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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-31-2017 Minutes Manor Commissioners 400)..a); Rusty Johnson John Grogan, District 1 O c o e eRosemary Wilsen, District 2 City Manager Richard Firstner, District 3 florido Robert Frank Joel F. Keller, District 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES January 31, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER - 7:04 pm A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Present: Chairman McKey, Vice-Chairman Marcotte, Member Dillard, Member Evans, Member Keethler, Member Richemond, Member Sills, Member West and Member Wunderlich. Also present were City Planner Rumer, City Attorney Scott Cookson and Recording Clerk Heard. Absent: None II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held December 13, 2016. Member Keethler discussed the portion within the minutes he requested to be revised. 7:07 pm Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member West; Motion carried 9-0. 11Page Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 III. OLD BUSINESS — None IV. NEW BUSINESS 7:09 PM A. Resendiz Property— 272 East Silver Star Road, Annexation & Initial Zoning to R-1AA; Project No(s): AX-12-16-60 & RZ-16-12-06 — Public Hearing City Planner Rumer City Planner Rumer presented a summary of the subject property, which is located on the north side of Silver Star Road and south of Rewis Street, northeast of the intersection of Bluford Avenue and Silver Star Road. This parcel is two acres and currently contains one (1) single-family residence. With respect to the annexation, the subject property is considered contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City limits on the east, west, and northern boundaries. This proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, potable water services can be provided by way in the back of the property, but sewer is not provided, and the annexation meets state and local regulations. With respect to the rezoning, City staff has requested a City of Ocoee zoning designation of R-1AA (Single-Family Dwelling), which is consistent with the adopted future land use designation of Low Density Residential shown on both the City of Ocoee and Orange County Joint Planning Area Future Land Use Maps. Development Review Committee (DRC) Recommendation: On January 24, 2017, the DRC met to determine if the proposed annexation was consistent with the City's regulations and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and rezoning for the Resendiz property. Staff Recommendation: Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval of the Annexation and Rezoning of the +/-2 acres parcel of land known as the Resendiz parcel. Discussion: 7:12 pm Chairman McKey clarified that the parcel has access to water, and City Planner Rumer explained the parcel has access to City water in the rear of the property, but sewer is not available. Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 Member Sills inquired about the verbiage in the staff report stating an extension is needed for the water main and asked if the City is responsible for that. City Planner Rumer explained there may be a little extension of the water pipe to hook it to the meter, but it is not an extension of a water main. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. 7:14 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Resendiz Property — 272 East Silver Star Road Annexation and Initial Zoning to R-1AA; Prosect No(s): AX-12-16-60 & RZ-16-12-06, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Keethler, Seconded by Member Marcotte; motion passed unanimously 9-0. 7:15 pm B. City of Ocoee Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Amendments to the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan pursuant to EAR Report Adopted on September 21, 2010 — Public Hearing City Planner Rumer City Planner Rumer introduced the City's consultant, Tara Salmieri of PlanActive Studio. He explained that City staff and different consultants have worked on the EAR based amendments in years past, and Ms. Salmieri came aboard a couple of years ago to assist with completing the EAR. City Planner Rumer presented a timeline of the steps taken to create the EAR and announced this report was last seen by the Planning and Zoning Commission back in September of 2010, where it was subsequently adopted as Resolution No. 2010-013 on September 21, 2010. Since 2010, updating the EAR was put on hold due to the economic downturn and only amendments required by law were updated. The following six key issues were identified from the September 21, 2010, EAR and need further evaluation: • Character and Compatibility • Transportation Connectivity • Utility Infrastructure • Mixed Use Employment Commercial Centers • Neighborhood Compatibility & Housing • Conservation • Changes to Chapter 163 Florida Statutes (FS) Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 City Planner Rumer explained the next steps of this process will be as follows: • Planning & Zoning Board recommends transmittal to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) • City Commission approves transmittal to the DEO • Reviewed by appropriate state and regional agencies • Receive Objections, Revisions and Comment Report (ORC) from DEO • Answer ORC or Adopt Ordinance • Comprehensive Plan update to the 2020 Plan. City Planner Rumer further explained to the Board the spreadsheet entitled "EAR Based Amendments by Issue and Changes to FS/9J5" (attached) was created to summarize the EAR that was submitted to the DEO in 2010. He further explained the transmittal process, which will include the Board's recommendation to transmit to the City Commission. Ms. Salmieri explained in more detail the spreadsheet, which will ultimately be sent to the State with the transmittal. She further explained the City has completed some items on the spreadsheet, but it has to be documented and updated within the EAR, which will further update the City's Comprehensive Plan. She indicated currently the City's Future Land Use Element (FLUE) only has one goal, but two additional goals need to be created in order to satisfy the EAR issues, which were identified in the Community Character and Design, Neighborhood Revitalization and the Mixed Use Activity Centers. Further, two new goals need to be created such as economic strategy and community character or protection and reinforcement, which will satisfy the majority of the three issues. Within the goals will have objectives and policies to meet such goals. Member Keethler questioned Issue #5, Neighborhood Revitalization and Housing, EAR Change #38 regarding Neighborhood Plans, "A community-based planning process that is designed to address the community character issues of a specific