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Home My WebLink About1999 09 01 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LP A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1,1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning And Zoning BoardlLPA meeting was called to order Wednesday, September 1, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Carl Stephens, Jr., 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 Carl Stephens, Jr., Chairman, present Marc Clinch, Vice Chairman, present Tom Brown, present Bill Fernandez, present Rosanne Karr, arrived at 7:03 p.m. Also Present Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator Approval Of the August 4, 1999 Planning And Zoning Board/LP A Meeting Minutes Vice Chairman Mark Clinch noted that in the second to last paragraph the words "May business" should be "Many businesses" and in last paragraph, "Business" should be "Businesses". Vice Chairman Clinch also said "That last paragraph seems to be missing something" . "MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THOSE CHANGES." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN CLINCH. BOARD MEMBER BILL FERNANDEZ SECONDED. THE BOARD AGREED BY CONSENSUS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 4, 1999 REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Board Member Rosanne Karr arrived at 7:03 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDILPA REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER I, 1999 Page 2 of5 II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Winter Springs Executive Park Site Plan Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator explained that this Agenda Item is to inform the Board that the Winter Springs Executive Park Site has revised their proposed site plan. The revision includes nine (9) smaller buildings rather than three (3) larger buildings. Discussion followed regarding if the new plans meet code requirements; the cost factor and marketing being the cause of changing the plans; that the building will be in compliance with code; trees and greenery; a tree survey being required; cooperation of the developers; building size; building exterior being stucco; and stormwater and retention ponds. B. Trotwood Park / FRDAP Grant Mr. Chuck Pula, Director, Parks and Recreation Department, informed the Board that the City was applying for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant, which has a deadline of September 30, 1999 and the criteria requires it to be approved by the local Planning and Zoning Board. Discussion ensued regarding the bike trail; parking; pavillions; landscaping; that there will be no lighting of the fields; the "Tot Lot" being designed for preschool children; and restrooms. The Board discussed monies being restricted to Trotwood Park; that construction must be completed before the grant money is distributed; Grizzly Park; the littered pond in Trotwood Park; and the fishing pier. MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN CLINCH: "BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THIS BOARD, PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, I MOVE TO APPROVE AND TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE GRANT APPLICATION." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROSANNE KARR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MARK CLINCH: AYE; TOM BROWN: AYE; BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE; ROSANNE KARR: AYE; CARL STEPHENS, JR.: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. C. Capital Improvement / Capital Outlays Draft Document Mr. Grimms explained that the packet before them lays out what the Capital Improvement Project and Capital Outlays are; related definitions; and departmental tables and justification sheets. The recommendation of this Board will go to the City Commission for their adoption of an Ordinance; and a copy will be sent to the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Grimms added that the Florida Recreation and Developmental (FRDAP) Grant is related to this in that FRDAP needs to see that the Parks and Recreation section is approved. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDILPA REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER I, 1999 Page 3 of5 Discussion followed regarding being informed prior to notices in newspapers; that many departments did an outstanding job with their report; the Winter Springs Boulevard turn lanes were clarified; the resurfacing of specific streets; tabs; Seminole Traffic Circulation Projects; that this is the first time since 1991 that this project will go through the process of being adopted; Trade Winds Park was listed; line items; transfers; funding; the lighting for soccer fields; and the status of the Community Land Acquisition. Mr. Grimms requested the Board "To look favorably upon this draft document and recommend approval to the City Commission." "I MOVE TO RECOMMEND WINTER SPRINGS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM /CAPIT AL OUTLAYS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999/2000 THROUGH 2003/2004 THAT IT BE FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITH THE SUGGESTIONS WE HAVE MADE THIS EVENING: TABS OR PAGE NUMEBERS SO THAT IT IS EASIER TO REFERENCE