VI (A) Public Reading - Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98-11, State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study Agenda 7-21-98
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 16, 1998
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Russ Wagner, AICP, Director of Planning
SUBJECT: State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study
ISSUE:
Should the City Commission approve Ordinance Number 98-11 ( attached) enacting the State
Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study?
BACKGROUND:
On February 3, 1998, The City Commission authorized TransCore to begin an Access
Management and Intersection Operations Study of State Road 50 from Good Homes Road to
the Florida Turnpike. The purpose of the study was to identify areas along State Road 50
where access management and intersection improvements are needed to maintain adequate
traffic flow and improve safety. The study examined existing and future roadway, intersection,
and traffic flow conditions. The future year conditions were projected to the year 2003. The
results of this Study will serve three important functions: 1) to guide the City in the review of
proposed development regarding access, 2) to coordinate with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) with respect to access permits and needed roadway and intersection
improvements and 3) to coordinate with the State Road 50 Activity Center Study that was
initiated by Health Central in cooperation with the City.
DISCUSSION:
TransCore, working with City Staff, has completed their analysis and has prepared a report for
consideration. The Study recommends improvements such as roadway medians, limits on
access, additions of turn lanes at intersections, and changes to signal timings. Many of the
recommended improvements will evolve over time as development occurs along State Road 50
and when the FDOT completes the needed widening of State Road 50 from four to six lanes.
Significant improvements that can be completed in a more reasonable period of time include;
the addition of turn lanes and signal timing changes at the Maguire Road, Bluford Avenue,
Blackwood Avenue and Good Homes Road intersections. Actual cost for these improvements
will need to be determined on a project by project basis.
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
July 16, 1998
Page 2
On June 18, 1998, the results of this study were presented at a Joint Workshop between the
City Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission. The Joint Workshop was followed by
a Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing. On July 7, 1998, the City Commission held
the first of two Public Hearings to discuss the Access Management and Intersection Operations
Study. City staff also met with the FDOT District Traffic Operations Engineer on July 15, 1998,
to discuss the results of the Study and to coordinate the efforts of FDOT and the City during the
development review process.
Rather than revise the Access Management and Intersection Operations Study after each
Workshop, Public Hearing and meeting, Staff has outlined below proposed revisions to address
comments made during the Public Hearings and meeting with FDOT. Staff has also identified
some items that were omitted in the "draft" Study. These corrections are also outlined below.
Minor typographical errors (i.e. "Clarke Avenue" instead of"Clarke Road"), are not listed below
but they will be corrected as part of the final document. The comments below are organized in
the order that they were made at the Public Hearings and meeting with FDOT.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
On June 18, 1998, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing regarding the
proposed State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study. At this
hearing commissioners, citizens, developers, and property owners were given an opportunity to
make comments, ask questions, and suggest revisions to the State Road 50 Access
Management and Intersection Operations Study. The following is a summary of the Public
Hearing comments:
Planning and Zoning Comments:
1. Jim Lee expressed concern about U-turns and truck movements. He stated that improved
and new north-south roads become more important when turning movements are restricted.
Scott Gold echoed Mr. Lee's concerns about U-turns and a discussion ensued.
(response) Staff agrees with Mr. Lee that improvements to existing north-south roads and
new north-south roads are an essential component of the proposed State Road 50 Access
Management and Intersection Operations Study. Turning movement restrictions alone will
not improve traffic efficiency or safety. In order to relieve congestion along State Road 50,
the proposed identified improvements must be considered as a whole. The City has
undertaken this Study so that specific improvements can be identified and discussed
including their potential for relieving congestion on State Road 50. As roadway
improvements are made and turning movements are restricted, drivers (including truck
drivers) will modify their routes to account for new roadways, intersections, and turn lanes.
Over time, traffic circulation will improve as drivers learn more efficient traffic patterns and
adjust their driving habits accordingly.
(change) None suggested.
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
July 16, 1998
Page 3
2. Jim Lee asked that we emphasize which intersections are candidates for future
signalization.
(response) Any new intersections are subject to the standards contained in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the guidelines for conducting signal warrant studies
identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies; however, the proposed new intersections
have been located so as to maximize the possibility of signalization when conditions warrant
a signal based upon the above noted standards and guidelines.
(change) None suggested.
3. Commissioner Howell described an existing turning problem for south bound drivers on
Bluford Avenue when they turn right (or west bound) onto State Road 50. He asked if a
south bound right turn lane could be added to the proposed diagram for the intersection of
State Road 50 and Bluford.
(response) Staff agrees with Commissioner Howell.
(change) Revise Plan to add a proposed south bound right turn lane to Bluford Avenue.
