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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
JUNE 7, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Workshop of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at
8:10 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East
State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Note: There was no roll call at this
Workshop, as it followed the earlier Workshop that began at 6:00 p.m.
II. Community Development Department - Planning Division
A. Requests the Commission Hold a Workshop on the Proposed
GreeneWay Interchange Zoning District Regulations, as prepared by
Mr. Mike Wadley of Marion I. Skilling & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Charles Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director, introduced the
Agenda Item and discussed Attachment "A" of the Agenda Item Packet, GreeneWay
Interchange District Assumptions. He also addressed the property location; high intensity
use; and that the property is to be developed as commerciaVresidential and is patterned
not only after the City's adopted New Development Regulations, but also the County's
Higher Intensity Planned Development Future Land Designation (HIP).
Discussion ensued regarding lands that extend past the Greene Way; rezoning procedures
for Property Owners; modifying the jurisdictional boundary lines; and the impact that the
commercial property could have on adjacent residential areas. All agreed to keep the
boundary line of the district west of the GreeneWay. It was also agreed that all adjacent
property owners should be notified via certified mail.
Mr. Carrington briefly discussed Attachment "e" (District Language as Recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Board) and then discussed Attachment "D" (Comparison
between the New Development Overlay District and the GreeneWay District). He
explained that wetlands may be applied towards open space requirements, and that the
City requires an additional fifteen percent (15 )toward open space. Page 2, Section 20-
484. (3) Land Use Mix, was next discussed. The Commission agreed by consensus to
make the following change:
Section. 20-484. General Uses and Intensities,
(3) Land Use Mix
Residential
Non-Residential
Minimum
0%
75%
Maximum
25%
100%
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Mr. Carrington referred to Section 20-485. Pennitted Uses, and after discussion, the
Commission agreed by consensus to the following:
Prohibited Uses
a. Check cashing /Pawn shops
b. Strip Centers
Tape 1/Side B
The Commission also agreed by consensus for Hospitals and Nursing Homes to remain
under Special Exceptions in commercial areas.
Mr. Carrington suggested "more specific" language regarding the first and last line of
Division 4, General Design Standards. Discussion ensued whether a height restriction
had anything to do with fire protection. Fire Chief Tim Lallathin explained that under the
current National Fire Protection Classification, anything over seventy-five (75) feet and
greater is considered a high rise structure; and any building that is over one story is
required to have fire protection design features built in the structure. He also stated that a
ladder truck could be dispatched from another area and that the City has an adequate
pumper.
Mayor Partyka called a five (5) minute recess.
The Meeting was reconvened.
It was suggested that the Commission set the height limitation to "somewhere between
seventy-three (73) and seventy-five (75) feet to accommodate a suburban office
building."
Manager McLemore recommended "that we do not go above seventy-five (75) feet, not
only because of fire protection, but because it will not be the character of this
community."
Discussion followed regarding the building heights in various areas of the City; the
history of the City's building heights; and the capability of protection by the Fire
Department.
Tape 2 I Side A
The Commission agreed that Section 20-486., Building Height will be written as: "No
building shall exceed a maximum of five (5) stories or seventy-five (75) feet in height.
For the purpose of these design standards, building height shall be measured from ground
level to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or the mean height level between
eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs."
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Mr. Hugh Harling, a representative of Ms. Casscells: spoke regarding minimum turning
rates; parking spaces; stormwater retention/detention areas; landscaping requirements;
location of building signage; and property identification signs.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Partyka adjourned the meeting.
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Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Debbie Gillespie,
City Clerk's Office
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