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Home My WebLink About12-13-2016 Minutes Mayor Commissioners Rusty Johnson John Grogan, District 1 Rosemary Wilsen, District 2 City Manager Richard Firstner, District 3 o c o e e Robert Frank Joel F. Keller, District 4 florida PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES December 13, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:01 pm A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Present: Chairman McKey, Member Evans, Member Keethler, Member Richemond, Member Sills and Member West. Also present were City Planner Rumer, Assistant City Attorney Crosby-Collier and Recording Clerk Sibbitt. Absent: Vice-Chairman Marcotte, Member Dillard, and Member Wunderlich. CONSENT AGENDA 7:02 pm A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held September 13, 2016. 7:03 pm Motion for Approval of the September 13, 2016, Minutes: Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member Sills; Motion carried 6-0. B. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held November 8, 2016. 7:03 pm Motion for Approval of the November 8, 2016, Minutes: Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member Sills; Motion carried 6-0. Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 II. OLD BUSINESS - None f III. NEW BUSINESS 7:03 pm A. Montessori School —Annexation, Rezoning and Preliminary Site Plan Project#AX-10-16-59, RZ-16-10-05 & LS-2016-009 City Planner Rumer fi City Attorney Crosby-Collier explained there are three items the Board will be voting on tonight. She further explained the process on opening the public hearing, which will be opened to all three items, the annexation, rezoning and preliminary site plan, as one public hearing; and further, she explained each item will be voted on individually. Annexation - Project#AX-10-16-59: City Planner Rumer reiterated this item has three components in which he explained the annexation into the city limits from unincorporated Orange County, an initial city zoning of A-1 (Agriculture) and a large scale preliminary site plan application in which all three require public hearings. City Planner Rumer presented a summary of the subject property, which is located on the west side of North Lakewood Avenue, 575 feet south of Fullers Cross Road and 1,555 feet north of Wurst Road. The overall parcel is 17.6 acres in size. The subject site is comprised by three (3) parcels, which are heavily wooded and contain 4.57 acres of wetlands. Once the annexation is passed, all three (3) parcels will be combined as one. The applicant has requested a City of Ocoee zoning designation of A-1 (Agriculture), which is consistent with the zoning of the properties to the north, east and west. According to the Land Development Code, the A-1 zoning designation is intended for areas shown on the Future Land Use Map as "Low Density Residential." The A-1 zoning designation is consistent with the adopted future land use designation of Commercial, as shown on the City of Ocoee & Orange County Joint Planning Area Future Land Use Map. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations. The subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered I by property located within the City limits on the western boundary, and the proposed plan will require connection to City of Ocoee potable water and sewer. The City has I begun the process of running the sewer lines. A lift station will be required to be constructed within this vicinity. City Planner Rumer continued further to explain the site plan, which is a proposed Innovation Montessori School and will consists of four (4) buildings in two (2) phases. The Phase 1 building will be an 8,400 square foot Pre-K and kindergarten with parking, master stormwater pond, and vehicular access. Phase 2 will consist of a one-story , multi-function building, one-story art building, two-story 1st — 8th grade building for a combined total 52,000± square feet in Phase 2. Additionally, an outdoor classroom and environmental playground will be provided. Stormwater retention will be located on the 21 Page I i Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 west side of the property. North Lakewood Avenue continues to be under Orange County's maintenance responsibilities in which the applicant is working with Orange County in surveilling access to the site and has proposed a left-turn lane and right deceleration lane. The applicant is working with St. Johns River Water Management on mitigating a very low-grade, isolated area of wetland. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on December 6, 2016, and reviewed the Annexation, Initial Zoning to A-1 "Agriculture", and Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan for Innovation Montessori School. Staff discussed the extension of a sewer main and public lift station. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted to recommend approval of the Annexation, Initial Zoning to A-1 "Agriculture" and Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan, subject to the resolution of the remaining staff comments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the Feasibility Report and recommendation of the DRC, Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval of the Annexation, Initial Zoning to A-1 "Agriculture", and Large Scale Preliminary Site Plan for Innovation Montessori School, an 800 student Pre-K-8th grade charter school on North Lakewood Avenue. Discussion: Member Keethler inquired whether there was a traffic study conducted with this project, and whether it would have an impact with North Lakewood Avenue. City Planner Rumer indicated there was a traffic study in which it showed no level of service issues or impacts to North Lakewood Avenue or to the surrounding roads. Member Keethler asked whether Fullers Cross Road will be affected, and City Planner Rumer said upon build-out of the Eagle Creek and Arbours developments, background traffic will be perceived to be failing, but there will be no impact. Member Sills asked for clarification on Page 2 of 3 where it indicates this is within the City of Ocoee service area, but it states, "Is the City capable of servicing the area? No." City Planner Rumer advised that is a scrivener's error. Chairman McKey announced that he is an adjacent property owner and has no gains or losses from this action. He further inquired about the intersection of Fullers Cross Road and indicated currently there is a light at the west end, but asked whether there will be a traffic light at the east end. City Planner Rumer answered in the affirmative. Chairman McKey inquired about the population of the school and faculty. City Planner Rumer said it would be 800 students and faculty, but the school will not open up in full capacity. It will be a phased program. Chairman McKey inquired if there are any future plans for the conservation area such as a nature study area, a boardwalk? City Planner Rumer explained the wetland is required to be a conservation easement. The City requires a hard, 25-foot buffer from the wetland line, which entails no development, but passive uses are acceptable such as walking trails, butterfly gardens, a gazebo and boardwalks. Chairman McKey asked Mr. Rumer for an explanation on Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 the Type "A" soil, which he mentioned is in this Wekiva Study Area. City Planner Rumer explained this site does contain some of the Wekiva Study Area environmental indicators such as "A" soils on a portion of the site. The proposed amount of open space provided is more than the 35% required. Sherilyn Moore, 847 Ayden Oak Lane, Applicant and Governing Board President of Innovation Montessori Ocoee (formally known as Montessori of Winter Garden Charter School). She informed the Board this school opened in 2011, and received an OCPS Charter for five years and just this past year was awarded another 15 more years. She shared a brief video about the school. Ms. Moore explained the naturistic side of a Montessori School, which is why they are very excited about this particular site for the school to be built upon. She explained the concept of the Montessori School. Chairman McKey clarified that initially there will be 305 students plus faculty. Ms. Moore indicated today there are 305 students, but next year it will be 400 plus faculty. Chairman McKey asked whether they bus students. Ms. Moore explained there is no busing, but there is a carpooling service that will begin next year. Chairman McKey shared that he is concerned with the traffic. He further inquired about the school hours. Ms. Moore indicated the school hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and explained that they are not a new charter school and have their car circle down to a science. Chairman McKey asked City Planner Rumer to explain. any upcoming changes to North Lakewood Avenue. City Planner Rumer explained there will be a 240 foot left- turn lane being constructed heading into the northern entrance along with a right-turn deceleration lane as well. Member Richemond mentioned his concern is Fullers Cross Road and Ocoee-Apopka Road, because it takes him twice as long to drive from Westyn Bay to Silver Star due to the Renaissance Charter School at Crown Point. City Planner Rumer explained that currently Ocoee-Apopka Road is not overcrowded. The public hearing was opened. Javier Omana, CPH, Inc., Applicant, provided a PowerPoint presentation, which explained the existing land use, zoning, permitted use, initial entitlement process, which included the annexation. The large scale preliminary site plan was explained. He further explained the traffic analysis and the segments and intersections that were evaluated. He also explained the drop-off/pick-up queue and anticipated timeline. The anticipated opening of Phase 1 is August 2017. Concept Elevation exhibits were shown. Chairman McKey asked whether the stormwater pond is wet or dry to which their civil engineer answered it is a wet pond. The public hearing was closed. 4IPage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 7:54 pm Member Keethler indicated this is a Charter School, which means there will be no property taxes. He inquired other than the sewer lines, what are the benefits to the City with annexing the property into the city? City Planner Rumer explained several benefits such as the ability to control the property, permitting fees, the ability to obtain ownership of North Lakewood Avenue from Orange County along with a new school in Ocoee. Member Keethler inquired what the impact would be to police and fire. City Planner Rumer explained that under the joint agreement with Orange County, the City will have full responsibility along with Orange County. Member Keethler inquired if there could be any short-term or long-term costs associated with the annexation