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PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
December 8, 1987
a way to see all plans prior to approval wherein Chairman
Swickerath stated that if a plan was in conformance with the
Zoning Code then there is no reason for the Board to review
them.
Board Member Linebarier questioned land use in the vicinity
of the east end of the airport property on Silver Star and
advised that there was what looked like an auto repair shop.
Planning Director Wagner advised that Code Enforcement would
have to act on this problem if it was in the City and
improperly zoned for same.
Chairman Swickerath requested an update on the progress of
the US Homes site. Planning Director Wagner advised that
they were getting to the finalization of their Final Master
Plan and Preliminary Subdivision Plan.
Board Member Sanders asked if the City had taken any action
on a permanent Building Official. Planning Director Wagner
advised that the issues of Building Official and Engineer
should be addressed to the City Manager. As a matter of
concern in the Building Official capacity for Code
Enforcement issues Vice - Chairman Smith asked for advise on
parking 18 wheel semi - trucks in residential area as he had a
problem in his neighborhood.
City Manager Ryan came into the Meeting and Board Member
Linebarier requested information concerning the hiring of an
engineer and help in the Code Enforcement area. City Manager
Ryan responded that they were in the recruiting process for
interviewing possible candidates for the engineer's position
and that Captain Coschignano from the Fire Department would
be picking up duties to assist in the Code Enforcement area.
Board Members requested information on the closing on the
sale of Prima Vista Utility Company; City Manager Ryan
stated that the target for closing would be the 15th of
December but felt that it would be closer to the 18th of
December.
City Manager Ryan advised that the first reading on impact
fees was targeted for the 15th of December and explained that
the City used Apopka's Ordinance on impact fees and inserted
specifications that pertain to Ocoee standards.
Board Member Sanders asked for an update on the East -West
Expressway Extension. Planning Director Wagner advised that
a meeting for the final decision on the route would occur on
December 16, 1987.
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December 8, 1987
Planning Director Wagner discussed the progress on the
Comprehensive Plan mapping and generally discussed the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments, rezonings, and Develpment
Agreements progress /procedures. Chairman Swickerath
requested that a meeting on just these issues with Planner I
Rivera's graphs and maps.
Other areas of interest that involve the City (ie beltway
extensions, County concerns, etc.) were addressed to the
Board by Planning Director Wagner.
Planning Director Wagner gave the board a review on
transportation issues and discussed that the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan would assist in determining traffic generation;
staff will have a conceptual land use plan for consideration
and comments. Also suggested was a "brainstorming" session
with the Board on these issues at the next meeting.
Board Member Switzer stated that his neighbors and friends in
the community have voiced concerns over commercial uses in
residential areas and Board Member Bond stated concerns over
strip malls that had come from the community.
Chairman Swickerath expressed his concerns on the miserable
condition of the Ocoee downtown area. Planning Director
Wagner advised that a meeting with the downtown land /business
owner's was set for January 13, 1988.
Chairman Swickerath asked that if a newsletter from the City
was formulated that the Planning and Zoning Board Members
receive on and also possibly the citizens.
Board Member Switzer suggested that we should possibly slow
down development that perhaps by having so much at once the
projects would lack quality due to the rush.
Board Member Bond left the Meeting at 10:10p.m.
Chairman Swickerath voiced concerns on City Hall's
availability as the phones at City Hall are always busy.
City Manager Ryan advised the Board that a new switch system
was being considered which would alleviate that problem.
Planning Director Wagner advised the Board that a State Grant
,,, was given for help in the Planning Department wherein the
State would furnish $18,000.00 in funds for assistance.
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December 8, 1987
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Sanders made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Switzer
and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35p.m.
Chairman Swickerath
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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