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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-14MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 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 de la Portilla, Dunn, Keethler (arrived at 7:07 p.m.), Marcotte, Sills, and West (arrived at 7:20 p.m.). Also present were City Planner Rumer, Principal Planner Fabre, Assistant City Attorney Drage and Recording Clerk Turner. ABSENT: Member(s): Dillard (A /E) CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Vice - Chairman McKey, seconded by Member de la Portilla moved to accept the minutes of the June 10, 2014, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS Arden Park North Phase 2 — Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief presentation with exhibits of the proposed project. Arden Park North is located on the north side of Clarcona -Ocoee Road and situated between Hobson Road and Ingram Road. Arden Park North is approximately 308 acres of which 54.44 acres are identified as wetlands /Lake Sims. Arden Park North Phase 2 is the southern 85.45 acres of this parent parcel of which 10.34 acres are wetlands /Lake Sims. The subject site is currently undeveloped with mostly planted pine trees, wetlands and 100 -year floodplain areas. The Arden Park North Phase 2 PSP /FSP is a residential subdivision that proposes a total of 205 single - family residential lots with a resulting net density of 2.73 units per acre. In addition, Arden Park North Phase 2 PSP /FSP is proposed to be constructed in two sub - phases (A & B). The minimum residential lot standards are (121) 45 feet by 120 feet, (81) 65 feet by 120 feet and (3) 75 feet by 120 feet. All streets in Arden Park North will be private and gated, and will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. Phase 2 of the Arden Park North will have one main access point until the later phases develop. The main access point will be located on the southern portion of the property that is adjacent to Clarcona -Ocoee Road. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 The Arden Park North Phase 2 PSP /FSP proposes a 6' high cementitious (or precast) wall system, metal lattice fence (to create green wall sections) with columns, and associated buffer plantings along the portions of the development that front Clarcona -Ocoee Road and the eastern property boundary. Along the western property boundary a 6' high PVC fence will be provided per PUD requirements. The wall and PVC fence will be provided in tracts that will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association. The Arden Park North Phase 2 PSP /FSP proposes several amenities: a playground, benches, picnic tables and a walking path will be provided within the community park. The other major amenity that will be provided is a walking path /workout circuit around the portion of the property that is adjacent to Lake Sims. The developer will maintain as many of the existing trees as possible. The wetland area limits and buffers shown are in accordance with the approved SJRWMD (St. Johns River Water Management District) wetlands limits. The Applicant/Developer has worked with SJRWMD to have an approved master mitigation plan for Arden Park North. Potable water and sewer services will be provided by Orange County. The City of Ocoee will provide solid waste services, reuse water, police and fire protection. The Applicant has requested no Waivers from the Land Development Code for this project phase. The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on September 3, 2014, and reviewed the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Arden Park North Phase 2. There were several minor technical issues to be addressed from the City's Planning Division and Engineering Department that were summarized. The Police Chief recommended using "Click2Enter" system for their entry gates. In order to facilitate this project, the Applicant agreed to receive formal review comments at a later date. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan, subject to the resolution any remaining staff comments. Discussion Vice - Chairman McKey inquired if the minor technical issues have been addressed by the applicant. Mr. Fabre stated the applicant is currently addressing them. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired the status of the Click2Enter system as suggested by the Police Chief. Mr. Fabre stated the applicant is agreeable to the system. Discussion ensued regarding the existing trees on the project site. Mr. Fabre explained that most of the trees are pine trees and the applicant will try and maintain as many of the existing trees as possible. Vice - Chairman McKey expressed his displeasure with the proposed lot widths. The vice - chairman inquired regarding additional parking for residents and visitors. City Planner Rumer explained that residents of the single family homes will be able to park four cars on their property, two in the garage and two in the driveway. The United States Postal Service decides where the mailboxes will be located; however, the lots are wide enough to offer 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 street parking. Additionally, the subdivision will enter into a Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the City. Member Sills inquired regarding the Click2Enter system. Mr. Rumer explained the new system allows emergency response vehicles to enter gated communities with just a simple 'click' of the radio transmitter button. The public hearing was opened. Scott Sterns, civil engineer for the project, stated his concurrence with city staff's recommendation of the project and entertained comments and questions from the Board. Member Keethler suggested that the entrance and exit gate be set back for non - residents in order to avoid any traffic issues. Mr. Sterns stated they will take his suggestion under advisement. Member Marcotte commented that having drains in the back yards of the homes may prove difficult to maintain. Mr. Sterns explained the city engineer recommended drains in the back yard as the topography is extreme. Discussion ensued that the City will not maintain the drains as it is a private gated community. Member Keethler opined that the proposed 45 -foot residential lots are rather small. The public hearing was closed. Vice - Chairman McKeV, seconded by Member Sills, moved that the Plannin_g and