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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.18.2024 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting January 18, 2024 Convened: 6pm Adjourned: 10:31pm 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by Vice Chair Lounds. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Lounds. 3. INVOCATION Mr. O'Dell led the invocation. 4. ROLL CALL Present Officio Board Member Nicole Fogarty, Board Member James A. Taylor, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Board Member Craig Mundt, Vice Chair Ed Lounds, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Larry Neese Excused Board Member Bob Lowe, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Craig Bridgers 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Lounds announced that Chair Lowe had a heart attack and was not expected to make it. Commissioner Mundt makes a motion for the voting ( Item #12 ) for the new Chair and Vice-Chair to take place at the beginning of the meeting instead of the end. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e 6. DISCLOSURE(S) None. 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of 12/14/2023 A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of 12/14/2023 A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member James A. Taylor AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 8. ELECTION OF OFFICIALS 2024 Officio Board Member Nicole Fogarty made a statement about knowing she didn't have a vote, but asked the County Attorney Katherine Barbieri was she allowed a nomination. County Attorney Barbieri stated, no. A. Election of Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mr. Mundt nominated Vice Chair Lounds, Mr. O'Dell seconded. Mr. Binner nominated Mr. Taylor, there was no second. Adopted by Consent Vote, the Commission elects Vice Chair Lounds as the new Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission Board. B. Election of Planning & Zoning Commission Vice-Chair Mr. Mundt nominated Mr. O'Dell, Mr. O'Dell seconded. Mr. Taylor nominated Mr. Binner, Mr. Neese seconded. Adopted by Consent Vote, the Commission elects Mr. Binner as the new Vice-chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission Board. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e RESULT: APPOINT MOVER: Board Member James A. Taylor SECONDER: Board Member Larry Neese AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 9. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. A County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to increase the Minor Adjustment thresholds for Minor Site Plans, Major Site Plans, and Planned Developments, as well as allowing improvement made on previously approved developments for the sole purpose of complying with F.S. ch. 553, pt. II, Accessibility by Handicapped Persons, to be exempt from the requirement of obtaining a site plan adjustment. STAFF PRESENTATION: Ben Balcer, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director gave a presentation on a County initiated Text Amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) proposing to increase the Minor Adjustment threshold for approved Minor Site Plans, Major Site Plans, and Final Planned Development Site Plans and exempt improvements made specifically to comply with Florida Statute Chapter 553, Part 2 accessibility by handicapped persons from the site plan adjustment process. . Mr. Balcer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Mr. Balcer gave background on the current amendment as is. Mr, Balcer provided staff recommendations. Staff found this petition to meet the standards of review as set forth in Section 11.06.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended the Planning and Zoning Commission forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. Board Discussion with Staff: None. Public Comments: None. Board Discussion: Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e None. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member James A. Taylor AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. A County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to allow Utility Trade Contractors with Specialty Storage, engaged in the construction of water and sewer mains, pipelines, communications and powerlines, subject to the supplemental standards of Land Development Code Section 7.10.36, as an eligible Conditional Use within the Agricultural-5 (AG-5) Zoning District. STAFF PRESENTATION: Kori Benton, AICP, Planning Manager of Planning & Development Services. Mr. Benton stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Mr. Benton presented a County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to allow Utility Trade Contractors with Specialty Storage to engage in the construction of water and sewer mains, pipelines, communications and powerlines, subject to the supplemental standards as eligible Conditional Use within the Agricultural-5 (AG-5) Zoning District. The Amendment included revisions to the Land Development Code Section 3.01.03 C. 7., Conditional Uses to introduce the use in the AG-5, Agricultural-5 Zoning District and integrate the Supplemental Standards of Section 7.10.36, pertaining to siting eligibility, access, buffering, design and notice standards. Mr. Benton gave background on the current amendment and provided the board with a staff recommendation. The staff found this County initiated the Land Development Code Amendment to meet the Standards of Review as set forth in Section 11.06.