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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 08 06 Planning and Zoning Board/LPA Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 6, 2014 of the Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency was called to Order at 5:37 p.m. by Chairperson Bob Henderson in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Bob Henderson, present Vice-Chairperson Howard Casman, present Board Member Sarah Miller, present Board Member Bart Phillips, present Board Member Suzanne Walker, present City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, present Assistant to the City Clerk, Antonia Della Donna, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 2 OF 9 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Requests That The Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Review And Approve The Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MAKE A MOTION WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WALKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 400. REPORTS No Reports were given. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests That The Planning And Zoning Board Hold A Public Hearing To Consider Ordinance 2014- 18, Proposing To Annex One Parcel, Which Is Approximately 1.16 Acres In Size, And Is Located At 1244 Orange Avenue. Mr. Bobby Howell, AICP, Planner, Community Development Department presented the Agenda Item for consideration. Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 3 OF 9 "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM `500'." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 501. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests The Planning And Zoning Board Hold A Public Hearing To Consider 1) Ordinance 2014-19, A Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment Which Proposes To Change The Future Land Use Map Designation On One Parcel Totaling Approximately 1.16 Acres In Size, Located At 1244 Orange Avenue From Seminole County "Low Density Residential" To City Of Winter Springs "Town Center", And 2) Ordinance 2014-20, Which Proposes To Rezone One Parcel Totaling Approximately 1.16 Acres, Generally Located At 1244 Orange Avenue From Seminole County R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling District) To City Of Winter Springs Town Center T3 (Suburban Zone). Mr. Howell introduced this Agenda Item to the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Members. Discussion followed on transects and the Town Center District Code with comments on `T3 (Suburban Zone)' to which Mr. Howell explained that "`T3 (Suburban Zone)' allows a multitude of uses, its' suburban, it does permit single-family however — the Town Center Code has a whole bunch of uses, so you could run an office out of a home, you could do some type of low-intensity type thing, commercial use." Additional comments followed on what the further intent of the future intent of the property owner, and Mr. Howell stated, "According to the Applicant, basically there's a single-family home on the property; they're either going to tear it down or expand it and just live on the property; they're going to use it as a single-family residence." Further discussion followed on the intent of the Applicant, and the Zoning designation. Board Member Suzanne Walker asked if the Applicant had other plans that could potentially reflect negatively. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 4 OF 9 Mr. Howell remarked, "Everything that the Applicant has told us is their intention is to use the property as a single-family residence. The Town Center District Code does permit somebody to create what's called an accessory dwelling unit by right; it can go up to 800 square feet. What they do in the future, I can't answer that, but what they've indicated to us is its going to be used as a single-family residence." Board Member Walker then inquired, "It is your understanding that their intent is to stay within what is currently permitted for the City of Winter Springs?" Mr. Howell replied, "Yes, Ma'am." Vice-Chairperson Howard Casman commented that the Applicant could potentially do something else with the property and asked if there were any objections from neighbors. Mr. Howell addressed Vice-Chairperson Casman's comments and stated, "Not that I know of. The property has been posted with a giant yellow sign; it has been advertised in the Orlando Sentinel; this Public Hearing has been advertised as well as the two (2) City Commission Hearings that will be coming forward. We've received no objections." Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". Mr. Christian Sarna, 360 Michael Blake Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: asked for clarification about the exact parcel that is in question. Further comments ensued on City Zoning Laws rather than Seminole County Zoning Laws, and that there is currently a single-family home located on the parcel. Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department discussed the potential Uses in the Town Center District Code and added, "Staff is looking to protect the character of the neighborhood and it has been indicated to us from the Applicant that they propose to use this as a single-family dwelling." Mr. Mike McCoy, 216 Torcaso Court, Winter Springs, Florida: stated that he has been a resident of Winter Springs for thirteen (13) years and remarked, "We love the view— it's all about the view — we're not going to put anything there but a house, it's going to be single-family." Mr. McCoy then said, "We're not going to be putting any businesses or anything like that. That's the purpose. That's sincere." Mr. McCoy also noted that "Staff has been great to work with." Board Member Bart Phillips commented on the surrounding area being "T3 (Suburban Zone)"which was confirmed by Mr. Howell. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 5 OF 9 "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WALKER. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 502. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests That The Local Planning Agency Hold A Public Hearing To Consider Ordinance 2014-15, Which Proposes To Annex Approximately 1.03 Acres Of Property Located At 1192 Orange Avenue. Mr. Randy Woodruff, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department presented the Agenda Item. Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WALKER. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 6 OF 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS 503. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests That The Local Planning Agency/Planning & Zoning Board Hold A Public Hearing To Consider Both The Small-Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment And Rezoning For Approximately 1.03 Acres Of Property Located At 1192 Orange Avenue As Described Within Ordinances 2014-16 And 2014-17. The discussion on this Agenda Item began with brief comments from Mr. Woodruff. Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE `A.', FORWARD RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR ORDINANCE 2014-16 WHICH PROPOSES A SMALL-SCALE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FOR 1.03 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1192 ORANGE AVENUE." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "I MAKE A MOTION ON PART `B.', WE SHOULD A FORWARD RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR ORDINANCE 2014-17, WHICH PROPOSES A REZONING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.03 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1192 ORANGE AVE." MOTION BY VICE- CHAIRPERSON CASMAN. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 7 OF 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS 504. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests That The Local Planning Agency Review The Preliminary Five-Year Capital Improvements Program For FY 2014/2015 Through FY 2018/2019 Via Ordinance 2014-14. Mr. Woodruff introduced this Agenda Item for discussion. Chairperson Henderson spoke about the Capital Improvements Program and that it is required by the State of Florida. Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". "I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WALKER. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE-CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER WALKER: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". Ms. Colleen Murphy, 684 Fanning Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the review process of the proposed "Pollack Shores" project and it possibly going before the City Commission. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 8 OF 9 Mr. Stevenson addressed Ms. Murphy and the Board and stated, "`Pollack Shores' is a proposal on the east side of Michael Blake Boulevard, between there and the bridge." Continuing, Mr. Stevenson noted, "What is going before the Commission on the September 8th, (2014) Board is a Concept Plan. This is a voluntary thing that does not involve you. Obviously if the project goes further, it will come back to you in terms of Engineering and the Final Site Plans and things of that nature. We don't even make a recommendation at this point. This is a conversational tone between the Developers and the Commission." Continuing, Mr. Stevenson mentioned that some people here tonight were from Winter Springs Village and that "Approximately three (3) years ago, we were fighting for their project because somebody else didn't like their project." Mr. Stevenson added, "I was just speaking to the Developer and I'll make this known to the people in Winter Springs Village as well, we're trying to set up a meeting for informational purposes on (Thursday), August 21st, (2014) in the evening at seven o'clock. We will extend an invitation to everyone, including the HOA (Homeowner's Association) President over there, the HOA (Homeowner's Association) officers, and anyone else who is interested—we'll put that on our website—but we are setting that up now as a precursor to the September 8th, (2014) meeting." Mr. Stevenson explained that this would first be a Concept Plan for the City Commission to consider and mentioned, "There is a drastic change from what was originally proposed to what is currently proposed." Further discussion followed on the Winter Springs Village situation several years ago, the Winter Springs Town Center and how it was developed, transects, the Trail, the project recently known as "Grandville" which is now being called "The RiZE", a proposed start date for construction and some of the project details. Discussion ensued on the new "The RiZE" project, and Board Member Walker asked about the planned landscaping. Mr. Stevenson stated, "It will be landscaped, but in an urban setting." With further comments, Mr. Stevenson added, "This roadway back here that has been dirt for years, will be — paved. The property to the north of it will remain undeveloped because that's part of the—open space of the Town Center." Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING—AUGUST 6,2014 PAGE 9 OF 9 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Henderson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:15 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ANTONIA DELLA DONNA, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK AND A A ORENZO-LUACES CITY CLERK APPROVED: .7/ BOB ENDERSON, CHAIRPERSON PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the September 3, 2014 Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting.