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ITEM A
REGULAR X
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
November 24. 1997
Meeting
REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the City
Commission to hold a public hearing for second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 675 to institute the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District
Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to request the Commission approve the second
reading and adoption of Ordinance 675 instituting the "New Development Area"
Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) that would become a part
of Chapter 20 "The Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Winter Springs.
NOTE: Shadings and underlining represent additions to the text, while strikethroughs
represent deletions to the text.
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The provisions of 163.3167(11) which states "Each local government is encouraged to
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a
component of its local comprehensive plan. The vision should be developed through a
collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be adopted
by the governing body of the jurisdiction."
In 1995 the City Commission approved the preparation of a S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan
that would include a "New Development Area".
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CONSIDERA TIONS:
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The S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan was presented to the May 20, 1995 Visioning
Workshop with representatives of the City Commission, Planning & Zoning
Board, other boards, and the public in attendance. At the workshop a graphic
depiction of the three subareas of the S.R. 434 Corridor was presented showing
the "Redevelopment Area", the "Town Center", and the "New Development
Area". There was agreement on the need for division into three (3) areas.
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The Planning & Zoning BoardlLocal Planning Agency completed its review of the
S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the New Development Area on
October 2, 1996.
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The City Commission held workshops on the draft Design Guidelines for the "New
Development Area" of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan on December 9,
1996, January 6 and 20, 1997. Additional workshops were held on February 4th,
March 3rd, and April 21st, 1997.
*
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 675 to establish the
"New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design
Guidelines) on August 25, 1997.
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The City Commission at its September 8, 1997 meeting tabled consideration of the
second reading and adoption of Ordinance 675 to establish the "New Development
Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations until the September 22, 1997 meeting,
in order to allow an opportunity for land owners and staff to attempt to resolve
differences in the regulations. The City Commission at its September 22nd
meeting tabled consideration of the second reading until its October 13, 1997
meeting.
*
The Design Guidelines will become the text of the New Development Area
Overlay Zoning District to be incorporated into Chapter 20 the "Zoning
Ordinance" of the City.
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The City Commission adopted Ordinance 670 at its July 28, 1997 meeting creating
a "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District, and to direct staff to develop
a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change that would be in accordance
with the New Development Area Design Guidelines for the State Road 434
Corridor Vision Plan.
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FUNDING:
FINDINGS:
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The City Commission, at its September 8, 1997 meeting, deferred consideration of
the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 675 to establish the "New
Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) until
its September 22nd meeting. At the September 22nd meeting, the City
Commission tabled consideration of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance
675 until the October 13th meeting.
*
Due to substantial changes suggested by the City Attorney to the "New
Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations, the City Commission
will hold a first reading of Ordinance 675 on October 27, 1997.
*
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 675 to institute the
"New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design
Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan on October 27, 1997.
...
The City Commission at its November 10, 1997 meeting tabled consideration of
the second reading of Ordinance 675 until the November 24, 1997 meeting. This
action was taken pending the execution of a Interim Development Agreement
between the City and Casscells Trustees, owners of the property proposed to be
deleted from the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District through passage
of Ordinance 690.
No funds are required for creation of the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District
Regulations.
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The Planning & Zoning Board completed its review of the "New Development
Area" Design Guidelines on October 2, 1996, and recommended approval to the
City Commission with changes. These changes were incorporated into the draft
sent to the City Commission at its first workshop on the Design Guidelines for the
New Development Area.
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The City Commission completed its review of the "New Development Area"
Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) on April 21, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 675 to institute the "New Development Area"
Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines), which will become a part of
Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Winter Springs.
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The City Commission would hold a second reading and public hearing on November 24,
1997 and adopt Ordinance 675 to establish the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning
District Regulations of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. The ordinance would
immediately take effect upon adoption per 166.041(4) Florida Statutes and Section 4.15
of the City Charter.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 675.
2. S.R. 434 Corridor New Development Area Overlay Zoning District Regulations
(dated November 14, 1997)
3. Memo from Mike Wadley to Tom Grimms on Review of Letters from Schrimsher
Properties dated September 5, 1997 and September 15, 1997.
4. Memo to Mayor and Commission from City Manager, dated October 20, 1997,
concerning Schrimsher Letters.
COMMISSION ACTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 675
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING THE STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN "NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA"
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO
BECOME PART OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, 163.3167 (11), Florida Statutes, encourages local
governments to articulated a vision of the future physical
appearance and qualities of its community.
" .
. . ,
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 163.3167(11) F.S.
has developed a collaborative planning process with meaningful
public participation in the development of the concept and
design guidelines of the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan New
Development Area Overlay Zoning District;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency has reviewed the concept and design guidelines for the
New Development Area Overlay Zoning District and has
recommended to the City Commission adoption of same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City
commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, institutes
the state Road 434 "New Development Area" Corridor Overlay
Zoning District Regulations to become a part of Chapter 20 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of winter Springs, and that
shall apply to the following properties:
ALL PROPERTIES (INVOLVING THE ENTIRE PARCEL)
LYING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS ADJACENT TO THE STATE ROAD
434 RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM HAYES ROAD EASTWARD TO
STATE ROAD 417 (AKA THE GREENEWAY) WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE TOWN CENTER OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT OF THE STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR VISION
PLAN, AND THE PROPERTY OWNED BY CASSCELLS AND
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 2 EAST OF WEST LINE OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP
21 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, EXTENDED NORTHERLY TO
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 20 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST.
WEST 1/3 OF 1 OF 5, PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT, PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGES 35 TO 38, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21
SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST. LAST 1/3 OF WEST 2/3 OF
LOT 5, PHUILIP R. YONGE GRANT, PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES
35 TO 38, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 31
EAST. EAST 1/3 OF LOT 5, PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT,
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES 35 TO 38, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP
21 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST. NORTH 3/4 OF LOT 14
LESS WEST 1,000 FEET OF PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT,
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 35 TO 38, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP
21 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, AND ALL OF LOT 21, NORTH
OF STATE ROAD 419, LESS THE WEST 1,000 FEET OF
SAID PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT.
LOTS 13, 15,20, AND LOT 19 NORTH OF OVIEDO STATE
ROAD NO. 419, AND OF PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT
ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1,
PAGE 38 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA. ALL IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH,
RANGE 31 EAST.
LOTS 10 AND 9 OF THE PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 35, OF THEPUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH,
RANGE 31 EAST.
LOTS 11 AND 17 OF THE PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH,
RANGE 31 EAST.
LOT 12, PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 36,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
LESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON WEST.
LOT 16, LESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP
21 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 36, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
LOT 18 AND THAT PART OF LOT 19 LYING NORTH OF
SANFORD-OVIEDO PAVED ROAD, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21,
RANGE 31 EAST OF THE PHILIP R. YONGE GRANT AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES 35 TO 38 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
[See accompanying map "(REVISED) STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN - NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA" dated October 20, 1997)
SECTION I
SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining
provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION II
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon
adoption, with a quorum present and voting, by the City
commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, this
24th day of November, 1997.
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
ATTEST:
MARGO HOPKINS, CITY CLERK
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN
NEW DEVELOPMENT
AREA
Revised per City Commission meeting
November 10, 1997
November 14, 1997
New Development Area
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
NEW DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VI. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN
DIVISION 1. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sec. 20-445
Intent.