4. Scott Gold stated that he is concerned that the City will implement restricted turning
movements before any new north-south roadways are constructed.
(response) The regulation of turning movements and roadway improvements will be
implemented through the development review process as new projects are approved.
Ultimately, the City intends to implement all of the proposed improvements identified in the
Access Management and Intersection Operations Study; however, this is normally
accomplished through the development review process and any limitations to existing
driveways or streets will be considered as part of a Traffic Impact Analysis.
(change) None suggested.
5. A citizen suggested the use of traffic circles or roundabouts rather than standard
intersections and a discussion ensued.
(response) It is unlikely that traffic circles could be considered along State Road 50 since
they typically require more right-of-way than a standard intersection and certain local
sections of State Road 50 are constrained in terms of additional right-of-way. Additionally,
the FDOT Manual on the Design of Roundabouts in Florida states that roundabouts are not
well-suited for high volume/ high speed roads such as State Road 50.
(change) None suggested.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the State
Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study as recommended by Staff.
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
July 16, 1998
Page 4
CITY COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING:
On July 7, 1998, the City Commission held a public workshop regarding the proposed State
Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study. During this public workshop
commissioners, citizens, developers, and property owners were given an opportunity to make
comments, ask questions, and suggest revisions to the State Road 50 Access Management
and Intersection Operations Study. The following is a summary of the comments received
during the Public Hearing:
City Commission Comments:
1. A property owner requested an access point on the south side of State Road between
Blackwood Avenue and the East-West Expressway.
(response) Staff agrees that an access point should be provided for this parcel which is
located on the south side of State Road 50 approximately 1,000 feet west of the East-West
Expressway / Clarke Road intersection. There is currently an access point provided for the
parcel immediately to the west of the parcel in question. This access would be moved east
approximately 150 feet where the parcels abut each other, allowing for shared access.
(change) Move currently proposed access point east approximately 150 feet.
2. A representative from the Orlando Baptist Church located in the southwest corner of the
State Road 50 and Good Homes Road intersection asked what the City plans for the Old
Cemetery Road that is located just east of the entrance to the Viscaya Apartments. This is
a platted dirt road which is planned to serve the church's future expansion. The church
anticipates 1,500 to 2,000 trips per day using this road.
(response) The City agrees that the church should have an access point onto State Road
50 to serve their future development. This access should be a shared access point with the
existing Viscaya Apartments. The existing apartment access drive should be realigned to
Old Cemetery Road so that the existing apartment access point could be eliminated.
(change) Create shared access with Viscaya Apartments and Old Cemetery Road by
moving Viscaya Apartment access drive east to align with Old Cemetery Road.
3. A representative from Extra Attic, located in the northwest corner of the State Road 50 and
Marshall Farms Road intersection, questioned the location of the proposed Marshall Farms
Road Extension. As shown in the Study, the extension would impact the corner of one of
their storage buildings.
(response) Staff stated that the alignment of the Marshall Farms Road Extension was
conceptual in nature and that the actual alignment would be determined when the extension
is designed by the Florida Turnpike Authority.
(change) None Suggested.
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
July 16, 1998
Page 5
FDOT MEETING:
On July 15, 1998 City Staff and the City's Consultant, TransCore, met with the FDOT District
Traffic Operations Engineer to discuss the State Road 50 Access Management and
Intersections Operations Study. During this meeting, FDOT reviewed the Study and found that
the recommendations were consistent with FDOT's criteria provided the following changes were
made to the Plan:
FDOT Comments:
1. The full median opening shown for the section between Bluford Avenue and Blackwood
Avenue should be a directional left because of spacing and the lack of adequate right-of-
way width to provide a median wide enough to sufficiently store turning vehicles.
(response) Staff agrees with FDOT's recommendation.
(change) Change full median opening to a directional left.
2. The full median opening shown for the Good Homes Plaza should be a directional left
because of spacing from other intersections, site distance problems and the lack of a
median wide enough to sufficiently store turning vehicles.
(response) Staff agrees with FDOT's recommendation.
(change) Change full median opening to a directional left.
ADDITIONAL CHANGES PROPOSED BY STAFF:
During Staffs review of the Study, it was determined that several access points were omitted or
not addressed during the initial "draft". The following changes are proposed by Staff in addition
to the changes summarized above:
1. Show a westbound left turn bay for the proposed Marshall Farms Road Extension's
intersection with State Road 50.
2. Show an additional southerly right-in / right-out along Old Winter Garden Road for Scotty's.
3. Allow for an additional right-in / right-out on the west side of Blackwood Avenue south of the
hospital entrance.
4. Relocate the existing access point for the single family residence, located north of State
Road 50 between Blackwood Avenue and Clarke Road, to the east approximately 150 feet.
5. Show an eastbound left turn bay for the proposed directional left at Citrus Oaks Drive.
The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
July 16, 1998
Page 6
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners APPROVE
Ordinance Number 98-11 enacting the State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection
Operations Study, subject to the following changes:
1. Add south bound right turn lane at the intersection of State Road 50 and Bluford Avenue.
2. Move the currently proposed access point, located approximately 1,150 feet west of the
East-West Expressway/ Clarke Road intersection, east approximately 150 feet to provide
shared access between two parcels.
3. Create shared access with Viscaya Apartments and Old Cemetery Road by moving Viscaya
Apartment access drive east to align with Old Cemetery Road.
4. Change proposed full median opening between Bluford Avenue and Blackwood Avenue to a
directional left.
5. Change proposed full median opening across from Good Homes Plaza to a directional left.
6. Show a westbound left turn bay for the proposed Marshall Farms Road Extension's
intersection with State Road 50.
7. Show an additional southerly right-in / right-out along Old Winter Garden Road for Scotty's.
8. Allow for an additional right-in / right-out on west side of Blackwood Avenue south of
Hospital entrance.
9. Relocate the existing access point for the single family residence, located north of State
Road 50 between Blackwood Avenue and Clarke Road, to the east approximately 150 feet.
10. Show an eastbound left turn bay for the proposed directional left at Citrus Oaks Drive.
Attachments: Ordinance No.98-11
State Road 50 Access Management and Intersection Operations Study(previously transmitted)
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i NOTICE OF LAND
1 DEVELOPMENT CODE CHANGE
4 The City Commission of the City of Ocoee
3 proposes to adopt the following Ordinance:
I Qrdinance No. 98-11
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA RELATING TO
AMENDING THE OCOEE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 180 OF
THE OCOEE CITY CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING: APPROVING THE ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND
INTERSECTION OPERATIONS STUDY FOR STATE ROAD 50 AND ITS I
INTERSECTING ROADS BETWEEN GOOD HOMES ROAD AND THE
FLORIDA TURNPIKE;ADDING SECTION 6-2.1 ENTITLED"STATE ROAD 50
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND INTERSECTION OPERATIONS"OF ARTICLE
VI OF CHAPTER 180 OF THE OCOEE CITY CODE WITH RESPECT TO
STATE ROAD 50 AND THE INTERSECTING ROADS ADDRESSED IN SAID
STUDY; PROVIDING FOR ACCESS MANAGEMENT GENERALLY,
INCLUDING PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING THAT DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE IN CONFORMITY WITH SAID STUDY;
PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WAIVERS FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF SAID STUDY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Ocoee City Commission wit hold the second of two public hearings concerning the pro-
posed Ordinance on Tuesday,July 21.1998 at 7:15 p m.,or as soon thereafter as practical,at
the Ocoee City Commission Chambers. 150 North Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee,Flonda.The City
Commission may continue the public hearing to other dates and times as they deem neces-
sary.Any interested party shall be advised that the dates,times,and places of any continua-
tion of this or continued public heanngs shall be announced during the hearing and that no fur-
ther notices regarding these matters will be published.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Ocoee Planning
Department, 150 North Lakeshore Drive.Ocoee,Florida,between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and
5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,except legal holidays.Interested parties may appear at the
public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance.This notice is given pur-
suant to Chapter 166.041 (3)(c). Florida Statutes.The geographic area covered by the pro-
posed Ordinance is indicatedTin the geographic location map set forth below:
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Any person wishing to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the
public nearing may need a record of the proceeding and'or this purpose may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based.Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in
any of the proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours in advance of the meet-
ing at(407)656-2322.
Jean Gratton.City Clerk 'hursaay,,uiy 16 1998
City of Ocoee
ORDINANCE NO. 98-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
RELATING TO AMENDING THE OCOEE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 180 OF THE OCOEE CITY CODE AS THEY
RELATE TO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING; APPROVING THE
ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
STUDY FOR STATE ROAD 50 AND ITS INTERSECTING ROADS
BETWEEN GOOD HOMES ROAD AND THE FLORIDA
TURNPIKE; ADDING SECTION 6-2.1 ENTITLED "STATE ROAD
50 ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND INTERSECTION
OPERATIONS" OF ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 180 OF THE
OCOEE CITY CODE WITH RESPECT TO STATE ROAD 50 AND
THE INTERSECTING ROADS ADDRESSED IN SAID STUDY;
PROVIDING FOR ACCESS MANAGEMENT GENERALLY,
INCLUDING PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING THAT
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STUDY AREA WILL BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH SAID STUDY; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE
FOR OBTAINING WAIVERS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SAID
STUDY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the
Ocoee Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency of the City (the
"LPA")has held an advertised public hearing on June 18, 1998 to review and consider the Access
Management and Intersection Operations Study for SR 50 from Good Homes Road to the Florida
Turnpike, as prepared by TransCore(the"Study");and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the comments raised at the public hearing, the
LPA recommended that the City Commission adopt by ordinance the Study; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 163 and Section 166.041(3)(c), Florida Statutes,
the Ocoee City Commission held advertised public hearings on July 7, 1998 and on July 21,
1998 to receive public comment on this Ordinance and the Study; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee finds and determines that
this Ordinance is consistent with and implements the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan and that
adoption of this Ordinance is in the best interest of the City of Ocoee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to
adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and
Chapters 163 and 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby accepts the Access Management
and Intersection Operations Study for SR 50 from Good Homes Road to the Florida Turnpike,
dated Revised July 1998, as prepared by TransCore (the "Study"). The Study is hereby
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Ordinance. The City Commission hereby
determines that revisions to the Study may hereafter be made by Resolution adopted by the
Ocoee City Commission at a public hearing preceded by at least ten (10) days notice prior to
adoption in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
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SECTION 3. Section 6-2.1 of Article VI of Chapter 180 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Ocoee, Florida, is hereby adopted as follows:
Section 6-2.1 STATE ROAD 50 ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND
INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
A. Access Management Generally.
(1) Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Access Management and
Intersection Operations Study for SR 50 from Good Homes Road to
the Florida Turnpike, dated Revised July 1998, as prepared by
TransCore,as it may from time to time be revised by Resolution of the
City Commission of the City in accordance with the procedures set
forth in this Ordinance No. 98-11 ("the Study") is to maintain
adequate traffic flow and safety along State Road 50 and its
intersecting roads between Good Homes Road and the Florida
Turnpike. The intent of the Study is to provide guidelines for
development review and approval regarding access and other
improvements as well as to provide a framework for determining
traffic impact analysis. The Study is intended to be used by the City
to coordinate with other governmental agencies as a means to identify
needed transportation related improvements and to obtain funding for
said improvements.
(2) Conformity with the Study. All new development and redevelopment
within the City along State Road 50 and its intersecting roads between
Good Homes Road and the Florida Turnpike shall be approved by the
City in conformity with the Study(the"Study Area"). The Study Area
is depicted in Exhibit"A" attached hereto and by this reference made
a part hereof.
(a) All points of access, ingress,and egress for all new development
and redevelopment within the Study Area and the corporate limits
of the City shall conform to the Study.
(b) Any improvements to intersections required in conjunction with
new development and redevelopment within the Study Area and
the corporate limits of the City shall conform to the Study.
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B. Procedure for Obtaining Waivers from the Study.
(1) The findings and recommendations of the Study shall be presumed to
be conclusive based upon the research and analysis conducted to
prepare the Study.
(2) The City will consider individual requests for waivers from the
provisions of the Study,or any portion thereof,in conjunction with the
review and approval of a preliminary or final site plan application. In
order to obtain a waiver from the Study, the burden of proof shall be
on the applicant to affirmatively allege and demonstrate that:
(a) traffic conditions have changed significantly such that the
recommended improvements are now technically impractical or
not feasible;
(b) conformance with the guidelines of the Study will not improve
traffic flow and safety within the Study Area;
(c) another traffic configuration/improvement will be more effective
in improving traffic flow and safety within the Study Area;and/or
(d) alternative Traffic Management methods will be used by the
applicant to achieve the goals,objectives and standards set forth in
the Study.
The decision of the City Commission shall be final as to whether or not an
applicant has met the burden of proof necessary to obtain a waiver from any
provision of the Study. Waivers, if granted,will be made in conjunction with
the approval by the City Commission of a preliminary or final site plan.
C. Recognition of Existing Agreements.
Nothing herein is intended(1)to abrogate any vested rights which
may have been or may hereafter be granted by the City to an
applicant,(2)to amend or in anyway modify any provision of any
development order, developer agreement or other agreement
entered into with the City prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance, or (3) to modify, amend or in any way negate any
preliminary or final site plan approvals granted by the City prior
to the effective date of this Ordinance;provided,however,that the
City may require as a condition of approval of any revision to a
previously approved preliminary or final site, or any extension
thereof, that such plan be revised so as to conform with this
section to the extent practical.
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SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1998.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift,Mayor
(SEAL)
ADVERTISED JUNE 25, 1998
AND ADVERTISED JULY 16, 1998
READ FIRST TIME JULY 7, 1998
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
,1998 UNDER
AGENDA ITEM NO.
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this_day of , 1998.
FOLEY& LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
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