Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-1998 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Now REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Switzer at 7:34 p.m. A moment of silent meditation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A quorum was declared present. Chairman Switzer noted for the record that Alternate Member Golden would be serving as a voting member for the meeting. PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Vice Chairman Bond (arrived 7:35 p.m.), Members Christoefl, Landefeld and Miller (arrived 7:38 p.m.) and Alternate Member Golden. Also present were Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney Formella, Principal Planner Horne, Senior Planner Lewis and Deputy City Clerk Green. ABSENT: Members Hopkins and Rhodus and Alternate Member McKey. Chairman Switzer announced that the public hearing for the proposed Ocoee High School Public Building had been postponed at the request of the applicant. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of item A: Nur A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 1998. Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Christoefl, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5 -0. (Member Miller had not yet arrived) NEW BUSINESS WEST OAKS SQUARE - SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CASE #SSCPA -98- 001 - PUBLIC HEARING (AS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY) Principal Planner Horne presented the staff report for the proposed change to the Future Land Use Designation for a portion of a 4.5 acre vacant parcel located approximately 300 feet east of the intersection of State Road 50 and Citrus Oaks Avenue. She explained that the applicant is requesting a change from Professional Service to Commercial for the western portion of the property, but not for those areas previously designated Conservation and Commercial. Mrs. Horne summarized the zoning history of the parcel. Using computerized display, she pointed out the parcel on before and after segments of the Future Land Use Map and pointed out the land uses for the surrounding parcels. She concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval. _ _ _ Mrs. Horne said several representatives for the applicant were present to answer questions. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting ` November 10, 1998 Clerks Note: It was agreed that the staff reports for both the West Oaks Square Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the PUD zoning would be presented before discussion and the public hearings. WEST OAKS SQUARE PUD ZONING AND LAND USE PLAN /PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN CASE #LS- 98 -005 - PUBLIC HEARING Senior Planner Lewis presented the staff report for the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning and the Land Use Plan/Preliminary Site Plan for the subject parcel. He pointed out its location on the south side of SR 50 across from the West Oaks Mall and just east of Citrus Oaks Avenue. Mr. Lewis's computerized display included various photographs of the parcel, the Land Use Plan, the Site Plan and an elevation of the proposed building. He said the Plan provides for a commercial building with approximately 20,600 square feet. He said it is the applicants's intent to provide space for professional offices and low intensity retail activities. The proposed permitted uses would be those listed in the C -2 zoning district with the exclusion of a specific list of more intensive commercial uses. He said the project is subject to the upgraded standards in the "Ocoee State Road 50 Activity Center Special Development Plan." The applicant is requesting two waivers from those standards for: (1) maximum building setback of 100 feet (to 141 feet) and (2) limit to one bay of parking in front of the building (to one and one- half bays). He said the off - setting considerations are environmental constraints on the site and upgraded landscaping. He concluded with Staff's recommendation for approval including the requested waivers. Planning Director Wagner pointed out that the proposed building would have been allowed in the current zoning for the site and could have been approved through a staff review since it is less than 25,000 square feet. He said the only real difference would be the uses, and those uses have been restricted significantly in the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Wagner emphasized that Staff had been very thorough and that the project had upgrades as a result of the review and applying the State Road 50 Activity Center standards. He explained that the list of allowable uses was negotiated by reviewing the standard C -2, Community Commercial District uses and eliminating most intensive uses. He said the PUD zoning would allow the City to control what went in there. For the record, he clarified that any use that would require a Special Exception within a C -2 District would also require a Special Exception before being allowed within the PUD. Members expressed concern that the proposed PUD might not protect the City over time. Mr. Wagner explained that the PUD would remain in effect even if the subject property were sold. And Assistant City Attorney Formella stated that there was a Developer Agreement that would be recorded to inform any potential purchasers of the limitations that would affect the property. Mrs. Bond expressed concern about increased traffic that the zoning change might allow, but was encouraged that restrictions would go