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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
I. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 pm
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Present: Chair Joel Keller, Vice-Chair Lavon Williams, Member Marc Bernstein,
Member Jason Mellen, Member Rodger Wunderlich
Absent: None
Also Present: City Planner Mike Rumer, Planner 1 DeWayne Jones, Assistant City
Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier and Recording Clerk Kathy Heard.
C. Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
Election for Chair
Member Mellen nominated Member Keller for Chair, and Member Keller accepted the
nomination.
Member Wunderlich, seconded by Member Williams, moved to elect Member Keller
for Chair for a term ending July 2019: Motion carried unanimously.
Election for Vice-Chair
Member Mellen nominated Member Wunderlich for Vice-Chair, and Member
Wunderlich respectfully declined the nomination.
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Member Bernstein nominated Member Williams for Vice-Chair, and Member Williams
accepted the nomination.
Member Wunderlich, seconded by Member Bernstein, nominated Member Williams
for Vice-Chair for a term ending July 2019; Motion carried unanimously.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting held June 12, 2018.
(6:35 pm)
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Vice-Chair Williams,
Seconded by Member Wunderlich; Motion carried unanimously.
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS — Public Hearings (6:35 pm)
City Planner Rumer welcomed the board and announced that Item E, Nicole Boulevard
will be continued to the next meeting with new notices sent out and re-advertised.
A. Alli Property-- 735 Center Street Annexation & Rezoning; Project No(s):
AX-06-17-61 & RZ-17-06-02. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, June
28, 2018) (Planner I Jones) (6:37 pm)
Planner Jones presented a brief overview of this proposed annexation and rezoning,
which is located on the south side of Center Street, 450 feet east of Orange Avenue and
north of Silver Star Road. The subject parcel is +1- 0.68 acres and has one existing
single-family residence. The Applicant is annexing into the City limits as a condition to
receive city potable water connection. This property is vacant, but just recently went into
construction for a building under Orange County's jurisdiction, which inhibits the City to
take this project to the City Commission until the City receives a Certificate of
Completion from Orange County. Once the Certificate of Completion is received from
Orange County with a recommendation from the P&Z Board, then the project can go
forward to the City Commission for final approval. The subject property is considered
contiguous to the City of Ocoee since it is bordered by property located within the City
limits on the north and south. Upon annexation, this parcel will receive an "R-1A" (Single
Family Dwelling) zoning, because it complies with the surrounding areas. The proposed
annexation is a logical extension of the City limits, urban services can be provided along
with trash services, police and fire assistance. This annexation meets State and local
regulations.
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Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation:
On July, 2018, the DRC met to determine if the proposed annexation and rezoning 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 Alli 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 from Orange County "R-1" (Low Density Residential) to City of
Ocoee "R-1A" (Low Density Residential) of the property known as the Alli Property located at
735 Center Street.
Discussion:
Member Wunderlich asked whether they can still make a recommendation even
though the Certificate of Occupancy is pending to which Planner Jones indicated they
may.
Applicant is present.
(6:42 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who
wishes to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Alli Property —
735 Center Street Annexation; Project No: AX-06-17-61, subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member
Wunderlich, Seconded by Member Bernstein; motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Alli Property —
735 Center Street Rezoning; Project No: RZ-17-06-02, subiect to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair
Williams, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion passed unanimously 5-0.
B. Top Gun Cheer— 651 South Bluford Avenue Rezoning; Project No; RZ-
18-04-06. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, June 28, 2018)
(Planner 1 - Jones) (6:43 pm
Planner Jones presented a brief overview of this proposed rezoning, which is located
on the west side of South Bluford Avenue and on the south side of West Columbus
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Street. The subject parcel is +1- 4.51 acres and currently vacant. The Applicant is
rezoning the property in order to conform to the existing land use designation. The
property was historically used as a truck yard for Florida Rock Industries. The parcel is
currently zoned "1-2," which conflicts with the existing and future land use designation of
Light Industrial. The "1-2" zoning designation is intended for the heavy industrial land
use. The City desires to keep heavy industrial away from residential areas which are
located nearby. Therefore, the subject property is being rezoned to "I-1," which is in line
with the existing land use designation.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation:
On June 28, 2018, the DRC met to determine if the proposed rezoning was consistent with the
City's regulations and policies. When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the rezoning for the Top Gun Cheer 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
for the rezoning from City of Ocoee "1-2"General Industrial(General Industrial) to City of Ocoee
"1-1"(Restricted Manufacturing & Warehousing) (+/-4.51 acres)for the Top Gun Cheer property
located at 651 S. Bluford Avenue.
Discussion:
Vice-Chair Williams asked about a portion on the parcel that is already zoned I-1.
