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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2015 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Keethler, Marcotte, Sills and West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Crosby - Collier and Recording Clerk Turner. ABSENT: Member(s): Dillard (A/U). Chairman Campbell welcomed Boy Scout Troop 198; the Troop is working on the requirements for their Citizenship in the Community and Merit badges. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Member Keethler noted a correction: the word "ensued" was misspelled on page 6, third sentence of the second paragraph. Vice - Chairman McKev, seconded by Member Keethler, moved to accept the amended minutes of the December 9. 2014. Planning and Zoninq Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimouslv.. Windermere West Memorial Care (FKA Inspired Living Assisted Living Facility) — Preliminary /Final Site Plan Member Keethler inquired why this project is on the consent agenda without an examination of the issue, or a recommendation from Development Review Committee (DRC). City Planner Rumer explained the process has two steps: the preliminary site plan with two associated public hearings (Planning and Zoning and City Commission), and the final site plan. The final site plan is generally a consent agenda item on the Planning and Zoning Agenda; however, the project will be presented to the City Commission as a public hearing. This allows the project to stay on track. He continued by saying the developer has complied with Staff comments. Member Keethler inquired why the City is expediting the project. City Planner Rumer responded he believes it may be due to the applicant's funding. He continued by saying Staff comments are being addressed and the applicant has made revisions accordingly. With regard to the stormwater ponds, the City's requirements for approval are more stringent than those of St. Johns River Water Management District, and the applicant has met the City's requirements. Board discussion ensued regarding the stormwater ponds. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 Member Keethler inquired about the issues raised by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the pool. He continued by saying this process seems to be bypassing the Board's purpose. Mr. Rumer explained the pool has been set back from the original plans and now has an increased landscaped area around the pool. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired if the residents' concerns have been met by the developer. Mr. Rumer responded the drainage issue has been addressed and satisfied by the developer. Vice - Chairman McKey opined the new plan may now be more of a concern. Mr. Rumer explained the new stormwater management system does not increase the volume of water that goes from the property into the wetland. Member Marcotte inquired if the 6 -inch PVC pipe is recharging the wetland. Mr. Rumer answered in the affirmative. Member Keethler inquired regarding the installation of a traffic light to resolve any traffic issues in the area. Mr. Rumer explained the traffic study showed that a traffic light is not warranted. Member West, seconded by Member Sills, moved that the Planning and Zoninq Commission recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Preliminary /Final Site Plan for the Windermere West Memorial Care (FKA Inspired Livinq Assisted Livinq Facility & Memory Care), Protect # LS- 2014 -003. Vice - Chairman McKey noted the recommendation should be subject to meeting the requirements of all outstanding comments. He also inquired regarding the nature of the outstanding comments. Mr. Rumer explained some of the outstanding comments will be addressed during the technical review, and some comments are clean -up in nature. Member Keethler declared he will not be voting for the approval of this project as he feels the Board is being asked to rubber stamp the project. Based on the vice - chairman's observation, Member West amended his motion to read: Member West, seconded by Member Sills, moved that the Planning and Zoninq Commission recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Preliminary /Final Site Plan for Windermere West Memorial Care fFKA Inspired Livinq Assisted Livinq Facilitv & Memory Care), Proiect # LS- 2014 -003, subject to meeting the requirements of all outstandin.q comments. Motion carried, 6 -1, with Member Keethler dissenting.. 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS McCormick Reserve — Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief presentation with exhibits on the proposed project. The subject property is located on the south side of McCormick Road, east of Ingram Road and West of N. Clarke Road. The residential subdivision proposes a total of 133 single - family residential lots. There is an existing single - family structure that will be removed upon construction of the development. The wetland area is programed to be impacted. This wetland area is of little or no environmental value. It is presumed that it was an old barrow pit which overtime has accumulated wetland characteristics. The proposed impact area is mostly intended to function as a right -of -way and construction of the Clarke Road extension. The DRC met on February 3, 2015, and voted to recommend approval subject to the resolution of the remaining Staff comments. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired if the Clarke Road extension will be completed with this project. Mr. Fabre stated it will be completed during Phase 2. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired the width of the sidewalks. Mr. Fabre stated he believes the sidewalks will be 8 feet wide. The applicant, Richard Wohlfarth, confirmed the width of the sidewalks to be 8 feet wide. Discussion The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Richard Wohlfarth, stated his concurrence with City Staff's recommendation of the project and entertained comments and questions from the Board. Vice - Chairman McKey declared that 50 -foot lots do not allow for proper parking, and inquired from the applicant to look into adding additional parking in the development. He also stated eliminating mailboxes from the front of homes allows for additional parking. Mr. Wohlfarth stated he would look into the vice - chairman's comments. Member Keethler inquired regarding the fencing around the development. Mr. Wohlfarth explained the fence will be a 6 -foot high brick wall with landscaping along McCormick Road and Clarke Road. Landscaping, columns and aluminum railings are proposed along the open space portions of the site. Member Keethler inquired if the fencing will look similar to that of the Brynmar Subdivision. Mr. Wohlfarth responded they try and match or create a similar fence to the neighboring subdivision. c Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 Member Marcotte opined that 50 -foot lots are undersized. The public hearing was closed. Member Keethler inquired regarding the wetland area. Principal Planner Fabre explained the area will serve for the Clarke Road extension and as a drainage area. Member Keethler cautioned constructing a road over the depression area as it may create a problem in the future. Member de la Portilla, seconded by Member West, moved that the Planninq and Zoninq Commission recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan for McCormick Reserve PUD, subject to resolvinq anv remaining staff comments before the Citv Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. City Planner Rumer clarified that the public road constructed through the depression is a side project engineered to the City's standards. The standards for public roads are more stringent than those of internal roads. Member Marcotte inquired regarding the Clarke Road extension project. Mr. Rumer explained the extension of Clarke Road is provided by developers via the Developer's Agreement, as the City does not have funding to complete the extension. Member Keethler inquired if there is a demand for developments. Mr. Rumer explained the City feels the market dictates development, and the City's population is growing. Chairman Campbell opined the City is not at a rate of over - building at this time. Further discussion ensued on the matter. Swatkowski (112 Lee Street) — Annexation & Rezoninq City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation with exhibits on the proposed project. The applicant would like to annex into the Cit for the benefit of water services. The subject property is located on the west side of 3` Street and approximately 170 feet north of the intersection of 3`d Street and East Silver Star Road. Vice - Chairman McKey inquired regarding the access road to the property. Mr. Rumer stated through Kissimmee Avenue, which is a dirt road. Mr. Rumer continued, the subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the east and west side. Chairman Campbell confirmed that once the property is annexed, any changes would need to be approved by the City. Mr. Rumer confirmed. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 Member Keethler noted that the aerial picture of the property shows that it may be an eyesore and inquired the plan to enforce the City's Code to clean -up the property. Mr. Rumer explained that Orange County required the property be cleaned -up, and the owner has complied. Chairman Campbell noted that once annexed, the City will receive the benefit of taxes and can enforce the City Code. Discussion The public hearing was opened. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Campbell re- opened the public hearing. Resident Nichole Dawkins expressed her concerned regarding the safety of the school children due to the proximity of the property to the Ocoee Elementary and Middle Schools. The Board explained the property is not in the general location of the schools. The public hearing was closed. Member West, seconded by Member Keethler. moved that the Planninq and Zoninq Commission, acting as the Local Planninq Aqencv. recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Annexation of the +/- 5.01 acre parcel of land known as the Swatkowski Property (112 Lee Street), Project No. AX- 04- 12 -34. The motion carried unanimously. Member West, seconded by Vice - Chairman McKev, moved that the Planninq and Zoninq Commission, actinq as the Local Planninq Aqencv, recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Initial Zoning classification of "A -1" of the +/- 5.01 acre parcel of land known as the Swatkowski Propertv (112 Lee Street), Project No. RZ- 12- 04 -02. The motion carried unanimously. Chaundhry & Anaard (1102 E Silver Star Road) — Annexation City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation with exhibits on the proposed project. The applicant would like to annex into the City for the benefit of water services. The subject properties are located on the west side of 2nd Street and east side of Whittier Avenue, fronting East Silver Star Road. The property is comprised of five platted lots with one single- family home. Currently, in the JPA, the City designated the lots as "Professional Office "; therefore, the case is to only annex the property and will not be rezoned as it does not meet the City's conventional zoning classification. The City has identified this area to have new, affordable housing. 67 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 Discussion The public hearing was opened. The public hearing was closed. Member de la Portilla, seconded by Vice - Chairman McKev, moved that the Planninq and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agencv, recommend to the Ocoee Citv Commission approval of the Annexation of the +/- .75 acre ,parcel of land known as the Chaudhry and Anqard parcels. The motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE - CHAIRPERSON Member West, seconded by Member Keethler, nominated Bradlev Campbell for chairman and Rob Mckev for vice - chairman for the 2015 calendar vear. Motion carried unanimously. Proiect Status Report City Planner Rumer updated the board with the following information: • The City is reviewing a City Center West Orange preliminary plan for a hotel, restaurant, office, condos and parking garage; the center will be located behind the RaceTrac gas station. • Parcels in the Maguire and State Road 50 area are currently under contract. • There is a plan in place to expand Orlando Health Central Hospital. • The City is reviewing an urban -like apartment complex. • The City is considering plans for a Family Dollar on Silver Star Road. • Currently under a joint planning study with Winter Garden for the SR 429 corridor. This will assist in developing a viable downtown. Chairman Campbell congratulated Members Marcotte and Sills on their reappointment. He continued by saying Glenda Dunn declined her reappointment and applauded her for her service to the City. Member de la Portilla offered a warm welcome to the new Assistant City Attorney, Dana Crosby - Collier. 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting February 10, 2015 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. ATTEST: C�-1\51-ana Turner, Recording Clerk APPROVED: ' jl� Bradley Campbell, Chairman