Minutes - 03.01.2022 - Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingCity of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 1, 2022
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order on Tuesday, March 1,
2022 at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Krzyminski. Members present were: Chairman Max Krzyminski,
Vincent Niemiec, David Colby, Michael Gonzalez, Chuck Seaver, Jane McAllister, and Lavonte
Rogers. Also present for City staff was City Attorney Dan Mantzaris, Curt Henschel, Planning
Director, Planning Manager John Kruse, Senior Planner Regina McGruder, and Planning
Coordinator Rae Chidlow.
Nomination of Chair and Vice -Chair.
Commissioner Rogers nominated Chairman Krzyminski for Chair, seconded by
Commissioner Colby.
Commissioner Seaver nominated Jane McAllister for Chair, seconded by Commissioner
Gonzalez.
MOTION TO APPROVE the nomination of Max Krzyminski for Chair was made by
Commissioner Rogers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Colby. Passed 4-3.
Commissioner Colby nominated Commissioner Niemiec for Vice -Chair, seconded by
Chairman Krzyminski.
Commissioner Rogers nominated Commissioner Colby for Vice -Chair. Commissioner
Colby stated that he declines the nomination.
Commissioner Seaver nominated Jane McAllister for Vice -Chair, seconded by
Commissioner Gonzalez.
MOTION TO APPROVE the nomination of Commissioner Niemiec for Vice -Chair
made by Commissioner Colby, seconded by Chairman Krzyminski. Passed 4-3.
MINUTES:
MOTION TO APPROVE the January 4, 2022 and January 18, 2022 minutes of the
Planning & Zoning Commission made by Commissioner Rogers. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Colby. Passed unanimously.
REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Rogers congratulated Chairman Krzyminski and Vice -chair Niemiec.
Commissioner Niemiec thanked the board for voting him in.
Commissioner Colby thanked the staff for putting together the joint workshop with City Council.
Commissioner Gonzalez thanked staff for the workshop and stated that it was very informative.
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Commissioner McAllister congratulated Chairman Krzyminski and Vice -chair Niemiec. She
thank the Commission for postponing the selection until she was able to participate. She
apologized for missing the previous meeting, however it was unavoidable. She also thanked the
City Council for another opportunity to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioner Seaver congratulated Chairman Krzyminski and Vice -chair Niemiec. He also
thanked staff for the workshop with City Council.
Chairman Krzyminski thanked staff for all the work they do.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1: Ordinance No. 2022-010 — Chicone Large-scale CPA
Request to table to April 5, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Action:
MOTION TO TABLE Ordinance No. 2022-006 to the April 5, 2022 meeting was made
by Commissioner Colby. Motion seconded by Commissioner Niemiec. Passed
unanimously.
Item #2: Resolution No. 2022-006R — Hyundai -Genesis Conditional Use Permit
Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented as follows:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the expansion of an
existing automobile dealership on a vacant three (3) acre +/- parcel located at the Northeast
corner of State Road 50 and Magnolia Point Intersection, adjacent to the existing Hyundai of
Central Florida dealership. The request would allow the expansion of the Hyundai brand known
as Genesis, which provides sales and services of their electric and fuel -efficient vehicles at this
location. The subject property is located within the Plaza Collina Planned Unit Development
(Resolution No. 2015-08) and the Future Land Use is Master Planned Development. The PUD
allowed two automobile dealerships as a permitted use, and the development of the Hyundai of
Central Florida was the second and final dealership allowed within the development. Therefore,
the proposed Hyundai -Genesis brand is an expansion to the existing dealership and not a new
project within the PUD. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a building facade
length greater than 100 feet without any architectural design features and elements to break up
the building's walls mass as required by the Architectural Design Standards, Section 110-
173. The City Council approved on May 24, 2016, a similar variance for the building facade of
the existing Hyundai of Central Florida automobile dealership.
The Hyundai expansion is proposing the construction of a new 18,500 square foot sales and
service building, in conjunction with employee and inventory parking for the Genesis Vehicle
Brand. The site development for the project shall be required to comply with the PUD
development standards and conditions of approval.
Staff has reviewed the application and proposed project in regards to Section 86-144, Review
Criteria for a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed use is consistent with the existing and
previous development patterns and character of the surrounding areas. The proposed uses will
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not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The Conditional
Use Permit will not be in conflict with the Clermont Comprehensive Plan goals, objective and
policies for commercial land use. The property has access to major road networks and will be
required to comply with all Land Development Regulations for development.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2022-006R.
Jean Abi-Aoun, Civil Engineering Group, stated that the Hyundai dealership was approved back
in 2017. He stated that they sell both Hyundai and Genesis, but Hyundai wants to emphasis on
Genesis which is the luxury line of Hyundai, so they want Genesis to have its own building. He
stated that this will be an expansion of the current dealership.
Commissioner Seaver asked if there were any plans to improve the entrance from Highway 50.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that they agreed to pay towards the widening of Highway 50 when they
were approved in 2017. He stated that there is nothing on their end as for additional
improvements.
