Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 02 10 Planning and Zoning Board/LPA Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2022 (RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2022) CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, Februaryl0,2022 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.) Roll Call: Chairperson Kok Wan Mah, present Vice-Chairperson Michael Ferrante, present Board Member Bart Phillips, present Board Member Mark Gordon, present Board Member Kenneth Spalthoff, absent Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 500) Election for Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning/Local Planning. Aclency for Calendar Year 2022 BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER MAH TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE. VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. BOARD MEMBER MAH WAS ELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY10,2022 PAGE 2OFS 501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning/Local Planning Agency for Calendar Year 2022 BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE TO SERVE AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE. VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE WAS ELECTED AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Informational - Sustainability Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department informed the Board that the effort to update the Comprehensive Plan was ongoing and spoke about the addition of a sustainability consideration in approval considerations. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened Public Input. No one spoke. Chairperson Mah closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300)Approval of the Thursday, November 4th, 2021 Planning and Zoning/Local Planning AgencyRegular Meeting Minutes "MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY10,2022 PAGE 3OFS MOTION CARRIED 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Hickory Grove Townhomes 1 132 Townhomes (Single-Family Attached) Ms. Marla Molina, Senior City Planner, Community Development Department introduced the item, reviewed the proposed site and project containing a 132- unit townhome project on 12.30 acres. Ms. Molina noted the applicant was seeking waivers for the proposed cabana to remain one story, modification of streetscape requirements, and an extension of maximum lot coverage. In conclusion, Ms. Molina noted a modification to language related to the tree removal section of the provided staff report and shared Staff's recommendation that the Board forward a recommendation of approval for the item. Mr. Dwight Saathoff, Project Finance and Development, 7S7S Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, Florida- presented on the proposed project and reviewed the history of the site. Discussion followed on the typical size of the units, parking requirements, fire safety, water retention on the property, and potential impacts on events currently held on Blumberg Ave. Regarding questions about irrigation and water use, Mr. Saathoff noted that reclaimed was currently unavailable at the site and that his intention was to put in a main that would draw from a well until reclaimed became available. In response to detailed questions about traffic, Mr. James Taylor, the City's traffic consultant from Kimley-Horn, explained his review of the applicant's traffic study, noted the project would not add new deficiencies to existing signalized intersections, and that the Fire Department had reviewed access requirements and found them acceptable. Brief discussion followed on multi-modal amenities available on the site. The applicant noted bike racks, sidewalk connections and improvements, and proximity to the Cross-Seminole Trail. Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about sustainability, irrigation calculations, shared concerns about impacts on the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), and thought the proposed fountains should be lit. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY10,2022 PAGE 4OF5 Mr. Jason Norberg, Director, Public Works and Utilities Department noted an analysis was done, there was capacity, and reiterated that irrigation would be coming temporarily from a well and then switch to reclaimed when that became available. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted previous calculations of other projects, her proximity to the project, water concerns, traffic and parking concerns, and opposition to exemptions. Ms. Amapola Hamsberger, 777 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs noted that she had been excited about the previously proposed 55+ community and expressed that she would like to see single story buildings. Discussion followed on waivers and special exemptions granted to a previously proposed project on the site, the prospect of increasing parking, and the availability of elevator additions. Mr. Saathoff noted there were no plans to further increase parking as the site was compliant with the City Code. Regarding the elevator addition, it was noted that this was not an option but that there would be several units with first floor master bedrooms. Mr. Chris Sarno, 360 Michael Blake Blvd, Winter Springs commented favorably on the addition of the dog park, shared concerns related to water and parking. Further discussion followed on the scheduled timeframe for changing from the well to a reclaimed connection. Mr. Norberg noted that the reclaimed design was currently at 100% design and reviewed the condition of approval requiring connection within 90 days of the line's completion. Mr. Saathoff offered comments on water conservation efforts included in the project. Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs shared further comments on concerns about the CUP and water usage. Ms. Mary Cibulsky, 657 Oak Lake Lane, Winter Springs spoke favorably of Mattamy Homes and noted she was excited about the prospect of a first floor bedroom design. Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 10,2022 PAGE 5OF5 "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. SECONDED BY VICE- CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. REGULAR AGENDA - PART II Not Used REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened Public Input. No one spoke. Chairperson Mah closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Mah adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:41 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: gp R l�6' CHRISTIAN GOWAN © �40� . CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the June 2,2022 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting.