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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 12/14/2004 THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golden called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Following a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Golden, Members Campbell, Keller (arrived at 7:10 p.rn.) McKey, Morris, Rhodus, and West. Also present were Community Development Director Wagner, Planning Manager Armstrong, Senior Planner Fabre, Senior Planner Grimms, City Attorney Storey, and Deputy City Clerk Brasher. ABSENT: Member Riffe, who was un-excused. Member Sills, who was excused. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. Vice-Chairman McKey. seconded bv Member West. moved to accept the Consent Aqenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. NEW BUSINESS NORTHWEST SECTOR STUDY - Renaissance Planning Group Community Development Director Wagner gave background information regarding the Northwest Sector Study and introduced Whit Blanton and Julie Salvo, representing Renaissance Planning Group. Whit Blanton stated the focus of the study area is to determine how much development can occur in the study area given the infrastructure needs and associated costs. Julie Salvo stated the northwest area of Ocoee is a fast-paced growing area in a good location with the presence of a toll road, proximity to regional shopping and access to employment centers. She further stated that the demand for industrial and office is limited but the demand for residential is increasing which also increases the demand for retail in the area. Scenario Evaluation Ms. Salvo presented the following scenarios: Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 A. Residential-Focused - Low density residential and is similar to the City of Ocoee's future land use. This would add 8,600 dwelling units and nearly 6,000 jobs. B. Employment-Focused - Medium density residential with mixed-use of commercial/light industrial and office. This would add 8,300 dwelling units and nearly 7,000 jobs. C. Balanced Residential/Employment - Introduces high density residential and is a mix of commercial, office and light industrial. This would add 10,000 dwelling units and 6,800 jobs. Ms. Salvo stated that the north interchange-impact area would consist of mixed-use commercial and light industrial, employment-based land uses and would be supported by medium density residences. The south interchange-impact area would be anchored by light-industrial, "craftsman district" - a special purpose area providing a niche economy. Renaissance Planning Group recommends Scenario A - "Residential Focused" for the following reasons: . Most supported by the market assessment . Residential revenues will come quicker . Character of developments is consistent and compatible with the City. Capitol Improvements (Transportation - Public Utilities - Fiscal Impact) Transportation Mr. Blanton stated that there is no transportation funding committed from public agencies in the next five to six years. The estimated cost of the roadway improvements would be $50.4 million. The recommended improvements are as follows: . Widen Silver Star Road . Re-align Silver Star Road . Widen Ocoee-Apopka Road . Extend Wurst Road . Widen Fullers Cross Road 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 Potable Water Increased water capacity would be needed as well as a new water treatment plant and additional transmission mains to service the area. The estimated costs for the water upgrades would be $6.5 million. Wastewater Additional capacity and re-routing of the wastewater would be needed as well as upgrading the existing wastewater treatment plant. The estimated costs for the wastewater upgrades would be $8.4 - $9.5 million. Ms. Salvo stated that the estimated infrastructure construction costs for the Northwest Sector would be $66.4 million plus an additional $17 - $20 million a day in general operating costs. Chairman Golden stated that if the County provides the utilities, the City would loose the revenue generated by the utilities and that would be a loss to the City. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Northwest Sector Study. The Planning & Zoning Commission members supported the following scenarios: Member Morris - Scenario B Member Campbell - Scenario A or B Member Keller - Scenario B Chairman Golden - Scenario A Vice-Chairman McKey - Scenario B Member West -Scenario B Member Rhodus - Scenario B Community Development Director Wagner said there is no correct answer to the Northwest Sector but it is important not to "over-zone" property and anyone of these scenarios will require a lot of changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Member West asked when this would go before the City Commission. Community Development Director Wagner said there would be a Work Session with the City Commission in January 2005, and notices regarding the Work Session will be sent to the Public. 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 INGRAM ESTATES - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN Senior Planner Grimms presented the Staff Report for Ingram Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan. The Ingram Estates property includes :1:33.48 acres located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Ingram Road and McCormick Road. The subject property contains a house and several agricultural buildings. Along with the usual utility improvements, the property owner will provide 10-feet of additional road right-of-way on the south side of McCormick Road for future road widening. The proposed subdivision will consist of 104 single-family residential lots with a typical lot size of 9,000 square feet and a minimum living area of 1,400 square feet. Sidewalks will be provided along both sides of all internal streets as well as the front of the subdivision on Ingram and McCormick Roads. Ingram Estates will have one access point from Ingram Road and this subdivision will not be gated. There will be a six-foot brick wall with appropriate landscaping on both sides of the entrance with the wall extending northward along Ingram Road to the north boundary and westward along McCormick Road to the east property boundary. Water and wastewater will be provided by Orange County while reclaimed water, solid waste, and police and fire protection will be provided by the City. The applicant is constructing or paying the cost of a northbound left turn lane on Ingram Road at McCormick Road and paving Ingram road curb and gutter along the length of the property, which will include a southbound turn lane for traffic entering the site. The applicant will also install a right turn lane on McCormick Road at Ingram