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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-1998 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING Nirw REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:35 p.m. An invocation led by Dr. Bryan Stamper, pastor of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Members Hopkins, Landefeld, Miller and Rhodus and Alternate Member McKey. Also present were Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Formella, Senior Planner Horne and Deputy City Clerk Green. ABSENT: Vice Chairman Bond, Member Christoefl and Alternate Member Golden. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A: A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 1998. _r, Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Rhodus, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5 -0. NEW BUSINESS SUMMERVILLE AT OCOEE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - PRELIMINARY /FINAL SITE PLAN CASE No. LS -98 -004 - PUBLIC HEARING Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report for the proposed Assisted Living Facility to be located on Clarke Road on an outparcel of the Lake Olympia Square Shopping Center (Lot 2). Originally approved for a maximum of 120 beds, the facility as now proposed would be 55,960 square feet with 85 units. Mr. Wagner presented a computerized display of several pictures of the site as well as an elevation of the proposed facility. He pointed out that, due to concerns about traffic from the shopping center, it had been decided that the facility would have control of the cross access easement into the shopping center so it could be closed at their discretion. He noted the waiver for 18 foot parking stalls with a two foot overhang into landscaped areas as had been approved for the adjacent shopping center. Mr. Wagner concluded with a Staff recommendation for approval. Mr. Kevin Robillard, Vice President of Daniel Corporation, the developer of the project, was present to answer questions. He said the elevations would be as indicated in the picture shown by Mr. Wagner. He recalled that, in the public hearing held on May 2r , it had been suggested Now that, should there be a bus stop adjacent to their facility, it might be modified to match their Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting IN low October 13, 1998 building. He said the closest bus stops to their facility would be located at the corner of Clarke and Silver Star and approximately '4 mile south of the facility on Clarke Road. Responding to Chairman Switzer's question about provisions for recreation on the premises, Mr. Robillard said the plans included two open air atriums in the center of the facility, a porch along the front and areas for walking around the site. He said the facility will have a full time activities director and will have shuttle service to transport residents to parks, etc. Chairman Switzer asked about the wall between the facility and the residential area behind them. Mr. Robillard said if the adjacent homeowners who share the border with their property would provide the easement, the developer would construct a brick wall entirely at the developer's expense. If the homeowners do not provide the easement, the developer will repair the existing wood fence. In response to Member Landefeld's concerns about traffic safety on the site, Mr. Robillard explained that directional arrows would be provided, the road would be 22 feet wide, and a covered portecochere would provide a drop off area. Responding to Member Landefeld's question about the plan detail for fire lines under stormpipes, Mr. Steve Mellich, with Mellich - Blenden Engineering, explained the note was an instruction to ;fir the contractor to install the fire line underneath the stormpipe because there was not adequate cover to place the fire line above the stormpipe and still have 18 inches of separation. Responding to questions from Members Rhodus and Landefeld, Mr. Nick Burda, Vice President for Development, with Summerville, explained as follows: • Typical resident would be very frail but still ambulatory. • Typical resident room would include twin beds (not hospital beds), a kitchenette with small refrigerator and microwave but no stove, and a private bath. • Staff will include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. • Rates for a studio unit begin at $2200.00 per month - including furniture, utilities, meals and personal assistance with medication, bathing, dressing. • A van will be available to provide transportation to physician offices, the mall, outings, etc. The public hearing was opened. Alternate Member McKey suggested: (1) Include landscaping to provide dense vegetation to screen the loading area and to attenuate sound and provide visual mitigation for the Lake Olympia residential area; (2) Provide a masonry wall instead of wooden fence around the cooling tower; and (3) Increase width of sidewalks from four feet to five feet in order to accommodate two walkers or two wheelchairs and use silicone to treat sidewalk joints as a safety measure. Mr. McKey said he thought the facility would be a nice addition to his neighborhood. 'sir• 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting ',,. October 13, 1998 Mr. Wagner said the developer intends to build a brick wall if at all possible. He pointed out that the landscape plan includes a fair number of trees along the back of the building and that the landscaping there, or a slight modification, would provide adequate screening. He said the City Code does not address materials to screen ground mounted air conditioners and the wooden wall is in addition to landscaping around the air conditioner. Mr. Robillard said they had been asked to move some of the landscaping to the west to screen the area from the adjacent homes. He said a masonry wall might have to be torn down in order to service the chiller tower (shown on plan as cooling tower). He said, as to sidewalks, they would make every attempt to make everything as safe as possible for those of diminished mobility. The public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Landefeld, seconded by Chairman Switzer, moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary /Final Site Plan for Summerville at Ocoee Assisted Living Facility (Case No. LS -98 -004), as date stamped received by the City on September 25, 1998, subject to correction of typographical errors. Motion carried 5 -0. Chairman Switzer said the facility is needed by the community and welcomed Summerville to Ocoee. ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIANCHURCH - ANNEXATION - CASE No. AR- 98 -02 -01 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne presented the staff report for the application to annex two properties abutting the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church property located 1/8 mile south of the intersection of State Road 50 and Citrus Oaks Avenue. Parcel D abuts the Church's property to the south and comprises approximately six acres. Parcel C is adjacent to the northeast corner of the Church's property and is less than an acre in size. For the record, Mrs. Horne pointed out an error in the labeling of the subject properties in the maps included in the staff reports. She explained that the parcel shown in orange should be "Parcel C" and the parcel shown in yellow should be "Parcel D." Mrs. Horne displayed photographs of the properties and pointed out the sites on the location map. She said Staff had found the application to be consistent with the requirements of the Joint Planning Area Agreement, the Future Land Use Map, the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and the state annexation criteria. She concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval of the annexation. Dr. Bryan Stamper, pastor of St. Paul's, was present to answer questions. fir► 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting lobly October 13, 1998 Member Landefeld asked if the City would not have to provide water and sewer service when the properties were annexed into the City. Mrs. Horne explained that the property was located within the Orange County Utility Service Area in accordance with an agreement that had been in place since the 80's, and that both jurisdictions had issued bonds to make improvements to their water and sewer capacity based on their service areas. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Chairman Switzer, seconded by Member Rhodus, moved to recommend approval of the proposed annexation in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Case No. AR- 98- 02 -01. Motion carried 5-0. ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - REZONING - CASE NO. AR- 98 -02 -01 PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Horne presented the staff report for the application to rezone the parcels described in the preceding item from R -2, Single Family, Duplex, Triplex, and Quadraplex District, and A -1, Citrus Rural District (Orange County), to R -3, Multiple Family Dwelling District (for Parcel C), and R -2, Single- and Two - Family Dwelling District (Ocoee)(for Parcel D). Mrs. Horne displayed a Future Land Use Map of the area, pointed out zonings for the Nor surrounding areas and explained the rationale for the requested zoning districts. Mrs. Horne said Staff has determined that the requested zoning classifications are consistent with Ocoee's (1) Comprehensive Plan; (2) Future Land Use Map; (3) Land Development Code; (4) Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreement with Orange County; and (5) surrounding land uses and zoning classifications as well as the listed goals, objectives, and policies of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. She concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval. Dr. Stamper was present to answer questions. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Rhodus, seconded by Chairman Switzer, moved to find that the application in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Rezoning Case No. AR- 98 -02 -01 is consistent with (1) the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan; (2) the Future Land Use Map; (3) the Ocoee Land Development Code; and (4) the requirements of the JPA Agreement and to recommend approval of the requested rezonings to R -2 (Parcel D) and R -3 (Parcel C). Motion carried 5 -0. ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION - CASE No. 1- 2SE -98 - PUBLIC HEARING Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report for the Special Exception for St. Paul's 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular *law October 13, 1998 Presbyterian Church to allow for expansion of its church facilities and the school facilities located on the Citrus Oaks property. He displayed pictures of the site and its existing buildings, various views from the site, and pointed out various characteristics of the site plan. He said that, as the church expands, a traffic analysis will be required to determine if a turn lane is needed at the main entryway into the church. Mr. Wagner explained the waivers in maximum building height for the sanctuary and maximum height of the church steeple, with additional height to be compensated by additional building setback at a 1:1 ratio, and also the waiver to require only one off - street loading space to meet the needs of both the church and the school. He concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval subject to the waivers Dr. Stamper was present to answer questions. Staff confirmed that all surrounding residents had been notified about the public hearing by mailout and the posting of the property with bright orange signs, and that there had been only two phone calls from interested persons from the neighborhood. Chairman Switzer asked if the owners of homes adjacent to parking lot had no objections to expansion plans. Dr. Stamper said the owners of the homes had not registered objections with them, but that area residents had expressed great concern because they had misunderstood the communication from Nosey the City and thought the Church planned to build apartments. He said the Church had sent a mass mailout to clear up that misunderstanding. Chairman Switzer said he was concerned about traffic that will be generated when the facility is fully built, but he understands that the Church realizes a traffic study must be done before that takes place. He said he thought it is great utilization of the property that surrounds St. Paul's facilities. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Member Rhodus pointed out that the school is not a part of the Church but is rented by the Central Florida Community School, and asked Dr. Stamper if that is general knowledge. Dr. Stamper said many from the neighborhood should be aware of it. Member Rhodus asked if the Land Development Code needed to be rewritten so that church uses might be permitted without Special Exception. Mr. Wagner said churches are always a Special Exception except in an A -1 zoning district, so he agreed that was an area to look at in the future. As had been recommended by staff, Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Hopkins, moved to recommend approval of the Special Exception Application for St. Paul's Presbyterian Now 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting r October 13, 1998 Church in Case No. 1- 2SE -98, with all the proposed waivers, as date stamped received by the City on October 7, 1998. Motion carried 5 -0. COMMENTS Planning Director Wagner reported: • That discussions were now underway with WalMart about traffic issues and activity center regulations. • That City Commission has approved a $14,000,000 bond issue for paving of roads to include portions of Maguire, Roberson, Old Winter Garden and Professional Parkway as well as resurfacing of other roads. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Q AIJ 0.44- �? /71,:4/77/ Marian Green, Deputy City Clerk arold Switzer, Chairm P Y Y 6