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12-03-2019 P&Z MinutesCITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 3, 2019 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order on Tuesday, January 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman, Herb Smith. Members present were: Herb Smith, Max Krzyminski, Tony Hubbard, Tim Murry and Ebo Entsuah. Also present for City staff was City Attorney, Daniel Mantzaris, Esq., Development Services Director Curt Henschel and Senior Planner, Regina McGruder. REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION: Commissioner Krzyminski mentioned Light up Clermont and the parade this coming weekend. Commissioner Murry invited everyone to attend next Friday the 131 at the Clermont Elementary school, the basketball game between Clermont Police Department and Lake County Sheriff's Department to benefit Christmas gifts of toys to the less fortunate kids in the community. REPORT FROM THE CITY: None NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1 - Ordinance No. 2020-01 Karma Housing Rezoning REQUEST: Consider ordinance for rezoning from C1 Light Commercial to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for vacant property located at the corner of State Road 50 and East Avenue. Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented the staff report and advised that this application was received prior to the City's moratorium on multi -family developments going into effect. December 3, 2019 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page -1 The Applicant, GatorSKtch Inc., is requesting to rezone the subject parcel from C- 1 Light Commercial District to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property is located at the southwest corner of SR 50 and East Avenue and is approximately 3.04 acres, with a Commercial Future Land Use Designation. The property contains three parcels that will be combined to allow for development. The applicant would Iike to construct a 36-unit multifamily apartment development and use the existing commercial building, in conjunction with the apartments, for the leasing office, laundry room, gym, and retail store for the tenants of the multi- family development. Staff has reviewed the application as submitted and finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The request to change the zoning from C-1 Light Commercial to Planned Unit Development is consistent with the development pattern for the surrounding areas. Therefore, staff recommends approval to rezone the subject property to a PUD with the conditions contained in Ordinance No. 2020-01. Chairman Smith turned it over to the Applicant. Mike Latham, from GatorSKtch Inc. agrees with City's recommendation and available to answer any questions. Chairman Smith turned it over to the audience, there being no one in the audience to speak, so he turned it over to the Board. Commissioner Entsuah asked about the exemption the Applicant is seeking. Senior Planner MGruder explained that Staff has not yet determined if the Applicant meets the qualifications for a Tier One traffic study, as the Traffic Engineering will have to review it first. He also asked if there's a specific reason for the change in use, as the location was previously a restaurant. Jean Tirri, of 8022 Lake Nellie Road, said they have not had much success with restaurants at the location after several attempts, and they also tried to put a 7- Eleven there, but that proposal was denied because of traffic issues and other concerns. She thinks there's a need for affordable housing in Clermont, and since this project will not consist of luxury apartments, it will accommodate that need. Chairman Smith brought it back to the Board and entertained a motion. Motion made by Commissioner Entsuah to approve Ordinance No. 2020-01, seconded by Commissioner Hubbard. Motion passed unanimously, with everyone voting yes. December 3, 2019 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page - 2 ITEM #2 — Ordinance No. 202002 Victory Pointe REQUEST: Consider ordinance to amend (Ordinance 201825) Planned Unit Development (PUD) for vacant parcel located northwest of the intersection of Montrose Street and 1 Oth Street. Senior Planner McGruder presented the Staff Report. The owner, Mark Graff is requesting to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Ordinance 2018-25 to allow for construction of eleven (11) residential townhomes at the subject property. The parcel is located northwest of the intersection of Montrose Street and 1 Oth Street. On June 26, 2018, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2018- 25, rezoning the property from R-3 Residential/Professional District and CBD Central Business District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property is approximately 0.62 +/- acre in size and is currently vacant. The existing PUD allows 17 residential condominiums; the applicant was also able to utilize the recent density bonus in the Downtown Mixed Use future land use for development of the lot. The project as proposed will provide (11) eleven residential townhome units instead of the approved 17 units. The propose development will provide less density than previously approved. The project shall be developed in a manner to promote walkability and increased residential opportunities in the downtown area. One of the key elements of the Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan is to maximize the number of people who live, work and visit downtown, the proposed project is consistent with that concept. The project will connect into the City's Victory Pointe Master Stormwater System for the drainage and retention requirements. The project will be required to comply with the Land Development Regulations and Architectural Design Standards. Staff has reviewed the application as submitted and finds the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding areas. Staff finds the project is in accordance with the vision of the Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The application as submitted meets the provisions of Section 122-315, Review Criteria for a PUD. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2020-02. December 3, 2019 P&Z Meeting Minutes Page - 3 Chairman Smith turned it over to the Applicant. Mark Graff of 1944 Brantley Circle, Clermont, owner - Stated he originally wanted to build condos on the site but when he started the project years ago, it had to be annexed into the city's CBD and get a density approval. Because it was a long process in getting these things, during that time, the cost of construction and materials increased. The pro -forma at that time allowed him to build and sell at a reasonable price, but due to the increases during the waiting period, he would have to sell a 1,500 square -foot condo in Downtown Clermont for over $500,000. That was not feasible so he went back to the drawing board and explored several options before coming up with this project, which would allow him to market and the sell the project at a reasonable price point. Chairman Smith turned it over to the audience. There being no one in the audience to speak, he turned it back over to the Board. Chairman Smith mentioned that this is a unique situation as it's the first time in his experience on the Board that someone has come before the Board with a downsized project. Commissioner Murry echoed the same thoughts. He turned it back over to the Board and entertained a motion. Motion made by Commissioner Hubbard to approve Ordinance No. 2020-02, seconded by Commissioner Entsuah. Motion passed unanimously, with everyone voting yes. December 3, 2019 PW Meeting Minutes Page - 4 City of Clermont Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission December 3, 2019 With no further comments, Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. ATTES: Curt Henschel, Development Services Director December 3, 2019 PU Meeting Minutes Page - 5