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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LP A
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning And Zoning Board./LPA Special Meeting was called to order Wednesday,
February 16, 2000, 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
Chairman Carl Stephens, Jr., present
Vice Chairman Marc Clinch, present
Tom Brown, absent
Bill Fernandez, present
Rosanne Karr, present
Also Present
Mr. Charles Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director
Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator
II. SPECIAL AGENDA
Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator asked if the
Board would be interested in hearing Agenda Item "B", Lamoureux Rezoning (REZ-l-
2000) prior to Item "A", Eckerd Drug Store at S.R. 419 and 434, Revised Final
Engineering Plans and Landscape Plan. The Board agreed to this.
Mr. Grimms then introduced Ms. Sue Cook, Community Development Department
Administrative Secretary who was assisting with the recording of tonight's meeting.
.:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) AGENDA ITEMS WERE
HEARD IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER. .:. .:.
B. Lamoureaux Rezoning (REZ-I-2000)
Mr. Grimms first noted the location of the Lamoureux property as east of Beltway; on the
north side of State Road 434; on the west side of the entrance to Battle Ridge, and east of
the Wofford! Slappey Property and the Winter Springs Executive Park Development. Mr.
Grimms further explained that the applicant, Mr. Robert Lamoureux is requesting a
change of Zoning Map designation [Tom County "A-I" "Agriculture" to the City's "C-I"
"Neighborhood Commercial".
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Discussion followed regarding the applicant's reasons for rezoning; that the acreage was
approximately 2.5 acres; the general location of the parcel; zoning designation; other
nearby parcels; the proposed zoning and compatibility issues; impact concerns on
surrounding properties; buffering; the applicant's willingness to abide with existing
developl11ent and aesthetic standards; and traffic impact issues on State Road 434. Mr.
Grimms added that Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Board make the
following recommendation to the City Commission: "That the City Commission approve
the request for rezoning fyom Mr. Robert Lamoureux of the 2.5 acre parcel from County
zoning designation' A-I' 'Agriculture' to City zoning designation 'C-l' 'Neighborhood
Commercial '''.
Site specific change of zoning; specific findings of fact in recommendations and
conclusions; clarification of zoning designations; plot plans depicting the zoning of
various surrounding properties was also discussed.
Matters dealing with Attachment "B" (of the Agenda Packet) submitted by Action
Enterprise Used Cars; the applicant's future ownership of the property; pending
agreements with the City; whether the applicant was willing to enter into a recordable
document (i.e., Developer's Agreement; Quit Claim Deed; or an Ordinance) covering the
subject property as advised by City Attorney Anthony Garganese; and other property
owners were next discus~ed.
Board Member Bill Fernandez spoke of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District;
Schrimsher Properties; the executing and recordation of a Quit Claim Deed; and
encumbrances and restrictions.
Further discussion ensued concerning the executing of a recordable document; the
Ordinance extending the Overlay Zoning District; and related Ordinance concerns.
Mr. Robert Lamoureux: as the property owner, addressed the Board and spoke of the
possibility of selling his property. Mr. Lamoureaux also asked for clarification on the
guidelines of new ordinances and the recording of the document.
Mr. Grimms then informed the Board of future dates for readings and related adoptions of
the proposed Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments; in addition to rezoning
designations.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERNANDEZ. "1 WOULD LIKE TO MOVE
THAT WE RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COMMISSION - APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR REZONING OF THE 2.5 ACRE PARCEL FROM COUNTY
ZONING DESIGNATION 'A-I' 'AGRICULTURE' TO CITY ZONING
DESIGNATION 'C-l' 'NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL' BASED ON
STAFF'S REPORT, AND IN PARTICULAR, FINDINGS UNDER ROMAN
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NUMERAL THREE, ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE OF THOSE FINDINGS
TOGETHER WITH THE FURTHER RECOMMENDATION, WITH THE
APPLICANT'S VERBAL CONSENT AND AGREEMENT THAT HE EXECUTE
EITHER A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONT AINING RESTRICTIONS OR
ENCUMBRANCES THAT IS IN RECORDABLE FORMAT, THAT IS
WITNESSED AND NOTARIZED, TO BE GIVEN TO, THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, OR MR. GRIMMS, OR THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE, TO BE HELD CONTAINING LANGUAGE THAT
INDICATES HIS WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT THE STATE ROAD 434
CORRIDOR NEW DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
ORDINANCE AND ZONING ON HIS PARTICULAR PROPERTY. THAT
DOCUMENT TO BE HELD BY THE CITY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS EITHER,
THE CITY PASSES ITS' ORDINANCE AND/OR HE ATTEMPTS TO SELL THE
PROPERTY BEFORE THE ORDINANCE IS PASSED. THAT'S MY MOTION."
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROSANNE KARR. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
MARC CLINCH: AYE
BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE
ROSANNE KARR: AYE
CARL STEPHENS, J&.: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
A. Eckerd Drug Stores at S.&. 419 and 434
Revised Final Engineering Plans and Landscape Plan
Mr. Griml11s explained to the Board the applicant's desire to be located'in the City; the
commercial establishment of the City; the proposed location of the applicant (State Road
419 at 434); the applicant's compliance to Staffs requests; and the presenting of the
applicant's request to the next City Commission Meeting. Mr. Grimms thanked the
Board for granting a request for this Special Meeting and discussed issues concerning the
Development Review Committee; the applicant's compliance of regulations; and the
Development Review Committee's recommendation to the City Commission.
