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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. Page - 1 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 Page - 2 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. Page - 3 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 Page - 4 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. Page - 5 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 Page - 6