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September 6, 2006
John Baker, AICP
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Subject:
Jetta Point Park Conditional Use Application
Request for a Continuance
Dear Mr. Baker,
On behalf of Seminole County, PBS&J would like to request a continuance of the Board
of Adjustment Meeting for the Jetta Point Park Conditional Use Application currently
scheduled for September 7, 2006. This request is being made on behalf of Seminole
County Government, Board of County Commissioners for one month until October 5th,
2006. This continuance has been requested because the proposed process for obtaining
approval for the proposed park located on Jetta Point Road was modified based upon
discussions with the City Attorney on August 31, 2006.
We respectfully request this continuance to a specific meeting date rather than canceling
the consideration of the application by the Board of Adjustment on September ih.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
Ronald W. McLemore
City Manager
September 5, 2006
Honorable Carlton Henley, Chairman
Seminole County Board of Commissioners
1101 East First Street
Sanford, Florida 32771
Dear Chairman Henley:
On August 29,2006 I emailed you a letter explaining that the City could proceed with the
rezoning of Jetta Point through either a large scale amendment or a conditional use
permit, and noting concerns regarding the site plan related to lighting and noise.
Based upon that letter, your consultant applied for a conditional use permit. In review of
the application, City Staff discovered that a portion of the property (approx. 25%) is
incorporated within the original Tuscawilla PUD. In addition, that portion of the
Tuscawilla PUD is subject to a 1990 settlement agreement under which the property is
limited to commercial uses only.
Given this information, the City Attorney was asked to review the matter. In sum, the
City Attorney has quickly opined that in order to streamline the development review
process for the County, the City and County should consider entering into a very basic
Joint Planning Agreement defining the intended use of the property. Additionally, the
City could pursue an administrative large scale amendment on behalf of the County
within the pending City cycle and not wait for the next available cycle in 2007.
Furthermore, the City Attorney opined that since the County now owns the property, the
Joint Planning Agreement could release the commercial use restrictions in the1990
settlement agreement in order to accommodate the park.
Lastly, while the City desires to help streamline the permitting process to the extent
feasible to accommodate the County's request, I need to respectfully reiterate that the
City has voiced some concerns regarding the current layout of the proposed project.
Particularly, the City anticipates that some of residents in the adjacent neighborhood may
resist some aspects of the current concept plan due to lighting, buffering, and noise
concerns. In this regard, the City has offered some suggestions regarding the layout of
the park facilities in anticipation of hopefully addressing these conCerns before any public
hearing on the park project. It is unfortunate, however, the City's suggestions have not
been incorporated into the County's plan at this time.
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I regret that my previous letter was 'inaccurate regarding the option for a conditional use
permit for the entire property since I was not aware of the presence of the Tuscawilla
PUD zoning over approximately 25% of the property. I believe, however, the advice
given by the City Attorney would make for a much more streamlined process in the end.
Sincerely,
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Ronald W. McLemore
Ci ty Manager
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cc: Seminole County Commission
County Manager
Mayor and Commission, City of Winter Springs
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