HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 09-22-1992 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL SESSION MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice - Chairman Switzer at 7:37 pm
followed by a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The determination of a Quorum was made by requesting Second
Alternate Louis Landefeld to fill in as a voting member since at
the time of the determination there were only three voting members
present.
PRESENT: Vice - Chairman Harold Switzer, Members: Darlene
Rhodus, Gerald Weeks, Tanya Miller (arrived 7:43)
Alternate: Louis Landefeld, Director of Planning
Bruce Behrens, Deputy Clerk Ellen King.
ABSENT: Chairman Mickey Shiver, Members: Pat Bond,
1rr Jim Swickerath.
NEW BUSINESS
WESMERE, VILLAGE 5 (189 -082E) [PUBLIC HEARING]
FINAL DEVELOPMENT /PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLANS
Planning Director Behrens read into the record the Staff Report of
September 11, 1992. The issue was "Should the Planning and Zoning
Commission approve the Final Development /Preliminary Subdivision
Plan for Wesmere, Village 5 ".
The Development Review Committee reviewed and unanimously approved
the Final Development Plan /Preliminary Subdivision Plan on August
27, 1992. There were no outstanding issues.
City Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the Final Development /Preliminary Subdivision Plans for
Wesmere, Village 5.
Planning Director Behrens provided the approved Land Use Plan to
the Commissioners for their review. He stated that Village 5 is
the same size village as Villages 3 and 4.
Now Vice- Chairman Switzer opened the Public Hearing to the audience for
their comments.
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Ray Bradick, Bowyer-Singleton & Associates, 520 S. Magnolia,
Orlando, FL 32801 the Engineer on the project stated that he had
no problems with the site, and was available to answer any
questions.
Planning Director Behrens mentioned that Sheet 4 of 4 of the
Wesmere, Village 5 Preliminary Subdivision Plans showed the
landscaping layout of what would be provided. Planning Director
Behrens stated for the Record that Arvida won a Merit Award in the
Spring Parade of Homes for Best Master Plan Community.
Vice - Chairman Switzer questioned what kind of irrigation was
provided on site; grey water or potable water. Mr. Bradick stated
that potable water is provided.
R.P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., Ocoee, FL 34761 questioned
what the City of Ocoee got out of the PUD approval. Mr. Mohnacky
said that the City is suppose to receive something in return for
allowing a PUD.
Planning Director Behrens commented that the City has small units,
more sufficient use of land, the density of land is .094 dwelling
'.► units per acre, and the developer has down sized the lots and
living space which the market calls for.
Buck Mullins, Arvida, 120 International Parkway, Suite 220,
Heathrow, FL 32746 commented that the project has common
areas /ponds. Then he introduced Mark Ambach to give the price
range of houses.
Mark Ambach, Arvida, 120 International Parkway, Suite 220,
Heathrow, FL 32746 commented that the price range for these homes
will run from $115,000 to $145,000. The homes will range from 1500
to 2200 square feet. Village 5 will look similar to Mill Creek's
(Village 3) product.
Planning Director Behrens responded to Mr. Mohnacky's earlier
question by stating that the PUD has more of a product mix, the
area is more exciting, and not everyone wants a big lot. Five
acres of recreation area is located in the PUD, plus visuals for
the City - Arvida spent $500,000 on the entrance features (berm) of
the PUD.
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Vice - Chairman Switzer closed the Public Hearing, and opened the
discussion to the Commissioners. After no discussion from the
Board the Vice - Chairman called for a motion.
Member Gerald Weeks moved to recommend that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend to the Board of City Commissioners to approve
the Final Development /Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Wesmere,
Village 5. Member Darlene Rhodus seconded and the motion carried
with a unanimous vote of 5 -0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
-rol• S itzer, rice- Chairman
ATTEST:
E llen King, Dep Cl k