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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-1999 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1999 AS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Bond at 7:37 p.m. A moment of silent meditation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. A quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Vice Chairman Bond, Members Christoefl, McKey, McNeil, Matthys, and Miller (arrived at 7:40 p.m.). Also present were Assistant City Attorney Formella, Principal Planner Lewis and Administrative Secretary Dawson. ABSENT: Chairman Switzer, Member Landefeld and Member Rhodus. II. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of approval of Item A: ITEM A: Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on kkr.• Tuesday, August 10, 1999. Member McKey, seconded by Member McNeil, moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5 -0 (Member Miller had not yet arrived). III. NEW BUSINESS ITEM A: ORDINANCE NO. 99 -28: TEMPORARY BALLFIELDS AND PLAYFIELDS OCOEE CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDMENT AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING Assistant City Attorney Formella presented the staff report explaining Ordinance No. 99 -28. She stated that this ordinance allows non - profit organizations to use property in any zoning district as a temporary ballfield or playfield for 90 consecutive days and makes them exempt from permitting requirements. Vice Chairperson Bond asked about the wording of "90 consecutive days" , and about provisions for extensions. Assistant City Attorney Formella and Principal Planner Lewis responded that the language in the ordinance was drafted intentionally. A discussion ensued about extensions, methods of recourse by unhappy neighbors, limiting the playfields to commercial and industrial areas and cost -free permitting requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Now August 25, 1999 The public hearing was opened, and there being no comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. There being no comments or further discussion by the Board, Member McKey moved to recommend Ordinance No. 99 -28 to the City Commission, subject to adding a nominal permit for City control. After some discussion, Member McKey then amended the motion and moved to not recommend Ordinance No. 99 -28 as it stands. Member McKey amended the motion again and moved to recommend Ordinance No. 99 -28 to the City Commission, subject to deleting the word "consecutive" and adding a no -fee permit to be completed by the applicant for record keeping purposes. Motion died for lack of a second. Another discussion ensued about the City being able to respond to neighbor complaints and how the City could maintain information about the temporary playing fields. Principal Planner Lewis advised the Commission that the Land Development Code will be up for revision soon, and that this issue could be addressed at that time if there are any problems that develop with its implementation. There being no comments or further discussion by the Board, Now Member Matthys, seconded by Member Christoefl, moved to recommend Ordinance No. 99- 28 to the City Commission, subject to requiring written notice to the City Building Official as to playfield location, name of organization with contact person and start date of use of the playfield. Motion passed 6 -0. ITEM B: ORDINANCE NO. 99 -29: OPEN REAR YARD PORCHES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING Assistant City Attorney Formella presented the staff report explaining Ordinance No. 99 -29. She stated that this ordinance allows porches to extend more than 5 feet into the rear yard provided they meet the following criteria: 1) the open porch does not cover more than thirty percent (30 %) of the rear yard; 2) the open porch does not increase the maximum impervious surface of the lot to be greater than fifty percent (50 %); 3) the open porch is no closer than seven and one -half (71/2) feet to the rear lot line and no closer than seven and one -half (71/2) feet to either side lot line; and 4) the open rear porch does not extend into and utility, drainage or landscape easement or conservation area. The 5 foot restriction would still apply to side and front porches. In response to questions from the Commission, Principal Planner Lewis advised the Commission again that the Land Development Code will be up for revision soon, and that this issue could be revisited if necessary at that time. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 25, 1999 The public hearing was opened, and Mayor Vandergrift advised the Commission about microphone etiquette. There being no other comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. There being no comments or further discussion by the Board, Member Christoefl, seconded by Member McKey, moved to recommend Ordinance No. 99 -29 to the City Commission, as presented by staff. Motion passed 6 -0. IV. OLD BUSINESS None. V. OTHER BUSINESS None. VI. COMMENTS Principal Planner Lewis advised the Commission that he anticipates having a meeting on September 14, 1999. He stated that there will probably be a preliminary subdivision plan to be reviewed for Village West Oaks and a final subdivision plan for review for Ocoee Crossings. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. / A Marisa Dawson, Administrative Secretary Pat Bond, Vice Chairman „'' 3