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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-1998 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:33 p.m. A moment of silent meditation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Vice Chairman Bond, Members Christoefl, Hopkins and Landefeld, and Alternate Members McKey and Golden. Also present were Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Formella, Senior Planner Horne and Deputy City Clerk Gosnell. ABSENT: Members Miller and Rhodus. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A: Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held Wednesday, May 27, 1998. Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Hopkins, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5 -0. NEW BUSINESS BLANKENSHIP #1 - ANNEXATION CASE NO. AR- 98 -06 -05 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne displayed a location map showing two properties located on Lauren Beth Road, which is a dirt road running between Clarcona -Ocoee Road and Nicole Avenue, north of the neighborhoods along Wurst Road. The properties are contiguous to the city limits adjacent to Lake Meadow. Each parcel is approximately 6.5 acres in size, Case #1 is to the North and Case #2 is to the South. As stated in the Staff Report, the properties meet all of the city state and local requirements for annexation and do not create an enclave, and reduces an existing enclave. Case #1 has a single - family home and Case #2 is undeveloped pasture. The main issues are the unpaved road and the extension of utilities and fire services. Staff has checked with the Fire and Police Departments to insure that even if the City annexed all of the surround properties as they are currently developed (single - family) they are comfortable that they can provide services for Fire and Police protection so that, as the adjacent property owners come in and request annexation, we can expect an approval from the Fire and Police Departments. The issue of providing services may change when or if urban development occurs in this area, as discussed in the staff report as well. The annexation agreement is written for both properties. Mrs. Horne stated that staff is recommending approval of the requested annexation pending approval of the attached annexation agreement by the City Commission. Vice Chairman Bond queried what the pro -rated portion of the fire hydrant would be to the owner. Mrs. Horne explained that it would be based upon "their use" portion. The public hearing was opened, and receiving no questions, the public hearing was closed. Alternate Member Golden asked if there was a specific equation used for providing services to a home. Mrs. Horne responded that staff evaluates the costs and benefits of providing a full range of services based upon average home values, and no exact figure for services was used. Chairman Switzer asked where the drainage went to from the road, and what happens when the road washes out -- who maintains it, and stated that he did not want the citizens to pay for the paving of the road, rather, have a developer be responsible for it later on. Mrs. Horne responded Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting .. August 11, 1998 that the majority drains into Lake Meadow, and that in the intervening period, the County would be responsible for the maintenance of the road until the City annexed parcels along both sides of the road. Mrs. Holly Blankenship, owner of the property, stated that they had an agreement with the County, and they have worked well with them in the past. Additionally, she stated that the road had always been passable except for one instance in the 1960's, and they preferred that the road not be paved. As had been recommended by Staff, Vice Chairman Bond, seconded by Member Landefeld, moved to recommend approval of Case No. AR- 98 -06 -05 (Blankenship #1 Annexation) pending execution of the Annexation Agreement. Motion carried 5 -0. BLANKENSHIP #1 - REZONING CASE NO. AR- 98 -06 -05 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne stated that many of the parcels to the north that are in the City and in the general vicinity within Orange County are zoned for agricultural uses. As outlined in the staff report, the surrounding character development to the south is much more intense, with R -1 single family properties in that area. Towards Clarke Road, the zoning in that vicinity are R- 1-A and R -1 -AA. Mrs. Horne stated that horses are one reason that A -1 was the recommended zoning for this property. Although some single family zoning districts would allow someone to have horses on their property, it would be based on the number of horses and the number of acres. Rather than go with that approach and because it was felt this property deserved a more rural zoning category, the applicant's request to go with A -1 zoning was agreed upon. The Planning Department recommends approval of the requested A -1 General Agricultural District ' and find that the application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Future Land Use Map, the Land Development Code and the requirements of the Joint Planning Area Agreement. Chairman Switzer asked what is going to happen with code enforcement complaints regarding horses if they come under the umbrella of the City; could this lead to problems - can we grandfather them in? Assistant City Attorney Martha Formella replied that there is no need to grandfather anything because they would be in compliance with A -1 zoning. If there were any complaints, they would simply be told this is a permitted use of the property. Mrs. Horne stated that whether the property was rezoned or not, horses would be there because they are permitted in Orange County A -1 zoning. Planning Director Wagner stated that there will be a transition over time, and even horses will disappear over time due to the filling in of enclaves, and that the Joint Planning Area was set up for the City to take over these enclaves. The public hearing was opened, and receiving no questions, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Landefeld, seconded by Vice Chairman Bond, moved to recommend approval of Case No. AR- 98- 06 -05, Blankenship Rezoning. Motion carried 5 -0. %rr 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 11, 1998 BLANKENSHIP #2 - ANNEXATION CASE No. AR- 98 -06 -06 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne stated for the record everything is repeated for the findings that were stated earlier and as stated in the Staff Report. The public hearing was opened, and receiving no questions, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by Staff, Vice Chairman Bond, seconded by Chairman Switzer, moved to recommend approval of Case No. AR- 98 -06 -06 (Blankenship #2 Annexation) pending execution of the Annexation Agreement. Motion carried 5 -0. BLANKENSHIP #2 - REZONING CASE No. AR - 98 - - PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne stated for the record everything is repeated for the findings that were stated earlier and as stated in the Staff Report. The public hearing was opened, and receiving no questions, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by Staff, Member Christoefl, seconded by Member Landefeld, moved to recommend approval of Case No. AR- 98 -06 -06 (Blankenship #2 Rezoning) pending execution of the Annexation Agreement. Motion carried 5 -0. COMMENTS Planning Director Wagner stated that he would be meeting with Orange County on August 12, 1998, to discuss annexations within certain areas of Ocoee. Discussions will involve finding expedited ways to fill in enclaves. Vice Chairman Bond suggested that the City could annex in unpaved enclaves if the County would agree to pave them. Mr. Wagner stated that there had been a grant program in the past for this issue. Mr. Wagner discussed the Westridge Project status, and stated that there were a few issues to be resolved, but that it will be brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 8, 1998. Member Christoefl asked when Westridge was turned into a PUD and if there was a project or development planned. Mr. Wagner stated that it turned into a PUD several years ago, and that only sketch plans had been provided. Chairman Switzer welcomed Assistant City Attorney Martha Formella back, and the Board wished Planning Director Wagner a good vacation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ci -' Fran Gosnell, Deputy City Clerk o rd Swit ' hair 3