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Home My WebLink About2001 07 09 Regular A Multiple Family Dwellings in C-1 Zoning District at Wagner's Curve , i- - or~ COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM A Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X July 9. 2001 Meeting ~ -~ Mgr. / Authoriz tlOn. REQUEST: The Community Development Department presents to the City Commission a request to hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use to allow multiple family dwellings in the C-I (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district at Wagner's Curve, pursuant to Section 20-234 of the Zoning Chapter of the City Code of Ordinances. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a request of Daly Design Group for Springs Land/Lake Jessup Limited, the applicant, to allow multiple-family residential units as a conditional use in the C-I (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district. APPLICABLE CODE: Sec. 20-234. Conditional Uses. (a) Multiple-family residential units may be permitted as a conditional use as provided by the board of adjustment. (b) Before a conditional use may be granted within the classification, the board of adjustment must, after public hearings, find that the use or uses are consistent with the general zoning and with the public interest. Sec. 20-82. Duties and powers, general. The board of adjustment shall make recommendations to the city commission to grant any variance or special (or conditional use] exception as delineated in this chapter. i JULY 9,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM A Page 2 (I) The board of adjustment shall have the additional following specific powers and duties: a. b. To hear and make recommendations to the city commission on special exceptions as authorized under the terms of the city's zoning ordinances; to make recommendations tp the city commission on such questions as are involved involved in determining when special exceptions [or conditional uses] with appropriate conditions and safeguards, or to recommend denial of special exceptions [or conditional uses] when not in harmony with the purpose and intent of the zoning regulations. In granting any special exception [or conditional use] with appropriate conditions and safeguards, violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the special exception is granted, shall be deemed-'a v.iolation of this chapter. The board of adjustment may recommend a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the special exception-is required shall be begun or completed, or both. The board of adjustment may recommend the granting of special exceptions where the applicant is seeking a minor deviation from zoning requirements so long as the granting of such special exception does not cause a change of character in the neighborhood, does not constitute a rezoning of the property in question or does not create a hardship for any of the adjacent property. The board of adjustment may also recommend the granting of special exceptions within C-I neighborhood commercial districts when the applicant has not sought a use listed in section 20-232, when the use sought will not cause an undue hardship to the area of the city, will not create a hazard or threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community, will generally comply with the character of the neighborhood and when the use is in harmony with the intent of the zoning ordinances of the city. Sec. 20-83. Procedures. (a) Upon receipt, in proper form and with appropriate fees, an application for a variance, special exception or conditional use as delineated in this chapter, the board of adjustment shall schedule such application for consideration at a public meeting. (b) All such applications will be process within sixty (60) days of receipt of same. (c) All meetings for consideration of a variance, special exception or conditional use shall be noticed for at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting in the following manner: :; JULY 9,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM A Page 3 (1) Posting the affected property with a notice of the meeting which indicates the matter to be considered. (2) Posting in city hall a notice of the meeting which indicates the property affected and the matter to be discussed. (3) At least seven (7) days prior to the meeting, the board of adjustment shall also notifY all owners of property adjacent to or within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the property to be affected of the time, date and place of the meeting. Such letter must also indicate the variance, special exception, or conditional use requested, and must require proof of delivery. (d) All interested persons shall be entitled to be heard as such meetings or to be heard by written statement submitted at or prior to such meeting.' (e) In the event a special exception, variance or conditional use is not authorized by ordinances of the city, the person