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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07 26 Consent Item C COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM C Consent X Informational Public Hearings Regular July 26. 1999 Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization CONSENT C. City Clerk's Office Approval of the Minutesfor the Special Meeting of July 6,1999. CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING JULY 6, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6: 10 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present Law Firm of Frank Kruppenbacher, P.A., Robert Guthrie, present Mayor Partyka commented on the City's "excellent" 4th of July Festivities and the estimated 30,000 attendees. AGENDA CHANGE: THE COMMISSION DECIDED TO HEAR AGENDA ITEM "A" AFTER AGENDA ITEM "B" AND AGENDA ITEM "C", BUT PRIOR TO AGENDA ITEM "D". I. AGENDA B. Public Works Department Interlocal Agreement With Seminole County on Utilization of the One (1) cent Local Option Gas Tax for Tuscawilla Road Enhancements and Design; and Design and Construction of Moss Road Improvements. Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager and Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Public W orkslUtility Director introduced this Agenda Item. There was discussion regarding paying for the proposed brick pavers; whether or not the pavers should be installed on both the east and west sides of Tuskawilla Road; preferences of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee; CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 6, 1999 PAGE 2 OF 5 the design of the pavers; the Oak Forest Subdivision contributing to the cost; and construction issues. Manager McLemore advised the Commission that he will bring back several alternatives for the design. Discussion continued about the proposed pavers at the intersection of Tuskawilla Road and Winter Springs Boulevard being uniform; payment for the pavers; and brick roads in surrounding areas. MOTION "TO APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SEMINOLE COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BRICK PAVERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF TUSKAWILLA ROAD AND WINTER SPRINGS BOULEVARD AS PART OF THE TUSKAWILLA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, OF WHICH THE ESTIMATED COST OF $192,500.00 PAYABLE FROM THE 'TO BE DESIGNATED' CITY PORTION IDENTIFIED IN THE SEMINOLE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FUNDED FROM THE ONE CENT SALES TAX". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McLEOD. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE; COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE; COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE; DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. C. Community Development Department - Planning Division Workshop on the Proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as prepared by Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc. The Commission agreed to start discussions with Section 20-487. of the Proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as the prior sections had been discussed at previous Workshops. The Commission discussed the proposed height of buildings, including the fact that the Fire Chief is confident with the First Response Team's ability to reach higher buildings such as 75 foot high buildings; and the proximity of currently existing residences near the proposed tall buildings. Discussion ensued on nearby residences; protective (tree) canopies; Class "A" office buildings; better tax base; visual impact; bars (with or without food); and the possibility of related criminal activities. Mr. Carrington briefly explained Section 20-487. The Commission commented on side setbacks for parking and buildings. Mr. Mike Wadley, Consultant with Marion 1. Skilling & Associates, Inc. commented on many of these issues. The Commission was in agreement to change the side setback for parking to 5 feet, as opposed to 0 feet, in certain locations. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 6, 1999 PAGE 3 OF 5 There was discussion about the Development Review Committee (DRC); language for the DRC to adjust the scope of their review; "hardship language"; the involvement of the Board of Adjustment for hardship situations; and Chapter 20 of our Code, which also addresses hardship cases. The Commission next referred to Section 20-488. and discussed the new language; stand- alone commercial sites; "common retention areas"; and office sites. Tape I/Side B There was further discussion on the definition of "open space" and what qualifies under this category; DOT designated ponds; adding the definition of "open space" to the text; the 100 year flood plain; conservation areas; water features; and landscaping; Discussion ensued on the percentage requirements; what other neighboring complexes have done; community values; uplands; and wetlands. Mr. Wadley stated that Heathrow International Business was a good example of the percentage requirements and he further explained this. The Commission was in consensus to change Section 40-488. to add a definition of open space; and to add that stand alone, single, commercial, or office sites have a fifteen (15) percent minimum of open space. Also discussed was the definition of open space; a pedestrian friendly system; curbing; and design guidelines. Discussion ensued on the recommendations that the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planing Agency had made; State Road 434 guidelines; Interchange guidelines; and the wording of a "loading area of 75 percent". Mr. Wadley explained that the true intent was to block three (3) sides, and to screen it from the road. The Commission then discussed berms; shrubbery; the definition of "berm"; and landscaping screens; "MAYOR, I MAKE A MOTION THAT THIS COMMISSION RECOGNIZE THAT THE TERM "HEDGE" AND "SCREEN OF LANDSCAPING" ARE RECOGNIZED INTERCHANGABLY". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. Tape 2/Side A COMMISSIONER McLEOD ADDED, "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN AMENDMENT TO ADD THA T, AT THIS TIME - THAT IT ONLY APPLIES TO THIS ORDINANCE". AMENDMENT BY COMMISSIONER McLEOD. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. COMMISSIONER McLEOD CLARIFIED THAT IT WOULD APPLY TO THE "GREENEWAY INTERCHANGE ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 6, 1999 PAGE 4 OF 5 DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL ASKED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS AMENDMENT, "TO INCLUDE ALL RELATED ORDINACES TO THIS ONE". AMENDMENT BY DEPUTY MA YOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. VOTE (ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT): COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE; COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE; DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE; COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. VOTE (ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT): DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE; COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE; COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLEOD: NAY. MOTION CARRIED. VOTE (ON THE MAIN MOTION): COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE; COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE; DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE; COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE; COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka called a break at 8:37 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:49 p.m. AGENDA CHANGE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE DISCUSSED. A. City Manager Budget Presentation. Manager McLemore and the Finance Director, Mr. Harry Martin asked whether the Commission desired to have a brief presentation on the Budget, now, or would they prefer to have this presentation at the next Regular City Commission Meeting. The majority of the Commission agreed that the Budget information should be given out at the next Regular City Commission Meeting. C. Community Development Department - Planning Division Workshop on the Proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as prepared by Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc. Note: This is continued discussion. The Commission next discussed sidewalks; loading docks (facing the street); and defining what is the main corridor. Mr. Wadley agreed to re-word this and bring it back with illustrations that depict this concept. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 6, 1999 PAGE 5 OF 5 Tape 2/Side B Discussion ensued about the Hess Station and the Developer's Agreement. The Commission asked that this be placed on the next City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda. The Commission next discussed vehicular use area; Section 20-491.; performance standards; the construction of walls; and five foot setbacks. Tape 3 ISide A There was further discussion on curbing, and retaining the related quality of landscaping in nearby parking areas. By consensus, the majority of the Commission preferred curbed islands. Further discussion ensued on the actual dimensions of parking spaces; should car (wheel) stops be noted in this document to prevent vehicles trampling the nearby landscaping; and vast areas of parking spaces. The Commission requested that photographs or illustrations be provided by Mr. Wadley of"12a" and "12b" at the next meeting. Further discussion ensued on possible options to change the 434 Corridor. The consensus of the Commission was to keep the 434 Corridor the same. The Commission suggested that this would be further discussed on July 19, 1999, beginning at 6:30 p.m. D. City Commission. Commission Meeting Procedures There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. This subject will be discussed at the July 13, 1999 City Commission Workshop, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the Meeting at 10:07 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By: Amy Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant Clerk City of Winter Springs Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces Interim City Clerk APPROVED: PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR NOTE: These minutes were approved at the , 1999 City Commission Meeting.