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LPA11-11-09Min CITY OF LONGWO~D Land Planning Agency Minutes CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS November 11,.2009 - 7:00 P.M. 175 W. Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 ATTENDANCE: BOARD: STAFF: Bruce Noyes,. Chair Sheryl L. Bower, Community Development Johnnie Richardson, Vice Chair Director Paul Lovestrand, Member Chris Kintner, Planner Brian Fiore, Member Jessica Pugh, Recording secretary ABSENT: John Prince, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR A. Regular Meeting August 12, 2009 Chair Noyes moved to approve the August 12, .2009 minutes. Seconded by Vice Chair Richardson and carried by a unanimous voice vote. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. Ms. Bower introduced herself as the new Director of Community Development services. Chair Noyes moved to close the public comment. Seconded by Vice Chair Richardson and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Prince absent. 4. PUBLIC HEARING Chair Noyes opened the public hearing. - A. SPA 02-09 Small Plan Amendment Land Planning Agency, page 1, 11 /11 /2009 ~ Future Land Use Change from Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to Village Mixed Use (VMU) Ordinance Number 09-1907 Mr. Kintner explained the Community Development Services Department recommends the Land Planning Agency recommend to the City Commission approval of a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SPA02-09, Ordinance 09-1907) from Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU) to Village Mixed-Use (VMU), for parcel # OS-21-30-300-0040-0000. Mr. John Youn man introduced himself as the representative for the applicant and gave a background of the project, with details of their prospective future plans for development. Member Richardson questioned the back of the property having drainage issues with the abutting residential properties. Stating the property owners had issues with the original .submittal of the project that was submitted and had hope measures had been taken to correct the problems with the drainage issues. Mr. Youngman explained the changes that had been made to meet. the residents and cities standards. A brief discussion ensued on drainage issues. Mr. Kintner stated the project for the development would include a site plan process which would provide a review for engineering and drainage issues. Member Lovestrand questioned if the right-of--way for both sides of the property would be abandoned. Mr. Youngman. stated one half of Tullis Ave. was all ready abandoned; they were working with the adjacent property owner for the other half. On Reider Ave. there is access for service to the retention area in the back. Member Lovestrand asked how many stories the building is proposed for. Mr. Youngman stated there would be two to three stories. Chair Noyes moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Member Fiore and carried by a unanimous voice vote with. Member Prince absent. Chair Noyes described the previous meeting that had taken place in previous years and had been denied. The land use and the design and Land Planning Agency, page 2, 11/11/2009 ~ planning standards set within the City were compared. The agenda and staff report were discussed. Mr. Kintner explained the Comprehensive Plan, Neighborhood Mixed Use, and the Longwood Design Guidebook in its relation to the property. Mr. Youngman reassured the board all measures would be taken to follow City Standards and to satisfy citizens concerns. Chair Noyes moved that the Land Planning Agency recommend to the City Commission approval of SPA 02-09 by Ordinance 09-1907 from Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to Village Mixed Use (VMU). Seconded by Member Richardson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Prince absent. 5. OLD BUSINESS None. 6. NEW BUSINESS Community Development. Services Director Sheryl Bower discussed scheduling a workshop the Commissioners for the Comprehensive Plan and Amendment 4. ~ Also scheduling a workshop for the Land Planning Agency. A Brief discussion ensued. Chair Noyes moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Fiore and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Prince absent. 7. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Regular Scheduled Meeting December 9, 2009. 8. ADJOURNMENT. Chair Noyes adjourned the meeting at 7:53 P.M. Bruce Noyes, Chair Land Planning Agency, page 3, 11/11.../2009 ATTEST: ~ \ Jessica Pugh, Recording ecretary Land Planning Agency, page 4, 11/11/2009