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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 10 27 City Council Regular Minutes , 81-82-2 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS OCTOBER 27, 1981 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by City Manager Richard Rozansky. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor John Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor John Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Al Cook, present Councilmen: Jim Hartman, present Wilfred Arnold, present Martin Trencher, absent Maureen Boyd, present Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve the minutes of October 13, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. There was no public input. . General Agenda Hospital Management Associates: Mr. Jim Ward made a brief presentation to Council. He said Hospital Management Associates got interested in Seminole County after the Regional Health Planning Agency in Winter Park said there was a need for extra beds in this County. Mr. Ward said the hospital would be a lOa-bed community hospital. Mr. Ward was asking for a resolution of support to send to the State (The State Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative services) showing our approval of a hospital in Winter Springs. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman that we draw up a resolution asking the state to approve a hospital for Winter Springs. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations: Question of rezoning Lots 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 and part of Lot 16, Block 16, North Orlando, from R-lA to C-l, in addition to Lot 9, previously recommended for rezoning (north Fairfax and Flamingo Avenues). The City Planner reported zoned; two owners did not wanted to think about it. property owners decide to in individually. that two owners were in favor of having their property re- wish to have their property rezoned and one property owner Council decided to not pursue this any further. If those have their property rezoned at a later date, they can come . Request of Chemical Enterprises to rezone Lot E, Chase and Company's subdivision of Wagner, from C-l to C-2 (S.R. 419 approximately 1000 feet east of S.R. 434). The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that we approve the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation that we rezone that area from C-l to C-2 and amend the land use plan. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Council, Oct. 27, 1981. Page 2 81-82-2 Request of Chemical Enterprises to rezone Lots 1-5, Blk. A; Lot 7, Blk. B; Lots 1, 2 and 11, Blk. C; and Lots 1-3, Blk. D, N. Orlando Ranches Sec. 3, from RC-l to R-lAA (east side of S.Edgemon Avenue from Bahama Road to Sunset Drive). Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we approve the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to rezone that area and that we draft an ordinance and set a public hearing and amend the land use plan. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Request of Construction Enterprises for approval of the preliminary plan of Lori Ann Acres quadruplex development (north of S.R. 434 between Fairfax Avenue and Moss Road). . The City Planner explained that the Board of Adjustment had given a conditional use approval to develop the commercial property as multi-family. We now have the preliminary plan which shows a proposal to create a public street connecting Moss and Fairfax and plat 16 lots on each of which there would be one quadraplex. The project would be similar to the five quadraplexes on the west side of Fairfax Avenue. All the factors of the preliminary plan meet the code except this one intersection on Moss Road in that that is a major street. The Code requires there be an 800 foot separation between intersections with major streets so they will have to acquire a variance from the Board of Adjustment to create that intersection. Rather than hold up the project, since everything else is recommendable, they do have alternatives if they are denied that variance, they can create a cul-de-sac. We are recommending approval on that basis. Mayor Piland asked if there has been any discussion in reference to the paving of Moss Road. Ms. Koch explained that they are aware that the road will be paved and assessed to adjacent property owners and that was a question that came up if it is platted and sold before the road is paved,two of the lots would incur the entire burden so we're suggesting that in the deed restrictions or contract that their costs be divided equally. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board be approved. Seconded by Councilman Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Request of Emily Sansone to split Lot 3, Block B, N. Orlando Ranches Section 1 (Bahama Road). Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. . Reconsideration of Final Engineering of Hawk's Landing (Highlands Unit 3, Tracts F and G). Jacqueline Koch, City Planner, explained that last June Council approved the final engineering of this project in the Highlands, west of Sheoah. There were a number of conditions on that approval, one being that the Developer provide a corroboration from a State agency that the 100 year flood prone plane was as proposed in the . . . Regular Meeting, City Council, Oct. 27, 1981 Page 3 81-82-2 design for the project. The Developer has not been able to acquire any response from another state agency to back up that claiTh.ln that they could not meet one of the conditions on that approvaJ, the City agreed to a re-consideration and further review of the project by the consulting engineer, Conklin, Porter and Holmes. The engineering is identical to what was presented to Council before. What has changed is the list of conditions recommended to be put on an approval. Whereas before the Engineer wanted someone to back up their claim as to what the actual flood prone elevation was, the consulting engineer is willing to recommend approval with insurance that should this not be correct and should there be water problems in conjunction with the development that the homeowners association would be responsible for any problems and for total maintenance rather than the City. That is the basic difference. City Engineer, Jack Cooper, added that there would be one continuing condition that the City receive from the golf course an uncon- ditional right to exercise dominion over the weir. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the recommendation of the Planner that the previous approval be rescinded and succeeded by a new approval subject to the following provisions as listed on page 2 of the memorandum to the City Manager dated October 23, 1981 items 1 through 7 (I-the developer shall adhere to all conditions listed in the letter from Conklin, Porter and Holmes, Engineers, Inc., dated Oct. 12, 1981; 2-A written commitment shall be provided, either from the Highlands Homeowners Association or in the deed restrictions for this development, to assure ongoing inspection and permanent maintenance of the drainage system of Hawk's Landing; 3-Lot grading at the Lake Audubon outfall will be such that in the event of an emergency blockage, sheet drainage of a confined nature can occur; 4- an agreement will be executed giving the City authority over the weir at the outfall at the north end of Lake Audubon;5-a temporary easement from Sheoah Blvd. shall be provided for access by the City over this site connecting to the existing outfall easements.(When the plat of Hawk's Landing is recorded, it shall contain dedication of an easement over the private roads to replace this temporary easement); 6-protective fencing will be installed around man-made pond areas and a privacy fence at the rear of lots abutting Wildwood. A diagram of fence locations shall be provided before plat approval. Any negative effect on Lots 120, 121 and 122 of Wildwood due to alteration of the natural pond within Hawk's Landing adjacent to those lots will be ameliorated by fencing installed as this developer's responsibility; 7-Waivers are granted pursuant to Sections 14-77 and 14-95 to allow construction of the streets as proposed on these plans.) be approved. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. First Reading Of Ordinance No. 255, rezoning Lot 9, Block 16, North Orlando: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to read Ordinance No. 255 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; motion carried. Attorney Cook read Ordinance No. 255 by title only on first reading. Discussion of ordinance creating reserve fund (256) Attorney Cook read Ordinance No. 256 in its entirety. Councilman Boyd and Councilman Hartman did not favor the 4/5 vote. Councilman Arnold explained his reason was to insure that we not spend these excess revenues for "nice to have items"; he did not want to see the ad valorem rate go up; he felt that it should be almost a unanimous vote of the Council that we spend these funds for a legitimate purpose and he would . . . Regular Meeting, City Council, Oct. 27, 1981 Page 4 81-82-2 like to be sure that there was almost unanimity on the Council. Councilman Torcaso concurred with Councilman Arnold. Mayor Piland was not in favor of the 4/5 vote. He was looking at a reserve fund as an emergency fund. The ordinance is to be set for a public hearing. Resolution No. 366, appreciation to Mr. George Schrader: Mayor Piland read Resolution No. 366 in its entirety. Councilman Arnold made one change, after the word served in the first sentence add: "as a charter member." This resolution will be presented at the next Council Meeting to Mr. Schrader. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to adopt Resolution No. 366. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, absent; motion carried. Request of Tom D. Stoddart, 615 Osage Court: Mr. Stoddart is to contact all the property owners around the entire area of the lake to see if they agree to have the property deeded to them and then come back to Council. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: City Manager Richard Rozansky reported on the progress of the paramedic program. He said Mr. Gordon Spencer was hired on October 12, 1981 as our lead paramedic. We are going out on bid this week for equipment and our emergency vehicle should be here by the end of this week. Manager Rozansky reported there are still four or five outstanding purchase orders. The books will be closed this week and the year end report will be distributed on Monday. A week from Friday the first finance report of this fiscal year will be distributed. In reference to cablevision, Mr. McMahon has said that Walden Terrace would have cable by the end of this year. Mayor Piland suggested that private communities be informed that it would be permissible to install private cablevision companies as we do not have an exclusive franchise. Mr. Art Barr, Winter Springs Development Corporation, has asked to be on the agenda for the next meeting to discuss parks and recreation. Mr. Al Landgraf would like to know the City's position on decorating S.R. 434 for the holidays. Manager Rozansky said the funding for these decorations would be either private donations or by businesses. The City's contribution would be "in-kind." City Manager Rozansky reported that Mr. Jack Cooper, City Engineer, would be leaving as soon as a replacement is found. Manager Rozansky has been approached by a homeowners group regarding a post office for Winter Springs. Mayor Piland urged citizens to use the present contract station, and if the postal service see the need for a post office in Winter Springs they will put one here. Mrs. Lowndes, Indian Ridge, suggested the present post office be advertised. Manager Rozansky was asked to contact the postmaster about a drop box for the Tuscawilla area. . . .- Regular Meeting, City Council, Oct. 27, 1981 81-82-2 Page 5 Mr. Al Landgraf was referred to Councilman Torcaso for direction in obtaining a post office for Winter Springs. It was suggested a good project for the Chamber of Commerce would be to put up some signs advertising the contract station. The letter has been sent to all registered voters in reference to the charter revision item on the ballot. Council Seat I - Jim Hartman: Councilman Hartman said it was a very good convention and he congratulated Mayor Piland for his victory to second vice president of the Florida League of Cities. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold also congratulated Mayor Piland. Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: Absent. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Nothing to report. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: Mohawk Village - request to start set up of mobile units and septic tank construction: Mayor Piland said that item has been resolved. He said we have already gone through the process of approvals and they need to meet some additional criteria. Mr. Tanner is to meet with the Manager tomorrow in reference to the lots that have septic tank permits for starting the storage of units. Mayor Piland thanked everyone who helped him in his campaign for second vice- president. He said we did win it from the floor which is only the second time in the history of the League. One of the major items to come from the convention was the establishment of a task force to look into a state one-cent sales tax that will be utilized by local governments and the intent is to reduce property tax burdens. President Donley of the League appointed Mayor Martinez of Tampa as Chairman of this committee. Meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~;:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ,MAYOR