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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 05-08-1984 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING HELD MAY 8, 1984 PRESENT: Chairman Breeze, Members Brooklyn, Colella, Lande, Sanders, Smith, and Alt. Busch ABSENT: Thomas CALL TO ORDER Chairman Breeze called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers and noted that a quorum was present. APRIL 10, 1984 MINUTES CORRECTED AND APPROVED Upon hearing the reading of the minutes of the meeting held April 10, 1984, Mr. Smith noted that Mr. Sanders was not listed as absent from the meeting. Mr. Sanders then moved to accept the minutes as corrected and Mr. Lande seconded. Vote was unanimous in favor. PETITION 84 -2 In Petition 84 -2, Mr. Jack Little requests annexation of 1.4 acres directly across from 1500 Wurst Road. Mr. Norm Dault, representing Mr. Little, pointed out location on map and explained that if and when annexation is granted, a petition will be submitted for general commercial zoning, C -2. Chairman Breeze explained the P & Z Board's position as advisor to City Commission, the County moratorium on zoning change for two years after annexation, and also the difficulty with water availability due to small water lines. Mr. Sanders moved to recommend that Commission annex as requested and also submit letter to County requesting waiver of moratorium on zoning change. Mr. Colella seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. PETITION 84 - In Petition 84 -4, Mr. Lyder Johnson, as agent for owner, requests annexation of 25 acres fronting on Maguire Road and Highway 50 (described as wrapping around Roger's Sunoco Station property). Mr. Jim Bartoe, representing Tri -Con Associates, Commercial Developers, explained that the plan is to bring in a food store, shops and prospective employment for approximately 300 citizens upon annexation, and also includes an area for multiple housing. Chairman Breeze pointed out the same facts as above and recommended approaching zoning in two segments rather than all on one petition, as R3 zoning on the north portion is not likely to be granted due to the need for a buffer area between commercial and residential and industrial zones. Mr. Smith moved to recommend that Commission annex as requested and also submit letter to County requesting waiver on moratorium on commercial portion of property. Mr. Sanders seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. RESOLUTION TO HIRE CITY PLANNER After a discussion regarding future direction and growth of the City and the requirements involving Comprehensive Land Use Plan updating, Mr. Sanders i tiar moved to submit a Resolution to the City Commission regarding the hiring of a full time city planner. Mr. Busch seconded and vote was unanimous in favor. (See attached resolution.) ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Mr. Lande and second by Mr. Sanders, meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. • Dep t City Clerk / ' Chairman RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF OCOEE, THAT A QUALIFIED CITY PLANNER BE ADDED AS A FULL -TIME CITY EMPLOYEE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, that the present size and population of the City of Ocoee, the growth experienced over the past few years, and the expected growth of the State of Florida, the Central Florida area, and, inevitably, the City of Ocoee, all present planning requirements and problems beyond the capabilities of this body or any other group of part -time volunteers. The City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, adopted August 15, 1979 is outdated and inadequate, and is due for review and re -write as required by State law. The present Zoning Ordinance was prepared independently of the Comprehensive Plan, and requires re- writing and coordinating with the Plan. The City's Subdivision Regulations predate both the Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, and need to be re- written to conform with both. Previously, the City of Ocoee has relied upon engineering and consulting firms for such tasks as preparing the Comprehensive Plan and writing the Zoning Ordinance. A recent inquiry by the City Manager reveals that contracting the update of these documents to a consulting firm would cost approximately $60,000 - about three year pay for a 2 - 5 year experienced City Planner. It appears to the Planning and Zoning Commission that hiring a full -time professional planner for the City of Ocoee would be a more effective expenditure of City funds, and would provide much- needed con - tinuity and expertise in related areas. - k NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Ocoee Planning and Zoning Commission recommends iw to the Board of City Commissioners, City of Ocoee, that the position of City Planner be established, and that such position be filled by a qualified person at the earliest possible time. We further recommend that the attached list of suggested duties and responsibilities be considered in preparing the job description for the Ocoee City Planner. PASSED AND ADOPTED this S: -rt. day of J 1 - : <<- , 1984. CITY OF OCOEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMI ON By i 1. Jt!' ,- ''` _ — Chairman • k, SUGGESTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OCOEE CITY PLANNER b 1. Update and maintain current the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan. P Y P 2. Update and maintain current the City of Ocoee Zoning Ordinance. 3. Update and maintain current the City of Ocoee Subdivision Regulations. 4. Serve as the staff official And authority on planning and zoning matters and provide staff input and support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Commission, and the City Manager on planning and zoning matters under consideration. 5. Maintain liaison with the East Central Florida Regional Planning S hr Council, the Orange County Planning Department, the cities of Winter Garden and Apopka, and other agencies whose activities could affect Ocoeets planning effort. • 6. Represent the City of Ocoee in various planning organizations in order to keep abreast of legislation and developments concerning the planning function. ,