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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-1997 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ro REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997 (Acting as Local Planning Agency) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:32 p.m. followed by a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Members Hopkins, Landefeld, Miller (arrived 7:42 p.m.) and Rhodus and Alternate Members McKey and Williams. Also present were City Manager Shapiro, Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Formella, TransportationPlanner Friel and Deputy City Clerk Green. ABSENT: Vice Chairman Bond and Member Jones. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A: A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held Wednesday, September 24, 1997. liory Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Rhodus, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. (Member Miller had not yet arrived.) NEW BUSINESS Planning Director Wagner said Senior Planner Horne had been primarily responsible for the preparation of the staff reports, but he would present them in her absence as Mrs. Horne's husband had been injured in a car accident today. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report. He explained the process for the evaluation and appraisal of the City's Comprehensive Plan and that participation from citizens and property owners was an essential component in that process. Mr. Wagner reviewed the recommended procedures for their participation and asked members to suggest nominees for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)Advisory Group. Member Miller arrived at 7:42 p.m. Members discussed the procedures and suggested Bruce Beatty, Mickey Shriver and Ann Whittle as potential nominees for the EAR Advisory Group. Members agreed to call Planning staff within two days with any additional nominees they may wish to recommend. Now Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 9, 1997 Chairman Switzer, seconded by Member Miller, moved to recommend approval of the revised Public Participation Procedures as presented by staff. Motion carried 5 -0. EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT - PARTIAL DRAFT Planner Director Wagner presented the staff report for the Conservation Element (CE), Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE), and the Intergovernmental Coordination Element (ICE). He explained the seven key criteria upon which the evaluation of each element of the Comprehensive Plan would be based and also explained terminology that would be used throughout the report. Conservation Element Mr. Wagner presented an overview of the main policies of this element. He directed attention to Exhibit 5 - Evaluation Matrix for the Conservation Element, a chart showing the policy, measurable target, explanation, results and recommendations for each objective. Chairman Switzer asked how the City is protecting water quality. Mr. Wagner explained the role of stormwater management from the aspects of flood prevention and protection of water quality with stormwater ponds. Member Rhodus asked if the restriction on watering lawns was included in Objective #7, reduction of water consumption. Mr. Wagner said the restriction on watering was primarily regulated by the St. Johns River Water Management District. He said the City's primary focus was installation of reuse systems throughout the City utilizing effluent from the sewage treatment plant, thereby reducing consumption of potable water (reducing dependency on the groundwater) and in turn reducing overall consumption. City Manger Shapiro said that 33 % of all the potable water used is used for irrigation. Member Landefeld asked why the City was raising rates for water. Mr. Shapiro said it was part of the responsibility of the City to try to control the average daily usage of the customer. He said that the proposed change in water rates was not an overall increase, but an "inverted plan" which encourages conservation by providing a higher per gallon cost for high volume users and a lower rate for those who conserve. Mr. Shapiro emphasized the interplay between environmental issues and planning issues. Chairman Switzer said it was important to continue to protect the floodplains and wetlands and the interests of present and future citizens. He said he thought the Planning Department and Commission had done an excellent job in the past and should not deviate from that commitment. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting vim,, December 9, 1997 Mr. Wagner cited the on -going efforts of staff to preserve trees and green spaces in their dealings with homeowners and developers. Recreation and Open Space Element. Mr. Wagner presented an overview of this element as outlined in the chart, Exhibit 6 - Evaluation Matrix for the Recreation and Open Space Element. Needs and goals discussed for the Recreation and Open Space Element included the following: • Acquisition of additional park lands needed: • In Sawmill • South on Maguire • In newly annexed area along Lake Apopka • Programs for the elderly are inadequate, possible suggestions include: • Setting aside the Community Center for the use of seniors. • Having a staff gerontologist • Expansion of "Meals -on- Wheels" into West Orange • Adult Day Care �.. • Cultural needs should be addressed in addition to the athletics. • Park and recreation facilities have not been able to expand as needed. • Plans for bike paths will be developed and funding sources sought. Intergovernmental Coordination Element Mr. Wagner presented highlights of this element as outlined in the chart, Exhibit 7 - Evaluation Matrix for the Intergovernmental Coordination Element. Discussion ensued about the excellent working relationships with Ocoee's sister cities through informal coordination and the challenges encountered in dealings with Orange County. Member Rhodus, seconded by Member Landefeld, moved to recommend preliminary approval of the proposed format, content, and scope of the draft version of the Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, and Intergovernmental Coordination chapters of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Motion carried 5 -0. OLD BUSINESS - None. '�11rr 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Now December 9, 1997 OTHER BUSINESS - None. COMMENTS Planning Director Wagner reported on the status of various projects throughout the City. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. k _601_1 ) ' �' - Marian Green, Deputy City Clerk .- rold Switzer, Cha' 4