requesting the unauthorized action must submit an application pursuant to section 20-28. (f) Appeals to the board of adjustment may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, board or bureau of the city affected by any decision of an administrative official under the zoning regulations. Such appeals shall be taken within thirty (30) days after such decision is made by filing with the officer from whom the appeal is taken and with the board of adjustment, a notice of appeal specifYing the grounds thereof. The appeal shall be in such form as prescribed by the rules of the board. The administrative official from whom the appeal is taken shall, upon notification of the filing of the appeal, forthwith transmit to the board of adjustment all the documents, plans, papers or other material constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. (g) The board of adjustment shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, give public notice thereof, as well as due notice to the parties in interest, and make recommendations to the city commission for the appeal within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney. For procedural purposes, an application for a special exception shall be handled by the board of adjustment the same as for appeals. (h) Any variance, special exception or conditional use which may be granted by the council shall expire six (6) months after the effective date of such action by the city commission, unless a building permit based upon and incorporating the variance, special exception or conditional use is obtained within the aforesaid six- month period. However, the city commission may renew such variance, special j' JULY 9,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM A Page 4 exception or conditional use for one (1) additional period of six( 6) months, provided good cause is shown and the application for extension shall be filed with the board at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the six-month period. Any renewal may be granted without public hearing, however, a reapplication fee may be charged in an amount not to exceed the amount of the original application fee. It is intended that provisions contained within this subsection are to be retroactive to the extent that any variance, special exception or conditional use previously granted shall become void if a period oftime in excess of twelve (12) months shall have lapsed, and a bUIlding permit based upon and incorporating the variance, special exceptions or conditional uses has not been issued prior to expiration of such time limit. CHRONOLOGY: May 4, 2001 - Conditional Use application and fee received by City. June 5, 2001 - Development Review Committee review June 7, 2001 - Board of Adjustment review FINDINGS: The Development Review Committee, at its June 5, 2001, meeting, found the concept of townhouses (multi-family) within the C-1 zoning district, to be consistent with the general zoning and with the public interest. This finding did not address specific site-plan issues. Those issues will be addressed during the site-plan review process. The finding does not address the proposed commercial out parcel at the southern end of the 16.64 acre overall "parent" tract. Dover, Kohl & Partners, the City's consultant for the City Center, has spent hours with the applicant to ensure that the project is consistent with the Town Center theme (the project is adjacent to, but not within, the Town Center). Please see the attached Dover, Kohl & Partners memorandums in Attachment "F." BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: At its regularly scheduled meeting of June 7, 2001, the City of Winter Springs Board of Adjustment voted 4 to 1 to recommend denial of the conditional use to allow multi-family development within the C-1 zoning district at Wagner's Curve. The majority of the board based the recommendation for denial on school capacity and motor vehicle traffic issues STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Commission approve the conditional use to allow multi-family development in the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district at Wagner's Curve, pursuant to Section 20-83 of the Zoning Chapter of the City Code of JULY 9,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM A Page 5 Ordinances, subject to the following conditions from Dover, Kohl & Partners (please see Dover, Kohl & Partners memorandums in Attachment "F"): 1. Building orientation is first and foremost - The buildings along S.R. 434 shall have their fronts aligned. Front doors shall face S.R. 434, and garage doors should be located to the rear of the buildings out of view from S.R. 434. This first element appears to be provided in the plans sent for review. 2. Sidewalks - A 5' sidewalk shall be provided in front of the building facing S.R.434. The sidewalk indicated on the plans within the D.O.T. Right-of-Way is not adequate, as there is no space for street trees between the sidewalk and the S.R. 434 travel lanes. Pathways shall lead from the sidewalk to the front entrances of the townhouse units. 