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LPA01-14-09Min CI'I'X OF~L01~1G~WOOD Land Plannung agency ~ Minutes CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS January 14, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. 175 W. Warren Avenue. ATTENDANCE: BOARD: STAFF: Bruce Noyes, Chair Paul Sig;emore, Community Services Director Johnnie Richardson, Vice Chair Debby Reimers, Recording Secretary John Prince, 1`?Iember Scott Bryan, Pvlember Brian Fiore, 1\!Iember ABSENT: 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 7:~~0 p.m. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A: CHAIRPERSON Chair Noyes opened the floor for nomination for Chair. . Motion by Member Prince to keep the same (:hair and Vice Chair. The motion was secondeG~ by Chair Noyes and carried unanimously by voice vote. B: VICE CHAIRPERSON Refer to above motion. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ]::+OR Mr. Sizemore said his staff was distributing agenda packets a little differently because on two boards members said they had not received their agenda packet which was left on their doorstep. Now when the packet has to be leirt on the doorstep staff will call to verify receipt of the packet. I and Planninn AnFancv nanp 1 1/1d/~fl(1R A. Regular Meeting Septemher 10, 2.008 Mr. Sizemore clarified the attendance of Vice Chairperson Richardson. Chair Noyes made the motion to approve the September 10, 2008 minutes. Seconded by Member Prince and carried unanimous by voice vote. B. Regular Meeting October 2008 Chair Noyes made the motion to approve the October 8, 2008 minutes. Seconded by Member Prince and carried unanimous by voice vote. 4. PUBLIC COMMEN'T' There was no public comment. 5. PUBI_,IC HEARING Chair Noyes opened the public hearing. A. 1LDCA 01-09 Longwood Development Code Amendment Off site dir¢ctiional and real estate. signs Ordinance Number 08-.1881 Mr. Sizemore read item SA explaining at the December 1 S, 2009 City Commission meeting the Commission directed staff to draft an amendment to the sign code that will help property owners lease or sell property not located directly on corridor roadways and allow off site directional signs to advertise businesses an events that are not located on the property containing the sign. The proposed ordinance modifies the real estate sign requirements to .allow signs to be placed on property even if that is not the property being sold. He further explained this would ensure that size, number, and location regulations would be equally applicable to all real estate signs. .Additionally, the ordinance modifies the off site directional sign requirements to allow one additional sign per parcel specifically designated to provide direction to businesses and events not located on corridor roads. The Land Planning Agency is responsible for reviewing proposed amendments to the City's land development regulations for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The LPA makes a recommendation to the City Commission as to whether the amendment should be adopted or not. Following the LPA hearing, the proposed amendment must appear for two public hearings before the City Commission to con:>ider adoption. Mr. Sizemore asked if the board had any suggestions they would like him to relay to the City Commission. I an~rl Planninn AnE~nw nanp 7 1/1d/~f1f1R Chair Noyes asked if anyone was present to speak for or against this item. Chair .Noyes made a motion to close tine public hearing. Member Richardson seconded the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The board discussed the issue with Mr. Sizemore. Vice i~hair Richardson made a motion that the LPA recommend to the City Commission approval of Ordinance Number 08-1881. The motion was seconded by . Chair Noyes and carried by a unanimous voice vote. B. LDCA 03-08 lEIiistoric District Codebook Amendment _ Adopt new Codebook Ordinance Number 08-1883 Chair Noyes opened the hearing for Item SB. Mr. Sizemore explained the background on t:he item. The Longwood Guide Book, adopted in May 2007, established a framework for the planning districts within the City based o~n guiding visions for each district. In 2008, the City underwent the same visioning process to develop revisions to the Historic District Codebook. The proposed Codebook revisions ~~r•ovide a new format that will improve usability and ensure compatibility with the other sub-dis~~tricts and changes to the development design standards applicable to the District. ~ At the November 10, ?008 City Commission Workshop, the Commission reviewed and discussed proposed revisions to the Iistoric District Codebook. At this meeting, a number of additions, alterations., .and deletions were identified. Staff and the City's consultant returned with these revisions to the December 15, 2Q08 City Commission meeting; for an additional review prior to initiating the adoption process. At that meeting, the Commission directed staff to make, additional revisions and bring the Codebook to the LPG, in ordinance form. Mr. Sizemore asked if' Randal Glidden from ACi wanted to give his presentation to the board. :Mr. Sizemore explained ACi is a consultant with the City of Longwood. Mr. Glidden began his presentation b:i~ recognizing his staff for the great job they did creating the presentation. He went through a brief presentation explaining to the board the project and the changes that were b•°ing made to the. Historic District Code Book. Mr. Gliidden said he met with the residents of Longwood to .get their insight for the Historic District as well. He reviewed their concerns and gave recommendations to meet the needs of the district. Mr. Glidden asked if the board had any questions. Chair Noyes made a motion to close the public hearing. Vice ~ Chair Richardson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous- voice vote. I an~rt Planninn AnF~nrv nanP 3 1Md/~f1f1R T Member Prince said he was at the meeting with ACi and the residents and commended them on the Historic District Code Bo~~k they put together. Mr. Glidden thanked Member Prince and again recognized the hard work his staff did on this project. Vice Chair Richardson said he attends>d the meeting as well and said it was very good. He carne away from the meeting. with a positive outlook. He said he liked the Historic District Code Book and its simplicity Hof use. Member Bryan wanted to add he has had to use code books before, and stated this code book was fist class in his opinion. Chair Noyes said a few things jumped out at :him. He conveyed his concern that there was so little planned open space avaiilable on the property where the police station is located Mr. Glidden discussed the area and said there is discussion to consolidate the city office at a later date. Chair Noyes asked about gravel parking being allowed in the Historic District. Mr. Glidden explained the reason it vas ,allowed and discussed the different approved materials for parking areas in the Historic District. Chair Noyes said he would like to see: the code allow more green products allowed and he wanted to encourage the city to look at more pervious materials than gravel. Discussion ensued concerning materiels used. Chair Noyes inquiredl about the requii:ed space for parking. Mr. Glidden said the City of Longwood has not had a problem with parking except for a few events. and he continued discussing parking in the Historic District. Mr. Sizemore gave the board an example of the old and new requirements on a business located in the Historic Diistrict and how the new requirements help the business owner to have more space they could utilize for landscaping or other things. Chair Noyes said there was an issue where he works with school buses and fire trucks getting stuck and not: being able to turn around on streets which allow parking on both sides of the street. He said this is something Orange County is working on. Mr. Sizemore said that is not an issue; in Longwood because most of the streets right. of way a.re 50 feet wide. Mr. Sizemore said 1.1e had one additional thing to pass out. It was concerning the ~ demolition of structures. He said they have a new way to test for economic viability for undue hardships. I anri Rlanninn AnF~nrv nanP d 1/1d/~(1(1R Chair Noyes made a motion to approve the Historic District Code Book as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Prince and carried by roll cull vote. 6. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE F~QR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next F:egular Schedulled Meeting February 11, 2009 Mr. Sizemore said at this time there wasn't anything that needed to be brought before the board. 7. ADJOiURNMENT Chair Noyes made the motion to uc journ. Seconded by vice Chair Richurcdson and carried by a unanimous voice vote. Chair Noyes adjourn€d the meeting at 7:57 p.rn. ~ Bruce Noyes, C air ATTEST: Debby Reimers, Acting Reco ` ~ g Secretary I anri P,lanninn AnF~nrv name .r, 1/14/~MR