Road. The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the Ingram Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plan on November 11, 2004. The DRC discussed the items in the report from the City Attorney's office and the Planning Division and the developer agreed to make the requested changes. The Engineering Department and the City's transportation consultant had no outstanding issues. It was noted that an Annexation Agreement has been executed between the developer and the City. There was discussion of re-use line along Ingram Road and it was agreed that the developer and the City would meet with the County concerning this issue. Also discussed was the alignment of the entrances to the Ingram Estates Subdivision and the McCormick Woods Subdivision being places directly opposite of each other on Ingram Road. The developer agreed to coordinate with the developer of McCormick Woods. The DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14,2004 Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Ingram Estates Subdivision, as date stamped received by the City on October 7,2004. The public hearing was opened. Robert Gormican, 980 W. McCormick Road, stated his concerns with street designs in the Ingram Estates Subdivision and asked why there is no "break-through" street through Ingram Estates to the larger parcel on the south border of Mr. Dill's property. He also asked that if Ingram Estates is not required to have a "break-through" street through to Mr. Dill's property, would his project be required to have a "break-through" street? Community Development Director Wagner said the connection south precludes negotiations with Mr. Dill for any connection north. The LDC requires inner- connecting streets as least every 1,000 feet, and two access connections for every subdivision. The adjoining property would give Ingram Estates the two access connections that are required. Mr. Wagner assured Mr. Gormican that the City does not intend to create a street straight through his property. Mr. Gormican suggested that the City gets in touch with Orange County Parks requesting that they construct bicycle trails for the children on the north side of McCormick Road. City Attorney Storey announced a disclosure that Foley & Lardner LLP represents the property owner for the McCormick Woods project; therefore, he would be unable to advise the City on any matters relating to that project. Stuart Krammer, representative for McCormick Woods, stated that the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Ingram Estates had been reviewed and asked that the developer of Ingram Estates redesign and resubmit the infrastructure plans showing no reliance on McCormick Woods Subdivision for joint infrastructure, due to the fact that Ingram Estates relies on joint infrastructure use with McCormick Woods Subdivision. If the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Ingram Estates is approved, it should be approved upon the condition that the developer of Ingram Estates enters into a Joint Use or Shared Infrastructure Agreement with the developer of McCormick Woods Subdivision. Ingram Estates does not have a lift station; it relies on connecting into the sewer of McCormick Woods. After nine months of discussion with the developer of Ingram Estates, the owners of McCormick Woods have not had satisfactory negotiations with the other party and would like this issue revolved so they can begin construction. Community Development Director Wagner asked for clarification from Mr. Krammer. Mr. Krammer stated that early on there was discussion that there would be joint infrastructure with McCormick Woods and there has not been an agreement signed to 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 that fact. Mr. Wagner said the project could still move forward and the details could be worked out later when the City has legal council to review the request unless the developers can come to an agreement before that time. Neil Hiler, representing Neal Hiler Engineering, stated he thought all of the necessary agreements had been entered into. Community Development Director Wagner asked if this agreement does not get worked out, is there a way to service the subdivision without going through the adjoining subdivision. Mr. Hiler said there was. The public hearing was closed. Member Keller said he understands the position where it would be difficult to ask the developer to construct six-foot sidewalks but he still wants to ask the developer if they would oppose constructing six-foot sidewalks. Member Keller, seconded by Vice-Chairman McKey, moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Inqram Estates Subdivision. as date stamped received by the City on October 7.2004, with the conditions that the developer widen the sidewalks to six-feet and work out the infrastructure issue between Inqram Estates Subdivision and McCormick Woods Subdivision. Motion carried 7-0. SHOP PES OF OCOEE - LOT Q-OCOEE COMMONS - PRELIMINARY/FINAL SITE PLAN Senior Planner Fabre presented the Staff Report for Shoppes of Ocoee. The Shoppes of Ocoee will be a restaurant/retail commercial establishment, located in the commercial designated portion of the Ocoee Commons PUD. The :1:4.589 acre site is located on the north side of W. Colonial Drive just east of Blackwood Avenue adjacent to the West Orange Professional Center. This commercial building will consist of a total of 33,938 square feet of floor area of which a portion will be allocated for potential restaurant space. The structure itself will incorporate a :1:51.8 feet high clock tower design with outdoor sitting areas for patron use. There are no wetlands on the site and the site is outside the 500-year floodplain. Several existing oak trees are to be preserved along the west and south property lines. These trees will be credited toward meeting the landscape requirements. The site will have primary access from W. Colonial Drive and secondary access from Blackwood Avenue through the internal Ocoee Commons PUD road network. A five-feet wide walkway with landscaping will be provided on Tract "P" and required landscape buffers will be provided on the west and east portion of Tract "P." 