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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03 03 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes MINUTES 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. MiNUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LPA MARCH 3, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE 2 OF 4 "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. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDfLPA MARCH 3, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE 3 OF 4 "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. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LPA MARCH 3. 1999 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE40F4 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: ~~~ TOM ROWN, HAIRMAN PLANNING and ZONING BOARD/LP A DOC Slboards/p I ann i n gl al IlImi nutes/O 30399. doc