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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA 04-19-12 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 19, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Wilsen called the meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Member Colburn led the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; the Clerk called roll and declared a quorum. PRESENT: Vice Chairman Wilsen, Members Cadle, Colburn, and Warren. Also present were City Planner Rumer, City Attorney Cookson, and Deputy City Clerk Sibbitt. ABSENT: None ELECTION - CHAIR & VICE CHAIR Vice Chairman Wilsen said he would like to hold an election for chair and vice chair. Member Colburn advised that he respectfully nominates Fred Wilsen as Chairman. Member Colburn, seconded by Member Cadle, moved to elect Fred Wilsen as Chairman to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried 4 -0. Member Cadle nominated himself as Vice Chair. Member Cadle, seconded by Chairman Wilsen, moved to elect Robert Cadle as Vice Chair to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried 4 -0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 26, 2012 Member Cadle, seconded by Member Colburn, moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 2012. Motion carried 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS ARDEN PARK — STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES — VR -12 -01 City Planner Rumer presented exhibits and the staff report for the variance request by Standard Pacific Homes for a variance to Article VIII, 8 -6L, which permits two subdivision development signs. BACKGROUND The applicant, Standard Pacific Homes, is requesting a variance to permit twelve (12) temporary subdivision development signs on the Arden Park property as part of a marketing plan. The land development code permits two signs not to exceed 128 square feet. Arden Park is the largest subdivision in the city. It was initially going to be developed by Beazer Homes; however, Beazer Homes sold it to Standard Pacific. Arden Park South has currently broken ground and will have 157 lots. City Planner Rumer announced Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting April 19, 2012 that Ingram Estates, as well as, a few other subdivisions in Ocoee are currently under construction. Due to the development of other subdivisions within the City, staff did not want to set a precedent which is why they requested the applicant run this request through the variance process. Standard Pacific is requesting the variance with the belief that the proposed signage and layout will complement their marketing plan. RECOMMENDATION Based on the current economic conditions and due to the coordinated sign package presented, staff is supportive of a variance that would increase the signs from two to twelve. Staff recommends the following: 1. Four (4) signs located on the North/South portion of Clarcona Ocoee Road. 2. Eight (8) signs located on the East /West portion of Clarcona Ocoee Road with four (4) on the Arden Park North property and four (4) on the Arden Park South property. 3. Signs must be separated a minimum of 300 linear feet. DISCUSSION Member Warren asked if staff's recommendation was to permit the signs not to exceed 128 square feet. City Planner Rumer explained this will far exceed the code of (2) two signs at 128 square feet. He advised the signs being proposed will be 4x4 '/2 and the developer feels with these signs, it will add and create the Arden Park homes they are marketing. Chairman Wilsen commented that he would like for this board to look at just this variance and the facts on whether the twelve signs can be warranted. He further commented that the minimum 300 feet should be up to the City Commission to decide. City Attorney Cookson said the board could certainly condition their approval on a spacing or size requirement if they chose to grant the variance. Chairman Wilsen inquired if that would entitle the next developer to the spacing of 300 feet. City Attorney Cookson said it can set a precedent; however, it is a case by case basis and the next developer would have to establish that their case is essentially identical to the prior one. City Planner Rumer said for this variance they could easily separate the signs 300 feet apart. The Public Hearing was opened. Steven Polocheck, representative of Standard Pacific Homes, briefly explained the vision they have for Arden Park and how the signage would help define that vision. He also reminded the board that the signs are just temporary. City Planner Rumer advised that the (4) four signs that would be located on the North South section of Clarcona -Ocoee Road would not be there the full five years because Orange County just awarded a contract for the widening of that road. Member Colburn inquired as to how many 2 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting April 19, 2012 developments in the city are just as large as Arden Park. City Planner Rumer answered Westyn Bay and Wesmere. Mr. Polocheck added that the West Orange Trail traffic was also important to them which is why they wanted the array of signage. City Attorney Cookson commented that he feels since staff has made a recommendation to approve the (4) four signs on the North/South portion of Clarcona -Ocoee Road and (8) eight signs on the East /West portion, as well as, the 300 ft. spacing, that they confirm whether or not the developer would be in favor of those conditions. Mr. Polocheck clarified the recommendation and further said they are okay with staff's recommendation. Robert Gormican, 980 W. McCormick Road, said he does not have any objections with the signage and feels they look very nice. He commented that Ocoee needs buyers in the area because it will help with the taxes. Robert Hodgen, 9947 Clarcona -Ocoee Road, said they do not have any issues or objections with the signage. The Public Hearing was closed. Member Colburn, seconded by Member Warren, moved to recommend to the City Commission that the Arden Park — Standard Pacific Homes Variance be approved with the following conditions: Four (4) signs located on the North /South portion of Clarcona Ocoee Road, Eight (8) signs located on the East /West portion of Clarcona Ocoee Road with four (4) on the Arden Park North property and four (4) on the Arden Park South • ro s ert Sins must be se s arated a minimum o 300 linear eet and si. na. e to be no larger than 4x4 4 feet. Motion carried 4 -0. OLD BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS - None COMMENTS City Planner Rumer briefly advised that the Makinajin variance was presented to the City Commission and was denied. He has spoken with Mr. and Mrs. Makinajin and they are working with the HOA and neighbors on something different. 3 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting April 19, 2012 Member Colburn commented that they have an opening for a regular member and he has turned in an application for Edward Worbel who he would personally recommend. Chairman Wilsen advised that the city hosted their Volunteer Dinner and it was very much appreciated. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. .6 1 A..-. _ L �. %. Melanie Sibbitt, Deputy City Clerk Fred Wilsen, Chairman 4