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Home My WebLink About11-13-12 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Campbell, Members De La Portilla, Dillard, Dunn, Marcotte, Morris, Sills, and West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Principal Planner Fabre, City Attorney Cookson and Recording Clerk T. Williams • ABSENT: Vice Chair McKey was absent excused. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Member West, seconded by Member Sills, moved to accept the minutes of the September 11, 2012, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS WILD (216 1 ST STREET) ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief overview of the proposed annexation /rezoning. The subject parcel has one existing Single - Family Residence. The Applicant has requested annexation into the City limits mainly for potable water connection. City staff has requested a City of Ocoee zoning designation of R -1A (Single - Family Dwelling), which is consistent with the zoning of the properties to the North. Based on the analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval of the Annexation of the +/ -.81 acre parcel of land known as the Wild Property with an Initial Zoning classification of "R -1A ". DISCUSSION Chairman Campbell inquired if the parcel was sub - dividable. Principal Planner Fabre stated the existing house is a fairly good size and is consistent with the other homes so he does not believe the parcel will get subdivided since the applicant has not indicated doing so. The Public Hearing was opened; as no one wished to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Member West inquired if there was a waterline running down the road. Principal Planner Fabre advised the waterline is adjacent to the road (exhibits were shown). City Planner Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 13, 2012 Rumer advised due to contaminated wells in that area many homes have annexed in and the utilities division was able to run a water line from the Lake Olympia sub - division to the 1 Street easement. Member West inquired if most of the properties were in Ocoee. City Planner Rumer answered affirmatively. Member Marcotte, seconded by Member Sills, moved to approve the annexation of the +/ -.81 acre parcel of land known as the Wild Property. Motion carried unanimously. Member Marcotte, seconded by Member Sills, moved to approve the Initial Zoning classification of "R -1A" for the parcel of land known as the Wild Property. Motion carried unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT (CIE) UPDATE City Planner Rumer asked for this item to be cancelled. He advised with an update of just, the table it will not require a public hearing and can instead go before the City Commission for adoption. The Public Hearing was opened; as no one wished to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 17 JOINT PLANNING AREA AGREEMENT (JPA) AMENDMENT City Planner Rumer gave a brief history of JPA and how it became established. The proposed JPA amendments include changes to the JPA boundary, changes to Future Land use designations of lands, and the inclusion of facsimile as an authorized form of notification. City Planner Rumer advised that the 17 amendment is proposing to adjust the western boundary line to include all of the SR 429 Expressway and remove and add properties into the JPA. Second, the JPA Future Land Use Map will be amended to change the future land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (COM) for properties located on the south side of West Road and west of SR 429. Third, the JPA Future Land Use Map will be amended to change the future land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (COM) for properties located on the northeast corner of Roberson Road and Tomyn Blvd. DISCUSSION Member Dunn inquired what preceded this amendment to come before the commission. City Planner Rumer stated this amendment was originally to be included into the 16th amendment but due to an applicant coming forward and the road transfer agreement, it was decided to hold off. Member Dunn asked if this amendment was proposed due to someone wanting to buy the property and thinking if they went commercial they could do 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 13, 2012 so much more with it. City Planner Rumer explained this amendment is not a result of potential buyers as the city was already reviewing these areas to amend the zoning. Member Dillard inquired about the acreage of the properties included in the amendment. City Planner Rumer said he does not recall the acreage of the land use changes but a majority of the acres are wetlands so they are not looking at 20 acres of buildable land. The Public Hearing was opened; as no one wished to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Member Dillard, seconded by Member Morris, moved to approve the proposed 17 Amendment to the Joint Planning Area Agreement including the map and text per staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Land Development Code Amendment - Engineering Manual Update City Planner Rumer explained the engineering standards stating that some of the standards are outdated. Their efforts will be to create a manual which would be referenced in the LDC, for engineers, so they will have a design standard. The policy has been vetted by engineering firms and planning is ready to take this before the commission. Member Campbell inquired if this will go hand in hand with their design standards. City Planner Rumer answered affirmatively. Member Campbell inquired if a process will be set up so this can now be updated on a bi- annual basis. City Planner Rumer said that is their intention. Impact Fee Reduction Extension & Suspension of Fire Plan Review Fees City Planner Rumer stated they are quickly approaching the sunset of the impact fee reduction. He briefly explained why and how these reductions assist the economic health of the city. City Planner Rumer advised he is proposing to take to the commission an extension of the impact reductions for another year. They are currently under an impact fee study and may possibly bring back some changes. He further advised he is looking at having the Fire Plan Review Fees reinstated. Project Status Report City Planner Rumer announced the following: 1) McDonalds on West Road will be starting construction. 2) Raynor Shine was approved by Ocoee City Commission and also received 5 year permit approval from Orange County. 3) Park Place PUD was denied by the Ocoee City Commission and is currently working with the HOA's in the surrounding areas. 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 13, 2012 4) Casa Mirella on Roberson and Maguire has applied for a building permit. It will be a 216 unit apartment building. 5) Property off of Maine Street (south of the cemetery) sold on Friday. New owner is looking to continue the realignment of Maine Street. Member West stated he is impressed with the design of the RaceTrac and is pleased with the appearance thus far. City Planner Rumer stated they are looking to have an opening date the beginning of December. Member Morris inquired about the selling of West Oaks Mall. City Planner Rumer stated the mall was sold on an on -line auction. The city will be meeting with the new owners on Thursday to discuss their thoughts regarding the property. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: .41 414 Recording Clerk Bradley Campbell, Chairman • 4