02-08-11 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ACTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Following a moment of
silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a quorum was declared
present.
PRESENT: Chairman Campbell, Vice Chair Golden, Member McKey, Member Sills,
Member De La Portilla, Member Morris and Member West. Also present
were Assistant City Attorney Watson, City Planner Rumer, Principal
Planner Fabre and Recording Clerk T. Williams.
ABSENT: Member Dillard (AE).
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held on Wednesday,
December 14, 2010.
Member Mc Key, seconded by Member West, moved to accept the minutes of the
December 14, 2010, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Motion carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS - none
NEW BUSINESS
VILLAGES OF WESMERE
Principal Planner Fabre stated the property location and gave a brief overview of the
reason for the amended preliminary/final subdivision plan. City Commission approved
the PUD and Future Land Use in November, 2010. The amendment affects the
common area space of the existing townhome units and future construction of 178
single - family homes. There will be two construction designs for the single - family homes;
rear loaded which will have the garage in the back and overlook a street or park and the
front loaded homes will have the garage in the front.
DISCUSSION
Member McKey inquired if there was a minimum and maximum square footage of
projected homes. Principal Planner Fabre stated it is estimated now to be at least
1200 square feet of living space. Vice -Chair Golden inquired as to the performance
schedule dates. Principal Planner Fabre responded they are scheduled to start
construction by June, 2011 with a certificate of completion no later than March, 2012.
Vice -Chair Golden stated he is impressed with the consistent construction type, colors
and designs used by the developer to compliment the existing townhomes.
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Public Hearing Opened
Chairman Campbell asked Kevin Kramer, representative from the developer to
approach the podium for questions. Vice -Chair Golden asked if the developer had met
with the existing townhome owners regarding the construction plans. Kevin Kramer
advised no meeting has taken place since the PUD was approved but a meeting was
held with the residents prior to the PUD approval. The plans have not changed since
the approval of the PUD other than subtracting one lot from the construction plans.
Member McKey inquired what happened to the parking spaces that have been
eliminated from the new plans versus the old plans. Kevin Kramer responded the
parking spaces still remain in the townhome area but have been eliminated from the
area of the single - family homes to improve the look. The current parking spaces have
been restricted to townhome use only. Member McKey inquired how restrictions will be
enforced as it pertains to boats and other vehicles being in the front yards of the single
family homes. Kevin Kramer responded the community is governed by deed
restrictions. Member McKey inquired as to the fencing revisions. Kevin Kramer
responded any fencing conditions that were revised more than likely is for the single -
family homes, not the townhomes. City Planner Rumer explained canned conditions
of approval that may not necessarily comply with single - family homes in a subdivision
and that some conditions may be listed that do not apply. Vice -Chair Golden inquired if
any marketing of the units have taken place. Kevin Kramer stated it is difficult to
determine satisfaction without an operational model home available for viewing. They
have built in other locations and have had great success with sales. City Planner
Rumer stated they have rushed reviews so the developer can keep up their
commitment to the residents and abide by the construction schedule.
Public Hearing Closed
Member McKey stated he thinks once built it is going to be a great community and
welcomes the development in the area.
Vice -Chair Golden, seconded by Member West, moved to recommend approval of
the Amended Preliminary /Final Subdivision Plan based upon staff
recommendation for approval. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
City Planner Rumer welcomed the five members that were reappointed to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. He advised the board that they have received
applications for two parcels included in the CRA. The preliminary subdivision plan has
been received for what they are calling the Darren Center, the application and land use
plan for the parcel across from Health Central. Staff will conduct a rush review for CRA
projects and plan to have these items before the commission at the next meeting. City
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Planner Rumer further advised the board that Bobby Howell is no longer employed by
the city due to economic restraints.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest: APPROVED:
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Tisha Williams, Recording Clerk Bradley Campbell, Chairman
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