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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 01 14 City Commission Regular Minutes . ~ -. 84-85- 7 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JANUARY 14, 1985 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by ~1ayor John V. Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Leanne Grove, present For the Invocation, Commissioner Grove asked for a moment of silent prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Manager Richard Rozansky. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to place on the Agenda changing Commission Meeting nights. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to change Commission Meetings to the first and fourth Monday of every month. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of December 11, 1985. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Mayor Torcaso presented former Commissioner Buck Adkins with a plaque from the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County, a resolution of Appreciation and plaque of appreciation from the City of Winter Springs. Larry Cerra, Blue Spruce Court, spoke about the appointment to fill the vacancy in Seat III. Tom Dougherty, Oak Forest, spoke about the bulletins being thrown on the lawns. General Agenda: Appointment to fill vacancy in Commission Seat III: ~fution was made by Commissioner Hartman to table this matter until the next meeting. Motion died due to lack of a second. Commissioner Jacobs nominated Martin Trencher; failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Hoffmann nominated Buck Adkins; seconded by Commissioner Grove. Commissioner Hartman nominated Harry Reid; failed for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that nominations cease. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. . , ~ Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 14, 1985 Page 2 84-85-7 . Mayor Torcaso said he had a nomination of Buck Adkins to fill the vacancy in Seat III. Motion made and seconded. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Adkins was sworn in by Mayor Torcaso. Continued Public Hearing for Ord. No. 302, annexation of David Joyce property-postponed until the next meeting, January 28, 1985. Public Hearing to consider a request by FRC for the Mt. Greenwood PUD preliminary development plan: The City Planner, Peter Cowell, said the Mt. Greenwood PUD is a 190 acre tract located between Hayes Road and Moss Road. FRC is submitting their preliminary development plan to set densities and establish the use of the plan for their overall development. Mr. Howard Lefkowitz of Florida Residential Communities gave a presentation. Total number of dwelling units requested is 700, on 190 acres which gives a gross density of 3.68 units per acre. Utilities will be served by an agreement with Winter Springs Water and Sewer. The agreement provided for the project to receive all of its own treated effluent plus provide capacity for twice that amount plus 10%, thereby will provide the City of Winter Springs an excess of 150,000 gallons of disposable capacity for the City's use. . As far as an over-view of the projects components, the intent is to provide a totally enclosed community that does not aesthetically or visually impact the balance of the community. Tracts 1 and 2 are single family tracts, 75 dwelling units with an average density of 2.82 units per acre. Tracts 3 and 4 are for fee simple attached two story townhomes designed for 173 dwelling units on 20.5 acres which is an average density of 8.44 units per acre. Tract 7 is intended to be patio homes, fee simple attached and detached with 150 dwelling units on 37 acres, a gross density of 4.05 dwelling units per acre. Tract 5 is intended for condominiums; 2 and 3 story condominium buildings designated for 302 units on 25 acres, a gross density of 11.98 dwelling units per acre. Tract 6 is a 3.7 acre parcel designated as a park which will include a ballfield, playground, tot lots and natural and passive recreation area. All tracts other than 1 and 2 will have their own recreation facilities, and that will be private membership. This will include either a pool and/or pool and tennis courts. 60 acres, over 31% of the land will be left in a totally natural state. Of the 190 acres, only 57% of this land will be developed for shelter. Active recreation for all facilities will be approximate- ly 10 acres. On the northern boundary adjacent to Hacienda Village FRC has provided for a 25 foot buffer setback with a 6 foot high fence that will run all the way from Gee Creek over to the boundary of the property. On Hayes Road a 25 ft. natural or landscaped buffer and setback off of the property; on the eastern boundary by Tract 11 will be a 25 ft. natural buffer and a 6 ft. wood fence. . On the west side of Hayes Road will be a four foot sidewalk to run from FRC property boundary to the north property boundary. On the east side of Moss Road to the Cardinal project FRC has provided for a 4 ft. sidewalk or the cash equivalent. Mr. Lekowitz said their feeling is a sidewalk is not needed in that area and they would be happy to pay for the sidewalk and let the City use the money where it deems proper. , Regular Meeting, City Cdmmission, Jan. 14, 1985 Page 3 84-85-7 . Mr. Lefkowitz said signals will be needed at Hayes and Wade Roads and S.R. 434. FRC will pay the total cost of that signal and the necessary related intersection improve- ments. Signals will be needed at the intersection of Mass Road and SR 434 and FRC will pay their prorata share together with the existing commitments against that intersection. In discussion of the project Mr. Donat, Hacienda Village asked about buffers; Mr. Morris, Sailfish Road spoke about drainage; Ray Braddock, with Boyer Singleton & Associates, engineers, spoke about drainage; another gentleman spoke about the additional traffic that will be generated and no way out of the Ranchlands; Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road spoke about the light at Moss and SR 434; Jim Lee, a traffic engineer, spoke in reference to the traffic; Frank Bracco asked about effluent; Gail Hicks, Bahama Road, was concerned about the traffic; Mr. Ozarski, Pearl Road, spoke about the traffic; Mr. Ruzinski, Alton Road spoke about the traffic; Mr. Holland, Dolphin Road spoke about traffic; resident from Silvercreek Drive asked if all the trees will be cut down; Mr. McCombs, Hacienda Village, spoke about the buffer; Helen Powell, Hacienda Village asked that it be a cement wall for a buffer; Jan Denning, Hayes Road, asked about the retention area; K. Holton, Alton Road, Beth Gregg, Bahama Road, Tom Dougherty, Oak Forest, Cindy Kaehler, Harry Reid, E. Stevens, Sailfish Road and Marty Trencher, Marni Drive all spoke. Mayor Torcaso closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve the preliminary development plan of the Mt. Greenwood PUD subject to the Planning and Zoning Board recommendations, Staff recommendations and further stipulation that the fence behind Hacienda Village be block; they not put a sidewalk along Moss Road but take that money and put side- walks and walkway bridge from their project to SR 434 on Hayes Road; with the stipula- tion that if we deem it necessary they put in a right turn lane at Hayes Road, and reserve the right to negotiate the number of units that will be in IlIA and IIIB based upon the traffic studies that are presented in conformity to those traffic studies with a limitation. Seconded by Commission Grove. Discussion. Motion was amended by Commissioner Adkins to accept Mr. Lefkowitz's offer to widen the bridge on Hayes Road if traffic studies in the future deem necessary while he is still in the area. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the amendment to the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Motion was amended by Commissioner Jacobs that Mr. Hoffman's requirement that FRC would provide 50 fewer units in the event that the traffic flows are different than what was estimated will be deleted from the approval and that the approval will be subject to his voluntary stipulation that the garden apartments will not exceed two stories and that the densities will be no more than ten units per gross residential acre. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the amendment to the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Main motion as restated by Attorney Lang was to approve the preliminary development plan with the stipulations that have been attached by the City Commission subject to the recommendations of Staff and Planning and Zoning Board. Vote on the main motion as amended: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. ~ . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 14, 1985 Page 4 84-85- 7 Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations of 12/12/84: Greenbriar Condominium Final Development Plan review: City Planner Peter Cowell explained that Greenbriar is a 38 acre tract located just north of the southern half of Northern Way. It is buffered on two sides by the golf course and the Florida Power easement and on the third side by Howell Branch Creek. It is 7.5 units per acre. Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the final development plan and preliminary engineering. Representatives from LeCesse Corporation and Winter Springs Development Corp. were present. Mr. Rutman from the LeCesse Corp. gave a presentation. He explained it is a 238 unit development of townhomes to be built fee simple. A swimming pool and tot lot would be included. Two parking spaces per unit, no sidewalks, minimum living area 1,042. .,'Tom Dougherty Oak Forest and Al Decker, Oxbow Lane spoke in discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins that we approve final development plan for Greenbriar with Staff's recommendations and a minimum of 19 parking spaces at the pool. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, no; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, no; motion carried. . McWhortor Nursery Preliminary Plan review: City Planner explained the plan for the commercial center has gone null and void. The original plan was set for a medical arts building, day care center, and retail stores. The only thing that was built within the plan was the medical arts building. Mrs. ~lcWhortor would have to go through the entire process because the way the Planned Unit Development rules are set up right now. Mr. Tar was present as Mrs. McWhortor's representative and explained that Mrs. McWhortor is planning a cultural enrichment center emphasizing art, dancing ceramic, no outdoor activities. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins to direct the City to issue an occupational license and building permit to complete the renovations so that she can open her day care center in the Medical Arts Center pursuant to the plans submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Shepherd Oaks PUD Preliminary Plan review: Mr. Sid Vihlen, the developer of the project, was present, and made a presentation. The overall gross density is 6.5 units per acre. The County has waived the density requirements; therefore, the City will annex and rezone the property. The Clerk was directed to set the public hearing for the preliminary plan after the annexation ordinance has been passed. Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to read Ord. No. 311, annexation of Sid Vihlen property, by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Attorney Lang read Ordinance No. 311 by title only on first reading. . ... Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 14, 1985 Page 5 84-85-7 . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve Ord. No. 311 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Nazario rezoning from R-l to C-l: This property is on the corner of Wade Street and S. R. 434. An ordinance will be drafted to rezone,the property. Oak Forest Unit 5 - tabled until later date. Appointment of Trustee for Pension Plan (Replacing Commissioner Linville): Mayor Torcaso appointed Commissioner Leanne Grove as Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the pension plan for the employees of the City of Winter Springs, to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to ratify the appointment of Commissioner Grove as Trustee for the Pension Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Bid Recommendations: Police vehicles and Building Dept. truck: Police chief recommends we accept the bid from Don Reid Ford, Maitland for 2 new 1985 Ford LTD, with police package, at $9,199.00 each. . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to accept the bid from Don Reid Ford. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs; discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Dunmar/Oak Forest Wall-report: Manager Rozansky reported he has met with the Engineer, Staff and Mr. Jacobsen many times in reference to the wall. Manager Rozansky has asked Mr. Jacobsen for an engineer's recommendation for bracing the wall and a hold harmless agreement. Mr. Jacobsen sent a letter from his engineer which our City Engineer rejected and no hold harmless agreement. Manager Rozansky told Mr. Jacobsen he would have to get the wall at 8 feet and was given the names of the adjacent residents. Manager Rozansky told Mr. Jacobsen this issue would have to be resolved before the next meeting or he was going to turn it over to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, if he has not agreed to take the wall down to 8 feet by the end of this week that it be sent to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. . Resolution No. 472, stoplight S.R. 434/Sheoah Boulevard: Attorney Lang read Resolution No. 472 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to adopt Resolution No. 472. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. . . . \ ~ Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 14, 1985 84-85-7 Page 6 Personnel: Manning: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we authorize the City Manager to hire a clerical position for City Hall as recommended. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Physicals: Manager Rozansky discuss physicals and his memo reference Health Systems Inc. and the Commission was in agreement. Municipal Complex: Dedication Plaque The Mayor, Manager and Commission names to be in bigger letters; then the Attorneys in the next size, and the Contractor and Architect in the next size. Update: Manager Rozansky reported the water line has been surveyed and the stakes are in. The utility permits have been sent to DOT. The pipe will be installed by the Public Works Department and the Utility. The estimates on the pipe are from $23,000 to $26,000. There is some money in the bond issue for the water, and Manager Rozansky asked Commission's concurrence to use the Capital Improvement Fund Reserve for the balance. Commission had no objection. Manager Rozansky discussed landscaping and communications. Winter Springs Water and Sewer: The north side has been put in the computer. Florida Land has been requested to do the billing until March. Dayron: The City Attorney wrote Florida Public Utilities a letter about the gas main. They would like to lower the main; Manager Rozansky said he signed the conservation easement; Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Commissioner Hartman thanked the Fire Department for their help and support they gave his family and grandmother and also thanked those who sent cards and flowers. Commissioner Hartman asked if Shore Road could be graded down to a dirt road. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hartman asked if anything has been done about the buffer at Casa Park Villas. He also spoke about the odors from the rendering plant. Commission Seat III - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins thanked the Public Works Department for extending the sidewalks along Northern Way . Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs welcomed Commissioner Adkins back. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: Commissioner ~rove asked if there is any avenue we can pursue on the liability of the water; she asked what is the status of the utility director. Commissioner Grove also asked if the Commission Chamber could be divided and have a no smoking area. , '. 't Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 14, 1985 Page 7 84-85-7 . Mayor's Office: Mayor Torcaso said he has a request to clear some land on Tradewinds Road. The Mayor is going to ask Mr. Abadis to put up a $5,000 completion bond; the work hours would be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.; 90 days to complete the project and if not completed in that time he will forfeit the bond. Meeting was adjourned at 12:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Jru,tq;: ~J;;: Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: "" V \ t~r-- ,MAYOR HN V. ~aSO '-._- . .