Planning and Zoning Board

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:00 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: 9 - Chair Tom Burbank Vice Chair John Harper Secretary Michael Putkowski Member Dwayne Kennedy Member Stony Sixma Member Frank Whittock Alternate Mark Metzger Alternate Charles Davidson Alternate Robert Trombetta Excused: 1 - Member Ruben Munoz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA: A. Minutes of June 19, 2019. Chairman Burbank noted a spelling correction in the minutes. Motion by Michael Putkowski, seconded by John Harper, to accept the minutes of June 19, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Harper, Secretary Putkowski, Member Kennedy, Member Sixma and Member Whittock 4. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS: 5. PUBLIC FORUM: Time permitted, public comment shall be permitted at the end of agenda items only and shall not exceed two minutes. 6. OLD BUSINESS: 7. NEW BUSINESS: City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 A. Ordinance No. 13-2019 - Industrial Planned Unit Development, Project Normandy, RZ19-0001. Mr. Paradise provided the Board with information regarding the IPUD application. He stated the property is located within a special planning area of the City known as the Deltona Activity Center and to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, all projects are required to be processed as a Planned Unit Development. He noted the requested Industrial Planned Unit Development (IPUD) represents an industrial scale project which includes distribution activities and light manufacturing options. He stated the IPUD Development Agreement outlines allowed land uses, lot size, land use intensities, transportation improvements, aesthetic requirements, etc. He explained the development proposal is to construct a building occupying a 1,094,865 square foot base area, containing an upper mezzanine totaling 1,414,894 square feet of warehouse space. He further explained the plan will feature numerous cargo bays, ample drive aisles and separated parking for trucks and employees. He stated the project is proposed to have four separate access points on N. Normandy Blvd. He noted that Energy Av. will be extended to the IPUD property and is designed to connect to the heavy truck distribution area of the project and will be earmarked for heavy truck traffic only. He continued explaining the other three access points located to the south will serve as entry and exit from the main parking lot including transit/bus traffic and non-distribution oriented deliveries. He continued to note that access management will include left and right turn lanes, specific access channelization, and traffic signalization. He explained that a matrix has been drafted outlining transportation improvements to ensure the site is functional and capacity is protected. Improvements to local roads include a four (4) lane upgrade to Graves Ave between Howland Blvd. and N. Normandy Blvd. Intersection improvements include N. Normandy Blvd. to Graves Ave., SR 472 to Graves Ave., and Howland Blvd. to Graves Ave. Stormwater improvements will also be required. Member Davidson and Mr. Paradise discussed future growth and transportation management. Member Davidson asked for the estimated number of jobs. Mr. Paradise advised the member to ask the applicant. Discussion between the Board and Mr. Paradise occurred regarding transportation, vehicle trips, utilties, water use, Rhode Island extenstion, safety and parking space count. Mr. Paradise noted that the proposed Rhode Island is extension being reviewd by FDOT and being modified to have multi-purpose lanes instead of toll lanes. Member Metzger asked about the estimated amount of tax revenue. Mr. Paradise noted approximately $950,000 annually. Paul Seefried - 3333 Riverwood Pkwy, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA - developer for the project, thanked staff and desribed the proposed project as a large logistics user with a large employee base. He noted that they are working with the City on infrastructure improvements. Also provided overview on the company, Seefried Properties. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 Discussion occurred between Mr. Seefried and the Board regarding infrastructure, traffic, number of employees, number of parking spaces, distribution, and construction time-line. Chairman Burbank opened public forum. Miriam Schechter, 1309 Merrified Ct. spoke against the item - spoke to the environmental impact, noise and air pollution, loss of trees, and doesn't want more traffic. Steve Delacerda, 1250 Swiss Court. spoke against the item - spoke to the traffic impact to the City. Matthew Silva Whately, 1815 Trumbull St, spoke requesting the company have preference to Deltona residents when hiring and asked about tax incentives. Dana McCool, Deltona. spoke for the item and thanked staff for being stewards for Deltona. Stated