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 The applicant is requesting a waiver from Art. VI, Sec. 6-4, H (1), which requires that minimum size parking spaces be nine-feet wide by 20 feet deep. The purpose for the waiver is to preserve existing specimen trees and increase the available green area around the base of those trees within the parking lot area. Therefore, the applicant is formally requesting a relaxed standard from the LDC whereby certain parking spaces will only be 18 feet deep. In addition, the developer is proposing to provide wheel stops to separate and define the parking areas. Wheel stops are also proposed to protect sidewalk areas within the development. Staff supports this waiver in order to insure the survival of certain specimen trees and to ensure that the applicant provides the total number of parking spaces required. The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on November 18, 2004, and reviewed the Preliminary/Final Site Plan. There were several technical issues to be addressed from the City Attorney, Planning, and Engineering that were identified in written staff comments and presented verbally. All of the issues were discussed and a few minor changes to the plan were agreed upon. The applicants were made aware of the following issues: ~ A building permit will not be issued until the Ocoee Commons "Plat" has been property approved, executed, and recorded. ~ A building permit can be secured with the understanding that a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until certain infrastructure of Ocoee Commons PUD is constructed resulting in an issuance of a Certificate of Completion. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan, subject to the developer making changes specified in the reports and incorporating the waiver request into the proposal as discussed. These changes were made and shown on the plans date stamped "Received December 9, 2004." The plans have now been revised to address the issues that were discussed at the DRC meeting. However, there a few minor issues, which still need to be addressed before the City Commission formal site plan approval: ~ Site Data Table needs to reflect the actual handicapped and standard parking spaces provided; ~ Ensure that all roof-mounted equipment is screened completely from view; ~ Provide an acceptable lighting plan that meets code; ~ Ensure that the lighting program is consistent with the rest of the Ocoee Commons PUD commercial development. 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 Based upon the recommendation of the DRC and the submittal packet received by the City on December 9, 2004, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Shoppes of Ocoee, subject to the following conditions: ~ Approval of the waiver pertaining to minimum size of parking spaces; ~ Completion of Staff's additional comments, mentioned in this staff report, before City Commission action; ~ Approval, execution, and recording of the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat" before issuance of a building permit. Vice-Chairman McKey said he could not find a detailed bicycle rack on the plans and a good secure bicycle rack is important. Member Rhodus asked how many parking spaces would be minimized. Ron Henson, representing Design Services Group, said in order to save large specimen trees it would be necessary to minimize approximately 30% of the spaces. Discussion ensued regarding the parking spaces. Chairman Golden said he would like to see the lighting go down since there is already a lot of light pollution from Wal-Mart. A representative for the developer spoke regarding the lighting (inaudible). The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Member West, seconded by Member Campbell. moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Shoppes of Ocoee subiect to the followinq conditions: A) Approval of the Waiver pertaininq to minimum size parkinq spaces; B) Completion of Staff's additional comments. mentioned in this staff report. before City Commission action; and C) Approval. execution. and recordinq of the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat" prior to issuance of a buildinq permit. Motion carried 7-0. CRESTWOOD COMMONS - FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN Senior Planner Fabre presented the Staff Report for the Crestwood Commons Final Subdivision Plan. Crestwood Commons is a townhome community consisting of 97 units, which will occupy Lot "C" of the Ocoee Commons PUD. The site will encompass :1:14.4 acres and is located east of Blackwood Avenue and north of W. Colonial Drive. 8 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14,2004 The owner intends to develop the property as a gated townhouse community with recreation facilities and a meeting space for its residents. There will be two entrance points into Crestwood Commons with the main entrance on the west side of the subdivision from a private road off of Montgomery Avenue and a secondary entrance on the east side of the subdivision from a future road to be built along the north and east sides of the property. There will also be a pedestrian connection through a gate to the commercial development located along the southern edge of the subdivision. The dwelling units will consist of a minimum of 1,200 square feet of living area with an attached two-car garage. Additional guest parking spaces are provided throughout the site per Code requirements. The townhome themselves will be spaces at least 20 feet apart from each other and 10 feet from any subdivision wall structure for fire and emergency access. A six-foot buffer wall and landscaping will be built along Montgomery Avenue to meet the City's landscaping provisions related to size and amount of plant materials for multi- family developments. The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the Final Subdivision Plan for Crestwood Commons on December 7,2004. There were a few minor issues to be addressed from the City Attorney and from the Planning Division. The applicants were made aware of the following issue that a building permit will not be issued until the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat" is properly approved, executed, and recorded. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plan subject to approval, execution, and recording of the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat." Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plan for Crestwood Commons, as date stamped received by the City on December 9, 2004, subject to approval, execution, and recording of the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat." Member Campbell. seconded by Vice-Chairman McKey. moved to recommend approval of the Crestwood Commons Final Subdivision Plan as date stamped received by the City on December 9, 2004. subiect to approval. execution. and recordinq of the Ocoee Commons PUD "Plat." Motion carried 7-0. Community Development Director Wagner thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission members for their service throughout the year and wished them the best over the holiday season. 9 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting December 14, 2004 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: ~~ Brenda Brasher, Deputy City Clerk 10