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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 05 06 Planning and Zoning Board/LPA Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 6, 2015 of the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency was called to Order at 5:30 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, absent Board Member Suzanne Walker, absent Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes to the Agenda were made. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD /LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 2 OF 7 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input". 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, March 4, 2015 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 GASMAN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE VICE - CHAIRPERSON GASMAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 400. REPORTS No Reports. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD /LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 3 OF 7 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Community Development Department — Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Requests That The Planning And Zoning Board Consider Four Special Exception Requests To The Town Center District Code For Winter Springs Retirement Residence; A 4- Story, 144 Suite Senior Living Facility Totaling Approximately 130,564 Square Feet In Area Located On The South Side Of State Road 434, Adjacent To The Cross Seminole Trail Bridge. Mr. Bobby Howell, AICP, Planner, Community Development Department introduced the Agenda Item and indicated that the Applicant is seeking approval for four (4) Special Exception requests for a four (4) story, 144 suite senior living facility that is approximately 130,564 square feet. Continuing, Mr. Howell stated that the Applicant is proposing an extension of Michael Blake Boulevard that will create a new intersection that may warrant signalization and could potentially lead to future commercial development; and further explained the details of the four (4) Special Exception requests that included Permitted Uses, large footprint buildings, and Transect Zone design standards regarding building height and principle building setbacks. Additional comments ensued. Vice - Chairperson Howard Casman, while acknowledging its prematurity, inquired how far the new intersection would be from the traffic light at Tuskawilla Road and State Road 434. Mr. Howell replied that it would be pretty close, stating around 500', and pointed out that it would be built when necessary according to Florida Department of Transportation. Further remarks. Further, Vice - Chairperson Casman asked if there was another exit out of the development. In response, Mr. Howell stated, "No, Michael Blake Boulevard would be the only point of ingress and egress." Vice - Chairperson Casman continued, "And none proposed ?" Mr. Howell replied, "No, Sir." Chairperson Bob Henderson expressed his concerns about the closeness in proximity of the intersections. Further discussion followed on the proposed intersection, future planning, and additional assisted living facilities. Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department commented that the intersection has been negotiated with Florida Department of Transportation for some time and spoke of the importance of constrained roadway sections. Additionally, Mr. Stevenson indicated that eventually Michael Blake Boulevard will let out at Tuskawilla Road therefore providing a secondary means of ingress and egress for the proposed development. Further comments followed on lowering the speed limit on State Road 434. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 4 OF 7 Mr. Mark Lowen, Lenity Architecture, 3150 Kettle Court SE, Salem, Oregon: introduced himself and stated that he was speaking on behalf of Hawthorne Retirement Group, and then gave a brief history of the Hawthorne Retirement Group and noted, "I hear the term `assisted living' — we're not an assisted living facility." Mr. Lowen continued to discuss various facets of senior housing and clarified, "We're in the congregate care, independent living — we're a non - medical facility. But we provide services, what I refer to as `Friday night services'. Our residents don't have to cook, clean, do laundry, they don't have to drive anywhere, they have transportation provided, they have activities." Mr. Lowen commented further on assisted living and memory care. Vice - Chairperson Casman inquired if the provided transportation was available twenty - four (24) hours a day. Mr. Lowen answered, "That is correct," and mentioned that eighty percent (80 %) arrive without a vehicle and the other twenty percent (20 %) realize that they do not need a vehicle within six (6) to eighteen (18) months. Mr. Lowen continued, "We have a van service, on demand, that'll take them 24/7 to doctors' appointments, to church, volunteer opportunities, pharmacy — wherever need to go. And if it's in the middle of the night, we'll pay for a cab to get them somewhere." Vice - Chairperson Casman inquired if there were restrictions on the transportations, like for entertainment purposes. Mr. Lowen replied, "If they're going to the movies, if they're going to other activities — absolutely. It's part of what the Activity Coordinator does there, is she'll set up or he'll set up what we call `field trips' to go to different activities, seasonal, whatever it happens to be." Chairperson Henderson asked if the proposed facility was strictly