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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2015 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Campbell 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 Campbell, Vice-Chairman McKey, Members Marcotte, Sills, Briggs and West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier and Recording Clerk DeRienzo. ABSENT: Member(s): Dillard, Keethler, de la Portilla, (NE). Chairman Campbell welcomed Member Briggs to the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Vice-Chairman Mc Key, seconded by Member West, moved to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2015, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - none NEW BUSINESS Sorenson 1042 Ocoee-Apopka Rd —Annexation & Rezoning City Planner Mike Rumer gave a brief presentation with a breakdown of the location of the property requesting the annexation. The subject property is a low-density residential land use and consists of 2.23 acres with no structures on site. In order to connect any city services in the future, it is requiring the annexation up front to bring this into the City. Orange County has been notified of the annexation. A separate project idea may be proposed in the future for this location. The property is posted and the notices were sent out. Discussion Member Sills inquired if any structures that are to be erected in the future will fall under the fire fee and storm water. City Planner Rumer explained that the ordinances implementing those would not have an exemption clause. The City used to years ago, but have been since removed. Member West inquired if there is a representative present and why the family didn't bring both parcels into the City. The applicant was not present to address his question. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 12,2015 The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Member Sills, seconded by Vice-Chairman McKey, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Annexation of the +/- 2.23 acre parcel of land known as the Sorenson 1042 Ocoee-Apopka Rd, Project No. AX-03-15-50. The motion carried unanimously. Member Sills, seconded by Member West, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Initial Zoning classification of"A-1" of the +/- 2.23 acre parcel of land known as the Sorenson 1042 Ocoee-Apopka Rd, Project No. RZ-15- 03-01. The motion carried unanimously. Arbours at Crown Point PUD- Preliminary/Final Site Plan Chairman Campbell stated that Member West has declared that he has a conflict of interest regarding this project and will not be voting on this specific issue. City Planner Rumer began by stating this is a Preliminary/Final Site Plan that combines two processes for the apartments, which was originally brought before the Board in 2013. This property is located on the north side of West Road and west of SR429. The West Orange Trail runs along the side of this property, which contains a dedicated 25-foot trail that will be connected to Ocoee-Apopka Road. Fountains West Boulevard is to the south of the property with Fountains West Shopping Center and the Forest Oaks Golf course to the northeast. This project will extend the road into the entrance of the PUD and continue to the east. There is also a 73-foot utilities power line easement along the east side of the trail. The PUD consists of about 10 acres of commercial, light industrial along the front, with the 240 unit multi-family project in the rear. The applicant is proposing the three-story apartment community that will include a community center with benefits of a pool, BBQ area, an internal trail to access exercise equipment and area with detached garages for covered parking and a place to wash your car. The property is located within the Wekiva Study Area that requires an open space of 35- percent to preserve the area based on mandated criteria by the legislation in the State of Florida. Due to the land containing elements of A-soils that help the Wekiva Study Area, it has limited developmental potential within the project. The plan displays the site will be gated. The project was reviewed by the Development Review Committee on May 5th and they discussed technical comments on drainage issues that are still being finalized. The 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 12,2015 committee will agree with the plans to add a decorative metal fence with columns and 10- foot buffer with landscape on the street side along Fountains West Boulevard. Discussion Vice-Chairman McKey inquired if the proposed path and road along the north side of the property will be completed by the developer and had some drainage component concerns. City Planner Rumer addressed his concerns and provided clarity of the road construction plans. Member Marcotte inquired if there is a separate entrance for maintenance or emergencies. City Planner Rumer answered in the affirmative. The public hearing was opened. Randy Cohen, Civil Engineer with MillerLegg, addressed the member's concerns about storm water drainage and criteria for the pond near the project. The public hearing was closed. Discussion Vice-Chairman McKey expressed his opinion of the project. Chairman Campbell, seconded by Vice-Chairman McKey, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Arbours at Crown Point PUD — Preliminary/Final Site Plan, subject to resolving any remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0 with Member West abstaining from voting. The Oasis at Lake Bennet Apartments- Preliminary Site Plan City Planner Rumer gave a brief presentation on the proposed project. It is located south of Maine Street and east of Bluford Avenue, in Target Area 2, which would be a part of the Ocoee Town Center that is currently undeveloped. The project is proposing to construct a 302 unit multi-family, four-story apartment development on approximately 13.01 acres. This will consist of parking on the inside with enclosed parking garages that are specifically placed to block the parking from the other developments located on Richmond Avenue. The location will be gated with decorative fence with the overlay requiring 25-foot 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 12,2015 setbacks from Bluford Avenue. The site passed the school concurrency with the School Board and the applicant has submitted a traffic study. City Planner Rumer explained the options of waivers for half-streets and discussed street tree requirements for this particular project in reference to our urban landscape code. The Development Review Committee met on May 5th and discussed final transportation elements. Discussion Member Marcotte inquired about the Master Plan for the projects involved and when it was proposed. City Planner Rumer responded that the initial plan was presented at the last Planning and Zoning meeting and the development of the project as a whole, is to introduce urban development to the City with the Ocoee Town Center. Chairman Campbell explained how he believed the concept of this plan was to bring an urban development into the City, and recommended members give staff the benefit of the doubt. Member West commented whether there is a real need for three apartment complexes within the same area. Vice-Chairman McKey expressed his opinion on the project and is not sure how this will benefit the City. The public hearing was opened. Chris Roper, Attorney with Akerman, began with a visual presentation that explained the projection values from the project and how it would benefit the City to have this project be a part of Ocoee Town Center. He explained the proposed project meets the code and overlay requirements. Stephen Novacki, with Picerne Development Corporation of Florida, explained the history of his company and provided a visual presentation clarifying the proposed project in detail. He continued his presentation by providing statistics identifying the demand for rental properties that are available within our market area. Chris Blurton, Engineer with InterPlan LLC, explained how his company has been a part of this project since the original redevelopment area plan has been established. There have been numerous meetings regarding the project, and since then have made various 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 12,2015 revisions and accommodations to City Staff requests. Mr. Blurton expressed that this development will expand public road networks and benefits the City for future expansion. Discussion Vice-Chairman McKey and Member Marcotte expressed their opinions of the project. Chairman Campbell inquired about the pricing of these units and if they considered allowing the units to have private, residential ownership. Stephen Novacki, with Picerne Development Corporation of Florida, clarified pricing options for the units and explained that private ownership is not something their company has ever done. The public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued allowing each Member to express their opinions of the proposed project. Member Marcotte, seconded by Vice-Chairman McKey, moved to deny that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission for approval of the Oasis at Lake Bennet Apartments- Preliminary Site Plan, subject to resolving any remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Motion failed due to tie vote 3-3. Chairman Campbell, seconded by Member West, moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission for approval of the Oasis at Lake Bennet Apartments- Preliminary Site Plan, subject to resolving any remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Motion failed due to tie vote 3-3. MISCELLANEOUS- none Project Status Report City Planner Rumer briefed the board on a site plan they received for the Orlando Gun Club and mentioned an approved warehousing facility. May Calendar City Planner Rumer informed Board Members the next meeting will be in July. 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 12,2015 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: 4411.14 41:ACji / Nichole 'aeRienzo, Recor- ng Clerk Bradley Camp ell, Chairman 6