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Home My WebLink AboutPZ 11-10-1992 Now MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shiver at 7:30 p.m. followed by a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance. The determination of a Quorum was made. PRESENT: Chairman Mickey Shiver, Vice - Chairman Harold Switzer, Members: Pat Bond, Darlene Rhodus, Jim Swickerath, Gerald Weeks, Alternate: Louis Landefeld, Director of Planning Bruce Behrens, Deputy Clerk Ellen King. ABSENT: Tanya Miller CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Special Session Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of June 9, 1992 B. Minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 8, 1992 C. Minutes of the Special Session Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of September 22, 1992 Vice - Chairman Switzer moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Landefeld seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS JOHIO MEADOWS, PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLANS Chairman Shiver stated that the Public Hearing was duly advertised in the Orlando Sentinel, per notice attached to the Staff Report. Director of Planning, Bruce Behrens read the Staff Report into the record. The issue was "Should the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Johio Meadows ?" i.r► PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1992 PAGE 2 The Development Review Committee (DRC) met and reviewed this proposed development on October 13, 1992. The DRC unanimously voted to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan subject to building the park (25 car parking lot and tennis court) within one year of Final Subdivision Plan approval. Staff recommended that the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Johio Meadows be approved as submitted. Planning Director Behrens stated that a waiver has been requested on Lot #16 for a 25' Setback Line. This is a waiver to Appendix 5.1 of the Land Development Regulations (Gold Book), determining the Building Setback Lines. This is a flag shaped lot, and on Lot #16 the developer would, according to code, have to measure back to the minimum lot width of 70'; that would mean the Developer would have to move back 60' to meet the 70' lot width requirement; creating an area that would not be big enough for a lot pad to build a house. If the developer measures back 25' at that point the lot width would be 55', a difference of 15'. Chairman Shiver opened the public hearing. Gary Singer, Applicant, 6305 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, FL, came forward and stated that he had met with City Staff and had no problems. He stated that he had asked for a waiver on this plan and would like to see the plan approved. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Road, Ocoee, FL, came forward with a general question on the setbacks of the plan. David Knopp, 2718 Springfield Drive, Orlando, FL, came forward and stated that he lives in the Richfield Subdivision that backs this project. Mr. Knopp wanted to know (1) who the developer was, (2) the price range of the house, (3) type of houses, (4) what kind of restrictions, and (5) whether the park is public or private. Gary Singer came forward as the Developer of the Johio Meadows project and stated that he is with Unibilt Development, they have built the Williamsburg Development. The price range of the Johio Meadows houses will be similar to Centex homes in Richfield, $90,000 to $120,000. Mr. Singer stated that it is possible that Unibilt would sell to another builder, but the price range should PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1992 PAGE 3 stay about the same. The homes will be block homes and framed on the second floor, if two - story. The Developer stated that he would like the restrictions to be similar to Richfield. This subdivision will have its own Homeowners Association. The park is a public park (a City Park) and any one is welcomed to use it. David Knopp questioned the Developer if he was going to plan to develop all 72 lots. Mr. Singer stated that he could not answer that question; that if the market collapsed that is something he could not help. After no further input from the public the public hearing was closed. The park facility was designed by Jim Beech, Recreation Director. There is a ballfield and green space. The park is shared by Coventry and Park Side Subdivisions. The parking lot will be available for the rest of the park that adjoins Park Side Subdivision. Commissioner Swickerath moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Commission to approve the Johio r Meadows Preliminary Subdivision Plan with the waiver request for a 25 foot Front Setback Line. Commissioner Bond seconded, and the motion carried unanimously 7 -0. OTHER BUSINESS Planning Director Behrens commented on the Annexation /Initial Zoning Requests that will be coming up this month on November 16, and 18, 1992. Behrens told the Board that the application presented were going to be split into to two evenings. The first evening would be all the applications on the north side of town. The second evening would be everything south of State Road 50. Everything that will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. Attending these meetings will be the land owners and attorneys. Mayor Scott Vandergrift, 2625 Cedar Bluff Lane, Orlando, FL, came forward requesting to speak. He thanked the Planning and Zoning Board for all the hours they have put in to this Board. He �1rr PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1992 PAGE 4 informed them that as Mayor he was at their beckon call and that his home phone number was available at City Hall. Mayor Vandergrift stated that he had been in the building earlier working with the equipment used to televise the City Commission Meetings. He would like the citizens to receive a better picture and sound on their televisions at home. The Mayor stated that he was thinking about having the Planning and Zoning Board Meetings televised as well, stating that it would be good for the community, and that they would be informal meetings. Planning Director Behrens commented on the thorough Impact Study that was performed on each Annexation /Initial Zoning Application received. What was looked at was sewer, ERU's, and road right -of- way. These studies were looked over by Montye Beamer, Administrative Services Director; Ken Hooper and Bob Campbell, Professional Engineering Consultants; and Paul Rosenthal, City Attorney, Foley & Lardner. There are infrastructure needs in these area of annexation. Growth and future growth should be done in an orderly fashion. Chairman Shiver stated that he was not anti - growth, but that the City needs to address growth vs. schools. There needs to be some controls placed on Ocoee, to see that enough schools are being provided for the number of children that are coming into this area. Planning Director Behrens stated that the Orange County School Board is aware of the City's growth. Lee Ann Lowery receives all of the subdivision plans submitted to the City for review, and has an opportunity to comment to the Planning Department. Ms. Lowery is aware of the pace the City is growing. Ocoee has increased 18% in population in the last two years. Commissioner Swickerath moved to adjourn, Commissioner Landefeld seconded, and the motion was unanimous. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. •/ c ickey Shiver, C - rman ATTEST: * 460 , estA1)--- Ellen King, Deputy Cle