3. Street trees - Regularly spaced shade trees shall be planted between the sidewalk and the S.R. 434 travel lanes. Tree spacing may be optimized for the tree species chosen, but shall not be greater than 40 feet on center. 4. Raised first floors - The finished floor height for the townhouse units shall be raised a minimum of two feet to provide privacy to occupants and to give the units more height and presence from the street. 5. Porch dimensions - Porches shall have a minimum depth of 8 feet clear to ensure that they are useable. 6. Vertically oriented openings - All window openings shall be taller than they are wide. 7. Variations in roof height - Variations in the height of the roofline shall be provided to help the elevations to read as individual townhouses rather than a single long bar building. Please note that the reasons behind many of the seven (7) conditions are set forth in the attached July 3, 2001, memorandum from Dover, Kohl & Partners. ATTACHMENTS: A - Legal Description B - Concept Map C - Conditional Use Application JULY 9,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM A Page 6 o - Development Review Committee Minutes E - Draft version of Board of Adjustment Minutes F - Dover, Kohl & Partners Memorandum CITY COMMISSION ACTION: ..:j' ': ATTACHMENT A Legal Description i: Springs Land Legal Deacrfption r t ,. Lots 18, 19, and the East 219 feet of lot 20, south of the new S.R.434. Block D. DR Mltchells Survey of the levy Grant Plat Book 1, Page 5. And also Lot 20 South of the new S.R. 434 (less the East 219 feet)e.lock D. DR Mitchells survey of the levy Grant. Plat book 1, Page 5. . - .J > "i.H .'fs , '~-r' ATTACHMENT B Concept Plans I I Wagner's Curve Townhouse Pro~ I --~- --. --------- 4. ~___ -....~ I --------r- --. . Site Data --- I -- .~--- --"---.. - ---.......... -:'-.-" ----- ~ -.~-- ~- Commercial Total Land A'rea Total Area Access Easement Net Commercial Area 16.64Ac 2.44 A 0.86 Ac 1.58 Ac I .....-- ---....., .................. --......~ .........- ---............ ~.~ ---- '--.......~ ", . --~...._- ..........._-'-... ~-, -~-................ ----~-~.......~. :,.. ...... S '-----.. . p. "'"' ~'" "'-. . ....;.]q ~. "' Residential ~:...; ;:..1\ 'l"f;,.-.; Residential Retention Total Units Proposed Dehsity Parking J Required Spaces 14.20 Ac 1. 70 Ac (12%) 160 Units 11.27 Units/Acre ...... -""- ~'-";. I -......,. ..'-........, , ....~- 320 (2/unit) -. Garage Off-Street Visitor I Total Parking 160 160 66 386 I I I I I I I Conceptual Site Layout Plan daly design group inc. Date: 06-25.tJl Scale: NTS Job No.:2011A ..@1 Land PlaMing, Landscape Architecture, Project Management. Development Consulting 861 W.Morse Blvd., Suite 125, Winter Pari<, Florida 32789 (407) 740.7373 Wagner's Curve Townhouse Conceptual Color Scheme Elevation daly design group inc. Land Planning. Landscape Architecture. Project Management, Devetopment Consulting 861 W.Morse Blvd.. Suite 125. Winter Parl<. Florida 32789 (407) 740-7373 Dale: 06-22-01 Scale: Not to Scale Job No.: 2011a D 11 m ~ . I - -:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -' r IA c./street tree 40' o.c. , , -, ( ~- existing 5' sidewalk { Stairs to 2' raised porched ~tj ~t; :, ..~ }""1 \I: l< .: l~ .~ ""\':' :ql".Y''!ii"",.~;n-""":,.,,,~ : I ~ 'C ;, , 'I t ' 2 story building ornamental light post 6' brick column wi ornamental fencing low shrubs and flowering ground cover I,(l:~': . ~f' I': _' _ '~l'., SR 434 20' Landscape Buffer 5' 7' 8' Walk Approach Porch Wagner's Curve Winter Springs, Florida daly design group inc. Land Planning, landscape Acchltecture, Project Management, Development Consulting 861 W.Morse Blvd., Suite 125, Winter Park, Florida 32789 (407) 740-7373 Iypica1434 Streetsca~ Date: 06.27-01 Scale: 1"=Not To Scale Job No.:2011a ~ -~- ATTACHMENT C Conditional Use Application ~i nJ.ln:ctl. '::>.t'tl.llH.i::>, t'L _".5'/."/UIj-:t.799 .(407)327-1800 FOR: x SPECIAL EXCEPTION VARIANCE 'CONDITIONAL USE - ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION 1. APPLICANT: 1?~t1 *SlG/J G.f.(~ 11.1t'.. 'PHQNE 7'10' 737~ ADDRESS: 1;01 1,1.). ,jf1)R.<[= IYJ/D :4"11.~/ {'dUffel'- f/:py. ,.1L ?f;.7Aq 2 PURPOSE OF' REQUEST: ~FJf)t> 111:/'7/ -1=};/?:lo/ Rr:~/f}F/...-r:7.4I_ /JAJ .;; m/r/l:IfUJI1'L" ~ PZoq::~ 3. ATTACH A COpy OF THE PARCEL SURVEY. 4. ATTACH AN'll x 17 MAP SHOWING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING PARCELS. 5. ATTACH LEGAL'DESCRIPTION. . ., 6. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 3~~ 2OJ~30 -o~ -OI,9:?Olq, ozo 7. LOCATION OF PARCEL .(Street .Address and/or Nearest Cross Streets):, "5.~:_4'&4; WE&TCPFTHE. ~05Toftlc;:.E 8. PRESENT ZONING: ~-I FUTURE LAND USE :~ rVtJ~E.D :U~j:. By Signing below' I understand that City of Winter Springs Off~cials may enter upon my property to inspect that portion as relates to this application; . (If the applic~nt is not the owner of the subject property, the applicant must attach a letter ot authorization signed by the owner) , A. T LEER-DAm OWNER-~ASE.