neighborhood or neighborhoods and is focused on the establishment of community goals, the identification of neighborhood issues of concern, and developing specific strategies to resolve these issues and achieve these goals through healthy community principles," and asked how this will work with communities with HOAs. City Planner Rumer indicated that most HOA communities do not want a neighborhood plan, but this plan is primarily for homes without HOAs. Ms. Salmieri pointed out to Member Keethler the language within Policy 3.2.2 states "When requested." Member Keethler expressed his main concern, Issue #2, Transportation Connectivity, EAR Change #14, Policy 1.3.3. He mentioned the term "multimodal" being the new terminology for transportation plans and questioned why the sentence, "The City shall provide transportation improvements, which avoid disruption of existing and uses" is scratched out to be deleted just because the City now has a multimodal plan. City Planner Rumer explained the changes over the years with transportation planning and conveyed that the City's vision is a more urban look with constrained roads and 4 ' Page Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 multimodal transportation across the city to change the travel habit, which will lower traffic count. Ms. Salmieri reminded the Board that the Comprehensive Plan should remain basic in nature, which will give the City more flexibility. Chairman McKey clarified that the Land Development Code is more detailed-oriented than the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Rumer further clarified that the Comprehensive Plan is much more precise, because it is implemented through the Land Development Code. Member Evans expressed that the new trend is to be more people focused instead of auto focused. Member Wunderlich pointed out an error within Issue #2, Transportation Connectivity, EAR Change #14, Objective 2.1, Policy 2.1.1 where it now reads, "The City shall monitor and annually roadways." Ms. Salmieri responded that the word "evaluate" should not be stricken and the language should read, "The City shall monitor and annually evaluate roadways." City Planner Rumer further explained this updated policy to indicate that the City will continue to evaluate the roadways, but the goal will be different, because of the multimodal strategies. Member Wunderlich asked for clarification regarding a phrase used throughout the EAR describing the city as "An invisible city of 35,000 people hidden inside a small town of 5,000 people." He asked if the purpose of this update is to change that description so that Ocoee is recognized as a vibrant, attractive and modern city, which will attract more residents and businesses. City Planner Rumer answered in the affirmative indicating that is the plan with the new downtown development. With the new downtown development the City is attempting to create new opportunities for residents to work in the city instead of remaining a "bedroom community." Chairman McKey inquired if the Board will get a chance to look at the proposed revisions and come back to discuss it again. City Planner Rumer indicated that the February 14, 2017, meeting is canceled. So there will not be a formal meeting, but he advised that this can come back under "Old Business" in the March meeting; and further, the transmittal of the EAR will be on the March 21, 2017, City Commission agenda. Member Richemond advised he has not seen anywhere within the report that discusses diversity and asked whether there is such a section. City Planner Rumer explained that diversity is not an EAR issue, but diversity will be an issue within the next updated 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Chairman McKey asked for clarification between the language "quality of life" and "livability." City Planner Rumer indicated there is a definition difference between this language. He explained that the emerging "livability" trends are the characteristics of cities/towns with the longevity of life in which will be seen with the new downtown development in such ways as the farm-to-market stores, the emphasis on trails and activities. 5 ' Page Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 Member Keethler inquired about Issue #2, Transportation Connectivity, EAR Chanqe #15 & 16, Goal 1, "Develop a transportation system that facilitates creation of a unique character for Ocoee that supports the quality of life its residents desire," and asked how they identify what residents desire. Ms. Salmieri mentioned that was specifically entered into the EAR word-for-word and needed to be put in, because the recommendation was to amend the goal and add that language. The public hearing was opened. As no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Member Wunderlich brought up a phrase somewhere within the EAR in which the purpose was to facilitate raising noncommercial fowl and animals on residential property, and asked if he is the only person who thinks that is an odd goal for a city striving to be an attractive venue. City Planner Rumer explained that is already allowed by a city ordinance. 8:11 pm Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Transmittal of the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Amendments to the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan pursuant to EAR Report Adopted on September 21, 2010, for Transmission to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO); and further, the Planning and Zoning Commission can offer changes prior to the next City Commission's consideration of the proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Based Amendments; Moved by Member West, Seconded by Member Evans: motion passed unanimously 9-0. V. MISCELLANEOUS 8:13 pm A. Project Status Report - City Planner Rumer advised the Board that the City had a preconstruction meeting today with Popeyes. There were two ground breakings; one with City Center and one at the corner of Clark and 50. One possible use for the corner of Clark and 50 that has not been approved, but is on the flyer was a storage facility. He advised that nothing has been submitted for approval with this parcel except Popeyes at 50 and Maguire. There is a retail strip building proposed with a restaurant on each side and a dentist in the middle. On Maguire and State Road 50 will be two buildings with four units. The first building will be on the road with Orlando Health Urgent Care Center along with three more units in the building. The second building with four units may have some restaurants. Wage Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 31,2017 B. February Calendar VI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:23 pm ATTEST: APPROVED: /40104,, 7a",Kathy eard, Recording Clerk Rob McKey, Chairman 7IPage