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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 05 17 Planning and Zoning Board Special Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MAY 17,2000 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning And Zoning Board/LPA Special Meeting was called to order Wednesday, May 17,2000, at 7:03 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 Board Member Tom Brown, present Board Member Bill Fernandez, present Board Member Rosanne Karr, present Also Present Commissioner Edward Martinez. Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator II. SPECIAL AGENDA A. Proposed Amendment To Ordinance 2000-10 That Would Add Another Twenty-Nine (29) Acres To The Town Center District. Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator pointed out the property boundaries on a map of the area; and explained that the land was recently annexed into the City; and that CHC Development is requesting that its' property be included in the Town Center District. The Board asked to be given a "heads up" on annexations; that the City Commission would like the Board's "input" and recommendations; that the Board would be notified by letter of future annexations; and that the Board has not received a response from the City Manager regarding their letter to him. Mr. Grimms informed the Board that the City is reviewing this issue as an amendment; that the owners would like to commit to the Town Center; that the owner wishes to develop the land at a higher residential density and commercial intensity than Seminole CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - MA Y 17,2000 PAGE 2 OF 4 County Future Land Use Map designation and zoning would allow; and then reviewed the findings. Discussion ensued regarding the progress of the Town Center project; that the City has not adopted a Town Center District Code; that if the property is not in the Town Center District, then what zoning classification would it be under; that Ordinance 707 applies to the Town Center only; that the City did advertise the land's zoning change; that no response from the public regarding this issue was received; whether this property contains wetlands; that the County's retention pond is adjacent to the land; concern with traffic problems; and that Mr. Grimms doesn't know of any trail being planned along Tuskawilla Road. The Board discussed whether if the twenty-nine (29) acres would feel "connected" to the Town Center; if residents can commute there without a vehicle; other possible annexations; why the City Commission is interested in bringing this property into the District; and the Town Center District's land uses mix. Sandra Bierly, CHC Development Representative: explained that of the twenty-nine (29) acres, only twenty-two (22) acres will be developed; that seven acres are wetlands; how they intend to develop the land; the intent to bring the plans before this Board in the future; and that CHC Development will comply with the Town Center District Code. Discussion ensued regarding that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will have a lot of authority over developments; that the District will not have large parking lots; that the DCA wanted language that is "clarified and definite"; the concept of Town Center is more like "Park Avenue" and not "Park Village"; that pedestrians will have access to the Town Center; that the Developer's site plans will go before the Site Review Committee; if wetland areas are considered conservation areas; and that the Comprehensive Plan discourages development in conservation sensitive areas. Commissioner Edward Martinez departed at 7:55 p.m. The Board discussed that the only time the City Commission will be involved in the Town Center Code is, if there is a request for a waiver; of a special exception and then, that would come at the second hearing, with a recommendation from the Development Review Committee. Discussion continued regarding that the Board should be notified of annexations in the area; that the adjourning areas are being encouraged to join the Town Center District; that the composition of the Development Review Committee can be found in the Town Center District Code and Chapter Nine of the City Code; and who sits on the Development Review Committee. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - MA Y 17, 2000 PAGE30F4 MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN CLINCH. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT THE CITY COMMISSION HOLD THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2000-18, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2000-10 REVISING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT TO INCLUDE TWENTY- NINE ACRES OF THE LD PLANTE PROPERTY INTO THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT AND TO SUBMIT THE ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2000-18 TO THE DCA FOR FULL REVIEW OF THE AMENDED TOWN CENTER LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT LG-CPA-I-99 DCA 00-1." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KARR. DISCUSSION. Tape I/Side B VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN MARC CLINCH: AYE BOARD MEMBER TOM BROWN: AYE BOARD MEMBER BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE BOARD MEMBER ROSANNE KARR: AYE CHAIRMAN CARL STEPHENS, JR.: AYE MOTION CARRIED. B. Update Of The City Zoning Map. Mr. Grimms informed the Board that the City's Zoning Map is not completed at "Staff level"; it will be available on computer disc; and the map will be presented at next month's Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the Board requesting a "hard copy" of the map and suggesting it being placed on the City's web site. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Board discussed that Action Items be placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda each month; and to have the City Attorney at the next meeting to review the by-laws with the Board. IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KARR. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN." THE BOARD AGREED BY CONSENSUS. Chairman Stephens adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 17,2000 PAGE 4 OF 4 Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs, Florida APPROVED: ~ 1,. CARL STE ENS,~, CHAIRMAN PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY NOTE: These minutes were approved at the ~ (1 ,2000 Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Meeting. S:\City Clerk\Docs\ Word\BOARDS\PLANNING\alll\M INUTES\2000\P&Z051700.doc