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Home My WebLink About07-14-1998 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION fir, REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:32 p.m. A moment of silent meditation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was declared present. Chairman Switzer welcomed Mr. Jim Golden, newly appointed Alternate Member. PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Members Christoefl, Hopkins, Landefeld, Miller (arrived 7:40 p.m.) and Rhodus and Alternate Members Golden and McKey. Also present were Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Clements, Senior Planner Horne and Deputy City Clerk Green. ABSENT: Vice Chairman Bond. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A: A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Chairman Switzer said he had notified the clerk that the first line of the minutes should be corrected to reflect that Vice Chairman Bond, not Chairman Switzer, had called the meeting to order, and that change had been made. Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Hopkins, moved to approve the consent agenda as corrected. Motion carried 5 -0. (Member Miller had not yet arrived.) NEW BUSINESS MANHEIM REMARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP REZONING - CASE No. R- 98 -04 -03 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne pointed out that the two cases on the agenda were adjacent properties. She presented the staff report for the application to rezone the 3.85 acre vacant parcel located approximately 1,870 feet west of the intersection of Story Road and Maguire Road, from R -3, Multiple Family Dwelling District to C -3, General Commercial District. Mrs. Horne pointed out the parcel on the map and reviewed the history, character of development, and zoning of the parcels in the area. She explained the reason for the recommended C -3 zoning and said that, if the rezoning to C -3 is approved, staff anticipated that the subject property would be developed to accommodate another expansion of the Florida Auto Auction of Orlando. She concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval. err Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting rte,, July 14, 1998 Mr. Kurt Ardaman, 170 East Washington Street, Orlando, 32801, was present to answer questions on behalf of the owner. He said they agree with the staff report and respectfully request that the board recommend approval. Chairman Switzer asked if future plans for the property included landscaping to enhance its visual appearance. Mr. Ardaman said he had no specific information at this time, but that those issues could be addressed in Site Plan approvals as the Auction was planning a significant reorientation of the site. Chairman Switzer asked Mr. Ardaman to convey his concerns about the landscaping and the presentation of the property. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed Member Christoefl expressed concern about the dangers of traffic from the Auto Auction, especially on Highway 50. Mr. Ardaman said they had discussed with the Expressway Authority and the Florida Department of Transportation the possibility of adding a traffic light on SR 50 for the Auction. He said it might be possible to install an "interrupt signal" which could yam, be activated during peak times. He said that access was clearly an issue that would be addressed in further planning. As had been recommended by Staff, Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Miller, moved to find the application consistent with: (1) the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan; (2) the Future Land Use Map; and (3) the Ocoee Land Development Code, and to recommend approval of the rezoning to C -3, General Commercial District as requested by Manheim Remarketing Limited Partnership in Case No. R- 98- 04 -03. Motion carried 6 -0. L.F. & MARY ELLEN ROPER PARTNERSHIP REZONING - CASE NO. R -09 -04-04 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne presented the staff report for the application to rezone the 12.1 acre parcel located approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Story Road and Maguire Road, from R -3, Multiple Family Dwelling District to C -3, General Commercial District. Mrs. Horne pointed out the parcel on the map and stated for the record that the history, character of development, zoning, and anticipated development were the same as that for Case No. R- 98 -04- 03 . She concluded with staff's recommendation for approval. Mr. Ardaman, who was present on behalf of this applicant as well, said they concurred with staff's recommendation and respectfully requested approval. Noir 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 14, 1998 The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Hopkins, moved to find the application consistent with: (1) the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan; (2) the Future Land Use Map; and (3) the Ocoee Land Development Code, and to recommend approval of the rezoning of the subject property to C -3, General Commercial District as requested by L.F. & Mary Ellen Roper Partnership in Case No. R- 98- 04 -04. Motion carried 6 -0. OLD BUSINESS Senior Planner Horne presented background information on the update of the Comprehensive Plan. She said that all eight chapters (elements) of the Comprehensive Plan must be updated before July 1, 1999. Addressing the status of two of them, she said that Brad Friel, Transportation Planner, has been working on the Transportation Master Plan which will ultimately be used to update impact fees and the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. And she is now working on the Recreation Master Plan which will be used to update impact fees and the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. She said the EAR Advisory Group will be involved in updating the Elements, and asked Planning and Zoning Commission how they wished to approach updating the Recreation Master Plan. fir• After discussion, Chairman Switzer suggested, and other members concurred, that the Recreation Advisory Board should be given the opportunity for input on the Recreation Master Plan before it was considered by Planning and Zoning Commission. After consideration by both boards, a joint workshop could be held if needed. Planning Director Wagner: • Reported that the consultant for the Land Development Code update would be hired shortly. He said they will strive to make both documents (the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code) as succinct as possible. • Reported library project in limbo because, while approving (technically) the JPA Land Use Plan Amendment for the library, Orange County Commission had added stipulations about fire services. Staff has serious concerns, as the property owners could not proceed with the annexation and rezoning until the matter is resolved. Staff will be meeting with Commissioner Freeman and County staff to consider this and various other issues. • Said the update of the Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance is expected in the next couple months. • Reported on school planning: For a project north of Clarcona -Ocoee Road a developer is assembling multiple parcels to come in under a combined PUD to include two school sites, a 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting July 14, 1998 park, relocation of the West Orange Trail, and possibly a trailhead. • Announced City Commission Special Session to be held on July 15 for $14,000,000 transportation bond issue for three roadway projects. • Announced that Activity Centers and Access Management Plan, as well as the apartments (Esplanade), will go before City Commission for second hearing on July 21. OTHER BUSINESS - None. COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. rn 1/1-1-1-AX- 17.61% Marian Green, Deputy City Clerk H r Id Switz • r, air Ntror fir.. 4