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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
Community Development Oept.
Planning Division
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD / LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM:
II. D.
TOWN CENTER
LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
LG-CPA-3-99
STAF'P REPORT:
The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff Report to the
Development Review Committee on the above proposed comprehensive plan amendment
is attached along with the minutes of the DRC on this item.
NOTE:
NOTE:
This proposed plan amendment came before the Local Planning Agency
on June 2, 1999 for review and recommendation for the Spring, 1999
Amendment Cycle. Due to various changes to the proposed Town Center
Concept, the plan amendment was not submitted to the Florida
Department of community Affairs for the its review and comment during
the Spring, 99 Amendment Cycle. As a result it is now being resubmitted
as part of the review process for the Fall, 1999 Amendment Cycle.
Minutes of the LP A June 2, 1999 meeting is attached (behind the DRC
minutes of October 19, 1999).
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708.2799
Telephone (407) 327.1800
Communily Development Depl.
Planning Division
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Development Review Committee
FROM:
Thomas Grimms, A1CP Comprehensive Planning/Zoning co~. ......./ ~
October 14, 1999
DATE:
RE:
DRC Review of Proposed Town Center Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for October 19th meeting,
Current Status of the Town Center Large Scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment
DRC REVIEW OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTER PLAN AMENDMENT:
The proposed Town Center will have a significant impact on the City's development and
image within central Florida. Town centers are roots of the local and regional economy,
and are key to a sustainable tax base. The development of the Town Center requires the
transmittal of a major comprehensive plan amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan
and will also require a new zoning district be created to realize the Town Center Concept
Plan pr'epared by Dover, Kohl & Partners and adopted by the City Commission. The
Development Review Committee historically has been the staff level forum to review
developments proposed in the City. As the proposed plan amendment will have a
significant impact on how land development will occur within the boundaries of the
proposed Town Center, the DRC needs to review and make recommendation to the Local
Planning Agency (LP A). The LP A will review the amendment and make
recommendation on 11/3//99 to the City Commission whether the plan amendment
should be transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and whether it
should be adopted, adopted with changes, or voted down at a second public hearing to be
held by the Commission.
CURRlH:NT STATUS:
The Town Center plan amendment is scheduled for the November 3'd Local Planning
Agency meeting. The recommendation of the LP A then goes to the City Commission.
[per 163.3174(4) F. S. and 9J-II(I)(a)1. F.A.C.] The plan amendment will be
scheduled for the City Commission meeting on December 13111 as the first public hearing
(transmittal) on the proposed amendment. [per 163.3184(15)(b)1. F.S. and
9J-II.(I)(a)(2. F.A.C, ]
Presently, the area of the Town Center as indicated in the Dover Kohl plan has the
following Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designations:
Mixed Use
Commercial
Rustic Residential
Public Buildings
Recreation
Conservation
NATURE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE:
The Town Center plan amendment would create a new FLUM designation of "Town
Center" . While the Town Center FLUM designation also allows mixed use, it
emphasizes greater flexibility compared to the present "Mixed Use" FLUM designation.
The present Mixed Use category restricts residential density to no more than 10 DU per
acre. The proposed Town Center FLUM designation has no restriction. The present
Mixed Use FLUM designation also states a proportion of uses; "No mixed use shall have
a non-residential use exceeding 50% of the gross land area. Open space shall not be less
than 20%, and public uses, utilities or wetland conservation easements no less than 5%.
Residential uses may take up to 75% of the gross land area." The Town Center FLUM
category proposes no such restriction.
BACKGROUND:
The Town Center large scale comprehensive plan amendment arose out of the City
Commission's intent to carry out the requirement of the Traffic Circulation Element of
the Comprehensive Plan in Goal 1, Objective A, Policy 3c which states in part ". . .the
creation in the undeveloped central area of Winter Springs of a primary civic, business
and service focus for the City." The Commission held a series of meetings encouraging
public input on a proposed Town Center. At those meetings, the Commission heard loud
and clear from the residents that they did not want anymore strip shopping centers or "big
box developments". This input prompted the Commission to consider alternative
development approaches with the eventual decision to embark upon a "neo-traditional" or
"new urbanism" concept for the Town Center. Dover, Kohl & Partners were contracted
by the Commission for their expertise in type of development. Gibbs Planning Group,
Inc. was brought on board to perform the economic study for the Town Center, which
they did. Dover, Kohl held workshops to receive input from residents and property
owners, which resulted in a Town Center Concept Plan being adopted by the City
Commission, The Commission directed Dover Kohl & Partners to prepare a Town
Center (Zoning) Code, which they did. A first reading of Ordinance 707 to adopt the
Town Center Code was held, but the second reading and adoption was rescheduled a
number of times due to concerns and objections of principally one property owner. The
previous master developer, experiencing difficulties with certain property owners,
particularly one, notified the City of its desire to withdraw from the Town Center project.
A new master developer was contracted by the City. The new master developer
expanded the Town Center project from the original 230+ acre concept to include
approximately 900+ acres. The Master Developer proposed development of a hotel-
convention complex near the beltway on the Casscells Trust property and on the
Elizabeth Morse Foundation property, This proposed development and the "expanded"
Town Center Concept is still under study with the master developer trying to secure
commitments from property owners, The proposed Town Center plan amendment that is
schedukd to go before the LP A on November 3m only includes the original area proposed
by Dove-Kohl & Partners.
PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW PROCESS:
[Fall Amendment Cycle]
October 19, 1999
Development Review Committee
review and recommendation to the
Local Planning Agency
November 3, 1999
Local Planning Agency review and
recommendation to City Commission
December 13, 1999
City Commission votes to transmit
plan amendment to DCA for its
review and ORC Report,
Near End of February, 2000
DCA sends ORC Report to City.
In, April, 2000
City responds to ORC Report and
advertises for 2nd public hearing.
In May, 2000
City Commission holds 2nd public
(adoption) hearing,
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1125 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708~2799
Telephone (407) 327-1600
Community Development Depl.
Planning Division
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM:
II. LARGE SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND
USE ELEMENT, VOLUME 2 OF 2 FUTURE LAND USE MAP (2010)
CREATING A NEW DESIGNATION "TOWN CENTER". (LG-CPA-I-99)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-
PLANNING DMSION STAFF REPORT TO THE DRC
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) has historically been the staff level forum to
review developments proposed in the City.
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 Planning 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. . ."
I. BACKGROUND:
APPLICANT:
City of Winter Springs
1126 East S.R 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 327-1800
Town Center Amendment
Development Review Committee
October 19. 1999 meeting
Fall Amendment Cycle. 1999
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REQUEST:
For the Development Review Committee to review and make recommendation to the Local
Planning Agency on creating a new Future Land Use Map designation "Town Center", in
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies (Volume 2 of2).
PURPOSE:
The City intends to carry out the mandate of Policy 3)c. under Objective A of Goal 1 of the
Traffic Circulation Element which states in part ". , . the creation in the undeveloped central
area of Winter springs of a primary civic, business and service focus for the City."
AREA OF PROPOSED NEW "TOWN CENTER DISTRICT" FLUM DESIGNATION:
Approximately 240 acres.
GENERAL LOCATION:
The area of the Town Center would encompass the area around the intersection of S.R. 434
and Tuskawilla Road, an area just south of Wagner's Curve and the majority of the area
north ofS.R. 434 between Wagner's Curve (the smoothed curve ofS.R. 434) to Howell
Creek~ with the exception of the county enclave along Lake Jesup and Tuskawilla Trace and
St. Johns Landing residential subdivisions. (See map)
LEGAL DESCRlPTION:
(Not Applicable)
EXISTING LAND USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: (TOWN CENTER AREA)
Approximately 85% vacant; approximately 60% wooded. The major buildings are: the
Winter Springs High School; the City Hall; the U.S. Post Office. There are three (3)
commercial buildings around the intersection of S.R. 434 and Tuskawilla Road, and
scattered residential structures elsewhere.
CHRONOLOGY OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: (TOWN CENTER AREA)
The area of the Post Office and the three (3) properties immediately east of the City Hall
were annexed prior to 1971, The area of the high school was annexed March, 1993.
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II. CONSIDERATIONS:
EXISTING LAND USES ADJACENT TO SUBJECT PROPERTY:
North:
vacant, treed area and single family residential towards Lake Jesup in the
county enclave.
South:
vacant land, manufactured home community.
East:
Howell Creek wetland area.
West:
largely vacant area; county enclave with single family residential and soon
to be build 352 residential unit Parkstone Subdivision; large wetland area
south of S.R. 434 in a north-south alignment.
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Existil)g:
"Mixed Use", "Rustic Residential", "Commercial", "Recreational" ,
"Conservation" and "Public Buildings".
Requested:
New FLUM designation "Town Center".
