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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 02 09 Informational 200 Development Projects UpdateCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 200 Informational X Consent Public Hearings Regular February 09, 2015 KS RS Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of various development projects within the City. SYNOPSIS: The following is a list of development projects that are: 1) proposed, 2) active, 3) inactive or 4) currently under construction within the City of Winter Springs. Items which are listed below that have progressed since the last update are shown in bold type. Items which have not and do not appear likely to progress further in the review cycle are periodically removed from this agenda item. A list of Economic Development activities Staff is currently undertaking has been provided at the end of this report. CONSIDERATIONS: Proposed development projects The following is a list of proposed development projects which have received some review and comments from City Staff. These projects have not been formally submitted for review, but are only in preliminary discussion stages. At such time as these projects are submitted for formal review, they will be included on the list of active development projects. If there has been no activity for an extended period of time, the project will be removed from this agenda item. Informational 200 PAGE 1 OF 6 - February 09, 2015 Winter Springs Retirement Residence - On October 9, 2014, a meeting was held between City Staff and the potential developer of a 4- story, 144 suite Assisted Living Facility (ALF) located on State Road 434 adjacent to the north side of the Cross Seminole Trail bridge in the Town Center. On January 22, 2015, staff and the potential developer met to discuss the submittal of a Conceptual Plan for the proposed ALF. Additionally on January 22, 2015, the developer held a community meeting in the City Commission chambers to inform neighboring property owners about the proposed project. Most of the property is within the corporate limits of Winter Springs. There is a small portion of property that is part of the old railroad right -of -way that must be annexed into the City. The developer is expected to submit an annexation, rezoning, and future land use amendment application for the 1.8 acre parcel located along the southern portion of the development site. A formal Conceptual Plan is expected to be submitted in the near future. ICI - Staff has met on two occasions with a potential developer of 320 apartments, 20 carriage houses, and 10 acres of commercial along the SR 434 frontage of the ICI property. The potential developer is currently performing due diligence for the proposed project. Lakeside Assisted Living Facility (ALFJ- On January 29, 2015, staff met with the potential developer of a 132 bed ALF with a memory care component and 72 unit independent living facility that is separate from the ALF. The property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Sara Nicole Lane and SR 434, adjacent to the Laurel Oaks apartment complex. The developer indicated to staff they would be revising preliminary plans in the near future for a second meeting. Active Development Projects The following is a list of active development projects that are currently in the development review process. If there has been no activity for an extended period of time, the project will be included in the list of inactive development projects and, if there is no further activity for an extended period of time, the project will be removed from this agenda item. Big City Catering - Staff is in receipt of a building permit application for a commercial alteration for 1120 Orange Avenue. The building is 19,648 square feet in area and is proposed to be a destination wedding and banquet facility. The commercial alteration will allow a change of use for the building from a residential to commercial classification. The property is zoned Town Center T3 (Suburban Zone) and the proposed use is a permitted use. Staff has advised the applicant to contact the neighboring properties to discuss their proposal. Staff has not yet reviewed any proposed site plan or parking layout. Cross Seminole Trail - The Cross Seminole Trail has a missing link from Layer Elementary to the west end of Old Sanford /Oviedo Road. Seminole County's planned connection will continue from the current terminus at Layer northerly adjacent to SR 419. It will then turn under the power easement in unimproved City right -of -way, cross the CSX railroad tracks and then connect to the existing trail end in the poser easement. Additional property along SR 419 and Layer Elementary is being donated by Bart Phillips to complete this section of the trail corridor that is needed. The trail /railroad crossing agreement between Seminole County and the CSX was finally approved on September 23, 2014 and funds for the Informational 200 PAGE 2 OF 6 - February 09, 2015 construction of the crossing have been remitted to CSX. The State can now certify that a viable corridor exists which will allow the appraisals for the donated land to proceed. Once approved by the Governor and Cabinet in the second quarter of 2015, the real estate closings should occur in mid 2015. Seminole County has the trail construction plans complete and they plan on proceeding with construction shortly after the land conveyances are completed. Dunkin Donuts - The building plans have been submitted and staff anticipates a pre - construction meeting in the near future. Magnolia Park — The construction of the Magnolia Park Amphitheater is tied to the Cross Seminole Trail property conveyances timeline with real estate closings anticipated to be completed by mid 2015. The City plans on purchasing from the State approximately 0.44 acres of trail right -of -way adjacent to the City property. This adjacent trail right -of -way is needed because the amphitheater building encroaches into the State's trail right -of -way. The encroachment will allow maximum utilization of this facility given the constraints of the site. The State Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) unanimously approved the request at their February 14, 2014 meeting. The property has been preliminarily appraised at $106,000 and the City Commission approved Resolution 2014 -03 in April 2014 formalizing the City's intent to purchase the property. It is anticipated that the conveyance will be to the Governor and Council in the second quarter of 2015 and the real estate closings should occur in mid 2015. Northern Oaks - Staff is in receipt of an application for annexation, rezoning, large -scale future land use amendment and Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) for a 18.67 acre parcel of land located on the north side of SR 434, approximately 1,000 -feet east of SR 417. The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to R -1 (One - family dwelling district) and designate of future land use of Low Density Residential in order to develop a 49 unit single - family residential subdivision on the property. On January 7, 2015, the Planning & Zoning Board considered the annexation, rezoning and future land use amendments on the property and recommended approval. The annexation, rezoning, and future land use was presented to the City Commission at the January 26, 2015 meeting and was approved for transmittal to the Department of Economic Opportunity. This item will come back before the City Commission in April 2015. The PSP will be presented at a later date. Plante Property ( Tuskawilla Pointe) - The development site is located on the east side of Tuscawilla Road, south of SR 434. The project consists of a mixture of 450 bungalow and estate lots with a commercial component. The applicant is in the process of preparing a right -of -way master plan to facilitate the vacation of any unused paper roadway easements on the southern portion of the property. Pollack Shores Apartments - The project is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of SR 434 and Michael Blake Boulevard in the Town Center. The applicant is proposing development of an apartment complex consisting of a maximum of 338 units in thirteen buildings. Staff is currently working with the applicant on the final location and layout of the project. The Concept Plan and associated Development Agreement is scheduled to be presented to the City Commission on February 9, 2015. Town Center Phase I (previously referred to as JDC Calhoun I) — AT &T is currently in process of a tenant buildout of the unit located at the intersection of SR 434 and Cliff Rose Drive. Inspections of the project are ongoing. Informational 200 PAGE 3 OF 6 - February 09, 2015 Town Center Phase H — The final Concept Plan for Pollack Shores is currently being negotiated. Inactive Development Projects The following is a list of inactive development projects that are currently in the development review process. If there has been no activity for an extended period of time, the project will be removed from this agenda item. Bart Phillips /419 Auto &Metal —This project remains on hold pending the outcome of the CSX railroad crossing and the trail right -of -way swap. Construction of the wall along SR 419, east of Wade Street is underway with inspections on- going. Haves Road Plaza — The grand opening for the 7 -11 was held on June 23, 2014. The sign along SR 434 has been installed. Staff has negotiated for the finished exterior coating for the rear six -foot wall to be applied, giving the wall a stucco finish. Staff is entertaining a proposal for a restaurant in this facility. As of January 30, 2015 staff has not received any additional contact from the applicant in regards to the restaurant. RaceTrac (former Hess station site) - This project is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SR 419 and US 17 -92. The Final Engineering Plans and Aesthetic Review were originally approved by the City Commission in 2013. At the October 27, 2014 meeting, the City Commission approved the extension of the Final Engineering Plan and Aesthetic Review for eighteen (18) months. Southern Oaks (Weaver /Toledo properties The project is located on the west side of DeLeon Street, north of SR 434. Of the 95 total units, 52 are located in Winter Springs, and 43 are located in Oviedo. Final Engineering Plans for the Winter Springs portion of the development are currently under review. Projects currently under construction The following is a list of projects that are currently under construction. At such time a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, the project will be removed from the agenda item. Grandeville at Town Center (The RiZE) — The project is located next to City Hall. The foundation has been completed. Permits for two of the six apartment building segments have been issued and construction is underway. Jesup's Landing_— This project will consist of 171 townhome in 30 buildings units on 17 acres of land located on the south side of Orange Avenue, behind Winter Springs High School in the Town Center. To date, ten (10) buildings are currently under construction or have been completed. Primrose School - Primrose School is a daycare center located on the southwest corner of the intersection of SR 434 and Heritage Park Boulevard. The applicant continues to work toward satisfaction of the conditions of approval placed on their site acceptance. According to the applicant, an anticipated opening date of February 2015 is scheduled. Informational 200 PAGE 4 OF 6 - February 09, 2015 Seven Oaks — Upon completion, this project will consist of 138 single - family units located south of Florida Avenue and north of Shepard Road. To date, 36 units have been constructed or have been completed. A re -plat to address issues with several lots adjacent to Boat Lake was approved by the City Commission at the January 26, 2015 meeting. Starlight Baptist Church - Starlight Baptist Church is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Bahama Road and shore Road. Conditional site acceptance was approved by the City Commission at their January 12, 2015 meeting. A grand opening was held on January 18, 2015. This item will be removed from the next update. The Greens at Tuskawilla - Upon completion this project will consist of 60 units in 15 buildings located on the south side of Winter Springs Boulevard adjacent to the Tuscawilla Country Club. To date, nine (9)buildings are currently under construction or have been completed. Winding Hollow Office Buildings - This project consists of a total of nine (9) single story office buildings located on the east and west sides of Winding Hollow Boulevard. Construction of the buildings located on the east side Winding Hollow Boulevard continues. Economic Development Activities (Please be aware that some descriptions will be abbreviated because of confidentiality agreements) • Staff has initiated discussions with representatives of Expertus Labs and Katmai Government Services relative to future developments within their companies. • Staff continues its efforts to update the property information on eFLorida. • An attorney's office is proposing to locate in the former Wendy's restaurant that is located in the Town Center. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. 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. Informational 200 PAGE 5 OF 6 - February 09, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: None Informational 200 PAGE 6 OF 6 - February 09, 2015