HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 11 19 Regular Item 2-2
. CITY OF WI NTER SPRr NGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
Community Development
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR AGENDA ITEM:
II. 2.
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT VOLUME 2 OF 2 GOALS,
OBJECTIVES AND POLIel'ES DERIVED FROM THE S.R. 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN (LG-CP A-2-97)
STAFF REPORT:
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The provisions of 163.3167(11) F.S. which states "Each local government is encouraged to
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a
component of its local comprehensive plan. The vision should be developed through a
collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be adopted by
the governing body of the jurisdiction."
The provisions of 163 .3174(4) Florida Statutes which states "Be the agency (Local Planning
Agency) responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive plan or plan amendment and
shall make recommendations to the governing body regarding the adoption or amendment of
such plan. During the preparation of the plan or plan amendment and prior to any
recommendation to the governing body, the Local Pl~nning Agency shall hold at least one
public hearing, with public notice, on proposed plan or plan amendment."
The provisions of Sec. 2-57 of the City Code which state in part ". . .the planning and
zoning board shall serve as the local planning agency pursuant to the county comprehensive
planning act and the local government comprehensive planning act of the state. . ."
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I. BACKGROUND:
APPLICANT:
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R. 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 327-1800
REQUEST:
For the Local Planning Agency to review and recommend the requested changes to the
City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies
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(Volume 2 of2).
PURPOSE:
The City Commission held a joint workshop with the Planning & Zoning BoardlLocal
Planning Agency concerning the Town Center and State Road 434. The Commission
directed staff to hire a consultant to prepare a S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan. The Plan was
to recommend ways to improve the corridor between US. 17/92 to Hayes Road, to ensure
that development that will occur along those presently undeveloped areas of the corridor is
done in a manner that emphasizes aesthetics, efficiency of land use, and economic benefit to
the City and its residents.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
REDEVELOPMENT AREA: The area along State Road 434 between US. 17/92 and
Hayes Road is a commercial district that developed through the years without Land
Development Regulations that promote integrity of design and attention to aesthetic
considerations. As a result, this commercial district has experienced the problems of many
older commercial areas with loss of business brought on by lack of identity, visual clutter,
etc. This developed area is currently characterized by overhead utilities, lack of street trees
and landscaping, and excessive asphalt.
NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA: This area currently has a rural character with considerable
vacant land, scattered residences, and some environmentally sensitive areas. Traffic flow is
fairly unimpeded throughout this area. The recent widening to four (4) lanes of S.R. 434 as
a divided urban arterial has increased the ease of traffic flow which is fairly unimpeded
throughout this area.
TOWN CENTER: This area has extensive vacant land, part of which is a county enclave
near the intersection of S.R. 434 and TuskawiIla Road, but also includes the City Hall, the
59 acre Central Winds Community Park, the Winter Springs High School and the US. Post
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Office. The intent of the City is create a focus (as indicated in the Traffic Circulation
Element Objective A Policy 3c.) "of a primary civic, business and service focus for the
City. "
CHRONOLOGY:
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The S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan Visioning Workshop was held on May 20, 1995
with representatives of the City Commission, Planning & Zoning Board, other boards,
and the public in attendance. At the workshop there was agreement on the need for
the corridor to be divided into three (3) areas. A graphic depiction of the three
subareas of the S.R. 434 Corridor was presented at the March 25, 1996 City
Commission meeting showing the "Redevelopment Area", the "Town Center", and the
"New Development Area". .
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The City Commission at its June 9, 1997 meeting adopted Ordinance 661 creating a
"Town Center" Overlay Zoning District.
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The City Commission at its September 8, 1997 meeting adopted Ordinance 676
instituting the Town Center Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines).
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The Planning & Zoning BoardlLocal Planning Agency completed its review of the
S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the New Development Area on
October 2, 1996.
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The City Commission held workshops on the "New Development Area" Overlay
District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan
on December 9, 1996, January 6 and 20, 1997. Additional workshops were held on
February 4th, March 3rd, and April 21st, 1997.
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Due to substantial changes suggested by the City Attorney to the "New Development
Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations, the City Commission scheduled a first
reading of Ordinance 675 on October 27, 1997.
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The City Commission adopted Ordinance 670 at its July 28, 1997 meeting creating a
"New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District, and to direct staff to develop a
comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change that would be in accordance with
the New Development Area Design Guidelines for the State Road 434 Corridor Vision
Plan.
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The City Commission adopted Ordinance 672 at its August 11, 1997 meeting creating
a "Redevelopment Area" Overlay Zoning District, and directed staff to develop a
comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change that would be in accordance with
the Redevelopment Area Design Guidelines for the State Road 434 Corridor Vision
Plan.
