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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 02 28 Public Workshop LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 THE ATTACHED WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE ATTENDEES BY MS. ELOISE SAHLSTROM, AICP, ASLA, SENIOR PLANNER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. "Great Ideas for a Great City" Public Workshop February 28, 2007 7:00 P.M Thank you for coming to the IIGreat Ideas for a Great City" Public Workshop. We value your attendance and your comments. What is the Purpose of the Workshop? To identify major planning issues critical to the future of the City, as part of the City's 7-year Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). What is the Evaluation and Appraisal Report? The Evaluation and Appraisal Report functions as an audit of the successes and shortcomings of the City's Comprehensive Plan and suggests how the plan should be revised to better address community objectives, changing conditions, trends affecting the community, and changes in state requirements. The issues identified will set the stage for revisions to the City's Comprehensive Plan. By identifying local issues clearly and specifically, the resulting document can become a useful tool for the City and not just an exercise in compliance. What is the Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan is a regulatory document required by the State that describes the way that Winter Springs will develop and grow, lists goals and objectives for different parts of the City, and lists the policies to direct programs, budgets and decisions. Over time a community changes. Some changes are consistent with the growth anticipated and planned, but other circumstances bring changes to the community that were not anticipated. In order for the Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan to be useful in guiding future growth and development, it must be brought up to date to reflect changes, new circumstances, and potentially new directions for the City. The State also requires that the City periodically review and update the Comprehensive Plan, according to a schedule established by State statute. This workshop is an important step in deciding what major key planning issues are critical to the future of the City and are to be included in the EAR. Consider what you want Winter Springs to be 25 years from now. Some ways to think about this- · What distinguishes Winter Springs as a "great city" and should continue as important directions for the City? . What concerns do you h~ve about the future of Winter Springs? Tips on Identifying Major Issues · Identify issues as clearly and specifically as possible; · Select subjects that are important to Winter Springs; and · "SeTe.ct ~oncerns related to the existing and future growth and development of Winter Springs. Issues may also include social, economic and environmental topics. Draft Issues Identified by the Local Planning Agency, City Commission, and Staff: Greenway Interchange Employment District The Greenway Interchange District (Gill) was established as a land use category in the City's Comprehensive Plan, to provide regional employment opportunities and an expanded tax base for the City (given its location and regional accessibility at the nexus of the Greeneway and S.R. 434). Should the Gill be a collaborative effort with Oviedo, Sanford and Seminole County as regional effort and as a possible extension of the high tech corridor known as "Innovation Way"? Currently, up to 25% of the Gill can be developed in medium to high density residential after a certain percentage of the Gill is developed. Is it necessary to maintain the 25% residential component to support the professional office park environment? Comments Population and Housing Density In the past, the City experienced expansion of its land area through annexation of adjacent developing land. In the 1970s the City more than doubled its land mass with the annexation of the Tuscawilla PUD. However, since that time, the City has seen decreased expansion. During the last ten years, the City's land mass increased by only 7%. With the implementation of an annexation boundary to the east along DeLeon Street, it is expected that the City will only increase its land area by 1-2% over the next twenty years. Since Winter Springs will not be sprawling out, it will see more infill development and urbanization. Even with infill development, the City only has 1000 acres remaining of vacant land that is not already in the development process. The majority of this area is in the Greeneway Interchange District or Town Center. The next 5-7 years will see the Town Center develop into the vision portrayed in the original Master Plan as a concentrated, mixed-use center for the City with parks, conservation areas and public facilities blended with commercial, office and residential uses. Currently, the Comprehensive Plan allows a FAR of 2.0 and 36 dwelling units per acre in the Town Center. Should density incentives or additional building height be allowed in exchange for the increased preservation of greenspace? How should the City respond to request for increased density outside of the Town Center? Comments Elderly Housing Most elderly wish to remain living independently, even when they can no longer fully manage their h'ousehold affairs; however, they can only do so, if alternative housing options are available. What are the implications of Winter Springs' aging "boomer" population on housing arrangements and especially housing types, as well as proximity & available transportation modes to key services like medical care and shopping for everyday basic needs? What kind of housing does the older generation desire to live in? What can we do to attract an Assisted Living Center? What do we need to do to require townhouse and condominium conformance to "Communities for a Lifetime" standards? "'. . Comments Work-Force Housing (defined as "Housing available for workinq households that earn up to 140% of the Area Median Income") To ensure community viability, the housing stock must include diverse, affordable, and accessible "for sale" and "rental" unit~. The cost of housing has skyrocketed in recent years, while wages have remained relatively flat. Only one out of three City employees reside in the City. Should Winter Springs identify opportunities and methodologies to encourage the provision of workforce housing? Will families that cannot afford single family units occupy townhomes, condominiums, rental property? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are one way to provide alternative housing options as rentals or for elderly family members. Strict design guidelines could be implemented to insure that should an ADU be approved, it would contribute in a positive way to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Should the City consider allowing Accessory Dwelling Units in single family neighborhoods as an alternative housing option either for elderly family members or as rentals? A very successful example is Avery Park. Comments SR 434 Corridor Interconnecting roads provide alternative routes and reduce traffic on city arterials, but Winter Springs has little in the way of alternative routes to eliminate congestion on corridors such as SR 434 and Tuskawilla Road. Should the City pro actively look to develop interconnecting roadways? Lynx has identified an express route in 2010 from Oviedo Marketplace to downtown Orlando as well as a potential route from Oviedo Marketplace to the commuter rail station on SR 434 in Longwood. Should the City look to expand its transportation choices to provide support such transportation options to gain regional connectivity and reduce future congestion? Should the City increase bicycle routes for commuting which interconnect with regional transportation systems such as the proposed commuter rail and bus lines? Comments Additional Issues to be Included for Compliance with State Regulations Revision of Infrastructure Element to include Water Supply Management Plan Updated Capital Improvements Element based on Financially Feasibility New School Concurrency Element Financial Feasibility ofImplementing the Comprehensive Plan What happens next? A scoping meeting will be held in March with affected governmental agencies to review the City's draft list of issues and to receive input. The final list of issues will then be summarized (as a "Letter of Understanding") presented at ajoint meeting of the Local Planning Agency and City Commission and then sent to the State DCA with a request for a letter expressing DCA's agreement with the topics selected. These topics then become the guide for DCA's review of the adopted EAR for sufficiency. After receiving DCA's agreement, the City will proceed with the EAR. The EAR will access: Successes and Shortcomings (Brief Assessment) of each Comprehensive Plan Element; .. "Obj~ctives in the Comprehensive Plan as they relate to the identified Issues; Actions or corrective measures needed in the Plan including Plan amendments needed. The adopted EAR is due to the State by May 1, 2008. Winter Sprinas' Statistics- January 2007 Incorporated- Land Area- Acreage Annexed since 1997- Projected Land Area 2025 (Build-Out)- 1959 14.78 sq. miles 601.51 acres or 1 square mile 15.0 I sq. miles Population 2006 (MO est.)- 34,621 Projected Population 2025 (Build-Out) (Shimberg)- 45,506 Median Age 2006 (MO est.)- Total Housing Units 2006 (MO est.)- Median Household Income 2006 (MO est.)- Average Household Income2006 (MO est.)- Households Cost Burdened 2005 (Shimberg est.)- Home Ownership Rate 2006 (MO est.)- 39.3 14,129 [14076 (City est)] $58,919 $75,953 3354 households in Winter Springs (26%) pay more than 30% of income for rent or mortgage costs [28% statewide] 72.6% Number of Businesses 2006 (MO est.)- 719 Number of Employed in Winter Springs (MO est.)- 5,329 Population with an Associates, Bachelors or Graduate Degree 2006 (MO est.)- Vacant Developable Acreage 2007 (Cityest.)- (not currently in development review) Acreage of the Town Center Current Status of the Town Center (Jan 2007) Retail Office Residential Public Parks Conservation 48.7% 658 acres 630 acres or 1 square mile 21 % of total sq. footage of retail, completed 8% of total sq. footage of office, completed 6% of total # of residential units, completed 81 % oftotal sq. footage of public facilities, completed 89% of total acreage of parks, completed 12% of total acre~ge of conservation lands, set aside During the next five years, many of the projects currently under review will be realized. Anticipated Status of the Town Center (2012) Retail Office Residential Public Parks Conservation 73% of total sq. footage of retail, completed 95% of total sq. footage of office, completed 68% of total # of residential units, completed 81 % of total sq. footage of public facilities, completed 95% of total acreage of parks, completed 100% of total acreage of conservation lands, set aside Compiled by City of Winter Springs, Planning Division, February 2007 BEBR- Bureau of Economic & Business Research, University of Florida MO- Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission Shimberg- Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing .. -' "Great Ideas for a Great City" .. Public Workshop SURVEY The purpose of this survey is to identify major planning issues critical to the future of the City. Your help is greatly appreciated; however your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. Responses are anonymous and only aggregated results will be tabulated. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact: Eloise Sahlstrom, AICP, AS LA; Senior Planner City of Winter Springs; 1126 E. SR 434; Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Phone: (407) 327-5967 Email: esahlstrom@wintersprinosfl.oro. 1. How long have you lived in Winter Springs? Over 10 yrs _ 5-10 yrs _ 3-5 yrs _ Less than 3 yrs_ 2. What is your Age Category? Over 65 45 to 65 25 to 44 15 to 24 3. What is the number of people that currently live with you in your household? 4a. Are you currently employed full-time? If yes, do you work in Winter Springs? Yes Yes No No 5. What is your average commute time? 6. What distinguishes Winter Springs as a "great city" and should continue to be important directions in the future? 7. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should work toward increasing Elderly Housing options. I I Strongly Agree I I Agree Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 8. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should allow density incentives or additional building height in exchange for preservation of greens pace. I I Strongly Agree I I Agree I I Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 9. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should work toward increasing Work Force Housing options. I I S~rongly Agree . "" I I Agree I I Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 10. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should keep residential housing as a component of the Greeneway Interchange Employment District. I I Strongly Agree I I Agree I I Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 11. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should allow Accessory Dwelling Units to be constructed in single family zoning districts as long as they do not detract from the character of the neighborhood. I I Strongly Agree I I Agree I I Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 12. (Please circle your response) Winter Springs should proactively look to developing interconnecting roadways. I I Strongly Agree I I Agree I I Disagree I I Strongly Disagree Optional Comment 13. What other concerns do you have about the future of Winter Springs? 14. Did you find this Workshop helpful andlor informative? Yes No Thank you for your time. . -.