the need for business, and welcomes business. Carmen May, 2040 Apricot Dr. spoke against the item - she spoke to safety, green space and lack green areas, and pollution. Kim Goodwin, Deltona Fl, spoke against the item, opposing the secrecy and wished they knew so they are more able to understand the business; feels Deltona is not ready. Mark Soucek, 3044 Yorkshire Dr. spoke against the item in regards to increased traffic, noted the nearby trailer park, nearby cement company. Pati Ilges, 2781 Staten Dr., spoke against the item regarding increased traffic and sink holes. Chairman Burbank closed public forum. Paul Seefried spoke regarding the concerns on traffic and enviromental. Working with Volusia County and the City and came up with robust plan to invest millions in infrastruture surrounding the project Member Trombetta asked about the non-disclosure clause. Mr. Paradise stated that the non-disclosure is in state law and that it is an element of the project. Member Putkowski stated to the audience that the Board provides a recommendation to City Commission. Member Davidson read entire document and commended staff on the great work. City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 Motion by John Harper, seconded by Dwayne Kennedy, to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 13-2019 - Industrial Planned Unit Development, Project Normandy, RZ19-0001 with the recommended changes to the Developer's Agreement and the removal of the billboards. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Harper, Secretary Putkowski, Member Kennedy, Member Whittock and Alternate Davidson Against: 1 - Member Sixma B. Ordinance No. 12-2019 - Residential Planned Unit Development, Project No. RZ19-003. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened Mr. Paradise spoke regarding Ordinance No. 12-2019, Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD). He noted a previous RPUD Development Agreement was never executed in 2007. The Courtland RPUD proposes lots as small as 4,800 square feet with a 40 foot width. He stated forty (40) foot wide lots have been developed into viable neighborhoods within other Central Florida communities and it should not be unexpected, based on the size of Deltona and strategic location along the I-4 corridor such a project would be proposed for the City. He provided information regarding parking, traffic counts, amenities and open space. Discussion occurred between the Board and Mr. Paradise regarding access, surrounding neighborhood, lot size, setbacks and storage of RVs and boats. Mark Watts, 231 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland - spoke as the applicant, thanked City staff and provided the Board with a history of the land. He noted that the previously approved PUD authorized 194 single family dwellings and the new request is 220. He spoke to the variety of sized lots, increase in population size, comprehensive plan, approved density, concurrency, traffic capacity and the multi-use trail. He noted that there was a neighborhood meeting on July 22nd 2019, for area residents to speak about their concerns and changes were made to reflect their concerns. He stated that the landscape buffer on the eastern property line will increase to 15 feet and a concrete wall and on the south side of the eastern property line and they will also add an aluminum fence. Chairman Burbank opened the public forum. Ruby Wagner, 3401 Sanborn Lane, spoke against the item. she spoke about her concerns regarding Lake Hutchinson, parking of personal vehicles. population growth, school capacity, traffic distribution, capacity, lot size, environment and taxes. Lynn Major, 325 Elnora Dr. spoke against the item. she noted her concerns existing City of Deltona Page 4 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 roadway network, traffic; doesnt want to be apart of the development. Concerned about greenspace, safety, sink holes, property values and front yard size. David Martin, 318 Elnora Ave. spoke against the item. He expressed his concern for safety. Prefers sole access to Doyle Rd. and not Staten Dr. and wants his neighborhood left alone. Catherine Weller, 304 Elnora Ave. spoke against the item. She expressed her opposition for the project, concerned about her children's safety. She noted her concerns regarding the increase in traffic, fast drivers and lot size. John Bickerstaff, 303 Elnora Ave. spoke against the item. He noted his concerns for children's safety, traffic, speeding, small lot sizes, noise, pollution and wildlife. Pati Igles, 2781 Staten Dr. spoke against the item, she stated her concerns for the amount of homes in this project and the next item. She expressed her concerns for trail traffic, children's safety, traffic, transportation concerns, and old oak trees. Stephen Wagner, Bluestone Dr. spoke against the item. He stated he is a former resident but owns property on Bluestone Dr. He stated his concerns