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LPA07-13-16MinBOARD ATTENDANCE: Judy Putz, Member Alesia Carringer, Member Michelle Dowda, Member MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce Noyes, Chair Robin Thorn, Vice -Chair CITY OF LONGWOOD Land Planning Agency Minutes CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS July 13, 2016 — 6:30 P.M. 175 W. Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 STAFF: Chris Kintner, AICP, Interim Director Kristin Zack -Bowen, Recording Secretary Member Judy Putz called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS None 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR A. Regular Meeting April 13, 2016 Alesia Carringer moved to approve minutes. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. 5. PUBLIC HEARING A. ORDINANCE NO. 16-2093 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE VI SIGNS TO ALLOW FOR TEMPORARY OFF -SITE SIGNAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS AND AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS OF ARTICLE III, AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY 1 AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Chris Kintner, Interim Community Development Services Director, stated that this item comes to the LPA primarily on City Commission direction to provide for off -site signage for subdivisions. Some approved and anticipated subdivisions are located off of major thoroughfares and a request was received by the City to consider an allowance for such subdivisions to advertise on those major roads. This ordinance makes that allowance. In addition, staff has proposed changes including how setbacks are measured (from the foundation to the property line rather than from the overhang to the property line) and an allowance for the City Engineer to a waive a requirement for certain retention ponds to be designed as public amenities where it is deemed to be a hazard. Alesia Carringer moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. Alesia Carringer moved to recommend approval of Ordinance 16-2093 to the City Commission. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. B. ORDINANCE NO. 16-2091 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE LONGWOOD CITY CODE TO ADOPT A NEW ARTICLE IX REGULATING MOBILE HOME PARKS AND MOBILE HOMES; ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MOBILE HOMES; CREATING LICENSING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE IV CONCERNING UNSAFE BUILDINGS TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO PROHIBIT OCCUPANCY OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE X TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mark McClarnon spoke in favor of the ordinance and said that the mobile home park on Wildmere Ave. is unsafe and a blight on the City. Mr. McClarnon said that if there was a fire or a hurricane, the park is a death trap. He said that he owns a number of buildings in the City and they all need to meet health and fire safety standards and he doesn't believe this park does. He said that there is a constant police presence out there and believes there is criminal activity. Mr. McClarnon also cited state law regarding mobile home parks. 2 Member Putz asked when the property was annexed. Mr. Kintner said that he wasn't sure the exact date but that the annexation agreement this property came in under was weaker as it relates to nonconformities than the current one the city uses. This ordinance is the result of collaboration between the City Attorney, Building Official, and Code Enforcement to address these issues. Gail Brown, 331 E. Reider Ave. said that she has been a resident for 44 years and that the mobile home park on Wildmere has been an eyesore the whole time she's been here. Barry Revels, 1085 Foggy Brook Place, said he has been in Longwood for 38 years and agrees with everything Mr. McClarnon says and hopes that the ordinances passes so we can clear the city up. Stan Pelz lives on Wildmere Ave. and said he sees the mobile home park as embarrassing and tells people not to drive by there. He said it's very well known that it's a place that police are going to look because there's going to be a lot of drug deals going on there. Jerry Chilik, 1091 Foggy Brook Place, said that he people who live there go to Big Lots and leave shopping carts everywhere and wants to know what can be done. Melanie Parker, 271 E. Lake Ave., said she had just moved here last October but thinks that the mobile home park should be held to the same standards as homeowners for keeping the property looking nice. Member Putz asked Mr. Kintner to explain what this ordinance does. Mr. Kintner explained that this ordinance requires mobile home parks to acquire a license which, in part, requires the applicant to document the condition of existing mobile home parks and require inspections by Code Enforcement, the Fire Marshal, Building Official, and the Health Department. The ordinance clarifies the City's ability to ensure the safety of the structures on site. Jerry Chilik, 1091 Foggy Brook Place, wanted to make sure that the ordinance had been vetted enough to ensure the owner couldn't file a lawsuit. Mr. Kintner said that anyone can file a lawsuit, but that the ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney and he believes it has been properly vetted. Ray Wiggington, 333 Tullis Ave. said he had lived in Longwood for 50 years and that for as long as he's been around the mobile park has been there. He said that any time of day you could see drug activity and other criminal activity. Sarah Ashton, 1033 Oxford St. said that she was supportive of the ordinance and has been witness to criminal activity in the neighborhood. Alesia Carringer moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Michelle 3 Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. Alesia Carringer moved to recommend approval of Ordinance 16-2091 to the City Commission. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. C. ORDINANCE NO. 16-2092 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, CREATING A TEMPORARY BACKYARD CHICKEN PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS ON PROPERTIES DEVELOPED WITH DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AND HAVING CERTAIN FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS AND CREATING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUNSET DATE. Carl Hamilton, 178 E. Maine, said that he wanted to be involved in the backyard chicken program early and made sure he understood the standards that were in this ordinance. He said that he doesn't mind paying the fee or having code enforcement check the property but he wanted to know how he fit into the program. Mr. Hamilton said he was generally familiar with the ordinance but was there to find more out. Mr. Kintner provided Mr. Hamilton with the contact information for the City's planner who could provide him with more information and discuss the program with him further. Alesia Carringer moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. Member Carringer asked who would be addressing the smell issue in single family neighborhoods. Mr. Kintner said that Homeowners' Associations would have the ability to prohibit backyard chickens but that the responsibility for maintenance is on the property owner and enforced by code enforcement. If there are too many problems the City can cancel the pilot program. A number of neighboring communities including Orlando have had success with these programs and have taken steps to renew them or make them permanent. Member Putz said that she thinks it's worth a shot and that we have enough teeth in the ordinance to take care of any problems. Michelle Dowda moved to recommend approval of Ordinance 16-2092 to the City Commission. Seconded by Judy Putz and carried by a unanimous vote. D. ORDINANCE NO.15-2076 4 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 03-15) CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM INFILL AND MIXED USE (IMU) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) AND CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM THE EAST END DISTRICT OF THE LONGWOOD DESIGN GUIDEBOOK TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 15 (MDR-15) FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY WITH PARCEL ID 26-20-30-5AR- OD00-058D AND A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY WITH PARCEL ID 04-21-30-300-002A-0000 MORE PRECISELY DESCRIBED IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Kintner described the application as a future land use map change from Infill and Mixed -Use to Medium Density Residential. The applicant is seeking this change to allow for a single-family subdivision, which is not allowed in the Infill and Mixed -Use Future Land Use District. Staff has evaluated the request and, as the proposed amendment is a reduction in intensity and is also consistent with a transitional zoning from the higher -density 17-92 corridor, is supportive of the proposed amendment. Member Putz asked if there were any pictures of the development. Mr. Kintner said that there were but advised that any decision be made solely on the merits of the Comprehensive Plan change and not the proposed subdivision itself as there is no way to tie those approvals together. Alesia Carringer moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. Sarah Ashton, 1033 Oxford St., asked if there was a proposed price point for these homes. The applicant, Michael Towers, 100 Palermo Vista Ct., stated there are two different types of units that are the same products built on Pine Ave. There will be five 4-bedrooms and 10-3 bedrooms. The 3 bedrooms have been appraised at $245,000 and the 4-bedrooms at $255,000. Alesia Carringer moved to recommend approval of Ordinance 15-2076 to the City Commission. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. 6. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No items. 7. ADJOURNMENT 5 Member Alesia Carringer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Michelle Dowda and carried by a unanimous vote. Member Alesia Carringer adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Bruce Noyes, Chair A EST: ris ntner, AICP, Interim Director for Kristin Zack -Bowen, Recording Secretary 0