~YPE OWNER-SIGNATURE, PERSONS ARE ADVISED THAT, IF THEY DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISIONS MADE AT THESE MEETINGS/HEARINGS, THEY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEY WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, AT THEIR COST, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, PER SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES I .s. ..t" . . SECTION 20-84 - APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (1) Any person, or persons, jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Adjustment may, within thirty (30) days after the filing of any decision in the office of the Board of Adjustment, but' not thereafter, apply to the City Council for administrative relief. After a hearing before the City Council an aggrieved party may. within thirty (10) rl~v~ ~f~nr t~n ~n~;-;"" "= APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS'. A Staff Report will be developed for each Application. The Applicant should be prepared to address each of the issues provided below for Variance requests. The application must be submitted in typewritten format. In order to grant a variance, the.Board of Adjustment must make the following findings of fact: 1. Tha t speci a 1 condi ti ons and' ci rcums tances exi s t whi ch are oecul i a r to the 1 and, S t ructur es or bui 1 dinQs '.i nvo 1 ved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildinQs in the same zoninq district. . , 2. That special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. ._ 3. That qrantinq the.variance requested will not confer on. the applicant any special privileqe that is denied by this chapter to other lands, buildinqs or structures in the same zoninq district. ....(\ 4. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this chanter would deprive the applicant of riqhts commonly enioyed by other properties in the same zoninQ district under the terms of this chapter and would work unnecessary hardship on the app 1 i can t. ..... 5. That the variance qranted is the minimum variance that ~~ 1 ~~rec..po~s~~ l)~. .t,h,7' r.e~~~~~bl e us e of the' 1 and, bui 1 dinQ or s uc r e'; . .. . - - A 6. That the qrant of:.'~'h~F.'aiirtl~6e:::Uijfil b~r'1J;'i\ai~6h'y" ~~i't'1i qenera'l intent and purpose of this chapter, wi 11 not iniurious to the neiqhborhood, or otherwise detrimental to pul:ild.'(;: .we.i)t'a!r'e. the be the \. 7. The request must be consistent wi th the obiectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. THE APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE CITY WIT~.~HE~NAHE~ ;. AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PROPERTY OWNER 'WITHIN 150 FT~" '6~..l'EAcir' . PROPERTY LINE BY THE SCHEDULED TIME. ,-no ~: r, .... . I . THE APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE TO POST THE BLUE NOTICE CARDON THE I SITE AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING ..I~ AT WHICH THE HATTER WILL BE CONSIDERED: SAID NOTICE SHALL NOT BE"j' p n c: 'T' t:" Tl f.l T IT't1 T ", ".., 't7 T:' ,..... T' m V n T" ,..,,,. m ~ . f""'\ r"' ~ 'I .... .... ATTACHMENT D Development Review Committee Minutes DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE 9c ~ JUNE 5, 2001 Minutes Community Development Director Charles Carrington called the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting of June 5, 2001, to order at approxiimately 9:30 AM. I. Manny Garcia's request to partially relocate'a 30' wide ingress/egress & utility easement from its present location on Tuscawilla Unit 5 to The Oaks Unit 1, Tract "A" Present, on behalf of the City, were Charles Carrington, John Baker, Glenn Tolleson, Chuck Pula, Kim Hall, Kip Lockcuff, Jimette Cook, Tim Lallathin, and Dennis Franklin. Present, on behalf of the applicant, were Thomas Ross (attorney) and John Sikes (P.E.) , Current Planning Coordinator John Baker addressed issues relating to final subcHvision plats, stating that he and the City Attorney had discussed the easement and determined that vacating and replatting the two (2) subdivisions may be necessary. The City Attorney will research whether or not alternatives to vacating and replatting exist. Other issues included determining the use designated for Tract "A," letters of approval from all affected utilities, demonstrating fee simple ownership of Lot 4 of Tuscawilla Unit 5 and Tract "A" of Oak Forest Unit 1, demonstrating that the relocation will not adversely affect ownership or convenient access of other persons owning parts of the subdivision, documentation of topography, listed plant and/or animal species, wetlands, floodplain, the existing 50' wide drainage easement, the status of the existing ingress/egress and utility easement, and the relationship of the status of this existing easement to the proposed location in terms of abandonment, demolition, and relocation. The owner's representatives stated that Mr. Garcia owns Lot 4 of Tuscawilla Tract 