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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 02 10 Consent 305 Unapproved Minutes from the January 13, 2014 Regular Meeting COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent X ITEM 305 public Hearings g Regular February 10, 2014 ALLL Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: Requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, January 13, 2014 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. SYNOPSIS: One of the responsibilities of the City Clerk is to provide the Mayor and City Commission with a submittal of all Meeting Minutes, as soon after a City Commission meeting as possible; so, that it is a reminder to the Mayor and City Commission, as to what transpired at their most recent meeting, and also provides a record of the actions and directives of the City Commission, for the future, and which becomes the official record. If the City Commission is in agreement with what the City Clerk provides in these Minutes, then the City Commission would be asked to Approve the Minutes, as submitted. Should the Mayor and/or City Commission feel something is not appropriately documented in these Minutes, then a Motion would be appropriate to have the Minutes changed to reflect what the majority of the City Commission would prefer. CONSIDERATIONS: This Agenda Item includes the Minutes from the Monday, January 13, 2014 City Commission Regular Meeting. Even though these Minutes are being submitted by the City Clerk, (with proofing by Office of the City Clerk Staff), no other party has required that changes be made to the Minutes before being submitted. These Minutes are being submitted by the City Clerk Consent 305 PAGE 1 OF 2- February 10,2014 for the Approval by the City Commission. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to the approval of this Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is respectfully requested to consider and offer their Approval of the Monday, January 13, 2014 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. ATTACHMENTS: A - Unapproved copy of the Monday, January 13, 2014 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (14 pages). Consent 305 PAGE 2 OF 2- February 10,2014 Attachment"A" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA . .:..:::..... 40 Lami ; mow (i° t s Incoraed •\ .\, rPt19t59 • �GOD WE'Ci*P CITY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 - 5:15 P.M. CITY HALL—COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434,WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA Mayor Charles Lacey Deputy Mayor Rick Brown - Seat Two Commissioner Jean Hovey- Seat One Commissioner Pam Carroll - Seat Three Commissioner Cade Resnick - Seat Four Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs - Seat Five CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 2 OF 14 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Monday, January 13, 2014 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor Charles Lacey at 5:17 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor Charles Lacey,present Deputy Mayor Rick Brown,present Commissioner Jean Hovey,present Commissioner Pam Carroll,present Commissioner Cade Resnick, absent Commissioner Joanne M.Krebs,present City Manager Kevin L. Smith,present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese,present City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces,present A moment of silence was held,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Office of the City Manager REQUEST: Presentation of Employee Service Awards to City of Winter Springs Employees. Accompanied by Mayor Lacey and the City Commission, City Manager Kevin L. Smith presented Employee Service Awards to the following City of Winter Springs' Employees who were in attendance: 5 Years of Service: Mr. Randy Arcebido,Information Services Department; and Ms. Mandy Minnetto, Police Department. 10 Years of Service: Ms. Kelly Balagia, Finance and Administrative Services Department; Mr. Clyde Bell, Police Department; Mr. Ken Hutchings, Public Works Department; Mr. Gerald Sullivan, Utility Department; Mr. Vernon Prawl, Parks and Recreation Department; and Mr. Steve Richart, Community Development Department. 15 Years of Service: Ms. Nuri Gibbs, Public Works Department; Ms. Valarie Riddick, Police Department; Mr. Billy Skinner, Public Works Department;Mr. Dan Williams, Utility Department; and Mr. Russell Tew, Police Department. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 3 OF 14 20 Years of Service: Ms. Tina Kimball, Parks and Recreation Department. 25 Years of Service: Mr. Will Maxwell, Police Department; and Mr. Bruce Schneider, Public Works Department. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA rstzi INFORMATIONAL 200. Community Development Department REQUEST: Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of various current planning projects. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally,portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. No discussion. INFORMATIONAL. 201. Community Development Department-Arbor Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department,Arbor Division, is informing the City Commission that Winter Springs has been named a 2013 Tree City USA and a recipient of the Growth Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 4 OF 14 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional cost to the City for participation in the National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA Program; however, continued participation affords the City a higher ranking when applying for many grants involving forestry and beautification,in addition to many other benefits of the program. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: rimasacii This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally,portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requesters. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. This Agenda Item was not discussed. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input". Mr. David Leavitt, 1000 Ridge Pointe Cove, Longwood, Florida: commented that he was speaking on behalf of himself and members of the Libertarian Party of Florida about a proposed Homeland Security Grant for cameras. Ms. Cindy Youell, 351 Prima Vera Cove, Altamonte Springs, Florida: spoke on the way America is run, values, and liberties. Ms. Carrie Canfield, 2822 Bermuda Avenue, Apopka, Florida: remarked about a proposed Homeland Security Grant for cameras. Mr. Gabriel Aviles, 1926 Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida: spoke against cameras. Mr. Arsenio Calle, 110 Arrowhead Court, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on proposed cameras and suggested this matter be researched. Mr. Mark Schmidter, 3609 Shader Road, Orlando, Florida: also mentioned the possible purchase of cameras. