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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 10 05 Planning and ZoningLPA Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, October 5, 2023 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 Kenneth Spalthoff, present Board Member Gina Shafer, present Board Member Rachel Hood, present Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present Also present: Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department Mr. Talbert Jackson, Senior City Planner, Community Development Department A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairperson Mah asked if there were changed to the agenda and, hearing none, the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened Public Input. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Mah closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Thursday, August 9, 2023 Planning and Zoning/ Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); SPALTHOFF (AYE); SHAFER (AYE); HOOD (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 5, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 3 P L A N N I N G A N D Z O N I N G B O A R D / L O C A L P L A N N I N G A G E N C Y R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | W E D N E S D A Y , | P A G E 2 O F 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Paintball at 1271 Belle Avenue Talbert Jackson opened the item and introduced the applicant. Mr. Orenthius Grimsley, RJ Sports Hevan, gave a presentation about the proposed project. Mr. Grimsley reviewed the layout changes, the safety rules and equipment and the positive changes the proposed paintball facility would have on the community. Mr. Grimsley also highlighted the additional attractions and events he plans to implement with the proposed addition. Discussion ensued on adequate safety measures, parking, and the Developers Agreement for this project. The applicant relayed his safety requirements being higher than other paintball facilities with lower FPS (Feet Per Second), no outside equipment allowed, and having an age restriction with a ten (10) person maximum on the field at one time. Regarding the developer’s agreement staff relayed the applicant will be a tenant of the property owner and so the developer’s agreement will be with the property owner instead of the applicant. Further discussion ensued on the number of employees, play timespans, and the additional attractions offered. Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. “I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO HAVE THIS BUSINESS THERE AT 1271 BELLE AVENUE FOR PAINTBALL, ROCK CLIMBING, AND THE 10 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT.” MOTION BY VICE- CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SHAFER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); SPALTHOFF (AYE); SHAFER (AYE); HOOD (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Board Training Assistant City Attorney Eick presented to the board training regarding the Planning and Zoning Boards purview, responsibilities, and Sunshine Law. REPORTS Board Member Shafer gave comments regarding traffic study requirements for applicants within the City’s Comp plan. Staff provided clarification and discussion that within the City Code (Section 20-29) there is a traffic study requirement for new developments. Additional discussion ensued on ex-parte communications and if there is an expiration regarding conditional uses permits. Staff responded to the questions and relayed there is an expiration of two years after the effective date. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened Public Input. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Mah closed Public Input ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Mah adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:26p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 5,2023 PAGE 3OF3 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TRISTIN MOTTER ASSISTANT CITY CLERK co i�ry,FLORIn* NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the November 2,2023 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting.