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Home My WebLink About1985 05 13 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . ~\ 84-85-17 ~ * REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MAY 13, 1985 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Buck Adkins, present Leanne Grove, present The Invocation was given by Commissioner Jim Hartman. the flag was led by Mayor John V. Torcaso. The Pledge of Allegiance to Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on Hartman, aye;Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. minutes of April 22, 1985. the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Public Input: George Barkins, Tuscawilla spoke in reference to the letter from the Tuscawilla Homeowners' Association regarding the Fairway Oaks Phase II project, stating that 4.3 units per acre is the acceptable density. Charles Pasquale, Duncan Drive, asked for a show of hands in favor of the 4.3 units per acre for that project. Betty Shorthouse, Oxbow Lane, also favored 4.3 units per acre. John Guth, Northern Way, spoke about unplanned growth; the real issue is density. George Weigle, Northern Way spoke about traffic. Tom Freeman, Tuscawilla, spoke about the history of the zoning as he was the former City Attorney. He suggested the land be rezoned to R-1AAA and the Commission should treat the matter in what is the best interest of the citizens of Winter Springs. Judy Campbell, Duncan Drive, spoke about the education impact. Terry Rice, Imara Corporation, spoke for his project. Mike Darwin, Tradewinds Road, spoke about the excavation on Tradewinds. John VanEepoel, Tradewinds Road, also spoke about the excavation and asked that the City shut down these dirt selling businesses. Tuskabay Development on Lake Tuscawilla, Phase II: In doing the plat the developer discovered that the north 60 feet are within the city limits of Winter Springs. Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to place the signing of the plat for Tuskabay on the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign off on the plat of Tuskabay Phase II. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . . . ., . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 13, 1985 Page 2 84-85-17 Engineering Agreements, Amendments 1 and 2 - Water Plant Improvements/ Wastewater Improvements: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to approve Amendment to the Agreement dated November 27, 1984 Consulting Engineering Services for the Preliminary and Final Engineering for wastewater treatment plant improve- ments between Winter Springs and Conklin, Porter & Holmes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement dated November 27, 1984 Consulting Engineering Services for a new well and high service pump at Water Plant 3 between City of Winter Springs and Conklin, Porter and Holmes, Engineers, Inc. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye ; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. The letter from Terry Zaudtke in reference to the proposal for Water Treatment Plant Improvements was discussed. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the letter from Conklin, Porter & Holmes dated May 13, 1985, subject Proposal for Water Plant improvements to Plant No. 2 which will be added to Amendment No. 1 and subject to the Attorney's review. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 317, rezoning Lots 1 & 2, D.R.Mitchell's Survey, etc. (S.R. 419 at railroad). Second Reading: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 317 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mr. Richard Parker spoke for the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the commission meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to adopt Ord. No. 317. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 318, rezoning east 213.42 ft. of Lot 20, Blk. D, D.R. Mitchell's Survey, etc. (North and south of SR 419 in Sec. 35 & 36, Township 20 S, Range 30 E). Second Reading: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 318 by title only on second reading. Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No for or against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and the Commission Meeting. Mayor one spoke reconvened Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Ord. No. 318. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins.Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissionr Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 13, 1985 Page 3 84-85-17 . Southeast Municipal Bonds - Refunding: Mr. Gary Akers, Southeast Municipal Bonds, spoke to the Commission about potential savings in interest costs by refunding the outstanding capital improvement revenue bonds which financed the municipal complex and the outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds which provided the acquisition of the utility. He asked that the Commission appoint Southeast as the underwriters to refund each of the issues. Mr. Bill Leedy of the Leedy Corporation also spoke to the Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we authorize Southeast for the refunding of both issues, the municipal complex and water and sewer purchase. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, no; Commissioner Adkins, no; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations of April 24, 1985: 1. Wingate Annexation - Lot 8, Blk. B, Oakgrove Park: City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained the property is located west of the Wildwood Planned Unit Development, and it is just over an acre. Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval. First Reading of Ord. No. 319, Wingate Annexation: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 319 by title only on first reading. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner . Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 319 by title only on first reading. 2. Casscell's Annexation - Lot 2, E of W line Sec. 5-21S-31E extd. Nly, Sec. 30-20-S-31E and Lot 5 and Lots 14 + 21 N. of RD, etc. City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained the property is located north of Tuscawilla, comprised of 118 acres. The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval. First Reading of Ord. No. 320, Casscell's Annexation: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to read Ord. No. 320 by title only on first reading. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 320 by title only on first reading. Waiver to subdivision requirements Sec. 14-3.2 - James Hartman Sr.: City Planner Peter Cowell explained the Commission approved a waiver for Mr. Hartman last year, pursuant to a plat being brought to the City. The plat was not turned in to the City. Mr. Hartman is now requesting a subdivision waiver with an easement that will include an easement throughout the property for all eight lots. Mr. Jim Hartman, Sr. was present. . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to waive the subdivision requirements of Sec. 14-3.2 reference to the applicant and pursuant to them filing the plat and approved by Staff. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 13, 1985 Page 4 84-85-17 . Commissioner Hartman, abstain; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Request of Shop & Go - Renovation: Mr. Jim Robinson with Shop and Go was present. He said they would like to enhance the appearance of the Shop and Go, put in a sidewalk and shrubbery, and replace the old tanks with new glass steel tanks, the most approved tanks they have. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins for approval of the request of Mr. Robinson as a renovation and not an improvement, based upon the safety, health and welfare of the citizens and based upon a safety necessity, and that the City Commission does not construe it to be a structural alteration or extension. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Greenbriar - Approval of Engineering Phases 1, 2 and 3: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve engineering of Greenbriar Phases 1, 2 and 3 as presented last meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs for discussion. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Greenbriar - Approval of Final Plat Phase I: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs for approval of final plat phase I. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 488, establishing a time and place at which the owners of property to be assessed pursuant to Res. No. 486, or any other persons interested in said assessment may appear before the City Commission, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 488 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to adopt Resolution No. 488 subject to the City Clerk complying with F.S. Chapter 170.07 with regard to notice to the affected property owners. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins,aye;motion carried. Resolution No. 489, providing for the division of lots hereinafter described as approved by the City Commission on April 8, 1985: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 489 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 489. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Resolution No. 490, reaffirming the time necessary for review of development plans,etc: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 490 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to adopt Resolution No. 490. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman,a ye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 13, 1985 Page 5 84-85-17 Municipal Complex: Manager Rozansky said there will be a meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th to discuss the letter of May 8, 1985 from LeCesse Corp. in reference to completion of the municipal complex. Manager Rozansky said Dr. Guskiewicz is attempting to put up a fence. The Architectural Review Board for Dunmar has approved it. The City Attorney explained this wall abuts a private road within a private development that the ARB approved. As the City has approved the deed restrictions of Dunmar Estates and the ARB has approved it, and it is not in violation of any City code, the Commission was in agreement to allow Dr. Guskiewicz to construct the fence. Attorney Kruppenbacher reported there would be a Hearing at 11:30 on Tuesday, May 14th before Judge Salfi on the Jacobson wall. The Attorney for Mr. Jacobson is requesting the Judge to issue an order directing the City to issue Mr. Jacobson a permit to have the 10 foot wall. Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: 1. Borrow Pit Permitting: Commissioner Hartman requested the City Attorney draft an ordinance reference removal of dirt from private property with the exception of pools, that it be reviewed by the City Commission before a permit is issued. Attorney Kruppenbacher will come back at the next meeting with a recommendation. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to appoint Gene Dorman, 1111 Northern Way to the Planning & Zoning Board. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissionr Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat III - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins spoke about the accident at Casa Park Villas where a car hit a small girl on her bicycle. Commissioner Adkins asked that a speed bump be installed at the entranceway. Commission Seat IV - Commissioner Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs asked the status of the gas main. He also talked about the need for a traffic study. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: No report. Mayor's Office: 1. Appointments to Study Area Committees for Seminole County Comprehensive Transportation Management Plan: Mayor Torcaso appointed Commissioner Jacobs, Commissioner Hoffmann and Commissioner Hartman to the Study Committee, and their appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 13, 1985 Page 6 84-85-17 2. Ratification of Tri County League of cities Resolution: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Adkins for ratification of the Tri County League of Cities Resolution. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Mayor Torcaso said the Missing Children Center is having a fun fair on May 25th and May 26th and have asked the Commissioners to be judges. Commissioner Jacobs volunteered for Saturday and Commissioner Hartman volunteered for Sunday. Mr. Tom Dougherty, Oak Forest, spoke about the trees being torn down in Oak Forest. Al Gerder, Oak Forest, spoke about the need for an arbor ordinance and the light at Oak Forest Drive and Winter Springs Boulevard. James Dasher, Highlands, spoke about the need for an arbor ordinance. Meeting adjourned 11:11 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved-s, ,---~f . . i ....} : j/" - j ,,\/) " \ / s---'''-- ',1'-1' jj~ JOHN-, .'--TORCASO ,MAYOR "\ \ \ r '" ' ~/