Zoninq Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan for Arden Park North Phase 2 (Project No. LS- 2013 -003), subiect to resolvin_g the remainin_q staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Casa Mirella Phase V — Preliminary /Final Site Plan City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation with exhibits of the proposed project. The subject property is located on Lot 3 of Casa Mirella located on the west side of Maguire Road and south of Roberson Road. The subject property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is located within the Belmere PD. Lot 3 has been set aside for 85 ALF units. The applicant is proposing to convert the 85 ALF units to 12 residential units and add 48 more units to the PUD in order to construct 60 multi - family units. The Casa Mirella Phase V PSP /FSP is a multi - family dwelling project that proposes a total of 60 multi - family units. The 60 units will be provided for in two separate buildings. One building will contain 36 units and the other 24 units. The stormwater will be handled in the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 existing stormwater management facilities and will require a modification to the existing SJRWMD stormwater permit. All internal roadways in Casa Mirella V will be private and will be accessed through the existing gates. Casa Mirella Phase V PSP /FSP proposes a continuance of the 6' high decorative wall along Maguire Road. The appropriate buffer planting will be placed between the sidewalk and wall along Maguire Road. A wall and pedestrian gate will be provided on the north side adjacent to the driveway off Maguire Road. Casa Mirella Phase V PSP /FSP proposes a new playground tot lot area and dog park to take the place of the existing passive park. The project was initially held -up due to concurrency issues; however, the developer mitigated the issue by transferring credits from one of their other project sites. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) has granted the developer the needed concurrency. The site will be accessed from Roberson Road and Maguire Road. The developer is required to provide a left -turn lane on Roberson Road into the site and is also required to extend the reclaimed water. The City, via use of impact fees, is partnering with the developer to improve the roadways from Maguire Road to the property line. The conjoined effort will include the addition of a right -turn lane travelling east to south Maguire Road, dual left lanes going north on Maguire Road and through on Moore Road. The DRC met on September 3, 2014, and voted unanimously to approve the project resolving any remaining comments before the City Commission meeting. Discussion Member Marcotte requested details regarding the City's partnership with the developer for the road construction. Mr. Rumer explained that the developer is required to modify the road by providing a left -turn lane on Roberson Road, and the City will make roadway improvements during that time as well. The City will make roadway improvements through the use of the developer's contractor. Member Keethler opined that the building in the rear of the site is landlocked. He asked if an emergency gate would be included in the plans. Mr. Rumer explained that the Fire Department conducted an analysis which did not conclude a need for an emergency gate. The public hearing was opened. John Townsend, with Donald W. McIntosh Associates, Inc., attended on behalf of the developer. He commented that he agrees with staff's recommendation and would entertain any questions from the Board. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 Member de la Portilla inquired regarding the school concurrency issue. Art Wellington, Unicorp National Developments, also on behalf of the developer, explained that the developer purchased more than a sufficient amount of credits for a different project. That project was reduced and the extra credits were then transferred to the Casa Mirella project. The public hearing was closed. Member West, seconded by Member de la Portilla, moved that the Plannin_g and Zoninq Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Preliminary /Final Site Plan for Casa Mirella Phase V (Proiect No. LS- 2014 -002), subject to resolving the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Kids Community College Charter School — Special Exception City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation with exhibits of the proposed project. The proposed Kids Community College Charter School, a 350 student PreK -5th grade school, is located in the Lake Olympia Square development. The parcel is located on the west end of the commercial plaza. The subject site is vacant and contains 6.22 acres. The current zoning designation on the property is C -2 (Community Commercial). The existing land use designation for the property is "Commercial ". As it is zoned "C -2 ", under the LDC a special exception may requested for a school. The proposed Kids Community College consists of a two story 28,800 sq. ft. PreK -5th grade charter school. The campus will consist of a single school building with associated playground, basketball court, and 100 x 200 activity field. The recreation fields will not be lighted. Stormwater retention will be located on the property. Access to the site will be provided via the right in /out located on Silver Star Road. There will not be any access from Olympus Drive. A traffic study is under review. Staff does not have the results of the traffic study to date. Review of the traffic study will determine the length of the cue line for afternoon pickup and vehicular movement on adjoining streets. The applicant is maintaining two (2) commercial out parcels along Silver Star Road. Mr. Rumer explained that there are water intrusion issues in the neighboring development, and the City is working with the developer to not exasperate the issue. Mr. Rumer explained that if the Board chooses to recommend approval, the approval of the Special Exception will be specific to Kids Community College and the specific plan. Any grounds change or name change will require an amendment to the Special Exception; approval will be for the user and the specific plan. 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 Discussion Chairman Campbell inquired if a pedestrian access will be available on Olympus Drive. Mr. Rumer stated there will not be a pedestrian gate on Olympus Drive. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired regarding the water intrusion. Mr. Rumer explained that at the moment, the issue is not exasperated, and the City will continue to work with the developer. Member de la Portilla inquired if Kids Community College is an existing school. Mr. Rumer responded, "Yes ", and that the school is currently located at the St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Member Keethler inquired if the school will be accessed through the commercial parking lot. Mr. Rumer, responded "Yes ". Discussion ensued regarding the volume of traffic in the area, and Mr. Rumer explained that the City is still reviewing the traffic study. However, the study shows no stacking issues. Discussion ensued regarding the two remaining out parcels. Member Keethler inquired if the drainage issues are solvable. Mr. Rumer explained that there may be different ways to resolve the issues, but they may be costly. Injecting clay into the ground was a suggested method of resolution. Mr. Rumer reminded the Board that drainage issues will be reviewed and addressed during the Large Scale Site Plan phase. Member Sills inquired if the school can request the addition of portables. Mr. Rumer explained that such a request would need to go before the Board and Commission. Member Marcotte inquired if the school will use buses. Mr. Rumer stated he will allow the applicant to respond. The public hearing was opened. Timothy Powell, President for TSP Companies, Inc., attended on behalf of the applicant and introduced some members from the developer's team. Member de la Portilla inquired when possession of the property would occur. Tim Kilpatrick, representing Kids Community College, responded for the 2015 -2016 school year. He continued by saying that the school currently serves 160 children. Member West inquired when the school's lease is set to terminate with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kilpatrick responded next year [2015]. 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 Vice - Chairman McKey inquired if there are future plans to increase the size of the school. Mr. Kilpatrick responded that their approval with OCPS is for 350 students. Any changes will need to also be approved by OCPS. Additionally, it is not in their model to serve more than 350 students. Board discussion ensued regarding the charter approval that the school has with OCPS. Chairman Campbell asked Mr. Kilpatrick to address Member Marcotte's bus question. Mr. Kilpatrick explained that the school will not be using buses. The chairman inquired where the students will go upon completion of the 5 th grade. Mr. Kilpatrick explained they currently only have plans for the PreK -5 program, and upon completion of the 5 th grade, the students will matriculate into the public school system Member de la Portilla inquired how many classrooms the school will have. Mr. Kilpatrick explained the school will have 15 classrooms, and it will have an elevator. The following residents voiced their concerns and provided comments for the Kids Community College Charter School project: • John Finger, 1513 Acropolis Circle • Andrew Sechler, 1336 Hawthorne Cove Drive • Gaillof Joseph, 1505 Acropolis Circle • Starweista Jacobsen, 1305 Fish Lake Road Some of the shared concerns and comments from the residents included: • Traffic issues • Drainage issues • Ingress /egress issues • Fear of using the neighboring development as a cut - through • Great fit for the area; great project Mr. Kilpatrick explained that the only activities that will occur in the evening will be administrative meetings; the school does not have athletic programs. There are no plans for extensive exterior lighting, only security lighting. Chairman Campbell opined that this project is a good fit for the area and will be a great addition to the neighborhood. Member Dunn agreed with the chairman, but did express her concern with the challenges that westbound travelers will face. Member de la Portilla inquired the project's timeline. Mr. Rumer stated it is compressed. He foresees submittal of the Final Site Plan in January, and breaking ground in March or W Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 April. Member de la Portilla shared his concern for the children if the school does not meet the deadline. Member Keethler expressed his pleasure with the plan. The public hearing was closed. Member Keethler, seconded by Vice - Chairman McKey, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Special Exception for Kids Community College Charter School (Project #1- 14 -SE- 022) subject to resolving all outstanding staff comments and final determination of the transportation study. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Project Status Report Member Sills inquired regarding the new construction on State Road 50 by State Road 429. Mr. Rumer explained that it is a 11,000 square -foot indoor doggy daycare, Paws -n- Play. Member West inquired about the status of the Barkeritaville project. Mr. Rumer explained the project dissolved their partnership with the "itaville" aspect, and has recently partnered with the Veterinary Centers of America. Chairman Campbell inquired regarding the mall. Mr. Rumer stated he has very little information regarding the mall. Member Marcotte inquired regarding the Colony Plaza site. Mr. Rumer explained that there are code and demolition liens; two issues that are very difficult to overcome as a developer would need to satisfy the liens. Additionally, the air - rights issues still remain. Member de la Portilla asked if the City would be condemning the site. Mr. Rumer stated he is unsure. Board discussion ensued regarding the site. Member Keethler inquired the status of the Arbors at Crown Point project. Mr. Rumer stated that the plans are being finalized and he expects to receive the site plan very soon. The member also requested to know the status of the Westyn Bay Commercial project. Mr. Rumer stated the project is on hold because of school concurrency issues. Member Sills inquired the status of the Popeye's Restaurant. Mr. Rumer answered that the only item pending is the pick -up of the building permit. 8 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting September 9, 2014 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. ATTEST: ana Turner, Recording Clerk APPROVED: z Bradley Campbell, tha#an