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
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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
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the November 2,2023 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency
Regular Meeting.