HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1999 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1999
AS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
I. 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 to the Flag, led by Frances Watts. A
quorum was declared present.
PRESENT: Chairman Switzer, Vice Chairman Bond (arrived 7:34 p.m.), Members
Christoefl, Landefeld, McKey, McNeil, Matthys, and Rhodus (arrived 7:40
p.m.). Also present were Planning Director Wagner, Assistant City Attorney
Formella, and Administrative Secretary Dawson.
ABSENT: Member Miller.
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
Wednesday, July 28, 1999.
Member Landefeld, seconded by Member Christoefl, moved to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Motion carried 6 -0 (Vice - Chairman Bond and Member Rhodus had not yet arrived).
III. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM A: ADOPTION OF THE REVISED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Director Wagner presented the staff report recommending approval of the Revised
Evaluation and Appraisal Report. He stated that most of the changes requested by the
Department of Community Affairs pertained to new school sites and activity centers.
Member McNeil asked about the location of the current Activity Center and why the DCA put
such an emphasis on the multi -use and mixed use of the area. Planning Director Wagner
advised him that the trend is now towards integration of zoning districts.
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 Landefeld, seconded by Vice Chairman Bond, moved to approve the Revised
v,,. Evaluation and Appraisal Report as recommended by staff. Motion carried 8 -0.
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IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
VI. COMMENTS
Planning Director Wagner advised the Commission that a new Senior Planner, Kirsten
McGinnis, has been hired as of August 23, 1999. He also stated that there is a backlog of
annexations for her to do, and then she will be working on the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Director Wagner further stated that his department will be working on the ICE
(Intergovernmental Coordination Element). He presented the Commission with the Work in
Progress Report, and he said that he had never seen this many projects before the City and that
there would soon be a flurry of activity. He also advised the Commission that there will be a
,,to, second Planning & Zoning meeting on August 25, 1999 for amendments to the LDC pertaining
to porches in rear yards and temporary ballfields.
Vice - Chairman Bond asked about the JPA -99 -001 change from industrial to commercial zoning,
located north of Sobik's. Planning Director Wagner responded that the change was to allow a
millwork shop at that location. He also stated that the City is working with Orange county on
enclave issues.
Vice - Chairman Bond asked about the Publix at Silver Star and Clarke Roads. Planning
Director Wagner responded that the Publix and an Amoco will be on the same corner, and that
they will be sharing a stormwater system with a PUD to be developed north of them. He stated
that it makes the review process more difficult due to the coordination required between the three
projects.
Planning Director Wagner also advised the Commission that the City Commission had adopted
the new school and library plans on the corner of Silver Star and Clarke Roads. The school site
has already commenced and the library will start right after the first of the year and is scheduled
to be completed in 2001.
There were questions and comments from the Commission and unidentified members of the
public regarding the projects at Silver Star and Clarke Roads. Staff responded to those questions.
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Mayor Vandergrift asked about the opening schedules of the school and the library. Planning
Director Wagner responded that the school is scheduled to open in September 2000 and that the
library should open about 3 to 4 months after that.
Member McKey asked about the completion of the Recreational Master Plan. Planning
Director Wagner responded that the staff is working on it.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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