for his property that abuts Lake Hutchinson. Sue Burks, 8 Pine Dr Osteen, spoke against the item. She expressed her concerns regarding the loss of wildlife habitat, traffic, flooding, housing market cost, and feels the City and County just want tax dollars. Layne Stuart, 685 Courtland Blvd, spoke against the item and is concerned about traffic, speed, and doesn't want more homes. Ronald Secor, 2853 Staten Dr. spoke against the item and is concerned about children's safety, narrow roadway, neighborhood doesn't want the traffic, capacity of schools, housing space, roadway improvements, and requested no access from Staten Dr. Kelly Pitman, 2872 Staten Dr. spoke against the item and is concerned about access from her road. John Bickerstaff, 303 Elnora Ave. spoke against the item again and encouraged others to speak up. Catherine Weller, 304 Elnora Ave. spoke against the item again and stated there are other ways to access neighborhood and stated the lot size is not compatible with her neighborhood. Chairman Burbank closed the public forum. Mr. Watts spoke in response to concerns regarding access from Staten Dr. He noted that City of Deltona Page 5 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 this is an element of the next project and the two projects are interconnected. Spoke to the capacity of schools and how Volusia County certifies that there is sufficient capacity in their schools. He noted they followed TPO guidelines for roadways and sufficient capacity and is amenable to remove access from Staten Dr. He noted the rear yard setback figure in the development agreement is incorrect and should be 20 feet. Discussion further ensued regarding access management, Lake Hutchinson, trail access, landscape buffers, interior road management and lot size. Motion by John Harper, seconded by Charles Davidson, recommend for approval with conditions from Staff and the additional landscape buffer and wall, Ordinance No. 12-2019 - Residential Planned Unit Development, Project No. RZ19-003. Ordinance No. 12-2019 - Residential Planned Unit Development, Project No. RZ19-003.. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 3 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Harper and Alternate Davidson Against: 4 - Secretary Putkowski, Member Kennedy, Member Sixma and Member Whittock C. Ordinance No. 11-2019 - Courtland Residential Planned Unit Development, Project No. RZ19-001. Mr. Paradise provided a summary regarding the proposed Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD). He stated there are 210 units proposed to be developed on the 56.3 acre property. The lot sizes are planned to be no less than 4,800 square feet with a minimum width of 40 feet (40’X120’). He noted according to the MDP there are also some 50 foot wide lots (50’ X120’) proposed as part of the project. Finally, the project is planned to have a few lots that are in excess of 13,000 square feet. The larger lots are associated with the radiuses of the internal street network. He stated the overall net density of the project will be 3.95 units per acre. He stated that staff has reviewed the Development Agreement and noted setbacks, off street parking, storage and overflow parking areas. Mark Watts, 231 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland - spoke as the applicant and thanked City staff for the detail and noted that the applicant agrees to the changes within the Development Agreement. Spoke to the connection to Staten Dr. and is amenable to removing the connection. Spoke in regards to holding a neighborhood meeting on July 24, 2019, and also to Elnora Dr. that will be closely wrapped by these homes and advised that a fence would be included in the landscape buffer. Chairman Burbank opened the public forum. City of Deltona Page 6 Printed on 10/7/2019 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes September 18, 2019 Layne Stewart, 685 Courtland Blvd. spoke to the bike trail since it is public. Lynn Major, 325 Elnora Dr, spoke against the item and noted her concerns regarding, lot sizes, number of lots traffic, requested a signal and wanted to know the type of fence. Chairman Burbank closed the public forum. Discussion occurred between the Board and Mr. Watts regarding lot sizes, access from Staten Dr., infrastructure, setbacks, existing housing stock, traffic, utilities, and fence. Motion by John Harper, seconded by Charles Davidson, to C. Ordinance No. 11-2019 - Courtland Residential Planned Unit Development, Project No. RZ19-001. The motion failed by the following vote: For: 3 - Chair Burbank, Vice Chair Harper and Alternate Davidson Against: 4 - Secretary Putkowski, Member Kennedy, Member Sixma and Member Whittock 8. STAFF COMMENTS: 9. BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m. ______________________________ Tom Burbank, Chairperson ATTEST: ______________________________ Kathrine Kyp, Board Secretary City of Deltona Page 7 Printed on 10/7/2019