voluntary. Mr. Lowen responded, "Correct." Chairperson Henderson continued, "It's not like an assisted living where people need help ?" Mr. Lowen confirmed, "Exactly. They're moving into our type of facility out of a lifestyle choice, not out of a medical need." "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE PASS APPROVAL OF FOUR (4) SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUESTS OF THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT CODE FOR WINTER SPRINGS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, A FOUR (4) STORY, 144 SUITE SENIOR LIVING FACILITY, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 130,564 SQUARE FEET IN AN AREA LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE [ROAD] 434 ADJACENT TO THE CROSS SEMINOLE TRAIL BRIDGE." MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON GASMAN. 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 - MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 5 OF 7 SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE VICE - CHAIRPERSON CASMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: 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 Recommend Approval Of A Waiver To The Approved PUD Master Plan For Seven Oaks And To Section 20 -353 (e)(2)(a)(iii) Of The City Code Of Ordinances, To Permit A Small Reduction In The Side Setbacks For A Single- Family Residence That Is Currently Under Construction At 616 Seven Oaks Boulevard, In The Seven Oaks Subdivision. This Agenda Item was presented by Mr. Howell who noted the Applicant's request for approval of a Waiver in order to permit a side yard setback encroachment from five feet (5') to four- point -seven feet (4.7') and four - point -eight feet (4.8') for the front corners of a proposed single - family residence that is currently under construction in the Seven Oaks. It was noted that there is currently no provision within the Code of Ordinances which permit Staff to administratively permit this encroachment. Vice - Chairperson Casman expressed his concern that continuous approval of Waivers could perhaps enable a "slippery slope ". Mr. Howell noted that waivers similar to proposed one have been granted in the past. Brief discussion followed on past waivers, variances, quit claim deeds, and platted lots. Continuing, Mr. Howell mentioned, "One thing I'd like to bring to your attention also — partially answer your question is — is that in the future we're looking at doing a Text Amendment to the Code which would possibly give Staff the latitude to grant an administrative Waiver on something like this. Which is like, say for example, a ten percent (10 %) deviation from the Code. Those are some things we're looking into right now. So, keep that in mind." Next, Vice - Chairperson Casman asked if there is a homeowner already located next to the lot under construction. Mr. Dante Fraiegari, Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc, 5337 Millenia Lakes Blvd, Suite 410, Orlando, Florida: addressed the Board Members and confirmed that there is a homeowner present. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD /LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING - MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 6 OF 7 Discussion followed on letters from residents, administrative Variances, the conservation area behind the lot, encroachment, land surveys, and fence construction. Mr. Fraiegari remarked, "There will be no encroachment on either lot on either side. Everything will be self - contained within the one (1) lot." Further remarks followed and Mr. Stevenson pointed out that "The physical property line between these two (2) lots does not change." Further discussion. Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input ". No one spoke. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input ". "I WOULD MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM `501'." MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE - CHAIRPERSON GASMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON HENDERSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED Mr. Fraiegari concluded, "Meritage Homes, again, we certainly like to doing business here in the City of Winter Springs; certainly want to be good business partners with you all. Wish we could find a little bit more real estate in here to develop — but again we're very happy with our Seven Oaks project and all the support that we've received from the Staff and have been very good to work with..." Chairperson Henderson remarked, "...I would say — congratulations on the progress you're making with Seven Oaks. I didn't think it would build that fast." Additional comments followed on Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc's progress. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD /LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING — MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 7 OF 7 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Henderson opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Henderson closed "Public Input ". ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Henderson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:01 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 6 9 f� ANTONIA DELLA DOININA ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK APPROVED: BOB HENDERSON, CHAIRPERSON PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD /LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the June 10, 2015 Planning And Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting.