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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 07 20 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes City of Winter Springs Florida Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 1994 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Glavin. 2. Attendance: Grace Anne Glavin, Chairman, Present Carl Stephens, Jr., Present Art Hoffmann, Present David Hopkins, Absent Gene Lein, Absent Carl Gosline Community Dev.Coord. 3. Approval of June 20, 1994 Meetinq Minutes: After a brief discussion, the Planning and Zoning Board preferred to refer to the meeting minutes as such, in lieu of a meeting summary. Mr. Hoffmann moved to accept the minutes as submitted for the meeting of June 15, 1994. It was seconded by Mr. Stephens. The Board voted unanimously to approve; motion carried. 4. Consideration of Final Enqineerinq/Development Plan for Parcel 61 - Proiect #94-SUB-5 - referred from the City Commission. A. Discussion: Mr. Gosline explained, ordinarily the final plan would not come back before the Planning and Zoning Board~ but in this case, the City Commission felt it was important for the P & Z Board to review the landscaping. Mr. Gosline said the Board did not receive a site plan, as it was not yet completed. Mr. Gosline explained Zoning Section of the Code contains a provision that established a minimum lot depth of 110 feet. Several of the lots in the proposed plan did not meet this minimum requirement. The City Attorney has reviewed this matter to determine whether it applied to projects in a Planned unit Development (PUD) project. Mr. Gosline stated that he was informed by the City Manager late this afternoon that it is the City Attorney's interpretation this provision of the City Code does not apply to projects within the PUD Zoning category. The City Attorney will provide this interpretation in writing in the near future. - -. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 2 Mr. Culp presented slides of the landscaping and wall design to the Board. Chairman Glavin asked that a copy of the plan be given to the Board to review, and requested that in the future, the Board be given copies of plans beforehand. Chairman Glavin said the Board was given a copy of a letter dated July 13, 1994, addressed to the City Manager from Mr. James Mikes stating in part, n.. .that the developer has opted to exclude the 50 foot strip f rom the planned area, and not improve it. I f this parcel is not included in the development, and maintained by the Homeowner's Association, it will become another Tuscawilla eyesore." Mr. Culp explained that the 50 foot piece of property had no use in the res idential deve 1 opment; however, it wi 11 continue to be maintained according to City Code and all City Ordinances. He also said it will be desirable for someone along Colt Drive to own and control this property. Colt Drive, (which is a private road), has a drainage problem, and will eventually need a drainage outfall. Chairman Glavin stated that the piece of property adjacent to the 7-11 Convenience store, is an eyesore as it is used by many people as a place to park and eat lunch. She said the piece of property should be made the responsibility of the Homeowners Association, and a wall extended on this property. Chairman Glavin made reference to a letter addressed to the City Manager from Mr. Jim Cooper, Director of Land with the Pulte Home Corporation; with regard to deeding the 50 foot piece of property, she asked Mr. Cooper if the City had any interest in owning this piece of property, or if they considered giving it to the City. Mr. Cooper said it was one of the options, but didn't know if the City wanted it. Mr. Cooper said he had many conversations with Mr. Mikes who said he would be willing to extend the wall at his expense, and maintain the property, if Pulte Homes would give him a perpetual easement, Mr. Culp said they including it in this suggested that it be Association. can address the Boards development. Chairman the responsibility of concerns without Glavin strongly the Homeowners Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 3 Mr. Gos line exp 1 ained the Ci ty woul d net be concerned wi th who owned the property, because it would have to be maintained according te the City Code. The Site plan Review Board did not include any consideration of that piece of property in their evaluation because they were looking only at the lots, and what was to be platted. B. staff Recommendation: The Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Board recommend approval of the final engineering/development plan for Parcel 61, Project #94-SUB-5 subject to the following conditions: 1. The Deeds, Covenants and Restrictions are revised to adequatel y meet the concerns expressed by the Ci ty Commission at the preliminary plan hearing. 2. The Deeds, Covenants and Restrictions are approved by the City Attorney prior to consideration by the site Plan Review Board. 3. The Site Plan Review Board approve the final engineering/development plan prior to submission to the City Commission. C. Board Action: Mr. Stephens moved that the Planning and Zoning Board approve the revised Preliminary Plan for Parcel 61 as presented and subject to the staff recommendation. It was seconded by Mr. Hoffmann. Vote: Chairman Glavin - Nay; Mr. Hoffmann - Aye; Mr. Stephens - Jr., Aye. Motion for approval of the walls, landscaping, covenants and restrictions as presented, fails to carry for lack of three votes pursuant to Section 20-56 of the Cede. In order to move forward, Mr. Culp asked for a new motion that may place some reservations or restrictions on Pulte Homes with regard to the maintenance of the 50 foot strip along Winter Springs Boulevard. - --. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 4 Mr. Culp requested a motion from the Planning and Zoning Board, to approve the landscaping and walls for Tusca Oaks as submitted, and as recommended by the Board of Adjustment, including a proposal for a continuous hedge along the wet bottom pond. In addition, a restriction be placed on the approval that pulte Homes, at such point, has not conveyed the 50 foot parcel adjacent to the 7-11 Convenience store, will then deed that parcel to the Tusca Oaks Homeowners Association with the responsibility for maintenance of that parcel as common property for the homeowners association, and that this project be moved forward. Mr. Stephens so moved, it was seconded by Mr. Hoffmann. Vote: Hoffmann - Aye; Chairman GI avin - Aye; Mr. Stephens - Motion carried Mr. Aye. 5. Annual Election of Officers: Chairman Glavin suggested that the election be tabled until such time, all Board members are present. Board members present agreed. 6. Other Business: 434 Corridor Proiect: Mr. Stephens read a 1 et ter addressed to Mayor Bush from the Commerce and Industry Board with regard the State Road 434 Corridor project. Mr. Stephens suggested the Planning and Zoning Board do the same. Mr. Hoffmann agreed that the P & Z Board should be involved. Mr. Stephens volunteered to serve on the project. Mr. Hoffmann moved that the Planning and Zoning Board recommends proceeding with the state Road 434 Corridor Project. It was seconded by Mr. Stephens. The Board voted unanimously to approve. Unified Land Development Code: Mr. Stephens requested a status report on the review of the proposed Land Development Code, (LDC). Mr. Gosline explained that the comments from the advisory group were due by July 25, 1994. Once all the comments were received, we would publish them and provide copies to all interested parties as background for Planning and Zoning discussions about how to proceed. Mr. Gosline said these discussions would begin with the second meeting in August. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 5 Security Issue alonq the Railroad Track: Chairman Glavin fel t there was some misstatements made by Mr. Gosline with regard to the events of the last meeting with regard to her comments. She felt the memo misstated what she had said at the meeting, and was trying to shed a bad light on hersel f personally to the police chief and city manager with regard to her concerns. Chairman Glavin also stated when the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation was presented to the Commission, it was presented inaccurately. Chairman Glavin said she would not suggest there be a special officer assigned to the tracks. 7. Adiournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Submitted, Shirl y A. Frankhouser, Administrative Secretary Prepared August 5, 1994 This document is a summary of the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board actions at this meeting. Anyone wishing to obtain more detailed information may contact the City Clerk to arrange to listen to the audiotapes during normal business hours.