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ADJACENT TO SUBJECT PROPERTY:
North;
[ Lake Jesup and county enclave] "Suburban Estates" (IDU per acre
max,) and "Conservation".
South:
[county enclave] "Medium Density Residential" (10 DU max per acre),
"Conservation" and "Industrial" and [in City] "Moderate Density
Residential"
East:
"Commercial" and "Conservation"
West:
[county enclave] "Suburban Estates (I DU per acre max) [in City]
"Commercial", "Conservation", "Moderate Density Residential" (3.6 to
6.5 DU per acre)
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October 19, 1999 meeting
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m. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ANALYSIS:
The following summarizes the data and issues which staff analyzed in reviewing this application:
. Town Center Master Plan - Winter Springs. Florida (prepared by Dover, Kohl & Partners,
Gibbs Planning Group, Inc., and Michael Design Associates, Inc., March 23, 1998.)
. Commercial Planning Study for the Town Center of Winter Sorings. Florida (prepared by
Gibbs Planning Group, Inc., March 23, 1998)
A. PUBUC FACILITIES:
I. ROADS/TRAFFIC CIRCULATION:
a. Availability of Access:
S.R. 434 and Tuskawilla Road traverse the area of the proposed Town Center
and form one of the major intersections of the City.
b. Function Classification:
S.R. 434 is an urban arterial 4-lane east west roadway. Tuskawilla Road is a
minor urban arterial,
c, Improvements/expansions (including right-of-wav acquisition) already
programmed or needed as a result of the proposed amendment.
Florida Department of Transportation has recently completed road widening to
four (4) lanes that portion between the intersection ofS.R. 434 and /S,R. 419
and the intersection of S.R. 434 and Tuskawilla Road. FDOT is now in the
process of widening to four (4) lanes that portion ofS.R. 434 east ofTuskawilla
Road to the Beltway.
2. SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, STORMWATERMANAGEMENT,
POTABLE WATER:
POTABLE WATER:
a. Facilities serving the site,
None.
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b. Improvements/expansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
The City will be responsible for engineering aspects of all potable lines in the
Town Center area. The City will negotiate with the Master Developer on laying
all water lines within the Town Center area.
SANITARY SEWER:
a. Facilities serving the site.
None.
b. Improvements/expansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
The City will be responsible for engineering aspects of all sewer lines in the
Town Center area. The City will negotiate with the Master Developer on laying
all sewer lines within the Town Center area.
;RE-USE WATER SYSTEM:
a. Facilities serving the site.
None.
b. Improvements/expansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
The City will be responsible for engineering aspects of all re-use water lines in
the Town Center area. The City will negotiate with the Master Developer on
laying all water lines within the Town Center area.
PRAlNAGE/STORMW ATER:
a. Facilities serving the site.
None.
b. Improvements/expansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
If the property is developed, then the project must meet Sec. 9-241 City Code
requirements. Post development runoff cannot exceed pre-development runoff.
(Use 25 year storm, 24 hour storm standard) Stormwater Calculations required
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in retention ponds are to be constructed with storm pipes or swales. There must
be a clear recorded easement for the pipes and/or swales. The easement must be
definitive for maintenance of structural facilities.
SOLID WASTE:
a. Facilities serving the site,
The City has an exclusive franchise agreement with Browning Ferris Industries
for collection.
b. Improvements/expansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
None.
3. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
a. Facilities serving the site.
None,
b. Improvements/exoansions needed as a result of proposed amendment:
None, if commercial development with no residential component is proposed. If
residential component proposed then recreation and open space or fees in-lieu
will be required.
B. LAND USE COMPATIBILITY:
1. SOILS:
Jhe Soil Survey of Seminole County. Florid!!, published by the Soil Conservation
Service of the US. Department of Agriculture notes: "While many factors other than
soils are important in planning for orderly development, soil quality is a basic and
continuing factor. It demands full consideration, not only as a guide in determining
use but also as a measure of the kind and magnitude of problems that must be
overcome for specific uses. The decisions on urban uses are not necessarily
determined on the basis of suitability. The physical characteristics and qualities of the
soil become paramount, and interpretations are more directly concerned with the
limitations, restrictions, or hazards and suggests corrective practices needed to prevent
serious mistakes. "
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The soils in the proposed Town Center area are: [ (#) - indicates soil map designation]
(6) Astatula-Apopka fine sands, 0 to 5%
(9) Bassinger and Delray fine sands
(10) Bassinger, Samsula, and Hontoon soils, depressional
(11) Bassinger and Smyrna fine sands
(13) EauGallie and Immokalee fine sands
(20) Myakka and EauGallie fine sands
(24) Paola-St. Lucie sands, 0-5% slopes
(27) Pomello fine sands, 0-5% slopes
(31) Tavares-Millhopper fine sands, 0-5%
(35) Wabasso fine sand
(6) Astatula-Apopka fine sands, 0 to 5%. The soils in this map unit are nearly level
to gently sloping and excessively drained and well drained. These soils are on
hillsides and ridges on the uplands. Astatula soil is excessively drained, and
Apopka soil is well drained. The soils in this map unit are used mainly for
homesites and other urban development.