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 5 OF 14 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Community Development Department-Urban Beautification Services Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Services Division, is requesting authorization to increase the City Standard Street Light Base Rate from $13.41 to $13.70 per month pursuant to a revised rate schedule from Duke Energy, effective January 1, 2014. The revised rate represents an increase of$.29 per base street light as compared to the previous rate. ' FISCAL IMPACT: In addition to providing basic street light coverage on public streets throughout the city limits, the city is required by agreement to reimburse the base rate of each streetlight in our Decorative Streetlight Program, on a quarterly basis, to all qualified NSSLIA participants. The NSSLIA reimbursements are payable from Street Light Fund Line Code (1526-54312). As a result of the January 2014 Duke Energy price increase of $.29 per standard street light, the city will pay approximately $8,500 more annually,if no additional changes are made to the rate structure. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally,portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. NSSLIA participants will be sent a notice of rate increase upon Commission approval of the new base rate. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department, Urban Beautification Division, recommends that the City Commission approve the revised Street Light Base Rate of $13.70 per month, effective retroactively to January 1,2014. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 301. Information Services Department REQUEST: The Information Services Department requests authorization to dispose of surplus assets according to the attached disposition sheets. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 6 OF 14 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cost to dispose of these surplus assets. The City receives revenue generated from items sold at auction. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has litt also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested MA such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always Las lei willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. "±• w•�= RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the disposition of the attached list of surplus assets. No discussion. CONSENT 302. Community Development Department-Arbor Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission approve the request of Phyllis Lentz to remove (1) specimen live oak from her property at 910 Cypress Wood Court. The resident is concerned with the proximity of the tree to the house and the damage it may cause. FISCAL IMPACT: If this request is approved,the applicant will pay a$25 arbor permit fee. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 7 OF 14 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the request of Phyllis Lentz to remove (1) specimen live oak from her property at 910 Cypress Wood Court. The resident is concerned with the proximity of the tree to her and her neighbor's home and the potential for damage to the structures. Staff finds that the potential for damage to the homes represents an extraordinary circumstance or hardship as referenced in Section 5-8(b) of the Arbor Ordinance. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. PCMIlm CONSENT 303. Public Works Department REQUEST: The Public Works Department requests the City Commission authorize Staff to submit a request to Lagmi Metroplan Orlando to designate the functional classification of Winter Springs Boulevard as a Major Collector Road from Tuskawilla Road to S.R.426(Broadway Street). FISCAL IMPACT: This agenda item has no fiscal impact. The proposed change in functional classification to Winter Springs Boulevard as a Major Collector makes it eligible for future federal aid. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Commission authorize Staff to submit a request to Metroplan Orlando to designate the functional classification of Winter Springs Boulevard as a Major Collector Road from Tuskawilla Road to S.R. 426. No discussion. CONSENT 304. Office of the City Clerk REQUEST: Requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, December 9, 2013 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 8 OF 14 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to the approval of this Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press . : Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the , City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is respectfully requested to consider and offer their Approval of the Monday, December 9,2013 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. This Agenda Item was not discussed. "MOTION TO APPROVE (CONSENT AGENDA)." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARROLL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CARROLL: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS REPORTS 400. Office Of The City Attorney—Anthony A. Garganese,Esquire City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese mentioned to the Mayor and City Commission that he hoped to hold an Attorney-Client Session with them, and brief discussion followed on availability. With it noted that one (1) Commissioner would not be available on January 27th, 2014, Commissioner Jean Hovey suggested the City Clerk could get with the Mayor and City Commission on everyone's availability. Attorney Garganese noted he agreed and would prefer to hold this meeting within the next four(4)weeks. REPORTS 401. Office Of The City Manager—Kevin L. Smith No Report. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS.FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 9 OF 14 REPORTS 402. Office Of The City Clerk--Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces,MMC No Report was given. REPORTS 403. Office of Commissioner Seat Three-The Honorable Pam Carroll No Report. REPORTS 404. Office of Commissioner Seat Four-The Honorable Cade Resnick Absent. REPORTS 405. Office of Commissioner Seat Five-The Honorable Joanne M.Krebs Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs extended holiday wishes to everyone, and said that she was looking forward to this weekend's Scottish Highland Games. REPORTS 406. Office of the Mayor-The Honorable Charles Lacey Mayor Lacey mentioned that he attended a meeting of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) last week; and with further comments, remarked that Councilmember Keith Britton of the City of Oviedo was Elected as Chairperson of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County(CALNO); and that Seminole County Public Schools appointed School Board Member Tina Calderone as their representative to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). Mayor Lacey also said that he would advise the City Commission of any important information as applicable. Regarding other area Board news, Commissioner Pam Carroll mentioned the Redevelopment Planning Agency (RPA) and added, "I was going to ask the Commission to extend my stay through 2014 since I was just Elected Chair for 2014." Brief discussion followed on terms of our Deputy Mayor as the Alternate Representative to the Redevelopment Planning Agency (RPA). Regarding the terms of Commissioner Carroll's Appointment (and Term of Office) to the Redevelopment Planning Agency (RPA), Mayor Lacey asked the City Commission, "Does the Commission have any objection to us just recognizing the previous designation?" Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacey stated, "No action is needed." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 10 OF 14 With further comments on the Redevelopment Planning Agency(RPA), Commissioner Carroll said that they had just approved two (2)very large Community Development Department (CRA) projects for Winter Springs which will now go before the Seminole County Commission for their consideration. Commissioner Carroll also recognized Mr. Steve Richart, Urban Beautification Division Services, Community Development Department who had worked very hard assisting with recent matters before these agencies. REPORTS 407. Office of Commissioner Seat One-The Honorable Jean Hovey wee Commissioner Hovey asked Captain Chris Deisler, Police Department if he had any additional information on the proposed cameras. Brief comments followed that the plan for the proposed cameras was for the protection of City property. REPORTS 408. Office of Commissioner Seat Two/Deputy Mayor-The Honorable Rick Brown No Report. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Community Development Department-Planning Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the City Commission consider both the Final Engineering Plans and Aesthetic Review Package for The Professional Offices subject to specific technical comments issued by the City of Winter Springs Development Review Committee dated November 27,2013. FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed Aesthetic Review lays the groundwork for the development of 10,488 square feet of office space which will add non-residential taxable value to the City's tax roll. The potential tax revenue of the proposed office development is as follows: Retail(10,488 Square Feet) 10,488 square feet assessed at$90/square foot: $943,920 $943,920/1000=943.92 943.92(2.5400)=$2,397.56 $2,397.56(less the 4% statutory discount)=$2,301.66 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 1I OF 14 Value of vacant upland area(0.66acres-Based upon Seminole County Property Appraiser data) $86,248.80 assessed value for parcel $86,248.80/1000=86.25 86.25 (2.5400)=$219.08 $$219.08 (less the 4% statutory discount)_$210.31 1 Total Potential Tax Revenue: (2,301.66+210.31)=$2,511.97 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, zat City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. MIMI Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. A yellow sign noting the date and time of the meeting has been erected on the property. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department-Planning Division requests the City Commission approve both the Final Engineering Plans and Aesthetic Review Package for The Professional Offices subject to specific technical comments(see Attachment D) issued by the City of Winter Springs Development Review Committee dated November 27,2013. Mr. Randy Woodruff, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department gave a brief overview of this Agenda Item. Mayor Lacey opened the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER CARROLL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 12 OF 14 PUBLIC HEARINGS 501. Community Development Department-Planning Division REQUEST: The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission hold a public hearing for the approval of three Special Exception requests granting a modification of certain requirements of the Town Center District Code for Artesian Park, a 99 unit townhome development that is ', proposed on the south side of Orange Avenue, east of Jesup's Landing in the Town Center. FISCAL IMPACT: The potential tax revenue of the proposed project is as follows: :a: .:.:: Townhomes (99 units) rgat Units (2,400 square foot average) assessed at$90/square foot: $21,384,000 assessed tax value $21,384,000/1000=21,384 21,384(2.54)=$54,315.36 $54,315.36(less the 4% statutory discount) =$52,142.75 tax revenue Taxes paid on vacant land now(data obtained from Seminole County Property Appraiser) $742,000 assessed tax value: 742,000/1000=742 742 x 2.54=$1,884.68 tax revenue Total Potential Tax Revenue: $54,027.43 (52,142.75+ 1,884.68=54,027.43) COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally,portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Commission approve three Special Exception requests from the requirements of the Town Center District Code for Artesian Park, a proposed 99 unit townhome development located on the south side of Orange Avenue,east of Jesup's Landing in the Town Center. Mr. Bobby Howell, AICP, Planner, Community Development Department introduced this Agenda Item for discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING—JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 13 OF 14 Tape I/Side B Further comments ensued and Mr.Howell reviewed the Agenda Item and the requested three(3)Exceptions. Additionally, Mr. Howell noted, "In the future to kind of clarify this, Staff will be coming back with a Text Amendment." Mayor Lacey opened the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. , No one spoke. i►` Mayor Lacey closed the "Public Input"portion of the Agenda Item. mem "MOTION TO APPROVE.". MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BROWN. SECONDED BY `• . COMMISSIONER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER CARROLL: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mr. David Leavitt, 1000 Ridge Pointe Cove, Longwood, Florida: read an excerpt from the Orlando Sentinel newspaper related to a proposed Grant for cameras. In other City business, Mayor Lacey mentioned the Scottish Highland Games and the next Regular City Commission Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 13,2014 PAGE 14 OF 14 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:05 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: r Ese ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, MMC CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR CHARLES LACEY NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ,2014 City Commission Regular Meeting.