HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 10 10 Public Hearings 500.3 Tuscawilla Greens Aesthetic ReviewCITY COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 500.3
October 10, 2011
Meeting
Consent
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Public Hearing
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Regular
REQUEST: The Community Development Department —Planning Division requests that the City
Commission hold a Public Hearing to consider the Aesthetic Review for the proposed Tuscawilla
Greens project, a 60 -unit townhome development.
SYNOPSIS: At the September 26, 2011 City Commission meeting, this item was postponed until the
October 10, 2011 meeting to allow City staff to meet with the applicant and representatives of the
Tucawilla Country Club to negotiate a resolution to the issue of the construction of a fourth tennis court
by the Country Club. Construction of this court is currently tied to the issuance of the 33 certificate of
occupancy for the Tuscawilla Greens project.
The applicant is requesting an Aesthetic Review for the Tuscawilla Greens townhome development,
which consists of 15 townhome buildings with a total of 60 units. The project is located in the
Tuscawilla Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the south side of Winter Springs Boulevard, east of
the Tuscawilla Country Club. The purpose of the Aesthetic Review is to encourage creative, effective,
and flexible architectural standards and cohesive community development consistent with the intent and
purpose of Article XI - Minimum Community Appearance and Aesthetic Review Standards.
CONSIDERATIONS:
FUTURE LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION
FLU: Medium Density Residential
Zoning: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
APPLICABLE LAW &, PUBLIC POLICY
Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance 2003 -43, Aesthetic Review Standards, City of Winter Springs
Section 9 -601. Approval prerequisite for permits.
Section 9 -605. Submittal requirements.
CHRONOLOGY
• Final Order approving Settlement Agreement and amended Settlement Agreement No. 1,
recorded April 14, 1994 in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida.
• Second Amendment to Settlement Agreement recorded October 22, 1996 in the Public
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Records of Seminole County, Florida.
• Conceptual approval for 60 residential condominium units (15 buildings), with the 4
garages in each building opening onto an internal courtyard, and on- street parking was
approved by the City Commission on September 10, 2007, subject to conditions.
• Third Amendment to Settlement Agreement approved by the City Commission October 2,
2007 and recorded December 5, 2007 in the Public Records of Seminole County.
• September 8, 2008 - City Commission Approval of Preliminary/Final Engineering Plan for
60 condominium units on the subject property.
• September 8, 2008 — Fourth Amendment to the Settlement Agreement approved by the City
Commission.
• Early 2009 - Site construction commenced.
• Late 2009- Site construction ceased.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Aesthetic Review package consists of elevation for 15 buildings of the Tuscawilla Greens
townhome development. The associated 6 -foot tall decorative wrought -iron fence along the property
boundary adjacent to Winter Springs Boulevard will be constructed in accordance with the previously
approved aesthetic review. The project was approved in 2008 for 60 condominium units. The
condominium units were never built, and the new developer desires to construct 60 townhome units on
the subject property.
The submittal requirements for aesthetic review are set forth in Section 9 -600 through 9 -607 and
include the following: (a) a site plan; (b) elevations illustrating all sides of structures facing public
streets or spaces; (c) illustrations of all walls, fences, and other accessory structures and the indication
of height and their associated materials; (d) elevation of proposed exterior permanent signs or other
constructed elements other than habitable space, if any; (e) illustrations of materials, texture, and
colors to be used on all buildings, accessory structures, exterior signs; and (f) other architectural and
engineering data as maybe required. The procedures for review and approval are set forth in Section
9 -603.
The City Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application only after
consideration of whether the following criteria have been satisfied:
(1) The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting, landscaping,
proportions, materials, colors, textures, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast, and simplicity are
coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and cultural
character of the community.
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The project is located in the Tuscawilla PUD, specifically on the south side of Winter Springs
Boulevard, east of the Tuscawilla Country Club. The 15 proposed townhome buildings are two -
story structures designed in a Mediterranean architectural style with tile roofs. All 15 townhome
buildings will consist of four, 2 story units, with the two end units having 2 car garages, and the
two middle units having 1 car garages. The proposed buildings are coordinated in a harmonious
manner with similar styling and architecture, and include a good balance of textures and colors
which exemplifies quality residential development. The architecture of the townhome buildings
are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the surrounding developments in the area
and the cultural character of the community.
