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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: October 20, 2015
Item # � 4
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Michael Rumer Department Director:
Contact Number: (407) 905 -3100 x 1018 City Manager:
Subject: CSUSA Charter School
Special Exception - Project # 1 -15 -SE -024
Commission District # 4 - Joel Keller
Background Summary:
The proposed CSUSA Charter School is located in Tract C of the Prairie Lake PUD. Prairie Lake PUD is a 278
acre development originally approved in 1991. Within the PUD, Tract C was reserved for 120,000 sq. ft. of
commercial use. The subject site is vacant and contains 11.99 acres. The uses permitted in Tract C must
comply with the C -2 (Community Commercial) zoning designation. The existing land use designation for the
property is "Commercial ". The applicant is maintaining one (1) commercial out parcel along Clarke Road.
The table below references the future land uses, zoning classifications and existing land uses of the
surrounding parcels:
Direction Future Land Use Zoning Classification Existing Land Use
North High Density Residential Townhomes (Prairie Lake Reserve),
PUD Commercial, Fire Station
East High Density Residential & PUD Townhomes (Prairie Lake Reserve)
Low Density Residential
South Right -of -Way NA Railroad & A.D. Mims Rd
West High Density Residential PUD (Residential) Townhomes & Single- family Dwelling
Discussion:
The proposed CSUSA Charter School consists of a two story 68,000 sq. ft. PreK -8 grade charter school for
1,145 students. The proposed campus will utilize a single school building with associated recreational field and
tot lot. The recreation field will not be lighted. Stormwater retention will be located on the property. Access to the
site will be provided via two entrances, one located on Clarke Road and a second on Ocoee Vista Parkway.
A traffic stacking analysis has been performed. The analysis shows that the current stacking length provided
can accommodate the peak a.m. and p.m. traffic. The plan as proposed will provide approximately 4,686 feet of
lanes which are four wide stacking and an additional 400 feet of single lane stacking. Student drop -off access
will be from Ocoee Vista Parkway during the allotted drop -off and pickup times. Additional access is from a new
driveway on Clarke Road.
The following traffic improvements are required based on the traffic analysis report. An additional 110' of turn
lane will be added to the south bound left turn lane on Clarke Road into Ocoee Vista Parkway. Additionally, the
intersection of Clarke Road and Ocoee Vista Parkway will need to be signalized during the peak a.m. drop -off
and p.m. pick -up times. It is anticipated that the signal will operate in flashing caution mode during non -peak
hours.
The Land Development Code defines Special Exception as a use that would not be appropriate without
restrictions throughout the zoning division or district. However, if controlled as to number, area, location or
relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, morals, order, comfort,
convenience, appearance, prosperity or general welfare, such uses would be appropriate. (Emphasis added).
In accordance with Section 4 -8.B. (2) of the Land Development Code, the proposed use must be considered in
relation to the compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Additionally, the proposed use should not contribute
to the following:
• Violate the health, safety, welfare, and /or convenience of those working or owning land in the vicinity of
the proposed use or structure
• Impair pedestrian or vehicular movement in adjoining streets so as to violate adopted level of service
standards
• Result in noise, odor, glare, vibration, or other similar characteristic which is detectable at the property
line and which exceeds the level which will result from permitted uses
• Prevent an adjoining landowner from the legal use of his property pursuant to the Land Development
Code
• Violate a requirement of limitation of any applicable state or federal law or regulation
• Exceed the applicable density or bulk regulations except as specifically authorized, nor shall the use or
structure result in overcrowding of land or buildings
• Create a fire hazard.
Issue:
Should Mayor and Commissioners approve the Special Exception for CSUSA, a 1,145 student PreK -8 grade
charter school, located in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning district?
Development Review Committee Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on September 30, 2015, and reviewed the Special Exception
Site Plan. Discussion related to the traffic impacts and drop- off /pickup stacking of cars. After deliberations, the
DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the requested Special Exception subject to resolution of
final staff comments.
Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has not reviewed the case as of the date of this staff report. A Planning
and Zoning recommendation will be provided at the City Commission meeting.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff finds that the request for a Special Exception for a school use is compatible with the surrounding land uses
and is consistent with the seven criteria for approving a Special Exception. Therefore, staff supports the request
for Special Exception from CSUSA Charter School.
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Attachments:
Location
Zoning Map
Aerial Map
Proposed Special Exception Development Plan date stamped October 6, 2015
2009 Prairie Lake PUD Amended Land Use Plan
Financial Impact:
None
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
X Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. N/A
Reviewed by () N/A
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From: Seaver, Sherry
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 10:45 AM
To: City Clerk DL
Subject: FW: AD Mims and Clarke Rd
For the public file for CSUSA Charter School. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sherry Seaver
Development Review Coordinator
City of Ocoee
150 N Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 554 -7085
E -mail: sseaver@ci.ocoee.fl.us
Website: ocoee.org
From: Cheryl King [mailto:cking83Cacfl.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 3:27 PM
To: District3; Grogan, John; District2; District4; Rumer, Michael
Subject: AD Mims and Clarke Rd
Hello All,
My name is Cheryl King, I am a resident of Oocee and have been for over 13 years. I have loved Ocoee and
believe in this city so much that when I sold my house last year I turned around and bought in Ocoee again. I
live in District 4 in the neighborhood adjacent to the land you have approved to be sold to Charter School
Development Group LLC. I have concerns not only about this development but also the process thus far. I have
spoken with Commissioner Keller and Commissioner Johnson to voice not only my concerns but concerns my
neighbors have expressed as well. I wanted to share with you the items I have spoken with Commissioner
Keller and Commissioner Johnson about just to make everyone aware. In a meeting with Commissioner
Johnson it was suggested we have a meeting with community members, the developers, and the school board
representative about the plans for this property to see if there are some alternatives that might better serve the
citizens of Ocoee. Below I have outlined concerns regarding the approval process as well as the school. I also
do not want to be the person who shows up to point out the bad I have also gathered some ideas and feed back
from the community as to solutions and ways to move forward. Thank you for your time
The approval process:
In April as a resident of the neighborhood adjacent to said property we received a notice of an
informational meeting with the developers interested. They showed us the plans and told us all the perks
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of having this school. During this meeting they told the residents for enrollment they would start with a
mile radius of the school and allow all the kids interested then expand to two miles etc. I specifically
asked the representative, "You are guaranteeing my child entry based on where I live to this school ?"
and they answered "Yes ". In the room there was voiced opposition, Commissioner Keller was aware of
our non - support of this being built.
October 1, 2015 bright orange signs are put on the property indicating a public hearing with the
Planning and Zoning Committee. I then contacted Commissioner Keller and asked if it was a done deal
he at that time stated it was already sold. Upon further investigation it was found the Commission had
held a public hearing for the sale of the property on 9/1/2015. This notice was announced in Tuesday
August 25 Orlando Sentinel. No residents showed for this meeting to oppose the sell and it was
approved.
I have spoken with Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Keller regarding concerns I and
my neighbors have regarding this which are as follows
o Adequate public notice was not presented to the community. If the city or city official was
able to notify residents directly of an informational meeting why could they have not provided
notice for the hearing.
o The Planning and Zoning Committee have posted signs about re- zoning hearing why was the
Commission hearing not posted in the same manner
o Commissioner Keller stated following the informational meeting he received a few emails in
support of this idea but did not represent or speak of the opposition aired at his public meeting.
Suggestions: Given the median age of residents based on Citydata.com is 35 years old and it is
proven this demographic does not read newspapers in their entirety. The City's means of notifying
citizens about City business should be reevaluated. You have an alert system on the city website why is
it not utilized for such notices. The population of Ocoee use social media and other electronic methods
for communications to serve the citizens of Ocoee the City should tailor their publication to that target.
The Charter School:
Ocoee currently has three public elementary schools in this are within a 2 mile radius.
In a two mile radius there are 11 schools, public and private.
Increased traffic on Clarke between Clarcona and 50 would cause greater challenges and
resources for the Ocoee Police department. The opportunities for accidents increases, in the end
causing our zip code to have higher auto insurance rates.
Changing the zoning removes future potential of sales tax revenue.
The school's charter currently does not allow for the school to only choose the kids in the
neighborhood. The lottery is open for all of Orange County residents. Ocoee Middle is an A school
and would not encourage parents in Ocoee to move their child to a school that opened with an F
rating at Chickasaw. Meaning this school will pull from areas east of Ocoee.
Keeping tax burden on Ocoee residents to maintain roads that will have increased traffic from
outside the area.
The proposed placement of the entry to the school is in an area that has, a traffic light, a
railroad crossing, a left turn into a neighborhood with no deceleration lane, a right hand turn on to
Ocoee Vista with no deceleration lane, the merging of a four lane road to a two lane road (at which
there is a race from the light to the merge for many) on an incline which at points there is a blind
spot when coming down, a bus stop for Ocoee School kids, and finally access for Ocoee Fire
Department in and out of their station. While their plans for getting cars onto their property is great it
is getting cars to the property we have to consider.
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If this school fails just like the Charter School at 50 and Apopka Vineland, the building will
be left empty unless it is rezoned to another use.This building does not meet OCPS requirements for
natural lighting for them to use Which leaves us with another albatross like the West Oaks Mall.
Alternate Ideas:
A town center with a space for kids to gather and dining options for families. This has
worked in many places and could be a viable option for this area. There are many neighborhood
in this area with no space for people to gather or see each other. The demographics of this area is
prime market for such place. At this point families have to go into Winter Garden for such
options.
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