently has an agreement with Orange County that the City of Ocoee will not annex below Moore Road. He further stated that this verbal agreement was reached in 1984 with Orange County and the City of Ocoee. Commissioner Dabbs moved to approve the Mayor's recommended alignment proposals of this planning area and to have them relayed to Orange County. Motion seconded by Mayor Ison and approved unanimously. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Senior Planner Harper Commission three (3) Ordinance. stated that he was bringing amendments to the current to the Zoning . A) Establish a site Plan Review for Development Review Application - Senior Planner Harper stated that this introduces 14 elementary site plan submittal requirements for the review process to be submitted with each development review application. He further stated that the Planning and Zoning Board while endorsing the concept, cut out a number of the key provisions of the amendment. Senior Planner Harper stated that the basic content of these provisions were consistent with Orange County requirements with the exception of the sealed boundary survey. He further stated that with Ocoee having a small staff and heavy workload, he recommended this. The 14 requirements (items A-N) were addressed separately and approved as recommended by Mr. Harper with the exception of items F & H which were approved with the footnotes. Mayor Ison stated that this should be the substance of the new Ordinance which should be started and scheduled for a first reading. . Page 4 City Commission Regular Meeting April 04, 1989 B) Re-establish a fee schedule for development review applications - Senior Planner Harper recommends approval. Commissioner Hager moved to approve the fee schedule to include the $20.00 increases to cover the cost of a code book with each application. Motion seconded by Commissioner Combs and approved unanimously. C) Re-establish regulations regarding street set-back requirements - Senior Planner Harper recommends re- establishing the original street setback measurement parameters. Commissioner Dabbs moved to approve as requested as presented in page 2 of the staff report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. Roberts Rise, Revised Dock Plans . City Manager Shapiro stated that the Building Official is asking for approval of a 98' dock as opposed to the 110' dock originally approved. He further stated that this is a better plan. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the 98' dock, motion seconded by Commissioner Combs and approved unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Members Appointment City Manager Shapiro reported that Members Kathleen Shidel and Douglas Rush have resigned and that the Board needs 2 appointments to serve the remainder of their terms. Commissioner Dabbs moved to nominate Mr. Ray Wood of Forest Oaks for one opening. Motion seconded by Commissioner Combs and approved unanimously. Mayor Ison nominated Mr. R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd. Mr. Mohnacky declined. Mayor Ison asked that the remaining opening be placed on the next agenda. REPORTS AND INPORMATION - CITY MANAGER City Manager Shapiro stated that Mary Anne Swickerath, Secretary of the Citizen Advisory Committee has advised him that there are three openings on that Committee and provided to him three nominations as follows: Mr. Richard Pride, Mr. Charlie French and Mr. Steve Wix. Commissioner Johnson moved to appoint the three nominees, Commissioner Hager seconded and approved unanimously. . City Manager Shapiro stated that he attended a meeting on the SR 438 multilane reconstruction study April 04, 1989. He reported that the study would be finalized in May, 1990 and that there would be opportunities throughout the course for public hearings. He stated that he would provide them with a copy of what was given to him with a proposed right-of-way and continue to advise as things progress. . . . Page 5 city Commission Regular Meeting April 04, 1989 COMMENTS PROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Dabbs stated that he met with the Council of Local Governments last week which took no formal action on the bylaws but decided to continue to meet and discuss items of mutual interest. He further stated that the next meeting is April 27, 1989 and that he recommends the City of Ocoee continue with the program both as individuals and as a City entity. Commissioner Dabbs further commended the Ocoee Historical Commission for their work on the Withers-Maguire house window issue which he found detailed and elaborate. He further stated that their perseverance was impressive. Commissioner Combs stated that in June or July he had asked the previous City Manager about a traffic light on Bluford & 50 in reference to a left hand turn signal. He stated that the City Manager told him it would be taken care of, it has not and he wants it handled. Commissioner Combs stated that also on Bluford and McKey going north a delayed turn signal is needed. Mayor Ison stated that former City Manager Griffin looked into that and there is not enough right-of-way for a turn lane there. Commissioner Combs stated that a turn signal would alleviate the problem. Mayor Ison stated that he would like to see Oakland Ave. with turn lanes and signalization. Commissioner Combs also added Kissimmee and Geneva was another intersection where there were problems. Mayor Ison stated that D.O.T. had promised to put a turn signal south of Bluford at Hwy. 50 at Scottys. Commissioner Dabbs stated that Bluford and Silver Star have a turn lane but need a turn signal. City Manager Shapiro stated that he noted each problem and would discuss at the next staff meeting. Commissioner Combs stated that he would also purchase six (6) BBQ tickets in support of the Boy Scouts. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:02 P.M. :YLf~ Thomas R. Ison, Mayor ATTEST: