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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1997 09 08 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Deputy Mayor David McLeod at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, absent Deputy Mayor David McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Bob Guthrie, present COMMISSIONERS: Larry Conniff, present Michael Blake, present John Langellotti, present Cindy Gennell, present (6:45 p.m.) Deputy Mayor McLeod stated that there has been a map added to Regular Agenda Item C and an explanation added to Regular Agenda Item I. Approval of Minutes of August 25. 1997: Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve the minutes of August 25, 1997. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Deputy Mayor McLeod asked that Regular Agenda Item I be tabled until the next regular scheduled meeting of September 22, 1997. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to table Regular Agenda Item I until the next regular meeting of September 22, 1997. Seconded by Commissioner ConnitT. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Larngellotti: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye. Motion passes. Discussion on this item. It was determined that the City Manager and the City's legal Staff will meet with the property owners attorneys and Mr. Mike Jones to discuss concerns. Presentation of Resolution 825 to Robert Amato Presentation of Resolution 826 to Charles Holzman Presentation of Resolution 827 to Art Hoffmann The Presentation of Resolutions 825, 826, 827 will be at the next meeting at the recipients were not present. II. PUBLIC INPUT Ed Martinez, 802 Leopard Trail, President of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association, spoke regarding communication with the on going construction with the Oviedo Mall and stated that the City of Oviedo has granted construction for the Mall to begin at 4:00 a.m. and stated that there are residences near there and that will be disruptive. Discussion. The Commission directed the City Manager to write a letter to the City of Oviedo stating the City of Winter Springs' objection to the early construction hours. Reeular Meetine Citv Commission September 8. 1997 96-97-22 Paee 2 Wayne nelson, 1104 Winged Foot Circle, commended the Police Department for the professional demeanor of the Officer he had dealt with. George Sealy, 211 Birch Terrace, congratulated the Commission on the retirement plan that was passed for the employees. Mr. Sealy also congratulated the Police Department for the job they did during the D.UI. check point over the Labor Day weekend. Mr. Sealy also spoke about the entrance sign for Tuscawilla at the intersection of Winter Springs Boulevard and S.R. 426. ill. CONSENT AGENDA IV. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA V. REGULAR AGENDA Parks and Recreation Department A. Requests the Commission give the City Manager authorization to accept a donation of$2,750.00 to the City from Central Florida United Soccer Club. PURPOSE: to accept the donation and express appreciation to Central Florida: United Soccer Club as appropriate: Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to give the City Manager authorization to accept a donation of $2,750.00 from the Central Florida United Soccer Club. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: CommissiollerLangellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. Mr. Mike Barrett of the Central Florida United Soccer Club gave a brief presentation of the organization. Deputy Mayor McLeod accepted a check in the amount of $2,750.00 from Mr. Barrett. Community Development Department/Planning Division B. Requests the Commission to hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 676 establishing the "Town Center" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 676 establishing the "Town Center" 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: Attorney Guthrie read Ord. No. 676 by title only on Second Reading. Tom Grimms, Community Development Coordinator, gave his presentation. Deputy Mayor McLeod closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing and asked if any one wished to speak. Mike Schrimsher, property owner, stated that the ordinance is a good effort and that there are a few Ree:ular Meetine: Citv Commission Seotember 8. 1997 96-97-22 Pae:e 3 things that need to be changed. Discussion. Deputy Mayor McLeod closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Gennell stated that she had concerns with this item and that the concerns also relate to Regular Agenda Items C and I. Commissioner Gennell said she has a concern with the parking requirements, the type of trees for the parking areas and substitute the word overall height after the word minimum, also Commissioner Gennell suggested that the sidewalks be changed from five to six feet wide, and the work pylon be changed to landscaped base; and also backlighting of all signs should refer only to awning signs, that the incineratory units be deleted. Discussion. It was determined that the parking option will be changed to a requirement of a six foot island and trees every 30 feet and extend the spaces from 10 to 20 spaces (the four foot option is deleted). Also the word pylon be changed to landscaped base and backlighting of all signs refer only to awning signs and incineratory units be deleted. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to adopt Ord. 676 and include the additional options that were discussed. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Community Development Department/Planning Division C. Requests the Commission to hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 678 regulating the siting and construction of Telecommunication Towers within the City. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 678 regulating the location, construction, and impacts of Telecommunications towers in the City that will protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and businesses in the City: Attorney Guthrie read Ord. 678 by title only on Second Reading. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve Ordinance No. 678. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. Parks and Recreation Department D. Offers the Commission information regarding research into the City possibly providing a "skate park" and/or "roller hockey" rinks for public use. PURPOSE: to inform the Commission of the City possibly offering this type of service to the public in the future: Nathan Handler, Mike Burns, Kyle Arts, all spoke in favor of a skate park and showed the Commission a petition they had with 422 signatures in favor of a skate park. Discussion. Commissioner Conniff suggested putting a Committee together to study the issue and to include the boys present this evening. Discussion. It was determined that a Committee be formed to study the Issue. Re2ular Medin2 City Commission September 8.1997 96-97-22 Pa2e 4 Community Development Department/Planning Division E. Requests the Commission approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 680 to annex a 1.47 acre parcel located approximately 700 feet west of the intersection of Wade Street and Old Sanford-Oviedo Road, on the south side of Old Sanford-Oviedo Road. PURPOSE: to request the Commission to approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance 680 to annex a 1.47 acre parcel in the County enclave