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Home My WebLink About07-12-2016 Minutes Mayor Commissioners Rusty Johnson John Grogan, District 1 ki0jr Rosemary Wilsen, District 2 City Manager Richard Firstner, District 3 Robert Frank Joel F. Keller, District 4 ocoee florida PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES July 12, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:08 pm A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Present: Chairman McKey, Member de la Portilla, Member Evans, Member Keethler, Member Richemond, Member West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier and Recording Clerk Heard. Absent: Vice-Chairman Marcotte, Member Dillard, Member Sills. II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held June 14, 2016. Consent Agenda Motion Motion: Move to accept the Consent Agenda. 7:11pm Moved by Member Richemond, Seconded by Member Evans; Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS - None 11Page Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 IV. NEW BUSINESS 7:11pm A. Daniel/Ray Property — 11700 West Colonial Drive - Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan City Planner Rumer City Planner Rumer presented a summary of the subject property, which is located on the south side of State Road 50/Colonial Drive, north of the Florida Turnpike, east of State Road 429 and is approximately 6.95 acres. The site is currently vacant and undeveloped with the zoning designation of C-3 (General Commercial). The location is within the City's CRA district. The Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan proposes the construction of infrastructure for a three lot commercial subdivision. The lots are going to be under two separate owners. Lot 1 (1.0 acre) and Lot 2 (1.0 acre) is owned by Dr. Daniel. Lot 3 (3.38 acres) is owned by Mr. Ray. The Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Daniel/Ray Subdivision will be via an extension of Westrun Road. Westrun Road is a 60 foot right-of- way width leading from State Road 50. Access to the parcel will be on Westrun Road and not State Road 50. The road must be completed and dedicated prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for all subdivision improvements. The subdivision plan details a master retention/detention pond that will serve all three lots in the development. The pond will be contained within a 1.31 acre tract that will be dedicated to and maintained by a yet-to-be-established Property Owners Association. A 25 foot landscape buffer is provided along State Road 50/West Colonial Drive. Ten (10) foot landscape buffers are provided on the side lot lines. An existing wetland encroachment will be preserved with a 25 foot upland buffer. The proposed use for Lot 1 is a two story, 9,700 square feet veterinary clinic. There are no waiver requests with this subdivision plan. Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: On July 5, 2016, the DRC met to determine if the proposed Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan was consistent with the City's regulations and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Daniel/Ray Subdivision, subject to resolution of outstanding staff comments before the City Commission meeting. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for the Daniel/Ray Subdivision, subject to the resolution of outstanding staff comments before the City Commission meeting. 2IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 Discussion: 7:16 pm Member Keethler commented about the powerlines and the topographical differences between the Daniel/Ray and the Paws-N-Play concerning elevations, drainage and leveling. City Planner Rumer explained the elevations and expressed that the Daniel/Ray lot elevations will be lower than the Paws-N-Play, but only to a degree of a minor slope, which may be landscaped. He indicated the powerlines are old and planned to be removed. Chairman McKey inquired about the retention pond and if the lots will be draining into that. City Planner Rumer indicated the pond will be used for drainage; and, if needed, another area can be utilized. Member Keethler asked if the land near the Turnpike is owned by the FDOT Turnpike Enterprise and what that land may be used for in the future. City Planner Rumer indicated they have a communication and facility tower located there, which were upgraded last year. Tom Skelton, Applicant, American Civil Engineering Company, was present and explained the elevations in more detail. He indicated it may be a foot lower than the Paws- N-Play, which is all due to the requirements of the retention area. Chairman McKey asked whether the area on the map labeled "wetland use" will be a conservation area. Mr. Skelton indicated it will be labeled as a conservation area and recorded on the plat as an easement with the intention to not disturb it 7:22 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 the Daniel/Ray Subdivision, Project No LS- 2015-010, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member Evans; motion passed unanimously 6-0. B. Silver Star Road Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Annexation & Rezoning to PUD City Planner Rumer 7:23 pm City Planner Rumer presented a summary of the subject property, which is located on the south side of Silver Star Road, approximately 1,200 feet east of Johio Shores Road and 900 feet west of Good Homes Road with the physical address of 8600 Silver Star Road. The subject site is approximately 10.91 acres in size and is currently undeveloped with planted pine trees. With respect to