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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 5, 2025
CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, June 5, 2025, 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 Louie Hilal, present
Board Member Rachel Hood, present
Board Member David Mahnken, absent
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present
Also present:
Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department
Mr. John Rabon, Senior Planner, Community Development Department
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairperson Mah relayed the staff requested order change of the Public hearing items. They
will be presented as follows: Item 400, Item 403, Item 402 and Item 401. There was no
objection and 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Thursday, April 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
301) Approval of the Thursday, April 24, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning
Agency Special Meeting Minutes.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM APRIL 24, 2025."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HILAL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
**The below was the order in which the items were approved and discussed. **
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) First reading of Ordinance 2025-04, Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment
of one (1) parcel of land located at 1333 N US HWY 17-92
Ms. Rolle opened the item, introduced the proposed ordinance and gave a background while
presentation the “Staff Presentation”. Clarification was given on the process and status of the
property by Mr. Matt Foley, Shutts & Bowen, LLP, 300 South Orange Ave. Ste. 1600, Orlando,
Florida 32801 since the parcel is an EPA Superfund site.
Discussion regarding the recommended uses compared to the adjacent parcel and concerns
for the potential density impact were expressed. Questions regarding clarification of the
timeline, this was presented to the Board and additional access to the site were asked. Staff
and the representative responded, answering the questions. The staff’s recommendation was
the Planning and Zoning Board recommend adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 to the City
Commission.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400.
“I MOVE THAT WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE CHAGNE
FROM THE INDUSTRIAL COUNTY DESIGNATION TO THE CITY COMMERCIAL PENDING THE
ACCEPTENCE OF THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD.
SECONDED BY VICE-CHIARPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
403) First Reading of Ordinance 2025-05, to assign the General Commercial Zoning
District to one (1) parcel of land located at 1333 N US HWY 17-92
Ms. Rolle opened the item, introduced the proposed ordinance and recommended changes
while presentation the “Staff Presentation”. No further questions were asked.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 403.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 403.
“I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE ORDINANCE 2025-05 TO ZONE THIS
PROPERTY C-2 WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING.” MOTION BY VICE-
CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
402) Sutton Crossings Final Plat Approval
Ms. Rolle opened the item and gave the staff a recommendation that the Planning and Zoning
Board recommend approval with the two (2) conditions listed for the final Plat for the Sutton
Crossing parcel. Staff relayed to the board the timeline of other items related to the parcel that
will be presented to the City Commission. Brief discussion and review were given on the layout
and development that will be taking place on the parcel.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 402.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 402.
“I MOVE THAT WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR THE FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL PROVIDED THAT THE CONDITIONS, LISTED BY THE CITY STAFF, IS MET.
AS WELL AS THE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS OF MEETING ALL REVISIONS FROM THE CITY
SURVEYOR AND HAVING THOSE COMPLETED BY THE MEETING IN JUNE.” MOTION BY
BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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401) Sea Hawk Cove Extension, SR 434/419 and Michael Blake Boulevard – Final
Engineering and Site Plan, Final Plat, Waivers, Removal of Three (3) Specimen
Trees, and Development Agreement
Mr. Rolle introduced Mr. Rabon, one of the city’s new Planners, to the board. Mr. Rabon opened
the item and gave a presentation with staff’s recommendation of approval with seven (7)
stated conditions and two (2) requested waivers. Discussion ensued on future development,
parking, the timeline of the project, and an eagle nest on the property.
Board Member Mahnken suggested the Board recommend to the Commission that the
developer needs an updated eagle nest survey conducted before development. Further
clarification was given of the reason for the recommendation. Clarification was given by Mr.
Frank Porter, Civil Engineer, NV5, Inc, 6500 Lee Vista Blvd. Orlando, Florida that the eagle nest
in discussion was the nest located on the Sutton Crossing parcel that was permitted.
Brief discussion ensued on draining and the preservation of a tree on the site. Board Member
Hood requested the tree preservation be listed as a condition and Mr. Porter addressed the
drainage questions relaying that underground drainage was incorporated and would match
up to the Dreamfinders homes.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 401.
Mr. Paul Partiki, 1693 Wingspan Way, Winter Springs thanked the Board for their work,
expressed that he is in-favor of this development and the good filling out the town center will
be for the city.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 401.
“I MOVE THE WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE FINAL
ENGINEERING PLANS FOR SEA HAWK COVE EXTENTION WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRESENTED BY STAFF LESS NUMBER SIX AS STATED IN THEIR AMENDED REPORT AND TO
ALSO INCLUDE THE FINAL PLAT, WAIVERS, SPECIMAN TREE REMOVAL AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY VICE-
CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
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REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Mah opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairperson Mah closed Public Input