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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-06 Minutes P&Z MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Golden called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Following a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Golden, Vice-Chairman McKey, Members Campbell, Conkling, Morris, Rhodus, Sills, and West. Also present were Planning Manager Armstrong, Senior Planner Fabre, and Administrative Assistant III Aycock. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Member Rhodus stated she showed up for the meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, thinking that was when the meeting was scheduled. She said the meeting minutes had Tuesday, March 22, 2006, as the title; however, the meeting was Wednesday, March 23, 2006. She asked that the board mark her absence as excused since she did intend to be present, but was confused about the night. Vice Chair McKev, seconded bv Member Rhodus, moved to accept the Minutes of the March 22, 2006, meetinq with corrections to the day in the title beinq Wednesday, not Tuesdav, and markinq Member Rhodus as excused. Motion carried unanimous/v. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers Member Rhodus, seconded bv Vice Chair McKev, moved to retain the existinq officers to the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman. Motion carried unanimous/v. Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting April 11, 2006 INGRAM TRAILS - FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN Catherine Armstrong, Planning Manager, stated the preliminary subdivision plan came before the board about one year ago and the final subdivision plan is consistent with that. The location of the property is at the southwest side of Ingram Road near the intersection of Ingram Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road. The Future Land Use designation of the property is "Low Density Residential" and the zoning designation is R-1AA "Single Family Dwelling". Planning Manager Armstrong said the site plan being proposed tonight is 55- single family homes with lot sizes of 9,000 sq. ft., minimum home size being 1,400 sq. ft. She said a recreation area will be at the northern end of the property with a gazebo and a tot lot. Sidewalks are proposed along Ingram Road, 6-ft. in width, along with appropriate landscaping, as well as 4-ft. internal sidewalks throughout the subdivision. She further added that two retention ponds are proposed, along with a brick wall along Ingram Road and the western side will have a tan PVC fence. She stated the subdivision is proposed to have one access point from Ingram Road with a north-bound left turn lane into the subdivision. Planning Manager Armstrong explained that a Tri-Party Agreement between the City of Ocoee, Orange County, and the applicant, is included with the staff report. This agreement pertains to roadway improvements along Ingram Road and the county will be doing intersection/alignment improvements. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW The DRC met on March 28, 2006, and reviewed the Final Subdivision Plan. There were several outstanding comments from the Planning, Engineering, and Legal Departments of the City. She said that one remaining comment regarding some easements does still exist. DRC recommended approval of the Final Subdivision Plan date stamped received April 6, 2006, subject to the developer making changes, which they have. However, there is that one comment from the City Attorney regarding a response letter for easement documents. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon the recommendation of the DRC, Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plan for Ingram Trails date stamped received April 6, 2006, subject to the one condition regarding easement documents are to be obtained for the off- site 15' utility easement, the 15' drainage easement, and the 11' trail easement, prior to the time of platting. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting April 11, 2006 DISCUSSION Vice Chair McKey inquired of the threshold number of lots before the various amenities were added. Community Development Director Wagner stated the recreational improvements are one per 50 lots and the enclosed shelter does not come in until they reach 100 lots. Planning Manager Armstrong said they do meet the code requirements for the square footage for the open area pavilion, which is 250 sq. ft. Discussion ensued regarding whether the sidewalk originally proposed was to be six-foot wide or eight-feet wide. It was decided that a six-foot sidewalk would be better suited for many reasons. Chairman Golden inquired if any additional buffer would be required since the trail goes around both sides of the subdivision. Planning Manager Armstrong said they have the rear yard buffer and the PVC fence along the back; she did not believe they have done any additional planting. Chairman Golden inquired about the applicant's tree removal plan proposed. Chad Moorhead, applicant, said in order to meet the storm water requirements the sites had to be brought up, along with the roadways. He said the sites needed to be re-graded to meet those requirements. Chairman Golden stated his concern for the home owners and suggested the applicant rethink the tree removal plan because he saw a 22" tree along the northwest corner. Discussion ensued regarding the 100' storm water requirement. Community Development Director Wagner stated that all subdivisions cut the roads first and the City's zoning inspector does check that. He said that the trees between the homes do not usually survive due to all of the grade work and the construction done around them anyway. Vice Chair McKey inquired if the gazebo was the only meeting space and mentioned a closed in area for the Homeowner's Association and other groups to meet in inclement weather would be nice. He stated that maybe they could gather in a nearby church or adjacent subdivision. Dave Brown, Centex Homes, stated he would consider the idea of a closed-in facility. Member West stated a middle school would soon be built close by that they might be able to use. Community Development Director Wagner said a subdivision built to the north will have a big clubhouse. 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting April 11, 2006 Member Morris, seconded bv Member West, moved to recommend approval of the Final Subdivision Plan for Inqram Trails, as date stamped received bv the City on April 6, 2006, sub;ect to the followinQ condition: "easement documents be obtained for the offsite 15' utilitv easement, 15' drainaQe easement. and the 11' trail access easement prior to the time of pia ttinq ", Motion carried unanimous/v. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Member West said the maps that were included were great. Community Development Director Wagner explained what a great tool the maps are and said they would be on the website. He also reminded the board that City Commission approved $1,000 budget for their expenditures and inquired what they would like to use that money for besides board shirts. He suggested they purchase some planning tapes for review, which are made specifically for planning and zoning commissions, and are very educational. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Attest: APPROVED: d1/0! 4