LPA02-13-13MinCITY OF LONGWOOD
Land Planning Agency
Minutes
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
February 13, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.
175 W. Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
ATTENDANCE
BOARD:
Bruce E. Noyes, Chair
Brian Fiore, Vice -Chair
Greg Cetera, Member
Robin Thorn, Member
ABSENT:
Judy Putz, Vice -Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF:
Sheryl L. Bower, AICP, Director
Chris Kintner, AICP, Planner
Sheryl Gina, Recording Secretary
Chair Noyes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ELECTIONS
Member Brian Fiore moves to re-elect Chair Bruce Noyes as Chairperson.
Member Robin Thorn seconded the motion.
Chair Bruce Noyes moves to elect Member Brian Fiore as Vice -Chairperson.
Member Robin Thorn seconded the motion.
3. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR
A. Regular Meeting November 14, 2012.
Chair Noyes moved to approve the November 14, 2012 minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Member Fiore and carried by a unanimous roll
call and vote.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chair Noyes moved to close Public Comment.
Member Greg Cetera seconded the motion.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. LDCA 01-13 Longwood Development Code Amendment
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LONGWOOD
DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE II LAND USE
AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, ARTICLE III
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS, ARTICLE
V SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS, ARTICLE VI
SIGNS, ARTICLE IX HARDSHIP RELIEF, ARTICLE
X ADMINISTRATION TO STREAMLINE AND
CLARIFY EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
PROCESSES, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. SPA 01-13 Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 349
E. SR 434
ORDINANCE NO.12-1994
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1019,
SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA;
SAID SMALL SCALE PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA 01-
13) CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A PORTION OF
THE PROPERTY WITH THE PARCEL ID 31-20-30-
5AU-0000-8330 FROM CONSERVATION (CON) TO
INFILL AND MIXED -USE (IMU) PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Chris Kintner read Item 6A for the record. The Community Development Services
Department recommends that the Land Planning Agency recommend approval to the City
Commission of an amendment to the Longwood Development Code by Ordinance 13-
2002. Ordinance 13-2002 includes general changes such as:
• Incorporates and streamlines setbacks from the Longwood Design Guidebook into
the Longwood Development Code for ease of searching for developers.
• Expands the number of colors allowed for buildings.
• Clarifies and strengthens existing regulations related to massage therapy
establishments.
• Clarifies language related to Planned Developments and Preliminary Plats.
Chair Noyes states he will make a motion for the LPA to approve LDC
Amendment Code 13-2002. Recommend approval to City Commission. Seconded
by Vice -Chair Fiore and carried by a unanimous roll call and vote.
Chair Noyes moved to close the public hearing section 6A. Seconded by Vice -
Chair Fiore and carried by a unanimous vote.
Chris Kintner read Item 6B for the record. The Community Development Services
Department recommends the Land Planning Agency recommend to the City Commission
approval of a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SPA 01-13) to the Future
Land Use map, changing a portion of the property with the Parcel ID 31-20-30-5AU-
0000-8330 (349 E. SR 434) from Conservation (CON) to Infill and Mixed -Use (IMU).
Chris Kintner stated the existing map shows part of the parcel at 349 E SR 434 being in
the conservation area however, currently in that area there are a number of parking spaces
and there is a building. The applicant, Rob Bruce, has provided a site plan reflecting the
current reality. Information has been submitted to the St. John's Water Management
District, a self -certification to reflect that current reality. The map clearly shows what the
property owner is requesting and Staff is fine with that request. If the wetlands shown on
the existing map are no longer functional then the map can be revised.
Chair Bruce Noyes asks if there is anyone who would like to speak for or against Item
6B.
Rob Bruce, owner of 349 E SR 434, chooses to speak in favor of the Item. In 1992 the
property was zoned as C-3. Mr. Bruce obtained a contractor who built the building and a
Certificate of Occupancy was issued. Presently the property is financed. In 2010 the bank
requested an update appraisal. The bank had the property appraised and the appraisal
showed the property had been changed from C-3 zoning to Conservation. The bank had
an issue with that and didn't want a loan on it. Mr. Bruce said he hired an attorney, an
engineer, a second engineer, met with St. John's Water Management two or three times
and $20,000 later he is here.
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Chair Noyes motions to close Item 6B, the second portion of the meeting. Vice -Chair
Fiore seconded the motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Chair Bruce Noes stated that looking at the site plan it appears there is an existing,
permitted stormwater treatment facility that has been in place for quite some time and we
need to adjust the conservation map to reflect that.
Chris Kintner commented that C-3 is a zoning category that hasn't been in place in the
City of Longwood for quite some time. Since 2002 the Future Land Use Map and the
Zoning Map mirror each other for simplicity.
Chair Noyes states he will make a motion for the LPA to recommend to the
City Commission the approval of SPA 01-13 to the Future Land Use Map,
changing a portion of the property to Parcel ID31-20-30-5AU-0000-
8330(349 E SR 434) from Conservation to Infill & Mixed Use (IMU).
Seconded by Member Thorn and carried by a unanimous roll call and
vote.
6. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion ensued regarding grant funding through Metro Plan.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: March 13, 2013.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Noyes moved to adjourn. Seconded by Vice -Chair Fiore and carried by a
unanimous roll call and vote.
Chair Noyes adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
ATTEST:
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She ina, Recording Secretary
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