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MINUTES OF THE
WESTRIDGE PUD
COMMUNITY MEETING
HELD JULY 18, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting for the homeowners in the area surrounding Maguire and Moore Roads was called to
order by Commissioner Johnson at 7:06 p.m. in the Commission Chambers City Hall 150 N.
Lakeshore Drive. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possible rezoning, from residential
to commercial, a land parcel owned by Developer Stan and Gordon Nutt.
PRESENT: Mayor Vandergrift, Commissioner Johnson, City Manager Jim Gleason, and Deputy
City Clerk Whitford.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTSNIPS
Commissioner Johnson introduced Ocoee Planning Director Russ Wagner, Assistant City Attorney
Scott Cookson, Orange County Commissioner Teresa Jacobs, and Developers Stan and Gordon Nutt.
PRESENTATION
Mr. Stan Nutt went over the plan that is proposed for acreage adjacent to Moore and Maguire Roads. The
proposal as presented is 4 acres of limited commercial, 5 acres of office space, and approximately
51 acres of residential lots. The minimum lot size in the residential parcel will be 65' x 115'. Mr. Gordon
Nutt stated the office and commercial would have a tile roof requirement. The access points were pointed
out and identified on the drawings which were visible to the public throughout the meeting. Mr. Nutt
stated he believed this plan was the best plan for the site and that it is compatible with the surrounding
land uses adjacent to the site.
STATEMENTS/QUESTIONS/CONCERNS FROM PUBLIC
The following persons spoke to the issue of rezoning the land parcel in question. Most were opposed to
the rezoning because of feared increases in traffic, possible devaluation of their homes, concerns about
too much commercial growth, and questions about the 7th Ave. access road.
Lori Newberg, 260 Bridge Creek Blvd., Ocoee, FL 34761
Rosemarie Neorgouto, 11012 Groveshire Ct., Ocoee, FL 34761
Harvey Hertzman, 2605 Elwick St., Ocoee, FL 34761
Gary Comstock, President Cross Creek HOA
Camille Patterson, 237 Laurenburg Ln., Ocoee, FL 34761
John George, 474 Fern Meadows Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
Connie Mullins, 2494 Cliffdale St., Ocoee, FL 34761
.)eborah B. Thompson, 462 Fern Meadow Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
JeffSchnellmann, 387 Longshadows Ct., Ocoee, FL 34761
Todd Brandenburg, 10406 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, FL 34734
Nigel Adamson, 466 Fern Meadow Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
JeffPolashale, 10242 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, FL 34734
Rod Talbot, 2254 Wickdale Ct., Ocoee, FL 34761
John Darone, 518 Golden Moss Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
Jay Hembree, 556 Dunoon St., Ocoee, FL 34761
Johan Berg, 2208 Wickdale Ct., Ocoee, FL 34761
Shane Newberg, 260 Bridge Creek Blvd., Ocoee, FL 34761
David Katz, 2456 quiet Waters Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
Mel Brandenbury, 10406 Windermere Chase Blvd., Gotha, FL 34734
Mike Sasso, 833 Little Hampton Lane, Gotha, FL 34734
Scott Sanderson, 512 Golden Moss Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761
Mr. Nutt, in response to some ofthe questions and concerns about too much commercial property in
the area, reassured the public that with Ocoee's revised building codes and ordinances that the type of
problems which occurred with some of the earlier projects could not happen today. This was confirmed
by City Planner Wagner.
Mr. Nutt, confirmed by City Manager Gleason, stated there would not be any new gas stations on the
comers at the Maguire/Moore Road intersection.
Orange County Commissioner Jacobs stated that Orange County is willing to work together with
Ocoee in making sure Orange County's developments do not adversely impact their neighbors. She made
it clear to the public that Orange County has no jurisdiction or vote, but they are committed to working
closely with Ocoee.
Further discussion and comments ensued addressing the types of business the community did not want in
the area. A few were willing to explore the possibility of rezoning and believed a mixed usage of the land
was in the best interest ofthe community, but most were opposed to any zoning change.
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Mr. Gleason told the public there were plans for a park with soccer fields adjacent to the planned
,chool Orange County is building in the area.
Gary Comstock, President of Cross Creek HOA, thanked the Nutts for coming and dispelling some
ofthe rumors they had heard. He also thanked Commissioner Johnson for holding a meeting where the
home owners in the area to be affected could voice their opinions.
Commissioner Johnson told the audience they should come to the Planning and Zoning as well
as Commission meeting when this issue is on the agenda. He applauded the Nutts for coming to the
meeting to present their plan and answer questions when they were not under any obligation to do so.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
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