The purpose and intent of this specialized overlay zoning district is to encourage and provide for
enhanced property development within the S.R. 434 commercial corridor. Some of the objectives
to be attained through the establishment of this district include: enhancement of the commercial
status of the corridor; reduction of visual distraction through uniform sign criteria; enhancement
of physical appearance through increased landscaping of public and private property; provision of
architectural design guidelines to create a unifying theme over time; protection of adjacent
residential land uses; and maintenance of property values.
Sec. 20-446
Creation.
In addition, to and supplemental to, other zoning and land development regulation requirements
heretofore and hereafter, the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District includes additional regulations to
promote the orderly development and redevelopment of the corridor, which shall be applied
through imposition and mapping of an overlay district. The regulations are in addition to and not
in substitution of the underlying zoning district regulations which shall also remain applicable to
the overlay zone. The overlay district design standards will govern development within the
corridor and will control where conflicts between regulations occur.
DIVISION 2. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA
Sec. 20-447 Applicability to New Development Overlay Zoning District.
The following design standards shall apply to the New Development Overlay Zoning District
which includes all properties adjacent to the S.R. 434 right-of-way from Hayes Road eastward to
S.R. 417 (the GreeneWay) except for the Town Center Overlay Zoning District along S.R. 434,
and the exclusion indicated in Ordinance 690 which replaced Ordinance 670.
Sec. 20-448
Building Height.
No building shall exceed fifty five (55) feet in height. For the purpose of these design standards,
building height shall be measured from ground level to the highest point of the coping of a flat
roof or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs.
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Sec. 20-449
Setbacks.
(1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the
minimum setbacks set forth below:
S.R. 434
Collector Street
Internal Street
Side
Rear
Buildings
50 feet
35 feet
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Parking
15 feet
15 feet
15 feet
5 feet
5 feet
(2) The narrowest dimension of a lot adjoining a road right-of-way shall determine its front for
the purpose of establishing yard requirements.
(3) On corner lots, the front yard shall be considered as abutting the street upon which the lot
has its least dimension. The rear lot, in this case, shall be opposite the front yard.
(4) The following structures are specifically excluded from the setback restrictions:
a. Steps and walks.
b. Landscaping and landscape berms.
c. Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or
d. Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City.
The Board of Adjustment will consider any request for the placement of suchgt~~r.H
i.f!1P'.r.().Y.~f!1~T.l:t~ within a setback, only after a Developlllent Review Conullittee ~;~Mgn
~~W:~W~:~gfttg review and recommendation. II1..~~~~.r.f!1i.~i'.1~H~~~~~~r. to recommend City
consent, the Developmel/t Review COllllllittee #.t@~!gQ::I@y!~&Y:::m::Q.~rg may consider, without
limiting the scope of their review, the following: (i) the extent to which any hardship exists
that would justify a variance from the normal setback requirements; (ii) the aesthetics of the
proposed improvements and their visibility from common roads and adjacent properties; (iii)
the consent or objections of adjacent property owners; and (iv) the nature and use of the
proposed improvements. It is the owner's burden and responsibility to provide such
information.a.'.1~..~<:>c.1:lI?~.I1.ta.~i.().~..a.~ may be requested by the Developlllellt Review
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setbacks is beneficial to the corridor and will not adversely affect adjacent property owners.
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Sec. 20-450
Land Coverage.
No parcel within the S. R. 434 Corridor Overlay District shall have more than seventy-five (75%)
percent of its area impervious. In determining land coverage, a water body shall not be considered
an impervious surface.
Sec. 20-451
Off-Street Parking and Driveway Requirements.
(1) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with
asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed.
(2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all
employees, visitors and company vehicles.
(3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways.
(4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of two hundred (200)
square feet, 101 X 20', in addition to space for access drives and aisles. The minimum width
of each space shall be ten (10) feet. The two (2) foot area of paving at the end of each
parking space may be omitted provided the area is landscaped with sod or another
acceptable ground cover. The two (2) foot landscaped area shall be counted toward any
other green space requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn
at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces so created
contain within them the rectangular area required.
(5) Handicapped Spaces: Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with
316.1955, 316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes.
(6) Access Drive Width: Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24)
feet.
(7) Number of Access Drives: If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a
right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless there is a joint access drive, in
which case two (2) may be permitted. If a site has more than two hundred (200) feet of
frontage on a right-of-way, F.D.O.T permit guidelines (found in 1496-7
Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply.
(8) Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet.
(9) Coordinated joint use of parking areas during off-peak hours shall be encouraged to be
incorporated into the design of projects to reduce the total number of required parking
spaces.
(10) Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A
system of multi-purpose walkways connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation
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areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and adequately lighted for
nighttime use. The intent is to create a pedestrian oriented system to connect all properties
within the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 20-452
Landscaping.
The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the
roadways, parking areas, and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout
the corridor.
(1) All areas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following general landscape
requirements. Such landscaping requirements are required for:
a. That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the
designated corridor.
b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use areas within
each site.
c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences.
d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style.
(2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures.
Fertile soil, free oflime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all
planting pits.
(3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy
and orderly appearance free of refuse and debris. Any dead or dying plant material,
including sod, shall be promptly replaced or shall be treated to restore healthy growth to
achieve a uniform appearance.
(4) All landscaped areas shall be adequately irrigated with reclaimed water, where available,
based on the following criteria:
a. An automatic sprinkler irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas.
b. The irrigation system shall be designed to provide full coverage of all landscaped areas
and shall be equipped with rain sensors.
c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize run-off of
irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the
control of the owner of the site.
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d. The irrigation system shall be maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all
times.
(5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida No.1 plants, as specified in
Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Parts I and II, 1973 published by the State of
Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Trees shall be selected from
the Recommended Tree Pallet found at the end of these design standards.
(6) The preservation and utilization of a site's natural trees and shrubbery is strongly
encouraged. Existing vegetation shall be incorporated into the landscape concept for a site
wherever practical.
(7) Natural growth may be used to satisfy specific landscape requirements. Relocation of on-
site landscaping material is encouraged.
(8) When an access way intersects a right-of-way, landscaping may be used to define the
intersection provided however that all landscaping within the triangular area described
below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility.~~..~..I~:v.~I..~~.t.':v.~~.~.~wo (2) feet and six (6)
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shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any access way pavement.
The triangular area shall be defined as:
a. The areas of the site on both sides of an access way which lie within a triangle formed
by the intersection of each curb of the access way with the street right-of-way with
two (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of
intersection and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other
sides.
b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more
streets with two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in
length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being
a line connecting the ends of the other two (2) lines.
(9) All landscape plans and specifications shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to
practice in the State of Florida.
(10) For office buildings, office parks and mixed-use developments, not less than twenty-five
(25%) percent of the overall site shall be planted with a combination of trees, shnlbs and
ground covers. For commercial sites and commercial sites within mixed-use developments,
not less than fifteen (15) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of trees,
shrubs and ground covers. Land preserved in its natural state may be used to satisfy this
requirement. Also, lakes and stormwater management systems may be used to satisfy this
requirement if designed as an amenity.
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(11) All parking areas and vehicular use areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a
landscape screen. This screen may be composed of a berm not less than three (3) feet in
height and not more than five (5) feet in height or a maintenance free wall at least three (3)
feet in height, or a screen oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve (12) months
after planting. If a wall or hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one-half
(1 1/2) feet in height, with a maximum slope of 3: 1 shall be required. Berms shall not be
used where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. This screening requirement may be
combined with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm slopes shall vary in
order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum slope shall be 3: 1. The berms shall
be completely covered with grass or other living landscape materials. A berm shall not be
constructed around existing vegetation where the grade will be raised more than six (6)
inches. Walls and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum often (10) feet from the
property line.
(12) Concrete walkways shall be a minimum five (5) feet wide and shall are encouraged to
meander, where appropriate, to create visual interest. The construction of the walkways
shall be coordinated with adjacent properties to ensure continuity of design. Where a
sidewalk intersects a street or driveway, a curb ramp shall be installed.
(13) Landscaping shall be provided between vehicular use areas and the abutting properties as
follows:
a. A hedge or other durable landscape screen at least thirty (30) inches in overall height
above grade when planted, to grow to thirty-six (36) inches within twelve (12) months
under normal growing conditions, shall be used between the common property lines.
When two (2) hedges occur along a common property line, use of the same plant
species is required. If a hedge exists on an adjacent property along a common
property line, a duplicate hedge is not required; however, in all cases, tree planting
requirements for each property shall apply.
b. Live screening material shall be planted in areas not less than six (6) feet in width.
Planting areas shall be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress
mulching or other organic mulch.
c. At least one tree shall occur for every seventy-five (75) linear feet, or fraction thereof,
along side (non-street side) and rear property lines. These trees shall be any canopy
tree selected from the recommended plant pallet found at the end of these design
standards.
(14) Landscaping shall be provided for all vehicular use areas so as to provide visual and climatic
relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for
pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The requirements for landscaping in vehicular use
areas are as follows and shall include at least one (1) canopy tree.
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a. Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed islands at the ends of each row of
parking. These islands shall be a minimum often (10) feet wide and as deep as the
combined parking space(s) plus median, if any, and shall include at least one (1)
canopy tree.
b. Each parking bay shall have no more than ten (10) continuous parking spaces
unbroken by a landscaped island.
c. Parking bays shall have a maximum offorty (40) cars. Where total parking
requirements for a parcel exceed forty (40) cars, parking lots shall be broken into
distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide.
Landscaped islands shall contain one (1) tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island.
d. Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred
sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and
shall include at least one (1) tree.
e. As an option, a six (6) foot wide landscaped island may be constructed between rows
of parking which shall count towards the required open space. If this option is used,
the parking spaces abutting the island may be shortened to nineteen (19) feet in length
and the unbroken rows of parking may be extended to twenty (20) spaces. The
landscaped island shall contain one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet of island.
(15) A landscaped unpaved area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade of
the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below.
a. Along the front and side of an office, building a minimum landscaped area often (10)
feet for the first floor plus three (3) feet for each additional floor shall be maintained.
Sidewalks are not considered part of the landscaped area.
b. Along the rear of an office building, a minimum offive (5) feet oflandscaped area
shall be maintained. Loading areas may be permitted along the rear or side facade of a
building.
c. For retail buildings, paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront
building iflandscaping is provided intermittently along the facade of the building
consistent with the following:
(1) A minimum of fifty (50%) percent of the front or side with continuous storefront
must be landscaped.
(2) Each landscaped area must have a minimum width of three (3) feet.
(16) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of
enhancing and complementing the architectural character of the structure.
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(17) Additional green space and landscaping shall be required at access drives.
(18) Drainage retention areas required on individual sites shall be sodded and designed to blend
with the overall landscaping and landform of the site and may be included in the twenty-five
(25%) percent landscaped area. In no case shall designs be permitted which include fencing.
(19) All stormwater management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the
City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. .
(20) A tree survey..~~.~ll..~.e submitted with any application for site plan review showing all trees
over two (2) tgP.Ut~J inches in caliper. Existing trees to be removed and retained shall be
shown on the site plan. Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to
remain by the Design Review Board shall be tagged in the field for inspection and approval.
Barriers shall be erected at the dripline of trees for protection against construction activities.
(21) Any existing tree(s)}~~i.~':l~~.~.~.().~.e.l?~i~.()n construction plans approved by the Developlllel1t
Review Conl11iittee m~~lwt)$.:~yX~I:::~:Q.~rg that are damaged or removed shall be replaced
with new tree(s) consistent with Chapter 5; Section 5.5 of the City of Winter Springs Code
of Ordinances.
(22) All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with
St. Augustine solid sod by parcel owners. Other suitable sod may be permitted in low
visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation.
(23) A walkway with a minimum width offive (5) feet, shall be constructed to connect the main
public entrance door of a building to the public walkway along rights-of-way. Where the
walkway crosses parking or an access drive, the walkway shall be delineated. A landscaped
area a minimum of nine (9) feet in total width shall separate the walkway from parking
spaces. The use of architectural features and landscaping is encouraged to define pedestrian
gateways. If shrubs are used in the landscaped area along walks, they shall be set back so as
not to form a "wall" along the edge of the walk.
Sec. 20-453
Buffers and Walls.
(a) Buffers: A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the
developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of
development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a
landscape easement.
(1) The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation,
maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
(2) This~~e.':l.s.~~.II..~e..p.I':l~t.~.~.~ith live oaks or other deciduous trees with a mil:i.l!l~.un four
~ ~Wg:~n:g:J1:n:~fJ;!:Mt::tg';:?:)n inch caliper and overall height of sixteen (1 G) t.:~n:::tQ
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!w:~!y~:::(:x.:Q);::f,::::~:gfj feet at time of planting no closer than five (5) feet from the back of
the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every fifty (50) feet. A minimum of
four (4) sub-canopy trees and two (2) deciduous trees per one hundred (100) feet of
frontage or fraction thereof shall be planted in and about the buffer. Plantings should
be naturalistic rather than formal in order to blend with the natural landscape.
(3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation
of the buffer widths.
(4) Stormwater retention areas may be permitted in the corridor buffer area subject to the
following:
a. No more than sixty (60%) percent of the corridor buffer area can be used for
stormwater retention;
b. Stormwater retention areas shall be naturalistic in shape, dry, sodded, and
designed to blend with the overall landscape theme and landform;
c. Stormwater retention areas may be wet if designed to be part of a water feature;
d. Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and
e. No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec. 9-241(d)(1) and (2) City
Code.
(5) Existing vegetation shall be used where possible to meet these requirements.
(b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound barriers, ground sign enclosures, planters, man-made
structures fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick,
decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual screen,
they shall conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development.
Sec. 20-454
Signs.
All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location
shall be subject to approval by the Design Review Board if such signs or sign elements are visible
from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way.
(a) Ground Mounted Multi-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant
development under separate ownership, one (1) wide-based monument style, permanent sign
with landscaped base identifying the name of the development and businesses within the
development shall be permitted. For developments with five hundred (500) feet of frontage
or more on a major road, one (1) additional sign may be permitted. The minimum separation
for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be two hundred (200) feet and:
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(1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation
or major enterprises within the commercial development. The primary address of the
building shall be incorporated into the sign with numerals/letters a minimum of eight
(8) inches in height, but the address shall not be counted against allowable copy area.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from front, side, or rear property lines.
(3) Shall have a maximum of two (2) faces.
(4) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building(s).
(5) A wall sign shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular use area.
(6) Signs shall be in an enclosed base a minimum width of two-thirds (2/3) the width of
the sign. Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing
shrubs and ground cover and/or annuals to promote color.
(7) Signs shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Maximum Copy Area Maximum Height
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
Over 250,000 square feet
32 square feet
48 square feet
64 square feet
12 feet
14 feet
16 feet
(8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional signs for anchor tenants according to the
following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Anchor Tenant Additional Signs
Under 75,000 square feet
75,000 - 250,000 square feet
Over 250,000 square feet
2 of 12 square feet
3 of 12 square feet
4 of 12 square feet
An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is/are in excess
of one hundred (100) fi'ont feet and a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square
feet.
(b) Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Sign: One (1) wide-based monument style,
permanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One
additional permanent wide-based monument style project identification sign may be
permitted for parcels in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1) ingress/egress serving
more than one (1) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership
parcel shall be two hundred (200) feet.
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(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the front, side or rear property
lines.
(3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces.
(4) Sign copy area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per face. For parcels in
excess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight
(48) square feet.
(5) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the
proposed building.
(6) The sign shall not be more than eight (8) feet in height above the closest driveway or
vehicular use area.
(7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign.
Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and
ground cover and/or annuals to promote color.
(c) Building Mounted Multi-Tenant Identification Sign for Buildings with Separate Exterior
Tenant Entrances: In addition to the ground mounted identification sign, tenant signs shall
be permitted on the exterior walls of the building at a location near the principal tenant
entrance, and be consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building, and shall be
consistent in design, format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed
building.
(3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations.
( 4) Wall signs shall display only one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six
(6) inches from any wall.
(5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, all tenant signage shall
be consistent in size, materials, and placement.
(6) The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, shall be
twenty-four (24) inches in height for individual tenants other than anchor tenants. The
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maximum height of letters and logos for anchor tenants in a retail center shall not
exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the building height. An anchor tenant is defined
as the major retail store(s) in a center that is/are in excess of one hundred (100) front
feet and a minimum area often thousand (10,000) square feet.
(7) The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the linear feet of
the storefront the business occupies. The anchor tenant may have the signage
permitted for a Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign.
(8) For office buildings, one wall sign not exceeding two (2) square feet shall be permitted
identifying an individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building
entrance.
(d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: In addition to the ground-mounted
identification sign, a building mounted identification sign may be permitted consistent with
the following criteria:
(1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise
occupying the premises.
(2) The identification sign is located on the exterior wall of a building.
(3) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture.
(4) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the sign
shall not be higher than fourteen (14) feet above the main entry floor.
(5) The sign shall display only one (1) surface and shall not project more than six (6)
inches from any wall.
(6) Signs shall conform to the following schedule:
Building Size (Gross Floor Area)
Maximum Copy Area
Maximum Letter Height
Less than 50,000 square feet
50,000 to 100,000 square feet
Over 100,000 square feet
16 square feet
32 square feet
48 square feet
2 feet
25% Height of Building
25% Height of building
(e) Additional Signs/Variances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on corner lots,
additional signs consistent with these design standards may be approved by the City
Commission, upon a request submitted to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec. 20-82
and 20-83 of the City Code. The Board of Adjustment shall recommend variances of this
sign code in specific cases where such variances will not be contrary to the public interest
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and where, due to special conditions, a literal translation of this sign code would result in
unnecessary hardship. All requirements, procedures, findings and appeals of sign code
variances shall follow those provisions for zoning variances.
(f) Commercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards)
Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited.
(g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor all
changeable copy signs shall be as follows:
(1) The sign cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff.
Changeable copy signs may be incorporated into permitted signs and shall be included
as part of the permitted sign area as described below:
a. Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than twenty-five (25%) percent
of the permitted sign area;
b. Movie theaters and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to
eighty (80%) percent of the permitted sign area for display offilms, plays or
other performances currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part
of the permitted sign area.
c. Movie theaters may use up to eighty (80%) percent of permitted wall sign area
for display of names, films, plays or other performances currently showing.
d. One changeable copy sign advertising the price of gasoline is permitted on
gasoline station sites provided it shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet per sign
face.
(2) The sign face shall be acrylic Pan X 15 or Equal.
(3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal.
(h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of awning signs shall be prohibited.
(i) Window Signs: Window signs may be permitted under special circumstances for retail
establishments such as signs inside and on a window or in a display of merchandise when
incorporated with such a display. The total area of all window signs,
shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the window glass area to be calculated separately
for each separate storefront. Window signs shall count against total allowable copy area if
they are permanently attached.
(j) Construction Signs: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape
architect, engineer, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining
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to the project for which a building permit has been obtained, will be permitted during
construction. The construction sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area and
shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height or width. The construction sign shall be
removed from the site by the owner upon substantial completion of all construction, or upon
the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. If the sign is not
removed when required, it may be removed by the City at the owner's expense.
(k) Marketing Signs (e.g. "Space for Rent" sign):
(1) Only one (1) marketing sign shall be permitted on each parcel during the building's
"leasing period". At the end of the leasing period, marketing signage shall be removed
from the site by the owner of the site.
(2) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to
the sign's installation.
(3) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front,
side and rear property lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular
traffic.
(4) For parcels in excess offive (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (1) road, one
(1) additional marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of two
hundred (200) apart.
(5) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the
same poles. The total copy area shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no
more than ten (10) feet in height. The total of a single face shall not exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet.
(6) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction sign age, but the
signage shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area.
(7) Marketing signs may be lit so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign.
(1) Political Signs only by permit.
(m) Electronic date, time and temperature informational signs are permitted. Such signs shall be
counted as part of the total copy area of the overall sign.
(n) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor.
(1) Any sign or part of a sign which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate,
spin, gyrate, turn or move in any animated fashion. Signs shall not incorporate
reflective materials so as to create the appearance of motion or neon.
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(2) Any sign painted directly on any exterior wall.
(3) Signs projecting more than six (6) inches in depth.
(4) Roof signs.
(5) Bench signs.
(6) Snipe signs (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles).
(7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein.
(8) Trailer signs.
(9) Signs attached to temporary structures.
(10) Billboards
(11) Any vehicle with a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with three
exceptions as follows: (a) any vehicle when parked or stored within the confines of a
building; or (b) any vehicle upon which is placed a sign identifying a firm or its
principal product if such vehicle is one which is operated during the normal course of
business and shall be parked in the least visible spot from the road; or (c) a trailer
placed on a job site during construction.
(12) Pole signs.
(13) Balloon signs.
(14) Ribbon signs.
(0) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in
conformance with the following standards:'
(1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be permitted per parcels of two (2) acres or
more.
(2) The maximum width from top to bottom of any flag shall be twenty (20%) percent of
the total distance of the flag pole.
(3) Flagpoles shall maintain the same setback requirements as project identification signs.
(4) Flagpole heights shall be between twenty (20) and thirty-five (35) feet in height above
grade.
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(5) A project flag shall only contain information permitted on the project identificati.~I1'H'HH
~ig':l:....A..p.~?J.~.~t flag shall be submitted to the Develop111ent Review C011l11littee )Q:~~1gQ
t{~yJ.~W::~:g:ftrg for approval.
(p) Temporary signs for special events.
(1) Permits for temporary signs, such as pennant and banner signs, not otherwise
prohibited are allowed for such purposes as auctions, special events, notice of opening
of new businesses, and going out of business sales. Permits for temporary signs shall
authorize the erection of the signs and maintenance thereof for a period not exceeding
fourteen (14) days; and permits cannot be renewed on the same sign, nor shall another
temporary permit be issued on the same location, within ninety (90) days from the date
of expiration of any previously issued temporary permit.
(2) Signs for specific events shall be removed within two (2) working days after
conclusion of the event. A freestanding temporary sign shall be no larger than thirty-
two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs may be sized to extend
across roads.
(q) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the
site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division.
(r) Nonconforming Signs.
(1) Any sign, other than billboards, having an original cost in excess of one hundred
($100) dollars and which is nonconforming as to permitted sign area or any other
reason which would necessitate the complete removal or total replacement of the sign,
may be maintained a period offrom one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of
these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or
of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows:
Original Sign cost or
Renovation Cost
Permitted Years from
Effective Date of Design Standards
$ 0 - $ 3,000
$ 3,001 - $ 10,000
Over $10,000
2
3
5
(2) Any owner of a sign who desires to rely upon an amortization period longer than three
(3) years shall file with the City within one (1) year from the effective date of these
design standards, a statement setting forth the cost and date of the most recent
renovation, and a written agreement to remove or bring into conformance the
nonconforming sign at or prior to the expiration of the amortization period applicable
to that sign. The maximum period to amortize a sign shall be five (5) years.
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(3) Violations shall be subject to Chapter 2. Article 3. Division 2. Code Enforcement, City
of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 20-455
Utility Lines.
All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be constructed and installed
beneath the surface of the ground unless it is determined by the City that soil, topographical, or
any other compelling conditions, make the underground installation of such utility lines as
prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable.
(1) It shall be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with
each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy.
(2) The underground installation of incidental appurtenances, such as transformer boxes, switch
boxes, or pedestal mounted boxes for the provision of electricity shall not be required.
However, such appurtenances where not rendered impractical by the determination of the
City shall be installed on the site of any development approved after the adoption of this
section. The necessary easements to allow the utility company access and service to such
appurtenances shall be dedicated to the service provider by the developer prior to issuance
of a building permit.
(3) All transformers and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of
this section shall be set back a minimum offifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and
visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with
these land development regulations.
Sec. 20-456
Corridor Access Management.
(a) A system of joint use curbed driveways and cross access easements shall be established
wherever feasible along the S.R. 434 Corridor and the building site shall incorporate the
following:
(1) A cross access corridor extending the entire length of each block served to provide for
driveway separation (consistent with the access classification system and standards).
(2) A design speed often (10) mph and sufficient width to accommodate two-way travel
aisles designed to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicles.
(3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting
properties may be tied in to provide cross-access via a service drive.
(4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared
parking areas is encouraged wherever feasible.
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(b) Shared parking areas shall be permitted a reduction in required parking spaces if peak
demand periods for proposed land uses do not occur at the same time periods.
(c) Pursuant to this section, property owners shall:
(1) Record an easement in the public records allowing cross access to and from other
properties served by the joint use driveways and cross access or service drive;
(2) Record an agreement in the public records that remaining access rights along the
thoroughfare will be dedicated to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing
driveways will be closed and eliminated after construction of the joint-use driveway.
(3) Record a joint maintenance agreement in the public records defining maintenance
responsibilities of property owners.
(d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as
provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements are
met: ','
I';
b
(1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in
accordance with this section.
(2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with
this section.
(3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs,
recorded in the public records, that pre-existing connections on the site will be closed
and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway.
(e) The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has established minimum spacing
requirements for the GreeneWay (S.R. 417) Interchange Area.
(f) In the design of a system of joint use driveways and cross access easements, building sites
involving garage doors and bays associated with any use within the district shall be located
perpendicular to S.R. 434.
Sec. 20-457
Building and Screening Design Guidelines
(1) Projects shall use materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials
include stucco, concrete block, reinforced concrete with tile, and brick and terra cotta
accent material. Inappropriate materials are river rock, unfinished timber (unpainted), shake
roofs, reflective/mirror glass, and metal siding. Materials should be of high quality and well
crafted.
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(2) Mechanical equipment and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units,
ventilation equipment, refrigeration systems, heating units, etc., must be screened so that
they are not visible from any public right-of-way. The screen shall consist of a solid wall,
facade, parapet or other similar screening material which is architecturally compatible and
consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall extend at least one (1)
foot above the object to be screened. If landscaping is utilized, the plantings must be high
enough within one (1) year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit.
In the case of satellite dishes, they shall be screened from view from ground level of adjacent
rights-of-way and properties by buildings, dense landscaping or screen walls. The Design
Review Board may permit dishes on buildings ifno part of the dish is visible from the
ground of surrounding properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the
same as the building setbacks.
(3) Dumpsters and similar facilities shall be screened on all four (4) sides from public view.
Both sides and the rear of such facilities shall be screened by an opaque concrete wall, or
similar material. Dumpsters shall be placed in an area that is least visible from a public right-
of-way.
(4) All storage areas shall be screened from view from the right-of-way and from adjacent
residential zoning districts. Screening enclosures may consist of any combination of
landscaping and opaque building materials. Ifbuilding materials are utilized, such material
shall be consistent with the architectural design of the principal structures.
(5) Side and rear elevations of buildings visible from a public street or adjacent property shall be
designed in the same architectural style as the main facade.
(6) All doors for ~ervice entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened
to obscure service activities.
(7) Outparcels shall conform to the architectural, signage, and landscape theme of the overall
project and must share an internal access with the overall project.
(8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines, ATM's, pay telephones, and trash
receptacles shall be encased in a structure that is architecturally compatible and consistent
with the adjacent building and other site details and must meet building setbacks.
(9) Exterior lighting shall be a cut-off light source to protect adjacent properties from glare. All
exterior lighting shall be consistent and compatible throughout the project.
(10) Buildings with multiple storefront entries are encouraged to incorporate overhangs in the
design of front facades as appropriate to promote pedestrian activity.
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(11) Backflow preventers and other above ground valves shall be screened so they are not visible
from the street right-of-way using either landscaping or an opaque building material and
shall be subject to buffer setback requirements.
(12) Drive-thru pick up windows shall not be permitted on the front or sides of a building
fronting on S.R. 434.
Sec. 20-458
Development Agl'eement
Any developer may propose to enter into a Development Agreement with the City designed to set
forth terms and conditions appropriate to meet the circumstances of the specific proposed
development. Such Development Agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Commission. The City Commission may vary the standards of this ordina~ce, including building
or perimeter setbacks, parking standards, signage, and other standards. I~:an increase in building
height beyond thirty-five (35) feet is requested, the City Commission must find that Fire
Department capabilities are adequate to address the change. Such consideration shall be based on
building site constraints or physical characteristics of the property; provided specifically, however,
that any such concessions for a constrained site shall only be considered by the City Commission
in a Development Agreement if enhanced perimeter landscaping or buffering is provided to assure
that the objectives of this ordinance are achieved.
Sec. 20-459
Corridor Design Review Board.
The Development Review Committee shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board for
developments in the New Development Area Overlay Zoning District of the S.R. 434 Corridor
and shall review such developments for a unifying theme according to the design standards and
make recom1!l~l1.~~.t.il:)':l(s)~().~I~~~lanning and Zoning Board. The Developlllellt Review
COllllllittee #.>.:~~i.gm:!S~Y!~W:::a:Q~rg shall review and make a recommendation regarding any
proposed Development Agreement pursuant to Section 20-458 of this Code.
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DEFINITIONS:
*
Place/replace the following definitions in the Sec. 16-51 Definitions (Signs) in the City
Code.
*
Substitute this definition of "Sign" in place of the current definition found in Sec. 16-51
(page 957) of City Code:
Signs - Signs shall mean all names, insignias, trademarks, and descriptive words, back-
lit awnings or material of any kind affixed, inscribed, erected or maintained upon an
individual site or upon any improvement on individual sites.
*
Substitute this definition of "Marketing/Real Estate Sign" in place of the current definition
of "Real estate sign" found in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
Marketing/Real Estate - For the purpose of these design standards, marketing signs
shall mean all names, insignias, trademarks, and descriptive words of material of any
kind affixed, inscribed, erected or maintained upon an individual site or upon any
improvement on individual sites which contain information relating to the marketing of
space or building(s) on the subject parcel.