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The Planning & Zoning BoardlLocal Planning Agency completed its review of the
S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Redevelopment Area on
August 20, 1997.
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Due to substantial changes suggested by the City Attorney to the "Redevelopment
Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations, the City Commission scheduled a first
reading of Ordinance 683 on October 27, 1997.
II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ANALYSIS:
The following summarizes the data and issues which staff analyzed in reviewing this
application.
In discussions during the Visioningj\{Qrkshop held on May 20, 1995, it was decided that a
series of goals, objectives and policies for the three areas of the S.R. 434 Corridor would be
developed along with an overall vision statement. The consultant developed the vision
statement and the goals, objectives and policies from the results of the Visioning Workshop.
These statements were then reviewed and revised by the City staff and the S.R. 434
Property Owners Committee, and are presented below.
A. CHANGES TO VOLUME 1 OF 2 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1990-2010, THE LAND USE ELEMENT DATA,
INVENTORY & ANALYSIS,
NOTE: There are no new data and analysis that will replace or be added to the
existing data and analysis of the Land Use Element.
B. CHANGES TO VOLUME 2 OF 2 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1990-2010, THE LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES,
NOTE: The following Vision Statement, Goals, Objectives, and Policies will be in
addition to the existing Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies
to form a separate section in the Land Use Element Volume 2 of2 and
begin on page 25.
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN:
VISION STATEMENT:
Create and preserve a pleasant view while traveling along the corridor with the perception
being a "Green Image" characterized by canopy trees (existing and planted), planted or
natural landscape buffers, controlled sign age and site access, reasonable parking and
building setbacks and other site development standards.
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A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES:
1. General: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to all areas in the S.R.
434 Corridor:
Goal 1:
Objective 1.1
Policy 1.1.1
Objective 1.2
Policy 1.2.1
Goal 2:
Objective 2.1
Policy 2.1.1
Policy 2.1.2
High Quality Development
Enhance the visual quality, promote design excellence, and build a
distinctive image to the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Provide a uniform basis to establish quality development along the
S.R. 434 Corridor through the development of Design Standards
and Guidelines that shall include all design elements necessary to
ensure the desired appearance for the S.R. 434 Corridor through
the City of\\?inter Springs.
Adopt Design Standards and Guidelines as part of the revised Land
Development Regulations of the City as required by 163.3202(3)
F.S., which would provide the basis for subsequent adoption and
implementation of recommended procedures and regulations.
While recognizing that S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of
Winter Springs is urbanizing, preserve and enhance the remaining
natural environmental features.
Review development proposals within the environmentally sensitive
areas of the S.R. 434 Corridor in accordance with Policies 1-8 of
Objective B and Policies 1-6 of Objective C in the Conservation
Element of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Landscape Corridor
Ensure that the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter
Springs is developed into a well-landscaped, scenic gateway.
Develop landscaping standards for new development and encourage
landscaping of existing property in the corridor.
Adopt landscaping standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor.
All commercial, office, and garden apartment development shall be
required to plant trees within parking areas for shade and visual
relief.
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Objective 2.2
Policy 2.2.1
Policy 2.2.2
Objective 2.3
Policy 2.3.1
Goal 3:
Objective 3.1
Policy 3.1.1
Objective 3.2
Policy 3.2.1
Policy 3.2.2
Work with the Florida Department of Transportation to install
"green" medians between U.S. 17-92 and S.R. 419. Median
openings shall be maximized to the greatest extent possible to
promote economic viability.
The City will develop an "Adopt-a-Median" program in
cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation.
The manner of landscaping and the materials to be used for
roadway medians shall be consistent with an urban theme planting.
Develop a voluntary public/private cooperative effort for
landscaping and maintenance involving the City, the business
interests a1.9'l&. the S.R. 434 Corridor and other interest groups.
Present a public awareness/education program to the businesses and
community concerning the landscapinglstreetscaping project for the
S.R. 434 Corridor.
Visual Aesthetics
Prevent visual pollution of S.R. 434 Corridor caused by unplanned
and uncoordinated uses, buildings and structures.
Develop a unifying "theme" to the S.R. 434 Corridor recognizing
some measure of the existing diversity of character.
Adopt architectural design standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor
which are compatible with the surrounding area.
The Development Review Committee shall serve as the Corridor
Design Review Board for development in the S.R. 434 Corridor
and shall review such developments for a unifying theme according
to the architectural design standards and make recommendation to
the Planning and Zoning Board.
Review developments within the S.R. 434 Corridor for architectural
appropriateness based on the architectural design standards in the
S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay Districts contained in Chapter 20,
Article VI.