5 as well as Tract "A" of Oak Forest Unit 1. They will have a listed species study, tree survey, and will initiate applicable permitting to cross the wetlands associated with the drainage easement. The existing crossing has two (2) elliptical pipes. The existing easement is paved and has water and power lines. The water is proposed to remain, but they are considering moving the power. The power company will do this if they are paid for the relocation. The paving will be demolished and removed from the portions of the access- way that will be relocated. Pubic Works/Utility Director Kip Lockcuff stated that there is an existing water line that may encroach onto Mr. Garcia's property. The City needs an approximately 15' wide easement over this line. The City will be upgrading this water line. The applicant needs to coordinate with the Public Works Department, so that the new access improvements are not subsequently disrupted by work on the upgraded water line. He noted that Florida Power Corporation is the power-provider. Code Enforcement Manager Jimette Cook stated that a tree survey will be required for the affected area and that trees of greater than four (4) inch caliper must either be replaced on-site or mitigated through contribution to the City's tree bank. She noted that soil compaction could damage or kill nearby trees that are not slated for removal. ~. - Stormwater Utility Manager Kimberly Hall reiterated the need to know the purpose of Tract "A.n The applicant's representatives, John Sikes and Tom Ross, stated that the uses of Tract "An probably were addressed in the title work when Mr. Garcia purchased the tract. If so, they will provide that information to the City. Mr. Garcia had gone door to door, and had received at least verbal approval from all but one owner, who stated that Mr. Garcia would have to buy his property to get his approval. Fire Chief Tim Lallathin and Mr. Lockcuff discussed the turning radii and other dimensional requirements with Mr. Sikes. Mr. Carrington stated that as soon as Mr. Baker receives word from the City Attorney, stating whether or not there is a simpler alternative to vacating and re-platting, then we will advise the applicant and his representatives. The Community Development Department will provide the applicant and his representatives with a list of items that must be provided for this to be reviewed further by DRC and then heard by the City Commission. II. Thomas Daly's request for Conditional Use approval to allow Townhouses (multi- family development) in the C-1 zoning district. Present, on behalf of the City, were Charles Carrington, John Baker, Glenn Tolleson, Chuck Pula, Kim Hall, Kip Lockcuff, Jimette Cook, Tim Lallathin, and Dennis Franklin. Present, on behalf of the applicant, was Thomas Daly. Current Planning Coordinator John Baker stated that multi-family development requires a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district. The Code requires that review for a conditional use find that the use or uses be consistent with the general zoning and with the public interest. The Code does not specify criteria for determining consistency with the public interest. Public Works/utility Director Kip Lockcuff stated that a signal is being planned for the eastern entrance, but is not designed to accommodate this project. Therefore the applicant must pay a fair share to ensure the signal will accommodate the proposed development. Utility provision is to be underground. Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Pula discussed concurrency and the need for active sports fields/facilities. Police Captain Glenn Tolleson addressed his site-plan-related access concerns. Stormwater Utility Manager Kimberly Hall addressed her site-plan-related wetland and wetland buffer concerns. Code Enforcement Manager Jimette Cook stated that she had no problem with the concept, but that the site plan would need to adhere to the SR 434 design standards, '- :;: adequately buffer from the adjacent C-2 property, and meet the City's tree protection and replacement requirements. Fire Chief Tim Laflathin stated that attached townhouses must be sprinkled and that no on-site burning is allowed. Building Official Dennis Franklin stated that a new building code will go into effect on January 1, 2002. A complete building permit application package received at or before December 3, 2001, may be reviewed under the present building code. It was the consensus of the Development Review Committee that the concept of townhouses at Wagner's Corner in the C-1 zoning district was consistent with the general zoning and with the public interest. ...i ~~ .