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Home My WebLink About03-08-2016 Minutes Mayor Commissioners Rusty Johnson John Grogan, District 1 Rosemary Wilsen, District 2 401 City Manager Robert Frank Angel de la Portilla, District 3 Joel F. Keller, District 4 ocoee florida PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES MARCH 8, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 pm A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Present: Chairman McKey, Vice-Chairman Marcotte, Member Dillard, Member Keethler, Member Sills, Member West. Also present were Principal Planner Fabre, Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier and Recording Clerk Heard. Absent: Member Briggs. II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held February 9, 2016. B. City Center West Orange Principal Planner Fabre — Final Site Plan Approval for Phases 1-3 Motion for Approval of Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member West; Motion carried unanimously 6-0. 7:04 pm III. OLD BUSINESS - None Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 8, 2016 IV. NEW BUSINESS 7:05 pm A. Oak Trail Reserve PUD - Public Hearing Principal Planner Fabre — Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan (PSP/FSP) Principal Planner Fabre presented a summary of the Oak Trail Reserve PUD, which is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Clarke Road and Clarcona-Ocoee Road. The subject property is approximately 38.62 acres in size of which approximately three acres are designated as wetlands. The subject property is currently undeveloped and is partially covered with trees mostly on the south side and along the eastern boundary of the property. Also discussed was the wetland area (+/-3 acres) that is to be impacted and converted as an open space water retention feature. He explained that it was an old cattle water pond, which over time has accumulated wetland characteristics. There is one (1) waiver from the Land Development Code that is currently requested. Principal Planner Fabre gave a brief summary of the Oak Trail Reserve Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan, which originally proposed a total of 123 single-family residential lots at approximately (41) 42.5 feet by 110 feet and (82) 52.5 feet by 120 feet. The developer has requested to modify the plans to address the Florida Building Code separation requirements. As a result, residential lots will be reconfigured to be (25) 40 feet by 110 feet and (101) 50 feet by 120 feet. The resulting subdivision will produce three (3) additional residential lots, resulting in a total of 126 single-family residential lots. The single-family residential homes will range from 2,200 sf to 4,950 sf of living space. The development is proposed to be constructed in two (2) phases. Principal Planner Fabre discussed the plan showing a 6-foot high wall with landscaping that will be installed along the extended North Clarke Road. Landscaping with aluminum railings and columns are proposed along the West Orange Trail. A black chain-link fence will be along the water retention/conservation areas adjacent to the subdivision boundaries. Landscaping and a decorative vinyl fence will be installed along the subdivision northern boundary. The subdivision is proposed to be gated with the residential streets owned and maintained by the homeowners association. As shown on the plans, the subject subdivision will have one (1) access point off the extended North Clarke Road. The construction of the extended North Clarke Road will be facilitated through a separate development order, which the developer is obligated to build. Development Review Committee Recommendation: The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on March 1, 2016, and reviewed the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Oak Trail Reserve PUD. There were technical issues to be addressed from staff that were identified in written comments and/or presented verbally. The Applicant agreed to address all the remaining staff comments. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to unanimously recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Oak Trail Reserve PUD, subject to the resolution of the remaining staff comments. 2IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 8, 2016 Staff Recommendation: Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Oak Trail Reserve PUD, subject to resolution of staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Discussion: 7:14 pm Chairman McKey inquired about the fencing; and further asked if the wall will continue to be built if Clarke Road is extended. Principal Planner Fabre indicated that the developer will have to build the wall along the border. Chairman McKey also inquired if Clarke Road is scheduled to be extended. Principal Planner Fabre advised that certain developers are obligated to improve and extend Clarke Road, and staff is striving to have the four lanes built at the same time. Member Sills asked how close the extension of Clarke Road will get to McCormick Road. Principal Planner Fabre indicated he does not know at this time, but said the developers are required to get a two-lane extended system put in, and staff is requesting the construction happen sooner than later. Chairman McKey asked whether the Arden Park development has an entrance on the Clarke Road extension, and Principal Planner Fabre indicated they do. Richard Wohlfarth, Applicant, Engineer with IBI Group, Inc., indicated he is hopeful they can break ground in April. He discussed the roads and indicated the benefits of the extension for their project off of McCormick Road. He expressed as an engineer he has ry agreed to draw the designs pro bono just to get the extension finished. Member Keethler asked for clarifications regarding the way the homes face on Street E indicating the front of the homes are facing the backs of the homes across the street. Mr. Wohlfarth indicated that is correct, but the elevations of the backs of the homes are more advanced, and the homebuilders are very comfortable with their product. Member Keethler asked his opinion on how homes five-feet apart sell on the real estate market. Mr. Wohlfarth advised that their project off of McCormick is the same product type. They have not officially opened the McCormick project and have already sold three homes and have five reservations. He further expressed that they believe there will be a very strong market for this project, because of the fact that the homes face the West Orange Trail. Further discussion entailed the 70 percent impervious area, and Mr. Wohlfarth expressed they do not anticipate many homes acquiring pools. Member West inquired about the triangle design off of Hobson Road and the extended Clarke Road. Mr. Wohlfarth indicated they are planning for that to be a trailhead, leaving the trees intact, but adding parking spaces off of Hobson Road. 3IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 8, 2016 Chairman McKey thanked the development team for including parking spaces within the development. Member Keethler inquired if this community will have a homeowners association. Mr. Wohlfarth answered that it will be run by an HOA, and further it will be gated with private streets. Member Keethler asked what the homes will be selling for. Mr. Wohlfarth indicated from $250,000 to as high as $350,000. Further details on the homes and community were discussed. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. 7:26 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Oak Trail Reserve PUD, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Dillard, Seconded by Member Sills. Member Keethler expressed his opinions that the homes are shotgun homes, and the developers are making parking lots. He further voiced that this and other similar developments are constructed versions of trailer parks, and he expressed it seems futile to speak out against these type of developments, but he will continue to do so. Chairman McKey mentioned they are in compliance with all of the land development codes. He inquired if there are any outstanding conditions or items at this time. Principal Planner Fabre indicated there is nothing outstanding and mentioned there are only technical comments from Public Works regarding stormwater and wetland issues. Chairman McKey expressed his concerns about fire safety with the homes so close together. Principal Planner Fabre explained with the five (5) foot setback there will be ten (10) feet between the homes. He stated this is a building code issue that the building official is in charge of. 7:31 pm Vote: Motion passed 5-1 to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for Oak Trail Reserve PUD, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Yes: Chairman McKey, Vice-Chairman Marcotte, Members Dillard, Sills, West. No: Member Keethler. Further discussion ensued regarding standard building code requirements. 4IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 8, 2016 V. MISCELLANEOUS A. 429 Study Update - 7:33 pm Principal Planner Fabre announced the Public Kick-Off Meeting being held on Monday, March 14th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. B. Project Status Report C. March Calendar VI. ADJOURNMENT 7:35 pm ATTEST: APPROVED: Alf / . • , 'W Kath Hear,,'Recording Clerk Rob Mc ey, Chairman y{S #fp 5IPage