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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-13MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Following a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Campbell, Vice - Chairman McKey, Members Dillard, Dunn and West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Drage and Recording Clerk Turner ABSENT: Member(s): de la Portilla (A /E), Keethler (A /E), Marcotte (A /E) and Sills (A /U) CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Vice Chairman McKey, seconded by Member West, moved to accept the m inutes of the November 12, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS Ocoee Pines PUD (FKA Whispering Pines) — Public Hearing Chairman Campbell informed the board that a letter was received by the developer requesting that this item be tabled to the next meeting. Member West, seconded by Member Dillard, moved to table the Ocoee Pines PUD to the next Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Motion carried unanim City of Ocoee Retention Pond Wurst Road — Public Hearing City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation with exhibits of the proposed project. The subject property is located on the south side of Wurst Road and adjacent to the railroad right -of -way, 250 feet west of the intersection of Wurst Road and A.D. Mims Road. The City is requesting the annexation of a parcel of land totaling 1.13 +/- acres and an initial zoning from Orange County "A -1" to the city of Ocoee "A -1 ". The parcel is vacant and does not contain public access. The City is anticipating using the parcel as a right -of -way retention pond when future upgrades are made to Wurst Road. Florida Statute grants municipalities the authority to annex contiguous, compact, non - circuitous territory so long as it does not create an enclave. The subject property is considered contiguous since it is an individual enclave located within the City limits. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2013 The subject property is located within the Ocoee - Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA) and is being considered for annexation as outlined in the JPA Agreement. Orange County has been notified of this petition. City staff has requested a city of Ocoee zoning designation of A -1 (Agriculture) which is consistent with the zoning of adjacent properties, and is intended for areas shown on the Future Land Use Map as "Low Density Residential ". DISCUSSION Vice - Chairman McKey asked what is located in the vicinity of this city of Ocoee retention pond site. City Planner Rumer explained that the City is reviewing a site plan for a Family Dollar store adjacent to the proposed retention pond on Wurst Road. He continued by saying that there is a plan being reviewed where the Family Dollar will construct a storm water pond. Board discussion ensued regarding the site plan review for the Family Dollar. The public hearing was opened. The public hearing was closed. Me mber Dillard, seconded by Vice - Chairman McKey, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, re comme nd to the Oc oee City Commission approval of the annexation of the +/- 1. acre parcel of land with an initial zoning classification of "A -1" for the Ocoee Future Pond Property Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Project Status Report City Planner Rumer spoke more on the city of Ocoee retention pond on Wurst Road. He explained that the property adjacent to the proposed Family Dollar is a Kangaroo gas station. He continued by saying that with the development of the Family Dollar store, a four -way intersection with Spring Lake Circle will be created. In addition to improvements underway for Spring Lake Elementary School, this four -way intersection will help resolve some of the traffic issues for the school. Member Dillard asked if there will be a traffic light at the intersection. City Planner Rumer explained that a traffic light is not warranted. Board discussion ensued regarding the new traffic route for Spring Lake Elementary School. City Planner Rumer briefed the board on development activity and methods the City is exploring to encourage development in the City. He explained the City is reviewing an 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 10, 2013 extension to the reduction of road impact fees. Mr. Rumer's development status update included the following projects: • All Sports Memory Care • Paws & Play (dog daycare) • Barkeritaville (dog daycare) • Final subdivision plan for the Skorman project, Park Place PUD • Wendy's Restaurant • Multi- family use concept plan for the outparcel by the Winn Dixie grocery store • Residential subdivision across from the Jim Beech Recreation Center City Planner Rumer concluded his project status update report by saying that many target areas in the City will see development. Chairman Campbell wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season! ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Attest: iana Turner, Recording Clerk APPR VED: X Bradley Campbell, Chairman