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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 03 19 Other MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LPA FEBRUARY 19, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER Chainnan Fernandez called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.rn. in the Commission Chambers, Municipal Building. Pled2e of Alle2iance RollCall Also Present Bill Fernandez, Chairman, present Art Hoffmann, present Gene Lein, present Carl Stephens, present Tom Brown, present Tom Grimms, Community Development Coordinator Don LeBlanc, Land Management Specialist Donna McIntosh, Special Council Approval ofthe February 5. 1997 Plannin2 and Zonin2 Board Re2ular Meetin2 Minutes Motion: Approve the minutes of the February 5, ]997. Motion by Lein. Second by Brown. Vote: Lein, aye; Hoffmann, aye; Stephens, abstain; Fernamlez, aye; Brown, aye. Motion carried. II. REGULAR AGENDA A) Arrowhead Units 3 & 4 Final Development Plan/Preliminary Engineering (Carried over from 11/06/96 P & Z Board Meeting) LeBlanc reported that at approximately 2:45 p.m. this afternoon, staff received three alternate plans addressing Arrowhead Unit 3, and one plan addressing Arrowhead Unit 4. He requested that the board table the issue considering that staff hasn't had time to review the plans; also considering the letter dated February 13, ]997 from Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham & Simmons, PA to Ron McLemore, City Manager, recommending that the board table the issue until they have been able to complete their study. Jim Mikes, Tuscawilla Country Club, said they are awaiting a review from the city attorney. Addressing the issues of the February ] 0, ] 997 (Commission) meeting, plans have been submitted for alternative consideration should the Commission say the plans submitted last summer are not in compliance with the agreement. Philip Tatich, representative of Florida Country Clubs, said he has spoken with Special Council McIntosh on several occasions trying to understand what the particular concern of the city might be for the necessity Minutes Planning and Zoning BoardlLP A February 19,1997 - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 of obtaining additional survey work. The plans submitted today are 10 assist the cily in their evaluation. The plans address the concerns of the relocation of the country club amenities, and the concerns of the number oflots in Unit 3. He asked Special Council to provide infonnation as quickly as would be reasonable. He also felt it would be appropriate for the record to reflect precisely what the surveyor was directed to do and why so they can understand how the process is unfolding, and can provide input. Special Council McIntosh said the line of inquiry (purpose for a surveyor) was multiple. The first line of inquiry was to compare the legal descriptions between the second amendment and the proposed projects. There were other lines of inquiry, but one of the main concerns is that we did not feel that we had enough infonnation to adequately evaluate the impact of the project on the existing golf course. Tatich explained the impact of the project to the existing course. He invited council to communicate any questions that might arise from the further investigation by the surveyor, and asked for a cooperative effort to move this process along. Special Council McIntosh stated that she would infonn the city of the surveyors time frame. Tatich said they need to be part of the process, and that probably within fifteen (15) days there ought be a very good understanding of where this matter is going, then asked that he get some answer within that period of time ifpossible. Mr. Mikes welcomed Conklin to come out and look at the (original, survey) pins that are set. Lein said that an independent survey should be used. Motion: The projects of Arrowheads Units 3 and 4 be tabled to a future meeting to give staff time to review the new plans that have come aboard. To give the city attorneys lime to get their survey infonnation and all their investigation of all documents they must need so they can get back to us with their legal opinion. This was also recommended by special council to table. Motion by Lein. Second by Hoffmann. Brown said he is awaiting three items: a definition of Article 6, Section (b) of the Settlement Agreement from the city attorney; a survey; and the plans that were submitted today. Vote: Brown, aye; Lein, aye; Hoffmann, aye; Stephens, aye; Fernandez, aye. Motion passed. Chainnan Fernandez asked that the board get a report on the status from LeBlanc or the City Attorney even if it won't be presented at the next meeting. He encouraged council to explore avenues to resolve the matter. Chairman Fernandez called a ten minute recess which began at 7:28 p.m. B) Brandon Annexation (ANX-2-97) Grimms reiterated infonnation provided on the staff report. He also read the findings and the staff recommendation. Randy Holihan, Partner in Bramlon Acquisitions, Inc., said they are anticipating developing a Winn- Dixie grocery store along the stretch in discussion and two additional out parcels which would be part of this development. They are trying to get the development rights secured and get through the planning process simultaneous with the Winn-Dixie lease. Minutes Planning and Zoning Board/LP A February 19, 1997 - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Hoffmann asked about a deceleration lane. HoUihan said the main access will be at the traffic light at Timberlane. Tipton and Associates is their traffic engineer for assistance in adhering to FOOT's and the City's regulations. Brown asked about the size of the parking spaces. Grimms said that his concern will be addressed at the time they present a development plan. He added, the general requirement in the LOR's for straight in parking is ]0' x 20'. Motion: The Planning and Zoning Board/LP A recommends the annexation of .229 acre, parcel 3, into the city based on the findings and staff recommendation. Motion by Brown. Second by Lein. Vote: Hoffmann, aye; Lein, aye; Stephens, aye; Fernandez, aye; Brown, aye. Motion carried. q Brandon Small Scale Comorehensive Plan Amendment (SM-CPA-2-97) Grimms read the findings and the staff recommendation from the staff report. Motion: The Local Planning Agency recommends approval for the request of the Brandon Acquisitions for a change from County Future Land Use designation of "Commercial" to City Future Land Use designation of "Commercial" on Parcel 3, a .229 acre parcel based on the findings. Motion by Brown. Second by Stephens. Vote: Brown, aye; Lein, aye; Hoffmann, aye; Fernandez, aye; Stephens, aye. Motion carried. D) Brandon Rezoninl! (REZ-2-97) Grimms read the findings and staff recommendations from the staff report. Motion: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval to the City Commission the request for rezoning by Brandon Acquisitions, Inc. of the .229 acre parcel (Parcel 3) from county zoning designation C-2 "Retail Commercial District" to City zoning designation C-l "Neighborhood Commercial District" based on the findings. Motion by Stephens. Second by Brown. Vote: Hoffmann, aye; Fernandez, aye; Brown, aye; Stephens, aye; Lein, aye. Motion passed. There was a consensus of the board authorizing Grimms to present their recommendations for Items B, C and 0 to the Commission prior to the approval of the minutes. E) Stone Gable Master PUD Master Plan Lein commented on the by-laws. It reads: "that three board of directors who need not be members of the Minute9 Planning and Zoning Board/LP A February 19, 1997 - Regular Meeting Page" of 5 association"... It was explained that in the beginning of development, a developer, an attorney, or a number of other individuals can be on the board. He wanted to know if "who need not be members of the association" was a legal tenn. He disagreed with the "Meeting of Directors" section reading "can hold monthly meetings without notice ", and referenced Florida Statutes 6] 7.303 which rules on the subject Brown agreed that the documents need to be looked over again. He also stated that on page 3 it reads University Pines property, which it isn't. Hoffinann said that pages 32 and 34 states that the recording took place in Orange County, but it didn't. Don McIntosh, applicant representatil'e, said the master plan covers 13 acres and embraces 53 lots. Landscape plans have been submitted. The applicant wishes to upgrade the split face wall to a brick wall. He requested the boards input on placement of the wall. LeBlanc said that with the landscape buffer on the inside ofthe wall would only benefit two property owners, but with the landscape buffer on the outside it benefits the entire project. McIntosh said there was also talk of meandering the wall for creativity. The unique part is that this wall is probably going to be the prototype for visioning. Staff favors the majority of the buffer in the right-of-way. Hoffinann asked about a deceleration lane. McIntosh said that he is working with the application to FOOT. Brown said he hopes the developer will use good judgement in selecting commercial users for the commercial area. He would like to see a business such as a daycare rather than a convenience store. McIntosh said that the development agreement conceives that it will be a neighborhood type use, but there are no any specific users at this time. Chairman Fernandez asked if the code requirements are met if the wall meanders and is made of brick. LeBlanc answered yes. Motion: The Planning and Zoning BoardlLPA recommends to the City Commission the approval of the Stone Gable PUD Master Plan. Motion by Brown. Second by Stephens. Vote: Hoffmann, aye; Stephens, aye; Brown, aye; Fernandez, aye; Lein, aye. Motion passed. F) Stone Gable PUD Final Subdivision Plan/Preliminarv Enrdneerin1! Motion: The Planning and Zoning BoardILPA recommends to the City Commission the approval of the Stone Gable PUD Final Subdivision Plan and Preliminary Engineering. Motion by Brown. Second by Stephens. Vote: Fernandez, aye; Lein, aye; Stephens, aye; Brown, aye; Hoffmann, aye. Motion passed. There was a consensus of the board authorizing LeBlanc to present their recommendations for Items E and F to the Commission prior to the approval of the minutes. Minutes Planning and Zoning Board/LP A February 19, 1997 - Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5 m. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA A) Evaluation and Aooraisal Reoort rEAR) The EAR is part of the Florida Growth Management Program. The purpose of the report is to follow-up and tract the Comprehensive Plan's successes, failures, and recommendations for further improvements. All jurisdictions in the state with population of2,500 or more must complete an EAR. The population of the City of Winter Springs as ofJanuary ]997 is approximately 27,000 based upon building pennits. The EAR must be in the office of DCA (Tallahassee) by June 3, ]998, and adopted by the City Commission by September], ]998. Florida Statutes Chapter ]63 requires that the P & Z/LPA be involved in the process. (recommend changes to the draft) Due to Grimms' work load, a "Request for Proposal" to prepare the report has been submitted to the city manager. IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Board members mentioned that they are still waiting on the "Rules and Procedures" for P & Z Board from the City Attorney. Grimms updated the members on the telecommunications towers. Chairman Fernandez said they are also waiting on the Town Center Guidelines (billboards). V. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Fernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The items of this meeting were presented in the following order: ], II-A, E, F, B, C and 0, III, IV, and V. Minutes submilled by: Martha Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk