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Home My WebLink About2025 09 11 Planning and ZoningLPA Regular Meeting Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/ LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, September 11, 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, present 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 Ms. Jenale Garnett, Senior Planner, Community Development Department A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 7th, 2025 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MOTION WE APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR, AUGUST 7TH MEETING.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HILAL. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 PAGE 2 OF 4 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 4 VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Wawa at Winter Springs Marketplace, SR 434 and Tuskawilla Road – Conditional Use Application, Site Plan/Final Engineering, Aesthetic Review, Waivers, and Development Agreement. Mrs. Garnett presented the staff presentation that gave an overview of the project with background information on the project and the preliminary requirements from the previous decision to postpone the item. The applicant responses were also relayed to the Board. Staff’s recommendation was once again denial of the Conditional Use Application, Site Plan, and Development Agreement as it does not meet fundamental design concepts of the Town Center Code. In the event of approval from the Board staff recommended proposed conditions that should accompany the approval. Mr. Cory Stitler, Kimely Horn, Orlando addresses the Board for the applicant and gave a presentation highlighting the change in aesthetics made to better match the marketplace as well as show give a more optimized view of the proposed Wawa to the board. Mr. Stitler further touched on issues previously raised regarding trafflc fiow, access and the function relaying the Wawa addition would make the marketplace a one-stop-shop amenity for Winter Springs. Chairperson Mah began with questions regarding the direction of the gas canopy, curb cut radius, and the route of delivery trucks. Mr. Stitler responded and gave clariflcations. Vice-Chair Ferrante asked about peak trafflc hours and trafflc fiow. Mr. Stitler explained the site circulation is well dispersed and room for needed stacking. Clarifying questions were asked to the City Attorney about the waivers and what would be the best way to move the items to Commission. City Attorney Eick gave the suggestion to split up the motions into a few to be clear in what the recommendations are from the Board. Concern was still expressed on the Staffs continued recommendation of denial or approval with conditions and clariflcation on the deflnition of “what a building is?” were asked. City Attorney Eick gave the deflnition from Section 20-1 of the City Code, and the setbacks are for principal buildings on the parcel. The Board expressed that they want to maintain the integrity of the Town Center’s intent and honor the setbacks within the code. Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Mr. Lou Atti, President of Jesups Reserve Townhome Association, Winter Springs addressed the committee relaying their only concern was the change in ingress and egress on Roberts Family Lane for the turn in. The developers and tenant has communicated well, and they are in support of the Wawa coming in. Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. “I LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION (CONU-2025-0004), SITE PLAN /FINAL ENGINEERING (FEDP-2025-0016), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DVAG-2025-0010) AND WAIVER-2025-0015 (SETBACKS). APPROVE THE FOLLOW WAIVERS STREETSCAPE (WAIV-2025-0014) AND SIGN (WAIV- CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 PAGE 3 OF 4 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 3 O F 4 2025-0011) WITH CONDITIONS.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MAHNKEN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Clarification was asked regarding approval of the aesthetics of the property due to the recommendation of denial of the site plans. City Attorney Eick gave clarification, and the applicant present was agreeable. Brief discussion further ensued. “I LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE COLOR PALLET AND AESTHETIC CHANGES THAT WERE MADE PRESENTED IN THEIR FINAL PRESENTATION (AERV-2025-0008).” 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. 401) Winter Springs Marketplace Additional Parking – Site/Final Engineering and Development Agreement. Mr. Rabon opened the item and gave the staff presentation with background information, a site plan overview, and staff recommendation of approval with the three (3) listed proposed conditions. Questions and clariflcation were given about the additional parking spaces next to the stormwater pond and how it affects the pond. Staff relayed the minimal changes happening to the pond due to the parking. Mr. Ryan Stahl, Equinox Development, Maitland relayed some additional history and interaction with the surrounding neighborhoods when the project was flrst being talked about. Mr. Stahl relayed some frustration but feels the changes with the turn-in and additional parking are a long-term solution and improvement for concerns that were brought up. Brief clariflcation and discussion ensued on the two pieces of the application and why they were included in one item together. Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 401. No one addressed the Board. Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 401. “I WOULD MAKE A MOTION WE APPROVE THE AGENDA ITEM WITH THE STAFF CONDITIONS; WITH EXECUTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SITE SHOULD NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE STORMWATER PERMIT FROM ST. JOHN’S RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRIST IS APPROVED AND ALL GRASS ON THE PROPERTY BE BAHIA; NO ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS OR GRASS TYPES WITH LOW DROUGHT TOLERANCE SHALL BE PERMITTED.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HOOD. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FERRANTE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MAH (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); HOOD (AYE); MAHNKEN (AYE); HILAL (NAY) MOTION CARRIED 4-1.