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REGULAR HEETING
CITY COMHISSION
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
APRIL 10, 1984
The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Roll Call:
Mayor John V. Torcaso, present
Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present
City Manager Richard Rozansky, absent
City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present
City Attorney Torn Lang, present
Commissioners:
Jim Hartman, present
Inez Linville, present
William Jacobs, present
Leanne Grove, present
The invocation was given by Commissioner Leanne Grove and the pledge of Allegiance
was led by Commissioner Inez Linville.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to approve
the minutes of March 27, 1984. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye;
Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye;
Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried.
Public Input:
Mr. Dennis Thornton of Southern Bell spoke to the Commission and apprised them of
the study being conducted on the 911 system. He said they are asking all police and
fire chiefs in Seminole County for input. They anticipate making a recommendation
~ to the County Commission in June for a 911 system.
Mr. Steve McMahon, Seminole Cablevision, spoke to
doing in Winter Springs and about their service.
a handout, "System Information".
the Commission about what they are
He provided each Commissioner with
Mr. Jerry Eans, Sybilwood Circle, spoke about a drainage ditch behind his home; he
feels this is a health and safety hazard because children play there. The Commission
asked the City Engineer to look into this problem.
Ben Kaplan~urgos Road, spoke about the County Animal Control Ordinance.
Art Hoffman, Mt. Laurel Drive, spoke about the letter from Commissioner Sturm in
reference to the Expressway Authority.
Mr. Weirlich, Shore Road, asked about the action taken on a request for stop signs
in his area.
Public Hearing, Ord. No. 287, Annexation-Lot 7, Blk. B,
Reading. (Sobik's Sandwich Shops):
Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 287 by title only on second
the Commission Meeting and convened the public hearing.
the Ordinance. Hayor Torcaso closed the public hearing
Meeting.
Oak Grove Park, etc. Second
Reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed
No one spoke for or against
and reconvened the Commission
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}fution was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Grove to adopt
Ordinance No. 287. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye;
Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye;
Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
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Public Hearing, Ord. No. 288, Annexation-west 1080 ft. of Lot 14, Sec. 5, Twp.2l S,
Range 31 East, etc. Second Reading. James H. Dyson, Jr.:
Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 288 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or
against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the
Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs~ seconded by Commissioner Adkins to adopt
Ordinance No. 288. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye;
Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye;
Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried.
Public Hearing, Ord. No. 289, Annexation -Lot 1 and that portion of Lot 2, lying
west of the west line of Sec. 5, Twp. 21 South, Range 31, etc. Second Reading.
(James H. Dyson Sr.):
Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 289 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. Deputy County
Attorney Bob McMillan was present to express the Seminole County Commission's ob~
jection to this annexation because they felt it does not comply with the annexation
statute. He presented a map to the Commission. He said the County objects to this
annexation because, in their views, it would create an enclave of County property
which is prohibited by State law. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and re-
convened the Commission Meeting.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Adkins to adopt
Ord. No. 289. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner
Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins~ aye; Commissioner Linville, no; Commissioner
Jacobs, aye; motion carried.
Public Hearing, Ord. No. 292, repealing Chap. 6 entitled Fire Prevention and Pro-
tection and providing for adoption of new Chap. 6, etc. Second Reading:
Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 292 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or
against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the
Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Grove to adopt
Ordinance No. 292. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye;
Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye;
Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation:
1. Preliminary Plan (existing Tusc. PUD), Tuscawilla Unit 14:
Mr. Jay Alpert of Winter Springs Development spoke to the Commission and said the
Commission voted to table the vote on the preliminary plan of Tuscawilla Unit 14 at
the last meeting on March 27, 1984. He said this plan was presented to City Staff
in September, there have been several staff meetings and City Staff and the Planning
& Zoning Board approved the plan subject to two conditions. One condition was putting
a timetable on when Vistawilla would be connected north, and at the last meeting
Winter Springs Development did that. The other condition was the adequacy of Winter
Springs Boulevard at a time when Tuscawilla was built out.
