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Home My WebLink About2012 04 23 Public Hearing 502 Winter Springs Village Clubhouse Aesthetic Review COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent ITEM502 Public Hearings X Regular April 23, 2012KSRS Regular MeetingCity ManagerDepartment REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the City Commission hold a Public Hearing for the approval of an Aesthetic Review for the clubhouse of Winter Springs Village, located on Fanning Drive in Phase 1 of Winter Springs Village. SYNOPSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of an Aesthetic Review for the clubhouse of Winter Springs Village, a 202 unit single-family community that is currently under construction in the Town Center. Winter Springs Village is located on the east side of Tuscawilla Road, north of Michael Blake Boulevard. The purpose of the Aesthetic Review is to encourage creative, effective, and flexible architectural standards and cohesive community development consistent with the intent and purpose of Article XI - Minimum Community Appearance and Aesthetic Review Standards. CONSIDERATIONS: FUTURE LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATION FLU: Town Center District Zoning: T-C (Town Center District), T3 (Suburban) zone APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY City of Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9, Article XII. Minimum Community Appearance and Aesthetic Review Standards. Section 9-601. Approval prerequisite for permits. Section 9-603. Procedure. Public Hearings 502 PAGE 1 OF 4 - April 23, 2012 Section 9-604. Duration of Approval. Section 9-605. Submittal requirements. Chapter 20, Division 12, Town Center District Code. CHRONOLOGY: March 28, 2011 - Final Engineering Plan approved by the City Commission.  September 12, 2011 – Winter Springs Village, Phase 1 Plat approved by the City  Commission DISCUSSION: The attached Aesthetic Review package is for a 2,894 square foot clubhouse in the Winter Springs Village development. The proposed clubhouse is located on Fanning Drive in Phase 1 of Winter Springs Village. The clubhouse contains amenities such as a community pool and tot lot and will serve both phases of the development. The submittal requirements for aesthetic review are set forth in Section 9-605 and include the following: (a) a site plan; (b) elevations illustrating all sides of structures facing public streets or spaces; (c) illustrations of all walls, fences, and other accessory structures and the indication of height and their associated materials; (d) elevation of proposed exterior permanent signs or other constructed elements other than habitable space, if any; (e) illustrations of materials, texture, and colors to be used on all buildings, accessory structures, exterior signs; and (f) other architectural and engineering data as may be required. The procedures for review and approval are set forth in Section 9-603. The City Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application only after consideration of whether the following criteria have been satisfied: (1) The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting, landscaping, proportions, materials, colors, textures, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast, and simplicity are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and cultural character of the community. The proposed building is designed in a craftsman style architecture with accent elements such as expression lines, vertically-oriented windows, shutters, and columns. The building’s varied roofline and applied stone base around the perimeter enhance its appearance. The plans and specifications of the proposed project are harmonious as it relates to the internal development of a Town Center residential project such as Winter Springs Village. (2) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with any future development which has been formally approved by the City within the surrounding area. The proposed project is in harmony with the existing developments in the surrounding area, specifically the architectural styles that have been exhibited in the surrounding Winter Springs Village community. (3) The plans for the proposed project are not excessively similar or dissimilar to any other building, structure or sign which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully constructed, or included on the same permit application, and facing upon the same or intersecting street within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed site, with respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and appearance: A.Front or side elevations, Public Hearings 502 PAGE 2 OF 4 - April 23, 2012 B.Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse arrangement, C.Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to: materials, roof line, hardscape improvements, and height or design elements. The proposed building is tastefully designed and does not appear excessively similar or dissimilar to other structures in the immediate area and represents a positive addition to the architecture located in the Winter Springs Village community and the overall Town Center. (4) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with, or significantly enhance, the established character of other buildings, structures or signs in the surrounding area with respect to architectural specifications and design features deemed significant based upon commonly accepted architectural principles of the local community. The proposed project does enhance the character and overall aesthetics of the surrounding area. The proposed building has a contextually appropriate architectural style and includes design features and detailing that accentuate the building and enhances the character of the surrounding area. The proposed project represents a positive addition to this area and is consistent with the design objectives of the Town Center. (5) The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of this Article, the Comprehensive Plan for Winter Springs, design criteria adopted by the city (e.g. Towne Center guidelines, SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws. The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and other applicable design guidelines such as those detailed in the Town Center District Code. The applicant has worked with staff to provide a building with desirable architectural enhancements in order to be consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, the Town Center architectural design guidelines, and the requirements for the Aesthetic Review process. (6) The proposed project has incorporated significant architectural enhancements such as concrete masonry units with stucco, marble, termite-resistant wood, wrought iron, brick, columns and piers, porches, arches, fountains, planting areas, display windows, and other distinctive design detailing and promoting the character of the community. The project is attractive and will be an asset to the community, given the architectural enhancements already mentioned. The applicant worked with staff in providing distinctive design details to help add variation to the project. FINDINGS: 1.The proposed building elevations are consistent with the Aesthetic Review guidelines prescribed in the City Code of Ordinances and the Town Center District Code. 2.The building elevations include attention to detailing adding to the appearance and the quality of the development. 3.The proposed building utilizes colors and materials that complement the developments in the surrounding area. 4.The proposed development is located within the City of Winter Springs: it has a Town Center Future Land Use designation and is in the T-C (Town Center District), Public Hearings 502 PAGE 3 OF 4 - April 23, 2012 T-3 (Suburban) zoning district. FISCAL IMPACT: While there is no specific fiscal impact attributable to the clubhouse itself, other than the additional ad valorem tax revenue; the clubhouse plays an integral part in providing the amenities package that increases the desirability of the Winter Springs Village project and contributes to the continued success of marketing the units within the development. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Planning & Zoning Board recommend the City Commission approve the Aesthetic Review Plans for the clubhouse at Winter Springs Village. ATTACHMENTS: A.Winter Springs Village Clubhouse Aesthetic Review Package B.Minutes - April 4, 2012 Planning & Zoning meeting Public Hearings 502 PAGE 4 OF 4 - April 23, 2012