Mr. Carrington informed the Board of the Developer's request to expedite the approval
process; the recommendation from the Development Review Committee; the Developer's
request for a waiver of Section 20-452(14)(b); an endangered species survey; the planters
along State Road 434; the estimated removal and replacement of 331 trees; the remaining
tree drip line; scheduling a pre-construction meeting; clearing and grubbing; any and all
waivers being memorialized into an agreement; approval by the City Commission at the
time of final plan approval; and an agreement currently being reviewed by City Attorney
Anthony A. Garganese.
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Mr. Carrington then introduced the developer's representative, Mr. Robert Fike, to the
Board.
The Board discussed with Mr. Carrington the procedure for monies collected from the
trees to be removed; a traffic study; the need for the proposed Eckerd Drugs; retail
establishments; empty buildings; and the involvement .of the Department of
Transportation with the proposed project.
Board Member Fernandez mentioned the ownership of the property; the Arbor
Ordinance; the removal of trees; monies collected for replacements; and gopher tortoises.
Members of the Board further discussed the detailed plans submitted by Ron Henson
Design Service Group, (represented by Mike Buchanan); permitting from the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Commission regarding the gopher tortoises; the design of gate swings and
dumpster enclosures; the mixing of commercial traffic; vehicles using the drive through
area; access of fire trucks; emergency by-pass; the 10-foot radius; a landsc~pe island
waiver request; a request for ten continuous parking spaces; planters; columns; the
sidewalk along State Road 434; ownership and maintenance of the lift station; fencing
and gates; fencing of lift stations maintained by municipalities; lift station telemetry; the
location and number of fire hydrants; slotted drains; concrete aprons; manholes;
comments that have been received from Bill Stal111er, a consultant for the City of Winter
Springs; a development ,agreement; the size of the remaining trees; and root saving grates.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERNANDEZ. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION
TO APPROVE THE FINAL ENGINEERING PLANS FOR THE ECKERD'S SITE
AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SANFORD OVIEDO AND SANFORD
LONGWOOD SPLIT, 419, 434 CORNER. MY MOTION IS TO RECOMMEND
APPROV AL SUBJECT TO A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT CONTAINING
THE LANGUAGE PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BY MR. CARRINGTON TO
WIT, THEY GET CITY WAIVER OF SECTION 20-452.(14)(b) DEALING WITH
THE TEN CONTINUOUS PARKING SPACES UNBROKEN BY A
LANDSCAPED ISLAND. FURTHERMORE, THAT THEY GET A PERMIT
FROM THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION DEALING WITH
ANY TORTOISES, WHATEVER THE NUMBER IS, AND THE RELOCATION
OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF SAME; THE PLANTER REQUIREMENTS
WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED TO US IN A DRAWING
TONIGHT, TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE UP AGAINST THE BUILDING. OF
COURSE UNDERSTAND, THAT THERE WILL BE SOME LANGUAGE IN
THERE ABOUT THE OFF SITE ROADWAYS AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT
DOCUMENT A TION WITH SCALE DRAWINGS FROM THE SURVEYOR
SHOWING THE LOCATION THAT THE CITY ENGINEER, MR. JENKINS,
HAS ADDRESSED. I AM NOT SURE WHERE THE THRUST RESTRAINT
SHOP DRAWING IS THAT MR. LeBLANC MENTIONS BUT THAT IT BE
MADE ADDRESSED TO THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AS OPPOSED TO
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SEMINOLE COUNTY; THAT WE GET THE REIMBURSEMENT OR
COMPENSATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE 300 AND SOME TREES
($25,500.00). I HOPE I HAVE COVERED FIVE WAIVERS, WHATEVER WAS
MENTIONED BY MR. CARRINGTON - THAT IS MY MOTION". SECONDED
BY BOARD MEMBER MARC CLINCH. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE
ROSANNE KARR: AYE
CARL STEPHENS, JR.: AYE
MARC CLINCH: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Carrington thanked the Board for holding the Special Meeting; and helping Staff and
the Developer move forward with the proposed project.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion ensued regarding Land Development Regulations; review of different
developments; Parks and Recreation; open spaces; previous Boards; legal review; new
Board Members; new Staff; review of the last draft (Land Development Regulations);
revising of the last draft; extensi()n for the submittal of the EAR (Evaluation and
Appraisal Report) from the Florida Department of Community Affairs; updated maps
showing zoning and annexation changes; Sam Smith Park; and W-2 forrn,s.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
With the consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Tania Haas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Winter Springs
Sue Cook
Community Development Department
City of Winter Springs, Florida
APPROVED:
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CARL STEPH NS, JR., ~AIRMAN
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LP A
NOTE: These minutes were approved at the ~ / .2000 Planning And Zoning Board/LPA Meeting.