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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
AUGUST 2, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Workshop of August 2, 1999 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor
Paul P. Partyka at 6:31 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, absent
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, arrived at 6:40 p.m.
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, absent
Interim City Clerk, Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, absent
II. AGENDA
A. Community Development Department- Planning Division
The Proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as prepared by
Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc.
There was discussion regarding effected Property Owners being informed about this
meeting; public notice; and Joshi and Associates.
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. passed out copies of a Conservation Easement
Agreement from St. John's River Water Management District, for information.
Mr. Mike Wadley, Senior Planner with Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc., advised the
Commission that he had researched "taller buildings" and signature building signs, as
requested; and presented language from the Central Florida Research Park Design
Standards regarding signature building height and letter size. Discussion ensued in
reference to building heights; signage for tall buildings; scale; signature buildings; and
signage specifications. The Commission was "comfortable" with adding language from
the Central Florida Research Park Design Standards that deals with six (6) to ten (10)
stories for building height; along with sections (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11). Mr. Wadley
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added that the information would be included as a new Section (d) (7) under Section 20-
492.
On page 15, Section (h), Backlit Signs, there was discussion about backlit signs being
prohibited or permitted; the lighting of the signs in relation to the height; the lighting
being too bright for residential developments that are in close proximity; glare; timers
being installed on the signs; and provisions to come in front of the Commission for
approval. Mr. Wadley recommended that the use of backlit signs be conditional upon
submitting a plan to the Commission that shows the distance of adjacent areas and the
specifications of the lights.
Construction Signs (Section (j) on page 15) were briefly discussed.
Mr. Wadley explained that in Section (k) (5), Marketing Signs, the last sentence of the
New Development Regulations would be added. Discussion.
The Commission discussed allowing the installation of electronic date, time and
temperature signs in the District. The majority of the Commission agreed to leave the
electronic signs as being prohibited.
After discussion regarding political signs only being allowed once a permit is obtained,
the Commission was in agreement to leave section (1), on page 16, as it is.
On page 18, Section (0), Nonconforming Signs, there was discussion regarding
billboards; amortization schedules; the New Development Regulations; and existing
regulations on billboards.
Mayor Partyka called a recess at 7:23 p.m.
The Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Partyka at 7:45 p.m.
The Commission reviewed the City's current regulations regarding billboards and
amortization schedules; and discussion ensued.
The decision by the majority of the Commission was to add the amortization schedule
used in the New Development Regulations; and that "Existing billboards are not to be
considered nonconforming per this Ordinance".
The Commission and Mr. Wadley discussed Section (P) on page 18, specifically,
examples of other communities; monument signs; grade level; and berms.
Tape 1/Side B
Discussion continued regarding the existing grade; a possible location on the property to
install the sign; and special exemptions.
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The consensus of the Commission was to "Add above existing grade without special
exception from the City Commission" and that the words "Winter Springs" should be
incorporated into the sign.
Regarding cross access easements, the Commission directed Mr. Wadley to add
information regarding shared parking areas to the Greene W ay Interchange Zoning
District Regulations.
In Section 20-496, the agreement was to use the language from the New Development
Regulations.
Discussion ensued regarding when the GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District
Regulations would be brought to the Commission for approval at a Regular Meeting.
On page 20, Section (1), the Commission suggested adding "split-faced or decorative"
concrete blocks to the language.
Manager McLemore and the Commission discussed the Agenda for the August 9, 1999
Regular Meeting, specifically, if any Agenda Items should be delayed; procedures for
public input; procedures for the presentations; and if Mr. Rohit Joshi would be giving an
update to the Commission.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Partyka adjourned the Meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Amy R. Lovingfoss
Interim Assistant City Clerk