AND INCLUSION OF TRADE WINDS PARK IF APPROPRIATE IN THIS DOCUMENTATION, AND THE CLERICAL ERRORS, LANES BEING CHANGED TO TURN LANES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BILL FERNANDEZ. SECONDED BY TOM BROWN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: TOM BROWN: AYE; MARK CLINCH: AYE; BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE; ROSANNE KARR: AYE; CARL STEPHENS, JR: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion then ensued regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Grimms added that "No Capital Improvements Projects, still on the books, would have to go in there - we have gone beyond the time frame in our planning horizon for the Comprehensive Plan." D. Arbor Ordinance Update Mr. Grimms informed the Board that Ms. Jimette S. Cook, Code Enforcement Officer, could not attend this meeting but that he would update them on the Arbor Ordinances the "best" he could, using Ms. Cook's notes. Tape IISide B Some of the Arbor Ordinance changes are: Property Owners and Developers would make a monetary contribution for value of lost trees; monies would be used for tree planting on public land; a tree survey would be required for proposed development and construction; that fees would be waived on non-native species that are evasive; that any tree that appears on the Florida Pest Plant Counsel List of Class One plants is exempt from replacement and fees; establishing a schedule of removal of evasive trees from public property from recommendation from the state and Federal government; and looking into developing a plan to remove evasive species on City property. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDILPA REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER I, 1999 Page 4 of 5 Discussion continued regarding current or proposed Ordinances requiring trees to be planted; and Ordinance Number 734 restrictions. Board Member Fernandez stated, "Let me just address Ordinance 734. I read it and I do not see where, and it is sort of similar to my comments previously about the Parks, yea, they can buy and make a monetary contribution as opposed to replacing with a tree, is that money, or, I think this ordinance ought to restrict that amount of money to the maintenance or development of other trees and not go into the General Fund of the City, to be used for new vehicles for the Police Department, Fire Department, or whatever else. Yes, I understand its supposed to be mitigation by monetary replacement to be determined by the City and shall be used for enhancement and maintenance of trees located on public rights-of-ways. If that is enough of a restriction, per the attorney, to restrict those funds that they can't be used for anything else, fine. But, I'm not sure that is going to be enough to restrict the usage of those funds for just enhancement and maintenance of trees located on public rights-of-ways. Those are my comments as it relates to Section 5-3, sub (d), sub (1). I don't expect you to comment on that but I just want that in the record." Discussion continued concerning the changes to the Ordinance; lots with massive amount of trees; and the Ordinance having been passed at its first reading. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERNANDEZ: "I WOULD MAKE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COMMISSION ON THE SECOND READING OF THIS ORDINANCE, THAT UNDER SECTION 5-3, SUB (D), SUB (1) THAT IN THE LAST SENTENCE WHERE IT INDICATES IT IS BEING CHANGED, THE UNDERLINING, THE SENTENCE WHICH STARTS 'WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES', I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COMMISSION CHANGE THAT WORD 'USED FOR' AND SO IT SHOULD READ, 'RESTRICTED TO THE ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES'. THAT SENTENCE THEN WOULD READ, 'THE WHOLESALE COST OF THE TREE BEING REMOVED WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO THE ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES LOCATED ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY'. I THINK THAT WOULD HOPEFULLY PUT IT IN A SPECIAL FUND OR RESTRICTED FUND AND I MAKE THAT MOTION." SECONDED BY ROSANNE KARR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE; TOM BROWN: AYE; MARK CLINCH: AYE; ROSANNE KARR: AYE; CARL STEPHENS, JR: AYE. MOTION CARRIE]). CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDILPA REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER I, 1999 Page 5 of 5 III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Land Development Regulations . Discussion of Joint Workshop With the City Commission Discussion followed regarding the City Attorney; the Town Center; the GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District; better communication with the Commission; synopsis of the minutes; and a "healthy working relationship with staff." IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERNANJI)EZ TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. BY CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:23 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs, Florida APPROVED: dJl~. CARL STE ENS, ., CHAIRMAN PLANNING and ZONING BOARDILP A NOTE: These minutes were approved at the .1999 Planning And Zoning BoardlLPA Meeting. DOCSlboards/planning/a1I/minutes/090 I 99 .doc