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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 02 05 Consent Item C , " t( CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETlNG NOVEMBER 20, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Special Meeting was called to order Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Bill Fernandez in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Ha11, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairman Bill Fernandez, present Vice Chairman Tom Brown, present Board Member Rosanne Karr, present Board Member Joanne Krebs, absent Board Member Sally McGinnis, absent The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. REGULAR , REGULAR A. State Road 434 Retail Center Preliminary & Final Site Plan. Ms. Tracy Crowe, Principal Planner, Land Design Innovations, 140 North Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida: presented a report and recommendations on behalf of City Staff, and distributed a letter from some Stone Gable residents which requests that an eight foot (8') wall be constructed behind the four (4) residences abutting the State Road 434 Retail Center. Mr. Hal Kantor, Attorney, Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, 215 North Eola Drive, Orlando, Florida: presented his presentation to the Board and spoke on behalf of the Developer. Chairman Fernandez opened the "Public Input" portion of the Meeting to the public. Mr. Tom Kearney, 159 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: President of the Stone Gable Homeowner's Association stated "We are not opposed to their center lane cut; we are just opposed to them taking ours away". Mr. Kearney also stated concerns with the thirty-foot (30') buffer, the potential future expansion of the facility, and the desire for no second story. 'l CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 20, 2002 PAGE20F5 Tape I1Side B Discussion developed. Chairman Fernandez stated, "This property lies within the New Development Overlay District, is that correct?" Ms. Crowe stated, "Yes." Chairman Fernandez then said, "That is the City Ordinance. In your 'Findings', when it says - number 7), 'Preliminary Site Plan is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and City Code of Ordinances', does that refer to the New Development District Overlay, 434 New Development District Overlay?" Ms. Crowe stated, "Yes, sir." Chairman Fernandez inquired about "Number 8), when it says 'The Pinal Engineering and Site Plan is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances subject to the following conditions', does that also reference the New District Overlay Zoning?" Ms. Crowe answered, "Yes sir." Mr. Robert Johnston, 104 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: discussed the three (3) entranceway options for the Retail Center; requested a "Brick wall instead of a Masonry wall" be constructed behind the affected properties; and that the wall be constructed "On the other side of the trees". Brief discussion developed regarding the wall that will separate Stone Gable from the Retail Center. Mr. Robert Keith, 106 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: advised the Board that the Stone Gable residents "Have had a difference of opinion on the wall and the trees" and stated in regards to the wall height, "I think we can live with six feet (6') - we do not want a Variance on the issue of the wall." Ms. Katherine Snodgrass, 112 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the Board and explained that her residence was built on Lot 7 and stated, "I want a wall, I do not want a Variance issued" because of the lack of trees behind her residence. Ms. Maria Vargas, 110 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: did not verbally address the Board, but Chairman Fernandez stated that Ms. Vargas was in favor of a buffer wall. Mr. Anthony Edwards, 100 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: stated, "My family - we would like to have a natural tree buffer and then a wall after that." When asked for his preference on the Stone Gable entrance median cut, Mr. Edwards replied, "I would like to - keep our median cut." Ms. Kasey Edwards, 100 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the "Drop-off' in her backyard and questioned how a wall would provide privacy when it would sit so low. Mr. Kantor replied, "We have to fill part ofthe land." /) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 20, 2002 PAGE30F5 Mr. John Martin, 407 Flatwood Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: did not address the Board. Chairman Fernandez closed the "Public Input" portion of the Meeting to the public. Tape 2/Side A Mr. Kantor advised the Board that "I would ask [for] the approval of the project consistent with the plans, consistent with the Staffs Recommendation, and consistent with the DOT [Department of Transportation] approval." Chairman Fernandez asked Mr. Kantor in regards to 8) a) of the Staff "Findings", "Do you agree to that on behalf of the Developer?" Mr. Kantor stated, "Ifthat is the standard City condition, we agree to it." Under 8) b) regarding drainage easement, Chairman Fernandez inquired, "Developer have any problems?" Mr. Kantor stated, "No, we are aware of that. There is unapproved drainage that crosses his property." Chairman Fernandez asked, "And you are going to go along with an easement?" Mr. Kantor answered, "Yes." Chairman Fernandez then asked, "Cross access on the west, cross access on the east, the Developer is willing to go along with that?" Mr. Kantor said, "Yes sir, and it is not shown on this drawing but we do show on the plan, a place that provides cross access on the east. I do not know if we show it on the west." In regards to dumpster pad enclosures and referencing Ordinance 2002-13, Chairman Fernandez asked, "You are going to comply with that, and the plan shows at least fifty foot (50') clearance?" Mr. Kantor said, "Yes, sir." "Signage consistent with - Section 20-470. and [Chapter] 16 of the City Code - the Developer has no problem?" Mr. Kantor responded, "That is correct." In regards to "Off-site light spillage not exceeding .5 - candle power", Mr. Kantor stated, "We agree with that." Chairman Fernandez read 8) h) of the "Findings" and asked Mr. Kantor, "Does the Developer have any problems with that?" Mr. Kantor answered, "No sir." Regarding 8) i), addressing a six-foot (6') masonry wall that will be constructed across the southern portion of the site, Mr. Kantor advised the Board, "We agree to that." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN BROWN. "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION, THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE THE FINDINGS WHICH MR. FERNANDEZ DISCUSSED. I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE RECOMMEND TO WE TAKE THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE S.R. [STATE ROAD] 434 RETAIL CENTER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL ENGINEERING SITE PLANS, TO THE CITY COMMISSION SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS: 8) a) THROUGH i) SET FORTH IN THE FINDINGS SECTION ABOVE; AND THAT THE ~ CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 20,2002 PAGE40F5 EXISITING DIRECTIONAL MEDIAN OPENING TO STONE GABLE REMAIN, AND A NEW DIRECTIONAL MEDIAN OPENING BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE WESTERN PROJECT'S ACCESS POINT." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KARR. DISCUSSION. Mr. John Newbauer, 102 Stone Gable Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke briefly from the audience on this matter. VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN BROWN: AYE CHAIRMAN FERNANDEZ: AYE BOARD MEMBER KARR: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Fernandez informed those in attendance that the Final Site Plan would be presented to the City Commission on Monday, December 9,2002 for Final Approval. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This Agenda Item was not discussed. IV. REPORTS No Reports were given. V. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN BROWN. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ADJOURN." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KARR. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Fernandez adjourned the Meeting at 8:49 p.m. ," RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 20, 2002 PAGESOFS ILOCAL PLANNING AGENCY Boards and Committees\Planning and Zoning Board - Local Planning Agency\aIll\MINUTES\112002 SPECIAL.doc NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the February S, 2003 Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Meeting.