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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LP A
MARCH 3, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge Of Allegiance
The Planning And Zoning Board/LPA meeting was called to order Wednesday, March 3,
1999 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Tom Brown in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Roll Call
Tom Brown, Chairman, present
Carl Stephens, Jr., Vice Chairman, present
Marc Clinch, present
Bill Fernandez, present
Rosanne Karr, present
Also Present
Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator
Approval Of The January 20, 1999 Planning And Zoning Board/LP A Special
Meeting Minutes
"I'll move that we approve these minutes as circulated, by mail". Motion by Bill
Fernandez. Secondled by Carl Stephens, Jr. Discussion. The Motion to adopt the
minutes of January 20, 1999 was approved with consensus of the Board. Motion
passed.
II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments in the Ranchlands
Mr. Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator presented
"Findings" and "Staff Recommendations" to the Board, as they pertained to this matter.
There was discussion about adjacent properties and notice to property owners; lot sizes;
and the issue of possibly including other properties that would have contiguous
boundaries, such as lots 5A, 5, and possibly 6. Issues pertaining to the local
Homeowner's Association were also discussed, and Board Member Carl Stephens, Jr.,
spoke specifically on this issue and on the actual sizes of lots.
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"I Move that those properties contiguous to Arnold Lane that are less than one acre,
that we recommend to the City Commission that they change the Future Land Use
Map designation to "Lower Density Residential" - specifically 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12;
and possibly considering SA and 5, if in fact they are less than one acre". Motion by
Bill Fernandez. Seconded by Carl Stephens, Jr. Discussion. Vote: Marc Clinch:
Aye; Bill Fernandez: Aye; Rosanne Karr: Aye; Tom Brown: Aye; Carl Stephens,
Jr.: Aye. Motion passed.
B. Administrative Rezonings in the Ranchlands
Mr. Grimms advised the Board of Staff's "Findings" and related "Recommendations"
regarding this matter.
"I'll make the same Motion or recommendation that the City Commission approve
changing the Zoning Map designations of those properties adjacent to Arnold Lane,
that are less than one acre in size, and specifically including lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and
12 and having the City check or explore the possibility of SA and 5, along Arnold
Lane, from RC-l "Single Family Dwelling" Unit, to R-lAA "One Family Dwelling"
District, ten thousand square feet minimum lot size, and favorably recommend that
to the City Commission". Motion by Rosanne Kan. Discussion. Vote: Bill
Fernandez: Aye; Tom Brown: Aye; Carl Stephens, Jr.: Aye; Marc Clinch: Aye;
Rosanne Karr: Aye. Motion passed.
C. Proposed GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District
Mr. Grimms introduced Mr. Michel Wadley, of Wadley and Associates, Inc. who gave a
brief overview of some of the related issues. There was discussion of the proposed
district; design considerations; zoning and permitted uses; the possibility of upgrading
Springs Avenue; and Agreements.
Ms. Margaret Casscells, 907 Old New England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida: spoke on
appropriate land uses; design standards; and related documentation.
Discussion ensued on upcoming issues, along with upcoming Amendments, and Board of
Adjustments' recommendations regarding variances.
Comments were also made about the "July 20, 1998 DRAFT" notation at the bottom of
the handout for this portion of this meeting. The Board suggested that this be updated
prior to presentation to the City Commission. Further discussion.
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"I'll make a recommendation to the City Commission that they adopt the
GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District and add to that, that they pay attention to
or consider allowing the Board of Adjustment to consider requests for placement,
very seriously". Motion by Bill Fernandez. Seconded by Marc Clinch. Discussion.
Vote: Rosanne Karr: Aye; Carl Stephens, Jr.: Aye; Tom Brown: Aye; Bill
Fernandez: Aye; Marc Clinch: Aye. Motion passed.
Chairman Brown spoke about a different issue, and added for the record, "If a
development goes up, and I was wondering how we were going to handle this - if a new
development of homes was to go up in the City, and they happened to be across the street
from a school; there's a very strong possibility that those people that are buying that
home, their children would go to another school". Discussion.
D. Discussion of Planning And Zoning Board/LP A Topic Chart (A
Chronological Review)
Suggestions from Board members regarding this Agenda item included:
. Add all Items discussed since January
. Page numbers
. Can the same information be sorted by date
. Revise Topic Chart monthly
Board Member Rosanne Karr asked Mr. Grimms about the approval date of the Final
EngineeringlFinal Development Plan for the Lake Jessup Property (aka St. John's
Landing). Discussion.
Mr. Grimms was also asked about adding information to this Topic Chart regarding the
designation of a "County Style Road" or "Rustic Residential Road".
Tape If Side 2
In other business, Board Member Marc Clinch said that in reviewing the Board's records,
that the Board did not receive a final draft of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR).
Board Member Clinch also asked when the next Comprehensive Plan is due, and if it is
being re-written. Discussion.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. Discussion with Attorney Robert Guthrie on the Draft Bylaws/Rules of
Procedure for the Planning & Zoning BoardlLP A.
. Presentations by Staff (from different departments) on how changes have/are
being incorporating into the Comprehensive Plan.
. Approval of the Official Zoning Map (May 1999)/Update from Staff on the
current status of the computerized maps for the Commission Chambers.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk
City of Winter Springs, Florida
APPROVED:
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TOM ROWN, HAIRMAN
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