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Mr. Alpert explained that Winter Springs Development Corp. engaged a traffic engineer
to study Winter Springs Boulevard, and he determined that Winter Springs Boulevard
within the commercial area should be widened from_a two eighteen foot lanes to two
twenty four foot lanes.
Mr. Fred Schramm, Art Harris, Mr. Cuthbert and Marilyn Dickinson all spoke in
discussion.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve the preliminary plan of Tuscawilla
Unit 14 down to the bottom line of the commercial zone (south end of Lot 336) and
approve the concept of Winter Springs Boulevard going through to 426 and we have a
Workshop to discuss the engineering of the road and where it goes. Seconded by
Commissioner Grove for discussion. Discussion. Second was withdrawn. Motion failed due
to lack of a second.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove that we approve the preliminary plan of Tuscawilla
Unit 14 contingent upon a complete safety and engineering study being conducted by
the City Staff on Winter Springs Boulevard and their recommendations to be included on
the final plan. Motion died for lack of a second.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we approve up to the north line of the
commercial property subject to the Staff Review and the Planning & Zoning Board
recommendations and table the remainder of Unit 14 until after our Workshop. Seconded
by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. In discussion, Attorney Bishop said Winter
Springs Development would oppose any motion that does not incl~de the road. Vote on
the motion: Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Adkins, no; Commissioner Linville,
no; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, no; motion failed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville that we table the preliminary plan of Unit 14
and plan a Workshop as soon as possible including the people that Commissioner Adkins
mentioned ( County Engineer Bill Bush, Planner from City of Oviedo and a member of
the County Expressway Authority), Winter Springs residents, Staff, Winter Springs
Development, and the Commission; there has to be a way to work this out. Seconded by
Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye;
Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, no;
Commissioner Hartman, no; motion carried.
A Workshop meeting was called for Tuesday, April 17, 1984 at 7:00 p. m.
Voluntary Annexation, Lot 6 and portion of Lot 7, Ent. Farms Add. No.2, Jon Hall:
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins that we accept the voluntary annexation of
Lot 6 and portion of Lot 7, Entzminger Farms Add.No. 2, subject to lots 7, 8 and 9
coming in. Seconded by Commissioner Grove for Discussion. Discussion. Vote on the
motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove,
aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
Lot Split, Lot 1, Blk. D, N.Orlando Ranches, Sec. 4, Bledsoe:
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we deny the lot split
lots less than an acre and we have not previously allowed splits in
than one acre. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on
because it creates
that section less
the motion:
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Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye;
Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried.
Vacation of utility easement, Lot 4, Blk. C, Sec. 6, N. Orl.Terrace was withdrawn.
Signalization - U. S. Hwy. 17-92_& Shepard Road:
The Commission discussed the signalization and preferred to table for more informa-
tion (misinterpretation of the costs) and firm commitments from the developers in
the area.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to table. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye;
Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion
carried.
North Orlando Water & Sewer Corp. Report - Attorney Tom Lang:
Attorney Lang reported that he has met with Florida Land Company with regard to our
position and they are still negotiating. They cannot give us their final position
until they complete their negotiations with Dayron. They hope to have that done
next week. Attorney Lang said we should continue to pursue the grants and that if
we didn't get the grants, the deal would die.
Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman:
No report.
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Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins:
No report.
Commission Seat III - Inez Linville:
Commissioner Linville asked Attorney Kruppenbacher about starting the annexation
procedures for annexing Unit I of Tuscawilla. Commissioner Linville also spoke about
the road problem on Lynx, and asked if the City Engineer could check on that.
Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs:
No report.
Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove:
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to have the City Manager's review on the
agenda for the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the
motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, no; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried.
Commissioner Adkins spoke about the need for sidewalks in the Tennis Villas. He said
the right-of-way along Northern Way down near Benitawood is not sodded, and final
approvals and certificates of occupancy are being given. He said there needs to be
sidewalks and sod on all those tennis villas, all the way around. The City Manager
should force the issue.
Meeting was adjourned 10:45
p.. m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Mary- T. 'N'ort6nC;'
City Clerk
~ MAYOR