Commissioner McAllister asked if there will be a separate entrance into the Genesis.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that there is a second entrance towards the rear of the property. He stated
that it will be internal so all the traffic would be internal.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked what the estimated date of completion.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated in the second quarter of 2023.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked will they ask for any further expansions because there is property
that could be acquired next to this parcel.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that Costco is purchasing the vacant parcel next to the Genesis parcel.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked when they would bring cars for the proposed dealership.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that once the building is completed then the cars would be available for the
public.
Commissioner Colby asked if this is a necessary expansion to represent the Genesis brand.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that there is a need and demand for the Genesis brand. He stated that they
are improving Plaza Collina Boulevard, for a second and third access to the property.
Commissioner Niemiec asked about the second entrance.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that they are not adding any access from Highway 50, it will be from
Collina Terrace.
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Commissioner Rogers stated that he likes that the building is consistent with the existing
building. He asked if they will be hiring more employees for this expansion. He also asked if
there was amble parking.
Mr. Abi-Aoun stated that they will be hiring more employees and there is more parking than
code requires.
Chairman Krzyminski asked if the Genesis brand will be electric and hybrid or will they have the
standard gas vehicles as well.
Steven Francis, 3406 Femlake Place, Longwood, stated that he is one of the owners of the
dealership. He stated that the Genesis model has an internal combustion engine and gas engine.
He stated that in 2025 all models will switch to completely electric.
Chairman Krzyminski asked about the service shop and how would the garage compare to a
normal garage.
Mr. Francis stated that there will be 4 bays associated with the electric cars that will be behind
glass so the customers can see how they work on electric vehicles. The other bays will be
associated with internal combustion engines because they will probably be around for another 10
to 15 years. He stated that because there are less moving parts, the foot print is smaller.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution No. 2021-006R was made by Commissioner
McAllister. Motion seconded by Commissioner Niemiec. Passed unanimously.
Item #3: Resolution No. 2022-007R — CubeSmart Conditional Use Permit
Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented as follows:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the Phase 2 expansion of an
existing self -storage facility previously known as Cubesmart. The proposed expansion to the site
would allow for the outside parking and storage of large vehicles, which may include
recreational vehicles, boats and other large commercial vehicles. The subject property is located
on Hancock Road and Trade Avenue. The current zoning for the property is C-2 General
Commercial with a Future Land Use of Commercial. The Land Development Codes, Section
122-224, requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for any residential self -storage facility
including any expansions to the site. The City Council approved on February 13, 2018, a
Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 2017-55) to allow a self -storage facility with up to
57,000 square feet of floor area. Phase 1 of the project is complete and open for business.
The total property area is approximately 5.74 acres, with the proposed phase 2 project area
consisting of 2.12 acres of the overall site. The code requires that any outside storage and
display must provide an opaque screen buffer to help minimize the visual impact on surrounding
properties. The applicant is proposing an enhanced landscape buffer and to provide an opaque
covered canopy screening for the outside parking and vehicle storage on site. All proposed
development will be required to comply with Clermont Land Development Regulations and all
buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance to the provision of the
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Architectural Design Standards.
Staff has reviewed the application and proposed project in regards to Section 86-144 Review
Criteria for a Conditional Use Permit. The self -storage facility is existing and the proposed
expansion to the site will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community. The use of the site is not changing and the proposed expansion will allow the
maximum development intensity and provide the opportunity to grow and expand the
business. The proposed changes to the site will not be out of character with the surrounding
neighborhoods or adjacent properties because the current use is existing and the proposed site
expansion may be considered as minor to the overall site development. The Conditional Use
Permit will not be in conflict with the Clermont Comprehensive Plan goals, objective and
policies for commercial land use. The City's water and sewer service has sufficient capacity to
serve the proposed expansion.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2022-007R.
Tom Skelton, 207 N. Moss Rd, Suite 211, Winter Springs stated that he agrees with staff s
recommendation. He stated that the storage facility already has some covered parking and they
are requesting additional because the current area is full.
Commissioner Rogers asked if the expansion will be for boats and how many spaces.
Mr. Skelton stated that it's mostly for RVs but they will allow boats. He stated there is about 74
parking spaces.
Commissioner Niemiec asked about the lighting.
Ms. McGruder stated that there is language in the conditional use permit pertaining to the
lighting.
Commissioner Colby asked if all the parking spaces would be covered.
Mr. Skelton stated that they will be covered.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked how customers will access this expansion.
Mr. Skelton stated that they will enter from the existing entrance.
Commissioner McAllister asked about the landscape buffer.
Ms. McGruder stated that the buffer would be 15 feet per code and will be enhanced.
Commissioner Seaver asked if there are any road improvements for traffic.
Ms. McGruder stated that this would be diminimus for traffic.
Commissioner Seaver asked about the drive -way permit.
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Ms. McGruder stated that anytime a drive -way is required the applicant is obligated to obtain a
permit through the jurisdiction of the road.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution No. 2022-007R was made by Commissioner
Rogers. Motion seconded by Commissioner Colby. Passed unanimously.
With no further comments, Chairman Krzyminski adjourged the meeting at 7:23 P.M.
TTEST:
Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator
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