(2) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with any future development which has been
formally approved by the City within the surrounding area.
The proposed elevations are in harmony with the architecture exhibited within the surrounding
area.
(3) The plans for the proposed proj ect are not excessively similar or dissimilar to any other building,
structure or sign which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully constructed, or included on
the same permit application, and facing upon the same or intersecting street within five hundred (500)
feet of the proposed site, with respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and
appearance:
(A) Front or side elevations,
(B) Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse arrangement,
(C) Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to: materials, roof line, hardscape
improvements, and height or design elements.
The proposed buildings and decorative fence do not appear excessively similar or dissimilar to
the other structures in the immediate area. While other structures within 500 feet do have
stucco finishes, they do not have textured stucco and tile roofs.
(4) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with, or significantly enhance, the established
character of other buildings, structures or signs in the surrounding area with respect to architectural
specifications and design features deemed significant based upon commonly accepted architectural
principles of the local community.
The proposed project does enhance the character and overall aesthetics of the surrounding area.
The local community is composed of different architectural styles and, therefore, the proposed
project represents a positive addition to this area. The second floor of those units that back up to
Winter Springs Boulevard will be visible over the decorative wall. The proposed architecture
along with the tree canopy will enhance the view of the project from Winter Springs Boulevard.
(5) The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of this Article, the
Comprehensive Plan for Winter Springs, design criteria adopted by the city (e.g. Town Center
guidelines, SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws.
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The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and other
applicable design guidelines. The final architectural plans will be reviewed for compliance
with all building code criteria.
(6) The proposed project has incorporated significant architectural enhancements such as concrete
masonry units with stucco, marble, termite- resistant wood, wrought iron, brick, columns and piers,
porches, arches, fountains, planting areas, display windows, and other distinctive design detailing and
promoting the character of the community.
The project has incorporated a number of these features in the architecture of the buildings and
the Preliminary/Final Engineering plan. Arches are proposed over garages on the two middle
units, and as accents over windows. Additionally, multi -level roof lines, and accent shutters have
been incorporated into the building facades. Specialty pavers accent the project entrance and
the two cul -de -sacs. The applicant indicates the driveways of the units will be finished with
pavers.
Findings:
1. The proposed building elevations are consistent with the Aesthetic Review requirements
prescribed in the City Code of Ordinances.
2. The building elevations include detailing and attention adding to their appearance and the
quality of the development.
3. The townhome buildings will complete a development which has completed site infrastructure
and has sat vacant for almost 2 years. The construction of the townhome units will be an asset
to the surrounding area and to the City of Winter Springs by allowing the development of the
community to reach build -out.
4. The proposed buildings utilize colors and materials that complement the adjacent existing
structures and the developments in the surrounding area.
5. The proposed development is located within the City of Winter Springs: it has a Medium
Density Residential Future Land Use designation and is located within a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) zoning district.
FISCAL IMPACT: The potential tax revenue of the proposed project is estimated as follows:
Townhomes (60 units)
Units (1,800 square foot average) assessed at $90 /square foot: $9,720,000 assessed tax value
(1, 800 x 90 162, 000 x 60 units $9,720, 000)
$9,720,000/1000 = $9,720.00
$9,720 x (2.5814) = $25,091.21
$25,091.21 (less the 4% statutory discount) _ $24,087.56 tax revenue
City of Winter Springs taxes paid on vacant land now (data obtained from Seminole County Property
Appraiser): $3,097.68
$3,097.68 tax revenue
Total Potential Tax Revenue: $27,185.24
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and the Planning & Zoning Board recommend that the City Commission approve the Aesthetic
Review package for the Tuscawilla Greens townhome development.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Aesthetic Review Package
B. Previously approved wall aesthetic rendering
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