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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-12 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. Following a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Campbell, Member McKey, Member Sills, Member Dunn, Member Marcotte, Member Dillard, Member de la Portilla and Member West. Also present were City Planner Ruiner, Principal Planner Fabre, City Attorney Cookson and Recording Clerk T. Williams ABSENT: Member Morris (A /E) CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Member McKey seconded by Member Sills, moved to accept the minutes of the November 8 2011 Plannin • and Zonin • Commission meetin.. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS BRIGHT HOUSE OCOEE - 844 MAGUIRE ROAD Principal Planner Fabre briefed the board on the annexation and rezoning stating the property is in an enclave which makes annexation a logical move. Staff recommends approval of this annexation and rezoning. Member McKey inquired if the reduced set -backs will affect any future development in the area, Principal Planner Fabre stated the reduced set -backs should not affect future development. Part of the reason staff supports the set -backs is because right -of- way has already been conveyed to the City. Member McKey asked how this will affect the future plans to connect Maguire and Bluford. Principal Planner Fabre stated it should not affect those plans. Member Marcotte inquired as to why the additional right - of -way was purchased. Principal Planner Fabre responded it was purchased for the widening of Maguire Road. Public Hearing — Opened Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 12, 2012 no comments Public Hearing — Closed DISCUSSION Member Marcotte inquired about the size of the proposed addition. Principal Planner Fabre stated approximately 1200 square feet Member de la Portilla seconded by Member Dillard, moved to approve the annexation and rezoning to PUD of the Brighthouse Ocoee property for recommendation to the City Commission for approval. Motion carried unanimously. Member Marcotte wanted to ensure that proper inspections were completed on the stormwater pond prior to approval. Principal Planner Fabre stated once it comes into the city the necessary inspections will be done. City Planner Rumer stated with the additions to building and parking, the applicant will be improving the stormwater pond. MISCELLANEOUS Election of chairperson and vice - chairperson Member McKey nominated Bradley Campbell for chairperson seconded by Member Sills for a term ending June 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Member West nominated Robert Mckey for vice - chairperson seconded by Chairman Campbell for a term ending June 2013. Motion carried unanimously. Vice -Chair McKey welcomed City Attorney Cookson to the board. City Attorney Cookson gave a brief background of himself. Project Status Update City Planner Rumer briefed the board on development activity and methods the city is exploring to encourage development in the city. He explained how the city has approved reducing and suspending impact fees in various areas of police, fire or building. He also explained the tri -city alliance Ocoee has entered into with Winter Garden and Apopka. West Road Subdivision, SE corner of West Road and Apopka Road currently has Walgreens and McDonalds is scheduled for construction. Ingram Estates on McCormick Road, the subdivision has been bought and the name will be changing. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting June 12, 2012 Arden Park South on Clarcona Road had a ground breaking recently. Arden Park North will revise the plans and have some modifications. Ocoee Town Center has the silt fence up as they clear the land to begin phase I. The city has the approved site plans for the RaceTrac gas station. Small Scale Site Plan at the West Orange Five to improve entering and exiting of patrons. Fountains at Tivoli Place has submitted the plans for Primrose Daycare and revisions to the subdivision plan phasing. Lake Butler Professional Plaza has reverted back to the bank and a reputable builder has come forward and proposed 242 apartments on the site. City staff has met with Unicorp on the Casa Mirella site.. Currently the developers have completed construction on the 42,000 sq. ft. of commercial and 16,000 square foot daycare and will be closing on a loan for apartments on the site. Family Dollar and Dollar General consistently enter pre - applications weekly on various sites throughout Ocoee. Lexington Park, the 54 unit memory care facility was withheld because the title opinion found errors in the legal description of the property. The city will not sign off until the error is corrected. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: • Tisha Williams, Recording Clerk Brad ey Campbell, Chairman 3 CITY OF OCOEE (0-e C of Good L 150 N. Lakeshore Drive SPEAKING RESERVATION FORM o,,. ��������® • •�� •gib , - _ Ocoee, Florida 34761 City Boards ORE 407 - 905 -3100 DATE: NAME OFL Apo PHONE # ADDRESS c430 N I UG p E -Mail I/ _ _ 6016 CITY L � — ZIP CODE 37 S I want to address the Board about Do you have a prepared statement, or other document(s) from which you will address the Board? Yes No if yes, please attach copy of same to this Reservation Form. 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