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Home My WebLink About2022 06 02 Consent 300 - Approval of the Minutes from the February 10, 2022 Plannign and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting 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, February 10, 2022Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting to Orderat 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs,Florida 32708.) RollCall: 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 Agency 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. 5 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PAGE 2 OF 5 501)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 CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, November 4th, 2021 Planning and Zoning/Local Planning Agency Regular 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) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 | PAGE 2 OF 5 6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PAGE 3 OF 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Hickory Grove Townhomes | 132 Townhomes (Single-Family Attached) Ms. Marla Molina, Senior City Planner, Community Development Department introducedthe item, reviewed the proposed site andproject 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. - presented on the proposed project and reviewed the history of the site. Discussion followed on the typicalsize of the units, parkingrequirements, 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. spoke about sustainability, irrigation calculations, shared concerns about impacts on the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), and thought the proposed fountains should be lit. Mr. Jason Norberg, Director, Public Works and Utilities Department noted an PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 | PAGE 3 OF 5 7 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PAGE 4 OF 5 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. noted previous calculations of other projects, her proximity to the project, water concerns, traffic and parking concerns, and opposition to exemptions. noted that she had beenexcited 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. 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%designand reviewed the conditionof approval requiring connection within 90 days of the line’s completion. Mr. Saathoff offered comments on water conservation efforts included in the project. shared further comments on concerns about the CUP and water usage. 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. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 | PAGE 4 OF 5 8 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PAGE 5 OF 5 "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 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Mah adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:41 p.m. _____________________________________ CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the _______, 2022 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 | PAGE 5 OF 5 9