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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2023 PZ Minutes w / AttachmentsCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION /LOCAL PLNNING AGENCY MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2023 IV Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present: Mr. Roberts (a) Ms. Matthews Ms. Kautenburg Mr. Carter Not Present: Ms. Battles -- Excused Ms. Geesey (a) -- Excused Also Present: Ms. Lorusso Mr. Haddix Ms. Kinchen Jennifer Cockcroft, City Attorney Dorri Bosworth, Manager, Community Development Department Jeanette Williams, City Clerk (Recorder of this meeting) Janet Graham, Technical Writer (Zoom) Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Announcements and Aaenda Modifications a. E Ms. Kautenburg announced that Ms. Geesey and Ms. Battles are both excused tonight from this meeting, and Mr. Roberts will be voting this evening in the place of Ms. Battles. V. APDroval of Minutes -- Regular Meeting of September 7, 2023 All having indicated that they had reviewed the Minutes of September 7, 2023, Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion. A motion approving the Minutes of September 7, 2023 as presented was made by Ms. Kinchen, seconded by Mr. Carter, and approved unanimously via voice vote. VI. Local Plannina Aaencv (LPA) Public Hearinas: None PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAGE 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING PLANNING October 12, 2023 VII. Planninq and Zoninq Commission (PZC) Quasi -Judicial Hearinqs: A. Quasi -Judicial Public Hearings -- Conditional Use Permits -- New Model Homes -- Spirit of Sebastian Model Home Center -- Lots 4 through 8, Pod 2, Spirit of Sebastian Subdivision -- (PUD-R) (Planned Unit Development -- Residential Zoning District): 1. 56 Judah Lane -- NVR, Inc. (Ryan Homes) 2. 58 Judah Lane -- NVR, Inc. (Ryan Homes) 3. 62 Judah Lane -- Holiday Builders, Inc. 4. 64 Judah Lane -- Holiday Builders, Inc. Ms. Kautenburg read the item into the record and asked if any of the Commissioners have had any ex parte communication regarding this item. All having indicated they had not, Ms. Kautenburg asked the City Attorney to swear in anyone who is going to testify this evening. Ms. Cockcroft swore in those going to testify. Ms. Bosworth stated that on the agenda there are applications for four model homes. This is a model home center, and there will be one hearing, and the Commission can make one motion to cover all four separate model home applications. Each residential structure is requesting a conditional use permit to act as a model home until such time as they decide not to renew their model home permit if approved. Ms. Kautenburg reviewed the procedure for hearing public input. She then called on the applicant to make his presentation at this time. Robert Votaw, Sebastian, FI., Spirit of Sebastian project. He thanked the commissioners for having this meeting. It is greatly appreciated. He stated he is here to answer any questions that the commissioners may have. He stated the Engineer for the project is also present. Ms. Bosworth then reviewed that there are additional criteria that must be met, and those criteria are listed in the Staff Report. Her department has reviewed the plans. The applicants have acknowledged the times during which they can be open. These homes are not going to be used as the site where the subcontractors and contractors are coming to pick up their paychecks, etc. These homes will act as model homes and offices. She also described the only item her department PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING PLANNING October 12, 2023 PAGE 3 marked with asterisks is one of their model home signs for Ryan Homes. At this point their initial proposed sign is a little bit larger than what the Code allows. That will be taken care of with the permits. There are some conditions of approval as follows: The initial model home permit comes before this Commission, but the conditions are that the model home permits are renewed annually per the Code, that they receive permits for the model home signage, and the illegal flags and signage cannot be used as off -premises signs. Also, once the last model home permit expires, the parking area and the model home signage is removed, and it goes back to a residential district in that area. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Kautenburg called for questions from the commissioners. Mr. Roberts -- asked if the model homes will be converted into permanent residences. Ms. Bosworth said yes, that the permit was initially issued as a single- family house permit. The only requirement is that one of the bathrooms has to have a handicapped -accessible doorway. At that time, the parking lot will be removed and most likely a house permit will come in for that lot also. He asked if there is a timeline for the units which will remain as model homes. Ms. Bosworth said Mr. Votaw can answer that question. Mr. Carter -- asked if there is a limit to the number of times the permits can be renewed. Ms. Bosworth stated that is not in the Code. As long as they pay the $150.00 annual permit fee, they can remain until the end of the project. Ms. Kautenburg called for public input either for or against the project. There was no one either in chambers or on Zoom. Mr. Haddix -- asked if there will be one permit per home issued. Ms. Bosworth said each address will require the annual fee. Ms. Kautenburg called for summarization from the staff. Ms. Bosworth stated staff recommends approval, and they find the project in compliance with the Land Development Code. Ms. Kautenburg called for deliberations from the Commissioners. Being none, Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion. A motion approving the conditional use permit for the new model homes for the Spirit of Sebastian model home center, Lots 4 through 8 with PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2023 PAGE 4 the conditions that were spelled out in the Staff Report under Recommendations was made by Mr. Carter and seconded by Mr. Kinchen. Roll Call Ms. Kinchen -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes Mr. Roberts (a) -- Yes Ms. Matthews -- Yes Vote was 7-0 in favor. Motion carries. Mr. Haddix -- Yes Ms. Lorusso -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes B. Quasi -Judicial Public Hearing -- Site Plan -- Spirit of Sebastian Recreational Tract -- 100 Spirit Boulevard -- Tract 1, Pod 2, Spirit of Sebastian PUD Subdivision -- Event Pavilion, Mail Kiosk, Private Pickleball Courts (4) and Agrihood Amenities. Ms. Kautenburg asked if any of the commissioners have had any ex parte communications. All answered no. Ms. Kautenburg called for public input either for or against the project. There was no one either in chambers or on Zoom. Ms. Kautenburg called on the applicant to make his presentation. Mr. Robert Votaw introduced Ms. Jodi Faulk, who is with the Marketing Department. Mr. Votaw stated he has a presentation because since the last time the applicant was before the Commission things have changed. The applicant deemed it appropriate to update everyone in order to see what the vision is for this project. Mr. Votaw made a slide presentation (SEE ATTACHED) describing the project in depth. Ms. Bosworth spoke on the parking and found it to be sufficient. Staff verified that the general landscaping was to code, and the applicant submitted an approved landscape plan for the site. Staff recommends approval, as the recreational tract meets the intent of the PUD, and it certainly meets the Land Development Code. Ms. Kautenburg asked commissioners for questions/comments. Ms. Kautenburg -- asked if in the garden area has there been dedicated space for composting. Mr. Votaw stated that is part of the overall plan. On the site plan there is a square which would have area for composting as well as a small storage PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2023 PAGE 5 building for tools, etc. Ms. Kautenburg commented that butterflies will come if there are the right flowers. Mr. Votaw described the plants which have been planted. Mr. Roberts -- asked if there will be any affordable housing planned. Mr. Votaw said not in the 207 lots that are there. The rest of the development has not been approved for those things. So there are some possibilities that some townhomes may be available to bring the pricing down. Mr. Roberts asked how much the HOA fees will be. Mr. Votaw said approximately $150.00 a month presently, which includes the lawn care and landscaping. He added that once the clubhouse comes on line, that will go up some. Ms. Faulk stated that in the first year there will only be the community as a whole with the lawn and landscaping maintenance. Once the clubhouse is completed next year the additional expenses will be added in. She said it will not be a huge increase, but they wanted to disclose that so there is no confusion. Mr. Carter -- asked, in conjunction with the HOA fees, does that include the garden manager's salary. Mr. Votaw said yes, it does. He added that there will be a single party involved. Mr. Carter asked regarding lighting, he asked what style of lighting will be installed for the mail kiosk, etc. Mr. Votaw said there will be the required lighting for the parking lot. The mail kiosk will have some very dim light in there at nighttime for safety reasons, and it is handicapped accessible. Mr. Carter added that he thought the presentation was very good, and everything looks good. He added that it will be a real contribution to our community. He also asked what the price point will be for homes in this community. Mr. Votaw said the builder sets the price points, and they have posted upper $300,000.00. Ms. Kautenburg called for the staff's summary. Ms. Bosworth said staff is recommending approval. She wanted to add as part of the record that there is a master stormwater, and this site will be connected to the master stormwater. Also, as part of their recreation, in a PUD it needs to be open to the community. She described that from Delmonte to Bailey Drive the sidewalk along Spirit will be open to the public for walking and bicycling, and events will be able to be held at the pavilion that will be open to the public. This counts towards their recreational requirements for the community. Mr. Haddix -- asked if the irrigation is going to be provided from the stormwater collection. Mr. Votaw said that is all collected from the retention lake, and there is a control system for that which has been designed specifically for that. Mr. Haddix asked if there will be irrigation provided via wells in some of the homes. Mr. Votaw PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2023 PAGE 6 said that is correct. Mr. John Blum, who is the engineer, said there is one pump for the stormwater harvesting. Reclaimed water is not available. There being no further discussion, Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Carter that the Commission accept and approve the site plan for the Spirit of Sebastian Recreational Tract,100 Spirit Boulevard -- Tract 1, Pod 2, Spirit of Sebastian PUD Subdivision -- for the Event Pavilion, Mail Kiosk, Private Pickleball Courts (4), and Agrihood Amenities, seconded by Ms. Kinchen. Roll Call Ms. Lorusso -- Yes Mr. Roberts (a) -- Yes Mr. Haddix -- Yes Ms. Matthews -- Yes Vote was 7-0 in favor. Motion carries. Vill. Unfinished Business -- None IX. New Business: Ms. Kinchen -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes Ms. Bosworth stated that at last night's City Council meeting the conceptual plan for the River Oaks Preserve PUD was approved. She reviewed that the Commission had recommended it with some conditions. Those were discussed at two separate meetings, and they did review the commissioners' conditions, and it was approved. They are not extending Shakespeare Street as a two-way road. They are putting a gate at Lighthouse that will just be for emergencies, but it will be acceptable. They will now be working on the preliminary plat, and that will come before this Commission when they are ready with that. Ms. Lorusso asked when the rule that gated subdivisions have to have public access was instituted. She added that the whole point of living in a gated community is to not have the public accessing the community. Ms. Bosworth answered that it is not that it has to be in that community. It's been on the Comp Plan, and it's been in the Code book, but it has been more enforced, and more policies came from it. She further described how those rules are enforced. X. Adiournment PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2023 PAGE 7 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Ms. Kautenburg at 6:56 p.m. jg 10/12/2023 of SEBASTIAN Rooted in Traditiert ro W i n g a www.SpiritFL.Vision p lCIOn What We 0 Approved for 586 Single -Family Homes Are... 207 Single -Family Homes Permitted County water/sewer 12 Acres of Storm Retention Lakes Underground Utilities 0' Only Natural Gas Community in Sebastian 1 10/12/2023 That We Are... 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