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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04 19 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 1995 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Chairperson Hoffmann at 7:00 P.M. 2. Attendance: Art Hoffmann, Chairperson, Present Carl Stephens, Jr., Present Gene Lein, Present William Fernandez, Present David Hopkins, Present Thomas Grimms, Community Development Coord. 3. Consideration of tbe A~ril 5, 1995 Meetina Minutes: Meeting minutes of April 5, 1995 not completed; tabled for approval until the May 3, 1995 meeting. Cbairperson Hoffmann summarized the meeting of April 5, 1995, and reported that the conceptual plan for Arrowhead Units 3, 4, and 5 was brought before the Board for consideration. It was reviewed and turned over to the Commission with recommendations. Discussion continued on the draft of the Land Development Code by which the Board went page by page through the changes made by Mr. Goodrow. Chairperson Hoffmann explained the highlighted or shaded areas represented information added by Mr. Goodrow, and all deletions contained strikeouts. The Board ended discussion of the Code at the beginning of Chapter 20. 4. Election of Cbair~erson and Vice-Cbair~erson: Mr. Hopkins advised the Board that according to the r~oberts Rules of Order", the current Vice-Chairperson automatically takes over the posi tion of Chairperson until July, when at such time the annual election is held. The Board concurred to table elections until their regularly scheduled time in July. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 1995 Page 2 5. Continued Discussion of the Draft of the Land Development Codes Chanqes: Section 9-221(a) Sidewalks: Mr. Grimms referred to Chapter 9, page 554 of the existing Code and stated that the (4) foot width was somewhat narrow, and many jurisdictions have a width of (5) feet. Mr. Hoffmann suggested that this particular item be reviewed by the Building Department. Section 12 12-65 (Stoppinql Standinql parkinq): Mr. Lein, also referring to the existing Code, section 12-65 located on page 741, questioned the parking regulations. As many times as it had been expl ained to him, and as many times as he has tried to explain it to others, he explained that no one really seems to understand it. Mr. Lein explained that reads. . . fIno person shall roadway... He stated how section be more explicit. section 12-65(1)(a), which in part stop, stand or park a vehicle on any vague this area was, and suggested this Chairperson Hoffmann suggested forwarding this section to the Police Department for review. Discussion with regard to parking situations. Chairperson Hoffmann asked if everyone was in receipt of Fire Chief Lallathin's memorandum dated April 13, 1995 concerning changes to the Code. Among other items, Chief Lallathin's memorandum refers to Chapter 7, Section 7-80 which is already being utilized in the current Code. Chairperson Hoffmann reported that this Section is now, Section 7- 82. The word Fire Marshall should be changed to reflect only one "L", and where the Ci ty commissi on is referred to as, the "Ci ty Counci 1 ", shoul d be changed to read, "Ci ty Commissi on". Planning and Zoning Board Heeting Hinutes - April 19, 1995 Page 3 Chairperson Hoffmann directed the Board's attention to the attached Ordinance forwarded by the Fire Chief. Ordinance No. 579 was adopted by the City Commission which amends Subsection 7-46(b) and refl ects the revised "Fire Preventi on Codes". The following are the revised Codes in Ordinance No. 579: 1. State Fire Marshal's Rules and Regulations, Title 4A Florida Administrative Code, 1990 Edition. 2. Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) Standard Fire Prevention Code, 1994 Edition. 3. National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code 101, 1991 Edition. Chairperson Hoffmann stated that these revised Codes must be forwarded to Mr. Goodrow. CHAPTER 19 ARTICLE IV. POTABLE WATER SUPPLY: - Hr. Grimms communicated the need for an operational definition for the wording, "substantially chanqed" in section 20-7. Vested Rights, fourth line down. Chairperson Hoffmann commented that because the entire paragraph on vested rights is a legal section, it should be referred to the City Attorney, and agreed that the wording, "substantially chanqed" be defined. Hr. Hopkins agreed that the section on "Vested Rights" be forwarded to the Ci ty attorney also for the fact that the Ci ty had an ordinance on "Vested Rights", and shoul d be in accordance wi th the current ordinance. The Board also questioned why paragraph (d) was eliminated from the "Vested Rights" secti on on page 585 of the current Code. Hr. Fernandez indicated a grammatical error at the end of line 2, Section 20-7. Vested Rights. The word, OF should be changed to show the word OR. CHAPTER 20 ZONING Section 20-2. Basis for requlations and requirements herein set forth. Hr. Grimms informed the Board that he was going to strengthen the language in this section in terms of the relationship of zoning to the comprehensive plan. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 1995 Page 4 After some discussion, everyone agreed to submit the question of stronger language for this section to Mr. Goodrow. SECTION 20-26. amendments: Zoninq ordinances; alterations, chanqes or The following sentence (part of line 7 and part of line 8) added by Mr. Goodrow was discussed;. . . "and, if the proposed chanqe is within ONE MILE of the city limit, to the clerk of the adjacent jurisdiction{s)... " The Board concurred that the wording, ONE MILE should be changed to read, ONE QUARTER MILE. Mr. Fernandez questioned the posting of notices in conspicuous places throughout the city, and suggested appropriate that a notice be placed on the property. three it be ..