along Old Sanford-Oviedo Road: Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 680 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Guthrie read Ord. 680 by title only on First Reading. Community Development Department/Planning Division F. Requysts the Commission approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 681 to change the future land use designation of a 1.47 acre parcel located approximately 700 feet west of the intersection of Wade Street and Old Sanford-Oviedo Road, on the south side of Old Sanford-Oviedo Road, from County designation of "Industrial" to the City's designation of "Industrial". PURPOSE: to request the Commission to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 681 to change the future land use designation of a 1.47 acre (Bracco) parcel in a County enclave from County designation "Industrial" to the City's designation of "Industrial": Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 681 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Guthrie read Ord. 681 by title only on First Reading. Community Development Department/Planning Division G. Requests the Commission approve the First Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 682, to change the zoning designation of a 1.47 acre parcel located approximately 700 feet west of the intersection of Wade Street and Old Sanford-Oviedo Road. PURPOSE: to request the Commission to approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 682 to change the zoning designation of a 1.47 acre parcel from County designation M-l "Industrial District" to City designation C-2 "General Commercial and Industrial" on the City's Official Zoning Map: Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve the First Reading of Ordinance 682 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner GenneU. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Guthrie read Ord. 682 by title only on First Reading. Community Development Department/Planning Division H. Requests the Commission to approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 683 to establish the "Redevelopment Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. PURPOSE: to request the Commission to approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 683 establishing the "Redevelopment Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulation (Design Guidelines) that would become a part of Chapter 20 "The Zoning Ree:ular Meetine: City Commission September 8. 1997 96-97-22 Pae:e 5 Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winter Springs: Discussion on this item. Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to table this item until the next Commission meeting (9-22-97). Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Community Development Department/Planning Division I. Requests the Commission hold an Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 675 to establish the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance 675 to establish the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan: This item tabled until the September 22, 1997, Commission meeting. Mayor's Office 1. Approval of Resolution No. 831 - expressing appreciation to Ralph Bowman for his service on the Board of Trustees - Employee Pension Plan: Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve Resolution No. 831. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye. Motion passes. Deputy Mayor McLeod read Resolution 831. VI. REPORTS A. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher/Bob Guthrie: Attorney Guthrie mentioned that he would be out of town on Wednesday and will not be able to attend the Special meeting. B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore: Manager McLemore stated he will follow through with the letter to the City of Oviedo voicing the City's objection to the early start of construction and try to meet with the City Manager of Oviedo. Manager McLemore also mentioned that he will be leaving on Thursday, noon, and will return the following Thursday to attend the I.C.M.A. conference. C. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff: Commissioner Conniff commended the Police Chief and the Police Department for their work at the D.U.I. check point during the Labor Day Holiday. D. Commission Seat II - Michael Blake: Commissioner Blake reported about the bussing issue from Casa Park to Winter Springs High School. Ree:ular Meetine: City Commission SeDtember 8.1997 96-97-22 Pae:e 6 Commissioner Blake stated that there is a bus available to students at the entrance of Casa Park, there is a special needs pick-up for a student and there is room on the bus for the other students from Casa Park to ride~ also there is a bus stop at Blue Spruce and Tuscora Drive that the students can go to to ride the bus. Commissioner Blake mentioned that when construction starts on Tuskawilla Road the situation will be re-evaluated and courtesy bussing should be provided through the construction zone. Commissioner Blake mentioned that he asked for a breakdown on the fire that occurred Sunday at Casa Park and stated that a unit was there within four minutes of the initial call and stated the City has a quick response to the call. Commissioner Blake said he received a call from a resident concerning Central Winds Park's Nature Trail, that there are light poles and other equipment being stored there. Brook Seall, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that there are light poles and dirt in the area but it is not on the Nature Trail. Mr. Seall said he will look for another area to store the light poles, etc. Commissioner Blake asked about the surplus computer and asked about having one for the Mayor and one for the Commission and stated that he didn't feel there needs to be more than one for the use of the Mayor and Commission and maybe surplus computers could be better used for the Youth Program and if at a time the City were to auction any computers then see if the Mayor and Commission need more than one. It was the consensus of the Commission to provide surplus computers to the Youth Program. E. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti stated he will be going on vacation leaving on Monday, September 15, 1997 and returning on September 23, 1997. F. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: Commissioner Gennell mentioned that she visited the D.U.I. check point during the Labor Day Weekend. Commissioner Gennell stated that she was voted as Chairman of the Florida League of Cities Legislature Policy Committee for the coming year. Commissioner Gennell asked what the County was doing on Orange Avenue. Manager McLemore stated that the City is doing improvements there and that the County has some work to do also, but he would look into it. Manager McLemore mentioned that there are four sample chairs for the Commission to try and asked that they let Mr. Drago know which one they likes, so that new chairs could be ordered for the dias. Re!!Ular Medin2 City Commission SeDtember 8.1997 96-97-22 Pa2e 7 G. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: Commissioner McLeod announced that he is seeking re-election and has turned in his paper work. H. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka - a. Appointment to the Board of Trustees - Employee Pension Plan: Absent. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~~k~ City Clerk ~PROVED: ::- ~ \)~m ~ vk4-n./! --. PAUL P. PAATYKAZ~ -, .'