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06-04-2019 P&Z MinutesCity of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 4, 2019 Page 1 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 6:30 pm by Chairperson Cuqui Whitehead. Members present were Herb Smith, Ebo Entsuah, Max Krzyminski, Tony Hubbard and David Colby. Absent was Julie Santos. Also present for City staff was City Attorney Dan Mantzaris, Development Services Director Curt Henschel, Planning Manager John Kruse, Senior Planner Regina McGruder and recording secretary, Lori Crain. Chairperson Whitehead reviewed the fact that the Planning and Zoning Board is a recommending body and does not make the final decision. That is the duty of the City Council. MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held May 7, 2019, were approved as written in favor by vote of all members. Commissioner Entsuah made the motion and Commissioner Smith seconded. Vote passed 6-0. REPORTS: NONE NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1 BELLA TERRA SUMMERGATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST: Future Land Use change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on the subject property, approximately 24 acres Applicant: Summergate Development Planning Manager Kruse presented staff report. The applicant is requesting a change to Medium Density Residential from Low Density Residential for property located southwest of the intersection of Southern Pines Loop and Johns Lake Road This request is being heard concurrently with a request for a rezoning to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for single-family housing. The applicant has indicated that there is an increased demand for smaller lots, 50 to 60 foot wide, and if they were in Lake County unincorporated, they would have the ability to have a density of four (4) dwelling units per acre. Staff is aware that the City limits have been expanded south of this project by several miles and this area will be the geographical center of the City in the very near future. In addition, the demand for more compact lots has been more frequently presented before City Council and has been approved. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the transmittal of the large-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use from City of Clermont Low Density to the City's Medium Density Residential. Page 2 Jimmy Crawford, 702 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL, 34711, spoke on Applicant's behalf. Applicants agree with Staffs report. He stated that this property is in the almost exact center of the City of Clermont where the city limits currently are and is the perfect place to add density to the City. The project's engineer and owner representative are present to answer any questions. Chairperson Whitehead opened the floor up to the audience. The following people spoke: Jeff Savasta, 12040 Windy Ridge Lane, Clermont, FL 34711, represented the homeowners adjoining the property with 5 acre and 2.5 acre family home lots. He believed the proposed zoning would be detrimental to the area and cause stress to the environment as to the increased density request with regard to safety. He further stated it would have an effect on the currently zoned agricultural lots due to some of the property owners having equine and other livestock. They are hoping for 1 to 2 acre estate home lots that would be more in line with the current zoning. He also brought up that the traffic would increase and there is already issues with vehicles speeding down John's Lake Road. Marion Ringwood, 1808 Nature Cove Lane, Clermont, FL 34711, lives in Reserve at Lost Lake. Wanted to bring to attention that back in 2008 the P & Z approved a development in those parcels but it was 60 houses but due to the market the developer wasn't able to finance the development so it went to the wayside. If the City changes the density to medium from low that will bring an additional 36 houses. John's Lake Road was widened last year by Lake County but it's still only a single lane each way road. She further mentioned that all roads connecting to it are County maintained roads, Hancock Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard. This density could bring about at least 200 more cars each day. The roads are not going to be widened in the future. Ringwood also had a problem with the proposed public playground being at the edge of the neighborhood along John's Lake Road when Lake Felter Park is just down the road. She requested they not allow the density change. Jeanne Swords 2983 Southern Pines Loop, Clermont, FL 34711 She represented the Southern Pines Loop HOA and entered into the record a petition with 46 signatures of residents to deny this CPA. Their concerns are pretty much the same as voiced by Marion Ringwood. Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, agreed with previous statements. He proposed a compromise of possibly 3 homes per acre which would still give approximately 75 homes which he felt would be a fair increase. He suggested the type of trees that would be planted because 20 years later the same problems will occur that are happening in King's Ridge with oversize trees on undersize lots. Jose Ortiz, 2111 Windy Ridge Lane, Clermont, FL 34711, is the property owner of subject property. He donated land last yearto the city to expand John's Lake Road and now it looks beautiful. The city is growing and expanding and how nice of a place Clermont is to live in. This project will be great for the city. Chairperson Whitehead closed the public portion of the hearing and returned it to the Board. Commissioner Hubbard asked if this was going to be a 55+ community. Crawford advised no, family community of all ages. Page 3 Commissioner Krzyminski asked if Johns Lake Road was widened specifically for this -Kruse said he was unable to answer that and would have to contact Lake County for the answer. Commissioner Smith asked if this land was already in the city or not. Kruse advised that yes it was already annexed into the city and water and sewer are already there. Commissioner Entsuah asked what the specific reason was for this request. Jim Atkinson, Developer, 2884 Majestic Isle Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, answered that it was due to being in the center of the city of Clermont. Chairperson Whitehead entertained a motion for item 1. Commissioner Krzyminski moved to approve Ordinance 2019-25; Commissioner Colby seconded. All voted in favor. Motion passed 6-0. ITEM #2 ADVENT HEALTH CAMPUS PUD REQUEST: to consider rezoning from C-2 General Commercial to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Medical Health Park Campus on 7.5 +/- acres. Applicant: Klima Weeks Civil Engineering Planning Manager Kruse presented staff report. The property is located southeast of the intersection of State Road 50 and Citrus Tower Boulevard. The property is the vacant portion of land next to the former Don Mealy Chevrolet Dealership. The project will consist of two primary buildings, an off -site emergency department and a medical office building. The total square footage of all the buildings collectively will not exceed 60,000 square feet. Staff has reviewed the PUD Development Plan, which allows development the flexibility to the Land Development Code. The applicant has requested several waivers to the Land Development Code. Staff has reviewed the applicant's proposal and supports the proposed use at this location since it is compatible with the uses in the area. Staff has added a condition that an additional 30% landscaping material shall be required along the retaining walls to enhance the site. The applicant is requesting several waivers, however; a majority of the waivers have been requested before in other PUD developments. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2019-27 for a Planned Unit Development to allow for a health park, including an Off -Site Emergency Department (OSED) and medical office building (Health Park) as depicted in Exhibit A — PUD Site Development Plan. Attorney Borron J. Owen, Jr., 301 East Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, representing the applicant spoke on their behalf. Applicants are in agreement with Staff's report. Stated that Advent Health is a Faith -based not -for - profit Health Park Corporation. Chairperson Whitehead opened the floor up to the audience. The following people spoke: Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, stated there is room for Advent Health but not in such near vicinity to South Lake Hospital. He thinks there are too many waivers/variances being asked for with this proposal. He suggested Advent Health look at another location on the west side of Clermont. Page 4 Dr. Kasey Kesselring, 17127 91h St Montverde, FL 34756, has served on South Lake Hospital District Board of Trustees for 3 terms. Now chairs the Live Well Foundation of South Lake. He is concerned that if this hospital goes in this particular location it will damage healthcare by diluting physicians and caseloads. This can affect the quality and sustainability of healthcare in the future. Linda Smith, 1323 Briarhaven Lane, Clermont, FL 34711, is concerned about actually seeing the dilution of healthcare when seeing a project like this and will have long term effect on how healthcare serves the community. City Attorney Mantzaris reminded the commission that their job is to only review the zoning issues and not to concern themselves with whether it will affect a competing business or not. Chairperson Whitehead closed the public portion of the hearing and returned it to the Board. Commissioner Entsuah asked what Advent Health's idea of community is. Advent health advised of their mission statement, etc. The profits stay in the community and do not go to shareholders. Commissioner Entsuah also asked about the landscaping waiver. Kruse advised the site does slope and any of the waivers would have to be asked or implemented by any applicant. Commissioner Smith was concerned about there being only one entrance. He was shown where there are 2 and was further advised