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MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Tuesday,November 8, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER- 6:30 pm
A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Present: Chair Lomneck, Vice-Chair Kennedy, Member Forges, Member Mellen, Member
Williams, Alternate Member Keller
Absent: None
Also Present: Development Services Director Rumer, Zoning Manager Whitfield, Assistant City
Attorney Drage, Recording Clerk Heard
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting held October 11, 2022.
Motion for Approval of the Consent Agenda: Moved by Member Mellen, Seconded by
Vice-Chair Kennedy, Motion carried unanimously.
III. OLD BUSINESS -None
IV. NEW BUSINESS—Public Hearings (6:31 pm)
A. Howard Property, 8708 A D Mims Road -Annexation and Rezoning; Project No(s):
AX-09-22-27 & RZ-22-09-44. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, October
27, 2022)
Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the proposed annexation and rezoning.
The property is approximately 2.25 acres, currently vacant, and is located on the south side of
A D Mims Road, beginning approximately 160 feet west of Prairie Lake Boulevard. The applicant
is proposing to annex into the City and rezone the property to R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling
District) in order to develop a 9-lot single-family subdivision. Water is provided by the City;
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however, the development of the subdivision will be served by septic systems. The property has
access from A D Mims Road. A traffic capacity analysis is not required. At the time of the PSP,
an operations analysis may be required. The property is within the boundaries of the City of Ocoee
and Orange County Joint Planning Area (JPA) and is designated Low Density Residential on the
JPA Future Land Use Map.
Zoning Manager Whitfield explained staff findings and recommendations of approval.
The Board had no comments or questions.
The applicant was present for questions.
The Public hearing was opened.As no speaker forms were received, the public hearing was closed.
(6:33 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Howard Property,
8708 AD Mims Road Annexation, Project No.: AX-09-22-27, subject to resolution of the
remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved by Vice-Chair
Kennedy, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion carried unanimously.
(6:34 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of the Howard Property,
8708 A D Mims Road Rezoning from Orange County A-1 (Citrus Rural District) to
City R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling District), Project No.: RZ-22-09-44, subject to
resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved
by Vice-Chair Kennedy, Seconded by Member Williams; motion carried unanimously.
B. Substantial Amendment to the Planned Unit Development(PUD) for Wawa at Ocoee
Town Shops; Project No. RZ-22-07-42. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on
Thursday, October 27, 2022)
Development Services Director Rumer stated this parcel has been before this commission various
times in the past. He presented a brief overview of this property, which is currently undeveloped,
approximately 3.39 acres in size and is located on the northwest corner of Clarke Road and
W. Colonial Drive (SR 50). The applicant is proposing to amend the PUD Land Use Plan by
reducing the 27,750 SF of retail and restaurant to a 5,636 Wawa Gas Station and 4,600 SF future
development for retail or restaurant.A retention pond is proposed on this site adjacent to State Road
50.Full access is being proposed off of Clarke Road and Jacob Nathan Boulevard.This amendment
is not only to change the LUP, but to show that Wawa will be the primary use and not a
retail/restaurant.
Development Services Director Rumer advised this an amendment, and the Final Site Plan will
be back before them at a later date.
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Discussion:
Member Mellen asked if traffic will be allowed to go north on Clarke Road from the Wawa,
because traffic at times is very heavy in that vicinity. He further asked whether a traffic signal could
be installed at the Clarke Road access. Development Services Director Rumer said that vicinity
is too close to the traffic signal at Clarke Road and W. Colonial Drive (SR 50) to install another
traffic signal.
Chair Lomneck inquired if the full access off of Clarke Road could be moved to the northernmost
portion of the site. Development Services Director Rumer answered in the negative indicating
there is a wall there.
Member Keller said during rush hour the traffic will be backed up all the way to the Clarke Road
access where traffic will not be able to enter or leave. Chair Lomneck agreed with Member Keller
indicating that it currently takes three light cycles to get through that intersection in the morning.
Development Services Director Rumer said closing the access off of Clarke Road would be a
taking, which is prohibited.Discussion ensued regarding traffic.
Chair Lomneck opened the public hearing.
Sean Fortier, P.E., KCG Engineering, Orlando, stated that most Wawas are developed at major
intersections; and further, recommended placing FDOT approved block stops to stop traffic from
stopping in the middle of the accessway.
Member Keller stated he believes there will be a lot of cut-through traffic from Clarke Road
through the Wawa to Jacob Nathan Boulevard to make a right onto SR 50.
Member Forges recommended staff consider a different alternative for drivers wanting to go
northbound on Clarke Road out of this parcel, because of the close proximity to the traffic signal
and the traffic congestion.
Vice-Chair Kennedy asked the applicant what they anticipate the future development adjacent to
the Wawa may be and how it may affect traffic.
Neil Coskun,Blue Castle Development, LLC, 1568 Lake Whitney Drive, Windermere, stated they
are considering a carwash or a restaurant, but the decision has not yet been made. If it is a carwash,
the entrance will be off of Clarke Road, and the exit will be off of Jacob Nathan Boulevard only.
Chair Lomneck suggested they install the Wawa and carwash signs before the entrance like the
RaceTrac is off of SR 50.
Member Williams stated this is a wonderful development for that corner. She believes drivers can
make adjustments, but if that is not possible, the City could look at different options to resolve
traffic issues.
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Vice-Chair Kennedy stated he likes Wawa's concept, inside/outside layouts,and believes this is a
good fit for this parcel. He further stated traffic is bad everywhere and has not seen anything out of
the ordinary on this plan, and he likes it.
Chair Lomneck closed the public hearing.
Chair Lomneck asked for a motion with a condition and asked city staff how to word the condition.
Development Services Director Rumer recommended to add a condition to ask that motorists not
be able to block the accessway to Wawa off of Clarke Road by using a sign and road markings.
(7:05 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of Substantial
Amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Wawa at Ocoee Town
Shops, Project No. RZ-22-07-42, with a condition stated by city staff, subject to
resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting; Moved
by Member Williams, Seconded by Vice-Chair Kennedy; motion carried unanimously.
C. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment—Adoption of the Five-Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements and Update of the Capital Improvement Element; Project No. CPA-2022-
004. (Advertised in the West Orange Times on Thursday, October 27, 2022)
Zoning Manager Whitfield presented a brief overview of the Capital Improvement Element(CIE)
of the City of Ocoee Comprehensive Plan, and explained it is a requirement of Chapter 163,Florida
Statutes (FS), and enables the implementation of the Plan goals, objectives, and policies that need
capital funding for a 5-20 year planning horizon. The CIF is required to include a Schedule of
Capital Improvements which incorporates publicly and privately funded projects necessary to
ensure that the adopted level of service standards are achieved and maintained. The Schedule shall
cover at least a 5-year period. Section 163.3177(3)(b), F.S., requires that the City review, modify
and update the Schedule and Capital Improvements Element on an annual basis.This annual update
may be accomplished by ordinance, and may not be deemed to be an amendment to the local
comprehensive plan under Section 163.3184, F.S.
Discussion:
Vice-Chair Kennedy stated he looked at the schedule,but did not see sidewalks,and asked whether
the sidewalks are considered maintenance unless they are being added.Zoning Manager Whitfield
answered sidewalks are imbedded in some projects. Development Services Director Rumer
announced they are currently working on a 2043 Comprehensive Plan where pedestrian facilities
will be introduced into the level of service. Once that is complete, sidewalks can be included into
the schedule.
Member Keller stated the Clarke Road widening shows it is unfunded, but it is to be started this
year and asked for clarification. Development Services Director Rumer answered that money is
already in escrow.
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Member Williams asked if the budget for the projects has already been voted on.Zoning Manager
Whitfield answered in the affirmative.
The Public hearing was opened.As no speaker forms were received, the public hearing was closed.
(7:12 pm)
Motion: Move that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend to the Ocoee City Commission Approval of Comprehensive Plan
Text Amendment — Adoption of the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements
and Update of the Capital Improvement Element; Project No. CPA-2022-004, subject
to resolution of the remaining staff comments before the City Commission meeting: Moved
by Member Williams, Seconded by Member Mellen; motion carried unanimously.
V. MISCELLANEOUS - (712 pm)
A. Project Status Report
Development Services Director Rumer asked the Board if they have any questions and
the following was discussed.
• Chair Lomneck inquired whether the Wawa will go before the CRA.
Development Services Director Rumer said projects only go before the CRA if
funding is involved.
• Chair Lomneck asked for an update on the Turnpike. Development Services
Director Rumer stated the public hearing has not happened yet, but FDOT has
revised the plan to not affect Alibi Apartments, but there will be some impact on
The Regency.
• Chair Lomneck inquired whether the roundabout at Ocoee Village is moving
forward, and when the roads will be back open. Development Services Director
Rumer stated they are currently working in that vicinity to bring utilities to the
north side of that intersection.
• Member Williams asked about the progress of the Starbucks off of Ocoee Apopka
Road. Chair Lomneck stated they are almost done with construction.
• Vice-Chair Kennedy asked if anything is happening with the vacant adjacent
parcel of that Starbucks. Development Services Director Rumer answered he
believes Orlando Health bought the parcel for an urgent care center.
• Member Forges stated it was difficult to watch the VMG building at 101 West
Silver Star Road be cut off next to the railroad tracks.
• Member Keller asked how the Clarke Road widening is going. Development
Services Director Rumer stated the silk fences are installed, and they have to get
drainage permits and a final utility survey.
• Chair Lomneck asked if any potential restaurants have been talking to the City.
Development Services Director Rumer stated plans are being reviewed for Teatro
Grill where Betty J's Florist was located.
• Member Forges asked who is responsible for the landscaping at Clarcona Ocoee
Road. Development Services Director Rumer stated Orange County is
responsible.
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B. November Calendar- No updates
Motion: Move to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; Moved by
Member Mellen, Seconded by Member Williams; motion carried unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT - 7:22 pm
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