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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 01 04 Public Hearing Item 401 - Ordinance 2024-02 Future Land Use Map Amendment WangerPUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA ITEM 401 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AGENDA | JANUARY 4, 2024 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Ordinance 2024-02, Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment of one (1) City- owned parcel SUMMARY The subject property is City-owned and intended to be preserved for future use as part of Central Winds Park. The City acquired the property on July 23, 2021, which was annexed into the City by Ordinance 2022-06. Ordinance 2024-02 proposes to change the Future Land Use designation from county "Suburban Estates" to City "Town Center". Ordinance 2024-03 proposes to rezone the property from county "A-1 Agricultural" to City "TC-CP (Town Center - Civil/Public)". FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of Ordinance 2024-02 to the City Commission. 53 TITLE 310 Wagner Point | Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment SUMMARY/UPDATE The Community Development Department requests that the City Commission hold a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance 2024-02 for the Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for the ±1.04-acre lot located on the west side of Central Winds Park and north of State Road 434. General Information Applicant City of Winter Springs Property Owner(s) City of Winter Springs Location West of Central Winds Park, east of Wagner Point, and north of State Road 434 Tract Size ±1.04 acres Parcel ID Number 26-20-30-5AR-0D00-003C Zoning Designation None (Seminole County A-1) FLUM Designation None (Seminole County Suburban Estates) Adjacent Land Use North: Residential East: City Park & Recreation South: State Road 434 West: Vacant Development Permits None Development Agreement None Code Enforcement None City Liens None Request: The Community Development Department initiated a Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment for the subject property, located on the north side of State Road 434, west of Central Winds Park, and east of Wagner Point. Ordinance 2024-02 proposes to change the PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD THURSDAY, January 4, 2024 | REGULAR MEETING 54 P U B L I C H E A R I N G S A G E N D A | T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 4 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 2 OF 5 Future Land Use Map designation from Seminole County “Suburban Estates” to the City of Winter Springs “Town Center District”. Background Data: The subject property was used as agricultural land in the 1900’s adjacent to the SAL railroad until the early 1970’s when the agricultural business discontinued operation and a small home was constructed on the property. The property was acquired by the City of Winter Springs on July 23, 2021 and, in 2022, by Ordinance 2022-06 the property was annexed into the City of Winter Springs. The dilapidated home located on the property was subsequently condemned and demolished. The subject property has remained vacant since. Public Notices: Public Hearing Notices were mailed to all owners of real property adjacent to and within approximately flve-hundred (500) feet of the subject property and to all Homeowner’s Associations registered with the City Winter Springs and located within one-half (1/2) mile of the subject property (35 notices) on December 13, 2023. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Analysis: The following summarizes the data and issues which staff analyzed in reviewing this application: Through Ordinance 2024-02, staff is requesting the City of Winter Springs “TC (Town Center)” land use designation be applied to the 1.04 acre parcel. The requested Future Land Use Map designation is intended to remove the existing Suburban Estates/A-1 (agricultural) designations from the property, thereby protecting the property so it may be used for purposes beneflcial to the public such as parks and recreation, and/or government uses. The requested Future Land Use Map designation was determined by evaluating the prevailing character of the immediate surrounding properties as well as by evaluating the land use and future goals and objectives of the City. Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Amendment Analysis: The following criteria is set forth by City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances Section 15- 36 which has been analyzed by staff to form a recommendation: Future Land Use Amendment Criteria & Analysis 1. Whether the proposed amendment will have a favorable or unfavorable effect on the city's budget, or the economy of the city or the region; Analysis: The proposed amendment is not expected to have an adverse effect on the City’s budget. Moreover, additional property set aside for parks has the potential to have a positive impact on nearby property values. The proposed Future Land Use designation is consistent with the City’s goals of providing flrst class park amenities which is a factor in attracting future growth (See Recreation and Open Space Element policy 1.1.10 and Future Land Use Element policies 2.1.6 and 2.2.3). 55 P U B L I C H E A R I N G S A G E N D A | T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 4 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 3 OF 5 2. Whether the proposed amendment will diminish or negatively impact the Level of Service (LOS) of public facilities; Analysis: The proposed amendment will allow for the preservation of a FLU designation which will have a low impact on the LOS of public facilities, as use of the property will be reserved for civic and public uses. The property may be used to complement or enhance existing Central Winds Park amenities, which may include parking, open space, or other public uses. Given that the property is only one acre in size, the amendment will not negatively impact the level of service of public facilities such as sanitary sewer, solid waste, and potable water. 