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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-1993 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993 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, Members: Tanya Miller Jim Swickerath, Gerald Weeks, Darlene Rhodus Alternates: Louis Landefeld, Robert McKey, Planning Director Bruce Behrens, Development Administrator Concurrency Management Janet Resnik, and Deputy Clerk Ellen King ABSENT: Vice - Chairman Harold Switzer and Member: Pat Bond CONSENT AGENDA: A. Minutes of the Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of March 9, 1993 Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Landefeld second and the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: ALBERTSONS SHOPPING CENTER, LAND USE PLAN /PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLANS PROJECT NO. 92 -006 Planning Director Behrens read the Staff Report of March 4, 1993. The 11.7 acre site for this shopping center was originally annexed into the City in 1986 as part of the Silver Glen P.U.D. This parcel was separated from the residential piece and rezoned from P.U.D. to C -2 on November 21, 1990. A new Developer Agreement outlining the responsibilities of both the residential piece and the commercial piece was executed on December 17, 1991. The Comprehensive Plan designated the intersection of Clarke and Silver Star Roads as an "Activity Center ". The Comprehensive Plan outlines several broad concepts for activity centers on page 39 of the Future Land Use Element. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 Page 2 Discussions with the Landowners of the three city parcels located at the Clarke Road and Silver Star Road intersection (the southeast parcel remains in the County) began when Clarke Road was being designed. Appropriate access to and from each parcel was determined in discussions between the City Engineering Department, and the Landowners. The Albertsons Shopping Center consists of four lots. The main "core" of the center would be built on Lots 1 and 2, and the infrastructure (water, sewer and stormwater systems, as well as paved access) for the entire subdivision would be built in Phase I. (Lots 3 and 4 would be sold fee simple as "out parcels ". Development on these lots would be reviewed when submitted.) The total "core" building area occupying Lots 1 and 2 would be 67,895 square feet. Maximum building height would be 35 feet. loirr The Developer requested six waivers to the code as requested on the plans: 1. Article V, Table 5 -2. Reduce the east side yard of Lot 2 from 10' to zero feet and the west rear yard of Lot 1 from 20' to zero feet. 2. Article 6 -10 I (3) . Allow Lots 1 and 2 to meet code as a contiguous land mass in lieu of separately. Also, allow the building set back to be zero feet on the joint property line between Lots 1 and 2. 3. Article 5 -8 (B). Reduce buffer width from 25' required to a minimum 20' width to allow driveway to align with future drive on south side of S.R. 438. 6' brick wall and additional landscaping to be provided in 20' buffer. 4. Allow project signage to be constructed in accordance with detail provided hereon. Two pylon signs to be constructed, one on Lot 1 and one on Lot 2, at the locations designated on this plan. 5. Allow easterly access driveway connection to be constructed at the location shown on this plan thus amending the ZOM Silver Glen Developer's Agreement dated December 17, 1991. 6. Article IV, 4 -5 (M)(3). Reduce 50' front setback on Lots 1 and 3 to 40' at locations as designated on this plan. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 o,,, Page 3 The Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Board of City Commissioners to approve the Preliminary Plans for Albertsons Shopping Center with the requested waivers, subject to the dedication to the City a 20' right -of -way that lies between the existing Silver Star Road right -of -way and the ZOM Property, prior to Final Engineering Plan approval. Commissioner Swickerath questioned the Planning Director's involvement with the landowners of the other corners in this Activity Center. Swickerath commented that he was concerned that the discussions between the landowners and the Planning Director took place outside of a public meeting. These issued he felt should have been discussed at a public meeting to determine policy. DRC reviews and interprets the code book, not the Planning Director. If Architectural Style and other uses were implemented, he has a problem with that. Planning Director Behrens stated that there was an act to work towards a consensus for architectural harmony, that he was responsible for getting the property owners together to look at what could be accomplished together. Planning Director Behrens stated that he has been challenged and did not think it was appropriate. Chairman Shiver stated to the board that he wanted the City Attorney Paul Rosenthal to determine if the City Planner had done anything wrong. The City Attorney should respond in writing. Commissioner Swickerath stated that he would send a letter of the question to Mr. Rosenthal and copy Chairman Shiver and Planning Director Bruce Behrens. Also, a copy of the questions and reply should go to all Board Members. The Public Hearing was opened. R. P. Mohnacky, 1820 Prairie Lake Blvd., Ocoee, FL, questioned what the City is going to get with this project since it was reviewed as a P.U.D. Planning Director Behrens answered that the City would get 30% of open space since this is an activity center. Commissioner Swickerath stated that this plan was a good thought - out traffic circulation plan. After no further comments the public hearing was closed and the issue was brought to the table for discussion. Sow Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 Page 4 The parking space numbers shown on the plan were incorrect. The number of parking spaces provided is only 342 which is 3 more than required not 372 spaces. Commissioner Swickerath stated that he wants to see the setback line on Lot 3 on the plans, the building setback line is inappropriate. Planning Director Behrens stated that a bus service is possible at this corner, that Lynx Bus Service has a copy of this plan to review. Lynx has commented that a bus could turn into the main shopping center and exit and continue west into Ocoee. Ronald Henson, P.E. Design Service Group, 362A Grant Street, Longwood, FL 32750 was present. Frank Cannon, CS Associates, 2180 West S.R. 434, Suite 6184, Longwood, FL 32789 was present to discuss what the restaurant of today wants in an outparcel. Commissioner Swickerath moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the Board of City Commissioners that the Albertsons Shopping Center, Land Use Plan /Preliminary Subdivision Plans be approved with all waivers but one, that being the waiver on Lot 3 building setback, it is inappropriate. And, the Engineers are to be complimented on the traffic circulation on this plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rhodus. The motion was approved unanimously with a 7 -0 vote. Commissioner Jim Swickerath left the meeting at 9:05 p.m. B. WESCAR, COURT HOMES, CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN This project was not on the Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda. The Developer, Louis Geys, Wescar, Inc. was present and at the request of the Planning Director was to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission to present his conceptual site plan for the Board's input. Behrens stated that this concept is not listed in the Ocoee Land Development Code. The question put to the P &Z Commission was, "Would the P &Z want to cheer them on or have the Developer take another approach in their conceptual site plan ". Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 Sr, Page 5 Louis Geys, Developer, Wescar, Inc., 222 S. Westmonte Drive, Suite 208, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, commented that Wescar, Inc. has been busy in the area doing Lake Olympia Club, Sawmill, etc. and working extensively with Clarke Road. Mr. Geys stated that the surrounding area is developing but there is one thing missing and that is single- family attached housing. Mr. Geys stated that the Tampa, FL area has these uses. A breakdown of the buyers are as follows: 60% Single Women, 30% Singles with children, and 10% Elderly. These units would be individually owned, fee - simple, with zero lot lines. Lots would be maintained by Home Owners Association. Lennar Homes have projects like this that they have done in the Curry -Ford Road area. Mr. Geys stated that the outside of the units would be jogged not in a straight line, this would give the units a different look. Or, make all units one color exterior and the doors different colors. The house has to stay the same color forever and the owner would have to agree to that. Different elevations. The Developer would not mix siding with stucco, or with brick. Dixie Landings at Disney want to see the same concept. There were several comments from the Planning and Zoning Commissioners. 1. The City will look carefully at zero lot lines. 2. Fire protection looks inadequate: Hydrant placement needs to be between or behind the buildings. Don't put hydrants between Building 4 and 5. The buildings to be sprinkled. 3. The retention should go on the shopping center side to meet the City Engineer's requirements. 4. Get rid of parking and look at a garage concept. 5. The distance from the parking spaces to the units is of concern. Commissioner Rhodus stated that she did not like the plan that it was too much concrete and the pool is tucked back in a corner, that she would prefer to see the pool centrally located. Mr. Geys stated that they had moved the pool around but it was not feasible. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS: A. DISCUSS AND COMMENT ON "PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE" There was some discussion to remove Section 2.1 Organization, Paragraph 4, but later the consensus was to leave it in and for the ordinance to stay as is. Commissioner Rhodus moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure as present in Ordinance No. 89 -19, Commissioner Landefeld seconded the motion and it carried with an unanimous vote. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairman Shiver brought up that a letter and memo regarding a Joint Meeting between the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan had been issued, and he took personal exception to the fact that he was not copied on them by either the Mayor or the City Manager. Planning Director Bruce Behrens submitted in the P &Z Packets a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation dated February 26, 1993. This letter was issued to each member to update them on the status of the widening of SR 438. COMMENTS: Planning Director Behrens commented that the mall is approximately six weeks from submitting a DRC. The mall people will talk to the people of the Rose Hill Subdivision and the Hammocks Subdivision. Commissioner McKey stated that the landscaping for Albertsons Shopping Center looks good and commends Staff. Mr. McKey stated that he wants to work with the City on design effect. Commissioner Miller questioned the fire station plan site for the east side of Ocoee. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting March 9, 1993 Sow Page 7 Chairman Shiver stated to Bruce Behrens that he would like to see the widening of Silver Star Road as an Agenda item. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. i • AV vI Yvke Shiver, Chairman ATTEST: CEWQ4 f Ellen King, Deputy C rk Sir.