Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: Also present: Ron Paradise, Planning and Development Services; Scott McGrath, Planning and Development Services and Kathrine Kyp, Planning and Development Services. Present: 7 - Chair Tom Burbank Vice Chair Adam Walosik Member John Harper Member Noble Olasimbo Member Donald Philpitt Member Michael Putkowski Member Stony Sixma C. Project No. RZ15-006, Ordinance No. 24-2016, Vineland Reserve Chairman Burbank stated that per the request of the applicant, this item will be continued to a date certain of June 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm and will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board at that time. There were concerns from residents in attendance that if they were not available to attend the June 15, 2016 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The Chairman informed them that that they could submit a letter to be read in at that meeting. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes for March 16, 2016 Motion by Member Putkowski, seconded by Member Olasimbo, to approve the minutes for March 16, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik, Member Harper, Member Olasimbo, Member Philpitt, Member Putkowski and Member Sixma 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 6/8/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 18, 2016 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 and recognizing said segment of Tivoli Dr. as a future four lane facility. Ordinance No. 12-2016. Mr. Paradise gave summary of comprehensive plan amendment and why it is being revisited by the Board. He noted that it was not advertised properly which brings it back to the Board for review. 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 (4) lane facility. He also noted that this does not obligate the City to improve it to a four (4) lane road, but allows the City to potentially improve it to that standard, if necessary. He stated that the City hired a consultant to study this segment of the road and suggested an incremental approach for managing traffic by starting with improving the Tivoli Dr. and Providence Blvd. intersection and the Tivoli Dr. and Saxon Blvd. intersection. Chairman Burbank opened the public hearing. David Grant, Sr., 1379 Tivoli Dr., Deltona, spoke against the item and noted the existing high speed traffic on Tivoli Drive and widening would increase the speed on the road even more. He noted with the roadway widening it would mean he would be stepping out of his house onto the street which would be dangerous. Richard Klein, 1541 Laramore St., Deltona, spoke against the item and noted widening of the road would cause more of a traffic backup if improvements are not made to surrounding streets and asked if anyone contacted the County for the widening Providence Blvd. or Saxon Blvd. Shawna Young, 1425 Lydia Dr., Deltona, spoke about impacts associated with the Saxon Blvd. widening and is against the four lanes in her backyard. She asked if the traffic counts represent the people who reside on the street and the surrounding neighborhoods. She also spoke regarding the potential decrease in property values. Member Philpitt stated that there is no mention of intersection improvements within the ordinance or staff report only to improve the road to four lanes. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 6/8/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 18, 2016 Member Walosik noted this policy is for future improvements and road construction will cost a lot money. The policy puts it in place when the improvements are needed. Member Walosik spoke about his 28 years of driving this road and noted improvemets need to begin with the intersections. He noted the City will not take any property but use existing road of right of way. Member Olasimbo stated this is a policy action to add the segment of Tivoli Dr. to the thoroughfare map to allow the City the ability to apply for transportation improvement funds. Member Walosik noted that any construction improvements will utilize existing road right of way and not cut into resident's yards. Discussion amongst the board occurred regarding nearby schools, student safety, maneuverability of the road, difficult home sales on arterial roads and how Google Maps’ directions direct traffic onto Tivoli Dr. Motion by Member Olasimbo to 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 for lack of second. Discussion amongst the board occurred to modify the ordinance with language to state that road construction could occur incrementally. Mr. Paradise noted that the board could add language noting Tivoli Dr. as a thoroughfare with options to keep the lanes at two (2), increase to three (3) or four (4) lanes. Motion by Member Olasimbo to 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 three lane facility. Ordinance No. 12-2016. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 3 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik and Member Olasimbo Against: 4 - Member Harper, Member Philpitt, Member Putkowski and Member Sixma B. VR16-002 Fence Variance - 3041 Bond St. Resolution 2016-21. Mr. McGrath provided a brief description regarding the request for the fence variance. He stated the applicant has a special needs dependent that is physically and mentally City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 6/8/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 18, 2016 disabled. The request is for a variance for the location of the fence to be located at the property boundary, instead of along the building setback line within a side street yard. As requested, the proposed six (6) foot high fence would provide an extra level of safety and privacy for their special needs dependent. Discussion between Mr. McGrath and the board occured regarding location and sight triangle consideration. Angela Owen, 3041 Bond St., Deltona, noted the request for the fence variance is because people were walking through her yard, stopping to ask her son to use the restroom and request a glass a water. Carl Bolli Jr, 3033 Bond St., Deltona, spoke for the application. Motion by Member Harper, seconded by Member Putkowski, to recommend for approval, VR16-002 Fence Variance - 3041 Bond St. Resolution 2016-21. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik, Member Harper, Member Olasimbo, Member Philpitt, Member Putkowski and Member Sixma D. VR16-001 Fence Variance - 1690 Panama Court. Resolution 2016-20. Mr. McGrath gave a summary regarding the variance request to build a five (5) foot fence on the property line. Chairman Burbank and Mr. McGrath discussed why a five (5) foot fence versus a four (4) foot fence. Mr. McGrath noted that a five foot fence would add consistency to the remaining houses on the cul-de-sac. Jesse Windam spoke on behalf of Linda Hodges, 1690 Panama Ct., Deltona - General Contractor spoke on behalf of the applicant. He noted they originally asked for a six (6) foot fence and then reduced it to five (5) feet. Furthermore, the fence would be installed to not obstruct the view and enhance the neighborhood. Chairman Burbank did not see the hardship for the variance. Motion by Member Olasimbo, seconded by Member Philpitt, to recommend for approval, VR16-001 Fence Variance - 1690 Panama Court. Resolution 2016-20. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 3 - Member Olasimbo, Member Philpitt and Member Putkowski Against: 4 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Walosik, Member Harper and Member Sixma 8. STAFF COMMENTS: 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 6/8/2016 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes May 18, 2016 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm. ______________________________ Tom Burbank, Chairperson ATTEST: ______________________________ Kathrine Kyp, Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 6/8/2016