-, The Board agreed to submit a change to Section 20-26, adding that one of the conspicuous places for posting of notices be, Iron the property". SECTION 20-101. Division of city.: The Board discussed the changes to this section regarding their districts and areas of square footage. A minimum living area of 1,600 Scl. ft. was added in connection with the R-1AAA Sinqle-family dwellinq district. Mr. Fernandez questioned why the City had a large area on the map zoned Planned Uni t Development (PUD), but was not incl uded in Section 20-101? After some discussion, the Board agreed to add to Section 20-101, the district or zoning category of "Planned Unit Development" ( PUD ) . SECTION 20-121. Desiqnation: - In the first CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION. sentence, it be repl aced was suggested that the word, by ei ther ZONING DISTRICT OR - Planning and Zoning Board Heeting Hinutes - April ~9, ~995 Page 5 Under the same section, 20-121, Hr. Stephens commented that Rustic Residential and R-1AAA is NOT the same zoning category and must be changed. Rl-AAA is already defined as 20,000 square foot lots. After further discussion, Hr. Lein suggested, and the Board concurred that Sections 20-121 through 20-181, pages 20-4 and 20-5 be sent back to Mr. Goodrow for review, and change so as to agree with the comprehensive plan. SECTION 20-254. PROHIBITED USES: The word INORDINATELY will be replaced by the words, THAT ARE. SECTION 20-107--10-~20: Hr. Grimms noticed that there were no rules in the current Code for determining zoning boundaries should there be any question. He suggested the Board consider adding that as a new section 20-107. ,- Discussion. Mr. Grimms also pointed out that the scale on the map shows one (1) inch to 500, and should be one (1) inch to 400 as indicated as a requirement in the City's Code. This scale is shown on page 12-05(b) (Official Zoning Map Description). Chairperson Hotfmann asked Mr. Grimms to determine whether that was an error on the map, or if not, change to reflect, (1) inch to 500. In reference to determining zoning boundaries, Mr. Hoffmann asked Mr. Grimms to submit to Mr. Goodrow, Rules for Determininq Boundari es . SECTION 20-~05. Mininq and mineral extractions: In the first sentence the words, AND MINERAL is to be deleted and replaced by, OR OTHER EARTH EXTRACTIONS. Referring to the Comprehensive Plan, the Board noted that in the section of designations, an RU needed to be designated as RC-l. Mr. Stephens suggested Mr. Goodrow refer to page 17, item (b) of the Comp Plan where it states,... "existing residential developments with lots of at least one acre are assigned a new classification, Rustic Residential." Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 1995 Page 6 Mr. Grimms read the statement on page 16, to the top of page 17 of the Comprehensive Plan which read, . .. "also since there is no intent to extend the municipal boundaries outward to the west, south and east in order to develop new residential areas...". He suggested dropping this from the Comprehensive Plan if the City has any plans for annexations. Although stated under this classification, his experience with DCA has shown that they are expansive in their review practices. Mr. Grimms said he wouldn't be surprised if this would be delved into, and used in DCA's logic for raising objection for annexation for the city. SECTION 20-164. Buildinq Heiqht Restrictions: This section was noted by Mr. LeBlanc in his memo of April 5, 1995, and given to Mr. Goodrow regarding the change of height restriction to thirty-five (35) feet. The Board asked that Mr. Goodrow show in the Code where the residential moderate and medium densities are located. SECTION 20-318. Minimum development standards and requirements: (f) Buffers. The Board would like an explanation as to why "buffers" were deleted in this section, and unless addressed somewhere else, DOES NOT WANT BUFFERS REMOVED FROM THE CODE. SECTION 20-352. Intent and purpose of district: Define "Mixed Use". Chairperson Hoffmann suggested as an example, wording it to say, "These designations appear in the Comprehensi ve PI an", and then put as a section in the Code. SECTION 20-354. Site development standards: Regarding sub-paragraph (9), DEFINE PARKING FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 1995 Page 7 SEcrION 20-355. Procedure for approval: Sub-paragraph (3) is to read as to110ws: staff review. It shall be the duty of the staff to review the preliminary development plan and submit their written recommendation. rhe applicant shall be invi ted to attend this meeting. rhe staff shall consists of the ci ty engineer, fire chief, police chief, and any other pertinent department heads or consultants designated by the City Manager. ***WORK our rIME FRANE PER DON LEBLANC*** SECTION 20-381. Procedure for approval of a Planned Unit Development: ...,sO....." Sub-paragraph (3) is to read as to110ws: staff review. It shall be the duty of the staff to review the master plan and submi t their wri tten recommendation to the ci ty manager with copies to the Planning and Zoning Board. The applicant shall be invited to attend this meeting. rhe staff shall consists of the city engineer, fire chief, police chief, and any other pertinent department heads or consultants designated by the City Manager. ***WORK OUT rIME FRANE PER DON LEBLANC*** Sub-paragraph (9) is to read as to110ws: staff review. It shall be the duty of the staff to review the final subdivision plan and submit their written comments relative to code compliance to the city manager with copies to the Planning and Zoning Board. The applicant shall be invited to this meeting. rhe staff, for the purpose of this paragraph, shall include the Community Development Coordinator, city engineer, fire chief, police chief, and any other pertinent department heads or consultants designated by the City Manager. ***WORK our TIME FRANE PER DON LEBLANC*** Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 19, 1995 Page 8 SECTION 20-380. Site development standards. The Board discussed net residential acreage as noted in the current Code versus gross residential acreage per the Comprehensive Plan. The Board agreed that net residential acreaqe should remain. 6. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully Shirle Admini rative Secretary Prepared May 9, 1995 This document is a summary of the Planning and Zoning Board actions at this meeting. The audiotapes of all meetings are maintained in the permanent records of the Ci ty of Winter Springs.