3. Whether there will be a favorable or unfavorable impact on the environment or the natural or historical resources of the city or the region as a result of the proposed amendment; Analysis: There are no foreseen negative impacts on environmental, natural resources, or historical resources of the City or the region. Preserving the property for civic or public uses may have a favorable impact on the environment or natural resources of the City. 4. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the state comprehensive plan set forth in Chapter 187, Florida Statutes, and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, as amended from time to time; Analysis: The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the State Comprehensive Plan, most notably Recreation and Open Space Element policy 1.1.10 which encourages acquisition of park land. 5. Whether the City is able to provide adequate service from public facilities to the affected property, if the proposed amendment is granted, and whether the proposed amendment will promote the cost/effective use of or unduly burden public facilities; Analysis: The proposed amendment will not pose any signiflcant increase in public facilities (water, sewer, etc.) and will promote the effective use of public facilities. The property is intended, for now, to be held as open space and therefore will not lead to a signiflcant increase in the use of public facilities. 6. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and land use; Analysis: 56 P U B L I C H E A R I N G S A G E N D A | T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 4 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 4 OF 5 The surrounding neighborhoods and land uses are similar to and compatible with that of the subject property. Vacant properties are located to the west. The single-family homes on agriculturally zoned land to the north are buffered by vegetation and will be protected from commercial development by the proposed amendment, which would allow only for civic and public uses on the property. Central Winds Park is to the east and is compatible with the proposed amendment and the character of the surrounding neighborhoods. 7. Whether approval of the proposed amendment will cause the Comprehensive Plan to be internally inconsistent; Analysis: The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment would promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan by ensuring that the subject property receives an appropriate City Future Land Use Designation which is compatible with the Future Land Use designations of surrounding properties. 8. Whether the proposed amendment will promote or adversely affect the public health, safety, welfare, economic order, or aesthetics of the city or region; Analysis: There are no foreseen adverse impacts of this project on the public health, safety, welfare, economic order, or aesthetics of the city or region. Moreover, preserving the subject property for civic and public use may result in promoting the public health, welfare, and aesthetics of the City. 9. The contents of any Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) prepared pursuant to 163.3191, Florida Statutes; Analysis: Not applicable. 10. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and in compliance with law; Analysis: The proposed amendment is consistent and in compliance with law. 11. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent, and not in confiict, with the legislative policy directives established by the City Commission including, but not limited to, those set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and City Code, adopted master plans, economic development goals and objectives, community redevelopment plans, and brownfleld areas. Analysis: 57 P U B L I C H E A R I N G S A G E N D A | T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 4 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 5 OF 5 The proposed amendment is consistent and in compliance with legislative policies established by the city commission, including the comprehensive plan and city code, adopted master plans, economic development goals and objectives, and community redevelopment plans, as the subject property, as amended, will provide the potential for uses which serve the public beneflt such as parks and recreation, conservation areas, and government uses which serve the adjacent communities and the City of Winter Springs as a whole (see Future Land Use Element policies 2.1.6 and 2.2.3). Applicable Law, Public Policy, and Events: - State of Florida Statues o Sections 163.2511-163.3246: Growth Policy; County and Municipal Planning; Land Development Regulation (Provides that any development regulations for municipal planning be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan). o Section 166.041: Procedures for adoption of ordinances and resolutions. - Code of Ordinances City of Winter Springs o Chapter 15, Article 3 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments o Section 20-31. - Rezoning o Section 20-325. - Transect Standards - Comprehensive Plan City of Winter Springs o Future Land Use Element Item 6(d) o Recreation and Open Space Policy 1.1.10. Procedural History: Procedural History: December 12, 2022 Annexation approved by City Commission Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt ordinance 2024-02 to change the Future Land Use designation from Seminole County “Suburban Estates” to City “Town Center”. Attachments: 1. Current Future Land Use Map 2. 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