HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 08 08 Informational 200 Development Projects in Winter SpringsCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 200
Informational
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Consent
Public Hearings
Regular
August 08, 2016 KS RS
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of
various development projects within the City.
SYNOPSIS:
The following is a list of development projects that are: 1) proposed, 2) active, 3) inactive or
4) currently under construction within the City of Winter Springs. Items which are listed
below that have progressed since the last update are shown in bold type. Items which have
not and do not appear likely to progress further in the review cycle are periodically removed
from this agenda item.
A list of Economic Development activities Staff is currently undertaking has been provided
at the end of this report.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Proposed Development Projects
The following is a list of proposed development projects which have received some review
and comments from City Staff. These projects have not been formally submitted for review,
but are only in preliminary discussion stages. At such time as these projects are submitted
for formal review, they will be included on the list of active development projects. If there
has been no activity for an extended period of time, the project will be removed from this
agenda item.
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Specialty Grocer /Quick Service Restaurant - Staff has engaged in initial discussion for a
proposed development to be located south of the Mobile Gas station along the east side of
Tuskawilla Road. More details will be provided when available.
New Retail Area - Staff has met with interested parties regarding the development of
approximately 60,000 square feet of retail within the triangular- shaped property located
between the SR 434 and SR 419 rights -of -way and just east of the Budget Tree site. More
details will be provided when available.
Active Development Projects
The following is a list of active development projects that are currently in the development
review process. If there has been no activity for an extended period of time, the project will
be included in the list of inactive development projects and, if there is no further activity for
an extended period of time, the project will be removed from this agenda item.
Cross Seminole Trail - The Cross Seminole Trail has a missing link from Layer
Elementary to the west end of Old Sanford /Oviedo Road. Seminole County's planned
connection will continue from the current terminus at Layer northerly adjacent to SR 419.
It will then turn under the power easement in unimproved City right -of -way, cross the CSX
railroad tracks and then connect to the existing trail end in the poser easement. Additional
property along SR 419 and Layer Elementary is being donated by Bart Phillips to complete
this section of the trail corridor that is needed. Discussions between the state and Mr.
Phillips are currently ongoing to complete the transaction. A survey of the Phillips
property (to be conveyed to the State) has been received and sent to the State. The Land
Exchange Agreement is tentatively scheduled to be placed on the City Commission's
agenda in September 2016. A Level Two Environmental Assessment on the Phillips
donated property was initiated on July 25, 2016.
ICl/Integra 360 - Final Engineering Plans and an Aesthetic Review were submitted for
review on February 24. These items were presented to, and approved by, the Planning &
Zoning Board on April 13, 2016. The Final Plat, Preliminary/Final Engineering Plan, and
Aesthetic Review will be presented to the City Commission at the June 13, 2016 meeting. A
pre - construction meeting was held on June 21, 2016. Site construction has commenced.
The building plans are currently under review.
Magnolia Park — The construction of the Magnolia Park Amphitheater is tied to the Cross
Seminole Trail property conveyances timeline. Further progress is awaiting resolution of
the trail property swap as detailed under "Cross Seminole Trail" above.
Nursery Road Warehouse Phase IV - The property owner has submitted a Final
Engineering Plan for a 9,000 square foot flex space /warehouse building on the south side of
Nursery Road, across from the Phase III warehouse development. The Final Engineering
Plan is currently under staff review. A modification request to the development agreement
will be presented to the City Commission at their June 13, 2016 meeting. The modification
to the development agreement was approved at the July 25, 2016 City Commission
meeting allowing an 8 foot high wall or fence for the purpose of saving a number of
significant trees along the southern property line.
Plante Property ( Tuskawilla Crossings) -The development site is located on the east side
of Tuskawilla Road, south of SR 434. The project consists of a mixture of approximately
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400 bungalow and estate lots with a commercial component. The applicant has
resubmitted the Preliminary Subdivision Plan and it is currently under staff review.
Pollack Shores Apartments - Staff continues to monitor the activities on this project. At
the present time, the property owner (IBEW) is marketing the property in an effort to sell
the land to a third party developer that will develop in accordance with the previously
approved agreements and plans. Staff will continue to monitor this situation and will
update the Commission as warranted.
Southern Oaks (Weaver /Toledo properties)- The project is located on the west side of
DeLeon Street, north of SR 434. Of the 95 total units, 52 are located in Winter Springs, and
43 are located in Oviedo. The project is ready to proceed at the discretion of the
developer.
Town Center Phase I (previously referred to as JDC Calhoun I) — The portion of the
Town Center that was owned by Summer Falls, LLC was recently sold for $19.9 million.
Staff has been in contact with the new owners and are working with these owners on
approvals, signage, and to update them on the recent roadway improvements along the SR
434 frontage. Taste of Saigon, a new Vietnamese Restaurant and Pacino's Pet Pantry
and Spa, a full service grooming and pet food store, will be opening in the near future.
Town Center Phase 11 — Staff met with representatives of the McDonald's restaurant to
look over a proposal to add a second drive -thru ordering station to the site. This proposal
has been reviewed by staff and comments have been provided to the applicant. Staff met
with representatives of McDonalds on February 1, 2016 to discuss proposed modifications
to the site. Additional updates will be provided as they become available. An architectural
concept plan detailing renovations to the McDonald's restaurant was submitted to
staff. Staff has released comments and is awaiting a response from the applicant.
Vistawilla ALF (Watermark) - The final engineering and aesthetic review plans were
approved by the City Commission at their February 22, 2016 meeting. The vacation,
abandonment and relocation of the easements were approved at the June 13, 2016 City
Commission meeting. The building plans have been submitted for review.
Winter Springs Retirement Residence (Hawthorne) - The proposal is for a 4- story, 144
suite Assisted Living Facility (ALF) located on State Road 434 adjacent to the north side of
the Cross Seminole Trail bridge in the Town Center. Submittal of Final Engineering Plans
and Aesthetic Review drawings are anticipated to be submitted in the near future. Staff is
working with the applicant and the applicant on the Tuskawilla Crossings parcel (Plante
property) to resolve the final design concept for the parcel adjacent to the Cross Seminole
Trail bridge. Staff held a meeting with the applicant on November 4, 2015 in regards to the
design of the project. A pre - application meeting was held on June 2, 2016 to discuss
submittal requirements for the Final Engineering Plans. Submittal should occur
in August 2016.
Inactive Development Projects
The following is a list of inactive development projects that are currently in the
development review process. If there has been no activity for an extended period of time,
the project will be removed from this agenda item.
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Northern Oaks - This project proposes the construction of 36 single - family residences on
the north side of SR 434, approximately 700 -feet east of the intersection of SR 434 and SR
417. A Preliminary/Final Engineering Plan was submitted in 2014. To date a
resubmittal has not been provided.
Projects currently under construction
The following is a list of projects that are currently under construction. At such time a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, the project will be removed from the agenda
item.
Perkins Restaurant - Construction of an approximate 4,000 square foot Perkins
Restaurant at the eastern end of the Hayes Road Plaza shopping center has
commenced. Construction and inspections are on- going. A ribbon - cutting ceremony is
expected sometime in August 2016.
Seven Oaks — Upon completion, this project will consist of 138 single - family units
located south of Florida Avenue and north of Shepard Road. A re -plat to address issues with
several lots adjacent to Boat Lake was approved by the City Commission at the January 26,
2015 meeting. To date, 125 units have been permitted, constructed, or completed.
Winding Hollow Office Buildings - This project consists of a total of nine (9) single story
office buildings located on the east and west sides of Winding Hollow Boulevard. Staff
continues to monitor the resolution of the development of these sites, providing assistance
when needed and appropriate. As updates become available on how these two sites will
move forward, staff will provide that information in this update.
Economic Development Activities
(Please be aware that some descriptions will be abbreviated because of confidentiality
agreements)
Staff continues to monitor potential business movements within Seminole County and the
adjacent counties through involvement with the Seminole Economic Development and
Education Network (SEDEN).
Staff continues to meet with several small business ventures relative to occupying existing
space and building new space.
Staff is working on marketing and branding materials to utilize on the City website
and in various national and international real estate development publications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
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noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this
Agenda Item.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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