(9) Bassinger and Delray fine sands. The soils in this map unit are nearly level and
poorly drained and very poorly drained. Basinger soil is poorly drained and
Delray soil is very poorly drained, These soils are in sloughs and poorly defined
drainageways. The slopes are dominantly less than 2%. The soils in this map
unit are poorly suited to use for homesites and other urban development. The
main limitation is wetness, To overcome wetness, a water control system is
needed to provide for subsurface drainage and to remove excess surface water.
(10) Bassinger, Samsula, and Hontoon soils, depressional- The soils in this map unit
are nearly level and very poorly drained. These soils are in swamps and
depressions. The slopes are dominantly less than 2 percent. In their natural
state, the soils in this map unit are not suited to use for homesites, commercial or
recreational development, or sanitary facilities. The main limitations are
ponding, excess humus, low strength, and subsidence.
(13) EauGallie and Immokalee fine sands: The soils in this map unit are nearly level
and poorly drained. The slopes are dominantly less than 2 percent. The soils in
this map unit are poorly suited to use for sanitary facilities, building sites, or
recreational development. The main limitations are seepage and wetness. Water
control, including drainage outlets, is needed to overcome wetness. Fill material
should be added to make these soils suitable for most urban use.
(20) Myakka and EauGallie fine sands: The soils in this map unit are nearly level and
poorly drained. The slopes are dominantly less than 2 percent. The soils in this
map unit are poorly suited to use for sanitary facilities, building sites, or
recreational development. The main limitations are seepage and wetness. Water
control, including drainage outlets, is needed to overcome wetness, Fill material
should be added to make these soils suitable for most urban use.
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(31) Tavares-Millhopper fine sands, 0 to 5% slopes. The soils in this map unit are
nearly level to gently sloping and moderately well drained. These soils are on
low ridges and knolls on the uplands, The slopes are 0 to 5% in 80% of the map
unit. The soils in this map unit are well suited to use for homesites, other urban
use, or recreational development.
(35) Wabasso fine sand. This soil is nearly level and poorly drained. It is on broad
plains on the fIatwoods. The slopes are dominantly less than 2%, This soil is
poorly suited to use for homesites, other urban development, recreational
development, or sanitary facilities. Water control is needed to overcome
wetness.
2. TOPOGRAPHY:
The subject area ranges from a high offorty-five (45) feet (above mean sea level) in a
north-south direction encompassing the areas on the west side of S.R. 434 and on the
east side of Tuskawilla Road to twenty-five (25) feet toward Winding Hollow
residential subdivision and toward Howell Creek wetland area.
3. J<LOOD PLAIN AREA:
A review of the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Rate Map (12117C0I35-E;
April 17, 1995) indicates the eastern portion of the subject area towards Howell Creek
is located within the 100 year flood plain area.
4. NATURAL RESOURCES, HISTORIC RESOURCES.
No natural or historic resources are known to exist on the subject land at this time.
5. WILDLIFE AND SPECIES DESIGNATED AS ENDANGERED, THREATENED
OR SPECIAL CONCERN:
No federally listed endangered plants are known to exist in the county. It is essential
that surveys of such species be completed prior to site development of parcels
c,ontaining native vegetation communities. The subject parcel does not have native
vegetation communities due to prior clearing and replanting with long-needle pine.
6, NUISANCE POTENTIAL OF PROPOSED USE TO SURROUNDING LAND
USES,
The proposed future land use change from "Mixed Use" to "Greenway Interchange
District" should not negatively impact adjacent land uses, since on the north side of
S.R. 434 the land is designated FLUM "Commercial" also or "Conservation". The land
on the south side of S.R. 434 opposite the subject land is FLUM designated
"Commercial".
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5. FLORA AND FAUNA SPECIES DESIGNATED AS ENDANGERED,
THREATENED OR SPECIAL CONCERN:
No federally listed endangered plants or animals are known to exist in the county. It is
essential that surveys of such species be completed prior to site development of parcels
containing native vegetation communities. The subject area does not have native
vegetation communities due to prior clearing and replanting with long-needle pine.
C. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
It has been the desire of the City Commission and the City Administration to vary the tax
base and to provide a civic, government and business focus for the City. The proposed
Town Center will achieve both goals. The proposed commercial area will be part of a 240
acre mixed use Town Center development. The commercial focus of this development will
be the corner of the intersection of S.R. 434 and Tuskawilla Road. A Commercial Planning
Study for the Town Center of Winter Springs. Florida. prepared by Gibbs Planning Group.
Inc.. March 23. 1998 forecasts expenditure potential of the recommended tenant mix at
sales of$ 19,593,500 concludes "that the trade areas of the proposed Winter Springs,
Florida mixed use development can support an estimated 92,500 square feet of commercial
development in the early phases of residential build out. Th recommended development is to
be a cohesive mix of general/convenience retaiVservice within a well designed urban Town
Center. The commercial development is recommended to be primarily located on the north
side of S.R. 434 running along both sides of Tuskawilla Road and extending into some side
streets. This study also suggests that the proposed commercial buildings be multi-storied
and include both residential and office." The report goes on to "that the commercial
component of the proposed mixed-use development in Winter Springs, Florida should have
a combination of community-oriented and neighborhood-oriented retail. This center will be
geared primarily to residents of Winter Springs; however, consumers will likely shop this
commercial component from western Oviedo, and northern Casselberry."
D. CONSISTENCY/COMPATmILITY WITH CITY, STATE, AND REGIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS:
1. WITH THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
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The creation ofa Town Center is compatible with and consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. It implements Policy 3)c, under Objective A of Goal I of
the Traffic Circulation Element which states in part:
". . . .creation in the undeveloped central area of Winter Springs ofa
primary civic, business and service focus for the City."
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The Town Center area is envisioned to be a mixed use development involving
retail commercial, residential, and office uses, The mixed use concept ofthese
land uses is compatible with the county's Future Land Use Map "Commercial"
and "Office" designation to the south in the county enclave and with the City's
"Commercial" designation to the west along S.R. 434
"
The comprehensive plan amendment is compatible with and not in conflict with
the other elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically:
Land Use Element:
Objective A under Goal 3
Objective B of Goal 1
Objective A under Goal 2
Policy I of Objective B under Goal 3
Conservation Element:
Policy 2 of Objective B under Goal I
Policy 8 of Objective B under Goal I
Recreation and Open Space Element:
Policy I of Objective H under Goal I
Policy 2 of Objective H under Goal I
Objective J under Goal I
Sanitary Sewer Sub-Element:
Policy 2 of Objective C under Goal 1
Storm Drainage and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element:
Policy 1, 3, 4 of Objective B under Goal 1
Policy 8 of Objective C under Goal 2
Intergovernmental Coordination Element:
Policy I of Objective D under Goal 1
Objective E under Goal I
Policy la, Id of Objective F under Goal I
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2. WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
163.3177(10)(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,
STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(16) Land Use
Goal (a), Policy 1
(18) Public Facilities
Policy 4
(22) The Economy
Policy I, 3, 12
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 detennining 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-5.02 1 (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,
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EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE
REGIONAL POLICY PLAN:
Policy 57.1: 1,4, 5
Policy 58.1
Policy 64.7: 4
Policies 65.4, 65,5
Policy 67.2
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.
9J-5.021(1) FAC,
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 ofthe 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 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.
IV. FINDINGS:
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The proposed future land use change from "Mixed Use" , "Commercial", "Rustic
Residential", "Conservation", "Recreational" and "Public Buildings", to "Town
Center District" in the subject area is compatible with surrounding land use
de:signations, since the land on the south side of S.R 434 opposite the subject land is
FLUM designated "Commercial". On the north side of Orange Ave. are areas
designated in the county enclave as "Suburban Estates" and "Conservation". The
Town Center will be compatible with these designations since the City's Central Winds
Park, the Winter Springs High School, and the single family subdivisions, Tuskawilla
Trace and St. Johns Landing provide an appropriate separation from the higher
dllnsity/intensity development of the Town Center to the south.
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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.
