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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Sills called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following a moment of
silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared
present.
PRESENT: Chairman Sills, Vice Chair Golden, Members Campbell, Conkling,
McKey, Morris, and West. Also present were City Attorney Palmer,
Development Services Director Shadrix, Planning Director Wagner,
Principal Planner Rumer, and Deputy City Clerk Sibbitt.
ABSENT: Members Dillard and Rhodus were absent excused.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on
Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
Vice Chair Golden. seconded bv Member CamJJbell. moved to acceot the
Minutes of the October 14. 2008. Plannina and Zonina Commission meetina.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
EAST CROWN INDUSTRIAL - Annexation. Larae Scale Comp Plan
Amendment. PUD Rezonina/PUD Land Use Plan
Principal Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation on the project and stated the
subject property is located on the north side of Palm Drive on the west side of SR
429 and the east side of East Crown Point. He advised the board that at a later
date they will be bringing back the JPA Agreement, a Boundary Amendment, and
Future Land Use Amendment. The applicants propose to develop the 45.85 acres
as a light industrial PUD with a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6. The permitted
uses will be limited to those uses permitted within the 1-1 (Light Manufacturing and
Warehousing) except: Automotive Sales, Bar, Boat Sales and Service, Liquor
Store, Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Sales, Monument Sales, Motor Vehicle
Wholesale, and Pawn Shop. Principal Planner Rumer stated there has been
talk with the City of Winter Garden on creating a high tech corridor in that area.
The PUD zoning proposed will allow the applicant to get their use, density and
accesses. The on-site improvements that the applicant will be providing are
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several turn lanes, and they will be part of the development agreement. Based on
the FIRM map the site does not lie within the 100 year floodplain. The site is
located within the City of Ocoee utility service area and is proposing to connect to
public utilities for water and sewer. There is an existing 12" water main running
along the south side of Palm Drive and an 8" forcemain running along the north
side of Palm Drive.
DISCUSSION
Member McKey inquired as to what the level of service is currently on Crown
Point. Principal Planner Rumer stated at the entrance in front of the property is
currently at a level C and an adopted service of level D. He further inquired as to
what is being done to improve Palm Drive. Principal Planner Rumer stated the
turning movements on-site. He further added that there was nothing warranted
through the traffic study. Member McKey stated his concern is that traffic will
back up. He further inquired about the impact on the apartments. Principal
Planner Rumer stated the City will protect their interest and will require a 50 ft.
buffer.
Vice Chair Golden stated that the buffer on the site plan is shown as a 25ft.
buffer. Principal Planner Rumer stated that was correct, the developers will be
proposing a 25ft. buffer and will request a waiver. Vice Chair Golden clarified
that the plans before them are just conceptual, and they are not approving any
plans this evening. He inquired if the City is recommending approval of the
project. Principal Planner Rumer stated staff does recommend approval.
Eric Marks, BKI Crown Point Road Associates, stated he concurs with the staff
report presented and addressed Member McKey's concern by stating that traffic
studies have been done, and it will help alleviate the traffic at the intersection.
Vice Chair Golden inquired about what is proposing to be put in that location.
Mr. Marks stated he really does not know at this time but is really pleased with the
concept the City has brought forward with the high tech business corridor.
The Public Hearing was opened for East Crown Industrial.
J.C. Wilson, 1067 E. Crown Point Road, stated he owns a home near the
property and was inquiring if all the property nearby will be rezoned or just the
property that is owned by the applicants. Member West stated all the properties
will be zoned industrial. City Attorney Palmer interrupted and reminded Member
West to disclose any voting conflict he may have with this project.
Member West announced that he will be abstaining from voting due to ownership
of a portion of the property by himself and his son.
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The Public Hearing was closed for East Crown Industrial.
Member Morris stated he received a phone call and an e-mail from Tim Gunter,
Pastor of Crown Point Baptist Church. He then read the e-mail from Mr. Gunter
which expressed Mr. Gunter's full support for the proposed changes.
Vice Chair Golden stated he likes to see the City increase their industrial land
base and believes this can bring more jobs and will not be a burden to the City.
Principal Planner Rumer stated staff approached doing the industrial zoning,
and it turned out that Winter Garden embraced it and also had plans for the west
side of East Crown Point Road.
Member West stated he originally was going to put town homes in that property
until he realized it would really impact and put pressure in that area. It was then
agreed upon to rezone the area as industrial. Chairman Sills asked the City to
please keep the residents in mind as they work on developing that area.
Member CamJJbell. seconded bv Member Morris. moved to recommend
approval of the 1) annexation of the 31.45 +/- acres of land, 2) rezonina from R-1
(Sinale-Familv Dwellina) and Oranae Countv A-1 (Aariculture) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD), and 3) transmittal of the Laroe Scale Land Use Amendment
from Low Densitv Residential to Uaht Industrial subiect to the adoption of an
applicable amendment to the Ocoee/Oranae Countv Joint Plannina Area (JPA)
Boundary Map and JPA Land Use Map. Motion carried 6-0 with Member West
abstainina.
MISCELLANEOUS
Development Services Director Shadrix commended the board for the EAR
Workshop. He further stated that one of the cornerstone pieces of building a
strong community is having a strong employment base. He had a community
meeting. Despite its small size (4 attendees), they came up with 50 comments.
They will create a handout with each of the major issues categories they have
received. They will also have a scoping meeting with DCA He further explained
his endeavor in helping create a new vision for the City.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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