Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, March 16, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Burbank. 2. ROLL CALL: Also present: Ron Paradise, Planning and Development Services; Chris Bowley, Planning and Development Services and Kathrine Kyp, Planning and Development Services. Present: 6 - Chair Tom Burbank Vice Chair Adam Walosik Member John Harper Member Noble Olasimbo Member Donald Philpitt Member Michael Putkowski Absent: 1 - Member Stony Sixma 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes for February 17, 2016. Motion by Member Olasimbo, seconded by Member Putkowski, to approve the minutes for February 17, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik, Member Harper, Member Olasimbo, Member Philpitt and Member Putkowski 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: 5. PUBLIC FORUM: 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding Tivoli Dr. between Saxon Blvd. and Providence Blvd. to the City's Thoroughfare Map as a principal arterial City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 5/26/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 16, 2016 and recognizing said segment of Tivoli Dr. as a future four lane facility. Ordinance No. 12-2016. Mr. Paradise stated that Ordinance No. 12-2016 is a request to add a section of Tivoli Dr. between Saxon Blvd. and Providence Blvd. to the City's Thoroughfare Map as a principal arterial and recognizing said segment of Tivoli Dr. as a future four lane facility. Discussion occurred between the Board and Mr. Paradise, regarding setbacks from the right of way and the contrained dimensions of the future four lane roadway when compared to the existing residential homes. Member Harper asked how the projected increase in traffic will affect the section of Tivoli Dr. Mr. Paradise stated that the section of the road acts as a connector between two existing thoroughfares and with the projected growth of the City, it will increase traffic. Chairman Burbank asked if consideration was given for a three lane roadway scenerio. Mr. Paradise noted that, with the level of service E, the 14,000 trips noted for a three lane roadway scenerio the section of Tivoli Dr. would exceed capacity in 2019. Chairman Burbank opened the public hearing. Selina Williams, 1393 Tivoli Dr., Deltona, spoke against the project. She stated that she has lived here for 18 years and the traffic has not changed since when she moved here. She noted that it increases during peak hours and that it doesn't appear that there there will be enough space, as the street will be closer to her front door. She noted her concerns regarding the length of construction time and the diminished property values. Joshua Cole, 1350 Woodbine Ave., Deltona, spoke regarding the project. He noted that the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Report (LRTP) is a plan generated between local municipalities, USDOT, Florida Department of Transportation and the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization. These organizations participate in coorperation and continuous comprehensive transportation planning. Once the LRTP is adopted by the TPO it becomes the urban areas guide for transportation improvements. He noted that If a capacity enhancing transportation project is not part of the LRTP, then it is not available for federally aided funding. He stated that the expansion of Tivoli is currently not eligible for funding. He spoke regarding the cost behind transportation improvements and without federally aided funds, the cost would come from the tax payers. Rob Griffith, 1384 Tivoli Dr., Deltona, spoke against the project. He noted his concerns regarding the children who walk and bike to school, his children's safety and the distance of the road from his front door. He stated that he spoke with Sheriff deputies and local fireman and they didn't have any traffic concerns. He suggested a dedicated right turn lane at the Saxon Blvd. intersection and two left turn lanes at the Providence Blvd. intersection. He noted that he drove several trips with minimal delay. Richard Jardim, 1361 Saxon Blvd, Deltona, Fl., spoke against the project. He stated that the widening of Saxon Blvd. has caused exessive speeds throughout the years, damaged houses, property and cars driving off the road. He spoke about using the money for beautification and not widening the road. He suggested adding speed bumps City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 5/26/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 16, 2016 Michael Demmin, 1324 Tivoli Dr. Deltona, Fl spoke against the project. He stated that he has been there since 1984 and noted that another fire station could be installed by the Neighborhood Walmart on Saxon Blvd. and that it would help allivate the fire department. He noted that installing various speed bumps and stop signs could be a better solution to the traffic than widening it. Gail Robinson, 1535 Tivoli Dr., Deltona Fl., spoke against the project. 23 year resident and spoke regarding the installation of speed bumps, peak hours traffic increase, excessive speeding, ruin property values, create additional noise and said that the money should be used somewhere else. Chairman Burbank closed the public hearing. Chairman Burbank stated that he doesn't support the road being widened to four lanes, but that improvements are still needed. Mr. Bowley added that the item before the Board is to decide on the comprehensive plan policy action and should be voted on that way. Member Walosik stated that he understands and has been working in traffic engineering and construction management and has been driving Tivoli Dr. for 28 years and experienced traffic delays every day. He explained that traffic engineers have tools to model and study traffic and growth. Member Philpitt stated that he reviewed the analysis but questioned the findings, but based on personal obsevations founded that there is no need to improve the road. Member Putkowski asked if Sheriff deputies can patrol for speeding radar. He stated that the right of way isn't conducive to support a four lane improvement and agrees that the City should find another option. Member Olasimbo stated that he is a transportation professional and spoke regarding how the road functions, exceeding capacity, the timeline and cost of constructing a road. He noted that if you put in speed bumps, people will still drive on the road. Member Harper stated that this policy action is premature. He noted that the traffic modeling used in the staff report isn't good, and needs more of a transportation impact analysis. Chairman Burbank stated that this is strictly a policy decision, which will give the City the opportunity to address a potential problem in the future. Motion by Member Olasimbo, seconded by Vice Chair Walosik, to recommend for approval the Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding Tivoli Dr. between Saxon Blvd. and Providence Blvd. to the City's Thoroughfare Map as a principal arterial and recognizing said segment of Tivoli Dr. as a future four lane facility. Ordinance No. 12-2016. The motion failed by the following vote: City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 5/26/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 16, 2016 For: 3 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik and Member Olasimbo Against: 3 - Member Harper, Member Philpitt and Member Putkowski B. Ordinance No. 09-2015, Amending Section 110-806, Fences, Walls And Hedges. Mr. Bowley provided a summary presentation regarding why the ordinance is before them today and the creation and mission of the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC). He noted that it began with a discussion regarding the hedges in the front yard and expanded into all screening material along entire property lines, heights and opacity percentage. Discussion between the Board and Mr. Bowley occurred regarding fence height, visibility triangle and enforcing opacity percentage. Motion by Member Olasimbo, seconded by Vice Chair Walosik, to recommend for approval of Ordinance No. 09-2015, Amending Section 110-806, Fences, Walls And Hedges. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik, Member Harper, Member Olasimbo, Member Philpitt and Member Putkowski C. Discussion re: Land Development Code, Chapter 96. Member Putkowski requested that the City increase radii to 50 feet instead of the current 40 feet. Member Walosik agreed to increase to 50 feet for fire, emergency and garbage trucks. Discussion ensued regarding recommending the radii increase during development review, length of cul-de-sac street. Chairman Burbank recommended that Member Putkowski provide his concerns to the City Engineer. Member Putkowski discussed the protocol for road repairs with Chairman Burbank. Mr. Bowley advised Member Putkowski speak with Public Works and the City Engineer for proposed changes to City roadway specifications and standards. 8. STAFF COMMENTS: 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 pm. ______________________________ Tom Burbank, Chairperson City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 5/26/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes March 16, 2016 ATTEST: ______________________________ Kathrine Kyp, Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 5/26/2016