with the site if it should change hands 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 10, 1998 Chairman Switzer recalled past controversy about the wetlands, and Mr. Wagner said the Plan restricted the building of any structure within 25 feet from the 100 year flood plain and within 75 feet from wetlands. Member Christoefl asked who would maintain conservation areas and if the owner would have control of it. Mr. Wagner said the ordinance provides for the maintenance of landscaped areas, but he will need to check the new Activity Center ordinance to determine the requirements for maintaining those types of areas. He said the owner will have control of the portion on his site under auspices of the State Agency. Chairman Switzer asked how they were proposing to handle traffic. Mr. Wagner explained that only one driveway would be permitted and its location was approved by DOT and it would be right - in/right -out only. Member Christoefl, speaking as a former resident of Citrus Oaks, said she thought the project would help to serve as a noise barrier from SR 50 for Citrus Oaks and would clean up an area prone to litter. The public hearing was opened for the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment with the board serving as the Local Planning Agency. Edward Sant, owner of the property, introduced his wife Joyce and his sons Dean and Dr. Jason Sant. He explained their interest in combining commercial and professional uses so that Dr. Sant might sell eyeglasses. Mr. Sant said they want to do an upscale project. Dr. Jason Sant said he is an eye doctor who wants to also provide spectacles. Dean Sant, applicant, explained how their project was consistent with one of the stated aims of the State Road 50 Activity Center Special Development Plan which was to encourage mixed uses. He said they planned to do an excellent project that would allow a few small light retail uses in addition to the uses that were permitted by the existing zoning. He said the proposal presented at the hearing was a good compromise. Vice Chairman Bond confirmed that they were the developer for CentraCare, and expressed concern about the poor workmanship she had seen in a tour of the building. Alternate Member Golden asked if there were any existing landscaping that would be worth saving, and Mr. Dean Sant said there was not. Mrs. Bond said she had no problem with the site being developed as long as it is professional 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Nap. November 10, 1998 office, as she was very concerned about high traffic uses such as a daycare. Member Landefeld said he also has a problem with mixed uses. Mr. Wagner emphasized that all the heavier intensity uses that would normally be in a C -2 zone are restricted. Member Christoefl asked if the Sants might readdress landscaping to Phase I, CentraCare, and Mr. Dean Sant said that they will have the designer readdress it. The public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Christoefl, seconded by Member Landefeld, moved to find the application of West Oaks Square, Inc. in Case Number CPA -98 -001 to be consistent with Ocoee's: (1) Comprehensive Plan; (2) Future Land Use Map; (3) Land Development Code; and (4) surrounding land uses, and to recommend approval of the requested future land use designation change from Professional Service to Commercial, less the areas previously designated Conservation and Commercial. Motion carried 5 -1 with Vice Chairman Bond voting "No." Chairman Switzer and Member Landefeld commented that they were reluctant in their support. The public hearing was opened for the PUD zoning and the Land Use Plan /Site Plan. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. As had been recommended by staff, Member Christoefl, seconded by Alternate Member Golden, moved to recommend approval of PUD zoning and the proposed Land Use Plan/Preliminary Site Plan for West Oaks Square (Case Number LS -98 -005), including the waivers requested, as date stamped received by the City on October 30, 1998. Motion carried 5- 1 with Vice Chairman Bond voting "No." Mr. Wagner announced that the West Oaks Square items will be on the November 17 City Commission agenda for first reading and on the December 1S` agenda for second reading and public hearing. COMMENTS Member Christoefl commented that she was excited about the first Activity Center project and said she hoped they do a great job. Planning Director Wagner announced there would be a regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. He said that, also on that night at 7:00 p.m. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting November 10, 1998 the City Commission will hold a worksession to discuss P & Z membership and wants P & Z members to give input. He said the City Commission is considering a possible expansion of P & Z, representation on P & Z, and whether or not alternates should be retained. He said the general intent was to have P & Z represent the community at large. Members requested that staff include a current listing of P & Z members and a map showing City districts in the next P & Z packets. Mayor Vandergrift commented that it would not be necessary for the Sants to attend the City Commission meeting on November 17 Chairman Switzer encouraged everyone to attend the worksession on December 8 and wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving." ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. ket it:L6LAJ j./Asivs) _. Nob' Marian Green, Deputy C i ty Clerk aro ld Switzer, Chai an 5