State annexation criteria, Chapter 171.044 of the Florida Statutes grants municipalities the authority to annex contiguous, compact, non- circuitous territory so long as it does not create an enclave. The subject property is 3IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the west, north and south adjacent boundaries. The Future Land Use designation for the subject site is "Low Density Residential," which allows up to four (4) dwelling units per acre. The requested rezoning would be from Orange County "Agriculture" (A-1) to City of Ocoee "Planned Unit Development" (PUD) with a corresponding "Land Use Plan" (LUP). The Silver Star Road PUD/LUP is a planned residential subdivision that proposes a total of 43 single-family residential lots with a requested density of four (4) units per acre. The residential street (50' wide) is planned to be designated as public right-of-way. The residential lots will be approximately 42.5 feet by 115 feet. The PUD has a minimum living area set at 1,500 square feet. The development is proposed to be developed in one (1) phase. As shown on the plans, the subject subdivision will have one (1) access point on Silver Star Road. This main entrance will be aligned with the existing subdivision across Silver Star Road called Coventry at Ocoee. The Plan also shows a six (6) foot high wall with landscaping, which will be installed along Silver Star Road. Landscaping, columns and aluminum railings are proposed along the open space portions of the site. The City of Ocoee will provide the potable water, sewer, solid waste, reuse water (when available), police and fire protection. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on March 29, 2016, and reviewed the Annexation, PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan for the Silver Star Road Property. There were several technical issues to be addressed from the City's Engineering Department and City Attorney's Office that were identified in written staff comments and presented verbally. There was some discussion on the existing conditions of the site, public vs private roadways, existing Silver Star Road conditions, and surrounding proposed subdivision features. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to recommend approval of the Annexation, PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan, subject to addressing the items mentioned in the meeting and the resolution of the remaining staff comments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Annexation, PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan for the parcel of land known as the Silver Star Road Property, subject to h. resolving City Staff comments. Discussion: 7:26 pm Member Keethler inquired about the density of homes per acre and the boundaries which will be placed between this development and adjacent ones. City Planner Rumer indicated the density is set at four (4) units per acre, which will be maximizing the low- density residential perimeter, which the applicant addressed the boundaries later in the meeting. { 4IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 Chairman McKey commented that although this is viewed as a pine plantation, there are a lot of oak trees on the site and inquired if the site will be bulldozed, can some trees be saved. City Planner Rumer explained the process of installing underground utilities and indicated that the oaks on the boundaries and tot lot may be able to be saved. Member West noted that the "3.12 units per acre" listed in the staff report does not calculate to 43 lots. City Planner Rumer indicated the "3.12 units per acre" listed in the staff report is a scrivener's error; and further, stated it should be listed as "3.94 units per acre," which totals 43 lots. Chairman McKey stated the plan looks like a mobile home park to him, and Member Keethler agreed and inquired if the grading on site can be left in place to which City Planner Rumer indicated it depends on the plan and size of lots. Tim Daly, Applicant, Daly Design Group, described the property and why they chose a PUD. He explained what type of trees are on the property and at what point they will be addressed, which will be later on in the engineering phase with the preliminary and final subdivision plan. He further discussed the trees on the east and south sides where the buffer is approximately 20 feet, and he indicated they intend to save the trees within that buffer. He explained the west side has a 50 foot right-of-way, which is heavily wooded with City utilities running down the middle. Member Keethler asked if all three sides will have a fence. Mr. Daly explained that currently they are looking into putting a wall along Silver Star Road and landscaping with native vegetation around all other sides. He stated that stormwater has to stay on property, which warrants the retention pond to be larger than adjacent developments. Mr. Daly noted this project is planned for 43 single-family residential lots with starting prices above $230,000, and further explained the density is projected at 43 lots because of the costs of installing utilities such as sewer, water and reclaimed water, lift stations, which have to run all the way down Silver Star Road, which they have projected to costs $6,000 to $7,000 per home. City Planner Rumer described the planned PUD in further detail. { Member Keethler asked how high the wall on Silver Star is projected to be. Mr. Daly responded six (6) feet high, which will be for the entrance; however, further on down east in the open space columns with a wrought iron fence will be installed. Member Keethler further inquired what other options they considered besides maxing out the density, if any. Mr. Daly indicated at first they contemplated townhomes on this site, but decided against it because of the Joint Planning Area Agreement. Member Keethler asked if this neighborhood will be gated. Mr. Daly answered it will not be gated, and the City will maintain the roads. 5IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 Chairman McKey inquired about the type of homes to be built. Mr. Daly responded that there will be one- and two-story homes with three to four bedrooms and two-car garages. Chairman McKey addressed the city planner asking what the level of service (LOS) is for K. Silver Star Road. City Planner Rumer responded that the LOS for a four-lane divided road is a B. Chairman McKey asked why there are no deceleration lanes or turning lanes anticipated in this plan, because the posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour. City Planner Rumer said there is a left into the development, but the entrance needs to be across from the Coventry subdivision. Mr. Daly anticipates looking into the traffic in more detail during the preliminary subdivision plan stage. Member Richemond asked if there will be any five (5) bedrooms and if they anticipate adding any overflow parking. Mr. Daly replied only three (3) or four (4) bedrooms and they do anticipate a little overflow parking adjacent to the tot lot. The public hearing was opened. 7:54 pm Ty Slaver, 2512 Woodhaven Court, Orlando, lives in the small adjacent community to the east brought up his concerns such as the land density, traffic, population, buffer zones, tree requirements and drainage. He indicated his subdivision is on septic and wells, and he is very concerned about the water being contaminated from disturbing the surrounding grounds. He further states his subdivision does not have an HOA and is small with only 10 homes on a cul-de-sac. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Daly responded about the drainage from rain water explaining that it will be pitched to go into the stormwater retention pond. He further asks the Board for their support in recommending this annexation, PUD/LUP rezoning plan to the City Commission for their approval. Chairman McKey is allowing the last public speaker to make one last final comment. Ty Slaver explained another concern of his, which is traffic; and further, indicated it is very hard for him to enter and leave his subdivision. Member Keethler asked City Planner Rumer what the values are on homes in the surrounding area. Public Speaker Ty Slaver indicated his home value is currently $240,000. Mr. Daly mentioned the value of the homes in the Temple Grove subdivision are in the $200,000 range. Further discussion ensued regarding the annexation and rezoning and what other uses can be done to this site. 6IPage } Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 7:31 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Annexation, Case #AX-01-16-57, for the parcel of land known as the Silver Star Road Property, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member de la Portilla, Seconded by Member Evans; motion passed unanimously 6-0. 8:10 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan, Case #RZ-16- 01-01, for the parcel of land known as the Silver Star Road Property, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member de la Portilla, Seconded by Member West. Member Keethler expressed his concerns that two-thirds to three-quarters of the last nine subdivisions that have been approved comprised of residential lots that were 50 feet or less. He suggests to the Board that they need to consider approving a more balanced mixture of subdivisions with a greater diversity of lot sizes. He conveyed the smaller lot sizes may be popular right now, but there is no assurance that in the future this demand will still be present, which may leave a large part of Ocoee undesirable. He concluded he believes there is no viable alternative if this site has to be planned for four units per acre and if it has to be annexed into the city; and further, he comments he feels he regrettably has to vote in favor. Chairman McKey asked City Planner Rumer if there is anything the Board or the City can do to encourage developers to bring in subdivisions with greater lot sizes. City Planner Rumer announced in the near future there is anticipated to be a series of comprehensive plan updates, which, as a land planning agency, the Board will have an opportunity to review and propose language and make recommendations such as lot sizes and the like to the City Commission. 8:15 pm Vote: Motion passed 5-1 to recommend to the Ocoee City Commission approval of the PUD Rezoning and Land Use Plan for the parcel of land known as the Silver Star Road Property. Yes: Members de la Portilla, Evans, Keethler, Richemond, West. No: Chairman McKey. Is 7IPage . .. .-_.... . . Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 12, 2016 V. MISCELLANEOUS A. Project Status Report- City Planner Rumer updated the Board that the builder for the Oak Trail Reserve subdivision has backed out, which may require the plan to be amended. He announced that Principal Planner Antonio Fabre has left employment with the City for endeavors elsewhere and indicated the City will be advertising for a planner with urban design experience. B. July Calendar VI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:18 pm is ATTEST: APPROVED: _. 'i rOOk_.iii/�� Ka y H-.r., Recording Clerk Rob McKey, Chairman } Wage