The City shall not issue building permits for any proposed
development within the Corridor unless development proposals
have been reviewed by the Corridor Design Review Board for
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Policy 3.2.3
Objective 3.3
Policy 3.3.1
Objective 3.4
Policy 3.4.1
Goal 4:
Objective 4.1
Policy 4.1.1
Policy 4.1.2
Objective 4.2
Policy 4.2.1
Any requests for variances to the development standards of any of
the S.R. 434 Overlay Zoning Districts shall require review by the
Development Review Committee for recommendation to the Board
of Adjustment.
Develop standards for the facilitation of underground relocation of
utility lines, and relocation of street light standards and traffic
signals.
The City shall enter into negotiations with Florida Power
Corporation to develop an arrangement to place electrical lines
underground along the S.R. 434 Corridor.
Improve tb~.Jl"ppearance of the S.R. 434 Corridor gateways at
corporate boundaries to the City of Winter Springs with special
"entrance to the City" signage and associated landscape
arrangement.
Work with the City of Long wood to improve the major gateway
entrance to S.R. 434 at U.S. 17-92.
Corridor Function
Maximize traffic circulation functions of S.R. 434 through the City
of Winter Springs from the standpoint of safety, roadway capacity,
vehicular and nonvehicular movement.
Coordinate/cooperate with Florida Department of Transportation in
creating the most appropriate and desirable transportation design
standards and controls for S.R. 434 Corridor and S.R. 419.
Develop an Access Management Plan for the S.R. 434 Corridor
that will balance the goals of promoting economic viability and
protecting the carrying capacity of the roadway.
Require cross-access easements between adjacent commercial or
office properties.
Develop a system that utilizes various transportation modes in the
S.R. 434 Corridor.
Sidewalks shall be provided along both sides of S.R. 434 .
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Policy 4.2.2
Goal 5:
Objective 5.1
Policy 5.1.1
Objective 5.2
Policy 5.2.1
Provide an appropriately located nonmotorized multi-purpose trail
crossing point over S.R. 434 east ofS.R. 419 linking to the
proposed Cross Seminole Trail and Florida National Scenic Trail on
the north side of the corridor.
Property Values
To maintain and enhance the property values along the S.R. 434
Corridor through the City of Winter Springs.
Recognize that allowances must be made for existing uses,
committed uses, existing buildings, existing structures and existing
parcels that are unable to conform to new uniform design standards.
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The City shall recognize the existence of non-conforming uses and
structures that existed prior to the adoption of the design standards
and goals, objectives and policies for the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay
District.
Accommodate the ever changing market demands and needs of the
Corridor to the greatest extent possible.
The Planning and Zoning BoardlLocal Planning Agency shall
review the design standards and goals, objectives and policies of the
S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay Zoning Districts and make
recommendation to the City Commission for appropriate changes.
2. Redevelopment Area: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the
Redevelopment Area only:
Goal 1
Objective 1.1
Policy 1.1.1
To encourage high quality development that will strengthen the tax
base and remove blighting influences.
Enhance and build upon the individual attributes and diversity of
character of areas along S.R. 434 between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes
Road.
Designate the portion of the corridor between U.S. 17-92 and
Hayes Road as a Community Redevelopment Area with a
Community Redevelopment Agency and establish Tax Increment
Financing to support redevelopment activities, in accordance with
Objective C under Goal 1 of the Land Use Element of the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan.
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3. Town Center: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the Town
Center Area only:
Goal 1:
Objective 1.1
Policy 1.1.1
Policy 1.1.2
Policy 1.1.3
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Policy 1.1.6
Develop a Town Center that will become the identifying focus of
the City of Winter Springs.
The Town Center should be centered around the existing public
facilities of the City HaIl, the new Winter Springs High School, the
Central Winds Community Park, and the Post Office.
Revise the Future Land Use Map to include those parcels indicated
in Objective 1.1 in the designation of "Public Buildings".
Include all.. t1.\~.parcels indicated in Policy 1.1.1 as well as those
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Revise appropriate maps in the Future Land Use Map Series to
identify a "Town Center".
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Develop specific land development regulations for the Town
Center, incorporating streetscape measures to create the visual
unity and sense of identity to the Town Center.
c. CONSISTENCY/COlVIPATIBILITY WITH CITY, STATE, AND REGIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS:
1. WITH THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
This City initiated comprehensive plan amendment is intended to address the
provisions of 163.3167(11) F.S. which states "Each local government is
encouraged to articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities
of its community as a component of its local comprehensive plan. The vision
should be developed through a coIlaborative planning process with meaningful
public participation and shall be adopted by the governing body of the
jurisdiction. "
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The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with the other goals,
objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically:
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN:
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Traffic Circulation Element
Objective A, Policy 3c.
Objective C
Objective B, Policy 2
Objective E, Policy 4c.
Objective F, Policy.5
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Goal 1
Policy 4.1.1, Policy 4.1.2
Policy 4.3.1
Policy 4.3.2
Land Use Element
Objective C
Policy 1.2.1
Conservation Element
Objective B, Policies 1-8
Objective C, Policies 1-6
Policy 1.2.1
Policy 1.2.1
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Objective D, Policy 1
Policy 3.4.1
2. WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: 163.3177(1O)(A) F.S.
The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with and furthers goals and
policies of the State Comprehensive Plan in Chapter 187 F.S.
List of goals, objectives and policies that indicate consistency with the State
Comprehensive Plan: 9J-5.021(4) F.A.C.
ST ATE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN
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(10) Policy I, 7
Objective 1.2 and Policy 1.2.1
(16) Policy 6
Policy 1.2.1
(17) Goal a
Goal 1, Objective 1.1
(22) Policy 3
Objective 1.2 and Policy 1.2.1
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NOTE:
A Local comprehensive plan shall be consistent with a
Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan or the State Comprehensive
Plan if the local plan is compatible with and furthers such plans.
9J-5.021(1) F.A.C.
The term "compatible with" means that the local plan is not in
conflict with the State Comprehensive Plan or appropriate
comprehensive regional policy plan. The term "furthers" means to
take action in the direction of realizing goals or policies of the state
or regional plan. 9J-5.021(2) F.A.C.
For the purposes of determining consistency of the local plan with
the State Comprehensive Plan or the appropriate regional policy
plan, the sJ~.t..e..or regional plan shall be construed as a whole and no
specific goal and policy shall be construed or applied in isolation
from the other goals and policies in the plans. 9J-5.021(2) F.A.C.
3. WITH THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL
POLICY PLAN: 186.507 F.S.; 27-E-4 F.A.C.
The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with and furthers goals and
policies of the East Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan.
List of goals, objectives and policies that indicate consistency with the East
Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan: 9J-5.021(4) F.A.C.
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL
POLICY PLAN
S.R. 434 CORRIDOR
VISION PLAN
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Policies 46-1,46-3,46-5
Policy 4.3.2
Policies 43-1,43-2,43-13
Policy 1.2.1
Policy 63.2: 3; 63.3: 1,2
Policy 4.3.2
Policy 65.2
Policy 3.4.1
Policy 64.5: 4, 5; 64.7: 4
Policies 4.1.1,4.1.2
NOTE:
A Local comprehensive plan shall be consistent with a
Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan or the State Comprehensive
Plan if the local plan is compatible with and furthers such plans.
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9J-5.021(1) F.A.C.
The term "compatible with" means that the local plan is not in
conflict with the State Comprehensive Plan or appropriate
comprehensive regional policy plan. The term "furthers" means to
take action in the direction of realizing goals or policies of the state
or regional plan. 9J-5.021(2) F.A.C.
F or the purposes of determining consistency of the local plan with
the State Comprehensive Plan or the appropriate regional policy
plan, the state or regional plan shall be construed as a whole and no
specific goal and policy shall be construed or applied in isolation
from the other goals and policies in the plans. 9J-5.021(2) F.A.C.
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m. FINDINGS:
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This City initiated comprehensive plan amendment addresses and furthers the
provisions of 163.3167(11) F.S. which states "Each local government is encouraged to
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a
component of its local comprehensive plan. The vision should be developed through a
collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be
adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction."
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The S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan Visioning Workshop was held on May 20, 1995
with representatives of the City Commission, Planning & Zoning Board, other boards,
and the public in attendance. At the workshop there was agreement on the need for
the corridor to be divided into three (3) areas. A graphic depiction of the three
subareas of the S.R. 434 Corridor was presented at the March 25, 1996 City
Commission meeting showing the "Redevelopment Area", the "Town Center", and the
"New Development Area".
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The City established a collaborative planning process with meaningful public
participation involving a Visioning Workshop, a series of Commission Workshops, and
presentations before the regular City Commission meetings. Such workshops and
meetings were open to the public and the public participated.
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The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with the other elements of the
City's Comprehensive Plan
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The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with and furthers elements of the
State Comprehensive Plan, in Chapter 187 F.S.
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The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with and furthers elements of the
East Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Local Planning Agency make the following recommendation to the
City Commission:
That the City Commission hold a first (transmittal) public hearing and transmit to the
Department of Community Affairs the proposed Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (LG-CPA-2-97), to add to the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element Volume 2 of2 goals, objectives and policies derived from the S.R. 434
Corridor Vision Plan.
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