V. SUGGESTED DRC RECOMMENDATION TO THE LPA:
The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the Development
Review Committee make the following recommendation to the Local Planning Agency:
1. 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-I-99), creating a new Future Land Use Map
designation "Town Center District" in the text and on the Future Land Use Map
of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies
(Volume 2 of2); and
2. Hold a second public hearing, after receiving and reviewing the ORC Report, to
adopt the plan amendment.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Map of subject land proposed to be included in new FLUM designation "Town Center
District" .
B. Town Center Master Plan - Winter Springs. Florida (prepared by Dover, Kohl &
Partners, Gibbs Planning Group, Inc., and Michael Design Associates, Inc.
C, Commercial Planning Study for the Town Center of Winter Springs. Florida (prepared
by Gibbs Planning Group, Inc,.
Development Review Conunitt.ee
October 19, 1999 meeting
Fall Amendment Cycle. 1999
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Town Center Amendment
LG.cPA-1-99
ATTACHMENT A
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NOTE: Copies of Town Center Master Plan - Winter Sorings. Florida (prepared
by Dover, Kohl & Partners, Gibbs Planning Group, Inc., and Michael
Design Associates, Inc. are available for review prior to the DRC meeting
at the Community Development Dept. and will be available at the
upcoming October 19, 1999 DRC meeting.
ATTACHMENT C
NOTE: Copies of Commercial Planning Study for the Town Center of Winter
Springs. Florida (prepared by Gibbs Planning Group, Inc, are available for
review prior to the DRC meeting at the Community Development Dept.
and will be available at the upcoming October 19, 1999 DRC meeting.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-1800
Community Development Dept.
Planning Division
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 19, 1999 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Submitted by: Tania Haas
Administrative Secretary
Community Development Department
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19,1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Development Review Committee meeting was called to order Tuesday, October 19,
1999, at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Charles Carrington, A1CP in the East Conference Room
of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call
Carrington
Grimms
Cook
Jenkins
Houck
Hall
Dallas
LeBlanc
Tolleson
II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Winter Springs Executive Park
Pre-Application Meeting, Final Engineering
The above referenced final engineering, pre-application meeting for Winter Springs
Executive Park. There was discussion between City staff and D. Cathcart and J. Cathcart
who represented the project. Stan Mann ofFDOT made comments also.
B. Elizabeth Morse Foundation Property
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment LG-CPA-2-99
Changing the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation from
County A-tO "Agriculture" to City FLUM Designation "Lower
Density Residential".
The Devdopment Review Committee considered the Elizabeth Morse Foundation
Property Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element,
Changing the Future Land Use Map Designation from County R-IO "Agriculture" to
"Lower Density Residential". Randy Kirkwood represented Harling Locklin
Associates. Staff members present were Carrington, Grimms, Cook, Jenkins, Houck,
Hall, Dallas, LeBlanc and Tolleson.
Randy Kirkwood noted the property is located north of S.R. 434 and south of Lake
Jessup, west of the beltway and east of Spring Avenue.
The Chairman noted for the record that the subject property was approved for annexation
at the September 27, 1999 Commission meeting and is pending rezoning approval.
Houck, LeBlanc, Jenkins, Hall, Dallas and Tolleson had no comments at this time,
Grimms discussed the boundary survey that calculated greater acreage tTom 59.45 to
67.85 acres.
Grimms made a motion that the Development Review Committee make the following
recommendation to the Local Planning Agency:
I. That the City Commission hold a first (transmittal) public hearing and transmit to
the Department of Community Affairs the proposed Large Scale Comprehensive
J'lan Amendment (LG-CP A-2-99), to change from Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designation R-1O "Agriculture" (I DU per 10 acres maximum) to the City's
J'LUM designation of "Lower Density Residential" (1.1 - 3.5 DU per acre) the
Elizabeth Morse Foundation property on the Future Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan Use Element (Volume 2 of2); and
2. Hold a second public hearing, after receiving and reviewing the ORC Report, to
adopt the plan amendment.
Tolleson seconded the motion. The chairman called for any discussion. Hearing none, the
chairmall called for the vote. All were in favor. Motion passed.
C. Tuscawilla PUD - Parcel 7 and Parcel 8
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment LG-CPA-3-99
Changing the Future Land Use Map Designation from "Recreation"
to Designation "Lower Density Residential".
The Development Review Committee considered the Tuscawilla PUD Parcel 7 and
Parcel 8 Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, the
Future Land Use Map Designation from "Recreation" to "Lower Density Residential".
Rob Holland and Steve Loveland represented Tuscawilla Country Clubs Inc.