- i ATTACHMENT E Draft Version of BOA Minutes ... I . I ATTACHMENT E f o CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Greg Smith called the Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting to order Thursday, June 7, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed. ,~: ;:., Roll Call . Chairperson Greg Smith, present Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Randall, present Board Member Sally McGinnis, present Board Member Jack Taylor, present Board Member Thomas Waters, present Also Present Mr. John Baker, Land Development Coordinator Approval Of The May 5, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Minutes MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Wagner's Curve Townhouse Project - 160 Dwelling Units On 14.2 Acres - Conditional Use Mr. John Baker spoke of the request; Conditional Use; and the Item having been before DRC (Development Review Committee) and Staff "Found no reason that this would not be consistent with the Public interest." CITY OF WfNTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 7, 200 I PAGE 2 OF 3 Mr. Tom Daly, Daly Design Group: informed the Board of their intent for the land. He answered questions regarding ownership of adjacent land; if there have been any objections from residents; the type of exterior; the approximate sales price; that the townhouses will be built in phases; that the development would share the entrance with the High School; architectural treatment at the entrance; that construction would begin around the first of the year; and present zoning. Mr. Baker read C-l Neighborhood Commercial Districts (Sec. 20-231.) and Conditional Uses (Sec. 20-234.). Discussion ensued regarding the homes being so close to State Road 434; Public notification; the wetlands; type of fencing to be used; the amount of wetland acreage; the number of units allowed per acre; and whether traffic and school capacity studies had been completed. Chairman Smith stated "Those two - both the traffic and the schools, I think fall under the category of public use and that is where I'll have to go ahead and take that into consideration as we go through our vote tonight." The Board asked Mr. Daly whether he knew what was the Chief of Police concerns regarding property access, which he explained it referred to the security system at the entrance gate. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER McGINNIS. "I MOVE THAT WE SEND THE RECOMMENDATION ON TO CONSIDER THE FINDINGS OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE- AND RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR THIS PROPERTY." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON RANDALL. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE CHAIRPERSON RANDALL: NAY BOARD MEMBER McGINNIS; AYE BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR: NAY BOAR MEMBER WATERS: NAY CHAIRMAN SMITH: NAY MOTION DID NOT CARRY. III. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN." SECONDED. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. (; Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMIITED: DEBBIE GILLESPIE DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: GREG SMITH, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTE: These minutes were approved at the ,2001 Board of Adjustment Meeting. S:\dept - City Clerk\Docs\Word\BOARDS\ADJUSTME\alll\MINUTES\200 1 \Adj06070 I.doc CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 7, 2001 PAGE 3 OF 3 .d .) .:. ATTACHMENT F Dover, Kohl'& Partners Memorandums ...! Jui-03-01 06:01P Dover. Kohl & Partners 305 666 0360 P.02 DOVER, KOHL & PAR1NERS town planning Memorandum To: Ron McLemore City of Winter Springs Cc: Charles Carrington and Victor Dover From: James Dougherty Date: July 3, 2001 Subject: Wagner's Curve project d Ron, With regard to the "Typical 434 Streetscape" design for the Wagner's Curve project: The pedestrian access to the fronts of the townhouse units facing S.R.434 is absolutely essential. Without pedestrian access, the S.R.434 sides of these units will function as backyards and will not create a welcoming image at the entry to the Town Center. Well designed pedestrian access to units along S.R434 is key. In order for pedestrians to use a particular route, the design must satisfy some basic requirements. It must be: safe, shaded, well-lit, and interesting. Regarding the proposed new S foot walk and light posts: These are both essential components for high quality pedestrian access. The existing 5 foot sidewalk along S.R.434 is located too close to the edge of the travel lanes. Pedestrians will not feel comfortable using this sidewalk as they will feel unprotected from vehicles on S.R.434 moving at relatively high speeds. The new 5 foot walk proposed between the 20 foot landscape buffer and the units along S.R.434 is an essential component as it provides a more protected route for pedestrians. The proposed landscape buffer will contain regularly spaced shade trees and a garden fence. These vertical elements will help to shield pedestrians from fast moving traffic on S.R.434. The light posts will make the walk along S.R.434 more pedestrian friendly in several ways. They will illuminate the walkway and surroundings so walking at night is possible. They will also cast indirect light onto the front facades of the townhouses increasing the night time presence of these "eyes on the street". Jul-03-01 06:01P Dover, Kohl & Partners 305 666 0360 P.03 .. ;: Regarding the size of the front yards facing S.R.434: The 15 foot dooryard comprised of the 7 foot "approach" plus the 8 foot porch is completely within the normal size range for townhouse units. Historically dooryards are often even shallower. A hedge or low fence between the 5' walk and the dooryard would also be helpful in defining the public/private boundary. An additional note: The garden fence should have openings occasionally so the existing sidewalk can connect to the new sidewalk. I am forwarding a copy of this letter to Victor for his additions, if any. Please let me know if I can help with anything else, James Dougherty Ju'-03-01 06:01P Dover, Kohl & Partners 305 666 0360 P.04 Ii . DOVER, KOHL &. PARTNERS town planning Memorandum To: Charles Canington City of Winter Springs Cc: Victor Dover From: James Dougherty Date: May 25, 2001 Subject: Wagner;s Curve project -- Charles, The letter sent to you by Thomas Daly of the Daly Design Group, Inc. Dated May 25, 2001 is an accurate reflection of the changes we discussed for the Wagner's Curve project. In addition to the agreed changes, we made some suggestions which, while not binding, should be encouraged. These include: defining dooryard edges with hedges or fences, incorporating occasional three story units for variety, and placing a pedestrian path around the edge of the pond. We look forward to seeing the project as it continues to progress. -James Ju1-03-01 06:01P Dover~ Kohl & Partners 305 666 0360 P_05 ,iii, ill j DOVER, KOHL & PARTNERS lown planning Memorandum To: Charles Carrington City of Winter Springs From: James Dougherty Date: May 7) 2001 Subject: Wagner'5 Curve Townhouse Project drawings Charles, Victor and I have reviewed the latest plans you sent to us of the Wagner's Curve Townhouse Project. The project, although not within the Winter Springs Town Center Boundary, has a major face abutting S.R.434 near the entry to the Town Center. Several elements should be optimized along the S.RA34 frontage of the project in order to give this project the best possible character and create a sense of entry into the Winter Springs Town Center: l. Building orientation is first and foremost- The buildings along S.R.434 should have their fronts aligned. Front doors should face S.R.434, and garage doors should be located to the rear of the buildings out of view from S.R.434. This first element appears to be provided in the plans sent for review. 2. Sidewalks- A 5' sidewalk should be provided in front of the buildings facing S.RA34. The sidewalk indicated on the plans within the D.O.T. Right-of-Way is not adequate, as there is no space for street trees between the sidewalk and the S.R.434 travel lanes. Pathways should lead from the sidewalk to the front entrances of the townhouse units. 3. Street trees- Regularly ~paced shade trees should be planted between the sidewalk and the S.R.434 travel lanes. Tree spacing may be optimized for the tree species chosen, but should not be greater than 40 feet on center. 4. Raised first Ooors- The finished floor height for the townhouse units should be raised a minimum of two feet to provide privacy to occupants and to give the units more height and presence from the street. 5. Porch dimensions- Porches should have a minimum depth of 8 feet clear to ensure that they are useable. 6. Vertically oriented openings~ All window openings should be taller than they are wide. 1. Variations in roof height- Variations in the height of the rooninc would help the elevations to read as individual townhouses rather than a single long bar building. --.. ---_. ..- -... -... . . '-.- ~.. -,:..::..- .~_"'-~..._.. .0 :~-._. ".'~":-.;_'.~;:..' ..' . '. ... ...- :..-:.:-.. .-:--..-- _~'..:,~:~~:=='-~:!~.:.. ..~:.:--- _:-::'::'\-:".~'::Sr_~.-:'"CO~-;:-"' :~~.~ :~~_-:"::~.";;::..~~.. ::"';'-_."-~. o t ~ i/1 , I ;. i' Elevation (current) Shutters moved closer to window openings Variation in roofline Window openings instead of blank facade areas Vertically oriented window openings - -." . __.h._. __,:..I;:~:.~1~,::"::"':~=.'-:- . ,_":;::_..~~.:~ ~'..:.:~~.:;i.:- ~.. ._U.:!;"~,;':..-r;. --~-:;-;-::'-: ... -. ".- - . - .- ..-.--. Raised first floor level Steps leading to raised stoops and porches Elevation with suggested changes c... , c !' I o ~l W I o I-' o Ol .. o N \) o o < III ) 7\ o :T ....I ~ \) ~ "'i c+ J to ) Vl w o (J1 0'\ 0'\ 0'\ o .W 0'\ o i) . o 0'\ J~1-03-01 06:02P Dover. Kohl & Partners 305 666 0360 P_07 ... . ;- _I :!: 10' :t28' I 5' I 7' 8' I ~ Pl These diagrams illustrate the addition of a few important elements between S.R.434 and the first row of buildings. These include: a sidewalk with paths leading to individual porches, a wide green strip planted with a double row of regularly spaced shade trees, and raised first floor heights of units. r en 8 Cl.~ ~ 'B E:: ~ ~ .- ~ c;nO ~ M ~ V ~ .q- 0 C.l:: 0 0::: "'0 Vel) "'0 .- 0 ..... r:/) r:/1 ~~ r:/1 PL