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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
APRIL 19, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Workshop of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka 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, absent
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., Attorney Robert Guthrie, present
Interim City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, present
Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager informed the Commission that the purpose of
this Workshop was to bring the Commission up to date on the progress of the Town
Center, relative to the agreement the City has with Mr. Joshi; and to receive direction
from the Commission regarding the need for an agreement relative to Schrimsher
Properties.
II. PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE TOWN CENTER BY MR.
JOSm
Mr. Rohit Joshi, of Joshi & Associates, Inc., began by thanking the Community
Development Director, Mr. Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development
Director; Manager McLemore; and the property owners, for their assistance.
Mr. Joshi spoke to the Commission about visiting projects that are similar to the Town
Center; the marketing of the parks within the Town Center, what kind of atmosphere is
needed; and the "Florida market". He stated that the past two (2) to three (3) weeks have
progressed very well and that he had "Never seen a development take such a shape so
quickly".
The Commission was informed by Mr. Joshi that there had been strong interest from
"major" retailers; developers; apartment builders; and property managers. He went on to
discuss the Letters of Intent for the Blumberg, Kingsbury, and Parker properties he had
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received; and preserving the original plan for the Town Center, as designed by Dover
Kohl and Partners.
Mr. Joshi reviewed a schedule of events with the Commission and discussed marketing;
closings on the properties; and when he felt that construction would start.
There was a request by Mr. Joshi to extend the Exclusive Negotiating Contract. Mr. Joshi
explained that extensions of the contract were included when the Exclusive Negotiating
Contract was approved and that he was asking for an extension until October 1, 1999.
III. COMMENTS ON CITY MANAGER'S LETTER ON THE
PROPOSED SCHRIMSHER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Manager McLemore said that he had hoped to have an agreement with the Schrimsher
organization resolved, but that it had not yet been done. He said that the Schrimsher
organization is asking for the City to either enter into an agreement substantially like the
agreement that had already been presented to the City; or for the City to agree to delay
the second reading and adoption of the Town Center District Design Code until the
Schrimsher organization and Mr. Joshi close on the property.
Manager McLemore said that the City has three options. The first would be to continuing
moving forward and adopt the Ordinance on April 26, 1999; and then the Schrimsher
organization would proceed with litigation, and in the mean time, close on the property.
The second option was to adopt the agreement presented by the Schrimsher organization,
or one substantially similar, and continue with the adoption of the Ordinance on April 26,
1999; and the third option was to delay the adoption of the Ordinance until the closing of
the property, presumed to be sometime in September of this year (1999).
Mr. Michael Grindstaff, Shutts and Bowen LLP., Attorney for Schrimsher Properties:
spoke in favor of the third option that Manager McLemore mentioned.
There was discussion regarding delaying the adoption of the Ordinance; a Preliminary
Development Agreement with the Department of Community Affairs; and changes to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Tape 2/Side B
Several Commissioners spoke in favor of delaying the second reading and adoption of the
Ordinance; however that was contingent upon an agreement between the Schrimsher
organization and the City.
There was much concern and discussion regarding delaying the second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance and what effect that may have on the development of the
Town Center; development occurring that is not consistent with Town Center regulations;
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the length of time the property owners has to dispute the approval of an Ordinance; and
Mr. Joshi's opinions on a delay.
Mr. Michael Schrimsher, Schrimsher Properties. 600 East Colonial Drive, Suite 100,
Orlando, Florida: spoke about his concerns with adopting the Ordinance on April 26,
1999; and about having a Workshop focusing on an agreement between Schrimsher
Properties and the City.
There was much discussion regarding Workshops that have taken place and if any more
would take place in the future. Prior to the adjournment of the Workshop, the
Commission discussed a request from the Home Builders Association to have the same
agreement as the year before regarding signs for the "Parade of Homes".
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Partyka adjourned the Meeting.
Respectfully Submitted By: Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk
City of Winter Springs