*
Add this definition of "Ground sign" in Sec. 16-51 (page 957) of the City Code:
Wide-based monument or pylon style sign - a sign wholly independent of any building
for support, consisting of a solid base with sign on top for monument sign or a base of
foliage with sign immediately the level of the base foliage, and where the subject of the
sign relates to either the identifying of the business name or the activity(s) carried on in
the structure on the same property as the sign.
*
Add this definition of "multi-tenant development" to Sec. 20-1 of the City Code:
Multi-tenant development - Shopping centers and other uses so determined by the
City.
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Pittosporum tobira 24"
Pittosporum tobira "Variegata" 24"
Viburnum Suspensum 24/1
Juniperus chinensis var. chinensis "Hetzii" 24"
Juniperus chinensis "Pfitzerana" 24"
llex spp. 24"
Elaeagmus pungens 24"
Rhododendron indica 24"
Podocarpus macrophyl1us 24"
BOT ANTCAL NAl'rIE
i\fL';nn.T:Yf HEIGHT REQUIRED
llex vomittoria ''Nana''
Raphiolepis indica
Pittosporum tobira "Wheeleri"
Liriope muscari "Evergreen Giant"
18"
18"
18"
18"
Rhododendron indica
Thyrallis glauca
Podocarpus macrophyIlus
18"
18"
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BOTANICAL NAI\tfE
i\'fThnIU?rI HEIGHT REQUIRED
Liriope muscari 10 Pips/clump 9" c.c.
Ophiopogon japonicus 10 Pips/clump 9" o.c.
Trachelcspernumjasrrunoides "Nan a" 15" Spread 18" O.c.
Juniperus chinensis 15" Spread 18" o.c.
Juniperus conferta "Compacta" 12"-15" Spread 18" o.c.
Agapanthus afiicanus 10 Pips/clump 18" o.c.
Hemerocallis spp. 10 Pips/clump 18" o.C.
Lantana
African Iris
Holly Fern
Lantana montevidensis
Dietes vegeta
Cyrtomium falcatum
15 "spread 18" o.C.
10 Pips/clump 18" o.C.
Gal. can 12"-15" Spread 24"
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4" pots - 2-3 plants/por\12"
O.c.
English Ivy
Hedera helix
*Must be used with a row of lower growing shrubs in front.
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RECOMIHENDED TREE PALLET
CANOPY TREES
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COiYfiHON NAiVIE BOTANICAL NAiHE REQUIRED
Live Oak Quercus Virginiana 10"-12"
Laurel Oak Quercus laurifolia 12'
Sycamore Plantanus occidentalis 12'
Red ~faple Acer rubrum 12'
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua 12'
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CO lVIl\tI 0 N N Al\1E BOTANICAL NAIHE REQUIRED
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulip if era 12'
Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum 12'
Pines Pinus spp. 12'
Southern Magnolia ?vfagnolia grandiflora 12'
River Birch Betula nigra 12'
lYrEDl1nVI TREES
HEIGHT
COlVIl\tION NAIHE BOTANICAL NAlVrE REQUIRED
American Holly TIe=<: opaca 10'
Dahoon Holly TIex cas sine la'
East Palatka Holly llex opaca 'East Palatka' 10'
Golden Rain Tree Koelreuteria fonnosana 10'
Sweet Bay Magnolia virginiana 10'
Loblolly Bay Gordonia lasianthus 10'
Drake Elm Ulmus parvifolia sempervirons
'Drake' 10'
Winged Elm Ulmus alata 10'
Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana 10'
Weeping Willow Salix babyloniea 10'
SL'rIALL TREES
HEIGHT
COiYIMON NAlv!E BOTANICAL NAIHE REQUIRED
Wa.x Myrtle Myrica cerifera 8'
Tree Ligustrum Ligustrum japonicum 8'
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Yaupon Holly
Chickasaw Plum
Flowering Dogwood
Redbud
Tabebuia
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COiYl.i\ION NAlYLE
Canary Island Date Palm
Washington Palm
Pindo Palm
Cabbage Palm
(Also L. lucidum)
Lagerstoremia indica
IIex vomitoria
Prunus anjust:folia
Comus florida \
Cercis canadensis
Tabebuia spp.
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8'
8'
8'
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Phoenix canariensis
Washingtonia robusta
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5'
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6'
Pruning of trees shall be allowed to maintain appropriate clearance for access and minor pruning
shall be allowed to promote healthy growth. The intent is to allow trees to achieve a natural tree
canopy.
Note: Plant list subject to administrative amendment from time to time.
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MEM ORAND illYI
To:
Tom Grimms
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Mike Wad1ey~
October 20, 1997
From:
Date:
Subject:
Review of Letters from Schrimsher Properties dated September 5, 1997 and
September IS, 1997.
The comments/recommendations re: the New Development Area and Town Center Design
Standards contained in the above referenced letters were reviewed. A number of the
recommendations by Schrimsher PropertieJ.were adopted by the City Commission during the
course of their review. The follo\Ving are responses to the commentslreconunendations contained
in the letters.
September 5, 1997 Letter:
I. It is not recommended that building setbacks from SR 434 be reduced from 50'.
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It is not recommended that the size of parking spaces be reduced to 9'xlSI.
3. Reducing the required green space below 25% was considered. The requirement for office
buildings was kept at 25%. For conunercial buildings, the requirement was reduced to
15%.
4. No change is recommended to the height of berms.
5. No change is recommended to the width ofislands in parking areas.
6. A design option was approved to allow up to 20 contiguous parking spaces without a
landscape break.
7. No further changes are recommended for parking areas.
8. Landscaping requirements around buildings were changed to reflect a distinction between
office and commercial buildings.
9. The replacement of trees was changed to be consistent with the City's Arbor Ordinance.
10.
The width of connecting walkways was clarified and the requirement for speciality pavers
for crossings was removed.
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October 20, 1997
12. The wall sign referenced is an entry wall feature and not a building; therefore, the 8' height
limit is appropriate.
13. The standards were changed to allow back lighting of signs but not awnings. No funher
changes to the sign section is recommended.
14. No change is recommended to the access management section.
September 15, 1997 Letter:
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1. No changes are recommended to be made to the size of parking spaces or parking areas.
2. In landscaped islands, the requirement does not state that canopy trees are required every
thirty feet, only trees. Small trees are acceptable.
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3. We agree, and it is understood, that reclaimed water for irrigation is only required where
available.
4. Damaged trees are to be replaced per the City's Arbor Ordinance.
5. References to pylon signs have been removed.
6. No further changes to the sign section are recommended.
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(20) A tree survey shall be submitted with any api).lication for site plan review showing all trees
Q.ver 2" in caliper. Existinll trees to be removed a.'1d retained shall be shown on the site olan.
Prior to any site clearing activities all existing trees required to remain by the Design Review
Committee shall be tagged in the field for inspection and approval, Barriers shall be erected
__'U' -At.t.b.e..d_ril?l.ip~ of trees for protection against construction activities.
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1) Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Review........
Committee that are damaged or removed shall be replaced ~ith new tree{s) of At 1~~ NUl
(4) ;,ld.c..s;1I c;alipt, e~l.oh (IU'-..\.Su,ed tlul;;e (3) f....'l4bo...e ~~J,) !.J.ld hAy~.ug A lot~ l!I;C
~;pet l;qu~va:lcnt to) that \.lethe removl;;J VI d4.<l',Agd tt'l;;e (,)) consistent with Chapter 5
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(22) All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with
5t.Augustine solid sod by parcel oWIters. Other suitable sod may be permitted in low
visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation.
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(a) Buffers: A minimum ten (10) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the
developer/property owner abutting the S.R. 434 right-of-way lines at the time of
development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a
landscape easement.
(1) The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation,
maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
(2) This area shall be planted with live oaks or otha de,:,uOw.\ tj ,ej Q.tAth~~1>.P}t.~f(j
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minimum four (4) inch caliper and overall height of 16 feet at time of planting no
closer than five (5) feet from the back of the right-of-~-ay line. The trees shall be
planted every fifty (50) feet.
(3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be'included in calculation
of the buffer widths.
(4) Stormwater management areas may not occur in the buffer area.
(b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound baniers, ground sign enclosures, planters, man-made
structUres fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick,
decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials arc used for a visual screen,
they shall conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development.
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Signs.
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September 5, 1997
Mr. Ron McLcmore, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
RE: S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan: New Dc,.clopment Area dated May 21, 1997
Memorandum from Margaret S. O. Casscells dated August 19, 1997
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\\ilUle we do not ngree \\ith ever:thing in the abm'e memorandlUn, therc are some issues on which we concur 3S
well as other items to consider in the New Dcvclopment Area Design Standards.
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Section 20-340 (I) - Most commercial development along S.R. 434 will want at lerlst some parking in front of
the building, so that the 50 fOC't setback "ill rarely be a problem. However, it is possible that some officc or retail
user will prefer to bring their building forward and put all parking in the rear and want a smaller front setbJck.
Perhaps provision should be made for a \'mance.
Section 20-342 (4) - We agree thnt 10' x 20' is outdated and too large for a minimwn standard parking space size.
We have suggested 9' x 18' "ilhout a provision for smaller compact sp:lces. The parking spaces at the new
Winter Springs Post Office are 9 feet "ide. An 0\\11er would be free to make his parking spaces larger if it was
desired or nceded. In our expcrience, compact car o\\ners park in full-size spaces and ,'ice versa, creating
unpleasant situations that C3I1't be pre\'cnted. Leaving 2 feet unpaved at the end of each space is a way to avoid
paving an area beyond cvex:' parking block or curb that tires never touch. There is a cost savings and an increase
in pervious area. However, the green space that is created is of lower quality depending on the intensity of use
because cars and trucks overhang the green space.
Section 20-343 (10) - Land preserved in its natural state, lakes and stonnwaler management systems may be
included in the green space. Howevcr, 25 % still may be excessive in some situations. This deserves a little more
research.
(II) - Berms don't need to be o\'cr 3 feet high and ~en't necded at all when a 3 foot hedge or wall has becn
pro\'idcd.
(14 )(a) - Landscaped islands probably need to be at least 6 feet "ide to support a tree along with other plant
materials. We h,l\.e suggested a 9 foot \\idth to match parking space width. The trees in the islands should not
ha"e to be canopy tr~s in all instances. Besides shade, trees provide a perch for birds to bomb vehicles and
ped~oians. Also, retail users in connnercial retail developments need visibility that certain trees obstruct. There
should be flexibility in tree selection.
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(I4)(b) . We think that 15 continuous spaces is a good compromise. Howe\'er, it may be desirable to let this
nwnbcr vary depending on the width of/andsc:lped islands. For example: 6 foot ishmd with 10 spaces, 9 foot
isbnd \\ilh 15 spaces, or 12 foot island \\iLi 20 sp'<lces. Some \"ariety in design is attractive.
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(I4)(c) - We dcfinitely agree that 40 C:lrs per bay is much too low. This would carve larger developments into
little quartcr acre isolated pockets and obstruct vehicular movement. Most cities and counties don't have any
limit on parking bay size. We think that a fair compromise is in the range of 300 cars per bay with the continuous
landscaped island in the 9 foot range. (The only green space that you might not get credit for is the optional 2
foot strip, which would total 800 square feet or less along 40 parking spaces.)
(15) - We think a landsc<lped area surrounding each building is a good requirement, but allowance must be made
for building access and sign:lge visibility. Buildings ".ith multiple store front entries are encouraged in Section
20-348 (10) to incorpornte overhangs in front facades to promote pedestrian activity, and it ~ill be difficult to
have both covered w<llkways and extensive landscaping.
(21) - We agree that the largcr caliper trees are much more expensive and are wUlecessary. Also, the larger trees
are more likely to die when transplanted. The Ci~'1rarbor ordinance specifies 3 inches caliper measured D.B.H.
as the minimwn standard for trees although points are awarded for smaller trees also. The City and a developer
could agree that smaller trees be planted in less visible areas and largcr ones be planted up front
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(23) - We think that a connecting walkway is a good requirement, :lnd stamped concrete is a less expensive
alterT1<ltivc to bricks or p,l\'ers. There may bc other less costly options to highlight a pedestrian crossing such as
pl:lin concrete to contrast with asph:llt drives. However, we think that 9 feet is too \\ide for the required
landscape butTer, especinlly when parking spaces could be located all both sides of the walkway resul ting in a
23 foot wide corridor through the property. Perhaps 6 feet is a better requirement since it's \\ide enough to
accommod:lte landsc:lping and the conidor would be either II feet or 17 feet \\ide depending on whether parking
was on one side or both sides.
Section 20-344 (a)(2) - We agree that the minimum standard should be reduced perhaps to 2W' _ 3" caliper and
10' - 12' height. Just as allo\\'ance is made for hedge materials to grow \\ithin the first year, so the properly
pl:lIlted and watered trees will grow. The cost sa\ings are significant Also, the Design Standards seem to require
a total of 8 trees per 100 feet of frontage, which is excessive, when 3 or 4 is plcnty.
Section 20-345 (a) - We think a l:lndscaped base is fine for a ground mOlUlted identification sign. The Design
Standards allow for signage on p:lrcels \\ith smaller frontage and properly address spacing and the possibility
of additional signage for l:11'ge parcels. The wall sign 8 foot height restriction is much too low and doesn't belong
in (a)(5). It should be omitted. (c)(3) says all that needs to be S:1id.
We agree that thc m:1Xi.murn copy areas in (a)(7) and (a)(8) are much too restrictive. The heights are alright. The
break point shouJd be 150,000 square feet, not 250,000. We would recommend that you increase the ma"\..imum
copy areas to 64, 80 and 96 square feet respectively and allow each anchor tenant 16 additional square feet.
(b)(6) We agree that the maximwn height of a ground mounted single tenant identification sign is too low and
should be 10 or 12 feet for copy areas of 32 and 48 square feet respectivcly. We also agree the the ma"irnurn
copyarcas in (d)(6) are extremely small, especially for retail and should be ~ increased. Ma\:imum lettcr
height should be 30 inches or 25% of building height.
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(f) Although new billboards are prohibited, exisiting billbo:lrds should be dealt with on an individual basis.
(h) Backlighting of signs should be permitted.
Mr. Ron McLemore
September 5, 1997
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(m)(2) You may want to allow for the possibility of a sign painted directly on an exterior wall in some instJIlces.
(m)(l2) Prohibiting pole signs makes sense beC<luse the goal is to utilize moument style ground signs.
Section 20-347 (a)(1) - Cross access is desirable between adjoining propenies \\ith compatible land uses and
good vehicular connections should be required, but a "corridor extending the entire length of each block sen'ed"
should not be required. It sounds like a parallel road system being built by private property O\\llers for public
benefit Service and loading vehicles do need to be able to use the cross access connections. Certain property
O\\l1ers may need their 0\\11 attorney to review how item (c) affects their particular site. The meaning of item (f)
is unclear to us and may need some work.
Section 20-348 (1) - \Ve agree that it is more aPl?f9'pxiate for government to encourage rather than require certain
building mnterials, \\ith a few exceptions, because it's difficult to anticipate every possible application. (4)
Screening of dtunpstcrs seems acceptnble to us. (7) Outparcels should be able to conform to and integrate \\ith
the overall project, \\;thin reason. (11) We think that backDow preventers and other valves could be screened
by landscaping toward the back of the buffer area to a\.oid being placed in a parking space or driveway.
A lot of time and energy h:ls gone into developing these Design Standards and with a little more effort I think ,,'e
can a!Ti\'e at a plan that is acceptable to nil concerned.
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SCHRIMSHER PROPERTIES
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Michael A. Schrimsher
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cc: Charles Canington
Mayor Pnul Partyka
Commissioners: Michael Blake
Larry Conniff
Cindy Gennell
John Langellotti
David McLeod
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September IS, 1997
Mr. Ron McLemore, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
RE: To\\n Center (TC) and New Development Area (NDA) Design Standards
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Dear Ron:
My prC'o';Ous letter dated September 5th, focused on the NDA Design Standards and Missy Casscells comments
about them, but virt'JalIy all of my comments could nlso npply to the TC Design Standards.
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The new option of creating a six foot continuous landscaped island between rows of parking, which was
substituted for the option of 2 foot unpaycd strips along parking spaces, is a good idea when it is combined \\ith
other adjustments. Increasing the maximum number of cCii,inuous spllces from 10 to 20 llnd shortening the
minimum lengti. of spaces from 20 feet to 18 feet is a good start. The minimum \\idth of spnces should nlso be
reduced from 10 feet (0 9 feet and thc access drive minimunl \\idth should be reduced from 24 feet to 22 feet.
The islands at each end of n row of parking spaces should be reduced from 9 or 10 feet to 6 feet v.ith this option.
This \\ill still result in additio:lal greenspace and creates the only 40 car parking bay thnt would be acceptable
to a developer. A developer who instead of the above option, chooses to use 9 foot \\ide islands for eyery ten
spaces should be allowed 320 spaces per parking bay, but should use a 9 foot \\ide continuous island around it
to increase greenspace instend of the current 5 feet. Regardless of the choice, parking spaces should be a
minimum 9' x 18' and driveways should be a minimum 22 feet \\ide.
Canopy trees should not be required at 30 fcot inter'\'als in the continuous 6 foot landscaped islands. The City's
cmn arbor ordinance states that small trees must be thirty feet apnn. medium trees forty feet apart, and large trees
at least fifty feet apart. This is a good rule and agrees \\ith tree spacing required along right-of-ways and gives
the dC'o'eloper some choices in the design of lnndscaping. TIle isolated 9 foot islands could each have one large
tree or two small trees planted in them.
Irrigation \\ith reclaimed water should only be required when available, and that's not specified on page 10
(NDA). Also, trees must be selected from the recommended tree pallet according to page I I, but my copies of
both TC and NDA do not include any pallet. Both documents require walk-ways to "create visual interest", on
page 12, and the NDA states that walJ-.,\'ays must "meander" to do so. But, that must be reconciled \\ith the
straight sidC'o\-aIks already built along S.R. 434 and TuskawiIla Road. Also, these waR"ways are required to be
"adjacent to the right-of-way", which is generally straight, 'and "adjacenC could mean on or off the right-of-way.
SidC'o\-alks along roads :u-e USUJIIy in the right-of-way, howe\.er, and that should be stated here to ayoid interfering
\\ith the planting of trees.
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On page 13 efC), itcm (I5) needs to nllow for access to entrances through the landscaped area and signage
\;sibility along Ole front facJde of continuous store front buildings. Also, item (l 6) should not require a ten foot
side\\'JIk \\ithin J plJza/hJrdscape that may be replacing a 1001' 13 foot \\ide landscaped area. There won't be
any room for triXS, furniture or lighting that are also required. On page 13 (NDA) and page 14 (TC), dan1agcd
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trees are required to be replaced \\ith 4 inch caliper trees measured 3 feet abo\'e grade. To be consistent, these
should be 3 inch caliper trees measured D.B.H. The oak trees to be planted in the landscape buffer should be a
minimum of 3" caliper and 12 feet high. The holly trees planted at 35 foot intervals will not create a fonnal
appearance because the 35 foot and 50 foot intervals \,ill conflict "ith each other and trees planted at different
times \,ill vary greatly in size. The city could undertake a tree-planting program in a limited area to achieve the
desired result on a smaller scale. At the top of page 15 (TC), stonnwater retention areas should be allowed to
be wet if designed as part of a water feature.
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References to pylon signs on page 16 and in the defmition of Ground Sign on page 26 (NDA), should be
eliminated but certain [)'Pes oftcmporary signs \\ill function as pole/pylon signs. For e.....ample, construction and
marketing signs and some political signs will be made of 4" x 4" posts and 4' x 8' sheets of plywood or similar
materials. The prohibition against pole signs on page 2 I should list those [) "pes of signs as exceptions.
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On page 16, item (8) and page 17, item (6), the wording is awk..ward in tlle last line: "100' front fool" should be
changed to " I 00 feet of frontagc". On page 18, item (d)( 4), should omit the 14 foot height limit and instead
merely prohibit the sign projecting abo\'e any roof or parapet elevation. Likewise, on page 17, item (c)(3). On
pages 19-20, marketing signs should ha\'c a minimum setback of 15 feet and a minimum height of 14 feet to
makc them consistent with all other signage. Also, on page 20, item (m)(1), should not completely prohibit neon
although its use could be limited. On page 21, item (m)(l J)(c), could be abused if additional signage were
attached to a trni]er rilther than merely identi~ing a company name or its product. Some limiL<; would be helpful.
On pagc 25 (TC), item (10) needs to be clarified. These o\'erhangs could really clash "ith the
bndscape/plaza/hardscapc are.., required to surround each building. 1l1ere are \';nious ~"pos, errors and omissions
in the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan that should be corrected with a careful reading once all the changes have
been agreed upon.
Best regards,
SCHRlMSHER PROPERTIES
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Michael A. Schrimsher
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cc: Charles Carrington
Mayor Paul Partyka
Commissioners: Michael Blake
Larry Conniff
Cindy Gennell
John Langellotti
Da\'id McLeod
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 4J4
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
l\1EMORANDUM
To: Mayor and Commission
From: Ron McLemor~, City Manager f{/v'-
Date: October 20, 1997
Re:
Schrimsher Letters
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Based upon the issues that developed at the last Commission meeting, I have reviewed
again the staffs review of the Schrimsher letters with the following comments:
1)
All of Mr. Schrimsher's comments were reviewed prior to final
submission of the documents to you for the last Commission meeting of
October 13, 1997.
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2) Staff has no recommendations for changes to the design guidelines.
3) In my opinion, Mr. Schrimsher will continue to object and debate because
he simply does not agree with staff.
However, it necessary that we move on. Adequate provisions have been
made in the ordinance to negotiate variances to design standards when
such variances are truly needed for the success of a development.
4) Again, my frustration is that staff met for months with Frank Schrimsher
to work out the design standards that are in front of you, as amended by
you own desires. It seems to me that Michael Schrimsher would accept
the compromises that were worked out during that process.
My recommendation to you is to adopt the ordinance as provided for the new
development area with the changes included in my memo of October 10, 1997.
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