City Planner Rumer indicated a portion is already zoned I-1, but the bulk of this parcel
is zoned 1-2.
(6:46 pm)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who
wishes to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Top Gun Cheer—
651 South Bluford Avenue Rezoning; Project No: RZ-18-04-06, subject to resolution
of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by
Member Wunderlich, Seconded by Vice-Chair Williams; motion passed unanimously.
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C. Greens at Forest Lake Planned Unit Development (PUD) Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning to PUD/Land Use Plan
(PUD/LUP); Project No(s) CPA-2018-005 & RZ-18-03-05. (Advertised in the
West Orange Times on Thursday, June 28, 2018) (City Planner Rumer)
City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of this proposed Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low-Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential and rezoning to Planned Unit Development/ Land Use Plan (PUD/LUP). The
subject property is located on the north side of Palm Drive, on the west side of State
Road 429 (Western Expressway) and the east side of East Crown Point Road. The
Parcel Identification Numbers are 05-22-28-0000-00-016, 05-22-28-0000-00-017 and
05-22-28-0000-00-043 and approximately 29.17 acres of vacant and undeveloped land.
The Applicants propose to develop the 29.17 acres as a 200 lot townhome development
with a density of 6.89 dwelling units an acre, which exceeds the four (4) units per acre
guidelines for low-density residential. Access to the site will be via an extension of
Fountains West Boulevard. The West Orange Trail is adjacent on the west, which is a
main selling point for this multifamily development. The PUD/LUP will require an
extension of the road, which will require communications with the Orange County Trail
Department to connect West Road to this site running through the West Orange Trail. A
master stormwater system is proposed and contains over six (6) acres of open space.
The subject site is located within the Apopka Drainage Basin; and therefore, must meet
the requirements of Section 11.7 (a) SJRWMD Management and Storage of Surface
Water Handbook and Wekiva Study Area BMP's.
City Planner Rumer further explained there are no level-of-service issues pertaining to
the surrounding roads. There may be potential operational issues at Fountains West
Boulevard and West Road where there is currently not a signal. The proposed PUD
accesses Fountains West Boulevard and West Road, which is a County-maintained
road. Traffic will also utilize Ocoee Apopka Road. This project did not pass for the level-
of-service pertaining to schools and will have to mitigate for the extra capacity of 10.914
elementary school students and 14.972 middle school students. Most proposed
developments with Ocoee fail middle school, because there is only one. This applicant
is currently working with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) on this process. This
project does meet the level-of-service requirements for police and fire response times.
This site is located within Orange County's utility service area and is proposing to
connect to Orange County for water and sewer, which Orange County has indicated
they have capacity for this proposed development.
The Applicant is present.
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Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation:
On June 28, 2018, the DRC met to determine if the proposed Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment and rezoning to PUD was consistent with the City's regulations and policies. When
the discussion was finished, the-DRC voted to recommend approval of the Large Scale ;.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning to PUD/Land Use Plan for Greens at Forest Lake.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the above analysis and the subsequent DRC recommendation, Staff recommends that
the Planning &Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment from Low-Density Residential to Medium Density Residential and rezoning to PUD/
PUD Land Use Plan(Planned Unit Development).
Discussion: (7:07 pm)
Member Wunderlich inquired whether they need to state in their motion the denial of
the school capacity enhancement by OCPS. City Planner Rumer answered they do
not; and further, the developers will resolve that issue before the final adoption with the
City Commission.
Vice-Chair Williams asked for clarification on the proposed zoning of PUD.
City Planner Rumer explained the proposed medium density allows up to eight (8)
dwelling units per acre; and further, the R-3 Multi-Family Dwelling is for
apartments/duplexes, but not conducive to a townhome development such as this
proposed project. Vice-Chair Williams questioned the developments to the west, which
is also a PUD. City Planner Rumer explained the Fountains West PUD and Arbors
Apartments PUD, which are located to the west of this proposed development.
Chair Keller inquired if there will be enough parking at the amenity center for their
meetings. City Planner Rumer expressed that parking is looked at as a whole within
the development and not just at the amenity center. He emphasized that the townhomes
will have a two-car garage and essentially four vehicles can park at each home; and
further, he believes there is an adequate supply of additional parking located throughout
the development, not just at the amenity center. Discussion ensued about the fencing
along the golf course to which City Planner Rumer indicated most golf courses prefer
wrought iron fences, which will be the prime lots within this development. He further
expressed that the golf course is fully aware of this proposed development, and they
wish to incorporate it into their course somehow.
Member Mellen asked if there is a sound barrier type fence along the 429.
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Tom Daly, Applicant, Daly Design Group, Inc., 913 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Winter
Park, said that there is a significant 75-foot buffer that is a part of the PUD. City
Planner Rumer followed up and indicated there currently is no sound barrier, which is
installed by FDOT or the Expressway Authority; and further, those agencies will not
install sound barriers after a development is approved.
Member Bernstein asked the city planner to explain the level-of-service (LOS)
distinctions pertaining to traffic studies.
Tom Daly described the proposed PUD to be 200 units at approximately 1,700 to 2,000
square feet, double-car garage, fee-simple townhomes built by Meritage Homes. There
is proposed an open space or dry pond located in the center of the PUD. The
recreational amenity area will be located by the West Orange Trail. The price range will
start in the mid two hundreds.
Member Mellen asked if this is proposed to be a gated community. Tom Daly indicated
it will not be gated, and the streets will be public.
Chair Keller expressed whether they would really want the playground and amenity
center off of the trail, which may draw people in who are not allowed to be there. Tom
Daly said more than likely the park and pool will be gated and locked.
(7:31 PM)
Chair Keller opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who
wishes to speak on this proposed project.
Malka Isaak, 5305 Clouds Peak Drive, Lutz, FL, said she is the owner of the five-acre
parcel that is adjacent to the south and is not included in this project. She indicated she
supports this project and is happy to see something happening in this area; and further,
said she spoke with the applicant earlier today about acquiring her property. She
explained she did not know about this project until a few days ago. She is concerned
about her parcel getting "locked in." She explained she would like the north part of her
property to be close to the road connecting this development so that her property has
access to a road. She further expressed she spoke to the developers about giving some
of the southern part of her property for a connection to West Road. She further indicated
her parcel is located within Orange County, not the city.
City Planner Rumer further explained that the proposed road will connect on the north w'
side, which will give her site access to a public road. He does not believe the
developers would request any land from her parcel, but that could change.
Chair Keller closed the public hearing.
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(7:36 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Greens at Forest
Lake Planned Unit Development (PUD) Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment; Project No: CPA-2018-005, subject to resolution of the remaining staff
comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Member Wunderlich,
Seconded by Vice-Chair Williams; motion passed unanimously 5-0.
(7:37 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Greens at Forest
Lake Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning; Project No: RZ-18-03-05, subject
to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting;
Moved by Vice-Chair Williams, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
(7:38 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Greens at Forest
Lake Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning to PUD/Land Use Plan (PUD/LUP),
subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission
meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair Williams, Seconded by Member Bernstein; motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
D. Arya Independent Living Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan;
Project No: LS-2018-007. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, June 28,
2018) (City Planner Ruiner) (7:40 pm)
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City Planner Rumer presented a brief overview of this proposed Preliminary/Final
Large Scale Site Plan, which is located on the north side of Roberson Road
approximately 627 feet east of Tomyn Boulevard (Windermere Road) intersection. The
property is approximately 10.47 acres in size of which approximately 2.45 acres are
designated as wetlands/flood zones. The subject property consists of a vacant and
undeveloped land fronting on Roberson Road. The Applicant will be dedicating 20 feet
tract of land to the City of Ocoee for future right-of-way along Roberson Road.
Consistent with City policy, the wetlands/flood zones and associated upland buffers will
not be developed and will be dedicated to the City. Water, sanitary sewer, reclaimed
water (when available), solid waste and police & fire protection will all be provided by
the City of Ocoee. The Future Land Use designation for the subject site is "Low-Density
Residential" and "Conservation/Floodplains." The requested "Independent Living" use is
consistent with the Future Land Use element and zoning (R-1AA) district.
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City Planner Rumer explained this preliminary/final site plan consists of a four-story
203,000 square feet, 142-unit Independent Living Facility for residents 55 and older.
The facility will have only one main access point at Roberson Road. This main entrance
will be aligned with the existing George Bailey Park entrance across the street. In
addition, a 220 feet left-turn lane into the site will also be provided for an adjacent ALF/
Memory Care facility. The Applicant has requested one (1) Waiver from the Land
Development Code for this project, which requests to permit a maximum height of 53
feet in lieu of the 35 feet by code. The trees in the adjacent wetlands will block the units
from the neighboring site. The projected amenities include a pool with an outdoor area,
walking/trail area with an open space.
City Planner Rumer indicated the City of Winter Garden has partnered with Orange
County and came to an agreement to install a roundabout at the intersection of
Windermere Road and Stoneybrook West Parkway. He discussed adjacent parcels,
such as a dog day care and Legacy Life Styles ALF/Memory Care facility, which is
about to break ground. That facility is a three-story 112,269 square feet, 120 bed
Memory Care/Assisted Living. The two projects provide for a unique opportunity to age
in place or to have a spouse live next to someone needing daily care.