that would not be reimbursed to the City to which City Planner Rumer indicated he does not have an answer to that at this point in time. Chairman McKey inquired about the costs for the sewer connection/extension. City Planner Rumer explained there is an eight-inch force main requirement, but the City may participate and pay extra to upsize the force main to a ten-inch. He mentioned the costs of the initial lines are to be paid by the applicant along with a two-year maintenance bond. Further discussion ensued regarding restrictions and fees regarding nearby residents hooking up to this sewer line. Member West shared that he is in favor of this school and feels bringing this school to this area will be good for the surrounding areas and hopefully clean it up; and further, it will alleviate overcrowding in the public schools. 8:02 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-10-16-59, for the parcels of land located on North Lakewood Avenue and identified as Parcel ID Numbers 07-22-28-0000-00-054, 07- 22-28-0000-00-101, and 07-22-28-0000-00-079, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member West, Seconded by Member Sills; motion passed unanimously 6-0. Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Initial Zoning to A-1 "Agriculture," Case #RZ-16-10-05, for the parcels of land located on North Lakewood Avenue and identified as Parcel ID Numbers 07-22-28-0000-00-054, 07-22-28-0000-00-101 and 07-22-28-0000-00-079; and further, include to notify the Ocoee City Commission about concerns on the impact of traffic at the intersection of Fuller Cross Road and Ocoee-Apopka intersection in conjunction with this school; Moved by Member West, Seconded by Member Evans; motion passed unanimously 6-0. Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Preliminary Large Scale Site Plan, Case #LS-2016-009, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member West, Seconded by Member Sills; motion passed unanimously 6-0. 5 Page Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 8:08 pm B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Amendment Addition of the Fiscal Years 2016/2017 — 2020/2021 Capital Improvements City Planner Rumer City Planner Rumer presented a brief background on the Capital Improvement Element (CIE) of the City's Comprehensive Plan, which is a requirement of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (FS) and enables implementation of the Plan goals, objectives and policies needing capital funding for a 5-20 year planning horizon. Each year, the table section of the CIE is updated to ensure that the adopted list of capital projects within the CIE matches the City's newly-adopted fiscal year budget and approved five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The CIE does not propose any new projects not previously reviewed and approved by the Commission. Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: This Item does not go before the DRC. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency (LPA), recommend adopting an Ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Element of the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan that includes the addition of the Fiscal Years 2016/2017 — 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Program. Discussion: Member Keethler thanked City Planner Rumer for giving them the opportunity to look at this. He asked the Board to turn their attention to Page 2, which speaks about the scheduled construction timeframe of Fullers Cross Road, and he believes this project will not be completed until maybe 2020/2021, which he feels is too long to wait. Member West interjected stating he feels what needs to be looked at currently is the timing of the stoplights. Member Keethler agreed, but believes they need a left-turn lane. He shared that before them is an email he sent to City staff, which explains his concerns on how new development is impacting surrounding roads and intersections. City Planner Rumer explained that in defense to the City, Eagle Creek was supposed to start construction on surrounding roads, but now Chevron has it up for sale. Member West believes it would be best if they spoke with their Commissioners and the Mayor, which Member Keethler agreed with and indicated he spoke with Commissioner Grogan. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 13, 2016 8:18 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval to adopt an Ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan that includes the addition of the Fiscal Years 2016/2017 — 2020/2021 Capital Improvements Program; and further, the Board made a consensus to notify the City Commission about concerns regarding the intersection and lack of left-turn lanes at Fullers Cross Road and Ocoee Apopka Road, which results in backups and congestion; and furthermore, Member Keethler, with consensus of the Board, requests to attach for the City Commission's review an email addressed to City Staff entailing special concerns regarding this CIE Amendment; Moved by Member West, Seconded by Member Keethler; motion passed unanimously 6-0. IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. Project Status Report - City Planner Rumer announced they will be having a January meeting. B. December Calendar f3 V. ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 pm ATTEST: APPROVED: 7 114d) 4, 0 , Melanie Sibbitt, Recording Clerk Rob McKey, Chai an r$Y 7IPage