this will not be a trauma center. Commissioner Krzyminski was curious if patients need to go to another hospital do they go to another Advent Health or to the nearest hospital? Advent health advised it would be what is best for the patient. Dr. Scott Brady, Advent Health, confirmed it would be what is best for the needs of the patient. He also added more giving back to the community that Advent Health does. Chairperson Whitehead had concerns about the landscaping of parking lot. Kruse advised there will be landscaping and city is asking for thirty percent more landscape. Whitehead also wanted to know where the third sign would be located. Chairperson Whitehead entertained a motion for item 2. Commissioner Hubbard moved to approve Ordinance 2019-27 excluding all the waivers. Motion failed due to no second. Commissioner Krzyminski moved to approve excluding waivers 3 and 7. Motion failed due to no second. Commissioner Colby made a motion to deny, Commissioner Hubbard seconded. Vote was 4-2 for denial. ITEM #3 TAKE 5 QUICK LUBE REQUEST: to consider Conditional Use Permit for an automotive oil change services facility in the C-2 General Commercial zoning district. APPLICANT: Tannath Design, Inc. Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented the staff report. Page 5 The property is located at the southwest corner of Hooks Street and US Highway 27. The property is approximately .80+/- acre and was previously used as a convenience store with gas pumps. The existing building will be demolished, and the site will be redeveloped to allow a 1,620 square foot automotive oil change service center with three service bays. The proposed project site layout is planning ingress and egress from Hooks Street and Highway 27. The applicant will be required to coordinate the permit process with Lake County and FDOT. The hours of operation will be 7 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. The applicant has not identified any variances required and will redevelop the site to meet the City's Architectural Design Standards and Land Development Code. Staff has reviewed the application in accordance with the Land Development Code and finds the proposed automotive service use is not compatible with the existing adjacent residential use located to the rear (west) of subject property. The proposed auto service center will be located at a very busy high traffic intersection within the City and may generate additional traffic impacts to the busy intersection. Bryan Potts, 2494 Rose Spring Drive, Orlando, FL, Representing the applicant. Confirmed Staff's report. Also stated that there would not be any lifts, or hydraulics or air tools being used at this facility so there would not be any noise from operation of these types of tools. Chairperson Whitehead opened the floor up to the audience. The following people spoke: Jeff Bodiford, 873 N Waterview Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, stated he is the property owner of residence directly behind this subject property. He does not want to hear the noise from the business and the increase in traffic will not be good. Lori Bodiford, 873 N Waterview Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, lives directly behind. She stated this intersection has become more dangerous with more traffic since Wawa opened. And she believes there is going to be another future change on Lakeshore which will create an even bigger traffic issue and is scary. Chairperson Whitehead closed the public portion of the hearing and returned it to the Board. Commissioner Smith asked for more information of why City Staff was not recommending approval. Commissioner Krzyminski asked if an environmental report had been done. McGruder advised the applicant would have to go through the site -review process. Commissioner Colby asked about a wall being placed between the property and the neighbors to block noise. City Attorney Mantzaris stated that if you wanted to put that as a condition it could be included in the motion for approval. Commissioner Hubbard stated how bad the traffic is at this particular intersection. Chairperson Whitehead also stated how dangerous the traffic is there of drivers going through the subject property to avoid the stop lights. Chairperson Whitehead entertained a motion for item 3. Commissioner Colby moved to approve Ordinance 2019-14R with condition of six foot solid wall. Commissioner Entsuah seconded at which time Commissioner Colby rescinded his motion. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve with six foot solid wall, business is closed on Sunday and the entrance to Hwy 27 is closed off. Commissioner Page 6 Colby seconded it. Vote was 3-3. Commissioner Hubbard made motion to deny. It died for lack of second. Commissioner Colby made motion to approve with six foot solid wall and closed on Sundays. Commissioner Hubbard seconded. Vote was 4-2. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 4, 2019 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. G Cuqu' itehead, Chairman ATTEST: oh n E. Kruse — Senior Planner