Item #14 Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special Exception Amend.
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Special Meeting Date: July 17, 2007
Item # 14
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
J. Antonio Fabre, AICP
(407) 905-3100 x 1019
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Subject: Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special Exception Amendment
Preliminary Site. Plan for Special Exception
Project # 2-06-SE-008
Commission District # 1 - Gary Hood
ISSUE:
Should the Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special
Exception Amendment and Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception?
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church is proposing to increase their existing Special Exception use to
include an additional vacant parcel (3.495 acres) that they acquired adjacent to the subject church (8.965
acres) property. The existing 12,000 square feet church facility is located on the north side of Fuller's Cross
Road, approximately 750 feet east of Ocoee-Apopka Road. The total subject property is approximately 12.46
acres in size, zoned R-1A (Single-Family Dwelling). The table below references the future land uses, zoning
classifications and existing land uses of the surrounding parcels:
Direction Future Land Use Zoning Classification Existing Land Use
North Low Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling Vacant, undeveloped property
(R-1A)
East Commercial Commercial (PUD) Vacant, (City of Ocoee) Crown Point
South Low Density Residential Single-Family Dwelling Vacant, site of the proposed Eagle Creek
(R-1AA) Residential PUD
West Low Density Residential Orange County Single Family Residence
Aqricultural (A-1)
The applicant submitted a site plan detailing the phasing of an expansion of their existing church facility.
Upon submission of the site plan, the applicant was notified that a Special Exception is required for the
additional land, and that the Special Exception Amendment is required to be obtained prior to final site plan
submittal.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has submitted a Special Exception with a Preliminary Site Plan detailing the construction and
phasing of additional church facilities. For Phase II (Phase I is existing), the site plan consists of a two-story
34,000 square feet (footprint 20,000 square feet) school and office building addition expanding the rear of
the existing church structure. This phase will also include a 5,380 square feet play area for the children and
associated additional parking. For Phase III, the plan illustrates a 5,000 square foot office building addition
expanding the front of the existing church structure. The ultimate build-out (Phase IV) will consist of a 26,000
square feet Church Sanctuary addition expanding to the east on the acquired land.
The applicant will be dedicating 20 feet of additional right-of-way along Fuller Cross Road as part of this
approval. It should be noted that Tract "B" which is the eastern half of this right-of-way dedication has the
following stipulation (COA#2) with its dedication. "In the event the Owner is required to make a proportionate
fair-share payment in accordance with the requirements of Section 9-9 (Proportionate Fair-Share Mitigation
of Development Impacts on Transportation Corridors) of the Ocoee Land Development Code, or is otherwise
required to contribute monies to the City towards the cost of constructing any off-site improvements to
mitigate transportation impacts resulting from the development of the Property, then, in consideration of the
conveyance of Tract B to the City, the City will credit towards such payment the fair market value of Tract B,
as of the date on which the City Commission approved this Special Exception."
A traffic impact study will be required for as part of the Phase II development for the entire build-out scenario
as previously agreed upon. Furthermore, an additional 12 feet of right-of-way will be dedicated if the Traffic
Study warrants it. All developments shall integrate on-site circulation, access points, shared access, and
cross-access among adjoining projects per Land Development Code. Therefore, this project also provides
for joint-access easements among the adjoining properties.
The Land Development Code defines Special Exception as a use that would not be appropriate without
restrictions throughout the zoning division or district. However, if controlled as to number, area, location or
relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, morals, order, comfort,
convenience, appearance, prosperity or general welfare, such uses would be appropriate. (Emphasis
added).
In accordance with Section 4-8.B. (2) of the Land Development Code, the proposed use must be considered
in relation to the compatibility with the surrounding land uses. As previously mentioned, the predominate
adjoining land use to the east is commercial. The rest of the surrounding land use is either vacant or large lot
residential. Church and child care facilities are compatible with either commercial or residential uses, and are
generally located in close proximity to commercial areas. Based on this, the use is anticipated to be
compatible with the surrounding uses in the proposed location.
Additionally, the proposed use is not anticipated to:
. Violate the health, safety, welfare, andlor convenience of those working or owning land in the vicinity
of the proposed use or structure
. Impair pedestrian or vehicular movement in adjoining streets so as to violate adopted level of service
standards
. Result in noise, odor, glare, vibration, or other similar characteristic which is detectable at the
property line and which exceeds the level which will result from permitted uses
. Prevent an adjoining landowner from the legal use of his property pursuant to the Land Development
Code
. Violate a requirement of limitation of any applicable state or federal law or regulation
. Exceed the applicable density or bulk regulations except as specifically authorized, nor shall the use
or structure result in overcrowding of land or buildings
. Create a fire hazard
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) met on May 29, 2007 and reviewed the Special Exception
application and Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception. There were several minor technical issues to be
addressed from the City Attorney's Office and Planning Division that were identified in written staff
comments and presented verbally. All of the issues were discussed and a few minor changes to the plans
were agreed upon.
When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Special
Exception for Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, subject to the applicant making changes specified in
the reports. These changes were made and shown on the plans date stamped received June 4, 2007.
However, three items were not properly addressed; the following items are:
. Revising Condition of Approval #5 to actually reflect the agreed upon language outlined in the staff
review comments (Planning Division dated May 29, 2007) "Left turninQ lanes at each proiect
entrance shall be provided based on the Phase II traffic analvsis at the sole cost of the developer.";
. The additional road right-of-way should be label Tract "A" and "B" accordingly as referenced on
Condition of Approval #2.
. Indicate total square footage for Phase II (20,000 square feet footprint + 14,000 square feet for 2nd
floor) 34,000 square feet.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed Glad Tidings Assembly of God
Church/Special Exception and the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception at a Public Hearing on June
12,2007. City Staff presented a brief overview of the project and answered several questions regarding the
existing and proposed special exceptions. All of these questions were addressed adequately in the P&Z
meeting.
The Public Hearing was opened for the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special Exception. There
was no one from the public to speak regarding this special exception approval. Still, Clinton Howell,
Executive Pastor of Glad Tidings, did approach the podium and said he was here tonight with his
contractor, engineer, and a member in case the board had any questions. He also stated his appreciation
for the board hearing his case.
Member Campbell said it looked like a nice program. He asked if the plans would have to come back
before the board again. City staff did confirm that Phase II is considered (greater than 25,000 square feet)
a "Large Scale" Site Plan and therefore subject to P&Z and City Commission review and approval.
Anything less like the Church Office addition (Phase III) could be handled administratively.
After finishing its deliberations, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special Exception and the Preliminary Site Plan for
Special Exception as date stamped received by the City on June 4, 2007, subject to incorporating the three
items mentioned above prior to the City Commission meeting.
After subsequent submittal and review, the Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception (date
stamped July 10,2007) addressed all remaining issues.
RECOMMENDA liONS:
Based on the recommendation of the DRC and Planning & Zoning Commission, Staff recommends that the
Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church/Special Exception
Amendment and Preliminary Site Plan for Special Exception date stamped received by the City on July 10,
2007.
Attachment:
Location Map;
FLU Map;
Zoning Map;
Aerial Map;
Special Exception Site Plan date stamped July 10, 2007.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Type of Item:
~ Public Hearing
o Ordinance First Reading
o Ordinance Second Reading
o Resolution
~ Commission Approval
o Discussion & Direction
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Location Map
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_ Medium Density Residential
_ High Density Residential
_ Professional Offices and Services
_ Commercial
_ Light Industrial
_ Heavy Industrial
_ Conservation/Floodplains
_ Recreation and Open Space
_ Public Facilitiesllnstitutional
Lakes and Water Bodies
Glad Tidings Church
Future Land Use Map
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Ocoee Communrty Development
Department
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240120 0 240 480 720 Feet
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CSUbject Property
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and Other Municipalties
Zoning Classification:
General Agricultural (A-1)
_ Suburban (A-2)
Single-Family Dwelling (R-1AAA)
Single-Family Dwelling (R-1AA)
:::-:~ Single-Family Dwelling (R-1A)
_ Single-Family Dwelling (R-1)
_ One- & Two-Family Dwelling (R-2)
_ Multiple-Family Dwelling (R-3)
_ Mobile Home Subdivision (RT-1)
_ Professional Offices & Services (P-S)
_ Neighborhood Shopping (C-1)
_ Community Commercial (C-2)
_ General Commercial (C-3)
_Restricted Manufacturing
& Warehousing (1-1)
_ General Industrial (1-2)
is! Commercial (PUD)
1m Low Density (PUD)
_ Medium Density (PUD)
I!I High Density (PUD)
_ Public Use (PUD)
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. pursu.
,ant to Section 4.8 A. (3).
'Ocoee Land Development
. Code, that an Tuesday, July
17, 1007, at 7~5 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as practical, the
OCOEE CITY COMMISSION will
hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the
Ocaee City Commission
Chambers, 150 North Lake.
shore Drive, Ocoee, 'Flori-
da, to consider a request for
Special Exception for ex.
panding the Church use.
The property is located at
2009 Fullers Crass Road.
The parcel I.D. Number is
06.22.28.0000.00.012.
The complete case file, in.
cluding a complete legal de.
scription by metes and
bounds, may be inspected
at the Ocoee Community
Development Department,
150 North Lakeshore Drive,
Ocoee, Florida, between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Fri.
day, except legal holidays.
The Ocoee City Cammissian
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times, as it deems neces.
sary. Any interested party
shall be advised that the
dates, times, and places of
any continuation af these or
continued public hearings
shall be annaunced during
the hearings and that no
further notices regarding
these matters will be pub-
lished. Interested parties
may appear at the public
hearings and be heard with
respect to the prapased Spe-
cial Exception far the prop-
erty. Any person wishing to
appeal any decision made
during the public hearing
will need a record of the
proceedings and for this
purpose may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of
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should contact the City
Clerk's Office 48 hours in
advance of the meeting at
(407) 905-3105.
Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk
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