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Board Discussion with Staff: Chair Lounds stated that paving asphalt would not be forgiving to the bigger trucking and utility companies. Chair Lounds suggested that the County provide the option on a thick layer of millings. Mr. Benton stated that if that is the recommendation of the board, then it can be brought to our public works team. The conversation continues about paving vs millings and guidelines, waivers, and bounders. Mr. Taylor Suggested that the County add alternative options, not just saying a company must pave the road. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e Chair Lounds suggested that the County add an amendment that staff can negotiate with the applicant/client for a pervious type of material other than asphalt. Mr. Benton stated absolutely. Mr. Binner agreed with Mr. Taylor and Chair Lounds on having additional options available beyond paving. He also added that vehicle storage should have to be paved due to vehicles can leak. Public Comments: Mike McCarty with McCarty Land Planning & Design, LLC, 309 SE Osceola St, Unit 104, Land Planning & Design. Mr. McCarthy disagrees with the developer or property owner having to pave the roads to County standers. Board Discussion: None. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Craig Mundt AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS: None EXCUSED: None C. U-Haul of Port St. Lucie- Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility, featuring a 99,759 sq. ft. Building "A" and a 17,080 sq. ft. Building "B", for a total of 113,839 sq. ft., within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. The subject parcel is located east of US Hwy. 1, 0.35 miles south of Kitterman Road. THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL STAFF PRESENTATION: Erin Taylor, Associate Planner with Planning and Development Services. Mrs. Taylor stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Mrs. Taylor presented on a proposed Conditional Use made by applicant, Amerco Real Estate Company, and representative, Djami Auguste, Project Engineer, to allow for a 113,839 sq. ft. climate controlled interior access self-storage facility with associated site improvements. The 5.92-acre site is zoned CG, Commercial, General and designated as COM (Commercial) by the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Element. The site is currently vacant. The site is located at 6820 US Hwy 1. Mrs. Taylor’s presentation included information regarding location landscaping, preliminary elevations, traffic analysis, and staff recommendation. The Staff recommended that the Planning & Zoning Commission review the Conditional Use Permit and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for approval subject to the proposed conditions of approval. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e Board Discussion with Staff: Mr. O’Dell asked for clarification of some inconsistencies in the packet received at the meeting vs the package online regarding the square footage on building A and B. Mrs. Taylor verifies that the packet online is correct. Mr. Taylor asked for the applicant to come up, to explain what the property equipment sharing section is in the middle of the site. Applicant Presentation: None. Board Discussion with Applicant: Cal Coner, 4703 Babcock St. Mr. Coner addressed Mr. Taylor’s question regarding equipment sharing, stating that it is the shunting area used for the equipment going in and out. Mr. Taylor stated, so it’s a packing lot. Mr. Coner replied more of a staging area. Mr. Mundt asked the applicant did a neighborhood meeting take place. Mr. Coner stated no, and that he was not aware of the opposition to the project. Mr. Binner questioned façade and the architectural review not agreeing. Mr. Coner stated that the concern of façade and the architecture will be addressed on the final site plan. Mr. Binner asked does Mr. Coner believes they can comply with all County conditions. Mr. Coner replied that he believes it can all be worked out. Mr. Binner asked if they were okay with moving the parking area closer to building B. Mr. Coner stated no, they are not good with that change, it draws up safety concerns for his employees and customers. Chair Lounds inquired about the parking of the U-Haul trucks. Lisa Lennard – 301 SE Ocean Blvd, with Bowman Engineering chimes in explaining that there is a landscape buffer in front of the rental trucks off US-Hwy 1. Mr. Lounds asked could the trucks be moved away from US1 over by the retention area. Mr. Coner explained that they must be able to display their product, so people know their options. Discussing continues. Chair Lounds asked staff what the concern was from the opposition comments that we received. Mrs. Taylor stated that most of them were concerned about an influx of traffic, and one just stated no, no, no. Public Comments: Fred Lewis, 6990 South Federal Hwy. Mr. Lewis voiced concerns regarding influx of traffic and disturbances of services. Mr. Lewis suggested that the applicant set up a meeting at the church so residents could come to voice their concerns. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e Mr. Mundt asked staff, did the traffic analysis gave any consideration to Sunday service. Mrs. Taylor replied, she didn’t believe consideration to the Church was mentioned, however the daily trips were estimated at 269 trips compared to other intense uses. Conversations about traffic flow continued. Board Discussion: Chair Lounds asked Mrs. Taylor what a loading well was. Mrs. Taylor explained that a loading well is for the loading and unloading of goods. Chair Lounds asked was it flat, Mrs. Taylor agreed that it was flat, the applicant came and clarified that it is not flat, it is a whole. Mr. Taylor inquired about the hours of operation. Mrs. Taylor stated that hours of operation were not discussed. Mr. Tayor suggested that staff add into the conditions of use, that no semis be permitted on Sundays. Mr. Coner clarified the hours of operations for building A and B. Mr. O’Dell asked staff does the conditional use permit has a sunset. Mr. Benton replied one year. Mr. Lounds inquired about the statement made by Mrs. Taylor, about the taxes for 2023 not being paid. Mrs. Taylor explained why the statement was made. Mr. Lounds asked the applicant would he be paying his taxes. The applicant Mr. Coner replied, yes. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member James A. Taylor SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ryan Binner, James A. Taylor NAYS: Ed Lounds, Larry Neese EXCUSED: None D. Indrio Storage - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Household Goods Warehousing and Storage-Mini-Warehouses, featuring a 49,349 sq. ft. north building and a 16,926 sq. ft. south building for a total of 66,275 sq. ft., within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. The subject parcel's street address is 4875 N. US Highway 1, located at the northwest corner of US N. Highway 1 and Indrio Rd. THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL STAFF PRESENTATION: This public hearing was Quasi-Judicial and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: Thad Crowe, Senior Planner, with Planning and Development Services. Mr. Crowe stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Mr. Crowe gave a presentation for a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Household Goods Warehousing and Storage-Mini-Warehouses, featuring a 49,349 sq. ft. north building and a 16,926 sq. ft. south building for a total of 66,275 sq. ft., within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. The subject parcel's street address is 4875 N.US Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 8 | P a g e Highway 1, located at the northwest corner of US N. Highway 1 and Indrio Rd. Mr. Crowe presented information to the board, regarding the current zoning, mapping, architectural elevations, traffic analysis, site plan, and staff recommendations. Staff recommended the Planning & Zoning Commission forward the petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval with conditions as detailed in the Staff Report. Board Discussion with Staff: Chair Lounds asked about Mr. Crowe would they be using septic at the proposed site. Mr Crowe stated, yes. Chair Lounds asked about the occupancy just being an office. Mr. Crowe stated that the applicant could better inform the board of the setup. The conversation continues regarding floor plans and restrooms. Applicant Presentation: Mike McCarty with McCarty Land Planning & Design, LLC - 309 SE Osceola St, Unit 104, representing Indrio 1 LLC. Mr. McCarty clears up the statement made by Mr. Crowe that the proposed project will be on septic. Mr. McCarty stated that they would be required to hookup to water and sewer. Mr. McCarty made the statement that this proposal would be a big improvement to US1. Mr. McCarty stated that they have met compliance and went above and beyond the minimum requirements. Mr. McCarty went over the required compliance, consistency with local code, comprehensive plan, undo effect on nearby properties, compatible with existing char the neighborhood. Mr. McCarty explains to the board that this proposal is doing restoration to scrub habitats and the proposal includes safeguards for the grounds. Mr. McCarty stated that there is no environmental impact, only the enhancement of the environment. Board Discussion with Applicant: Mr. Binner asked if the applicant agrees with the staff recommendation of increased buffer by a few feet and trees. The applicant replied yes. Mr. Lounds asked about gopher turtles and tortoises being on the property. The applicant stated yes, and that they have made accommodation for them, by cutting a hole in the fencing so they can pass through safely, there will be no need for relocation. Mr. Taylor inquired about the fencing of the property. Mr. McCarty stated yes, with cutouts at the bottom so the turtles can get through. Public Comments: None. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 9 | P a g e Board Discussion: Mr. Taylor made a comment regarding the cemetery. Mr. Crowe stated that the original family still owns it. Conversation continues in regards to the viking cemetery. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS: None EXCUSED: None E. Land Development Code Text Amendment: Jenkins Road Special Area Plan – Road & Trail System STAFF PRESENTATION: Irene Szedlmayer Senior Planner with Planning and Development Services. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Ms. Szedlmayer gave a presentation on behalf of Whalou Properties, LLC, who has petitioned to amend the St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC), Section 4.12.00, Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District, to eliminate Avenue Q, between Jenkins Road/Taylor Dairy Road and Angle Road from the required internal road system for the Jenkins Road Area Plan (Map A, LDC Section 4.12.03). Ms. Szedlmayer’s presentation provided the board with information regarding the background of the property, the current LDC sections, the proposed LDC, mapping, financial impact, and staff recommendation, recommending that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward the petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval with conditions as detailed in the Staff Report. Board Discussion with Staff: None. Applicant Presentation: Bradley J. Currie, AICP, with EDC, Inc., 10250 Village Parkway, Suite 201. Mr. Currie informed the board that this is a part of the PUD for Eagle Bend that was recently approved by the BOCC, and this is a clean up to match the roads. Board Discussion with Applicant/Staff: Chair Lounds asked was the applicant okay with the changes made by staff. Mr. Currie states that they are in total agreement. Conversation continues involving road access. Public Comments: None. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 10 | P a g e Board Discussion: Chair Lounds addressed staff, questioning the entrance for faculty, parents and student drivers. Ms. Szedlmayer pulls up the areal map for the new school and explains the setup. Ms. Fogarty with the school district, added that the school buses will continue entering off Angle Rd and that avenue A was a conversation, but not at this time. Mr. Lounds asked Ms. Fogarty would the school district eventually use Ave A. Ms. Fogarty answered not at this time. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS: None EXCUSED: None F. LDC Text Amendment - Bedner Farms Petition to Amend the Towns, Villages and Countryside Zoning Overlay Guidelines STAFF PRESENTATION: Irene Szedlmayer Senior Planner with Planning and Development Services. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. Ms. Szedlmayer gave a presentation on behalf of Charles Bedner, Inc, owner of approximately 177 acres in the Towns, Villages and Countryside Zoning Overlay, Bradley J. Currie, Engineering, Design & Construction, Inc., has petitioned to amend the St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC), Section 3.01.03.GG., PRW (Planned Retail Workplace) Zoning District, and Section 4.04.04, TVC (Towns, Villages, Countryside) Overlay Zone regarding standards for the Flow Way, Lot Types, and Residential Garages. The Applicant’s petition to amend Section 3.01.03.EE, PTV (Planned Town or Village) Zoning District, regarding the Flow Way, was withdrawn prior to the public hearing on December 14, 2023. These proposed amendments seek to clarify intent and increase flexibility regarding the design of the Flow Way, to provide for specific lot types that are not now permitted in the PRW (Planned Retail Workplace) Zoning District, and to reduce or eliminate the disfavor on front-loaded residential driveways and garages in the TVC Overlay. Ms. Szedlmayer presentation contained information on, the background, mapping, LDC excerpt, PTV, and PRW. Ending with the staff recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the Petitioner's proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, as modified by Staff. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 11 | P a g e Board Discussion with Staff: Mr. Mundt asked staff about section GG in the presentation the changing of lot types. Ms. Szedlmayer clarifies. Mr. Mundt follows up questioning the request for permissible modifications, and believes this amendment is getting too lax and inquired about the limitations of the Director for request of changes. Ms. Szedlmayer clarifies that section GG eliminates an inconsistency in the code. Mr. Benton interjects with some examples of what the change to the amendment would allow. Conversation continues. Mr. Binner made a comment regarding the TVC and its purpose and believes that changing the amendment goes against the TVC. Conversation continues about the TVC, garages, alleyways, smaller lots, and accessory structures. Much of the Board believes that the County is trying to bend to the developer and not sticking to the County Standers. Applicant Presentation: Bradley J. Currie, AICP, EDC, Inc., 10250 Village Parkway, Suite 201. Mr. Currie reminded the board that this project was before them on December 14, 2023, and was tabled. Mr. Currie presentation starts the presentation with questions for the staff regarding TVC, questions were asked and answered by Mr. Benton Planning Manager. Mr. Currie Presentation provided information to the board regarding, aerial mapping, future land use, existing zoning, proposed zoning, density, proposed PRW, and the overview of the proposed text amendment. Board Discussion with Applicant/Staff: Mr. Mundt asked staff were they in agreement with the presentation given by Mr. Currie. Mr. Currie interjects by saying that they agree with the staff proposal, they only object to the lot width instead of the façade width. Mr. Benton answered that staff stands by their presentation and recommendations. Mr. Currie, Ms. Szedlmayer, Mr. Binner and Mr. Taylor discuss garages vs garage width, and try to get some clarification on what the county is asking the board to vote on. Mr. Benton reads that applicants proposal vs what staff presented, and the conclusion was that this amendment is focused on the width of the garage door. Staff confirmed they will clarify the amendment to state, garage door, instead of just garage. Mr. Taylor asked the standard size for a garage door, single. Ms. Szedlmayer answered, 10 to 12 feet. Mr. Currie answered that his garage is a double and it is 16ft. Public Comments: None. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 12 | P a g e Board Discussion: Binner states that he does not believe that this conforms to the TVC. Chair Lounds makes a statement regarding TVC and not really agreeing with it in the first place. But has become favorable to some of its concepts. RESULT: DENY MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese NAYS: James A. Taylor EXCUSED: None G. Bedner Farms Rezone to PRW (Planned Retail/Workplace) and Regulating Plan & Preliminary Development Plan STAFF PRESENTATION: Irene Szedlmayer Senior Planner with Planning and Development Services. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development code section 110003. The petition is to amend the Official Zoning Atlas for the subject land area from AG-1 (Agricultural – 1) to PRW (Planned Retail Workplace) and obtain approval of the Preliminary Development/Regulating Plan. A companion petition to amend the LDC was also on this same agenda. The subject 177.87 acres are located northeast of the interchange between Indrio Road and I-95, within the Towns, Villages and Countryside (TVC) Future Land Use designation and TVC Zoning Overlay. The property has frontage on Indrio Road and is bifurcated by both Spanish Lakes Boulevard and Koblegard Road. Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1.3. identifies 13 different zoning districts that are compatible with the TVC Future Land Use designation. The re-zoning is required to support the desired development, the new zoning district must be one of St. Lucie County’s planned zoning districts—PTV (Planned Town or Village), PRW (Planned Retail/Workplace), PCS (Planned Country Subdivision), or PUD (Planned Unit Development). Ms. Szedlmayer presentation contained information on, the background, mapping. Ending with the staff recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation of approval of the Preliminary Development Plan and Regulating Plan be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners, subject to enumerated conditions. Board Discussion with Staff: Mr. O’Dell asked who owned Spanish Lakes Blvd. Mr. Benton, Planning Manger answered, St Lucie County and some parts to FDOT, to his knowledge. Mr. Taylor asked about the flow ways connections. Ms. Szedlmayer answered either would work as long as it’s to code. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 13 | P a g e Vice-chair Binner asked about staff conditions. Ms. Szedlmayer pointed Vice-chair Binner to the last page of the presentation. Vice-chair Binner brought to staff attention that the request for applicant to get FDOT approval before BOCC, was not listed in staff conditions. Ms. Szedlmayer apologized for the inconsistency. Applicant Presentation: Bradley J. Currie, AICP, EDC, Inc., 10250 Village Parkway, Suite 201. Mr. Currie reminded the board that this project was before them on December 14, 2023, and was tabled. Mr. Currie presentation starts the presentation with questions for the staff regarding TVC, questions were asked and answered by Mr. Benton Planning Manager. Mr. Currie Presentation provided information to the board regarding, aerial mapping, future land use, existing zoning, density, the County’s comprehensive plans regarding flow way, a video of an already established community that the applicant has already done and the overview of the proposed rezoning. Public Comments: None. Board Discussion with Applicant/Staff: Mr. Lounds asked Mr. Currie about the road that goes to Indrio being closed. Mr. Currie answered yes sir if there is no approval from FDOT. Conversation continues regarding the entering and exiting on to Indrio from and into the community. Mr. Lounds suggests more park areas and street for family dwelling communities. Mr. Currie showed the board on the aerial all the opens space to play and walking areas. Mr. Mundt reads the County’s regulations on open space and asked Mr. Currie how they are complying. Mr. Currie states that they have recreational space, pools and walking area. Then Mr. Currie asked staff, has the County ever made any development abide by that ordinance. Mr. Benton stated that Oakridge Ranch has agreed to similar terms. The discussion continues about open space. Mr. O’Dell asked if the site plan would come in front of the P&Z board. Mr. Benton said no. Vice-chair Binner comments on traffic trips being low. Mr. Benton analysis was very conservative due to the uniqueness of the project being at two public roadways. Discussion continues. Ms. Fogarty reminds the board and staff that the school district is still a factor and bus stops for the children need to be taken into consideration. Discussion reconvenes regarding staff condition of applicant getting FDOT approval before they go to BOCC. The applicant thinks that is unreasonable, Mr. Taylor agrees with the applicant. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 PM 14 | P a g e Mr. Lounds makes another comment about making more greenspace. Mr. Benton stated staff will work on it. Vice-chair Binner adds that a percentage needs to be specified. Ms. Fogarty asked staff did their report not say that this project does not meet the green space requirements. Ms. Szedlmayer replied that the plan retail workplace does not have a set greenspace requirement. Public Comment reopened: Greogry Lundberg, 14299 Dalia. Mr. Lunberg voiced concern about the turning lane off Koblegard into the development. Staff clarified that the turn is off Indrio into the development. Board Discussion: The board discusses greenspace on the townhome side vs the single-family home side. Vice Chair Binner and Chair Lounds believe that the eastside needs another 3.57 of greenspace to make it even with the westside. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Craig Mundt AYES: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. WORKSHOPS None. 12. OTHER BUSINESS None. 13. ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:31pm. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minutes books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.