John Howell represented the firm Holland and Knight. Joel Ivey represented Ivey, Harris
and Walls, Inc. Staff members present were Carrington, Grimms, Cook, Jenkins, Houck,
Hall, Dallas, LeBlanc and Tolleson.
Joel Ivey presented a brief overview of the proposed project and stated a commitment to
deliver a project consistent with the proposed amendment and also noted his commitment
to deliver a product acceptable to the marketplace.
Grimms summarized Section IV- Findings located in the memo and staff report attached.
Houck raised the question how this would impact the tennis court and golf course areas
and had staff made a determination if what has been proposed coincides with the
development agreement.
Joellvey stated after a brief discussion that there would be no impact on the tennis court
and golf course areas.
Cook sought clarification on easements, Joel Ivey noted that easements would be
maintained.
Hall discussed concerns as they relate to Howell Creek and asked if a wetland survey had
been performed.
Dallas had no comments at this time,
Grimms made a motion that the Development Review Committee make the following
recommendation to the Local Planning Agency:
1. That the City Commission hold a first (transmittal) public hearing and transmit to
the Department of Community Affairs the proposed Large Scale Comprehensive
l)lan Amendment (LG-CP A-3-99), to change the Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
designation "Recreation" to the FLUM designation of "Lower Density
Residential" (1. I - 3.5 DU per acre) the Tuscawilla PUD Parcel 7 and Parcel 8
property on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
element (Volume 2 of2), and
2. Hold a second public hearing, after receiving and reviewing the ORC Report, to
adopt the plan amendment.
Houck seconded the motion. The chairman called for any discussion. Hearing none, the
chairman called for the vote. All in favor except LeBlanc. Motion passed. LeBlanc
began discussing inclusion of additional language to motion as passed, Houck added that
he agreed with LeBlanc's suggestion for additional language.
LeBlanc requested the chairman to entertain a second motion modifying the motion as
voted. The chairman accepted the request, but remarked that there must be a motion to
amend a previously adopted motion. LeBlanc stated "so moved"; seconded by Houck.
LeBlanc stated the he makes the following motion:
That the development conform to the existing Development Agreement and that any
development meets all the current regulations of the City.
Houck seconded the motion. The chairman hearing no further discussion called for the
vote, Motion passed unanimously.
n. Town Center
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment LG-CPA-1-99
Creating a New Designation "Town Center".
The Development Review Committee considered the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to the Land Use Element, creating a new designation "Town Center" to the
Future Land Use Map. Staff members present were Carrington, Grimms, Cook, Jenkins,
Houck, Hall, Dallas, LeBlanc and Tolleson.
Chairman Carrington briefly discussed the proposed project's history and informed staff
the third reading of Ordinance 707 dealing with the Town Center District boundary and
(Zoning) Code was scheduled for the October 25, 1999 Commission meeting.
Grimms discussed the current status of the Town Center Large Scale Comprehensive
Plan Amendment. (memo and staff report attached)
LeBlanc, Cook, Jenkins, Dallas, Tolleson, Hall had no comments at this time.
Grimms made the motion that the Town Center Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment be forwarded to the City's Local Planning Agency. Grimms noted the
suggested DRC recommendations to the LPA (attached). All voted aye.
There was much discussion on staff's preference of obtaining legal advice from the City
Attorney upon submittal of site plans that are contrary to the adopted guidelines.
m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(None)
IV. ADJOURN~NT
Hearing no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m,
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIOA 32708.2799
Telephone (407) 327.1800
Community Development Dept.
Planning Division
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
JUNE 2,1999
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES (part)
Submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF wrNTEH SI']{]NC;S
M]NlJTES
J'LANNIN(; AND I'.ONIN(; BOA'WIU'A
HEGU1.AH MEETING - JUNE 2, ]999
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II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Town Center Large Scale Comprchensivc Plan Amcndmcnt to the Land
Use Element, Volume 2 of2 Futurc Land Use Map (20]0) (LG-CPA-]-99)
Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator briefed thc
Board on the Findings and the Recommendations from tonight's report,
There was discussion on Attachment "A" regarding a cut-off; the 240 acre parcel; and the
proposed area comprising the expanded Town Center.
The Board discussed potable and re-use lines. Mr. Grimms agreed to change the double
reference involving the potable lines; and he agreed to change the reference to water lines
mentioned with sanitary lines. Mr. Grimms also agreed to amend the references to
endangered species, to include animals and fauna.
The Board next discussed whether borings or geotechnical reports were performed; if any
enclaves were being considered; suggestions of possible land speculation; the proximity
of the planned Town Center; wetlands; the closeness of the planned Town Center to Lake
Jessup; how the City's Comprehensive Plan is involved; the future of McDonald's; and
the cun'ent status of a new grocery store to be located in the Town Center.
The timeline and the Development of Regional Impact (DR!) was next discussed. Mr.
Grimms agreed to provide the Board with additional information regarding this.
Chaimmn Tom Brown asked Mr. Grimms, "For the record, bring us to date on some of
the lands - like with the map of the Kingsbury, the lands that were in the dotted line
section, as to their status". Chairman Brown then added, "The progress that he has made
for the record, in various areas and areas where he is working, and if there is any
information on the overpass of the trail which is going to go across 434; if that is still a
possibility or what you do know about it. I think that would fill us in a little bit on some
of the questions".
Mr. Grimms and the Board further discussed individuals moving for the right price;
enclaves; the Dover Kohl study; the Kingsbury propcrty; and what other areas we would
like to consider for annexation.
Regarding the Trail, Mr. Grimms explained the funds that may be available for this
project; and that his understanding was that horses could traverse the overpass. There
were further comments about the Cross-Seminole Trail; the projected path; green spaces
that are interlocked into this plan; and the relationship to the planned Town Center.
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The Board and Mr. Grimms spoke of the public's preference to NOT have the typical
strip shopping centers in the city, and that the Commission has responded accordingly.
They also discussed the current public-private partnership that is currently going on.
Chairman Tom Brown then said to Mr. Grimms, "Again, for the record, and for our
information, even though we're not voting on the amendment for the amended second
phase, which could be - could you give us an overview. I know there was one - but for
the record, and for everyone on this Board, so that we know that they have heard it, I
would also appreciate it if you would give us an overview on the other area - for
information purposes".
Mr. Grimms further explained an Agreement involving the Casscells Trust in relation to
the GreeneWay Interchange District. There was further discussion on the "expanded
town center"; and what it might encompass. Discussion.
Chairman Brown next stated, "For the record again, I'd like to get it into the record, I
think there's a lot of great opportunities here, that's being missed. A few years ago,
matter of fact, about five or six years ago, I had written a lot of articles to various people
to try and get the trail to be a Trolley, and now - it would have taken the kids to the high
school .- it would have taken the children to the Tuscawilla area, it could have ran down
the middle of 434 and 17-92 and it could eliminate a lot of school bussing, and of course,
we would not have a trail, we'd have a trolley. But, now with this Town Center, I think it
was a good idea, now, and in hind sight, I think it was a tremendous idea I had, even
though no one picked it up and pursued it".
Chairman Brown further spoke about diggings in the area, and he suggested that some
type of historical type of building for historical items should be included in the area. He
asked that Mr. Joshi (of Joshi and Associates) be informed of this. Discussion.
The Board further discussed preserving nature; that the shores of Lake Jessup should not
be blocked from the general public; environmentally sensitive land; preserving Lake
Jessup; and mitigation.
Tape IISid,: B
"I WOULD MAKE A MOTION THAT THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY,
WEARING THAT HAT, RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COMMISSION THAT
THEY HOLD A FIRST TRANSMITTAL PUBLIC HEARING AND TRANSMIT
TO D.C.A. THE PROPOSED LARGE-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT (LG-CPA-I-99), CREATING A NEW (FLUM) FUTURE LAND
USE MAP DESIGNATION CALLED THE "TOWN CENTER DISTRICT" IN
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES,
AND POLICIES OF VOLUME 2 OF 2; AND FURTHER THAT THE CITY
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COMMISSION - WE RECOMMEND THEY HOLD A SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING, AFTER GETTING THE ORC REPORT FROM D.C.A. TO ADOPT
THE PLAN. THAT IS BASED UPON THE FINDINGS THAT HAVE BEEN
PROVlDED TO US, BY STAFF, IN THE REPORT, THAT PRECEEDED THE
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE VARIOUS BULLET POINTS IN
THOSE FINDINGS OF ROMAN NUMERAL IV".
MOTION BY BILL FERNANDEZ. SECONDED BY ROSANNE KARR.
DISCUSSION. VOTE: CARL STEPHENS, JR.: AYE; MARC CLINCH: AYE;
BILL FERNANDEZ: AYE; ROSANNE KARR: AYE; TOM BROWN: AYE;
AYE. MOTION CARRIED.