Development Review Committee(DRC)Recommendation:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on June 28, 2018, and reviewed the
Preliminary/Final Site Plan for Arya Independent Living Facility. There were several technical
issues to be addressed from the City's Planning Division, Engineering Department and Utilities
Department that were identified in written staff comments and/or presented verbally. All of
these items were discussed, and changes to the plans were agreed upon. When the discussion
was finished, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan.
Staff Recommendation:
Based on the recommendation of the DRC, Staff respectfully recommends that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan for Arya
Independent Living Facility.
Discussion: (7.•49 pm)
Vice-Chair Williams inquired how the residents will access their units and whether
there is only one main area to go in and out from the facility. City Planner Rumer
indicated the building will actually be three separate buildings built together, which will
have multiple access points. The required building and fire codes will be satisfied.
Member Mellen asked how the FEMA floodplain relates to this development as
opposed to the wetlands. City Planner Rumer indicated the City does not allow
development within wetlands or floodplains; and further, developments adjacent to
wetlands and/or floodplains must install a buffer. In conclusion, there are no wetlands or
floodplain impact with this development.
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Chair Keller asked if the building is going into the conservation area, because it looks
as though it is on the map. City Planner Rumer said the building is not impacting the
conservation area as there is a buffer around the building. He further explained the
mitigation logistics that would need to take place with St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) if an impact were to take place.
David Stokes, Applicant, Madden Morehead & Stokes, Inc., 431 East Horatio Avenue,
#260, Maitland, announced he is the civil engineer on this project. He welcomed the
new board and commented that their City staff is exceptional. He asked whether they
have any questions and/or comments.
City Planner Rumer turned the Board's attention to Page VA-1 to show the distance of
the building from the wetlands. David Stokes explained the distance from the Arya
building to the single-family homes is roughly 450 feet of dense wetlands, which he
stated is their justification for the waiver on the height, the extreme distance. City
Planner Rumer further expressed that an ALF is a very low traffic generator.
Member Wunderlich asked what type of amenities or features are proposed that would
make this project qualify for a 55 plus community.
Ian McCook, Representing the Applicant, 451 Boynton Road, Maitland, presented a
plan of the amenities and the ground floor space. He further explained there are a lot
more amenities than a typical multifamily project with more food services, wellness
center with a spa and doctor offices, hair services, club rooms and more.
Chair Keller opened the public hearing and asked if there is anyone present who
wishes to speak on this proposed project. As no one wished to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
(7:58 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoninq Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Aqency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Arva
Independent Living Preliminary/Final Large Scale Site Plan; Project No: LS-2018-
007, subject to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission
meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair Williams, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion
passed unanimously 5-0.
E. Nicole Subdivision Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan; Project # LS-
2018-004. (Continued from the May 30, 2018 P&Z Meeting Advertised in the West Orange
Times on Thursday,May 1Z 2018) (City Planner Rumer) (7:59 pm)
This item has been continued to the August 14, 2018
Plannin_g & Zoning Commission Meeting
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City Planner Rumer opened this item and announced it is being continued to the
August 14, 2018, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. He further stated this will
be re-advertised, the public hearing sign will stay on the property and public notices will
be resent to every property within 300 feet.
V. MISCELLANEOUS - (7:59 pm)
A. Proiect_Status Report
City Planner Rumer gave a brief overview of the current circumstances
surrounding schools within the city. He explained OCPS owns a parcel on
Ingram Road for a middle school in which the City approved a special exception
for. There currently is a sign on the parcel indicating a school is coming, but
there is no school in the five-year plan. OCPS even considered placing an
elementary and middle school on that site, but no plans have come forth. OCPS
also has a 15-acre site for an elementary school by Ocoee High School at
Crown Point, but that school does not show up in their construction plan. OCPS
was required to reserve 15-plus acres for a future school site at Arden Park,
which will come to fruition soon. There was a redesign of Spring Lake
Elementary, and Hackney Prairie is a newly-constructed school.
City Planner Rumer explained the criteria for annexations. A proposed
annexation must be adjacent to a parcel that is within the City on one side. A
parcel can be adjacent across a lake or a river or a road. Planner Jones
indicated if a parcel needs water connection, but is not adjacent and therefore
cannot be annexed in, the owner can apply for an initial zoning. Once the
property becomes eligible, the property owner can annex into the city.
Discussion ensued regarding what is proposed to go where the Colony Plaza
once stood and what is transpiring with Ocoee Village.
B. July Calendar
VI. ADJOURNMENT - 8:11 PM
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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